The Conduit Podcast Show

09/15/2024

Don't be afraid to lose the battle today to win the war tomorrow. Those who fear-monger you to go along, only assure your victory is delayed.
-M. Cameron

09/13/2024

Live at 9 we get into the Critical Situation in Kitsap County

09/11/2024

https://youtu.be/xsg2OPPdbKE?si=pVNwNIeDyfL5p23-

Eliminating transit fares can transform lives, connect people to jobs, healthcare, and essential services in more equitable ways.David Phillips () ...

09/04/2024

City Council discussing watering down the DEI position and not following the consultants ( CMFR Coaching and Consulting)

Write letters come to city council Wednesday at 5:30. Make your voices heard.

1. Director position: Director = creating policy
2. Internal job duties: attend meetings make changes from within
3. Recruit the position seriously and competitively, not lowball and wait for mayor to ask for more because no viable candidates apply.
4. Pay Ban 14 on par with other Director level positions, one city council quotes, " I made more than this 10 years ago without a degree.
5. Be bold nationwide attacks on DEI, so let's change language
6. Checking comparables
7. Not taking the initiative to lead. Typical follow what other cities have done.
8. Consultant spoke to many in the community about what they wanted. CMFR made their recommendations and they are not being honored.
9. How much longer to restore and replace what is clearly needed.
10. Starting lower and hoping in the future there is political will and budget to change from a manager position to a director position.

CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 Phone (360) 473-5280WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDAStarting at 5:00 P...

09/03/2024

Date: September 03, 2024
Time: 8:30AM – 10:00AM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. AGENDA REVIEW
3. CHAIRPERSON’S COMMENTS
4. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
5. STATE ROADEO COMPETITION REPORT
6. CONSENT / ACTION ITEMS
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda have been distributed to the Board, are considered routine and will
be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If separate discussion is desired, that item may be
removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the regular agenda by a Board member.
a. Warrants for June 2024 1
b. Warrants for July 2024 2
c. Minutes of July 2, 2024 3
d. Minutes of March 19, 2024 15
e. Resolution No. 24-54, Appointment of New CAC Members 28
f. Resolution No. 24-55, Support National Week Without Driving 2024 31
g. Resolution No. 24-56, Approve Disposal of Surplus 2024 33
h. Resolution No. 24-57, Approve KT 24-899 Enetai USCG & Repairs Change Orders 6-8 36
7. FULL DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
a. Resolution No. 24-58, Award Phase Two, North Base Design 39
b. Resolution No. 24-59, Approve KT 24-912 Marine Engine Overhauls Change Order 1 42
c. Resolution No. 24-60, Approve KT 24-917 Finest USCG Inspection and Repair 45
d. Resolution No. 24-61, Approve KT 24-897 Wake & Beach Monitoring Change Order 1 49
8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ITEMS
9. STAFF RECOGNITION / PROGRESS REPORTS
a. Recognizing Drivers of the Month for July 2024 (8:45am)
Transit Board Meeting Agenda
September 3, 2024
ii
b. September 2024 Report from KT Lobbyist 52
c. Draft Financial Reports through July 2024 56
d. Capital Work in Progress August 2024 59
e. Fuel Costs Report through the end of August 2024 62
f. System Performance Report 63
g. Goals Progress Report 72
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please state your name for the record. You will have 3 minutes to address the Board.
11. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Transit Board members’ comments.
12. ADJOURN:
Agendas and Board Packets are available online at www.kitsaptransit.com and available in large-print format
upon request. If you will need accessibility accommodations for this public meeting, please contact the
Clerk of the Board at (360) 478-6230 or via email at [email protected] by noon on the
Wednesday before the meeting.

08/29/2024

08/26/2024

While I/we hope that our posts make an impression, say something meaningful to you, help guide people to create community, we know that it mostly falls into silence. Part of this is the inherent issues with social media, algorithms, and overstimulation (way to much useless s**t, lies, and sales pitches), but part of it is apathy, and desire for escape from the daily grind.

