Rockaway Beach public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for a property at 282 South Anchor Street. The commission is considering a request to decrease the number of required parking spaces to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building.

• Public hearing for variance #VAR 24-3 at 282 South Anchor Street regarding parking requirements for a new mixed-use building

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a variance request at 282 South Anchor Street to reduce required parking from 10 to 2 spaces for a mixed-use building. No decision was made; the commission voted to keep the record open until December 30, 2024, and set deliberations for January 16, 2025. The commission also approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Set December 30, 2024 as deadline for written testimony on Variance 24-3
• Scheduled deliberations on Variance 24-3 for January 16, 2025 at 5 p.m.

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a site host agreement for electric vehicle charging stations and review a grant for water management planning. No final decisions are expected.

• Discussion of Site Host Agreement with EV Charging Solutions
• Review of Resolution 2024-49 for Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Grant
• Review of OLCC Annual License Renewals
• Discussion of Proposal from Tillamara Regarding Overflow Parking

City Council

The City Council will deliberate on a land use appeal for the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development. The meeting includes presentations on EV charging stations and a Great Shakeout action plan, alongside several proposed resolutions.

• Land Use Appeal #24-1: Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development - Phase 2
• Ordinance 2024-06: Amending Zoning Ordinance 143 Section 4.050 Sign Requirements
• Resolution 2024-49: Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Grant for Jetty Creek Watershed
• Resolution 2024-48: 2025-2026 Community Grant Program Materials
• Presentation: EV Charging Stations at Anchor Street Parking Lot

The Rockaway Beach City Council denied Land Use Appeal 24-1, affirming the Planning Commission's approval of the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development Phase 2. The council also adopted Ordinance 2024-06 amending sign requirements, approved several resolutions including a public meetings law grievance policy and community grant program materials, and authorized a 4% salary increase for the City Manager.

• Denied Land Use Appeal 24-1 for Nedonna Wave PUD Phase 2 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-06 amending sign requirements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-47 Public Meetings Law Grievance Policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-48 Community Grant Program materials (4-0)
• Authorized Resolution 2024-49 Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund grant contract (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-50 updated Jetty Creek Working Group MOU (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-51 City Manager performance evaluation summary (4-0)
• Approved 4% base salary increase for City Manager effective Jan 1, 2025 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the operation of the city reader board sign. No public hearings or old business items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion regarding City Reader Board Sign operation with Public Works Superintendent Dan Emerson

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved the October 17, 2024, meeting minutes, reviewed a design and operational plan for a new electronic message center sign at City Hall, and adjourned. The meeting also included staff updates on upcoming FEMA compliance, housing code updates, and public comments regarding ADA-compliant short-term rentals.

• Approved October 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. (7-0)

SPPDAC

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from consultant GSI Water Solutions on development approaches for the implementation plan. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 10 meeting and take public comment. No votes or decisions are expected.

• Presentation on Implementation Plan Ideas and Development Approach by Suzanne de Szoeke of GSI Water Solutions
• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (written, in-person, or via Zoom)

The committee reviewed proposed implementation strategies for the Jetty Creek Sourcewater Protection Plan. Members added specific language regarding forest management, geologic studies, and erosion risks to the plan. GSI Water Solutions will now develop a formal plan and contingency sections.

• Approved October 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is a land use appeal regarding the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development - Phase 2.

• Public Hearing: Land Use Appeal # 24-1, Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development - Phase 2

The Rockaway Beach City Council held a public hearing on Land Use Appeal #24-1 concerning the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development Phase 2 but made no final decision. After hearing staff, applicant, appellant, and public testimony, the council voted 4-0 to schedule deliberations for December 11, 2024. The appeal challenges the Planning Commission's approval, with the appellant arguing the 2008 approval has lapsed and current standards should apply.

• Set deliberations on Appeal #24-1 for Dec. 11, 2024 (4-0)
• Heard public testimony on Land Use Appeal #24-1
• Accepted applicant's waiver of final written arguments

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council workshop will discuss several items, including a review of FEMA BiOp pre‑implementation compliance measures, an amendment to the city zoning ordinance’s sign requirements (Ordinance 2024‑06), a grievance‑process policy related to public‑meeting law, an update on community grants, and a proposal to move the January 8 regular council meeting to January 15. No final decisions will be made at this workshop.

