Florence public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Rhododendron Arbor and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Butter Clam Ct. The meeting includes review of supplemental materials, site plans, and public testimony.

• Rhododendron Arbor PUD and SIR review
• Butter Clam Ct CUP 03 application review
• Review of draft minutes from September through November 2021

The Florence Planning Commission continued two conditional use permit hearings to future dates. The first, for a single-family development at 5439 Hwy 126, was continued to January 25, 2022, after the applicant submitted a revised site plan. The second, for the Rhododendron Arbor PUD, was continued to January 11, 2022, for deliberations after staff received new materials. Both continuances were approved unanimously.

• Continued CUP 03 (5439 Hwy 126) hearing to Jan 25, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued PUD 01 (Rhododendron Arbor) hearing to Jan 11, 2022 for deliberations (6-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Sept 28, Oct 12, Nov 9, Nov 23, 2021

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting. The council will review the meeting agenda and materials distributed for the session. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of 12.13.21 City Council meeting agenda
• Review of items distributed for the meeting

The Florence City Council approved Ordinance No. 22, Series 2021, establishing a Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) program, and Resolution No. 39, Series 2021, adopting its standards and guidelines. Both passed 4-1, with Councilor Wisniewski dissenting. The council also approved several other items, including a resolution to apply for up to $800,000 in federal funding for Veterans Memorial Park expansion, and the City Manager's evaluation and employment agreement.

• Approved Ordinance No. 22, Series 2021, establishing MUPTE program (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 39, Series 2021, adopting MUPTE standards and guidelines (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23, Series 2021, adjusting commission service terms (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 40, Series 2021, authorizing EDA grant application up to $800,000 for Veterans Memorial Park (5-0)
• Approved 2021 City Manager evaluation and employment agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $115,000 Recreation Trails grant, $325,910 engineering contract, and IT services contract (5-0)

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in executive session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. This is a closed session with no public viewing or participation, as allowed under Oregon law. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) for performance evaluation of public officers and employees – City Manager evaluation

City Council

This is a work session agenda with no specific items listed; it only includes the agenda and meeting materials documents. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

The Florence City Council held a work session to discuss an upcoming project to update the city's Transportation Systems Plan (TSP), which was adopted in 2021. Councilors expressed interest in serving on the Stakeholder Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC). No formal decisions were made during this work session.

• Discussed Transportation Systems Plan update project
• Councilors expressed interest in serving on STAC

City Council

This is a special work session of the Florence City Council. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials documents, indicating a procedural or discussion-focused meeting with no specific action items listed.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Florence, OR City Council. The agenda contains only procedural references to meeting materials and documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics listed.

The City Council held a public hearing on establishing a Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) program to encourage housing development. The first reading of Ordinance No. 22, Series 2021 failed on a 4-1 roll call vote, with Councilors Wisniewski and Wantz voting 'Nay'. Because the vote was not unanimous, a second reading will be held at the December 13, 2021 meeting. Resolution No. 39, Series 2021, which would set program standards and fees, was tabled pending the ordinance's outcome.

• Failed first reading of Ordinance No. 22, Series 2021 (MUPTE program) by 4-1 vote
• Tabled Resolution No. 39, Series 2021 (MUPTE standards and application fee)
• Scheduled second reading of Ordinance No. 22 for December 13, 2021 meeting
• Requested proclamation recognizing Siuslaw Vikings at next meeting

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains a list of meeting materials and exhibits but does not list specific discussion topics or decisions. The document serves as a record of available files for the commission's review.

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) meeting on November 17, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items, proposals, or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive items listed.

• No specific action items listed on agenda

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and associated materials, including discussion items and public comments. The agenda contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of EMAC discussion items
• Review of public comments

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on November 15, 2021. The only listed items are the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Review of 11.15.21 City Council meeting agenda
• Review of items distributed for the meeting
• Review of meeting materials

The Florence City Council approved the temporary use of 5300 Hwy 101 for the Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 winter seasons, and authorized up to $20,000 in grant funds for temporary electrical service. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilor Wisniewski voting against. The council also unanimously approved the 2022 meeting calendar and the consent agenda, which included a vehicle purchase and a liquor license recommendation.

• Approved 2022 City Council meeting calendar with January 3 meeting moved to January 10 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary emergency shelter site at 5300 Hwy 101 for 2021-22 and 2022-23 winters (4-1)
• Authorized up to $20,000 grant for temporary electrical service at shelter site (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of 2022 Ford F150 hybrid for $41,983.02 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including recommendation of liquor license for Sinvi LLC (unanimous)

City Council

This is a joint work session of the City Council and Planning Commission. The agenda contains no specific items, only references to distributed materials, so it is procedural boilerplate.

The Florence City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss a proposed Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) program. The discussion covered the program's timeline, eligibility, limitations, public benefits, workforce housing benchmarks, and sunset period. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Discussed MUPTE program proposal, no action taken
• No formal votes or approvals recorded

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is holding a virtual work session to review the 2021-2023 City Work Plan, with commissioners self-selecting sub-committee assignments for Year 1 projects and discussing timelines. No public comment is allowed at this work session; written comments may be submitted before the meeting.

• Review of 2021-2023 City of Florence Work Plan, PC Year 1 Projects
• Sub-committee assignments for work plan projects
• Discussion of project timelines
• Meeting held virtually via GoToWebinar due to COVID-19

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence Public Arts Committee meeting. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials as items, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be a routine gathering with supporting documents provided.

• Agenda item: Agenda
• Agenda item: Meeting Materials

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting to consider adopting a compensation plan and policy, as indicated by the updated item 2 document. The agenda includes this item for discussion or decision, along with other distributed materials.

• Adoption of compensation plan and policy (Item 2)

The Florence City Council adopted Resolution No. 38, Series 2021, updating the city's pay administration policies and framework, with a unanimous vote (4-0, one absent). The council also directed the city manager to begin recruitment for vacant Planning Commission and Florence Urban Renewal Agency positions, and approved the consent agenda, which included purchasing a 2022 Ford Plug-in Electric Transit Van for $49,501.71. A proposal to change the appointment process for those vacancies failed due to lack of a second.

• Adopted Resolution No. 38, Series 2021, amending pay administration policies (4-0, Wisniewski absent)
• Directed city manager to start recruitment for Planning Commission and Urban Renewal Agency vacancies (4-0, Wisniewski absent)
• Proposal to establish a work session for candidate review failed (no second)
• Approved consent agenda, including purchase of 2022 Ford Plug-in Electric Transit Van for $49,501.71 (4-0, Wisniewski absent)

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding an executive session on October 25, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The session is closed to the public and covers real property transactions and consultation with the city's legal counsel, under Oregon law. No public comment or viewing is allowed during this session. The agenda also lists upcoming council work sessions and meetings for November and December.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with city legal counsel
• Meeting held via videoconference at 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR
• Upcoming council meetings scheduled for November 1, 15, and December 13, 2021

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting to review its agenda and distributed materials. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Review of meeting materials
• Review of distributed materials

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting to review documents including a letter and public testimony from Mike Allen, a Siuslaw News movie sponsorship proposal, and speaker cards. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the review of these submitted materials.

