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Home My WebLink About01/07/2026 MINUTESDIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 7, 2026 The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM inCouncil Conference Room 603 ofthe Norm Dicks Government Center, th3456Street, in Bremerton, Washington, with Council Vice President Jane Rebelowski presiding. Council Members present were Jennifer Chamberlin, Denise Frey, Christy Cammarata, Michael Goodnow, Anna Mockler, and Rick Tift. 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 Office Manager Anne Williams; Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier; and IT Manager Dave Sorensen. ELECTION OF 2026 COUNCIL OFFICERS 3A COUNCIL PRESIDENT Vice President Rebelowski opened nominations for 2026 Council President. Anna Mockler nominated Jane Rebelowski. Nomination was accepted. Jennifer Chamberlin nominated Michael Goodnow. Nomination was accepted. With no further nominations, Vice President Rebelowski opened public comment. Public comments were provided by Roy Runyon, Regina Hill, Dan Herron, Lacie Ferris, Mary Lou Long, Jose Camacho. Vice President Rebelowski closed public comment. City Clerk Hoover then read the ballots as submitted. Voted in Favor of Rebelowski: Mockler, Rebelowski, Cammarata, Frey, Chamberlin Voted in Favor of Goodnow: Tift, Goodnow 5:44 PM By a Vote of 5 for Rebelowski, and 2 for Goodnow, Jane Rebelowski was elected to serve as 2026 Council President and chaired the remainder of the meeting. 3B COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT President Rebelowski opened nominations for 2026 Council Vice-President. Denise Frey nominated Denise Frey. Nomination was accepted. Rick Tift nominated Michael Goodnow. Nomination was accepted. With no further nominations, President Rebelowski opened public comment. Public comments were provided by Roy Runyon, Regina Hill, Jose Camacho, Travis Merrigan, Judy Stroyer, Chance, Kimmy Siebens; with a response provided by City Attorney Kylie Finnell. President Rebelowski closed public comment. City Clerk Hoover then read the ballots as submitted. Voted in favor of Frey: Mockler, Cammarata, Chamberlin, Rebelowski, Frey Voted in favor of Goodnow: Tift, Goodnow 6:04 PM By a Vote of 5 for Frey, and 2 for Goodnow, Denise Frey was elected to serve as 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: BEE3F336-0003-4C61-A13B-CC97825AAAB1 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Council Vice President. CONSENT AGENDA 4A CLAIMS AND CHECK REGISTER Check Numbers 413407 through 413716 and Electronic Fund Transfers V45183 through V45361 in the grand total amount of $5,510,250.46; Regular Payroll for pay period ending December 15, 2025 in the amount of $1,224,042.50; Retiree Payroll for pay period ending December 31, 2025 in the amount of $40,836.74; 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; Corrected Regular Payroll payment of original Check Number 1006198 voided and reissued via EFT Number V1244542 in same amount. 4B MINUTES OF MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2025 Questions or comments from the public were provided by Jose Camacho, Roy Runyon, Judy Stroyer, Kimmy Siebens; with responses provided by Council President Rebelowski. 6:15 PM M/S/C/U (Mockler/Frey) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL BUSINESS 5A AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR SUPPORT OF THE HYBRID HOMELESS SHELTER USING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS Item was pulled from the agenda. 5B FUNDING FOR EAGLES WINGS COORDINATED CARE Council President Rebelowski presented on this item. Eagles Wings Coordinated Care provides 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. Questions or comments from the public were provided by Regina Hill, Roy Runyon, Joe Crain, Jose Camacho, Mary Lou Long, Dan Herron, Kimmy Siebens, Joslyn LaMadrid; with responses provided by Council President Rebelowski and Council Vice President Frey. Council President Rebelowski called a brief break from 6:38 to 6:46 PM. Questions or comments from the public were provided by Judy Stroyer, Karen Vargas, Helen Havens, Chance, Angie Tomisser, Courtney Bowle, Dianne Canafax; with responses provided by Council President Rebelowski. 7:02 PM Motion was made by Chamberlin; and Seconded by Goodnow. Questions or comments were provided by Chamberlin, Frey, Mockler, and Rebelowski. 7:09 PM M/S/C/U (Chamberlin/Goodnow) Move to direct the City Attorney to conduct due diligence and draft a funding agreement allocating $200,000 to Eagles Wings Coordinated Care for Council consideration at the earliest possible opportunity. Motion carried unanimously. 6 T Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following: Congratulated Newly Elected Council Members Tift and Cammarata; Council President Rebelowski; and Council Vice President Frey ammunition, drugs, and Docusign Envelope ID: BEE3F336-0003-4C61-A13B-CC97825AAAB1 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Page 3 of 4 counterfeit currency Recognition by AT&T of Tara Owensby, Department of Community Development Provided an Update on the Navy League Park Project Wished everyone a Happy New Year 7 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jennifer Chamberlin thanked the Police Department for helping move a vehicle across the Warren Avenue Bridge; welcomed Council Members Tift and Cammarata; and thanked people for their advocacy for the unhoused and vulnerable. Denise Frey looked forward to working with her fellow Council Members in the new year. Christy Cammarata will be onboarded by staff and connected for City business very soon; and appreciated everyone who spoke tonight. Michael Goodnow and congratulated new Council Members. Anna Mockler reported on the Green Mountain Eco-Forum Iand District 6 Townhall Meeting; announced the next Eco Forum II on Monday, January 12 at the Public Works and will include a discussion on Critical Areas; thanked Public Works for addressing issues that were impacting Lulu Haddon Park; also welcomed Council Members Cammarata and Tift; congratulated Council President Rebelowski and Council Vice President Frey. Rick Tift thanked staff for helping Christy and himself transition into the new role; and looked forward to working with the Council. President Rebelowski looked forward to the opportunity to work with Administration and the Community to solve issues with the resources that we have; and comments from the public are welcome at community meetings and by email, which will be shared with elected officials from other municipalities to prepare for discussions on the homelessness issue. 8 COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIEFING President Rebelowski requested that Council Members submit their preferences for 2026 Council Committee Assignments by Friday; and announced the next Study Session will be on Wednesday, thJanuary14beginningat5:00 PM in the6Floor Council Conference Room. 9 ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:28 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant stAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe21day of January, 2026. JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President Attest: Docusign Envelope ID: BEE3F336-0003-4C61-A13B-CC97825AAAB1 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Page 4 of 4 ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk JR:AH:AW:CG Docusign Envelope ID: BEE3F336-0003-4C61-A13B-CC97825AAAB1