Oak Harbor public meetings in 2024

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review and certify the ranking of qualified candidates for one open Records Information Specialist position in the Police Department. This certification allows the recruitment process to move to the interviewing stage.

• Certification of candidate rankings for one Police Department Records Information Specialist position

The commission held a special meeting to review and certify the list of 17 eligible applicants for the Records Information Specialist position. The list was presented by Chief Slowik, and the commission unanimously approved it, allowing the police department to proceed with interviews. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved list of 17 eligible applicants for Records Information Specialist (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Oak Harbor Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss filling one Records Information Specialist position in the Police Department. Police Chief Tony Slowik will present the ranking of qualified candidates for the commission to review and certify, allowing the recruitment process to proceed to interviews. The requisition opened on November 14, 2025, with a closing date of November 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST.

• Discussion/action on filling one (1) Records Information Specialist position in the Police Department with candidate ranking presented by Chief Tony Slowik for certification to move to interviews.

Civil Service Commission

The December 19, 2024, meeting of the Civil Service Commission was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

City Council

The City Council will interview four short-listed candidates and appoint a new member to fill the vacancy created by Shane Hoffmire's resignation. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a budget amendment and several contract approvals.

• Appointment of City Council Position No. 5 from candidates James Croft, James P. Marrow, Sandra Peterson, and Tiffany Scribner
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2014: Amendment No. 9 to the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
• Purchase authorization for an Automated Side Arm Loader Refuse Truck
• 5-year purchasing agreement for Axon Body-Worn and Digital Evidence Storage
• Interlocal Agreement with Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism

The Oak Harbor City Council interviewed four applicants and appointed James Marrow to fill the City Council Position No. 5 vacancy by a 4-2 vote. The council also approved a $191,864.76 five-year Axon body-worn camera and digital evidence storage agreement, a $69,620 impact fees study with FCS Group, and a $476,000 automated side arm loader refuse truck purchase. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and budget amendment, were approved unanimously.

• Appointed James Marrow to City Council Position No. 5 (4-2)
• Approved $191,864.76 Axon body-worn camera and evidence storage agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $69,620 impact fees study with FCS Group (unanimous)
• Approved $476,000 automated side arm loader refuse truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2014, Budget Amendment #9 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including interlocal tourism agreement and software contract (unanimous)
• Authorized IT support services agreement with Kelley Create (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment with Cyemptive Technologies for IT bridge services (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to review sub-committee structures for 2025 and receive a framework update. The body will also discuss utility box wrapping and art supplies for the Imagination Cove Children’s Museum.

• Review of sub-committees for 2025
• Discussion on utility box wrapping
• Imagination Cove Children’s Museum art supplies
• Possible Bruiser the Elk collaboration
• Performing Arts Center updates

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission met on December 12, 2024, and approved the November 14, 2024 minutes. The main discussion centered on the 2024 Oak Harbor Arts Plan (Draft 12/6/24) presented by Framework, with no formal action taken. The Commission also discussed several 2025 projects, including utility box wrapping, a possible Bruiser the Elk sculpture collaboration, and Chalkfest '25 funding, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved agenda item #5.a (Framework Update) to #5.g (no vote taken)
• Discussed 2024 Oak Harbor Arts Plan (Draft 12/6/24) — no action
• Discussed utility box wrapping project — no action
• Discussed Bruiser the Elk sculpture collaboration — no action
• Discussed Chalkfest '25 funding shortfall — no action

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review seven applications for the vacated City Council Position No. 5. The body will create a shortlist of qualified applicants to be interviewed at the December 17, 2024 meeting.

• Review of 7 applications for City Council Position No. 5
• Creation of a shortlist for interviews on December 17, 2024

The City Council reviewed seven applications for the vacant Council Position No. 5 and selected four finalists to interview at the December 17 regular meeting. The finalists are James Croft, James P. Marrow, Sandra "Sandi" Peterson, and Tiffany Scribner, based on councilmember votes. The motion to proceed with these four applicants passed unanimously.

• Selected four applicants for interviews: James Croft (5 votes), James P. Marrow (6 votes), Sandra Peterson (2 votes), Tiffany Scribner (5 votes)
• Approved motion to move forward with top four applicants (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss and vote on proposed fee schedule changes for parks and recreation services. The commission will also receive updates on the city's website redesign and reports from subcommittees on facilities, parks, and programs. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Fee Schedule Review and Approval – potential changes to fees for activities and rentals
• Website Updates – modernization of parks and recreation web pages
• Activity Guide and Program Schedule – updates and possible approval
• Subcommittee Updates – reports from Facilities, Parks & Playgrounds, and Programs & Events subcommittees
• Parks and Recreation Director Updates – status of ongoing projects and grants

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission voted unanimously to postpone approval of the updated fee schedule to its January 13, 2025 meeting, allowing time for stakeholder discussion and finalizing pricing. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes from October and November meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates and subcommittee reports.

• Postponed fee schedule review and approval to January 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2024 agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Marina Advisory Commission

The Marina Advisory Commission will receive an informational update on the City's updated Master Fee Schedule, which includes moorage rate increases for 2025-2026, such as liveaboard fees rising to $129.06 per month. They will also discuss kayak and sailboat storage options and receive an update on marina options for the future. The meeting will begin with approval of the October 14, 2024 meeting minutes and include public comment.

• Informational update on 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule: guest moorage rising to $1.65/ft/night by 2025-2026, liveaboard fee to $129.06/month
• Discussion of kayak and sailboat storage options at the marina
• Update/discussion on marina options (future of Oak Harbor Marina)
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• General marina update including summer season, painting, and re-siding

The Marina Advisory Commission unanimously approved the edited 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule, which includes rate increases for moorage, liveaboards, and other marina services. The commission also discussed a proposed kayak and sailboat storage area, and received updates on marina options, including potential federal support for dredging and breakwater maintenance.

• Approved 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed kayak/sailboat storage concept; construction cost analysis to be prepared
• Received update on marina options; WRDA bill includes provision for Army Corps review of Oak Harbor channel

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will consider ordinances amending school safety zones and regulating wheeled all-terrain vehicles on city streets. The council is also set to award a construction bid for Fire Station #82 to Valdez Construction and approve several professional services agreements for police, public defense, and prosecuting attorney services. Additionally, a request to annex a Touchstone Investments parcel at 2622 and 2624 Airline Way will be discussed.

• Ordinance 2012 amending Oak Harbor Municipal Code 10.12 School Safety Zones
• Ordinance 2013 adopting Chapter 10.30 on wheeled all-terrain vehicle use on city streets
• Bid award for construction of Fire Station #82 to Valdez Construction
• Professional services agreements for police hearing officer (John Galt), public defense administration (Jack Kerr), and prosecuting attorney (Zachor, Stock & Krepps)
• Annexation request for Touchstone Investments parcel R13333-281-4370 at 2622 and 2624 Airline Way

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review Fire Chief Anderson's interview results and consider certifying the candidate selections to fill two open Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter positions. The discussion involves civil service rules 9.02.03, 10.03.05, and 10.03.06. Certification would allow the Chief to proceed with appointments.

• Discussion of Fire Chief Anderson's interviews with top five candidates plus one additional candidate under civil service rules.
• Request for commissioners to certify interview results to fill two EMT/FF open positions.
• References to civil service rules 9.02.03, 10.03.05, and 10.03.06.
• Meeting is a special session with a vacant commissioner position.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review the results of Fire Chief Anderson's interviews for two open Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter positions. The board will discuss the top five candidates and one additional candidate to certify the results for appointment.

• Review of interview outcomes for two EMT/Firefighter positions
• Certification of Fire Chief Anderson's candidate selections

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Major Update, including the Future Land Use Map and survey results. Other items include reviewing the Master Fee Schedule, the future of the Oak Harbor Marina, and updates to procurement policies. The council will also receive monthly departmental reports and set the 2025 council calendar. Note that action may or may not be taken at this workshop.