• Review of letter to EMAC from Mike Allen
• Review of public testimony to EMAC by Mike Allen
• Review of Siuslaw News movie sponsorship proposal
• Speaker card for Mike Allen's invitation to Halloween Bash
• Speaker card from Mike Allen

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The provided agenda contains only procedural items regarding the meeting agenda and materials. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the text.

Transportation Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Florence Transportation Committee. The agenda contains only the agenda document and the August 2021 meeting notes for review, with no new business items, decisions, or discussions listed.

• Review of August 2021 Transportation Committee meeting notes

City Council

This is the agenda for the Florence City Council's regular meeting on October 11, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics detailed. The meeting appears to be a standard procedural session with no substantive items listed in the provided text.

• Agenda document: 10.11.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.PDF
• Items distributed: 10.11.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - ITEMS DISTRIBUTED.PDF
• Meeting materials: 10.11.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS.PDF

The Florence City Council approved the annexation of a .59-acre property at 88385 1st Avenue (Ordinance No. 20, Series 2021) and the associated zone change to Medium Density Residential (Ordinance No. 21, Series 2021). The council also approved the purchase of an Aquatech Combination Sewer Cleaner for $469,877.19 and approved a consent agenda item to apply for a Connect Oregon 2021 Grant for airport improvements. All votes were recorded as 5-0 except the zone change, which passed 4-1.

• Approved annexation of .59 acres at 88385 1st Avenue (Ordinance No. 20, Series 2021) 5-0
• Approved zone change to Medium Density Residential (Ordinance No. 21, Series 2021) 4-1
• Approved purchase of Aquatech Combination Sewer Cleaner for $469,877.19 5-0
• Approved consent agenda including resolution to apply for Connect Oregon 2021 Grant 5-0

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss real property transactions and consult with the city's legal counsel. No public comment or viewing is allowed during this session. The agenda also lists upcoming regular council meetings and work sessions through December 2021.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel
• Upcoming council meetings scheduled through December 13, 2021

City Council

This is a City Council work session agenda. The only listed items are the agenda itself and the meeting materials distributed to council members. No specific decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda for the October 11, 2021 work session
• Meeting materials distributed for the work session

The City Council held a work session to review the results of a Compensation and Classification Project presented by HR Compensation Consultants. The discussion covered funding sources, pay grade reductions, budget impacts, and the current cost of living adjustment. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider two items related to the Shore Pines development: a variance request (PC 21 23 VAR 02) and a design review (PC 21 22 DR 01). The commission will also hear public testimony and may adopt resolutions for each item.

• Variance request PC 21 23 VAR 02 for Shore Pines
• Design review PC 21 22 DR 01 for Shore Pines
• Public testimony by Ubnoske
• Proposed resolutions for both Shore Pines items
• Sand Ranch Garden Center notice of hearing (PC 21 25 VAR 03)

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The Public Arts Committee did not hold a formal meeting in September 2021. Instead, leadership distributed information on continuing education, including grant workshops and articles about state art projects. A community member also shared photos of murals from a trip to Eureka, California.

• Lane Arts Council Community Arts Grants info session scheduled for September 29 at 5-6pm
• Rural Focus: Spotlight on Funding Opportunities workshop on September 29 at 2:00 p.m. featuring Oregon Community Foundation, Collins Foundation, and Ford Family Foundation
• Article shared regarding Louis Southworth being chosen as the namesake of a new park near the Oregon coast
• Article shared about a new Oregon Cultural Trust license plate design featuring work by an Eugene artist

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) meeting on September 22, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics provided. The meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative business.

• No specific action items listed
• Meeting materials and distributed items referenced

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and materials, including a letter regarding the Adopt a Street program. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of committee assignment handout
• Discussion of Mike Allen letter regarding Adopt a Street program

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting of September 20, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda document and meeting materials; no specific action items, discussions, or decisions are identified in the provided text.

The Florence City Council approved Resolution No. 34, Series 2021, requesting the surrender of jurisdiction of the remaining portion of Rhododendron Drive and a portion of 4th Avenue to Lane County. The council also unanimously approved Resolution No. 36, adopting the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Policy and Language Access Plan, and approved the remaining consent agenda, including the purchase of a police vehicle, a grant application for Rolling Dunes Park, and a liquor license recommendation for Circle K. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 34, Series 2021, requesting surrender of jurisdiction of Rhododendron Drive and a portion of 4th Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 36, Series 2021, adopting the LEP Policy and Language Access Plan (unanimous)
• Approved the remaining consent agenda, including purchase of a 2022 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor for $64,993.96, authorization to submit a Land Water Conservation Fund grant application for Rolling Dunes Park, and recommendation of approval for Circle K liquor license (unanimous)

City Council

The Florence City Council work session is a planning discussion, not a decision-making meeting. Topics include the city manager's report on upcoming agenda items tied to the work plan and budget, a review of the annual city manager evaluation process and timeline, and discussion of the meeting schedule. No votes or public comments are scheduled.

• Discussion of upcoming City Council meeting agenda topics tied to Work Plan and Adopted Budget
• Review of Annual City Manager Evaluation Process and Timeline
• Discussion of upcoming meeting schedule, including rescheduling October 4 meetings to October 11

The Florence City Council held a work session on September 20, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed upcoming meeting topics tied to the City's Work Plan and Adopted Budget, the annual City Manager evaluation process and timeline, and the meeting schedule. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal decisions were made during this work session.
• Discussed timeline for sending meeting materials to allow sufficient review time.
• Discussed the grant approval process by City Council or City Manager.
• Discussed changing the work session meeting schedule to a different time or day.
• Discussed concerns about staff time for committee meeting presentations.
• Discussed delaying committee appointments until mid-year of the upcoming year.

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting to review its agenda and associated materials, including a presentation from SCDC. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the adoption of the agenda and receipt of informational documents.

• Review of SCDC presentation
• Review of meeting materials packet

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a proposed annexation and zoning assignment for the Anderson property. The commission will review staff reports, findings of fact, and public testimony before making a decision.

• Proposed Resolution PC 21 26 ANN 07 for annexation
• Proposed Resolution PC 21 21 ZC 07 for zoning assignment
• Public hearing with exhibits including petition, maps, and testimony

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the annexation of approximately .59 acres at 88385 1st Ave and assign a Medium Density Residential zoning designation. The recommendation supports the property owner's request to connect to sanitary sewer services. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from August 24, 2021, and heard a staff report on the commission's work plan priorities.

• Approved the agenda unanimously (6-0).
• Approved the minutes of August 24, 2021 (6-0).
• Recommended approval of annexation PC 21 26 ANN 07 and zone assignment PC 21 21 ZC 07 for the Anderson property at 88385 1st Ave (6-0).
• Heard a staff report on the commission's work plan, including housing initiatives and code updates, but took no formal action.

