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Home My WebLink About05/20/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at5:00PMinCouncil Conference Room 603oftheNorm Dicks Government Center, 345 th6 Street, in Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Jane Rebelowski presiding. Councilmembers 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; IT Manager Dave Sorensen; and Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATION 3A OVERVIEW OF THE BREMERTON1 PROCESS FOR REPORTING CONCERNS AND CUSTOMER RESPONSE was provided by Public Works & Utilities Director Chance Berthiaume and Public Works Customer Responder Chris Smith. Comments were provided by Rebelowski, Mockler, Frey; with responses provided by Director Berthiaume and IT Manager Sorensen. CONSENT AGENDA 4A CLAIMS AND CHECK REGISTER Check Numbers 414912 through 415066 and EFT Numbers V46186 through V46276 in the grand total amount of $2,562,139.57; Regular Payroll for pay period ending April 30, 2026 inthe amount of $1,271,344.13; Regular Payroll for the 2024 portion of Retro Pay for Teamsters Police Lieutenants and Captains pay period April 30, 2026 in the amount of $107,081.77; Regular Payroll Payouts for pay period April 30, 2026 in the amount of $38,479.78 4B MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 6, 2026 4C MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION MAY 13, 2026 4D APPOINTMENT OF NANCY ZELLERS TO THE BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 4E ACCEPT WASHINGTON STATE DOE DESIGN GRANT AGREEMENT OYSTER BAY REGIONAL TREATMENT FACILITIES DESIGN 4F APPROVE A GOODS & SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SIEMENS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN SERVICE BREAKER AT THE EASTSIDE UV TREATMENT PLANT 4G PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH HOLT SERVICES, INC. FOR WELL 6R REHABILITATION PROJECT 4H ACCEPTANCE OF FHWA GRANT FROM PSRC; AND APPROVAL OF LOCAL AGENCY THAGREEMENTWITHWSDOTFORTHE11STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 4I INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY KC-229-26 FOR REIMBURSABLE WORK PERFORMED AND/OR EQUIPMENT RENTAL Comments were provided by: Jose Camacho (Item 4E), Robin Weldin (Item 4E). 5:55 PM M/S/C/U (Chamberlin/Mockler) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL BUSINESS 5A RESOLUTION NO. 3410 TO AUTHORIZE OPPORTUNITY ZONE APPLICATION FOR CENSUS TRACT 53035080300: Community Development Director Andrea Spencer presented on this item. The Federal Opportunity Zones (OZ) program is intended to encourage Docusign Envelope ID: 45BCF19D-9BC6-88E6-807A-AFDB7A9FD81E City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Page 2 of 4 longterm private investment in economically distressed communities. Under the program, governors nominate eligible census tracts for designation by the U.S. Treasury, making them eligible for tax incentives that attract capital to areas with historic underinvestment by private markets. The original program, OZ 1.0, was established under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and remains in effect through 2028. er isdesignated under this program. A new, permanent OZ 2.0program launched this year, providing greater longterm certainty and a 10year investment horizon through 2036. The State of Washington is accepting applications from April 28 to May 28, 2026. Six census tracts in and around Bremerton meet federal eligibility for OZ 2.0 consideration. Of these, one tract Census Tract 53035080300) by the Governor. This tract includes the Harrison Heights Subarea Plan area and the surrounding neighborhoods east of Warren Avenue. Pursuing designation as an Opportunity Zone can benefit the City by: Attracting private investment into neighborhoods where redevelopment has been challenging; Supporting job creation and business expansion; Increasing the financial feasibility of housing; and Promoting patient, long-term investment aligned with community priorities. It should be noted that designation does not create a new government program or impose new requirements. Instead, it provides a voluntary incentive that can help accelerate revitalization efforts already identified by the community in our Sub-area and Comprehensive Plans. The proposed Resolution authorizes the Mayor to apply for OZ 2.0 for Census Tract 53035080300. Comments were provided by: Jim Cline, Jose Camacho, Robin Weldin, Reama Schuldt, Tana Armitstead 6:16 PM Motion was made by Frey; and Seconded by Chamberlin. Comments were provided by Frey, Mockler, Cammarata, Rebelowski; with responses provided by Director Spencer. ndPresidentRebelowskithenopeneda2round of comments from City Council, which were provided by Frey, Chamberlin, Rebelowski, Goodnow, Tift, Cammarata; with responses provided by Director Spencer. 7:04 PM M/S/C (Frey/Chamberlin) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3410 approving the submission of an application todesignate Census Tract 53035080300 as an Opportunity Zone 2.0 area and authorize the Mayor, or their designee, to prepare, execute, and submit all necessary documents and materials required to complete and submit the application. Voted in Favor of Motion: Frey, Cammarata, Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Chamberlin Voted Opposed to Motion: Rebelowski Motion carried; 6-Yes; 1-No 6 REPORT Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following: Sewer Lift Station CE-4 Remodel Project Bremerton Police Department Re-accreditation through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Public Works received several medals inthe American Public Works Association (APMA) Equipment Road-eo WayzGoose Kitsap arts festival on Saturday, June 6 at Sheridan Park Community Center Docusign Envelope ID: 45BCF19D-9BC6-88E6-807A-AFDB7A9FD81E City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Page 3 of 4 7 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Rick Tift thanked volunteers who were part of the Kitsap Lake Park Community Build Day. Anna Mockler was pleased with the pedestrian improvements recently completed by Lulu Haddon Park; provided an update on several projects discussed at Public Works Committee; announced the Help Us Make A Neighborhood (H.U.M.A.N) Conference on Friday, May 22 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Olympic College. Michael Goodnow none. Christy Cammarata reported on the Farmers Market Opening Day and announced that the market will be on Thursdays starting at 4:00 PM until October 8th; participated inthe Kitsap Water Festival; attended the Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony; enjoyed being part of the Armed Forces Day Parade with her family. Denise Frey thanked Christy Cammarata for representing the Council in the Armed Forces Day Parade and mentioned the new Fire Boat; announced that volunteers are welcome for the WayzGoose Kitsap community art festival on Saturday, June 6 at the Sheridan Park Community Center. Jennifer Chamberlin announced the next Warren Avenue Bridge Clean-Up on Saturday, June 20 with volunteers meeting at 9:00 AM at Café Perfetto; reported on a visit to the Kitsap 911 facility; mentioned projects that were discussed during the Public Works Committee, which may or may not be included in the upcoming update to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); shared memories of the Harrison Heights area before and af looked forward to the opportunity available to Bremerton going forward. President Rebelowski invited the public to attend the Puget Sound Energy Pop-Up Event on how to reduce energy costs on Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM atthe Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way Branch; shared that Kitsap 911 has launched their non-emergency line for non-public safety issues at (360) 328-7711; and announced upcoming meetings on the schedule. 8 COMMUNITY COMMENT Comments were provided by 5 community members, 5 of which stated their name for the record: Jose Camacho, Robin Weldin, Shannon Turner, Jim Cline, Reama Schuldt 9 ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:52 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant rdAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe3day of June, 2026. JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President Docusign Envelope ID: 45BCF19D-9BC6-88E6-807A-AFDB7A9FD81E City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Attest: ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk JR:AH:AW:CG Docusign Envelope ID: 45BCF19D-9BC6-88E6-807A-AFDB7A9FD81E