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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA
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that Public Comment will be taken on Item C1 and Council action is anticipated. For the remaining items, the
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anticipated. Public questions or comments may be submitted at any time to City.Council@bremertonwa.gov.
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A. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS
1. Interlocal Cooperative RAVE Emergency Notification & Alerting System User Agreement with
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management
2. Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement with the Suquamish Tribe to Design a Habitat
Restoration Plan for the Gorst Creek Fish Rearing Facility Area
3. Public Hearing to obtain comment on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations
B. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Update on Council Goal #1 (i): Develop Community Outreach Policy – Ad Hoc (Jeff Coughlin,
Jennifer Chamberlin, Anna Mockler)
2. Update on Council Goal #5: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Policies & Procedures – Ad Hoc
(Eric Younger, Denise Frey, Jane Rebelowski)
3. Public Works Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 4/15/25) – Chair Jane Rebelowski
4. Parks, Finance, Investment, & Parking Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 4/22/25) – Chair Jeff
Coughlin
5. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings
6. Other General Council Business (As necessary, and as time allows…)
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. 20-Minutes to discuss Qualifications of an Applicant for Public Employment as allowed per RCW
42.30.110 (g) Public comments will be accepted on this item only, with action anticipated
D. 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: April 23, 2025
Interlocal Cooperative RAVE Emergency
Notification & Alerting System User
Agreement with Kitsap County Department
of Emergency Management
COUNCIL MEETING Date: May 7, 2025
Department: Fire
Presenter: AC Payne
Phone: (360) 473-5382
SUMMARY: Bremerton Fire desires to enter an interlocal agreement (ILA) to utilize the RAVE
communication system which is provided and funded by the Kitsap County Department of
Emergency Management (DEM). This system allows for internal communications within the fire
department as well as external communications with the public in the event of an emergency.
ATTACHMENTS: Interlocal Cooperative RAVE Emergency Notification and Alerting System User
Agreement
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap County Department of Emergency
Management and the City of Bremerton Fire Department and authorize the Fire Chief to finalize and
execute the RAVE interlocal 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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KC _____ INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE RAVE
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND ALERTING SYSTEM USER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY AND BREMERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
This Interlocal Cooperative Rave Emergency Notification and Alerting System User Agreement
(“Agreement”) is entered into between Kitsap County, through the Department of Emergency
Management, a Washington state political subdivision ("County") and the City of Bremerton, through
the Bremerton Fire Department, a Washington state municipal corporation (“Agency”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the County established the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management
("KCDEM") as the local emergency management organization to provide emergency management
services and programs to the residents of and on behalf of the County and cities within the County.
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, chapter 39.34 RCW, allows public agencies to enter into
cooperative agreements to provide services more efficiently within their jurisdictions.
WHEREAS, as a result of County’s solicitation No. 2020-144, the County executed contract KC-685-21
with Rave Wireless, Inc for an Emergency Notification and Alerting System (“Alert System”) which is
managed by the Department of Emergency Management (“KCDEM”).
WHEREAS, the Alert System is a robust mass notification system used to send messages via multiple
channels (SMS test messages, emails, social media, desktop alerts and telephone calls) to targeted
groups when group notifications are required in the event of, or anticipation of, an emergency.
WHEREAS, KCDEM would like to make the Alert System available to other government agencies and
KCDEM volunteer organizations for internal notification purposes in the event of, or anticipation of, an
emergency subject to a User Agreement and the Agency’s commitment to encourage employees to
register for Kitsap County emergency public notification.
WHEREAS, providing our agency partners access to use of the Alert System will enable the agencies
to rapidly mobilize their leadership and response teams to more effectively respond to emergencies
and assist the County in activating and providing emergency response to save lives, reduce property
damage, and/or protect the environment.
WHEREAS, authorizing the Agency to use the Alert System and expanding the Alert System’s
registered users effectively increases the County’s ability to amplify life safety messaging and the
County’s efficiency in an emergency by expanding the efficiency of the Alert System.
WHEREAS, it is beneficial to the County and the public health, safety, and welfare to permit the Agency
to utilize the features of the Alert System subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated herein by
reference, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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1. DEFINITIONS
A. Access means the use of the Alert System provided to the Agency subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
B. Agency Emergency Manager means the person designated by the Agency to function as the
Agency Emergency Manager and administrator of this Agreement for purposes of section 4.
C. Authorized Use means the functions and capabilities an assigned User is authorized to perform
as designated by the System Administer.
D. Data means the names, addresses, phone numbers and other relevant information needed to
provide Emergency Notifications to Agency employees or volunteers.
E. Emergency means in the event, or anticipation, of an event or set of circumstances which (a)
demands immediate action to preserve public health, protect life, protect public property, or to
provide relief to any stricken community overtaken by such occurrences; or (b) reaches such
a dimension or degree of destructiveness as to warrant a local emergency proclamation or the
governor to proclaim a state of emergency pursuant to RCW 43.06.010 or the County; or (c) in
the event of critical staffing needs.
F. KCDEM Director means the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management Director
or designee.
G. Notifications means the messages via SMS text messages, emails, social media, desktop
alerts and telephone calls using the Alert System to targeted groups in Emergencies.
H. Software means the Alert System software provided pursuant to the KC-685-21 Rave Wireless,
Emergency Notification and Alerting System
I. System Administrator means the Kitsap County employee(s) designated by the KCDEM
Director to manage the Alert System.
J. User means the person(s) designated by the Agency to have Authorized Use of the Alert
System, based on the Access provided and in compliance with the restrictions for the
Authorized Use.
