Cannon Beach, OR

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Adopts New Public Comment Rules, Reviews NACoOS Landscape Design, Forms Ad Hoc Committee for Elementary Rejuvenation Project

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

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Adopts Public Comment Rules, Approves Lifeguard Program, Discusses Short-Term Rental Cap

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

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Tackles Traffic Flow, Considers Paid Parking, and Plans for Pedestrian Safety Improvements

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

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Addresses Microplastics, Tree Removal Concerns, and Commends Police Officers

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,

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Tackles Housing Crisis, Public Comments, and Future Planning Initiatives

Housing Presentation and Community Discussion The City Council of Cannon Beach held a joint work session with the Planning Commission and Design Review Board to address the pressing issue of housing in the community. The meeting featured a presentation by Alyssa Gertler, a housing expert from Clatsop County, who provided

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Cannon Beach City Hall Design, Tree Management, and Exterior Lighting Plans

Cannon Beach City Hall Design Review The primary focus of the meeting was the detailed presentation and discussion of the Cannon Beach City Hall design review package. Leslie Jones and Angelica presented the current state of the plans, including updated renderings and site analysis. The presentation highlighted changes made to

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Winter Storm Response, Debates NeCus' School Project Costs, and Discusses Tourism Funding Allocation

Winter Storm Response and Preparedness The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion on the city's response to a recent winter storm that brought icy conditions. Jason from the Cannon Beach Police Department provided an overview of the challenges faced, including 32 calls for service over three

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates Sea Turtles Funding, Lifeguard Budget, and City Hall Project

Sea Turtles Forever Funding Request The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion about Sea Turtles Forever's request for payment for microplastic removal from the beach. Bruce initiated the conversation, reminding the council of the previous meeting where the organization requested $10,000 for their efforts. Mark

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Funding for City Hall and Police Projects, Faces Cost Overruns on Elementary School, Addresses Public Concerns on Housing and Parking

Funding and Costs of City Hall and Police Department Projects The meeting began with a detailed discussion on the funding sources for the new City Hall and Police Department projects. Mayor Barb Knop and Councilor Gary Hayes clarified that these projects are primarily funded through the prepared food tax, a

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Approves Financial Statements, Appoints New Tourism Commissioner, Addresses Tree Removal Permit Denial

Approval of Agenda and Minutes The meeting began with Mayor Barb Knop addressing a minor issue regarding the agenda, specifically a title omission for one of the items. She assured attendees that this was not an attempt to be non-transparent and promised better accuracy in the future. The agenda was