Ocean Shores public meetings in 2025

Special City Council Meeting

The Ocean Shores Special City Council will hold a meeting on December 30, 2025. The agenda includes standard items such as notice of the special meeting, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and approval of the agenda. An executive session is scheduled to plan or adopt the city’s strategy for collective bargaining, professional negotiations, and related grievance or mediation proceedings. No other specific actions are listed.

• Notice of Special Meeting
• Roll Call
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of Meeting Agenda
• Executive Session on collective bargaining strategy

Regular City Council Meeting - 23 Dec 2025 - CANCELED

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Planning Commission Meeting - 23 Dec 2025 - CANCELED

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ocean Shores Library Meeting Room.

Radio Board Meeting - 23 Dec 2025 - CANCELED

The Radio Board meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on appointing a judge, prosecuting attorney, and indigent defense attorney for the Ocean Shores Municipal Court. The body will also consider a request to purchase body cameras, tasers, and in-car cameras from Axon.

• Appointment of Sean Taschner as Judge of the Ocean Shores Municipal Court
• Appointment of Wayne Hagen as Prosecuting Attorney of Ocean Shores Municipal Court
• Appointment of Christopher Smith as Indigent Defense Attorney of Ocean Shores Municipal Court
• Purchase of body cameras, tasers, and in-car cameras from Axon
• Proposed cancellation of the December 23, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the funding agreement that awards up to $15,000 to James, DBA That One Company under the city’s lodging tax program. The committee will also discuss the fund reimbursement approval process and set dates for future meetings.

• Review of $15,000 award funding agreement to James, DBA That One Company
• Discussion of fund reimbursement approval process
• Presentation of future meeting schedule for the LTAC
• Public comment deadline: email [email protected] by 9:00 am Dec 5, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025‑2026 revenues and 2026 property taxes. Council members will vote on a HyperFiber/RippleFiber telecommunications franchise agreement. Ordinances to amend the 2025‑2026 budget and to set the ad valorem property tax levy for fiscal year 2026 will be presented. A resolution authorizing a re‑levy of lost tax revenues under Senate Bill 5705 will also be considered.

• Request to approve the HyperFiber/RippleFiber Telecommunications Franchise Agreement
• Ordinance amending the 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance No. 1127
• Ordinance fixing the ad valorem Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2026
• Resolution authorizing a re‑levy to recover lost tax revenues per Senate Bill 5705
• Request to purchase Granicus software for short‑term rental monitoring and enforcement

Planning Commission Meeting - 25 Nov 2025 - CANCELED

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Ocean Shores Library Meeting Room.

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will discuss funding for a $2,500 structural analysis of the radio tower and options for cleaning the studio carpet. The board will also review monthly financials and set the next meeting date for December 23, 2025. Public comments are accepted by 9:00 AM on November 25.

• Radio Tower – $2,500 needed for structural analysis by Vertical Bridge engineer
• Radio Station Carpets – professional cleaning bids to be obtained
• Future meeting date set for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
• Public comment deadline – submit written comments by 9:00 AM on November 25
• Financial reports – review of 2025 monthly financials

Regular City Council Meeting - 11 Nov 2025 - CANCELED

The Ocean Shores City Council meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025 was canceled. As a result, none of the listed agenda items—including routine reports, public communications, and council business—were discussed or decided. The meeting agenda is available online.

• Approval of Meeting Agenda
• Mayor's Report
• Consent Agenda
• Public Communication to Council (3 minutes)
• Executive Session

Planning Commission Meeting - 11 Nov 2025 - CANCELED

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Special City Council Meeting - 10 Nov 2025 - CANCELED

The scheduled Special City Council meeting for November 10, 2025, was canceled. The meeting was set to take place at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Ocean Shores Convention Center
• Date: November 10, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to approve a fund holdback and allocate lodging tax revenue to various local events and organizations. The committee will consider funding requests for the Convention Center, Beachcombers and Glass Float Expo, and other community projects.

• Approving the Convention Center: Operations and Events LTAC Funding Request
• Approving the Beachcombers and Glass Float Expo LTAC Funding Request
• Approving the Coastal Interpretive Center LTAC Funding Request
• Approving the Dark and Stormy Nights Film Festival LTAC Funding Request
• Approving the Ocean Shores Food Bank: Corgi Beach Party LTAC Funding Request

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear final reports from previous grant recipients and then discuss applications for 2026 funding. The committee also invites public written comments submitted by 9:00 a.m. on the meeting day. Several community groups will participate in question‑and‑answer sessions, and an evaluation review will be conducted.

