Land Use Appeal for Nadonna Wave Planned Unit Development Phase 2 The City of Rockaway Beach City Council held a special meeting to discuss the land use appeal 24-1 concerning the Nadonna Wave Planned Unit Development (PUD) Phase 2. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Charles McNeilly, with all council
Approval of Minutes and Name Correction The meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Amber Fowler noted a correction needed for the spelling of her last name in the minutes. After the correction was acknowledged, the minutes were approved unanimously.
Wall and Bridge Updates The meeting began with an update on the longstanding wall issues, which have been a topic of concern for residents. A notice was received indicating that the court date has been scheduled months out, but no specific date was provided. City Manager Bruce St. Denis mentioned
Short-Term Rental Discussion Deferred The City Council of Manzanita convened for a work session, with Mayor Kathryn Stock presiding. Council President Linda Kozlowski addressed the first agenda item, the short-term rental report, which was deferred due to insufficient preparation time. Kozlowski assured the council that the discussion would likely occur
FEMA Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures The City Council workshop began with a detailed discussion on the FEMA BiOp pre-implementation compliance measures. The council was tasked with choosing one of three options mandated by FEMA to ensure that future developments in floodplains comply with the Endangered Species Act. The options were presented
Strategic Plan Presentation The City Council meeting was marked by a significant presentation from Sarah Singer-Wilson of SSW Consulting, who delivered the final report on the 2025-2029 strategic plan. The strategic plan aims to guide the City of Rockaway Beach with a five-year vision that includes values to guide city
Public Comments The meeting began with public comments, featuring concerns about recreational fires and gas-powered leaf blowers. One resident expressed alarm over the potential fire hazards posed by recreational fires, especially those involving trash burning. They emphasized the need for the city to prioritize fire safety, akin to its efforts
Seaside High School Student Update The City Council meeting began with an update from Alexander, a student from Seaside High School. He shared that the Associated Student Body (ASB) is organizing a Thanksgiving food drive with a goal of collecting 800 pounds of food. If successful, students will be rewarded
Audience Participation and Community Concerns The meeting commenced with audience participation, where Dennis Tong expressed gratitude to the council for their efforts in implementing the "20 is Plenty" initiative, which aims to reduce speed limits in certain areas of the city. He also proposed creating a vehicle-free stretch
Public Comment on Short-Term Rentals During the public comment section, a community member brought forward concerns regarding the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) in Cannon Beach. The speaker emphasized the importance of ensuring integrity within the system and suggested that the city consider asking Airbnb to collect and remit taxes
Update from Seaside High School The City Council meeting began with an update from a representative of Seaside High School, who provided a recap of the recent Homecoming Week. The event was described as a huge success, with the highest level of student participation seen so far in the new
Accounting Manager Updates During the meeting, the accounting manager provided updates on several key initiatives. The recent audit was highlighted as a significant success, with no journal entries or findings, except for the ongoing issue of segregation of duty. The manager expressed gratitude towards Nancy, the court clerk, Lori Miller,
Approval of Meeting Minutes The meeting began with the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on June 25th, July 15th, and 26th. No significant changes were suggested, and the minutes were approved unanimously.
Introduction of Candidates and Meeting Structure The Coffee With Councilors meeting in Cannon Beach, OR, took on a unique format, featuring a candidates' conversation rather than a formal forum. Nancy McCarthy, City Councillor, facilitated the session, which was divided into two segments: the first 15 minutes were dedicated to
Proposal for Duplex on North Larch Street The main focus of the Cannon Beach Design Review Board meeting was the continued discussion regarding the application for a duplex construction on an undeveloped lot on North Larch Street. The lot is situated in a residential medium-density zone, and the project has