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)

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

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 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)

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 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

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

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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)

Arts Commission

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

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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)

Public Works Committee

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 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

BKAT Advisory Committee

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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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 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)

Arts Commission

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

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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)

Public Works Committee

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 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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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.