• Public written comments accepted via email to [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. Oct 31 2025
• Finance Director Sara D. Logan presents final reports from previous funding recipients
• Discussion of 2026 LTAC funding applications (Lodging Tax Use of Revenues – MRSC)
• Q&A interviews with Coastal Interpretive Center, Dark and Stormy Nights Film Festival, North Beach Artists Guild, North Beach Independent Media, Ocean Shores Hospitality Collaborative, and Ocean Shores Marketing Coalition
• Evaluation review led by LTAC Chair Denise Siers

City Council Study Session

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold a study session to review the city's financial performance, including revenue and expenditure reports for the General Fund, EMS, and Hotel-Motel Tax funds.

• Finance Director Sara D. Logan to present funding update
• Review of General Fund performance (41.76% of budget)
• Review of EMS fund performance (37.04% of budget)
• Review of Hotel-Motel Tax fund performance (40.87% of budget)
• Review of Convention Center fund performance (35.59% of budget)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold a first reading on an ordinance establishing Chapter 15.30 of the municipal code for residential automatic fire protection systems and sprinkler requirements. It will also consider a resolution replacing Resolution 833 on financial best practices, a resolution approving a special‑market purchase of a dump truck, and several contract requests including exhaust system work, a generator installation, and a HyperFiber telecommunications franchise. Public comment will be allowed on each item before council action.

• Ordinance establishing Chapter 15.30 on residential automatic fire protection systems (first reading)
• Resolution replacing Resolution 833 on financial best practices and policies
• Resolution approving a special‑market purchase of a dump truck
• Request to award exhaust system installation at South Fire Station to Air Exchange and electrical work to Schumacher Electric (General Fund)
• Request approving the HyperFiber Telecommunications Franchise Agreement

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will review a public restroom update, present the draft Planning Commission Handbook, and discuss updating old municipal codes. No formal actions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information. The meeting also includes routine reports and a reminder for public comment submissions.

• Public Restroom Update – discussion presented by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Draft Planning Commission Handbook presentation by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Updating Old Ocean Shores Municipal Codes – discussion presented by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Community Development Liaison Report – presented by Lead Planner Marshall Read (no report)
• Public comment deadline – written comments due by 1:00 PM on Oct 28, 2025

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will review its quarterly budget, consider updates to the station website, and evaluate a proposal to replace studio flooring. The board will also discuss the approximately $500 per month lease needed to move the KOSW transmitter to the Century Link tower.

• $500 per month lease for Century Link tower to relocate KOSW transmitter
• Quarterly budget review
• Website management and potential redesign (Northwest Web design, Bluehost, GoDaddy)
• Proposal to install new flooring in the studio
• FCC construction permit granted to relocate transmitter to Century Link tower

Finance Committee Meeting

The Ocean Shores Finance Committee will receive a September 2025 financial update presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan. The committee will also review the golf course’s financials, discuss the annual property tax levy process and overview, and consider a resolution to enact a re‑levy to recover lost tax revenues.

• 2025 September Financial Update – presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan
• Golf Course Financials Review – presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan
• Annual Property Tax Levy Process and Overview – presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan
• Annual Re‑Levy to Recover Lost Tax Revenues Resolution – presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan

Regular City Council Meeting

The Ocean Shores City Council will consider an amended ordinance that creates Municipal Code Chapter 17.49 to regulate short‑term rentals. Council members will also review a request to approve a contract with CDW for Egnyte to migrate city servers to the cloud, and a request to raise garbage and recycling rates under the contract with LeMay Inc. Additional items include a resolution to rescind multiple 2020 emergency proclamations and a request to accept a Washington State Department of Commerce rapid‑response grant.

• Ordinance establishing Chapter 17.49 for short‑term rentals (second reading)
• Request to approve CDW contract for Egnyte cloud migration
• Request to increase garbage and recycling fees effective Jan 1 2026 under LeMay Inc. contract
• Resolution rescinding and terminating several 2020 emergency proclamations and executive orders
• Request to accept Emergency Rapid Response SFY26 grant funding from Washington State Department of Commerce

Planning Commission Meeting

At the October 14, 2025 meeting, the Ocean Shores Planning Commission reviewed updates on public restrooms, trapping regulations, and the revision of municipal codes dating from the 1970s. No actions or votes were taken on these topics. The meeting also included routine reports and a reminder for public comments.

• Public Restrooms Update – discussion, no action taken
• Trapping in Ocean Shores – discussion, no action taken
• Updating Old Ocean Shores Municipal Codes – discussion, no action taken
• Planning Commission Handbook Update – discussion, no action taken
• Community Development Liaison Report presented by Lead Planner Marshall Read

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing financial scenarios and funding applications for tourism and community projects. Members will use a specific evaluation methodology to assess requests totaling $1,254,490.

