Newport public meetings in 2023
39 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee will review proposed goals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and discuss the upcoming fee schedule. The meeting also includes updates on city manager recruitment and a report from a previous City Council work session.
- Approval of Goals for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Discussion of City Manager Recruitment
- Review of September 5, 2023 Council Work Session Report
- Discussion of Fees for Fiscal Year 24-25
- Operations Report
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss draft amendments to facilitate needed housing, including recreational vehicle park standards and transitional housing accommodations, as part of the Housing Production Strategy. They will also discuss the HOLTE Homebuyer Incentive Program and receive an update on the city manager recruitment process. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Draft amendments to NMC Chapter 14.06.060 Recreational Vehicle Park Standards
- Discussion of HOLTE Homebuyer Incentive Program (ORS 307.651–307.687)
- City manager recruitment update with virtual community input meeting on 12.12.23
- Planning Commission Work Program update
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on File 1-Z-23, which proposes land use amendments to implement 2023 Oregon legislative mandates (House Bills 2898, 3167, and 3395). The commission will also consider approving minutes from the November 13, 2023 work session and regular session. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.
- Public hearing on File 1-Z-23: Land Use Amendments to Implement 2023 State of Oregon Legislative Mandates
- Draft Ordinance No. 2216 (mark-up format) included as attachment
- House Bills 2898, 3167, and 3395 referenced as legislative mandates
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023 work session and regular session
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a presentation from EcoPhyte Consulting, revisions to the hangar development timeline and lease sections, and a self-serve fuel station. The committee will also review the operations report and hear public comments.
- EcoPhyte Consulting presentation (NewpExecSumm.pdf)
- Revisions to hangar timeline/checklist and hangar lease sections 7 and 8
- Self-serve fuel station discussion with related staff reports and correspondence
- Operations report for June and July 2022 meetings
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Newport Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review and update its current fiscal year goals, set goals for FY2024-25, and discuss draft rules of conduct for parks and recreation. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October and November, a director's report, and public comment.
- Review & update FY2023-24 committee goals
- Set FY2024-25 committee goals
- Discuss draft Parks and Recreation Rules of Conduct
- Review draft Library Rules of Conduct (rev. 11-17-23)
- Approve minutes from Oct 10 and Nov 1, 2023
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee will discuss and potentially act on terminating the hangar 3 lease with Mr. Monsanto and approving a new lease with Mr. Barbour. They will also review Oregon Government Ethics Commission guidance on House Bill 2805, set goals for fiscal year 2024-25, and receive operations reports for September and October 2023.
- Termination of hangar 3 lease with Mr. Monsanto and approval of new lease with Mr. Barbour
- Discussion of Oregon Government Ethics Commission regarding House Bill 2805
- Goal setting for FY 24-25
- Operations reports for September and October 2023
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss and review draft amendments to the city's code, including affordable housing incentives, a new light-industrial category for custom creative work, and commercial-to-residential conversions. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Review draft amendments to NMC Chapter 3.20 for affordable housing code
- Proposal to establish a custom creative work light-industrial use category (NMC Chapter 14.03)
- Discussion of HB 2984 commercial to residential conversions and system development charges
- Planning Commission work program update
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will consider recommending draft affordable housing code amendments to the City Council and initiating a legislative process to add 'Custom Creative Work' as a subgroup of the manufacturing and production industrial use category. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.
- Recommendation to City Council on draft Affordable Housing CET Code Amendments
- Initiate legislative process for NMC Chapter 14.03 amendments to add 'Custom Creative Work' as a subgroup of Manufacturing and Production Industrial Use
- Approval of October 23, 2023 work session and regular session minutes
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on the Yakona Nature Preserve, an update on the Park System Master Plan, and a report from a joint meeting with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The committee will also set goals for FY 2024-2025 and consider advisory committee renewals. Public comment is invited.
- Yakona Nature Preserve presentation (20 minutes)
- Park System Master Plan update report (25 minutes)
- Report on joint meeting with Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- FY 2024-2025 Committee goal setting
- 2024 Advisory Committee renewals
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will consider initiating municipal code amendments to implement 2023 Oregon legislative mandates, and will also review a DLCD decision approving the city's Housing Production Strategy. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Initiate Municipal Code Amendments to Implement 2023 State of Oregon Legislative Mandates
- DLCD Decision Approving the City's Housing Production Strategy
- Approval of September 25, 2023 Regular Session Minutes
- Approval of October 9, 2023 Work Session Minutes
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss amendments to the Newport Municipal Code (NMC) Chapter 14 to comply with 2023 legislative mandates, including House Bills 2898, 3167, and 3395. They will also review draft affordable housing code amendments related to the Construction Excise Tax (CET) and discuss changes to meeting minutes and the work program.
