HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, July 8,
2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 located in the Norm Dicks Government Center at
th3456Street, with Council President Jane Rebelowski presiding. Other Council Members present were
Jennifer Chamberlin, Denise Frey, Christy Cammarata, Michael Goodnow, Anna Mockler, and Rick Tift.
Legislative Office Manager Anne Williams provided staff support.
A. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS
1. Confirm Appointment of Shannon Turner to the Bremerton Housing Authority
Commission was presented by Mayor Greg Wheeler. Council consensus for the item to be
placed on the July 15 Council Meeting Consent Agenda.
2. Discussion on the Transportation Benefit District was presented by Public Works Operations
Manager Ron Moore, Public Works & Utilities Director Chance Berthiuame, and Finance Director
Mike Riley. Council consensus for the item to be brought back for further discussion on an
updated Ordinance at the August 12 Study Session. Presentation should include more details
on other municipalities who have a TBD, as well as the administrative process to initiate the
change. President Rebelowski was asked to talk with Kitsap County to learn more about their
increase the
registration fee.
President Rebelowski called a break from 6:06 to 6:20 PM.
3.
was presented by Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe. Council
consensus for the item to be placed on the July 15 Council Meeting Consent Agenda.
4. Discussion on FY 2027 Lodging Tax Priorities was presented by Council President Jane
Rebelowski. Information only, with Council consensus for discussion on the Lodging Tax grant
process toreturn to the July 22 Study Session. Staff will provide an update on whether the City
can move to a funding allocation model where specific funding amounts are preset. Council
would like to leave the Resolution in place. Staff will also determine the process should the City
wish to be reimbursed for administrative fees associated overseeing the LTAC program. Finally,
the application will be saved as Draft and revisited, along with directions to be given to LTAC
applicants. In the future, the Council will consider adding additional members to the Committee.
5. was presented by City
Attorney Kylie Finnell. Council consensus to create an Agenda Bill to authorize the City Attorney
and allow the City to determine how funds will be used. The City will retain a relationship with
Salish BH ASO for regional reporting. The item is to be placed on the July 15 Council Meeting
Consent Agenda.
B. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Finance, Investment, & Parking Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 6/30/26) Chair Michael
Goodnow reported an update was provided on financials through May 2026 and on the
Community Budget Priorities Survey, along with discussion on the Ordinance (Automated Traffic
Safety Cameras) presented tonight.
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2.Public Safety & Parks Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 7/7/26)Chair Michael Goodnow
reportedthat a Brief on Fireworks was provided, with no serious accidents or fires reported this
year. An update on FIFA Fan Zone activities was also provided. Lastly,he provided a reminder
for the next Fire Department Open House on Saturday, July 18 at Fire Station No. 1.
3.Regional and Other Committee/Board BriefingsJennifer Chamberlin reported on a
discussion she hosted on transportation issues with Rep. Tara Simmons, Kitsap Transit
Executive Director John Clauson,and constituents.
President Rebelowski reported on therecent Kitsap Transit Board Meetingwhere discussion
focused onferry and bus service provided during FIFA. Sheand that she will be attending their
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President Rebelowski reportedthat the Kitsap 911 Board will be interviewing candidates for
Executive Director andconsidering a reductioninsize of the Executive Board.
President Rebelowski reported that Kitsap 911receivedmany successful calls to report fireworks
issueson their new AI line, she will include her observationsabout fireworks in West Bremerton
during her reportatnext week. There was consensus to discuss fireworks
at a Study Session in either September or early October.
President Rebelowski discussed apotential Student Consulting Lab Projectapplication to be
submitted to the UW Evans School of Public Policyis being discussed inthe Ad Hoc Committee
on Homelessness and Housing. The Committee will work on the application, which isdue by the
end of August. A draft will be shared with Council in advance.
4.Other General Council Business was discussedThe recent letterCouncil leadershipsent to
the Bremerton Housing Authoritywas discussed; Jennifer Chamberlinasked the Council to
consider creatinga legacyforthis Council to offera student scholarship programto go into the
trades. Anna Mockler brought up concerns aroundCouncil Rulesspecific to Councilmember
access to City staff.
C.ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
With no further business, the Study Session was adjourned at 8:44PM.
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ANNE WILLIAMS
Legislative Office Manager
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thAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe15day of July 2026.
JANE REBELOWSKI, Council President
ATTEST:
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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