Ocean Shores public meetings in 2024

Special City Council

The City Council will consider a request to award the construction of the Ocean Shores Health Clinic to Christiansen Construction. The project will be funded by ARPA funds and located at 171 East Chance a La Mer NE.

• Proposed construction contract award to Christiansen Construction for $466,843.00
• Project location: 171 East Chance a La Mer NE
• Funding source: ARPA funds

Regular City Council - 24 Dec 2024 - CANCELED

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Dec 24, 2024 was canceled. Because the meeting did not occur, none of the listed agenda items—such as approvals, reports, or public comments—were discussed or decided. The agenda remains posted online for reference.

Planning Commission Meeting - 24 Dec 2024 - CANCELED

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Dec. 24, 2024 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for Jan. 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Ocean Shores Library meeting room.

Radio Board Meeting - 24 Dec 2024 - CANCELED

The Ocean Shores Radio Board meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for January 28, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: Jan 28, 2025, 10:30 am at Ocean Shores Library

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will review several old‑business topics, including metal siding in residential zones, political signs and weed burners. A new item, the Planning Commission Handbook, will also be presented for discussion. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Metal siding in residential zones – presented by Chair Mark Lawlis and Lead Planner Marshall Read
• Political signs – presented by Commissioner Dan Bricker
• Weed burners – presented by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Planning Commission Handbook – presented by Chair Mark Lawlis

Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and vote on the 2025-2026 Budget. The body will also consider contracts for EV charging stations and a valve replacement project, and discuss sewer rates.

• Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Site Host Agreement with EVCS for EV charging stations at the Ocean Shores Library
• Awarding the Fairwood Valve Replacement Project to Brumfield Construction
• Sewer rate discussion led by the Finance Committee
• Transportation Benefit District 2023 Annual Report

Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget. The body is also considering zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units and single-family residential floor space.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Interlocal Agreement with Grays Harbor County Emergency Management totaling $75,368 for 2025-2026
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Title 17 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Title 17 regarding minimum floor space in single-family residential zones
• Professional Service Agreement for Regional Fire Authority Cooperative Service Study awarded to ESCI

Planning Commission Meeting - 26 Nov 2024 - CANCELED

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will meet to approve minutes, review station reports, and discuss programming changes and a potential special meeting in December. The board will also review financial reports showing $65,449 in remaining funds.

• Approval of October 22, 2024, minutes
• Discussion on Radio Programing: Dayparting
• Discussion on possible special meeting in December
• Review of KOSW 88.9 Listenership Study
• Review of monthly financials: $65,449 remaining

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will accept written public comments, discuss and hold a Q&A on lodging tax fund use applications from Associated Arts, Coastal Interpretive Center, Ocean Shores Marketing Coalition, and Rouge Attractions, and consider a request to approve itemized recommendations for how the lodging tax funds will be used.

• Accept written public comments via email to [email protected] by 2:00 PM on Nov 13 2024
• Discuss lodging tax fund use applications received for 2024 (funding use in 2025)
• Q&A with applicants: Associated Arts, Coastal Interpretive Center, Ocean Shores Marketing Coalition, Rouge Attractions
• Second committee discussion on lodging tax funding use applications
• Request to approve itemized recommendations for the use of lodging tax funds

Regular City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025-2026 budget, revenues, and 2025 property taxes. The body will also consider ordinances related to animal licensing and the 2025 property tax levy.

• Public hearing for the 2025-2026 Budget
• Public hearing for 2025-2026 Revenues and 2025 Property Taxes
• Ordinance amending animal licensing, impoundment, and fees
• Ordinance fixing the annual ad valorem property tax levy for fiscal year 2025
• Resolution to re-levy to recover lost tax revenues per Substitute Senate Bill 5705

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will discuss updates to its handbook and receive reports on marketing/theme, metal siding in residential zones, political signs, and weed burners. No formal decisions are recorded; items are carried over for further consideration at the next meeting. The meeting also confirms the next meeting date and notes the November 26 holiday cancellation.

• Marketing/Theme for Ocean Shores – presented by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Metal siding in residential zones – presented by Commissioner Dan Bricker
• Political signs – presented by Commissioner Dan Bricker
• Weed burners – presented by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Planning Commission Handbook – presented by Chair Mark Lawlis

Budget Study Session

The City Council is holding a study session to review the recommended budget for the 2025-2026 biennium. The session includes a review of the General Fund, which has forecasted total revenues and transfers in of $24,024,940.

