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Home My WebLink About09/02/2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 5:00 PM 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280 VIEW AGENDA AND MEETING PACKET REGISTER FOR ONLINE PUBLIC OR COMMUNITY COMMENT JOIN ZOOM MEETING Webinar ID: 896 9481 3320 Passcode: 173061 1. BRIEFING: 5:00 – 5:30 P.M. in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603 A. Review of Agenda B. General Council Business (Only as necessary) 2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in FIRST FLOOR CHAMBERS 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims and Check Register B. Minutes of Council Meeting – August 19, 2026 C. Minutes of Study Session – August 26, 2026 D. Confirm Appointment of Jose Maldonado to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee E. Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with WA State Department of Transportation for the SR 303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements Project 4. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 3417 Declaring Intention to Establish a Pedestrian Mall at Quincy Square and Establish the Extent of Vehicular Traffic Limitations 5. MAYOR'S REPORT 6. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 7. COMMUNITY COMMENT – Please state your name for the record and limit comments to 90 seconds. This is an opportunity to address the Council on topics not included on the agenda but still related to the work of the City Council. 8. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Claims & Check Register COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2026 Department: Legal Services Presenter: Angela Hoover Phone: (360) 473-5323 SUMMARY: Approval of the following checks and electronic fund transfers: 1. Check Numbers 415963 – 416109 and EFT Numbers V46957 – V47059 in the grand total amount of $3,212,156.87 2. Regular Payroll for pay period ending August 15, 2026 in the amount of $1,243,679.39 3. Retiree Payroll for pay period ending August 31, 2026 in the amount of $41,396.15 4. Regular Payroll Payout for pay period ending August 15, 2026 in the amount of $2,362.30 ATTACHMENTS: FISCAL IMPACTS: STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Claims & Check Register as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3A AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Council Meeting – August 19, 2026 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2026 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes for the Council Meeting held on August 19, 2026 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Council Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Mo ve to approve the August 19, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3B CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 19, 2026 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday August 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th 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 Manager Dave Sorensen; and Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier. CONSENT AGENDA 3A – CLAIMS AND CHECK REGISTER Check Numbers 415839 through 415962 and EFT Numbers V46860 through V46956 in the grand total amount of $3,391,247.58. Regular Payroll for pay period ending July 31, 2026 in the amount of $1,310,212.63. Regular Payroll Retro Check Correction for pay period ending July 31, 2026 in the amount of $2,258.15. Regular Payroll payouts for pay period ending July 31, 2026 in the amount of $30,317.28. Regular Payroll void and reissue retiree check for the pay period ending July 31, 2026 in the amount of $668.72 3B – MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING – AUGUST 5, 2026 3C – MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION – AUGUST 12, 2026 3D – DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR JARSTAD AQUATIC CENTER ASSESSEMENT AND ROOF REPAIR Comments were provided by 2 community members, 2 of which stated their name for the record: Regina Hill (Item 3D), Roy Runyon (Item 3B) 5:40 PM Motion was made by Anna Mockler and Seconded by Jennifer Chamberlin. 5:40 PM M/S/C/U (Mockler/Chamberlin) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in Favor of Motion: Chamberlin, Frey, Cammarata, Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Rebelowski Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL BUSINESS 4A – RESOLUTION NO. 3416 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF 8TH STREET FROM WARREN AVENUE TO PACIFIC AVENUE TO BISHOP ROBERTSON WAY: Project Manager Katie Ketterer presented on this item. The Marvin William’s Center (MWC) has requested that 8th Street between Warren Avenue and Pacific Avenue be renamed to Bishop Robertson Way in honor of Bishop Lawrence Ray Robertson. The MWC has had two public meetings, sent letters, and knocked on doors to inform affected property owners and residents of the proposed change. Formal letters were sent from the City on July 17th to all property owners and residents. Comments were provided by 17 community members, 16 of which stated their name for the record Tony Ives (Kitsap Community Resources Executive Director), James Triplett, Mary Lou Long, CJ Jones, Regina Hill, Dr. Lillian Robertson (Marvin Williams Center Executive Director), Lauren Cox (8th Street Resident), Caelum Roberts (8th Street Resident), Robert Harris (NAACP Bremerton Board President), Mike Simpson, Darell Fields, Pastor Floyd Huson (Emmanuel Apostolic Church), Roy Runyon, Darvin Tiller, Akuyea Karen Vargas, BJ Herman 6:18 PM Motion (for honorary naming) was made by Jennifer Chamberlin and Seconded by Anna Mockler. Comments were made by Mockler, Chamberlin, Rebelowski, Frey, Cammarata, City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Page 2 of 5 Rebelowski, Goodnow, Tift, and Chamberlin; with responses provided by City Clerk Hoover and City Attorney Finnell. 6:38 PM Move to adopt an honorary naming of 8th Street from Warren Avenue to Pacific Avenue to Bishop Robertson Way. Voted in Favor of Motion: Frey, Cammarata, Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Chamberlin, Rebelowski Motion carried unanimously. 4B – EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:39 PM, the Council went into Executive Session for 15-Minutes as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1) (g) and action was anticipated. At 6:54 PM, President Rebelowski called the meeting back to order. 4B – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE COMPENSATION AND EXTEND A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF LEGISLATIVE OFFICE MANAGER: Council President Jane Rebelowski presented on this item. The job bulletin related to the Legislative Office Manager position was posted for internal candidates on July 22, 2026. Interviews were conducted on August 17, 2026. Qualifications of an applicant for public employment may be discussed in executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) so the Council will be meeting for a brief executive session for this purpose and then taking action in an open meeting. Comments were provided by 3 community members, 3 of which stated their name for the record: Roy Runyon, Regina Hill, Mike Simpson, with responses provided by President Rebelowski. 6:58 PM Motion was made by Denise Frey and Seconded by Michael Goodnow. 6:59 PM M/S/C/U (Frey/Goodnow) Move to authorize the Council President to extend a conditional offer of employment for the position of Legislative Office Manager to Lindsey Victor. Voted in Favor of Motion: Cammarata, Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Chamberlin, Frey, Rebelowski Motion carried unanimously; 7-Yes and 0-No 4C – ORDINANCE NO. 5540 TO INCREASE VEHICLE LICENSE FEES: Council President Rebelowski presented on this item. She included a correction to a Kitsap Sun Article that misstated the amount of the proposed fee. Ordinance No. 5076 established the Bremerton Benefit Transportation District (TBD) on February 4, 2009. On December 7, 2011, the Bremerton TBD established a $20 vehicle license fee to support local transportation projects. State Bill 5987, passed in 2015, allowed cities and counties to absorb the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of their TBDs. The City Council passed Ordinance No. 5297 assuming the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the Bremerton TBD effective April 4, 2016. RCW 36.73.065 authorizes the TBD to impose, by majority vote of the district’s governing board, up to forty dollars ($40.00) of the vehicle license fee authorized in RCW 82.80.140, provided an annual vehicle license fee of twenty ($20.00) has been imposed for at least twenty-four months. Discussion on increasing the vehicle license fee to $40.00 was first brought to City Council at the September 10, 2025 Study Session. Discussion on the increase was continued for a future meeting for Finance staff to gather data on how vehicle license fee funds have been spent since City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Page 3 of 5 their introduction in 2015. At the February 24, 2026 Finance, Investment, and Parking Committee meeting, Public Works Operations Manager Ron Moore and Finance Director Mike Riley made a presentation detailing options for TBD funding, funding mechanisms, and estimated revenue potential associated with each option. The Committee approved the presentation being brought to the next Study Session meeting. The presentation was brought to Study Session on February 25, 2026. Council requested that additional information regarding the projects that could be funded be brought to a future Study Session. Discussion on the increase returned again to Study Session on July 8, 2026. Public Works Director Chance Berthiaume, Finance Director Riley, and Public Works Operations Manager Moore presented further information on the fee increase and potential revenue impacts. This proposed Ordinance would, upon majority vote by the City Council acting as the district’s governing board, increase the annual vehicle license fee from twenty dollars ($20.00) to forty dollars ($40.00). Comments were provided by 12 community members, 12 of which stated their name for the record: Dennis Stone, Mary Lou Long, Chance Corey, BJ Herman, Diane Manning, Debbie Santini, Alden Bradford, Dawn Wilson, Christie Schultz, Mike Simpson, Roy Runyon, Dan Herron 7:19 PM Motion was made by Michael Goodnow and Seconded by Anna Mockler. Comments were provided by Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Cammarata, Chamberlin, Rebelowski. 7:37 PM M/S/C (Goodnow/Mockler) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5540 to increase the Bremerton Transportation Benefit District vehicle license fee from twenty dollars ($20.00) to forty dollars ($40.00) for the purpose of funding transportation improvements. Voted in Favor of Motion: Cammarata, Goodnow, Mockler, Frey, Rebelowski Voted Opposed to Motion: Tift, Chamberlin Motion carried; 5-Yes and 2-No President Rebelowski called a break from 7:37 – 7:48 PM. 4D – REVIEW OF COMPLAINT AGAINST COUNCILMEMBER JENNIFER CHAMBERLIN: City Attorney Kylie Finnell presented on this item. A complaint was received against Councilmember Jennifer Chamberlin from Janice Allison on July 22, 2026. Councilmember Jennifer Chamberlin formally requested that a discussion of the complaint be held in open session. Councilmembers will now be discussing this matter as this specifically relates to their Code of Conduct. Following their discussion, the City Council will determine its next steps to address these concerns. Public comment will be accepted prior to any final action taken by the Councilmembers. Comments were provided by Chamberlin, Frey, Cammarata, Mockler, Rebelowski. 8:12 PM Motion to censure Councilmember Jennifer Chamberlin was made by Anna Mockler and died due to a lack of a second. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Page 4 of 5 5 – MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following:  Thanked Bremerton voters for their support of Fire/EMS Services and Proposition No.1  Reported on the Fun At The Playgrounds Program  Announced the View Ridge Elementary School Safe Routes to Schools Community Open House on August 25th  Announced “Ready Bremerton” Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair on September 19th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park President Rebelowski announced that Community Comment (Item 7) would be heard before Councilmember Reports (Item 6). 7 – COMMUNITY COMMENT Comments were provided by 12 community members, 11 of which stated their name for the record: Joslyn, Regina Hill, Dawn Wilson, Zachary Martin, Diane Manning, Jacqueline Reid, Roy Runyon, Mike Simpson, Richard Van Plessy, Paula, Shannon Turner 6 – COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Rick Tift attended the Navy’s Change of Command Ceremony last Friday and considered the significance of a construction project beginning soon at PSNS. Anna Mockler announced a Community Meeting on Thursday, September 10th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at St. Vicent de Paul, featuring Joe Crain who will discuss the “Star of Hope” Project; and the next District 6 Townhall on the 2nd Monday (September 14) from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in Subway’s Community Meeting Room, located on Kitsap Way near the Family Pancake House; responded to comments on her vote on the Consent Agenda (Item 3D) at the August 5th Council Meeting; and thanked everyone for participating in the meeting and providing comments. Michael Goodnow commented on the discussion tonight about Council conduct. Christy Cammarata appreciated responses received so far on a downtown business survey. Denise Frey encouraged the community to attend the View Ridge Elementary Safe Routes to Schools Open House on August 25th ; also commented on tonight’s discussion on Council conduct. Jennifer Chamberlin appreciated feedback, addressed comments regarding signs, welcomed accountability, expressed her commitment to bettering her behavior, and to continue her advocacy and to represent her constituents. Jane Rebelowski announced volunteers are needed for the Doc Luv The Kids Back To School Resource Fair on Saturday, August 22 from Noon to 3:00 PM; shared the Council’s meeting schedule; attended the grand opening of Peninsula Community Health Service’s Willow Center; and acknowledged ADA upgrades made by Public Works around Bremerton Foodline. 9 – ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:57 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ______________________________ CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Page 5 of 5 APPROVED by the City Council on the 2nd day of September, 2026. ________________________________________ JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President Attest: ________________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk JR:AH:CG AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Minutes of Study Session – August 26, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2026 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes for the Study Session held on August 26, 2026 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Council Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Mo ve to approve the August 26, 2026 Study Session Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3C CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES Wednesday, August 26, 2026 A Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 located in the Norm Dicks Government Center at 345 6th Street, 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 Assistant Christine Grenier provided staff support. A. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS 1. Confirm Appointment of Dustin Baker to the Planning Commission was presented by Mayor Greg Wheeler. Effective date of the term to be updated in the motion. Item to be placed on the September 2 Council Meeting Consent Agenda. 2. Confirm Appointment of Jose Maldonado to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was presented by Mayor Greg Wheeler and Council President/LTAC Chair Jane Rebelowski. Item to be placed on the September 2 Council Meeting Consent Agenda. 3. Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with WA State Department of Transportation for the SR303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements Project was presented by Managing Engineer Shane Weber. Item to be placed on the September 2 Council Meeting Consent Agenda. 4. Resolution Declaring Intention to Establish a Pedestrian Mall at Quincy Square and Establish the Extent of Vehicle Traffic Limitations was presented by Project Manager Katie Ketterer. Item to be placed on the September 2 Council Meeting General Business. President Rebelowski called a break from 7:00 – 7:10 PM. B. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATION 1. Briefing on Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code Section 20.46.090 and Temporary Encampment Permit was presented by Planning Manager Garrett Jackson. Item to be placed on the September 9 Study Session followed by a Public Hearing at the September 16 Council Meeting. C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Audit Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 8/25/26) – Chair Christy Cammarata reported that the Auditor will be finalizing a report related to contracts and a review of property tax exemptions is in progress. 2. Finance, Investment, and Parking Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 8/25/26) – Chair Michael Goodnow reported that a staffing request will be made by Municipal Court to support Probation and Therapeutic Court; with the passage of the Levy Lid Lift, the Fire Department can now proceed with hiring and training new firefighters and address equipment needs; and the City of Bremerton will be applying for lodging tax grant funding. 3. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings Kitsap Community Resources Board of Directors Briefing – Anna Mockler reported on the board’s retreat which included discussion on budget, community needs assessment, Head Start Program, by-laws and procedure, organizational audit, and volunteer challenges. City Council Study Session Minutes Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Port of Bremerton Infrastructure Day and KEDA Briefing – President Rebelowski reported on this event, which included presentations on sewer infrastructure options and costs. 4. Other General Council Business was discussed – Jennifer Chamberlin reported on a meeting with Representative Tara Simmons, Kitsap County Commissioner Katie Walters, Kitsap Transit Executive Director John Clauson, and members of the public, to focus on the issues and concerns associated with Pine Road. Anna Mockler will be sharing feedback from constituents regarding funding for Parks; and referred to rules and procedures. D. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION With no further business, the Study Session was adjourned at 8:17 PM. Prepared & submitted by: _____________________________ CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant APPROVED by the City Council on the 2nd day of September 2026. JANE REBELOWSKI, Council President ATTEST: ______________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk JR:AH:CG AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 26, 2026 Confirm Appointment of Jose Maldonado to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2026 Department: Executive Presenter: Mayor Wheeler Phone: (360) 473-5266 SUMMARY: RCW 67.28 and BMC Chapter 2.38 outline membership requirements for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as follows: two (2) members from organizations that support activities which are authorized to be funded by hotel-motel tax revenue; two (2) members from businesses that collect the hotel-motel tax; and an elected official (Council Member). There is a vacancy on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee due to the departure of Chasaba Constable, General Manager of the Oyster Bay Inn. The Mayor is seeking confirmation for the appointment of Jose Maldonado, General Manager for the Hampton Inn & Suites to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The appointment relates to a committee position for businesses that collect the hotel-motel tax within Bremerton. It is recommended that Jeff Parsons fill the vacancy and be appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2028. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): N/A ATTACHMENTS: Board & Commission Application RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to confirm the appointment of Jose Maldonado to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the term expiring December 31, 2028. Form Updated 04/19/2024 COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action 3D From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 1:17 PM To: WebMaster <webmaster@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Greg Wheeler <greg.wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Katherine Woods <katherine.woods@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Application for City Boards / Commissions / Committee Application for City Boards / Commissions / Committee Date 8/21/2026 First Name Jose Middle Name Luis Last Name Maldonado Home Phone 3604710397 Address1 1160 NW Huckle DR Address2 Field not completed. City Bremerton State WA Zip 98311-3867 Occupation Hotel Area General Manager Employer BMI Hospitality Work Address1 150 Washington Ave Work Address2 Field not completed. City Bremerton State WA Zip 98337 Work Phone 3606745042 Fax Field not completed. Email jmaldonado@bmihospitality.com Education Graduated JR Arnold High School in 2007 (Florida) Credits from Gulf Coast College and Olympic Community College Local References Ash Printy - Director of Sales - 360 475 6755 I am interested in serving: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Is this an application for reappointment? No How long have you lived in Bremerton 18 years Why are you applying for this appointment? I want to serve my community and collaborate with others to bring more tourists dollars to the city of Bremerton Which of your personal and / or professional interests prompted you to apply for this appointment? I work in hospitality (specifically hotels) and have been for nearly 20 years. Have you ever served on any other Bremerton board, commission, committee or task force? If yes, please list. Yes, I served on the LTAC in the early 2010's when I worked for the Baymont Inn and Suites. Please list your qualifications for this appointment (include skills, activities, training, education): I started in hotels in 2008 as a banquet crew member and steadily worked my way up the ranks until I made General Manager. I have been a General Manager for nearly 10 years and have managed both full service and limited-service properties. I have my CHA through AHLEI and I have a deep passion for hospitality. What are your community interests (committee, organizations, special activities)? I want to be a part of this committee because I feel it is important to collaborate with others in your community to ensure a better local economy for all. A great tourism environment brings in overnight guests which brings dollars to small businesses in the city. Please list any accommodations you need to perform volunteer duties: No accommodations needed. We welcome your willingness to serve Bremerton. Pursuant to the Washington Public Disclosure Act, (RCW 42.56), this form constitutes a public record and is subject to public release upon request. Prior to release, the following information may be redacted pursuant to RCW 42.56.250(3): Residential addresses, residential telephone numbers, personal wireless telephone numbers, personal electronic mail addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, identicard numbers, and emergency contact information of employees or volunteers of a public agency, and the names, dates of birth, residential addresses, residential telephone numbers, personal wireless telephone numbers, personal electronic mail addresses, social security numbers, and emergency contact information of dependents of employees or volunteers of a public agency. Applicants are considered for appointment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or the presence of any disability. Updated 3/24/2020 AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 26, 2026 Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with W A State Department of Transportation for the SR 303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements Project COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2026 Department: PW&U - Engineering Presenter: Shane Weber Phone: (360) 473-2354 SUMMARY: This supplement provides for the completion of structural engineering services for the SR 303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements Project and extends the contract completion date through December 31, 2029. The amended scope includes final structural design of the bridge improvements, geotechnical investigations and analysis supporting design development, public outreach support, and construction phase engineering support services during project construction. The original agreement (GCB 3453) was approved on April 28, 2021 in the amount of $315,000. This supplement adds $684,602, increasing the total contract amount of $999,602. The supplement uses WSDOT forms and incorporates WSDOT’s standard terms and conditions. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The budget is included in the Transportation Capital Fund and is 100% grant funded with no city match. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Supplement Agreement No. 1 with W ashington State Department of Transportation for the SR 303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements Project; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3E AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 26, 2026 Resolution No. 3417 Declaring Intention to Establish a Pedestrian Mall at Quincy Square and Establish the Extent of Vehicular Traffic Limitations COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2026 Department: Public Works Presenter: Katie Ketterer Phone: (360) 473-5334 SUMMARY: The resolution is to announce the City’s intent to create a pedestrian mall pursuant to Chapter 35.71 RCW at Quincy Square and establish the extent of vehicular traffic limitations. This is the first step in designating Quincy Square as a pedestrian mall. Following adoption of the resolution declaring the City’s intent, a public hearing will be held, followed by consideration of an ordinance by the City Council. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 3417; 2. Traffic Study; 3. Presentation FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☒ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 3417, declaring the City’s intent to create a pedestrian mall at Quincy Square pursuant to Chapter 35.71 RCW and establishing the extent of vehicular traffic limitations within the pedestrian mall. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 4A Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION NO. 3417 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, declaring the intention to establish a pedestrian mall at Quincy Square and announcing traffic limitations. WHEREAS, Quincy Square was established and opened in July of 2025 and 4th Street at Quincy Square has been closed on weekends and other special events during this time; and WHEREAS, Quincy Square has become a place for the community to gather, celebrate culture, holidays, events, and to strengthen downtown’s identity; and WHEREAS, since it opened Quincy Square has been host to numerous events and the community has expressed a desire to have space downtown devoted to pedestrian activity; and WHEREAS, the City has conducted a traffic study regarding the closure of Quincy Square to traffic and concluded that alternate routes for traffic existed and that a closure of Quincy Square would have minimal impacts on level of service throughout the downtown; and WHEREAS, no parcels fronting the proposed closure have vehicular access from 4th Street onto the parcel; and WHEREAS, parcels have alternative access via alleys north and south of 4th Street and the pedestrian mall will be opened for deliveries on a regular basis. WHEREAS, public parking would remain on the surrounding streets and in nearby city owned parking garages if Quincy Square were to close to vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, the current vehicular restrictions over the last year have not caused undue inconvenience for vehicular traffic while allowing pedestrians the full use of Quincy Square for a safe and enjoyable experience; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the public interest, safety, and convenience to establish a pedestrian mall at Quincy Square; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that vehicular traffic will not be unduly inconvenienced by the establishment of a pedestrian mall and restriction on vehicular traffic in Quincy Square; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Declaration of Intention. The City hereby declares that it intends to establish a pedestrian mall at Quincy Square and to limit traffic to 4th Street between approximately 280 feet west of Washington to Pacific Avenue. The intended traffic limitations in this area are as follows: January 1 through April 30: Closed to all vehicular traffic on the first Friday of each month beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the following Monday at 7:00 a.m. May 1 through the Thursday preceding Memorial Day: Closed to all vehicular traffic on weekends, beginning Fridays at 12:00 p.m. until Mondays at 7:00 a.m. Friday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day: Closed to all vehicular traffic except for deliveries as established by the Director of Public Works and Utilities. Tuesday after Labor Day through September 30: Closed to all vehicular traffic on weekends, beginning Fridays at 12:00 p.m. until Mondays at 7:00 a.m. October 1 through the Wednesday before Thanksgiving: Closed to all vehicular traffic on the first Friday of each month beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the following Monday at 7:00 a.m. Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. Thanksgiving through December 31: Closed to all vehicular traffic except for deliveries as established by the Director of Public Works and Utilities. The Director of Public Works may further authorize and permit vehicular access during these closure periods. SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this _____ day of __________________, 20____. JANE REBELOWSKI, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 1 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 TO: Gunnar Fridriksson, PLS, PE, City of Bremerton FROM: Steve Diebol, PE, PTOE, RSP1, Transportation Solutions Te Ma, Transportation Solutions SUBJECT: 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study TSI #225027-03 This memorandum describes the analysis of operational, functional, and accessibility impacts of a proposed street closure of 4th Street at Quincy Square in the City of Bremerton, Washington, to create a pedestrian mall. The project also includes conversion of a northbound lane on Washington Avenue to on-street parking and truck loading to offset lost parking on 4th Street and to provide space for delivery vehicles. BACKGROUND 4th Street going west from Washington Avenue starts as a two-way collector street up until the Fairfield Inn Driveway where it transitions to one-way to Pacific Avenue, with a sinuous roadway and planters and streetscaping on wide sidewalks. This western area is referred to as Quincy Square. On-street parking is provided, and the only businesses with driveways and off-street parking are the Fairfield Inn, located on the south side of 4th Street, and a self-storage facility on the north side of the street across from the Fairfield Inn . The City plans to close the western portion of this block of 4th Street and displace some on-street parking to create a pedestrian mall. Washington Avenue connects the Seattle-Bremerton Ferry Terminal (WA State Ferries) near downtown with the Manette Bridge and points north and east. The roadway has one southbound sharrow lane, two northbound lanes, and a northbound bicycle lane. Residential and business uses on both sides of the street frequently have deliveries blocking a northbound lane or the bike lane, and the Quincy Square closure will create additional need for parking and delivery space in this area. This analysis considers: • The impacts of traffic rerouting due to the 4th Street closure • And the impacts of reconfiguring the vehicle and bicycle facilities along Washington Avenue to relocate lost parking from 4th Street and accommodate truck loading. The vicinity map is shown in Figure 1. EXISTING CONDITIONS Study Locations The ten (10) public roadway study intersections for this analysis are listed below: 1. Pacific Avenue & 6th 2. Pacific Avenue & 5th 3. Pacific Avenue & 4th 4. Pacific Avenue & Burwell 5. Fairfield West Driveway & 4th Street Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 2 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 6. Fairfield East Driveway & 4th Street 7. Washington Avenue & 6th Street 8. Washington Avenue & Burwell Street 9. Washington Avenue & 4th Street 10. Washington Avenue & 5th Street Roadway Descriptions Washington Avenue Washington Avenue is a two-way principal arterial between Burwell Street and 6th Street. Washington Avenue is a 35-foot paved roadway with one southbound sharrow lane, two northbound lanes, and a bicycle lane. Between 5th Street and 6th Street, Washington Avenue widens to 42 feet to provide a 6 - foot buffer for the existing 5-foot bicycle lane. Washington Avenue intersections with Burwell Street and 6th Streets are signalized, and the intersections with 4th and 5th Streets are stop controlled. 5th Street is one-way eastbound at Washington Avenue. On-street parking is prohibited north of Burwell Street. Pedestrians are provided with sidewalk on the west side of Washington Avenue ranging from a 13-foot wide section starting at Burwell St and narrowing to a 6-foot wide section at 6th Street. On the east side of Washington Avenue, 10-foot or wider sidewalks are present between Burwell Street and 6th Street. 4th Street 4th Street has two-way operations from Washington Avenue to Quincy Square, with one-way westbound operations through Quincy Square with narrow vehicular travel lanes. It is an east-west collector street between Pacific Avenue and Washington Avenue which is pedestrian focused with planters, streetscaping, and wide sidewalks. On-street parking is provided, and approximately 14 standard parking stalls will be blocked off for the pedestrian mall. Pacific Avenue Pacific Avenue is the next north-south roadway to the west of Washington Avenue and is a two-way minor arterial between Burwell Street and 6th Street. The Pacific Avenue and Burwell Street intersection is signalized, and intersections with 4th, 5th, and 6th Streets are all-way stop controlled. Transit Access Kitsap Transit operates bus stops on Washington Avenue at 4th Street within the study corridor serving eight transit routes: 212 (Bremerton to Silverdale West), 215 (McWilliams), 217 (Bremerton to Silverdale East), 221 (Perry Ave), 224 (Olympic College), 225 (Sheridan Park), 226 (Bay Vista), 229 (Trenton), and 301 (North Kitsap Fast Ferry Access). 6th Street has service from route 222 (Gateway Express), while Burwell Street has service from routes 220, 221, 224, 225, 226, 228 (Marion), and 238 (West Bremerton Express). 4th Street and Pacific Avenue north of Burwell Street do not have fixed route transit services. Traffic Volumes Intersection turning movement counts were collected at four (4) Pacific Avenue intersections and two (2) 4th Street intersections from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026; counts at Washington Avenue & 5th Street and Washington Avenue & 4th Street intersections were collected from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, December4, 2025; and counts at Washington Avenue & Burwell Street and Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 3 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 Washington Avenue & 6th Street intersections were collected from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Different peak hours were identified for each corridor. The peak hour for the Pacific Avenue intersections occurs from the 4:00 – 5:00 PM; the peak hour for 4th Street and hotel driveways intersections was identified as 5:00 – 6:00 PM; and the peak hour for Washington Avenue intersections occurs from the 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Using corridors’ own peak hour provides a more conservative evaluation under the worst-case operating conditions. Traffic counts are provided in Attachment 1. Figure 2 shows the existing 2026 PM peak hour intersection volumes. Crash History Six (6) crashes on Washington Avenue were evaluated and summarized below: EC82916 On September 10, 2022, at approximately 6:00 AM, a vehicle-pedestrian collision occurred at the intersection of Burwell Street and Washington Avenue. A northbound left-turning motorist failed to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk, striking the pedestrian and causing arm and shoulder injuries requiring hospitalization (Injury Class 7). The driver was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian. No roadway or environmental conditions were noted as contributing factors; the early morning hour may have been a factor in visibility. ED44399 On March 21, 2023, at 5:07 PM, a rear-end collision occurred on Washington Avenue at the intersection of 4th Street. Two southbound vehicles were involved when the lead vehicle stopped for a pedestrian crossing at 4th Street and the following vehicle failed to maintain a safe following distance, striking it from behind. No injuries were reported. The at-fault driver was issued a notice of infraction for following too closely. The pedestrian crossing activity at the intersection was a contributing factor. ED98677 On September 13, 2023, at 3:23 PM, a rear-end collision occurred on Washington Avenue at the intersection of Burwell Street. A northbound vehicle stopped at a red light was struck from behind when the driver of the trailing vehicle accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. Both vehicles sustained property damage – the striking vehicle to its front bumper and the struck vehicle substantially to the trunk and rear bumper. No injuries were reported. Driver error (pedal misapplication) was the sole contributing factor and no citation was issued. EF63665 On February 8, 2025, at 3:25 AM, a single-vehicle collision occurred on northbound Washington Avenue at just north of 6th Street. The driver departed the roadway and struck a city streetlight pole, reportedly after falling asleep at the wheel. The driver sustained arm and leg injuries (Injury Class 6), and the vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. A preliminary breath test registered 0.025 BAC, below the legal limit; impairment was ruled out. The driver was cited for inattention to driving. The early morning hour and driver fatigue might be the primary contributing factors. EF68293 Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 4 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 On February 21, 2025, at 8:55 PM, a vehicle-pedestrian collision occurred on Washington Avenue at the intersection of Burwell Street. A northbound motorist making a left turn onto Burwell Street failed to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally in a marked crosswalk with a walk signal active. The pedestrian fell and sustained injuries to her hip, head, and elbow (Injury Class 6). The driver was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. A contributing factor noted by the investigating officer was extremely dark window tint on the vehicle, which likely impaired the driver's visibility of the pedestrian. EF70502 On February 26, 2025, at 6:36 AM, a two-vehicle collision occurred on Washington Avenue at the intersection of 6th Street. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The leading driver attempted a U- turn at the intersection, pulling into the path of a following southbound vehicle that then struck the left rear door of the turning vehicle. No injuries were reported and both vehicles remained drivable. No citation was issued. The unanticipated U-turn maneuver by the lead driver was the primary contributing factor. Summary Two vulnerable user crashes (vehicle-pedestrian crashes) occurred at the west crossing of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Burwell Street . Both drivers were cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian, which indicates a need for enhanced protections for pedestrians at this location. The other four crashes by type, contributing factors, and conditions at the time of the crashes do not indicate a pattern of correctable crashes. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANALYSIS Level of Service Definition Vehicular Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative description of the operating performance of transportation infrastructure. It is typically expressed as a letter grade from LOS A, representing free flow operations with almost no travel delay, to LOS F, re presenting complete breakdown of flow and high delay. Intersection LOS is based on the average delay experienced by a vehicle traveling through an intersection. LOS is defined differently for signalized, roundabout, and all-way stop controlled intersections than for minor-approach stop controlled intersections. For signalized, roundabout, and all- way stop controlled intersections, LOS thresholds are based upon average control delay for all vehicles entering the intersection. For two-way stop-controlled intersections, delay is reported for the highest- delay movement. Table 1 summarizes intersection LOS thresholds. Table 1. Level of Service Thresholds LOS Signalized Delay (sec/veh) Stop-Controlled Delay (sec/veh) A <10 <10 B >10-20 >10-15 C >20-35 >15-25 D >35-55 >25-35 E >55-80 >35-50 F >80 >50 Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 5 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 Level of Service Analysis Methodology Delay and LOS for stop-controlled intersections were evaluated using Synchro 12 software with Highway Capacity Manual 7h Edition (HCM 7) methodologies. Existing street channelization, speed limits, and physical characteristics were determined using aerial imagery and street level photography. The Bremerton Comprehensive Plan defines minimum LOS E throughout the City of Bremerton. Traffic Forecast and Redistribution The future traffic forecast was based on citywide demand modeling conducted in 2020 showing a 1% annual traffic growth rate for areas of west Bremerton. The 2040 forecast was calculated with the existing 2026 volumes grown by a 1.0% annual background growth, or a 1 4% total increase. The Project proposes to close 4th Street between the western Fairfield Inn driveway and Pacific Avenue. This report evaluates the traffic impact from this closure. With this change, traffic redistribution of westbound 4th Street traffic is expected. The citywide demand model was used to examine the traffic shifting patterns and it revealed that traffic will shift to use the parallel Burwell Street with the closure on the 4th Street. Manual redistribution was completed for both existing year and future year, Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the volume shifting adjustments due to road closure for 2026 PM and 2040 PM, respectively. This report also evaluates the operational impacts of offsetting lost parking on 4th Street by converting the northbound curb lane on Washington Avenue between Burwell Street and north of 5th Street to a parking and load/unload zone outside the bike lane. Characteristics of the recommended actions by location are described in the subsequent report section. Table 2 shows the LOS and delay results from the Synchro modeling for the following PM peak hour scenarios: • Existing 2026 • Existing 2026 alternative with 4th Street Closure, no changes to Washington Ave • Existing 2026 alternative with 4th Street Closure, with changes to Washington Ave (converting one travel lane to parking) • Future 2040 baseline without the Project • Future 2040 alternative with 4th Street Closure, no changes to Washington Ave • Future 2040 alternative with 4th Street Closure, with changes to Washington Ave (converting one travel lane to parking) Operations reports are provided in Attachment 2. Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 6 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 Table 2. PM Peak Hour Intersection LOS – 2026 and Future Int ID Description LOS Standard Control Type 2026 PM Existing 2026 PM w 4th Street Closure 2026 PM w/ 4th Street Closure + Washington Ave Changes 2040 PM Baseline 2040 PM w 4th Street Closure 2040 PM w/ 4th Street Closure + Washington Ave Changes LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay 1 Pacific Avenue & 6th E AWSC B 10.6 B 10.6 B 10.6 B 11.5 B 11.6 B 11.6 2 Pacific Avenue & 5th E AWSC A 8.1 A 8.1 A 8.1 A 8.3 A 8.3 A 8.3 3 Pacific Avenue & 4th E AWSC A 7.7 A 7.6 A 7.6 A 7.9 A 7.7 A 7.7 4 Pacific Avenue & Burwell E Sig A 8.1 A 8.2 A 8.2 A 8.3 A 8.4 A 8.4 5 Fairfield West Driveway & 4th E TWSC A 8.5(NBL) A 8.3(NBL) A 8.3(NBL) A 8.5(NBL) A 8.3(NBL) A 8.3(NBL) 6 Fairfield East Driveway & 4th E TWSC A 9(NBL) A 8.3(NBL) A 8.3(NBL) A 9.1(NBL) A 8.3(NBL) A 8.3(NBL) 7 Washington Avenue & 6th E Sig B 16.3 B 16.4 B 16.4 B 18 B 18.1 B 18.1 8 Washington Avenue & Burwell E Sig B 12.2 B 12.3 C* 31.2* B 13.2 B 13.6 D* 35.3* 9 Washington Avenue & 4th E TWSC B 11.9(WBL) B 11.9(WBL) B 13.2(WBL) B 12.7(WBL) B 12.7(WBL) B 14.3(WBL) 10 Washington Avenue & 5th E TWSC B 12.8(EBL) B 12.8(EBL) C 17(EBL) B 14(EBL) B 14(EBL) C 20.4(EBL) * HCM 2000 Results were used for this intersection. Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 7 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 FUTURE CONDITIONS This section summarizes the Project impacts to traffic operations at surrounding intersections for the Quincy Square street closure on 4th Street and for changes to Washington Avenue including the conversion of the outside northbound lane between Burwell Street and north of 5th Street to on-street parking and a load/unload zone outside of the existing bike lane. Recommended operational changes discussed in the next section. As shown in Table 2, in the 2040 PM Baseline conditions all intersections will operate at LOS A or B without the Project. Quincy Square Closure With the closure of 4th Street at Quincy Square and no changes to Washington Avenue, all intersections remain at LOS A or LOS B except for the intersection of Burwell Street & Washington Avenue, which would degrade to LOS C in 2026 and in 2040 conditions, which still meets City of Bremerton LOS standard of LOS E. The following narratives highlight the operational changes recommended and the corresponding performance of the intersection by location. Pacific Avenue Intersections at 6th Street, 5th Street, 4th Street, and Burwell Street Traffic redistribution from the closure of Quincy Square results in minimal changes to the Pacific Avenue intersections in the study area, with no changes in delay greater than 0.2 seconds and no considerable changes to queueing. Washington Avenue Intersections at 6th Street , 5th Street, and 4th Street Traffic redistribution from the closure of Quincy Square results in minimal changes to these Washington Avenue intersections, with no changes in delay to the minor stop-controlled movements and a 0.1 second increase in delay for the signalized intersection with 6th Street. There are no considerable changes to queueing. Washington Avenue and Burwell Street Intersection The diversion of traffic from westbound 4th Street to westbound Burwell Street increases delay by 0.1 seconds and 0.4 seconds in 2026 and 2040, respectively, with no change to LOS. The north, south, and west legs will experience increased queues of less than one vehicle. Therefore, the Quincy Square closure with no changes to Washington Avenue scenario is expected to have minimal impacts to the surrounding intersections. Washington Avenue Changes With the closure of 4th Street at Quincy Square and conversion of the outside northbound lane of Washington Avenue to parking and loading with recommended changes implemented, one intersection degrades from LOS B to LOS C, (Washington Avenue & 5th Street), and one intersection degrades from LOS B to LOS C in 2026 and to LOS D in 2040, thereby still meeting the LOS E standard for the City of Bremerton. Impacts of the Project at stop-controlled approaches are generally a 3-7 second increase in delay. The signalized intersection at Washington Avenue and Burwell will degrade from LOS B to LOS C in 2026 due to the 4th Street detouring traffic and operational changes, and in 2040 this intersection would operate at LOS D with the Project changes. Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 8 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 The following narratives highlight the operational changes recommended and the corresponding performance of the intersection by location. Pacific Avenue Intersections at 6th Street, 5th Street, 4th Street, and Burwell Street Traffic redistribution from the closure of Quincy Square results in minimal changes to the Pacific Avenue intersections in the study area, with no changes in delay greater than 0.2 seconds and no considerable changes to queueing. Washington Avenue Intersections at 6th Street and 5th Street Washington Avenue would be reduced to one lane in each direction at these intersections to accommodate additional on-street parking. The 6th Street intersection will see a negligible increase in delay of approximately 0.1 seconds in both 2026 and 2040 due to the 4th Street closure traffic redistribution. The northbound through movement at the 6th Street intersection has a 95th percentile queue length of 270 feet in year 2040, which may briefly block the intersection with 5th Street during peak periods. The northbound left turn movement at 6th Street has a 95th percentile queue length of 50 feet in year 2040. The eastbound approach of 5th Street will see a slight increase in delay of 4.2 seconds in 2026 and 6.4 seconds in 2040. Washington Avenue and 4th Street Intersection The reduction of a northbound lane results in a slight increase in delay for minor street approaches at this intersection. The closure on the 4th Street at west of Washington Avenue reduces traffic volume to only those trips accessing the Fairfield Inn or the Self Storage facility. The delay increases for the remaining minor leg (east leg) movements are 2-3 seconds compared to the future baseline conditions without the Project. There is no considerable change in operations for northbound and southbound Washington Avenue movements, however safety is improved as there are fewer conflicting turning movements between vehicles stopped or slowed to turn onto the minor street and traffic continuing through. Therefore, the Project will slightly increase delays, but safety will be improved. Washington Avenue and Burwell Street Intersection The diversion of traffic from westbound 4th Street to westbound Burwell Street, the reduction of a northbound through lane on Washington Avenue, and operational changes to the traffic signal needed to accommodate pedestrians and vehicular phasing result in increased vehicle delays and queues at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Burwell Street , however operations will remain within City of Bremerton standards and queues will not present any new blocking issues. For the baseline scenarios without the Project, HCM 7th reported 113 feet and 138 feet eastbound queues for 2026 PM and 2040 PM, respectively. With the Project, HCM 7th cannot analyze the proposed signal, HCM 2000 was used to report the LOS and delay and SimTraffic was used to analyze the queues at this intersection. SimTraffic reported 258 feet and 298 feet queues for eastbound in 2026 PM and 2040 PM, respectively. The northbound queue will increase from 58 feet to 184 feet in the existing year and from 73 feet to 217 feet in the future year. However, these peak hour queues will not block any public intersections. The eastbound movement will experience delay increases of 32.4 seconds in the existing year, and 36.4 seconds in the future year. The northbound movement will experience delay increases of 16.7 seconds in the existing year, and 20.6 seconds in the future year. However, the Synchro analysis conservatively models pedestrian calls occurring for every cycle. Therefore, actual operations are expected to be better than these modeled conditions. Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 9 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 Therefore, the Quincy Square closure with the northbound Washington Avenue lane conversion to parking and loading scenario is expected to have minimal impacts to the surrounding intersections. RECOMMENDATIONS Washington Avenue from 6th Street to Burwell Street Figure 5 shows the recommended channelization and cross sections of Washington Avenue to accommodate the displaced parking on 4th Street. Beginning on the north end, a 100 foot storage lane is recommended for the northbound left turn lane on Washington Avenue at the 6th Street signal, with a 62.5’ taper (L/2). This configuration will allow the addition of approximately three (3) parking stalls (8’ wide by 22’ long) on the east side of Washington Avenue north of 5th Street. Between 4th Street and 5th Street, eight (8) parking stalls can be added on the east side of the street. In this segment, the 4’ bike lane can be retained with a 2.5’ buffer added between the bike lane and the on-street parking. Between Burwell Street and 4th Street, nine (9) parking stalls can be added on the east side of the street. Therefore, a total of 20 parking stalls can be added on the east side of Washington Avenue. Painted curb bulbs are proposed at the pedestrian crossings on the east side of Washington Avenue with flexible delineator posts to shorten pedestrian crossing distances. Guide dots would extend through the Burwell Street intersection to align the northbound through lane with the current middle lane. Consideration was given to an alternative with parking added on the west side of Washington Avenue. This alternative was not advanced as it would result in fewer added parking stalls due to conflicts with three driveways between Burwell Street and 4th Street (could fit up to 4 stalls), one driveway between 4th Street and 5th Street (could fit up to 5 stalls), and one driveway north of 6th Street (could fit up to 2 stalls). Therefore, adding parking on the west side of Washington Avenue (11 total stalls) would not replace the 15 stalls lost on 4th Street. Locating the on-street parking on the west side of the street would also require the rechannelization and removal and replacement of all raised pavement markings for the center yellow line and the northbound white lane line. Placing parking on the west side of Washington Avenue would not further protect bicyclists. Lastly, parking on the west side would n ot be ideal for deliveries to buildings on the east side of Washington Ave. Per discussions with the City, deliveries to businesses on 4th Street can be accommodated with the operations of the pedestrian mall opening the street to traffic for deliveries in short windows of time. The City is currently testing this model on Thursdays from 7am-11am Washington Avenue and Burwell Street Intersection The following changes to channelization and signal timing are recommended for Washington Ave & Burwell St: 1. Inside northbound through lane for Washington Avenue becomes a drop left-turn only lane on the northbound approach. 2. Implement Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI), effectively increasing all-red clearance time by 5 seconds for every signal phase. 3. Increase cycle length to 120 seconds to accommodate longer all-red times. This will also provide better progression with the 6th Street intersection, which currently has a 120-second cycle. 4. Implement FYA for northbound left turn. A Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) gives pedestrians the opportunity to enter the crosswalk at an intersection before vehicular signal phases change from red to green. Pedestrians can better establish their presence in the crosswalk before vehicles attempt to turn right or left. LPIs provide increased Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 10 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 visibility of crossing pedestrians, reduced conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles, and increased likelihood of motorists yielding to pedestrians. They also provide enhanced safety for pedestrians who may be slower to begin using the crossing. Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) signal displays for permitted turning movements that have exclusive lanes (northbound left turn). FYAs allow flexibility to protect pedestrian crossing movements when push buttons are actuated, while continuing permitted turn phasing after the pedestrian crossing clearance interval ends. FYAs reduce conflicts between travel modes, clarify right-of-way, and help to achieve ADA criteria. Solid right-turn arrows are recommended for the southbound right turn to indicate priority and to only run in the absence of pedestrian crossing movements. Recommended signal indications consistent with the WSDOT Design Manual section 1330 are shown below. Left Turn Signals with Flashing Yellow Arrows Tables 3 and 4 show the proposed traffic signal phasing operations for the new northbound and existing southbound signal heads and the corresponding pedestrian movements. Table 3. Southbound Pedestrian Crossing Signal Phasing Sequence SB Ped Crossing SB Left/Thru/Right NB Left Turn Walk – LPI Red Ball Red Arrow Walk Red Ball Red Arrow FDW Red Ball Red Arrow Don’t Walk Green Ball FYA Don’t Walk Yellow Ball Yellow Arrow Don’t Walk Red Ball Red Arrow Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 11 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 Table 4. Northbound Pedestrian Crossing Signal Phasing Sequence NB Ped Crossing NB Thru/Right Walk – LPI Red Ball Walk Green Ball FDW Green Ball Don’t Walk Green Ball Don’t Walk Yellow Ball Don’t Walk Red Ball Please note that due to limitations of modeling pedestrian actuated signal phasing in Synchro, the operational analysis results for the proposed conditions in Table 2 likely indicate greater delay than real world conditions. The existing and proposed signal phasing as modeled in Synchro is shown below. Existing Signal Phasing Proposed Signal Phasing If there are pedestrian calls on the east or west legs of the intersection, the conflicting turning phases would be held with a red arrow or a red ball until the pedestrian clearance is completed, then permitted vehicular phasing would occur. If there are no pedestrian calls, Phases 1 and 5 would be skipped and LPI delays would not occur, with the additional green time assigned to phases 2 and 6. Due to the large turning radius of buses making a southbound right turn, an overlap phase for this movement with the eastbound approach cannot be included in the signal operations. FINDINGS This section summarizes the impacts of closing Quincy Square with and without the conversion of the northbound lane on Washington for parking. Property and Parking Access The Project will result in no change to access to existing driveways and parking garages. On-street parking (15 stalls including 1 ADA stall) on 4th Street displaced by the Quincy Square closure would be replaced with parking on the east side of Washington Avenue with up to 20 stalls potentially added. One (1) new ADA stall would be required at a rate of 1 stall per 25, and the requirements for the ADA stall may reduce the potential parking addition to 19 total stalls. These stalls would also accommodate Technical Memorandum 4th Street/Washington Avenue Study June 26, 2026 Page 12 of 12 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road | Suite A206 | Woodinville, WA 98072 | 425 -883-4134 loading for uses on the east side of Washington Avenue and would resolve the issue of deliveries blocking the northbound travel lane or bike lane. Nonmotorized Safety and Accessibility The closure of the Quincy Square portion of 4th Street will create additional area for pedestrian use without the presence of conflicting vehicles. The uncontrolled pedestrian crossings of Washington Avenue on the north and south legs of the 5th Street and 4th Street intersections will have a reduced crossing distance. Further development of painted curb bulbs or temporary curbing could reinforce the pedestrian space beyond the eastern edge of the traveled way. The recommended signal changes at the Burwell Street and Washington Street intersection will prioritize the safety of pedestrian crossings by prohibiting conflicting vehicular movements from occurring when the pedestrian phasing is active. The rechannelization also adds a striped buffer for the northbound bike lane, with the potential for plastic pylons to further delineate the bike lane and prevent parking conflicts. Transit, Truck, and EMS Access Existing bus movements from southbound Washington Avenue to westbound Burwell Street require a large turning radius and a stop line for eastbound Burwell Street that is set back from the intersection . This constraint will remain and will prohibit introducing an overlap right turn phase. The added parking lane on the east side of Washington Ave provides opportunities for loading/unloading and deliveries, which currently may illegally block the existing bike lane in the northbound curb lane. Deliveries for businesses on 4th Street The project will have little impact on EMS vehicle access. Traffic Volumes Washington Avenue serves pulses of vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian travel demand from the Washington State Ferry service. Opportunities to improve bike lane separation, pedestrian crossing safety, and traffic signal coordination with the Project should benefit ferry users. The 4th Street closure reroutes trips to westbound Burwell Street, but this can be accommodated by the recommended traffic signal operations and channelization changes. CONCLUSIONS The closure of Quincy Square on 4th Street is expected to have negligible delay and queuing impacts on the affected intersections. Further changes to Washington Avenue are proposed to accommodate lost parking on 4th Street, loading/unloading needs, and to increase non-motorized safety. Recommendations include conversion of Washington Avenue to one lane in each direction northbound and southbound with parking and loading in the east lane from Burwell Street to 6th Street, and signal operations changes at Burwell Street including new phasing, flashing yellow arrows, and leading pedestrian intervals. The Project will improve parking, loading, and non-motorized safety conditions without adversely impacting private property access, transit, trucks, and EMS maneuvers, or significantly impacting general purpose traffic passing through the study area. The recommended next steps for the Project is to evaluate traffic signal equipment needs, including design of existing signal poles and foundations to accommodate additional traffic signal displays, traffic signal controller compatibility with the proposed signal phasing, and to develop channelization and signing plans for the new configuration of Washington Avenue. Attachment 1. Traffic Counts Attachment 2. Operations Analysis Reports Quincy SquareQuincy SquareQuincy SquareQuincy Square P E D E S T R I A N M A L L D E S I G N A T I O NPEDESTRIAN M A L L D E S I G N A T I O NPEDESTRIAN M A L L D E S I G N A T I O NPEDESTRIAN M A L L D E S I G N A T I O N Presented by: Katie KettererCouncil Presentation 9/2/26 Photos courtesy of Downtown Bremerton Association 01 02 03 Background Legal Framework Recommendations and Next Steps What are our options for managing Quincy Square closures longterm? Review of community feedback, operations feedback, and goals for the operations of Quincy Square. Quincy Square opened on July 12 2025th The City has had a temporary program in place to help activatethe space and to simplify event management. Have been closing the Square from Friday to Monday morning Space was closed for the Fan Zone through July 19th Held a public meeting in December to get feedback from community and business owners Need to transition to a permanent program Legal Framework for Street Closures The City’s authority to close streets is governed by RCW. RCW 47.48.010 allows for closure of streets if there is a public safety issue such as a crumbling roadway or construction. RCW 35.71 outlines a process to establish a street as a pedestrian mall. Requirement summary: Traffic study on impact of road closure (complete - shows minimal impact to downtown circulation) Consideration of business access, property value impacts, and parking Requires resolution of intent, a duly notice public hearing, and an ordinance Community Strong support for full closure Some parking concerns, especially for ADA access Some personal safety concerns 4th Street Businesses Supportive of events on Quincy Square Concerns about parking Delivery concerns Turn around concerns at Fairfield Operations Need consistent schedule Constant open/close is a resource drain Need to control overtime costs What We’ve Heard Goals for Quincy Square Safe Operationally Sustainable Beneficial to Community and Businesses Consider City’s ability to manage closures, permitting, and events. Make sure Quincy Square is safe for people all the time. Consider safety from a pedestrian perspective as well as personal safety perspective. Recommendation Revisit the closure schedule in the future Activity is key to making the Square feel safe What is the desire/demand for year-round programming? Will business occupancy on Quincy Square change in the future? Take lessons learned from summer events and make adjustments for next year Look at other ways to mitigate parking loss Make adjustments to operations as needed Keep communication lines open Utilize Ped Mall framework A Pedestrian Mall can be opened and closed allowing for seasonal schedules and delivery openings. This gives us more flexibility now and in the future. Continue active management Restroom restroom open in garage and is managed by Parks - park hours Quincy Sq. Mitigation 20 spots available for fee 2 hour parking Garage Occupancy There is regular availability at the garage for hourly parking Washington Ave Parking Garage Proposed Closure Schedule Full closure from Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend closure for shoulder seasons - March - May and September - October First Friday weekend closures for November - February Holiday closure - Thanksgiving - New Year Event closures as permitted Access and Operations Clear signage 2hr parking when QS is open Regular delivery hours. Designating closure in mapping apps (google, waze) Several folks have keys to bollards (including Police and Fire) S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 YEARLY CALENDAR 2027 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Planned closures Potential event closures Potential holiday closure (depending on programming) 2027 Proposed Closures Traffic Diversion Circulation Impacts A Quincy Square closure will divert west bound 4 Street traffic. Most vehicles will divert to Burwell with a small amount diverting to 6 Street. th th There will not be a significant impact to intersection operations. Additional delay is less than a second. Parking Loss 14 parallel parking spaces would not be available when Quincy Square is closed. Who’s on 4th? Roxy Kitsap History Museum Axe and Arrow Bremerton Typewriter Co. Bremerton Storage Blue Architecture Dog Days Brewery B-Flats Apartments Fairfield Inn (+ 3 apartments) Ghostline Tattoo Downtown Bremerton Association Spark Commons (co-working space) Location Skateshop ReMax Anchor Kitsap Homes of Compassion Hess Building - 30+ Tenants including artists, lawyers, unions, photographers, councilors, and many more YMCA/PSNS daycare under development Beneficial Impacts Economic benefits - higher foot traffic, folks linger longer Safety - no cars and people mixing Social - community gathering and connection, vibrant downtown, 3 placerd Adverse Impacts Perception of difficult parking Limited delivery times Access issues for businesses that aren’t retail focused Some low activity times What’s the Impact? Next StepsNext StepsNext StepsNext Steps Council to adopt resolution expressing the City’s intent to designate Quincy Square as a Pedestrian Mall. Explore options to streamline events. Potential changes to the special event permit BMC would first go to Public Safety Committee. Actively manage operations, continue evaluation of parking strategies, and re- evaluate the closure schedule as activation of QS evolves. Officially designate Quincy Square as a Pedestrian Mall by drafting an ordinance and scheduling a public hearing for Council’s consideration. Published for September 2 Council Meeting Item 4A Public Comment From:Lisa Hope To:City Council Subject:Comment on Sept. 2 Quincy Square Resolution Date:Friday, August 28, 2026 5:57:05 PM Attachments:signature-logo wAmerica250.png KHM-Bremerton-Council-Letter-Quincy-Square-2026-08-28.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Councilmembers, Please see the attached letter regarding the September 2 Council resolution regarding Quincy Square closure schedule and our request that it be modified. We appreciate your consideration of our concerns and the potential impacts on the Museum and other businesses and organizations on Quincy Square. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best, Lisa Hope ------------------ Lisa Hope (she/her) Executive Director 280 4th St Bremerton WA 98337 360-479-6226 info@kitsapmuseum.org www.kitsapmuseum.org Board of Trustees Joan Garrow President Jeff Coughlin Vice-President Andrea Dolan-Potter Secretary Laura Bundren Treasurer Marcia Brixey Sara Nell Davis Renee Greenfield Claudia Hunt Janet Jones Pam Love John Sledd Cindy DuVall George Willock Executive Director Lisa Hope Administrative & Communications Coordinator Rebecca Pirtle Collections and Exhibits Associate Nathan Heeg Researchers Bonnie Chrey Stephanie Satter August 28, 2026 Bremerton City Council 345 6th Street Bremerton, WA 98337 Dear Councilmembers, We’re writing on behalf of the Kitsap History Museum regarding the proposed Quincy Square pedestrian mall resolution coming before Council on September 2. We support Quincy Square and want to see it become a vibrant, active public space. As a cultural and tourism anchor on 4th Street for over 30 years, we also want to make sure decisions about how the Square operates take into account the businesses and organizations that are there every day, as well as the people who need to access them. Our biggest concern is the extent to which Quincy Square would be closed to vehicle traffic, both under the proposed summertime schedule and, looking further ahead, if the city ultimately moves toward a full-time pedestrian mall. City documents, such as the 2024 Quincy Square Operations and Activation Guide, public meetings, and city communication have consistently referenced closing for festivals and events, but not for weeks at a time. We are asking the Council to reject the current proposal or modify it to establish weekend-only closures during the summer and holiday seasons, rather than a full-time closure. We understand and support closing the street on weekends and for events. That is when Quincy Square is being actively used as a public gathering space, and when closing the street serves a clear purpose. What we question is the need to keep the street closed throughout the week during the summer and holiday season when there is not yet enough activity on the Square to warrant it. This past summer, when Quincy Square served as a FIFA Fan Zone, it was an exceptional, one-time, busy use of the Square with daytime weekday activation, and should not be the baseline for determining street closures going forward. We have not yet had a regular year of programming on Quincy Square as planned from which to evaluate what level of street closure is actually necessary or beneficial. 280 4th St Bremerton WA 98337 360-479-6226 info@kitsapmuseum.org www.kitsapmuseum.org Currently, there are relatively few businesses and organizations located directly on Quincy Square, and convenient access and nearby parking matters to the people trying to visit them. On a typical weekday without an event, we believe allowing visitors to park on the street and easily access the Museum and other businesses provides a greater public benefit than keeping the street empty of vehicles simply because it is summer. Before committing to a full-time summer closure, we would like to better understand what need that closure is intended to address and whether the current level of weekday activity on Quincy Square supports it. We believe it does not yet support it. There are also several practical concerns that will need to be addressed down the road if the City chooses to move toward full-time summertime and holiday season closure: 1. ADA parking and access. This is particularly important to the Museum, which serves many older tourists and visitors with mobility limitations. 