Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates Competing Measure, Upholds Planning Commission Denial, Hears Public Testimony on Stephanie Inn Appeal

The Civic AI

Sep 6, 2024

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Competing Measure to Initiative I-2024-1

The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion led by City Attorney Ashley Driscoll regarding the competing measure to initiative I-2024-1. Driscoll provided an overview of the initiative, which is a charter amendment requiring voter approval to incur debt for non-emergency projects. The Council had previously expressed concerns about ambiguities in the initiative measure, such as the lack of definitions for "debt approval level," "project," and "non-emergency."

Driscoll explained that the Council had delegated authority to Mayor Barb Knop to work with staff to prepare a competing ballot title. The competing measure aims to clarify when voter approval is necessary for incurring debt and to counteract the ambiguities in the initiative measure. The Council discussed the proposed charter amendment language, which specifies that voter approval is required for issuing general obligation bonds that increase property taxes.

Councilor Lisa Kerr raised concerns about the use of the term "ad valorem taxes" and suggested that it be clarified as "property taxes" to make it more understandable for voters. Driscoll agreed to consult with bond counsel on this matter. The Council decided to address these concerns and finalize the ballot title at their next meeting.

Cannon Beach, OR

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

Community Grant Preliminary Award Recommendations The Cannon Beach Parks & Community Services Committee convened to discuss the community grant preliminary award recommendations. The committee had previously requested a grant amount of $140,000, but the budget committee proposed an increase to $175,000. This increase was met with approval, and

Cannon Beach, OR

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

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with a discussion on the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on March 15 and April 15, 2025. Jenee Pearce-Mushen, the Chair, raised concerns about the lack of detailed records in the minutes. She emphasized the importance of recording who is

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

Competing Measure to Initiative I-2024-1

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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