Rockaway Beach, OR

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

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Feb 12, 2025

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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 to extreme weather events, supply deficits, and the transition from carbon-emitting resources to renewable energy sources. He emphasized the region's historical leadership in these areas but noted new risks, including winter storms, wildfires, and power supply deficits, which are becoming more prevalent.

Simmons discussed the PUD's efforts in vegetation management and capital investments to mitigate these risks. He also addressed the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy while maintaining reliability and affordability. The presentation included a discussion on the high costs of undergrounding power lines and the need for new technologies in energy storage to improve system reliability.

Cannon Beach, OR

Tourism & Arts Commission Tackles Public Art Policy, Fund Request Process, and Meeting Rescheduling

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Tourism & Arts Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21st. All members present, including Chair Libby Gast and Vice Chair Greg Swedenborg, agreed to approve the minutes without any modifications.

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Hazard Amendments, Welcomes New Commissioner

Expansion of Non-Conforming Use at 544 North Pacific Street The Planning Commission of Rockaway Beach convened to deliberate on a conditional use application for the expansion of a non-conforming use at 544 North Pacific Street. The applicant, David Meyer, sought approval to add an addition to his existing single-family home

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Source Water Protection, Fire Department Reports Surge in 911 Calls, Police Address Vehicle Thefts

Source Water Protection Program Overview The City Council meeting featured a presentation by Susan De Circa of GSI Water Solutions, who provided an overview of the Source Water Protection Program. The program aims to reduce risks to the city's primary drinking water source, Jetty Creek. Susan highlighted the

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Ecola Creek Forest Reserve Funding, Delays Tree Code for Housing Efforts, and Tackles Community Grants Challenges

Approval of Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with Chair Les Sinclair calling it to order and suggesting an amendment to the agenda. The committee decided to postpone the review of the May 9, 2025, minutes to the next meeting, focusing instead on the April 17 and May 1 minutes. A

Tillamook PUD Presentation on Power Challenges

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Tourism & Arts Commission Tackles Public Art Policy, Fund Request Process, and Meeting Rescheduling

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Hazard Amendments, Welcomes New Commissioner

City Council Discusses Source Water Protection, Fire Department Reports Surge in 911 Calls, Police Address Vehicle Thefts

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Ecola Creek Forest Reserve Funding, Delays Tree Code for Housing Efforts, and Tackles Community Grants Challenges