2. The loss of convenient parking. The impact that removing these spaces will have on visitors to the existing businesses and organizations on Quincy Square needs to be considered. 3. Closures during the colder and rainier months. The value of closing the street when there is no event needs to be weighed against the relatively limited outdoor use of the Square during much of the year. 4. Access to existing properties. Property owners and tenants will need to retain the ability to make arrangements for vehicle access when necessary. This includes construction, repairs, and maintenance that require contractors to park or stage equipment near a building, as well as occasions when the Museum needs vehicle access directly in front of our building for deliveries, loading and unloading, or other operational needs. Impark is not currently able to issue permits for contractors and construction for Quincy Square since it was converted to all load/unload spaces. The Kitsap History Museum has been an anchor on this block for 30 years. We want Quincy Square to succeed, and we believe it can be both a vibrant public gathering space and a street that continues to provide reasonable access to the businesses, cultural organizations, residents, and future tenants located there. Rather than committing now to a full-time summer and holiday closure, we encourage Council to consider a more flexible approach: close the street only on weekends with significant activity and for scheduled events, while keeping it open during weekdays when there is no programming or other demonstrated need for a closure. As Quincy Square grows, attracts additional businesses and organizations, and develops more regular weekday programming, more extensive closures may make sense. We simply do not believe the current level of activity warrants them yet. Thank you for considering our concerns. We welcome the opportunity to be part of the ongoing conversation about how Quincy Square is managed and programmed. Sincerely, Lisa Hope Joan M. Garrow Executive Director President Kitsap History Museum Kitsap History Museum From:Jeff Coughlin To:City Council Subject:Quincy Square Activation & Operations Guide Date:Monday, August 31, 2026 4:49:21 PM Attachments:2024 04.12 BRV Quincy Square Activation and Operations Guide-compressed.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Councilmembers, For discussion Wednesday and in the future, I wanted to make sure Council was aware of the City's Quincy Square Operations and Activation Guide from 2024. I'm attaching it to this e- mail, and it can be found on the City's website here: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11888/Quincy-Square-Activation-and- Operations-Guide-PDF There's a wealth of information in there, but two key items are: 1) Recommended Closures: The guide ties street closures to specific planned events, not a standing closure. Saturdays were recommended as the day for those closures (outside of First Fridays), citing less disruption to nearby businesses and a more family-friendly window for events. 2) Cost of Activation: The City's guide estimates operating costs at a minimum of $200,000 annually. For #2, the two-pager DBA sent last week shows a path to fund this; by restructuring the City's two current DBA agreements into one $200,000 contribution-based agreement, the City could claim a Washington Main Street Tax Credit of $150,000 against taxes it already owes the State, so net cost to the City would be $50,000, the same amount already funded for the Main Street program in 2026. Thanks for all your hard work, Jeff QUINCY SQUARE DOWNTOWN BREMERTON April 2024 Issued: City of Bremerton Prepared for: QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE Biederman Redevelopment Ventures Prepared by: QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE CONTENTS 22 24OPERATIONS 1INTRODUCTION PROGRAMMING EQUIPMENT 30 9 ACTIVATION 2 11 RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEST PRACTICES 25 3 EVENT SCHEDULING OPERATIONS BUDGET PUBLIC MEETING MARKETING BEST PRACTICES MARKETING 18 21 PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 15 ANTICIPATED BUDGET 6 STAFFING 4 STREET CLOSURES AND PERMITTING 8EVENT SETUP AND BREAKDOWN Photo of existing wayfinding map on 4th Street The “you are here” icon highlights how central Quincy Square will be in the downtown core. QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE BRV was hired by the City of Bremerton in October 2023 to consult on Quincy Square, including programming implementation guidance, operational guidance, and budgeting, and to participate in public and stakeholder meetings. We also put together recommendations for a streamlined special event permitting process, which would allow Quincy Square to be an asset to downtown as a vibrant and welcoming environment that exhibits and exemplifies local talent and culture. The City, in collaboration with the community, has undertaken a revitalization project in downtown Bremerton that will transform 4th Street from Washington Avenue to Pacific Avenue. The 5 million dollar project, called Quincy Square, will be constructed in 2024. Named in honor of music legend Quincy Jones, the new street will be an active plaza focused on amenities, including seating, art, and a small stage. The street will be close to vehicular traffic for special events. The goal for Quincy Square is to provide a superb amenity to those who live, work, and play in and around Bremerton. It is set up to be an exemplary public outdoor room that a downtown area can offer. 1 INTRODUCTION QUINCY SQUARE DOWNTOWN BREMERTON 2 By partnering with local and regional organizations, non-profits, and small businesses for programs, the programming on-site will showcase the rich cultural and community offerings distinct to Bremerton. ACTIVATION QUINCY SQUARE DOWNTOWN BREMERTON Staff training at Church St. Park, Nashville, TN QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE STAFFING In an activated public space, BRV recommends dedicated staff to manage and execute public programs. There should be one contact for the public for program planning, permitting, and private events. A non-profit foundation could be established to fill the role. The City of Bremerton will continue to oversee event permitting, with the foundation being the “middle-person” and the point of contact for the public and event organizers. Final approval for all activities in the square should go through the city, but the public will only interact with the foundation staff. The foundation should be developed with community input to inform it’s leadership structure, mission statement, and charter. Initially the foundation may need significant financial support from the City of Bremerton, but can strive to establish sustainable funding sources through donations and grants. The foundation staff will be responsible for planning, developing, managing, and overseeing the execution of Quincy Square’s programming, events, and marketing, as well as the execution of sponsorship activations. This will involve dividing their time between an office and being onsite. They will oversee the programming budget, liaise with programming partners, and develop new programming seasons. They will also manage the programming calendar on Quincy Square’s website, printed collateral, and social media to promote its programming and events. 3 When onsite with a public program, staff members in charge should keep in mind that they are the “public face” of Quincy Square, greeting visitors and answering questions. As representatives, they should be informative and helpful by explaining the square’s schedule of events and offerings. In addition to supervising programs, they should track program attendance and general visitor counts, take pictures, and record their observations, including weather conditions. Collecting and tracking this data over time allows the management team to see trends, make better decisions about programming as time goes on, understand the economic impact of programming, and utilize data for fundraising and grant funding purposes. Think about the time of use from each demographic when planning programs. QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 4 EVENT SCHEDULING Programming regularly recurring, free, and open-to-the-public events of various scales helps build a sense of place and community in a public space. By filling the spaces collectively with distinct activities and amenities year-round, the hope is to draw visitors who might not otherwise have come by tailoring offerings to them. By programming with different events categories, and during all four seasons, we can appeal to many different kinds of people during the times that work for them. BRV supports the idea of a weekly street shutdown as a starting point for activating Quincy Square. BRV typically recommends focusing on frequent, small- scale programming for urban parks. Because Quincy Square is a functional street, it may be challenging to establish frequently recurring small-scale programs. However, outside of the street closures, a handful of monthly or weekly programs could be a great addition to the activation at Quincy Square. This can be done successfully by creating partnerships with the local creative and business communities to activate the site. Programming partnerships benefit the public space by providing free or low-cost programming, while the partner benefits from marketing exposure for their business or furthering their organization’s mission. Developing long-term and robust programming partnerships requires dedicated programming staff to cultivate and manage these relationships and to operate and execute the programming. The foundation will include dedicated staff to develop, plan, market, and implement all programming, activations, and events. Cultural Performance at Salesforce park, San Francisco, CA QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE BRV has developed a mock calendar to demonstrate the feasibility of organizing a diverse range of events in a manner that streamlines the permitting process. The mock calendar, detailed in the subsequent budget section, breaks a monthly calendar into two weeks with a set theme and two weeks open to uniquely curated events for the season. Two to three series could be created as year-round monthly events. Establishing events as year-long series will give visitors a chance to have a dependable event to go to. Simultaneously, these anchored signature events will establish Quincy Square’s brand. Themes can change each month to enable the event to stay fresh. In the mock calendar example, these events are First Fridays and Quincy Square Live. Each month, Quincy Square Live is shown to change the type of music the event will focus on. Food and drink vendors should be part of this event too. First Fridays’ Quincy Square Creating Community event could leverage the existing First Friday event sponsored by the Downtown Business Association and consistently feature a collective of local creators or alternatively focus on a different type of workshop each month, rotating through partners. Examples include screen printing in January, card making in February, and painting in March. The goal would be for these year-round events to have the same layout each month and be under one permit for each event. The calendar also accommodates local community-driven events and special monthly events organized by the foundation, such as Quincy Jones’ Birthday or Make Music Day. These varied events will each have their own permit; however, those the foundation leads can be planned and submitted in advance to launch either a yearly calendar at once or a season calendar twice a year. On top of the street closure programs, there may be an opportunity to bring small programs on the sidewalk. BRV has highlighted Quincy Square’s “VIP Lounge” section as a nice gathering place that could host a variety of monthly activities, from history talks and spoken word events to game nights, chess meet-ups, music lessons, and more, enriching the square’s cultural offerings. 54 QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 6 STREET CLOSURES & PERMITTING As part of our scope, BRV reviewed the current permitting process for the City of Bremerton in the context of Quincy Square. Overall, the permit process is efficient. It is helpful that so much information is available to interested parties up front. This allows for fewer questions. Other cities oversimplify the initial document, creating much more back and forth with event planners. The current process enables permit applicants to consider their needs as they plan their events. How the information is presented online needs to be updated. Currently, individual attachments are listed as links on the website, which makes it unclear what is needed. An online form that is more user-friendly with all the information together would be best. The electrical section of the special event permit is not relevant to Quincy Square and a supplemental electrical form specific to Quincy Square would be helpful. After the renovation, there will be ample electrical outlets throughout Quincy Square. These should be available for events and laid out on a map for event planners to see locations and capacity details. If additional city staff will be needed to access the electrical outlets, more information should be included to understand what situations would require additional staff and the cost. It would also be helpful to list average price ranges for the extra equipment that may be needed, such as police rates, portalets, barricades, and trash bins, even if they are not ordered through the city. This will put everything in one place and allow permit applicants to understand their budget needs and not waste time going through the permitting process when they do not have enough funds to execute their desired vision. Lastly, the neighborhood outreach section is complicated with the need for signatures and objections. It needs to be clarified as to what happens when someone marks that they object to an event. This should be reviewed for Quincy Square and can perhaps be simplified to be a checklist to inform the neighbors of an event of a specific size. Double dutch at Gefen Park, Jacksonville, FL QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 7 Outside of First Fridays, Saturdays will be the best day of the week to allow for street closures. This will be less disruptive to traffic, workers, and businesses nearby with long setup and breakdown hours that will likely be needed. Hosting events on Saturdays will allow for a family- friendly atmosphere and give the most flexibility to event times. We recommend the foundation meet with the city to understand the requirements and permits for larger events to take place. It will be best to start these conversations early, but initial conversations with programming partners may need to happen first so that logistical needs are understood for each program and event. As the foundation creates its seasonal (summer/winter) or yearly event schedule, it can settle on themes and list out the local businesses ahead of time for the events. Agreements with programming partners should include specifics on scheduling, marketing, weather, payment, park rules, insurance needs, unloading and storage plans, as well as other provisions your legal counsel, risk management, and advisers recommend. These agreements should be drafted by your legal counsel, and be as short and straightforward as possible to not discourage small businesses and non-profits from partnering. An event leader should be required from the requesting organization. This leader will be the point of contact for the foundation to get the permits, agreements, and event logistics coordination. Food trucks at Klyde Warren Park, Dallas, TX QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 8 EVENT SETUP & BREAKDOWN When planning staff coverage for events, it’s important to account for the time needed for both setting up and breaking down the event. This includes allocating time for staff to gather the necessary equipment. Programs like crafts and pop-up musical performances will need at least an hour for both setup and breakdown. Simple meetups will likely need about 30 minutes. Therefore, an hour-long craft program will be a two-hour time commitment, and so forth. It is best to have staff around during class to help if anything unpredictable happens, but they can also work on other small tasks. Larger events and events that require street closures will need extra assistance for tasks such as posting signs to manage parking closures. A volunteer program may be necessary to have in place if the event setup and breakdown at Quincy Square frequently involves heavy or complicated objects. When collaborating with partners for events, it is crucial the partner provides the necessary staff. While foundation staff can offer assistance, agreements with third parties should clearly state that the execution of the event shouldn’t depend solely on foundation or city staff. For programs operated by a partner or outside instructor, the foundation staff members should ensure all equipment is set up and broken down and that the program runs smoothly. QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE PROGRAMMING PARTNERS Working with programming partners allows for the expansion of capabilities and offerings to the public. This makes the public space a platform for economic development in the surrounding community. Programming partnerships benefit the public space by providing free or low-cost programming, while the partner benefits from marketing exposure for their business or furthering their organization’s mission. Benefits to the programming partner should be thought through when Quincy Square staff are reaching out. They may have a goal or mission that will align with bringing programming to the public, which will mutually benefit both parties. Below are prompts to consider when deciding what programs, and thus local partners, management would like to bring to Quincy Square. What is there already? Add programming that will not compete with what is already offered; or give an opportunity to programming that may need to expand into other/larger areas. Who is already visiting? What will be beneficial to those who are using the space? Who is not visiting? What programs can be added to attract new demographics? What will work? What is practical within the space? What is the purpose? Does this programing/partner meet the goals of Quincy Square’s mission? What is distinctive? Think about the event or what makes Quincy Square itself distinctive. What time of day are you trying to fill? Specific programs will be best at certain times, and specific demographics will be more likely to attend at certain times. On the following page we have complied a list of possible programming partners for Quincy Square. 9 QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 10 KITSAP HISTORY MUSEUM PUGET SOUND NAVY MUSEUM THE GAME WIZARD AND BLUE SKY HOBBIES WEST SOUND CHESS CLUB LOCATION SKATE SHOP KRISTIN LOPEZ YMCA DOG DAYS BREWING GASTRO PUP ALOHA PET MOBILE GROOMING PAWS OF BREMERTON KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY OUTER CHILD POETRY / DOWNTOWN BREMERTON POETS & WRITERS BALLAST BOOK COMPANY KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY KITSAP PRIDE FUNFLICKS THE SOURCE (AT THE ADMIRAL THEATRE) ENOCH CITY ARTS STUDIO FINGERS DUKE FLOWERS D’AMOUR PAUL’S FLOWERS EASTERN WIND GLASS KITSAP ART CENTER GALLERY Q4 COLLECTIVE VISIONS GALLERY PIER SIX PRESS BREMERTON DANCE CENTER NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF DANCE NAACP LIVING ARTS HERITAGE MARVIN WILLIAMS CENTER TEN MAN BRASS BAND MUSIC DISCOVERY CENTER ADMIRAL THEATRE JUST FOR KICKS SCHOOL OF DANCE OLEAJE FLAMENCO ROXY THEATRE TED BROWN MUSIC MUSIC MATTERS FOUNDATION BOOMHOUSE STUDIOS BLACK CONSTELLATION COLLECTIVE CRANE CITY MUSIC BIGFOOT’S HOUSE OF VINYL AND MORE MEGAN AND HEIDI MUSIC BREMERTON WESTSOUND SYMPHONY EAST BLUE MALO CASTRO NAVY BAND NORTHWEST WEPA! OUR HOUSE JAZZ QUARTET DANNY WELSH GATSBY GANG JAZZ BAND THE HIGHSTEPPERS MARIACHI MONARCAS 200 TRIO RANGER AND THE “RE-ARRANGERS” THE CHANCELLORS THE APOLLO TRIO COPASTETIC KLYNTEL BREMERTON CREATIVE DISTRICT BREMERTON ARTS COMMISSION OLYMPIC COLLEGE WAYZGOOSE EARSHOT JAZZ DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION GROOVE KITCHEN BAND Food Events 23 Local Community Events 20 Live Music 14 Movie Nights 12 Craft Workshops 9 Activities for Pets 8 History 8 Spoken Word / Poetry 8 Activities for Children 7 Board Games 5 Music Lessons 5 Dance Lessons 4 Holiday Events 3 Fitness 2 Dance Performance 2 Comedy Shows 1 Roller Skating 1 What are the top three categories you would like to see at Quincy Square? QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE PUBLIC MEETING BRV participated in a public meeting led by the City of Bremerton on February 8th, 2024. Public feedback was collected with interactive boards created by BRV. The responses are shown below. 11 Feb. 8, 2024 Public Meeting Who could be a potential event partner? More high class variety restaurants Bremerton Brewfest Kitsap Humane Society Downtown Bremerton Association Specialty boutiques Jeff Scott, owner of Dog Days Area non-profits Local brewers Goal of having conventions/meetings in Quincy Square DBA Modern Dance Krampus Bremerton Council KRL (Literature) Music Discovery Center Admiral Theatre Kitsap PRIDE NAACP Unit 1134 Bremerton CVG (art gallery) Local schools/MUMS & BHS Bands Marvin Williams Center Collective Visions (art shows) GalleryQ4 Continue to Honor 1st Friday Art Walk Indigenous Community YMCA Grumble & Wine QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 12 Feb. 8, 2024 Public Meeting How can Quincy Square honor Quincy Jones? Relocate and find a better support for homeless A music festival in his name Brass and Jazz Make Music Day Children's entertainment Mural Brass, Jazz, Blues concerts Grand opening festival Homeless support in housing will help this project unite high class, mid class, low class, homeless class come together and honor Quincy Jones QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 13 Feb. 8, 2024 Public Meeting What else would you like to see at Quincy Square? Business scavenger hunt or mystery weekend (like Whidbey has) to attract visitors Live music in street (Jeff Scott, owner of Dog Days) Antique Car Shows Grumble & Wine host Mon. Happy Hour Permanent chess boards Close Quincy Square to cars permanently (another person put "YES!") More parking Pride Good communication advance notice of closure and events during and after construction! Outdoor beer garten Youth activities day Farmer's market (3 votes for this in addition) Night parties activities Childrens museum on 4th or music discovery 2nd Saturday movie night in summer Bridge Blast weekend controlled lighting National beer day More restaurants Open mic night Preparation for world cup 2026 Black Berry festival Rebrand parking garage for Quincy Square Standing weekend closure Outdoor concerts in summer National wine day Weekly food trucks Young adult parties to meet others (18+ year olds) Local band concerts Planetarium and or astronomy club star parties First Night Roxy NYE Highlight Q's Piano at the museum Busking Makers Market Community partner led events (not producer led) QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 14 Amenity Cart $4,600 Amenity Cart Cover & Wrap (Wrap will need to be installed)$2,000 Amenity Cart Supplies $2,000 https://cart-king.