• 2025 Comprehensive Plan Major Update – Future Land Use Map and survey results
• Master Fee Schedule review
• Future of the Oak Harbor Marina discussion
• Procurement Policy Updates
• Council Calendar for 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2011 adopting the 2025-2026 biennial budget and wage/salary schedule. They will also consider resolutions for lodging tax grant awards and 2025 legislative priorities, a professional services agreement with the Economic Development Council of Island County, and authorize Panasonic laptop purchases for the police department. An executive session will discuss real estate acquisition price before the open meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2011 adopting the 2025-2026 biennial budget and wage/salary schedule
• Resolution 24-22 approving Lodging Tax/Tourism Promotion Grant award recommendations
• Resolution 24-23 establishing 2025 legislative priorities
• Professional Services Agreement with the Economic Development Council of Island County
• Purchase authorization for Panasonic laptops for Oak Harbor Police Department (revised)

Marina Advisory Commission

The commission is reviewing an informational update to the Master Fee Schedule, which includes new charges for organizations and staff services. The body will also discuss kayak and sailboat storage and receive an update on marina options.

• Proposed Master Fee Schedule updates including new labor fees for event setup/cleaning and processing delinquent accounts
• New moorage and storage fees for organizations, clubs, and groups
• Estimated $40,000 in uncollected annual moorage and storage from organizations, clubs, and groups
• Discussion on kayak and sailboat storage
• Update and discussion on Marina Options

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oak Harbor Historic Preservation Commission will vote on two nominations for inclusion on the city's Historic Register: Smith Park (continued from September) and Whidbey Presbyterian Church (new). A staff report details Smith Park's history and eligibility criteria. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Continuation of Smith Park nomination for Historic Register (action item)
• Whidbey Presbyterian Church nomination for Historic Register (action item)
• Approval of July 25 and September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff report outlines Smith Park's significance as Oak Harbor's first city park with Garry Oak trees

Arts Commission

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Creative Arts Budget for 2025-2026, receive an update on the next Kinnebrew Installation, and hear an LTAC update regarding Chalkfest 2025. The meeting also includes sub-committee updates, a student representative report, and Parks and Recreation Director updates. Public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Creative Arts Budget
• Update on next Kinnebrew Installation (public art)
• LTAC update regarding Chalkfest 2025
• Student representative report
• Sub-committee updates and Parks and Recreation Director updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan, including results from the first community survey and an OakPAC meeting. No action is recommended at this time. The commission will also discuss its December meeting schedule.

• Discussion of 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan, including survey and OakPAC feedback
• Review of first community survey results (308 participants, 234 from Oak Harbor)
• Discussion of December Planning Commission meeting schedule

City Council

The City Council will hold a preliminary public hearing on Ordinance No. 2011, the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, and a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2010 levying general property taxes for fiscal year 2025. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as an amendment for architectural design of Fire Station No. 82, purchase of Panasonic laptops for the police department, and an interlocal agreement for inmate housing through SCORE. Council will also consider contracts for economic analysis and a strategy plan, and set 2025 legislative priorities.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2010: levying general property taxes for FY2025
• Preliminary hearing on Ordinance No. 2011: 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
• Professional Services Agreement amendment with Carletti Architects for Fire Station No. 82 design
• Purchase authorization: Panasonic laptops for Oak Harbor Police Department
• Interlocal Agreement with South Correctional Entity (SCORE) for inmate housing 2025-2027

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss and possibly approve changes to the Civil Service Rules that would increase the number of top applicants invited for oral board interviews from 15 to up to 30 for both firefighter and police officer hiring processes. The proposed changes affect rules 7.02.04, 9.02.02, 7.03.04, 7.02.05, and 9.03.02.

• Proposed change to Rule 7.02.04 (fire): expand interview pool from top 15 to top 15 up to 30 applicants
• Proposed change to Rule 9.02.02 (fire hiring register): expand from top 15 to top 15 up to 30 candidates
• Proposed change to Rule 7.03.04 (police): expand interview pool from top 15 to top 15 up to 30 candidates
• Proposed change to Rule 9.03.02 (police hiring register): expand from top 15 to top 15 up to 30 candidates
• Minor punctuation change to Rule 7.02.05

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss options for reconfiguring Flintstone Park, a request from North Whidbey Roller Hockey for a permanent facility, and proposed fee schedule and budget changes. The meeting also includes subcommittee and director updates.

• Flintstone Park reconfiguration options
• North Whidbey Roller Hockey request for a permanent facility
• Fee schedule and budget changes
• Website updates
• Subcommittee updates

Investment Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the point system and evaluation criteria for 2026. The agenda also includes an action item to amend a decision made at the October 16, 2024 meeting.

• Amendment to action taken at October 16, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of 2026 Evaluation Criteria & Point System

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the point system and evaluation criteria for 2026. The meeting also includes an action item to amend a decision made during the October 16, 2024 meeting.

• Amendment to action taken at October 16, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of 2026 Evaluation Criteria & Point System

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the 2025-26 biennial budget and the future of the Oak Harbor Marina. The body will also consider a grant application for the Recreation Conservation Office No Child Left Inside program.

• Action item: Recreation Conservation Office No Child Left Inside grant application
• Discussion on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget presentations
• Discussion regarding the future of the Oak Harbor Marina
• Proposed revision to procurement policy regarding grant application approvals
• Discussion on flood damage prevention

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing progress on the 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed amendments to the flood damage prevention code. No formal actions are recommended for these items at this meeting.

• Discussion of 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan, including new sections on climate change and resilience
• Review of proposed amendments to Oak Harbor Municipal Code Chapter 17.20 regarding Flood Damage Prevention
• Discussion of the Community Rating System (CRS) to potentially reduce flood insurance premiums
• Discussion of November Planning Commission meeting schedule

Civil Service Commission

The Oak Harbor Civil Service Commission will discuss and review amendments to the Civil Service Rules from 2019 and 2023. The police department seeks a sergeant list certification extension and will update on evidence specialist staffing. The fire department plans to change job specifications for lieutenant and captain positions, develop an in-house officer program, and recruit two full-time firefighters/EMTs. The secretary will report on commissioner applications, police academy locations, DACA work eligibility, and a new civil service rule model.

• Review of Civil Service Rule amendments from November 2019 (sections 7.02-9.03) and September 2023 (7.05(a1)-(a2))
• Police Sergeant List Certification Extension request
• Evidence Specialist staffing plan update
• Fire Department job specification changes for Lieutenant and Captain positions
• Hiring two full-time firefighters/EMTs and discussion of DACA work eligibility for police and fire positions

Civil Service Commission

The Oak Harbor Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss and possibly update civil service rules, receive updates from the police and fire departments on staffing and recruitment, and review commissioner applications. The agenda includes a police sergeant certification extension request, an evidence specialist staffing plan, and fire department changes to lieutenant and captain job specifications, along with recruitment for two firefighters/EMTs.

• Review and update of civil service rule amendments from 2019 and 2023
• Police Department: Sergeant List Certification Extension request and Evidence Specialist staffing plan
• Fire Department: Changing job specifications for Lieutenant and Captain positions, succession planning, and recruitment for two firefighters/EMTs
• Discussion of DACA work eligibility for police and fire civil service positions
• Review of 4th Edition Civil Service Rule Model and competitive exam preference points

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will approve minutes and hear public comment. The main business is deliberations and recommendations on lodging tax fund allocations. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for items on or off the agenda
• Committee deliberations and funding recommendations for lodging tax revenue

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 15, 2024. They will hear a presentation from the school superintendent, consider a grant application for the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program, and discuss a mutual release agreement for the fire department. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and payroll vouchers.

• Washington State Department of Commerce Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program Grant Application
• Mutual Release and Hold Harmless Agreement for Fire Department Live Burn
• Salary Commission Report and Order
• Presentation by Oak Harbor Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Kuss-Cybula
• Approval of minutes from September 25 and October 1, 2024

Marina Advisory Commission

The Oak Harbor Marina Advisory Commission will consider waiving the residency requirement and appointing Grant Nienhuis to the vacant Student Representative position. They will also hold a discussion on marina options. Other items include approval of the August 26, 2024 special meeting minutes and a general marina update.