• General Fund requested appropriations and transfers out totaling $23,424,128
• General Fund cost allocations totaling $4,530,923
• General Fund transfers out to Streets of $1,028,503
• Review of 2025-2026 recommended budget for various funds including Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain utilities

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss applications received in 2024 for the use of funds in 2025. The committee will consider and act upon itemized recommendations for the allocation of these Lodging Tax Funds.

• Discussion of 2024 applications for 2025 funding use
• Action on itemized recommendations for the use of Lodging Tax Funds

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending several sections of the municipal code that address licensing, vehicle impoundment, adoption procedures, fees, and animal confinement. The council will also consider a request to raise garbage and recycling rates starting Jan 1 2025 under the contract with Lemay Inc., and will vote on appointments for the municipal court’s prosecuting attorney, indigent defense attorney, and judicial services, as well as the award of an IT managed services contract to WaveTech MSP. Additionally, the council will discuss winter maintenance of the southern erosion berm.

• Ordinance amending Municipal Code §§ 6.04.010, .020, .060, .065, .070 (licensing, impoundment, adoption, fees, animal confinement) – first reading
• Request to increase garbage and recycling rates effective Jan 1 2025 under contract with Lemay Inc.
• Appointment of Prosecuting Attorney for Ocean Shores Municipal Court – Wayne Hagen
• Appointment of Indigent Defense Attorney for Ocean Shores Municipal Court – Douglas Bitar
• Award of IT Managed Services Provider contract to WaveTech MSP

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will meet on October 22, 2024 at the Ocean Shores Library to consider several agenda items. Topics include a marketing/theme for Ocean Shores, proposed revisions to metal siding regulations in residential zones, and possible restrictions on political signs and weed burners. The commission will also review the Planning Commission Handbook and discuss membrane structures. No decisions have been recorded in the agenda.

• Marketing/Theme for Ocean Shores
• Metal Siding in Residential Zones
• Political Signs
• Weed Burners
• Planning Commission Handbook

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will approve minutes from the September meeting and discuss a listenership study for station KOSW 88.9. The meeting is held at the Ocean Shores Library.

• Approval of September 24, 2024, Radio Board meeting minutes
• Presentation of KOSW 88.9FM listenership study results
• Reports from the Chair, Station Manager, Technology, and Council Liaison
• Discussion on station budget and future meeting date
• Public comment period available via email

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold a first reading and public comment on an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 Animals. The council will also review 2025‑2026 budget priority presentations from the Parks Board, Library Department, Convention Center, and Police Department. A discussion on utility rates will be led by Finance Committee members. All items are scheduled for decision or further action at this meeting.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 Animals – first reading, public comment, and council action
• Parks Board budget request total $190,767, including skate park lights $600 and camera purchases $1,100
• Library Department budget request $267,102.88 for 2025‑2026
• Convention Center budget items: carpet replacement $140,000, parking lot electrical $55,000, banquet chairs $100,000, electronic sign $80,000
• Police Department budget proposes hiring 1 patrol officer and a dedicated traffic control officer for $125,000

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will discuss several ongoing topics, including the city’s marketing theme, possible code changes for metal siding in residential zones, regulations for political signs, and the use of weed burners. New business will include a presentation of the updated Planning Commission Handbook and a discussion of membrane structures. The commission will also receive member reports and set the next meeting date.

• Metal siding in residential zones – review of code enforcement or amendment
• Political signs – clarification of signage rules and duration after elections
• Weed burners – consideration of bans or permit limits for safety
• Planning Commission Handbook – presentation of revised handbook
• Membrane structures – discussion of related policies

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will consider two ordinances: one establishing a Code of Ethics for council members and another amending design standards for accessory structures. The council will also approve the minutes from the September 10 meeting and approve pending claims. An executive session will be held to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy and related negotiations. The agenda also includes a police volunteer officer introduction and a notice of a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission.

• Ordinance adopting a City Council Code of Ethics (OSMC §§2.12.050‑2.12.070)
• Ordinance amending OSMC §§17.50.210 and 17.50.250 – design standards for accessory structures
• Approval of minutes for the September 10, 2024 regular council meeting
• Approval of claims (item 6 on the consent agenda)
• Executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy under RCW 42.30.110(g) and 42.30.140(4)(b)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss potential code changes regarding metal siding in residential zones and the regulation of political signs. The body will also review city marketing themes and the use of weed burners.