• Convention Center Operations & Events request for $635,000
• Ocean Shores Marketing Coalition request for $245,019
• Ocean Shores Hospitality Collaborative request for $150,000
• Coastal Interpretive Center request for $98,921
• Review of five funding scenarios based on different holdback percentages

Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of a new ordinance establishing Municipal Code Chapter 17.49 regarding short-term rentals. The body will also consider several project awards and a new part-time hire.

• First reading of Ordinance establishing Municipal Code Chapter 17.49 relating to Short Term Rentals
• Award of Coastal Interpretive Center Roof Project to Western Washington Construction
• Award of fire break path determination work to GeoEngineers
• Approval to hire a part-time Emergency Management Coordinator
• Discussion of Article 40 (Substance Abuse) of the IAFF Agreement with Local 2109

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss trapping in Ocean Shores and the process of updating municipal codes from the 1970s. The body will also hold an election for a new Secretary and receive updates on public restrooms.

• Discussion concerning trapping in Ocean Shores
• Updating municipal codes last updated in the 1970s
• Election of New Secretary
• Public Restrooms update
• Planning Commission Handbook update

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, receive several reports, and discuss two old‑business items: a new broadcast tower and the Pay to Pray program. No new decisions are recorded in the agenda. The board also set the next meeting for October 28, 2025.

• New Tower discussion (old business)
• Pay to Pray discussion (old business)
• Chair’s Report presented by Patrick Wendlandt
• Station Report presented by Trey Smith and Butch Larson
• Financial Report presented by Patrick Wendlandt

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will discuss a draft ordinance amending Municipal Code 8.20 to define a Public Safety Officer and permit controlled trapping of wildlife that threatens human safety or property. The commission will also receive updates on public restrooms, the Planning Commission Handbook, and a community development report showing a site map for 756 Ocean Shores Blvd. An election for Vice Chair will be held.

• Draft ordinance to amend OSMC 8.20, adding Public Safety Officer definition and allowing controlled wildlife trapping
• Public Restrooms update presented by Commissioners Steve Kern and Randy Johnston
• Planning Commission Handbook review status report
• Election of Planning Commission Vice Chair
• Community Development Liaison Report with site map for proposed construction at 756 Ocean Shores Blvd

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will approve the minutes from the August 26 meeting and approve outstanding claims. Council members will appoint individuals to several vacant boards and commissions. The council will review the Transportation Benefit District No. 1 agenda packet. A discussion will be held on a draft trapping ordinance presented by the Planning Commission and WDFW.

• Mayor to appoint Raymond Fraker and Larry Hansen to the Radio Board (Council consensus)
• Mayor to appoint Judy Stalder to the Planning Commission (Council consensus)
• Approval of minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on August 26, 2025
• Review of the Transportation Benefit District No. 1 agenda packet
• Discussion of a draft Trapping Ordinance led by Planning Commission Chair Mark Lawlis and WDFW Representative Scott Harris

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the timeline and screening process for lodging tax applications. The committee will also review restricted fund reserve requirements and establish a meeting schedule.

• Lodging Tax Application timeline review
• Lodging Tax Restricted Fund Reserve Requirements
• Application and screening process review
• Establishment of committee meeting schedule

Finance Committee Meeting

The Ocean Shores Finance Committee will review the July 2025 financial update and discuss the annual property tax levy process. The meeting will also cover the re-levy to recover lost tax revenues and a review of golf course financials.

• Review of July 2025 financial update
• Annual property tax levy process and overview
• Annual re-levy to recover lost tax revenues resolution
• Golf course financials review
• Grays Harbor Fire District No. 7 agreement & billing overview

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will consider an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 15.34.080(B) concerning temporary signs. It will also review requests to purchase an outdoor stage for the Convention Center from Advantage Trailer, to buy two Vaughn Chopper pumps for a wastewater collections state park upgrade, and to award the RPBA installation at the water treatment plant to Iron Creek Construction. Consent agenda items include approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and approval of claims.

• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 15.34.080(B) – temporary signs
• Purchase of an outdoor stage for the Convention Center from Advantage Trailer
• Purchase of two Vaughn Chopper pumps for the Wastewater Collections State Park Upgrade
• Award of RPBA Installation at the Water Treatment Plant to Iron Creek Construction
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes (Aug 12, 2025) and approval of claims

Planning Commission Meeting - 26 Aug 2025 - Canceled

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025 was canceled. As a result, no agenda items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for September 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Ocean Shores Library meeting room.