Transportation Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Florence, OR Transportation Committee. The agenda lists only agenda documents and meeting materials, with no specific decisions or discussion items detailed. The meeting appears to be routine, with reference to July 2021 meeting notes and general correspondence.

• Agenda document
• Meeting materials for agenda items 3A and 3C
• General correspondence
• July 2021 Transportation Committee meeting notes

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

This meeting agenda contains only the agenda document and a link to meeting materials, with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive business specified.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond agenda and materials

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Resolution PC 21 20 SUB 01 for the Cannery Station Phase 1 final subdivision plat, which includes 6 lots, 4 tracts, and street portions. The approval was granted with conditions, including a key amendment to Condition 12: the temporary emergency access easement may use the existing driveway off Munsel Lake Road, but Redwood Street must be constructed and platted before any subsequent phase of the PUD begins. The motion passed 6-0 after an earlier motion without the construction trigger failed 1-5.

• Approved Cannery Station Phase 1 final subdivision plat (Resolution PC 21 20 SUB 01) (6-0)
• Amended Condition 12: temporary access via existing driveway allowed, but Redwood Street must be constructed before next PUD phase
• Rejected initial motion that only required Redwood Street to be platted, not constructed (1-5)
• Approved agenda and minutes of August 10, 2021 (6-0)

City Council

The provided document contains only a list of meeting materials and does not include specific agenda items or topics for discussion. There is no information regarding decisions, proposals, or ordinances.

The City Council approved a mural permit for Lovejoy's Restaurant at 195 Nopal Street, with a 4-1 vote after amending Condition 3 of Resolution No. 29, Series 2021. The council also approved two street closures for community events and the consent agenda, which included contracts and grants. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these actions.

• Approved mural permit for Lovejoy's Restaurant (Resolution 29, Series 2021) with amended Condition 3 (4-1)
• Approved street closure on Maple Street from 9th to 10th for Cross Road Assembly of God Church tailgate party (5-0)
• Approved street closure on Bay, Laurel, Maple, and Nopal streets for Rods N Rhodies Car Show (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $95,640 water/sewer extension contract with Ray Wells, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized application for DLCD housing strategy grant (Resolution 30, Series 2021) via consent agenda
• Authorized application for Green Legacy Hiroshima Peace Tree program (Resolution 31, Series 2021) via consent agenda
• Authorized $32,096 purchase of two remote dispatch consoles from Day Wireless (Resolution 32, Series 2021) via consent agenda
• Authorized $54,412 purchase of two VxRail compute nodes from Dell (Resolution 33, Series 2021) via consent agenda

City Council

The provided text is a file listing for the August 16, 2021, City Council meeting in Florence, OR. It references four PDF documents (two agendas and two materials packets) but does not include the actual content, specific motions, or decisions discussed. No substantive information about rezonings, contracts, or ordinances is present in the source text.

• Reference to '8.16.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - CORRECTED.PDF'
• Reference to '8.16.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.PDF'
• Reference to '8.16.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - ITEMS DISTRIBUTED.PDF'
• Reference to '8.16.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS.PDF'

The Florence City Council approved three annexation and zone change requests, including the Pear Blossom, Gott, and Mantzouranis properties, with the Gott and Mantzouranis zone changes passing 4-1 due to Councilor Wisniewski's objection to Medium Density zoning. The council also approved a street closure for the Florence Events Center's 25-year celebration and accepted an FAA grant for the airport's AWOS system replacement.

• Approved Pear Blossom annexation (Ordinance 14, 5-0)
• Approved Pear Blossom zone change to LDR/SI/NC (Ordinance 15, 5-0)
• Approved Gott annexation (Ordinance 16, 5-0)
• Approved Gott zone change to MDR (Ordinance 17, 4-1)
• Approved Mantzouranis annexation (Ordinance 18, 5-0)
• Approved Mantzouranis zone change to MDR (Ordinance 19, 4-1)
• Approved Florence Events Center street closure (5-0)
• Accepted FAA AWOS grant (Resolution 28, 5-0)

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission approved a one-year extension for the Cannery Station Phase 1 PUD and tentative subdivision, with a 5-1 vote. The commission also approved a variance for the Driftwood Shores building, allowing alternative screening (fence and trees) instead of lap siding, with a 6-0 vote. Both decisions were made at the August 10, 2021 meeting.

• Approved one-year extension for Cannery Station Phase 1 PUD and tentative subdivision (5-1)
• Approved variance for Driftwood Shores building with alternatives #5 and #7 (fence and trees) (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13 and July 27, 2021 (6-0)

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The provided agenda contains only procedural items regarding the meeting agenda and materials. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the text.

City Council

This is a routine city council meeting agenda with no listed action items, only references to the agenda and meeting materials documents. The council is meeting but the agenda provides no details on specific decisions or discussions.

• Agenda document for Aug. 2, 2021 meeting
• Items distributed document
• Meeting materials document

The Florence City Council approved the annexation of properties at the southeast corner of Arch Street and 2nd Avenue (Ordinance No. 12, Series 2021) unanimously, and established Medium Density Residential zoning for the tax lots and Open Space zoning for a portion of Arch Street (Ordinance No. 13, Series 2021) with a 4-1 vote. The council also approved a resolution to allow in-person public meetings (Resolution No. 25, Series 2021) and approved committee work plans (Resolution No. 27, Series 2021), both unanimously. The consent agenda, including acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant, was approved 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance No. 12, Series 2021, annexing properties at Arch Street and 2nd Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 13, Series 2021, establishing Medium Density Residential and Open Space zoning (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 25, Series 2021, amending COVID-19 public meeting procedures to allow in-person meetings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 27, Series 2021, approving Committee & Commission work plans (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 26, Series 2021, accepting Community Development Block Grant (5-0)

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is holding a regular meeting on July 28, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is reviewing three annexation and zoning requests: Pear Blossom, Mantzoranis, and Gott. The agenda includes staff presentations and assignment packets for each, indicating the commission will discuss and potentially decide on these items.

• Pear Blossom annexation and zoning (Resolutions PC 21-17 ANN 06 and PC 21-18 ZC 06)
• Mantzoranis annexation and zoning (Resolutions PC 21-15 ANN 05 and PC 21-16 ZC 05)
• Gott annexation and zoning (Resolutions PC 21-13 ANN 04 and PC 21-14 ZC 04)

The Florence Planning Commission held public hearings and voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend three annexations and zoning assignments to the City Council: the Gott property (0.14 acres, Medium Density Residential), the Mantzouranis property (0.28 acres, Medium Density Residential), and the Pear Blossom property (6.76 acres, Low Density Residential with road rights-of-way). The minutes also note that approval of the July 13, 2021 minutes was postponed, and no public comments were made for non-agenda items.

