Manzanita, OR

City Council Reviews Road Naming Procedure, Secures Water Rights, Enhances Emergency Preparedness

The Civic AI

Jun 5, 2024

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Road Naming Procedure

The meeting commenced with a detailed discussion on the road naming procedure, led by Garrett, who joined via Zoom from an airport. Garrett provided an overview of the proposed procedure, which aims to align with state statutes guiding road naming in Oregon. He emphasized that the final decision on road names would be made by the City Council following a public hearing.

Garrett mentioned that the procedure includes steps for staff to follow to ensure all roads are appropriately named. The process begins with an introduction to the necessity of naming roads and outlines the specific building permits and land use actions that trigger a road naming procedure. The applicant's responsibility in these situations is to apply for a road name, although the city can also initiate the process.

The procedure also covers the hearing and notice process, which had been a point of confusion. Garrett noted that state statutes require notice to be sent to neighbors the week before the hearing, but the city prefers to notify agency partners earlier to avoid confusion. This section of the procedure is still open to further guidance and refinement.

Water Rights and Conservation

Chad, another staff member, reported on the city's efforts to secure additional water rights. The city is working with the Department of Water Rights and has hired scientists to analyze 13 years of performance data to understand the behavior of the aquifer. Chad emphasized the importance of water conservation, especially during the summer, and recommended the installation of smart irrigation systems to help manage water use efficiently.

Peter added that the push for additional water rights was partly due to Warrenton's reluctance to continue selling water to Manzanita. Warrenton extended the water purchase agreement by only one year, making it essential for Manzanita to secure its own water rights to avoid dependency on another jurisdiction.

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