Bremerton public meetings in 2025

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss department activities and capital projects. The agenda notes that no action is taken at these meetings and public comment is not accepted.

• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($27M state grant)
• Central Bremerton Force Main Repair ($7M)
• Westside WWTP Improvements ($7M)
• 11th and Washington Improvements ($7.2M)
• Tracyton Beach Road Sewer Improvements ($5M)

Planning Commission

The Bremerton Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to receive testimony and give feedback on proposed legislative markup for the Critical Areas Ordinance (BMC 20.14) and Shoreline Master Program (BMC 20.16). The session is part of a series of workshops reviewing draft zoning code changes that may be presented at a public hearing in January. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; the commission is gathering input on the draft revisions.

• Critical Areas Ordinance draft revisions (BMC 20.14) including tribal notification, definition updates, and tree removal penalties of $1,000 per tree and $3,000 per significant tree
• Shoreline Master Program draft revisions (BMC 20.16) covering cultural resources, definitions, map updates, and expanded permitted uses
• Landscaping Standards draft revisions (BMC 20.50) proposing a 50% assessed‑value threshold for remodels or additions
• Public testimony will be accepted on the three draft amendments before a potential January hearing

The commission approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It amended the agenda to remove item 5A and accepted that change. The commission also approved the adoption of the amended by‑laws unanimously, and scheduled a joint public hearing with the Washington Department of Ecology for the January 2026 meeting.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to remove item 5A (unanimous)
• Adopted amended by‑laws (unanimous)
• Scheduled joint public hearing with Washington Department of Ecology for January 2026 (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will meet on December 15, 2025 at the Sheridan Park Community Center and via Zoom. The commission will discuss purchasing additional art panels for the year 2025. The agenda also includes a call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Consider purchase of more art panels in 2025

The Bremerton Arts Commission held a special business meeting on December 15, 2025, and unanimously approved a motion to purchase and install two additional art panels for the Washington Art Wall. The panels will be selected from a previously approved ranked list of artworks, contingent on budget availability, with potential for more installations in 2026. Staff was tasked with choosing the artworks and assessing placement and future capacity.

• Approved purchase of two additional art panels for Washington Art Wall (unanimous)
• Directed staff to select next two artworks from pre-voted ranked list
• Directed staff to determine panel placement and assess capacity/budget for future installations

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will consider art submissions and vote on the chair for 2026. The commission will also review the 2026 work plan. Subcommittee reports on the Master Plan, Literary Arts Poet Laureate, Gallery of Arts maintenance, support and grants, and the Creative District will be presented.

• Art submissions
• Chair voting for 2026
• 2026 BAC work plan
• Master Plan subcommittee report
• Literary Arts Poet Laureate subcommittee report

The commission approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain vote. Lynn Horton was elected chair and Cynthia Engelgau was elected vice chair, both unanimously. The board reviewed the 2026 work plan and received updates from subcommittees, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved November 12 minutes (2-0-1)
• Elected Lynn Horton as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Cynthia Engelgau as vice chair (unanimous)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will introduce its members, then continue deliberating on funding recommendations for the 2026 lodging tax. The group will also set a date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Introductions
• Continued deliberation on 2026 lodging tax funding recommendations
• Determine date for next meeting
• Meeting adjournment

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Public Safety and Parks Committee will review several items, including a legal discussion of the Code Enforcement and Chronic Nuisance Code, a police amendment to the ILA concerning housing for incarcerated individuals, and two contract awards for animal control and public defense services for 2026. The meeting also includes approval of the November 2025 minutes.

• Legal briefing on the Code Enforcement and Chronic Nuisance Code
• Police amendment to the ILA for housing incarcerated individuals
• 2026 Animal Control Contract award
• 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement award

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss updates for Forest Ridge Park and the 2026 budget. The body will review field improvements for Pendergast Regional Park and playground concepts for Kitsap Lake Park. Members will also discuss public feedback regarding a proposed off-leash area at Stephenson Canyon.

• Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project (30%-90%)
• Kitsap Lake Park Renovation Project playground concepts
• Proposed Stephenson Canyon Off-Leash Area public feedback
• PROS Plan Update with public hearing scheduled for 12/3
• 2026 Budget Update

Public Works Committee

The Bremerton Public Works Committee will review capital projects and utility updates, including stormwater treatment retrofits, water well replacements, and street safety improvements. The committee does not take action or accept public comment.

• Stormwater Treatment Retrofit Construction ($2.842M)
• Well 9 Replacement ($1.25M)
• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($27M)
• Central Bremerton Force Main Repair ($7M)
• Naval Ave Rechannelization ($652K WSDOT Bike-Ped; $2.5M PSRC TAP)

Planning Commission

The Bremerton Planning Commission held a workshop to review draft zoning code amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinance, Shoreline Master Program, and Landscaping Standards. Commissioners asked for more detail on proposed tree‑removal penalties of $700 for nonsignificant trees and $9,000 for significant trees, as well as on minimum tree size thresholds. They also requested additional information on landscaping compliance thresholds for commercial projects. A follow‑up public workshop is scheduled for December 15, 2025 to continue discussion of these amendments.

• Proposed tree‑removal fines in CAO: $700 per nonsignificant tree, $9,000 per significant tree (BMC 20.14.190).
• Potential riparian buffer reduction capped at 25% with possible Reasonable Use Exceptions.
• Commission requested clarification on minimum tree size that would trigger penalties.
• Commission sought information on landscaping compliance thresholds (project cost, property value, or change of use).
• Additional public workshop on the amendments scheduled for December 15, 2025.

The Planning Commission unanimously elected Commissioner Miller as Chair and Commissioner Pederson as Vice Chair for 2026. The agenda was amended to remove item 6A and the amendment was approved. The minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Commissioner Miller elected Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Commissioner Pederson elected Vice Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Agenda amendment removing item 6A approved (unanimous)
• October 20, 2025 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will meet to review art submissions and nominate a chair for 2026. The body will also discuss its 2026 work plan and receive updates from various subcommittees. A public comment presentation is scheduled regarding the Warren Ave Bridge pedestrian pathways project.

• Warren Ave Bridge pedestrian pathways project presentation
• 2026 Chair nomination
• 2026 BAC Work Plan
• Art submissions review
• Creative District update

The commission adopted the updated 2026 Work Plan with a unanimous vote. A motion to approve the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes with changes was made, recording a vote tally of 1ML/2SB and two abstentions. No arts submissions were received and future chair/vice‑chair nominations will be voted on at the December 10 meeting.

• Adopt updated 2026 Work Plan – unanimous approval
• Motion to approve October 8, 2025 minutes with changes – vote tally 1ML/2SB, two abstentions

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Public Safety and Parks Committee will review and vote on the October 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a legal update to BMC Chapter 2.90 on personnel indemnity. The committee will discuss an interlocal agreement with Port Angeles to purchase a fire boat and consider renewing the Commonstreet contract.

• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
• Update to BMC Chapter 2.90 (Indemnity of Personnel)
• Interlocal Agreement with Port Angeles for purchase of a fire boat
• Renewal of Commonstreet Contract
• No specific agenda items for Court and Council

Complete Streets Committee

The Complete Streets Committee will hear an update on the 6th Street Active Transportation Project, including results from the September open house and survey. The committee will also receive an update on the status and schedule of the revised traffic‑calming policy. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• 6th Street Active Transportation Project – update on September open house and survey results
• Traffic calming policy – update on revised policy status and schedule

The Complete Streets Committee reviewed updates on the 6th Street Active Transportation Project and discussed a draft traffic‑calming policy. Members raised questions about terminology, speed‑evaluation standards, and implementation approaches. After discussion, the committee voted to forward the traffic‑calming policy to the City Council for further review.

• Supported moving traffic‑calming policy to Council review (vote of those present)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission will review updates on Forest Ridge Park, the PROS plan, the 2026 budget, and commissioner recruitment. It will consider the Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project and the Kitsap Lake Park renovation playground concepts. Public comment and staff reports will precede the new business items.

• Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project – 30%-90% progress
• Kitsap Lake Park Renovation Project – Playground concepts
• Forest Ridge Park update
• PROS Plan update – public hearing scheduled for Dec 3, adoption Dec 17
• 2026 budget update

Public Works Committee

The Bremerton Public Works Committee will receive written updates on a range of capital projects, including stormwater, water, wastewater, streets, and transportation initiatives. No formal actions or public comments are taken at this meeting; the session is for information sharing only. Staff presenters will outline project costs, funding sources, and design status for each item.

• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements – $26.5M funded by a State grant
• Kitsap Lake Stormwater Treatment Retrofit Construction – total cost $2.842M ($2,416M grant, $426K match from SW capital fund)
• Manganese Treatment Facility and Pump Station 16 upgrade – $6.5M
• Quincy Square on 4th Project Design – $5.8M ($2.25M State, $1M City, $2.5M Federal grant)
• 6th Street Preservation Phase III – $5M total ($1.77M grant, $986K City match, $612K Stormwater Capital, $1.5M Water Capital, $160K Wastewater Capital)

Planning Commission

The Bremerton Planning Commission held a workshop to examine proposed amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinance, Shoreline Management Program, and Landscaping Standards. Commissioners provided feedback and directed staff to continue development of the legislative markup. The November meeting will include a public workshop on the final drafts and elections for Commission Chair and Vice Chair.

• Workshop on draft Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) amendments (Attachment B)
• Workshop on Shoreline Management Program (SMP) updates (Attachment C)
• Workshop on Landscaping Standards revisions (BMC 20.50, Attachment A)
• Election for Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair scheduled for November meeting
• Next regular meeting set for November 17, 2025

The commission voted to remove item 5A, “Call to the Public,” from the agenda, and the amendment was accepted. Commissioners also approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other policy decisions were made.

• Agenda amendment to remove 5A, “Call to the Public,” approved
• September 15, 2025 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The LEOFF 1 Fire Pension Board will consider payment of bills for the period July 1 through September 30 2025. It will also review reimbursement requests for a medical device and a medical exam for SP, and medical claims for MM. The board will approve the minutes from the July 8 2025 meeting. All items are on the agenda for the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approve payment of bills for July 1 – Sept 30 2025
• Approve reimbursement for medical device for SP
• Approve reimbursement for medical exam for SP
• Approve reimbursement of medical claims for MM
• Approve minutes from July 8 2025 meeting

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to hear public comment on the Warren Ave Bridge pedestrian pathways project. The commission will also review art submissions, follow up on the recent gala, nominate a chair for 2026, and adopt a work plan for 2026. Subcommittees will report on the Master Plan, Literary Arts Poet Laureate, Gallery maintenance, support and grants, and the Creative District. Staff will provide an update on the Charleston District Art Project.

• Public comment on Warren Ave Bridge pedestrian pathways project
• Review and approval of art submissions
• Gala follow‑up discussion
• Chair nomination for 2026
• Adoption of the 2026 BAC work plan

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 1ML/2SB vote. The nominations for 2026 chair and vice‑chair were postponed until the November 12, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (1ML/2SB)
• Tabled 2026 Chair and Vice Chair nominations (postponed to Nov 12)

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The LEOFF 1 Police Pension Board will hold a hybrid meeting to approve medical bills payable from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, and a BA medical supply reimbursement request. The agenda includes a closed session to review these specific financial items before public approval. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Approval of medical bills payable from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025
• Approval of BA medical supply reimbursement request
• Approval of minutes from the July 7, 2025, regular meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission will hear staff reports on management concerns at Forest Ridge Park and the renovation project at Kitsap Lake Park. It will also receive an update on the PROS public‑process plan and consider rescheduling the October commission meeting. Public comment and commissioner remarks are also scheduled.

• Forest Ridge Park Management Concerns (staff report)
• Kitsap Lake Park Renovation Project (staff report)
• PROS Plan Update – Review of Public Process
• Reschedule of October Commission Meeting

The commission unanimously approved the Parks and Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan to send to City Council. It also unanimously approved moving the October meeting to November 4 and adding a combined November/December meeting on December 2. Earlier, the commission approved the August 26 minutes and the agenda.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for September 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved PROS Plan to forward to City Council (unanimous)
• Rescheduled October meeting to November 4 and added combined November/December meeting on December 2 (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will receive updates on numerous capital projects covering stormwater, water, wastewater, streets, and transportation planning. No decisions or public comments are taken at this meeting; staff will present budget amounts and grant sources for each item. The discussion will focus on project status and funding allocations from state, federal, and grant programs.

• Kitsap Lake Stormwater Treatment Retrofit Construction – total cost $2.842M ($2,416M grant, $426K match from SW capital fund)
• Francis Drive Outfall Project – Ecology Grant $1.64M total ($1.39M Ecology, $250K SW capital fund)
• E 9th Street Stormwater Improvements – ARPA grant $4.3M, no match required
• Parish Creek Culvert Replacement Preliminary Design – $2,226,000 federal grant, $566,500 SW capital fund
• SR‑303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements – $26.5M, funded by a State Grant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed zoning code amendments to Title 20 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, covering transitional and supportive housing, indoor emergency shelters, neighborhood‑scale commercial uses, and updated design standards. One commissioner dissented, suggesting neighborhood‑scale commercial businesses operate only until 9 PM and be spaced at least a quarter mile apart. In a separate workshop, the Commission supported added landscaping requirements and fines for tree removal in the Critical Areas Ordinance, but did not endorse a requirement to plant trees with new single‑family homes. The Commission scheduled a follow‑up workshop on the Critical Areas Ordinance, Shoreline Master Program, and landscaping standards for the October 2025 meeting.