• Review of FEMA BiOp Pre‑Implementation Compliance Measures (PICM)
• Review of Ordinance 2024‑06 amending City Zoning Ordinance 143 Section 4.050 sign requirements
• Review of Grievance Process Policy related to Public Meetings Law
• Community Grant Update
• Discussion on moving the January 8 regular council meeting to January 15

The Rockaway Beach City Council held a workshop and reached consensus on several items, including adopting the 2024 FEMA-issued model ordinance for land use compliance, considering Ordinance 2024-06 to amend sign requirements, and reviewing a grievance process policy. No formal votes were taken; these items are scheduled for future regular meetings. The council also agreed to move the January 8th regular meeting to January 15th and directed the Planning Commission to review ADA-compliant short-term rental exemptions.

• Consensus to consider adopting 2024 FEMA model ordinance for BiOp compliance
• Consensus to consider Ordinance 2024-06 amending sign requirements at next regular meeting
• Consensus to consider grievance process policy in December or January
• No objection to moving January 8th regular meeting to January 15th
• Consensus to have Planning Commission review ADA-compliant STR cap exemption

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2024. They will hear presentations on the Strategic Plan final report, the Salmonberry Trail, and EPA/OWEB grants. Under new business, the council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, authorizing a loan from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, and applying for a grant for the Lower Jetty Creek Acquisition.

• Consideration of Resolution 2024-42 adopting the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-43 authorizing a loan from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-44 authorizing a partnership with Sustainable Northwest
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-45 authorizing application for OWEB grant for Lower Jetty Creek Acquisition
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-46 recommending liquor license approval for Green Coast Market

The Rockaway Beach City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-42 adopting the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, along with several funding-related resolutions. The council also approved a motion to initiate a zoning ordinance amendment to comply with the FEMA Biological Opinion, and authorized a loan for water system improvements, a partnership agreement for a grant application, an OWEB grant application, and a liquor license recommendation. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted 2025-2029 Strategic Plan (Resolution 2024-42) (5-0)
• Initiated zoning ordinance amendment for FEMA Biological Opinion compliance (5-0)
• Authorized Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund financing for Nedonna Beach Water System Improvements (Resolution 2024-43) (5-0)
• Approved Statutory Partnership Agreement with Sustainable Northwest for EPA Community Change Grant application (Resolution 2024-44) (5-0)
• Authorized OWEB grant application for Lower Jetty Creek Acquisition (Resolution 2024-45) (5-0)
• Recommended OLCC liquor license approval for Green Coast Market (Resolution 2024-46) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September and October meeting minutes and financial reports (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Rockaway Beach Zoning Ordinance 143 regarding sign requirements. The body will also review a subdivision extension request and a grant definition.

• Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance 143, Section 4.050 Sign Requirements
• One-year extension request for Lake Lytle Estates Phases IV-VII (Case File #23-01)
• Review of Small Community Grant to clarify "Community Entities"

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance 143, Section 4.050 Sign Requirements and forward them to the City Council for adoption, with three additions: a short-term rental sign reference, sandwich board relief for non-profits and volunteers, and an exemption for governmental agencies. It also voted 5-0 (one abstention) to grant a one-year extension, until November 13, 2025, for the Lake Lytle Estates Phases IV-VII preliminary subdivision (Case File #23-01) so the applicant can file a final plat. The Commission accepted the Small Community Grant as written and sent it to the City Council, 5-0 with one recusal. No members of the public attended or submitted written testimony.

• Approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance 143, Section 4.050 Sign Requirements with three additions, forwarded to City Council (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft language adding STR sign reference, sandwich board relief, and governmental agency exclusion (6-0)
• Approved one-year extension to November 13, 2025 for Lake Lytle Estates Phases IV-VII preliminary subdivision, Case File #23-01 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted Small Community Grant as written and sent to City Council for adoption (5-0, 1 recused)
• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Closed the sign ordinance public hearing (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. (6-0)

SPPDAC

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee will review a recap of the Town Hall meeting. Members will discuss suggested risk level changes and strategies to address identified risks.

