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Home My WebLink About06/17/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, June 17, 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. CONSENT AGENDA 3A CLAIMS AND CHECK REGISTER Check Numbers 415218 through 415318 and EFT Numbers V46406 through V46492 in the grand total amount of $2,411,093.49; Regular Payroll for pay period ending May 31, 2026 in the amount of $1,201,483.30; Retiree Payroll Void Check Number 1006235 in the amount of $606.10 and Reissue Check Number 1006238 in the amount of $606.10 for pay period ending May 31, 2026 3B MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2026 3C MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION JUNE 10, 2026 3D CONTRACT MODIFICATION AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH AT WORK COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE & SERVICES 3E RESOLUTION NO. 3413 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE WA STATE RECREATION & CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR A YOUTH ATHLETIC FACILITIES GRANT TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS AT PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK 3F PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH PUMPTECH INTEGRATION TO REPAIR CONFERENCE CENTER PLAZA CIRCLE FOUNTAIN; AND EXPENDITURE OF REET FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR 3G ORDINANCE NO. 5537 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5529 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5503 WHICH ADOPTED THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 3H RESOLUTION NO. 3414 ADOPTING REVISED BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL RULES & PROCEDURES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3394 Comments were provided by 3 community members, 3 of which stated their name for the record: Roy Runyon (Items 3G, 3H), Jose Camacho (Item 3H), Robin Weldin (Item 3H) 5:40 PM M/S/C (Frey/Goodnow) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in Favor of Motion: Chamberlin, Frey, Cammarata, Goodnow, Tift, Rebelowski Voted Opposed to Motion: Mockler Motion carried; 6-Yes and 1-No PUBLIC HEARING 4A RESOLUTION NO. 3415 ADOPTING THE 2027 2032 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Managing Engineer Gunnar Fridriksson presented on this item. The Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) isprepared pursuant toRCW 35.77.010. The TIP is updated annually and filed with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). It is intended as aplanning toolfor the local, State and Federal transportation funding entities. The TIP has been prepared for City Council approval by Resolution prior tosubmittal toPSRC and WSDOT. This TIP isconsistent with Motorized Transportation Plans. President Rebelowski explained the purpose of this Public Hearing was to accept public comment and action was anticipated. Docusign Envelope ID: 64FE1F20-CE9B-86C4-82C6-C29FF3130F49 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Comments were provided by 7 community members, 7 of which stated their name for the record: Roy Runyon (with a response provided by Mr. Fridriksson), Robin Weldin (with a response provided by President Rebelowski), Chance; Anna Wayland, Michael Simonds, Jose Camacho, Christy Schultz With no further questions or comments received, President Rebelowski closed the Public Hearing. 5:57 PM Motion was made by Frey; and Seconded by Mockler. Comments were provided by Frey, Mockler, Tift, Goodnow, Chamberlin, Rebelowski; with ndresponsesprovidedbyMr. Fridriksson. President Rebelowski then opened a 2 round of comments from Council, which were provided by Tift. 6:19 PM M/S/C/U (Frey/Mockler) Move to approve Resolution No. 3415, which approves the 2032 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program and allow the Mayor to forward the Resolution and Plan tothe Puget Sound Regional Council and Washington Department of Transportation. Motion carried unanimously. Due to technical issues, President Rebelowski called a brief recess from 6:20 to 6:25 PM. GENERAL BUSINESS 5A ORDINANCE NO. 5538 ESTABLISHING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION HONORARY NAMING OF P: City Attorney Kylie Finnell presented on this item. This ordinance was composed following discussions at the 05/19/26 Public Works Committee meeting, 05/27/26 Study Session, and 06/10/26 Study Session. Comments were provided by 13 community members, 13 of which stated their name for the record: Roy Runyon, Lillian Robertson, Shannon Turner, Robin Weldin, Floyd Ussin, Justin Hamilton, Michelle Babs, Akuyea Karen Vargas, Jose Camacho, Antoinette Ussin, Chris Tiller, Vicki Collins, Sharon Tiller 6:49 PM Main Motion was made by Goodnow; and Seconded by Mockler. Comments were provided by Goodnow, Mockler, Chamberlin, Frey, Rebelowski, Cammarata; with responses provided by Attorney Finnell and City Clerk Hoover. 