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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA – AMENDED
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 5:00 PM
345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280
Council Conference Room 603 will be open to the public to attend the Study Session
in-person, but there will be no opportunities for input. However, public questions or comments may be
submitted at any time to City.Council@bremertonwa.gov.
Please remember that the content of the Agenda Bill items is subject to change; and no action at the
Study Session is anticipated.
Please visit https://www.bremertonwa.gov/691/Council-Meetings to review the Agenda & Study Session
Packet; and for instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom.
A. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS
1. Authorize Creation of Probation and Treatment Court Administrator and Reallocation of Funding
2. Resolution giving 8th Street between Warren Ave and Pacific Avenue an honorary designation of
Bishop L. Robertson Way Item added
B. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 9/9/26) – Chair Jane Rebelowski
2. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings
Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners Briefing (Last Meeting 9/1/26) – Jane Rebelowski
Kitsap 911 Board of Commissioners Briefing (Last Meeting 9/1/26) – Jane Rebelowski and
Jennifer Chamberlin
3. Other General Council Business (Only as necessary, and as time allows)
C. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATION
1. Proposed Public Hearing on Zoning Code Amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code Section
20.46.090 and Temporary Encampment Permit
D. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: September 9, 2026
Authorize Creation of Probation and
Treatment Court Administrator and
Reallocation of Funding
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 16, 2026
Department: Municipal Court
Presenter: Judge Tom Weaver
Phone: (360) 473-5254
SUMMARY: Bremerton Municipal Court is actively revitalizing and expanding its Community
Treatment Court program. The court will receive $81,700 in state funding through the Administrative
Office of the Courts (AOC) to support the program this fiscal year. Of this funding, $66,454 may be
applied toward a new full-time equivalent (FTE) position. Due to the Court’s significant probation
caseload and the additional responsibilities associated with expanding Treatment Court, we are
requesting approval to establish a Grade 18 Probation and Treatment Court Administrator position.
This position would provide administrative leadership and oversight for both Treatment Court and
Probation operations.
ATTACHMENTS: Job description, Salary Schedule (Added 9/9/26 9:00 AM), HR comparables,
Power Point, Letter of Support
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Requesting Grade 18 position, which maxes at
$116,928.
After factoring in state funding of $66,454, fiscal impact would be $50,474 this fiscal year with
potential for increased state funding in the future.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to create the position of Probation and Treatment Court Administrator at Grade 18; and
authorize reallocation of funding.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
A1
City of Bremerton Classification Specification August 2026
PROBATION AND TREATMENT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Page 1 of 4
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Probation and Treatment Court Administrator is responsible for the overall administration and day-to-day operations
of the Probation Department and Treatment Court Program. This position reports directly to the Municipal Court Judge
and supervises assigned probation and treatment court personnel. The Administrator develops and implements policies,
procedures, and operational standards; administers an annual operating budget currently totaling approximately $544,810;
oversees grants and contracts within delegated authority; evaluates program performance; and ensures services are
delivered effectively and in compliance with applicable laws, court rules, evidence-based practices, City policies, and
contractual requirements.
The Administrator currently supervises one probation employee, with future planning to increase staff, and is responsible
for assessing staffing needs and supporting planned departmental growth. The Administrator advises the Municipal Court
Judge on operational and strategic matters, provides guidance on complex cases, and may carry a limited caseload or
perform advanced probation and treatment court duties as needed.
REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: This list is intended to illustrate the
various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the
position.)
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the day-to-day operations of the Probation Department and Treatment
Court Program to achieve established goals within authorized staffing and budget resources.
Supervise assigned Probation and Treatment Court staff, including assigning and reviewing work,
scheduling, training, coaching, and supporting professional development.
Establish work rules and performance standards; conduct performance evaluations; address performance
concerns; and recommend corrective or disciplinary action consistent with City policies and applicable
labor agreements.
Assess staffing needs and recommend organizational and staffing changes. Participate in recruitment,
selection, onboarding, and workforce planning.
Develop, implement, and update departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards to ensure
compliance with applicable laws, court rules, evidence-based practices, City policies, and contractual
requirements.
Advise and confer with the Municipal Court Judge regarding program priorities, policies, budget
allocations, staffing levels, operational needs, program performance, and strategic initiatives.
Develop and administer the annual operating budget, currently totaling approximately $130,000. Monitor
expenditures, authorize purchases within delegated authority, ensure fiscal accountability, and recommend
budget adjustments as needed.
Develop funding proposals; administer grant-funded activities; monitor grant compliance, expenditures,
and deliverables; prepare required reports; and ensure adherence to funding requirements.
Develop, negotiate, administer, and monitor contracts and service agreements within delegated authority
and in accordance with City purchasing, contracting, and legal-review requirements.
City of Bremerton Classification Specification August 2026
PROBATION AND TREATMENT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Page 2 of 4
Ensure complete, accurate, confidential, and timely case records are maintained for the Probation
Department and Treatment Court Program. Maintain required records for any personally assigned limited
caseload.
Oversee Probation and Treatment Court service delivery, provide guidance on complex cases, and
perform advanced probation or treatment court duties when necessary to maintain operations.
Evaluate program effectiveness through performance measures, statistical analysis, participant outcomes,
compliance data, and required reporting; recommend and implement operational improvements based on
results.
Coordinate with treatment providers, prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement, community
agencies, and other partners to support effective service delivery and participant outcomes.
Attend and testify at court proceedings related to Treatment Court participation, compliance, violations,
progress, and case recommendations.
Other Duties
Regular attendance is an essential requirement.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned and/or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Washington State court rules, policies, procedures, and civil and criminal law procedures applicable to
municipal probation and treatment court operations.
Treatment court principles, evidence-based supervision and behavioral-change practices, participant
monitoring, and community-based treatment resources.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, performance management, training, coaching,
organizational development, and labor-management relations.
Public-sector budgeting, purchasing, grant administration, contract administration, fiscal controls, and
records management.
