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Home My WebLink About01/07/2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET ______________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280 A M E N D E D F I N A L WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. BRIEFING: 5:00 – 5:30 P.M. in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603 A. Review of Agenda B. General Council Business (Only as necessary) 2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in FIRST FLOOR CHAMBERS 3. ELECTION OF 2026 COUNCIL OFFICERS A. Council President B. Council Vice President 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims & Check Register B. Minutes of Council Meeting – December 17, 2025 5. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Amendment No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with Bremerton Housing Authority for Support of the Hybrid Homeless Shelter using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds B. Funding for Eagles Wings Coordinated Care 6. MAYOR'S REPORT 7. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 8. BRIEFING BY 2026 COUNCIL PRESIDENT A. Welcoming Comments and Request for Council Committee Assignments 9. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING Council Members and staff will be participating in the meeting in-person, and the public is invited to attend. Or beginning at 5:30 PM, the public may participate remotely through one of the following options:  To stream online only (via BKAT Feed, with no interaction possible): https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch1&nav=live  Members of the public are invited to join the Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link below: https://bremertonwa-gov.zoom.us/j/89694813320?pwd=Z0JvSXNhSFp1c0xhL1NxUjRhN20xUT09  Or One tap mobile: US: +12532050468…89694813320#...*173061# or +12532158782…89694813320#...*173061#  Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 896 9481 3320; Passcode: 173061 Public questions or comments may be submitted ahead of time to City.Council@bremertonwa.gov Please contact City.Clerk@bremertonwa.gov or (360) 473-5323 up to 24 hours prior to the meeting to request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations. 2026 COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Presiding Officer shall ask: “Are there nominations for the office of President/Mayor Pro Tempore?” 2. Any member may then say: “I nominate ________________.” 3. Nominations do not require a second. 4. Presiding Officer should repeat the request for further nominations. 5. The Presiding Officer may declare nominations closed or a member of the Council may move that nominations for that office are closed – this does not require a second. 6. The Presiding Officer will ask if any member of the public wishes to comment on this item. 7. Ballots will have been distributed to each Council member in advance indicating the position to be filled, a space to write in their vote, and a signature space for the Council member voting. A ballot will be declared invalid if not signed by the Council member. 8. Ballots will be given to the City Clerk. Council Members participating in the meeting remotely will cast their vote through Zoom CHAT. 9. The vote of each Council member will be read. The City Clerk will then count the ballots and announce the winner. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 10. If there is only one nominee for a position, a member may make a motion directing the City Clerk to “cast the ballot for ____________________ for the position of Council President”. The members are then asked to vote by roll call rather than ballot. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 11. For further information, see “Roberts Rules of Order”. 3A 2026 COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT ELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Presiding Officer shall ask: “Are there nominations for the office of Vice President?” 2. Any member may then say: “I nominate ________________.” 3. Nominations do not require a second. 4. Presiding Officer should repeat the request for further nominations. 5. The Presiding Officer may declare nominations closed or a member of the Council may move that nominations for that office are closed – this does not require a second. 6. The Presiding Officer will ask if any member of the public wishes to comment on this item. 7. Ballots will have been distributed to each Council member in advance indicating the position to be filled, a space to write in their vote, and a signature space for the Council member voting. A ballot will be declared invalid if not signed by the Council member. 8. Ballots will be given to the City Clerk. Council Members participating in the meeting remotely will cast their vote through Zoom CHAT. 9. The vote of each Council member will be read. The City Clerk will then count the ballots and announce the winner. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 10. If there is only one nominee for a position, a member may make a motion directing the City Clerk to “cast the ballot for ____________________ for the position of Council Vice President.” The members are then asked to vote by roll call rather than ballot. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 11. For further information, see “Roberts Rules of Order”. 