Brookings public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 22-O-804, which would grant a 20-year franchise to Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Inc. for operating an electric transmission and distribution system in the city. The ordinance would repeal the previous franchise (Ordinance 02-O-555). The agenda includes supporting documents such as a franchise fee survey and correspondence from the mayor and the cooperative.

• Ordinance 22-O-804: 20-year franchise for Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Inc.
• Repeal of Ordinance 02-O-555 (previous franchise)
• Franchise fee survey included in packet
• Public hearing on the franchise renewal

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider renewing the Coos Curry Electric Cooperative franchise, adopt a natural hazard mitigation plan, and approve several infrastructure contracts. The agenda also includes an airport master plan, USDA wastewater projects, and an audit. The meeting includes both City Council and Urban Renewal Agency sessions.

• Coos Curry Electric Cooperative franchise renewal (Ordinance 22-O-804)
• Adoption of Curry County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 22-R-1235)
• USDA WWTP Projects – Jacobs Task Order #01
• USDA Sewer Collections Project – Dyer Task Order #104
• Railroad Street Improvements Change Order #3 (McLennan)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a special meeting to handle personnel and vacancy matters. They will consider amendments to a consulting agreement with Gary Milliman, a City Manager Pro Tem employment agreement, and the resignation of Councilor Brad Alcorn, followed by declaring Position 1 vacant and setting a method to fill it.

• Amendment to agreement with Gary Milliman for management consulting services
• City Manager Pro Tem employment agreement
• Resignation of Councilor Brad Alcorn
• Declare Council Position 1 vacant and prescribe method for filling vacancy

The City Council appointed Christy Wurster as City Manager Pro Tem and Isaac Hodges to City Council Position 1. The Council also accepted the resignation of Councilor Brad Alcorn and amended the service agreement for Gary Milliman.

• Authorized amendment to Gary Milliman's agreement to end City Manager Pro Tem services on November 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Christy Wurster as City Manager Pro Tem (4-1)
• Accepted resignation of Councilor Brad Alcorn effective November 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Isaac Hodges to City Council Position 1 to fulfill the unexpired term (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent, specifically regarding City Manager Pro Tem compensation. The only substantive item on the agenda is a staff report on this compensation, followed by adjournment.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(a) to consider employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent
• Staff report on City Manager Pro Tem compensation

The City Council appointed a committee to review a proposal for a temporary employment agreement with Christy Wurster. The committee is tasked with creating a counter offer for Council review at the next Monday meeting.

• Appointed committee to develop City Manager pro tem counter offer (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is meeting in executive session only, with no public business on the agenda. The session is authorized under Oregon law to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. No decisions or public actions are scheduled.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(a) regarding employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss updates on several park projects, including Kidtown, Downtown Park, and Chetco Point. They will also consider liaison assignments and other routine business. The agenda includes no major decisions or public hearings.

• Kidtown play structure construction targeted for September 2023
• Ball field fence project awarded to West Coast Fencing, replacement planned for December
• Tennis court resurfacing and pickleball conversion bid expected from Benyon Sports Surfaces
• Chetco Point sculpture project completed, ribbon cutting date to be set

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the Kidtown parking lot, Downtown Park decking, and the Chetco Point sculpture installation. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider several staff reports, including a change order for painting the Marine Drive Reservoir, water project cost overages, a Harbor Sanitary District rate committee, and a request to support homeless funding in the 2023 state budget. They will also discuss City Manager compensation and recruitment of a City Manager Pro Tem. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a liquor license for Kaya Sushi Noodle House.

• HCI Change Order #2 for Marine Drive Reservoir interior painting
• Water Project Cost Overages
• Harbor Sanitary District Rate Committee
• Request for Support: Homeless Funding in 2023 State Budget
• City Manager Compensation and Employment Agreement

The City Council authorized funding for water system improvements and appointed a new member to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Council also voted to support state funding for homeless response and prevention. No action was taken regarding City Manager compensation.

• Authorized $296,758 change order #2 for Marine Drive Reservoir Interior Painting Project (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Kerr to the Parks and Recreation Commission (anonymous vote)
• Declared Parks and Recreation Commission seat vacant (anonymous vote)
• Approved liquor license for Kaya Sushi Noodle House (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Ron Hedenskog and Lu Ehlers to Harbor Sanitary District Rate Committee (unanimous)
• Supported League of Oregon Cities and Oregon Mayor Association initiative for state homeless funding (unanimous)
• Decided to take no action on City Manager Compensation (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager Pro Tem to seek successor candidates (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will meet in executive session to discuss a proposed 20-year franchise agreement with Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc. for operating the city's electric power system. The agenda includes a presentation on the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan adoption and discussion topics on the Main Street Program and the franchise agreement. The franchise ordinance would replace the existing one and sets a new fee structure starting at 1% of gross revenues, increasing over time.

• Ordinance granting 20-year franchise to Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc.
• Franchise fee starts at 1% of gross revenues, rising to 7% over time
• Repeal of existing Ordinance No. 02-O-555
• Cooperative to install sidewalk along Old County Road at its own cost
• Presentation on Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) adoption

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding an executive session to discuss exempt information and consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation. The agenda contains no public action items, only the closed-session authorization.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(f) for exempt records
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(h) for legal consultation on litigation

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings to decide on four short-term rental conditional use permits, including one city-initiated revision and three new applications. They will also consider a two-year extension for the Lone Ranch detailed development plan (DDP-1-10) requested by US Borax Inc. to keep the plan active while finalizing a property sale.

• Two-year extension for DDP-1-10 Lone Ranch, new expiration February 1, 2024
• CUP-20-22: City-initiated revision to short-term rental permit at 1237 Rowland Lane (R-2)
• CUP-23-22: Short-term rental permit at 919 Seventh St, applicants Mary K. & Christopher Nolte (R-1)
• CUP-24-22: Short-term rental permit at 17290 Garvin Court, applicants Ryan & Jessica Lamanna (R-2)
• CUP-25-22: Short-term rental permit at 96487 Dawson Road, applicants Elizabeth & Matthew Stevenson (R-1)

The Planning Commission approved three Conditional Use Permits for short-term rental facilities and one permit revision. The commission also granted a two-year extension for a separate project expiration date.

