City government meetings, summarized by AI. For schedules, agendas and packets, visit City of Manzanita, OR .
Comprehensive Plan and Housing Focus The City of Manzanita City Council meeting was convened to focus primarily on the comprehensive plan, with a particular emphasis on housing. Mayor Kathryn Stock opened the session by acknowledging the ongoing efforts to align the city's housing ordinances with Oregon state law
Opening Remarks and Attendance The meeting commenced with Chair Karen Reddick-Yurka calling the session to order. Lee Hiltenbrand was noted as absent due to travel, while Frank Squillo was also not present at the start. The quorum requirement was confirmed to be four members.
Public Comments and Gender Representation in Leadership The City Council meeting began with a public comment from a resident who highlighted the historic moment for Manzanita, noting that all leadership positions in the city's government are currently held by women. This includes the city manager, mayor, council president,
Opening of the Meeting and Attendance The Budget Committee meeting for the City of Manzanita was called to order promptly at 6:00 PM. Chairperson Joy Nord led the proceedings, and attendance was confirmed by the city manager. Present at the meeting were committee members Kit Keating, Chip Greening, Shawn
Introduction of the Proposed Budget The City of Manzanita's Budget Committee convened to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Budget Officer Leila Aman presented the budget, emphasizing the hard work and collaboration involved in its preparation. The presentation aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of
Comprehensive Code Amendments and Housing Types The City of Manzanita Planning Commission meeting was centered around a detailed discussion of comprehensive code amendments, with a specific focus on housing types and zoning regulations. The primary aim was to refine the city's approach to housing, considering factors like floor
Recology Rate Review The City Council meeting began with a presentation from Dan Blue of Recology, the company that handles waste management services for Manzanita and neighboring communities. Dan Blue provided an overview of Recology's operations, emphasizing their focus on materials management rather than landfill profits. He explained
Nomination and Election of Budget Committee Chair The City of Manzanita's Budget Committee commenced their meeting with the nomination and election of a new chairperson. Kit nominated Chip Kikwin, but Chip declined, suggesting Joy Nord as a better fit for the role. Joy Nord accepted the nomination, and
Introduction and Overview The City of Manzanita, OR City Council convened to deliberate on an appeal concerning a planned unit development (PUD) application for a 60-unit affordable multi-family housing project. The meeting was presided over by Mayor Kathryn Stock, with Council President Linda Kozlowski, and Councilors Jerry Spegman, Brad Hart,
City Manager Recognition During the meeting, City Manager Layla was praised for her exceptional performance and visionary leadership. The council discussed her accomplishments, including the on-time and on-budget City Hall project, the initiation of the comprehensive plan process, and several successful grant applications. The council recognized her ability to manage
Appeal of Manzanita Pines Development Decision The City Council of Manzanita convened to address an appeal concerning a decision made by the Planning Commission regarding the Manzanita Pines development application. This meeting was not open for public comment, focusing solely on determining the scope of the appeal review. Mayor Kathryn
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Manzanita Planning Commission meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. A few amendments were suggested, including specifying that a turnaround was for a school bus and correcting the spelling of a name. After these adjustments, the minutes were approved
Approval of Minutes and Corrections The Manzanita Planning Commission meeting commenced with Chair Karen Reddick-Yurka calling the session to order. The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Amendments were suggested, including specifying "school bus" in the context of a
Public Comments on Manzanita Pines Housing Development The City Council meeting opened with a public comment session focused on the Manzanita Pines housing development. Several residents voiced concerns about the city's handling of the project. One resident criticized the city for providing inaccurate information about the development, citing
Short-Term Rental Policy Discussion The Manzanita City Council convened for a workshop to delve deeply into the city's short-term rental (STR) policy. This session was designed to allow council members to have a thorough discussion on the topic, which has been under consideration for some time. The council
Public Comments and Approval of Previous Minutes The Manzanita Planning Commission meeting commenced with a call to order by Chair Karen Reddick-Yurka. After confirming that there were no public comments unrelated to the main agenda item, the January 13, 2025 minutes were approved without amendments. The panel expressed satisfaction with