HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/2024 STUDY SESSION AGENDA PACKET______________________________________________________________
CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 Phone (360) 473-5280
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA
Starting at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603
Council Conference Room 603 will be open to the public to attend the Study Session in-person or remotely.
Please note that Public Comment will be taken on Item A1 and Council action is anticipated. For the
remaining items, the content of the Agenda Bills is subject to change, no public comments will be taken, and
no action is anticipated. Public questions or comments may be submitted on any item at any time to
City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us. If approved by the Council, Item C1 through Item C5 will be placed on the
September 4, 2024 City Council Meeting Agenda, or as indicated…
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A. ACTION ON AGENDA BILL ITEM – Public Comment will be allowed for this item
1. Accept the Assistance to Firefighter Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
B. INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS – Approx.10 minutes each, followed by Council Q & A
1. Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission Update – Ben Burnette, Commission Chair
2. SR303 Adaptive Signal Control Presentation – Karl Typolt, Transportation Systems Engineer with
the Transpo Group; and Chris Dimmitt, City of Bremerton Civil Engineer III
C. BRIEFINGS ON AGENDA BILL ITEMS
1. Public Works Board Loan Amendment C for Pine Road Basin Stormwater Improvements Project
2. Presentation on Proposed Update to BMC Chapter 5.06 entitled “Rental Property Registration”
3. Determine the DEI Position Classification and Salary; and Approve related Budget Amendment
4. Approve Budget Adjustment to the Abatement Fund
5. Presentation on 2024 Comprehensive Plan Updated Schedule and Review Opportunities
D. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS – Items 1 to 4 are a maximum 10-minutes each, with Council Q&A
1. Public Works Committee Briefing (Last Meeting on 8/20/24) – Chair Jane Rebelowski
2. Audit Committee Briefing (Last Meeting on 8/26/24) – Chair Anna Mockler
3. Finance, Investment & Parking Committee Briefing (Last Meeting on 8/27/24) – Chair Michael
Goodnow
4. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings
5. Other General Council Business (As necessary, and as time allows…)
E. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special accommodations
should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (360) 473-5323 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 28, 2024
Accept the Assistance to Firefighter Grant
from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency
COUNCIL MEETING Date: N/A
Department: Fire
Presenter: Chief Pat McGanney
Phone: (360) 473-5480
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department would like to accept the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) through FEMA to
purchase two Lucus CPR devices. This grand requires a 10% city match. The total grant request is
for $68,258. The cities portion would be $6,826.
ATTACHMENTS: Email to Fire Chief
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The fiscal impact would be $6,826. This would
come out of the current 2024 Fre Department budget.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to authorize the Fire Department to accept an Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) from
FEMA.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 11/09/2021
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Action anticipated
From:Patrick McGanney
To:Angela Hoover
Subject:FW: Award Notification (Application Number: EMW-2023-FG-03831)
Date:Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2:05:38 PM
Pat McGanney
Fire Chief
City of Bremerton, Fire Department
911 Park Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337
Direct (360) 473-5381| Fax (360) 473-5397
patrick.mcganney@ci.bremerton.wa.us
From: FEMA GO <no-reply@fema.dhs.gov>
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2024 4:09 AM
To: Patrick McGanney <Patrick.McGanney@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Cc: John Payne <John.Payne@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Mike Riley <Mike.Riley@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;
Patrick McGanney <Patrick.McGanney@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Award Notification (Application Number: EMW-2023-FG-03831)
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless
you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pat,
Congratulations! Your grant application submitted under the Grant Programs Directorate's
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant has been approved for award.
Please use the FEMA GO system at https://go.fema.gov to accept or decline your award.
Please note that you will have thirty (30) days from the date of this award notification to either
accept or decline the award, and that the award must be accepted or declined by an Authorized
Organization Representative (AOR) within the FEMA GO system. Instructions for registering
within the system and becoming an AOR are available at https://www.fema.gov/gmm-
training-resources.
Once you are in the system and made an AOR for your organization, your home page will be
the first screen you see. You will see a section entitled My Grants. In this section, please select
the award acceptance link for EMW-2023-FG-03831 under Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant. View your award package and indicate your acceptance or declination of
award. If you wish to accept your grant, you should do so immediately. When you have
finished, we recommend printing your award package for your records.
If you have questions on using the FEMA GO system, please reach out to the FEMA GO Help
Desk (1-877-585-3242). For programmatic questions about your grant, please reach out to the
AFG Helpdesk (firegrants@fema.dhs.gov / 1-866-274-0960).
All recipients are required to comply with FEMA EHP Policy Guidance. This EHP Policy
Guidance can be found in FEMA Policy (FP) 108-023-1, Environmental Planning and Historic
Preservation Policy Guidance.
Sincerely,
Grants Management Branch
Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Department of Homeland Security / FEMA
Form Updated 4.19.2024
INFORMATION ONLY ITEM
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission
Update
Study Session Date: August 28, 2024
Presenter: Ben Burnette,
Commission Chair
Phone: (360) 473-5305
SUMMARY:
An Update on the Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission will be provided to the Council.
The Bremerton Parks and Recreation Commission is a volunteer advisory board established by
ordinance. The Mayor appoints commissioners for 3-year terms. The Commission consults with and
makes recommendations to the Director regarding the Parks & Recreation Department's policies for
the planning, development and use of the City's Park & Recreation facilities and services. The
Commission conducts public hearings and meetings on a variety of issues affecting the Parks &
Recreation Department.
Regular Meetings are at 5:30 PM on the 4th Tuesday of the month (unless scheduled otherwise) at:
Sheridan Park Community Center
680 Lebo Boulevard
Conference Room
Bremerton, WA 98310
The public is encouraged to attend all Commission meetings and is invited to comment on issues at
all regularly scheduled public meetings (written comments are welcome). The next meeting will be
held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
For more information, please visit: www.bremertonwa.gov.
HANDOUTS: None
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Form Updated 4.19.2024
INFORMATION ONLY ITEM
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SR303 Adaptive Signal Control
Presentation
Study Session Date: August 28, 2024
Presenter: Transpo Group /
C. Dimmitt
Phone: 360-473-2307
SUMMARY:
Presentation for discussion on what adaptive signals are, the benefits of them, lessons learned over
the years, and what the approach to installing them is for the City.