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/EZ-CART_2019.pdf https://cart-king.com/carts-kiosks-sale/ Yearly budget QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE PROGRAMMING EQUIPMENT 15 The programming equipment list covers operational items that should be ordered to proceed with the proposed programming. Storage of approximately 400 sq ft will be needed. This list is based on successful items from multiple projects. Outside of this list, an amenity station may be fitting for Quincy Square in the future. Having a cart with games and crafts will add another level of activation. Seasonality can be added to the station with holiday-specific activities. Below is some information on the vendors and the cost of a cart that can stay outdoors. With this cart, the supplies are stored underneath. We suggest storing supplies in containers before placing them underneath for rain protection. An amenity station is a low-cost way to add family-friendly fun on a regular basis. There will need to be a yearly budget to refresh the cart, depending on what supplies are used. With a regular volume of use, items such as flatbed carts, lighting trusses, extension cords, amenity carts, folding tables, pop-up tents, A-frames, and sound system speakers should have a life expectancy of about ten years. Sign holders, sandbags, lights, mics, and mic stands may begin breaking down close to 5 years of age. Wireless speakers usually have a life expectancy of 3 years with high use. In our experience, wireless headsets have a life expectancy of a year. Name Cost Per Unit Quantity to Order Total Cost Link Popup Tents $300 4 $1,200 https://www.ezup.com/es100s-shelter-value-pack.html Trolley Cart $400 1 $400 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/R18RT--rock-n- roller-r18rt-mega-plus-8-in-1-folding-multi-cart Bungee Cords $45 1 $45 https://www.amazon.com/XSTRAP-Multiple-Natural- Crimped- Securing/dp/B08XXL4WCK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=38SOJF MFUL7QC&keywords=bungee+cords+with+hooks&qid=16 98167239&sprefix=bungee+co%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-2- Flatbed Cart $425 3 $1,275 https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-1192/Platform- Trucks/Wood-Platform-Truck-30-x- 60?pricode=WA9100&gadtype=pla&id=H- 1192&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj_fA2tad6QIVPxitBh0jDAg_EA YYASABEgLEu_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds A Frame Signage (Temp)$140 16 $2,240 https://www.displays2go.com/P-14205/Outdoor-Signs- Designed-for-24-x-36-Inserts?st=Category&sid=3893 Sign Holders (Stationary)$230 2 $460 https://www.displays2go.com/M-1341/Rolling-Poster-Stand- Portable-Design-Offered-Multiple-Sizes-Colors 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24517.html?refSrc=24520&nosto=productpage-nosto-1 $41,768 TOTAL QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 17 Weekly Street Closure Plan: 1st week 2nd week 3rd week 4th week VIP Lounge Programming: Monthly: Monthly:Spoken Word / Poetry reading Monthly:Game Night or Chess Meet-up Monthly: Weekly Series:Performing Arts Classes Music Lessons History happy hour First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Jazz Night Roxy Theater Battle of the Bands First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Island Night Kid's Mural Festival Summer Nights: Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Nights First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Brass Night Location Skate Competition Summer Nights: Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Nights First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Holiday Night Krampus/Longest Night NYE at the Roxy First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Swing Night Quincy Square Dog Take Over Summer Nights: Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Nights First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Soul/Groove Night Street Flick: Outdoor Movie Trick or Treat Block Long Comedy Show Armed Forces Day / Lion's Club Breakfast First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Blues Night Juneteenth Celebration (19) or Make Music Day (21) First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Local Showcase (Singer/songwriter) MLK Day Celebration First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Hip-Hop Night Black History Month Celebration First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community July August September October November DecemberJuneJanuary February March April May Quincy Square Live: Bluegrass Night Quincy Jones Birthday Bash (14) or St. Patrick's Day (17) First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Dance Party Night Dance-a-thon: Dance lessons, Zumba, Dance Performances Quincy Square Live: Salsa Night Weekly Street Closure Plan: 1st week - Fridays 3rd week - Saturdays 4th week - Saturdays VIP Lounge Programming: Monthly: Monthly:Spoken Word / Poetry reading Monthly:Game Night or Chess Meet-up Monthly: Weekly Series: 2nd week - Saturdays Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's MarketFarmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market History happy hour Music Lessons Performing Arts Classes Trick or Treat Roxy Theater Battle of the Bands NYE at the RoxySpring Sidewalk Sale & pop-ups Armed Forces Day / Lion's Club Breakfast Pride Event Kid's Mural Festival Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Night Quincy Square Dog Take Over Street Flick: Outdoor Movie Street Flick: Outdoor Movie Krampus/Longest NightMLK Day Celebration Black History Month Celebration Quincy Jones Birthday Bash (14) or St. Patrick's Day (17) Quincy Square Dog Take Over Dance-a-thon: Dance lessons, Zumba, Dance Performances Juneteenth Celebration (19) or Make Music Day (21) Quincy Square Live: Island Night Quincy Square Live: Brass Night Quincy Square Live: Swing Night Quincy Square Live: Soul/Groove Night Quincy Square Live: Jazz Night Quincy Square Live: Holiday Night First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Local Showcase (Singer/songwriter) Quincy Square Live: Hip- Hop Night Quincy Square Live: Bluegrass Night Quincy Square Live: Dance Party Night Quincy Square Live: Salsa Night Quincy Square Live: Blues Night December First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community June July August September October NovemberJanuary February March April May QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE ANTICIPATED BUDGET BRV created a mock calendar to review permitting processes and develop a helpful high-level budget. The first chart shows this original mock calendar of potential monthly and weekly events throughout the year. The second chart shows adjustments made after reviewing community feedback during the February 8, 2024, public meeting. In this chart, there is a slight change in categories to reflect the community’s desires.Version one: OriginalVersion two: After Public Meeting18 Weekly Street Closure Plan: 1st week 2nd week 3rd week 4th week VIP Lounge Programming: Monthly: Monthly:Spoken Word / Poetry reading Monthly:Game Night or Chess Meet-up Monthly: Weekly Series:Performing Arts Classes Music Lessons History happy hour First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Jazz Night Roxy Theater Battle of the Bands First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Island Night Kid's Mural Festival Summer Nights: Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Nights First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Brass Night Location Skate Competition Summer Nights: Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Nights First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Holiday Night Krampus/Longest Night NYE at the Roxy First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Swing Night Quincy Square Dog Take Over Summer Nights: Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Nights First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Soul/Groove Night Street Flick: Outdoor Movie Trick or Treat Block Long Comedy Show Armed Forces Day / Lion's Club Breakfast First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Blues Night Juneteenth Celebration (19) or Make Music Day (21) First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Local Showcase (Singer/songwriter) MLK Day Celebration First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Hip-Hop Night Black History Month Celebration First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community July August September October November DecemberJuneJanuary February March AprilMay Quincy Square Live: Bluegrass Night Quincy Jones Birthday Bash (14) or St. Patrick's Day (17) First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Dance Party Night Dance-a-thon: Dance lessons, Zumba, Dance Performances Quincy Square Live: Salsa Night Weekly Street Closure Plan: 1st week - Fridays 3rd week - Saturdays 4th week - Saturdays VIP Lounge Programming: Monthly: Monthly:Spoken Word / Poetry reading Monthly:Game Night or Chess Meet-up Monthly: Weekly Series: 2nd week - Saturdays Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's MarketFarmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market History happy hour Music Lessons Performing Arts Classes Trick or Treat Roxy Theater Battle of the Bands NYE at the RoxySpring Sidewalk Sale & pop-ups Armed Forces Day / Lion's Club BreakfastPride Event Kid's Mural Festival Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Night Quincy Square Dog Take Over Street Flick: Outdoor Movie Street Flick: Outdoor Movie Krampus/Longest NightMLK Day CelebrationBlack History Month Celebration Quincy Jones Birthday Bash (14) or St. Patrick's Day (17) Quincy Square Dog Take Over Dance-a-thon: Dance lessons, Zumba, Dance Performances Juneteenth Celebration (19) or Make Music Day (21) Quincy Square Live: Island Night Quincy Square Live: Brass Night Quincy Square Live: Swing Night Quincy Square Live: Soul/Groove Night Quincy Square Live: Jazz Night Quincy Square Live: Holiday Night First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Quincy Square Live: Local Showcase (Singer/songwriter) Quincy Square Live: Hip- Hop Night Quincy Square Live: Bluegrass Night Quincy Square Live: Dance Party Night Quincy Square Live: Salsa Night Quincy Square Live: Blues Night December First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community June July August September October NovemberJanuary February March AprilMay QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 19 Bollywood class at Salesforce park, San Francisco, CA Workshop #1 $400 - $1,000 Marketing $40 Band #1 $150 - $1,500 Activity $300-$700 Workshop #2 $400 - $1,000 Portable Toilets $300-$750 Band #2 $150 - $1,500 Community Partners $0 Workshop #3 $400 - $1,000 Security $40-$100 hr Band #3 $150 - $1,500 Entertainment $300 - $1,500 Marketing $250 Electrical $0 Marketing $250 Marketing $200 Portable Toilets $300-$500 Portable Toilets $300-$750 Portable Toilets $300-$500 Security $40-$100 hr Security $40-$100 hr Security $40-$100 hr Electrical $0 Electrical $0 Electrical $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Notes workshops cost if free to the public receive vendor fee as revenue F&B vendors could pay fee as revenue Activity $300-$700 Activity $300-$700 Pop-up amenities $200-$600 Dance Lesson $800 - $1,200 Community Partners $0 Community Partners $0 Band $150 - $1,500 Zumba Class $50-$200 Entertainment $300 - $1,500 Band $150 - $1,500 Community Partners $0 Performances $400 - $1,000 Marketing $200 Marketing $250 Marketing $100 Marketing $250 Portable Toilets $300-$500 Portable Toilets $300-$500 Portable Toilets $300-$500 Portable Toilets $300-$500 Security $40-$100 hr Security $40-$100 hr Security $40-$100 hr Security $40-$100 hr Electrical $0 Electrical $0 Electrical $0 Electrical $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Notes Band $150 - $1,500 Artist $400 - $1,000 DJ $300 - $800 Pop-up amenities $200-$600 Entertainment $300 - $1,500 Supplies $500 - $1,500 Skate Rink $3000-$7,500 Band $150 - $1,500 Marketing $250 Community Partners $0 Marketing $250 Community Partners $0 Portable Toilets $300-$500 Marketing $250 Portable Toilets $300-$750 Marketing $100 Security $40-$100 hr Portable Toilets $300-$500 Security $40-$100 hr Portable Toilets $300-$500 Electrical $0 Security $40-$100 hr Electrical $0 Security $40-$100 hr Electrical $0 Electrical $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Notes Could charge a fee to public Screen Rental $1,000-$1,200 Screen Rental $1,000-$1,200 Marketing $250 Movie Rental $300-$500 Movie Rental $300-$500 Portable Toilets $300-$750 Activity $300-$700 Activity $300-$700 Security $40-$100 hr Marketing $150 Marketing $150 Electrical $0 Portable Toilets $300-$750 Portable Toilets $300-$750 Security $40-$100 hr Security $40-$100 hr Electrical $0 Electrical $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Street Closure $0 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Special Event Fee $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Fire Department $100 Notes F&B vendors could pay fee as revenue F&B vendors could pay fee as revenue Revenue from event rental + fees Quincy Square Dog Take Over One-time fee Bremerton's Quincy Square Activation Plan - Budget Per Occurrence Black History Month Celebration Quincy Jones Birthday Bash (14) or St. Patrick's Day (17)Quincy Square Dog Take Over Dance-a-thon: Dance lessons, Zumba, Dance Performances One-time fee Per Occurrence First Friday - Quincy Square's Creating Community Farmer's Market Quincy Square Live MLK Day Celebration One-time fee Per Occurrence Juneteenth Celebration (19) or Make Music Day (21)Kid's Mural Festival Vinyl DJing / Roller Skate Night Trick or Treat Krampus/Longest Night One-time fee Street Flick: Outdoor Movie Street Flick: Outdoor Movie Spring Sidewalk Sale & pop-ups Third Party - No cost Per Occurrence Armed Forces Day Pride Event Lion's Club Breakfast Roxy Battle of the Bands NYE at the Roxy QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE Below is a high-level breakdown of the cost of the proposed events. The actual cost of each event will depend on the details of the events and partner costs. Each event has the potential to become a sponsored event. Pricing for third-party and already-established events was not included. 20 With Quincy Square being an active street, having a strong brand and marketing presence will allow for more brand development, increase chances of sponsorships, and set Quincy Square up to become a loved local community space. MARKETING 21 QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 22 Overall • Develop a consistent brand – the voice and look of posts for all platforms for Quincy Square. • Aim for the brand voice to be very human, authentic, and inviting. • Share the story and connection to community / what do we offer and what do we do. • If a newsletter is created, make sure it is consistently sent out – monthly is recommended. • State goals and objectives early on. • Share a cohesive narrative to show all that can be done in the area (example: have lunch here, take a class here, then…). • Claim Yelp, Google, and TripAdvisor pages for Quincy Square. • Develop “evergreen” content that can be posted intermittently - horticulture, history, etc. • Post on social media daily if possible or multiple times a week. • Develop in-kind Media partnerships. • Get the Quincy Square listed in outlets other than internal. • Work with City and State marketing/tourism agencies. Website • Quincy Square should have its own website. • A calendar should make it easy to see all events and times for the day in question. • The calendar should be set up to link to individual events. This makes it easy to promote through other sites and send out information about one particular event. • Large events or special features such as brochures and maps should have their own tabs on the home page and lead to their own landing pages. • Information on event space rentals and fees need a landing page with clear information and directions for those wanting to rent the space. • Show current weather in Bremerton. • First section of the Quincy Square’s landing page should not be too busy. • Social media outlets should be linked on the website. • Clear tabs to find other sections of website that are helpful. Social Media • Tools such as Hootsuite can be used for scheduling. • Quincy Square’s social media presence needs to be consistent, sustained, and full of photos and videos of Quincy Square and its programming. • Consider creative contests with programming partners to mutually boost audience sizes. • The staff member responsible for the park’s social media accounts should engage with MARKETING BEST PRACTICES QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 23 visitors through the various platforms, as well as promote the programming partners. • Leverage programming partners’ followership by tagging them and resharing their park- related content. • Paid social media ads can also be a worthwhile investment in the first few years. It is inexpensive and can deliver very specific messages to a targeted audience. • Study which platforms provide the highest engagement rates and adjust posting schedules and frequency based on those rates. • Use live action videos/photos of activities. • Respond to ALL comments and tag the commenters – this includes positive and negative reviews. • For negative reviews - keep the tone neutral and if the situation requires resolution, invite the reviewer to contact the team via phone or email so that the team can help (try to take it to a private 1:1 conversation by offering help). • Post a variety of photos with people in them. • Repost news stories and publicity that mention Quincy Square. • Start promoting two weeks in advance for larger events or a new season of programming. For standard programming, post the day before and day of if possible. This could show a summary of the day’s programs. • Cancellation notices on social media are helpful. This is best done with stories, so cancellation posts do not live permanently on the grid or feed. • Repost from other visitors - can be added to stories. • Create Facebook events for park programming, at minimum for larger events such as silent disco and movie nights. • Use social media for surveys but make sure they are quick and fun. Use prizes or reposts as incentives. • Tag partners on all social media accounts. • Keep descriptions brief (a sentence), when possible, for posts on Instagram and Facebook. Photography class at Salesforce park, San Francisco, CA QUINCY SQUARE DOWNTOWN BREMERTON Having superbly operated and maintained facilities is the backbone of any great public space. If the operations and maintenance teams show a high level of fastidious attention to the space, the public will follow and also treat the park with care and respect. OPERATIONS 24 Task Frequency Category Staff Pick up litter Weekly / Continuously during events Sanitation Manager Empty trash & recycling cans Weekly / Continuously during events Sanitation Manager Wipe furniture & musical play equipment 2 x monthly Sanitation Manager Remove graffiti/scratchiti/stickers Weekly Sanitation Manager Check restrooms (toilet paper, soap)Event days Sanitation Manager Deploy and store programming equipment in storage Event days Programming Manager Oversee programs including setup and breakdown Event days Programming Manager Attendance count 2 x daily on event days Programming Manager Place programming signage Update as needed Programming Manager Prepare electrical receptacles for programming Event days Engineering City Empty and clean buckets, supplies, cleaning tools Weekly Sanitation Manager Remove gum/gum spots Quarterly or as needed Sanitation City Remove weeds Quarterly or as needed Horticulture City Remove debris from paths Weekly Horticulture City Clean & organize interior of admin & storage areas Quarterly Sanitation Manager Clean all light fixtures Quarterly Sanitation City Hose out trash/recycling can interiors Quarterly Sanitation Manager Clean exterior/tops of trash/recycling cans Quarterly Sanitation City Clean wheeled trash cans/tilt carts/dumpsters Quarterly Sanitation Manager Observational report by horticulturist 2 x yearly Horticulture City Powerwash/Scrub ground surfaces Quarterly or as needed Sanitation City Pest Management Quarterly or as needed Horticulture City Water management assessment Monthly Horticulture City Pruning trees and hedges Quarterly Horticulture City Replace plants As needed Horticulture City QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 24 BRV believes that maintaining public spaces to the highest standards will be noticeable to visitors and will increase Quincy Square’s popularity and interest from outside funding sources. In the charts below, BRV has detailed tasks and divided responsibilities based on the assumption that Quincy Square will be managed by a Foundation organization that will work with the City of Bremerton to keep Quincy Square at a high level of cleanliness. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEST PRACTICES 25 City of BremertonQuincy Square FoundationSanitation, landscaping, and maintenance Supervision of on-site staff X Weekly inspection X Litter sweeping/pick-up X Empty garbage cans X Provide and service dumpsters X X Safety surface cleaning X Gardening tasks X Irrigation system management X Graffiti removal X X Light bulb/ballast replacement X Musical play equipment inspection X Musical play equipment repair X Musical play equipment parts/materials X Capital plant repair X Annual operating plan X Security Event security presence X Programming, events, and marketing Programming development X Programming partner relationship management X Employment, supervision of staff X Event intake and proposal evaluation X Event fee negotiation X Final event approval X X City permitting and street closures X X Event management X Production of printed collateral X Social media account management X Annual programming plan X QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 26 QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 26 Rules and Security An abbreviated version of rules should be posted visibly around Quincy Square to help regulate the public use and provide clear expectations as to which activities and behaviors are acceptable and which are not. The rules should then be enforced by the city and foundation. The Quincy Square rules should include posted and enforced hours of operations, which will help prevent overnight camping, crime, and vandalism late at night. The rules should also include a reference for the need to obtain a permit for certain gatherings and activities. 