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will consider a license agreement for a new tower at the Copalis‑Rayonier site, which includes a monthly fee of $3,333 and a five‑year term. The board will also approve minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting and review financial reports showing a budget surplus and projected savings of about $24,000 per year. Additional items include a public‑comment request on the "Pay to Play" proposal and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2025 Radio Board meeting
• Presentation of a new tower license agreement with Spectrasite Communications, LLC (monthly fee $3,333, 5‑year term)
• Financial review indicating the city is under budget and NBIM will save roughly $24,000 annually
• Discussion of the "Pay to Play" public‑comment request
• Future meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 at 10:30 am

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will consider a rezone for two properties on Fairwood Dr SW and Marine View Dr to change from multi-family to general commercial use. The council also plans to discuss an amended sign code ordinance and award a contract for the South End Fire Station sprinkler system.

• Rezone request for 1000 Fairwood Dr SW and 345 Marine View Dr
• Amended sign code ordinance (Ordinance 1141)
• Award contract to Empire Fire Protection for South End Fire Station sprinkler system
• Change of scope change order for Mott MacDonald
• Approval of minutes for July 22, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from the July 22 meeting, review a public restroom flyer and handbook updates, and receive a report that the City Council denied a rezoning request and approved four building‑code changes previously recommended by the commission.

• Approval of minutes for the July 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Discussion of public restroom flyer and questionnaire for business owners
• Review of Planning Commission Handbook updates
• City Council denial of the rezoning request previously considered by the commission
• City Council approval of four building ordinance changes forwarded by the commission

Finance Committee Meeting

The Ocean Shores Finance Committee will hear a June 2025 financial update presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan. The meeting also includes a review of the cost allocation process, a golf‑course financials review, an overview of the Transportation Benefit District and six‑year transportation improvement plan, and an update on the Washington State Auditor's financial audit. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• 2025 June Financial Update – presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan
• Cost Allocation Process review – led by Finance Director Sara D. Logan
• Golf Course Financials Review – presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan
• Transportation Benefit District and Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan overview – led by Finance Director Sara D. Logan
• Washington State Auditor's Office Financial Audit Update – presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan

Regular City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the municipal sign code regarding temporary signs and authorizing the sale and transfer of Weatherwax Wetlands Mitigation Bank credits. The body will also consider hiring a part-time janitorial employee and recovering wetland mitigation credits for the Airport Obstruction Removal Project.

• Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 15.34.080(B) regarding temporary signs
• Resolution for the sale, use, and transfer of Weatherwax Wetlands Mitigation Bank credits
• Request to hire a part-time janitorial employee
• Request to recover wetland mitigation credits for the Airport Obstruction Removal Project
• Proclamations for National Night Out (August 5) and Pride Weekend (August 1-3)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear an announcement of Planning Commissioner Tom Bies' resignation. The commission will receive updates on public restrooms, the commission handbook, and a trapping policy, as well as an update from the City Council and reports from the community development liaison and members.

• Resignation announcement of Planning Commissioner Tom Bies
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting
• Public Restrooms sub‑committee update
• Handbook update presentation

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will review its 2025 financials, discuss a proposed move to a Century Link tower with a roughly $700 per month lease and required feasibility study and licensing, and consider a proposal to broadcast religious services that would need a bi‑law amendment and city council action. The board will also address expired board member terms and set the next meeting date.

• New Tower – possible 5‑year lease at about $700 per month with feasibility study and licensing requirements
• Pay to Pray – proposal to broadcast religious services, requiring bi‑law change and city council approval
• Financial Review – 2025 forecast shows $25,000 revenue versus $131,577 expenses
• Board member terms – discussion of expired terms for Marty Hadfield and Rosanna Santoro
• Future meeting date set for August 26, 2025 at Ocean Shores Library

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission meeting on July 8, 2025 will elect a secretary, hear a presentation on the Grays Harbor County Coastal Erosion Resilience and Investment Strategy, receive updates from the public restroom sub‑committee, and review a planning‑commission handbook update. The agenda also includes a brief public‑comment window and routine reports from members and staff.

• Election of Secretary (presented by Planning Commission Chair Mark Lawlis)
• Public Restroom Sub‑Committee follow‑up (presented by Commissioners Johnston and Kern)
• Planning Commission Handbook Update (presented by Chair Mark Lawlis)
• Presentation: Grays Harbor County Coastal Erosion Resilience and Investment Strategy by Scott Boettcher and Commissioner Rick Hole
• Public Communication: invitation for written comments by 1:00 PM on July 8

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of 1045 Tonquin Ave SW from R‑7 Multi‑Family Medium Density to B‑1 Retail Commercial. Several ordinances will be considered, including updates to short‑term occupation facility standards, zoning classification for the same property, and amendments to municipal code sections on electrical wiring, definitions, metallic siding, accessory structures, and temporary signs. The council will also act on a resolution establishing imprest accounts, approve the Cost Allocation Plan, and consider requests for Phase 1 of the South End Fire Station capital improvements, an aquatic vegetation management contract, and a wastewater treatment plant screen installation.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1045 Tonquin Ave SW from R‑7 to B‑1 retail.
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 8.30 for short‑term occupation facilities standards.
• Ordinance amending zoning classification of 1045 Tonquin Ave SW to B‑1 retail.
• Resolution establishing imprest accounts, appointing custodians, and setting deposit amounts.
• Request approving Phase 1 of the South End Fire Station capital improvements.

