HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, July 22,
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. Lease Agreement with United States of America regarding Historic Building 50 (Puget
Sound Navy Museum) was presented by Public Works & Utilities Director Chance Berthiaume
and Internal Services Manager Matt Donleycott. Council consensus for the item to be placed on
the August 5 Council Meeting Consent Agenda.
2. Continued Discussion on FY 2027 Lodging Tax Priorities was presented by Council
President Jane Rebelowski and Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette. The discussion focused on
the types of funding allocation models and administrative process that Council can consider.
Council consensus to 1) Continue with priorities outlined in Resolution No. 3400; and
2) Recommend funding priorities to LTAC as approx. $200,000 for general requests and
200,000 for a destination marketing organization.
President Rebelowski called a break from 5:57 to 6:06 PM.
B. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Public Works Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 7/21/26) Vice Chair Anna Mockler reported
on sewer options for the Puget Sound Industrial Center (PSIC), next steps for the Warren
Avenue Bridge Improvements, Kitsap Lake water main installation, seasonal and utility positions
currently to be hired, Lease Agreement presented tonight.
2. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings Council President Jane Rebelowski
reported on the Kitsap Transit Board, which included discussion on fast ferry funding options.
3. Other General Council Business was discussed Council President Jane Rebelowski
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provided , and outlined the process for
replacing the Legislative Office Manager position. Councilmember Anna Mockler shared
Procedures involving communication.
C. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:27 PM, the Council went into Executive Session for 15-Minutes to discuss with legal counsel
about legal risks of current or proposed action as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) No action
was anticipated.
At 6:42 PM, President Rebelowski called the meeting back to order.
D. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
With no further business, the Study Session was adjourned at 6:42 PM.
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City Council Study SessionMinutes
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Prepared & submitted by:
ANNE WILLIAMS
Legislative Office Manager
thAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe5day of August2026.
JANE REBELOWSKI, Council President
ATTEST:
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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