HANDOUTS:
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Adaptive Signal
Control
Information Only Presentation
August 28th, 2024
Karl Typolt, Transportation Systems Engineer
Background
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Traditional Signal Timing
One-time Vehicle Counts Assumption-Based Modeling
SMALL SNAPSHOT IN TIMEVEHICLE CENTRIC
Time-of-Day Signal Timing
MINIMAL FLEXIBILITY
Background
3
Adaptive Signal Control
Stop Bar Loops SCOOT –UK, 1979
SCATS –Australia, 1982
CENTRALIZED CONTROLVEHICLE DETECTOR INPUTS
Vehicle-driven Signal Timing
REACTS TO DEMAND
Background
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Adaptive Signal Control Benefits
Travel Time Savings
Carbon Emission Reduction
REDUCTION IN DELAY
Rear-end Collision Reduction
IMPROVED SAFETY
Increase Corridor Capacity w/o
Costly Roadway Widening
GREEN TIME OPTIMIZATION
Regional Adaptive Signal Control Deployments
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Background
ALGORITHM
DEVELOPED
ALGORITHM
DEVELOPED
VEHICLE-CENTRIC
LOGIC
ADVANCED PEDESTRIAN
& TRANSIT LOGIC
REQUIRES EXTENSIVE
OPERATOR OVERSIGHT
USER-FRIENDLY
INTERFACE
43 YEARS
AGO 5 YEARS
AGO
Bremerton’s Approach
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Multi-modal Adaptive Signal Control
Real-time Multi-modal Detection
MULTI -MODAL FOCUS
Efficient Use of Green Time
MOBILITY & SAFETY
FHWA Systems Engineering
OPERATOR NEEDS
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Bremerton's Comprehensive Plan
Vision and Policy Alignment
Vision Bremerton strives to promote, manage, and maintain
a safe, efficient, and integrated multi-modal transportation
system to support a healthy and vibrant community.
T1 –T5 Policy Summary
•Enhance the movement of people and goods.
•Improve the safety and security of transportation users.
•Improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the
transportation system.
Thank You
Any Questions?
Name/Contact Info/Website
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 28, 2024
Public Works Board Loan Amendment C for
Pine Road Basin Stormwater Improvements
Project
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 4, 2024
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Presenter: D. Dinkuhn
Phone: (360) 473-5331
SUMMARY: The City received a loan from the Public Works Board (PWB) for the Pine Road Basin
Stormwater Improvements project totaling $3,881,330 at 1.66% interest. Due to an unanticipated
increase in construction costs, additional funding is needed. A loan increase of $500,000 was
applied for and PWB loan Amendment C approves this increase, bringing the new loan total to
$4,381,330.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PWB Construction Loan Contract Amendment C
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The increase in the loan balance is included in
the 2024 budget.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the PWB Loan increase of $500,000; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and
execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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CONTRACT FACE SHEET
Contract Number: PC18-96103-005
Amendment: C
PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
CONSTRUCTION LOAN CONTRACT
1. Contractor 2. Contractor Doing Business As (optional)
City of Bremerton
345 6th St, STE 100
Bremerton, WA 98337
N/A
3. Contractor Representative 4. Public Works Board Representative
Dave Dinkuhn Max Wedding
5. Contract Amount
$3,881,330.00
6. Amendment Amount
$500,000.00
7. New Contract Amount
$4,381,330.00
8. Amendment Funding Source
Federal: State: Other: N/A:
9. Amendment Start Date 10. Contract End Date
Amendment Execution Date June 1, 2038
11. Federal Funds (as applicable)
N/A
Federal Agency
N/A
CFDA Number
N/A
12. Tax ID # 13. SWV # 14. UBI # 15. UEI
N/A 0000221-00 181-002-539 N/A
16. Amendment Purpose
The purpose of this amendment is to modify the amount of the Contract.
The Board, defined as the Washington State Public Works Board and Borrower/Contractor acknowledge and
accept the terms of this Agreement/Contract As Amended and have executed this Agreement/Contract
Amendment on the date below to start as of the date and year referenced above. The rights and obligations of
both parties to this Agreement/Contract As Amended are governed by this Agreement/Contract Amendment
and the following other documents incorporated by reference: Amendment Terms and Conditions. A copy o f
this Agreement/Contract Amendment shall be attached to and made a part of the original Agreement/Contract
between the Board and the Borrower/Contractor. Any reference in the original Agreement/Contract to the
“Agreement” or the "Contract" shall mean the "Agreement As Amended" or "Contract As Amended,"
respectively.
FOR THE CONTRACTOR FOR PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
Signature
Print Name
Title
Date
Kathryn A. Gardow, Public Works Board Chair
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY
This 18th Day of December, 2008
Rob McKenna
Attorney General
Signature on File
Dawn C. Cortez
Assistant Attorney General
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DECLARATIONS
CLIENT INFORMATION
Legal Name: City of Bremerton
Loan Number:
Amendment:
PC18-96103-005
C
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title: Pine Basin Watershed Storm Sewer Improvements
Project City: Bremerton
Project State: Washington
Project Zip Code: 98337
LOAN INFORMATION
New Loan Amount:
Prior Loan Amount:
$4,381,330.00
$3,881,330.00
Total Estimated Cost and Funding:
Loan Forgiveness % (if applicable):
$4,381,330.00
0%
Loan Term: 20 Years
Interest Rate: 1.66%
Payment Month: June 1st
Loan Reimbursement Start Date: September 1, 2016
Time of Performance 60 months from Execution Date of this Contract to Project
Completion.
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THIS LOAN AGREEMENT
N/A
LOAN SECURITY CONDITION GOVERNING THIS LOAN AGREEMENT
This loan is a revenue obligation of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT payable solely from the net revenue of the
Stormwater/Sanitary Sewer system. Payments shall be made from the net revenue of the utility after the payment of the
principal and interest on any revenue bonds, notes, warrants or other obligations of the utility having a lien on that net
revenue. As used here, “net revenue” means gross revenue minus expenses of maintenance and operations. The BOARD
grants the LOCAL GOVERNMENT the right to issue future bon ds and notes that constitute a lien and charge on net
revenue superior to the lien and charge of this loan agreement.
SCOPE OF WORK
Replace existing Pine Road Basin Outfall and install new storm sewer facilities to increase capacity and eliminate
residential flooding in the Eagle Avenue Sub-basin.
The project costs may include but are not limited to engineering, cultural and historical resources, environmental
documentation, review, permits, public involvement, easements, bid documents and construction. The project needs to
meet all applicable Local, State, and/or Federal standards.
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AMENDMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Washington State Department of Commerce
PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
CONSTRUCTION LOAN CONTRACT
Contractor/Borrower: City of Bremerton
Contract Number: PC18-96103-005
Amendment Number: C
The purpose of this amendment is to increase the funding of the above referenced Public Works Board Program.