We get this and try to keep it short, interesting, and informational. We use imagery, and tell stories, we try to be engaging, and know that you want the why does this matter to me? (if you even get to that thought because of everything else).

What we do and why we do it is important to you, and it is often to complex a thought to deliver in 144 characters.

Here is our promise to you, if you take the time to look at our materials, we will do everything we can to create the foundation (with you and others) for human community, and help facilitate a grassroots network, based on the needs of you and the many, to change the face of Kitsap for all, and document the model for anyone anywhere to use.

Join us and we can, and will, change the world together, starting with Kitsap and the peninsula.

The Resilient Community Movement:

Welcome to our community focused on fostering resilience and connection among individuals who are passionate about creating a sustainable and thriving future for all. We believe that by coming together, sharing perspectives, and utilizing tools provided by Resilient Ecosystems and the Resilient Comm...

08/25/2024

The new end to end encryption security from FB seems to prevent any attachments from being sent... Just another way FB prevents communication.

08/23/2024

Just Another Pig at the Trough

Rant Ahead...

Trough

a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of.

Relevant to our lives as individuals and small business/organizations: Subscription services, delivery services, assisting services, AI services, software, apps, insurance, legal, medical, adjacent, administrative, and everything else.

Everyone is looking for their dollar, and no-one is offering anything meaningful for it. We are an economy of side hustles and subscription services lining up like pigs at a trough. (you are the trough)

It is not sustainable, and it costs time nobody has and takes attention from important things that get missed in the chaos.

Our economy is based on faith, well, we are running out of believers! When you cannot afford the basic human needs, it is hard to believe. We are constantly sold the idea that our wants are needs, and when we run out of credit... oops.

I try not to have this conversation, because we need faith until we can replace this mess with a real foundation and build our future. It is much harder to build from chaos and collapse than from an existing structure, no matter how bad it is. There is a model to build towards, what we need are to have the conversations and build the grassroots network that can create the change while the existing corporate government structures make noise and sell dreams.

It will get worse, but it is better to work from what we have than dig through the ruins for scraps.

Don't get mad, use the energy to connect and make change happen, don't protest, do the work of change. Grassroots is about coming together in diversity and inclusion and building a picture puzzle that envelops all of that and more. This is a picture of our human future, we can only create it together.

End of rant...

08/22/2024

Updates from Bremerton Municipal Court Judge Tracy Flood

08/22/2024

Research Volunteers Needed!!!

RESECO has an immediate need for research on low income housing in Kitsap:

We need a list of current housing (not planned)

We need the management company, owners, and the contact information.

We need this because we are working on a grant that could provide solar to many if not all of the current housing, along with wiring and roof upgrades.

Message us if you can do this.

08/21/2024

Please join us for this month's virtual meeting to learn more about Bainbridge Youth Services! BYS Executive Director Courtney Oliver will be presenting an overview of services available.

Bainbridge Youth Services (BYS) promotes the mental health and wellness of youth and their families through support, education, and resources.
BYS provides free mental health counseling for youth ages 13-21 in Kitsap County. Our goal is to meet the needs of youth (including homelessness) in terms of their mental health and support them through resources, education, and support.
Learn more here: https://www.askbys.org/
To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

August Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

08/20/2024

Bringing the world together one neighborhood at a time! All it takes is time and you!!!

08/15/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gWgF98b6sDsBayPN/

Resilient Communities Thrive because of resilient people willing to reach out and connect!
Don't let fear keep you from finding the full human life that resilient "community" offers...

