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The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the city's zoning ordinance related to the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone (ZOA 26-01/Ordinance 2026-05) and recommend adoption to the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a staff report, and public input. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on ZOA 26-01/Ordinance 2026-05: amendments to Flood Hazard Overlay Zone
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Planning Department staff report

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and then consider adopting a franchise agreement with Hunter Communications for communications services. They will also consider resolutions to authorize the purchase of real property and to support participation in a water regionalization initiative. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a liquor license for Rockaway Beach Market & Deli.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-06: franchise agreement with Hunter Communications for communications services
• Resolution 2026-32: authorizing purchase of certain real property in the city
• Resolution 2026-33: supporting participation in the North Tillamook County Water Regionalization Initiative
• Consent agenda includes Resolution 2026-31: liquor license approval for Rockaway Beach Market & Deli

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council holds a workshop meeting to discuss an update on the Regional Water Plan, review the proposed 2027 Community Grant Program schedule and policy, and rank legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities. No final decisions are made at this workshop.

• Update on Regional Water Plan
• Review of proposed 2027 Community Grant Program schedule and policy
• LOC Legislative Priorities Ranking

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a Development Code Update Project presentation and a Draft Code Audit Report by Cascadia Partners. The commission will also consider electing a President and Vice-President.

• Development Code Update Project Presentation and Draft Code Audit Report Review by Cascadia Partners
• Election of Planning Commission President and Vice-President

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a closed executive session to discuss real property transactions immediately following the regular meeting. No final action will be taken during this session, which is closed to the public. The meeting will take place at City Hall on July 15, 2026.

• Executive session on real property transactions (closed to public)
• Meeting at Rockaway Beach City Hall, 276 Hwy 101 - 2nd Floor Conference Room
• Executive session begins immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting
• City Recorder contact: Melissa Thompson, cityrecorder@corb.us or 503-374-1752
• Meeting date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM

City Council

This is a workshop meeting with no final decisions. The council will discuss a franchise agreement with Hunter Communications & Technologies, LLC, review the proposed 2027 Community Grant Program schedule and policy, and receive an update on the Downtown Parking Project.

• Review of Hunter Communication Franchise Agreement with Nolan Plese
• Review of Proposed 2027 Community Grant Program Schedule and Policy
• Discussion regarding Downtown Parking Project update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first and second reading of Ordinance 2026-04, which removes specific dollar amounts from multiple code chapters related to fees. They will also consider adopting the ordinance and Resolution 2026-28, which establishes a Master Fee Schedule. Other new business includes resolutions to manage private event reservations at Rockaway Beach Wayside during peak tourist season and to authorize a contract for the Lake Lytle Restroom and Parking Lot Project. The meeting will conclude with an executive session for real property negotiations.

• Public hearing and first/second reading of Ordinance 2026-04 amending fee-related code sections to remove specific dollar amounts
• Consideration to adopt Ordinance 2026-04 and Resolution 2026-28 (Master Fee Schedule)
• Resolution 2026-29: manage requests for reservation of Rockaway Beach Wayside for private events during peak tourist season
• Resolution 2026-30: authorize Mayor and City Manager to award contract for Lake Lytle Restroom and Parking Lot Project
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transaction negotiations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion on amendments to the Flood Overlay Zone. No public hearings or old business are scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes and a staff report.

• Flood Overlay Zone Amendments Discussion
• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Planning Department staff report

City Council

This is a City Council workshop meeting; no final decisions will be made. The council will discuss a North County Recreation District pilot summer program, a review of accessibility under the rentABLE program, nominations for Grand Marshal and Volunteer of the Year, Resolution 2026-27 authorizing an amendment to an OWEB grant award, ordinances amending the municipal code related to fees, and a draft resolution on a wayside use policy. The public may attend but cannot participate unless invited.

