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Recent meetings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a discussion on amendments to the Flood Overlay Zone. No public hearings or old business are scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes and a staff report.
- Flood Overlay Zone Amendments Discussion
- Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Planning Department staff report
City Council
The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold public hearings on proposed uses of state revenue sharing funds and the approved budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the budget and imposing taxes, referring charter amendments to voters, endorsing a grant application for a transportation system plan, and amending an OWEB grant award.
- Public hearing on proposed uses of State Revenue Sharing Funds for FY 2026-2027
- Public hearing on the Approved Budget for FY 2026-2027
- Resolution No. 2026-23 adopting the budget, making appropriations, and imposing taxes for FY 2026-2027
- Resolution No. 2026-25 referring charter amendments to voters
- Resolution No. 2026-26 endorsing a state grant application for a Transportation System Plan update
City Council
This is a City Council workshop meeting; no final decisions will be made. The council will discuss a North County Recreation District pilot summer program, a review of accessibility under the rentABLE program, nominations for Grand Marshal and Volunteer of the Year, Resolution 2026-27 authorizing an amendment to an OWEB grant award, ordinances amending the municipal code related to fees, and a draft resolution on a wayside use policy. The public may attend but cannot participate unless invited.
- NCRD Pilot Summer Program presentation by Executive Director Justin Smith
- Becoming rentABLE – Rockaway Accessibility Review
- Review of nominations for Grand Marshal and Volunteer of the Year
- Review of Resolution 2026-27 Authorizing Amendment to OWEB Grant Award
- Review of Ordinances Amending Code Related to Fees
Planning Commission
The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The only substantive item is a discussion regarding proposed updates to the Community Grant Program. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.
- Discussion regarding proposed updates to Community Grant Program
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The committee will then review proposed amendments to the General Fund and consider funds for water and sewer operations, master plans, debt service, and system development charges. Also on the agenda are an election to receive state revenue sharing funds, approval of the property tax rate, and final approval of the budget.
- Public hearing to receive comments on the 2026-2027 proposed budget
- Consideration of proposed amendments to the General Fund - Administration Materials and Services
- Review of multiple water funds: Operating, Master Plan Reserve, Improvements Debt Service, and System Development Charge
- Review of multiple sewer funds: Operating, Master Plan Reserve, Improvements Debt Service, and System Development Charge
- Election to receive state revenue sharing funds and approval of property tax rate for FY 2026-2027
City Council
The Rockaway Beach City Council will consider Resolution 2026-20 to award large community grants. The meeting also includes approval of April 2026 meeting minutes and financial reports, as well as staff reports from fire, sheriff, public works, city manager, and planning. No public hearings are scheduled. Public comment will be accepted on non-agenda items.
- Consideration of Resolution 2026-20 awarding large community grants
- Approval of regular and workshop minutes from April 8, 2026
- Review of financial reports
- Staff reports from Fire, Sheriff, Public Works, City Manager, Planning
The City Council approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and financial reports, and passed Resolution 2026-20 to award large community grants. No public hearings were held.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Passed Resolution 2026-20 for large community grants (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes for April 8, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved workshop minutes for April 8, 2026 (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (5-0)
City Council
The Rockaway Beach City Council holds a workshop to discuss a short-term rental accessibility review, a large community grant application, a draft master fee schedule and related code amendments, and public comments on a proposed city charter amendment. No final decisions are made at workshops.
- Short-Term Rental (STR) Accessibility Review & Next Steps - Becoming rentABLE presentation by Lorraine Woodward
- Large Community Grant Application Review
- Draft Master Fee Schedule & Review of Ordinances Amending Code Related to Fees
- Review of City Charter Draft Amendment Public Comments
The council agreed to move forward with improving accessibility of short‑term rentals, to adopt the Planning Commission’s recommendations for the Large Community Grant, and to advance the proposed city charter amendment to the ballot with voter information. It also approved establishing a master fee schedule with an annual review process. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.
