Approval of Absence Request The Planning Commission meeting began with a roll call, confirming that all members were present except for John Mesberg, who had requested an excused absence. Virginia Dideum moved to excuse John, and Paulina Cockrum seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda The consent agenda
Public Comments and Concerns The meeting began with a public comment session, where Randy Neal expressed concerns regarding the city's recent cost review. He criticized the lack of clarity and confusion surrounding budget details and suggested hiring a professional project manager to provide monthly updates on spending, estimates,
Haystack Hill Land Preservation Beth Holland addressed the council regarding the upcoming Oregon Parks and Recreation meeting in Cannon Beach. She emphasized the importance of engaging in dialogue about her family-owned property on Haystack Hill, adjacent to a state park. Holland expressed hope that the city and state could work
Public Comments The meeting began with a brief public comment session. Jan Siebert Warmond expressed gratitude to Bruce and Karen for providing updates on a matter that had been causing public concern. She noted that she had been frequently asked about the issue but had no information to share until
Proposal for Pre-Council Work Sessions The Gearhart City Council discussed the possibility of implementing work sessions before official city council meetings. Mayor Kerry Smith introduced the idea, noting that it could streamline council meetings by addressing complex issues beforehand. Councilor Dana Gould supported the proposal, highlighting that other cities have
Cannon Beach Elementary School Rejuvenation Project
Swearing-In of New Police Officer The meeting began with the introduction and swearing-in of Keaton Waldie as the newest officer of the Cannon Beach Police Department. Chief Jason Schermerhorn highlighted Waldie's extensive community involvement, including his service in the Marine Corps, the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office,
Cannon Beach Elementary School Budget Review The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion on the Cannon Beach Elementary School budget. Dustin and Ben from the project team presented the design development drawings and discussed the current status of the project. They highlighted that the meeting served as a
Public Comment on Microplastic Remediation Funding The public comment segment began with a resident expressing concerns about the delay in receiving budget line funding approved by the City Council for summer operations. The individual highlighted the significant costs involved in hiring employees to remove marine microplastic from Cannon Beach, emphasizing
Affordable Housing and Community Concerns During the City Council meeting, a significant portion of the discussion focused on affordable housing and community concerns. A resident expressed her nostalgia for the community feel of Cannon Beach in the 1970s, lamenting the shift towards short-term rentals and the lack of permanent residents.
City Hall and Police Station Budget Discussion The meeting began with a detailed discussion on the budget for the new City Hall and Police Station. Bruce, the project manager, outlined that the project is currently in the design development phase, which has led to a more detailed budget estimate compared
Resolution 2404: Amending City Council Rules of Procedure The City Council began the meeting by discussing Resolution 2404, which aims to amend the City Council rules of procedure dated May 2, 2023. The primary motivation for this amendment was to address disruptions caused by "Zoom bombing" during previous
Public Safety Building Discussion The meeting began with a detailed discussion led by Preston Devereaux regarding the potential construction of a new public safety building. Preston emphasized the need for a modern facility, comparing the current situation to other regions that have successfully upgraded their public safety infrastructure. He mentioned
Public Comment Rules The meeting commenced with an important amendment to the public comment rules. Councilor Lisa Kerr proposed that public comments should be limited to issues directly related to the city's business within the council's jurisdiction. Comments must not disrupt the council's ability
Transportation System Plan and Parking The City Council meeting commenced with an in-depth discussion on the transportation system plan (TSP) and parking issues in Cannon Beach. Bruce St. Denis, the City Manager, initiated the conversation, and the council debated whether to address the transportation system plan and parking separately or
Public Comments on Microplastics The meeting began with an extended public comment period dominated by concerns over microplastics on Cannon Beach. Multiple speakers, including representatives from environmental organizations and local residents, voiced their concerns and proposed actions to tackle the issue. One speaker emphasized the health hazards posed by microplastics,