7:09 PM Amending Motion was made by Chamberlin, and Seconded by Mockler. Comments were provided by Frey, Chamberlin, Goodnow, Chamberlin, Mockler, Rebelowski; with responses provided by Attorney Finnell. 7:19 PM AMENDING M/S/F/U (Chamberlin/Mockler) Move to postpone this item to the August 12 Study Session pending consultation with the community interested in renaming a street. Voted in Favor of Amending Motion: None Voted Opposed to Amending Motion: Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Chamberlin, Frey, Cammarata, Rebelowski Amending Motion Failed Unanimously: 0-Yes; 7-No 7:21 PM MAIN-M/S/F/U (Goodnow/Mockler) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5538 to establish Voted in Favor of Main Motion: None Voted Opposed to Main Motion: Cammarata, Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Chamberlin, Frey, Docusign Envelope ID: 64FE1F20-CE9B-86C4-82C6-C29FF3130F49 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Rebelowski Main Motion failed Unanimously: 0-Yes; 7-No President Rebelowski announced that arevised ordinance would be presented at the 6 REPORT Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following: City of Bremerton received the Vision 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council for the Pre-Approved ADU Program Volunteers welcome to apply to serve on the Planning Commission Kitsap Lake Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 26 at 1:00 PM at 1978 Price Road Warren Avenue Bridge Multimodal Transportation Open House on Tuesday, June 30 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM inthe First Floor Meeting Chambers 7 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Rick Tift Anna Mockler encouraged residents of District 6 to share their experiences and concerns as a pedestrian or bike rider; shared that assistance is available through the City of Bremerton for reductions in water, waste management, and cable bills and property tax exemptions are available through Kitsap County; and announced that child care is available at the Methodist Church on Marine Drive. Michael Goodnow announced Midsummer Magic on Saturday, June 20 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the Charleston Business District, the Kitsap Pride Festival on Saturday, July 17 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM onboard the USS Turner Joy, Sunday, July 18 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Kitsap County Fairgrounds, and Brunch on Sunday, July 19. Christy Cammarata enjoyed the FIFA Fan Zone Kick-Off and Juneteenth Freedom Festival; and appreciated the responsive and open communication with the Administration. Denise Frey announced that the Kitsap Regional Library is accepting comments through an online survey to help develop a plan forward on replacing the building; there will be an opportunity to provide feedback at a FIFA Fan Zone Watch Party on Wednesday, June 24 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Quincy Square. Jennifer Chamberlin shared that Kitsap 911 now has a hotline to report non-urgent public safety issues, including fireworks concerns, at (360) 328-7711; encouraged the community to report code enforcement violations to Bremerton 1; recognized Director Chance Berthiaume and Melinda Monroe for their involvement in finding solutions to help neighbors with achronic nuisance property in her district; announced that volunteers are welcome for the next Warren Avenue Bridge Clean- Ups on Saturday, June 20 and July 18 starting from Café Perfetto at 9:00 AM; and shared statistics for before and after housing assistance is utilized. President Rebelowski visited the Peninsula Community Health Services medical respite care facility inthe former Kitsap Rescue Mission building which will be opening soon; encouraged the community to participate ina Budget Priorities Survey which will be going live next week and the feedback will help guide budget discussions later in the year; provided areminder for the Warren Avenue Bridge Multimodal Open House on Wednesday, June 24; and announced upcoming meetings onthe schedule. 8 COMMUNITY COMMENT Comments were provided by 10 community members, 9 of which stated their name for the record: Roy Runyon, Joslyn LaMadrid, Shannon Turner, Jose Camacho, Sally Hass, Janice Docusign Envelope ID: 64FE1F20-CE9B-86C4-82C6-C29FF3130F49 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Allison, Marvin Randall, Michael Simonds, Chuck Henderson 9 ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:03 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant stAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe1day ofJuly, 2026. JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President Attest: ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk JR:AH:AW:CG Docusign Envelope ID: 64FE1F20-CE9B-86C4-82C6-C29FF3130F49