- Consensus to move forward with STR accessibility education and verification expansion
- Consensus to adopt Planning Commission recommendations for Large Community Grant applications
- Consensus to advance charter amendment (including 4‑year mayor term) to ballot and publish voter information
- Consensus to establish a master fee schedule and annual review process
- Motion to adjourn passed (5‑0)
Budget Committee
The Rockaway Beach Budget Committee will meet to elect a presiding officer, approve prior minutes, and hear the city manager's budget message. A public hearing will allow comment on state revenue sharing fund uses and the proposed budget. The committee will review the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget across multiple funds but will not vote on approval at this meeting.
- Appointment of a presiding officer for the Budget Committee
- Public hearing to receive comments on uses of state revenue sharing funds and the proposed budget
- Review of proposed FY 2026-2027 budget including General Fund, Fire Dept. Operations, Fire Equipment Reserve, and Economic Stability Reserve
- Review of Roads & Streets Fund and Transportation Systems Development Charge Fund
- Review of Transient Room Tax Fund
Planning Commission
The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and score large community grant applications, discuss the Community Grant Program, and receive an update on assessing lot boundaries. The agenda includes approval of March 19, 2026 minutes and a planning department staff report. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.
- Review and score Large Community Grant Applications
- Community Grant Program Review
- Update regarding assessing lot boundaries
- Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
- Planning Department Staff Report
The Planning Commission approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. It then voted to recommend award amounts for six Large Community Grant applications, totaling $53,205.02. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
- Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (7-0)
- Recommended Large Community Grants: Lions Club $0, Meals for Seniors $18,162.54, Hope Chest Thrift Store $8,614.70, NCAM $18,162.54, North County Food Bank $0, RBBA $8,265.24 (total $53,205.02) (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (7-0)
City Council
This regular meeting includes presentations on the Forest Resources Stewardship Plan and grant reports, followed by consideration of resolutions to adopt the plan and approve Small Community Grant awards for 2025-2026. The council will also hold an executive session for real property negotiations.
- Presentation of Forest Resources Stewardship Plan by Springboard Forestry
- Presentation of Large Community Grant Closeout for Meals for Seniors
- Presentation of Small Community Grant Report for Friends of the Library
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-17 adopting the Forest Resources Stewardship Plan
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-18 approving awards for the 2025-2026 Small Community Grant Program
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-17, formally adopting the Forest Resources Stewardship Plan for the Jetty Creek Watershed. It also declared two community grants complete, approved awards under the 2025-2026 Small Community Grant Program, and authorized a contingent purchase and sale agreement for real property in the lower Jetty Creek watershed. The consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, was approved unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-17: Forest Resources Stewardship Plan (5-0)
- Declared Meals for Seniors 2024-2025 Large Community Grant complete (5-0)
- Declared Friends of the Library 2024-2025 Small Community Grant complete (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-18: 2025-2026 Small Community Grant Program awards (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-19: Authorized contingent purchase and sale agreement for real property in lower Jetty Creek watershed (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and financial reports (5-0)
City Council
This is a workshop meeting; no final decisions will be made. The council will review initial data on a fire station feasibility study for High Grounds Phase 1, discuss small community grant recommendations, and consider a resolution adopting the Forest Resources Stewardship Plan. If time allows, promoting short-term rental accessibility will also be discussed.
- High Grounds Phase 1: Fire Station Feasibility initial data review with HGE Architects
- Review of Small Community Grant Recommendations
- Review of Resolution adopting Forest Resources Stewardship Plan
- Promoting/supporting short-term rental accessibility (if time allows)
The City Council discussed a feasibility review for the fire station, including assessments of the current building and a potential new site at High Grounds. Council reached a consensus to explore renovating the existing building or building a replacement at the High Grounds site. Other agenda items were not discussed due to lack of time.
- Reached consensus to explore renovating the existing fire station or building a replacement at the High Grounds site
- Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (5-0)