• Approved two-year extension for File No. MOD-1-15/DDP-1-10, revising expiration date to Feb 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved revision to CUP-20-22 for 1237 Rowland Lane to remove the prohibition of parking on Rowland Lane (5-0)
• Approved CUP-23-22 for short-term rental at 919 Seventh Street (5-0)
• Approved CUP-24-22 for short-term rental at 17290 Garvin Court (5-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 22-O-802, which amends the municipal code regarding conditional uses and short-term rentals. The ordinance updates chapters 17.24, 17.28, 17.52, 17.56, and 17.124.170, affecting where short-term rentals are allowed and adding regulations. Public comment will be accepted in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Ordinance 22-O-802 amends conditional use and short-term rental chapters
• Adds short-term rentals as conditional uses in R-2, R-3, C-3, and C-4 zones
• Requires business license, transient room tax, local representative, and annual inspection
• New owners must apply for minor change within six months of property sale
• Parking requirements: two off-street spaces for three-bedroom dwellings, plus one per additional bedroom

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider several items, including a change order for the 2022-23 streets paving project, revisions to the land development code regarding short-term rentals, and a management compensation plan. The agenda also includes routine consent calendar items such as approving minutes, canceling two upcoming meetings, and accepting September vouchers.

• Tidewater Change Order #1 for the 2022-23 Streets Paving Project
• Ordinance 22-O-802 amending short-term rental regulations in multiple zoning districts
• Management Compensation Plan update with financial comparison
• Tourism Event Fund Assistance application for Natures Coastal Holiday
• Cancel November 28 and December 26, 2022 City Council meetings

The City Council adopted Ordinance 22-0-802 to amend the Municipal Code regarding conditional uses and short-term rentals. Council also approved a management compensation plan and funding for a tourism event. Two council meetings in late 2022 were cancelled.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-0-802 amending Municipal Code on Conditional Uses and Short Term Rentals (unanimous)
• Approved Management Compensation Plan dated October 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 Tourism Event Fund Assistance Agreement with Natures Coastal Holiday (unanimous)
• Authorized $102,660 change order #1 for Tidewater Contractors for streets paving projects (unanimous)
• Denied authorization for City Attorney to initiate separation agreement conversation with Janell Howard (3-2)
• Cancelled City Council meetings for November 28, 2022 and December 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved October 10 and October 17 meeting minutes and September vouchers (unanimous)

City Council

This is a workshop agenda for the Brookings City Council, held immediately after a special meeting. The only substantive topic is a discussion of the Management Compensation Plan; no decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Management Compensation Plan

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a special meeting that will recess into executive session to discuss information exempt from public inspection and to consult with counsel about current or likely litigation. After the closed session, staff will report on any action items. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(f) for exempt records
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(h) for legal consultation
• Possible action item from executive session

The council voted 3-2 to reject a motion to transition City Manager Janell Howard to a grant administration role. A subsequent motion to authorize the City Attorney to begin separation agreement discussions passed 3-2. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Motion to transition City Manager Janell Howard to a grant/loan administration role failed (2-3).
• Motion to authorize the City Attorney to discuss a separation agreement with Janell Howard passed (3-2).

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider several staff reports, including the Buena Vista Water Line Replacement Project, an update on the City Manager Pro Tem agreement, and the Management Compensation Plan. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with routine approvals and a proclamation for Red Ribbon Week. No public hearings or major ordinances are scheduled.

• Buena Vista Water Line Replacement Project with engineer's recommendation
• Update and employment agreement for City Manager Pro Tem Gary Milliman at $2,500 per week
• Management Compensation Plan update
• Liquor license for Compass Rose Cafe
• Red Ribbon Week proclamation

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved a $208,707 contract with Tidewater Contractors Inc. for the Buena Vista Loop Water Main Project and authorized an employment agreement with Gary Milliman as City Manager Pro Tem. A consent calendar including meeting minutes and a liquor license was also approved. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items.

• Approved consent calendar including September 26, 2022 council minutes, October 3, 2022 special meeting minutes, and Compass Rose Cafe liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved $208,707 contract with Tidewater Contractors Inc. for Buena Vista Loop Water Main Project (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute employment agreement with Gary Milliman as City Manager Pro Tem (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold two public hearings. The first is a legislative hearing to recommend revisions to the municipal code restricting short-term rentals, including limiting them to certain zones, requiring registration, parking minimums, and a 1,000-foot buffer from schools. The second is a quasi-judicial hearing to decide on a minor change to a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 96335 Dawson Road, transferring the permit to new owners Michael and Marguerite Sybert.

• Public hearing on ordinance 22-O-802 to amend short-term rental regulations in BMC chapters 17.24.040, 17.28.040, 17.52.040, 17.56.040, and 17.124.170
• Proposed changes restrict short-term rentals to existing dwellings in R-1, C-3, C-4, and I-P zones, require registration and annual inspection, and prohibit rentals within 1,000 feet of schools
• Minor change request MC-2-22/CUP-5-19 to transfer short-term rental conditional use permit to new owners at 96335 Dawson Road
• Staff recommends approval of the minor change, subject to conditions of approval
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

The Brookings Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of File No. LDC-3-22, which revises city code chapters on conditional uses and short-term rentals. The commission removed a rule banning short-term rentals within 1,000 feet of schools and added a tenant vetting requirement for property owners. It also amended language to specify that short-term rentals are allowed in existing single-family dwellings. The recommendation now goes to the City Council for final action.

• Removed rule prohibiting short-term rentals within 1,000 feet of schools (6-0)
• Added tenant vetting requirement to short-term rental registry (6-0)
• Amended 17.52.040(J) to allow short-term rentals in existing single-family dwellings (6-0)
• Amended 17.56.040(I) to allow short-term rentals in existing single-family dwellings (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of File No. LDC-3-22 with amendments (6-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a special meeting to consider an agreement with the Brookings Police Association, including the collective bargaining contract for 2022-24. The council will first recess into executive session for legal and exempt matters, then take action on the contract and any items from the session.

• Agreement with Brookings Police Association
• Police Union Contract 2022-24
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(f) and (h)

The City Council voted unanimously to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Brookings Police Association for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brookings Police Association (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss two topics: an update to the city's sound ordinance, including relevant city and state code sections, and a proposal for dam removal, including a state inspection summary. No formal decisions are expected as this is a workshop session.

• Discussion of Sound Ordinance update, referencing BMC sections 8.15.015, 8.15.080, and 1.05.010
• Review of ORS sections on vehicle noise and exhaust systems
• Dam Removal Proposal, including OWRD June 2022 Dam Inspection Summary

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 22-O-803, which amends Section 5.10.050 of the Municipal Code regarding taxicab driver permits. The meeting is a regular session on September 26, 2022, at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Public comment may be submitted in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Ordinance 22-O-803 amending taxicab driver permit regulations (Section 5.10.050)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider awarding engineering contracts for city projects, including a task order for Ridgeway Street, and will hold a public hearing on a taxicab ordinance. The council will also adopt proclamations for Bully Prevention, Suicide Prevention, and National Emblem Club Week, and review the August financial report. The Urban Renewal Agency will review its projects.