• NCRD Pilot Summer Program presentation by Executive Director Justin Smith
• Becoming rentABLE – Rockaway Accessibility Review
• Review of nominations for Grand Marshal and Volunteer of the Year
• Review of Resolution 2026-27 Authorizing Amendment to OWEB Grant Award
• Review of Ordinances Amending Code Related to Fees

The Rockaway Beach City Council held a workshop meeting and discussed several items, including a proposed NCRD summer camp program, an accessible short-term rental verification program, and nominations for Grand Marshal and Volunteer of the Year. No formal votes were taken on these items, but consensus was reached to move forward with the top-ranked nominees and a revised wayside use resolution. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Consensus to consider top-ranked nominees for Grand Marshal (Barbara Trout) and Volunteer of the Year (Lean and Teri Bruneau) by resolution at the regular meeting
• Consensus to remove the limit of one event per organization in the wayside use policy and move the resolution forward
• Adjourned meeting at 5:39 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold public hearings on proposed uses of state revenue sharing funds and the approved budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the budget and imposing taxes, referring charter amendments to voters, endorsing a grant application for a transportation system plan, and amending an OWEB grant award.

• Public hearing on proposed uses of State Revenue Sharing Funds for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing on the Approved Budget for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution No. 2026-23 adopting the budget, making appropriations, and imposing taxes for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution No. 2026-25 referring charter amendments to voters
• Resolution No. 2026-26 endorsing a state grant application for a Transportation System Plan update

The Rockaway Beach City Council approved all seven resolutions on the agenda, including the FY 2026-27 budget, state revenue declarations, and a measure referring charter amendments to the November 2026 ballot. The council also selected the Volunteer of the Year and Grand Marshal for the 4th of July parade. All votes were 4-0, with one member excused.

• Approved consent agenda including May 13 minutes and financial reports (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-21 continuing reserve funds (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-22 declaring election to receive state revenues (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-23 adopting FY 2026-27 budget and imposing taxes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-24 selecting Leon and Teri Bruneau as Volunteer of the Year and Barbara Trout as Grand Marshal (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-25 referring charter amendments to voters in November 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-26 endorsing TGM grant application for Transportation System Plan update (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-27 authorizing amendment to OWEB grant for Lower Jetty Creek Watershed acquisition (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The only substantive item is a discussion regarding proposed updates to the Community Grant Program. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.

• Discussion regarding proposed updates to Community Grant Program

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The committee will then review proposed amendments to the General Fund and consider funds for water and sewer operations, master plans, debt service, and system development charges. Also on the agenda are an election to receive state revenue sharing funds, approval of the property tax rate, and final approval of the budget.

• Public hearing to receive comments on the 2026-2027 proposed budget
• Consideration of proposed amendments to the General Fund - Administration Materials and Services
• Review of multiple water funds: Operating, Master Plan Reserve, Improvements Debt Service, and System Development Charge
• Review of multiple sewer funds: Operating, Master Plan Reserve, Improvements Debt Service, and System Development Charge
• Election to receive state revenue sharing funds and approval of property tax rate for FY 2026-2027

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council holds a workshop to discuss a short-term rental accessibility review, a large community grant application, a draft master fee schedule and related code amendments, and public comments on a proposed city charter amendment. No final decisions are made at workshops.

• Short-Term Rental (STR) Accessibility Review & Next Steps - Becoming rentABLE presentation by Lorraine Woodward
• Large Community Grant Application Review
• Draft Master Fee Schedule & Review of Ordinances Amending Code Related to Fees
• Review of City Charter Draft Amendment Public Comments

The council agreed to move forward with improving accessibility of short‑term rentals, to adopt the Planning Commission’s recommendations for the Large Community Grant, and to advance the proposed city charter amendment to the ballot with voter information. It also approved establishing a master fee schedule with an annual review process. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Consensus to move forward with STR accessibility education and verification expansion
• Consensus to adopt Planning Commission recommendations for Large Community Grant applications
• Consensus to advance charter amendment (including 4‑year mayor term) to ballot and publish voter information
• Consensus to establish a master fee schedule and annual review process
• Motion to adjourn passed (5‑0)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will consider Resolution 2026-20 to award large community grants. The meeting also includes approval of April 2026 meeting minutes and financial reports, as well as staff reports from fire, sheriff, public works, city manager, and planning. No public hearings are scheduled. Public comment will be accepted on non-agenda items.

• Consideration of Resolution 2026-20 awarding large community grants
• Approval of regular and workshop minutes from April 8, 2026
• Review of financial reports
• Staff reports from Fire, Sheriff, Public Works, City Manager, Planning

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and financial reports, and passed Resolution 2026-20 to award large community grants. No public hearings were held.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2026-20 for large community grants (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for April 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved workshop minutes for April 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (5-0)

Budget Committee

The Rockaway Beach Budget Committee will meet to elect a presiding officer, approve prior minutes, and hear the city manager's budget message. A public hearing will allow comment on state revenue sharing fund uses and the proposed budget. The committee will review the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget across multiple funds but will not vote on approval at this meeting.

