Brookings, OR

City Council

City Council

The City Council will review and decide on bids from three vendors for fence projects in both the Parks and Public Works departments. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and the July financial report. A workshop following the meeting will discuss a survey for the Urban Renewal Agency Façade Improvement Grant.

• Selection of Mountain View Fence bid for Parks projects
• Selection of West Coast Fence bid for Parks projects
• Selection of Quality Fence bid for Parks projects
• Selection of Mountain View Fence bid for Public Works projects
• Selection of West Coast Fence bid for Public Works projects

City Council

The City Council will review the Easy Street Water Line Replacement Project and a task order for Dyer. A workshop will also be held to discuss Mill Beach parking lot hours.

• Easy Street Water Line Replacement Project: Dyer Task Order 111
• Workshop topic: Mill Beach Access Hours

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings and decide on two applications for Conditional Use Permits to operate short-term rentals at 1334 Ransom Avenue and 315 South Hazel Street, both zoned R-1. The commission will also acknowledge the resignation of Commissioner Anthony Bond and approve minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. A staff report recommends approval of the Ransom Avenue application.

• Public hearing and decision on CUP-2-26: short-term rental at 1334 Ransom Avenue by Harrison and Sara Friend
• Public hearing and decision on CUP-3-26: short-term rental at 315 South Hazel Street by Melissa Krull
• Resignation of Planning Commissioner Anthony Bond after appointment to City Council
• Approval of minutes from the March 3, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The Brookings City Council will review a consent calendar including minutes from June 22 and the monthly financial report for June. Main business includes a proposed contract amendment with CH2M Hill Engineers Inc. and a tourism funding assistance request for the Wild Rivers Mushroom Festival. The council will also receive an informational list of June vouchers.

• Approve council minutes for June 22, 2026
• Receive monthly financial report for June 2026
• Consider Amendment No. 3 to CH2M Hill Engineers Inc. contract
• Consider Tourism Event Funding Assistance Request for Wild Rivers Mushroom Festival
• Receive list of June 2026 vouchers (informational)

The Brookings City Council approved a $5,000 tourism event funding request for the Wild Rivers Mushroom Festival, authorized a contract amendment with CH2M Hill Engineers, and approved the consent calendar. All votes were unanimous (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $5,000 funding for Wild Rivers Mushroom Festival (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign CH2M Hill Engineers Amendment No. 3 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 22, 2026 council minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider Councilor Kristi Fulton’s resignation and select a replacement from four applicants. It will also vote on two resolutions to appropriate FY 2025‑26 budget funds received from grants, donations, and insurance proceeds. Additional items include an amendment to the OWRD agreement for the Ferry Creek Dam removal project and an amendment to fund the Wild Rivers Film Festival.

• Consider resignation of Councilor Kristi Fulton and fill the vacant seat (applications: Anthony Bond, Jim Turner, Nick Chapman, Robert Naugle)
• Resolution 26‑R‑1298: Accept grants and donations and appropriate FY 2025‑26 budget funds
• Resolution 26‑R‑1299: Accept insurance proceeds and appropriate FY 2025‑26 budget funds
• Amendment No. 1 to OWRD Agreement for Ferry Creek Dam removal project
• Amendment for additional funding for the Wild Rivers Film Festival

The Council accepted Kristi Fulton's resignation, declared position four vacant, and appointed Anthony Bond to fill it after interviews. It also approved resolutions accepting grants, donations, and insurance proceeds, authorized an amendment for Ferry Creek Dam permitting, and approved $3,000 in additional funding for the Wild Rivers Film Festival. Mayor Pereda announced she will not seek re-election.

• Accepted resignation of Councilor Kristi Fulton and declared position four vacant (4-0)
• Appointed Anthony Bond to Council Position #4 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-R-1298 accepting grants and donations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-R-1296 accepting insurance proceeds (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to OWRD Agreement for Ferry Creek Dam permitting (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 additional funding for Wild Rivers Film Festival (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for ongoing maintenance of crosswalks on US 101 and intersecting city streets. The 20-year agreement has an estimated total financial obligation of $46,400, split between the parties. The council will also issue a proclamation for Supreme Americanism Week and review May 2026 vouchers.

