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Aug 22, 2026

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Emergency Marina Repairs Approved

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council Refers Lodging Tax Funding

The Council voted 5-0, with one abstention, to refer $50,000 annually in lodging-tax funds for 2027 and 2028 to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for review of support for the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Independence Day celebration. Final action must wait until the committee’s 45-day comment period is complete.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Oak Harbor explores shelter and public safety resources

The City plans to pursue funding for a potential 40-unit pallet shelter, site grading, and infrastructure, while seeking support for a new department with social workers to work alongside the Oak Harbor Police Department.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council Changes Route 20 Speed Limits

The Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2046, amending speed limits on Washington State Route 20 north of Northeast 16th Avenue. It also unanimously approved a new Parks and Recreation Director, a marina food-vendor agreement generating $300 in monthly revenue, and support for a comment letter on proposed federal grant-rule changes.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Updates Parks and Marina Fees

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-05, amending Oak Harbor’s master fee schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department and Marina Division. The meeting record does not provide the updated fee amounts.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Rejects Commemorative Flag Resolution

The City Council rejected Resolution 26-10, which would have established when commemorative flags could be displayed on City property, by a 2-5 vote. The council also proclaimed June 2026 Pride Month and reviewed a fiscally neutral police equipment realignment totaling $70,153.45.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council Approves Parking and Budget Changes

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2043, establishing parking restrictions for vessels, trailers, recreational or oversized loads and creating residential loading exceptions and parking permits. It also unanimously approved Ordinance 2041, amending the 2025–26 biennial budget.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council advances large-vehicle parking rules

Council consensus favored a five-day parking limit for vessels, trailers, recreational vehicles, and oversized vehicles, with permits for longer stays. Staff will add language allowing permitted parking for up to two weeks and return the proposed ordinance for possible action on June 2, 2026.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Marina Consultant Agreement Raised to $1.2 Million

The City Council unanimously authorized an amendment increasing the Moffatt & Nichol professional services agreement for the Oak Harbor Marina dredge project to $1,216,357 and waived state competitive-bidding requirements. The council also unanimously supported applications for two potential Opportunity Zone designations within Oak Harbor.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Approves Safe Streets Grant Application

The City Council unanimously approved submitting a Safe Streets and Roads for All implementation grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The proposed work would connect sidewalk gaps identified in the City's safety and active transportation plans.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council Approves Water Main Replacement Contract

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included the construction contract for the 2026 SE Glencoe Street and SE 4th Avenue water main replacement project.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Reviews Infrastructure and Growth Plans

The Council reached consensus to let staff further pursue a grant application for a proposed downtown and central business-area census tract, with applications due May 28. The workshop also reviewed 2026 capital projects, including a $669,000 transportation grant and $207,000 in local funds for the SE Barrington Drive overlay.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Updates Long-Term Housing Growth Planning

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 26-04, ratifying amended countywide planning policies that update Oak Harbor’s 20-year population and housing allocations and address capacity for future growth areas.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Oak Harbor Considers Large-Vehicle Parking Rules

The City Council received a presentation on proposed citywide restrictions for oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles, trailers, and vessels parked on public streets and rights-of-way. The proposal would cover vehicles at least 22 feet long or 8 feet wide, with a public hearing scheduled for May 5, 2026; no action was taken at this workshop.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council approves South Annexation Area

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2040 annexing the South Annexation Area as described in the ordinance.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Reviews Marina Repairs and Community Programs

Marina repairs appear to have been completed on budget without overtime, and a required shoreline cleanup removed 160 pounds of trash from about 2,000 feet of shoreline.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Council Approves South Area Annexation Agreement

The City Council unanimously authorized the mayor to sign an agreement with Island County covering the proposed annexation of approximately 80 acres in Oak Harbor’s South Annexation Area.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council approves city purchases and priorities

The Council unanimously approved the remaining consent agenda items, including purchases of two John Deere Gator utility vehicles, advanced cloud security services, and a thermoplastic liner machine, along with contract amendments and the City Council’s overarching priorities.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Reviews Housing Planning Updates

The council reviewed updates to Countywide Planning Policies that began Oak Harbor’s state-mandated Comprehensive Plan Major Update process. The policies include projected housing-growth allocations for the city’s Urban Growth Area.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

City Council approvals

The Council unanimously approved the amended consent agenda, including payroll and accounts payable vouchers, prior meeting minutes, and Dana Ledford’s reappointment to the Civil Service Commission. The proposed Planning Commission appointment was removed after Michael Johnson withdrew his application.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Reviews Pedestrian Safety Projects

Oak Harbor has installed 15 enhanced crosswalks since 2019, including six near schools, and more than five miles of micromobility lanes. The city budgets $100,000 annually from Real Estate Excise Tax 2 revenue for small pedestrian-safety and crosswalk improvements.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Approves Pilot Bird Deterrence Program

The Council authorized a March–July 2026 pilot bird deterrence program with Sky Patrol Bird Services, LLC, for up to $35,000, plus city efforts on solid waste cleanliness, business coordination, and stormwater monitoring. The motion passed 6–0, with Councilmember Stucky abstaining.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Reviews Tourism and Police Fleet Plans

The workshop did not include action items, but staff presented an estimated $44,329 Oak Harbor contribution for the 2026 joint tourism agreement and an $80,000 proposed police vehicle purchase.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council Approves Nepotism Rules

The Council approved Ordinance No. 2038, adding nepotism rules for Oak Harbor boards, commissions, and committees, by a 6-1 vote. The Council also approved the 2026-2030 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and received an update that Fire Station #82 is on budget and scheduled for substantial completion in mid-March.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council Reviews Possible Nepotism Rules

The Council did not adopt a nepotism ordinance, but directed the City Attorney to prepare two versions of a proposal for further consideration in February. The Council also unanimously confirmed reappointments to several advisory boards and committees for terms running through December 2027.

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