Program planning, performance measurement, statistical analysis, outcome reporting, continuous
improvement, confidentiality, and information security.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, the Washington State Judicial Information System (JIS), Judicial
Access Browser System (JABS), Tyler Supervision, O-Court, and other court or case-management
systems.
Ability to:
Lead, supervise, evaluate, train, and develop employees while applying City policies and applicable labor
agreements consistently.
Plan and manage department operations, establish priorities, allocate resources, and maintain service
continuity with limited staffing.
Develop and administer budgets, grants, contracts, purchasing activities, policies, procedures, and
operational controls.
Analyze program, financial, compliance, and outcome data; identify trends; and present practical
recommendations to the Municipal Court Judge and other stakeholders.
Interpret and apply laws, court rules, confidentiality requirements, City policies, labor agreements,
contracts, and grant requirements.
City of Bremerton Classification Specification August 2026
PROBATION AND TREATMENT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Page 3 of 4
Communicate clearly, professionally, and with appropriate discretion, both verbally and in writing, with
court participants, employees, City staff, legal professionals, treatment providers, partner agencies, and
members of the public.
Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed reports, case notes, policies, budget documents, grant reports,
contract materials, and other court-related documentation.
Exercise sound judgment, resolve complex operational and personnel issues, manage competing
priorities, and respond effectively to sensitive or crisis situations.
Learn and effectively use new software, case-management systems, and other technology required for the
position.
QUALIFYING EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE (Minimum Requirements)
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities may be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health or Human Services,
Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in probation, treatment court, court administration,
criminal justice, behavioral health, social work, or a related program.
At least two (2) years of supervisory, lead, or program-administration experience that includes
responsibility for staff, operational planning, or program performance.
Experience administering a budget and developing or implementing operational policies and procedures.
Preferred Requirements:
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a closely
related field.
Experience in a municipal court, probation department, treatment court, or comparable public-sector
program.
Experience administering grants, contracts, public purchasing, or externally funded programs.
Experience implementing evidence-based practices and using program data to evaluate outcomes and
improve services.
Experience using JIS, JABS, Tyler Supervision, O-Court, or comparable court and case-management
systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods; routinely stand and walk; frequently use hands and fingers to
handle documents, equipment, tools, and controls; and reach with the hands and arms.
The position also requires the ability to communicate effectively through speaking and hearing; occasionally lift or move
objects weighing up to 20 pounds; and maintain close visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus for computer work,
reading, reviewing documents, and other detailed tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires travel throughout Bremerton and the greater Kitsap County area and may involve extended or
irregular hours to meet operational needs and accommodate participant appointments. Duties may include meeting with
participants in correctional facilities, offices, and other community-based locations.
City of Bremerton Classification Specification August 2026
PROBATION AND TREATMENT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Page 4 of 4
The position may occasionally involve exposure to bodily fluids or other potential biohazards when providing operational
coverage or working in areas where urine or saliva samples are collected or handled. The position may also involve
interactions with individuals experiencing emotional distress, behavioral health concerns, substance use issues, or other
crisis situations. Employees must exercise sound judgment, maintain professional boundaries, follow established safety
and infection-control procedures, and use appropriate de-escalation techniques when necessary.
LEGAL and REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for
overtime.
This position is represented by Teamsters Local 589 in accordance with the applicable labor agreement.
This position is excluded from the City’s Civil Service system.
This job description does not constitute an employment contract and may be modified as organizational needs change.
TL589 G18-G19
Hourly minimum $53.00 $46.24 Recommended hourly midpoint $60.50 Current direct reports 1
Hourly maximum $68.00 $57.34 Recommended annual midpoint $125,840 Planned additional position 1
Annual minimum $110,240 $96,549 Current hourly midpoint $52 Approximate operating
budget $130,000
Annual maximum $141,440 $119,726 Midpoint increase 16.5%Reports to
1
2
3
4
5
6
Core peer group
Primary measure
Sensitivity
Longview
Large-scope roles
Implementation
Peer Hourly Min Hourly Max
Lynnwood ACA $59.95 $77.18
Edmonds ACA $54.89 $73.56
Kitsap TC Manager $50.97 $65.20
Kittitas Chief PO $51.15 $62.32
Snohomish Programs Mgr $48.16 $61.46
Market Recommended $53.00 $68.00
Teamsters 589
Recommended G18 - G19 $46.24 $57.34
Place the classification in the existing bargaining-unit grade closest to the recommended range while checking internal
equity.
CORE PEER HOURLY RANGES
RECOMMENDED RANGE
METHOD AND GUARDRAILS
Two comparable-city assistant court administrators plus Kitsap Treatment Court Manager, Kittitas Chief Probation Officer
and Snohomish Probation & Community Programs Manager.
Equal-weighted core peer mean of $53.02–$67.95 per hour, rounded to $53.00–$68.00.
Core median is $51.15–$65.20; direct comparable-city blend is $51.59–$67.01.
Excluded because municipal-court services are contracted to Cowlitz County District Court.
Approximately $130,000 operating-budget responsibility
Policy, grant and contract administration
Program performance measurement and operational improvement
Direct accountability to the Municipal Court Judge
Limited rather than primary participant caseload
CONCLUSION
Recommended salary range: Based on market salary data, $53.00–$68.00 per hour ($110,240–$141,440 annually), with a target midpoint of $60.50 per hour ($125,840 annually). This is the rounded mean of the five-position core management peer
group. The updated job description is materially above a probation supervisor or senior officer because it carries formal supervision, fiscal, policy, grant, contract and program-performance accountability. The small current staff and approximately
$130,000 budget keep it below full court administrators, large-county directors and large-unit managers. Taking into account the scale of Teamsters L589 positions and internal equity, the closest range to this recommendation is between Grade 18
and Grade 19.
WHY THE RANGE CHANGED
Formal staff supervision, evaluations and disciplinary recommendations
King County director/manager and Tacoma unit-manager ranges are secondary references, not primary pricing inputs.
