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A committee member said the dock has been closed and expressed frustration at the lack of public access, noting the dock’s potential as a waterfront amenity and tourism asset for events such as FIFA. Council members and city staff clarified that Kitsap Transit purchased the facility with grant funds and that decisions about the float’s operational use are under Kitsap Transit’s purview; one staff member observed that Washington State Ferries docks are treated as transportation facilities and are not typically open for public fishing or similar uses.

Speakers suggested community advocacy (a “Friends of Annapolis Dock” group) and raising the issue with Kitsap Transit’s board as potential paths to increase public use. The committee did not adopt any formal action but encouraged community members interested in reopening or expanded public access to organize and present a case to Kitsap Transit and other stakeholders.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 9, 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Residents urged the city to press for reopening the Annapolis float to public use; staff and councilors said the facility is owned by Kitsap Transit and agency decisions govern access to the float.","taxTitle","Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington","taxId",54315,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208372,"City hears pre‑application for Sydney Avenue storage/apartments; hotel owner seeks overnight truck parking on Bravo Terrace",213,1747000,1960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3748153-5fe1de3b93775ee1e44abcb3e816a532&start=1747&end=1960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3748153-5fe1de3b93775ee1e44abcb3e816a532/thumbnail_1747000.jpg","/articles/6208372/Port-Orchard/Kitsap-County/Washington/City-hears-preapplication-for-Sydney-Avenue-storageapartments-hotel-owner-seeks-overnight-truck-parking-on-Bravo-Terrace","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208372-c5e1449d7054f906173505574dfcc780/orig.mp4?Expires=1771209965&Signature=Dw0Ns5ISjvZV~qe90AFzvsgJkXgHFNqBvlhtw3S~IKM3VuMmNnAnJkNTe8U2-T5mvJ17MG1O3XP2cCmUWJHUfDVOJrH6kHhVDhpYbD7R~FI7EtBWVJOb~vj3OHizJgvT1nyyv84RX-Wk68M-Ho2wf3BdK~QU05UslG4oHnhV3W1XTcy89w5ZWdXGBpcgZU3qrx81bH9IqILpPSOJ18LgMpMc7QujD2W1sXqtI4niRGTDQXm7bB5PlNv~p3fKRkY7k~77lUqs9MZr9Q~zp4MUt3Qc28GHcIjZbRGf3lQjAiI07gTwg~KCRLlZM1JZ0RPLBuXZ6DHfbxgNZmRbF4MbiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff told the committee about two land-use items: a pre-application for a self-storage project with apartments near the Sydney Road Southwest and Highway 16 underpass, and a hotel owner’s request to allow dedicated overnight truck parking on Bravo Terrace.

Jim Fisk, principal planner, said the Sydney Avenue site is a triangular parcel where developers propose self-storage and accessory apartments; the applicants want to coordinate an extension of sewer service with the Sydney Road Southwest construction so that the city does not have to reopen a newly built street later. Community Development Director Nick Bond noted that the project is moving forward through the pre-application process and that public works staff are reviewing sewer design coordination.

Separately, a hotel owner near Bravo Terrace (identified in discussion as the property previously known as the Red Lion) asked the city to consider creating two overnight truck parking spaces on the frontage to accommodate long‑haul drivers who cannot fit trailers in the hotel lot. Mayor Rob and council members discussed possible code amendments, time limits and enforcement concerns; public works staff agreed to determine whether the roadway width would support safe parking and to advise whether a land‑use or code amendment should proceed to the appropriate committee or land‑use body.