• Recommended annexation and MDR zoning for Gott property at 88352 1st Ave (6-0)
• Recommended annexation and MDR zoning for Mantzouranis property at Rhododendron Dr & Kiwanda St (6-0)
• Recommended annexation and LDR zoning for Pear Blossom property, including road rights-of-way (6-0)
• Postponed approval of July 13, 2021 minutes to next meeting
• Agreed to process Oak Commons fence modification as Type II staff review

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting on July 22, 2021. The agenda contains only the agenda and meeting materials; no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting to review the Hiroshima tree application and its June 15 committee report. The agenda includes only document reviews and speaker cards, with no listed action items or decisions.

• Hiroshima tree application materials
• EMAC committee report from June 15, 2021
• Letter from Michael Allen
• Speaker cards for July 20, 2021

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a quorum notice for an informational tour of City Hall and Council Chambers. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted during this gathering, which is purely procedural.

• Tour of Florence City Hall and Council Chambers at 250 Hwy 101
• Quorum may be present, but no official business will be conducted

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural items regarding the distribution of meeting materials. There are no specific legislative actions, discussions, or decisions documented in the text.

The Florence City Council approved the sale of a portion of Lot #20 in the Pacific View Business Park for approximately $19,000, based on final surveyed square footage, and authorized the City Manager to execute the transaction. The council also accepted a $10,000 grant from the Cascade West Economic Development District to partner with United Way of Lane County for childcare programs, and approved the consent agenda, which included items like volunteer insurance, a police union agreement, and message reader board purchases. All votes were 4-0, with Councilor Woodbury absent.

• Approved sale of portion of Lot #20 in Pacific View Business Park for ~$19,000 (4-0)
• Accepted $10,000 CWEDD grant for childcare programs and authorized agreement with United Way of Lane County (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 24, Series 2021 on volunteer insurance, police MOU, message board purchases, FAA grant, and other items (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Henry and Councilor Woodbury to perform annual municipal court judge review (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on an annexation request (PC 21 09 ANN 03) and a zone assignment (PC 21 10 ZC 03) for the Rannow property. The agenda includes a staff presentation and a work plan recommendation, indicating these are the main substantive items for the meeting.

• Annexation request PC 21 09 ANN 03 for the Rannow property
• Zone assignment PC 21 10 ZC 03 for the Rannow property
• Staff presentation slides on the annexation and zone assignment
• Planning Commission work plan recommendation

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the Bob Rannow annexation and zone change to the City Council. The proposal includes annexing approximately .27 acres and applying Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning, with some rights-of-way zoned commercial or open space. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for a final decision, with a hearing anticipated for August 2, 2021. The Commission also approved the agenda, the minutes from June 22, 2021, and a workplan recommendation for the City Council.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0).
• Approved the minutes from the June 22, 2021 meeting with no changes (5-0).
• Recommended approval of the Bob Rannow Annexation and Zone Change (Resolutions PC 21 09 ANN 03 & PC 21 10 ZC 03) to the City Council (5-0).
• Approved a recommendation to the City Council for the Planning Commission's 2021-2021 Workplan, Year 1 Project Proposal (5-0).

Transportation Committee

The Florence Transportation Committee is meeting virtually to review departmental elements of the 2021-2023 City of Florence Work Plan and decide on priority projects for the committee. The agenda also includes an update on ODOT traffic count research and subcommittee reports. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with written testimony accepted via email, mail, or drop box.

• Review of 2021-2023 City of Florence Work Plan and selection of priority projects for the Transportation Committee
• ODOT Traffic Count Research Update by Bob Steele
• Subcommittee updates
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total for non-agenda items
• Meeting held via GoToWebinar due to COVID-19 restrictions; in-person attendance not allowed

City Council

This July 1, 2021 City Council quorum notice was canceled the day before. The only scheduled item was an informational tour of City Hall and Council Chambers, with no deliberations or decisions planned. No official business was conducted.

• Quorum notice for July 1, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. canceled June 30, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.
• Scheduled tour of Florence City Hall and Council Chambers was informational only

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is holding a regular meeting on June 23, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items, with no specific action items, proposals, or discussions listed beyond the agenda and meeting materials.

• No specific action items listed on the agenda

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several land-use items, including a proposed extension and an annexation/rezoning request. The agenda includes staff presentations and public comment opportunities.

• PC 21 11 EAP 01 - Wright Extension packet
• PC 21 09 ANN 03 and PC 21 10 ZC 03 - annexation and zoning change
• Staff presentation for agenda item 5
• Speakers card for public comment

The Florence Planning Commission approved a one-year extension for a previously approved warehouse and office building at 3115 Kingwood Street, with an additional one-year automatic extension from a city ordinance, totaling a two-year extension. The commission also postponed hearings on a proposed annexation and zone change for a property near Arch Street and 2nd Avenue until July 13, 2021. The work plan review was moved to the July 13 meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved extension for AR 20 01 DR 01 at 3115 Kingwood Street (6-0)
• Postponed Rannow Arch Street annexation and zone change hearings to July 13, 2021 (6-0)
• Moved work plan review to July 13, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 25, 2021 minutes (6-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on June 21, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive items distributed as separate documents.

• Agenda document (6.21.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.PDF)
• Items distributed (6.21.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - ITEMS DISTRIBUTED.PDF)
• Meeting materials (6.21.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS.PDF)

The Council approved Ordinance No. 11, Series 2021, extending approved land use decisions by one additional year, with amendments removing the emergency clause and changing the extension language. A motion to exclude phased approvals failed for lack of a second. The Council also approved a $40,000 MOU with RAIN, the FY 2020-2021 supplemental budget, and the Florence Enterprise Zone redesignation application.

• Approved Ordinance No. 11, Series 2021 (extending land use decisions) with amendments, 4-1.
• Denied motion to exclude phased approvals from the ordinance (failed, no second).
• Approved $40,000 MOU with RAIN for entrepreneurial support, 4-0.
• Acknowledged audited financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2020, 4-0.
• Approved Resolution No. 22, Series 2021 (supplemental budget), 4-0.
• Approved Resolution No. 23, Series 2021 (Enterprise Zone redesignation), 4-0.
• Approved consent agenda (AWOS bid, tourism agreement, Coast Guard City resolution, chip seal program, minutes, liquor license), 4-0.
• Appointed Mayor Henry and Councilor Woodbury for municipal court judge review.

City Council

The Florence City Council met in a closed executive session on June 21, 2021, specifically to consult with the city's labor negotiator under ORS 192.660(2)(d). The agenda contains no other public items, decisions, or discussions. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting was held via videoconference without public viewing or participation.

• Executive session convened to consult with City’s Labor Negotiator

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting with a work plan for 2021-2023 and public testimony from Michael Allen, including an Adopt a Street report. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• City of Florence Work Plan 21-23
• Michael Allen Adopt a Street Report
• Michael Allen Public Testimony

Transportation Committee

The Florence Transportation Committee met virtually on May 13, 2021, and discussed the City of Florence Work Plan for 2021-2023, with a proposal due by July 19th. Subcommittees were assigned chairs or co-chairs for areas including Airport, ADA Accessibility, Parking & Traffic, Bicycling, Pedestrian Walkways, Wayfinding, and Adopt a Street. No nominations were made for an Ex-Officio to the CEDC. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10th.