• Proposed code changes to OSMC 17.50.210.J.1.a regarding exposed fasteners on metal siding
• Discussion on the regulation of political signs during election season
• Review of marketing and themes for Ocean Shores
• Discussion on weed burners
• Potential collaboration with Ocean Shores Marketing Coalition regarding $70,000 in LTAC grant funds

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will approve minutes from the August 27 meeting, hear financial reports showing $165,198.75 in revenue and $73,660.70 remaining, and discuss the 2024‑2025 budget request. The board will also review results of the KOSW 88.9 FM listenership survey. The meeting ends with scheduling the next session for October 22, 2024.

• Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Radio Board meeting on August 27, 2024
• Financial report for August 2024: revenue $165,198.75, expenses $91,538.05, funds remaining $73,660.70
• 2024‑2025 budget request review led by Radio Board Chair Patrick Wendlandt
• Presentation of the KOSW 88.9 FM listenership study (survey link provided)
• Future meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024 at 10:30 am in the Ocean Shores Library

Finance Committee Meeting

The Ocean Shores Finance Committee will hear presentations on proposed rates for sewer, storm, EMS, and water utilities. It will also consider fee proposals for the Fire Department, Police Department, Water Department, Sewer Department, Permit Department, Public Records Department, and Food Vendor Trucks. All items are presented by City Clerk Sara D. Logan. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Sewer Utility Rate
• Storm Utility Rate
• EMS Utility Rate
• Water Utility Rate
• Fire Department Fees

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council meeting on September 10, 2024 will consider an amended ordinance that adopts new sections of the City Council Code of Ethics (OSMC 2.12.050‑2.12.070). The council will also hear a budget presentation for the 2025‑2026 Radio Station showing $25,000 in forecasted revenue and $131,577 in forecasted expenses. Additional items include ratifying a mayoral proclamation declaring a citywide emergency for the fire department ladder truck and requests to award the Golf Course Force Main Replacement Project to Russ Construction and the Water Tank Rehabilitation Project to DN Tanks.

• Adopt Code of Ethics ordinance (OSMC 2.12.050‑2.12.070) – first reading, public comment, council action
• Radio Station 2025‑2026 budget – $25,000 forecasted revenue, $131,577 forecasted expenses
• Ratify mayor’s proclamation of citywide emergency for the fire department ladder truck
• Award Golf Course Force Main Replacement Project to Russ Construction
• Award Water Tank Rehabilitation Project to DN Tanks

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review potential code changes regarding metal siding fasteners in residential zones and discuss the city's marketing theme. The body will also address regulations for political signs and weed burners.

• Proposed code change to OSMC 17.50.210.J.1.a regarding exposed fastener metal siding in residential zones
• Discussion on marketing and theme for Ocean Shores
• Review of political sign ordinances
• Discussion on weed burners

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including code changes for semi‑developed lots and for sections 17.50 of the municipal code. A resolution will replace prior lodging‑tax measures and set an operating plan for how lodging tax funds are used. Additional items include a sole‑source purchase of Auto Pulse cardiac support pumps, an amendment to the communications‑site lease with NCWPCS MPL, and approval of the engineer for Phase 2 of the vertical evacuation tower design.

• Ordinance amending Title 15, Chapter 15.12 to add provisions on semi‑developed lots
• Ordinance amending Sections 17.50.210, 17.50.250 and creating Section 17.50.115 of the municipal code
• Resolution replacing all lodging‑tax resolutions and establishing an operating plan for lodging‑tax revenues
• Resolution approving a sole‑source purchase of Auto Pulse Cardiac Support Pumps
• Request approving the third amendment to the Communications Site Lease Agreement with NCWPCS MPL

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will meet to discuss metal siding regulations, accessory dwelling units, and marketing themes. The agenda includes public comments and reports from commissioners.

• Discussion on metal siding in residential zones
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and non-accessory structures
• Marketing/Theme for Ocean Shores
• Membrane Structures
• Camping Lots/Residential

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board meeting on August 27, 2024 will review the 2025‑2026 biennium budget requests, examine the KOSW 88.9 listenership study, and consider an amendment to the Live Feedback item. Financial figures for July 2024 are presented, showing total revenue of $165,198.75 and expenses of $86,762.05, leaving $78,436.70 in remaining funds. Public comments are accepted via email to [email protected] by 9:00 AM on the day of the meeting.