Committee members proposed limiting hours (for example, no commercial parking 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) or placing a maximum overnight duration to reduce the risk of the site reverting to RV camping or other undesired uses. No code changes were adopted; staff will report back after reviewing roadway dimensions and enforcement options.","Staff described a pre‑application for a self‑storage and apartment project at the Sydney Avenue/Highway 16 triangle and discussed a request to allow overnight semi‑truck parking in front of a Bravo Terrace hotel.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208374,"Committee weighs shuttle or 'trolley' options to boost downtown access during construction",564,2167000,2731000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3748153-5fe1de3b93775ee1e44abcb3e816a532&start=2167&end=2731","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3748153-5fe1de3b93775ee1e44abcb3e816a532/thumbnail_2167000.jpg","/articles/6208374/Port-Orchard/Kitsap-County/Washington/Committee-weighs-shuttle-or-trolley-options-to-boost-downtown-access-during-construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208374-eb3617dbd197c2a9775308b067bbab87/orig.mp4?Expires=1771209965&Signature=kQBP9gofxKEI1j6ofAdvB8fZLSi9571qOQ1dV8n7uIFzxQKbTVSo6k0rbwA-6K1Ej5xEQyMKkPEWUlheRBFsvsrYAoPaBG1wPhFiTBNOAYke-ZCgjeEfpeUepMkagoosQJDz73Ax4LK2qHW-wQHtQjBIIIWtLfvxid8-GQgbFolZl5P93uuHlCvOdGaeVV-8fZmTe35N324JIphaZF~4JomSqwYULP6bWL19PDycCda4E6sYc9rzde8a3I~rw10DcJerUz9BjGdmBv19kxaMDm7tq3-wWiZaH8Mm8iC50tXeG5YWmAbKTJAxNdnrqmQlzqoPLPcgpTxSMBoxnHsLDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Port Orchard committee members spent a sizable portion of the meeting exploring whether a downtown shuttle or trolley could improve access and attract visitors during construction periods and beyond.

Council member Fred Chang and Erica Anderson of the Port Orchard Farmers Market argued that a shuttle or branded trolley could increase foot traffic and provide an accessible link between remote parking, the farmers market and the waterfront. Erica Anderson said she has studied the bus lines and expressed concern that existing service does not adequately serve Sydney Avenue and downtown arrivals during market hours.

Committee members identified several possible approaches: partner with a regional transit provider (Pierce Transit or Kitsap Transit), pursue a seasonally focused tourist trolley like Gig Harbor’s example, or explore privately funded operation with public operation support. Josh Johnson, who works as the city’s public information officer on contract, recommended strong branding — calling a vehicle a “trolley” rather than a generic shuttle — to increase appeal.

Speakers also noted past efforts: a limited trolley-style run several years ago was expensive and ultimately discontinued, and any future program would need a realistic funding and operations plan. Committee members asked staff to collect facts, including how Gig Harbor and Pierce Transit structure operations and funding, and to return with a wish list of hours, stops and potential partners.

The committee did not adopt a shuttle program; members asked that the topic return to a future meeting for more detailed planning.","Members asked staff to research models and partners — including Gig Harbor’s trolley and Pierce Transit partnerships — and to return with options for a branded downtown shuttle.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208379,"Port Orchard leaders discuss marketing, signage and merchant support as Bay Street work approaches",519,894000,1413000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3748153-5fe1de3b93775ee1e44abcb3e816a532&start=894&end=1413","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3748153-5fe1de3b93775ee1e44abcb3e816a532/thumbnail_894000.jpg","/articles/6208379/Port-Orchard/Kitsap-County/Washington/Port-Orchard-leaders-discuss-marketing-signage-and-merchant-support-as-Bay-Street-work-approaches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208379-d632c5bfe4fb30c6721799bc663d6aab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771209965&Signature=US4O4yAnP2XIzmS2VA3SOqkL4ec6Tu3-7YfJ~fp~oi7Yq5zWrkn9xThr4BIhM7fAvW~0avOUhVLFlHay~GScn3KMsF4iqCiG2pXmjUelrYY9HIAjWeawvJM9jhOmfB33BuF6CagHyrAwSQfTAdWxHGVJjndPSo5l-bFnLm5d7hh~a358fsLgmX~0kSOWjlQR2KbklX~9FjfwDWkyW9m6QVhqm3lM9kR1V~ddDkoyEnis8kvuo4vEf9eb1T7DcjwSzzQxYNAgQx4hCxlFh6n4GqPM8a64-uv70PeVsilOaN4mWyiKYGRrjoPyvLGvKGQFjohosLDQy7iEHkkqNXJewA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Merchants, downtown stakeholders and city leaders told the Port Orchard Economic Development & Tourism Committee they want the city to plan active outreach and marketing to limit business losses during Bay Street construction.

Josh Johnson, Port Orchard public information officer (on contract), said communication will be crucial to letting customers know businesses are open and where to park; Mayor Rob and staff agreed that signage and a marketing campaign are realistic mitigation tools. Staff suggested simple measures — ongoing messaging, signage and event-style banners — rather than shifting general fund revenue to direct cash grants.

Several business representatives said merchants are already anxious because of past construction impacts such as the roundabout project. Monica Adams of the Port Orchard Waterfront Alliance and Sarah Butler of the Port Orchard Waterfront Alliance told the committee local merchants are organizing to propose “fan-zone” activations during construction to encourage foot traffic. Committee members suggested reaching out to the Downtown Bremerton Association for pointers on closed-street activations and to consider coordinated private funding from merchant groups or partners when possible.

Mayor Rob and staff noted limits on using the city’s general fund for direct grants, saying those dollars pay core services; instead the city can commit to marketing, signage, communications and logistical coordination. Staff also said they will investigate whether state or other external resources might be available to mitigate construction impacts.

No formal mitigation program was adopted at the meeting; staff and merchants agreed to pursue further planning and information-sharing ahead of the fall 90% design milestone.","Committee members and business groups asked for targeted marketing, outreach and non‑cash support to help downtown merchants through Bay Street construction.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208384,"Port Orchard says $3 million award and local funds reshape Bay Street reconstruction timing",2000,187000,2187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3748153-5fe1de3b93775ee1e44abcb3e816a532&start=187&end=2187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3748153-5fe1de3b93775ee1e44abcb3e816a532/thumbnail_187000.jpg","/articles/6208384/Port-Orchard/Kitsap-County/Washington/Port-Orchard-says-3-million-award-and-local-funds-reshape-Bay-Street-reconstruction-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208384-1031133c8cb021eb98a1fc36d6cf128b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771209965&Signature=BzxyIgBRR4gqpr9h4Mt~GxJSfjjrI80jNCHafahxQ-NCfejgqyFYwdHDKRCUS4hoDUz5o9-r3nU-KrYogXIzV47Iwmk7TXJrBJdR7MLFEn8G4xwQgqHKW8y8tetmQp~hMxEF-kIEVTy3YUT5Ey4damSKCyykvuLeAjyJe8sjsD597-vlVCo5DLAcHwyDlcC4SNfH9Rl4VOOOD609DCMch15KE1kjpqNuTq-I9aa02usxZPi2842Dxyz-77755qLeyn3ph3zTbmjILjgkfAsCRRgtBYU0OmnM6nE-6ODrqsVRdckwU0077MqxoMIc0UU0vE9Lk6ZbfYKbOfSXh4CCEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Port Orchard officials told the Economic Development & Tourism Committee on Monday that an award of $3,000,000 from U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office, combined with an earlier $1,000,000 state allocation, changes the city’s funding picture for the Bay Street reconstruction project and could affect the construction schedule.

The update came as John Morrissey, chair of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee, asked staff to summarize where the project stands and what is known about timelines and impacts. Mayor Rob said, “we were awarded $3,000,000 for this project,” and cautioned that that federal funding is subject to the federal budget process and would likely not be available until the fall.

The city is working from a 60% design. City staff outlined two primary construction scenarios: a short, intensive closure that would likely shut Bay Street for roughly 60 days during underground work followed by 60–90 days of total work (a six- to nine-month overall schedule was described as optimistic), or a one- to one-and-a-half-year phased approach with alternating one-way traffic and flaggers that keeps the road open but prolongs impacts to businesses. Mayor Rob said a full short closure would make the project less expensive for the contractor and reduce flagging and traffic-control cost.

Committee members and staff also discussed how the project ties to planned downtown investments. Mayor Rob described a possible sequence in which the city could use federal funds to free up local dollars for the community center and plaza, or, if timelines do not align, delay road construction to build the community center and road concurrently. He said the city could still proceed with a 2026 construction start if it chose not to accept federal reimbursement timing that would complicate the schedule.

Staff reported that the state has approved the project’s elevations and the plan to reduce the downtown speed limit to 20 mph and add pedestrian-friendly amenities. The committee heard that the city expects pricing and updated construction estimates by this fall (staff said cost estimates for the community event center are expected in November) and that the council will get an opportunity to weigh in at the 90% design milestone.

Committee members asked about detour routing. Staff described a detour that would send through-traffic from Kitsap back down to Sydney Avenue, and noted that the segment of Bay Street between Frederick and Sydney would remain available for parking. Several committee members said downtown merchants prefer a short, concentrated closure to reduce the total period of disruption; others warned about the business impacts of any closure.

No formal action was taken at the meeting. Staff said they will bring updated cost estimates and a 90% design to the council this fall for further decisions.","City officials discussed recent federal and state awards, revised construction scenarios and the potential impact on downtown businesses as Bay Street reconstruction reaches 60% design.","actionData","errors"]

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