HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/01/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
July 1, 2026 at5:05 PM inCouncil Conference Room 603 of the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345
th6 Street, in Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Jane Rebelowski presiding.
Councilmembers present were Jennifer Chamberlin, Denise Frey, Michael Goodnow (arrived 5:30
PM), Anna Mockler, and Rick Tift. Councilmember Christy Cammarata was absent. At5:30PM, the
meeting moved tothe 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 415319 through 415468 and EFT Numbers V46493 through V46607 in the grand
total amount of $3,954,155.74; and Regular Payroll for pay period ending June 15, 2026 in the
amount of $1,250,724.61
3B MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 2026
3C MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION JUNE 24, 2026
3D CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF JEFF PARSONS TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
3E ACCEPTANCE OF EAST NARROWS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN
GRANT FROM THE WA STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
3F AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY WITH
THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Comments were provided by 3 community members, 3 of which stated their name for the
record: Jose Camacho (Item 3E), Mike Simpson (Item 3F), Roy Runyon (Item 3F), with a
response provided by President Rebebowski.
5:39 PM M/S/C/U (Frey/Chamberlin) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
Voted in Favor of Motion: Chamberlin, Frey, Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Rebelowski
Voted Opposed to Motion: None
Motion carried unanimously; 6-Yes and 0-No
4 GENERAL BUSINESS There were no General Business items.
5 REPORT Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following:
Thanked volunteers who participated in the Kitsap Lake Park Beach Clean-Up
Attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kitsap Lake Park, along with President
Rebelowski and Councilmember Tift
Recognized Councilmembers Chamberlin and Goodnow for organizing events as part of
Pride Month
Witnessed historic signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Suquamish
Tribe and the Navy for the Multi-Mission Dry Dock (M2D2) Project atPSNS/IMF
Shared the schedule for the
14 through Parks & Recreation
Announced Weekly Concerts on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Evergreen Park
Announced a Fire Department Open House on Saturday, July 18 from 11:30 AM to 1:00
PM at Fire Station No. 1 at 911 Park Avenue
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6 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jennifer Chamberlin shared observations about the condition of Pine Road; announced that
volunteers are welcome for the next Warren Avenue Bridge Clean-Up on Saturday, July 18 starting
from Café Perfetto at 9:00 AM; provided statistics about Pendelton Place that demonstrated that
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access tohousing does limit emergency visits and jail stays, and saves resources; and was
grateful to her colleagues on Council that the Pride Flag is now raised in Bremerton.
Denise Frey thanked the Streets Crew for installing the c on
Almira Drive, off Riddell Road; recognized Paul Dutky for his community advocacy for multi-modal
projects and thanked Public Works Director Chance Berthiaume.
thMichaelGoodnowencouragedthecommunitytocelebratethe4of July safely; shared the
schedule of events for the Annual Kitsap Pride Festival on Saturday, July 18 at the Kitsap County
Fairgrounds; thanked Jennifer Chamberlin for organizing the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on the
Boardwalk; reported that there will be a shuttle service available during the First Friday Art Walk;
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Anna Mockler encouraged residents to report fireworks related issues through the Bremerton 1
App; shared that St. Vincent de Paul is collaborating with Olympic College for apprenticeships and
transitional and affordable housing; announced the next District 6 Town Hall on September 12 at
St. Vincent de Paul; appreciated suggestions for locations of future Town Halls; also wished
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President Rebelowski mentioned a recent conversation with the Department of Revenue;
topic to consider as we begin
building our Budget; encouraged residents to provide their feedback via the online Community
Budget Prioriities Survey by July 10; and announced upcoming meetings on the
schedule.
7 COMMUNITY COMMENT
Comments were provided by 6 community members, 6 of which stated their name for the
record: Sally Hass, Roy Runyon, Jose Camacho, Joslyn LaMadrid, Josh, Mike Simpson
8 ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING
With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:16 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
CHRISTINE GRENIER
Legislative Assistant
thAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe15day of July, 2026.
JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President
Attest:
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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