• Intergovernmental Agreement #73000-00045659 with ODOT for crosswalk maintenance, $46,400 total over 20 years
• Supreme Americanism Week Proclamation by Mayor Phoebe Pereda
• May 2026 Vouchers listed for informational review

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget totaling $69,783,479. The budget includes a 2.2% increase each for Water and Sewer utilities, and $37.5 million in capital projects for Parks, Streets, Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater. The Urban Renewal Agency will also hold a hearing on its $3.3 million budget. Copies of the budget are available at City Hall.

• Total budget: $69,783,479 for 2026-27, up from $71,548,987 adopted in 2025-26
• Property tax levy at permanent rate of $3.763 per $1,000 assessed value
• 2.2% rate increases for Water and Sewer utilities
• $37.5 million in capital projects, funded partly by a $24,996,000 USDA loan and $2,569,000 grant for wastewater, plus a $1,000,000 grant for water infrastructure
• Urban Renewal Agency budget of $3.3 million includes Façade Program, sidewalk infill on Railroad Street, and public art projects

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2026-27 budget, tax levy, and appropriations via Resolution 26-R-1293. They also adopted water and sewer rate increases for 2026-27 through resolutions 26-R-1294, 25-R-1295, and 26-R-1296. Additionally, the council authorized a $173,981 engineering services agreement for the airport runway lighting replacement project, contingent on FAA grant approval, and approved a $33,180 change order for the Bud Cross Park pedestrian pathway.

• Approved consent calendar including May 11 minutes and April financial report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-R-1292 declaring election to receive state revenue sharing for 2026-27 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-R-1293 adopting FY 2026-27 budget, declaring tax levy, and making appropriations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 26-R-1294, 25-R-1295, and 26-R-1296 setting water and sewer rates and system replacement fees for 2026-27 (5-0)
• Authorized $173,981 engineering services contract with Century West Engineering for airport runway lighting replacement, contingent on FAA grant (5-0)
• Approved $33,180 change order with Klinefelter Contracting for Bud Cross Park pedestrian pathway (5-0)

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2026-27 budget, setting water and sewer rates for the coming year, and approving system replacement fees. They will also hold a public hearing on state revenue sharing and consider a resolution. Other action items include authorizing engineering services for the airport runway lighting replacement project and approving a change order for the Bud Cross project.

• Hold public hearing and adopt Resolution 26-R-1293 for FY 2026-27 Budget appropriations
• Approve water and sewer rates for 2026-27 via Resolutions 26-R-1294, 26-R-1295, and system replacement fees via 26-R-1296
• Hold public hearing on State Revenue Sharing and adopt Resolution 26-R-1292
• Authorize Century West engineering services for Brookings Airport Runway Lighting Replacement Project
• Approve Bud Cross Change Order #1 with Klinefelter Contracting

City Council

The City Council will vote on an updated Master Fee Schedule, award contracts for airport runway lighting replacement and street paving, and approve an intergovernmental agreement for school resource officer services. The Urban Renewal Agency will discuss dog park equipment and a parking lot lighting project. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Safe Boating Week.

• Adoption of updated Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-R-1291) with 2026 revisions
• Award of Brookings Airport Runway Lighting Replacement Project contract
• Award of 2025-26 Street Paving Projects contract to Tidewater Contractors Inc.
• First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Curry County for School Resource Officer services
• Urban Renewal: Dog park equipment quote and Kidtown parking lot lighting project

The council authorized a $6,635,000 contract with McLennan Excavation Inc. for Phase One wastewater collection improvements. It also approved a $511,194.70 runway lighting contract for Brookings Airport and adopted an updated Master Fee Schedule. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $6,635,000 Wastewater Collections Phase One contract (5:0)
• Approved $511,194.70 Brookings Airport runway lighting contract (5:0)
• Authorized FAA inspection agreement for airport lighting (5:0)
• Authorized street paving agreement with Tidewater Contractors (5:0)
• Adopted updated Master Fee Schedule (5:0)
• Authorized First Amendment to School Resource Officer agreement (5:0)
• Approved April 27 minutes (5:0)
• Rescheduled May 25 meeting to May 27 (5:0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee of the City of Brookings and Brookings Urban Renewal Agency will meet to receive the budget message for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and hold a public hearing on the use of state revenue sharing funds. The meeting will also take public comment on the proposed budget. The budget document is available for inspection at City Hall or online.

