Brookings public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will review audit reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The Council is also scheduled to discuss a psilocybin ordinance and a liquor license for Black Trumpet.

• Ordinance 24-O-815 regarding psilocybin
• Liquor license for new ownership of Black Trumpet
• Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
• Urban Renewal Agency Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024

The Brookings City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 24-0-815, which prohibits psilocybin products, manufacturers, and service center operators within city limits, following voter approval in the November 2024 election. The council also accepted the city's audit for fiscal year 2024 and approved the consent calendar, including liquor license transfer for Black Trumpet.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-0-815 prohibiting psilocybin products and manufacturers (unanimous)
• Accepted the City's Audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes and liquor license for Black Trumpet (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 24-O-815 concerning psilocybin. The agenda contains only this one substantive item. The council may take action on the ordinance following the public hearing.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-O-815, which addresses psilocybin

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 955 Hassett Street, and two minor changes to update property owner names on existing permits at 1214 and 1244 Moore Street. The commission will also review minutes from November 5, 2024, and take public comment.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-10-24) to operate a short-term rental at 955 Hassett Street in an R-1 zone
• Minor Change (MC-5-24/CUP-3-21) to update owner name for a short-term rental permit at 1214 Moore Street
• Minor Change (MC-6-24/CUP-7-22) to update owner name for a short-term rental permit at 1244 Moore Street

City Council

The City Council will formally certify the November 5 general election abstract and issue certificates of election to the winners: Mayor Isaac Hodges and Councilors Clayton Malmberg and Phoebe Pereda. Immediately afterward, a workshop will be held to discuss a potential Vacant Commercial Property Ordinance, including examples from St. Helens, Sweet Home, Scappoose, and Veneta. Council members may also propose future workshop topics.

• Certification of 2024 election results: Mayor Isaac Hodges (1,974 votes), Councilors Clayton Malmberg (1,794) and Phoebe Pereda (1,816) elected.
• Discussion of a proposed Vacant Commercial Property Ordinance.
• Review of similar ordinances from cities of St. Helens, Sweet Home, Scappoose, and Veneta.
• Council member requests for future workshop topics.

City Council

The City Council will consider three action items: extending the South Coast Community Aquatics season, awarding a $31,450 System Development Charges study to Donovan Enterprises, Inc., and repealing the Benevolent Meal Service Ordinance (Ordinance 24-O-814). Consent calendar items include approval of November 12 minutes, the October 2024 financial report, and canceling the December 23 meeting.

• Repeal of Benevolent Meal Service Ordinance (Ordinance 24-O-814)
• Award System Development Charges Study to Donovan Enterprises, Inc. — $31,450
• South Coast Community Aquatics season extension request
• Receive monthly financial report for October 2024
• Cancel December 23, 2024 Council meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the repeal of the Benevolent Meal Service Ordinance. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on the repeal of Benevolent Meal Service Ordinance (Ordinance 24-O-814)

City Council

The City Council will consider bids for three public works projects: Hillside Avenue water line replacement, Ridgeview Drive slide repair, and picnic table canopies at Kidtown. The meeting also includes a Veterans Day proclamation, approval of previous meeting minutes, and an informational listing of October vouchers.

• Veterans Day Proclamation honoring city employees who are veterans
• Hillside Avenue Water Line Replacement – bids from McLennan Excavation Inc., 5R Excavation & Paving LLC, and Tidewater Contractors Inc.
• Ridgeview Drive Slide Repair – bids from McLennan Excavation Inc., 5R Excavation & Paving LLC, and Tidewater Contractors Inc.
• Kidtown Picnic Table Canopies – bids from Northwest Playground Equipment Inc. and Playcraft Systems
• October 2024 Vouchers (check register) presented for informational purposes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on three land use applications and provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding municipal code revisions. Decisions include a short-term rental permit and a property partition.

• CUP-9-24: Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 17334 W Blueberry
• VAR-1-24: Variance for a ten-foot rear setback at 6877 Pacific Terrace Drive
• M3-1-24: Partition of a 1.69 acre parcel into three parcels at 96633 West Harris Heights Road
• LDC-1-24: Proposed revisions to Land Development Code Title 17, including Benevolent Meal Service

City Council

This is a workshop session where the City Council will review proposed enhancements to Chetco Avenue from Oak Street to Pacific Avenue, presented by Kittleson & Associates. The council will also consider a draft ordinance (24-O-813) that would regulate the discharge of fats, oils, and grease from food preparation establishments, including a permitting program, fees, and enforcement measures. Council members may also suggest future workshop topics.