• Recommendation to adopt zoning code amendments for housing types, neighborhood‑scale commercial, and design standards (Title 20, BMC)
• Dissenting suggestion to limit neighborhood‑scale commercial hours to 9 PM and require ¼‑mile spacing
• Support for added landscaping requirements and fines for tree removal in the Critical Areas Ordinance (BMC 20.14)
• Decision not to require tree planting for new single‑family residences in the Critical Areas Ordinance
• Follow‑up workshop on Critical Areas Ordinance, Shoreline Master Program, and landscaping scheduled for October 2025

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from its July 21, 2025 meeting with four votes in favor and three abstentions. It then voted 6‑1 to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Title 20 zoning code amendments covering neighborhood‑scale commercial, transitional and supportive housing, and emergency shelters. No public comments were received, and no new business was taken.

• Approved July 21, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4 ayes, 3 abstentions)
• Recommended City Council adopt Title 20 zoning code amendments (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved September 15, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (vote not recorded)

BKAT Advisory Committee

The Bremerton Kitsap Access Television Advisory Committee will hold a business meeting on September 9, 2025 at 5 p.m. at its headquarters on Tibardis Road NW. The agenda includes approval of the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes, a public comment period limited to three minutes, and a manager’s report. Old business items cover OPMA guidelines and training certificates for new members and the filling of open committee positions. New business will feature a countywide news update and scheduling of the next meeting on December 9, 2025.

• Approve minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes
• OPMA guidelines and training certificates submission
• Open committee positions to be filled
• Countywide news update (Jim Forsher)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mark Miller and a second by Jay Montgomery. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Jay Montgomery, seconded by Mark Miller. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will review meeting minutes from August 2025 and provide opportunities for department briefings.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss staff reports on park renovations, updates to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, and review a 6-year capital facilities plan totaling $15.02 million. The agenda includes public comment on Forest Ridge Park management concerns and updates on Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park projects.

• Forest Ridge Park management concerns and potential entry gate installation ($1.5M estimate)
• PROS Plan Chapters 4 (Needs Analysis) and 5 (Action Plan) updates by Tim Barker
• Kitsap Lake Park renovation including accessible playground ($300,000 estimate)
• Haddon Park fence replacement and tree removal along 15th Street ($80,000 estimate)
• Pendergast Regional Park Phase 2 Master Plan with synthetic-turf soccer fields ($6M estimate)

The commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the meeting agenda. Commissioners agreed to ask PSE about installing two EV charging stations while reducing the loss of regular parking stalls from four to three at Evergreen Rotary Park. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (Burnette/Dawson motion, 4 approved, 1 abstained)
• Approved meeting agenda (McDonald/Burnette motion, unanimous)
• Agreed to seek PSE option to lose three regular parking stalls for two EV charging stations at Evergreen Rotary Park

Public Works Committee

The Bremerton Public Works Committee meets virtually to discuss department activities and projects. No formal actions or public comment are taken at these meetings. Staff will present updates on stormwater, water utility, wastewater, and street projects, including grants and funding sources.

• $651,355 Ecology Stormwater grant for Oyster Bay Regional Treatment Facilities design
• $297,400 Ecology Stormwater grant for East Narrows Basin Stormwater Management Action Plan
• $2.842M Kitsap Lake Stormwater Treatment Retrofit Construction (grant-funded)
• $4.5M Eastside Treatment Plant UV Upgrades
• $26.5M SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements (state grant-funded)

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will meet to discuss art submissions and a proposal for the Manette Bridge Art Project. The body will also review updates on the Charleston District Art Project and the Poet Laureate program.

• Proposal: Manette Bridge Art Project
• Culinary Arts Event
• Charleston District Art Project update
• Poet Laureate report
• Creative District update

The commission approved the August 13 meeting minutes with changes after a motion and second. The annual gala was scheduled for September 13 at Olympic College, with email invitations to be sent. AJ Williams will compile the 30 art submissions and distribute them for voting.

• Approved meeting minutes with changes (motion made and seconded)
• Scheduled gala for September 13 at Olympic College

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Public Safety and Parks Committee is meeting to discuss three items presented by Vice Chair Mockler. These include strategies for deterring homeless encampments in city parks and the procurement of traffic data visualization software.

• Deterring homeless encampments in City parks
• Procuring traffic data visualization software
• Reconciling traffic calming measures with emergency response needs

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the introduction and needs analysis chapters of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan. The body will also receive updates on the NAD Restoration Project and the Ivy Green Cemetery fence replacement.

• Review of PROS Plan Chapter 1 (Introduction) and Chapter 4 (Needs Analysis)
• Update on NAD Restoration Project
• Update on Ivy Green Cemetery Fence Replacement Project
• Haddon Park Ribbon Cutting scheduled for July 25th at 1 PM

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting and approved the agenda for the July 22, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public workshop to discuss proposed zoning code amendments. The body provided direction to staff regarding business hours, location restrictions for small-scale commercial uses, and building design standards.

• Proposed Neighborhood Scale Commercial uses including restaurants, markets, and personal services
• Proposed 10 PM operating limit for neighborhood-scale businesses
• Proposed size limits of 1,200 sq ft for new construction and 2,500 sq ft for existing buildings for neighborhood commercial
• Proposed permitting procedures for Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Indoor Emergency Shelters
• Planned September workshop for Critical Areas Ordinance, Shoreline Master Program, and Landscaping code updates

The commission accepted the agenda as presented and unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The commission announced a public hearing in September for the proposed zoning code amendments discussed in the workshop. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Accepted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning code amendments in September (planned)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss department activities and capital projects. No action is taken at these meetings and no public comment is accepted.

• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($26.5M state grant)
• 11th and Washington Improvements ($7.2M)
• Central Bremerton Force Main Repair ($7M)
• Westside WWTP Improvements ($7M)
• New red light camera contract and speed camera location studies

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Public Safety and Parks Committee will meet to discuss the 2024 Kitsap County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The body is also requesting a report from Commonstreet and data on 2024 Bremerton Police Department citations.

• Kitsap County Hazard Mitigation Plan briefing
• Request for report from Commonstreet
• Request for 2024 BPD citation data

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will meet to review art submissions and feedback on visual arts events. The body will discuss the Manette Bridge Art Project and NobleWins benches and tables. Updates will be provided on the Charleston District Art Project and the Master Plan.

