Electric Bikes and Trail Safety The meeting kicked off with a detailed discussion about the regulation of electric bikes in Cannon Beach. Craig raised concerns about the safety and regulation of electric bikes, specifically on trails and in traffic. He noted that he had encountered teenagers riding electric bikes at
Discussion on Homeless Camp Policies The Seaside City Council held an extensive meeting focused on revising policies related to the city's homeless camp. The meeting began with a detailed presentation by Spencer, who outlined the primary objectives and guiding principles of the proposed changes. The council aimed to
Ecola Creek Awareness Project Support The meeting opened with public comments, starting with Jan Siebert-Wahrmund representing the Ecola Creek Awareness Project (ECAP). Siebert-Wahrmund expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts between various organizations, including the City of Cannon Beach, Friends of the Dunes, FEMA, and others, in working towards the Ecola
Strategic Plan Initiative Update The City Council welcomed Ashley Sonoff from SSW Consulting to provide an update on the strategic plan initiative. Sonoff presented the results from the community engagement phase, which included a community survey, staff survey, community leader interviews, and presentations to community groups. The engagement revealed key
Land Use Appeal Review for Dona Wave Land Unit Development Phase 2 The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion on the scope of review for land use appeal number 24-1, concerning the Dona Wave Land Unit Development Phase 2. Mary McGinnis, Council Position 1, presented a comprehensive background
Comprehensive Plan and Housing Ordinance Update The Manzanita Planning Commission meeting began with an update on the long-awaited Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) and Housing Ordinance update. Scott Frago from 3J Consulting introduced the consultant team, including Violet Brown, Marcy McAnally, and Journey Gehring. The team outlined the project, emphasizing the
Water Rate Discussion The City of Manzanita City Council meeting focused extensively on the topic of water rates, a subject that has been under discussion for some time. Mayor Kathryn Stock opened the meeting by acknowledging the significance of the date, but quickly turned the focus to the ongoing water
Approval of Minutes The meeting began with the approval of minutes from the June 27, 2024, special meeting and the July 18, 2024, meeting. The amended minutes were distributed by the city recorder, showing necessary corrections. Both sets of minutes were approved unanimously after motions to approve were seconded and
Comprehensive Plan and Housing Ordinance Update The City of Manzanita Planning Commission meeting was primarily focused on the comprehensive plan and housing ordinance update. The meeting included detailed presentations from consultants and engaged discussions among Planning Commission members and the public.
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
Discussion on League of Oregon Cities (LOC) Legislative Priorities During the City Council meeting, Councilor Tita Montero provided a detailed explanation of the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) and its role in representing the interests of Oregon's 241 cities. The LOC serves as a professional and lobbying organization
City Park Improvement Proposal Jeff Sunshine, a member of the city's budget committee, opened the public comments by advocating for improvements to Manzanita City Park. He highlighted the park's extensive use by both local and visiting children and suggested that the park is currently substandard, citing
Friends of Haystack Rock RV Site Request The City Council meeting commenced with public comments, including a notable request from Angela Benton, representing Friends of Haystack Rock. Benton requested the council to dedicate an RV site to support U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers for the Haystack Rock Awareness
Public Comment Concerns The City Council meeting of Cannon Beach began with a public comment section, where residents raised various concerns. One resident, Mark Charlesworth, voiced his confusion about parking regulations in front of Surfcrest Pizza and Market. He explained that the owner of the business allows people to park
Sea Turtles Forever Proposal Mark from Sea Turtles Forever returned to the Tourism & Arts Commission to discuss the logistics and feasibility of their environmental tourism and team-building events. The main focus was on the removal of microplastics and other debris from Cannon Beach. Mark emphasized the challenges posed by
Public Comments on Elementary School Rejuvenation Project The City Council meeting began with a public comment session, where several community members expressed their opinions on the Cannon Beach Elementary School Rejuvenation Project. Carrie Ramey, a former advisory council member, urged the council not to put the project to a public