Proclamation Honoring Former Mayor Dr. James Bond The City Council meeting began with a heartfelt proclamation to honor Dr. James Bond, a former mayor of Manzanita, who was recognized as Oregon's first Black mayor. Councilor Tom Campbell introduced the proclamation, highlighting Dr. Bond's significant contributions to
Public Comment and Concerns During the public comment session, several residents raised concerns and questions regarding the transient lodging tax (TLT) and its impact on Cannon Beach. One resident questioned whether the city had been in discussions with Clatsop County about the proposed increase in the TLT and how it
Accessory Dwelling Unit Proposal The primary focus of the Seaside Planning Commission meeting was the review of an application submitted by Angela VanEckmel and Marvin McCoy for the construction of a 792-795 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their property located at 877 North Lincoln. The property is zoned
Attendance and Opening Remarks The City of Rockaway Beach City Council convened for a special meeting with all council members present, including Mayor Charles McNeilly, Council President Penny Cheek, and Councilors Mary McGinnis, Tom Martine, Kiley Konruff, and Alesia Franken. The meeting commenced with a reminder from the Mayor about
Introduction of New Commission Member The Planning Commission meeting commenced with a brief delay to allow members to review newly submitted documents. Chair Clay Newton introduced the newest member, Steve Weight, highlighting his background in environmental consulting and his role as vice chair of the Public Works Committee. Weight expressed
Proclamation for National Career and Technical Education Month The meeting began with a presentation by Tina Toyas, Vice President of Clatsop Community College, who introduced a proclamation for National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Toyas emphasized the importance of CTE for workforce development, highlighting programs in maritime, healthcare, construction,
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair The meeting opened with the selection of the Chair and Vice Chair for the Tourism & Arts Commission. Libby Gast was nominated to continue as Chair, with Greg Swedenborg as Vice Chair. There was a light-hearted discussion about whether anyone else was interested in
Introduction of New Committee Member: Jim Tremayne The meeting commenced with Chair Jenee Pearce-Mushen welcoming Jim Tremayne, the newest member of the Public Works Committee. Jim, a retired school teacher from Southern California, shared his journey to Cannon Beach. He and his wife moved to the area after purchasing a
Accounting Manager Update The meeting commenced with an update from the accounting manager, who has been busy with end-of-year tasks and budget preparations. The selection committee, consisting of Joy Nord, Jerry Spegman, and the manager, reviewed and edited the selection criteria. The manager also updated on internal controls, with questionnaires
Public Comments and Wood Duck Box Proposal The meeting began with a public comment from Jan Siebert-Worman, representing the Ecola Creek Awareness Project (ECAP). Jan discussed the donation of a wood duck box from the Tarin Hilgus Foundation, which previously contributed a Purple Martin house to the project. The aim
Oaths of Office and Consent Agenda The City of Rockaway Beach City Council convened for a meeting with Mayor Charles McNeilly and all council members present. The meeting began with the swearing-in of council members, followed by the approval of the consent agenda, which included the approval of previous meeting
Welcome and Introduction of New Members The City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with the introduction of two newly appointed members, Lydia Hess and Jason Maxfield. The meeting was attended by Commissioners Sandra Johnson, Nancy Lanyon, Stephanie Winchester, Lydia Hess, and Jason Maxfield, along with Planning Commission Liaison
Strategic Plan Action Prioritization The City Council workshop began with a strategic plan action prioritization exercise led by Sarah, who had previously worked with the Rockaway Beach community to develop a strategic plan. The council members participated in a virtual prioritization exercise using a platform called Mentimeter. The goal was
Introduction to the Meeting The Manzanita City Council convened for a work session focused on a single topic: short-term rentals (STRs). This meeting was led by Cheryl Ogburn, chair of the Short-Term Rental Committee, and Layla Amon, the city manager. The session aimed to provide an in-depth discussion on STR
Parking and Short-Term Rentals The City Council meeting began with an extensive discussion on the challenges of managing parking, particularly in relation to short-term rentals (STRs). The council acknowledged the limitations of the current ordinances, noting that while illegal parking can be addressed by code enforcement and police, managing parking