• Recap of Sourcewater Protection Plan Town Hall by GSI Water Solutions
• Discussion of risk level change suggestions from Town Hall attendees
• Discussion of strategy ideas for addressing identified risks

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee voted to raise the landslide risk likelihood to 4 and impact to 5, making it a High risk, and retained current wildfire risk rankings. It also approved several other risk-level changes and discussed strategy ideas for addressing identified risks. The meeting was procedural and substantive, with no final plan adopted.

• Raised landslide risk likelihood to 4 and impact to 5, making it High risk (4-0, Udelhoven abstained)
• Retained current wildfire risk rankings (unanimous)
• Changed riparian impacts risk from low to medium (unanimous)
• Recognized risk of not acquiring land in watershed as part of larger preamble, not current risk analysis (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a workshop to discuss conflicts of interest in land use hearings, review a contract for the Nedonna Beach water system improvements, and adjust attorney fees in the 2024-2025 budget. No final decisions are expected.

• Discussion on conflicts of interest in quasi-judicial land use hearings
• Review of Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund financing contract
• Review of Draft Resolution 2024-42 adjusting appropriations for attorney fees
• Community Grant Program updates

The Rockaway Beach City Council held a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed conflicts of interest for upcoming quasi-judicial hearings, a Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund financing contract for the Nedonna Beach Water System Improvements Project, a draft resolution to adjust the 2024-2025 budget for attorney's fees, and updates to the Community Grant Program. The Council reached consensus to refer the grant program back to the Planning Commission to clarify 'community entities' and review again in a future workshop.

• Consensus to refer Community Grant Program back to Planning Commission for clarification of 'community entities'
• No formal votes or decisions taken during workshop

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council meeting will approve September 11 minutes, review financial reports, and hear two presentations: a strategic plan update by Sara Singer Wilson of SSW Consulting, and a briefing on Tillamook County Ballot Measure 29-180 concerning a public safety emergency communications system by Commissioner Doug Olson. Staff reports from the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Public Works, and City Manager will also be presented. No new business or old business is scheduled.

• Approve September 11, 2024 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Presentation – Strategic Plan Update by Sara Singer Wilson, SSW Consulting
• Presentation – Tillamook County Ballot Measure 29-180 on public safety emergency communications system by Doug Olson
• Staff reports from Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Public Works, and City Manager
• Public hearing item on Land Use Appeal #24-1 (Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development – Phase 2) was removed from the agenda

The Rockaway Beach City Council met on October 9, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings and financial reports. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of presentations, staff reports, and public comments. A land use appeal hearing was rescheduled to November 20, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including September 11 meeting minutes and financial reports (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hear a presentation from Cascadia Partners on needed revisions to the city’s zoning code and comprehensive plan to comply with Senate Bill 406. Staff will report on the updates and the commission will consider revisions to the Community Grant Program. The meeting also includes routine approval of the August 15, 2024 minutes.

• Presentation – Zoning Code & Comprehensive Plan Updates Needed to be Made in Response to Senate Bill 406 – Cascadia Partners
• Consideration of Updates to the Community Grant Program (old business)
• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved updates to the Small and Large Community Grant program materials and recommended them for adoption by the City Council. The commission also received a presentation on required zoning code updates to comply with state middle housing laws.

• Approved August 15, 2024 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended updated Small and Large Community Grant information and applications for City Council adoption (unanimous)

SPPDAC

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee will introduce the plan and review potential risks to the Jetty Creek Watershed, the city’s primary drinking water source. The meeting includes a public comment period and a question-and-answer session. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation of the Sourcewater Protection Plan
• Overview of potential risks to the Jetty Creek Watershed
• Public comment period (written, in‑person, or virtual)
• Question & answer session with attendees
• No deliberations or decisions will be made

City Council

The City Council workshop will discuss the scope of review for Land Use Appeal #24-1 concerning the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development Phase 2. It will also review Resolution 2024‑41, which proposes a budget for sound amplification equipment. A public meetings law training update will be presented. No final decisions are made at this workshop.

• Discussion of review scope for Land Use Appeal #24-1, Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development – Phase 2
• Review of Resolution 2024‑41: budget allocation for sound amplification equipment
• Public meetings law training update

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the scope of review for Land Use Appeal #24-1 regarding the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development Phase 2. Council members reached consensus to allow additional evidence on all five issues raised in the appeal, with a formal motion to be prepared for the regular session. No formal decisions were made during the workshop; other items were informational only.