• Public hearing on use of state revenue sharing funds
• Receipt of budget message for FY 2026-27
• Public comment period on proposed budget
• Budget document available for inspection at City Hall or at www.brookings.or.us

Budget Committee

The Urban Renewal Budget Committee will meet to review and potentially approve the proposed 2026-27 budget. The agenda includes officer elections, approval of prior minutes, a budget message, public comments, and a vote to adopt the budget or continue discussions on May 7, 2026.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-chair
• Approval of 2025 meeting minutes
• Delivery of budget message by Budget Officer
• Public comments on the proposed budget
• Vote to approve the 2026-27 budget or adjourn to May 7, 2026

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear the budget message, hold a public hearing on state shared revenues, and review the proposed 2026-27 budget. The committee may approve the budget and forward it to the City Council or adjourn to May 7, 2026. Public comments will be taken on the budget and state revenues.

• Election of committee chair and vice-chair
• Public hearing on state shared revenues
• Review of proposed 2026-27 city budget
• Public comments on the budget
• Possible approval of 2026-27 budget and referral to City Council

City Council

The City Council will consider several action items including a resolution for the purchase of land at Tidewater Reservoir, a fire engine refurbishment contract, an extension of the pool management agreement, and a public meeting on a USDA grant for the Easy Street water line project. A workshop will follow to discuss the Master Fee Schedule, System Development Charges, and an upcoming councilor vacancy.

• Tidewater Reservoir Land Purchase – Resolution 26-R-1290 and real estate purchase agreement
• Easy Street Water Line Replacement Project – public hearing for USDA Rural Development grant application
• ODOT Safe Routes to Schools – Chetco Avenue Improvement Project award recommendation
• 2002 E-One Engine #6201 refurbishment – quotes from Fire Trucks Unlimited and US Fire Equipment
• South Coast Community Aquatics Pool Management Agreement Extension

The City Council unanimously approved five actions, including a $752,151 contract with Tidewater Contractors for the Safe Routes to Schools Chetco Avenue Improvement Project. Also authorized were a $312,228 fire engine refurbishment, a $150,000 pool management agreement extension, a $22,000 reservoir land purchase, and the consent calendar (minutes and financial report). All votes were 4-0.

• Approved consent calendar (April 13 minutes and March financial report) 4-0
• Authorized $312,228 fire engine refurbishment with Fire Trucks Unlimited 4-0
• Extended South Coast Community Aquatics pool management agreement for $150,000 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 26-R-1290 for $22,000 purchase of Tidewater Reservoir land 4-0
• Authorized $752,151 contract with Tidewater Contractors for Chetco Avenue Safe Routes project 4-0

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a new liquor license for Rancho Viejo Restaurant, an opposition letter regarding ODOT's proposed crosswalk closure at Wharf Street, a resolution adopting a plan of action for an audit finding, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency. The Urban Renewal Agency will also consider similar items. In the workshop, the Council will discuss a potential increase in the transient lodging tax rate, the Hassett Street Connection project, and urban renewal project updates.

• New liquor license for Rancho Viejo Restaurant
• Opposition letter regarding ODOT crosswalk closure at Wharf Street
• Resolution 26-R-1288 adopting plan of action for FY 2024-2025 audit finding
• Intergovernmental agreement with Brookings Urban Renewal Agency for administrative services
• Workshop discussion on potential raise in transient lodging tax rate

The council voted 5-0 to authorize a letter opposing ODOT's plan for a crosswalk across Chetco Avenue at Wharf Street. The council also adopted Resolution 26-R-1288 for an audit finding plan of action and authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the Brookings Urban Renewal Agency for administrative services. The consent calendar was approved, including minutes, financial report, and a new liquor license for Rancho Viejo Restaurant.