• Assigned Larry Farnsworth and Terry Tomeny as co-chairs for the Airport subcommittee
• Assigned John Ahlen and Gary Trevisan to the ADA Accessibility subcommittee
• Assigned Bob Steele and Joe Cullivan to the Parking & Traffic subcommittee
• Assigned Sylvia Napoles as chair for the Bicycling subcommittee with help from Joe Cullivan
• Assigned Vicki Dunaway and Joe Cullivan to the Pedestrian Walkways/Circulation subcommittee
• Assigned Vicki Dunaway to the Wayfinding subcommittee
• Assigned Susan Jones to the Adopt a Street subcommittee
• No nominations or volunteers for an Ex-Officio to the CEDC

Planning Commission

This is a work session agenda for the Florence Planning Commission. The agenda includes public testimony and a work plan packet, but no specific action items are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with materials for discussion rather than decisions.

• Public testimony document
• Planning Commission work plan packet for June 8, 2021
• Letter to City Council and committees dated June 7, 2021

City Council

This is a quorum notice, not a regular decision-making agenda. The Florence City Council may attend two informal public events on June 8, 2021: a 2:30 p.m. meetup with the Port of Siuslaw Board at the Port Boardwalk to celebrate street furniture installed via a Travel Oregon Grant, and a 3:00 p.m. meetup at the Florence Farmers Market to celebrate its reopening. No deliberations or decisions will occur at these gatherings.

• Meetup with Port of Siuslaw Board at 1439 Bay Street for Travel Oregon Grant street furniture installation
• Meetup at Florence Farmers Market at Bay and Kingwood Streets for season reopening
• No council decisions or deliberations at either event

City Council

The Florence City Council, along with the Port of Siuslaw and other local agencies, is meeting to discuss the potential redesignation of the Florence Enterprise Zone. The agenda includes a presentation on the zone's benefits, effects on service demands and costs, and possible new business or industry within the zone, followed by a round table discussion for input. The meeting is held via videoconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Presentation on potential redesignation of Florence Enterprise Zone
• Discussion of benefits, need, and function of the enterprise zone
• Potential effects on service demands, costs, and risk factors
• Possible new business or industry property within the zone
• Round table discussion with input to City of Florence and Port of Siuslaw

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the proposed 2021-2023 city budget, along with other agenda items. The agenda includes the budget document as a key exhibit, indicating a focus on financial planning for the next two years.

• Review of the 2021-2023 proposed city budget

The Florence City Council unanimously adopted the 2021-2023 biennial budget, making appropriations and imposing ad valorem taxes. It also approved an ordinance extending the timeline for system development charge waivers/deferrals to encourage affordable housing, despite a failed motion to change the wording to 'work force housing' and offer a 50% fee discount for homes under 1,199 square feet. The consent agenda was approved, including contracts for the 31st Street culvert replacement and Oak Street pedestrian improvements.

• Adopted 2021-2023 biennial budget (Resolution 19, Series 2021) unanimously
• Approved 20th Street pedestrian way vacation (Ordinance 9, Series 2021) unanimously
• Declared election to receive State Shared Revenues (Resolution 17) unanimously
• Certified eligibility for Shared Revenues (Resolution 18) unanimously
• Approved SDC waiver/deferral extension (Ordinance 10, Series 2021) 4-1
• Approved consent agenda including $98,365 culvert contract and $583,996 Safe Routes to School project
• Failed motion to modify SDC ordinance to 'work force housing' with 50% discount (no second)

City Council

This agenda is for a City Council executive session that was canceled as of June 7, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. The only scheduled item was a consultation with the city's labor negotiator under ORS 192.660(2)(d), which is not open to public viewing or participation. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(d) to consult with City's Labor Negotiator (canceled)
• Meeting canceled as of June 7, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

City Council

This is a procedural work session agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a packet of distributed materials, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings specified.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes listed

The Florence City Council held a work session to discuss COVID-19 recovery policy and reopening practices, including whether to extend or drop the emergency declaration and continuing support for businesses and childcare. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session; it was a discussion-only meeting.

City Council

The Florence City Council will hold an executive session to consult with the City's labor negotiator. This meeting is closed to the public per ORS 192.660(2)(d).

• Consultation with City’s Labor Negotiator

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency is convening a private executive session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss real property transactions pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e).

• Executive Session regarding Real Property Transactions

Planning Commission

The agenda includes a staff presentation regarding a vegetation clearing violation at Fairway Estates. The meeting materials also contain documents related to specific land use applications.

• Fairway Estates vegetation clearing violation staff presentation
• Review of April 27, 2021, Planning Commission minutes
• Discussion of land use application packet PC 21 09 ANN 03 and PC 21 10 ZC 03 RANNOW

The Commission approved a motion to finalize penalties for Fairway Estates Phase II vegetation clearing violations, including a $500 fine per property and replanting conditions with deadlines. The motion carried 4-1, with Commissioner Hauptman voting no and Commissioner Murphey abstaining. The Commission also postponed the Rannow Arch Street annexation and zone change hearing to June 22, 2021.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 27, 2021 minutes with amendments (5-0)
• Postponed Rannow Arch Street annexation and zone change hearing to June 22, 2021 (5-0)
• Finalized Fairway Estates Phase II vegetation clearing penalties (4-1, 1 abstention)

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is meeting with a sparse agenda containing only the agenda itself and one public testimony document from Michael Allen. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed.

• Public testimony by Michael Allen

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding an executive session on May 17, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. to consult with the City's Legal Counsel under ORS 192.660(2)(h). This is a closed session with no public viewing or participation. The agenda contains only this single executive session item, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with City's Legal Counsel

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on May 17, 2021, with only agenda and meeting materials listed. No specific decisions or discussion items are detailed in the provided text.

The Florence City Council approved two annexations and associated zoning changes: Stonefield Investments (4.53 acres, Medium Density Residential, 4-1) and Hale (7.87 acres, Service Industrial, unanimous). It also approved a solid waste rate adjustment, the sale of Pacific View Business Park Lot #38 for $205,000, and authorized banner placements along highways and in Old Town. All other actions, including consent agenda items, passed unanimously.

• Approved Stonefield Investments annexation (Ordinance 5, Series 2021) unanimously
• Approved Stonefield Investments Medium Density Residential zoning (Ordinance 6, Series 2021) 4-1
• Approved Hale annexation (Ordinance 7, Series 2021) unanimously
• Approved Hale Service Industrial zoning (Ordinance 8, Series 2021) unanimously
• Approved solid waste rate adjustment (Resolution 15, Series 2021) unanimously
• Authorized sale of Pacific View Business Park Lot #38 for $205,000 unanimously
• Authorized Chamber of Commerce banner placement along Hwy 101, Hwy 126, and Old Town unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including Recreational Trails Program Grant application for Siuslaw Estuary Trail unanimously

Budget Committee

The Florence Budget Committee will meet on May 13, 2021, only if needed to finish deliberation and action on the proposed city budget. The main action item is approval of the budget, tax rate, and general obligation debt levy, plus receipt of state shared revenues. The meeting is a contingency session following the May 12 meeting, and no verbal public comments will be taken.