• Appointment of a presiding officer for the Budget Committee
• Public hearing to receive comments on uses of state revenue sharing funds and the proposed budget
• Review of proposed FY 2026-2027 budget including General Fund, Fire Dept. Operations, Fire Equipment Reserve, and Economic Stability Reserve
• Review of Roads & Streets Fund and Transportation Systems Development Charge Fund
• Review of Transient Room Tax Fund

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and score large community grant applications, discuss the Community Grant Program, and receive an update on assessing lot boundaries. The agenda includes approval of March 19, 2026 minutes and a planning department staff report. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.

• Review and score Large Community Grant Applications
• Community Grant Program Review
• Update regarding assessing lot boundaries
• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Planning Department Staff Report

The Planning Commission approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. It then voted to recommend award amounts for six Large Community Grant applications, totaling $53,205.02. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

• Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended Large Community Grants: Lions Club $0, Meals for Seniors $18,162.54, Hope Chest Thrift Store $8,614.70, NCAM $18,162.54, North County Food Bank $0, RBBA $8,265.24 (total $53,205.02) (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

This regular meeting includes presentations on the Forest Resources Stewardship Plan and grant reports, followed by consideration of resolutions to adopt the plan and approve Small Community Grant awards for 2025-2026. The council will also hold an executive session for real property negotiations.

• Presentation of Forest Resources Stewardship Plan by Springboard Forestry
• Presentation of Large Community Grant Closeout for Meals for Seniors
• Presentation of Small Community Grant Report for Friends of the Library
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-17 adopting the Forest Resources Stewardship Plan
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-18 approving awards for the 2025-2026 Small Community Grant Program

The Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-17, formally adopting the Forest Resources Stewardship Plan for the Jetty Creek Watershed. It also declared two community grants complete, approved awards under the 2025-2026 Small Community Grant Program, and authorized a contingent purchase and sale agreement for real property in the lower Jetty Creek watershed. The consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-17: Forest Resources Stewardship Plan (5-0)
• Declared Meals for Seniors 2024-2025 Large Community Grant complete (5-0)
• Declared Friends of the Library 2024-2025 Small Community Grant complete (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-18: 2025-2026 Small Community Grant Program awards (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-19: Authorized contingent purchase and sale agreement for real property in lower Jetty Creek watershed (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and financial reports (5-0)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting; no final decisions will be made. The council will review initial data on a fire station feasibility study for High Grounds Phase 1, discuss small community grant recommendations, and consider a resolution adopting the Forest Resources Stewardship Plan. If time allows, promoting short-term rental accessibility will also be discussed.

• High Grounds Phase 1: Fire Station Feasibility initial data review with HGE Architects
• Review of Small Community Grant Recommendations
• Review of Resolution adopting Forest Resources Stewardship Plan
• Promoting/supporting short-term rental accessibility (if time allows)

The City Council discussed a feasibility review for the fire station, including assessments of the current building and a potential new site at High Grounds. Council reached a consensus to explore renovating the existing building or building a replacement at the High Grounds site. Other agenda items were not discussed due to lack of time.

• Reached consensus to explore renovating the existing fire station or building a replacement at the High Grounds site
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will approve the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes, receive a staff report from the Planning Department, and review applications for small community grants. No public hearings or guest presentations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve February 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Planning Department staff report
• Review of small community grant applications

The Planning Commission approved the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It then recommended that the City Council award Small Community Grants of $4,999 to Go Rockaway, $1,799 to the TCDD Program, $4,999 to NCAM, and $4,999 for Meals for Seniors, passing the motion 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Small Community Grants: Go Rockaway $4,999, TCDD $1,799, NCAM $4,999, Meals for Seniors $4,999 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (7-0)

FSPAC

The Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee will review the final draft of the Jetty Creek Forest Resources Stewardship Plan and consider approving it and recommending adoption to the City Council. The committee will also consider selecting two members to review and approve meeting minutes. Public comments are accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email submitted 48 hours prior.