27 Event security staff will be unarmed and the Bremerton Police Department should be called in for criminal activity and make periodic, unscheduled visits for good measure. The security staff is also not there to badger or hassle patrons, though the security staff enforces rules and insures a safe experience for everyone. Everyone will be welcomed and treated with respect and will be allowed to use the square, as long as all individuals respect the rules that have been set out. The goal is to make the public realm welcoming and comfortable for all populations and members of the public, including the elderly and young children for all hours of the day and night. Quincy Square Foundation Staff Janitorial and sanitation issues in the public realm are often caused by a shortage of staff, having only one shift of staff, lack of resources, or a cumbersome process for addressing issues as they arise. Public restrooms and portable toilets should be kept clean, functioning, and welcoming. They should be stocked with toilet paper and soap and have appropriate levels of lighting. Cleaned restrooms enormously affect perceptions of the public realm, making it inviting to all patrons. QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 28 Trash and recycling cans should be located at regular intervals throughout the street on event days so that visitors do not have any trouble finding the receptacle. Trash and recycling should be emptied once they are full and taken to a designated collection point. There should be a streamlined process to address maintenance issues, one that is not burdened with many levels of command or requiring excess paperwork. Staff should be able to fix small problems promptly and effectively upon observation of an issue. Furnishings and other items need to be checked frequently and repaired upon the first sign of an issue. This will ensure broken items do not get worse and more difficult to fix. Fixing them right away also shows the public that furnishings and facilities in Quincy Square are cared for and looked after. The foundation manager will oversee the city’s third-party contractors to take care of larger maintenance and repair needs. Landscape/Tree Maintenance and Management Trees and understory require attention on an on-going basis. The landscape maintenance crew should have demonstrated experience in maintenance of public landscape projects of similar size and scope, with owner references, and demonstrated experience with integrated pest management, pest control, soils, fertilizers, and plant identification. Assuming proper installation, trees and understory will need annual inspection by a certified arborist/horticulturists to ensure proper growth. Pruning weak branches and shaping tree crowns will help sustain long-term health, growth, and appearance. The crew should check tree rootball moisture and shrub and groundcover surrounding soil moisture regularly and adjust watering cycles accordingly. The crew should also keep watering records for all site trees and perform a yearly water audit to track the amount of water applied. With this information, the crew can determine appropriate water application for site trees after the three-year establishment period ends, in consultation with a certified arborist’s review of tree health on the site. Irrigation systems will need frequent inspection and cleaning to ensure the system is running properly. During the first year of installation, paying close attention to the newly planted landscaping is essential. After this period, healthy trees and plants will not need as much oversight. QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 28 29 Crews should weed planted areas frequently, maintain the depth of mulch to reduce evaporation and inhibit weed growth, and apply fertilizers as needed. Crews will employ principles of Integrated Pest Management to prevent plant pests and diseases. During major repairs, trees and plant materials should be protected with fences or other barriers to prevent damage. Heavy equipment should not be left or stored under the branches of trees, as this can cause root damage. QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE BRV has developed two budget scenarios for Quincy Square’s management. The first scenario, referred to as the high level budget, envisions the establishment of a foundation to oversee Quincy Square. The second, or low level budget, outlines the costs associated with the City of Bremerton employing an individual to coordinate third-party events at Quincy Square. In this latter scenario, it is anticipated that the responsibilities of the manager would be significantly reduced compared to those of a full-time position. To truly benefit the residents and enhance the city’s capacity, BRV recommends the establishment of a foundation to manage Quincy Square. This approach would allow marketing and community engagement to be prioritized. OPERATIONS BUDGET 30 SUGGESTED ORG CHART WITH FOUNDATION City of Bremerton Programming Partners Foundation Manager Janitorial / Event Support Gardeners Foundation City of Bremerton Special Contracted Labor Third Party Security QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 31 OPERATING EXPENSES ESTIMATED EXPENSE BUDGET SUMMARY - High Level (Foundation is established) Department Amount Notes Janitorial/event support 8,320$ Assumed contracted out when needed for events. $20/hr for an estimated 8 hours a week, year-round Security 31,200$ Assumed contracted out when needed for events. $50/hr for an estimated 12 hours a week, year-round Regular maintenance and repair -$ Assumed to be taken care of by the City. Amenity replacement and major capital repair: $22,000. Regular maintenance and repair: $16,000 Horticulture -$ Assumed to be taken care of by the City. Programming/events 180,000$ Program and event costs based off mock calendar; higher side of estimates & choosing to do all. General/administrative 81,000$ Includes full-time Manager ($60K) and an allowance for office supplies/misc items ($3K). Salary is fully loaded (1.3x salary). This position is to be the main contact for the public and events happening at Quincy Square, as discussed in the activation plan. Internal administration of event permits and foundation oversight -$ Assumed to be provided by the City. 3 hours per event for permit review (assumes foundation submits complete permit packages that need little review) 30 hours per year for foundation oversight (invoice review, board meeting attendance, contract review and renewals) $12,000 Utilities (electric and water)-$ Assumed to be provided by the City. $120 per month electrical, no water broken out Waste removal 3,000$ Allowance. Misc/Contingency 3,000$ Allowance. Total 306,520$ Assumptions: 1. Expenses do not include general liability insurance. 2. Administrative fee does not include a management fee. ESTIMATED EXPENSE BUDGET SUMMARY - City Costs (Foundation is established) Department Amount Notes Task Annual Hours Extended Cost (parks service specialist rate @ $52 hour)Notes Regular maintenance and repair 16,000$ Based on task list and hours estimate; assume work completed by parks staff Electrical for events 96 4,896$ 4 events per month, two hours per event (quick task, but may require weekend overtime to turn on/shut off power) Amenity replacement and major repair (Capital)22,000$ Annualized fund Gum removal 12 612$ 1 hour per month Horticulture Based on landscape contract (facilities lead)Weed removal 12 612$ 1 hour per month Internal administration of event permits and foundation oversight 12,000$ 3 hours per event for permit review (assumes foundation submits complete permit packages that need little review) 30 hours per year for foundation oversight (invoice review, board meeting attendance, contract review and renewals) Sidewalk cleaning (leaf blowing) 52 2,652$ 1 hour per week Utilities (electric and water)1,440$ $120 per month electrical, no water broken out Clean light fixtures @ canopy 24 1,224$ 1 time per year - 3ppl, one full day Total 51,440$ Power wash surfaces 20 1,020$ 1 person, 4 hours, 5 times per year Misc repair and call out 96 4,896$ Total 15,912$ Original Cost Annualized Cost (original cost/# of years before replacement required) 20 year replacements 230,000.00$ 11,500$ 10 year replacements 20,000.00$ 2,000$ 5 year replacements 20,000.00$ 4,000$ landscape replacement (5 years)22,500.00$ 4,500$ Total 22,000$ ESTIMATED EXPENSE BUDGET SUMMARY - City Costs (Foundation is established) DepartmentAmountNotes Task Annual Hours Extended Cost (parks service specialist rate @ $52 hour)Notes Regular maintenance and repair16,000$ Based on task list and hours estimate; assume work completed by parks staff Electrical for events 96 4,896$ 4 events per month, two hours per event (quick task, but may require weekend overtime to turn on/shut off power) Amenity replacement and major repair (Capital)22,000$ Annualized fund Gum removal 12 612$ 1 hour per month HorticultureBased on landscape contract (facilities lead)Weed removal 12 612$ 1 hour per month Internal administration of event permits and foundation oversight12,000$ 3 hours per event for permit review (assumes foundation submits complete permit packages that need little review) 30 hours per year for foundation oversight (invoice review, board meeting attendance, contract review and renewals) Sidewalk cleaning (leaf blowing) 52 2,652$ 1 hour per week Utilities (electric and water)1,440$ $120 per month electrical, no water broken out Clean light fixtures @ canopy 24 1,224$ 1 time per year - 3ppl, one full day Total51,440$ Power wash surfaces 20 1,020$ 1 person, 4 hours, 5 times per year Misc repair and call out 96 4,896$ Total 15,912$ Original Cost Annualized Cost (original cost/# of years before replacement required) 20 year replacements 230,000.00$ 11,500$ 10 year replacements 20,000.00$ 2,000$ 5 year replacements 20,000.00$ 4,000$ landscape replacement (5 years)22,500.00$ 4,500$ Total 22,000$ ESTIMATED EXPENSE BUDGET SUMMARY - City Costs (Foundation is established) DepartmentAmountNotes Task Annual Hours Extended Cost (parks service specialist rate @ $52 hour)Notes Regular maintenance and repair16,000$ Based on task list and hours estimate; assume work completed by parks staff Electrical for events 96 4,896$ 4 events per month, two hours per event (quick task, but may require weekend overtime to turn on/shut off power) Amenity replacement and major repair (Capital)22,000$ Annualized fund Gum removal 12 612$ 1 hour per month HorticultureBased on landscape contract (facilities lead)Weed removal 12 612$ 1 hour per month Internal administration of event permits and foundation oversight12,000$ 3 hours per event for permit review (assumes foundation submits complete permit packages that need little review) 30 hours per year for foundation oversight (invoice review, board meeting attendance, contract review and renewals) Sidewalk cleaning (leaf blowing) 52 2,652$ 1 hour per week Utilities (electric and water)1,440$ $120 per month electrical, no water broken out Clean light fixtures @ canopy 24 1,224$ 1 time per year - 3ppl, one full day Total51,440$ Power wash surfaces 20 1,020$ 1 person, 4 hours, 5 times per year Misc repair and call out 96 4,896$ Total 15,912$ Original Cost Annualized Cost (original cost/# of years before replacement required) 20 year replacements 230,000.00$ 11,500$ 10 year replacements 20,000.00$ 2,000$ 5 year replacements 20,000.00$ 4,000$ landscape replacement (5 years)22,500.00$ 4,500$ Total 22,000$ QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 32 QUINCY SQUARE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVATION GUIDE 33 ESTIMATED EXPENSE BUDGET SUMMARY - Low Level (Internal City Staff) Department Amount Notes Janitorial/Event Support -$ Role is covered by on-site Programming/Event Staff Security 31,200$ Assumed contracted out when needed for events. $50/hr for an estimated 12 hours a week, year-round Maintenance and repair 38,000$ Amenity replacement and major capital repair: $22,000 Regular maintenance and repair: $16,000 Horticulture -$ Based on landscape contract (facilities lead) Programming/events 70,000$ City staff. Program support for partner sponsored events, First Fridays, and a second smaller monthly event series. General/administrative 48,700$ City Staff. Includes part-time Manager ($35K) and an allowance for office supplies/misc items ($2K). Salary is fully loaded (1.3x salary). This position will be to implement events. However, the City of Bremerton will oversee all marketing, permitting, and event communications aspects. Internal administration of event permits 10,800$ 3 hours per event for permit review (assumes foundation submits complete permit packages that need little review) Utilities (electric and water)1,440$ $120 per month electrical, no water broken out Waste removal 1,500$ Allowance. Misc/Contingency 3,000$ Allowance. Total 204,640$ Assumptions: 1. Expenses do not include general liability insurance. 2. Administrative fee does not include a management fee. From: deborah woolston <dhwoolston@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 5:29 PM To: Anna Mockler <Anna.Mockler@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: Quincy Square pedestrian-Yes CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Anna: I am 100% per cent in favor of the proposed proposal to increase the time that Quincy Square is closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians and activities. My preference is almost all the time. I plan to attend the city meeting on Wednesday and perhaps comment. I have seen how people flock to safe, attractive and fun pedestrian-only areas in the North America, (Santa Monica, Boston, Vancouver BC, San Francisco, etc.) as well as places with long traditions such as Latin America and Europe particularly Italy and Spain. For a particularly successful place, check out the city of Bari in southern Italy where a 6+ block pedestrian promenade lined with shops and restaurants (many with open outdoor seating) is busy all day and evenings. Advantages: window shopping for entertainment for strollers and a built-in customer base of window shoppers; a center for human engagement and fun activities; a platform for arts, entertainment and business (thinking food trucks, booths for local products, local music from rock, pop and country to classical plus theater and even story night); I know that this will take work to introduce the concept and reality to people not familiar hanging outside with strangers. So here’s what I suggest: Scheduling: keep it simple and predictable; I understand the proposed schedule fits the climate and holidays. But it seems complicated. If this remains, be sure to post the schedule at Quincy Square boldly as well as in other locations and on-line. Engage local groups and businesses: schools and art organizations will probably jump the chance to showcase their talents (OC, BHS, Bremerton Community Theater, the new-ish theater in the shopping center opposite the old hospital, Roxy Theater, music teachers, etc.) Finally, someone or group needs to be in charge or at least an information source. This will take time and nurturing. But Bremerton has multiple advantages: relatively mild climate, lots of people and groups hungry for exposure, local population looking for fun and engagement, and a city with the perfect place and, I hope, the courage to try new ideas and willingness to persist. So a little cheerleading: Bremerton, you could be PNW pioneer and be a go-to place for fun, entertainment, engagement and innovation. Deborah Woolston Sent from my iPhone Published for August 19 Council Meeting Item 5 Mayor’s Report Mayor’s Report –September 2, 2026MAYOR’S REPORT September 2, 2026 DocLuvtheKids Day The City sponsored the back-to-school community event held at Lions Park on August 22. •Over 975 attendees •550+ families were served •575 backpacks were given away •Over 1,700 bottles of water, hot dogs, and ice cream enjoyed Evergreen Park 9/11 Memorial Volunteer Project On August 29, volunteers came together at Evergreen Rotary Park to help beautify and care for the 9/11 Memorial. Thank you to the 16 volunteers who participated, including nine cadets from Washington Youth Academy! Thank you to Mick Hersey for his continued support and bringing volunteer groups together! Thank you to Parks & Recreation for supplying 10 yards of bark. Park Improvements: Lions Park and Evergreen Park Smith Cove Shoreline •Lions Park: repaired the stairs connecting the pickleball and tennis courts to the lower portion of the park •Evergreen Rotary Park: removing old rubble and riprap from the shoreline, allowing the beach to return to a more natural condition, as part of the mitigation plan associated with the City’s East 9th Street Stormwater Improvements Project A big thank you to our Parks Maintenance team for the work they do every day, often behind the scenes, to care for our parks, facilities, trails, and public spaces. Their hard work and attention to these projects help ensure Bremerton’s parks remain safe and welcoming places for our entire community. 2000 Road Bridge Installation 2000 Road is one of the main forest roads to access Watershed & Utility Lands, Utility Infrastructure, and Water Quality Monitoring Locations in City of Bremerton. The recent bridge installation: •Replaced two undersized culverts with bridge for fish passage •Improved access for larger vehicles, such as Type 2 Fire Engines and Type 3 Wildland Fire Engines •Total project cost was $160,000 (design, bridge purchases, and work) This work was permitted by WA Department of Natural Resources in coordination with WDFW, Department of Ecology, and the Suquamish Tribe. Systemic Pedestrian Treatment Project Recently completed pedestrian crossing safety improvements include updated signage, pavement markings, curb ramps, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons at: •Warren Ave and 4th St •Sheridan Rd at Cherry Ave •13th St at Veneta Ave (pictured) and Chester Ave •Sylvan Way at Spruce Ave and Halverson Ave •Perry Ave at Stone Way (pictured) and Holman St Community Benefit: •Increased safety for pedestrian crossings in school walk zones at View Ridge Elementary School, Mountain View Middle School, and Bremerton High School •Enhanced visibility and driver compliance in yielding to pedestrians •A visible investment in neighborhood livability and school accessMore information: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/1288/Systemic-Pedestrian-Treatments-Rectangul Fall Activity Guide Fall is right around the corner, and the 2026 Bremerton Parks & Recreation Fall Activity Guide is now available! The new guide is filled with upcoming programs, classes, special events, recreational opportunities, and community activities happening throughout the fall. There is something for all ages, and it is a great way to start planning how you and your family can stay active, get involved, and enjoy everything Bremerton has to offer this season. Scan the QR code or visit www.bremertonwa.gov/210/Parks-Recreation Healthy Kids Running Series at Pendergast Regional Park This five-week running series (Sundays from September 13 to October 11) at Pendergast will give children ages 2 to 14 an opportunity to get active, build confidence, make new friends, and have fun outdoors with age-appropriate race distances. Whether they already love running or are trying it for the first time, the focus is on encouraging kids to stay active, challenge themselves, and have a positive experience. Registration is currently open, and we look forward to cheering on all the young runners during Bremerton's first Healthy Kids Running Series this fall! Published for August 19 Council Meeting Item 6 Councilmember Reports Council District Updates September 2, 2026 City Council Regular Business Meeting City Council District 2 (no slides) Includes: •Bataan Park and Eastpark Nature Area (Madrona Trails) •Areas along the Wheaton Way corridor bounded at the north by Riddell Road Denise Frey (2024-27) 2026 Council Vice President denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov City Council District 3 (no slides) Includes: •Downtown area “Harborside” •Manette (bounded by NE Stone Way and Jacobsen Boulevard) •Evergreen Rotary Park •Kitsap 9/11 Memorial Christy Cammarata (2026-29) christy.cammarata@bremertonwa.gov City Council District 5 (3 slides) Includes the area next to: •Puget Sound Naval Shipyard •Charleston •Forest Ridge Park with the district bounded by 11th Street Michael Goodnow (2026-29) michael.goodnow@bremertonwa.gov Charleston Business District September Newsletter Charleston Business District Planters Help Us Grow: Adopt or Sponsor a Planter Today •Adopt a Planter:Help keep a planter looking its best by watering, weeding, and keeping it clean and well cared for. Please see the list of planters below and let us know which ones you would like to adopt! •Sponsor a Planter:For $120 per year ($10 per month), you can fund the purchase of additional plants, soil, and other essential materials. Cars on Callow Registration is open: Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! There are still a few sponsorship opportunities available at $100, $300, and $500 levels. This is a great way to give your business extra recognition and visibility while supporting a fun City Council District 6 (3 slides) Includes: •Kitsap Lake Park •NAD Park •Pendergast Regional Park •A portion of Kitsap Way •The area reaching south towards Gorst. •Providing boundaries for the district are the Kitsap County neighborhoods called West Hills and Navy Yard City. Anna Mockler (2024-27) anna.mockler@bremertonwa.gov City Council District 6 Report 13thStWalk.mov City Council District 7 (no slides) Includes: •Kitsap Lake Park •NAD Park •Pendergast Regional Park •A portion of Kitsap Way •The area reaching south towards Gorst. •Providing boundaries for the district are the Kitsap County neighborhoods called West Hills and Navy Yard City. Rick Tift (2026-29) rick.tift@bremertonwa.gov City Council District 4 (1 slide) Includes the neighborhoods near: •Downtown •Puget Sound Naval Shipyard •Olympic College •Kiwanis Park Jane Rebelowski (2024-27) 2026 Council President jane.rebelowski@bremertonwa.gov Upcoming Meetings •Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 9/9/26 @1:00 PM •Study Session 9/9/26 @ 5:00 PM •Public Works Committee 9/15/26 @ 2:00 PM •Regular Business Meeting 9/16/26 @ 5:30 PM Published for September 2 Council Meeting Item 7 Community Comment 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion From:Friendsof Smith Cove <friendsofsmithcove@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday,2 Sep 2026 06:06 PM To:City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;Friendsof Smith Cove <friendsofsmithcove@gmail.com>; Robin Weldin <rdmoley26@gmail.com>;kimmysiebens@yahoo.com;"Evinger,Matthew (ECY)" <MEVI461@ecy.wa.gov>;Matthew.Evinger@ecy.wa.gov;nelsons@sao.wa.gov;scott.nelson@sao.wa.gov CC:mobiussaiyanz@gmail.com;Jose Camacho <paralegal312@gmail.com>;rmalcom@suquamish.nsn.us Subject:9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey /Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please include the following as the "Community Comment"of FoSC for today. Wesley Larson's Lie Began The City's Latest Phase Of Deceit Upon The Public As part of the cover-up of city officer malfeasance in its favoritism towards Wesley Larson,Larson and his city government “partnership”gagged FoSC and allies starting with his false petulant letter demand to city government on 9-9-25 featuring a core lie and smear,which the city then ran with for over a half year in its lawless “pause”on our public forum free speech and OPMA rights,specifically,per Larson: “The conduct of individuals from these groups has become increasingly hostile,aggressive and threatening towards SWG personnel at and following city council meetings to the point that we do not feel safe attending those meetings.” Larson’s lie was racist 'othering,'without objective bases,and violated RCW 9A.76.175 –making a false or misleading material statement to a public servant. Not his first time. Duty Of Candor The city attorneys of Bremerton's municipal government implemented Larson's lie (the so-called "pause")in order to gag FoSC's criticism of this corrupt government, servile to the SWG oligopoly,and now criminally complicit in such matters as the DCD-rigged Wesley Larson shoreline project known as the Evergreen Pointe project -a key feature of illegal project was the rigging of the 2019-2021 SMP periodic review process -another illegal deployment of fraud upon the public by 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion city officers and officials. The city attorneys of Bremerton's municipal government cannot abet frauds upon the public,and cannot passively sit in on public hearings and meetings calculated to mislead the public.But that is exactly what Kylie Finnell has done throughout the BHA shelter matter. Attorneys have a duty to uphold the law and this begins with the duty to research the law.See:https://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlr Attorneys do not have the excuse of ignorance. Rule of Professional Conduct 4.1,"Truthfulness In Statements To Others:" “In the course of representing a client a lawyer shall not knowingly: (a)make a false statement of material fact or law to a third person;or (b)fail to disclose a material fact to a third person when disclosure is necessary to avoid assisting a criminal or fraudulent act by a client ... Misrepresentation [1]A lawyer is required to be truthful when dealing with others on a client’s behalf,but generally has no affirmative duty to inform an opposing party of relevant facts.A misrepresentation can occur if the lawyer incorporates or affirms a statement of another person that the lawyer knows is false. Misrepresentations can also occur by partially true but misleading statements or omissions that are the equivalent of affirmative false statements....” For the public officers of Bremerton's city government,a similar duty of candor applies via criminal statutes intending to impose an understanding on our "public servants"that lying to us is not an option.See RCW 42.20.040 and RCW 9A.76.175. RCW 42.20.040 False Report "Every public officer who shall knowingly make any false or misleading statement in any official report or statement,under circumstances not otherwise prohibited by law,shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor." RCW 9A.76.175 Making a false or misleading statement to a public servant. "A person who knowingly makes a false or misleading material statement to a public servant is guilty of a gross misdemeanor."Material statement"means a written or oral statement reasonably likely to be relied upon by a public servant in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties." 