• Consider approval of proposed budget, tax rate, and tax levy for general obligation debt
• Approve receipt of State Shared Revenues
• Meeting held via videoconference; in-person attendance not allowed
• Written comments accepted until 3:30 p.m. on May 13

Transportation Committee

The Florence Transportation Committee is meeting to review its agenda and materials, including a presentation on the airport and traffic data. The committee will also consider a letter regarding EMAC and approve the minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting.

• Review of airport presentation (PPTX)
• Discussion of Florence ADT traffic data (XLSX)
• Consideration of letter to EMAC
• Approval of April 8, 2021 minutes

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is holding a budget committee meeting. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting focused on budget review.

• Budget committee meeting
• Review of distributed meeting materials

Budget Committee

The Florence Budget Committee will continue budget presentations and discussions from the May 10 meeting, covering city-wide totals, revenues, requirements, personnel, debt, and capital investments, as well as departmental budgets. The committee will then consider action items, including approval of the proposed budget, tax rate, tax levy for general obligation debt, and receipt of State Shared Revenues. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with no in-person attendance or verbal public comments.

• Consider approval of proposed budget, tax rate, tax levy amount for general obligation debt, and receipt of State Shared Revenues
• Departmental budget presentations: General Fund (Public Safety, Community Development, Parks, Administration, etc.)
• Funds covered: 9-1-1 Tax Fund, Streets Fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, Stormwater Fund, Airport Fund, Florence Events Center, ARPA, Transient Room Tax, SDC Funds
• Public comments accepted in writing only; no verbal comments at this meeting

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

This is a procedural meeting of the Florence Public Arts Committee. The agenda contains only two items: the agenda itself and meeting materials, both provided as PDF documents. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Review of meeting materials

Budget Committee

The Florence Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed 2021-2023 budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the proposed budget, which will be reviewed by the committee.

• Review of proposed 2021-2023 budget
• Budget presentation document

Budget Committee

The Florence Budget Committee is meeting to discuss its agenda and review distributed materials. The agenda includes a main agenda document and a packet of items distributed for the meeting.

• Review of the meeting agenda
• Review of distributed meeting materials

City Council

The agenda contains only procedural information regarding a scheduled work session and executive session. No specific topics, projects, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

The Florence City Council met in a work session to discuss the solid waste rate review and upcoming agenda items. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session; the discussion covered rate clarification, recycling, and subscription service details.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session

City Council

This agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents for the May 3, 2021 City Council meeting. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda document
• Items distributed document
• Meeting materials document

The Florence City Council approved the annexation of a 0.19-acre property at Deer Crossing Way and Sebastian Street (Ordinance No. 3, Series 2021) unanimously, and established Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning for the annexed property (Ordinance No. 4, Series 2021) with a 4-1 vote, Councilor Wisniewski dissenting. The council also ratified a $231,497 Homeland Security Grant application for emergency fuel equipment and approved the consent agenda unanimously. The Rhododendron Festival parade street closure item was removed because the event was cancelled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3, Series 2021, annexing 0.19 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4, Series 2021, establishing MDR zoning (4-1, Wisniewski nay)
• Ratified $231,497 Homeland Security Grant application for emergency equipment (unanimous)
• Removed Rhododendron Festival street closure request due to event cancellation

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a work session to discuss next steps in the Solid Waste Rate Review and to review upcoming agenda items. Following the public portion, the council will enter an executive session, closed to the public, to discuss exempt public records related to solid waste hauler financial reporting.

• Solid Waste Rate Review: next steps discussion
• Review of upcoming agenda items
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for solid waste hauler financial reporting
• Meeting held via videoconference; no in-person attendance allowed

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including annexation and zone change requests from Stonefield Investments LLC and Hale, as well as an enforcement matter regarding vegetation clearing at Fairway Estates. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Stonefield Investments LLC Rhododendron annexation and zone change
• Hale annexation and zone change
• Fairway Estates vegetation clearing enforcement
• Public comment from Jo Beaudreau
• Draft meeting minutes from April 13, 2021

The Florence Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend two annexation and zone change proposals to the City Council: a 4.53-acre property owned by Stonefield Investments, LLC, and a 7.82-acre property owned by Claudia Hale. Both recommendations were made without modifications. The commission also continued a discussion on vegetation clearing violations at Fairway Estates Phase II to May 25, 2021, due to lack of quorum.

• Recommended annexation and zone change for Stonefield Investments, LLC (4.53 acres) to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended annexation and zone change for Claudia Hale (7.82 acres) to City Council (5-0)
• Continued Fairway Estates Phase II vegetation clearing violations to May 25, 2021
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 (5-0)

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding an executive session to consult with the city's labor negotiator, as permitted under Oregon law. This is a closed session with no public viewing or participation. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2021.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to consult with the city's labor negotiator
• No public viewing or participation allowed during the executive session
• Next regular council meeting: May 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
• Meetings held via videoconference due to COVID-19 restrictions

Budget Committee

The City of Florence and Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committees are meeting for a work session focused on training, including an overview of city government and committee structures, and local budget law. No decisions or public comments are scheduled; the public hearing on the budget is set for May 10 (City) and May 13 (FURA).

• Committee training presentation by City Recorder Kelli Weese
• Local budget law training by Administrative Services Director Anne Baker
• Public hearings scheduled for May 10 and May 13, 2021
• Meetings held via videoconference due to COVID-19; in-person attendance not allowed

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss agenda items including a draft rate report for 2021 and an excerpt from the work plan. The agenda includes public testimony and speaker cards, indicating opportunities for public input. The meeting appears to be a regular business meeting with no major decisions listed.

• Review of Florence 2021 draft rate report
• Discussion of work plan excerpt pages
• Public testimony and speaker cards

City Council

This is a City Council work session agenda. The agenda includes a main agenda document and a packet of distributed materials. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda document for April 19, 2021 work session
• Distributed materials packet for the work session

The City Council held a work session on April 19, 2021, featuring a training by CityCounty Insurance Services representative Sharon Harris on elected officials' responsibilities under employment law. The council also reviewed upcoming agenda items and discussed clarification on member public harassment of elected officials and gender pronouns. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 12:04 p.m.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a regular meeting on April 19, 2021. The agenda text provided is minimal, listing only the agenda and meeting materials as separate items, with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions described. The actual agenda and materials are available as linked PDF documents.

