{ "city": "Ocean Shores", "state": "WA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/oceanshores/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Radio Board Meeting", "headline": "Radio Board to review KOSW-NBIM MOU and 2026 budget", "summary": "The Ocean Shores Radio Board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports from the chair, station managers, and technology volunteer, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a review of the KOSW-NBIM memorandum of understanding, the 2026 budget, a possible backup transmitter, and ongoing issues with the radio tower and internet. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances listed.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/327323/Radio%20Board%20Meeting%20-%2025%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=5B7A205B35B44AD19E645B53A31A80BC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12696" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on cutting cannabis retailer buffer to 500 feet", "summary": "The Ocean Shores City Council will consider an ordinance to reduce the required distance between cannabis retailers and sensitive uses from 1,000 feet to 500 feet. The council will also vote on awarding a janitorial contract to MG Cleaning General and will hear proclamations honoring veterans and library card sign-up month.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/327321/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2025%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=3F1BAA82480A46789BF47F333E0EF560", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12698" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on Aetta Architects feasibility report for USDA grant", "summary": "The City Council will consider authorizing Aetta Architects to prepare a USDA Preliminary Architectural Feasibility Report (PAFR). The meeting also includes appointments to boards and committees, a Library Board update, and reports from standing committees.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/326649/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=7408AE446CEA4A18846E2F183DFBEF5C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12689" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviews 2026 funding reports and reimbursements", "summary": "The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meets to receive reports on past events, review reimbursement requests for 2026 funding, and discuss future funding schedules. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/325457/Lodging%20Tax%20Advisory%20Committee%20Special%20Meeting%20.pdf?handle=A625C136C75F408694322F7D4F414530", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12674" }, { "date": "2026-08-01", "body": "City Council Study Session", "headline": "Ocean Shores reviews 2027 budget process and financial policies", "summary": "The City Council holds a study session to review the 2027 budget calendar, financial best practices, and budget development policies. Led by Mayor Pro Tem Denise Siers and Finance Director Sara D. Logan, the meeting covers statutory deadlines, reserve policies, and long-term financial sustainability goals.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/325453/City%20Council%20Study%20Session%20-%2001%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=00E9781C0A4746E5A3F58D06BBAD22CA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12688" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Radio Board Meeting", "headline": "Ocean Shores Radio Board meeting canceled for July 28, 2026", "summary": "This regular meeting of the Ocean Shores Radio Board was canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/324966/Radio%20Board%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Jul%202026%20-%20CANCELED.pdf?handle=27504C4E69EB497BBCCFCC999D9ABEBD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12687" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider removing limit on cannabis retail licenses", "summary": "The Ocean Shores City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance updating municipal code from 'marijuana' to 'cannabis' and removing the local limit on the number of cannabis retail licensees to comply with state law. The meeting also includes the reappointment of two members to the Civil Service Commission, committee reports, and approval of minutes and claims.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/325347/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=49B5D0A1E73E4A76A8E7A004317DF1CB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12683" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold hearing on allowing membrane-covered frame structures in B-1 zone", "summary": "The Ocean Shores City Council will hold two public hearings: one on amending the zoning code to permit engineered membrane-covered frame structures in B-1 Retail Commercial zones, and another on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 2027-2032. Following the hearings, the council will consider related ordinances and resolutions, including a first reading of the zoning amendment and adoption of the STIP. Other new business includes a resolution on financial best practices, several grant applications (Congressional District Spending, Vertical Evacuation Structure BRIC, and VES Feasibility and Scoping), and a request to purchase fire equipment from MES Service Company. The council will also note numerous board and committee vacancies.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/324488/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=8599A247675C498CB5DA335DF6C2605A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12678" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Special City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to authorize USDA loan for City Hall/Police building", "summary": "The Ocean Shores City Council will consider authorizing a USDA loan to fund the purchase and construction of a new City Hall and Police building. They will also vote on reinspection fees for transient accommodations and adopt revised council guidelines.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/324181/Special%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2030%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E420F7E4E8DA487A8565F06A53649421", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12673" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Finance Committee Meeting", "headline": "Finance Committee reviews May 2026 financial report showing $31.76M total city funds", "summary": "The Finance Committee will receive the May 2026 Financial Update, which shows the city's overall financial stability with total cash and investments of $31.76 million. They will also discuss financial best practices and certify the budget calendar for the upcoming fiscal year. The report highlights revenue trends including a 4% drop in sales tax and a 24% drop in building permit revenues.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/324142/Finance%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2025%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B98886797C1946CF8B80573B0D43C02F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12672" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Radio Board Meeting", "headline": "Radio board to discuss possible tower relocation, lease", "summary": "The Ocean Shores Radio Board will discuss the existing radio tower contract (expires 2028) and explore using a shorter city-owned tower near the police station. They will also review studio carpet cleaning, board member vacancies, and financial reports. Public comment and civic engagement are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/324073/Radio%20Board%20Meeting%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B472D61A24D54A54AAEBE6C8A875285F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12670" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2026 - CANCELED", "headline": "City Council meeting canceled", "summary": "This regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 23, 2026, was canceled. No business was conducted.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/323936/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2023%20Jun%202026%20-%20CA.pdf?handle=9A49956485CF4A869EE76FA98EC55E2D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12669" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers new transient accommodation and business license ordinances", "summary": "The City Council will review updates to short-term rental standards and business licensing regulations. They will also consider a contract for golf course merchandise and supplies.