08/15/2024

BCC - Bremerton City Council Aug 14, 2024

CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 Phone (360) 473-5280
* * * A M E N D E D * * *
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024
CITY COUNCIL HYBRID STUDY SESSION AGENDA
Starting at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603
Council Conference Room 603 will be open to the public to attend the Study Session in-person, but there will
be no opportunities for input. However, public questions or comments may be submitted at any time to
[email protected]. Please remember that the content of the Agenda Bill items is subject to
change; and no action at the Study Session is anticipated. If approved by the Council, these items will be
placed on the August 21, 2024 City Council Meeting Agenda, or as indicated…
 Members of the public may click the link below to join the webinar:
https://bremertonwa-gov.zoom.us/j/8738266756?pwd=ZWlMVnVYbFBHYjY5U1RJUmFreDFXUT09
 Or One tap mobile:
US: +12532050468,,87318266756 #,,,,*857582 # or +12532158782,,87318266756 #,,,,*857582 #
 Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253
205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 873 1826 6756
Passcode: 857582
A. INFORMATION ONLY ITEM – Approx. 20-minutes, followed by Council Q & A
1. Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council 2024 Roadshow – KRCC Staff
B. BRIEFINGS ON AGENDA BILL ITEMS
1. Confirm Appointment of Victoria Hilt to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
2. Agreement with Tacoma Pump & Drilling Co. Inc. for the Well 7A Drilling Project
3. Contract Modification Agreement No. 6 with SCJ Alliance for Design of the
Warren Avenue Bridge Project
4. Contract Modification No. 2 with Parametrix, Inc. for Engineering Services During Construction for
the Haddon Park Renovation Project
5. Resolution to rename the Eastside Village Subarea Plan to Harrison Heights Subarea Plan
6. Ordinance to amend BMC Chapters 3.78, 6.32, and 20.04 due to the renaming of the Eastside
Village Subarea Plan to Harrison Heights Subarea Plan
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS – Items 2 to 4 are a maximum 10-minutes each, with Council Q&A
1. Discussion on Revised Action Steps/Council Goals & Priorities – Council President Chamberlin
2. Public Safety Committee Briefing (Last Meeting on 8/1/24) – Chair Denise Frey
3. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings
4. Other General Council Business (As necessary, and as time allows…)
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. 15-Minutes to discuss Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i); No action
anticipated Item pulled…
E. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special accommodations
should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (360) 473-5323 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

08/08/2024

CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024
CITY COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING AGENDA
Council Members and staff will be participating in the meeting in-person, and the public is invited to attend. Or
beginning at 5:30 PM, the public may participate remotely through one of the following options:
 To stream online only (via BKAT Feed, with no interaction possible):
https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch1&nav=live
 Members of the public are invited to join the Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link below:
https://bremertonwagov.zoom.us/j/89694813320?pwd=Z0JvSXNhSFp1c0xhL1NxUjRhN20xUT09
 Or One tap mobile:
US: +12532050468,,89694813320 #,,,,*173061 # or +12532158782,,89694813320 #,,,,*173061 #
 Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 896 9481 3320, Passcode: 173061
Public questions or comments may be submitted ahead of time to [email protected]
1. BRIEFING: 5:00 – 5:30 P.M. in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603
A. Review of Agenda
B. General Council Business (Only as necessary...)
2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in FIRST FLOOR CHAMBERS
3. MAYOR'S REPORT
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Claims and Check Register
B. Minutes of Meeting – July 17, 2024
C. Minutes of Study Session – July 24, 2024
D. Contract Modification Agreement No. 1 with Parametrix, Inc. for Francis Street Outfall Improvements
Project
E. Public Works Agreement with Axiom Division 7 for the Puget Sound Navy Museum Roof and Gutter
Project
F. Confirm Appointment of Grace Crowley to the CDBG Project Review Committee
5. PUBLIC RECOGNITION – To address the Council on any issues not already on the agenda.
Please state your name for the record in person, and limit your comments to under 3-minutes
6. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Ordinance No. 5495 to amend Ordinance No. 5487 relating to the City of Bremerton FY-2024
Budget
B. Ordinance No. 5496 to amend Chapter 9.32 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
“Unauthorized Camping”
7. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING

07/29/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nLMl5-Hs5U

Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprintAs one industrialized strain of corn is dominating the market, it's rapidly replaci...

07/28/2024

Special Announcement

A Show is returning

07/28/2024

Another Sunday, another chance to scratch that itch about Resilient Community, and another chance to start making our communities more human and connected. Whaling Days starts at noon, swing by Cups Café in Bremerton at 10 and have coffee with us and take a step towards a more human and secure future.