• Authorized letter to ODOT opposing crosswalk at Wharf Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-R-1288 for FY 2024-2025 audit finding plan of action (5-0)
• Authorized IGA with Brookings Urban Renewal Agency for administrative services (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, financial report, and Rancho Viejo liquor license (5-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is holding a workshop to discuss potential items for the 2026-27 budget. The session includes follow-up discussions on IT and strategic planning. No final decisions are scheduled for this workshop.

• CPI update
• Information Technology updates
• Strategic Plan Facilitation
• Urban Renewal public art

City Council

The Brookings City Council will review four proposals for a Housing Needs Analysis consultant service. The proposals are from Green Top Planning, Development, Research; FCS, a Bowman company; Johnson Economics / MIG; and Structura Naturalis Inc. The contract budget is a not‑to‑exceed $95,197. The council will discuss awarding the contract based on these submissions.

• Review of Housing Needs Analysis contract proposals from four firms
• Project budget not‑to‑exceed $95,197 for the selected consultant
• Public comment forms available online and at City Hall
• Proposal submission deadline was March 2, 2026

The council authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Green Top Planning, Development, Research to prepare a Housing Needs Analysis for Brookings. Councilor Martin moved, Councilor Jollota seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authorized professional services contract for Housing Needs Analysis (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, and will discuss the Parks Capital Improvement Plan and the Oregon Parks Forever program. The meeting also includes updates on the South Coast Community Aquatics pool management and the Bud Cross Park project. Public appearances feature a presentation by fourth‑grade students from Kalmiopsis.

• Elect Chair
• Elect Vice Chair
• Parks Capital Improvement Plan
• Oregon Parks Forever
• South Coast Community Aquatics (SCCA) Pool Management Update

Budget Committee

The Brookings Budget Committee held a workshop to review highlights from the FY 2025‑26 budget and to discuss possible revenue and expenditure items for the FY 2026‑27 budget. Topics included inflation, various state and local taxes, insurance and pension costs, department requests, and urban renewal projects. The committee also reviewed the draft budget calendar and scheduled the next workshop for April 2, 2026.

• CPI‑inflation considerations
• State shared revenue sources (Highway Trust Fund, liquor, marijuana, cigarette, 911 taxes)
• Local taxes (transient lodging, marijuana, gas)
• Expenditure increases (property & liability coverage, miscellaneous)
• Personnel costs (insurance, PERS)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider Ordinance 26‑O‑818, which adds a Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee to the municipal code and revises the transient occupancy tax provisions. The council will also act on routine items including approval of February 23, 2026 council minutes, acceptance of February 3, 2026 Planning Commission minutes, and the cancellation of the March 23, 2026 council meeting. Additionally, the council will adopt a Red Cross Month proclamation.

• Adopt Ordinance 26‑O‑818 creating Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee and amending transient occupancy tax
• Approve council minutes for February 23, 2026
• Accept Planning Commission minutes for February 3, 2026
• Cancel the March 23, 2026 City Council meeting
• Proclaim March 2026 as Red Cross Month

The council approved the consent calendar, which included accepting February council and planning commission minutes and canceling the March 23, 2026 council meeting, with a 4‑0 vote. The Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee Ordinance (26‑0‑818) was read and adopted with noted corrections, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved February 23, 2026 council minutes (4-0)
• Accepted February 3, 2026 planning commission minutes (4-0)
• Canceled March 23, 2026 city council meeting (4-0)
• Read Ordinance 26‑0‑818 (Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee) by title only (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26‑0‑818 with corrections (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold a quasi‑judicial public hearing and vote on File No. CUP‑1‑26, a request by Allen Renville for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a short‑term rental in an existing single‑family home at 1545 Beach Avenue. Staff has recommended approval and prepared a final order. The commission will also consider approval of the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes and allow limited public comment.