Probation and Treatment Court Administrator — 2026 Salary Analysis
City of Bremerton | Updated for formal Administrator-level responsibilities | Analysis date: July 29, 2026
MARKET POSITION CURRENT SCOPE
Municipal Court Judge
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$80.00
$90.00
Lynnwood ACA Edmonds ACA Kitsap TC Manager Kittitas Chief PO Snohomish Programs Mgr Market Recommended
Core Peer Hourly Ranges
Hourly Min Hourly Max
Employer Position Hourly Min Hourly Max Why Included
City of Lynnwood Assistant Court Administrator $59.95 $77.18
Comparable city; formal
supervision, policies and
fiscal/court operations.
Broader scope provides an
City of Edmonds Assistant Court Administrator $54.89 $73.56
Comparable city; strong
match for supervision, fiscal
oversight, policy and
performance accountability.
Kitsap County District Court Treatment Court Manager $50.97 $65.20
Closest treatment-court
management benchmark.
Kittitas County District Court Chief Probation Officer $51.15 $62.32
Closest probation leadership
benchmark.
Snohomish County District Court Probation and Community Programs Manager $48.16 $61.46
Strong dual-program
management benchmark,
adjusted by peer mix for
larger county scale.
Core peer mean $53.02 $67.95 Primary market measure
Core peer median $51.15 $65.20
Sensitivity / reasonableness
check
Market Cut Hourly Min Hourly Max Midpoint Annual Midpoint Interpretation
Comparable-city direct blend $51.59 $67.01 $59.30 $123,341
Lynnwood and Edmonds administrator plus lower-anchor
probation roles; Longview excluded.
Core management peer mean $53.02 $67.95 $60.48 $125,808 Best overall measure for the updated Administrator scope.
Core management peer median $51.15 $65.20 $58.18 $121,004 Conservative sensitivity check.
All supplied external positions $53.36 $68.33 $60.84 $126,556
Broad reference only; includes director, large-county and low-
outlier roles.
Range Hourly Min Hourly Max Hourly Midpoint Annual Min Annual Max Annual Midpoint
Midpoint Change vs
Current
Current Bremerton Grade 18 $47.67 $56.22 $51.94 $99,159 $116,928 $108,044 0.0%
Prior recommendation (earlier job scope) $49.00 $62.00 $55.50 $101,920 $128,960 $115,440 6.8%
Updated recommendation $53.00 $68.00 $60.50 $110,240 $141,440 $125,840 16.5%
Decision rationale: The updated position is a true program administrator, not a senior practitioner. It owns formal supervision, a roughly $130,000 budget, policies, grants, contracts, performance measurement and strategic advice to the Municipal Court
Judge. The recommended range is therefore rounded from the core management peer mean. The small current staff (one employee) and modest budget support excluding King County director and Tacoma unit-manager ranges from the primary
calculation.
Market Synthesis and Range Determination
The recommended range is based on an equal-weighted core peer group. This avoids overstating precision and excludes director-level and unusually low/outlier comparisons.
CORE MANAGEMENT PEER GROUP
MARKET CUTS
RANGE DECISION
City Position Year Match Tier Hourly Min Hourly Max Annual Min Annual Max Core Peer? City Blend?
Lynnwood Assistant Court Administrator 2026 Primary / upper anchor $59.95 $77.18 $124,696 $160,534 Yes Yes
Lynnwood Probation Supervisor 2026 Lower anchor $45.04 $57.99 $93,683 $120,619 No Yes
Lynnwood Probation Officer 2026 Reference only $43.23 $54.67 $89,918 $113,714 No No
Edmonds Assistant Court Administrator 2026 Primary / upper anchor $54.89 $73.56 $114,171 $153,005 Yes Yes
Edmonds Senior Probation Officer 2026 Lower anchor $46.47 $59.31 $96,658 $123,365 No Yes
Edmonds Probation Officer 2026 Reference only $44.26 $56.48 $92,061 $117,478 No No
Longview No direct City position 2026 Not usable No No
Comparable-City Analysis — 2026
Primary municipal comparators identified by the City: Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Longview. Hourly rates are from official 2026 schedules.
Scope Notes Official Source
Formal supervision, evaluations, policy/procedure, accounting and court
operations; broader court-wide scope and approximately nine court
https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/lynnwoodwa/6565eb07-c5cb-
11f0-a7da-005056a89546-f7ca5fad-a833-40cd-a821-495da88ccc9b-
Direct probation supervision, but narrower than the updated
Administrator’s budget, contracts, grants, policy and outcome-
https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/lynnwoodwa/6565eb07-c5cb-
11f0-a7da-005056a89546-f7ca5fad-a833-40cd-a821-495da88ccc9b-
Practitioner-level role; materially below the updated Administrator
scope.
https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/lynnwoodwa/6565eb07-c5cb-
11f0-a7da-005056a89546-f7ca5fad-a833-40cd-a821-495da88ccc9b-
Supervises and evaluates staff; oversees policies, fiscal operations,
records, purchasing and court performance. Broader court-wide scope
and acts for Court Administrator.
https://cdnsm5-
hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_16494932/File/Governm
ent/Departments/Human%20Resources/Salaries%20%26%20Wages/2
Senior practitioner/lead benchmark; lacks the full Administrator-level
organizational accountability.
https://cdnsm5-
hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_16494932/File/Governm
ent/Departments/Human%20Resources/Salaries%20%26%20Wages/2
Practitioner benchmark; materially narrower.