The Public Works Board (or its successors), a department of the State of Washington, (hereafter referred to as
the "Board") and the Contractor, listed above and on the attached Face Sheet, agree to amend the declared loan
as described.
VICINITY MAP
PINE ROAD BASIN MARINE IMPACT BASIN PROJECT
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
Study Session Date: August 28, 2024SUBJECT:
Presentation on Proposed Update to
BMC Chapter 5.06 entitled “Rental
Property Registration”
COUNCIL MEETING Date: TBD
Department: Legal
Presenter: Kylie Finnell, City
Attorney
Phone: (360) 473-2345
SUMMARY: In May, the City Auditor identified 1,802 taxpayers who own parcels that could be rental
properties that are not registered with the City. Council asked the Mayor to take steps to increase
compliance with the Rental Property Registration code, Bremerton Municipal Code 5.06. In
response the Administration is proposing amendments to the code that incentivize landlord
compliance and provide protections for tenants. This Study Session I will provide a brief overview
of the proposed changes and look for Council direction on moving forward. If there is a consensus to
move forward, a draft ordinance amending the code will be prepared for an additional Study Session
discussion.
BMC 5.06, was adopted in 2013. There is a reference in the code at BMC 5.06.020 to RCW
9A.72.085. This state statute was repealed in 2019. At a minimum, the code should be updated to
remove reference to the repealed statute. However, this is an opportunity to make additional
amendments to incentivize compliance with the code requirements. Several Washington
municipalities have amended their rental property registration codes to prohibited evictions or rent
increases if the rental property is not registered. The City Council could amend BMC 5.06 to
provide similar incentives to landlords who own rental properties in Bremerton.
The primary purpose of the Rental Property Registration code is to ensure “…the maintenance of
quality rental housing in the City…” BMC 5.06.010. Given that substandard rental properties tend to
have low rents, households with lower incomes are more likely to occupy these homes.1 The
Administration shares the concern voiced by members of Council that an effort to reduce the number
of substandard rental properties, while a laudable goal, could unintentionally push low-income
households into being houseless. To hopefully help offset this outcome, the Administration is also
proposing codifying a process for distribution of tenant relocation assistance funding.
Assuming the amendments are adopted, the Administration intends to do public outreach to educate
landlords and tenants on the changes to the code, how they can comply, how they can report
violations, and how they can access relocation assistance funding. Through this process, the
Administration hopes to direct community wide focus on the Rental Property Registration code and
fulfill of its stated purpose.
ATTACHMENTS: Bremerton Municipal Code 5.06
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): No impact to 2024 budget.
1 America’s Rental Housing 2024, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (2024).
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STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐General Business ☐Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Not applicable at this time.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
Chapter 5.06
RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
Sections:
5.06.010 PURPOSE.
5.06.020 DEFINITIONS.
5.06.030 REGISTRATION AND DECLARATION REQUIRED.
5.06.040 VIOLATIONS AND INSPECTIONS.
5.06.050 INSPECTION FINDINGS - REVIEW AND APPEAL.
5.06.060 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS.
5.06.070 VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT.
5.06.010 PURPOSE.
The City Council finds that rental housing is a valuable community asset, providing homes for all income levels.
Additionally, the City Council finds that there exists rental housing in the City that is below the minimum building
standards and appears to violate RCW 59.18.060 of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act and that such substandard
conditions constitute a public nuisance. As a result, to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and
the maintenance of quality rental housing in the City, this code establishes a program to prevent and correct
conditions in residential rental units that adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare
of the public. It is the purpose of this chapter to assure that rental housing within the City is actively operated and
maintained in compliance with RCW 59.18.060. (Ord. 5269 §1 (part), 2015: Ord. 5221 §1 (part), 2013)
5.06.020 DEFINITIONS.
"BMC" means Bremerton Municipal Code.
"Building Code" means the City Building Code set forth in Chapter 17.04 BMC.
"Certificate of inspection" means a certificate made in accordance with the requirements of RCW 9A.72.085 by a
qualified inspector on forms provided by the City that states that the owner of rental property has not failed to fulfill
any substantial obligation imposed under RCW 59.18.060 of the Landlord-Tenant Act, as defined in this section, that
endangers or impairs the health or safety of a tenant.
"Code enforcement officer" means code enforcement officer as defined in Chapter 1.04 BMC.
"Declaration of compliance" means an unsworn statement, declaration, verification, or certificate made in accordance
with the forms provided by the City that each dwelling unit complies with RCW 59.18.060 of the Landlord-Tenant Act
as defined in this section, as currently enacted and hereinafter amended, and does not present conditions that
endanger or impair the health or safety of the tenants.
"Director" means the Director of Community Development or designee as applicable and any other department
director authorized by the Mayor to enforce this chapter, or their designee, including, but not limited to, code
enforcement officer, Building Official and other designated City official.
"Dwelling unit" means any structure or part of a structure which is used as a home, residence, or sleeping place by
one (1) or more persons maintaining a common household, including but not limited to single-family residences, a
room, rooming units, units of multiplexes, condominiums, apartment buildings, mobile homes and other similar
residential structures.
"Fire Code" means the City Fire Code set forth in Chapter 18.02 BMC.
"Landlord" means the owner of rental property.
"Landlord-Tenant Act" means the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act set forth in Chapter 59.18 RCW, as currently
enacted and hereinafter amended.
"Owner" means one (1) or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested all or any part of the legal title to rental
property or all or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of the property.
"Person" means an individual, group of individuals, corporation, government, governmental agency, business trust,
estate, trust, partnership, association, two (2) or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or
commercial entity.
"Qualified inspector" means a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development certified inspector, a
Washington State licensed home inspector, an American Society of Home Inspectors certified inspector, a private
inspector certified by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, the American Association of
Code Enforcement, International Code Council certified inspector, or other comparable professional association as
approved by the Director of Community Development, a Washington licensed structural engineer, or a Washington
licensed architect. An "owner" as defined in this section is not eligible to act as a qualified inspector.
"RCW" means Revised Code of Washington.