• Agenda document (4.19.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.PDF)
• Items distributed document (4.19.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - ITEMS DISTRIBUTED.PDF)
• Meeting materials document (4.19.21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS.PDF)

The Florence City Council approved the consent agenda, which included Resolution No. 14, Series 2021, reaffirming council goals and adopting the 2021-2023 work plan, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a 2021 Fund Exchange Program IGA with ODOT. The vote was unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations, reports, and discussion items only.

• Approved Resolution No. 14, Series 2021, adopting 2021-2023 work plan (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign 2021 Fund Exchange Program IGA with ODOT (5-0)

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss real property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e). This is a closed session with no public viewing or participation, and no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting on April 15, 2021, with an agenda that includes only the agenda itself and meeting materials. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or routine.

• Agenda adoption
• Review of meeting materials

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to hear appeals and discuss enforcement actions. Items include an appeal of a development ruling (AR 20 10 DR 03) related to Heceta Self Storage, and a vegetation clearing violation at Fairway Estates. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Appeal of AR 20 10 DR 03 (Heceta Self Storage)
• Fairway vegetation clearing violation staff presentation and site photos
• Fairway Estates vegetation clearing violation packet
• Draft meeting minutes from March 23, 2021

City Council

This is a special work session of the Florence City Council. The agenda contains only procedural items and references to meeting materials, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council held a special work session to review and discuss the 2021-2023 City Council Goals & Work Plan, including individual feedback. During the discussion, the Council removed a suggestion to allow the Mayor to make mid-year committee appointments and removed a statement about minimizing environmental pollution. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only.

• Removed suggestion to allow Mayor mid-year committee appointments
• Removed 'do no harm' environmental statement from goals

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The Florence Public Arts Committee (PAC) is holding a meeting on April 12, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials (distributed materials and packet). No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the agenda text.

• Agenda item: Agenda
• Agenda item: Meeting Materials (distributed materials and packet)

Transportation Committee

The provided agenda for the April 8, 2021, meeting contains only procedural items and no specific topics for decision or discussion.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on April 5, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting materials; no specific action items are listed.

The Florence City Council approved the annexation of approximately 48.82 acres (Benedick Holdings, LLC) and assigned Low Density Residential with a Prime Wildlife Shorelands Management Unit Overlay zoning, both by a 4-1 vote. The council also approved a resolution extending the COVID-19 emergency declaration (4-1) and recommended approval of a liquor license for Novelli's Crab and Seafood. Councilor Wisniewski voted against all three items.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1, Series 2021, annexing 48.82 acres (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2, Series 2021, zoning the annexed property Low Density Residential with Prime Wildlife Shorelands Overlay (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 13, Series 2021, extending the COVID-19 emergency declaration (4-1)
• Recommended approval of a new liquor license for Novelli's Crab and Seafood to OLCC (consent agenda, 4-1)

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The provided document contains only the meeting agenda and a list of distributed materials. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the text.

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use permit for cabins at Harbor Vista Campground and a vacation of the 20th Street pedway. Public testimony and staff presentations are on the agenda, along with approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Conditional use permit for Harbor Vista Campground cabins
• 20th Street pedway vacation request
• Public testimony from Steve Williams
• Approval of March 9, 2021 minutes

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting with attached materials including a solid waste draft rate report and a presentation. The agenda lists documents and a speakers card, indicating discussion of waste management rates and public input.

• Solid waste draft rate report
• EMAC presentation for March 2021
• Speakers card for public comment

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific topics for discussion or decision. No meeting materials were included in the text to identify specific council actions.

The Florence City Council voted unanimously to initiate the vacation of the 20th Street pedestrian right-of-way, setting its value and forwarding it to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. The council also approved a $44,162 Travel Oregon grant for Old Town Plaza improvements, authorized the City Manager to negotiate an IGA with the Port of Siuslaw, approved a $32,917 street furniture purchase, accepted a $52,458 water risk assessment proposal, and authorized an emergency water supply IGA with Heceta Water PUD. All votes were unanimous.

• Initiated 20th Street pedestrian way vacation, set value, assessed $3,196.02 costs, forwarded to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 10, Series 2021 accepting $44,162 Travel Oregon grant for Old Town Plaza (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate IGA with Port of Siuslaw for grant implementation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 12, Series 2021 for $32,917 street furniture purchase from Sitescapes (5-0)
• Accepted $52,458 proposal from TAG/West Yost for water risk and resilience assessment (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign IGA with Heceta Water PUD for emergency water supply (5-0)

Transportation Committee

The Florence Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss its vision and potential subcommittees covering topics like airport, public transit, ADA accessibility, parking, bicycling, and pedestrian walkways. They will also review the status of the Transportation Work Plan and any updates to the Transportation System Plan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with a maximum of 15 minutes total.

• Discussion of committee vision and preliminary subcommittees
• Review of Transportation Work Plan timelines with City Council
• Update on Transportation System Plan, if any
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total
• Meeting held virtually via GoToWebinar due to COVID-19 restrictions

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

This is a procedural agenda for the Environmental Management Advisory Committee meeting. The only listed items are the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Agenda approval
• Meeting packet review
• Presentation review

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a parking demand analysis for the Shore Pines area and a vegetation clearing violation at Fairway Estates. The agenda includes staff presentations, public testimony, and review of prior meeting minutes.

• Shore Pines parking demand analysis packet
• Fairway Estates vegetation clearing violation packet
• Wobbe letter with topographical map regarding violation
• Site visit photos and testimony on violation
• Michael Pearson letter to Planning Commission

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence Public Arts Committee meeting on March 8, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific discussion or decision items detailed.

City Council

This is a special work session of the Florence City Council. The agenda consists solely of the agenda document and meeting materials; no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The Florence City Council held a work session to review and discuss the 2021-2023 City Council Goals & Work Plan, including proposed priorities and committee recommendations. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the council agreed to meet individually with the City Manager to summarize ideas instead of holding a follow-up work session.

• Determined a carryover work session was not necessary
• Agreed to meet individually with City Manager to summarize ideas

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials for the March 1, 2021 City Council meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided text, making it purely procedural.

The Florence City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 8, Series 2021, granting a sign adjustment for the CROW Theater at 3120 Highway 101, and accepted a $2,027,015 proposal from Laskey Clifton Corp. for water main replacement on 9th and Kingwood Streets. The council also approved the consent agenda, including Resolution No. 9 reaffirming support for the Fair Housing Amendments Act. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved Resolution No. 8, Series 2021, for the CROW sign adjustment (unanimous).
• Accepted Laskey Clifton Corp. proposal for 9th Street water line replacement at $2,027,015 (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including Resolution No. 9 supporting the Fair Housing Amendments Act (unanimous).

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss agenda items and review meeting materials. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed in the provided text.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Review of meeting materials

City Council

The provided text lists the meeting date and titles of attached documents but does not contain the specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The actual content is located in the linked PDF files.