https://cdnsm5-
hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_16494932/File/Governm
ent/Departments/Human%20Resources/Salaries%20%26%20Wages/2
Longview contracts municipal-court services to Cowlitz County District
Court; excluded from salary calculations.https://www.mylongview.com/346/Legal-Department
Employer Position Annual Min Annual Max Hourly Min Hourly Max Market Use
BREMERTON Probation and Treatment Court Director - Union Grade
18 $99,159 $116,928 $47.67 $56.22 Current
KING COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Probation Director $149,904 $188,462 $72.07 $90.61 Exclude
KING COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Probation Manager $127,788 $160,430 $61.44 $77.13 Secondary
KING COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Therapeutic Court Manager $127,788 $160,430 $61.44 $77.13 Secondary
KITSAP COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Treatment Court Manager $106,014 $135,626 $50.97 $65.20 Core
KITSAP COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Probation Supervisor $63,266 $83,061 $30.42 $39.93 Lower bound
KITTITAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Chief Probation Officer $106,383 $129,632 $51.15 $62.32 Core
SNOHOMOISH COUNTY DISTRICT
COURT Probation and Community Programs Manager $100,171 $127,847 $48.16 $61.46 Core
SNOHOMOISH COUNTY DISTRICT
COURT Therapeutic Court Program Supervisor $95,401 $121,759 $45.87 $58.54 Secondary
TACOMA MUNICIPAL COURT Court Support Services Unit Manager (Probation
Director)$122,096 $171,954 $58.70 $82.67 Secondary
Provided Salary Survey Data
Annual ranges are reproduced from the attached salary workbook. Hourly rates are formula-derived using 2,080 hours.
Scope / Match Rationale Source
Current Bremerton range Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Director-level; significantly larger county scope Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Manager-level; larger county scale Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Manager-level; larger county scale Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Strong program-management match Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Narrower supervision and low outlier Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Strong probation leadership match Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Strong dual-program management match; larger county Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Relevant program oversight but below administrator scope Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Broader/larger municipal-court unit Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx
Factor Earlier Scope Updated Administrator Scope Pay Effect Market Interpretation Evidence
Overall accountability Hybrid practitioner with general oversight
Overall administration and day-to-day operations of Probation and
Treatment Court Higher Moves benchmark from senior officer/supervisor toward
manager/administrator Revised General Function
Reporting relationship Not clearly defined Reports directly to Municipal Court Judge Higher Greater organizational visibility and independent accountability Revised General Function
Formal supervision General oversight; no explicit evaluation/discipline
Direct supervision, work assignment, evaluation, coaching and disciplinary
recommendations Higher Requires supervisor/manager market references Essential Duties
Staffing scope Not defined
One current probation employee; planned addition of Case Manager or
Probation Clerk Moderating Small present headcount limits use of large-court manager
ranges Essential Duties
Budget No explicit budget authority Administers approximately $130,000 annual operating budget Higher / moderated Real fiscal accountability, but modest budget size General Function and Essential Duties
Policy and compliance Applies existing requirements Develops and updates policies, procedures and operational standards Higher Administrator-level organizational authority Essential Duties
Grants and contracts Referral and vendor coordination
Funding proposals, grant compliance, contract development and
administration within delegated authority Higher Adds external funding and procurement accountability Essential Duties
Program evaluation Participant-level monitoring
Performance measures, statistics, outcomes and operational
improvements Higher Manager/program administrator benchmark Essential Duties
Casework Substantial hands-on monitoring and participant
services Limited caseload and advanced coverage as needed Higher Primary value is management, not caseload production General Function
Minimum qualifications Two years general related experience
Four years progressive experience plus two years
supervisory/lead/program administration and budget/policy experience Higher Supports management-level market placement Minimum Requirements
Updated Job Scope and Market Position
Comparison of the revised Administrator description to the earlier scope used in the prior analysis.
OVERALL CLASSIFICATION CONCLUSION
The revised classification most closely aligns with a Probation and Treatment Court Administrator / Program Manager. It should be positioned above probation supervisors and senior officers, near treatment-court managers and chief probation
officers, and below full court administrators, large-county directors and large-unit managers.
Source Supports URL / File Notes
Revised Bremerton job description Target duties, qualifications and organizational scope Attached: Probation_and_Treatment_Court_Administrator_Revised(1).docx
Reports to Municipal Court Judge; supervises one current employee;
planned growth; approximately $130,000 budget.
Provided salary workbook Bremerton current range and county/municipal market data Attached: Copy of Probation Trmt Crt Director Salaries.xlsx Annual rates converted to hourly using 2,080 hours.
City of Lynnwood 2026 salary schedule Assistant Court Administrator, Probation Supervisor and Probation
Officer rates
https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/lynnwoodwa/6565eb07-c5cb-11f0-a7da-
005056a89546-f7ca5fad-a833-40cd-a821-495da88ccc9b-1779398195.pdf Official 2026 hourly schedule embedded in City Council materials.
City of Lynnwood Assistant Court Administrator
flyer Scope and responsibilities https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/municipal-court/assistant-
court-administrator-recruitment-flyer.pdf
Supervision, evaluation, accounting, collections, jury management,
policies and procedures; broader court-wide role.
City of Edmonds job descriptions Classification titles and grades
https://www.edmondswa.gov/government/departments/human_resources/job_descriptio
ns
Assistant Court Administrator NR-37; Probation Officer NE-33; Senior
Probation Officer NE-34.
Sources, Assumptions and Method Notes
City of Edmonds Assistant Court Administrator
description Scope and responsibilities
https://www.edmondswa.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_16494932/File/Government/Dep
artments/Human%20Resources/Job%20Descriptions/Non%20Represented/Assistant%
20Court%20Administrator%20rev-003.pdf
Supervision, fiscal operations, policies, records, purchasing and
performance; broader court-wide role.
City of Edmonds 2026 AFSCME schedule Probation Officer and Senior Probation Officer rates
https://cdnsm5-
hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_16494932/File/Government/Department
s/Human%20Resources/Salaries%20%26%20Wages/2026%20Wages/2026_AFSCME
_Wages_2.7_COLA_FINAL.pdf
Official 2026 schedule.
City of Edmonds 2026 non-represented schedule Assistant Court Administrator rate
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hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_16494932/File/Government/Department
s/Human%20Resources/Salaries%20%26%20Wages/2026%20Wages/2026_NonRepr
esented_Wages_2.7_COLA_FINAL.pdf
Official 2026 schedule.