• Consensus to allow additional evidence on all five appeal issues for Land Use Appeal #24-1 (no formal vote)
• Reviewed Resolution 2024-41 for sound amplification equipment (no action taken)
• Discussed public meetings law training requirements under House Bill 2805 (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding the Planning Commission and administrative warrants. The body will also consider budget appropriation adjustments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and discuss a land use appeal for the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development.

• Resolution 2024-41: Adjusting appropriations for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
• Ordinance 2024-07: Authority and procedures for administrative warrants (New Code Chapter 97)
• Ordinance 2024-04: Amending Code Chapter 31 related to the Planning Commission
• Land Use Appeal #24-1: Scope of review for Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development – Phase 2
• Pursuit of attorney fees against relators in Case No. 24CV37762

The Rockaway Beach City Council adopted two ordinances: one amending the Planning Commission chapter and another creating procedures for administrative warrants. It also approved a budget adjustment for sound equipment, set the scope of review for the Nedonna Wave appeal, and voted to pursue attorney fees in a recent court case. All votes were 4-1 except the budget resolution (5-0) and the scope of review (3-1-1).

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-04 amending Planning Commission chapter (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-07 creating administrative warrant procedures (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-41 transferring funds for sound equipment (5-0)
• Set scope of review for Nedonna Wave appeal to limited additional evidence (3-1-1)
• Approved pursuing attorney fees against relators in Case No. 24CV37762 (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will meet on August 15, 2024, to approve minutes from prior meetings, review draft community grant documents, and hold a public hearing on a conditional use application for a duplex at 362 North Pacific Street in the C-1 Commercial Zone.

• Conditional Use #24-2: Duplex application at 362 North Pacific Street (Tillamook County Assessor’s Map #2N1032CB Lot #6100)
• Review of draft community grant program documents
• Approval of June 27 and July 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Application CU #24-2, allowing a duplex for residential use in the C-1 Commercial zone at 362 North Pacific Street. The vote was unanimous (5-0) with two commissioners excused. The commission also approved corrected minutes from June 27 and July 18, 2024 meetings, and discussed draft community grant program documents, which will be revised and brought back for further consideration.

• Approved CU #24-2 for duplex at 362 N. Pacific St. (5-0)
• Approved June 27, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes as corrected (5-0)
• Approved July 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes as corrected (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for CU #24-2 (5-0)
• Tabled community grant program documents for further review

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a workshop to brief members on draft ordinances and training topics. No final decisions will be made at this workshop, which is intended for preliminary discussion. The public may attend but cannot participate unless invited.

• Quasi-Judicial Training/Scope of Review
• Review of Draft Ordinance 2024-04 Amending Code Chapter 31 (Planning Commission)
• Review of Draft Ordinance 2024-07 (Administrative Warrants and New Code Chapter 97)

The Rockaway Beach City Council held a workshop on August 14, 2024, and received training on land use appeals. The council reached consensus to move draft Ordinance 2024-04 (amending code on the Planning Commission) forward to a regular meeting. A majority also agreed to move draft Ordinance 2024-07 (administrative warrants) forward, with Councilor Hayes dissenting. No final decisions were made at this workshop.

• Consensus to move Ordinance 2024-04 (Planning Commission code amendments) to a City Council meeting
• Majority agreed to move Ordinance 2024-07 (administrative warrants) forward as presented (5-0, Hayes dissenting)

City Council

The City Council will review three resolutions regarding property leases and infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes a State of the City presentation and updates on the Jetty Creek Project.

• Resolution 2024-38: Lease agreement with Neah-Kah-Nie School District No. 56 for tennis court property
• Resolution 2024-39: Contract for the Wayside Beach Access Improvements Project
• Resolution 2024-40: Memorandum of Understanding with David’s Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems
• Jetty Creek Project update from Sustainable Northwest
• Community Grant Recipient Reports from Friends of the Library, Rockaway Writer’s Rendezvous, and North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection

The Rockaway Beach City Council approved three resolutions: a 5-year lease agreement with Neah-Kah-Nie School District for the tennis court property, authorization for the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract for the Wayside Beach Access Improvements project, and a Memorandum of Understanding with David's Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems to provide an electric all-terrain track chair. All resolutions passed unanimously with 5-0 votes. The meeting also included presentations and citizen input on various topics.

