Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates Sea Turtles Funding, Lifeguard Budget, and City Hall Project

The Civic AI

Jan 10, 2024

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Sea Turtles Forever Funding Request

The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion about Sea Turtles Forever's request for payment for microplastic removal from the beach. Bruce initiated the conversation, reminding the council of the previous meeting where the organization requested $10,000 for their efforts. Mark Ward, the Executive Director, provided additional details about the work done, including the number of days worked, the amount of microplastics collected, and the costs involved.

Several council members had questions regarding the total amount of debris collected, the nature of the debris, and the organization's funding sources. The council also discussed why Sea Turtles Forever does not apply for community grants like other nonprofits. Mark Ward explained that it was suggested by a previous council to make it a line item, but he expressed willingness to apply for grants in the future if that would be more appropriate.

A citizen commented on the importance of the work done by Sea Turtles Forever, highlighting the hazardous nature of microplastics and supporting the idea of making it a line item in the budget. The council decided to add this topic to the February 6th agenda for a final decision.

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

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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

Sea Turtles Forever Funding Request

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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