• Proposal: Manette Bridge Art Project
• NobleWins Benches & Tables
• Charleston District Art Project update
• Art submissions review
• Visual Arts Event feedback

The commission approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (1CD/2ML). It unanimously approved a $300 mini‑grant for a shark‑themed mural in Sheridan Park. The commission also agreed to begin research on the feasibility of a mosaic art project for the Manette Bridge in 2026.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (1CD/2ML)
• Approved $300 mini‑grant for shark‑themed mural (unanimous)
• Agreed to research feasibility of Manette Bridge mosaic project for 2026

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The LEOFF 1 Fire Pension Board will meet to discuss medical bill payments and long-term care approvals for specific members. The board will also handle administrative tasks including election results and the appointment of an alternate.

• Introduction by Concierge Care Advisors
• Payment of bills for the period of April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025
• Pre-approval of long-term care increases for Member RM
• Pre-approval of long-term care medical supplies for Member FD
• Appointment of an alternate and review of election results

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The LEOFF 1 Police Pension Board will meet to approve medical bills payable from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The board will also consider specific reimbursement requests for a membership fee at Peninsula Family Medical Center and oral surgery services from West Sound Oral.

• Introduction by Concierge Care Advisors
• Approval of medical bills payable (April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025)
• Reimbursement request for Peninsula Family Medical Center membership fee for Member JJ
• Reimbursement request for West Sound Oral surgery services
• Review of election results

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss results from a public survey and review goals and objectives for the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) plan. Staff will also provide updates on renovations at Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park.

• Review of PROS Plan survey results from 900 respondents
• Update on Haddon Park renovation and upcoming ribbon cutting
• Update on Kitsap Lake Park renovation and $321,000 Department of Commerce grant for a playground
• Review of PROS Plan inventory for streetscapes, greenways, and special facilities
• Discussion of PROS Plan goals and objectives

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission formally approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved the agenda for the June 24, 2025 meeting. No other actions were voted on or decided during this session.

• Approved May 27th, 2025 meeting minutes (M/S/U)
• Approved June 24th, 2025 agenda (M/S/U)

Complete Streets Committee

The committee will review the 6th Street Active Transportation Project and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) project prioritization scoring. Members will also discuss a proposed traffic calming policy, including petition thresholds and speed warrants.

• 6th Street Active Transportation Project update
• TIP project prioritization scoring criteria and 6-year plan list
• Traffic calming policy petition thresholds and non-response rules
• Speed warrant standards (85%, 90%, or 95% percentiles)
• Evaluation of 'quick-build' traffic calming and road diets

The committee agreed to review the 6th Street Active Transportation Project after the open house at the third‑quarter meeting. Gunnar was tasked with exploring a GIS‑based public webpage for TIP projects. Gunnar and Ryan will send the detailed TIP scoring spreadsheet to the committee, with feedback requested by the second week of July. A brief discussion was held about converting the committee to a formal Transportation Advisory Committee, but no decision was made.

• Agreed to review 6th Street project after open house at third‑quarter meeting
• Gunnar to explore creating a GIS‑based public webpage for TIP projects
• Gunnar and Ryan to send TIP scoring spreadsheet to committee (feedback by second week of July)

Citizens Commission on Council Salaries

The Citizens Commission on Council Salaries is holding its second public hearing to discuss proposed salary schedules for City Council members. The body is reviewing salary data from 18 Washington cities to determine future pay rates.

• Discussion on proposed Council salaries
• Proposed increase for Council Members equal to the Washington State 2026 minimum wage increase
• Proposed Council President stipend to remain $452.00 per month
• Review of salary survey showing an average Council Member salary of $1,202.62 across 18 Washington cities

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss department activities, projects, and issues. No action is taken at these meetings, and public comment is not accepted.

• Contract award for Sheridan Road Sewer Replacement
• Contract award with New Line Services, Inc. for the Bremerton SRTS Project
• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($26.5M state grant)
• Westside WWTP Improvements ($7M)
• Central Bremerton Force Main Repair ($7M)

The committee reviewed several project updates, grant awards, and contract recommendations, but did not approve, deny, or table any items. All items will be presented to the City Council on June 25 and July 2, 2025.

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will discuss art submissions and feedback from a visual arts event. The body will also receive updates on the Master Plan, the Creative District, and several specific art projects.

• Call for Art on Washington Ave.
• Quincy Square Art Call
• Charleston District Art Project
• Creative District Update
• Master Plan report

The commission approved the minutes from the May 14 meeting with a 1‑CD/2‑ML vote. All commissioners unanimously approved the finalized details for the Washington Avenue Open Air Gallery call for art, including format, theme, stipend, and submission guidelines. Discussion of Quincy Square Park art submissions and visual‑arts event feedback were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved minutes with changes (1CD/2ML)
• Approved Washington Ave Open Air Gallery call for art details (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion of Quincy Square Park art submissions
• Postponed visual‑arts event feedback to next month
• Will review shark‑themed mural mini‑grant application at next meeting

Citizens Commission on Council Salaries

The Citizens Commission on Council Salaries is holding the first of two hybrid public hearings. The body will discuss proposed salaries for the Council and accept public comment.

• Discussion on proposed Council salaries
• Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes

BKAT Advisory Committee

The Bremerton Kitsap Access Television Advisory Committee will meet to conduct internal business. The committee is scheduled to vote for President, VP, and Secretary positions for the remainder of 2025.

• Nominations and voting for President, VP, and Secretary
• Review of open committee positions
• OPMA guidelines and training for new committee members

The committee approved the Astound franchise extension through March 2026. It approved the March 11, 2025 minutes as modified with a unanimous vote. The board voted unanimously to retain the current officers for the remainder of 2025. The committee decided to work with Boy Scout troops on a filmmaking merit badge program, assigning volunteers to assist.

• Approved Astound franchise extension through March 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes as modified (unanimous)
• Retained current officers for remainder of 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted partnership to support Boy Scout filmmaking merit badge program
• Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous)

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Public Safety and Parks Committee will meet to discuss changes to police sergeant and corporal positions. The body will also review a fueling agreement for fire apparatus and a citizen letter regarding fireworks.

• Discussion on adding a police sergeant position and removing a corporal position
• Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with CKFR for fueling of fire apparatus
• Review of citizen letter regarding fireworks

Citizens Commission on Council Salaries

The Citizens Commission on Council Salaries will meet to discuss council member pay and the President's stipend. The body will also elect a Chair and approve minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion on Council Salaries and President's stipend
• Election of Chair
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bremerton Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss progress on park renovations, review survey results for the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, and update inventories for plazas, greenways, and facilities. The meeting includes staff reports on Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park renovations, as well as a review of public input survey results for the PROS Plan.