• Approved Resolution 2024-38: 5-year lease with Neah-Kah-Nie School District for tennis court property for $10 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-39: Authorized Mayor and City Manager to execute contract for Wayside Beach Access Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-40: MOU with David's Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems for electric all-terrain track chair (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 17, 2024 meeting minutes and July 2024 check register (5-0)

SPPDAC

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review risk prioritization tables for surface water and groundwater. Suzanne de Szoeke of GSI Water Solutions, Inc. will present data including suggested scores from the SPP Team and the committee's July 9 meeting.

• Review of Draft Rockaway Beach Source Water Protection Plan Risks Prioritization Table (Surface Water)
• Review of Rockaway Beach Source Water Protection Plan Risks to Groundwater Table
• Discussion of groundwater risks specifically regarding Jetty Creek

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee reviewed and updated risk prioritization tables for surface and groundwater, voting to increase likelihood scores for unauthorized camping and recreation, and to address groundwater risks qualitatively with references to existing plans. The committee also made a formal recommendation to City Council to address groundwater issues in the Water Master Plan or another appropriate process. All motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Increased unauthorized camping risk likelihood from 2 to 3 (4-0)
• Increased recreation risk likelihood from 2 to 3 (4-0)
• Directed GSI to address groundwater risks qualitatively with reference to Water Management Conservation Plan (4-0)
• Recommended City Council address groundwater issues in Water Master Plan or other process (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will review a request from Nedonna Development LLC to modify a Planned Unit Development (PUD) approved in 2008. The agenda also includes a presentation on the city's Strategic Plan by SSW Consulting and a discussion on updates to Mobile Food Unit Pods. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Consideration of PUD #24-1 modification application from Nedonna Development LLC for Tax Lots 10200, 10400, and 10500
• Presentation on the Strategic Plan by SSW Consulting
• Discussion regarding updates to Mobile Food Unit Pods
• Election of Planning Commission President and Vice-President

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved modifications to Planned Unit Development (PUD) #24-1, allowing two lots instead of one at the north end of Jackson Street and four lots instead of three at the northeast corner of Kittiwake Drive and Riley Street, with conditions from the staff report. The request to develop Phase 2 in two sub-phases was denied. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). The commission also re-elected Bill Hassell as President and Zandra Umholtz as Vice-President, and discussed potential updates to mobile food unit pod regulations.

• Approved PUD #24-1 modifications to create two lots instead of one at Jackson Street (8-0)
• Approved PUD #24-1 modifications to create four lots instead of three at Kittiwake Drive and Riley Street (8-0)
• Denied request to develop Phase 2 in two sub-phases (8-0)
• Re-elected Bill Hassell as President and Zandra Umholtz as Vice-President (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council is holding a workshop to discuss draft ordinances, including one that would create a new code chapter on administrative warrants and another amending Chapter 31 related to the Planning Commission. They will also vote on the League of Oregon Cities' 2025-2026 legislative priorities and discuss sound amplification for council chambers. No final decisions are made at workshops.

• Draft ordinance providing authority and procedures for administrative warrants, creating new Code Chapter 97
• Draft ordinance amending Code Chapter 31 related to the Planning Commission
• Vote on League of Oregon Cities (LOC) 2025-2026 legislative priorities
• Discussion of sound amplification for council chambers

The Council discussed draft ordinances regarding administrative warrants and Planning Commission code, with both items tabled for updated drafts. Members discussed legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities and reviewed costs for sound amplification in council chambers.

• Tabled administrative warrants draft ordinance for further clarification
• Tabled Planning Commission code amendment draft for further clarification
• Consensus to obtain sound amplification estimates for the conference room