3B AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Claims & Check Register COUNCIL MEETING Date: January 7, 2026 Department: Legal Services Presenter: Angela Hoover Phone: (360) 473-5323 SUMMARY: Approval of the following checks and electronic fund transfers: 1.Check Numbers 413407 – 413716 and EFT Numbers V45183 - V45361 in the grand total amount of $5,510,250.46 2.Regular Payroll for pay period ending December 15, 2025 in the amount of $1,224,042.50 3.Retiree Payroll for pay period ending December 31, 2025 in the amount of $40,836.74 4.Corrected Retiree Payroll payment for a partial-period adjustment; original EFT Number V1239995 voided and reissued as Check Number 1006206, including a prorated credit amount of $298.74. 5.Corrected Regular Payroll payment of original Check Number 1006198 voided and reissued via EFT Number V1244542 in same amount. ATTACHMENTS: FISCAL IMPACTS: STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Claims & Check Register as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 4A AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Council Meeting – December 17, 2025 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: January 7, 2026 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes for the Council Meeting held on December 17, 2025 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Council Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Mo ve to approve the December 17, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 4B CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, in Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Jennifer Chamberlin, Denise Frey, Jeff Coughlin, Jane Rebelowski, Michael Goodnow, and Anna Mockler. At 5:30 PM, the meeting moved to the First Floor Meeting Chambers. Also present were City Attorney Kylie Finnell; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier, and IT Systems Administrator Scott Erickson. President Younger announced the City Council is conducting the Council Meeting in-person, and because community involvement is encouraged, the public is invited to also join the meeting in person or participate via a remote option through Zoom or view on BKAT; and encouraged anyone who wishes to speak tonight, to print their name clearly on the sign-in sheet to be included in the final meeting record. For more information, refer to the Public Comment Interim Procedure handout on the entrance table. CONSENT AGENDA 3A – Check Numbers 413265 through 413406 and Electronic Fund Transfers Numbers V45098 through V45182 in the grand total amount of $6,956,967.72; Regular Payroll Payout for pay period ending November 15, 2025 in the amount of $5,282.46; and Regular Payroll for pay period ending November 30, 2025 in the amount of $1,199,835.02 3B – Minutes of Council Meeting – December 3, 2025 3C – Minutes of Study Session – December 10, 2025 3D – Confirm Reappointment of Ana Doehring to the Planning Commission 3E – Confirm Reappointment of John Brennan to the Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries 3F – Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group 3G – Ordinance No. 5530 to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish the Department of Human Resources and replace the Position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director 3H – Confirm Appointment of Tameka Stewart as Director of Human Resources at Pay Band 21, Rate 4 of the 2026 Management, Professional, Confidential, & Fiduciary Salary Plan 3I – Contract Modification No. 1 with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project 3J – Resolution No. 3408 to update Indigent Defense Services Standards and award 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement to Yelish, Barker, and Cunningham, PLLC 3K – Adoption of Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct Questions or comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyun (3G, 3K), Jose Camacho (3K), Marylou Long (unrelated comments), Robin Weldin (3K), Tameka Stewart (3H), with responses provided by Director Riley and President Younger. 6:21 PM M/S/C/U (Chamberlin/Goodnow) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING 4A – FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5531 TO ADOPT THE 2026 PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE (PROS) PLAN: Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barker explained that the action before the City Council is to hold a public hearing and approve the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, which updates the plan adopted in 2020. The process for developing the plan update included conducting a citizen survey that received 900 responses, holding discussions at ten Parks and Recreation Commission meetings, and posting a draft plan on the City website for review and comment. On September 23, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend the plan to the City Council for approval. The State of Washington requires that local jurisdictions maintain a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan to be eligible for grant funding. President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing was to accept public comment and action was anticipated. Questions or comments from the public were provided by Robin Weldin, Roy Runyon, Jose Camacho, Dan Herron, Sarah Mahan & JJ Robin, with responses provided by Director Barker and President Younger. With no further questions or comments received, President Younger closed the hearing to the public. 6:09 PM Motion was made by Coughlin; and Seconded by Rebelowski. Questions or comments were provided by Coughlin, Mockler, Rebelowski, and Chamberlin; with responses provided by Director Barker. 