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Attendance and Opening Remarks The City of Rockaway Beach City Council convened for a special meeting with all council members present, including Mayor Charles McNeilly, Council President Penny Cheek, and Councilors Mary McGinnis, Tom Martine, Kiley Konruff, and Alesia Franken. The meeting commenced with a reminder from the Mayor about
Oaths of Office and Consent Agenda The City of Rockaway Beach City Council convened for a meeting with Mayor Charles McNeilly and all council members present. The meeting began with the swearing-in of council members, followed by the approval of the consent agenda, which included the approval of previous meeting
Welcome and Introduction of New Members The City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with the introduction of two newly appointed members, Lydia Hess and Jason Maxfield. The meeting was attended by Commissioners Sandra Johnson, Nancy Lanyon, Stephanie Winchester, Lydia Hess, and Jason Maxfield, along with Planning Commission Liaison
Strategic Plan Action Prioritization The City Council workshop began with a strategic plan action prioritization exercise led by Sarah, who had previously worked with the Rockaway Beach community to develop a strategic plan. The council members participated in a virtual prioritization exercise using a platform called Mentimeter. The goal was
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the previous meeting minutes. Commissioner Bill Hassell led the session, ensuring all present members, including Zandra Umholtz, Stephanie Winchester, Pat Olson, Sandra Johnson, Nancy Lanyon, and Georgeane Zedrick, confirmed their presence. The minutes from
Consent Agenda Approval The City Council meeting commenced with the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meetings, financial reports, and OLCC annual renewals. The Council also approved moving the regular January meeting from January 8 to January 15, 2025. The motion passed unanimously without
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Anchor Street Parking Lot The City of Rockaway Beach City Council convened to discuss several pressing issues, starting with the proposed site host agreement with EV Charter for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Anchor Street parking lot. City Manager Shepard
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on October 17, 2024. After a brief discussion, the minutes were approved unanimously by the Planning Commission members.
Land Use Appeal: Nodona Wave Planned Unit Development Phase Two The City Council meeting focused solely on an appeal regarding the Nodona Wave Planned Unit Development (PUD) Phase Two. The appeal was brought forward by the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition against a Planning Commission decision. The meeting was chaired by
Land Use Appeal for Nadonna Wave Planned Unit Development Phase 2 The City of Rockaway Beach City Council held a special meeting to discuss the land use appeal 24-1 concerning the Nadonna Wave Planned Unit Development (PUD) Phase 2. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Charles McNeilly, with all council
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
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
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.
Consent Agenda and Financial Report Discussion The City Council meeting commenced with the approval of the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meeting and financial reports. A brief discussion arose regarding changes in the check register report format, attributed to Marnie's handling. The Council unanimously
Conflicts of Interest and Ex Parte Contacts The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion on conflicts of interest and ex parte contacts, particularly in relation to quasi-judicial land use hearings. Armand, a legal expert, provided guidance on how council members should handle potential conflicts. He emphasized the importance
Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan Updates The meeting opened with a presentation by Rachel Cotton and Jamin Kimmel from Cascadia Partners, focusing on updates to the zoning code and comprehensive plan in response to Senate Bill 406. Cotton explained that Senate Bill 406 mandates that medium and large cities in