Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Declares Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Approves Earth Day Handbook, Greenlights Walkway Replacement

The Civic AI

Oct 2, 2024

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Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The City Council meeting began with the adoption of Proclamation 2413, declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cannon Beach. Chief of Police presented the proclamation, highlighting the critical role of The Harbor, formerly the Clatsop County Women's Resource Center, in addressing domestic violence issues. The Harbor has responded to over 1,410 hotline calls and provided 5,216 services, including shelter for 60 individuals. The statistics underscored the severity of domestic violence, with one in three women and one in seven men experiencing intimate partner violence in their lifetimes.

Alexia Smith from The Harbor expressed her gratitude for the council's support, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness and providing support for survivors. The council unanimously adopted the proclamation, recognizing the need for community involvement in preventing and ending domestic violence.

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

Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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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