• Discussion of Chetco Avenue enhancements from Oak Street to Pacific Avenue with exhibits from Kittleson & Associates
• Draft Ordinance 24-O-813: Regulation of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) discharges to sanitary sewer
• Proposed FOG Discharge Permit program for food preparation establishments (FPEs)
• Requirements for grease interceptors, traps, and best management practices
• Council member requests for workshop topics

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider authorizing the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus for the Fire Department based on quotes from two vendors. The council will also receive an update on the South Coast Community Aquatics pool season and proclaim Red Ribbon Week for drug-free awareness.

• Fire Department Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Purchase – quotes from SeaWestern Fire Fighting Equipment and Municipal Emergency Services
• Red Ribbon Week Proclamation (Oct 23-31, 2024) presented by Brookings Emblem Club #265
• Val Early – South Coast Community Aquatics 2024 Season Pool Update
• Consent Calendar: Approve Oct 14, 2024 minutes and receive September 2024 financial report

City Council

The City Council will discuss prohibiting beach camping within city limits and review bids for water line replacements on Valley Street and Ransom Street. The body will also consider the purchase of a pickup truck for the Community Resource Officer.

• Proposed prohibition of beach camping in Brookings City Limits
• Bids for Valley Street Water Line Replacement from McLennan Excavation Inc., 5R Excavation & Paving LLC, and Tidewater Contractors Inc.
• Bids for Ransom Street Water Line Replacement from McLennan Excavation Inc., 5R Excavation & Paving LLC, and Tidewater Contractors Inc.
• Purchase of a Community Resource Officer pickup truck from Roberson Motors Inc.
• Proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Curry County Cruisers Appreciation Day

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to prohibit overnight camping on ocean shores within city limits. This follows a petition from a local HOA citing public health and safety concerns near Mill Beach.

• Review of overnight camping ban survey responses from eight coastal communities
• Discussion of Gold Beach Ordinance No. 686A
• Review of OPRD public comments regarding Brookings overnight camping (Sept 1-30)

City Council

The city council will hold a public hearing or discussion on beach camping, reviewing public comments submitted to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. They will also consider authorizing the purchase of a service truck for Public Works from Newberg Ford and appoint a new City Recorder. The consent calendar includes approval of previous meeting minutes and the monthly financial report for August 2024.

• Beach Camping – public hearing/discussion with review of OPRD comments from September 3-16, 2024
• Public Works Service Truck Purchase – purchase order with Newberg Ford
• Appoint City Recorder – per BMC 2.15.030/Chapter III Section 11
• Yard of the Month Awards – residential at 830 Crestwood Place and commercial at US Bank 326 5th Street

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider approving a settlement agreement with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, as well as contracts for airport runway lighting replacement and Ranney collector intake pump replacement. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Emblem Club Week, Constitution Week, and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, plus a presentation on the Oregon Wildfire Risk Assessment Map.

• Approval of settlement agreement with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
• Airport Runway Lighting Replacement Project with Century West statement of services
• Ranney Collector Intake Pump Replacement with Pump Tech LLC quote
• Proclamations for National Emblem Club Week, Constitution Week, and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
• Presentation by County Commissioner Jay Trost on Oregon Wildfire Risk Assessment Map and Senate Bill 80

The Brookings City Council approved a $233,233 engineering services agreement with Century West Engineering for the Airport Runway Lighting Replacement Project, contingent on FAA grant approval. They also approved a $109,950 contract with Pump Tech LLC to replace Ranney Collector Intake Pump #3, with the sales tax removed, and approved a settlement agreement with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in a lawsuit. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $233,233 engineering contract with Century West Engineering for airport runway lighting (unanimous)
• Approved $109,950 contract with Pump Tech LLC for Ranney Collector Intake Pump #3, sales tax removed (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Case No. 1:22-cv-00156-CL (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including August 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a workshop to discuss encouraging workforce housing, including accessory dwelling unit (ADU) brochures from Gold Beach and Curry County, and an update on a system development charges (SDC) study. The council will also review the 2019-2021 short-term strategic plan and its adoption history.