The City Council continued the public hearing for the Benedick Holdings, LLC annexation and zone assignment, heard testimony, and voted unanimously to begin a 7-day final written argument period closing March 1, 2021, with deliberations set for April 5, 2021. The consent agenda was approved, including acceptance of a grant for airport AWOS replacement, a $43,200 contract for a Public Works equipment building, and a USDA grant for radio equipment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Set 7-day final written argument period for Benedick annexation, closing March 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Set Council deliberations for Benedick annexation for April 5, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including COAR grant acceptance for AWOS replacement (5-0)
• Approved $43,200 contract with Kroes Northwest for Public Works equipment building (5-0)
• Approved USDA grant acceptance for radio equipment replacement (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 1, 2021 work session (5-0)

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a special work session to continue reviewing the status of the 2019-2021 City Work Plan and new item requests for the 2021-2023 Work Plan, as begun at the February 10 session. Staff updates will be provided by the Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Manager, Community Development Department, Florence Events Center, and Public Works (Streets and Utilities). The meeting is held via videoconference due to COVID-19 restrictions; no public comments are taken at work sessions.

• Status report on 2019-2021 City Work Plan
• New item requests for 2021-2023 Work Plan
• Staff updates from five departments
• Review of upcoming agenda items
• February 22 City Council Work Session canceled

The City Council held a work session to review staff updates on the 2019-2021 Work Plan and new item requests for the 2021-2023 Work Plan. Discussions covered various topics including municipal court procedures during COVID-19, community events, transit stop covers, lighting standards, wastewater expansion, and pavement preservation. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is meeting with a revised agenda. The meeting includes public comments from several residents and a welcome presentation, indicating a routine session focused on public input and committee orientation.

• Public comments from Susie Stevens, Michael Allen, Tina Haydel, and Elizabeth Kirsch
• Welcome to EMAC presentation

Transportation Committee

The Florence Transportation Committee is meeting to review and discuss the ODOT Strategic Action Plan and a committee presentation. The agenda consists of the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of ODOT Strategic Action Plan
• Transportation Committee presentation

City Council

This is a special work session of the Florence City Council. The agenda contains no specific items, only references to PDF documents. It appears to be a procedural or informational meeting with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Florence City Council held a work session to review council commitments and receive staff presentations on the 2019-2021 work plan status and 2021-2023 requests. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational, with presentations continuing at a special work session on February 18, 2021.

• Reviewed Council Commitments including Municipal Court and Committee/Commission/Board assignments (no action)
• Received work plan overview presentations from City Manager, City Recorder, Economic Development, Public Safety, and Public Works (no action)
• Discussed workforce training with schools (no action)
• Discussed requesting a tour of Police facilities (no action)
• Discussed location of new public restroom in west end of Old Town and disc golf course (no action)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council special work session. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the agenda and meeting materials documents.

• Special work session scheduled for February 4, 2021

The Florence City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented departmental overviews and the City Attorney provided training on council duties, ethics, public meetings, and public records. Discussions included clarifications on councilor roles and information sharing.

• No formal decisions made during the work session

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Florence City Council. The agenda consists of two items: the agenda itself and the meeting materials. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda approval
• Review of meeting materials

City Council

The Florence City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 48.82-acre annexation and zone assignment by Benedick Holdings, LLC, but did not make a decision. The hearing was continued to February 22, 2021, to allow more time for surrounding property owners to respond to the public notice. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of a Travel Oregon grant and the Idylewood Improvement Agreement.

• Continued public hearing for Benedick Holdings annexation and zone assignment to Feb. 22, 2021
• Canceled Feb. 2, 2021 continuation meeting due to lack of additional speakers
• Directed staff to investigate Idylewood Improvement Agreement after annexation process
• Discussed applying for Travel Oregon Destination Ready grant (no action taken)

City Council

The Florence City Council approved Resolution No. 2, Series 2021, declaring a temporary state of emergency due to COVID-19 and delegating authority to the City Manager, with an amendment removing a clause about publishing distancing recommendations. It also approved receiving $31,000 in grant funds from Lane County Health and Human Services for the Emergency Cold Weather Shelter and authorized the City Manager to spend those funds, plus adopted Resolution No. 3, Series 2021 for the Pallet Shelter Program budget. The council extended the Utility Relief Program deadline via Resolution No. 4, Series 2021, and approved the consent agenda including a $49,819 wastewater treatment plant air blower agreement.

• Approved Resolution No. 2, Series 2021, COVID-19 emergency declaration with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved receipt and expenditure of $31,000 grant for Emergency Cold Weather Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3, Series 2021, Pallet Shelter Program supplemental budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 4, Series 2021, extending Utility Relief Program deadline (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $49,819 air blower agreement with The Automation Group (unanimous)

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and review items related to biosolids management and a proposed home composting program. The agenda includes attachments with technical memorandums and applications, as well as public comments from residents. The committee will also review an excerpt from a previous City Council meeting.

• Biosolids update and technical memorandum
• Home composting memorandum and application
• City Council meeting excerpt from 12-14-20
• Public comments from Michael Allen, David Moursund, and Ann Lathrop

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a special work session on January 14, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Special work session scheduled for January 14, 2021
• Agenda document available
• Meeting materials document available

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is holding a meeting on January 13, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials; no specific action items are listed.

• Agenda approval
• Meeting materials review

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency is meeting in a private executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to discuss real property transactions. This is a closed meeting with no public viewing or participation. Due to COVID-19, verbal public comments are not allowed except during mandatory public hearings.

• Executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions
• Meeting held via teleconference at Florence City Hall, 250 Hwy 101
• No public comments allowed except for mandatory public hearings due to COVID-19

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Florence City Council. The agenda consists solely of the agenda document and meeting materials; no specific action items are listed.

City Council

This is a special afternoon meeting of the Florence City Council. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The Florence City Council held a special meeting to interview Margaret Wisniewski, the sole candidate for a vacant council position. The interview covered her community experience, involvement with diverse political groups, and views on supporting businesses, police, fiber infrastructure, and the homeless. No appointment was made during the meeting; the council only conducted the interview.

• Conducted interview of council candidate Margaret Wisniewski
• No appointment or other formal action taken

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Florence City Council. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

• Agenda document for January 8, 2021 special meeting
• Meeting materials document

The Florence City Council held a special meeting to interview five candidates for a vacant council position. No appointment was made during the meeting; the council discussed the process and planned to deliberate further at the next regular meeting. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Interviewed five candidates for the vacant City Council seat: Jo Beaudreau, Maggie Bagon, Joel Marks, Brian Jagoe, and Dianna Allison
• Tabled the appointment decision until the Monday night council meeting
• Adjourned the special meeting at 2:35 p.m.

City Council

This agenda for the January 4, 2021 Florence City Council meeting contains only procedural references to meeting materials and minutes, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be largely administrative in nature.

City Council

This is a quorum notice for a GotoWebinar test session for the incoming 2021 Florence City Council, held virtually and at City Hall. No deliberations or decisions will occur; it is purely an informational gathering to test the platform before the first regular meeting later that day.

• GotoWebinar test for incoming council
• No decisions or deliberations scheduled
• Virtual and in-person at 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR