HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/2026 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday August
th5, 2026 at 5:05 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6
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 Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette; City Clerk Angela Hoover; IT
Manager Dave Sorensen; and Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier.
CONSENT AGENDA
3A CLAIMS AND CHECK REGISTER
Check Numbers 415612 through 415838 and EFT Numbers V46710 through V46859 in the grand
total amount of $4,761,049.31; Regular Payroll payouts for pay period ending June 30, 2026 in the
amount of $41,135.69; Regular Payroll for pay period ending July 15, 2026 in the amount of
1,289,734.35; Regular Payroll Payouts for pay period ending July 15, 2026 in the amount of
30,337.70; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending July 31, 2026 in the amount of $41,396.15
3B MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2026
3C MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION JULY 22, 2026
3D LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGARDING HISTORIC
BUILDING 50 (PUGET SOUND NAVY MUSEUM)
Comments were provided by 1 community member, 1 of which stated their name for the
record: Alden Bradford (Item 3D)
5:36 PM M/S/C (Frey/Tift) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
Voted in Favor of Motion: Chamberlin, Frey, Cammarata, Goodnow, Tift, Rebelowski
Voted Opposed to Motion: Mockler
Motion carried; 6-Yes and 1-No
4 GENERAL BUSINESS There were no General Business items.
5 REPORT Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following:
Weaving Notes sculpture nominated for CODA Award
Kitsap Lake Aquatic Vegetation Harvest Update
Loxie Eagans Boulevard Improvements Project Update
Chip Seal Project Updates for Manette, Kitsap Way, and Oyster Bay
Parks and Recreation Department Update, including Summer Concert Series and the Parks
and Recreation Commission
First Friday Artwalk and Taste of Kitsap
Fun At the Playgrounds Program
Civics Academy Update
6 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jennifer Chamberlin announced that volunteers are welcome for the next Warren Avenue Bridge
Clean-Up on Saturday, August 15 starting from Café Perfetto at 9:00 AM; encouraged the
next
meeting on Monday, August 17 beginning at 5:30 PM at the Norm Dicks Government Center; and
requested that a complaint against her be discussed in an open meeting.
Denise Frey encouraged the community to attend the Open House for the Safe Routes toSchool
Project on Tuesday, August 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at View Ridge Elementary School.
Christy Cammarata reported on a survey to businesses relating to community events and planned
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to share the responses soon.
Michael Goodnow shared there is anew mural by Spread Supplies and planters are arriving
tomorrow on Callow Avenue; announced Cars on Callow planning meeting on Thursday, August 6
Meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM at Typewriter Fever; welcomed new businesses Callow
Anna Mockler encouraged the community to contact Councilmembers individually, with
information available
Callow Avenue offers food, clothes, supplies, and legal assistance on Thursdays usually from 4:00
to 7:00 PM; attended the Lulu Haddon Park Celebration last Friday; and announced that the Star of
Hope Project will be featured at her next Townhall Meeting on Thursday, September 10 from 4:00
to 7:00 PM at St. Vincent de Paul.
Rick Tift None.
President Rebelowski announced that for anyone who would like to contact the Council, the
Community Priorities Survey will be discussed at the August 12 Study Session; and
shared upcoming meetings onthe .
7 COMMUNITY COMMENT
Comments were provided by 6 community members, 6 of which stated their name for the
record: Sally Hass, Zach Martin, Christie Schultz, Suzanne Griffith, Joslyn, Jose Camacho,
8 EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:15 PM, the Council went into Executive Session for 10-Minutes to receive and evaluate
complaints or charges against a public officer or employee as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(f).
No action was anticipated.
At 6:30 PM, President Rebelowski called the meeting back to order.
9 ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING
With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:30 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
CHRISTINE GRENIER
Legislative Assistant
thAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe19day of August, 2026.
JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President
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Attest:
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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