• 2025‑2026 Biennium Budget Requests (led by Radio Board Chair Patrick Wendlandt)
• KOSW 88.9 Listenership Study (survey link provided)
• Live Feedback amendment (led by Radio Board Chair Patrick Wendlandt)
• July 2024 financial report: revenue $165,198.75, expenses $86,762.05, remaining $78,436.70
• Public comment deadline: email [email protected] by 9:00 AM on August 27, 2024

Regular City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to amend the 2023-2024 budget and a proposal to create a Council Code of Ethics and complaint process. Members will also discuss potential changes to municipal code regarding semi-developed lots.

• Ordinance to amend 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance No. 1097 and subsequent amendments
• Ordinance to create Section 2.12.050 relating to Council Code of Ethics and Complaint Process
• Discussion on amending Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.12 regarding Semi-Developed Lots
• Appointment of Stephen Kern to the Planning Commission
• Appointment of Leon Brauner to the Library Board of Trustees

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission meeting on August 13, 2024 will discuss proposals for camping lots in residential areas. Commissioners will also review a metal siding regulation for residential zones (OSMC 17.50.210.J.1.a). Additional items include presentations on accessory dwelling units, non‑accessory structures, membrane structures, and a marketing/theme for Ocean Shores.

• Camping Lots/Residential discussion led by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Metal Siding in Residential Zones (OSMC 17.50.210.J.1.a) led by Lead Planner Marshall Read
• Accessory Dwelling Units and Non‑Accessory Structures presentation by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Membrane Structures amendment presentation by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Marketing/Theme for Ocean Shores presentation by Chair Mark Lawlis

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review recommendations for two rezone applications and discuss city-wide planning issues. The body is specifically evaluating whether to change zoning to allow transient rentals at two properties.

• Rezone RZ24-000002: Request to change 134 Marine View Drive SW from R-1 to B-1 for transient rental use
• Rezone RZ24-000003: Rezone request for Bongirno & Pratt
• Discussion on Wildland Urban Interface
• Discussion on Transient Rentals
• Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and non-Accessory Structures

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board meeting on July 23, 2024 will vote to elect a new Chair and a new Secretary. Board members will also review budget requests for the 2025‑2026 biennium. A discussion will be held about updates to the station’s website, including lettering, white lines, and show times. The next meeting is scheduled for August 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM.

• Election of Radio Board Chair
• Election of Radio Board Secretary
• Review of 2025‑2026 biennium budget requests
• Discussion of radio station website updates (lettering, white lines, show times)
• Future meeting set for August 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning proposals: one for 134 Marine View Drive (R-1 to B-1) and another for 949 Trent Ct SE (B-1 to B-2). It will also consider three ordinances that amend the zoning classifications for the same properties and add provisions on semi‑developed lots. Additionally, the council will review contract requests for a southern erosion cobble berm, engineering services, and the 2024 street striping works.

• Public hearing on rezoning Division 16, Lot 99, 134 Marine View Drive from R-1 Residential to B-1 Retail Commercial
• Public hearing on rezoning Division 15, Lots 48 & 49, 949 Trent Ct SE from B-1 Retail Commercial to B-2 General Commercial
• Ordinance to amend zoning of Division 16, Lot 99 to B-1 Retail Commercial
• Ordinance to amend zoning of Division 15, Lots 48 & 49 to B-2 General Commercial
• Request to award the 2024 Street Striping Works to Pavement Surface Control

City Council Study Session

The City Council is holding a special study session to discuss budget priorities for 2025-2026. Council members have submitted lists of proposed needs ranging from infrastructure and staffing to public safety facilities.

• Proposed new positions: Waterways Supervisor and Director of Parks and Recreation
• Discussion of a new Police Station and a unified City Hall
• Proposed infrastructure: Roundabout at Chance a la Mer and Ocean Shores Blvd intersection
• Proposed trail expansions: High Dunes Trail and 'safe schools' trails on Point Brown and Marine View Drive
• Proposed vertical evacuation towers for tsunami risk

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2024 monthly financial update and the Washington State Auditor's Office financial audit. The meeting includes a review of a 2022 Ambulance Utility Rate Study and an overview of an LID auction.

• 2024 Monthly Financial Update
• Ocean Shores Ambulance Utility Rate Study - 2022
• LID Auction Overview
• Washington State Auditor's Office Financial Audit