6:20 PM M/S/C/U (Coughlin/Rebelowski) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5531 adopting the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL BUSINESS 5A – ORDINANCE NO. 5532 TO AMEND BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.03.040 ENTITLED “SERVICE BEYOND CITY LIMITS”: Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette explained that the proposed ordinance would eliminate the requirement for Council to approve extending sewer service in the City’s UGA and Comprehensive Plan Service Area and instead authorize service conditioned on the signing of an Outside Utility Agreement agree to future annexation and certain development requirements. Questions or comments from the public were provided by Jose Camacho, Beverly Parsons, Carol Price, Lisa Hurt, Margaret Tufft, Roy Runyon, Kathie Lustig, Robin Weldin, Christie Schultz, with responses provided by City Attorney Finnell, Assistant City Attorney Jette and President Younger. 6:50 PM Main Motion was made by Goodnow; and Seconded by Coughlin. Questions or comments were provided by Goodnow, Coughlin, Rebelowski, and Chamberlin; with responses provided by President Younger, Public Works Interim Director Chance Berthiaume, City Attorney Finnell, Assistant City Attorney Jette. 7:11 PM Motion to amend was made by Chamberlin; and Seconded by Mockler. Questions or comments were provided by Mockler, Frey, Coughlin, Goodnow, and Younger; with responses provided by President Younger, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Page 3 of 4 7:21 PM Amending Motion – M/S/F (Chamberlin/Mockler) Move to postpone action on this item to the January 21, 2026 Council Meeting. Voted in Favor of Amending Motion: Mockler, Chamberlin Voted Opposed to Amending Motion: Rebelowski, Goodnow, Frey, Coughlin, Younger Amending Motion failed: 2-Yes; 5-No Questions or comments were provided by Chamberlin, Rebelowski, Mockler, with responses provided by Assistant City Attorney Jette. 7:27 PM Main Motion – M/S/C (Goodnow/Coughlin) Move to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 5532 amending BMC Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits.” Voted in Favor of Main Motion: Coughlin, Rebelowski, Goodnow, Frey, Younger Abstained: Mockler, Chamberlin Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-Abstentions 5B – ORDINANCE NO. 5533 TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 5503 ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF BREMERTON’S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5517: Financial & Administrative Services Director Mike Riley explained that each year the City assesses its current fiscal year budget for any needed adjustments. Adjustments are recommended for the following reasons: to adjust the estimated beginning fund balances to actual, to account for unanticipated/unexpected items, to incorporate 2024 carryover items, and to adjust for previously approved Council motions/resolutions etc. The attached ordinance and supporting documents outline the various reasons for the current proposed budget amendment. Questions or comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon, with responses provided by President Younger and Director Riley. 7:33 PM Motion was made by Rebelowski; and Seconded by Goodnow. Questions or comments were provided by Coughlin; with responses provided by President Younger and Director Riley. 7:35 PM M/S/C (Rebelowski/Goodnow) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5533 of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Years 2025-2026 budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517. Voted in Favor of Motion: Goodnow, Chamberlin, Coughlin, Rebelowski, Younger Voted Opposed to Motion: Mockler, Frey Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No MAYOR’S REPORT MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT – Judge James Armstrong, Jr. and Court Administrator Miha Kapaki provided highlights of issues and challenges faced by the Bremerton Municipal Court in 2026. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Eric Younger presented a plaque of appreciation to Council Member Jeff Coughlin and thanked him for his service on the Council for the past 4 years. Jeff Coughlin thanked the residents of District 3 and the city residents for speaking out, city staff for their dedication, especially City Attorney Kylie Finnell; commended Judge Armstrong for stepping up; and thanked each Council Member for their advocacy and camaraderie. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Anna Mockler recited a poem in recognition of outgoing Council Members Younger and Coughlin; and wished everyone a happy holiday season, including Hannukah and Christmas. Michael Goodnow thanked Council Member Coughlin and President Younger for their dedication. Jane Rebelowski presented President Younger with a plaque from the Bremerton City Council in appreciation for his service, leadership, and meaningful contributions; will miss working with both Eric Younger and Jeff Coughlin; and wished everyone a good holiday season. Denise Frey thanked President Younger for his insight and leadership and presented him with gifts; expressed appreciation for Council Member Coughlin; and wished everyone happy holidays. Jennifer Chamberlin thanked President Younger for his leadership and Council Member Coughlin for his camaraderie; and wished everyone a Happy Merry Festivus. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING President Younger thanked the Council for their kind words, summarized his political journey; highly recommended that residents run for City Council; and thanked staff and the Mayor for their support. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:21 PM. Prepared & Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant APPROVED by the City Council on the 7th day of January 2026. City Council President Attest: ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk AH:CG AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Amendment No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with Bremerton Housing Authority for Support of the Hybrid Homeless Shelter using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds COUNCIL MEETING Date: 1/7/26 ITEM PULLED Department: City Council Presenter: Jane Rebelowski/Kylie Finnell Phone: (360) 473-2345 SUMMARY: On December 30, 2024, The City of Bremerton entered into an interlocal agreement with Bremerton Housing Authority for development of a hybrid low-barrier walk-up congregate and pallet shelter serving unhoused community members. Amendment No. 2 to the ILA with Bremerton Housing Authority for support of the Hybrid Homeless Shelter expands the permissible uses of the ARPA funds to include, but not be limited to, allocation to the Salvation Army in Bremerton for continued shelter operations at the Bremerton Corps Community Center. ATTACHMENTS: Amendment No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☒ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Amendment No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with Bremerton Housing Authority for Support of the Hybrid Homeless Shelter using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 5A AMENDMENT 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (Agreement) BETWEEN BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (BHA) (UEI: F1K5KSBEJW33) AND CITY OF BREMERTON (City) (UEI: HV84RG6NYNG4) For A Hybrid Low-Barrier Walk-Up Congregate and Pallet Shelter Serving Unhoused Community Members Living within the City of Bremerton WHEREAS, BHA and City entered into this Agreement effective Dec. 30th, 2024; and WHEREAS, this Agreement was amended by “Amendment 1 to the Interlocal Agreement” effective February 11, 2025; and WHEREAS, the $1.1 million in ARPA funding in this Agreement must be spent by the end of 2026; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to align this Agreement with a variety of shelter solutions serving unhoused community members; and WHEREAS, the expansion of permissible uses for funding shelter includes, but is not limited to, allocating money to the Salvation Army in Bremerton for continued shelter operations at the Bremerton Corps Community Center: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated herein by reference, the parties agree to add this amendment to the original agreement dated December 30 th, 2024, and Amendment 1, dated February 11, 2025 and agree as follows: 1. Duration: Section 2 of the underlying ILA referred to above is hereby deleted and replaced with the following: Duration and Disbursement of Funds. This agreement is subject to the requirements of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery program fund requirements. Further the parties agree that invoicing and disbursement of funds will occur no later than December 1, 2026. 2. Expansion of permissible uses of funding: Section 3 of the underlying ILA referred to above is hereby modified as follows to include Section 3.1: 3.1. Permissible Uses; Flexibility: The funding provided by the City to BHA under this Agreement may be used by BHA for any lawful shelter option to include a hybrid low-barrier walk-up congregate and Pallet Shelter as originally specified as well as other lawful shelter products, options, and configurations. Specifically, BHA may fund the congregate shelter in operation at the Salvation Army Bremerton Corps Community Center in Bremerton to maintain 24-hour congregate shelter operations for January, February, and March 2026 by covering the difference between the amount paid by Kitsap County to the Salvation Army and the amount needed to keep the shelter open 24 hours a day. Additional funding beyond this timeframe may be provided to the Salvation Army so long as it is consistent with the objectives and permissible uses provided for in this Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that the purpose of this Amendment is to support shelter solutions that serve unhoused community members who are living within the City of Bremerton, and that the funding may be applied flexibly among the permissible uses described in Section 3 to best achieve that purpose. The reimbursement structure, funding sources and amounts, limitations, and compliance obligations in Section 3 of the Agreement remain unchanged. 3. Conforming Changes. Section 4(a) of the Agreement is clarified to permit BHA to support shelter solutions consistent with the expanded permissible uses in Section 3.1 of this Amendment while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 4. No Other Modifications. Except as expressly set forth in this Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have subscribed their names on the dates below. CITY OF BREMERTON BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Greg Wheeler, Jill Stanton, Mayor Executive Director Date Date Approved as to form: Attest: Kylie Finnell, City Attorney Angela Hoover, City Clerk City of Bremerton City of Bremerton Date Date Published for January 7 Council Meeting Item 5A Public Comments From: Jill Stanton <JStanton@bremertonhousing.