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Seaside, OR

City Council Addresses Public Safety, Homelessness Impact, and Recycling Center Relocation Concerns

Public Safety Concerns and Neighborhood Security During the City Council meeting, a significant portion of the discussion was devoted to public safety concerns, particularly related to the presence of homeless individuals in certain neighborhoods. Residents expressed fears for their safety, citing incidents of theft, property damage, and drug activity. Destiny

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Highlights Volunteer Efforts, Graffiti Prevention, and Public Art Initiatives

State of the Parks The Parks & Community Services Committee meeting began with an update on the state of the parks. The committee commended the efforts of the Ecola Bible College volunteers who have been instrumental in removing invasive species like blackberries, hollies, and ivy, picking up trash, and assisting

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Tackles Trail Alignment, STR Accessibility Exemptions, and Lighting Safety Initiative

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Stephanie Winchester moved to approve the minutes, and Commissioner Lydia Hess seconded the motion. The minutes were approved without any amendments.

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates Cannon Beach School Project Costs, Considers Short-Term Rental Cap, and Addresses Archaeological Concerns

Public Comments and Concerns The City Council meeting began with public comments, where several community members expressed their thoughts on the Cannon Beach Elementary School project and other community issues. A representative from the Nehalem Tribe expressed gratitude for being involved in the project and emphasized the importance of the

Cannon Beach, OR

Public Works Committee Tackles Utility Relief Policy, Advances Water Resiliency Projects, and Reviews Wastewater Management Plans

Utility Relief Requests and Policy Discussion The meeting began with a detailed discussion on utility relief requests, focusing on the city's policy regarding water and sewer bill relief due to leaks. The committee reviewed a request that was ultimately denied, as it did not meet the criteria for

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Addresses Utility Challenges, Approves Ordinance on Lodging Tax, and Proclaims Firefighter Recognition Month

Tillamook PUD Presentation on Power Challenges The City Council meeting began with a detailed presentation by Todd Simmons of Tillamook PUD, focusing on the challenges faced by the People's Utility District in maintaining affordability, reliability, and environmental responsibility. Simmons highlighted the increasing difficulty in balancing these factors due

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Budget Committee Applications, Adjusts Fiscal Appropriations, and Updates Meeting Rules

Budget Committee Applications Review The City Council workshop began with a discussion on reviewing applications for the Budget Committee. Four candidates, Donald Allgaier, Robbie McLaren, Jean Schultz, and Carolyn Walters, applied for three open positions. Each council member shared their thoughts on the applicants. Councilor Alesia Franken noted the difficulty

Manzanita, OR

City Council Debates Short-Term Rental Growth, Proximity Limits, and Occupancy Reductions

Short-Term Rental Policy Discussion The Manzanita City Council convened for a workshop to delve deeply into the city's short-term rental (STR) policy. This session was designed to allow council members to have a thorough discussion on the topic, which has been under consideration for some time. The council

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban, Considers Open Burning Restrictions, Reviews Shoreline Stabilization Appeal

Public Comment and Concerns Over Hearing Procedures The City Council meeting began with public comments, where several residents voiced their concerns about the procedures and materials related to a public hearing on shoreline stabilization. Diana Turner, representing the Friends of the Dunes, argued that the hearing could not proceed because

Cannon Beach, OR

Tourism & Arts Commission Discusses TRT Fund Allocation, Public Art Procurement, and Community Engagement Initiatives

Introduction of Commission Members and Approval of Minutes The Tourism and Arts Commission meeting began with introductions of the members. Libby Gast, the Chair, introduced herself along with Greg Swedenborg, the Vice Chair, and other members including Jackie Brown, Julie Walker, and Michelle Valigura. They discussed their backgrounds and current

Manzanita, OR

Planning Commission Approves Manzanita Pines Affordable Housing Project, Addresses Traffic and Environmental Concerns, Modifies Building Height Regulations

Public Comments and Approval of Previous Minutes The Manzanita Planning Commission meeting commenced with a call to order by Chair Karen Reddick-Yurka. After confirming that there were no public comments unrelated to the main agenda item, the January 13, 2025 minutes were approved without amendments. The panel expressed satisfaction with

Seaside, OR

City Council Tackles Downtown Street Performance Regulation, Approves Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendment, and Advances Affordable Housing Project

Downtown Street Performance Regulation The City Council meeting began with a work session focused on the regulation of street performances and solicitation in downtown Seaside. The City Manager provided an overview of the issue, noting that the Council had begun discussing it in early summer 2024 due to complaints about