Regular City Council - 24 Jun 2025 - CANCELED

The Ocean Shores City Council meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed, decided, or voted on. The meeting agenda listed standard procedural items only, but none were acted upon.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 1045 Tonquin Ave SW from R-7 Multi-Family Medium Density to B-1 Retail Commercial. The commission will then consider making a recommendation to the City Council on this proposal.

• Public hearing for rezone of 1045 Tonquin Ave SW (Division 17 Block 2 Lot 44) from R-7 to B-1
• Recommendation to City Council regarding the 1045 Tonquin Ave SW rezone
• Follow-up discussion on public restrooms
• Follow-up discussion on Planning Commission Handbook

Radio Board Meeting

The Radio Board will review financial reports and discuss the radio tower and 'Pay to Pray' religious services. The board is also addressing expiring member terms and plans for the 4th of July.

• Discussion of Radio Tower
• Discussion of Religious Services: Pay to Pray
• Review of 2025 Monthly Financials
• Discussion of expiring Board Member terms
• Planning for 4th of July

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will consider two ordinance amendments—one for short‑term occupation facility standards and another modifying camping permit accessibility. It will also review four purchase requests for rescue buoys, a convention‑center electric sign, a John Deere motor grader, and a classic trailer jet sewer cleaner, plus a request to create a Public Works Director position.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 8.30 to set standards for short‑term occupation facilities
• Ordinance amending Chapter 15.12 to modify accessibility to camping permits
• Request to purchase unmanned remote‑control rescue buoys from Blue Skies Drones
• Request to award the Convention Center electric sign contract to Security Signs
• Request to purchase a John Deere 620G Motor Grader from Pape Machinery Inc. under Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-JDC

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will consider several code revisions and policy updates, and will vote on Ordinance 1138 which creates a new Chapter 2.44 for citizen advisory boards, committees and commissions. Other items include revisions to Municipal Code sections 17.26.060 and 17.50.110, a discussion of the city’s trapping policy, and a handbook update.

• Ordinance 1138: create new Chapter 2.44 for citizen advisory boards, committees and commissions
• Review and amendment of Municipal Code 17.26.060 (definition for intermodal shipping containers)
• Review and amendment of Municipal Code 17.50.110 (accessory structure standards)
• Discussion of Trapping in Ocean Shores policy and related code provisions
• Planning Commission Handbook Update

Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026‑2031. A resolution will present the revised and extended program for council action. The council will also consider an ordinance repealing several municipal code chapters and creating a new chapter for citizen advisory boards, and adopt the December 2022 Grays Harbor County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Additional requests include awarding a jetty contract, purchasing a sewer inspection camera, and buying a Trail King Tilt Trailer.

• Public hearing on amendment to the Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (2026‑2031) (Item 9)
• Ordinance repealing Municipal Code chapters 2.40, 2.48, 2.58, 2.60, 2.61, 2.62 and creating Chapter 2.44 Citizen Advisory Boards (Item 10)
• Resolution presenting the revised and extended Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (Item 11)
• Resolution adopting the December 2022 Grays Harbor County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Item 12)
• Request to award the Southern Erosion Remnant Jetty Contract to Moffat Nichol (Item 13)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will discuss a review of Municipal Code 17.26.060. The agenda also includes a discussion of Metal Siding and Roofing under Municipal Code 17.50.210. Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, and the public may submit written comments by 1:00 PM on May 27, 2025.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Metal Siding and Roofing, OSMC 17.50.210
• Review of Ocean Shores Municipal Code 17.26.060
• Public comment submission deadline: 1:00 PM, May 27, 2025

Radio Board Meeting

The Radio Board will meet to review station and technology reports and address old business. Key discussion items include the potential for a new tower and a 'pay to play' model for religious services.

• Discussion on 'Religious Service: Pay to Play'
• Discussion on 'New Tower'
• Station report from KOSW managers Trey Smith and Butch Larson
• Technology report from Marty Hadfield

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the April 2025 financial update and discuss cost allocation. The meeting also includes a review of the Revenue and Expense Fund Cleanup Project regarding Washington State Auditor object codes and documentation from 2019 to 2024.