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2:33 PM To: City Council <city.council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Cc: Tim Schanne <tschanne@bremertonhousing.org> Subject: ILA with BHA Dear City Council Members, I am writing you this email as I am not able to attend the meeting tonight. I will send someone in my place. I am hopeful after my conversations with Council Member Rebelowski that you will pull the agenda item regarding changing the language of the ILA off tonight’s meeting as the feasibility of BHA being able to serve as a pass-through funding agency to the Salvation Army is unlikely to happen and certainly not quickly. As I have already mentioned in various emails and conversations, I have not agreed and do not have authority to enter into an agreement that changes the ILA. BHA would have to take several steps to determine if we are willing to do this and more importantly if we are legally able to do this. We follow federal procurement rules and have not served as a pass-through funding entity in the capacity of paying a specific agency not procured by us for shelter operations. Our ability to do this would not only take considerable time but also discussions with dozens of stakeholders and a comprehensive legal review. It’s likely that a legal opinion from the city or indemnifications from the city to BHA, would be needed. I believe the city council should not vote on changes to the ILA unless there is certainty that it can be signed by all parties as this may cause unnecessary conflict between us . Some very important legal questions need to be addressed, our partners need to be informed and supportive, and our funders need to be informed and supportive. My Board would have to understand and agree that we legally can do this and then discuss if this is the role we should be assuming as a housing authority. My Board would also want to know if our partners and funders are supportive, how this affects the project, how federal funds are being spent and how we monitor the spending to assure alignment with the federal rules of these funds. They would likely have several questions. At this point, pushing this through with a public vote does not provide the transparency of BHA’s ability to do this at all. In fact, it undermines my integrity and my ability to even begin the necessary work to determine feasibility of changes in our agreement. In addition, BHA has only agreed to participate in the development of a hybrid shelter with three other agencies, the city, and the county as part of our mission to provide permanent housing to low-income households in Bremerton and Kitsap and Mason County. We recognize that a hybrid shelter model is needed as part of the ecosystem of housing. That is what the city council voted on. If this city council wants to move in another direction, please let us know. We remain committed to working as a community to address the shelter needs in our community. Thanks, Jill Jill Stanton | Executive Director jstanton@bremertonhousing.org 360.616.7240 BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Serving the Bremerton Community for 80 Years 600 Park Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337 bremertonhousing.org | 360.479.3694 | TRS 7-1-1 This e-mail, related attachments, and any response may be subject to public disclosure under Washington State law. This e-mail, related attachments, and any response may be subject to public disclosure under Washington State law. From: Robin Weldin <rdmoley26@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 4:58 PM To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: agenda item A. Amendment No. 2 to Interlock Agreement with BHA for Support of the Hybrid Homeless Shelter using American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA ) Funds My name is Robin Weldin. I speak for friends of Smith Cove and belong to a coalition of advocates for Bremerton’s unhoused, dehumanized, criminalized and persecuted homeless residents. I would like to support, adopt and incorporate any and all comments from Kimmie Seiben’s, Their Voice, Rock the Block, Bremerton Prayer Walk and Jose Camacho’s comments as my own. For over 5 years, the city council has been promising a low barrier, hybrid shelter, even while enacting the inhumane, human rights crime of a broadly defined anti camping law that criminalizes our most vulnerable and marginalized residents just for being. It's a move along law that doesn’t allow people, who have nowhere else to go, to rest, sit or stand in public places without being rousted, harrasses, have their possessions taken away or arrested. This low barrier hybrid shelter is more than the band aid of the Salvation Army, that does not allow people to stay there 24 / 7, as the Kitsap Sun claims, but kicks their “clients” out between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm., even during the winter, when it is cold and wet. This bandaid, which is needed, because there is nothing else, seems to have surprised public officials with their loss of covid funding. Apparently, Jane Rebelowski claims that there are a whole lot of people on board with taking $600,000 monies from a dedicated fund for a much needed, life saving and life changing low barrier hybrid shelter , that includes temporary individual transitional housing and human services all in one place to fund Salvation Army for just 3 months. The Sun article claims that "Officials from the city and housing authority, along with legislators, are ironing out a last-minute plan to maintain its 24?7 operations”. It appears that the article only quotes Councilperson Rebelowski and did not get a confirmation from the executive director, who is nam ed in the article, who is claimed to be going