Oak Harbor public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from April 21, 2022. The meeting included personnel updates for the Police and Fire Departments and the introduction of a new commissioner.
- Approved April 21, 2022 meeting minutes
- Introduced Lana Ledford as the newest member of the Civil Service Commissioners
City Council
The Council approved updates to the Comprehensive Plan and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. Other key actions included updating the utility system development charges and amending the municipal code regarding existing buildings.
- Adopted 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 22-28 amending Utility System Development Charges for Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain (4-2)
- Approved Resolution 22-26 for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2% Grant awards (3-2-1)
- Approved amendment to OHMC Section 8.05.020 regarding existing buildings code (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 22-20 amending Council Rules of Procedure and Staff Guidelines (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 City Council Calendar (Unanimous)
- Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers (Consent Agenda)
- Approved NE 7th Avenue and Carollo Engineers contract amendments (Consent Agenda)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 14, 2022. Members agreed that Chair Warner would continue to serve as Chair, but the election of a Vice Chair was tabled. Parks and Recreation Director Brian Smith shared his vision for the department and future planning efforts.
- Retained Chair Warner as Chair
- Tabled election of Vice Chair
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved amendments to the Municipal Code regarding critical areas and building setbacks. Additionally, the Council authorized a drainage agreement with Whidbey Golf and Country Club and a dredging project feasibility study.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1959 amending Critical Areas and Subdivision codes (5-2)
- Adopted Resolution 22-27 stating 2023 Legislative Priorities (unanimous)
- Authorized joint Drainage Agreement with Whidbey Golf and Country Club (unanimous)
- Approved $189,271 professional services agreement with Moffat and Nichol, Inc. for marina dredging feasibility (unanimous)
- Cancelled the December 14, 2022 workshop (unanimous)
- Approved November 15, November 16, and November 30 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers (unanimous)
- Approved professional services agreement with Pro Law (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, totaling just under $251 million. Additionally, the Council cancelled Ordinance No. 1964 regarding property tax levies after voters approved a General Obligation Bond and Fire Services Levy Lid Lift.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1965 for the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (Unanimous)
- Cancelled Ordinance No. 1964 regarding 2023 Property Tax Levies
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments and the six-year Capital Improvements Plan. The commission also reviewed the monthly department report and discussed potential strategies for increasing public engagement.
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council adopt proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments and six-year Capital Improvements Plan (5-0, 1 abstention)
City Council
The City Council held a workshop meeting to discuss proposed amendments to SEPA thresholds, critical areas ordinances, and utility rate scenarios. No formal votes were taken; the meeting served as a review of staff presentations and a forum for council discussion.
- Tabled SEPA threshold amendments for further comment from Councilmember Woessner
- Directed staff to prepare revisions for Critical Areas Ordinance amendments for a Dec. 6 public hearing
- Requested City Attorney draft updated Council Rules of Procedure and a Code of Ethics and Conduct
- Reviewed three updated System Development Charge (SDC) scenarios for utility rates
City Council
The Council approved the annexation of a 6.6-acre parcel for potential affordable housing and adopted the 2022 ADA Transition Plan as city policy. A public hearing on the 2023-2024 preliminary budget was held, and a hearing on property tax levies was continued to November 30.
- Approved annexation of 6.6-acre parcel with R-3 zoning and proportional city indebtedness (6-0-1)
- Adopted 2022 ADA Transition Plan Update as City Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Toole Design contract and Autumn Winds repair funds (unanimous)
- Moved conversation on creative arts fund funding to a future agenda (6-1)
- Continued public hearing on Ordinance No. 1964 (Property Tax Levies) to Nov 30 (unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
The Board appointed a new Vice Chair and agreed to move regular meeting times to 11:30 am. City staff reported that the Harbor Heights sports complex development plan is on hold due to escalating costs. The Board was informed that Brian Smith will start as the new Parks & Recreation Department Director on November 30, 2022.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Jana Warner as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Agreed to hold regular meetings at 11:30 am
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2022 ADA Transition Plan Update as city policy and approved the geographic scope and R-3 zoning for the annexation of a 6.6-acre parcel. The council also continued a public hearing on 2023 property tax levies to November 30.
- Approved 2022 ADA Transition Plan Update as City Policy (Unanimous)
- Approved annexation of 6.6-acre Sullivan parcel with R-3 zoning (6-0-1)
- Continued public hearing on Ordinance No. 1964 (Property Tax Levies) to Nov 30 (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to place creative arts fund conversation on a future agenda (6-1)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Toole Design contract and Resolution 22-25 (Unanimous)
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council held a workshop to review the preliminary 2023-2024 biennial budget and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Plan. No formal votes were taken during this session. Public hearings on the budget are scheduled for November 15 and November 30, 2022.
Planning Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff presentations and discussions regarding SEPA thresholds, the 2022 Comp Plan and CIP Update, and monthly department reports.
- Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)