• Appointment of Grant Nienhuis as Student Representative (requires waiver of city residency requirement)
• Discussion on marina options (no details provided)
• Approval of August 26, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Public comment period (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
• General marina update

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss a skateboard park clean-up project and receive updates from subcommittees and the Parks and Recreation Director. The meeting also includes a public comment submission regarding the nomination of Smith Park to the local Historic Register.

• Skate Board Park Clean-up Project
• Public comment from Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society regarding Smith Park historic nomination

Hearing Examiner

The Oak Harbor Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on October 10, 2024, to decide whether to approve a preliminary plat for the Preston Heights subdivision. The proposal would divide two parcels totaling 5.56 acres into 36 single-family residential lots, with new public streets, sidewalks, stormwater facilities, and other utilities. Two existing homes on the site would be removed. City staff have issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance under SEPA and recommend approval with conditions.

• Preliminary plat to create 36 single-family lots on 5.56 acres at the southern terminus of SW Capitol Street and east of SW Scenic Heights Street
• Two existing homes (725 and 760 SW 29th Avenue) to be removed for subdivision construction
• 0.96 acres of open space set aside, including a wetland buffer tract (Tract 999) and a stormwater facility tract (Tract 997)
• Applicant required to pay transportation and park impact fees
• Project density of 6.5 units per acre complies with R-1 zoning (3–9 units per acre)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Oak Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear presentations from four applicants seeking lodging tax funds: the Whidbey Island Marathon (requesting $15,000), the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a marketing campaign, the Whidbey Gardening Workshop, and the Oak Harbor Basketball Club's youth sports tourism initiative. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Whidbey Island Marathon presenting a $130,000 budget with $15,000 requested from Island County LTAC (11.5% of total)
• Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce seeking LTAC funds for multi-platform marketing to attract overnight visitors
• Whidbey Gardening Workshop (36th year) requesting support for March 15, 2025 event at Oak Harbor High School
• Oak Harbor Basketball Club's 'Operation Score and Explore' to promote youth sports tourism and local lodging

Police Community Advisory Board

The Police Community Advisory Board will discuss a COPS grant award and receive a presentation on school safety zones. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and planning for future agenda items.

• Discussion of COPS grant award
• School safety zone presentation
• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2024 meeting
• Future item: Citizen Academy graduate(s) to speak

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss an interlocal agreement for the SCIDEU Multi-Jurisdictional Drug, Gang, and Firearms Task Force. The body will also consider an ordinance to establish a Land Action Committee.

• SCIDEU Multi-Jurisdictional Drug, Gang, and Firearms Task Force Interlocal Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2009: Establishing a Land Action Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion on nominating Smith Park, Oak Harbor's first city park, for inclusion on the city's Register of Historic Places. Staff recommend approval based on criteria in the municipal code. The commission will also vote on approving the July 25, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on Smith Park nomination for Historic Register
• Staff report recommends listing Smith Park under criteria (a), (b), and (d) of OHMC 18.50.050(1)
• Approval of July 25, 2024 regular business meeting minutes

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Mayor's proposed preliminary 2025-26 biennial budget, receive an update on the SR20/Fakkema Road roundabout project ($3.3M total, construction in 2025), and an update on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The meeting also includes a land acknowledgment and an executive session on real property and personnel matters. No formal action is expected, but Council may provide feedback on the budget.

• Presentation of Mayor's proposed preliminary 2025-26 biennial budget
• Update on SR20/Fakkema Road roundabout project ($3.3M total, construction anticipated in 2025)
• Update on Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (SS4A grant-funded, aiming to eliminate roadway fatalities)
• Land acknowledgment by City Archaeologist Gideon Cauffman and tribal guest introductions
• Executive session to discuss real property lease/purchase price and complaints against a public officer or employee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to select a new Commission Chair and continue discussions regarding the 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a review of housing density, rezoning, and environmental policies.

• Selection of Commission Chair
• Discussion of 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan
• Review of commercial to residential rezoning options
• Discussion on duplexes and middle housing frameworks
• Review of tree retention and open space dedication standards

Salary Commission

The Oak Harbor Salary Commission will meet to discuss and potentially set salaries for City Councilmembers and benefits for the Mayor. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting and a public comment period.

• Review salary for Councilmembers
• Review benefits for Mayor
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024

The Salary Commission voted unanimously to increase councilmember monthly salary from $775 to $1,200, effective immediately, while keeping benefits unchanged. The commission also voted to maintain the mayor's benefits at current levels, which are equal to other elected officials and to city staff, except for the High Deductible Health Plan. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2025 to discuss cost-of-living adjustments.

• Approved councilmember salary increase to $1,200/month (unanimous)
• Approved keeping mayor's benefits as is (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2024, as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a grant application for the secure storage and return of relinquished firearms. The body is also considering a Northwest Clean Air Agency agreement and the appointment of Joanna Hennessey to the LTAC.

• Northwest Clean Air Agency Agreement
• Department of Commerce Secure, Store, Track and Return Relinquished Firearms Grant Application
• Appointment of Joanna Hennessey to LTAC
• Approval of payroll and accounts payable vouchers

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss the Pacific Northwest Chalk Fest and hold a meeting with Framework. The body will also address buskers, duck naming, and a skateboard park clean-up event.

• Discussion of Pacific Northwest Chalk Fest (previously budgeted $35k from Arts Fund and $35k from LTAC)
• Meeting with Framework regarding the Art Plan
• Skateboard Park Clean-up Event scheduled for September 28
• Discussion of buskers and duck naming
• Review of press release

The Arts Commission held a workshop with Framework consultants to discuss goals, criteria, and priorities for the city's Arts Plan, including an implementation toolkit and annual work schedule. The commission also discussed several upcoming projects, including a 2025 Chalk Art event, a skate park clean-up, and the installation of the Angel de la Creatividad statue. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to approve the agenda and the August minutes.

• Approved agenda with reordered items (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2025 Chalk Art event with $35k LTAC request and $35k from Arts Fund
• Discussed forming outreach sub-committee; volunteers named
• Discussed skate park clean-up event scheduled for September 28
• Discussed Angel de la Creatividad installation and ribbon cutting
• Held workshop with Framework on Arts Plan goals and criteria

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to tour the Oak Harbor Marina. The session includes a tour and a subsequent discussion at the Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus. No official action will be taken and no public comment will be accepted.

• Marina tour
• Marina discussion at Skagit Valley College

The City Council held a special workshop to tour the Oak Harbor Marina and discuss its future. Staff presented options including forming a port district, seeking grants, special taxes, closure, or rate increases. No formal decisions were made; the council scheduled additional public engagement before further consideration.

• Scheduled second Open House for October 2, 2024 at City Hall
• No formal votes or decisions taken during workshop

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss a skateboard park clean-up project, along with subcommittee updates and a director's report. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment. No major policy decisions or ordinance changes are on the agenda.

• Skate Board Park Clean-up Project (potential volunteer paint party on Sept 28)
• Commission Communications strategy update
• Subcommittee updates on events, playgrounds, and athletic fields
• Parks and Recreation Director updates on fee schedule, RCO grants, and Windjammer Park

Marina Advisory Commission

The commission will review the draft 2025-2026 Marina Base Budget, including proposed capital improvement projects and a personnel request for a part-time employee. The body will also discuss the formation of commission subgroups.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 draft budget based on 2023 totals plus 3%
• Review of Capital Improvement Projects and Decision Form projects under $50,000
• Personnel request for a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) position
• Discussion on creating subgroups for Dredging, Financing, and Public Outreach

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will receive overviews of the lodging tax purpose and tourism promotion grant, review a tentative application period, and examine the application and grading sheet criteria. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a preparatory meeting.

• Overview of lodging tax purpose
• Overview of tourism promotion grant
• Review of tentative application period
• Review of application, grading sheet criteria and scoring

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss and review two sets of amendments made to the Civil Service Rules in 2019 and 2023. The body will also receive updates from the Police and Fire Departments and review a Commissioner application.