• Haddon Park renovation progress update, including playground completion and ribbon cutting planned for summer
• Kitsap Lake Park renovation progress, including parking lot striping and $311k grant funding for playground
• $16,500 in donations from Bremerton Parks Foundation for park renovations
• Review of PROS Plan survey results with nearly 900 responses on park quality and usage
• PROS Plan inventory review for plazas, greenways, facilities, and streetscapes

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. They also approved the agenda for the May 27, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting agenda (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss department activities, projects, and issues. No action is taken at these meetings and no public comment is accepted.

• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($26.5M state grant)
• Westside WWTP Improvements ($7M) and Central Bremerton Force Main Repair ($7M)
• 11th and Washington Improvements ($7.2M)
• Manganese Treatment Facility and Pump Station 16 upgrade ($6.5M)
• Tracyton Beach Road Sewer Improvements ($5M)

The committee provided updates on waste‑management outreach, the 6th Street active‑transportation project, the utility land‑management plan, several contract awards, a draft traffic‑calming policy, and stormwater projects. All items are pending further review or will be presented to the City Council; no approvals, denials, or votes occurred.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider development regulations for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The body will deliberate on proposed amendments to the Bremerton Municipal Code Title 20 and several subarea plans before forwarding a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing on Development Regulations for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
• Proposed BMC Title 20 amendments regarding Boundary Line Adjustments
• Proposed regulations for Family Day Care Providers (up to 12 children)
• Proposed criteria for Co-Living Housing per HB 1998
• Proposed Type II Conditional Use Permits for neighborhood-scale commercial uses in residential zones

The commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting unanimously. It voted to forward to the City Council the changes in Attachment A covering boundary line adjustment, family day care, co‑living housing, new housing in nonconforming buildings and residential cluster development. The commission also unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the development regulations in Attachment A, except that parking requirements are removed for low‑density residential.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Forwarded to City Council changes in Attachment A on boundary line adjustment, family day care, co‑living housing, new housing in nonconforming buildings and residential cluster development (unanimous)
• Directed Department of Community Development staff to conduct additional work on Neighborhood Scale Commercial (decision made)
• Recommended City Council adopt development regulations in Attachment A with parking requirements removed for low‑density residential (unanimous)
• Motion to recommend adoption of regulations without parking exemption failed (no second)

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The LEOFF 1 Police Pension Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a request for pre-approval of long-term care services with Home Instead for a member identified as FB. The meeting includes a closed exempt session for review and public general business. No other items are on the agenda.

• Request for pre-approval of long-term care services with Home Instead for Member FB

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will vote on whether to remit a percentage of Gala art donations back to artists and discuss making the Gala a masquerade event. The commission will also review art submissions, provide feedback on a performing arts event, and consider a purchase prize for the CVG juried show. Staff updates include the Quincy Square Art Call, Art Wrap, Art Panels, and the Charleston District Art Project.

• Vote on remitting a percentage of Gala art donations back to artists
• Discussion on making the Gala a masquerade event
• Purchase prize for CVG juried show in January/February
• Art submissions and performing arts event feedback
• Quincy Square Art Call and Charleston District Art Project updates

The commission accepted a four‑piece art submission and forwarded it to the Public Works Art Selection Committee for final review. It approved returning up to 40% of each Gala artwork sale to the artist and eliminated the People’s Choice Award. Commissioners voted to adopt “Masquerade” as the official 2025 Gala theme and to move forward with the proposed “Save the Date” invitation graphic.

• Accepted four‑piece art submission; forwarded to Public Works Art Selection Committee
• Approved returning up to 40% of each Gala artwork sale to the artist; People’s Choice Award eliminated
• Selected “Masquerade” as the official 2025 Gala theme
• Approved proceeding with the proposed “Save the Date” Gala invitation graphic

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Public Safety and Parks Committee is discussing the legal restrictions on how revenue from automated traffic safety cameras can be spent. The body is also reviewing a proposed amendment to the municipal code regarding the use of compression brakes.

• Review of revenue restrictions for Bremerton's 9 automated traffic safety cameras
• Proposed amendment to BMC 10.36.010 prohibiting unmuffled compression brakes
• Proposed $250.00 maximum penalty for compression brake violations
• Discussion of citizen complaints regarding July 4th fireworks

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The LEOFF 1 Police Pension Board will meet to approve quarterly bills and specific member reimbursements. The board is scheduled to decide on a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase. Some items will be discussed in an exempt session before general business.

• Approval of bills payable from January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025 in the amount of $46,891.26
• Proposed COLA increase of 3.61% effective April 1, 2025
• Request for pre-approval of long-term care rate increases for Member FB
• Request for reimbursement of dental services for Member MF

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The rescheduled LEOFF 1 Fire Pension Board meeting includes a closed exempt session to review medical bills and requests for pre-approval of long-term care rate increases for two members. In open session, the board will vote on paying $76,577.56 in bills for January–March 2025, consider the same long-term care rate requests, and approve a 3.61% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective April 1, 2025 pursuant to state law.

• Closed session to review medical bills payable from Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2025
• Payment of bills for Jan–Mar 2025 totaling $76,577.56
• Requests for pre-approval of long-term care rate increases for Members RM and FD
• COLA increase of 3.61% effective April 1, 2025 per RCW 41.26.250

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive staff updates on renovations at Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park. The body will also review the PROS Plan survey and an inventory of neighborhood parks, plazas, and greenways.

• Haddon Park Renovation update
• Kitsap Lake Park Renovation update
• Recognition of Bremerton Parks Foundation for donations
• PROS Plan Survey update
• PROS Plan Review and Neighborhood/Pocket Park/Plazas/Greenways Inventory

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 22, 2025 agenda, each with a unanimous vote. Staff reports on park renovations and the PROS Plan were presented, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed final draft documents for the Bremerton2044 Comprehensive Plan and associated development regulations. The body recommended that the City Council adopt both the plan update and the proposed development regulations.

• Recommendation to adopt the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Recommendation to adopt development regulations for Downtown, Puget Sound Industrial Center, Bay Vista, and East Park Subarea Plans
• Recommendation to adopt updates to Bremerton Municipal Code Title 20
• Request for staff to present two parking regulatory options at the May meeting regarding the elimination of minimum parking standards
• Request for staff to review open space standards for residential developments

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting with six ayes and one abstention. It then voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, also by a 6‑aye, 1‑abstention vote. A second recommendation was approved for the City Council to adopt the Development Regulations contained in the Comprehensive Plan, again with six ayes and one abstention.

• Approved minutes of Feb 24, 2025 (6 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Recommended City Council adopt 2024 Comprehensive Plan (6 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Recommended City Council adopt Development Regulations (6 ayes, 1 abstention)

Citizens Commission on Council Salaries

The Citizens Commission on Council Salaries will hold a hybrid meeting on April 21, 2025 to discuss council member compensation. Building on prior decisions to tie salaries to 90 times the Washington state minimum wage, the commission will also elect a chair, approve past minutes, and take public comment. The meeting aims to finalize or adjust salary recommendations for the Bremerton City Council.