• Decision on Conditional Use Permit (CUP‑1‑26) for a short‑term rental at 1545 Beach Avenue
• Staff recommendation to approve the permit
• Approval of minutes from the February 3, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing with a five‑minute comment limit for attendees
• Opportunity for written evidence submission prior to the meeting

City Council

The Brookings City Council will discuss a proposed increase to the Curry Transfer and Recycling rates, with supporting documents effective April 1, 2026. The council will also approve minutes from the February 9 meeting and receive the January 2026 financial report. Appointments to the Parks and Recreation and Planning commissions will be confirmed, and a workshop will review the Draft TPAC Reboot Ordinance (Ordinance 26-O-818).

• Appointment of Tyler Travis to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Appointment of Ron Schneirson to the Planning Commission
• Approval of February 9 council minutes and receipt of January 2026 financial report
• Curry Transfer and Recycling Rate Increase with rate comparison effective April 1, 2026
• Workshop review of Draft TPAC Reboot Ordinance (Ordinance 26-O-818)

The council appointed Tyler Travis to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Ron Schneirson to the Planning Commission, each with a 5‑0 vote. It approved the consent calendar, a new rate schedule from Curry Transfer and Recycling effective April 1, 2026, and a letter of support for Senate Bill 1585, all with unanimous votes.

• Appointed Tyler Travis to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Ron Schneirson to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including February 9 minutes and January financial report (5-0)
• Approved new Curry Transfer and Recycling rate schedule effective April 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved submission of letter supporting Senate Bill 1585 (5-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will vote on several agenda items, including adopting new authorized signatories for city finances and approving a water purchase agreement with Rainbow Rock Service Association. A key item is a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a USDA Rural Development grant of $1,000,000 for the Easy Street Water Line Replacement Project. The council will also table the Council Liaison discussion until the next meeting and hold a workshop on the TPAC Reboot and related ordinance.

• Resolution 26‑R‑1286 authorizing a $1,000,000 USDA Rural Development grant application for the Easy Street Water Line Replacement Project
• Resolution 26‑R‑1287 adopting new authorized signatories for all City financial activities
• Water purchase agreement between the City of Brookings and Rainbow Rock Service Association
• Consent calendar items: approval of council minutes (Jan 26, 2026) and acceptance of Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation minutes and 2025 Year in Review
• Workshop items: Final Revision for TPAC Reboot, Brookings Ordinance 14‑O‑732, and Historical Review of Brookings TPAC

The Brookings City Council approved the Consent Calendar, which included the January 26, 2026 council minutes and three other committee minutes, with a 5‑0 vote. The council also adopted new liaison assignments for the Brookings/Harbor School District, Curry County Board of Commissioners, and Port of Brookings Harbor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Calendar (Jan 26 council minutes, Dec 2 Planning Commission minutes, Oct 23 Parks & Rec minutes, 2025 Planning Commission Year in Review) – vote 5‑0
• Assigned Brookings/Harbor School District liaison to Councilor Fulton, Mayor Pereda as alternate
• Assigned Curry County Board of Commissioners liaison to Mayor Pereda, Councilor Malmberg as alternate
• Assigned Port of Brookings Harbor liaison to Councilor Jollota as alternate

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will decide whether to grant a two‑year extension for the Lone Ranch Detailed Development Plan, moving its expiration to February 1 2028. It will also vote on a Minor Change of Conditional Use Permit (MC‑1‑26/CUP‑5‑19) to transfer ownership of a short‑term rental at 96335 Dawson Road to Janet M. Bair. The agenda includes review of the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report and approval of the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Two‑year extension request for Lone Ranch DDP‑1‑10, proposing a new expiration date of February 1 2028
• Minor Change of Conditional Use Permit MC‑1‑26/CUP‑5‑19 to change ownership to Janet M. Bair for 96335 Dawson Road
• Review of the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from the Planning Commission meeting held on December 2, 2025
• Consideration of a two‑year extension of File No. MOD‑1‑15/DDP‑1‑10 (related to the Lone Ranch plan)

