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City Council Tackles FEMA Compliance, Sign Ordinance Revisions, and ADA Rental Accessibility

FEMA Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures The City Council workshop began with a detailed discussion on the FEMA BiOp pre-implementation compliance measures. The council was tasked with choosing one of three options mandated by FEMA to ensure that future developments in floodplains comply with the Endangered Species Act. The options were presented

Rockaway Beach, OR

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

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

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Addresses Fire Safety, Introduces New Emergency Manager, and Discusses Leaf Blower Ban

Public Comments The meeting began with public comments, featuring concerns about recreational fires and gas-powered leaf blowers. One resident expressed alarm over the potential fire hazards posed by recreational fires, especially those involving trash burning. They emphasized the need for the city to prioritize fire safety, akin to its efforts

Seaside, OR

City Council Discusses FEMA Compliance, Receives Race Series Donation, Addresses Board Vacancies

Seaside High School Student Update The City Council meeting began with an update from Alexander, a student from Seaside High School. He shared that the Associated Student Body (ASB) is organizing a Thanksgiving food drive with a goal of collecting 800 pounds of food. If successful, students will be rewarded

Manzanita, OR

City Council Approves New City Logo, Passes Speed Limit Reduction, and Advances Classic Street Project

Audience Participation and Community Concerns The meeting commenced with audience participation, where Dennis Tong expressed gratitude to the council for their efforts in implementing the "20 is Plenty" initiative, which aims to reduce speed limits in certain areas of the city. He also proposed creating a vehicle-free stretch

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Approves Wastewater and City Hall Funding, Adds Staff Holiday, Reviews Planning Appeals

Public Comment on Short-Term Rentals During the public comment section, a community member brought forward concerns regarding the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) in Cannon Beach. The speaker emphasized the importance of ensuring integrity within the system and suggested that the city consider asking Airbnb to collect and remit taxes

Seaside, OR

City Council Addresses Traffic Safety Concerns, Board Vacancies, and Floodplain Permit Moratorium

Update from Seaside High School The City Council meeting began with an update from a representative of Seaside High School, who provided a recap of the recent Homecoming Week. The event was described as a huge success, with the highest level of student participation seen so far in the new

Cannon Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves School Variance, Debates Tree Ordinance, Considers Housing Code Changes

Manzanita, OR

Budget Committee Highlights Audit Success, Tackles Legal Fee Concerns, and Advances Internal Controls Project

Accounting Manager Updates During the meeting, the accounting manager provided updates on several key initiatives. The recent audit was highlighted as a significant success, with no journal entries or findings, except for the ongoing issue of segregation of duty. The manager expressed gratitude towards Nancy, the court clerk, Lori Miller,

Cannon Beach, OR

Tourism & Arts Commission Denies Sea Turtles Forever Grant, Reviews Ordinance, Considers Public Art Funding

Approval of Meeting Minutes The meeting began with the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on June 25th, July 15th, and 26th. No significant changes were suggested, and the minutes were approved unanimously.

Cannon Beach, OR

Coffee With Councilors: School Renovation Debate, Hotel Lobby Influence, and Traffic Solutions Discussed

Introduction of Candidates and Meeting Structure The Coffee With Councilors meeting in Cannon Beach, OR, took on a unique format, featuring a candidates' conversation rather than a formal forum. Nancy McCarthy, City Councillor, facilitated the session, which was divided into two segments: the first 15 minutes were dedicated to

Cannon Beach, OR

Design Review Board Delays Duplex Decision, Extends Review Period, Clarifies Code Reorganization

Proposal for Duplex on North Larch Street The main focus of the Cannon Beach Design Review Board meeting was the continued discussion regarding the application for a duplex construction on an undeveloped lot on North Larch Street. The lot is situated in a residential medium-density zone, and the project has

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Reviews State of Parks, Discusses Heritage Trees, and Elects New Officers

Monthly State of the Parks The meeting commenced with a detailed update on the state of the parks. The annual fall fertilizing was completed, with a couple of thousand pounds of fertilizer applied. The removal of the purple martin houses marked the end of another successful year, thanks to the

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Sign Ordinance Amendments, Revisits Small Community Grants, and Grants Lake Lytle Estates Extension

Meeting Attendance and Approval of Minutes The City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission convened with members Zandra Umholtz, Stephanie Winchester, Pat Olson, Sandra Johnson, Bill Hassell, Nancy Lanyon, and Georgeane Zedrick in attendance. The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting without amendments.

Manzanita, OR

City Council Tackles Water Billing Referendum, Launches Comprehensive Plan Committee, Emphasizes Public Engagement

Quarterly Rate Study Discussion The City Council of Manzanita, Oregon, convened for a work session focusing on two main agenda items, the first of which was the continuation of discussions on the quarterly rate study. This discussion is a follow-up to a previous session that lasted nearly two hours. The

Cannon Beach, OR

Public Works Committee Addresses Bridge Project, Water Supply Concerns, and Lead Pipe Inventory Progress

Bridge Update and Public Comments During the public comments section, a resident expressed gratitude for Daniel's presence at the meeting and inquired about updates on a bridge project. The committee assured the resident that a bridge update would be provided later in the meeting. Another resident, Anita, voiced

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City Council Tackles FEMA Compliance, Sign Ordinance Revisions, and ADA Rental Accessibility

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

City Council Addresses Fire Safety, Introduces New Emergency Manager, and Discusses Leaf Blower Ban

City Council Discusses FEMA Compliance, Receives Race Series Donation, Addresses Board Vacancies

City Council Approves New City Logo, Passes Speed Limit Reduction, and Advances Classic Street Project

City Council Approves Wastewater and City Hall Funding, Adds Staff Holiday, Reviews Planning Appeals

City Council Addresses Traffic Safety Concerns, Board Vacancies, and Floodplain Permit Moratorium

Planning Commission Approves School Variance, Debates Tree Ordinance, Considers Housing Code Changes

Budget Committee Highlights Audit Success, Tackles Legal Fee Concerns, and Advances Internal Controls Project

Tourism & Arts Commission Denies Sea Turtles Forever Grant, Reviews Ordinance, Considers Public Art Funding

Coffee With Councilors: School Renovation Debate, Hotel Lobby Influence, and Traffic Solutions Discussed

Design Review Board Delays Duplex Decision, Extends Review Period, Clarifies Code Reorganization

Parks & Community Services Committee Reviews State of Parks, Discusses Heritage Trees, and Elects New Officers

Planning Commission Approves Sign Ordinance Amendments, Revisits Small Community Grants, and Grants Lake Lytle Estates Extension

City Council Tackles Water Billing Referendum, Launches Comprehensive Plan Committee, Emphasizes Public Engagement

Public Works Committee Addresses Bridge Project, Water Supply Concerns, and Lead Pipe Inventory Progress