• Review of Civil Service Rule amendments from November 11, 2019
• Review of Civil Service Rule amendments from September 21, 2023
• Police Department update
• Fire Department update
• Presentation of Commissioner Application

Investment Committee

The Oak Harbor Investment Committee will review the investment report as of June 30, 2024, and discuss the economic outlook. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and member comments. No decisions or votes are anticipated beyond routine procedural items.

• Review of investment report as of June 30, 2024
• Discussion of economic outlook
• Approval of meeting minutes from previous session
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Police Community Advisory Board

The Police Community Advisory Board will discuss a department update, review the 2023 annual report, and hold a discussion on arrest statistics. The board also plans to hear from Citizen Academy graduates at a future meeting. No binding decisions are scheduled.

• Department update from Oak Harbor Police
• Review of the 2023 annual report
• Discussion of arrest statistics
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)

The Police Community Advisory Board met and received a department update from Chief Slowik. The board approved the agenda and the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes. No public comments were received. The board discussed the community survey, the strategic plan, and the 2023 Annual Report, which was made available to citizens.

• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition by Oak Town Properties LLC to annex three parcels totaling approximately 5 acres on N. Oak Harbor Road. The council will also consider authorizing the purchase of police fleet vehicles and approve several consent agenda items, including an interlocal agreement for a School Resource Officer and a planning commission appointment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the sale or lease of real property.

• Public hearing on annexation petition by Oak Town Properties LLC for three parcels (R13326-274-1130, R13326-291-1130, R13326-281-0850) on N. Oak Harbor Road, approx. 5 acres
• Purchase authorization for police fleet vehicles under Other Items for Consideration
• Consent agenda: Interlocal Agreement with Oak Harbor School District for School Resource Officer contract
• Consent agenda: Appointment of Brit Kraner to Planning Commission, Position #3
• Consent agenda: Approval of City Council Priorities

The Oak Harbor City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2008 to annex approximately 5 acres of Oak Town Properties on N. Oak Harbor Road, with industrial zoning and shared city indebtedness. The council also unanimously approved purchasing four gas-powered Ford Interceptor SUVs for the police fleet, not to exceed $240,000 plus $60,000 for outfitting. A motion to appoint Brit Kraner to the Planning Commission failed, and the council approved its priorities for the 2025-2026 budget.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2008 annexing Oak Town Properties (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 Ford Interceptor SUVs for police fleet, not to exceed $240,000 plus $60,000 outfitting (unanimous)
• Approved City Council Priorities for 2025-2026 Biennial Budget (unanimous)
• Appointment of Brit Kraner to Planning Commission failed (2-4, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, payroll, school resource officer interlocal agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review departmental reports and strategic priorities. Discussions will include updates on climate change, the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, and a feasibility study for a recreation center.

• 2025 Comprehensive Plan and Climate Change updates
• Recreation Center feasibility study
• Flagstaff rededication at Veterans Memorial Park
• Police Department annual report
• ARPA Council priority projects update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff will present a Lands Capacity Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment to address a shortfall in housing capacity for 2045 targets.

• Review of Lands Capacity Analysis (LCA) and Housing Needs Assessment (HNA)
• Discussion of targets to plan for 5,533 housing units between 2020-2045
• Review of initial options to accommodate housing and population targets
• Discussion of Joint Workshop topics

The Planning Commission received a staff presentation on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, covering new climate and resiliency elements, housing legislation, and options to address housing capacity. No formal action was taken on the plan. The commission also discussed topics for a joint meeting with the City Council, and Chairman Plumlee announced his resignation effective September 1, 2024.

• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Heard staff presentation on 2025 Comprehensive Plan update (no action)
• Discussed topics for joint City Council meeting on September 25 (no action)

Marina Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss the October 1, 2024, marina rate increase, part of a three-year plan approved by City Council. They will also review the 2023 marina financial update presented by Finance Director David Goldman and Finance Manager Ashley Ramos. Other items include approval of the April 8, 2024, meeting minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of October 1, 2024, marina rate increase (third year of a three-year plan)
• 2023 marina financial update with Finance Director David Goldman and Finance Manager Ashley Ramos
• Approval of April 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items on or off the agenda

The Marina Advisory Commission held a special meeting to review the marina's 2023 financial statements and discuss the second phase of a three-year rate increase approved by the City Council in 2023. The rate increase, effective October 1, 2024, will raise moorage, storage, and other fees as outlined in Resolution 23-21. The commission also received updates on marina operations, including the cancellation of the Mariner's Haven project and plans for the 50-year Marina Celebration. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-focused.

• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2023 marina financials, including $2.02M operating revenue and $427K operating loss
• Discussed October 1, 2024 marina rate increase per Resolution 23-21
• Noted City has pulled out of Mariner's Haven project
• Scheduled 50-year Marina Celebration for September 21, 2024
• Marina will close Sundays starting in October
• Agreed to add Hydros for Heroes event cost discussion to future agenda

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will continue a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2007, Amendment 8 to the 2023-2024 biennial budget, and discuss revenue sources and property taxes for the upcoming 2025-2026 biennial budget. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable ($3.3 million) and payroll ($763,000), a professional services agreement with Fizz Events for the Whidbey Island Marathon, a vehicle purchase request, an interlocal agreement for auction services, and a planning commission appointment. An executive session is scheduled to review the performance of a public employee.

• Continuation of public hearing on Ordinance No. 2007 (Amendment 8 to 2023-2024 biennial budget)
• Discussion of revenue sources and property taxes for 2025-2026 biennial budget
• Professional services agreement with Fizz Events for Whidbey Island Marathon
• Vehicle purchase request (no dollar amount specified)
• Referral of 2025 Lodging Tax Grant funding level to council

Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will meet to review benefits for the Mayor and both benefits and salary for Councilmembers. The body will also discuss a July 2024 salary report and order for the Mayor and a memo regarding the Deputy City Administrator/Finance Director and Council pay list.

• Review of Mayor's benefits
• Review of Councilmembers' salary and benefits
• Discussion of Salary Report and Order for Mayor July 2024
• Review of Deputy City Administrator/Finance Director Memo and Council Pay List

The Oak Harbor Salary Commission voted unanimously to keep City Council benefits as they are and to reconvene later to discuss council salaries. The commission also approved the agenda and the amended minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on discussion of council pay, benefits, and comparisons with other cities.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved July 2, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Motion to keep Council benefits unchanged and reconvene to discuss salary (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

This special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission includes discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 1999, a proposed sale of city real property, along with updates on pickleball court design, Flintstone Park reconfiguration, skate park project, and recreation center feasibility study. The commission will also consider an Imagine Request letter and fall activity guide.

• Ordinance No. 1999 – sale of city real property
• Pickleball design update
• Flintstone Park reconfiguration
• Skate Park project
• Rec Center feasibility study and Centralia site visit

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously recommended Concept 1 for the new pickleball court design, which includes a green space buffer and preferred parking layout. The Commission also approved a volunteer day to help Imagine Permaculture with compost and waste removal at the Food Forest, and moved forward with the Flintstone Park reconfiguration plan. Ordinance No. 1999, which changes park land sale requirements, was noted as approved by City Council.

• Recommended Concept 1 for pickleball court design (unanimous)
• Approved volunteer day with Imagine Permaculture for compost and waste removal (unanimous)
• Moved forward with Flintstone Park reconfiguration plan as drawn (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

This meeting of the Oak Harbor Civil Service Commission was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will approve a consent agenda including a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Navy for Gateway Park and lodging tax committee appointments. A public hearing continues on Ordinance No. 1999 for the sale of city real property, and the council will consider Ordinance No. 2007, the Eighth Amendment to the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget. They will also receive the Salary Commission Report and Order and discuss placement of the Kinnebrew Arts Collection.

• Continuation of public hearing on Ordinance No. 1999: Sale of City Real Property
• Ordinance No. 2007: Amendment No. 8 to the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
• Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Navy for Gateway Park
• Salary Commission Report and Order
• Kinnebrew Arts Collection Placement

Arts Commission

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several items, including a September Art Plan Residency, busker regulations, a duck naming initiative, and filling a vacant student member position. No votes or specific proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.

• Discussion of September Art Plan Residency
• Discussion of Buskers (street performers)
• Duck Naming initiative
• Student Member position vacancy
• Sub-Committee Updates and Parks and Recreation Director Updates

Police Community Advisory Board

The Police Community Advisory Board will meet to hear a presentation from School Resource Officer Tyler Adamson. The board will also discuss National Night Out and provide a strategic plan update.

• Presentation by School Resource Officer (SRO) Tyler Adamson
• Discussion of National Night Out
• Strategic plan update
• Rescheduling of the November meeting

The Oak Harbor Police Community Advisory Board approved the agenda and July minutes, heard a presentation from School Resource Officer Tyler Adamson, and discussed National Night Out and the department's strategic plan. The board voted unanimously to reschedule its November meeting to November 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November meeting to November 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council holds a special workshop to review and provide feedback on approximately 100 capital projects proposed for the 2025-26 biennial budget and the 2025-2030 long-term capital plan. The total requested funds across governmental and proprietary funds amount to $118,794,088. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; the feedback will be incorporated into the Mayor's preliminary budget proposal later this year.

• West Side Fire Station 82 (Swantown) – $8,202,906
• Marina Dredging & Mitigation Project – $11,812,659
• Annual Street Improvements – $5,576,052
• Windjammer Park Improvements – $1,024,631
• Citywide Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) – $525,000

The City Council held a special workshop to review the draft 2025-2030 capital projects plan, with no formal votes or decisions made. Councilmembers provided feedback and identified top priorities for the 2025-2026 budget, including public involvement, housing action plan implementation, police engagement, and roadway projects. The next step is for staff to incorporate these priorities into the Mayor's preliminary budget proposal, to be presented on September 25, 2024.

• Reviewed 2025-2030 Capital Plan six-year summary (no vote)
• Identified top Council priorities for 2025-2026 budget (no vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a draft application for Smith Park to train members on the registry process. The body will also debrief on July 4th outreach efforts.

• Training using a draft Historic Registry application for Smith Park (950 SE Jensen St.)
• Discussion of July 4th City Booth outreach

City Council

This workshop meeting includes several action items, notably Ordinance No. 2006 to change regular council meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and a related resolution to amend council rules. Other decisions involve a Fire Chief employment agreement, the sale of Goldie Road property, and a request for proposals for an economic development strategic plan.

• Ordinance No. 2006: Amending OHMC Chapter 1.04 to set regular council meetings at 5:30 p.m.
• Resolution 24-22: Amending Council Rules of Procedure to reflect new start time
• Fire Chief Employment Agreement
• Sale of Goldie Road Property
• Economic Development Strategic Plan - Request for Proposals

The Oak Harbor City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2006 and Resolution 24-22 to move regular council meetings to 5:30 p.m. and workshops to 1:00 p.m. They also authorized the mayor to sign an employment agreement with Travis Anderson as the new fire chief, effective August 12, 2024. The council approved a request for proposals for an economic development strategy and accepted the highest bid of $312,000 for the Goldie Road property. No action was taken on the park land ordinance, with the public hearing continued to August 13.

• Adopted Ordinance 2006 changing council meeting start time to 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-22 amending Council Rules of Procedure for new start time (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign fire chief employment agreement with Travis Anderson (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted $312,000 bid from Pastor Fannie Dean for Goldie Road property (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to select a Vice-Chair and discuss the 2025 Major Comprehensive Plan Update. The body may also discuss scheduling a special meeting or workshop.

• Selection of a Vice-Chair
• 2025 Major Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion on scheduling a special meeting/workshop

The Planning Commission approved the May 28 and June 25, 2024 meeting minutes and selected Commissioner Joshua Engelbrecht as Vice Chair. Staff presented an overview of the 2025 Major Comprehensive Plan Update, including the project charter, schedule, and community engagement plan, with commissioners asking clarifying questions. The commission also scheduled a joint meeting with the City Council for September 28, 2024, to discuss the comprehensive plan.

• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Joshua Engelbrecht as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Oak Harbor Civil Service Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss several administrative matters. New business includes a review of Civil Service Rule amendments from 2019 to the present, staffing updates from the Police and Fire departments, and a discussion of the Police Lieutenant Civil Service position. No votes on policy changes or expenditures are scheduled.

• Review of Civil Service Rule amendments from 2019 to present
• Police Department staffing update
• Discussion of Lieutenant Civil Service Position in Police Department
• Fire Department staffing update

The Civil Service Commission met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They reviewed the Civil Service Rules book and requested more time to discuss it at the next meeting. Police Chief Slowik provided updates on hiring, training, and restructuring, while HR Director House gave a fire department update. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 21, 2023 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Civil Service Rules book to next meeting
• Moved next meeting to September 5, 2024, due to commissioner absence

Civil Service Commission

The Oak Harbor Civil Service Commission will discuss police and fire staffing updates, review civil service rule amendments from 2019 to present, and consider a Lieutenant Civil Service Position. No voting actions are noted beyond approving prior meeting minutes.

• Review of Civil Service Rule amendments dating back to 2019
• Discussion of Police Department staffing update
• Discussion of Lieutenant Civil Service Position in Police Department
• Fire Department staffing update

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will review results from the Art Plan Residency and discuss upcoming residency plans. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a busker program for Windjammer Park and flagstaff relocation for Flintstone Park.

• Art Plan Residency #1 results
• September Art Plan Residency
• Flagstaff removal from Flintstone Park and installation at Veterans’ Memorial
• Windjammer Park Busker Program
• Skate Park Revival

Police Community Advisory Board

The Police Community Advisory Board will introduce Captain Kevin Barton and review the 2024 meeting calendar. The board also plans to discuss a community survey, cameras on Pioneer Way, and National Night Out.

• Introduction of Captain Kevin Barton
• Revaluation of meeting time and approval of 2024 meeting calendar
• Community survey discussion
• Discussion regarding cameras on Pioneer Way
• National Night Out

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding new utility tax rates for water, wastewater, solid waste, and storm drain utilities. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 biennial budget and a hearing on the sale of city real property. Additionally, the council will review a resolution to refinance loans for the Clean Water Facility.

• Ordinance No. 2003 establishing utility tax rates for water, wastewater, solid waste, and storm drain utilities
• Ordinance No. 2004 establishing the wastewater utility rate
• Ordinance No. 2005 regarding Budget Amendment No. 7 to the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
• Resolution 24-21 for refinancing Clean Water Facility loans and bonds
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 1999 regarding the sale of city real property

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The council intends to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel. This session is not open to the public.

• Executive session regarding litigation or potential litigation

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will review a memorandum of understanding for Gateway Park and proposed parking and lighting expansions at Ft. Nugent Park. The meeting also includes updates on the Windmill project, Pickleball open house reports, and program performance budgets. Additionally, members will receive subcommittee and director updates.

• Memorandum of Understanding with NASWI for Gateway Park
• Expanded parking and lighting at Ft. Nugent Park
• Windmill project update
• Pickleball Open House report
• Program Performance Budget (KPIs) and Council recommendation

Salary Commission

The Oak Harbor Salary Commission will continue its discussion regarding a memo from the Finance Director/Deputy City Administrator. The agenda also includes a letter from Mayor Ronnie Wright and approval of June 14, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Continued review of Finance Director/Deputy City Administrator memo
• Letter from the Office of the Mayor, Ronnie Wright
• Approval of June 14, 2024, minutes

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a special meeting for an executive session on June 26, 2024. The council intends to consider selecting a site or acquiring real estate through lease or purchase. This session is not open to the public.

• Consideration of real estate acquisition via lease or purchase

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposals to move regular meeting start times to 5:00 p.m. and workshops to 12:00 p.m. The agenda also includes reviews of infrastructure projects, contract amendments, and economic development studies.

• Proposal to change Council meeting start times to 5:00 p.m.
• Construction management and inspection of NE 7th Avenue Reconstruction
• BHC Building Official Services Contract Amendment No. 5
• 2024 Watermain Replacement and Overlay Project award
• Request for proposals for an Economic Development Study

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the schedule for a joint meeting with the City Council. Approval of the May 28, 2024, meeting minutes has been postponed until July. No specific topics were listed for public hearings on this agenda.