• Award engineering contract (proposals from The Dyer Partnership, Civil West Engineering, Jacobs)
• Award Dyer Task Order 102 for Ridgeway Street work
• Adopt Resolution 22-R-1234 on policy and procedure
• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-O-803 (taxicab regulations)
• Appoint LOC voting delegate

The Council voted unanimously on several items: adopted Ordinance 22-0-803 amending taxicab driver permit rules; authorized the City Manager to negotiate engineering contracts with Dyer Partnership, Civil West Engineering, and Jacobs; approved Dyer Task Order 102 for Ridgeway Street Landslide repair plans; and adopted Resolution 2-R-1234 establishing a policy for written expressions with a reference to Municipal Code Section 2.05.230. Council also designated Councilor Morosky as the voting delegate for the League of Oregon Cities Annual Business Meeting.

• Approved consent calendar including September 12, 2022 meeting minutes and August 2022 financials
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate civil engineering service contracts with Dyer Partnership, Civil West Engineering, and Jacobs
• Authorized Dyer Partnership Task Order 102 to develop plans for Ridgeway Street Landslide repair
• Adopted Resolution 2-R-1234 establishing a policy for endorsements and recognitions with edits adding BMC Section 2.05.230
• Adopted Ordinance 22-0-803 amending BMC Section 5.10.050 regarding taxicab driver permits
• Designated Councilor Michelle Morosky as voting delegate for League of Oregon Cities Annual Business Meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss installing signage and possibly closing disc golf holes 2, 5, and 7 at Azalea Park during certain times to prevent crossover use with the multi-use and softball fields. They will also receive updates on capital projects, including the approved KidTown grant, the awarded ball field fence contract, and the tennis court resurfacing bidding process. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and rescheduling the November meeting.

• Disc golf course crossover use at Azalea Park: signage and possible closure of holes 2, 5, and 7
• KidTown grant officially approved by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
• Ball field fence project awarded to West Coast Fencing
• Tennis court resurfacing in bidding process
• Reschedule November meeting to November 17, 2022

The commission approved the June 23, 2022 minutes unanimously and rescheduled the November meeting to November 17 due to Thanksgiving. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items; discussions included signage for disc golf course crossover use and updates on park projects.

• Approved June 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November meeting to November 17, 2022

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one revising land development codes related to marijuana retail facilities, and another that would prohibit psilocybin product manufacturers and service centers until December 31, 2024, contingent on voter approval in the November 2022 election. The council will consider adopting these ordinances by title only.

• Ordinance 22-O-800: amends Municipal Code chapters on definitions, conditional uses, prohibited uses, exempt signs, and specific standards for conditional uses
• Ordinance 22-O-801: uncodified ordinance prohibiting psilocybin manufacturers and service centers until Dec 31, 2024, subject to voter approval
• Public hearings scheduled for both ordinances
• Public comment accepted in person or in writing before the meeting

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider two land-use ordinances: one revising the Land Development Code for marijuana retail facilities (Ordinance 22-O-800) and another addressing psilocybin manufacture and wholesale (Ordinance 22-O-801). The council will also receive an update on the 2022 Street Project, including the Seacrest Subdivision plat map, and handle routine consent items like minutes and vouchers.

• Ordinance 22-O-800: Land Development Code revisions for marijuana retail facilities
• Ordinance 22-O-801: Psilocybin manufacture and wholesale
• 2022 Street Project update and Seacrest Subdivision plat map
• Consent calendar: approve minutes and accept August vouchers
• Public comments on non-agenda items (5-minute limit)

The council adopted Ordinance 22-0-800, amending land development code for marijuana retail facilities, with specific verbiage changes to Section 17.124.240. The vote was 4-1, with Mayor Hedenskog voting nay. The council also adopted Ordinance 22-0-801 regarding psilocybin manufacture and wholesale unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-0-800 (marijuana retail facility code changes) with amendments to subsections C, E, and K (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-0-801 (psilocybin manufacture and wholesale) unanimously
• Approved consent calendar (minutes, vouchers) unanimously

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold a continued quasi-judicial hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-20-22) for a short-term rental at 1237 Rowland Lane. The hearing was continued from August 2, 2022, to allow the applicant and a neighbor to provide easement documentation regarding a shared driveway. Staff recommends approval, citing adequate on-site parking and compliance with city code. The commission will also consider appointing a member to a design review committee and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Continued hearing on CUP-20-22 for short-term rental at 1237 Rowland Lane (R-2 zoning)
• Staff recommends approval; 3-foot ingress/egress and 1-foot parking easements found on adjacent property
• Conditions include local manager, business license, transient occupancy tax, and no guest parking on Rowland Lane
• Appointment of a commissioner to the Façade Improvement Program Design Review Committee
• Approval of August 2, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 1237 Rowland Lane, with conditions including a parking agreement with neighbors. The vote was 6-0. The commission also approved the August 2022 meeting minutes and a commissioner volunteered for the Facade Improvement Program Design Review Committee.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-20-22 for short-term rental at 1237 Rowland Lane (6-0)
• Approved Final Order for CUP-20-22 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 2, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a special meeting that begins with an executive session to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the city manager. After the closed session, the council will reconvene publicly to consider any action items arising from it, then adjourn.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) to evaluate city manager performance
• Possible action item from executive session
• Public comment forms available online and at City Hall

The council approved a contract with Ferraris Investigations and Consulting LLC by a 4-1 vote, with Councilor Schreiber dissenting. The meeting lasted only four minutes and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agreement with Ferraris Investigations and Consulting LLC (4-1)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss internal policies and procedures, potential taxi cab regulations, and the urban renewal area north of Fifth Street, including a summary of projects and a map. No formal decisions are expected as this is a workshop session.

• Discussion of policies and procedures
• Taxi cab regulations discussion
• Urban renewal area north of Fifth Street
• Summary of urban renewal projects
• Urban renewal map review

City Council

The Brookings City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider several staff reports, including a lease amendment for the Central Building parking lot, awarding the 2022-23 street paving projects, a change order for the Railroad Street project, and awarding the Chetco Town Center contract. The agenda also includes consent items for approving minutes and accepting July 2022 financials. The meeting will begin with an executive session to review the city manager's performance.