• Discussion of workforce housing strategies and ADU brochures from Gold Beach and Curry County
• Update on Request for Proposal (RFP) for System Development Charges (SDC) study from February 2021
• Review of 2019-2021 Strategic Plan and its adoption in October 2019

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a resurfacing contract for the municipal pool and consider a liquor license for a mobile vendor. The meeting will be followed by an executive session regarding legal rights and current or potential litigation.

• Municipal Pool Resurfacing Contract bid from Mid-America Pool Renovation Inc.
• Liquor License for mobile vendor Fire Bros BBQ & Grill
• Informational presentation by Ron Schneirson on the Committee on Public Art
• Yard of the Month Award for 17250 Garvin Court

City Council

The Brookings City Council meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

This is a workshop session where the Brookings City Council will discuss updates to the Strategic Plan (2019-2021), Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Plan Map (2017 update), and Urban Renewal Plan (2021). Following the workshop, the Council will hold an Executive Session to discuss exempt information and consult with legal counsel on current or likely litigation. No decisions are expected from this workshop; it is a discussion of existing plans and potential updates.

• Review of Strategic Plan (Short Term) 2019-2021
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan – List of Updates
• Review of Downtown Plan Map – 2017 Map Update
• Report on Urban Renewal Plan – March 1, 2021
• Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) and (h) for legal consultation and exempt records

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on July 25, 2024. The primary discussion item is the Kidtown Fencing Project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 28, 2024, and commissioner comments. No other major action items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Kidtown Fencing Project

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 24-R-1266 to place a measure on the ballot prohibiting psilocybin manufacture and service centers in Brookings. The meeting also includes introduction of new City Manager Tim Rundel, Yard of the Month awards, and a scheduled public appearance. Consent calendar items include approval of July 8 meeting minutes and the June 2024 financial report.

• Resolution 24-R-1266: ballot measure prohibiting psilocybin manufacture and service centers (public hearing)
• Introduction of City Manager Tim Rundel
• Yard of the Month awards: Commercial – Fiona Bean, 505 Hemlock St; Residential – Beverly & Ron Crivelli, 113 Alderwood Lane
• Receive monthly financial report for June 2024
• Scheduled public appearance: Nick Rail on Partnership for Performing Arts - Crescent City

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two applications. These include a permit for a marijuana retail facility at 1025 Chetco Avenue Unit #4 and an ownership name change for a short-term rental at 96335 Dawson Road.

• Marijuana retail facility permit at 1025 Chetco Avenue Unit #4
• Short-term rental owner name change at 96335 Dawson Road
• Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Transportation and Growth Management Program Grant. The session includes reviewing a report on the Urban Renewal Plan and the Urban Renewal Plan Map.

• Transportation and Growth Management Program Grant discussion
• Report on Urban Renewal Plan
• Urban Renewal Plan Map review

City Council

The City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will discuss approved budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The city budget includes $40.5 million in capital projects for parks, streets, and utilities. This includes a USDA-RD grant and loan for wastewater infrastructure.

• $40.5 million for Parks, Streets, Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater capital projects
• $24,996,000 loan and $2,569,000 USDA-RD grant for wastewater infrastructure
• $392,400 city portion for US 101 bike lane and sidewalk project
• Urban Renewal Agency funds for Railroad Street sidewalk infill and the Façade Program

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for the 2022-25 fiscal year budget and state revenue sharing. Members will also review updates to the Master Fee Schedule and proposed changes to water and sewer rates. Additionally, the council will consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Brookings Police Association.

• Adoption of FY 2024-25 Budget (Resolution 24-R-1256)
• Approval of 2024-25 water and sewer rates
• Updated Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 24-R-1265)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brookings Police Association
• Revised criteria for the Façade Improvement Program

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Master Fee Schedule, including 2023 actuals and draft 2024 revisions. The council will also review Measure 109 and local options following a memorandum from the City Attorney.

• Master Fee Schedule with 2023 actuals and draft 2024 revisions
• Discussion of Measure 109 and Local Options
• Review of June 11, 2024 memorandum from the City Attorney

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the employment agreement for Tim Rundel, who will serve as City Manager and Executive Director for the Urban Renewal Agency starting July 22, 2024. The agreement establishes a three-year initial term and various compensation terms.

• Employment agreement for Tim Rundel
• Annual salary of $160,000
• $400 monthly automobile stipend
• Up to $7,000 reimbursement for moving expenses
• $3,000 annual deferred compensation contribution

City Council

The City Council will discuss construction estimates for the Public Works Upper Yard Building Projects and review Railroad Street site maps. The meeting also includes an update on the City Manager recruitment process and a review of May 2024 vouchers. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel employment and legal matters.

• Sage Bruce Construction estimate for Upper Yard Building Projects
• Railroad Street Upper Yard Site Maps
• City Manager recruitment update
• Review of May 2024 vouchers

City Council

The Brookings City Council is meeting on June 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda consists solely of an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal consultation regarding potential litigation. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel on current or likely litigation

City Council

The Brookings City Council is meeting in executive session only, with no public business on the agenda. The closed session is authorized under Oregon law to discuss employment of a public officer or employee and to consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel regarding current litigation or litigation likely to be filed

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider a final order approving a conditional use permit for rental storage units at 508 Hemlock Street, and a task order for water line improvements on Collis and Barclay Lane. The council will also receive the April 2024 financial report and an update on the city manager recruitment. Most items are routine approvals or informational updates.

• Final Order CUP-5-24: conditional use permit for rental storage units at 508 Hemlock Street
• Dyer Task Order No. 108: Collis and Barclay Lane water line improvements
• Approve council minutes for May 13, 2024
• Receive monthly financial report for April 2024
• City Manager recruitment update (informational)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 24-O-812 amending the municipal code on streets, sidewalks, and public places, including new camping language. They will also review an appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a conditional use permit for rental storage units at 508 Hemlock Street. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a Safe Boating Week proclamation.

• Adopt Ordinance 24-O-812 amending Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) with new camping ordinance language
• Review of appeal of CUP-5-24: conditional use permit for two storage buildings (approx. 4,200 sq ft) at 508 Hemlock Street, approved by Planning Commission on March 5, 2024
• Approve Council minutes for April 22, 2024 and accept Planning Commission minutes for April 2, 2024
• Proclaim May 18-24, 2024 as Safe Boating Week
• Informational items: April 2024 vouchers and City Manager recruitment update

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 24-O-812, which amends Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the municipal code. The draft ordinance includes new camping language, and the meeting is the forum for public comment before any vote.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-O-812
• Amends Brookings Municipal Code Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places)
• Draft camping ordinance language included as Exhibit A

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two quasi-judicial applications: a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1245 Iris Street and final approval of the Seacrest Estates Phase III subdivision, a 4.99-acre parcel into 22 lots. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 2 meeting and take public comment.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-7-24 for short-term rental at 1245 Iris Street (Alexander Keim, applicant)
• Final subdivision approval SUB-2-21 for Seacrest Estates Phase III, 22 lots on 4.99 acres (Howard & Howard Investment Group, LLC)
• Public hearings with 5-minute speaking limit per person
• Staff recommends approval of the short-term rental permit
• Neighbors submitted letters of opposition to the short-term rental

City Council

The Brookings City Council is meeting on May 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes only an executive session to discuss the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent, as permitted by state law. No other business is listed.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several topics, including a presentation from Southwestern Oregon Community College, a plan to surplus a 1984 Pierce Fire Engine, draft revisions to the city's camping ordinance, and an update on the city manager recruitment. The camping ordinance draft includes detailed time, place, and manner regulations for camping on public property, with enforcement provisions. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.

• Draft Camping Ordinance Revisions (Chapter 12.55) with time, place, and manner rules
• 1984 Pierce Fire Engine surplus plan
• Southwestern Oregon Community College presentation
• City Manager recruitment update

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider a resolution opposing the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's offshore wind energy project in the Pacific Ocean off the city's coast, along with a draft letter to BOEM. The council will also review change orders for street paving and sewer repairs, and discuss the city manager recruitment process. Consent items include approving minutes and receiving the March 2024 financial report.

• Resolution 24-R-1253 opposing BOEM offshore wind project
• Tidewater Change Order #4 for 2022-23 Streets Paving Projects
• Resolution 24-R-1254 for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project
• Tidewater Change Task #4 for Oak Street Sewer Main Repairs
• City Manager Recruitment update and Prothman flyer

Budget Committee

The Brookings Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, hear the budget message, and hold a public hearing on state shared revenues. They will review the proposed 2024-25 budget and may approve it for forwarding to the City Council, or adjourn to a later date. The agenda is a standard budget review process.

• Public hearing on State Shared Revenues
• Review of 2024-25 proposed budget
• Possible approval of 2024-25 budget and forwarding to City Council
• Election of committee chair and vice-chair

Budget Committee

The Brookings Urban Renewal Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, hear the budget message, review the proposed 2024-25 budget, take public comments, and either approve the budget for forwarding to the Urban Renewal Agency or adjourn to April 24, 2024. The agenda is a standard budget review and approval process.

• Election of Chair and Vice-chair
• Approval of 2023 minutes
• Delivery of budget message by Budget Officer
• Public comments on budget
• Approve 2024-25 budget or adjourn to April 24, 2024

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider a letter of support for Beacon Broadband, Inc.'s fiber-to-the-home project for Oregon's rural South Coast. The council will also review the March 2024 check register totaling $422,418.24 and receive an update on the city manager recruitment. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comments.

• Letter of support for Beacon Broadband, Inc. fiber-to-the-home project
• March 2024 vouchers totaling $422,418.24
• City manager recruitment update
• Consent calendar: approve minutes for March 25, 2024, Parks and Recreation Oct 26, 2023, Planning Commission Mar 5, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several quasi-judicial applications regarding land use. Decisions include a request for rental storage units on Hemlock Street, a short term rental at Memory Lane, and a minor change for a private elementary school on Park Avenue.

• Conditional Use Permit for rental storage units at 508 Hemlock Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental facility at 335 Memory Lane
• Minor Change of a Conditional Use Permit for a private elementary school at 102 Park Avenue

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, and review the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. They will also get updates on the South Coast Community Aquatics pool management and a donation for the Nature's Coastal Holiday Snack Shack renovation. The agenda includes approval of the October 2023 minutes, which noted a $600 recommendation for pickleball amenities and a $7,600 Chetco Point fence project.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Parks Capital Improvement Plan review
• South Coast Community Aquatics (SCCA) Pool Management Update
• Nature's Coastal Holiday Snack Shack Renovation Donation
• Approval of October 26, 2023 minutes (includes $600 pickleball amenities recommendation, $7,600 Chetco Point fence)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider awarding a bid for the Waste Water Treatment Plant outfall repair and approving an agreement with Western Display Fireworks. The agenda also includes a city manager recruitment update and public appearances from Curry County and the Downtown Merchant Association.

• Waste Water Treatment Plant outfall repair bid award
• Western Display Fireworks agreement and purchase order
• City Manager recruitment update
• Public appearances by Curry County Commissioner Alcorn and Downtown Merchant Association's Bret Curtis
• Consent calendar: approve March 11, 2024 minutes and February 2024 financial report

Budget Committee

The Brookings Budget Committee is holding a workshop to discuss potential items for the 2024-25 budget, following up on a first workshop. Topics include a CPI update, potential new positions, other requests, and urban renewal. The committee will adjourn to its next meeting on April 17, 2024.

• Discussion of potential new positions
• CPI update
• Urban renewal discussion
• Follow-up from first budget workshop

Budget Committee

The Brookings Budget Committee is holding a workshop to discuss potential items for the 2024-25 budget, including revenue sources and expenditure increases. The agenda covers inflation, various taxes, franchise fees, personnel costs, and department requests. No decisions are being made; it is a discussion session.

• Discussion of local marijuana tax, transient lodging tax, local gas tax, and franchise fees from Coos-Curry Electric
• Review of state shared revenues including Highway Trust Fund, marijuana tax, liquor tax, and 911 tax
• Expenditure increases for property and liability coverage and miscellaneous items
• Personnel topics including staffing and insurance
• Draft budget calendar and next workshop scheduled for March 20, 2024

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make decisions on four conditional use permit applications, including three short-term rentals and one rental storage facility. The commission will also consider two-year extensions for a subdivision and a detailed development plan, and elect a chair and vice-chair.

• CUP-3-24: Short-term rental at 542 Spruce Street, applicant Erin McLennan
• CUP-4-24: Short-term rental at 433 Redwood Street, applicant Gail Johnson
• CUP-5-24: Rental storage units at 508 & 520 Hemlock Street, applicant Hemlock Street Properties, LLC
• CUP-2-24 (continuation): Short-term rental at 914 Marina Heights, applicant Cheryl Kelmar
• Two-year extension for Seacrest Estates Phase III (SUB-2-21) and Lone Ranch DDP (DDP-1-10/MOD-1-15)

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the transient occupancy tax, including a TEFA application and evaluation form, and to receive an update on the ODOT sidewalk project from Lucky Lane to Parkview Drive. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Transient Occupancy Tax review, including Chapter 3.10.150
• TEFA application and evaluation form
• ODOT Sidewalk Project update – Lucky Lane to Parkview Drive

City Council

The Brookings City Council is meeting to consider a contribution to VFW Post 966, along with routine consent calendar items including approval of minutes, a financial report, and the Planning Commission's 2023 Year in Review. The agenda also includes a scheduled public appearance by Leslie Wilkinson of Natures Coastal Holiday.

