HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
June 3, 2026 at5:00PMinCouncil Conference Room 603ofthe Norm 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, and Anna Mockler. Councilmember Rick Tift was absent. At5:30PM, themeeting moved
totheFirstFloorMeeting Chambers. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette; City Clerk
Angela Hoover; IT Manager Dave Sorensen; and Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier.
CONSENT AGENDA
3A CLAIMS AND CHECK REGISTER
Check Numbers 415067 through 415217 and EFT Numbers V46277 through V46405 in the
grand total amount of $5,297,508.46; Regular Payroll for pay period ending May 15, 2026 in the
amount of $1,244,648.65; Regular Payroll Payout for pay period ending May 15, 2026 in the
amount of $22,139.69; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending May 31, 2026 in the amount of
109,951.18
3B MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 20, 2026
3C MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION MAY 27, 2026
3D CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF JOY GJERSVOLD TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
3E EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION
3F PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KENNEDY JENKS FOR WESTSIDE
TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE PLANNING AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
3G RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH INDUSTRIAL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR
SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF SCADA SYSTEM SOFTWARE
3H RESOLUTION NO. 3411 RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF COMMEMORATIVE FLAGS
ON CITY PROPERTY
3I REQUEST FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR ANNE WILLIAMS PURSUANT TO
BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.50.032 (B)(2)
Comments were provided by 2 community members, 1 of which stated their name for the
record: Jose Camacho (Item 3I)
5:38 PM M/S/C/U (Chamberlin/Goodnow) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
4A RESOLUTION NO. 3412 TO ADOPT THE 2027 CDBG/HOME POLICY PLAN:
CDBG Program Administrator Sarah Lynam presented on this item. The action before Council is
adoption of the 2027 Policy Plan. The Policy Plan is a document which is updated yearly which
sets parameters for the management of our HUD entitlement grant awards and provides specific
information about the policies and regulations for the use of HUD CDBG and HOME funds. This
stthplanwasreleasedonMay1forpubliccommentandisopenthrough May 17.
President Rebelowski explained the purpose of this Public Hearing was to accept public
comment and action was anticipated.
Comments from community members were provided by Jose Camacho, Akuyea Karen Vargas
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With no further questions or comments received, President Rebelowski closed the Public
Hearing.
5:48 PM Motion was made by Frey; and Seconded by Mockler.
Comments were provided by Frey, Rebelowski, Chamberlin, Cammarata; with responses provided
by Ms. Lynam.
6:00 PM M/S/C/U (Frey/Mockler) Move to approve Resolution No. 3412 adopting the 2027
CDBG/HOME Policy Plan and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with
substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
5 GENERAL BUSINESS There were no General Business items.
6 REPORT Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following:
Next phosphorus treatment to remove algae at Kitsap Lake on June 16
Washington Avenue Parking Garage Restroom Repair Update
American Cruise Line visitors arriving at Port of Bremerton through November
American Public Works Association awarded the Public Works Project of the Year tothe
City of Bremerton for Quincy Square
Fire Station No. 3Open House on Saturday, June 20 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
7 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jennifer Chamberlin shared what she learned recently about the Meals on Wheels Program, at
sttheSeniorCenterandonadeliveryroute; on behalf of President Rebelowski, reported on the 1
Annual Bremerton Bike Bus with the next event this Friday starting at 8:10 AM from Evergreen
Park and ending at Naval Avenue Elementary School; announced the next Warren Avenue Bridge
Clean-Up on Saturday, June 20 with volunteers meeting at 9:00 AM at Café Perfetto; and wished
everyone a Happy Pride Month.
Denise Frey provided areminder about the WayzGoose Kitsap community art festival on
Saturday, June 6 at Sheridan Park Community Center.
Christy Cammarata announced the Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 13 at Evergreen Park
and FIFA Watch Party on Friday, June 19 at Quincy Square.
Michael Goodnow
Solstice Celebration) hosted by the Charleston Business
District on Saturday, June 20 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
newsletter; and wished everyone a Happy Pride Month.
Anna Mockler shared that pedestrian improvements are completed at Haddon Park; announced
the grand opening of Marine Drive Child Care at 1150 Marine Drive, with enrollment now open;
thanked people for participating in government and for administration working with the Council on
chronic nuisance properties; and wished everyone a Happy Pride Month.
President Rebelowski shared highlights from the Puget
Assembly Meeting; and announced upcoming meetings onthe .
8 COMMUNITY COMMENT
Comments were provided by 15 community members, 13 of which stated their name for the
record: Brian Yandell, J.R. Kinnison, Robin Weldin, Jose Camacho, Pastor Floyd Ussin,
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Craig Hecham, Brad Ringstmeier, Akuyea Karen Vargas, Naomi Levine (with aresponse
provided by President Rebelowski), Marva Jones, Pastor Nate Axtell, Keshonda Allen, Kelly
9 ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING
With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:48 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
CHRISTINE GRENIER
Legislative Assistant
thAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe17day of June, 2026.
JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President
Attest:
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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