"RCW 59.18.060 of the Landlord-Tenant Act" means, for the purpose of this chapter, RCW 59.18.060(1) through (10),
as currently enacted or hereinafter amended, relating to the landlord’s duties, which provide as follows: (1) maintain
the premises to substantially comply with any applicable code, statute, ordinance, or regulation governing their
maintenance or operation, which the legislative body enacting the applicable code, statute, ordinance or regulation
could enforce as to the premises rented if such condition endangers or impairs the health or safety of the tenant; (2)
maintain the structural components, including, but not limited to, the roofs, floors, walls, chimneys, fireplaces,
foundations, and all other structural components, in reasonably good repair so as to be usable; (3) keep any shared
or common areas reasonably clean, sanitary, and safe from defects increasing the hazards of fire or accident; (4)
provide a reasonable program for the control of infestation by insects, rodents, and other pests at the initiation of the
tenancy and, except in the case of a single-family residence, control infestation during tenancy except where such
infestation is caused by the tenant; (5) except where the condition is attributable to normal wear and tear, make
repairs and arrangements necessary to put and keep the premises in as good condition as it by law or rental
agreement should have been, at the commencement of the tenancy; (6) provide reasonably adequate locks and
furnish keys to the tenant; (7) maintain all electrical, plumbing, heating, and other facilities and appliances supplied by
him or her in reasonably good working order; (8) maintain the dwelling unit in reasonably weathertight condition; (9)
except in the case of a single-family residence, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles in common areas for the
removal of ashes, rubbish, and garbage incidental to the occupancy and arrange for the reasonable and regular
removal of such waste; (10) provide facilities adequate to supply heat and water and hot water as reasonably required
by the tenant.
"Rental property" or "property" means all residential dwelling units rented or leased on a contiguous parcel or parcels
of land managed by the same landlord as a single rental complex.
"Tenant" is any person who is entitled to occupy a dwelling unit primarily for living or dwelling purposes with or without
a rental agreement. (Ord. 5269 §1 (part), 2015: Ord. 5221 §1 (part), 2013)
5.06.030 REGISTRATION AND DECLARATION REQUIRED.
(a) Registration and Declaration of Compliance. Any landlord renting or making available for rent any "dwelling unit"
as defined in BMC 5.06.020 that requires a general business license pursuant to Chapter 5.02 BMC shall annually:
(1) Register each dwelling unit;
(2) Provide the City with the landlord’s name and contact information;
(3) Provide the City with the name and contact information of any person designated by the landlord as an
alternate contact or as a representative of the landlord responsible for the management of the rental property
(optional);
(4) Provide an email or mailing address or other method of contact as approved by the Bremerton Police
Department for participation in the Department’s landlord notification program for notice of police activity on the
rental property; and
(5) File with and as part of the registration a declaration of compliance as defined in BMC 5.06.020 that each
dwelling unit complies with RCW 59.18.060 of the Landlord-Tenant Act and does not present conditions that
endanger or impair the health or safety of the tenants.
(b) Any general business license applications required pursuant to Chapter 5.02 BMC for rental properties pursuant
to this chapter shall be included and processed in conjunction with the rental property registration applications.
(c) Conditions of Issuance. Issuance of the general business license shall require:
(1) Registration of dwelling units and providing the landlord’s name and contact information as required in
subsection (a) of this section;
(2) Submission of a declaration of compliance as required in subsection (a) of this section or, as applicable,
submission of certificate of inspection if required by BMC 5.06.040;
(3) Payment of applicable fees; and
(4) Compliance with this chapter.
(d) Revocation or Denial. Any general business license issued under Chapter 5.02 BMC may be revoked or denied
for any violation of this chapter by the licensee or his or her agents or employees pursuant to BMC 5.02.180. (Ord.
5421 §4, 2021; Ord. 5269 §1 (part), 2015: Ord. 5221 §1 (part), 2013)
5.06.040 VIOLATIONS AND INSPECTIONS.
To ensure compliance with RCW 59.18.060 of the Landlord-Tenant Act related to conditions of rental housing, the
following shall apply:
(a) Pending Violation - Correction Notice. Whenever the City is provided notice of a violation of the Building Code,
the Fire Code, and/or violations of any other applicable City code or state law which endangers or impairs the health
or safety of a tenant, the City code enforcement officer shall issue a correction notice to the owner pursuant to
Chapter 1.04 BMC. Notice to the City of the violation may be provided as a result of a pending code enforcement
proceeding or other similar action on rental property, an on-site visit by a City official, or by any other means. The
owner shall cure the violation in the time period as requested by the code enforcement officer or provide a plan
acceptable to the City to bring the property into compliance with RCW 59.18.060 for any existing violation.
(b) Notice of Violation - Hearing. In the event the owner does not or cannot cure the violation or obtain an approved
plan within the required time period stated in the correction notice, a notice of violation shall be mailed or otherwise
served to the owner scheduling a hearing before the Administrative Hearing Examiner pursuant to BMC 1.04.080.
(c) Certificate of Inspection - Required. In the event a hearing is held before the Administrative Hearing Examiner
and an order is issued requiring the owner to cure the violation, the City may request, as part of the order, that the
owner obtain a certificate of inspection pursuant to this section. The certificate of inspection must be provided by a
qualified inspector for the subject rental property to ensure full compliance with the order and with RCW 59.18.060 of
the Landlord-Tenant Act and does not present conditions that endanger or impair the health or safety of a tenant. The
dwelling unit or units of the rental property to be inspected and the extent of the inspection shall be as required by the
Administrative Hearing Examiner ’s order.
(d) Filing of Certificate of Inspection. The certificate of inspection shall be filed with the City by the date and upon
the conditions required by the Administrative Hearing Examiner ’s order. If a qualified inspector other than a City code
enforcement officer performs the inspection and a selected unit or units of the rental property fails the initial
inspection, both the results of the initial inspection and any certificate of inspection must be provided to the City.
(e) False Reporting - Misdemeanor. Any person who knowingly submits or assists in the submission of a falsified
declaration of compliance or certificate of inspection is guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to BMC 1.12.020(2). Any
inspector convicted of, admitting to or submitting a falsified certificate of inspection will no longer be a qualified
inspector as defined under BMC 5.06.020.
(f) Notice of Inspection to Tenant. Notice to tenant of an inspection shall be provided as follows:
(1) Landlord shall provide written notification of his or her intent to enter an individual unit for the purposes of
providing the City a certificate of inspection in accordance with RCW 59.18.150(6) of the Landlord-Tenant Act.
The written notice must indicate the date and approximate time of the inspection and the company or person
performing the inspection, and that the tenant has the right to see the inspector’s identification before the
inspector enters the individual unit. A copy of this notice must be provided to the inspector upon request on the
day of inspection.