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-03, which amends the city code regarding the feeding and keeping of wild animals. The council will also consider appointments to fill vacant positions 4 and 6 on the Planning Commission. Routine items include approval of previous meeting minutes and review of the June 2024 check register.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-03 amending Chapter 91, Section 91.01 (Feeding and Keeping of Wild Animals)
• First and Second Reading of Ordinance 2024-03
• Consideration to adopt Ordinance 2024-03
• Consideration to make appointments to Planning Commission for vacant positions 4 and 6
• Approval of June 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2024-03, which amends city code on feeding and keeping wild animals to align with state law and adds penalties. Councilors also approved amended May 8 workshop minutes and reappointed Sandra Johnson and Nancy Lanyon to the Planning Commission. The consent agenda, including June meeting minutes and the June check register, was approved 5-0. Public comment covered deer feeding, the Nedonna Wave development, Anchor Street Park noise, and fireworks debris, but no action was taken on those items.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 amending code on feeding and keeping wild animals (5-0)
• Approved first and second reading by title only of Ordinance 2024-03 (5-0)
• Approved amended May 8, 2024 Workshop Minutes (4-1, Cheek nay)
• Appointed Sandra Johnson to Planning Commission Position 4 and Nancy Lanyon to Position 6 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: June 12 regular and workshop minutes, June 11 retreat minutes, June check register (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (5-0)

SPPDAC

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee will review draft tables regarding natural hazard risks. The discussion focuses on likelihood and impact scores for surface water and groundwater risks.

• Review of Draft Rockaway Beach Source Water Protection Plan Risks Prioritization Table (Surface Water)
• Review of Rockaway Beach Source Water Protection Plan Risks to Groundwater Table
• Discussion of Jetty Creek as a primary focus for the Drinking Water Protection Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue consideration of two specific land use applications. These include a single family dwelling request at 137 South Beacon Street and a planned unit development modification by Nedonna Development LLC.

• Continued consideration of CU #24-1 for a single family dwelling at 137 South Beacon Street
• Continued consideration of PUD #24-1 for a modification to a 2008 approved development by Nedonna Development LLC involving Tax Lots 10200, 10400, and 10500

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Application #24-1, allowing a single-family dwelling at 137 South Beacon Street in the C-1 Commercial Zone. The vote was 6-2, with Commissioners Lanyon and Zedrick dissenting. The Commission also closed the public hearing for Planned Unit Development #24-1 (Nedonna Development LLC) but kept the record open until July 4, 2024, for final arguments, with deliberation scheduled for July 18, 2024.

• Approved Conditional Use Application #24-1 for single-family dwelling at 137 South Beacon Street (6-2 vote)
• Closed public hearing for PUD #24-1 (Nedonna Development LLC) modification
• Kept record open for PUD #24-1 until July 4, 2024, for final written arguments
• Scheduled PUD #24-1 deliberation for July 18, 2024
• Applicant withdrew request for vacation of stub of Riley Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding two land use applications. These include a single family dwelling request at 137 South Beacon Street and a planned unit development modification by Nedonna Development LLC.

• Conditional Use application for a single family dwelling at 137 South Beacon Street
• PUD modification application from Nedonna Development LLC for Tax Lots 10200, 10400, and 10500

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved minutes from May 16, 2024, and held public hearings on a conditional use application for a single-family dwelling at 137 South Beacon Street and a PUD modification request for Nedonna Wave Phase 2. Both public hearings were continued and the records kept open until June 27, 2024. No final decisions were made on the two applications.

• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for CU #24-1 (137 South Beacon St.) to June 27, 2024 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for PUD #24-1 (Nedonna Wave Phase 2 modification) to June 27, 2024 (7-0)

SPPDAC

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee will review current plan objectives. The committee will also examine risk tables regarding surface water and groundwater to prioritize future actions.

• Review of overarching and current objectives by Suzanne de Szoeke of GSI Water Solutions, Inc.
• Discussion of preliminary drinking water protection risks to surface water
• Discussion of drinking water protection risks to groundwater
• Overview of risk prioritization examples

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee approved minutes from April 29, 2024, and discussed drinking water protection plan objectives, risks, and prioritization methods. The committee voted to adopt a 5x5 risk prioritization model after defeating a motion to default to a 3x3 matrix. The meeting concluded with discussion on next steps and an adjournment motion.

• Approved April 29, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Motion to default to 3x3 risk matrix failed (2-3: Aye - Maxfield, Hess; Nay - Cleman, Johnson, Udelhoven)
• Approved using the 5x5 risk prioritization model (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 10:32 a.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop for preliminary discussions and information presentation. No final decisions are made during these sessions.

