Brookings public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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 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)
Parks and Recreation Commission
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 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)
Planning Commission
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 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)