• Review of final draft of Jetty Creek Forest Resources Stewardship Plan
• Consideration to approve the plan and recommend adoption to City Council
• Consideration to select two members to review and approve final meeting minutes
• Approval of January 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The committee approved the final draft of the Jetty Creek Forest Resources Stewardship Plan and recommended its adoption by the City Council. Members also approved the January 16, 2026 meeting minutes, selected two members to review the final minutes, and adjourned the meeting. Consensus was reached to make three minor edits to the plan document.

• Approved January 16, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Jetty Creek Forest Resources Stewardship Plan and recommended adoption to City Council (4-0)
• Selected Jason Maxfield and Nancy Lanyon to review and approve final meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)
• Consensus to add clarifying language about groundwater treatment on page 21
• Consensus to correct typo on page 39 (Zone 2 reference)
• Consensus to correct typo “sawshed” to “washed” on page 47

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the City Charter, an exemption for short-term rentals, and contracts for fire department services. No final decisions are expected.

• Review of Proposed Amendments to City Charter
• Discussion Regarding Cap Exemption for Accessible Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
• Discussion Regarding Reappointment of Planning Commission Members
• Review of Contracts for Fire Department Services

The council reached consensus to move forward with intergovernmental agreements for Fire Department services. Staff will explore options with BecomingRentABLE to promote accessible short‑term rentals. Charter amendment proposals will be presented to the public for feedback and revisited in May. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)
• Consensus to move forward with Fire Department intergovernmental agreements
• Consensus for staff to explore BecomingRentABLE options for accessible rentals
• Decision to present charter amendment proposals to public for feedback and revisit in May

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will approve meeting minutes, review financial reports, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include reappointing Planning Commission members, authorizing a contract for the Nedonna Beach Water System Improvements Project, and recommending a liquor license for Shipwreck Pizza Shop. The council will also evaluate the completion of recent community grant projects and adopt a proclamation declaring Safe & Welcoming Communities.

• Resolution No. 2026-14 – Recommend liquor license approval for Shipwreck Pizza Shop
• Resolution No. 2026-15 – Reappoint members to the Planning Commission
• Resolution No. 2026-16 – Authorize award and execution of contract for Nedonna Beach Water System Improvements Project
• Consideration to determine NCAM 2024-2025 Large Community Grant complete
• Consideration of Proclamation Declaring Safe & Welcoming Communities

The council approved the consent agenda, including a liquor license for Shipwreck Pizza Shop. It formally closed several community grant projects and adopted a proclamation declaring Rockaway Beach a safe and welcoming community. The council reappointed three members to the Planning Commission and authorized the mayor and city manager to award a contract for the Nedonna Beach water system improvements.

• Approved consent agenda (including liquor license) – vote 5-0
• Declared NCAM 2024-2025 Large Community Grant complete – vote 5-0
• Declared RBBA 2024-2025 Large Community Grant complete – vote 5-0
• Declared RBBA 2024-2025 Small Community Grant complete – vote 5-0
• Declared International Police Museum 2024-2025 Small Community Grant complete – vote 5-0
• Approved proclamation of safe & welcoming communities – vote 5-0
• Reappointed Planning Commission members – vote 5-0
• Authorized contract for Nedonna Beach Water System Improvements – vote 5-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet for a regular session with one substantive item: a discussion on the Comprehensive Plan update. No public hearings are scheduled, and the remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order, minutes, adjournment).

• Discussion regarding Comprehensive Plan update

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes. Later, a 6‑0 vote adjourned the February 19, 2026 meeting at 6:30 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to conduct preliminary discussions on several administrative and financial items. No final decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Resolution adjusting budget appropriations
• Romtec Lake Lytle Restroom Contract
• Proposed amendments to the City Charter
• MOU with CARE for Utility Assistance Program
• Cap exemption for accessible short-term rentals (STRs)

The council reviewed budget adjustments for the Utility Assistance Program, a restroom contract for Lake Lytle, proposed charter amendments, a utility assistance MOU, and applications for wayside use and short‑term rentals. No votes were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed 5‑0.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and then consider first/second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-03, which amends short-term rental application fees and standards. The council will also vote on resolutions for a utility assistance program MOU with CARE, a budget adjustment, procurement of Lake Lytle restroom buildings from Romtec, and use permits for the Lions Club weenie wagon and Chamber of Commerce Thursday markets. An executive session is scheduled for real property negotiations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 amending short-term rental application fees and standards (Ch. 113.03 & 113.04)
• First and second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance 2026-03
• Resolution 2026-08: Approving a memorandum of understanding with CARE for utility assistance program
• Resolution 2026-11: Approving a proposal from Romtec for procurement of Lake Lytle restroom buildings
• Resolution 2026-10: Adjusting appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget

The council approved the consent agenda and formally closed the NCAM 2024‑2025 small community grant. It performed the first, second, and final readings of Ordinance 2026‑03 and adopted it to change short‑term rental application fees and standards. Several resolutions were also approved, including a CARE utility‑assistance MOU, a budget‑appropriation adjustment, a Lake Lytle restroom project, a Lions Club Weenie Wagon use permit, and a Thursday market use permit at the Wayside.