07/26/2024

The Gospel and Race: How Following The Way of Jesus Leads to Love, Justice and Racial Unity

The Gospel and Race: How Following The Way of Jesus Leads to Love, Justice and Racial Unity
by Ken Riley | Jul 5, 2024

07/25/2024

Conversation with Bremerton City Council District 4 Councilwoman Jane Rebelowski

07/25/2024

BCC Bremerton City Council Jult 24, 2024

07/23/2024

City of Bremerton Audit Committee July 22, 2024

07/22/2024

https://www.brynnfelix.com
Creating a better future for Washington.
Brynn is the strong, progressive leader and seasoned advocate that we need in Olympia.
Brynn’s commitment to accessible, affordable healthcare is unwavering. As a public interest lawyer, she has dedicated her career to this cause, firmly believing that everyone should have the right to quality healthcare.

Brynn’s work as an organizer and lobbyist with the ACLU of Washington has had a significant impact on our community. She played a key role in advancing marriage equality, the Washington Voting Rights Act, and criminal justice reform policies. Her service as a Law Clerk to Justice Mary I. Yu on the Washington Supreme Court and with Senator Patty Murray's team on the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions further demonstrates her commitment to public service.

Brynn serves on the board of Up From Slavery Initiative, the Suquamish Community Advisory Council, and was appointed by the Washington Supreme Court to serve on Washington State's Access to Justice Board, whose mission is to increase access to legal aid for all Washingtonians. Recognizing the importance of electing leaders who will fight for reproductive freedom and LGBTQ+ rights and protections, she has worked with the Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates PAC.

Brynn’s commitment to public service is deeply personal. She is the proud daughter of two navy veterans who instilled the value of serving others in her from a young age. Her mother, after her service, became a community college teacher, further inspiring Brynn’s dedication to education. As a Japanese American and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Brynn understands the importance of diverse representation and equal rights.

Supporting Brynn Felix is not just about an individual; it’s about shaping a better future for all of us. Let's stand together and make a difference!

ISSUES:
Health Care
Health care is a human right. Access to quality, affordable care should not depend on where you live or how much you make.
Brynn is a proven fighter for protecting consumer choice and autonomy, including the right to full-spectrum reproductive, gender-affirming, and end-of-life healthcare.

As a community health lawyer, Brynn has advocated for additional investments in behavioral health services, medical respite care for people experiencing homelessness, and healthcare access and services for immigrants. She supports universal healthcare - universal health insurance coverage and universal access to needed healthcare services. This requires investing in a robust healthcare workforce, increasing public insurance coverage options, and supporting the entire continuum of healthcare services available to communities.

Education
Access to quality education - from early learning and K-12 to post high school programs - plays a vital role in creating opportunity for all.
Brynn is committed to bolstering investments in early learning, K-12, and community and technical colleges. She believes all students deserve safe and welcoming schools and affordable post-high school opportunities to ensure that they have the chance to succeed at every level.

This means fully funding special education, ensuring fair wages for critical members of our education workforce, such as paraeducators and bus drivers, and reinforcing workplace and collective bargaining protections.

HousingEveryone deserves safe and affordable housing.
Brynn is committed to keeping people housed, creating more affordable housing options, and transit-oriented development. She supports programs that help people stay in their homes and promote a variety of housing options, including more multi-family housing. She supports rent stabilization, increasing investments in permanent supportive housing, and reducing barriers to building high density housing choices near transit.

Environment
The time is now to accelerate bold, climate action. This starts with upholding the Climate Commitment Act by voting NO on Initiative 2117 this November.
Communities today and future generations deserve cleaner air, land, and water. This requires taking proactive step to reduce carbon emissions, protect our watersheds, promote habitat restoration, and preserve legacy forests.