(2) A tenant who continues to deny access to his or her unit is subject to RCW 59.18.150(8) of the Landlord-
Tenant Act. (Ord. 5269 §1 (part), 2015: Ord. 5221 §1 (part), 2013)
5.06.050 INSPECTION FINDINGS - REVIEW AND APPEAL.
(a) Administrative Review of Findings. If a landlord does not agree with the findings of an inspection performed by a
qualified inspector, as defined under this chapter, the landlord may request an administrative review by the Director by
filing a written request with the Department of Community Development within fourteen (14) calendar days of the
inspection or may file a direct appeal to the Administrative Hearing Examiner pursuant to BMC 5.06.060. The request
shall state in writing the reasons the Director should review the findings. Failure to state the basis for the review in
writing shall be cause for dismissal of the review. Upon receipt of the request for administrative review, the Director
shall review the information provided. In lieu of filing an appeal with the Director, an appeal may also be made directly
to the Administrative Hearing Examiner pursuant to subsection (c) of this section within thirty (30) calendar days of the
inspection.
(b) Decision of Director. After considering all of the information provided, including information from the code
enforcement officer and the City Attorney, or his or her designee, the Director shall affirm or modify the findings of
inspection. The Director ’s decision shall be delivered in writing to the appellant by first-class mail, email or hand
delivery.
(c) Administrative Appeal. Appeals of the decision resulting from the Director’s review shall be made to the
Administrative Hearing Examiner pursuant to BMC 5.06.060. (Ord. 5269 §1 (part), 2015: Ord. 5221 §1 (part), 2013)
5.06.060 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS.
(a) Administrative appeals may be filed as follows:
(1) General Business License. Revocation or denial of a general business license issued pursuant to Chapter
5.02 BMC may be appealed as provided in BMC 5.02.180.
(2) Penalties, Director ’s Decision and Findings of an Inspection. The assessment of penalties pursuant to BMC
5.06.070, a decision of the Director pursuant to BMC 5.06.050(b) and the findings of an inspection performed by
a qualified inspector pursuant to BMC 5.06.040(c) ("administrative determination") may be appealed using the
appellate procedures set forth in this section.
(b) Any applicant or licensee may, within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date notice of the administrative
determination was mailed to the applicant or licensee, appeal such administrative determination by filing a written
notice of appeal setting forth the grounds thereof with the Administrative Hearing Examiner pursuant to Chapter 2.13
BMC. A filing fee as set forth in Chapter 3.01 BMC, Community Development - Rate Table C, shall be submitted with
the appeal. The filing fee is required to process the appeal. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the
procedures for hearing contested cases set out in Chapter 2.13 BMC. After the hearing thereon the Administrative
Hearing Examiner shall, after appropriate findings of fact, and conclusions of law, affirm, modify, or overrule the denial
or revocation and order issuance or reinstatement of the license, and may impose any terms thereupon.
(c) No administrative determination issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall take effect until fourteen
(14) calendar days after service of the notice thereof by the Director, and if the appeal is timely filed, the
administrative determination shall be stayed pending final action by the Administrative Hearing Examiner.
(d) The decision of the Administrative Hearing Examiner shall be final. The applicant or licensee and/or the City may
seek review of the decision by the Superior Court of Washington in and for Kitsap County within twenty-one (21)
calendar days from the date of the decision. If review is sought as herein prescribed the administrative determination
shall be stayed pending final action by the Superior Court. (Ord. 5269 §1 (part), 2015: Ord. 5221 §1 (part), 2013)
5.06.070 VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT.
Violations of this chapter constitute a public nuisance and may be enforced, in addition to the provisions of this
chapter, pursuant to the Building Code; the Fire Code; Chapter 9.92 BMC, Chronic Nuisance Properties; BMC Title 6,
Health and Sanitation; and/or any other applicable City code or state law. In the event of a violation of the provisions
of this chapter, the City may take the following action:
(a) Remedies. If the City finds that any landlord fails to register a rental dwelling unit as required herein or file the
required certificate of inspection as applicable and/or violates any other provision of this chapter, the City may take
any one (1) or more of the following actions to remedy the violation:
(1) Impose a civil penalty as set forth in Chapter 3.01 BMC, Community Development - Rate Table C; and/or
(2) Revoke or deny the general business license issued pursuant to Chapter 5.02 BMC as authorized in BMC
5.02.180.
(b) Code Enforcement. In addition to the remedies set forth in subsection (a) of this section, any violation of any
provision of this chapter constitutes a civil violation under Chapter 1.04 BMC for which a monetary penalty may be
assessed and abatement and/or enforcement may be required as provided therein. (Ord. 5269 §1 (part), 2015: Ord.
5221 §1 (part), 2013)
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Public Comments
From: C Dümmel <brittbran47@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 1:23 AM
To: Greg Wheeler <Greg.Wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: UNLICENSED RENTALS IN BREMERTON
I am contacting you in response to the article in the Kitsap Sun dated July 30th,
"Bremerton May Address Unlicensed Rentals".
Increased costs to rental owners harms both owners and tenants in a number of
ways. Rising property taxes, utilities, insurance, business licenses, etc. all play a part in
the rising rents. Due to the business license and the issue I have with the minimum
water usage rate when no water is even used, I don't recommend investing within the
Bremerton city limits. In fact, I have advised a family member who will be moving here
to buy outside Bremerton.
Rental owners fought against the licensing of rentals to no avail. There's been no
benefit, other than the city pocketbook, and adds to costs which are passed on to our
tenants. When the rents rise it can become harder to find tenants and harder for
tenants to find rentals they can afford.
The Landlord Tenant Law has worked well for years so "protecting against substandard
housing" is nothing more than an excuse. Licensing is a way to dig into the rental
owners and tenants pockets.
I've had rentals for over 40 years and my tenants have been happy with my properties
and responses to any problems. When tenants aren't happy, they are certainly free to
move elsewhere and do.
Continuing with the licensing accomplishes nothing positive for rental owners or tenants
and the suggestion of inspections is ridiculous. We don't need babysitters or the added
costs which would be involved!
I propose the licensing of rental properties be terminated for the aforementioned
reasons.
Connie Dümmel
(360) 649-0306
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 28, 2024
Determine the DEI Position Classification
and Salary; and Approve related Budget
Amendment
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 4, 2024
Department: Legal
Presenter: Kylie Finnell, City
Attorney and Charlotte
Nelson, HR Manager
Phone: (360) 473-5926
SUMMARY: As discussed at the March 13th Council Study Session, Council needs to determine
whether the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion position will be budgeted at the Manager or Director level.
The position is currently budgeted as a DEI Manager at Pay Band 14, $97,498 - $118,792. City
Council Action will not be necessary if the position remains as budgeted. If the Council wants to
change the salary and/or create a director level position, Council action will be necessary.