• Lease amendment for rear parking lot at 703 Chetco Avenue: $960/month, 60-month term starting Nov 1, 2022
• Award 2022-23 Street Paving Projects with Tidewater Task Order
• Railroad Street Project Change Order
• Award Chetco Town Center Contract (also on Urban Renewal Agency agenda)
• Approve City Council minutes for Aug 8, 2022 and accept July 2022 financials

The council approved a $157,000 contract with BK Quality Construction for the Chetco Town Center patio project, authorized a five-year parking lot lease extension with Coastal Investments LLC at $960/month, and awarded a task order for 2022 street paving to Tidewater Contractors. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $157,000 Chetco Town Center contract with BK Quality Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized parking lot lease extension with Coastal Investments LLC at $960/month through Oct 2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized Tidewater Contractors task order for 2022 street paving (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including August 8 minutes and July 2022 vouchers (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 22-O-799, which would add a $0.05 per gallon motor vehicle fuel sales tax for 5 years, operative July 1, 2023, only if voters approve it in the November 8, 2022 general election. The ordinance amends Chapter 3.25 of the Brookings Municipal Code. Public comment will be accepted in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Ordinance 22-O-799: adds $0.05 per gallon motor vehicle fuel sales tax for 5 years, contingent on voter approval
• Tax would take effect July 1, 2023, if approved
• Measure to be placed on November 8, 2022 general election ballot

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2022, with an executive session beforehand to review the city manager's performance. The council will consider a fuel tax ordinance (22-O-799) and a resolution regarding a ballot measure to prohibit psilocybin manufacture and service centers. They will also discuss letters of support for Coast Community Health Center and concern to Oregon Community Foundation regarding Project Turnkey, and receive a monthly street project update. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and acceptance of July vouchers totaling $997,423.65.

• Ordinance 22-O-799: Fuel tax ordinance
• Resolution 22-R-1233 (Option A) or 22-R-1223 (Option B): Ballot measure prohibiting psilocybin manufacture and service centers
• Letter of support for Coast Community Health Center
• Letter of concern to Oregon Community Foundation regarding Project Turnkey
• Monthly street project update

The Brookings City Council voted 3-2 to refer a measure to the November 2022 ballot asking voters whether to prohibit psilocybin manufacturing and service centers through December 31, 2024. The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance 22-0-799, which would enact a $0.05 per gallon motor vehicle fuel sales tax for five years, effective July 1, 2023, only if voters approve the measure on the same ballot. Additionally, the council authorized letters of support for Coast Community Health Center and concern to the Oregon Community Foundation regarding Project Turnkey, and approved the consent calendar.

• Approved referral of psilocybin ban measure to voters (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-0-799 for $0.05 fuel tax, contingent on voter approval
• Authorized letter of support for Coast Community Health Center (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of concern to Oregon Community Foundation re: Project Turnkey (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and vouchers (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a city-initiated land development code amendment and four land-use applications. The amendment would require conditional use permits for new marijuana businesses, prohibit cannabinoid concentrate manufacturing, and restrict sandwich board sign content. The commission will also decide on three short-term rental conditional use permits and one front yard setback variance.

• Code amendment LDC-2-22: adds conditional use permit requirement for marijuana businesses, prohibits cannabinoid concentrate manufacturing, restricts exempt sign content
• CUP-20-22: short-term rental at 1237 Rowland Lane (R-2), applicants Kevin & Kecia Pound
• CUP-21-22: short-term rental at 418 Pine Street (R-1), applicants Stella Burkett & Julian Bell
• CUP-22-22: short-term rental at 17312 Holmes Drive (R-1), applicants Michael & Lisa George
• VAR-1-22: front yard setback variance at 1515 Beach Avenue, applicant Hannah G Lawson Trust/Carol Goetze

The Brookings Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend City Council approval of land-use code amendments (File No. LDC-2-22) covering definitions, conditional uses, prohibited uses, signs, and specific standards. It also approved conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 418 Pine Street and 17312 Holmes Drive, each with conditions of approval, and continued a permit request for 1237 Rowland Lane to the next meeting pending easement documentation.

• Recommended approval of land-use code amendments LDC-2-22 (7-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 418 Pine Street (7-0)
• Approved final order for CUP-21-22 at 418 Pine Street (7-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 17312 Holmes Drive (7-0)
• Approved final order for CUP-22-22 at 17312 Holmes Drive (7-0)
• Continued short-term rental CUP at 1237 Rowland Lane to next meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss two main topics: short-term rental regulations and the implementation of Measure 109. The agenda includes review of Senate Bill 621, local code sections, and comparative ordinances from Yachats. For Measure 109, the body reviewed legal memoranda, survey data, and articles regarding psilocybin services and regulations. No final votes or decisions are recorded in this workshop agenda.

• Review of Short Term Rental Regulations, including Senate Bill 621 and City Code Section 17.124.170
• Comparison with City of Yachats Ordinance No. 362 and Vacation Rental License Ordinance
• Implementation of Measure 109, including a July 6, 2022 memorandum from the City Attorney
• Review of a survey and a presentation by the City of Amity regarding Measure 109
• Discussion of psilocybin rules, including a draft North Bend resolution and Oregon Health Authority articles

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider the Tennis Court Resurfacing Project and discuss the Kidtown Grant Application. The agenda also includes approval of the June 23, 2022 minutes and public appearances. The meeting is a regular business session with no other major action items listed.

• Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
• Kidtown Grant Application
• Approval of June 23, 2022 minutes

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider approving an agreement for Gary Milliman to serve as City Manager Pro Tem, a role he was appointed to on July 11, 2022. The council will also discuss clarifying the local fuel tax rate, which was set at five cents per gallon for five years on the November 2022 ballot. The agenda includes consent items like approving minutes and accepting June vouchers, plus a public comment period.

• Approve agreement for City Manager Pro Tem Gary Milliman: $6,000 for July, $2,500/week thereafter
• Clarify fuel tax rate (Ordinance 18-O-771, BMC 3.25.010, BMC 3.25.040)
• Approve City Council minutes for July 11, 2022
• Accept June vouchers
• Yard of the Month: Commercial – 850 Chetco Avenue – Evergreen Federal Bank; Residential – 830 Cameo Court – Rick and Diana Eslinger

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes and June financials, and authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement for City Manager Pro Tem services with Gary Milliman. The Council also clarified its unanimous support for a fuel tax ballot measure of $0.05 for five years. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including July 11 minutes and June 2022 financials (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute City Manager Pro Tem Services agreement with Gary Milliman (unanimous)
• Clarified unanimous support for fuel tax ballot at $0.05 for five years

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2022, with an executive session beforehand. The main items include approving a contract to replace the ball field fence at Azalea Park, amending the Municipal Court Judge contract, approving a Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, and discussing a resolution to place a local gas tax renewal and increase on the November 2022 ballot. The agenda also includes consent calendar items and a staff report on June vouchers.