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion The entirety of the leadership of Bremerton's city government,and this includes your Highness Larson and his "Sound West Group"oligopoly,has undertaken to sabotage the Bremerton Housing Authority's transitional housing project sited at 1231 Sheridan.And this sabotage in the typical routine of this government has deployed this campaign through deception,misleading,and cherry-picking law and jargon,while omitting actual applicable law.This violates our Constitution, including the public's right (First Amendment and Due Process)to receive full material non-misleading information from our government. This is what you have omitted: Contract Between BHA &City Of Bremerton In Washington,there is in every contract an implied duty of good faith and fair dealing which "obligates the parties to cooperate with each other so that each may obtain the full benefit of performance."Rekhter v.DSHS,323 P.3d 1036,180 Wash.2d 102 (2014).The agreement between the BHA and Bremerton explicitly incorporates the BHA’s plan for its hybrid shelter project,and nowhere written or implied is there any preclusion of the 1231 Sheridan site. That agreement states: "The Parties NOW,THEREFORE,agree as follows: AGREEMENT: 1.PURPOSE,RECITALS AND ATTACHMENTS INCORPORATED.The Purpose and Recitals set forth above and the Attachments,Resolution No. 3375 and the January 10,2024 City Council Presentation,are expressly incorporated into the Agreement by this reference...." As evidenced by this contract,no one in Bremerton's city government had a problem with leaving the siting of BHA's project open-ended. To the contrary,we see Denise Frey extolling the BHA project potentially being located in her District 2.See “1-17-24 Denise Frey Vouches For BHA Hybrid Shelter Project &For Her Own Dist.2 As Its Location” https://youtu.be/dnJ8GPUuw7E 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion Constitutional Prohibition Against Impairment Of Public Contracts This municipal government is in bad faith violating the Constitution.Again. City government,including city council,cannot impair the BHA contract by misrepresenting law,then voting to flout the contract and the law hidden from the public. Impairment of contracts is Constitutionally forbidden.Washington’s Constitution, Article 1,Section 23,and U.S.Constitution,Article 1,Section 10. The three part test for legislative impairment of public contracts is:1.whether a contractual relationship exists;2.whether the legislation substantially impairs the contractual relationship;3.whether the impairment was reasonable and necessary to serve a legitimate public purpose.Caritas Services v.DSHS,869 P.2d 28,123 Wash.2d 391 (1994).This threshold is easily met in the BHA's favor -which is to say in the favor of the homeless community you seek to crush and drive out or monetize. Governmental Status &State-Level Mandates Of BHA The Bremerton Housing Authority exists independently of the city as it is authorized and empowered through the Housing Authority Law,Chapter 35.82 RCW. The BHA exists as a manifestation of Federal and state policy specifically for low income housing.City government has elided the governmental status of the BHA and its mission –one which the city has itself abandoned in favor of Denise Frey and SWG's wet dream of hyper-gentrification. The BHA mission derives from the state’s declaration of the necessity for low- income housing.Municipal level graft,Larson's caprice, whim,or aporophobia cannot impinge on state policy: RCW 35.82.010 Finding and declaration of necessity. “It is hereby declared:(1)That there exist in the state insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations and that persons of low income are forced to reside 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion in such insanitary or unsafe accommodations;that within the state there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations available at rents which persons of low income can afford … these conditions necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for crime prevention and punishment,public health and safety,fire and accident protection,and other public services and facilities;(2)that these areas in the state cannot be cleared,nor can the shortage of safe and sanitary dwellings for persons of low income be relieved,through the operation of private enterprise,and that the construction of housing projects for persons of low income (as herein defined)would therefore not be competitive with private enterprise;(3)…the providing of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property acquired and are governmental functions of state concern;(4)that it is in the public interest that work on projects for such purposes be commenced as soon as possible in order to relieve unemployment …and the necessity in the public interest for the provisions hereinafter enacted,is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination.” RCW 35.82.030 Creation of housing authorities. “In each city ...of the state there is hereby created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Housing Authority"of the city ...by proper resolution ...asserting that there is need for an authority to function in such city ...The governing body shall adopt a resolution declaring that there is need for a housing authority in the city ...if it shall find (1)that insanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in such city or county;(2) that there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such city or county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford;or (3)that there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwellings, apartments,mobile home parks,or other living accommodations available for senior citizens.” Per BHA history (p.11) consistent with state concern,public interest,and requirements,Bremerton passed its enabling resolution in 1940,creating an independent BHA: "There is a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations in the City of Bremerton available to persons of low income at rentals they can 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion afford,and said shortage is primarily caused by the influx of employes of the Puget Sound Navy Yard due to the emergent needs of national defense." https://bremertonhousing.org/wp- content/uploads/2023/07/BHA_Original_Annual_Report.pdf This author continues to maintain that STEP Housing law,including RCW 35.21.683,RCW 35.21.689, RCW 35A.21.430 and HB2266,applies to BHA’s efforts as FoSC has previously argued during the gag order the city called the “pause.”During the joint SWG-city government "pause"gag,city government went on an orgy of lies and bumbling to undermine the shelter project,its ARPA funding,and other chaff and disinformation which has continued into the "empty ceremony"planning commission meetings. Through the chaff of the onslaught of city government’s manipulations and deception,including an astroturfed incitement,we belatedly intuited the thought: shouldn’t the BHA’s governmental status and its legislative low-income mandate change the analysis? Housing Cooperation Law The BHA contract “obligates the parties to cooperate with each other.”Rekhter v. DSHS,supra. Cooperation is also legislatively mandated by Chapter 35.83 RCW,the Housing Cooperation Law,This is tied to the raison d'être of the BHA.The Housing Cooperation Law incorporated into contract between BHA and the city,details not only the duty to cooperate,but how to cooperate: RCW 35.83.030 Cooperation in undertaking housing projects. “For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning,undertaking, construction or operation of housing projects located within the area in which it is authorized to act,any state public body may upon such terms,with or without consideration,as it may determine:… (4)Plan or replan,zone or rezone any part of such state public body;make exceptions from building regulations and ordinances;any city or town also may change its map;… …(8)Do any and all things,necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion in the planning,undertaking,construction or operation of such housing projects;...” RCW 35.83.060 Procedure for exercising powers. “The exercise by a state public body of the powers herein granted may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of such state public body adopted by a majority of the members of its governing body present at a meeting of said governing body,which resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which such resolution is introduced.Such a resolution or resolutions shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or published or posted.” We who have experienced homelessness testified to this omitted law and legal framing on 8-17-25 at the planning commission, including but not limited to Zach, Brandy and this author: Zach at planning commission 8-17-26: "Good evening,chair and members of the planning commission.My name is Zachary Martin and I am a resident of Kitsap County.I've lived here since April of last year.I'm here tonight to ask you to recommend that city council do everything possible to expedite the homeless shelter planned on Sheridan Road.This matters to me personally because I am also homeless.I know firsthand what it's like to not have a safe place to sleep at night.When you don't have that,everything else becomes so much harder.Your health,your safety,your ability to work,to think about tomorrow.This shelter will benefit our whole community.But I can tell you it will mean safety and dignity for people like me,your neighbors.It's not just a building.It's a chance to rest,to be safe,to get stable.Bremerton is in a crisis and we need more options for housing and shelter and we need them now.This shelter is compassion.It's community health and it's how we become stronger together.Investing in this today builds a healthier,more hopeful tomorrow.I want to be part of a better Bremerton and I hope this shelter can help me get there.Please be part of the solution.Please move this project forward.Thank you." Jose at planning commission 8-17-26: 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion “Jose Camacho,Friends of Smith Cove.Um,Rock The block.I'm an ex paralegal.Uh,we became Friends of Smith's Cove because we realized the city used calculated omission to deform the law and to rig public processes and projects,including for Wesley Larson. And what we hear from Garrett Jackson is deception because he's omitted the actual law called Housing Cooperation Law.With a simple resolution,it could happen Wednesday,the council could simply make an exception.Every single point made in the planning commission can be addressed by resolution.This is the law.This destroys any possibility of a spot -zoning argument,of a location or site- based argument. I looked through all the documents.This has never been mentioned by any of the planners for the city.This is how they rigged the Evergreen Pointe.This is calculation.Law should always be taken in context. So if you look at the law,it will tell you that zoning,rezoning,replanning, exceptions to building regulations,are all okay.This law acts as a supplement to any existing law.So why haven't we heard this?That's because someone doesn't want you to hear this.You guys are up here,at least half of you,I recognize you in good faith.So as a neutral commissioner with integrity when you don't get this as part of your input you are skewed,and the whole public is skewed when we don't get this information.This is how it happens.This is what happened to the Evergreen Pointe.This is a violation of the First Amendment because the public has a right to know material information.If we don't get full information,we're skewed.We're crippled from fully participating in democracy.This is what happened with the 2019- 2021 SMP periodic review in which they created Trojan horses which were then used to rig the Evergreen Pointe.This is an incredibly cynical thing.I just discovered this Thursday or Friday.So,it's not eas -law is not natural or intuitive.But it must be sought.We have professional attorneys with degrees and it's their job to do this for us.Ordinary citizens -I'm I'm a bum.I'm a hobo,right?-Ordinary citizens should not have to become investigators to counteract the cynical manipulation of city planners and city attorneys working for developers.Thank you.” Brandy at planning commission 8-17-26: “Okay.Good evening.I'm here tonight urging that you approve the shelter. The city of Bremerton has already said yes to this project,not once,but twice. The city committed their funding.BHA has invested in this project,and people have spent years working on a solution to homelessness in this 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion community.Now we're talking about throwing it all away.Throwing all the people in desperate need of our support away.Washington law specifically recognizes housing authorities as public bodies created to address the shortage of safe,affordable housing.The Housing Cooperation Law gives cities such as Bremerton the authority to cooperate with housing authorities such as the BHA and specifically allows them to pass a resolution except excepting any issues of zoning,rezoning,building regulations,and/or amending ordinances for housing projects.RCW 35.83.60 says these powers can be exercised by a simple resolution of the governing body.It is that simple.The Washington Supreme Court addressed this very issue in Mercy v. City of Seattle.The court recognized that housing authorities and the municipalities working with them have special statutory powers for accomplishing this public purpose through one resolution under the Housing Cooperation Law.So if there's a zoning problem,solve the zoning problem by a resolution exempting the zoning issue.If there's a regulatory problem,solve the regulatory problem the same way.If there's a contractual problem deal with the contract and enter it in as a resolution.We cannot keep wasting time. There's already public funding committed to this project and that funding has a deadline.If we keep delaying until the funding disappears,then what have we accomplished?I also want to address something else.We talk about homeless people as though we have to decide which homeless people are deserving.The elderly deserve housing.Children deserve housing.Disabled people and veterans deserve housing.But so do the people struggling with addiction.So do people struggling with mental illness.So do people who lose their jobs and fall on hard times and make terrible decisions.People who have not gotten their life back together yet still deserve housing.Everybody deserves housing.Everybody needs housing.Everybody deserves somewhere safe to sleep.And if we're going to talk about the homeless people as though they're the threat to our community and we're going to use them as the boogeyman,then isn't it actually more reasonable to public safety to have them inside of a shelter than outside with nowhere to go?A shelter gives people a place to sleep,a place to connect with services,a place to stabilize, and a place to begin moving forward.You don't solve homelessness by making homelessness harder to see.Pushing it out of your face doesn't make it go away.You solve it by giving people somewhere to go.The city already made a commitment to this project and the funding is there.The need is there. The legal tools exist to address the obstacles.So,I'm asking you,do not abandon this project.Don't delay and let it become the reason that this 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion shelter never gets built.We're just asking that you pass a resolution to build this shelter.” No commissioner,planner,nor city attorney addressed this city-omitted law and framing. This can't be surprising because the rigging of Wesley Larson's $57 million dollar Opportunity Zone Evergreen Pointe project and the Shoreline Master Program started in 2019 ,we exposed it in late 2023,and the city government only stalled that project,and -except for Anna Mockler's brief exchange with Ecology agreeing our E.P.Project /Shoreline Management Act contentions -city officers and leadership covered up the malfeasance and obstructed /retaliated against our valid criticisms and requests for accountability. Ordinary citizens should not have to struggle to ascertain the truth and the law because of city government's manipulations,concealment and misleading of the public.Since as a matter of survival we are forced to take on the challenge of fighting your corruption and abuse,we do the research and investigation you do not,and it shows that the Housing Authorities Law and the Housing Cooperation Law have been analyzed and applied by our Courts. Holding &Rationale Of Mercy v.Seattle &Wilcox v.Housing Authority Applicable case law exists.Wilcox v.Housing Authority of the Cy.of King,66 Wn.2d 864,405 P.2d 723 (1965)and Mercy v.City of Seattle,429 P.2d 917,71 Wash.2d 556 (1967)explain that the State of Washington enacted the Housing Authority Law and the Housing Cooperation Law together to permit the political subdivisions of this state “to qualify for the benefits of the federal Low-Rent Housing Act”for an express purpose:“to remedy the unsafe and insanitary housing conditions and the acute shortage of decent,safe,and sanitary dwellings for families of low income.” The rationale of the two state statutes and the implementation of the mission to alleviate low-income housing shortages,and their interplay to effect the federal and state imperative to achieve actual low-income housing is laid out clearly in Mercy v.City of Seattle.Why did none of the city’s attack on the BHA even hint at this law?The city attorneys office has a duty to research the law to uphold the law. Even if they know nothing on an issue on Day One,they have a duty to investigate and research the law on that issue on Day Two –or before the public is deceived by Denise Frey and DCD’s developers’disinformation and drivel.The verbiage and 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion graphics we see issuing from Garrett Jackson in this latest disgrace was free of law or analysis.It was for show.There was no concern there for law or its objective impartial application.FoSC has seen this before with the Evergreen Pointe /SMP malfeasance.DCD planners are neither attorneys nor concerned with legal analysis. Why is Kylie Finnell paid a city salary as the city attorney if not to prevent the color of law from being used to defeat the rule of law and to further marginalize the homeless and those attempting to give their dire needs a voice? In Mercy v.Seattle,a city council cooperated with the Seattle Housing Authority by using the Housing Cooperation Law,RCW 35.83.030,to except parking space requirements for a 300 unit apartment structure for low-income elderly.The opponent of this Housing Cooperation Law exception challenged this as an ordinance which did not follow the procedural steps outlined in the city’s existing zoning code for making of zoning changes or the granting of zoning exceptions or variances.The Mercy Court agreed with the Housing Authority,holding that Seattle’s city council derived and was invested with the power to override its procedure to enact an exception pursuant to the Housing Cooperation Law,RCW 35.83. This holding rests on the HAL and HCL and Mercy’s examination and adoption of the logic of Housing Authority of Los Angeles v.Los Angeles,38 Cal.2d 853,243 P.2d 515 (1952): “The housing authority was thereby created as a state agency,‘a public body corporate and politic’and is not an agent of the city in which it functions. Similarly the city under the Housing Authorities Law is an agency of the state,functioning under state law to fulfill state purposes,and is not acting pursuant to its fundamental law to effect solely municipal objectives. (Housing Authority v.Superior Court,supra,35 Cal.2d 550,558;Kleiber v. City &County of San Francisco,supra.18 Cal.2d 718,724-725.)Each functioning body,the city and the housing authority,is a separate body politic vested with specific duties and powers under the Housing Authorities Law and Housing Cooperation Law to effect a state objective.Neither is functioning independently of that state law.In pursuing the state objective each is governed by the state law and neither may exercise powers not vested or recognized by that law.The city and the housing authority function as administrative arms of the state in pursuing the state concern and effecting the legislative objective.” 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion In other words,the status of the Bremerton Housing Authority s a federally and state rooted purpose-built governmental entity focused on implementing low- income housing means the relative postures of each governmental body here under the HAL and HCL is one where Bremerton must help the BHA fulfil its mission for the low-income.This is why Bremerton in fact signed a contract to do just that. This is a state declared interest.Not one amenable to more of your favoritism towards "market rate"developers.This situation was settled long ago by the contract and by existing settled law -this was not a situation in which the incited residents of Harrison Heights and the astroturf campaign led by SWG's agent, Denise Frey,could affect this settled law.In Housing Authority of Pasco v.City of Pasco,86 P.3d 1217,120 Wash.App.839 (2004),the Court held that "a housing authority is an independent entity and not a department of the city.[citing Wilcox and Mercy] Housing authorities are not meant to be responsive to the popular will or political pressure. Wilcox,66 Wn.2d at 870." FoSC has seen this erasure and misrepresentation of law before -Ecology is currently having to deal with that.There is no doubt Wesley Larson can do whatever he wants in Bremerton with impunity;there is only the question whether outside officials,and those who are attorneys,can stomach such betrayals of the public trust.In Bremerton,this kind of malfeasance is kept a close secret.And they will even gag cititzens for speaking of it in public fora. But now we have emails catching the collusion and malfeasance as it happened. The recently obtained emails showing council member Denise Frey being invited into Wesley Larson's "master plan"circle for exploiting land use in Frey's District 2 also show that immediately upon that invitation,she turns 180 against the BHA, and approaches Larson's partner (and planning commissioner)Jack Paauw to provide her with calculations upon which to craft a tax revenue loss argument to undermine the BHA shelter in the future.The tax revenue loss argument is laughable because SWG is addicted to the MFTE -and that is optional.The BHA as a governmental body is simply given the tax exempt privilege to aid its mission for production of low-income housing. The emails also show Frey so determined to make Wesley Larson's dreams come true in District 2 that she reaches out to the developer's fixer,DCD Director Andrea Spencer,and divulges a confidence BHA Director Jill Stanton had stated was confidential during a January 2024 hearing:the location of the site for the BHA 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion project.Frey's slithering towards Jack Paauw,Marianne Weber and Andrea Spencer to sabotoage the shelter project is collusion from a council member with a private interest -the powerful wealthy and influential "Sound West Group"-a literal combination of private interests. The emails showing Wesley Larson picking governmental puppets and the SWG/Denise Frey collusion can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gF7T60Y2- 6OxK3987w8CUr1FlXJoAv6I?usp=drive_link The emails also demonstrate that while Jack Paauw was acting as a planing commissioner he and the rest of Wesley Larson's SWG oligopoly were simultaneously working on the "Bremerton2044"comprehensive plan and making their parallel "master plans"for Denise Frey's District 2. This violates the law outlined in Buell v.Bremerton,and invalidates the "Bremerton2044"comp plan as the product of intentional exploitative self-interested malfeasance. In these machinations Wesley Larson,holding court,hand picks more government officials for their influence (he calls them "influencers").His highness selected these officials that we know of so far: 1.Denise Frey,council member 2.Jac Paauw,planning commissioner 3.Dr.Tara Kirk Sell,planning commissioner 4.Tim Barker, Parks Director 5.Charles Henderson, CDBG Project Review, 6.Jason Driver,Kitsap Regional Library Director 7.Ben Anderson,School District Board 8.Cary Bozeman, Port of Bremerton President *Unnamed by Larson is a founder of his joint venturer,Rice Fergus Miller. The RFM founder,Mike Miller,is a current a planning commissioner. DCD planners,council member Denise Frey, and Jack Paauw have violated the public trust and fundamental ethics.A criminal inquiry should at least start with them,and with these criminal statutes: RCW 42.23.070 Prohibited Acts. 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion “(1)No municipal officer may use his or her position to secure special privileges or exemptions for himself,herself,or others….