Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Strategic Plan, Fire Department Report, and Public Hearings on Ordinances

Strategic Plan Initiative Update The City Council welcomed Ashley Sonoff from SSW Consulting to provide an update on the strategic plan initiative. Sonoff presented the results from the community engagement phase, which included a community survey, staff survey, community leader interviews, and presentations to community groups. The engagement revealed key

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Land Use Appeal, Approves Budget for Sound Equipment, Plans Public Meeting Law Training

Land Use Appeal Review for Dona Wave Land Unit Development Phase 2 The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion on the scope of review for land use appeal number 24-1, concerning the Dona Wave Land Unit Development Phase 2. Mary McGinnis, Council Position 1, presented a comprehensive background

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Duplex, Advances Lake Lytle Project, Reviews Community Grant Programs

Approval of Minutes The meeting began with the approval of minutes from the June 27, 2024, special meeting and the July 18, 2024, meeting. The amended minutes were distributed by the city recorder, showing necessary corrections. Both sets of minutes were approved unanimously after motions to approve were seconded and

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Duplex, Reviews Grant Programs, Addresses Street Safety Concerns

Staff Report and Project Updates The meeting began with a staff report delivered remotely due to the staff member being under the weather. Key updates included the approval of two new dwelling units in July and an overview of ongoing projects. The staff member highlighted the recent FEMA Biologic Opinion

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Approves Key Resolutions, Highlights Financial Health, and Advances Infrastructure Projects

Annual State of the City Address Mayor Charles McNeilly delivered his second annual State of the City address, highlighting the exceptional progress made in fiscal year 2023-2024. Key achievements included the passage of three proclamations, 62 resolutions, and six ordinances. The city staff secured six grants totaling $843,000, awarded

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Land Use Appeals Training, Addresses Public Concerns, Moves Forward with Ordinances

Training on Land Use Appeals Process The City Council meeting in Rockaway Beach, OR, began with a detailed training session focused on the land use appeals process. City Manager Luke Shepherd introduced the session, which was led by Brett Estes, North Coast Regional Representative for the Department of Land Conservation

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Reviews Strategic Plan, Food Cart Site Concerns, and PUD Modifications

Strategic Plan Presentation by SSW Consulting The City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting featured a detailed presentation by Sarah from SSW Consulting, focusing on the city's strategic plan. Sarah emphasized the importance of developing a set of goals and actions aligned with the city's mission