Oak Harbor
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City Council
The City Council will consider amending speed limits on State Route 20 and approving an employment agreement for the Parks and Recreation Director. The body will also review a concession agreement with El Sazon de Oaxaca and authorize several vehicle replacements.
- Ordinance No. 2046: Amending speed limits on WA State Route 20 north of NE 16th Avenue
- Concession agreement with El Sazon de Oaxaca
- Employment agreement for Parks and Recreation Director
- Purchase authorizations for truck and trailer replacements
- Appointments to the Planning Commission (Positions 4, 5, and 7)
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission will consider approving funding for the Lions Head statue at Whidbey Playhouse. They will also receive updates on the Kinnebrew installation, Flintstone Car, and a potential name change for the 115 Creative Arts Fund. The meeting includes approval of past minutes and public comment periods.
- Action item to approve funding for Lions Head at Whidbey Playhouse
- Update on Kinnebrew Installation
- Update on Flintstone Car project
- Discussion on potential name change of 115 Creative Arts Fund
- Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes from May and June
Salary Commission
The Salary Commission will meet to review the ordinance and bylaws that govern its operations. The meeting is primarily focused on administrative review and planning for future agenda items.
- Review of Salary Commission Ordinance and Bylaws
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Police Community Advisory Board
The Police Community Advisory Board will meet to introduce new hires and discuss the Embedded Social Worker program, along with general board business.
- Introduction of new board member Dennis Bright
- Introduction of new hires
- Embedded Social Worker (Co-Responder) introduction
- National Night Out booth discussion
- Approval of minutes from May 6, 2026
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner will consider an application to expand an existing conditional use permit at 30 SE Ely Street. The proposal involves constructing a 9,072-square foot canopy roof structure over a grass field for outdoor recreation. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions regarding lighting, parking, and building codes.
- Conditional Use Application 2603-0013: Covered Basketball Court
- Construction of an 84 x 108 foot canopy roof structure
- Expansion of existing permit #19-02 at 30 SE Ely Street
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will appoint a Secretary-Chief Examiner and hear updates from the Police and Fire Departments. No major financial decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Appointment of Secretary-Chief Examiner
- Discussion of Fire Department report
- Discussion of Police Department report
- Public comment period (3-minute limit, 15-minute total)
- Deferred approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider approving multiple professional services agreements for infrastructure planning (water, sewer, stormwater, transportation) and update the master fee schedule for parks and recreation and the marina. They will also reject and rebid the Well 9 replacement project and approve a proclamation for America 250.
- Four professional services agreements for infrastructure master plan, water/sewer plans, stormwater plan, and transportation plan (consent agenda)
- Resolution 26-05: Master Fee Schedule Update for Parks & Recreation and Marina Division
- Rejection of Well 9 replacement drilling and testing bids; authorization to rebid
- Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for Chamber of Commerce
Arts Commission
The Oak Harbor Arts Commission will review the Creative Arts Fund and discuss the 2027/2028 budget process. The meeting also includes updates on maintenance plans for public sculptures, including the Flintstone Car, and a workshop recap.
- Creative Arts Fund update and 2027/2028 budget discussion
- Maintenance plan update for public sculptures
- Sculpture repairs for Island Spirit, Kraken, and Flintstone Car
- Workshop recap and next steps
- Discussion on downtown gallery space