• Discussion regarding the schedule of a Joint Meeting with City Council
• Postponement of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes approval to the July meeting

Salary Commission

The Oak Harbor Salary Commission will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The commission will also review the city's salary commission code, bylaws, and the 2023-2024 report. A presentation by the Finance Director/Deputy City Administrator is scheduled.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Review of Oak Harbor Municipal Code 2.02 (Salary Commission)
• Review of Salary Commission Bylaws
• Review of Salary Commission Report and Order 2023-2024
• Presentation by Finance Director/Deputy City Administrator

Arts Commission

The commission will discuss the Skate Park Revival project and receive updates from the Parks and Recreation Director. The meeting also includes a review of public comment regarding an "Angel Statue" and information on Art Plan Residency events.

• Skate Park Revival discussion
• Art Plan Residency updates
• Public comment regarding Angel Statue placement
• Parks and Recreation Director updates

Police Community Advisory Board

The Police Community Advisory Board will discuss community surveys, outreach tools, and National Night Out updates. The meeting also includes a presentation on available mental health professional services.

• Discussion of community survey and outreach tools
• National Night Out update
• Presentation on mental health professional services by Kathryn Clancy
• Update on council-approved committee resolution and ordinance

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner is considering a conditional use permit for the 'Angel de la Creatividad' sculpture at Flintstone Park. The proposal involves installing a 38.5-foot steel sculpture on a 1.5-foot base. This permit is required because the total 40-foot height exceeds the standard 35-foot limit for public facilities.

• Conditional Use Permit for 'Angel de la Creatividad' at Flintstone Park
• Installation of a 40-foot tall sculpture at 1370 SE Bayshore Drive

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning for 427 SE Ely St., approve a state Community Development Block Grant application, and pass a resolution naming Freedom Park. Staff will also award an enterprise resource planning software contract and provide a traffic calming update. The meeting packet includes workshop minutes showing the council previously ranked housing, police engagement, and roadway projects as top priorities for the 2025-2026 budget cycle.

• Ordinance No. 2002 rezone of 427 SE Ely St. from split R-1/R-2 to R-3 zoning
• WA Dept of Commerce Community Development Block Grant application approval
• Resolution 24-19 naming Freedom Park
• Amendment to professional services agreement with Perteet, Inc.
• Enterprise Resource Planning software contract award

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss the Mayor's Vision, review a draft Request for Proposals for an Urban Forestry Management Plan, receive a department budget update, and hear an update on City Council action regarding requirements for selling or disposing of city real property. Public comments submitted include requests to repair fields at Koetje Park and opposition to removing the public election requirement for parkland sales.

• Draft RFP for Urban Forestry Management Plan
• Parks & Recreation Department budget update
• Update on City Council action on OHMC 1.30.010 sale/disposition requirements
• Public comment: Fix the Field at Koetje Park
• Public comments opposing removal of election requirement for parkland sales

Planning Commission

The Oak Harbor Planning Commission will discuss updates for the Central Development Area and the 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a department update and the approval of minutes from March and April 2024.

• Central Development Area (CDA) Update
• 2025 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan
• Department Update
• Approval of March 26, 2024, and April 23, 2024, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oak Harbor Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss updating informational handouts about the historic register and to discuss Smith Park. The meeting includes approval of the March 28, 2024 minutes and public comment.

• Update informational handouts about the Historic Preservation Commission and registry
• Discussion of Smith Park
• Approval of March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including an introduction to missing middle housing, a plat amendment request, clean water facility debt refinancing options, the fire department annual report, and the equipment rental and replacement fund. No formal action is expected, but the council may take action if noticed.

• Introduction to Missing Middle Housing, including duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and similar, to implement state HB 1110 and ESHB 1293
• Glenn Haven Plat Amendment Request
• Clean Water Facility Debt Refinancing Options
• Fire Department Annual Report
• Oak Harbor Yacht Club 2023 Annual Report to City Council

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is holding public hearings on a proposed Business & Occupation tax, an annexation request for about 5 acres on Oak Harbor Rd., and amendments to land-use appeal procedures. The council will also consider several professional services contracts, including a $107,000 environmental study, and appointments to the Police Community Advisory Board.

• Public hearing: Annexation request from Oak Town Property, LLC for parcels on Oak Harbor Rd., approximately 5 acres
• Public hearing: Ordinance No. 1993 amending OHMC sections on appeals of land use decisions
• Public hearing: Ordinance 1998 adopting a Business & Occupation Tax
• Professional Services Agreement with Farallon Consulting for Remedial Investigation Study of Pioneer Way Property, not to exceed $107,000
• Resolution 24-18 approving DOJ COPS Hiring Grant application

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss city council priorities. The meeting is open to the public, but public comment is not normally allowed. Action may or may not be taken on the discussed items.

• Discussion of city council priorities

Arts Commission

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the Oak Harbor School District regarding the placement of three totems from the Kinnebrew Collection, a skate park revival project, a naming contest for the Stumbling Duck sculpture, and sponsorship of the Mermaids & Pirates event. The commission will also receive updates on sub-committees and from the Parks and Recreation Director.

• MOU with Oak Harbor School District for placement of 3 totems (Kinnebrew Collection)
• Skate Park Revival discussion
• Stumbling Duck Sculpture naming contest
• Mermaids & Pirates Event sponsorship
• Utility box wrapping sub-committee update

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, consent agenda items, and several bid awards. Key decisions include awarding contracts for the Windjammer Park baseball field renovations and NE 7th Avenue reconstruction, plus an employment agreement for the city administrator. A public hearing on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments continues.

• Bid award: Windjammer Park baseball field renovations
• Bid award: NE 7th Avenue reconstruction
• Employment agreement: City Administrator Sabrina Combs
• Resolution 24-16: Auction of 3 vessels for unpaid marina charges
• Public hearing: Ordinance 1994, 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss amendments to the city's sale or exchange of real property code, the naming of park land, and receive updates from subcommittees and the Parks and Recreation Director. The agenda includes public comment, with one online submission received, and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and potential action.

• Discussion of OHMC amendments on sale or exchange of real property
• Discussion on naming of park land
• Public comment online submission #37619 received March 22, 2024
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2024 regular meeting
• Subcommittee and Parks and Recreation Director updates

Police Community Advisory Board

The Oak Harbor Police Community Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a draft ordinance, resolution, and bylaws, receive an overview from the Oak Harbor Police Department, and consider a community survey. The board will also explore ways to communicate with the community. This is a regular meeting with public comment and routine agenda items.

• Discuss draft ordinance, resolution, and bylaws
• OHPD overview
• Community survey discussion
• Ways the CAB can communicate with the community

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will consider three land use applications. These include a conditional use permit for a proposed church at 656 SE Bayshore Dr., a conditional use permit for a proposed café/bakery at 31775 SR 20, and a rezoning request for 427 SE Ely St.

• Conditional Use (2311-0071): Proposed church at 656 SE Bayshore Dr.
• Conditional Use (2401-0009): Proposed café/bakery at 31775 SR 20
• Rezone (2402-0016): Rezoning of 427 SE Ely St. from R1 and R2 to R3 for additional density

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several topics, including the Parks and Recreation annual report, a potential shift to form-based zoning codes, and updates to municipal codes regarding property sales and food trucks. They will also review the 2023 comprehensive plan amendments, procurement updates, a resolution for a used mechanical sweeper, and a financial primer on property and sales taxes. No formal action is expected unless noticed in advance.

• Discussion of form-based code as an alternative to conventional zoning
• Review of Municipal Code 1.30.010 on sale or disposition of city real property
• Municipal code discussion regarding food trucks
• Resolution 24-15: special market conditions for a used mechanical sweeper
• 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments - Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2029

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Oak Harbor Municipal Code for appealing land use decisions. The commission will also review food truck regulations and discuss middle housing.