• 2025 April Financial Update
• Cost Allocation discussion
• Revenue and Expense Fund Cleanup Project
• Review of 2019-2024 Revenue and Expense Documentation

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to city codes regarding roofing materials and metal fasteners. The body will also consider changes to standards for nonaccessory structures and a proposal regarding animal trapping within city limits.

• Review of OSMC 17.50.210 regarding roofing materials and metal fasteners
• Proposed update to OSMC 17.50.115 Section E concerning exterior wall surfaces of nonaccessory sheds
• Discussion on trapping regulations in Ocean Shores (Section 8.20.100)

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold first readings and public comment on two ordinances: one repealing several code chapters and creating a new Citizen Advisory Boards chapter, and another amending the emergency services code to establish an Office of Emergency. Council members will also discuss a Hotel Cleanliness Ordinance and conduct an executive session on a potential real‑estate acquisition. An appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be confirmed.

• Ordinance repealing MC chapters 2.40, 2.48, 2.58, 2.60, 2.61, 2.62 and creating Chapter 2.44 Citizen Advisory Boards (first reading)
• Ordinance amending MC Chapter 2.72 to create an Office of Emergency and define its duties (first reading)
• Discussion of a Hotel Cleanliness Ordinance led by Councilmember Richard Wills
• Executive Session to consider selection of a site or acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase
• Mayor to appoint Darrell Prowse to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee with council consensus

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the March 2025 financial update, including executive and general fund summaries. The body will also discuss cost allocation and a revenue and expense fund cleanup project.

• 2025 March Financial Update
• Cost Allocation Update
• Revenue and Expense Fund Cleanup Project for 2019-2024 documentation

Regular City Council

The City Council will consider a request to purchase an ambulance for the Ocean Shores Fire Department from Braun NW Inc. Members will also hold discussions regarding the Hotel Cleanliness Ordinance and the Municipal Code sign code.

• Purchase of an ambulance for the Ocean Shores Fire Department from Braun NW Inc.
• Discussion of Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapter 15.34 - Sign Code
• Discussion of Hotel Cleanliness Ordinance
• Vacancies on the Parks Board (2), Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (2), and Library Board of Trustees (1)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review updates to municipal codes regarding roofing materials, nonaccessory structures, and trapping. The body will also discuss several Washington State legislative bills related to parking mandates and affordable housing funding.

• Proposed requirement that replacement meter sockets must be stainless steel (OSMC 15.24.020)
• Proposed updates to roofing and metal fastener standards
• Proposed changes to nonaccessory structure exterior wall surfaces (OSMC 17.50.115 Section E)
• Proposed additions to OSMC 17.50 definitions for awnings, canopies, and shipping containers
• Discussion of trapping regulations to align with WAC codes

Radio Board Meeting

The Radio Board will review reports on station technology and financials. The body is scheduled to discuss battery backup for the tower, a 'pay to play' model for religious services, and a memorandum of understanding with North Beach Independent Media.

• Discussion on 'Pay to Play' religious service slots
• KOSW-NBIM Agency Rate Memorandum of Understanding
• Battery backup for tower
• Review of March 2025 financials showing $131,336.37 remaining funds

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to municipal code regarding metal fasteners and definitions, as well as trapping regulations. The meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025, at the Ocean Shores Library.

• Discussion on metal fasteners and roofing materials
• Updates to Ocean Shores Municipal Code 17.50.115
• Additions to definitions in Ocean Shores Municipal Code 17.50
• Discussion on trapping in Ocean Shores
• Public communication period

Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 972 Shemya Court SE from B-1 Retail Commercial to B-2 General Commercial. The body will also consider repealing the municipal code chapter regarding ventilation and indoor air quality.

• Public hearing and proposed rezone of 972 Shemya Court SE from B-1 Retail Commercial to B-2 General Commercial
• Proposed ordinance to repeal Chapter 15.15 of the Ocean Shores Municipal Code (Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality)
• Appointment of Janet Grant, James Fitzgerald, Jay Bosh, and David Royce to the Fresh Waterways Advisory Committee
• Report on FEMA's cancellation of the FY24 BRIC grant program affecting the Vertical Evacuation Structure and Marine View Drive Permanent Berm
• Transportation Benefit District No. 1 agenda packet presentation

Finance Committee Meeting

The Ocean Shores Finance Committee will receive January and February 2025 financial updates from Finance Director Sara D. Logan. The committee will discuss a revenue and expense fund cleanup project, present an overview of Budget Amendment No. 1 for 2025, and review cost allocation and the Transportation Benefit District. The meeting will also set the date for the next Finance Committee session.

