Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Unveils Strategic Plan, Advances Salmonberry Trail Design, Pursues Jetty Creek Watershed Grants

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Nov 13, 2024

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Strategic Plan Presentation

The City Council meeting was marked by a significant presentation from Sarah Singer-Wilson of SSW Consulting, who delivered the final report on the 2025-2029 strategic plan. The strategic plan aims to guide the City of Rockaway Beach with a five-year vision that includes values to guide city staff in achieving the vision and supporting the mission. The plan was developed through extensive community engagement, including surveys, interviews, and open houses, garnering 638 community responses.

The strategic plan focuses on several goal areas: public safety, economy, transportation and infrastructure, community connection and engagement, and good governance. Each area includes specific actions and outcomes, such as improving public safety by fully staffing the police department and expanding resources for code enforcement, enhancing economic vitality by supporting events during the shoulder season, and preserving the natural environment by updating zoning codes for flood hazards.

The plan emphasizes the importance of community involvement and aims to foster a culture of strategic management. It will be integrated into the city's budget development process, with regular progress reports to maintain accountability. The council expressed satisfaction with the comprehensive nature of the plan and the high level of community engagement achieved.

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

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Source Water Protection, Fire Department Reports Surge in 911 Calls, Police Address Vehicle Thefts

Source Water Protection Program Overview The City Council meeting featured a presentation by Susan De Circa of GSI Water Solutions, who provided an overview of the Source Water Protection Program. The program aims to reduce risks to the city's primary drinking water source, Jetty Creek. Susan highlighted the

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Ecola Creek Forest Reserve Funding, Delays Tree Code for Housing Efforts, and Tackles Community Grants Challenges

Approval of Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with Chair Les Sinclair calling it to order and suggesting an amendment to the agenda. The committee decided to postpone the review of the May 9, 2025, minutes to the next meeting, focusing instead on the April 17 and May 1 minutes. A

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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

City Council Discusses Source Water Protection, Fire Department Reports Surge in 911 Calls, Police Address Vehicle Thefts

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Ecola Creek Forest Reserve Funding, Delays Tree Code for Housing Efforts, and Tackles Community Grants Challenges