2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the joint and cooperative undertaking
of the parties to make the Alert System available to the Agency for simultaneous communications,
identify those persons responsible for administering the Alert System and define the
responsibilities of the parties as contemplated in RCW 39.34.030.
3. ORGANIZATION. No separate legal or administrative entity is created by this Agreement nor do
the parties intend to create through this Agreement a separate legal or administrative entity subject
to suit.
4. ADMINISTRATOR. The KCDEM Director and Agency Emergency Manager or their respective
designees will administer this Agreement for each party and meet as needed to discuss
performance issues. Neither party is intending to assume responsibility or liability for the actions,
or failures to act, of the other party and/or their respective employees. An administrator may be
changed by providing written notice to the other party.
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5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement will be effective when last executed by both parties and will
remain in effect until terminated by either party.
6. FILING. Prior to its entry into force, this Agreement shall be filed with the Kitsap County Auditor’s
Office or, alternatively, listed by subject on the web site or other electronically retrievable public
source in compliance with RCW 39.34.040.
7. COMPENSATION. The County is not requesting compensation from the Agency for Access and
Use of the Alert System as there is no additional cost to the County for the same at this time. Should
this change, the Agency has the option to terminate this Agreement and use of the Alert System
or may choose to continue use of the Alert System and be assessed and pay the actual costs to
the County for such Access and Use as provided in RCW 43.09.210. The Agency will pay all
compensation due within 30 days of the invoice date.
8. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon 10-days prior written notice to the
other.
9. ALERT SYSTEM, GRANT OF USE
A. The Alert System is a robust mass notification system used to send messages via multiple
channels (e.g. SMS test messages, emails, social media, desktop alerts and telephone calls)
to targeted groups when group notifications are required for emergencies and other non-
emergency purposes (“Notifications”).
B. The County grants the Agency the right to have Access and Authorized Use of the Alert System
for emergency Notification purposes subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
based on the needs of the Agency and availability of County resources.
C. The County shall have access to all Agency data for purposes of emergency Notifications.
10. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Agency shall only use the Alert System in compliance with its intended purpose and all
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and this Agreement.
B. Agency is responsible for entering and maintaining as current the Agency Data in the Alert
System.
C. Agency shall promote Alert System registration [kcowa.us/alert] with its employees and
volunteers during its annual benefit fairs and employee orientations.
D. Agency agrees to designate a minimum of two Users who, after completing the training
provided by the County, will be provided Access to the Alert System to send messages in
compliance with the instructions provided by the County and consistent with the Agency's
protocols. The User may have up to two additional designees, who must also successfully
complete the County training prior to Use and comply with the requirements of this section.
The Agency shall promptly provide notice when there is a change in a designated User.
E. Agency shall not deliver to the Alert System any content or material for transmission or
dissemination that is any of the following:
1. harassing, defamatory, threatening, obscene, or otherwise objectionable, including
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material that is false or misleading, or
2. violates the rights of any person or company protected by copyright, trademark, trade
secret, patent or other intellectual property, privacy or other laws or regulations; or
3. use the Services or Rave’s systems to transmit or disseminate unsolicited material,
including without limitation "junk mail" or "unsolicited bulk e-mail", or other advertising
material to persons or entities that have not specifically agreed to receive such material by
either opting in or not opting out; or
4. send messages to individuals who have opted out of receiving messages from Agency.
F. Agency and its Users will not modify through computer programming, or other techniques, the
functions, capabilities, or operations of the Software. Further, the Agency and its Users will not
allow or authorize, directly or indirectly, any person or entity to:
1. decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse engineer any of the Software or use any
similar means to discover the source code or trade secrets contained therein.
2. modify, translate or create derivate works of the Software or documentation or merge all or
any part of the Software with another program, give away, rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense,
distribute, transfer, assign, or use the Software for timesharing or bureau use or to publish
or host the Software for use by any third party;
3. take any actions that would cause the Software to become subject to any opensource
license or quasi-opensource license agreement;
4. use the Software in any manner for purposes of: (i) developing, using, or providing a
competing software product or service; (ii) copying any ideas, features, functionality, or
graphics of the Software; or
5. export the Software into any country prohibited by the United States Export Administration
Act and the regulations thereunder.
6. use the Services or Rave systems to introduce malicious programs into the Products,
Rave’s systems, or the Third-Party Service Providers’ networks or servers, including
viruses, worms, Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, cancelbots or other computer programming
routines that are intended to damage, interfere with, intercept or expropriate any system,
data or personal information, including executing any form of network monitoring that will
intercept or extract data.
G. Agency agrees to promptly report to the System Administrator all Alert System security-related
incidents, breach, or other incident relating to Software integrity. The County reserves the right
to suspend access to the Alert System in the event of a security breach or violation of this
Agreement. In the event of a security breach, the parties responsible for such breach will
comply, at their sole expense, with all applicable requirements identified in RCW 42.56.590 or
RCW 19.255.010, or other applicable law, rule, or regulation.
11. NO WARRANTIES. THE COUNTY MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ALERT
SYSTEM, SOFTWARE, INTERFACES, INTERNET CONNECTIONS, DOCUMENTATION,
OTHER MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY, ALL OF
WHICH ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED LAW WITH NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, ARISING BY STATUTE, OPERATION OF LAW,
COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING THEM OR ANY
OTHER PRODUCT, THE SYSTEM, SERVICES OR MATERIAL PROVIDED HEREUNDER OR
IN CONNECTION HEREWITH INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, DURABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR LOSS OF DATA.
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12. SOFTWARE OWNERSHIP. The parties acknowledge and agree that the County does not have
ownership of the Software and therefore does not control changes, updates, upgrades,
interruptions, or any other Software issues.
13. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE. The Agreement will be governed in all respects by the laws of the
State of Washington, both as to interpretation and performance, without regard to conflicts of law
or choice of law provisions. Any action arising out of or in connection with the Agreement may be
instituted and maintained only in a court of competent jurisdiction in Kitsap County, Washington or
as provided by RCW 36.01.050.
14. NOTICE. All notices will be delivered in writing to the KCDEM Director or Agency Emergency
Manager. Notice mailed by regular post (including first class) will be deemed to have been
given on the second business day following the date of mailing, if properly mailed and
addressed. Notices sent by certified or registered mail will be deemed to have been given on
the day next following the date of mailing, if properly mailed and addressed. For all types of
mail, the postmark affixed by the United States Postal Service will be conclusive evidence of
the date of mailing.
15. PROPERTY. The parties do not anticipate the acquisition of property for the performance of
this Agreement and any property acquired by a party during this Agreement will be held by and
remain the property of the acquiring party.
16. INSURANCE. Both parties will maintain during the term of this Agreement adequate general
liability insurance to protect against losses and risks arising out of or related to the access and
use of the Alert System under this Agreement in such amounts as are prudent and customary
for the jurisdiction.
17. INDEMNIFICATION. To the extent of its comparative liability, each party agrees to indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless the other party, and the other party's elected and appointed
officials, employees, agents, and volunteers (and their marital communities) from and against
any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including but not limited to court costs,
attorneys fees, and alternative dispute resolution costs, for violation of any law applicable to a
party, any personal injury, or any bodily injury, sick disease, or death, and for any damage to
or destruction of any property (including the loss of uses therefrom) which are alleged or
proven to be caused by an act or omission, negligent or otherwise, of the party, its elected
and appointed officials, employees, agents, or volunteers (and their marital communities).
A party reserves the right, but will have no obligation, to participate in the defense of any claim,
damages, losses or expenses and such participation will not constitute a waiver of the party's
indemnity obligations under this Agreement.
18. NONDISCRIMINATION. No party will discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran
status, disability, or other circumstance prohibited by federal, state, or local law, and will
comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, P.L. 88-354 and Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 in the performance of this Agreement.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, rules and regulations when accessing and using the Alert System.
20. INDEPENDENT CAPACITY. The employees and agents of each party who are engaged in the
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performance of this Agreement shall continue to be the employees or agents of that party and shall
not be considered, for any purpose, to be employees or agents of the other party to this Agreement.
Neither party shall have the authority to bind the other nor control the employees, agents or
contractors of the other party to this Agreement. All rights, duties and obligations of a party shall
remain with that party. Each party shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the compensation,
benefits, training expenses, equipment, costs, and all other costs, benefits, and expenses for its
employees. Each party will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws,
collective bargaining agreements, and civil service rules and regulations regarding its own
employees.
21. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the
extent any record, including any electronic, audio, paper or other media, is required to be kept or
indexed as a public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, chapter
42.56 RCW (as may be amended), each party agrees to maintain all records constituting public
records and to produce or assist the other party in producing such records, within the time frames
and parameters set forth in state law.
22. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. Any term or condition of this
Agreement or application thereof deemed to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part,
will not affect any other terms or conditions of the Agreement and the parties' rights and obligations
will be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular provision.
23. IMPLIED CONTRACT TERMS. Each provision of law and any terms required by law to be in the
Agreement are made a part of the Agreement as if fully stated in it.
24. HEADINGS. Headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and will not affect the
interpretation of this Agreement.
25. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be changed, modified, or amended, only by written
agreement executed by the parties hereto.
26. NO THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. This Agreement is intended to be solely between the parties. No part
of this Agreement will be construed to add, supplement, or amend existing rights, benefits, or
privileges of any third party, including without limitation, prisoner(s), or employees of either party.
27. ASSIGNMENT. The rights or obligations under this Agreement, and any claims arising
thereunder, are not assignable or delegable by the Agency.
28. NO WAIVER. A failure by any party to exercise its rights under this Agreement will not preclude
that party from subsequent exercise of such rights and will not constitute a waiver of any other
rights under this Agreement unless stated to be such in a writing signed by an authorized
representative of the party.
29. SURVIVAL. Those provisions of the Agreement that by their sense and purpose should survive
expiration or termination of the Agreement will so survive. Those provisions include, without
limitation, the respective responsibilities of each party, compensation, and indemnification.
30. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The parties acknowledge the Agreement is the product of negotiation
between the parties and represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject
matter. All previous agreements and representations, whether oral or written, entered into prior to
this Agreement are hereby revoked and superseded by the Agreement.
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31. COUNTERPARTS, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. The Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute
one and the same agreement. A facsimile, email, or other electronically delivered signatures
of the parties will be deemed to constitute original signatures and deemed to constitute
duplicate originals.
32. AUTHORIZATION. Each party signing below warrants to the other party, that they have the
full power and authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom they sign.
Dated this _____ day of ____________, 2024 Dated this _____ day of ____________, 2024
CITY OF BREMERTON KITSAP COUNTY
___________________________________ ___________________________________
PAT MCGANNEY, Fire Chief JAN GLARUM, Director
Bremerton Fire Department Department of Emergency Management
Dated this _____ day of ____________, 2024
CITY OF BREMERTON
_____________________________________
GREG WHEELER, City Manager
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DATED or ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________________, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON
__________________________________
KATHERINE T. WALTERS, Chair
__________________________________
CHRISTINE ROLFES, Commissioner
__________________________________
CHARLOTTE GARRIDO, Commissioner
ATTEST:
___________________________
Dana Daniels, Clerk of the Board
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: April 23, 2025
Resolution and Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Suquamish Tribe to
Design a Habitat Restoration Plan for the
Gorst Creek Fish Rearing Facility Area
COUNCIL MEETING Date: May 7, 2025
Department: PW&U
Presenter: Chance Berthiaume
Phone: (360) 473-5929
SUMMARY: The Suquamish Tribe (Tribe) in collaboration with Bremerton PW&U (PW&U) will
develop a restoration plan and design to restore Gorst Creek between Jarstad Park and the
confluence with Parish Creek. PW&U has budgeted $70,000 to support the design effort, as defined
in the Intergovernmental Agreement, and will work with the Tribe to develop a mutually agreeable
design.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. ____; and Intergovernmental Agreement with the Suquamish
Indian Tribe
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Bremerton Stormwater Utility budgeted $70,000
for the planning and design efforts.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Resolution No. ____, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Suquamish Tribe 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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RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, to partner with the Suquamish Indian Tribe
of the Port Madison Reservation (“Suquamish Tribe” or “Tribe”) in
designing a restoration plan for the Gorst Creek Rearing Facility
Area.
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton and the Suquamish Tribe wish to restore fish
passage and improve habitat conditions in Gorst Creek by eliminating unused concrete channels
that have become fish barriers that were previously used as part of the water system intake
facility for Water Pump Station 1; and
WHEREAS, the Suquamish Tribe is applying for funding to lead the Gorst Creek
Restoration design effort which is mutually beneficial to the Tribe, the City, the local
community, and the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Suquamish Tribe has asked the City to be a partner in developing
a feasibility and restoration design that will result in a design to restore Gorst Creek to a more
natural state while maintaining hatchery operations, and beneficial function of existing necessary
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City will agree to provide $70,000 from the Stormwater Utility
to support this project and dedicate staff for review and decision making input and participation
with the planning effort upon reaching mutually acceptable terms between the City and the Tribe
and executing a written agreement which shall govern the terms and conditions applicable to the
$70,000 contribution; and
WHEREAS, the property belongs to the City of Bremerton Water Utility, and the
Utility shall retain ownership and full control of the site; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Adoption. The City of Bremerton agrees to enter into a mutually
beneficial partnership with the Suquamish Tribe to design a project that will restore Gorst Creek
Rearing Facility area to a more natural state. The project will develop a mutually agreed upon
design that can be moved forward for a construction project under a separate agreement. Upon
execution of a mutually acceptable agreement between the parties governing the terms and
conditions of the partnership, Bremerton will dedicate staff for review and decision-making input
and participation with the planning effort and contribute $70,000 towards the feasibility and
design project.
SECTION 2. Corrections. The City Clerk and codifiers of this resolution are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this Resolution including, but not limited to, the
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correction of scrivener, clerical, typographical, and spelling errors, references, resolution
numbering, section/subsubsection numbers and any references thereto.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences
of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this _____
day of __________________, 2025.
ERIC YOUNGER, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
PUBLISHED the _______________ day of __________________, 2025.
EFFECTIVE the _______________ day of __________________, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation
AND
City of Bremerton
May 2025
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port
Madison Reservation (Suquamish Tribe or Tribe) a federally recognized Indian Tribe, and the City of Bremerton
(City), a Washington State political subdivision, through its Public Works and Utilities Department (PW&U).
IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT that the City of Bremerton and the Suquamish Tribe
wish to restore fish passage and improve habitat conditions in Gorst Creek. The Suquamish Tribe has been awarded
EPA funding and has asked the City to be a partner in developing a feasibility and restoration design that will
result in a mutually agreed upon plan to restore Gorst Creek to a more natural state while maintaining hatchery
operations and beneficial function of existing necessary facilities. The City of Bremerton will provide $70,000
from the Stormwater Utility to support this project and dedicate staff for review and decision-making input and
participation with the planning effort toward restoration feasibility and design. The Suquamish Tribe will solicit
for and manage a contract for the performance of a feasibility study and design for restoration of fish passage and
habitat conditions in Gorst Creek, subject to the conditions under the NWIFC/EPA funding agreement (Attachment
A) and the terms and limitations herein.
THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT:
STATEMENT OF WORK
The Scope of Work (Attachment B) outlines the tasks required to solicit bids for a qualified consultant who will
perform a feasibility study and identify a preferred design for restoration of Gorst Creek on City property located
in Gorst, WA. Restoration on this property will result in public benefit due to the significant improvements to fish
passage, improvement of riparian and floodplain habitat as well as climate/flood resiliency that would benefit multiple
salmonid species (chum, coho, chinook, and steelhead) in the Gorst watershed, which are important to the Tribe, the
City, and broader community. The Scope of Work is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Subject to its other provisions, the period of performance of this Agreement will commence on May 7, 2025, and be
completed by June 30, 2027, unless terminated sooner or extended by mutual agreement of the parties, as provided
herein.
CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
The City of Bremerton will contribute $70,000. Payment for satisfactory performance of the work will not exceed
this amount. Compensation for work completed pursuant to this Agreement will be based solely on the terms of this
Agreement, including the budget established in the Scope of Work (Attachment B) and Project Budget (Attachment
C), attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.
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BILLING PROCEDURES
For completed work under the terms of this Agreement, the Tribe will submit quarterly invoices to the Project
Manager for the City of Bremerton. Invoices will detail the work completed and indicate the most closely associated
task(s) on the attached Scope of Work. All invoices for work under this Agreement must be submitted within 60 days
of the date of completion of the work.
1. The Project Manager for the Suquamish Tribe will review each invoice for compliance with the terms of this
Agreement and satisfactory completion of the work.
2. If the invoiced work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Suquamish Tribe, the Suquamish Tribe will
invoice the city for approved and completed work within 30 days of approval.