• Contribution to VFW Post 966 (agenda item G.1)
• Approve Council minutes for February 12, 2024
• Receive monthly financial report for January 2024
• Accept Planning Commission 2023 Year in Review
• Public appearance by Natures Coastal Holiday – Leslie Wilkinson

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract with Prothman for City Manager recruitment and a compensation increase for Interim City Manager Kelby McCrae. The meeting also includes a proposal for the city to partner with the Love Your 4th group for fireworks management.

• Prothman recruitment contract for $16,500
• 20% compensation increase for Interim City Manager Kelby McCrae
• Love Your 4th fireworks proposal with a $30,000 budget
• Planning Commission and Budget Committee appointments
• Liquor license approvals for Hasco Stations, LLC and Pete’s Bar & Grill

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four short-term rental applications, including two minor changes to existing permits and two new conditional use permits. The commission will also review the 2023 annual report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Minor change to CUP for short-term rental at 1228 Hub Street (owner change to Hunter & Shelbey Hensler)
• Minor change to CUP for short-term rental at 312 Railroad Street (owner change to Heller Family, LLC)
• New CUP for short-term rental at 1007 Ruth Lane (zoned R-1, applicants Carl & Emily Clyde)
• New CUP for short-term rental at 914 Marina Heights (zoned SR-20, applicant Cheryl Kelmar)
• Review of 2023 Planning Commission Annual Report

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several topics, including the process for hiring a new City Manager and proposals from recruitment firms, a draft camping ordinance, and ODOT transportation grants. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• City Manager recruitment proposals from Lane Council of Governments ($14,500), Prothman, WBCP, and Columbia ltd
• Draft Camping Ordinance language
• ODOT Carbon Reduction Program and EV charging deployment cost estimates
• Seacrest Lane roadway dedication
• Recreational Immunity Review

City Council

The Council will discuss hiring a City Manager Pro Tem following the recent termination of the previous City Manager. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a support letter for the Curry County Battery and Microgrid Project.

• Discussion: City Manager Pro Tem hiring
• Support Letter: Curry County Battery and Microgrid Project
• Appointment: Council Liaison for Harbor Sanitary District
• Presentation: Coast Community Health
• Review: December 2023 monthly financial report

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting on January 16, 2024. The primary item for discussion is the City Manager’s contract.

• Council discussion regarding City Manager’s Contract

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting almost entirely of an executive session (closed to the public) to discuss potential dismissal, discipline, or charges against a city officer, employee, or agent, as allowed under Oregon law. The only open-session action is a possible item arising from that closed discussion, followed by adjournment. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(b) for employee dismissal or discipline
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for records exempt from public inspection
• Possible council action on item from executive session

City Council

The Brookings City Council will review the Planning Commission's denial of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church's appeal of a Notice of Abatement, and consider amendments to an ODOT cooperative agreement for US101 improvements. They will also discuss utility relocation for a sidewalk project, accept donated county parcels, and appoint a representative to the airport authority board. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comments.

• Review of Planning Commission denial of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church abatement appeal (401 Fir Street)
• Amendment No. 2 to ODOT Cooperative Improvement Agreement for US101, Parkview Drive to Lucky Lane
• Utility relocation for ODOT sidewalk project with bids from McLennan Excavation Inc. and Tidewater Contractors Inc.
• Transfer of Curry County orphan parcels to the city (Order No. 23342)
• Appointment of city representative to Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Board (Resolution 24-R-1252)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting on January 2, 2024. The workshop includes presentations on the Chetco Avenue traffic study, a pool update, transfer of county orphan parcels, and council liaison appointments. The regular meeting will discuss the city manager's contract and hiring of consultants.

• Chetco Avenue Enhancements – Kittelson Traffic Study Presentation
• South Coast Community Aquatics (SCCA) Pool Update and 2023 MOU
• Transfer of County Orphan Parcels to the City (Order No. 23342)
• Council Liaison Discussion/Appointments
• Council Discussion regarding City Manager's Contract