• Public hearing on amending OHMC sections 19.66.080, 19.67.060, and Chapter 19.20 regarding land use appeals
• Review of food truck regulations
• Introduction of middle housing

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a special workshop meeting jointly with the Island County Board of Commissioners to discuss the city and county comprehensive plans, including land use capacity, housing allocation challenges, and urban growth area modifications. The meeting is informational and no formal action will be taken, but elected officials will share ideas and challenges for potential joint planning.

• Discussion of city comprehensive plan overview and land use capacity analysis
• County comprehensive plan and countywide planning policies, including housing allocation and urban growth area modifications
• Joint activity where each elected official presents one idea and one challenge
• Topics include developing joint goals, areas of expansion, open space, preservation of low-income housing, and joint planning areas

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold public hearings on the Active Transportation Plan and the 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments, and consider ratifying Island County's Countywide Planning Policies. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, payroll, an opioid settlement agreement, and grant applications. The council will also consider a naloxone purchase using opioid settlement funds and issue an Arbor Day proclamation.

• Public Hearing - Resolution 24-06: Adopting the Active Transportation Plan
• Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 1994: 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Resolution 24-13: Ratifying Island County's Countywide Planning Policies
• Naloxone purchase utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds
• Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement Agreement

Arts Commission

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including appointing a student member, an initial check-in with Framework, a memorandum of understanding with the school district for placing three totems, and a metrics report on arts in Island County. They will also review 2023 art fund expenses totaling $65,970.86 and receive updates on public art projects and special events.

• Appointment of student member (application from Renae Payne)
• Oak Harbor School District MOU and placement of 3 totems
• Art Fund Expenses 2023: $65,970.86 total, including $12,000 for Meditation Sculpture installation and $12,000 for Temple Blue Sculpture
• Status of Angel de la Creatividad Sculpture
• Public comment submitted by Bill Weinsheimer supporting a performing arts space

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss the Council's overarching priorities for 2024, as identified at the February retreat, and to receive a financial primer on the budget process. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Review of 2024 Council priorities including Central Development Area, Marina, Recreation Center/Pool/Civic Center, Infrastructure/Facilities, Quality/Safety, Housing, Affordability, and Representative Form of Government
• Discussion of funding strategies for priorities, including grants, partnerships, levies, and taxes
• Financial primer on the budget process overview
• Consideration of a new City Hall, Police Department facility, and second Fire Station
• Discussion of potential changes to the form of government, requiring a voter vote

Police Community Advisory Board

The Community Police Advisory Board is holding its first meeting to organize itself. Members will elect a chair and vice chair, appoint a student member, and set the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will also complete required online training on open meetings and public records.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Appointment of student member
• Selection of meeting time and approval of 2024 meeting calendar
• Online training on Open Public Meetings and Public Records due by June 30, 2024
• Future agenda items include bylaws and ordinance

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to discuss and take action on several items, including appointing a student member, reviewing the Windjammer Park lagoon dock and ballfield renovations, and receiving updates on the pickleball courts project design phase. The commission will also consider a public comment supporting the skate park near a potential community center and an application for a student board position.

• Appointment of student member and discussion of future meeting dates
• Windjammer Park lagoon dock discussion
• Windjammer Park ballfield renovations discussion
• Pickleball courts project design phase schedule update
• Public comment #37619 supporting skate park improvements

Marina Advisory Commission

The commission will receive a financial update regarding the marina. Members will also receive an informational update concerning electrical outages at E, F & G Docks.

• Marina Financial Update
• E, F & G Docks Electrical Outage Update

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment and the surplus sale of 3.39 acres on NE Goldie Street, and vote on a firefighter collective bargaining agreement, police fleet vehicle purchases, and several appointments. The council will also consider grant applications, a bid for the Ault Field Water Pump Station electrical replacement, and a climate change planning contract.

• Ordinance 1995: Budget Amendment #6 to 2023-24 Biennial Budget
• Resolution 24-08: Authorizing surplus and sale of 3.39 acres on NE Goldie Street (APN R13326-009-2990)
• IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement for Oak Harbor Fire Department
• Purchase Authorization for Police Fleet Vehicles
• Resolution 24-10: Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office grant applications

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oak Harbor Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to select a Chair and Vice Chair, as deferred from January, and review its duties and responsibilities under the city's historic preservation ordinance. The agenda includes approval of January minutes, public comment, and member comments. No public hearings or action items with financial impact are scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
• Review of HPC duties and responsibilities per OHMC 18.50.040
• Approval of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including an emergency repair for the marina's failed electrical cable, an inclusive playground proposal, and various departmental updates. Action may be taken on the marina repair resolution and an indigent defense contract.

• Resolution 24-12 declaring marina electrical cable failure an emergency and waiving bidding, with repair estimate of $60,000
• Inclusive Regional Playground proposal with $950,000 total cost, including $550,000 LWCF grant and $275,000 program match
• Planning Commission annual report and 2024 work program, including Housing Action Plan implementation
• Professional services contract with Periscope Legal for indigent defense
• Police fleet update and stormwater solutions discussion

Planning Commission

The Oak Harbor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Active Transportation Plan and discuss Countywide Planning Policies. Staff will present the revised plan, which outlines walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure improvements across the city, and request that the commission recommend its adoption to the City Council. The agenda also notes the deferral of February meeting minutes to April.

• Public hearing on the revised Active Transportation Plan, including conceptual design options and cost estimates in Appendix F
• Request for the Planning Commission to recommend plan adoption to the City Council
• Discussion item on Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP)
• Deferred approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes to April 23, 2024
• Public comment procedures and hearing continuation for the ATP

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will consider a resolution adopting a Council Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy, and several professional services agreements for a City Art Plan, pickleball courts, and marina dredging. They will also discuss a request to support forming a Metropolitan Park District. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, payroll, and vouchers.

• Resolution 24-09: Adopting a Council Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy and Procedure
• Professional Services Agreement with Framework for City Art Plan
• Professional Services Agreement for RWD for Pickleball Courts
• Professional Services Agreement: Moffatt & Nichol - Marina Dredging
• Request for Support of a Resolution forming a Metropolitan Park District by North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District (NWPPRD)

Arts Commission

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a variety of arts-related items, including marina banners, the Kinnebrew Collection totems, electrical box wrapping, and buskers at Windjammer Park. The agenda also includes a recreation coordinator introduction, budget prep training, and updates from sub-committees and the Parks & Recreation Director.

• Marina Banners, Art & Beautification
• Kinnebrew Collection - 3 Totems location
• Wrapping of electrical boxes
• Buskers at Windjammer Park
• Special Event Planning- Holland Happening, 4th of July

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss and potentially act on repealing provisions of Parks Code Chapter 6.12, along with updates on parks projects, budget training, and special events. The meeting includes public comment and routine approvals.

• Consideration to repeal provisions of Parks Code Chapter 6.12
• Hal Ramaley Park discussion
• Inclusive Regional Playground update
• Budget Prep Training
• Blarney Stone special event planning

Marina Advisory Commission

The Marina Advisory Commission will meet to discuss Dockwa and receive an update on a dredge feasibility study. The body will also provide a general marina update.

• Discussion regarding Dockwa
• Update and discussion on Dredge Feasibility Study

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 5, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing on Resolution No. 2024-XX to adopt the 2024/2025 Comprehensive Plan docket, which outlines major updates including the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, housing element changes, and a potential land use designation change for a city site. The Council will also consider a consent agenda with routine items such as approval of minutes, a hot mix asphalt paving contract, and lease agreements.

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss several items, including a proposed $75,875 professional services agreement with Framework for a City Arts Plan, a comprehensive plan docket, animal licensing efficiencies, a fire department report, a potential ordinance on minor supervision, a council ethics policy, and police staffing and funding. No formal action is expected, though the council may take action on items published in advance.

• Professional services agreement with Framework for City Arts Plan, $75,875
• RWD agreement for pickleball courts
• 2024 Comprehensive Plan docket
• Potential Ordinance No. 1995: addressing supervision of a minor
• Police department staffing and funding

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an introduction to form-based codes and discuss its annual report to the City Council. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Introduction to Form-Based Code
• Planning Commission Annual Report to City Council
• Approval of January 23, 2024, minutes

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will vote on several items, including awarding a $92,555.17 contract for playground wood chips, authorizing a $285,000 interagency agreement with Island County for the 2024 Street Overlay Project, and opening a public hearing on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments (continuing to April 16, 2024). They will also consider an area-wide rezone of PBP and PIP zones to I, and a FEMA grant request for P-25 compliant portable radios. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and payroll vouchers.