3. Upon expiration of the Agreement, any claim for payment not already made will be submitted within 30-days
after the expiration date or the end of the fiscal year, whichever is earlier.
AGREEMENT CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
This Agreement will not be changed, modified, or amended except by the express and unanimous written
agreement of all parties.
ASSIGNMENT
The work to be provided under this Agreement, and any claim arising thereunder, will not be assignable or delegable
by any party in whole or in part, without the express prior written consent of all other parties, which consent will not
be unreasonably withheld.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
The Project Manager for each of the parties will be responsible for and will be the contact person for all
communications and billings regarding the performance of this Agreement.
The Project Manager for the Suquamish IndianTribe is:
Steve Todd, Salmon Recovery Biologist
stodd@suquamish.nsn.us
360-394-8667
The Project Manager for the City is:
Chance Berthiaume, Utility Manager
Chance.Berthiaume@ci.bremerton.wa.us
360-473-5929
DISPUTES
In the event that a dispute arises under this Agreement, it will be resolved according to the following mechanisms:
1. Informal Negotiation. With emphasis on solutions that prioritize the timely and accurate completion of the
shoreline restoration feasibility and design, reporting, and other tasks outlined in the attached Scope of Work,
the interested parties will first attempt to resolve any disagreement through informal discussion(s), following
any reasonable procedure agreed to by the parties.
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2. Mediation. If a dispute arises that cannot or is not resolved through Informal Negotiation, the parties agree to
participate in mediation in good faith. A party wishing to commence mediation will provide written notice to
the other parties. If possible, a mediator will be chosen by agreement of the parties. If the parties cannot agree
on a mediator, the parties will use a mediation service that selects the mediator for the parties. The parties
will equally share the costs of the mediator. The parties agree that good faith participation in the mediation
process established by this section will precede any further action not contemplated herein. Should the parties
reach a mediation agreement, the parties agree to be bound by that agreement. Enforcement of a mediation
agreement reached will be the same as a decision reached in dispute hearing as set forth herein.
3. Dispute Hearing. If a dispute arises that cannot be or is not resolved through Informal Negotiation and
Mediation mechanisms, any party may request a dispute hearing.
a. The requesting party must provide all other parties with a written request for a dispute hearing, in which
the requesting party clearly states the disputed issues, the relative positions of the interested parties, and
any relevant task(s) identified in the Scope of Work.
b. In order for this section to apply, all interested parties must agree in writing that the Dispute Hearing
procedure established herein will be used to resolve the issue(s) identified by the requesting party.
c. A dispute under this section will be heard by a Dispute Hearings Board consisting of three (3) Board
members: one person appointed by the Suquamish Tribe, a second person appointed by the City, and a
third person appointed by the two persons initially appointed.
d. Any Dispute Hearing under this section will be informal, with specific processes to be determined by the
Dispute Hearings Board according to the nature and complexity of the issues involved. The processes
may be solely based on written material if the parties so agree. The Dispute Hearings Board will be
governed by the provisions of this Agreement in deciding the dispute.
e. All costs incurred by the Dispute Hearings Board shall be shared equally by the parties. All costs incurred
by a party to prepare for or appear before the Dispute Hearings Board shall be borne by the party incurring
such costs.
INDEPENDENT CAPACITY
The employees or agents of any party engaged in the performance of this Agreement will continue to be employees
or agents of that party and will not be considered for any purpose to be employees or agents of the other party.
RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The parties to this Agreement will each maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence which sufficiently
and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended by the parties in the performance of the services described
herein. These records will be subject to inspection, review, or audit by any duly authorized personnel of the parties,
the Office of the State Auditor, and federal officials so authorized by law. All books, records, documents, and other
material relevant to this Agreement will be retained for six years after expiration and the Office of the State Auditor,
federal auditors, and any persons duly authorized by the parties will have full access and the right to examine any of
these materials during this period free of charge.
Unless otherwise agreed, data originating from this Agreement shall be ‘works for hire’ as defined by as defined
by Title 17 U.S.C., Section 101 and shall be equally owned by City and the Suquamish Tribe. Data shall include,
but not be limited to, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies,
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computer programs, films, tapes, and/or sound reproductions. Ownership includes the right to use, copyright,
patent, register and the ability to transfer these rights. All data will be archived at City’s headquarters in
Bremerton, Washington and made available to the public through an interactive data viewer and data download
portal. City has unlimited rights to use and distribute the data as part of the sound-wide monitoring dataset.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference will be held invalid,
such invalidity will not affect the other provisions of this Agreement, which can be given effect without the invalid
provision if such remainder conforms to the requirements of applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this
Agreement, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
TERMINATION
Either the Suquamish Tribe or City, may terminate its participation in this Agreement upon 30 days’ prior written
notice to the other party. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties will be liable only for performance rendered
or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination.
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
If for any cause, a party does not fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or if a
party violates any of these terms and conditions, an aggrieved party will give the responsible party written notice of
such failure or violation. The responsible party will be given the opportunity to correct the violation or failure within
15 working days. If the failure or violation is not corrected, this Agreement may be terminated immediately by written
notice of the aggrieved party to the other.
WAIVER
A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this Agreement will not preclude that party from subsequent
exercise of such rights and will not constitute a waiver of any other rights under this Agreement unless stated to be
such in a writing signed by an authorized representative of the party and attached to the original Agreement.
ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or
otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement will be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts or, if mutually agreeable to the undersigned authorized
signatories for the Parties, through the exchange by facsimile or other electronic means of duty-signed duplicates
hereof, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
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WARRANTY OF AUTHORITY
Each person or Party subscribing to this Agreement expressly warrants that it has full authority to do so.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
DATED this ___ day of _____, 2025
DATED this ____ day of _____, 2025
THE SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE
Suquamish, Washington
CITY OF BREMERTON
Bremerton, Washington
LEONARD FORSMAN, CHAIRMAN GREG WHEELER, MAYOR
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Attachment A - NWIFC/EPA Funding Agreement
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Attachment B – Scope of Work
Gorst Creek Fish Passage and Restoration Feasibility and Design
Task GC1: Develop Detailed Scope of Work
The Tribe will work with City of Bremerton to develop a detailed Scope of Work including limits of project area,
constraints, and major restoration objectives.
Outputs: Scope of Work
Deliverables: Memo to include Scope of Work and major tasks, and deliverables
Outcomes: Scope of Work document is basis for a Request for Proposal (RFP) in Task GC2, and feasibility and
design.
Task GC2: Solicit bids and secure a contractor for feasibility and design
The Tribe will follow standard procurement procedures in soliciting and contracting for restoration feasibility
and design services.
Outputs: Request for proposal (RFP). Scope of work and budget for contractual services.
Deliverables: Contract. Feasibility (Task GC3) and Basis of Design/30% design reports (Task GC4)
Outcomes: Procurement of services that meet the project’s data, QA/QC and data verification/validation
requirements.
Task GC3: Develop Feasibility and Alternatives Analysis report
This task involves assessing all relevant background information and conducting baseline surveys (including field
visits) needed to support a design alternatives analysis, potentially including but not limited to topographic,
cultural resources, property boundary, utilities, geologic, soils, geomorphic, hydrology, hydraulic, and
geotechnical surveys and modeling. This is the primary task where project design alternative benefits and
constraints will be identified and evaluated. This task will involve coordinating with contractor and City of
Bremerton at all major steps and decisions.
Outputs: Survey and assessment information and data to inform feasibility and alternatives analysis and cost
estimates
Deliverables: Feasibility and Alternatives Analysis report, including cost estimates
Outcomes: Report is basis for development of 30% restoration design (Task GC4)
Task GC4: Develop 30% design
This task uses the Feasibility and Alternatives Analysis (Task GC3) to develop the 30% design and Basis of Design
(BOD) report for the recommended/preferred alternative.
Outputs: 30% design
Deliverables: 30% design and Basis of Design report, and CAD drawings and specifications
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Outcomes: 30% design is basis for advancing to 60% and 90% design, permitting and implementation of fish
passage and habitat restoration actions
Project 3 Timeline: Gorst Creek Fish Passage and Restoration Feasibility and Design
TASK/MILESTONE APR-
JUN
2024
JUL-SEP
2024
OCT-
DEC
2024
JAN-
MAR
2025
APR-
JUN
2025
JUL-SEP
2025
OCT-
DEC
2025
JAN-
MAR
2026
APR-
JUN
2026
JUL-SEP
2026
OCT-
DEC
2026
JAN-
MAR
2027
TASK 1
Develop Scope of
Work
TASK 2
Solicit bids/secure
contractor
TASK 3
Develop Feasibility
(alternatives) and
Basis of Design
(BOD) report
TASK 4
Develop Designs
30/60/90%
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Attachment C – Budget
Project 3 Budget: Gorst Creek Fish Passage and Restoration Feasibility and Design
Task 1:
Secure
contractor
Task 2:
Feasibility
Task 3:
Design
Total
Salaries
(salmon rec biologist)
1,696 $1,696
Fringe Benefits 543 $543
Travel 72 $72
Supplies $
Communications /
Utilities $
Equipment / Vehicle
Rental $
Equipment / Vehicle
Operations &
Management
$
Sub-contracts 100,000 230,000 $330,000
Capitalized Equipment $
Professional Services $
Other (describe if used) $
Total Direct Costs 2,239 100,072 230,000 $332,311
Indirect Costs (insert
rate) 901 $901
Grand Total 3,139 100,072 230,000 $333,212
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: April 23, 2025
Public Hearing to obtain comment on the
2024 Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations
COUNCIL MEETING Date: May 7, 2025
Department: DCD
Presenter: Garrett Jackson
Phone: (360) 473-5289
SUMMARY: The Planning Commission is scheduled to make a recommendation to the City Council
regarding the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update upon the conclusion of an April 21st Public Hearing.
Final Draft documents for the Comprehensive Plan, and implementing Development Regulations, are
available for the City Council and public to review at Bremerton2044.com. The April 23rd Study
Session begins City Council final review of the Comprehensive Plan, with the Public Hearing
scheduled for May 7th providing an opportunity for the City Council and public to comment on the
final draft materials. A public hearing for final adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, and associated
Development Regulations, is scheduled for June 4th.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Staff Memo 2) Power Point Presentation
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☒ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Hold Public Hearing and provide Discussion/Deliberation as appropriate. No motion is required.
Additional Public Hearing will be scheduled for June 4, at which time Council is anticipated to adopt
the Comprehensive Plan and implement Development Regulations
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
A3
To: City Council
From: Garrett Jackson
Date: April 23, 2025
Subject: Public Hearing, Comprehensive Plan Update (Discussion/Deliberation)
SUMMARY
The Planning Commission is scheduled to make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the
2024 Comprehensive Plan Update upon the conclusion of an April 21st Public Hearing. Final Draft
documents for the Comprehensive Plan, and implementing Development Regulations, are available for
the City Council and public to review at Bremerton2044.com. The April 23rd Study Session begins City
Council final review of the Comprehensive Plan, with the Public Hearing scheduled for May 7th providing
an opportunity for the City Council and public to comment on the final draft materials. A public hearing for
final adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, and associated Development Regulations, is scheduled for
June 4th.