City of Longview Legal Department Court-service structure https://www.mylongview.com/346/Legal-Department
Municipal-court services are provided through contract with Cowlitz
County District Court; no direct City pay comparator.
Annualization Hourly × 2,080 hours.
Market year 2026 nominal pay ranges; no geographic or benefit-value adjustment.
Core peer method Equal-weighted mean of five primary management peers; mean and
median shown for sensitivity.
Exclusions
Longview has no direct City classification. King County Probation
Director, Tacoma large-unit manager and Kitsap low probation-
supervisor outlier are not used in the primary calculation.
METHOD NOTES
Internal equity
Final adopted range should align with the closest City bargaining-unit
grade and preserve appropriate differentials from supervised
classifications.
Classification caution
Non-exempt and Teamsters status were retained in the job
description; validate those designations separately against actual
duties and the labor agreement.
Bremerton Municipal
Court
Community
Treatment
Court
FTE Proposal:
PROBATION AND TREATMENT COURT
ADMINISTRATOR
Judge
Weaver
takes bench
on January
1, 2026.
The BMC
Therapeutic
Court is
effectively
defunct.
•No participants (final
participant graduated in
February, 2026).
•No funding.
•There are many in the
legal community who
believe it is best to
terminate the program.
•No Treatment Coordinator
or infrastructure.
THE NEED
Americans Dead. . .
From fentanyl overdose 1999-2025:
520,395
American combat deaths in WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and War on Terror (through January, 2025) combined:
507,473
State v.
Blake
February
25, 2021
•“Legislative acquiescence has
locked our old interpretation
of RCW 69.50.4013 into that
drug possession statute. But
that interpretation makes that
statute criminalize innocent
and passive possession, even by
a defendant who does not know,
and has no reason to know, that
drugs lay hidden within
something that they possess.
The legislature's police power
goes far, but not that far. RCW
69.50.4013(1)—the portion of
the simple drug possession
statute creating this crime—
violates the due process
clauses of the state and
federal constitutions and is
void.”
Legislative
Response to
Blake
Senate Bill
5476, May 13,
2021.
•Reenacted drug possession laws and made it illegal to knowingly possess a
controlled substance.
•Reduced drug possession from a Class C felony to a misdemeanor punishable
by up to 180 days in jail.
•Explicitly states, “The prosecutor is encouraged to divert cases under this
section for assessment, treatment, or other services.”
•Authorized funding for expanded recovery support services program. RCW
71.24.135. Among the needs to be addressed by the program include:
•(a) Recovery housing;
•(b) Employment pathways, support, training, and job placement,
including evidence-based supported employment program services;
•(c) Education pathways, including recovery high schools and collegiate
recovery programs;
•(d) Recovery coaching and substance use disorder peer support;
•(e) Social connectedness initiatives, including the recovery café model;
•(f) Family support services, including family reconciliation services;
•(g) Technology-based recovery support services;
•(h) Transportation assistance; and
•(i) Legal support services.
Impact on
CLJ was
immediate
and
profound
•YEAR State Kitsap Superior BMC
•2016 5,620 229 0
•2017 5,875 275 0
•2018 6,078 330 0
•2019 5,727 346 0
•2020 4,913 254 0
•2021 1,665 74 0
Supreme Court decides State v. Blake on February 25, 2021.
Legislature reinstates statute May 13, 2021, making drug possession
a misdemeanor.
•2022 45 0 0
•2023 63 0 210
(11% of all filings)
•2024 100 3 335
(17.2% of all
filings)
•2025 98 3 329
(17.2% of
all filings)
•2026 TBD TBD 279
(19.3 % through
August 28)
Typical
Sentences
for Drug
Possessio
n Charges
•An average sentence of 33 days in
jail, ranging from 7 days to 180
days, with a median sentence of
17 days (based upon a random
sampling of jail sentences since
January 1, 2026)
•Active probation with substance
abuse evaluation and treatment.
•With a jail rate of $214 per
person per day, this comes to a
$7,062 per person, with a median
cost of $3,638 per person.
•Projected cost to City to
incarcerate 14 hypothetical
defendants for 17 days: $50,932
Probation
•The transfer of drug possession
charges from the Superior Court
to BMC has resulted in a sharp
increase in the need for
Probation services and direct
intervention in chemical
dependency, mental health, and
domestic violence services
•Recommended maximum probation
case load per officer: 70
•Current Probation Case Load:
•126 active probationers
•Another 70 probationers on
warrant status
BMC creates Therapeutic Court.
Judge Flood is suspended by CJC in January, 2025. Interim Judge James Armstrong assumes primary responsibilities.
Therapeutic Court Coordinator left unstaffed and unfunded with no new participants for remainder of year.
July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 $5,000 (all designated for training)
Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) authorizes renewable grant for Therapeutic Court. City Council authorizes a Level
15 position for Therapeutic Court Coordinator. AOC grant applications due in early May each year.
July 1, 2022-June 20,
2024 $215,896
July 1, 2023-June 30,
2024 $212,000
July 1, 2024-June 30,
2025 $144,300
Judge Tracy Flood takes bench on January 1, 2022.
April 23, 2026
•Spearheaded by Probation Officer Alexis
Green (nee Reeves), BMC hosts a meeting
of community partners to discuss future
of Therapeutic Court.
•Over 20 people attend representing 10
community partners
•Therapeutic Court receives overwhelming
support from community partners
Community Partners
SPAR
Program
West Sound
Treatment
(WST)
Agape
Treatment
WST Liason
Program
Agape REAL
Program
Forensic
Navigator
Program
(DSHS)
Trueblood
(Competency
) Program
Kitsap
Mental
Health
Services
(KMHS)
YWCA
Commonstree
t
Counseling
Implementations to Community Treatment Court
Following April 23 Meeting
•West Sound Treatment (WST), led by Dr. Ken Wilson,
dedicated a full-time treatment counselor to BMC
for the first time
•Courthouse on-site treatment evaluations, within
easy walking distance from Salvation Army
•Improved access to housing
•Improved access to public transportation and
private rides, permitting participants to actively
engage in treatment
•Furloughs with WST bussing to allow potential
participants to attend CTC from the jail
Spring, 2026
Community Treatment Court
AOC required BMC to apply for a grant as a first
time applicant.