• Presentation on Granicus Short-Term Rental Software
• Review of nominations for Grand Marshal and Volunteer of the Year
• Review of draft ordinance amending Code Chapter 91, Section 91.01 regarding Wild Animals

The City Council voted to name Bill Hassell as Grand Marshal and Ronnie Duckworth as Volunteer of the Year. Council members reviewed a short-term rental software presentation and a draft ordinance regarding wild animals.

• Selected Bill Hassell as Grand Marshal
• Selected Ronnie Duckworth as Volunteer of the Year
• Reached consensus to bring wild animal ordinance to next meeting for two readings

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and state revenue sharing funds. The council is also considering several resolutions related to law enforcement services, short-term rental software, and reserve funds.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Uses of State Revenue Sharing Funds for FY 2024-2025
• Public Hearing: Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Resolution 2024-30: Amending the Law Enforcement Services agreement with Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office
• Resolution 2024-33: Approving a proposal from Granicus for Short-Term Host Compliance Software
• Resolution 2024-37: Adopting the Budget, making appropriations, and imposing taxes for FY 2024-2025

City Council adopted the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, including appropriations and tax categorizations. The Council also extended the law enforcement agreement with the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office through 2028 and approved new short-term rental management software.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 budget, appropriations, and taxes (7-0)
• Extended law enforcement agreement with Tillamook County Sheriff's Office through June 2028 (7-0)
• Approved Granicus short-term rental host compliance software (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2024-32 to pursue acquisition of Lower Watershed of Jetty Creek (7-0)
• Established Economic Stability Reserve Fund #170 (7-0)
• Adopted updated Employee Handbook (7-0)
• Selected Bill Hassell as 2024 July Fourth Parade Grand Marshal (7-0)
• Selected Ronnie Duckworth as 2024 Volunteer of the Year (7-0)

City Council

The City Council and City Leadership Team will meet to discuss the current state of Rockaway Beach and identify themes for a future strategic plan. The session includes exercises focused on environmental scanning, visioning, and idea mapping. No final decisions will be made during this retreat.

• Strategic Plan Process Overview
• Environmental Scan: Context Mapping Exercise
• Visioning Exercise
• Idea Mapping Exercise
• Communication + Engagement Strategy Review

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed budget. Members will review various water and sewer funds before considering approval of the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.

• Public hearing for proposed budget comments
• Review of Water Operating Fund (Fund 400)
• Review of Water Master Plan Reserve Fund (Fund 420)
• Review of Water Revenue Bond (Fund 430)
• Review of Water Improvements Debt Service (Fund 470)

The Budget Committee approved the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and recommended it to the City Council. The committee also voted to maintain the current property tax rate and elect to receive state revenue sharing funds.

• Approved May 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Elected to receive State Revenue Sharing funds for FY 2024-2025
• Retained property tax rate of $0.998 per $1,000 of assessed value
• Changed Fund 420 line 15 from $23,000 to zero
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Budget and recommended it to City Council for adoption

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 16, 2024, to consider a request to reduce required parking spaces for a new mixed-use building at 101 S. Miller Street. Commissioners will also discuss proposed updates to the city sign ordinance, which sets standards for exterior signage on properties. The meeting agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving April minutes and reviewing staff reports.

• Public Hearing: Variance #24-02 to decrease required parking spaces for a new mixed-use building at 101 S. Miller Street (Tillamook County Assessor’s Map # 2N1032CC Lot #9600)
• Discussion regarding updates to the city sign ordinance
• Approval of minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to deny Variance Application 24-02, which sought to reduce required parking from six spaces to two for a proposed three-story mixed-use building at 101 S. Miller Street. The Commission also voted to recommend updated Sign Requirements to City Council and to send a Mobi-Mat accessibility presentation to City Council. The April 18, 2024 minutes were approved as amended.

• Denied Variance #24-02 for parking reduction at 101 S. Miller Street (5-2)
• Recommended updated Sign Requirements (Section 4.050) to City Council (5-0)
• Directed Mobi-Mat accessibility presentation to City Council (7-0)
• Approved April 18, 2024 minutes as amended (7-0)
• Closed the public hearing on Variance #24-02 (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

This meeting is a workshop for preliminary discussions where no final decisions are made. The council will review the updated employee handbook, Granicus STR software, and the natural hazards mitigation plan. Discussion will also cover grant eligibility and Jetty Creek next steps.