The City has contracted with West Sound Workforce to conduct a recruitment for the Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion position. They are ready to advertise the position opening. Monica Blackwood,
President & CEO of West Sound Workforce, will be presenting.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Draft Job Descriptions; 2) Survey Information for Director Position; 3) Survey
Information for Manager Position; 4) Job Description (Kirkland); 5) Job Description Kitsap County; 6)
Job Description (Marysville); and 7) Management, Professional, Confidential & Fiduciary Employee
Salary Schedule
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): No impact to 2024 budget.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to amend the 2024 budget to increase the salary of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager
position from Management Professional Pay Band 14 to Pay Band .
Move to amend the 2024 budget to eliminate the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager position
from Management Professional Pay Band 14 and to add a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Director
position at Management Professional Pay Band .
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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Position titles: Diversity & Community Engagement Manager; Equity and Community
Partnerships Manager; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager; Diversity,
Inclusion and Outreach Administrator; Equity Manager
Position Description:
This dynamic role is at the heart of the City's mission to foster leadership, diversity, equity, and
community engagement. You will be instrumental in developing, promoting, and maintaining a
vibrant internal culture that values engagement, inclusiveness, and excellence. Your work will
be key in ensuring that the City's policies and procedures reflect these values and that services
are delivered equitably across all communities.
As a leader in this role, you will perform a wide range of routine and complex duties that align
with citywide objectives. You will engage in outreach to build meaningful relationships with
underrepresented communities, establishing trust and encouraging active participation in local
government. Your efforts will help shape a standard level of awareness, influence City policy
and direction, and ensure that the City consistently meets its commitment to equitable and
inclusive service delivery. This position is pivotal in driving change, fostering a sense of
belonging, and making a lasting impact on the community.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement training programs for organizational and employee development.
Design, coordinate, and measure leadership, professional develop ment, and manager
training to enhance performance and build managerial skills.
Serve as a subject matter expert on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, providing
leadership and guidance to City staff, the Mayor, and City Council.
Support, implement, and evaluate community events that promote cultural interaction,
education, and meet Title VI requirements.
Act as an internal resource to Human Resources on matters of diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Provide periodic written and oral reports to management teams and City Council.
Offer policy recommendations through an equity lens to enhance diversity and inclusion
efforts.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and leaders, acting as a
liaison between the City and community partners.
Report demographic data, identify programmatic gaps, and measure the effectiveness
of targeted recruitment, sharing insights with key partners and government bodies.
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:
Knowledge of organizational development strategies related to cultural competency.
Expertise in developing cross-departmental team building.
Proficiency in cultural competency, equity, and outreach practices to ensure broad and
inclusive participation.
Skilled in public speaking, presentations, and large group facilitation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Availability to attend events outside of standard business hours.
Skilled in mediation techniques.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
Knowledge of HR practices and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including ADA
and Title VI.
Ability to address new trends and best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Qualifications:
Three years of experience in community outreach, community relations, or public relations,
including leading outreach or projects within a diverse urban community.
An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training sufficient to successfully
perform the essential duties of the position as listed above must be demonstrated by the
applicant.
Salary range (from market data): $95,369 - $125,534;
Bremerton’s salary schedule Band 15 $102,434 - $124,805.
Possible Titles: Director of Diversity & Equity; Director of Diversity & Community Engagement;
Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Position Overview
This dynamic role designs, implements, and manages diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
(DEIB) initiatives for the City, driving efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable
community. As a key member of the Mayor's leadership team, the position provides strategic
leadership in DEIB, partners with city departments and City Council to champion and support
equity goals.
The role involves engaging the community through outreach, creating forums, and producing
events that foster interaction between community members and city staff. It synthesizes and
analyzes community feedback to make informed recommendations on policies and procedures
that ensure equitable service delivery.
The position is also responsible for accountability, education, and enforcem ent of civil rights
and equity policies, collaborating with Human Resources and City Attorney. By promoting the
removal of historical and current barriers to access, this role ensures that underserved
communities are represented in citywide policy and programming. Additionally, it provides
administrative oversight and leadership related to DEIB, ensuring that the City's commitment to
equity and inclusion is reflected in all aspects of its operations.
Essential Duties:
Assist City Council, the Mayor, Human Resources and City Attorney in developing
policies related to equity and human rights. Makes policy recommendations with an
equity lens to leadership, on changes to city policies including budget, to address or
enhance diversity or inclusion and provide broader access to city services and public
information.
Establish programs, outreach initiatives, and proactive strategies to enhance compliance
with equity and human rights goals.
Provide oversight and direction for the implementation of equity strategies across the
City.
Convene cross-departmental teams to address equity and inclusion internally within City
departments and externally within the community.
Provide executive leadership to commissions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging (DEIB).
Actively participate on assigned Boards, Commissions and Committees; establishes new
advisory bodies as needed to review best practices related to diversity, equity and
inclusion initiatives for the community.
Collaborate with regional and national organizations to access best practices, training
opportunities, and networking resources.
Serve as a subject matter expert on civil rights, equity, and inclusion issues.
Collaborate with Human Resources to identify citywide training needs related to civil
rights, equity, and inclusion; develop and administer comprehensive training programs.
Analyze data on the City's retention of staff, as well as board and commission members,
focusing on impacted and historically excluded groups.
Build and strengthen relationships with community members, community-based
organizations, and other external partners to expand access to City government
resources and services.
Develop outreach strategies and campaigns to educate residents, businesses, and
employees about the City's DEIB efforts, policies, and goals.
Collaborate with all City departments to effectively share DEIB information with the
public.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
o Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
o Outreach practices to ensure inclusive and broad participation for all protected
classes.
o Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
o Current best practices in training and professional development on diversity,
equity, and inclusion.
Skills in:
o Critical thinking and problem-solving.
o Written and verbal communication.
o Conflict management and mediation practices.
o Investigative techniques and methodologies.
Demonstrated Abilities to:
o Effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse groups.
o Apply laws and regulations to ensure compliance and equity.
o Design and implement inclusive outreach and engagement strategies.
o Facilitate training and development programs focused on DEIB.
Minimum Qualifications:
Five or more years of professional experience in cultural competency, public outreach, or
diversity consulting.
An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training sufficient to successfully
perform the essential duties of the position as listed above must be demonstrated by the
applicant.
Salary range recommendation (based on market data): $118,012 - $164,141. Need to adjust for
internal salary scale.
City Salary Schedule
Band 20 $131,124 - $159,761
Band 19 $124,805 - $152,063
Band 18 $118,791 - $144,735
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 28, 2024
Approve Budget Adjustment to the
Abatement Fund
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 4, 2024
Department: DCD
Presenter: Andrea Spencer
Phone: (360) 473-5283
SUMMARY: The Administration is seeking to amend the professional services budget within the
Abatement Fund to increase it by $300,000, which will support the abatement actions that the City
Council has authorized. There is adequate balance in the fund to accommodate this increase in
expenditure and no additional funding needs to be allocated.