- Amendments to NMC Chapter 14 for 2023 legislative mandates (HB 2898, HB 3167, HB 3395)
- Draft Affordable Housing CET Code Amendments
- Summary of CET Collections through FY 2021/2022
- Upcoming changes to Planning Commission minutes format
- Planning Commission Work Program update
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a land use workshop and provide staff feedback to the League of Oregon Cities on the draft framework for the Governor's Housing Production Proposal. The agenda includes a memorandum, a DLCD workshop PowerPoint, the LCDC 2023 Legislative Summary, and the Governor's Housing Production Framework. No decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and feedback.
- Land Use Workshop discussion with DLCD materials
- Staff feedback to League of Oregon Cities on Governor's Housing Production Framework
- LCDC 2023 Legislative Summary review
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will consider a final order for the Oregon State University 77-unit apartment-style student housing project and hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 14.14 (Parking and Loading Requirements). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 11, 2023, and public comment.
- Final Order and Findings of Fact for OSU 77 apartment-style student housing (File 1-PD-23 / 3-ADJ-23)
- Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 14.14, Parking and Loading Requirements (File 3-Z-22)
- Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 work session and regular session
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee is meeting to discuss end-of-year revenue for fiscal year 22/23 and whether to allow aircraft maintenance in hangars under NFPA 410 standards. The committee will also receive an operations report and hear public comments. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and minutes approval.
- Review of FY 22/23 end-of-year budget and revenue
- Discussion of aircraft maintenance allowed in hangars per NFPA 410
- Operations report for September 2023
- Committee goals include pursuing commercial airline service and adding T-hangars
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss potential code language for craft/cottage industries in commercial areas, and to consider forming a Project Advisory Committee for the City Center Revitalization Project. They will also review a draft update to the Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan and receive a work program update. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion-oriented meeting.
- Discussion of potential craft/cottage industry code language for Newport commercial areas
- Project Advisory Committee for City Center Revitalization Project, including Resolution No. 3992
- Release of draft update to Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan (August 2023)
- Planning Commission Work Program update
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a final development plan and adjustment permit for Oregon State University's 77 apartment-style student housing units. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 14 work session and regular session. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.
- Public hearing on File 1-PD-23 / 3-ADJ-23: OSU 77 apartment-style student housing units
- Approval of Planning Commission Work Session Minutes of August 14, 2023
- Approval of Planning Commission Regular Session Minutes of August 14, 2023
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items, including a joint meeting with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, an update on the Ocean to Bay Trail Rehabilitation Project, and a review of FY 2023-2024 committee goals. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive a director's report.
- Discussion of October 2023 joint meeting with Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Update on Ocean to Bay Trail Rehabilitation Project
- Discussion and update on FY 2023-2024 Committee Goals
- Approval of July 13 and August 9, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a state legislative update, an outreach plan for the Bayfront parking management strategy, and a web-based GIS map. They will also conduct a second review of proposed amendments to the city's parking and loading requirements (NMC Chapter 14.14) and receive an update on the commission's work program. No final decisions are expected at this work session.
- Second review of amendments to NMC Chapter 14.14, Parking and Loading Requirements
- Outreach plan for Bayfront Parking Management Strategy rollout
- 2023 State of Oregon legislative update
- Community Development Department web-based GIS map
- Planning Commission work program update
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a regular session to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comment, and consider initiating legislative amendments to the city's parking and loading requirements (NMC Chapter 14.14). The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.
- Initiate legislative amendments to NMC Chapter 14.14, Parking and Loading Requirements
- Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023 work session and regular session
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will interview two applicants for committee vacancies and review the 2023 Newport Tree Manual. The committee also receives a department report and handles routine business like approving minutes and setting the next agenda.
- Interview applicants Mike Kloeck and Tammy Moore for committee positions
- Review of the 2023 Newport Tree Manual
- Approval of May 3, 2023 meeting minutes
- June 2023 department report
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including roll call, approval of minutes, discussion/action items, an operations report, and public comments. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda. The committee's stated goals include pursuing commercial airline service, developing airport property, expanding utilities, adding hangars, installing solar panels, creating a parking plan, and partnering with FEMA.
