Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Backs Ecola Creek Project, Approves Debt Charter Amendment, Grants Hearing on Walkway Replacement

The Civic AI

Sep 11, 2024

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Ecola Creek Awareness Project Support

The meeting opened with public comments, starting with Jan Siebert-Wahrmund representing the Ecola Creek Awareness Project (ECAP). Siebert-Wahrmund expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts between various organizations, including the City of Cannon Beach, Friends of the Dunes, FEMA, and others, in working towards the Ecola Creek Estuary Stabilization Project. She emphasized the importance of finding a long-term solution to protect both the estuary and the buildings of Breakers Point.

Kaia Hazard, the Oregon Regional Manager for the Surfrider Foundation, followed, highlighting the community's need for a long-term solution for Ecola Creek. Hazard stressed the importance of nature-based solutions over shoreline armoring, which Surfrider has opposed in the past. She mentioned Surfrider's role in securing federal funding through a FEMA grant and expressed excitement about the project's potential to serve as a model for other nature-based solutions in Oregon.

Diana Turner, speaking on behalf of Friends of the Dunes at Cannon Beach, also voiced support for the project. Turner congratulated the council and all stakeholders on completing the study and design phase and emphasized the need for continued support as the project moves into the construction phase.

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Cannon Beach, OR

Public Works Committee Advances Water Resiliency, Approves Bridge Design, Explores Tolovana Ramp Funding

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

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Rockaway Beach, OR

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

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Parks & Community Services Committee Tackles Grant Funding, Technical Glitches, and Debate Over Watershed Support

Public Works Committee Advances Water Resiliency, Approves Bridge Design, Explores Tolovana Ramp Funding

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