07/20/2024

Brenda Calmo Pablo, KCR-Coordinadora de Operaciones de Aprendizaje Temprano Trilingüe

Patrocinador de esta noche Los Cabos Grill (360) 373-1320

07/18/2024

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CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024
CITY COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING AGENDA
Council Members and staff will be participating in the meeting in-person, and the public is invited to attend.
Or beginning at 5:30 PM, the public may participate remotely through one of the following options:
 To stream online only (via BKAT Feed, with no interaction possible):
https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch1&nav=live
 Members of the public are invited to join the Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link below:
https://bremertonwagov.zoom.us/j/89694813320?pwd=Z0JvSXNhSFp1c0xhL1NxUjRhN20xUT09
 Or One tap mobile:
US: +12532050468,,89694813320 #,,,,*173061 # or +12532158782,,89694813320 #,,,,*173061 #
 Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 896 9481 3320
Passcode: 173061
Public questions or comments may be submitted ahead of time to [email protected]
1. BRIEFING: 5:00 – 5:30 P.M. in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603
A. Review of Agenda
B. General Council Business (Only as necessary...)
2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in FIRST FLOOR CHAMBERS
3. MAYOR'S REPORT
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Claims & Check Register
B. Minutes of Meeting – July 3, 2024
C. Minutes of Study Session – July 10, 2024
D. Public Works Agreement with Sourcewell for CXT Restroom for Haddon Park Renovation Project
E. Grant Agreement with WA Department of Archeology & Historic Preservation for Ivy Green
Cemetery Fence Replacement
F. Tower License and Indemnification Agreement with Day Management Corp (dba Day Wireless
Systems) to allow placement of wireless equipment at Cheryl Street
G. Resolution No. 3384 to repeal Resolution No. 3345 and to establish updated MRSC Small Public
Works Roster processes for the City of Bremerton
H. Contract with Redside Construction LLC for Evergreen Rotary Park Boat Ramp Repair Project
5. PUBLIC RECOGNITION – To address the Council on any issues not already on the agenda. Please
state your name for the record in person, and limit your comments to under 3-minutes
Continued on next page…
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special
accommodations please contact the City Clerk at (360) 473-5323 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution No. 3385 to approve the Utility Easement Relinquishment at the Sinclair Ridge Phase
I Subdivision
7. GENERAL BUSINESS – There are no General Business items tonight...
8. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. 10-Minutes to discuss Potential Litigation as allowed pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i) Action is
anticipated
10. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING

07/17/2024

COMMUNITY UPDATES
IN THIS ISSUE:
Tomorrow! Join us for the Monthly Meeting - Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Resources: Free Meal Guide Updated June 2024
Volunteer for the Project Connect 2025 Planning Committee
Washington State Department of Commerce: Seeking Members for Lived Experience Advisory Committee
Washington State Health Care Authority Lived Experience Stories Project
Member News: New Beginning Closet Seeking Interested Organizations
Next Meeting: July 17, 2024 @ 2pm via Zoom
Please join us for this month's virtual meeting to learn more about:

St. Vincent de Paul Redevelopment Update
Peninsula Community Health Services Workforce Housing Program Overview
Recovery Friendly Language Workshop from Olympic Community of Health
To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

July Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB #/registration

*Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register as some of our Zoom settings changed in December 2023.

07/17/2024

Welcome to the Conduit's and the League of Black Male Voters debate for State Rep for Washington’s 23rd Legislative District.
I want to thank and welcome our participants tonight for participating in this community debate.

Thank you Representative Greg Nance, Challengers Brynn Felix, and Dr. John Gibbons. We
did reach out to Jamie Miles who is the republican also running in this race and we did not have
a response from her campaign. All 3 candidates are running for State House of Representatives
23rd LD, position 2.8. Audience Questions
a. As time allows

Closing Statements
Closing Statement of Thanks from Moderator

07/16/2024

Link in case the QR code does not work: https://resilient-net.mn.co/share/7v1BAOxdDcKAkT9k?utm_source=manual

"A journey of a thousand mile begins with a single step" !Lao Tzu
This might be the first step to building a more human world? Join us!!👟👟