(4)No municipal officer may disclose confidential information gained by reason of the officer's position,nor may the officer otherwise use such information for his or her personal gain or benefit.” RCW 9A.80.010 Official Misconduct. “(1)A public servant is guilty of official misconduct if,with intent to obtain a benefit or to deprive another person of a lawful right or privilege:(a)He or she intentionally commits an unauthorized act under color of law;or (b)He or she intentionally refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him or her by law. ...” *The attached native file "Findings"show that Andrea Spencer,Garrett Jackson, and Kelli Lambert each handled /edited the falsified findings which misled Ecology to the effect that FoSC had not participated in the currently pending Bremerton SMP proposal. *Also note this evidence: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uwtdC79veIhQV-vqk2tECIJTtoyi99GQ/view This is evidence of Anna Mockler being censored by city council in its attempt to deceive Ecology into believing the public (FoSC)had not participated in the current SMP proposal -WE HAD IN PERSON on 10-20-25.And commissioner Rick Tift, a SWG factotum,personally obstructed us as we did so,and subsequentlyTift moved to the council as an elected council member.His knowledge as commissioner became knowledge of the city council.No one at city government should have given Ecology the impression FoSC had not vigorously objected to city government's flouting of the Shoreline Management Act with an infirm SMP on behalf of Sound West Group. This is an Anna Mockler interview after she has been censored by internal city council "one voice"policy.No mention of FoSC long history decrying the partisan flouting the SMA and SMP. https://youtu.be/6JYqtD5Iz_M Mocklers silence is not inadvertence -it is city policy to cover up for DCD's malfeasance which occurred to benefit Sound West Group. _______________________ 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion Contract Clause Under Washington’s Constitution &U.S.Constitution WA's Constitution, Article 1,Section 23,and the U.S.Constitution,Article 1, Section 10,prohibits city council's impairment of the contract between the BHA and Bremerton for the purposes stated therein.Particularly,without even addressing an HCL resolution,Bremerton's city government has been exposed as again a servile subsidiary of self-entitled developers in the SWG cartel. Any move by city government outside of the legal framing stated above is illegal as against the public policies framed by actual law. Do the resolution if you want to mitigate the morass of crime you are already stuck in. Washington Prohibits Anti-Trust Combines Given all of the above,the attorney general must begin a deadly serious inquiry into the mess Sound West Group and servile suborned officials have created in city government. Who can compete with SWG when city officials will make inconvenient law disappear for it? Washington's Constitution prohibited monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade. Wash.Const.Article XII,Section 22. City officials are suborned by Sound West Group.SWG dominates government here,which will even gag quite ordinary criticisms of government favoritism. With the sabotage of the BHA shelter -a producer of low-income housing -and with the flouting of the Shoreline Management Act and Growth Management Act by Bremerton city government on behalf of Wesley Larson's machine,it is quite evident that land use in Bremerton is captured and/or allocated by Sound West Group. Whether "market rate"or low-income -even a BHA transitional housing project - Larson and his sychophant agents,such as council member Denise Frey,maintain a landscape which is a minefield for anyone not kissing King Arthurs ring. Because 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion FoSC exposed city rigging of Larson's project,and the SMP -with "interrupted buffers"opening shoreline portals for SWG in which the Shoreline Management Act is effectively suspended on a parcel by parcel basis. Prior Comments FoSC written comments are in the records,including the planning commission meetings /hearings re the BHA project below 7-20-26 https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=cb4fd124-a875-4ba3-9c2b- 2698b9e8f2f0 8-17-26 https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=f1bd78a1-152a-4165-a67f- 7ccea648080c ----------Forwarded message --------- From:City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Date:Thu,Aug 20,2026 at 10:48 AM Subject:RE:FoSC Comment -BHA Shelter /Tiny Home /Pallet Housing /Trans - Supportive Housing (Jose Camacho) To:Friendsof Smith Cove <friendsofsmithcove@gmail.com> Cc:Jose Camacho <paralegal312@gmail.com>,Robin Weldin <rdmoley26@gmail.com>, nelsons@sao.wa.gov <nelsons@sao.wa.gov>,scott.nelson@sao.wa.gov <scott.nelson@sao.wa.gov>,Garrett Jackson <Garrett.Jackson@ci.bremerton.wa.us>, Evinger,Matthew (ECY)<MEVI461@ecy.wa.gov>,City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Good morning,Mr.Camacho. This is to acknowledge receipt of your email,which will be provided to the Councilmembers for their consideration. 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion Thank you for taking the time to provide your comments regarding BHA’s Proposed Shelter Project. Christine From:Friendsof Smith Cove <friendsofsmithcove@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,August 17,2026 5:44 PM To:nelsons@sao.wa.gov;scott.nelson@sao.wa.gov;Garrett Jackson <Garrett.Jackson@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;Evinger,Matthew (ECY)<MEVI461@ecy.wa.gov>;City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Cc:Jose Camacho <paralegal312@gmail.com>;Robin Weldin <rdmoley26@gmail.com> Subject:FoSC Comment -BHA Shelter /Tiny Home /Pallet Housing /Trans -Supportive Housing CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion 9-2-26 FoSC Community Comment -Request For Anti-Trust /Criminal Investigation Of Denise Frey / Jack Paauw /Sound West Group Collusion These are citations to the law city government has intentionally withheld from public discussion in the matter of the BHA shelter project at the 1231 Sheridan site. The Housing Cooperation Law answers all the points raised by opponents.This law provides that a resolution by council can override any concerns about planning,zoning,rezoning,and regulation.Simply create an exception by resolution. The existence of the HCL makes spot zoning and other location-based complaints a dead argument. So of course city attorneys and planners have conveniently forgotten this controlling law. Friends of Smith Cove in Evergreen Park Virus-free.www.avast.com 1 Finding_Conclusions_Draft.doc DRAFT FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION Summary –The Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed updates to the Shoreline Master Program;and amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC)Title 20, including BMC 20.14 Critical Areas Ordinance;and BMC 20.50,Landscaping regulations. I.FINDINGS OF FACT -GENERAL 1.Project Description The proposed amendment package includes revisions to the Shoreline Master Program;and amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC)Title 20,including BMC 20.14 Critical Areas Ordinance;and BMC 20.50,Landscaping regulations. 2.Procedural History Proposed amendments were discussed at Planning Commission workshops in September, October,November,and December 2025.Notification of the proposed amendments and SEPA checklist was sent December 12,2025 to agencies,affected tribes,and other interested parties seeking feedback: 2.1 Planning Commission Workshop:September 15,2025 2.2 Planning Commission Workshop:October 20,2025 2.3 Planning Commission Workshop:November 17,2025 2.4 Notice to Department of Commerce and Agencies:December 12,2025 2.5 SEPA Threshold Determination –December 12,2025 2.6 Planning Commission Workshop:December 15,2025 2.7 Joint Hearing Notice with WA Dept of Ecology:December 22,2025 2.8 Notice of Public Hearing:January 16,2026 2.9 Planning Commission Joint Public Hearing (with WA Dept of Ecology): Development Regulations Recommendation –January 26,2026. 3.Public Comment 3.1 Email comment provided after the October 20,2025 Workshop –Jose Camacho (10.15.25), expresses criticism of city council;originally emailed only to City Council. 3.2 Email comment provided at the November 17,2025 Workshop –Jamie Clough,Kitsap Building Association.Recommends eliminating the $250K fixed cap for exemptions from landscaping requirements,instead recommending the exemption be based solely on percentage of assessed value,and further recommends raising that threshold to 50 percent of assessed value. 3.3 Email Comment provided December 15,2025 –Suquamish Tribe Archaeology &Historic Preservation Program (12.15.25);concurs with the updated proposed changes regarding 2 cultural resources concerns and notifications to the Tribe for all shoreline work. 3.4 Email Comment provided December 15,2025 –Washington Department of Fish &Wildlife; comments received just before the meeting noted general support for proposed amendments, and recommended some changes to the proposed CAO language,including some additional definitions of terminology,corrected RCW citations,specific policy language,and general recommendations. 3.5 Email Comment provided January 26,2026 –Washington Department of Fish &Wildlife; noted that the City’s revisions to the code incorporates their suggested text edits and Agency recommendations;provided additional recommendations,including prohibition of Stormwater Management Facilities in the outer 25 percent of a stream buffer. 3.6 Email Comment provided January 26,2026 –District Six Councilor Anna Mockler, forwarding a summary of topics discussed at a recent District Six Town Hall meeting,with comments from one attendee attached;the topics focused on trees and wetland regulations. 4.SEPA Determination A Determination of Non-Significance was issued on December 12,2025.Two comments were received:Suquamish Tribe Archaeology &Historic Preservation Program (12.15.2025), supporting the proposed changes;and from Friends of Smith Cover (12.26.2025),expressing the opinion that the update of the Shoreline Master Program requires an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS),with reference to past objections to the SMP.No appeals have been filed. 5.Consistency Text amendments to Title 20 shall meet the decision criteria outlined in BMC 20.18.020(d).The Planning Commission may recommend a decision,and the City Council may adopt or adopt with modifications,amendments to Title 20 if the following criteria are met: 5.1 The amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan: Analysis:The proposed amendments continue to uphold the objectives and goals of the Comprehensive Plan,and implement the following policies: Land Use Element Policy LU3(A) Review and update as necessary Bremerton’s regulations that protect critical areas, including anadromous fisheries,using the best available science as defined by and required in the Growth Management Act (per RCW 36.70A.172(1)). Land Use Element,Policy LU3(H) Encourage preservation of existing healthy and safe trees on private,commercial and public property. Environmental Element,Goal E1 Stewardship:Provide stewardship by considering long-range implications of City policies on the environment,to conduct City operations in a manner that protects the environment,and to provide education on how the City,its businesses,and residents can improve the quality of the environment. 3 Environmental Policy E1(G) Coordinate planning of critical area and habitat with Kitsap County,Suquamish Tribe,and other local agencies and countywide planning and watershed groups to protect critical area habitat and water quality. Environmental Policy E1(M) Use Best Available Science to preserve and enhance the functions and values of critical areas through policies,regulations,programs and incentives.Critical Areas development standards shall incorporate and utilize applicable best available science for purposes of designating and protecting all regulated critical areas and give “special consideration”to conservation and protection measures for anadromous fisheries. Environmental Policy E1(P) Support the continued planting of Bremerton’s urban forest,a diverse mix of native and nonnative trees,shrubs and groundcovers,which line our streets and shade and beautify our homes,businesses,parks and natural areas. Environmental Policy E2(A) Preserve environmental quality by taking into account the land’s suitability for development and directing intense development away from critical areas and encourage the use of infiltration for stormwater management in areas with appropriate soils. Environmental Policy E2(D) Preserve the integrity of riparian corridors and steep slopes through the preservation of native plants and the replacement of invasive,non-native plants with native and drought tolerant plants. Environmental Policy E2(E) Preserve and enhance trees,native vegetation,and integrate suitable native plants in urban landscape development. Environmental Policy E2(F) Maintain and improve the City’s tree canopy.Consider proper vegetation selection, taking into consideration potential conflicts,such as sidewalks and overhead utilities. Environmental Policy E2(K) Enhance the City’s urban tree canopy appropriately to support community resilience,mitigate urban heat and stormwater runoff.This can be accomplished through a program of tree planting in public areas,including street trees,public parks,public open spaces,and public facilities.Tree placement shall not interfere with utility infrastructure,compromise Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)methods,or otherwise create other identifiable hazards,and shall be part of an approved capital facilities plan.Consider programs that create incentives for residents and businesses to plant trees on their private property,in addition to any required applicable landscaping standards. 4 Environmental Policy E3(B) Preserve and protect natural surface water storage sites,such as wetlands,aquifers, streams,and water bodies as these are critical features that support hydrological functions,water quality,regulate surface flows and recharge groundwater. Environmental Policy E3(C) Participate in regional species protection efforts,including salmon habitat enhancement and restoration.Identify,prioritize,and eliminate physical barriers (such as fish-blocking culverts)and other impediments to anadromous fish spawning and rearing habitat. Environmental Policy E3(D) Manage aquatic and riparian habitats to preserve and enhance their natural functions and processes,which provide fish and wildlife habitat and protect water quality. Environmental Policy E3(E) Conserve and protect groundwater resources,headwater wetlands and priority habitat areas. Environmental Policy E4(I) Protect natural resources that sequester and store carbon such as wetlands, estuaries,stream buffers and urban tree canopy. III.CONCLUSIONS &RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission concludes that the proposed amendments to the Bremerton Municipal Code Title 20 Land Use Chapter meets the requirements in BMC 20.18.020(d)text amendments,and therefore recommends to the City Council the adoption of amendments to Title 20. Respectfully submitted by:Approved by: ________________________________________________________ Andrea L Spencer,AICP Nick Wofford,Interim Chair Executive Secretary Planning Commission EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A 1 DRAFT FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION Summary – The Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed updates to the Shoreline Master Program; and amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Title 20, including BMC 20.14 Critical Areas Ordinance; and BMC 20.50, Landscaping regulations. I. FINDINGS OF FACT - GENERAL 1. Project Description The proposed amendment package includes revisions to the Shoreline Master Program; and amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Title 20, including BMC 20.14 Critical Areas Ordinance; and BMC 20.50, Landscaping regulations. 2. Procedural History Proposed amendments were discussed at Planning Commission workshops in September, October, November, and December 2025. Notification of the proposed amendments and SEPA checklist was sent December 12, 2025 to agencies, affected tribes, and other interested parties seeking feedback: • 2.1 Planning Commission Workshop: September 15, 2025 • 2.2 Planning Commission Workshop: October 20, 2025 • 2.3 Planning Commission Workshop: November 17, 2025 • 2.4 Notice to Department of Commerce and Agencies: December 12, 2025 • 2.5 SEPA Threshold Determination – December 12, 2025 • 2.6 Planning Commission Workshop: December 15, 2025 • 2.7 Joint Hearing Notice with WA Dept of Ecology: December 22, 2025 • 2.8 Notice of Public Hearing: January 16, 2026 • 2.9 Planning Commission Joint Public Hearing (with WA Dept of Ecology): Development Regulations Recommendation – January 26, 2026. 3. Public Comment 3.1 Email comment provided after the October 20, 2025 Workshop – Jose Camacho (10.15.25), expresses criticism of city council; originally emailed only to City Council. 3.2 Email comment provided at the November 17, 2025 Workshop – Jamie Clough, Kitsap Building Association. Recommends eliminating the $250K fixed cap for exemptions from landscaping requirements, instead recommending the exemption be based solely on percentage of assessed value, and further recommends raising that threshold to 50 percent of assessed value. 2 3.3 Email Comment provided December 15, 2025 – Suquamish Tribe Archaeology & Historic Preservation Program (12.15.25); concurs with the updated proposed changes regarding cultural resources concerns and notifications to the Tribe for all shoreline work. 3.4 Email Comment provided December 15, 2025 – Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife; comments received just before the meeting noted general support for proposed amendments, and recommended some changes to the proposed CAO language, including some additional definitions of terminology, corrected RCW citations, specific policy language, and general recommendations. 3.5 Email Comment provided January 26, 2026 – Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife; noted that the City’s revisions to the code incorporates their suggested text edits and Agency recommendations; provided additional recommendations, including prohibition of Stormwater Management Facilities in the outer 25 percent of a stream buffer. 3.6 Email Comment provided January 26, 2026 – District Six Councilor Anna Mockler, forwarding a summary of topics discussed at a recent District Six Town Hall meeting, with comments from one attendee attached; the topics focused on trees and wetland regulations. 4. SEPA Determination A Determination of Non-Significance was issued on December 12, 2025. Two comments were received: Suquamish Tribe Archaeology & Historic Preservation Program (12.15.2025), supporting the proposed changes; and from Friends of Smith Cover (12.26.2025), expressing the opinion that the update of the Shoreline Master Program requires an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), with reference to past objections to the SMP. No appeals have been filed. 5. Consistency Text amendments to Title 20 shall meet the decision criteria outlined in BMC 20.18.020(d). The Planning Commission may recommend a decision, and the City Council may adopt or adopt with modifications, amendments to Title 20 if the following criteria are met: 5.1 The amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan: Analysis: The proposed amendments continue to uphold the objectives and goals of the Comprehensive Plan, and implement the following policies: • Land Use Element Policy LU3(A) Review and update as necessary Bremerton’s regulations that protect critical areas, including anadromous fisheries, using the best available science as defined by and required in the Growth Management Act (per RCW 36.70A.172(1)). • Land Use Element, Policy LU3(H) Encourage preservation of existing healthy and safe trees on private, commercial and public property. • Environmental Element, Goal E1 Stewardship: Provide stewardship by considering long-range implications of City policies on the environment, to conduct City operations in a manner that protects 3 the environment, and to provide education on how the City, its businesses, and residents can improve the quality of the environment. • Environmental Policy E1(G) Coordinate planning of critical area and habitat with Kitsap County, Suquamish Tribe, and other local agencies and countywide planning and watershed groups to protect critical area habitat and water quality. • Environmental Policy E1(M) Use Best Available Science to preserve and enhance the functions and values of critical areas through policies, regulations, programs and incentives. Critical Areas development standards shall incorporate and utilize applicable best available science for purposes of designating and protecting all regulated critical areas and give “special consideration” to conservation and protection measures for anadromous fisheries. • Environmental Policy E1(P) Support the continued planting of Bremerton’s urban forest, a diverse mix of native and nonnative trees, shrubs and groundcovers, which line our streets and shade and beautify our homes, businesses, parks and natural areas. • Environmental Policy E2(A) Preserve environmental quality by taking into account the land’s suitability for development and directing intense development away from critical areas and encourage the use of infiltration for stormwater management in areas with appropriate soils. • Environmental Policy E2(D) Preserve the integrity of riparian corridors and steep slopes through the preservation of native plants and the replacement of invasive, non-native plants with native and drought tolerant plants. • Environmental Policy E2(E) Preserve and enhance trees, native vegetation, and integrate suitable native plants in urban landscape development. • Environmental Policy E2(F) Maintain and improve the City’s tree canopy. Consider proper vegetation selection, taking into consideration potential conflicts, such as sidewalks and overhead utilities. • Environmental Policy E2(K) Enhance the City’s urban tree canopy appropriately to support community resilience, mitigate urban heat and stormwater runoff. This can be accomplished through a program of tree planting in public areas, including street trees, public parks, public open spaces, and public facilities. Tree placement shall not interfere with utility infrastructure, compromise Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) methods, or otherwise create other identifiable hazards, and shall 4 be part of an approved capital facilities plan. Consider programs that create incentives for residents and businesses to plant trees on their private property, in addition to any required applicable landscaping standards. • Environmental Policy E3(B) Preserve and protect natural surface water storage sites, such as wetlands, aquifers, streams, and water bodies as these are critical features that support hydrological functions, water quality, regulate surface flows and recharge groundwater. • Environmental Policy E3(C) Participate in regional species protection efforts, including salmon habitat enhancement and restoration. Identify, prioritize, and eliminate physical barriers (such as fish-blocking culverts) and other impediments to anadromous fish spawning and rearing habitat. • Environmental Policy E3(D) Manage aquatic and riparian habitats to preserve and enhance their natural functions and processes, which provide fish and wildlife habitat and protect water quality. • Environmental Policy E3(E) Conserve and protect groundwater resources, headwater wetlands and priority habitat areas. • Environmental Policy E4(I) Protect natural resources that sequester and store carbon such as wetlands, estuaries, stream buffers and urban tree canopy. III. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission concludes that the proposed amendments to the Bremerton Municipal Code Title 20 Land Use Chapter meets the requirements in BMC 20.18.020(d) text amendments, and therefore recommends to the City Council the adoption of amendments to Title 20. Respectfully submitted by: Approved by: ______________________________ __________________________ Andrea L Spencer, AICP Nick Wofford, Interim Chair Executive Secretary Planning Commission EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A