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. The Bremerton Comprehensive Plan must conform to
the Washington State Growth Management Act, Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Vision 2050, and
the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) Countywide Planning Policies. The Draft Environmental
Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Comprehensive Plan update was released on October 18, 2024, with the
follow up Final Environmental Impact Study (FEIS) released April 7, 2025. More information about the
Bremerton Comprehensive Planning process can be found at Bremerton2044.com.
REVIEW RESOURCES
While the Planning Commission has accomplished the intensive review of the Comprehensive Plan, the
City Council has been heavily involved throughout the process. Beginning with passage of the Public
Participation Plan in September of 2022, Council District Tours in Fall/Winter 2023, individual Council
District meetings in the Fall/Winter 2024, review of the Vision, Goals, Policies in February 2024, Land Use
Element in September 2024, Housing Element in October 2024, Economic Development Element in
November 2024, the Environmental Element also in November of 2024, Transportation Element in February
2025, and City Services Element in March 2025. The links on the following page will provide final draft
document for review; these document can also be found at Bremerton2044.com.
DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
Memo Comprehensive Plan
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Comprehensive Plan Documents:
Draft Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Element Appendix
Housing Element Appendix
Economic Development Element Appendix
Transportation Element Appendix
City Services Element Appendix
Environmental Element Appendix
Public Participation Appendix
Implementing Development Regulations:
Title 20 Zoning Code Amendments
Downtown Subarea Plan
Puget Sound Industrial Center Subarea Plan
Bay Vista Subarea Plan
East Park Subarea Plan
Public Outreach
•PC Recommendation 4/21
•Bremerton2044.com
•Planning Commission Meetings
•Flyers & Peachjar (BSD)
•Postcards
•Council District Meetings
•Council District Digests
•100+ public events
Remaining Schedule
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Remaining Schedule
April 23rd, 2025,City Council Study Session –Comprehensive Plan overview
May 7th, 2025,City Council Public Hearing –Comprehensive Plan overview
May 14th, 2025,City Council Study Session –Discussion/deliberation
May 28th, 2025,City Council Study Session –Discussion/deliberation (if needed)
June 4th, 2025,City Council Public Hearings: Adopts Comprehensive Plan & 1st Phase
Development Regulations
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Comprehensive Plan
Documents
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Comprehensive Plan, Review Materials
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Council Review @ Bremerton2044.com
Land Use Element
Housing Element
Economic Development Element
Transportation Element
City Services Element
Environmental Element
Comprehensive Plan, Final Documents
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City Council Packet Bremerton2044.com
Organizing City Council
Deliberation
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Organization of Council Comments
Review of Final Draft Documents
Council please review Final Draft Documents and email comments to Staff as soon as
possible
Study Sessions on May 14th & May 28th will be utilized to review the comments received
from Council, and gain consensus on which comments will be included in adoption
ordinances (Ord. Comprehensive Plan, and Ord. Development Regulations)
Anticipated Organization of Comments
Typos & minor clarifications
Changes to policy and/or intent
Potential changes that are related to future zoning code amendments
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Development Regulations
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Downtown
Subarea Plan
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Downtown Subarea Plan
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Compliance with PSRC Centers criteria
Increase maximum height to 80-feet
No maximum density
Aggregate several zones into the Mixed Use zone
Increase urban tree requirements
Increased public open space in Waterfront Overlay
Puget Sound
Industrial Center
Subarea Plan
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Puget Sound Industrial Center
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Compliance with PSRC Centers criteria
Development Regulation updates consistent
with PSIC 9.29.23 Market Study
Remove duplicative requirements for
stormwater, streets, and other housekeeping
Capital Facilities Plan to be updated prior to
City Council adoption
Bay Vista
Subarea Plan
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Bay Vista Subarea Plan
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Allow mixed use in the Village Commercial zone
Add Minimum Density 15 DUA, and Maximum Density 65 DUA
Mapping updates to account for final platting
East Park
Subarea Plan
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East Park Subarea Plan
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Mapping updates to account for Madrona
Forest and final platting
Bremerton Municipal Code
Title 20, Zoning Code
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Unit Lot Subdivision (BMC 20.12)
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Development standards of the zone apply to the “parent lot” and
not individual “unit lots”.
Subdivision of 9 or fewer lots, processed as a short subdivision.
May begin development before, during, or after preliminary plat
approval, subject to approval and mitigating conditions from the
City.
Middle Housing Code (BMC 20.42, 20.46)
Does not apply to mixed-use or commercial zones, as
they permit higher densities and more intense uses than
Middle Housing.
Development Standards of the underlying zone apply
(lot coverage, design standards, etc.)
Any lot in the subject zones would be permitted to have
4 Middle Housing dwelling units if 1 unit is provided as
affordable housing for a period of 50 years.
Increased densities do not apply to lands covered by
critical areas, their buffers, or the Shoreline Jurisdiction.
Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions of existing lots
would remain in force.
