HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, August
12, 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 (remote), Denise Frey, Christy Cammarata, Michael Goodnow, and Anna Mockler.
Councilmember Rick Tift was absent. Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier provided staff support.
A. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS
1. Department of Commerce Grant Agreement for Jarstad Aquatic Center Assessment and
Roof Repair was presented by Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barker. Council consensus
for the item to be placed on the August 12 Council Meeting Consent Agenda.
2. Resolution to change the name of 8th Street from Warren Ave to Pacific Ave to Bishop
Roberston Way was presented by City Attorney Kylie Finnell. Council consensus for the item to
be placed on the August 12 Council Meeting General Business.
B. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATION
1. Community Budget Priorities Survey Summary Results was presented by Finance Director
Mike Riley. This item was information only.
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Finance, Investment, and Parking Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 7/28/26) Chair
Michael Goodnow reported that discussion focused on the survey.
2. Public Safety and Parks Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 8/4/26) Christy Cammarata
reported there will be debrief on the FIFA Fan Zone and special events in Quincy Square.
3. Housing & Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee Briefing (Last Meeting on 8/5/26) Jane
Rebelowski reported that the UW Student Consulting Lab Project application is in progress.
4. Kitsap Community Resources Board of Directors Briefing (Last Meeting on 6/18/26)
rdAnnaMocklerreportedthattheboardmeetson3Thursdays (except during the summer), that
positions have been officially filled, the audit process is nearly completed, and the annual retreat
will be on August 20.
5. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings Council President (and LTAC Chair)
Jane Rebelowski shared data on tourism from Visit Kitsap Peninsula, which included countywide
occupancy, revenue, and top locations of origin for tourists; and announced the Lodging Tax
grant application is posted online.
6. Other General Council Business was discussed Council President Jane Rebelowski
attended the Grand Opening for Peninsula Community Health Services respite center with
Denise Frey and Anna Mockler.
Jennifer Chamberlin requested an update on Willow Street, which was then provided by Public
Works Director Chance Berthiaume.
Council President Rebelowski shared that interviews for the Legislative Office Manager position
will be done on Monday, with a recommendation for a hire possible on Wednesday.
Anna Mockler discussed the Transportation Benefit District and this item was confirmed to be on
the August 19 agenda.
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D. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
With no further business, the Study Session was adjourned at 6:17 PM.
Prepared & submitted by:
CHRISTINE GRENIER
Legislative Assistant
thAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe19day of August 2026.
JANE REBELOWSKI, Council President
ATTEST:
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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