- Operations report for August 2023
- Goal: pursue commercial and/or private for-hire airline service
- Goal: explore commercial/industrial development of AOA property
- Goal: expansion of water and sewer services to the airport
- Goal: partner with FEMA for emergency preparedness
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a regular session to approve minutes, take public comment, and decide on a final order for a front-yard variance allowing construction of a single-family dwelling at 1515 NW Spring Street. The agenda is mostly routine, with one action item and no public hearings or new business listed.
- Final Order and Findings of Fact for File 3-VAR-23, front yard variance for single-family dwelling at 1515 NW Spring Street
- Approval of July 10, 2023 regular session minutes
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of April minutes, a report from the Aquatic Center Supervisor, and a discussion with the Central Coast Soccer Association. The committee will also review a follow-up on David's Chair fundraiser and excursion, and receive the May department report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Report from Aquatic Center Supervisor Keeley Naughton
- Discussion with Central Coast Soccer Association
- David's Chair Fundraiser & Excursion follow-up
- May 2023 Department Report
- Approval of April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a rental lease for T-hangar 3 with Dwight Shaneyfelt, along with reviewing the June 2023 operations report. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comments. The committee's long-term goals are listed, including pursuing airline service and expanding airport facilities.
- Rental lease for T-hangar 3 with Dwight Shaneyfelt
- June 2023 operations report
- Goal: pursue commercial or private for-hire airline service
- Goal: explore commercial/industrial development of AOA property
- Goal: expansion of water and sewer services to the airport
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee will discuss updates to ground lease language in Section 11 of the airport hangar lease template, and interview a committee applicant. The meeting also includes an operations report with responses to budget wish list items for FY 23-24. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comments.
- Update to ground lease language, Section 11, with draft lease template dated 6-05-23
- Interview of committee applicant (Staff Report Seavers applicant 2023)
- Operations report including responses to multiple budget wish list items for FY 23-24
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss several land-use topics, including an update to the Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan, adjustments required by HB 3414, and the scope of land-use amendments to facilitate needed housing. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Presentation on Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan update by Meg Reed of DLCD
- Discussion of HB 3414 requiring adjustments to land use standards
- Scope of land use amendments to facilitate needed housing, referencing Resolution No. 3978 and the 2023 Housing Production Strategy
- Planning Commission Work Program update
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a regular session with three public hearings: a conditional use permit for Samaritan Drug and Alcohol Rehab Offices, a sign variance for the Port of Newport on behalf of the Newport Sea Lion Foundation, and amendments to trash enclosure standards for multi-family/commercial properties. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comment on non-agenda items.
- Conditional Use Permit for Samaritan Drug and Alcohol Rehab Offices (File 4-CUP-23 / 2-ADJ-23)
- Sign Variance for Port of Newport, Port Dock 1, for Newport Sea Lion Foundation (File 2-VAR-23)
- Amendments to NMC Chapter 14.11 on Multi-Family/Commercial Trash Enclosure Standards (File 6-Z-22)
- Approval of minutes from May 8 and May 22, 2023 meetings
Budget Committee
The Newport Budget Committee will review and potentially approve the City of Newport and Urban Renewal Agency budgets for fiscal year 2023-2024, including tax levies and a fee schedule. The meeting includes public comment and discussion of other recommendations to the City Council.
- Approve City of Newport FY 2023-24 budget
- Approve general obligation bond tax levies for FY 2023-24
- Recommend Council approval of 2023-2024 fee schedule
- Approve Newport Urban Renewal Agency budget and tax levies for South Beach, Northside, and McLean Point districts
- Evaluate budget development process
Budget Committee
The Newport Budget Committee is meeting to review financial projections for 2023-2028, a 'hit and wish list' for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and proposed transfers, service charges, and city-facilities rental income. The meeting includes a public hearing/comment period at 6 p.m. and approval of prior minutes.
- 2023-2028 forecast projections
- 2023/2024 fiscal year hit and wish list
- 2023-24 transfers in and out
- 2023-24 charges for services proposed
- 2023-24 city facilities rental income proposed
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss unfinished business, including comments from Thompson Sanitary on draft trash enclosure amendments, revisions to parking codes to facilitate Bayfront metering, and an update on the commission's work program. No final decisions are expected at this work session.