• Contract award for Azalea Park ball field fence (bids from West Coast Fencing, Apex Fencing, Quality Fencing)
• Amend contract with Gary Milliman for Municipal Court Judge
• Approve Teamsters Local Union 223 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Resolution 22-R-1225 to place a $0.05 per gallon fuel tax renewal on November 8, 2022 ballot
• June vouchers report

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar and several staff items, including a contract for a ball field fence at Azalea Park, an amendment to the municipal court judge contract, and a new Teamsters collective bargaining agreement. The council also voted unanimously to place a five-cent per gallon local gas tax renewal on the November 8, 2022 ballot for a five-year period, and adopted Resolution 22-R-1225 to direct the City Attorney to draft the ballot title. Additionally, Gary Milliman was appointed as Pro-tem City Manager.

• Approved consent calendar including council minutes and committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with West Coast Fencing to replace ball field fence at Azalea Park (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Addendum #1 to contract with Gary Milliman for Municipal Court Judge services (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set five cents per gallon gas tax on November 8, 2022 ballot (unanimous)
• Set five-year period for gas tax on November 8, 2022 ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1225 directing City Attorney to draft ballot title for gas tax renewal (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Milliman as City Manager Pro Tem (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make decisions on three Conditional Use Permit applications to operate short-term rentals at residential properties. The properties are located at 1125 Ransom Avenue, 1496 Seacrest Lane, and 1237 Rowland Lane. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting and hear public comments.

• CUP-18-22: Short-term rental at 1125 Ransom Avenue, applicant Norbert Roetzer, zoned R-1
• CUP-19-22: Short-term rental at 1496 Seacrest Lane, applicants Justin & Amanda Hanks, zoned R-1
• CUP-20-22: Short-term rental at 1237 Rowland Lane, applicants Kevin & Kecia Pound, zoned R-2
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

The Brookings Planning Commission approved two Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals: one at 1125 Ransom Avenue and one at 1496 Seacrest Lane. Both approvals were unanimous (6-0). The Seacrest Lane permit drew opposition from a neighbor, but the commission approved it based on staff findings. Item 4.3 was postponed to the August 2 meeting.

• Approved CUP-18-22 for short-term rental at 1125 Ransom Avenue (6-0)
• Approved CUP-19-22 for short-term rental at 1496 Seacrest Lane (6-0)
• Postponed agenda item 4.3 to August 2, 2022

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several resolutions, including creating a government loan fund, approving a supplemental budget, accepting grants and insurance proceeds, and transferring appropriations. The council will also discuss renewing the local gas tax at five cents per gallon for five years, with a draft resolution and ordinance for the November 8, 2022 election. Additionally, they will consider selling the Vista Ridge property and awarding a City Hall painting contract.

• Resolution 22-R-1226: Create a Government Loan Fund
• Resolution 22-R-1227: Approve Supplemental Budget
• Resolution 22-R-1228: Accept Grants and Donations and Appropriate Funds for FY 2021-22
• Resolution 22-R-1229: Accept Insurance Proceeds and Appropriate Funds for FY 2021-22
• Resolution 22-R-1217: Alternative procedure for Sale of City-Owned real property; Sale of Vista Ridge Property (Hanson Bid-Offer)

The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 22-R-1217, establishing an alternative procedure for selling city-owned parcels under 4,000 square feet that abut three or fewer landowners. It also approved the sale of the Vista Ridge property to Kellie Hanson for $2,601, created a Governmental Loan Fund, and passed several budget-related resolutions. The local gas tax renewal discussion was postponed pending more information.

• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1217 authorizing alternative sale procedure for small city-owned parcels (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of Vista Ridge property (map 40-13-31BA lot 500) to Kellie Hanson for $2,601 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1226 creating a Governmental Loan Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1227 approving supplemental budget and appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1228 accepting grants and donations for FY 2021-22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1229 accepting insurance proceeds for FY 2021-22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1230 approving appropriation transfers from contingency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1231 approving appropriation transfers in Capital Projects Reserve Fund (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve January minutes, hear public comments from pickleball representatives, and receive updates on parks and 2022 approved park projects. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed for this session.

• Public appearances by pickleball representatives
• Approval of January 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Parks update discussion
• 2022 approved park projects update

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission directed staff to investigate reconfiguring tennis courts to accommodate pickleball, with no formal decision made. The commission also approved the January 20, 2022 minutes and received updates on park projects and activities.

• Approved minutes of January 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate pickleball court reconfiguration options

City Council

The Brookings City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss potential ordinance changes related to marijuana businesses. The agenda includes summaries of proposed changes and excerpts of ordinances from several other Oregon cities for comparison. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Potential ordinance changes related to marijuana businesses
• Review of ordinances from Gold Beach, Port Orford, Bandon, Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Florence, Roseburg, and Happy Valley

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider awarding the Railroad Street Sidewalk Infill Project, adopting an updated Streets Improvement Plan, and discussing renewal of the local fuel tax. The agenda also includes extending an insurance agent contract and a proclamation for Americanism Week. The Urban Renewal Agency will also consider the sidewalk project award.

• Award Railroad Street Sidewalk Infill Project
• Adopt Streets Improvement Plan Update with draft Pavement Management Plan
• Discussion of Renewal of Local Fuel Tax
• Extend Insurance Agent of Record Contract
• Proclamation of Americanism Week (June 13-17, 2022)

The Brookings City Council awarded a $527,000 contract to McLennan Excavation Inc. for the Railroad Street Sidewalk Infill Project (5-1), adopted the May 2022 Pavement Management Plan Update, and agreed to renew the local fuel tax at five cents per gallon for five years, with a draft ordinance to be prepared. The council also extended the insurance agent of record contract with CAL/OR Insurance Specialist, Inc. for three years.

• Authorized City Manager to sign $527,000 agreement with McLennan Excavation Inc. for Railroad Street Sidewalk Infill Project (5-1)
• Adopted May 2022 Pavement Management Plan Update prepared by Dyer Engineering (unanimous)
• Agreed to renew local fuel tax at five cents per gallon for five years; draft ordinance to be prepared
• Authorized City Manager to sign three-year extension of contract with CAL/OR Insurance Specialist, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including May 23, 2022 council minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two quasi-judicial applications: a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1335 Crissey Circle and a partition of a .40-acre parcel at 17163 Parkview Drive. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting and hear public comments.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-17-22: short-term rental at 1335 Crissey Circle, zoned R-1-6, owner Patrick Dague
• Partition M3-2-22: divide .40-acre parcel into two at 17163 Parkview Drive, zoned R-1-6, owners Paul & Janice Guernsey
• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person

The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-17-22) for a short-term rental at 1335 Crissey Circle, with a 6-0 vote. The applicant, Patrick Dague, will manage the property and lives next door. Despite opposition from a neighbor, the commission found the property does not adjoin the neighbor's land or have access to the disputed stairway. The final order was also approved 6-0.