• 2025 January Financial Update
• 2025 February Financial Update
• Revenue and Expense Fund Cleanup Project
• Budget Amendment No. 1 – 2025 Overview
• Cost Allocation Overview

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will discuss three ordinances: updates to non‑profit licensing and animal fees, changes to short‑term rental rules for rentals under 30 days, and revisions to sewer rates tied to the consumer price index. It will also consider two contract requests, one for an electric panel upgrade at the convention center and another for a SCBA compressor purchase, both awarded to Schumacher Electric, Inc. Additionally, the council will vote on lease and memorandum of understanding agreements with Salty Dog Animal Rescue.

• Ordinance establishing short‑term rental rules for stays less than 30 days
• Ordinance amending sewer rates and CPI revenue allocation
• Ordinance updating non‑profit designee licensing and animal‑related fees
• Request approving lease agreement and MOU with Salty Dog Animal Rescue
• Request awarding the convention‑center parking‑lot electric panel upgrade to Schumacher Electric, Inc.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a rezone request for 972 Shemya Court SE. The commission will then decide whether to recommend that the City Council approve the change from B-1 Retail Commercial to B-2 General Commercial zoning.

• Public hearing and recommendation for rezone of 972 Shemya Court SE from B-1 to B-2
• Discussion on trapping of beavers in Ocean Shores
• Discussion on appearance in Ocean Shores Business Corridor
• Review of bills in the Washington Legislature
• Metal Fasteners old business item

Radio Board Meeting

The Radio Board will review financial reports for January and February 2025 and discuss tower battery backup. The board is also considering a 'pay to play' model for religious services and a memorandum of understanding with the North Beach Independent Media Agency.

• Discussion of 'Pay to Play' for religious services
• KOSW-North Beach Independent Media Agency Rate Memorandum of Understanding
• Battery backup for tower
• Review of January 2025 financial report (Total Funds Remaining: $140,056.28)
• Review of February 2025 financial report (Total Funds Remaining: $133,444.85)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed changes to city trapping ordinances, specifically regarding beavers, and to review the Point Brown Multi-Use Trail extension. The meeting will also cover legislative updates and include a public comment period.

• Discussion on proposed changes to trapping ordinances
• Review of Point Brown Multi-Use Trail extension
• Public comment period (3 minutes)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Hearing Washington State legislative bills

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will consider a request to approve the third amendment for the Communications Site Lease Agreement with NCWPCS MPL. Several ordinances will be read and debated, including amendments to the ATV code, non‑profit licensing and animal‑related fees, and a new stainless‑steel requirement for coastal structures. The council will also vote on awarding the Ocean Shores Golf Course netting replacement project to Brumfield Construction and on a lease agreement with Salty Dog Animal Rescue. Public comment will be offered before and after the agenda items.

• Request: approve third amendment for Communications Site Lease Agreement with NCWPCS MPL
• Ordinance (amended): update Ocean Shores Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 10.32 for wheeled all‑terrain vehicles
• Ordinance: amend sections 6.04.* relating to non‑profit designee licensing, animal impoundment, and fees
• Ordinance (amended): create Chapter 15.14 establishing stainless‑steel requirements for coastal fronting structures
• Request: award Ocean Shores Golf Course Netting Replacement Project to Brumfield Construction

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of surplus properties and consider a resolution that would declare three city‑owned parcels surplus and authorize their sale. Council members will also adopt revised council guidelines and procedures, and hear a first‑reading ordinance to amend the municipal code on wheeled all‑terrain vehicles. A discussion on allocation of Sewer CPI Funds is also on the agenda.

• Public Hearing on sale of surplus properties (presented by Mayor Frank Elduen)
• Resolution adopting Revised City Council Guidelines and Procedures
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 10.32 Wheeled All Terrain Vehicles (first reading)
• Resolution declaring three city‑owned properties surplus and authorizing their sale
• Discussion of Allocation of Sewer CPI Funds

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will discuss several ongoing items, including the Downtown Corridor parking ordinance, metal fastener standards, the appearance standards for the Business Corridor, and a Dark Skies presentation. New business includes a proposal to complete the connection of the Point Brown Multi‑Use Trail north to the traffic circle. The commission will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting.

• Parking in Downtown Corridor – discussion to keep existing ordinance
• Metal Fasteners – proposed changes to OSMC 17.50.210 sections
• Appearance in Ocean Shores Business Corridor – OSMC 17.34.010 review
• Dark Skies – presentation by Vice Chair Dan Bricker
• Complete the Connection of the Point Brown Multi‑Use Trail, North to the Traffic Circle

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, hear several reports, and continue discussion of a battery backup generator and transmitter for the tower that was priced at about $8,460. New business includes addressing website issues on personal devices and a proposal for a Sunday religious‑service pay‑to‑play arrangement. The board will also review the December 2024 financial report showing $58,098.84 in remaining funds.