• Election of a new chair for the commission
• Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2024 public hearing
• Discussion on council salaries, continuing prior intent to maintain parity with 90 times Washington state minimum wage
• Open public comment period
• Schedule future meetings or hearings

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and share information on department activities, projects, and issues. No action will be taken and public comment is not accepted. Items include night work on 6th Street, a consultant contract for Parish Creek fish barrier removal, and stormwater outreach for Kitsap Lake. The committee will also review 2025/26 Council goals and receive updates on dozens of capital projects.

• Consultant contract with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants for Parish Creek fish barrier removal design
• Decommission Beach Sewer in Manette: construction contract, services contract, and construction management contract (total project $4M)
• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($26.5M state grant)
• Quincy Square on 4th Project design ($5.8M: $2.25M state, $1M city, $2.5M federal)
• E 9th Street Stormwater Improvements ($4.3M ARPA grant)

The Public Works Committee approved the Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General NPDES Permit for 2025. The budget for the Kitsap Lake algae control and aquatic vegetation management plan was set at $175,000 for contracted services. Other items discussed were informational and no additional actions were taken.

• Approved Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General NPDES Permit for 2025
• Set 2025 budget of $175,000 for Kitsap Lake algae control and vegetation management services

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, with a vote on the biannual gala structure (including artist sales shares and enhancement bidding) and continued discussion of the 2025 Work Plan. The commission will also receive updates on art submissions, the Quincy Square Art Call, and the Charleston District Art Project.

• Gala Vote (biannual, artists receive portion of sales, enhancement bidding competition)
• 2025 Work Plan continuation
• Quincy Square Art Call update
• Charleston District Art Project update
• Art Submissions review

The commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It decided to host the gala on September 13, 2025 and will evaluate its success later. A motion placed two recent art submissions in the library pending artist confirmation. The 4x4 panel proposal for the 2025 work plan was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Moved forward with gala scheduled for September 13, 2025 (approved)
• Motion to place two art submissions in the library pending artist confirmation (approved)
• Tabled 4x4 panel proposal for outdoor gallery until next meeting (tabled)
• Withdrawn Krampus Bremerton mini‑grant application in favor of Project Support Grant (withdrawn)
• Delivered Bremerton High School art panels to Sheridan Park Community Center for installation (completed)
• Scheduled Charleston District mural painting to begin in May, weather permitting (scheduled)
• Announced Collab Art Show on April 19, 2025 at Olympic College (announced)

Civil Service Commission

The Bremerton Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a proposed revision to its rules that would amend the meeting time. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from its January 28, 2025 special meeting and take public comment.

• Proposed revised Civil Service Rules amending meeting time
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 special meeting
• Public comment period

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Bremerton Public Safety Committee will consider a Suquamish Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Services and a proposal to upgrade a vacant firefighter position to firefighter/paramedic. Members will also receive updates on chronic nuisance properties and HR/Legal department restructuring. The meeting includes approval of March 2025 minutes and other briefing items.

• Update on chronic nuisance properties
• Suquamish Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Services
• HR/Legal department restructuring
• Upgrade vacant firefighter position to firefighter/paramedic
• Interlocal Agreement with DEM for Rave notification program

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission will receive updates on the PROS Plan survey and review the neighborhood and pocket park inventory. They will also hear staff reports on renovations at Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park, along with planning for the 2026 World Cup via Team Bremerton.

• Haddon Park renovation update from Colette Berna and Brian Hauschel
• Kitsap Lake Park renovation update from Colette Berna and Brian Hauschel
• Team Bremerton World Cup planning update from Tim Barker
• PROS Plan survey update from Tim Barker
• PROS Plan review and neighborhood/pocket park inventory from Tim Barker

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission also approved the agenda for the March 25, 2025 meeting. Both actions were recorded as unanimous approvals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 25th, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for March 25th, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and share information on numerous capital projects, including stormwater, utilities, streets, and transportation planning. No action will be taken at this meeting. Key items include a $26.5 million state-funded pedestrian bridge project, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and Kitsap Lake stormwater treatment.

• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($26.5M state grant)
• Kitsap Lake Stormwater Treatment Retrofit Construction ($2.842M total, $2.416M grant)
• Westside WWTP Improvements ($7M)
• Central Bremerton Force Main Repair ($7M)
• 6th Street Preservation Phase III ($5M, multiple funding sources)

The committee reviewed multiple stormwater, transportation and capital projects, procurement options, and grant updates. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. Items such as the 6th Street project modification were noted as needing further discussion and were not ready for a study session.

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, welcoming a new poet laureate and reviewing business items including art submissions, a purchase prize award for CVG, and the 2025 work plan. Subcommittee reports will cover the master plan, literary arts, gallery maintenance, support and grants, and the creative district. Staff updates include the Quincy Square Art Call, art wrap, art panels, and the Charleston District Art Project.

• Welcome of new Bremerton Poet Laureate
• Purchase Prize Award for CVG
• Quincy Square Art Call update
• Charleston District Art Project update
• 2025 Work Plan continuation

The Bremerton Arts Commission approved the February minutes and agenda, and discussed updates to its Master Plan, including new festivals and performing arts groups. A vote on the gala's frequency and artist commission structure is scheduled for the next meeting. No final decisions were made on the gala or grants.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes with revisions (1-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of gala topic under subcommittee reports (1-0)
• Tabled Krampus Bremerton mini grant decision pending alternative grant consideration

BKAT Advisory Committee

The BKAT Advisory Committee will meet to conduct general business and introduce two new members. The committee will discuss the 2025 BKAT Open House recap and review outreach presentation materials.

• Introduction of new committee members Ian Harkins (KC Dist 3)
• Review of 2025 BKAT Open House recap
• Outreach presentation materials by Mark Miller
• OPMA Guidelines and Training for committee members

The Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Advisory Committee approved the minutes from December 10, 2024, and the subcommittee minutes from January 23, 2025. The committee tabled the election of President, VP, and Secretary positions, voting to hold the election at the next meeting. The manager reported on the success of the open house, the signed Comcast franchise agreement, and ongoing work on the HD channel transition.

• Approved the minutes from December 10, 2024, and the subcommittee minutes from January 23, 2025.
• Tabled the election of President, VP, and Secretary positions until the next meeting.
• Passed a motion to hold a vote for officer positions at the next meeting.
• Discussed outreach ideas, including tying kids' membership fees to libraries and sponsoring programs.
• Noted that non-members can submit pre-produced videos and PSAs to air on BKAT.
• Discussed improving studio accessibility for South Kitsap residents.
• Suggested contacting Boy Scout groups about the Moviemaking Merit Badge as a volunteer opportunity.