This year the City Council has authorized several Code Enforcement abatements, and in recent
weeks we have had many successful property clean ups that have resulted due to the Council
authorization to abate the nuisances at these properties. The City still has several more properties
that will be progressing through the abatement process and we will be receiving bills related to those
actions in the coming months. At the time that the 2024 budget was established it was unknown how
many properties would be moving forward, and the budget was established at a level that was
inadequate to support the actions that we currently have underway that have been authorized by
Council. Most of the expenses that the City incurs to clean up properties will be filed as liens, and as
such will likely result in eventual repayment of these expenditures back to the Abatement Fund.
ATTACHMENTS: None
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The $300,000 increase to the Professional
Services budget can be accommodated by the existing Abatement Fund balance, and no additional
resources need to be allocated to the fund.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the Abatement Fund budget adjustment to increase the Professional Services line
item by $300,000.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 28, 2024
Presentation on 2024 Comprehensive Plan
Updated Schedule and Review
Opportunities
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 4, 2024
Department: DCD
Presenter: G. Jackson
Phone: (360) 473-5289
SUMMARY:
The City Council kick-off meeting for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update is intended to familiarize
the Council with the adjusted Comprehensive Plan schedule and review opportunities. From this
point, Council with receive monthly installments of material related to the Comprehensive Plan in
order to take public comment and provide Staff with feedback. The attached Staff Memo will provide
Council with a status update on work completed, work in progress, and an updated schedule for
Comprehensive Plan adoption.
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Memo
FISCAL IMPACTS: The State mandated Comprehensive Plan Update is a work item that is part of
the Department of Community Development Staffing Plan.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☐ Limited Presentation ☒ Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☒ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Informational only. No motion is required.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 11/09/2021
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To: City Council
From: Garrett Jackson
Date: September 4. 2024
Subject: Comprehensive Plan Update Review
SUMMARY
The City Council kick-off meeting for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update is intended to
familiarize the Council with the adjusted Comprehensive Plan schedule and review
opportunities. From this point, Council will receive monthly installments of material related to the
Comprehensive Plan in order to take public comment and provide Staff with feedback. The
following information will provide Council with a status update on work completed, work in
progress, and an updated schedule for Comprehensive Plan adoption.
BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Plan update is required by the Washington
State Growth Management Act (GMA) in order to demonstrate
that Bremerton has the capacity to absorb population and
employment increases forecast to the year 2044. Population
estimates indicate that the City will grow to 63,757 persons and
58,258 jobs by 2044; this means the City is forecast to increase
its population by over 46%, with a 32% increase in the number of
jobs. Forecasted population and job numbers have been adopted
by the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) and
individual jurisdictions within Kitsap County.
Comprehensive planning is a “macro” process meant to ensure
State, Regional, and local planning objectives can be met. At a
State level, the GMA dictates what criteria needs to be considered with the Comprehensive Plan
update. The adjacent figure illustrates the 15 goals adopted by GMA that jurisdictions must
consider with their Comprehensive Plans. Council will note that these goals are not ranked, so
application of these goals may vary by jurisdiction.
Regionally, the City plans cooperatively with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), which
includes all jurisdictions within King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap County. PSRC’s guiding
document Vision 2050 contains a framework of goals and policies meant to coordinate
development in PSRC participating jurisdictions. Once all functional plans are complete, and
reviewed by the Planning Commission, PSRC will review and certify that the City’s 2024
Comprehensive Plan conforms with PSRC Vision 2050. The City also plans jointly with the
DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
GMA Goals (RCW 36.70A.020)
Urban growth
Reduce Sprawl
Transportation
Housing
Economic development
Property rights
Permits Application
Natural resource industries
Open space and recreation
Environment
Citizen participation and coordination
Public facilities and services
Historic preservation
Climate change and resiliency
Shoreline management
Memo Comprehensive Plan
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Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC), which is also comprised of all jurisdictions within
Kitsap County, Kitsap Transit, the Navy, Tribes, and Ports. KRCC jurisdictions adopt
Countywide Planning Policies that are the framework for growth management in Kitsap County.
The Comprehensive Plan must conform to GMA, PSRC, and KRCC requirements .
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROCESS UPDATE
The Planning Commission has been working diligently to review draft documents for the
Comprehensive Plan; Planning Commission meeting packets, and videos from individual
meetings, are available at Bremerton2044.com. A revised work schedule for the Comprehensive
Plan was reviewed by the Planning
Commission at the June
Workshop, with a revised adoption
date expected early in the 2nd
quarter of 2025; please see the
revised schedule in the adjacent
image. The information below will
provide the Council with
information relevant to each
element of the Comprehensive
Plan, and estimated dates for
review by the Council. If the reader
is interested in additional detail for
any given element, please visit
Bremerton2044.com for more
information. These summaries are
introductory in nature, with greater
specificity to be provided at scheduled Council meetings related to individual elements.
State Environmental Policy Act.
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process identifies and analyzes environmental
impacts associated with governmental decisions. As development resulting from the
Comprehensive Plan update is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts, an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared.
EIS Scoping. The first step in the EIS process is scoping; scoping provides notice to the
public and other agencies and requests their involvement. The purpose of Comprehensive
Plan scoping is to narrow the focus of the EIS to analyze where forecasted population/job
increases should be located in the City. The EIS Scoping notice was issued in December of
2023, and the comment period ended January 7, 2024. Through this process, the public
convincingly responded that forecasted population and job increases should be absorbed
within Land Use Centers and existing commercial areas.
DEIS. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) presents an environmental analysis
of EIS alternatives under consideration and requests that the public provide comment on the
adequacy of presented plans. The DEIS is expected to be released in the fall for public
comment, and a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) released in 2025.
Memo Comprehensive Plan
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Land Use Element.
The Land Use element provides the City’s development strategy to
absorb forecasted increases in population and jobs. The City Council
last reviewed proposed land use measures at the February 7, 2024
City Council Meeting. The City growth strategy for the 2024
Comprehensive Plan was relayed at that meeting, as well as review
of the Vision, Goals, and Policies of every element of the plan; a
video of that presentation is provided on the Bremerton2044.com
webpage. The proposed central focus of the Comprehensive Plan
growth strategy is to locate forecasted population and job increases
within the PSRC designated Downtown Regional Growth Center. As
relayed in the adjacent Vision 2050 passage, Regional Growth
Centers are expected to absorb growth in order to meet regional
goals for housing, the environment, and equity.