• Battery backup generator and transmitter request – total cost about $8,460 (old business)
• Continued discussion of underwriting wholesale rates (old business)
• Website issues with personal devices (new business)
• Sunday religious service pay‑to‑play proposal (new business)
• Financial report – total funds remaining $58,098.84 as of Dec 31 2024

Regular City Council

The City Council will consider ratifying an emergency proclamation to address severe erosion at Mariner Court SE and Peninsula Court SE. The meeting also includes updates on the Marine View Drive Jetty and the Coastal Interpretive Center's annual report.

• Ratification of emergency proclamation for erosion at Mariner Court SE and Peninsula Court SE
• Resolution to establish imprest accounts and appoint custodians
• Resolution to update the Small Work Roster process and vendor list limits
• Resolution adopting revised City Council Guidelines and Procedures
• Request to purchase and install carpet at the Ocean Shores Convention Center from Shaw Industries Inc.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss updating the appearance of buildings and parking in the business corridor. The body will also review unifying downtown commercial areas with the Comprehensive Plan, specifically regarding sidewalks and landscaping.

• Appearance in Ocean Shores Business Corridor (OSMC 17.34.010)
• Unification of Downtown Commercial with Comprehensive Plan 3.2 (sidewalks and landscape design)
• Dark Skies
• Future antenna and support structures
• Parking in Downtown Corridor

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council meeting will address several land and equipment matters. Council members will hold public hearings on the Oyhut Bay Division IV Final Plat and the sale of surplus equipment. Resolutions will be considered to approve a private sale of surplus property and to authorize disposal of unserviceable equipment. A discussion of the Hotel Ordinance will also take place.

• Public Hearing on Oyhut Bay Division IV Final Plat (Lead Planner Marshall Read)
• Public Hearing on Sale of Surplus Equipment (City Administrator Scott Andersen)
• Resolution approving private sale of surplus property (RCW 39.33.010)
• Resolution authorizing disposal of surplus equipment and materials
• Discussion of Hotel Ordinance (Councilmember Richard Wills)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Jan. 28, 2025 to discuss the 2025 Strategic Planning initiative and solicit 3‑5 ideas from members. The agenda includes a Community Development Liaison Report, an update on signage, and a reminder for public comments submitted by 1:00 PM via email. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for Feb. 11, 2025.

• Discussion of Strategic Planning 2025 – members asked to bring 3‑5 ideas
• Community Development Liaison Report presented by Lead Planner Marshall Read
• Old Business: Update on Signs presented by Chair Mark Lawlis
• Public comment opportunity – written comments due by 1:00 PM Jan. 28 via [email protected]
• Future meeting scheduled for Feb. 11, 2025 at Ocean Shores Library

Radio Board Meeting

The Ocean Shores Radio Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, hear reports from the chair, station, technology, and council liaison, review the November 2024 financials, consider the battery backup for the tower, and discuss underwriting revenue.

• Approval of meeting agenda and minutes
• Chair's, Station, Technology, and Council Liaison reports
• November 2024 financial report presented by City Clerk Sara Logan
• Old Business – Battery backup for tower
• New Business – Underwriting revenue discussion

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Oyhut Bay Division IV Final Plat. The commission will then decide whether to recommend that the City Council approve the plat for recording with the county auditor.

• Public hearing for Oyhut Bay Division IV Final Plat
• Recommendation to City Council regarding Oyhut Bay Division IV Final Plat approval
• Introduction of new Planning Commission member Dennis Peteresen

Regular City Council

The Ocean Shores City Council will vote on an ordinance amending sewer rates for lots connected to the sewer system, consider two grant acceptance requests—one from the Department of Commerce and one from FEMA—and discuss a public‑interest item about chickens and ducks. The council will also adopt the 2025‑2026 municipal budget and address appointments to fill Planning Commission and Library Board vacancies.

• Ordinance amending Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapter 13.26.030 sewer rates for lots
• Request to accept the Emergency Rapid Response Program Grant from the Department of Commerce
• Request to accept a Cooperating Technical Partners Grant from FEMA
• Public discussion on chickens and ducks in Ocean Shores
• Adoption of the 2025‑2026 City of Ocean Shores budget

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will meet to discuss parking mandates, strategic planning, and review old business including metal siding and political signs. The meeting will be held at the Ocean Shores Library.

• Discussion of parking mandates in Washington state
• Review of metal siding and roofing materials
• Discussion of political sign regulations
• Discussion of weed burner usage
• Nomination of Planning Commission officers