Rebranded as Community
Treatment Court (CTC)
Community –Designed to assist
participants in addressing housing,
transportation, and social needs
Treatment –Designed to address chemical
dependency and mental health treatment
needs
In June of 2026, AOC authorizes grant of
$81,700, of which $66,454 is allocated for a 50%
treatment coordinator.
Community Treatment Court
February 1, 2026
•No participants
•No funding
•There are many in the legal community who believe it is best to terminate the program
•No Treatment Coordinator
September 1, 2026
8 Participants
State funds to provide for
treatment coordinator,
training, and misc. costs
Strong support from
community partners, City
Attorneys Office, defense
attorneys, and Judge
Continuing need. Program
cannot be sustained without
Coordinator
PROBATION AND TREATMENT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Plan, organize,
direct, and
evaluate day-to-
day operations
of Probation and
Community
Treatment Court
1
Supervise
assigned
Probation and
Treatment Court
staff
2
Oversee
Probation and
Treatment Court
service delivery
3
Oversee
grant/state
funding
application to
AOC and manage
department
budgeting
4
Fiscal
Impact
Defund current Treatment Coordinator
position (Level 15)
Create new position: Probation and
Treatment Court Administrator (Level
18)
Retain current Probation Officer
position (Level 15)
After factoring in state funding of
$66,454, fiscal impact would be
$50,474
Projected savings to City to divert
rather than incarcerate 14
hypothetical defendants for 17 days:
$50,932
Therapeutic Court Position Change
From support classification to proposed court administrator classification —cost and funding impact shown from the workbook.
PROPOSED 09/09/2026
Original
10/04/2022
Therapeutic Court
Coordinator
Grade 10
Current
01/01/2026
Service Support
Specialist
Grade 15
Proposed
09/09/2026
Probation & Treatment
Court Administrator
Grade 18
Classification change
The proposed action moves the position
from a Grade 15 Service Support
Specialist to a Grade 18 Probation &
Treatment Court Administrator.
Grade 15
Support Svc
Grade 18
Administrator
Cost and funding view
Current values use 01/01/2026. Proposed compensation uses the low end of the salary range.
Total compensation Current $115,253
Proposed $128,907
Grant support Original $215,900
Proposed $66,454
General Fund need Current $0
Proposed $62,453
Net General Fund need
$0 $62.5k
Increased estimated General Fund support
needed, driven by the decreased grant
support reflected in the proposed column.
Key figures Salary
$88,656 $99,159–$116,928
Grade
15 18
Total comp.
$115,253 $128,907
Grant support
$215,900 $66,454
Source: Therapeutic Court Analysis.xlsx, Sheet1. General Fund need shown as absolute value of workbook formula.
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Resolution Document Reference
Rev. 03/2024
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton,
Washington, giving 8th Street between Warren Avenue and Pacific Avenue an
honorable designation of Bishop L. Robertson Way.
WHEREAS, a Citizens group has requested that 8th Street between Warren Avenue and Pacific Avenue
be renamed to honor Bishop Lawrence Ray Robertson; and
WHEREAS, staff coordinated with CENCOM on the request and concluded that Bishop L. Robertson
Way was an approved name, formal letters were sent out to all owners and residents on 8th Street between Warren
Avenue and Pacific Avenue, and neighborhood outreach was conducted by the citizen’s group; and
WHEREAS, for nearly five decades, Bishop Lawrence Ray Robertson faithfully served as Senior Pastor
of Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Bremerton. Guided by faith and an unwavering commitment to public service,
he devoted his life to strengthening individuals, families, and neighborhoods while advancing education, youth
development, community health, economic opportunity, and civic engagement throughout Bremerton and Kitsap
County; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Robertson founded the New Life Community Development Agency to expand
educational opportunities, workforce development, economic growth, youth programming, and family support
services; founded the Bremerton Jaguars Track Club to mentor generations of young people through athletics,
leadership, and academic achievement; and established the Marvin Williams Recreation Center and C. Keith
Birkenfeld Empowerment Center, as an enduring center for education, recreation, health promotion, mentorship,
and community services for residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, through visionary and collaborative leadership, Bishop Robertson united government,
education, business, healthcare, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and the faith community to secure
resources, build strategic partnerships, and improve the quality of life throughout Bremerton, Kitsap County, and
the Pacific Northwest; and
WHEREAS, his distinguished record of public service included leadership as Chairman of the Olympic
College Board of Trustees, Commissioner of the Bremerton Housing Authority, Chairman of the Pacific
Northwest District Council, and numerous other civic, educational, and nonprofit organizations, leaving a lasting
legacy of leadership, unity, and community transformation; and
WHEREAS, designating 8th Street as honorable Bishop L. Robertson Way permanently recognizes a
lifetime devotion to strengthening the Bremerton community, of distinguished leadership, public service, youth
development, community partnership, and civic achievement that continues to benefit the residents of Bremerton
and greater Kitsap County; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Honorary Designation. An honorary designation of the city street 8th Street from
Warren Avenue to Pacific Avenue is hereby established as Bishop L. Robertson Way.
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
R:\Legal\Legal\Forms\FORMS ON COBWEB\Resolution Rev. 03 2024.doc
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: September 9, 2026
Resolution giving 8th Street between Warren
Ave and Pacific Avenue an honorary
designation of Bishop L. Robertson Way
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 16, 2026
Department: City Council
Presenter: Pres. Jane Rebelowski
Phone: (360) 473-5280
SUMMARY: During the August 19, 2026, City Council Business meeting a motion was made for the
honorary designation of 8th Street between Warren Ave and Pacific Ave as Bishop L. Robertson
Way. No resolution or ordinance was adopted, nor are they required. However, afterward the City
received the attached correspondence from Dr. Lillian Robertson requesting a formal resolution be
passed.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Correspondence 2) Resolution No.