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Public Safety Committee will elect a Chair and Co-Chair, approve meeting minutes from December 2024 and February 2025, and discuss council goals related to public safety policies and a data-based traffic-calming policy prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists.

• Election of Chair and Co-Chair for the Public Safety Committee
• Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of council goals: communicating public safety policy impact and developing traffic-calming policy using police data

Complete Streets Committee

The committee will discuss updated scoring criteria for ranking the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Members will also review draft definitions for pedestrian and bicyclist Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) to determine facility recommendations.

• Review of project prioritization scoring criteria for the TIP
• Discussion of Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) definitions for pedestrians and bicyclists
• Proposed definition of a bicycle lane
• Future discussion of Traffic Calming Policy
• Pending City Council comments on possible revisions to the Complete Streets Committee

The committee discussed and refined the draft project prioritization scoring criteria used to rank Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects. No formal votes were taken; the criteria will be used to produce one-page summaries for the 2025 Q2 meeting. The committee also discussed Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) definitions for pedestrians and bicyclists, with several revisions suggested.

• Reviewed draft project prioritization scoring criteria for TIP ranking
• Revised crash scoring language to match criterion (any severity counts)
• Revised cross-jurisdictional coordination criterion to include agencies like Kitsap Transit
• Discussed LTS definitions for pedestrians and bicyclists, no final adoption
• Agreed to add examples of key active transportation destinations (schools, parks, transit)
• Agreed to clarify stormwater criteria to include street trees and urban canopy

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to approve minutes from January, hear public comment, and discuss old business including recent park damage and homelessness activities. New business items include updates on the Bremerton Senior Center, the PROS Plan survey, and a review of regional and community park inventory. Staff will also report on Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park renovations, among other updates.

• Discuss recent park damage and homelessness activities
• Bremerton Senior Center updates
• PROS Plan survey update and regional/community park inventory review
• Haddon Park renovation update
• Kitsap Lake Park renovation update

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission met on Feb. 25, 2025, and received updates on the PROS Plan survey (562 responses so far, open until April 30), park maintenance, and ongoing projects at Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• No substantive decisions made; all items were updates or reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held workshops on the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code. The body reached a consensus to have staff draft amendments to remove minimum off-street parking standards citywide.

• Direction to draft Zoning Code Amendments to Off-street Parking (BMC 20.48) to remove minimum parking standards citywide
• Workshop on Comprehensive Plan Draft City Services Technical Appendix regarding projected needs for Police, Fire, Public Works, and Parks through 2044

The Bremerton Planning Commission held a workshop on potential zoning code amendments to off-street parking standards. A majority of commissioners expressed support for recommending removal of minimum parking requirements to the City Council, though Vice Chair Tift raised concerns about effects on the US Navy. No formal decision was made on the parking amendments. The commission also received a presentation on draft City Services Technical Appendices for the Comprehensive Plan through 2044.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-1, Miller abstaining)
• Accepted agenda as presented
• Held public workshop on Comprehensive Plan City Services Technical Appendices
• Held public workshop on off-street parking standards BMC 20.48

Public Works Committee

The Bremerton Public Works Committee meets to discuss a range of capital projects, including a 5-year sidewalk and paving plan, a $26.5 million pedestrian improvement on the SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge, and a $5.8 million Quincy Square street redesign. No action is taken at these meetings; they serve as a forum for information sharing and dialogue.

• 5-year Sidewalk and Paving Plan presented by Ron Moore
• Contract modification with HDR Engineering for 6th Street Active Transportation Improvement Project
• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($26.5M, state-funded)
• Quincy Square on 4th Street Project Design ($5.8M with state, city, and federal funding)
• Almira Speeding Complaint – response to a specific neighborhood concern

The Public Works Committee reviewed draft 5-year sidewalk and paving plans, with staff asked to present final versions to City Council. The committee also discussed contract modifications for the 6th Street Active Transportation project and a final design contract for manganese treatment facilities, both slated for Council action in March. No formal votes were taken; all items were informational or pending future Council approval.

• Reviewed draft 5-year sidewalk and paving plans; staff to present final versions to City Council
• Discussed contract modification no. 2 with HDR for 6th Street Active Transportation project; to go to Council 3/12 and 3/19
• Discussed $749,615 final design contract with Consor for Manganese Treatment Facilities and PS 16; to go to Council 3/12 and 3/19
• Discussed $375,528 purchase of Cues sewer camera van (after $60,000 trade-in); to go to Council 3/12 and 3/19
• Noted Wastewater Comp Plan update; public review period upcoming; to go to Council 2/26
• Discussed Almira Dr speeding complaint; staff to complete traffic calming policy before implementing improvements
• Confirmed WSDOT is working on Warren Ave Bridge design; city staff met with design team two weeks prior
• Followed up on legislation to revise work provided by city; no public hearing yet, deadline February 21

Tree Committee

The Bremerton Tree Committee will meet virtually to introduce a new tree list in consultation with an arborist. Members will also discuss any current tree issues or concerns and consider committee applications. The meeting is advisory to the City Council and staff on urban forest management.

• Introduce new tree list with arborist
• Discussion of tree issues and concerns
• Committee applications discussion

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will hold a regular hybrid meeting to discuss art submissions, a purchase prize award for the CVG (City Gallery), goals and accomplishments, and the 2025 work plan. Subcommittee reports will cover the master plan, literary arts, gallery maintenance, grants, and a Creative District update. Staff reports include the Poet Laureate program, Quincy Square groundbreaking, an art wrap update, and art panels.

• Art Submissions
• Purchase Prize Award for CVG
• 2025 Work Plan discussion
• Creative District Update
• Quincy Square Groundbreaking update

The Bremerton Arts Commission approved the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes with revisions. They discussed a collaboration with the Quincy Square Committee to commission artistic wraps for two electrical cabinets, with a call for artists to be issued. The commission also reviewed the 2025 work plan and began updating its Master Plan.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes with revisions
• Discussed Quincy Square electrical cabinet art wrap project (no formal vote)
• Reviewed 2025 Work Plan draft
• Agreed to update Master Plan with monthly section completion

Public Safety and Parks Committee

The Bremerton Public Safety Committee will consider approving December 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates from the Municipal Court. The committee will discuss renewal of the city's excess workers' compensation insurance and review a TIPS interlocal purchasing agreement. An update on the Automated Traffic Safety Program is also on the agenda. The election of a chair and co-chair has been deferred to the March meeting.

• Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• General update on Bremerton Municipal Court operations
• Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal – policy proposal attached
• TIPS Interlocal Purchasing Agreement – interlocal agreement attached
• Automated Traffic Safety Program Update

Citizens Commission on Council Salaries

The Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to elect its leadership. The body will also vote to approve minutes from a February 2024 meeting.

• Election of Civil Service Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of February 27, 2024, Special Commission Meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission will review the 9th Street Mini Park outfall design and updates to the PROS Plan survey and park inventory. The body will also receive reports on park damage, homelessness activities, and specific projects at Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park.

• 9th Street Mini Park Outfall Design
• PROS Plan Survey and Regional/Community Park Inventory
• Haddon Park Project update
• Kitsap Lake Park Project update
• PSE Mounted Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The commission unanimously approved the December minutes and agenda, and expressed consensus support for the NAD Disc Golf Stewardship Group's restoration plan. They recommended additional public feedback for the 9th Street Mini Park outfall design and discussed updates to the PROS Plan survey, which will launch January 31, 2025. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved December 3rd meeting minutes (M/S/U)
• Approved meeting agenda (M/S/U)
• Expressed consensus support for NAD disc golf restoration plan
• Recommended soliciting additional public feedback on 9th Street Mini Park outfall design

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop on the Draft Transportation Element, Technical Appendices, and Active Transportation Plan as part of the Bremerton2044 Comprehensive Plan update. They will also workshop proposed zoning code amendments for land division, including new Unit Lot Subdivision provisions and revisions to Boundary Line Adjustment regulations. Later, the commission will review its own by-laws in the business meeting. No final votes are expected, only discussion and public comment.

• Workshop on Draft Transportation Element, Technical Appendices, and Active Transportation Plan
• Workshop on zoning code amendments for BMC 20.12 Land Division (Unit Lot Subdivision, Boundary Line Adjustment)
• Public comment period open for Transportation Element Technical Appendices through January 27
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024
• Planning Commission by-laws review (new business)

The Bremerton Planning Commission held a special meeting on January 27, 2025, with a quorum present. They unanimously approved the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes. During public workshops, they heard presentations on the Draft Transportation Element, Technical Appendices, and Active Transportation Plan, as well as on potential zoning code amendments for land division. The commission unanimously voted to recommend that Public Works separate the Active Transportation Plan work from the Comprehensive Plan update timeline, completing it after the Comprehensive Plan adoption. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended separating Active Transportation Plan from Comprehensive Plan timeline (unanimous)

BKAT Advisory Committee

The BKAT Community Advisory Committee is holding a subcommittee business meeting to plan an Open House event scheduled for February 27, 2025. Discussion items include the event's purpose and goals, staff activity ideas, and promotional needs and timeline. The committee will also assign promotional responsibilities among members.

• Open House scheduled for February 27, 2025, with time options 3-6 p.m. or 3:30-6:30 p.m.
• Planning includes establishing stakeholders to invite, electronic flyer, personal invitations, and social media promotion
• Each committee member asked to bring 5 people to the event
• Public comment may include Mayor's reports and Council reports

The committee planned a Feb. 27 open house, agreeing on a 3:30-6:30 p.m. time and discussing goals like showcasing equipment, boosting membership, and promoting a YouTube subscription campaign. No formal votes were taken; decisions were reached by consensus. The meeting was procedural and planning-focused, with no substantive policy decisions.

• Set open house date for Feb. 27 (consensus)
• Set open house time to 3:30-6:30 p.m. (consensus)
• Discussed promotional ideas, including QR codes, flyers, and a membership giveaway (pending legal review)
• Assigned tasks: Colleen to check donation repurposing, Vanessa to check giveaway feasibility, Mark to investigate snack donations
• Scheduled next subcommittee meeting for Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The LEOFF 1 Fire Pension Board will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on January 22, 2025. The board will review and discuss medical bills for the period October 1 through December 31, 2024, in a closed session, then open the meeting to the public to approve payment of those bills.

• Review of medical bills (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024) in closed session
• Payment of bills for the same period in open session
• Meeting rescheduled from Jan 14 to Jan 22, 2025

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss department activities and projects, including several high-dollar capital improvements. No action is taken at these meetings. Topics range from a $26.5M pedestrian bridge project to multiple water, sewer, and stormwater upgrades.

• SR-303 Warren Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Improvements ($26.5M state grant)
• Contract award for Well 9A Drilling
• Decommission Beach Sewer project – advertising for construction bids
• Kitsap Lake Stormwater Treatment Retrofit Construction ($2.842M total)
• 6th Street Active Transportation Improvement Project

The Public Works Committee discussed several projects but made no formal decisions. Staff are proceeding with awarding a $1.5M contract to Schneider Water Services for Well 9A drilling, which will go before City Council on January 22 and February 5, 2025. The committee also reviewed the 6th Street Active Transportation Improvement Project and Naval Avenue right-of-way alternatives but did not make recommendations. The Decommission Beach Sewer project will be added to the Finance Committee agenda for next week.

• Selected Councilmember Rebelowski as Chair and Councilmember Coughlin as Vice-Chair
• Staff proceeding with awarding $1.5M Well 9A drilling contract to Schneider Water Services (lowest of three bids; engineer's estimate $1.2M)
• Decommission Beach Sewer project added to Finance Committee agenda for next week
• No recommendation made on 6th Street Active Transportation Improvement Project
• No decision on Naval Avenue right-of-way alternatives; administration maintains design freeze at 90%

LEOFF 1 Pension Boards

The LEOFF 1 Police Pension Board will hold a special meeting to review medical bills payable from October through December 2024 and consider a request for pre-approval of medical services for a member. They will also discuss a $504 reimbursement request from Kay Magerstaedt on behalf of member TW.

• Review of medical bills payable from Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2024
• Request for pre-approval of medical services for Member TW
• Reimbursement request of $504.00 from Kay Magerstaedt for Member TW
• Exempt session for itemized reports with redactions

Arts Commission

The Bremerton Arts Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on January 8, 2025, in a hybrid format. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and business items such as art submissions, open public meeting act training, and a Creative District update. Reports from sub-communities and staff will cover the Master Plan, Literary Arts, Gallery maintenance, grants, Poet Laureate, Purchase Prize Award, art wrap, and art panel updates.

• Review of art submissions
• Open Public Meeting Act Training
• Creative District update
• Purchase Prize Award for CVG
• Art wrap and art panel updates

The Bremerton Arts Commission approved the December 11, 2024 minutes with revisions. They discussed updates to the Creative District, including new window displays and a logo redesign with a new designer, and proposed renaming the Public Art Master Plan to the Bremerton Arts Master Plan with broader art forms, targeting a June presentation to City Council. No formal votes were taken on these proposals; the only decision was the minutes approval.

• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes with revisions (motion by Cynthia Davis-Engelgau, seconded by Susan Blackburn)