Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Addresses Inclusivity Concerns, Approves City Hall Project, Explores EV Charging Stations

Public Comment Concerns During the public comment period, several residents voiced their concerns about various issues in Cannon Beach. One resident expressed frustration with the City Council's decision-making process, particularly the lack of consideration for committee recommendations and the recent construction of gender-specific restrooms. The resident felt this

Planning Commission Addresses Setback Reduction Appeals, Geological Hazard Report Concerns, and Hemlock Street Traffic Issues

Review of AP 2401 and V24-06 The Cannon Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with a discussion on the findings of fact for AP 2401, an appeal regarding a setback reduction at an undeveloped parcel near South Hemlock and Center Street. The commission members meticulously reviewed the document, suggesting several corrections

City Council Declares Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Approves Earth Day Handbook, Greenlights Walkway Replacement

Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month The City Council meeting began with the adoption of Proclamation 2413, declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cannon Beach. Chief of Police presented the proclamation, highlighting the critical role of The Harbor, formerly the Clatsop County Women's Resource Center,

Tourism & Arts Commission Reviews Sea Turtles Forever Funding, Amends Ordinance, Considers Flexible Grant Payments

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The City of Cannon Beach Tourism & Arts Commission (TAC) meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from previous meetings held on May 31 and June 13. There was a minor correction noted for the May 31 minutes, specifically under Action 1, where it

Planning Commission Debates Short-Term Rental Regulation Relocation, Reviews Taylor Retaining Wall Project, and Considers Campground Permit

Short-Term Rental Regulations Relocation The City of Cannon Beach Planning Commission convened to discuss the proposed relocation of short-term rental regulations from the zoning ordinance to the business section of the municipal code. This move aims to streamline the regulatory process without altering the existing rules governing short-term rentals.

Design Review Board Approves Freestanding Sign, Replacement Dwelling, Discusses Outdoor Merchandising Violation

Parks & Community Services Committee: AED Installation at City Park, Windscreens Debate, Ecola Bible School Volunteers

AED Installation at City Park The committee kicked off the meeting by addressing the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Cannon Beach City Park, a topic raised in the previous month's public comment. Chair Stacy Benefield noted that Mian had sent a letter in support of

City Council Approves Shoreland Stabilization Findings, Discusses Elk Rutting Season Warnings, and Addresses Electric Bike Safety Concerns

Findings of Fact for Shoreland Stabilization Application The primary agenda item was the findings of fact for application 2405, concerning the replacement of shoreland stabilization filed on behalf of Stephanie Inn. At a prior meeting, the City Council had denied the appeal and affirmed the Planning Commission's decision

Public Works Committee Tackles Utility Relief Requests, Reviews Road Audit Reports, Advances Water Resiliency Project

Utility Relief Requests The meeting began with the review and approval of the previous meeting minutes. Following this, the committee moved on to the topic of utility relief requests.

Coffee With Councilors: Electric Bikes, Bridge Updates, and Rutting Elk Concerns

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

City Council Backs Ecola Creek Project, Approves Debt Charter Amendment, Grants Hearing on Walkway Replacement

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

City Council Debates Competing Measure, Upholds Planning Commission Denial, Hears Public Testimony on Stephanie Inn Appeal

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

City Council Approves RV Site for Volunteers, Passes Resolutions on Capital Projects and Hispanic Heritage Month

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

City Council Approves Temporary City Hall, Denies Encroachment Waiver, Clarifies Meeting Schedule

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

Tourism & Arts Commission Reviews Sea Turtles Forever Proposal, Debates Funding Allocation, Considers Seasonal Event Scheduling

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

City Council Debates Elementary School Project, Approves Settlement on Major Projects, Grants De Novo Hearing for Stephanie Inn Appeal

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