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/323691/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=186854FB3D004D6F943BC59BCF4ECEDE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12662" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Finance Committee Meeting", "headline": "Finance Committee reviews April financials; property taxes down 19%", "summary": "The Finance Committee will receive the April 2026 Financial Update and the Finance Director's Report. The update shows year-to-date revenue and expenditure comparisons, including declines in property taxes (19%), sales taxes (5%), and building permits (24%). The committee will also take public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/322280/Finance%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2028%20May%202026.pdf?handle=D49096393C2E491F8F9B822D491919D2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12660" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council will discuss revised city council guidelines and procedures", "summary": "The Ocean Shores City Council will consider a discussion on revised council guidelines and procedures. It will also approve the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting and approve pending claims. The council will note several board and committee vacancies and consider mayoral appointments to the Fresh Waterways Advisory Board and the Parks Board. Public comment procedures will be reviewed.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/322213/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=91FF23E1DD384E4A928EE6A1261FD046", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12652" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Radio Board Meeting", "headline": "Radio board discusses tower contract and studio carpet", "summary": "The Ocean Shores Radio Board will approve prior meeting minutes, hear reports from the chair, station manager, and technology volunteer, and discuss old business including the radio tower contract and studio carpets. No new business or formal decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/322089/Radio%20Board%20Meeting%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=2FD6776A25FC40A28589A38E9DCA1B4A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12658" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve use of surplus lodging taxes for 2026", "summary": "The Ocean Shores City Council will consider approving the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation for using surplus lodging taxes for 2026. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting minutes and claims, and a report on the Southern End Erosion Project.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/321816/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=64A0A4AD26944492B91E07694EA8BBAF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12650" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to decide 2026 lodging tax budget and event grants", "summary": "The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review presentations on past tourism events, then discuss and take action on the 2026 funding budget and multiple funding requests for capital improvements, marketing campaigns, and community events.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/320478/Lodging%20Tax%20Advisory%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Apr.pdf?handle=806647F39C594F9380B2AFB01C9469BD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12639" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Radio Board Meeting", "headline": "Ocean Shores Radio Board meeting canceled", "summary": "This meeting has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/320435/Radio%20Board%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=3DDE41C2222C478490A15AC56622C94B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12646" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Ocean Shores Council to consider special event permit changes and animal trapping fees", "summary": "The City Council will discuss amending the municipal code regarding special event permits and establishing fees for domestic animal trapping permits. The body will also consider a change order for alum treatment in fresh waterways and hold a discussion on the Forterra property.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/320495/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=092C90C60184408BAB1398E94531CEF8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12640" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Finance Committee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12644" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "City Council to adopt new trapping ordinance replacing hunting rules", "summary": "The Ocean Shores City Council will consider an ordinance that repeals Chapter 8.20 \"Hunting and Trapping\" and replaces it with a new \"Trapping\" chapter, updating regulations and animal‑management practices. Council members will also vote on a request to add four Fire Department personnel positions. Additional items include approval of the Planning Commission Handbook, a contract for a Grays Harbor Tourism joint‑marketing promotion, and approval of the March 31, 2026 special‑council meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/320135/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=70B0F365F72E44529835F6D609638D83", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12638" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Finance Committee Meeting", "headline": "Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 budget book", "summary": "The Ocean Shores Finance Committee meeting on April 1, 2026 includes a brief public comment period. The committee will receive a February 2026 financial update and a financial overview of the Ocean Shores Golf Course, both presented by Finance Director Sara D. Logan and Assistant Treasurer Shante Nations. A discussion of the 2026 budget book will follow, also presented by the same officials. The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Ocean Shores Library Meeting Room.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/319694/Finance%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2001%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=CD55B0A68E1141ACB9D4B01A290E0E2E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12628" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Special City Council Meeting", "headline": "City Council to consider Comcast franchise agreement and North Bay Park grant", "summary": "The City Council will meet to decide on a franchise agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC and a request to apply for an RCO grant for North Bay Park. The body will also consider a contract for a generator installation at the South Fire Station and the purchase of golf carts.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/319656/Special%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2031%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=BD0A66E933B047FDBDDB65F9FCFEA3C7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12629" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting - 24 Mar 2026 - CANCELED", "headline": "Ocean Shores City Council meeting for March 24, 2026, is canceled", "summary": "The regular City Council meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026, has been canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/319387/Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Mar%202026%20-%20CA.pdf?handle=001E2C27BBA5417B970A873220D852A2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12625" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Radio Board Meeting", "headline": "Radio Board to discuss tower lease options and quarterly budget", "summary": "The Ocean Shores Radio Board will elect a chair, vice‑chair and secretary, receive several reports, review the quarterly budget, and discuss the existing radio tower lease and the possibility of a new tower. Public comments are accepted by email to publiccomment@osgov.com by 9:00 AM on March 24, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026 at the Ocean Shores Library.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/319389/Radio%20Board%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=9F8CFAC52E4A485E81F1D86735795E1D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12626" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Amended fire sprinkler system requirements for all new construction", "summary": "The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will consider several amended ordinances, including fire sprinkler system requirements for new construction and marijuana business regulations. It will also review parking requirements for commercial buildings and discuss changing the commission meeting schedule to once per month. Additional items include a public restroom report, signage for a walking and biking trail, and a final review of the planning handbook.", "agenda_url": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/document/319374/Planning%20Commission%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=DFC3CE5D43B1448AB6A11B0331B8508A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oceanshores.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=12627" } ] }