- Comments from Thompson Sanitary on draft trash enclosure amendments to NMC Chapter 14.11
- Revisions to Chapter 6.15, Parking in Rights-of-Way
- Elimination of existing Chapter 6.20, Regulating Use of City Parking Lots
- New Chapter 6.20, Metered Parking Zones
- Revisions to Chapter 14.14, Off-Street Parking and Chapter 6.25, RV Parking Regulations
Planning Commission Work Session
The Newport Planning Commission will hold a work session to review draft standards for multi-family and commercial solid waste and recycling enclosures, including proposed amendments to NMC 14.11. They will also continue discussions on updating special parking area requirements for the Bayfront. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.
- Review draft Multi-Family/Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Enclosure Standards
- Discuss NMC 14.11 amendments related to solid waste and recycling enclosures
- Continued discussion on updating Special Parking Area requirements for the Bayfront
- Reference to Ord 2163 - Adoption of City Parking Policies
- Public comment deadline: 4 hours before meeting; virtual comment request 24 hours prior
Planning Commission Regular Session
The Newport Planning Commission will consider a final order for a conditional use permit for South Beach Church, act on recommended housing production strategies, and discuss initiating legislative amendments for multi-family/commercial trash enclosure standards. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.
- File 2-CUP-23: Final Order and Findings for South Beach Church Conditional Use Permit
- File 1-CP-21: Action on Recommended Housing Production Strategies
- Initiate Legislative Amendments for Multi-Family/Commercial Trash Enclosure Standards
- Approval of April 24, 2023, work session and regular session minutes
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss potential stakeholders for current and future initiatives, review the recreation fee schedule for FY 2023-2024, and receive an update on David's Chair excursion. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a director's report, and public comment.
- Discussion on Recreation Fee Schedule for FY 2023-2024
- Follow-up discussion on potential stakeholders for current and future initiatives
- David's Chair Excursion update
- March 2023 Department Report
Budget Committee
The Newport Budget Committee is meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, including a public hearing on state shared revenues and public comment. The committee will also elect officers, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear a budget message from Budget Officer Spencer Nebel. The agenda includes a detailed review of the proposed budget by fund.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 state shared revenues
- Review of FY 2023-2024 proposed budget and capital projects outlay request
- Election of budget committee chair and secretary
- Approval of 2022 and 2023 budget committee minutes
- Public comment on city and urban renewal agency proposed budgets
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a recreation fee schedule analysis, hear a report from the 60+ Activity Center supervisor, and discuss potential stakeholders for current and future initiatives. The committee will also approve the March 1, 2023 minutes and receive department reports for January and February 2023.
- Discussion on Recreation Fee Schedule Analysis (40 minutes) with staff report and supporting documents including 2022 income data and fee schedules
- Report from 60+ Activity Center Supervisor Sonia Graham (15 minutes)
- Discussion on Potential Stakeholders for Current and Future Initiatives (20 minutes)
- Approval of March 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Director's report covering January and February 2023 department reports
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a letter of support for a solar farm, multiple land leases for hangar sites, updates to rules and regulations, and the fiscal year 2023-2024 fee schedule. They will also consider changes to FAA funding for upcoming years.
- Letter of support for solar farm at airport to City Council
- Land lease for hangar site C1 to Daniel B. McCrea
- Rule and Regulations section 6.6 Storage of Equipment / Materials
- Land lease for parking south of Hangar A4 to Doug Lystra
- Fiscal Year 2023-2024 fees
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to begin the 2023-24 budget process, reviewing the city manager's preliminary budget memo, financial reports, and sustainability projections. They will also discuss City Council goals for the upcoming fiscal year. This is an introductory meeting; formal budget deliberations are scheduled for May.
- Review of preliminary budget and 2023-24 budget calendar
- Discussion of financial sustainability recommendations for the General Fund
- Review of policies on financial reserves and contingencies
- Review of City Council goals for 2023/2024
- Scheduled budget deliberation meetings: May 2, May 23, May 30, 2023
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a T-hangar lease for JFT Holdings LLC, a ground lease for Daniel B. McCrea, filling a committee vacancy, setting goals, and an update on World Fuel. They will also review FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure projects and an operations report. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.
- T-hangar 10 lease for JFT Holdings LLC
- Ground lease for Daniel B. McCrea east of hangar D-4
- Filling open airport committee member seat
- World Fuel lease agreement update
- FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure 2022 projects
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Newport Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers, review its charge, and discuss draft goals and calendar for fiscal year 2023-24. The committee will also hear a report from the Sports Program Coordinator and receive the November 2022 department report. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Committee officer elections
- Review of committee charge
- Review of FY23-24 committee goals (draft)
- Review of FY23-24 committee calendar
- Report from Sports Program Coordinator Zach Koprowski