Cannon Beach, OR

Cannon Beach, OR

Public Works Committee Reviews Utility Requests, Discusses Seismic Bridge Retrofit, and Updates on Recycling Center Enhancements

Introduction of New Committee Member: Jim Tremayne The meeting commenced with Chair Jenee Pearce-Mushen welcoming Jim Tremayne, the newest member of the Public Works Committee. Jim, a retired school teacher from Southern California, shared his journey to Cannon Beach. He and his wife moved to the area after purchasing a

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Wood Duck Box Proposal, Tree Protection Code Concerns, and 12 Days of Earth Day Planning

Public Comments and Wood Duck Box Proposal The meeting began with a public comment from Jan Siebert-Worman, representing the Ecola Creek Awareness Project (ECAP). Jan discussed the donation of a wood duck box from the Tarin Hilgus Foundation, which previously contributed a Purple Martin house to the project. The aim

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Tackles COWS System Overhaul, Debates Tree Ordinance, and Reviews Financial Report

Moment of Silence and Public Comments The Cannon Beach City Council meeting began with a moment of silence for a community member named Sam. Following this, the floor was opened to public comments. One resident, Richard, voiced concerns over the lack of communication within the city, particularly regarding the broken

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates School Project Funding, Considers Farmers Market Relocation, Tackles Community Divisiveness

Cannon Beach Elementary School Project During the City Council meeting, a significant amount of time was dedicated to discussing the Cannon Beach Elementary School restoration project. Public comments were dominated by concerns and suggestions regarding the future of the school. One resident emphasized the importance of the school as a

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Tackles Emergency Alert System, Housing Amendments, and Coastal Erosion Management

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

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City Council Swears in New Officials, Addresses COWS Concerns, and Delays HRAP Budget Decision

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

Cannon Beach, OR

Planning Commission Reviews Quorum Procedures, Approves Shoreline Stabilization Permit, Discusses Stormwater Infrastructure

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

Cannon Beach, OR

Design Review Board Addresses Application Withdrawal, Discusses Board Responsibilities, and Concludes with Holiday Greetings

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

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Park Maintenance, Tree Management, and Earth Day Planning

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.

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Tackles Tsunami Alert System, Affordable Housing, and City Hall Project Updates

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

Cannon Beach, OR

Public Works Committee Discusses Highway 101 Backbone, Approves Utility Relief Requests, and Updates on Water Resiliency Project

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

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Planning Commission Approves Stormwater Outfall Relocation, Reviews Tree Protection Ordinance, Bids Farewell to Commissioner

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

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Coffee With Councilors: Leadership Transition, Tsunami Sirens Concerns, and Conference Center Tax Transparency Discussed

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

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Approves Police Bargaining Agreement, Discusses Affordable Housing, Considers Gas Leaf Blower Ban

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

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Tackles Vacancy Tax, Housing Standards, and Downtown Zoning Changes

Public Comments and Concerns The meeting began with a public comment session, where a resident raised concerns about the term "adoption ready" in the council packet. The resident questioned whether public hearings would be held at the council level before adoption, expressing hope that this would be the

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Tackles Elk Creek Terrace Utility Rates, Extends City Manager Retention Bonus, Approves Tourism Commission Ordinance

Public Comment on Elk Creek Terrace Finances and Utility Rates During the public comment section, James Donnelly from the Community Action Team addressed the council regarding the financial challenges faced by Elk Creek Terrace, an affordable housing project. Donnelly highlighted the escalating utility rates, particularly water, sewage, and storm rates,