Public Comments on Divisiveness and Emergency Alert System During the public comment section, a resident expressed concerns about divisiveness within the community, attributing it to negative interactions on social media and emails. The speaker emphasized that the issue is not confined to a single person or group but is a
Oath of Office for Mayor and Councilors The City Council meeting began with the swearing-in of Mayor Kathryn Stock and Councilors Jerry Spegman and Tom Campbell. City Manager Layla Amman administered the oath, stepping in for Judge Larry Blake, who was absent. The newly elected officials pledged to uphold the
Swearing in of New City Officials and Farewell to Departing Members The meeting began with the swearing-in of newly elected city officials, Diana L. Hammond and Erik Ostrander, who took their oaths of office as City Councilors. Following the ceremony, the council bid farewell to outgoing members Nancy McCarthy and
Election of Officers The Seaside Planning Commission meeting commenced with the election of officers for the new year. Robin Montero was unanimously re-elected as Chair, and Kathy Kleczek was re-elected as Vice-Chair without opposition. The continuity in leadership was met with approval from the commission members, indicating a smooth transition
Quorum and Voting Procedures The meeting began with a clarification of the quorum and voting procedures as outlined in the city charter. It was confirmed that a quorum was present with four out of seven members, allowing the Planning Commission to proceed with the meeting. The discussion also covered the
Agenda Approval and Meeting Formalities The meeting commenced with Chair Dave Doering acknowledging the presence of the Design Review Board members, some of whom attended via Zoom. The agenda was approved without any amendments following a motion and a roll call vote. The minutes from the previous meeting were also
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous session. Les Sinclair, Chair, noted a minor correction regarding the misspelling of the word "private." With no further corrections or discussions, the minutes were approved unanimously.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the previous meeting minutes. Commissioner Bill Hassell led the session, ensuring all present members, including Zandra Umholtz, Stephanie Winchester, Pat Olson, Sandra Johnson, Nancy Lanyon, and Georgeane Zedrick, confirmed their presence. The minutes from
Public Comments on Tsunami Emergency Alert System The City Council meeting opened with public comments, and the first speaker expressed concerns about the non-functional tsunami emergency alert system in Cannon Beach. The speaker highlighted that the system has been out of order since a malfunction in June and emphasized the
Public Comments and Highway 101 Backbone Update The meeting began with public comments, during which a resident inquired about the status of the Highway 101 backbone project, particularly concerning the water resilience plan. This query was directed at Trevor, who acknowledged the question but indicated that there was no new
Stormwater Outfall Relocation on Forest Lawn Road The Planning Commission discussed a proposal to relocate a stormwater outfall on Forest Lawn Road. The applicant, Jamie Lerma, representing the property owners, explained the need to move the outfall due to new residential development on the site. The relocation aims to prevent
Transition in Leadership The meeting began with a notable announcement from Council President Nancy McCarthy, who revealed that this would be her last Coffee With Councilors session after serving for five and a half years. McCarthy expressed her intent to take a year off before considering a return to council
Pine Grove Community House Fiscal Sponsorship The meeting began with a light-hearted discussion among the council members about the Pine Grove Community House's fiscal sponsorship. Tom Campbell shared that he received a significant donation for Pine Grove's flooring project. The council handles the financial logistics since
Consent Agenda Approval The City Council meeting commenced with the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meetings, financial reports, and OLCC annual renewals. The Council also approved moving the regular January meeting from January 8 to January 15, 2025. The motion passed unanimously without
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Anchor Street Parking Lot The City of Rockaway Beach City Council convened to discuss several pressing issues, starting with the proposed site host agreement with EV Charter for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Anchor Street parking lot. City Manager Shepard
Public Comments The City Council meeting began with public comments, where two residents shared their views. The first resident provided copies of previous comments related to short-term rentals and was open to questions from the council. The second resident spoke in support of recreational fires and fire pits, emphasizing their