Feedback provided by the City Council was communicated to the
Planning Commission at the June 17, 2024 Planning Commission
Workshop where a complete draft of the updated Comprehensive
Plan Vision, Goals, and Policies was reviewed. That completed draft
document is now receiving a preliminary review from staff at PSRC
to streamline the formal PSRC review that will occur at a later date.
The City Council is scheduled to review the Land Use element, including proposed changes to
the Downtown Regional Center, at the September 18th regular Council meeting.
Housing Element.
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
housing strategy includes three basic
elements: Supply, Stability, and Subsidy.
This means that the Supply of housing (and
different housing types) needs to increase,
Stability of housing assures residents live in
housing that meets their needs, and
housing Subsidy programs are needed to
support low-income and unhoused
populations. This element of the
Comprehensive Plan will demonstrate how
the growth strategy of the Land Use
element also promotes the creation of
housing types that serve all income levels;
this includes items like changes in
development standards, density, and
housing types. This effort is being replicated
by all KRCC jurisdictions to ensure
equitable planning across jurisdictions. The
adjacent image illustrates KRCC adopted
“The Regional Growth
Strategy has an ambitious goal
of attracting 65% of
population growth to the
region’s growth centers and
high-capacity transit station
areas, leveraging
unprecedented investments to
expand public transit
throughout the region.
Focusing growth in these
areas provides people with
greater mobility options and
increases access to jobs,
schools, and services.
Connecting people to jobs,
services and transit shortens
commutes, reduces pollution,
and gives people more time to
spend with their families.”
Puget Sound Regional Council
Vision 2050
Memo Comprehensive Plan
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housing allocations reflecting how many housing units will be needed to support each income
band. The Housing appendix has been completed and will be reviewed by the Planning
Commission at the September Planning Commission meeting. More information on the Housing
element is provided at Bremerton2044.com, including an informative 8-minute video discussing
the Root Causes of Homelessness. The City Council is scheduled to review the Housing
element at the October 16th regular Council meeting.
Economic Development Element.
This element of the Comprehensive
Plan provides information on the
local economy and relays how the
City encourages economic
development. Of particular note to
the economy in Bremerton, is the
ratio of employment provided by the
Federal Government. As seen in
the adjacent image, even among
our peer cities that host military
installations, the percentage of
federal employment is far greater as a
percentage of overall employment in Kitsap
County. Economic activity originating from
Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) will likely only
increase as the Navy increases local
investment through the ongoing Shipyard
Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP).
The Kitsap economy, however, does not
have an equitable distribution of opportunity
throughout the County. PSRC provides an
Opportunity Index that measures availability
of education, economic health, housing and
neighborhood quality, mobility and
transportation, and health and environment.
As seen in the adjacent image, Bremerton
has the highest concentration of lack of
opportunity in Kitsap County. The findings of
the PSRC Opportunity Index are buttressed
by US Census data indicating that 14.8% of Bremerton residents live in poverty, as opposed to
8.3% of Kitsap County residents living in poverty.
Additional information on Bremerton’s economy is available at Bremerton2044.com. Outreach
efforts for the Comprehensive Plan have included the Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce,
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), Kitsap Building Association (KBA), Downtown
Bremerton Association (DBA), Charleston Business District (CBD), and t he Manette Business
Association (MBA). The City Council is scheduled to review the Economic Development element
at the November 6th regular Council meeting.
Memo Comprehensive Plan
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Environmental Element.
Bremerton has a vital interest in preserving its natural beauty and ensuring long -term
environmental health. Washington State continues to be a leader on climate change regulations.
Per RCW 70A.45.020, Greenhouse Gas Emission (GGE) shall be 45% below 1990 levels by
2030, 70% below 1990 levels by 2040, and 95% below 1990 levels and net-zero carbon
emissions by 2050. The Comprehensive Plan has new sections for climate change required,
however, per HB 1181 deadlines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions updates aren’t required to be
adopted until 2029. The Planning Commission reviewed the most current climate change
information at the April 17, 2023 Planning Commission Workshop, including the two listed
documents below.
June 2020 Kitsap County Climate Change Resiliency Assessment, and
August 2022 Kitsap County Communitywide Geographic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis
The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) were last updated in
2021 to include Best Available Science, as required by RCW 36.70A.172. In 2023 State
Legislators (HB 1544) revised deadlines for Kitsap County jurisdictions major SMP updates to
June 30, 2029 (RCW 90.58.080). That being said, the City Council should expect to see
proposed changes to critical area regulations to consider in 2025. The City Council is scheduled
to review the Environmental Element at the November 20th regular Council meeting.
Transportation & City Services Element.
Functional plans for City drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, and transportation will each be
adopted by reference with the Comprehensive Plan, with details from each plan adding to
potential capital facility improvements through the year 2044.
Drinking Water. The 2020 Water System Plan has already been adopted by Council, and will
be adopted by reference in the City Services section of the Comprehensive Plan. The plan
describes the existing water system, future demand, water efficiency program, and
recommended capital improvements.
Stormwater. The May 2023 Stormwater Comprehensive Plan has already been adopted by
Council, and will be adopted by reference in the City Services section of the Comprehe nsive
Plan. The Plan describes the City’s stormwater infrastructure system, natural environment,
regulatory context, financial status, and management plan for the City’s Stormwater Ut ility.
Wastewater. The 2014 Wastewater Comprehensive Plan is in the process of being updated
to demonstrate capacity to support future population and employment growth. Bremerton
provides sewer service to West Bremerton, East Bremerton, and surrounding areas of
unincorporated Kitsap County. Bremerton also receives sewer flows from Naval Base Kitsap,
and Kitsap County Sewer District No. 1 (KCSD No. 1) in West Bremerton. Public Works Staff
will continue to keep Council apprised through the Public Works Committee. The City
Council is scheduled to review the City Services element in January of 2025.
Transportation. The transportation network modeling effort is complete for existing conditions
within the future 6-year and 20-year planning horizons. Staff are developing a concurrency
project list based on the model results; this task includes a project description (mitigation)
and a planning level cost estimate. Work for the Active Transportation Plan is ongoing.
Currently there is an opportunity for the public to comment on proposed Pedestrian and
Memo Comprehensive Plan
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Bicycle Network Webmap; here is a link to Public Comment available August 19th through
September 8th at Bremerton2044.com. Public Works Staff will continue to keep Council
apprised through the Public Works Committee. The City Council is scheduled to review the
Transportation element in January of 2025.
SUMMARY
As the Planning Commission continues to complete review for individual elements of the
Comprehensive Plan, the City Council will receive regular updates and opportunities to
comment. Council should receive public comment and provide Staff with feedback on the 2024
Comprehensive Plan schedule.