• Approved consent agenda (all items) – Yes: 5, No: 0
• Determined NCAM 2024‑2025 Small Community Grant complete – Yes: 5, No: 0
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑03 (short‑term rental fees and standards) – Yes: 5, No: 0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑08 (MOU with CARE for Utility Assistance) – Yes: 5, No: 0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑10 (Adjusting appropriations for 2025‑2026 budget) – Yes: 5, No: 0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑11 (Romtec proposal for Lake Lytle restroom buildings) – Yes: 5, No: 0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑12 (Lions Club Weenie Wagon use at Wayside) – Yes: 5, No: 0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑13 (Chamber of Commerce Thursday Markets at Wayside, with amendment) – Yes: 5, No: 0

FSPAC

The Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee will review feedback on a draft plan and discuss proposed changes to move toward a final version. The committee will also discuss future management costs and next steps for finalizing the plan.

• Review feedback on Draft Forest Stewardship Plan
• Discuss proposed changes for Draft Plan
• Discuss future management costs
• Next Steps to Finalize Stewardship Plan

The committee voted to approve the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. No public comments were received. Members discussed draft plan feedback and future steps, but no formal action was taken on the plan. The meeting was adjourned at 12:16 p.m. with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:16 p.m. (5-0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 18, 2025. The body will discuss a recap of 2025 and review expected projects for 2026.

• Approval of December 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recap of 2025
• Review of expected 2026 projects

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes. A second motion to adjourn the session at 6:16 p.m. also passed unanimously (7‑0). No other formal actions or votes were taken; the board discussed upcoming 2026 projects, short‑term‑rental regulations, and priority areas for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved Dec 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (7‑0)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Emergency Management Program, a draft Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund agreement, proposed amendments to Short Term Rental codes, and a Wayside Use application. No final decisions are expected.

• Emergency Management Program presentation by Fire Chief Todd Hesse
• Review of draft Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund Agreement No. RC0036
• Review of proposed amendments to Code Chapter 113: Short Term Rentals
• Review of NCAM Wayside Use Application
• Other Regular Session Agenda Items Review

Mayor McNeilly called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. A motion to adjourn was made by Pat Ryan, seconded by Penny Cheek, and passed with a 4‑0 vote. No other resolutions or actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this workshop session.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0 vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding multi-unit housing definitions and economic policies. The body will also consider resolutions for a watershed acquisition loan and various festival use applications.

• Ordinance No. 2026-01: Amending Comprehensive Plan Policies Relating to the Economy
• Ordinance No. 2026-02: Amending Zoning Ordinance Definition of Multi-Unit Housing
• Resolution No. 2026-03: Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Lower Jetty Creek Watershed Acquisition
• Resolution No. 2026-04: Approving Kite and Arts & Crafts Festivals; denying Thursday Markets
• Resolution No. 2026-07: Amendments to City Manager base rate compensation

The council approved the consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and financial reports, by a 4‑0 vote. Ordinance 2026‑01 amending the comprehensive plan and Ordinance 2026‑02 amending the zoning definition of multi‑unit housing were each read, second‑read, and adopted unanimously. Council members elected Penny Cheek as Council President for 2026 with a 4‑0 vote. The council also approved three resolutions concerning audit actions, the enterprise zone expansion and renaming, and a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for the Lower Jetty Creek watershed acquisition.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes & financial reports) – vote 4-0
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-01 amending comprehensive plan policies – vote 4-0
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-02 amending zoning definition of multi-unit housing – vote 4-0
• Elected Penny Cheek as Council President for 2026 – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2026-01: Plan of Action for FY audit findings – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2026-02: Expansion and renaming of String of Pearls Enterprise Zone – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2026-03: Authority for Clean Water SRF loan for Lower Jetty Creek watershed acquisition – vote 4-0