• Approved CUP-17-22 for short-term rental at 1335 Crissey Circle (6-0)
• Approved final order for CUP-17-22 (6-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss two main topics: an update to the city's Pavement Management Plan, including a draft plan and 5-year capital improvement plan, and Project Turnkey, a state program to provide temporary housing. The agenda is informational, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Draft Pavement Management Plan update by Dyer Partnership, including pavement condition index and 5-year capital improvement plan
• Pavement management map and completed projects list
• Report to Oregon Legislature on Project Turnkey (August 2021)
• Oregon Community Foundation FAQ on Project Turnkey 2.0

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss park updates and the 2022 approved park projects. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public appearances, but the main business is informational updates on parks and projects.

• Parks Update
• 2022 Approved Park Projects

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for labor negotiations and exempt records. The main agenda items are a public hearing on proposed Land Development Code revisions regarding prohibited activities, and a staff report on replacing the generator at the Mill Beach Lift Station. The consent calendar includes approval of prior minutes and April financials.

• Ordinance 22-O-798: Land Development Code revisions on prohibited activities
• Mill Beach Lift Station generator replacement
• Yard of the Month awards: Residential (728 Easy Street) and Commercial (1216 Moore Street)
• Approve City Council minutes for May 9, 2022
• Accept financials for April 2022

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 22-0-798, which adds Chapter 17.82 to the Brookings Municipal Code regarding prohibited activities. The council also unanimously authorized the City Manager to sign a $43,560 agreement with Stadelman Electric to replace the emergency generator at the Mill Beach lift station. The consent calendar, including approval of prior minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-0-798 adding Chapter 17.82 to municipal code (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to contract with Stadelman Electric for $43,560 generator replacement at Mill Beach lift station (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including April 25, 2022 council minutes and April 5, 2022 planning commission minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider the adoption, by title only, of Ordinance 22-O-798. This ordinance proposes adding Chapter 17.82 to the Brookings Municipal Code regarding prohibited activities.

• Adoption by title of Ordinance 22-O-798 (Land Development Code Revisions – Prohibited Activities)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2022-23 budget, setting water and sewer rates and system replacement fees, and discussing a marijuana business moratorium. They will also consider approving the Fern Drive Improvement Project and updating the Master Fee Schedule. The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing on its FY 2022-23 appropriations.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2022-23 budget (Resolution 22-R-1219)
• Public hearing and approval of water and sewer rates and system replacement fees for 2022-23 (Resolutions 22-R-1220, 1221, 1222)
• Discussion of marijuana business moratorium, referencing Jackson County regulations
• Approve Fern Drive Improvement Project
• Master Fee Schedule update with 2022 revisions (Resolution 22-R-1224)

The Brookings City Council voted 2-3 to direct staff to begin the process for a moratorium on new marijuana businesses, with Councilors Schreiber and Alcorn in favor and Councilor McKinney and Mayor Hedenskog against. The council also unanimously approved several routine items, including a $447,940.50 contract for the Fern Avenue improvement project, the FY 2022-23 budget, and water and sewer rate resolutions.

• Declared Planning Commission Position 2 vacant (unanimous)
• Appointed Jonathan Weaver to Planning Commission Position 2, term expiring April 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including April 25, 2022 council minutes and April 5, 2022 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign $447,940.50 agreement with Tidewater Contracting Inc. for Fern Avenue improvement project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1224 updating Master Fee Schedule, repealing Resolution 21-R-1211 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to begin process for moratorium on new marijuana businesses (2-3, Schreiber and Alcorn yes; McKinney and Hedenskog no)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1218 for state revenue sharing 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1219 for FY 2022-23 budget and tax levy (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a city-initiated proposal to prohibit Supervised Drug Consumption Facilities in all land use districts. The meeting also includes decisions on two short-term rental applications.

• Proposed code amendment (LDC-1-22) to prohibit Supervised Drug Consumption Facilities and define 'Illicit Drugs'
• Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 19 Otter Terrace
• Minor Change of Conditional Use Permit for property owner name change at 210 Lilac Lane

The Brookings Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of a code amendment prohibiting supervised drug consumption facilities in all land use districts, adding definitions for 'Illicit Drugs' and 'Supervised Drug Consumption Facility'. They also approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 19 Otter Terrace, despite the applicants' absence, and approved the final order for that permit.

• Recommended approval of LDC-1-22 to prohibit supervised drug consumption facilities in all zones (6-0)
• Approved CUP-16-22 for short-term rental at 19 Otter Terrace (6-0)
• Approved final order for CUP-16-22 (6-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the 2022 Master Fee Schedule, which includes proposed increases across many city fees. The agenda includes a draft of the revised fee schedule for review. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Business license fees increase for all employee tiers, e.g., 0-10 employees from $73 to $76
• Public Safety Fee per connection/unit/month rises from $3.00 to $3.25
• Building Code Violation Appeal Fee increases from $175 to $182
• Planning fees increase, e.g., Annexation from $5,881 to $6,116, Subdivision from $2,398 to $2,494
• Sewer tap-in minimums increase, e.g., 4-inch from $4,269 to $4,440

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider an alternative procedure for selling city-owned real property and a transfer of the Vista Ridge Tank Site, along with a proclamation for Foster Care Awareness Month and a Wild Rogue Relay event. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes and financials.

• Resolution 22-R-1217: Alternative procedure for sale of city-owned real property
• Transfer of Vista Ridge Tank Site real property to Hanson (with McLennan estimate for reservoir removal)
• Foster Care Awareness Month proclamation for May 2022
• Wild Rogue Relay event park use application
• Consent calendar: approve April 11, 2022 minutes and March 2022 financials

The Brookings City Council approved the consent calendar and voted 3-1 to waive park use and picnic table rental fees for the annual Wild Rogue Relay event. The council also voted 3-1 to table agenda items H2 and H3 regarding an alternative procedure for the sale of city-owned real property until more information is provided. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including April 11 minutes and March financials (unanimous)
• Waived park use and picnic table rental fees for Wild Rogue Relay (3-1, Schreiber nay)
• Tabled alternative procedure for sale of city-owned real property (3-1, Hedenskog nay)

Budget Committee

The Brookings Urban Renewal Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, receive the budget message, review the proposed 2022-23 budget, and take public comments. The committee may approve the budget as proposed or amended and forward it to the Urban Renewal Agency, or adjourn to a later date. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a budget decision.

