Rockaway Beach public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review a preliminary list of projects and goals for the upcoming 2022/23 budget year. The Council will also consider reappointing two members to the Planning Commission and addressing a vacancy on position #6.
- Review of preliminary projects and goals for the 2022/23 budget
- Reappointment of Pat Olson and Georgeanne Zedrick to the Planning Commission
- Appointment process for Planning Commission Position #6 vacancy
- Approval of November 10, 2021, meeting minutes and November 2021 check register
Planning Commission
The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold a discussion on goal setting. Bill Hassell is scheduled to present ADU proposal ideas. No public hearings or visitor presentations are listed for this meeting.
- Goal setting discussion
- ADU proposal ideas
City Council
The City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 21-441 to amend rules regarding transient lodging taxation. The council also plans to adopt a resolution dedicating the Old Growth Cedar Boardwalk to the memory of Terri Michel. Additionally, members will begin preliminary discussions regarding goals for the 2022/23 budget year.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-441 regarding transient lodging taxation
- Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Department of Revenue for tax collection
- Adoption of Resolution 21-972 to dedicate the Old Growth Cedar Boardwalk to Terri Michel
- Preliminary discussion on goal setting for the 2022/23 budget year
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Variance #21-03 to consider reducing a rear side setback from 20 feet to 5 feet for a shed. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice Chair and an update on the Rockway Wayfinding Project.
- Public hearing for Variance #21-03: request to reduce rear side setback from 20 feet to 5 feet for a 218 sq ft shed
- Election of Vice Chair for the Commission
- Rockway Wayfinding Project update presentation
City Council
The council will discuss managing resource and emergency service demands for the July 4th holiday. They will also review an intergovernmental agreement regarding Transient Lodging Tax collection. Additionally, the council will consider filling a vacancy on the Planning Commission.
- Appointment to fill vacancy on the Planning Commission
- Discussion of alternatives for July 4th holiday weekend events
- Review of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Department of Revenue
- Acknowledgment of former City Manager Terri Michel
City Council
The City Council will consider a recommendation for an on-premises liquor license for “El Trio Loco III”. The application has been reviewed by the City Planner and found to comply with land-use regulations.
- OLCC liquor license application for “El Trio Loco III”
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two conditional use applications. These include a proposed duplex at 430 N Pacific Ave and a single-family dwelling at 119 N 3rd Ave.
- Public Hearing for Conditional Use #21-01: residential duplex at 430 N Pacific Ave
- Public Hearing for Conditional Use #21-02: single-family dwelling at 119 N 3rd Ave
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to review the purpose and guidelines for work sessions. The Fire Chief and City Manager will provide a debriefing of the July 4th events. A roundtable discussion regarding future years is also scheduled.
- Briefing on work session purpose and guidelines
- July 4th debriefing by the Fire Chief and City Manager
- Roundtable discussion on future years
City Council
The City Council will vote on ordinances to expand the Urban Growth Boundary and rezone real property within it. The Council will also consider an appointment to fill a vacant seat following a resignation. Additionally, staff will discuss $1.6 million in federal funds for a mile-long segment of the Salmonberry Trail.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-439 expanding the Urban Growth Boundary
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-440 regarding property rezoning within the UGB
- Appointment to fill a City Council vacancy
- $1.6 million in federal funds for Salmonberry Trail segment
Planning Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing on expanding the Urban Growth Boundary to relocate critical facilities outside of the tsunami inundation zone. Commissioners will also discuss drafting a letter to City Council regarding parking at the Cedar Wetlands Preserve Boardwalk.
- Public hearing on UGB expansion for relocating critical facilities
- Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map
- Discussion regarding parking at Cedar Wetlands Preserve Boardwalk
City Council
The Rockaway Beach City Council discussed website improvements and upcoming department changes. Members also addressed July 4th beach patrols by the Sheriff's office and requested information regarding the cost of the lot next to the boardwalk.
- Inquiry into the price of the lot next to the boardwalk
- Confirmation of Sheriff's office beach patrols for July 4th
- Discussion of website improvements
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and state revenue sharing funds. The council is scheduled to discuss adopting the city budget through Resolution 21-969. There will also be a discussion regarding the July 4th, 2021 fireworks show.
- Public hearing on proposed uses of State Revenue Sharing Funds for FY 2021-2022
- Approval of Resolution 21-968 to receive state revenue
- Public hearing on the FY 2021-2022 budget
- Adoption of Resolution 21-969 for the city budget
- Discussion on the July 4th, 2021 fireworks show
Planning Commission
The April 15, 2021, meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed.
City Council
The provided agenda text is sparse and contains fragmented information. It includes items regarding the approval of Penelope Cheek for Position #5 and Tom Martine for Position #2.
- Approval of Position #5 - Penelope Cheek
- Approval of Position #2 - Tom Martine
City Council
The Rockaway Beach City Council will consider resolutions regarding city property and law enforcement. One item involves declaring real property as surplus for conveyance. Another item proposes authorizing an agreement with Tillamook County for law enforcement services.
- Resolution 21-966: Declaring real property as surplus
- Resolution 21-967: Law enforcement intergovernmental agreement with Tillamook County
Planning Commission
The March 18, 2021, meeting of the Rockaway Beach Planning Commission contains only procedural items. The agenda includes approval of minutes from January 28, 2021, and periods for public and commissioner comments.
- Approval of January 28, 2021 minutes
- Citizen comments and concerns
- Commissioner comments and concerns
City Council
The City Council will consider an OLCC liquor license for Rockaway Beach Market and appoint the City Manager as Budget Officer for fiscal year 2021/2022. The agenda also includes staff reports from the police, fire, and public works departments.
- OLCC liquor license for 'Rockaway Beach Market'
- Appointment of City Manager as Budget Officer for FY 2021/2022
- Request for use of the Wayside
- Declaration of vacancy for Planning Commission Position #6
City Council
The City Council will consider Resolution No. 21-965 regarding surplus real property. This resolution authorizes city staff to execute documents to sell the property because it is no longer needed for public use.
- Approval of Resolution No. 21-965 to declare real property as surplus and authorize its sale
City Council
The Rockaway Beach City Council will discuss budget committee appointments and a liquor license application for Upper Crust Pizza. The council also plans to review a contract award for the Main Pump Station Improvement Project.
- Contract award for the Main Pump Station Improvement Project
- Appointments to the Rockaway Beach Budget Committee
- OLCC liquor license application for 'Upper Crust Pizza'
- Reappointment of Patrick McIntire to the Budget Committee
- Request for use of the Wayside
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive an update and discussion regarding proposed changes to the RMD zone. Staff will also provide a presentation and conversation regarding findings of fact and their use in commission decisions.
- Proposed changes to the RMD zone
- Findings of Fact training presentation
- Approval of October 28, 2020 minutes
City Council
The City Council will elect a new Council President and administer an oath of office to Keith Cantrell. The meeting also includes consideration of Budget Committee reappointments and the removal of former officials as bank check signers.
- Election of a new City Council President
- Reappointment of Patrick McIntire and Jonathan Beeman to the Budget Committee
- Removal of Jonathan Beeman and Terri Michel as Colombia Bank check signers
- Adoption of Plan of Action for the 2019-2020 fiscal year audit
- Presentation on 2021 tourism outlook by Visit Tillamook Coast