The Brookings Planning Commission unanimously approved the 2025 Annual Report. It also approved a two‑year extension to the Lone Ranch Detailed Development Plan. The commission approved a minor change of a Conditional Use Permit for 96335 Dawson Road and the related final order. Minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved two‑year extension of Lone Ranch Detailed Development Plan (5-0)
• Approved minor change of Conditional Use Permit for 96335 Dawson Road (5-0)
• Approved Final Order for file MC-1-26/CUP-5-19 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 2, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will vote on several items, including reappointing members to the Parks & Recreation Commission, Budget Committee, and Planning Commission. The council will approve the January 12 minutes and the December 2025 financial report on the consent calendar. Resolutions will be considered to authorize city signatories, to apply for a USDA Rural Development Grant, and to approve a water purchase agreement with Rainbow Rock Service Association.

• Reappoint Jaime Armstrong to the Parks & Recreation Commission
• Reappoint Linda Matlock and Lindsay Coatney to the Budget Committee
• Approve Council minutes for January 12, 2026 and December 2025 financial report
• Resolution 26‑R‑1287: authorize signatories for all city financial activities
• Resolution 26‑R‑1286: authorize application for USDA Rural Development Grant

The council reappointed four members to various commissions and committees. It adopted resolutions to set city financial signatories, to apply for a $1,000,000 USDA Rural Development grant for the Easy Street Water Line Replacement Project, and to authorize a water purchase agreement with Rainbow Rock Service Association. The council also approved the consent calendar and tabled a council liaison discussion until the next meeting.

• Reappointed Jaime Armstrong to Parks and Recreation Commission (3:0)
• Reappointed Linda Matlock to Budget Committee (3:0)
• Reappointed Lindsay Coatney to Budget Committee (3:0)
• Reappointed George “Skip” Watwood III to Planning Commission (3:0)
• Approved consent calendar (3:0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑R‑1287 authorizing city financial signatories (3:0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑R‑1286 authorizing application for $1,000,000 USDA grant for Easy Street Water Line Replacement (3:0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign water purchase agreement with Rainbow Rock Service Association (3:0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission will accept the resignation of Chair Steve Kerr and elect a new chair and vice chair. The commission will also receive a parks update, including progress on the Bud Cross improvements and other park projects.

• Accept resignation of Chair Steve Kerr
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Parks update on Bud Cross improvements, including $100,000 grant for play structure and pedestrian access
• Discussion of Chetco Point Dog Park and Stout Park Dog Park amenities
• Kid Town restroom stall doors consideration

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider the resignation of Mayor Isaac Hodges and review applications to fill the resulting council vacancy. Council members will discuss the three submitted applications from Nicholas Chapman, Jim Jollota, and Anthony Bond. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items such as approval of recent council minutes and the November 2025 financial report.

• Resignation of Mayor Isaac Hodges and discussion of filling the vacant council seat
• Review of applications: Nicholas Chapman, Jim Jollota, Anthony Bond
• Consent calendar: approve council minutes for Dec 8 2025 and Dec 12 2025; receive November 2025 financial report
• Informational presentation by Val Early – South Coast Community Aquatics
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items

The council approved the consent calendar and accepted Mayor Isaac Hodges' resignation, declaring the mayor position vacant. Councilors appointed Phoebe Pereda as the new mayor, creating a vacancy for Council Position #2. The council then confirmed Jim Jollota to fill Council Position #2.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Mayor Isaac Hodges and declared mayor vacancy (5-0)
• Appointed Phoebe Pereda as mayor; Council Position #2 declared vacant (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Motion to appoint Clayton Malmberg as mayor died (no second)
• Motion to appoint Anthony Bond to Council Position #2 failed (2-2 tie)
• Appointed Jim Jollota to Council Position #2 (4-0)