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount):
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt Resolution No.____ approving the honorary designation of 8th Street between Warren
Ave and Pacific Ave as Bishop L. Robertson Way.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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Item added
9/9/26 10:45 AM
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: September 9, 2026
Proposed Public Hearing on Zoning Code
Amendments to Bremerton Municipal
Code Section 20.46.090 and Temporary
Encampment Permit
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 16, 2026
Department: DCD
Presenter: Garrett Jackson
Phone: (360) 473-5289
SUMMARY:
The Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) has made an application (file #BP26 00105) to amend
Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) 20.46.090 which governs Temporary Encampment Permits. The
applicant requests an amendment to expand eligibility for a 3-year Temporary Encampment Permit to
the Multi-Use Zone of the Harrison Heights Subarea Plan, which includes the property located at
1231 Sheridan Road. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on August 17, 2026 and
concluded that the proposed zoning code amendment does not meet Text Amendment criteria of
approval established per BMC 20.18.020(d), and therefore recommended the City Council deny the
application. Materials considered by the Planning Commission are included in the August 17, 2026
Planning Commission Packet, and include a Staff Report, submitted application materials, received
public comments, and other documents.
Potential motions are as follows:
Planning Commission Recommended Motion: Move to accept the Findings and Conclusions of the
Planning Commission, which conclude that Application BP26 00105 requesting changes to
Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) section BMC 20.46.090 Temporary Encampment Permits does not
meet the code amendment criteria established by BMC 20.18.020(d), and is therefore denied.
Alternative Motion: Move to reject the Findings and Conclusions of the Planning Commission for
Application BP26 00105 requesting changes to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) section BMC
20.46.090 Temporary Encampment Permits, and direct staff to perform SEPA review and prepare an
ordinance for future public hearing which adds the Multi-Use Zone of the Harrison Heights Subarea
Plan to zones eligible for a 3-year Temporary Encampment Permit per BMC 20.46.090(h)(1)(ii)(a).
ATTACHMENTS:
Planning Commission Findings & Conclusions
Presentation
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☒ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to accept the Findings and Conclusions of the Planning Commission, which conclude that
Application BP26 00105 requesting changes to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) section BMC
20.46.090 Temporary Encampment Permits does not meet the code amendment criteria established
by BMC 20.18.020(d), and is therefore denied.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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Zoning Code Amendments: Public Hearing
Bremerton Housing Authority Proposal
Temporary Encampment Permit (BMC 20.46.090)
Presenter: Garrett Jackson
September 16, 2026
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Applicant Proposal
The Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) has made an application (file
#BP26 00105) to amend Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) 20.46.090
which governs Temporary Encampment Permits. The applicant requests
an amendment to expand eligibility for a 3-year Temporary Encampment
Permit to the Multi-Use Zone of the Harrison Heights Subarea Plan, which
includes the property located at 1231 Sheridan Road.
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SHERIDAN SITE ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TIMELINE
January 2024 –August 2026
JAN
2024
City Council
Resolution 3375
Hybrid low-barrier walk-
up congregate and
pallet shelter, to open
fall 2024
JUL
2024
Ordinance 5494
City Council adopts
BHA proposed zoning
code amendments
allowing 3-year
Temporary
Encampment Permits
AUG
2024
DCD
Communication
to BHA
3-year Temporary
Encampment would not
be permitted at the
Sheridan Site; an
Indoor Emergency
Shelter would
DEC
2024
Interlocal
Agreement
City Council ILA with
BHA for a hybrid
congregate and pallet
shelter “in accordance
with applicable laws
and regulations”
AUG
2025
Pre-submittal
Conference
BHA conference with
City for hybrid
congregate and pallet
shelter
SEP
2025
City Council
Study Session
BHA presents at City
Council Study Session
NOV
2025
Sheridan Site
Purchased
BHA purchases 1231
Sheridan Site
JAN
2026
City Council
Study Session
BHA presents at City
Council Study Session
MAY
2026
Pre-submittal
Conference
BHA conference with
City for pallet shelter
only
MAY
2026
Application
Withdrawn
BHA withdraws
application for Zoning
Code Amendments for
May 18 Planning
Commission meeting
JUN
2026
Complete
Application
Submitted
BHA submits complete
application for Zoning
Code Amendment
JUN
2026
Planning
Commission
Workshop
JUL
2026
Planning
Commission
Workshop
AUG
2026
Planning
Commission
Public Hearing
Planning Commission
Recommendation
4
No Code Change
5
The Planning Commission held a Public
Hearing on August 17, 2026 and
concluded that the proposed zoning
code amendment does not meet Text
Amendment criteria of approval
established per BMC 20.18.020(d), and
therefore recommends the City
Council deny the application.
Criteria of Approval
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Criteria of Approval (BMC 20.18)
Per BMC 20.18.010, text amendments may be necessary when changing circumstances or
conditions justify updates to the Zoning Code’s development regulations, provided those
changes remain consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
(1)It is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
(2)It does not conflict with other City, state and federal codes,
regulations and ordinances.
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Review
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City of Olympia
City of Everett
City of Seattle
STEP HOUSING TEMPORARY ENCAMPMENT
•RCW 35.21.915
•Temporary
accommodations
that do not meet
building code or
local development
standards
•Do not count
toward growth
targets
•Washington State
Building Code
Council is currently
considering draft
regulations for
Temporary
Emergency Shelters
•RCW 35.21.683
•STEP means Indoor
emergency Shelter,
Transitional housing,
Emergency
housing, and/or
Permanent
supportive housing
•Structures meet
local development
standards
•Bremerton has
completed code
amendments to
support STEP
housing
Washington State
Department of Commerce Guidance
Temporary Encampments cannot be counted towards a jurisdiction’s Comprehensive Plan local housing need allocations.
Temporary Encampments are elective and not required by the State of Washington.