along with this diversion of funds that have been earmarked for years for the low barrier, hybrid shelter that is finally able to move forward with this funding. There are so many unanswered questions. Who are these city officials, BHA officials and legislators that Jane is quoted as saying is going along. Why was executive director, Jill Stanton, not quoted in the article? It seems to me that Rebelowski’s words were unchallenged and un-investigated by the only source that the public has to try and understand what is going on. This plan by Rebelowski has the appearance of being in violation of WA state’s Open Public Meeting Act ( OPMA ) because it requires that every step should be viewable by the public . This all appears to be behind closed doors with one official named, but not confirmed. It does not appear to be a quorum. We don’t know, because this body is bringing this to the agenda under the misleading framing of "agenda item A. Amendment No. 2 to Interlock Agreement with BHA for Support of the Hybrid Homeless Shelter using American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA ) Funds" tells the public nothing to do with the plan to divert funding that has been earmarked for the low barrier, hybrid shelter to a 3 month bandaid to the Salvation Army’s loss of funding that seems to have caught everyone by surprise. There is no way for the public to know how to give an informed comment, because of the lack of transparency, which is also an OPMA violation. Do not vote to approve agenda A item to divert much needed funds that are earmarked for Bremerton’s Low Barrier hybrid shelter until this council is transparent to the public. I want to make a public records request to the city of Bremerton for all text, emails and voicemail communications between BHA officials, executive director Jill Stanton and councilperson Rebelowski from 12/20/2025 and 1/7/2026. Thank you, Robin Weldin Friends of Smith Cove From: Christine Palmer <519ormsby@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 9:53 AM To: City Council <city.council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: funding to aid Bremerton's homeless Thank you for adding two agenda items to the next City Council meeting tonight on January 7. One is to divert money to fully fund the Salvation Army's efforts to help the homeless through March 2026. The other is to provide some funding to Eagle's Wings in their efforts to aid the homeless. I am a Bremerton resident and property owner and I urge you to vote in favor of these efforts. Christine Palmer It's weird being the same age as old people. AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Funding for Eagles Wings Coordinated Care COUNCIL MEETING Date: 1/7/26 Department: City Council Presenter: Jane Rebelowski Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: EWCC provided a presentation to the Bremerton City Council on December 10, 2025 on their work providing behavioral health services, transitional housing, and peer support services in Kitsap County. Many of these services are in Bremerton and City support for these services will benefit Bremerton community members. I propose the City investigate allocation of $200,000.00 from REET to EWCC in support of their mission. ATTACHMENTS: None FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☒ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to direct the City Attorney to conduct due diligence and draft a funding agreement allocating $200,000.00 to Eagles Wings Coordinated Care for Council consideration at the earliest possible opportunity. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 5B Published for January 7 Council Meeting Item 5B Public Comments From: Roy Runyon <sealance2449@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:12 PM To: City Council <City.council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: Agenda Item 5B. EWCC To Whom It May Concern, The link below is to the 2024 IRS F.990 filing for Eagle Wings Coordinated Care. Please provide the info to the city council members and include the F.990 in the meeting packet. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823690809/2025232193493215 82/full Regards, Roy Runyon 360-440-0620 From: Christine Palmer <519ormsby@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 9:53 AM To: City Council <city.council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: funding to aid Bremerton's homeless Thank you for adding two agenda items to the next City Council meeting tonight on January 7. One is to divert money to fully fund the Salvation Army's efforts to help the homeless through March 2026. The other is to provide some funding to Eagle's Wings in their efforts to aid the homeless. I am a Bremerton resident and property owner and I urge you to vote in favor of these efforts. Christine Palmer It's weird being the same age as old people. Published for January 7 Council Meeting Public Comments Published for January 7 Council Meeting Mayor’s Report Item 6 MAYOR’S REPORT January 7, 2026 KUDOS: Department of Community Development USS Bremerton Sail Sign •Sign installed at Navy League Park on Dec. 17, 2025 •1st St. and S. Wycoff Ave •Future project will memorialize the service and legacy of SSN-698 & CA-130 Pictured (l to r): Councilmember Michael Goodnow; Mayor Greg Wheeler: Interim Public Works Director Chance Berthiaume, USS BREMERTON CO #3 CAPT (ret) Alan Beam; USS BREMERTON CO #10 CAPT (ret) Jerry Logan, and USS BREMERTON CO #11 Tom Zwolfer Happy New Year Wishing Bremerton Residents, City Council and City Staff a Wonderful 2026!