HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
July 15, 2026 at5:05PMinCouncil 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, 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 Systems
Administrator Scott Erickson; and Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier.
INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATION
3A INTRODUCTION OF 2026 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS TONY IVES,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES: The Community Needs
Assessment (CNA) includes a community survey and focus groups with the process done every
three years by KCR. Responses will establish community needs and priorities, and inform KCR
and community partner programs, services, and strategic planning. A report outlining the results is
anticipated to be available by March 2027.
CONSENT AGENDA
4A CLAIMS AND CHECK REGISTER
Check Numbers 415469 through 415611 and EFT Numbers V46608 through V46709 in the grand
total amount of $3,178,876.89; and Regular Payroll for pay period ending June 30, 2026 in the
amount of $1,264,865.25; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending June 30, 2026 in the amount
of $41,377.43.
4B MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1, 2026
4C MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION JULY 8, 2026
4D CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON TURNER TO THE BREMERTON HOUSING
AUTHORITY COMMISSION
4E ORDINANCE NO. 5539 AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.42
TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMER
4F TERMINATING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SALISH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Comments were provided by 5 community members, 5 of which stated their name for the
record: Mary Lou Long (Item 4E), with responses provided by President Rebelowski and
Finance Director Mike Riley; Jose Camacho (Item 4D), Roy Runyon (Items 4E & 4F), Mike
Simpson (Item 4E), Shannon Turner (Item 4D).
5:53 PM M/S/C/U (Chamberlin/Frey) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
Voted in Favor of Motion: Chamberlin, Frey, Cammarata, Goodnow, Mockler, Tift,
Rebelowski
Voted Opposed to Motion: None
Motion carried unanimously; 7-Yes and 0-No
5 GENERAL BUSINESS There were no General Business items.
6 REPORT Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following:
Announced Fun at the Playgrounds from Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
at Blueberry Park and Lulu Haddon Park through August 14
Acknowledged Parks and Recreation Professionals Day on July 17
Reported that the has been officially retired
Announced the
Saturday, July 18 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Fire Station No. 1 located at 911 Park
Avenue
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Shared final FIFA Fan Zone events this weekend and that a debrief will be provided soon
Announced Concerts at Evergreen Rotary Park on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
7 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Rick Tift
Anna Mockler shared information about local business Talon and Claw, attended a recent FIFA
Fan Zone event; and announced there will be an Open House for the Star of Hope Project at St
Vincent de Paul in early September.
Michael Goodnow thanked the Bremerton Police Department and K9 Officer Knox for taking
action in response to an attack at the transit transfer station on Wheaton Way and was grateful that
the victim is recovering for their injuries; welcomed Spindling Crow and Callow Fibers to the
Charleston Business District; recognized photographer George Stenberg; and shared the schedule
of events this weekend for the Kitsap Pride Festival.
Christy Cammarata attended the Bremerton Air Show; and encouraged people to provide
feedback in the Public Works Survey for the annual tree give-away.
Denise Frey None.
Jennifer Chamberlin reported that solutions are being developed to address the car hoarding
situation on Willow Street; 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; and encouraged
people to explore the beach during upcoming low tides at Lions Park.
President Rebelowski encouraged the community to submit a petition in support of a ban on
fireworks; thanked residents who provided their feedback for the Community Budget Priorities
Survey, which will be discussed at the August 12 Study Session; outlined ways to connect with the
announced that Veterans Affairs
Benefits Counseling will be available on August 10 from 8:45 AM to 1:00 PM at Olympic College;
and announced upcoming meetings onthe .
8 COMMUNITY COMMENT
Comments were provided by 11 community members, 10 of which stated their name for the
record: Jordan Odegard, Jocelyn LaMadrid, Monica Saenz, Roy Runyon, Mary Lou Long,
Sarah Dickmeyer, Chris Brown, Jose Camacho, Chance Corey, Mike Simpson
9 ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING
With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:41 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
CHRISTINE GRENIER
Legislative Assistant
thAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe5day ofAugust, 2026.
JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President
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Attest:
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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