• Award bid to Denbow Environmental Solutions for $92,555.17 for playground wood chips
• Authorize interagency agreement with Island County for 2024 Street Overlay Project, not to exceed $285,000, covering SW Heller St and SW Swantown Ave
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1994: 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Capital Improvements Plan), continued to April 16, 2024
• Ordinance No. 1974: Area-wide rezone of all PBP and PIP to I, with text amendments to OHMC
• Authorize FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant request for P-25 compliant portable radio replacements

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of park and recreation items. Key topics include a recreation center feasibility study, sunshades at Windjammer Park, pickleball court design, ballfields improvements, and security cameras. The commission will also review minutes from its January 8 meeting and hear public comment.

• Recreation Center Feasibility Study
• Sunshades at Windjammer Park
• Pickleball Court Design Update
• Ballfields Improvements Update
• Security Cameras Discussion

Marina Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to handle annual reorganization tasks and receive a general marina update. Members will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and set the annual meeting schedule.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of adopted ordinances and bylaws
• Review of revised term dates for existing members
• Training on Open Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) and Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting at Skagit Valley College for a council retreat. The session includes orientations on municipal budgeting, insurance authority guidelines, and code of conduct. No action outside of establishing goals consensus will be taken during this meeting.

• Municipal Budgeting orientation
• Report on Grants by Wendy Horn
• Discussion on Social Media, Public Records, and Code of Conduct
• Finalization of broad policy goals

Arts Commission

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the 2024 arts budget, the naming of the Stumbling Ducklings on SE Pioneer Way for Holland Happening, the Acorn Sculpture, park identifier signs, and remaining Kinnebrew Collection installations. The meeting includes public comment and updates from sub-committees and the Parks and Recreation Director.

• Arts Budget 2024
• Holland Happening Event Booth - Naming of Stumbling Ducklings on SE Pioneer Way
• Acorn Sculpture
• Park Identifier Signs
• Kinnebrew Collection Remaining Installations – Gate of Inspiration and 3 Totems

Hearing Examiner

The Oak Harbor Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permits: a new 402-square-foot coffee drive-thru with a pedestrian plaza at 31405 SR 20, and a childcare center expansion at 1162 SW Fort Nugent. Staff recommends approval of the coffee shop, finding it meets all conditional use criteria. The childcare expansion is also on the agenda for a decision.

• Conditional use for 402-sf coffee drive-thru at 31405 SR 20 (case 2310-0066)
• Conditional use for childcare center expansion at 1162 SW Fort Nugent (case 2309-0060)
• Coffee shop includes drive-thru lane, staff parking, walk-up window, and seating area with pergola
• Site is adjacent to SR 20 and Pioneer Way; future roundabout reserve area noted
• Staff recommends approval of coffee shop with conditions, including traffic and utility coordination

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold public hearings on two municipal code amendments (conditional use permit ownership and subdivision requirements), consider ratifying Island County's 20-year population projection, and review professional services and labor agreements, including police union contracts. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a proclamation, and an executive session on real estate.

• Ordinance No. 1991: Conditional Use Permit Ownership Code Amendment (OHMC Chapter 19.67)
• Ordinance No. 1992: Subdivision Requirements (OHMC 21.30.020, 21.40.020, 21.40.060)
• Resolution 24-05: Ratifying Island County's 20-year population projection
• Labor Agreements: Oak Harbor Police Association Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Units
• Professional Services Agreement: Oak Harbor Main Street Association for B&O Tax Credits

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oak Harbor Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine organizational matters, including selecting a chair and vice chair, receiving preservation training from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), and establishing its 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda includes public comment and a public hearing period, but no specific items are listed for the hearing. The next meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2024.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Preservation training provided by DAHP
• Establish 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Public hearing period (no specific items listed)

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to receive updates and discuss several items. The agenda includes an economic development activity update, a flood damage prevention code amendment, a public works update, and the city administrator's report. This is an informational workshop; action may or may not be taken on the items discussed.

• Economic Development Update: presentation of activities from January 2023 to present, including broadband, business retention, and the Central Development Area
• Flood Damage Prevention Code Amendment: discussion of OHMC Chapter 17.20 amendments to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program and Puget Sound BiOp
• Goldie Rd Property Sale: coordinating the sale of parcel R13326-009-2990 via sealed bid, declaring it surplus
• Pioneer Way Property: received $200K Ecology Integrated Planning Grant, with $68K for economic development
• Public Works Update and City Administrator's Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding conditional use permit amendments, subdivision requirements, and industrial rezoning. The commission also intends to select a new Chair and Vice Chair and review the 2045 population ratification.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit Ownership Code Amendment
• Public hearing: Oak Harbor Municipal Code Subdivision Requirements
• Public hearing: ATP Plan Adoption
• Public hearing: 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Public hearing: Rezoning of Planned Industrial Park and Planned Business Park to Industrial

Investment Committee

The Oak Harbor Investment Committee is meeting to review the city's investment report as of December 31, 2023, and to discuss the economic outlook. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and member comments. This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023
• Investment report as of December 31, 2023
• Economic outlook and discussion
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, and will hear a presentation from the Mr. Oak Harbor Royalty Committee requesting $100,000 for a community recreation center feasibility study. The council will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a collective bargaining agreement and a water system purchase for Windjammer Splash Park.

• Purchase authorization for water distribution system at Windjammer Splash Park
• Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement for Marina, Parks, and Public Works
• Interlocal agreement with Island County for law enforcement co-responder behavioral health program
• Interlocal agreement with Whatcom County for Northwest Minichain
• Presentation requesting $100,000 for community recreation center feasibility study

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter Disability Board

The Oak Harbor LEOFF 1 Disability Board will hold a regular quarterly meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, update board roster terms, and review medical reimbursement claims in a closed session as allowed by state law. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from October 13, 2023
• Board roster term updates
• Review medical reimbursement claims in closed session (RCW 42.30.140(2))

Arts Commission

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission will hold its annual reorganization, including electing a chair and vice chair and setting the 2024 meeting calendar. They will also discuss naming the Stumbling Ducklings on SE Pioneer Way, remaining Kinnebrew Collection installations, and a bid to repair a damaged sculpture at Ft. Nugent Park. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Annual reorganization: election of chair and vice chair, revised term dates, 2024 calendar
• Discussion of naming Stumbling Ducklings on SE Pioneer Way
• Kinnebrew Collection remaining installations: Gate of Inspiration and 3 totems
• Request for bid to repair damaged art sculpture at Ft. Nugent Park
• Presentation by Oak Harbor Main Street Executive Director Margaret Livermore

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is holding its annual reorganization, including adopting bylaws, revising term dates, confirming chair and vice chair, and setting the 2024 meeting calendar. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, sub-committee updates, and a director's report. No major policy decisions or projects are listed.

• Annual reorganization: adopt ordinances/bylaws, revise term dates, confirm chair/vice chair, set 2024 calendar
• Approval of minutes from Nov 13, 2023 regular and Dec 4, 2023 special meetings
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)
• Sub-committee updates and Parks and Recreation Director report

City Council

The Oak Harbor City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024, featuring the swearing-in of the new mayor and city council members, as well as the oath of office for the new police chief. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, a resolution to apply for a state forestry grant, and an interlocal agreement for a marina project grant.

• Oath of office for Mayor Ronnie Wright and Councilmembers for Positions 1, 2, and 3
• Police Chief Oath for Anthony Slowik
• Resolution 24-01: Purchase Authorization - Sole Source - Washer Compactor for the Clean Water Facility
• Resolution 24-02: Authorization to Submit DNR Community Forestry Assistance Grant
• Rural County Economic Development Interlocal Agreement 2023 - Oak Harbor Marina Project Grant Award