The Washington State Department of Commerce first published this guidance in a July 2024 STEP Model Ordinance document. This information was not available when the Planning Commission originally recommended code amendments to the City Council allowing 3-year encampments in May of 2024. Commerce guidance was reaffirmed in June 2026.
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June 2026 Chapter 232, Laws of 2026 (HB 2266): STEP Siting and Permitting
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Housing Goals are for Permanent
Structures, not Temporary Structures
WA Department of Commerce estimates 1.1 million new homes
will be needed in Washington State by 2044.
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) estimates 830,000 new
homes will be needed in the Puget Sound by 2050.
Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) estimates 32,950
new homes will be needed in Kitsap by 2044.
Bremerton Comprehensive Plan estimates 9,556 new homes will
be needed in the City by 2044.
Harrison Heights Subarea Plan estimate 1,695 new homes will be
needed in the City by 2044.
NOTE:Housing goals do not apply to temporary structures -Examples H3(I),
H3(G), H2(H), etc.
Department of Commerce
Example: Permanent Structure
Example: Temporary Structure
Recent Updates to Permanent Housing Types
Recent Code Updates in Bremerton
Increases in density and maximum structure height
Accessory Dwelling Units
Pre-approved ADU Program
Middle Housing
Multifamily Citywide
Multifamily Conversion
Co-Living Housing
STEP Housing
Unit Lot Subdivision
Affordable Housing Bonus
No Minimum Parking Citywide 12
According to the Department of Commerce, “Rising rents, combined with lagging income growth and
a lack of housing supply, are the core causes of increased homelessness in the State.”
Temporary Encampment Permit (BMC 20.46.090)
Existing Code Section
183-Day Temporary Encampment Permit
•Type I Permit allowed in all zoning districts
•Outreach to police, fire, school, childcare, and health district
•Neighborhood meeting (mailed notification within 500-feet)
•Agree to inspections from Police, Fire, Building, Health District
•Plans for Security, sanitation, trash, setbacks, and screening
•Establish Code of Conduct eligibility
3-year Temporary Encampment Permit (Elective)
•Type II Conditional Use Permit
•Social services provided onsite
•Accommodations composed of durable/rigid materials
•Eligible for smaller ½ acres sites
•Allowed in select zoning districts (see May 18 PC Packet)13
Non-rigid materials
Rigid materials
Commerce Guidance
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Existing Zones, 3-Year
Temporary Encampment:
District Center Core,
General Commercial,
Freeway Corridor, Industrial
Zone, and Puget Sound
Industrial Center
Excluding City Watershed
and Utility Lands, this
represents approximately
42% of all property area in
the City.
Comprehensive Plan
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Is it consistent with the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan?
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Regionally Coordinated Planning:
Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A)
Department of Commerce Guidance Documents
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs)
Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC)
Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs)
City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan
Goals & Policies
LU1(B). Coordinate Bremerton's growth consistent with the Kitsap
Countywide Planning Policies, the Puget Sound Regional
Council's Vision 2050, and State requirements.
Harrison Heights
Countywide Center
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PSRC Multicounty Planning Policies
MPP-RGS-11. Encourage growth in designated countywide centers.
KRCC Countywide Planning Policies
KRCC CPP C-1. Centers are focal points of growth within Kitsap County. In decisions relating to population and employment growth and resource allocation supporting growth, Centers have a high priority.
Bremerton Comprehensive Plan
H2(H). Provide sufficient land for the city’s projected population and housing targets, especially in the City’s Centers and accessible to transit.
NOTE:Approximately 70-percent of all future housing units needed by 2044 are planned within Centers, with Harrison Heights accounting for 17% of the total housing units planned.
Harrison Heights Subarea Plan
HH(10). Support the transformation of underutilized lands, such as surplus public property, parking lots, or environmentally contaminated lands that are cleaned up, to higher-density, mixed-use development, or amenities, aligned with the vision for the area.
Accommodates Bremerton’s fair share
of the Countywide need
Bremerton Comprehensive Plan
H3(B). Encourage rental and subsidized housing near public
transportation, employment opportunities, and throughout the City in a
manner that accommodates Bremerton’s fair share of the Countywide
need.
Kitsap County Homeless Housing Plan 2025-2030
Homeless crisis response providers identified several critical gaps that
hinder progress including, “Geographic disparities, with services
concentrated in Bremerton.”
KRCC Countywide Planning Policies “2020 snapshot” shows Bremerton
provides substantially more housing for those experiencing
homelessness than other Kitsap jurisdictions.18
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Kitsap County Homeless Housing Plan 2025-2030
Existing & Projected Services
https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/HOUSINGBLOCK/Kitsap%20Homeless%20Housing%20Plan%202025-2030%20-%20FINAL%2012.10.25.pdf
Kitsap County Regional
Approach to Homelessness
Kitsap County Point-in-Time Count 2026
46% self-reported a Bremerton location
No unincorporated option
Kitsap County Homeless Housing Plan 2025-2030
Comprehensive Plans for all Kitsap jurisdictions each contain
provisions addressing homelessness
Kitsap County HEART team (Homeless Encampment Action,
Response, and Transitions) connects individuals countywide in
unsanctioned encampments to stable housing and services
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Bremerton City Limits and
Bremerton Addresses
US Census Data
•Bremerton
13.8% poverty rate
median household income $ 74,940.
•Bainbridge Island
3.5% poverty rate
median household income $172,188
•Kitsap County
7.8% poverty rate
median household income $ 104,158
•Port Orchard
9.7% poverty rate
median household income $ 89,795
•Poulsbo
9.3% poverty rate
median household income $116,250
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/
Bremerton STEP Examples Since 2020
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Planning Commission
Recommended Motion
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Planning Commission
Recommended Motion
Move to accept the Findings and Conclusions of the Planning
Commission, which conclude that Application BP26 00105 requesting
changes to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) section BMC 20.46.090
Temporary Encampment Permits does not meet the code
amendment criteria established by BMC 20.18.020(d), and is therefore
denied.
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