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Lighting Regulations (BMC 20.44)
Lighting designed to prevent light
from trespassing into the sky and
adjacent properties
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Low Density Residential (BMC 20.60)
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Middle Housing & Multifamily Housing uses
Multifamily open space and design
standards requirements
Remove lot sizing requirements
Medium Density Residential (BMC 20.78)
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Middle Housing & Multifamily Housing uses
Multifamily open space and design
standards requirements
Remove lot sizing requirements
Maximum height 45-feet
Zoning Code Amendments (Housing)
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High Density Residential (BMC 20.79)
Minimum density 15 DUA
Maximum height 65-feet
General Commercial (BMC 20.62)
Minimum density 15 DUA, No maximum density
Maximum height to 65-feet
Require mixed use
District Center Core (BMC 20.70)
Minimum density 30 DUA
Zoning Code Amendments (Minor)
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Downtown Core (BMC 20.75)
Repeal parking standards
Business Core (BMC 20.74)
Repeal section
Neighborhood Business (BMC 20.82)
Minimum density 15 DUA
Institutional (BMC 20.98)
Minimum density 15 DUA
Planning Commission reviewing
Zoning Code Amendments, PC May 2025
Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Indoor Emergency Shelters, and
Indoor per RCW 35.21.683
Permit Family Day Care as required per RCW 36.70A.450
Co-living as required per HB 1998
Reuse of existing commercial buildings with residential uses per RCW 35.21.990
Market Driven minimum parking standards, BMC 20.48
Neighborhood-scale commercial, residential zones
Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA), BMC 20.12.175
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Planning Commission reviewing
Zoning Code Amendments, 2nd half 2025
Landscaping BMC 20.50
•Urban tree canopy
•Conformance with BMC 15.04 Stormwater
Critical Areas Ordinance, BMC 20.14
•Definitions
•Increased Tribal Notification
•Cultural resource protection
•Riparian buffers
Shoreline Master Program
•Update allowed uses consistent with Comprehensive Plan update
•Increased Tribal Notification
•Revise standards for cultural resource protection 28
2025 – 2026 City Council Goals & Priorities
As established by input at the Joint Planning Session on February 8, 2025
Community & Employee Engagement
1. Increase public engagement
i. Develop Community Outreach Policy
ii. Public outreach pre-budget season
iii. Re-establish outreach program with High Schools within Bremerton City Limits
Economic Development
2. Continue work with the Greater Kitsap Chamber, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, Downtown
Bremerton Association, etc. to promote economic development initiatives
3. Promote economic development initiatives
i. Main Street Certification
ii. Historic preservation policy
iii. Chronically vacant building policy development
iv. Incentives & funding to include but not limited to commercial areas
a. Wheaton Way Corridor
b. Charleston District
c. Harrison Heights
4. Develop Annexation Strategy in collaboration with Kitsap County
5. Update Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Policies and Procedures
Housing Equity
6. Ensure rental housing standards are met
7. Set Policy for surplussing excess city-owned parcels for affordable housing projects
8. Support creative humane housing solutions for wide variety of housing types
i. Support community partners in development of low-barrier hybrid shelter and low-income housing
ii. Continue to evaluate and adopt regulations that foster the development of housing for low income
and support creation of “missing middle” housing
iii. Review Multi-Family Tax Exemption Policy
iv. Develop policies and ordinances that address displacement impacts to low-income
residents in all housing types, including manufactured homes and mobile home parks
Parks and Environmental Stewardship
9. Develop policies that encourage environmental stewardship
10. Continue support of Kitsap Lake Water Quality Program
11. Support sustainable funding for Parks operation
12. Manage the watershed for water quality
i. Update Utility Lands Management Plan
Public Safety and Support
13. Increase public safety funding
14. Communicate impact of current public safety policies and programs
B1
Transportation and Multimodal Support
15. Increase residential street maintenance funding
16. Establish ranking system for scoring transportation projects in collaboration with Public Works
17. Prioritize multimodal connectivity
i. Trail network throughout Bremerton
ii. Development of Jarstad Park to Kitsap Lake Trail
iii. Warren Ave bridge
iv. Develop data-based traffic-calming policy prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists
18. Prioritize Council-initiated Public Works Policies
19. Update the Complete Streets Ordinance including a resident-led commission
2025 – 2026 City Council Goals & Priorities
As established by input at the Joint Planning Session on February 8, 2025
Community & Employee Engagement
1. Increase public engagement
i. Develop Community Outreach Policy
ii. Public outreach pre-budget season
iii. Re-establish outreach program with High Schools within Bremerton City Limits
Economic Development
2. Continue work with the Greater Kitsap Chamber, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, Downtown
Bremerton Association, etc. to promote economic development initiatives
3. Promote economic development initiatives
i. Main Street Certification
ii. Historic preservation policy
iii. Chronically vacant building policy development
iv. Incentives & funding to include but not limited to commercial areas
a. Wheaton Way Corridor
b. Charleston District
c. Harrison Heights
4. Develop Annexation Strategy in collaboration with Kitsap County
5. Update Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Policies and Procedures
Housing Equity
6. Ensure rental housing standards are met
7. Set Policy for surplussing excess city-owned parcels for affordable housing projects
8. Support creative humane housing solutions for wide variety of housing types
i. Support community partners in development of low-barrier hybrid shelter and low-income housing
ii. Continue to evaluate and adopt regulations that foster the development of housing for low income
and support creation of “missing middle” housing
iii. Review Multi-Family Tax Exemption Policy
iv. Develop policies and ordinances that address displacement impacts to low-income
residents in all housing types, including manufactured homes and mobile home parks
Parks and Environmental Stewardship
9. Develop policies that encourage environmental stewardship
10. Continue support of Kitsap Lake Water Quality Program
11. Support sustainable funding for Parks operation
12. Manage the watershed for water quality
i. Update Utility Lands Management Plan
Public Safety and Support
13. Increase public safety funding
14. Communicate impact of current public safety policies and programs
B2
Transportation and Multimodal Support
15. Increase residential street maintenance funding
16. Establish ranking system for scoring transportation projects in collaboration with Public Works
17. Prioritize multimodal connectivity
i. Trail network throughout Bremerton
ii. Development of Jarstad Park to Kitsap Lake Trail
iii. Warren Ave bridge
iv. Develop data-based traffic-calming policy prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists
18. Prioritize Council-initiated Public Works Policies
19. Update the Complete Streets Ordinance including a resident-led commission