• Election of Chair and Vice-chair
• Approval of 2021 minutes
• Delivery of budget message by Budget Officer
• Review of 2022-23 budget
• Public comments on budget

Budget Committee

The Brookings Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, hear the budget message, hold a public hearing on state shared revenues, review the proposed 2022-23 budget, and vote to approve it for City Council adoption. The meeting may adjourn to a follow-up session on April 21, 2022, if needed. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• Public hearing on State Shared Revenues
• Review of proposed 2022-23 budget
• Approval of 2021 budget committee minutes
• Election of committee chair and vice-chair
• Possible adjournment to April 21, 2022

Budget Committee

The Brookings Budget Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the city's budget for fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and to hold a public hearing on the use of state revenue sharing funds. The meeting includes receiving the budget message and public comment. The budget document is available for inspection at City Hall or online.

• Public hearing on use of state revenue sharing funds
• Budget document available for inspection at City Hall Finance and Administration Department or at www.brookings.or.us
• Meeting to be held at EOC next to Brookings City Hall, 888 Elk Drive

City Council

The Brookings City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider routine items including approving minutes, accepting the annual audit report from Moss Adams LLP, and entering into a USGS stream gage maintenance agreement. The council will also receive the March check register as an informational item. The meeting includes an executive session for exempt records.

• Accept audit report from Moss Adams LLP
• Approve USGS Gage Maintenance Agreement for FY 2022
• March vouchers (check register) informational item
• Yard of the Month recognition
• Urban Renewal Agency to accept its audit report

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, reinstated the annual Yard of the Month program for five months starting May 2022, authorized the City Manager to sign a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for Chetco River flow gage maintenance, and accepted a three-year audit services contract with Moss Adams LLP.

• Approved consent calendar including council and planning commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of Yard of the Month program for five months beginning May 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign USGS joint funding agreement for Chetco River flow gage maintenance (unanimous)
• Accepted audit services proposal from Moss Adams LLP and authorized three-year contract (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings to decide on one property partition and six applications for short-term rental facilities. The commission will also review the minutes from the March 1, 2022, meeting.

• Partition of a 2.65-acre parcel in the 900 block of Marina Heights Road into two parcels
• Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 430 Pine Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 96617 West Harris Heights Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 542 Fern Avenue
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals at 1310 Easy Street, 1120 Easy Street, and 308 Memory Lane

The Brookings Planning Commission approved all seven public hearing items on the agenda, including one partition and six conditional use permits for short-term rentals. All approvals were unanimous (5-0) and based on staff findings and conditions of approval. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved partition M3-1-22 to divide 2.65 acres on Marina Heights Road (5-0)
• Approved CUP-10-22 for short-term rental at 430 Pine Street (5-0)
• Approved CUP-11-22 for short-term rental at 96617 W Harris Heights Road (5-0)
• Approved CUP-12-22 for short-term rental at 542 Fern Avenue (5-0)
• Approved CUP-13-22 for short-term rentals at 1310 Easy Street #A & B (5-0)
• Approved CUP-14-22 for short-term rental at 1120 Easy Street (5-0)
• Approved CUP-15-22 for short-term rental at 308 Memory Lane (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider reappointing Skip Watwood to the Planning Commission and proclaim March 2022 as Red Cross Month. The agenda also includes a presentation from ADAPT, approval of minutes and financials, and a report on February vouchers. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Reappoint Skip Watwood to Planning Commission
• Red Cross Month Proclamation
• Approve City Council minutes for February 28 and March 7, 2022
• Accept Planning Commission minutes for February 1, 2022
• Accept Financials for February 2022

Budget Committee

The committee is holding a workshop to discuss various components of the upcoming fiscal year budget. Topics include insurance updates, Transient Occupancy Tax, and several capital projects.

• Insurance update discussion
• Transient Occupancy Tax review
• Public Safety capital projects
• Public Works capital projects
• Parks and Pool capital projects

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a special meeting to consider awarding water line projects, then a workshop to discuss vacating the Vista Ridge Tank Site, a draft ordinance banning safe injection sites, and a fuel tax measure. The safe injection site ordinance would prohibit supervised drug consumption facilities in all land use districts. The workshop also includes council member requests for future topics.

• Award Water Line Projects
• Vacate Vista Ridge Tank Site
• Draft ordinance prohibiting safe injection sites citywide
• Fuel Tax Measure discussion
• Council Member Requests for Workshop Topics

The Brookings City Council held a special meeting and unanimously authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with McLennan Excavation Inc. for the Dodge, Memory, and Alder Street Water Line Project in the amount of $1,114,000. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Authorized City Manager to sign $1,114,000 agreement with McLennan Excavation Inc. for Dodge, Memory, and Alder Street Water Line Project (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings to decide on three short-term rental permits and one benevolent meal services facility. The commission will also review the minutes from the February 1, 2022, meeting.

• Short-term rental permit for 1223 Chetco Avenue (CUP-6-22)
• Short-term rental permit for 1244 Moore Street (CUP-7-22)
• Short-term rental permit for 1115 Sandy Lane (CUP-8-22)
• Benevolent meal services facility for Brookings Nazarene Church at 1600 Chetco Avenue (CUP-9-22)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will meet to consider several staff reports, including a resolution for the Kidtown Playground, a rate increase from Curry Transfer and Recycling effective April 1, 2022, a change order for the 2021-2022 street paving projects, a legal services contract, and an amendment to a loan agreement with ODOT. The agenda also includes public appearances and comments, consent calendar items, and remarks from the mayor and councilors.

• Resolution 22-R-1216 for Kidtown Playground
• Curry Transfer and Recycling rate increase effective April 1, 2022
• Change order for 2021-2022 street paving projects (Tidewater Task Order #10, Contract #16-037)
• Legal services contract
• Amendment #2 to Loan Agreement #OTIF-0057 with ODOT

The Brookings City Council met February 28, 2022, and unanimously approved all agenda items. They adopted Resolution 22-R-1216 to apply for a state grant for the Kidtown Playground replacement, approved a new Curry Transfer and Recycling rate schedule effective April 1, 2022, and authorized a change order adding Hemlock Street paving to the 2021-22 projects. They also approved a legal services contract with Bullard Law and an amendment to an ODOT loan agreement.

• Adopted Resolution 22-R-1216 authorizing grant application for Kidtown Playground (unanimous)
• Approved new Curry Transfer and Recycling rate schedule effective April 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order #2 with Tidewater Contractors for Hemlock Street paving (unanimous)
• Authorized legal services agreement with Bullard Law (unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment #2 to Loan Agreement #OTIF-0057 with ODOT (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and January financials (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Brookings Budget Committee met on February 15, 2022, to discuss potential items for the 2022-2023 budget. The agenda focused on reviewing revenue streams such as local gas, franchise, marijuana, liquor, transient room, and 911 taxes. The committee also discussed cost factors including inflation, personnel, insurance, the golf course, and urban renewal. No final budget decisions were made, as the meeting was a workshop to draft the budget calendar.

• Discussion of revenue sources: local gas tax, franchise fees, marijuana tax, liquor tax, transient room tax, and 911 tax
• Review of cost drivers: CPI inflation, staffing, PERS, and insurance
• Discussion of specific projects: Golf Course and Urban Renewal
• Drafting of the budget calendar

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance regarding RV and trailer storage on streets and a franchise for Beacon Broadband Inc. The agenda also includes discussions on Tanbark pedestrian easements and a speed zone investigation for Chetco Avenue.

• Ordinance 22-O-796: Amendments to prohibited parking rules
• Ordinance 22-O-796: RV and trailer storage on streets ordinance
• Granting of franchise to Beacon Broadband Inc. (Ordinance 22-O-797)
• Speed zone investigation for Chetco Avenue
• Tanbark subdivision pedestrian easement discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption by title only of two ordinances. These include a franchise agreement for telecommunications services and amendments to the municipal code regarding vehicle and traffic regulations.

• Adoption of Ordinance 22-O-797, a franchise agreement for Beacon Broadband Inc. for cable and telecommunication services
• Adoption of Ordinance 22-O-796, amending Brookings Municipal Code Chapter 10 regarding prohibited parking for RVs and trailers

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss two main topics: a speed zone investigation along a section of road and a pedestrian easement in the Tanbark subdivision. The council will review technical documents, maps, and complaints related to these items, but no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Speed Zone Investigation #13411 by ODOT
• Proposed speed zone changes from Harris Heights Road to Pedrioli Drive
• Sidewalk project schematic plans from Lucky Lane to Parkview Drive
• Tanbark pedestrian easement and proposed overlook plan
• Complaints from Canney and Hinds regarding the easement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings to decide on four applications for conditional use permits to operate short-term rentals. The commission will also review the minutes from the January 4, 2022, meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 386 Tanbark Road
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 7ast 1st Street
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 1228 Hub Street
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 309 Memory Lane

The Brookings Planning Commission approved four Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for short-term rental facilities at 386 Tanbark Road, 734 First Street, 1228 Hub Street, and 309 Memory Lane. Each approval was made by a 5-0 vote, based on the staff report and conditions of approval. No public opposition was voiced at the hearings, though written concerns were noted for two properties.

• Approved CUP-2-22 for short-term rental at 386 Tanbark Road (5-0)
• Approved CUP-3-22 for short-term rental at 734 First Street (5-0)
• Approved CUP-4-22 for short-term rental at 1228 Hub Street (5-0)
• Approved CUP-5-22 for short-term rental at 309 Memory Lane (5-0)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider a draft lease agreement with Pacific Coast Properties for the Chetco Town Center at 623 Chetco Avenue, along with several appointments and resignations to city commissions. The agenda also includes informational presentations from Coast Community Health and the Curry Homeless Coalition, plus routine consent items like approving minutes and financials.

• Draft lease agreement with Pacific Coast Properties for Chetco Town Center at 623 Chetco Avenue
• Reappointments to Parks and Recreation Commission: Jaime Armstrong and Lowell (Lex) Rau
• Appointment of Phoebe Pereda to Budget Committee; acceptance of Doug Brand's resignation
• Redwood Theater liquor license application on consent calendar
• December 2021 financials acceptance

The council unanimously authorized the City Manager to sign a lease with Pacific Coast Properties LLC to develop a pocket park at 623 Chetco Avenue. It also approved several appointments and resignations to city commissions and committees, and passed the consent calendar including minutes, financials, and a liquor license application.

• Authorized City Manager to enter lease with Pacific Coast Properties LLC for pocket park at 623 Chetco Avenue (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jaime Armstrong to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lowell (Lex) Rau to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Staci Barr to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Doug Brand from Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Phoebe Pereda to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Jan 10 minutes, Dec 2021 financials, and Redwood Theater liquor license (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the 2021 year in review, vote on a resolution supporting an OPRD grant for Kidtown replacement, and consider amending the Bud Cross Parks use policy. They will also receive a general parks update.

• Kidtown Replacement OPRD Grant Resolution
• Bud Cross Parks Use Policy Amendment
• 2021 Year in Review
• Parks Update

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended City Council consider Resolution 22-R-1216 to submit an OPRD grant for Kidtown improvements, including an ADA-accessible soft floor, a picnic shelter, and parking lot reconstruction. They also unanimously approved amending Parks policy No. 44 to restrict Bud Cross ballfield use to city-sponsored events, with Little League in agreement. The meeting included a 2021 year-in-review and updates on the Chetco Point sculpture project.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for OPRD grant resolution 22-R-1216 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Parks policy No. 44 for city-sponsored field use at Bud Cross (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider the Planning Commission's 2021 annual report and a letter to the Oregon Health Authority. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financials, and vouchers. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Planning Commission 2021 Annual Report
• Letter to Oregon Health Authority
• Approve City Council minutes for December 13, 2021
• Approve Planning Commission minutes for December 7, 2021
• Accept November 2021 Financials

The Brookings City Council held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. It unanimously approved the consent calendar, accepted the Planning Commission's 2021 annual report, and authorized the mayor to sign a letter to the Oregon Health Authority regarding city services. No other business was discussed.

• Approved consent calendar including Dec 13, 2021 council minutes, Dec 7, 2021 planning commission minutes, and Nov 2021 financials (unanimous)
• Accepted Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign letter to Oregon Health Authority regarding services in Brookings (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-1-22) to allow a short-term rental at 96563 West Harris Heights Road. The commission will also review its 2021 annual report and approve minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the permit.

• Public hearing on CUP-1-22: short-term rental at 96563 West Harris Heights Road (Assessor's Map 4014-36BD, Tax Lot 01900), zoned R-1-6
• Review of 2021 Annual Report, including 17 conditional use permits approved (13 short-term rentals, 4 benevolent meal services)
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-1-22) for a short-term rental at 96563 West Harris Heights, despite opposition from neighbors concerned about traffic, road conditions, and neighborhood character. The approval was based on the staff report and conditions of approval, and the final order was also approved. The commission also approved its 2021 annual report and the minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting.

• Approved CUP-1-22 for short-term rental at 96563 West Harris Heights (6-0)
• Approved Final Order for CUP-1-22 (6-0)
• Approved 2021 Planning Commission Annual Report (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the transfer of county property located near Glenwood Drive and Seacrest Lane. The council will also review proposed amendments to the Brookings Municipal Code regarding recreational vehicle storage on streets.

• Transfer of County Property at Glenwood Drive and Seacrest Lane
• Proposed code amendments for BMC Chapter 10.10.070 (Parking)
• Review of Ordinances 08-O-602, 16-O-758, and 20-O-793