• Review of Granicus STR Software
• Review of Updated Employee Handbook
• Tillamook County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Façade Improvement Grant eligibility discussion
• Jetty Creek LOI and NDA next steps

The City Council held a workshop to discuss various administrative updates and grant criteria. No substantive legislative decisions were made as the meeting was a workshop; however, the Council reached a consensus to have the Planning Commission review grant criteria before future approval.

• Consensus reached to have Planning Commission recommend Community Grant updates for July meeting
• Consensus reached to defer reopening the Facade Improvement Grant until Planning Commission review
• Adjourned meeting at 5:36 p.m. (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance regarding the short-term rentals under-construction waiting list. The meeting also includes a presentation on infrastructure improvements and consideration of a natural hazards mitigation plan.

• Ordinance 2024-05: Amending code related to Short-Term Rentals Under-Construction Waiting List
• Resolution 2024-28: Adopting the 2023 Tillamook County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Resolution 2024-29: Adopting a Cybersecurity Policy
• Presentation: Tillamook PUD and PacifiCorp W2R2 Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Presentation: High Grounds Project Update

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2024-05, which changes the criteria for the short-term rental under-construction waiting list from a building permit to a City zoning permit. The Council also adopted Resolution 2024-29, establishing a new cybersecurity policy, and Resolution 2024-28, adopting the 2023 Tillamook County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. Additionally, the Council voted to move the July meeting date from July 10 to July 17, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including April 10 minutes and check register (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-05 amending short-term rental waiting list criteria (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved moving July City Council meeting to July 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-28 for Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-29 cybersecurity policy (5-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the use of State Revenue Sharing Funds and the proposed budget document. Approval of the budget will not occur during this meeting.

• Public hearing on uses of State Revenue Sharing Funds
• Review of Fund 100 General Fund
• Review of Fund 100.16 Fire Dept. Operations
• Review of Fund 140 Fire Equip. Reserve Fund
• Review of Fund 300 Roads & Streets Fund

The Budget Committee appointed Charles McNeilly as chair and reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget line-by-line. The committee unanimously approved several budget adjustments, including increasing the Community Grant line item to $75,000, adding $7,000 for cybersecurity insurance, and allocating $5,000 for bike racks. The committee also separated $7,500 for emergency management supplies and increased staff training funds to $8,000.

• Appointed Charles McNeilly as Budget Committee Chair (11-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved amended minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting (12-0)
• Increased Community Grant line item to $75,000 (12-0)
• Increased cybersecurity insurance coverage by $7,000 (12-0)
• Separated $7,500 from Supplies & Gear for emergency management supplies (12-0)
• Increased Travel & Training - Staff line item to $8,000 (12-0)
• Added $5,000 to Roads & Streets fund for at least five bike racks (12-0)

SPPDAC

The committee will conduct introductions and elect a chair. Members will discuss the purpose, components, and development process of a Drinking Water Protection Plan. The meeting also includes planning for future schedules and an upcoming watershed tour.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Discussion of Drinking Water Protection Plan (DWPP) components
• Discussion of DWPP development process
• Planning for committee meeting schedules
• Upcoming watershed tour

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee held its first meeting, electing Sandra Johnson as Chair by unanimous vote. The committee unanimously approved a format for receiving information from the DWPP team and scheduled a watershed tour for May 21, 2024. Public comments focused on watershed protection, clear-cutting concerns, and water quality issues in local communities.

• Sandra Johnson elected Chair of SPPDAC (unanimous)
• Format for receiving DWPP team information approved (unanimous)
• Watershed tour scheduled for May 21, 2024
• Meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request to increase the maximum allowable size of an accessory dwelling unit at 911 S Coral Street. The meeting also includes discussions on updates to the sign ordinance and community grant programs.

• Variance #24-01: Increase ADU size at 911 S Coral Street
• Discussion regarding Sign Ordinance updates
• Discussion of Business Façade & Community Grant Programs

The Planning Commission approved a variance for a property at 911 S Coral Street to allow an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of 872 square feet, exceeding the standard 800 square foot limit. The commission also discussed upcoming updates to the sign ordinance and city grant programs.

• Approved Variance #24-01 for an 872 sq ft ADU at 911 S Coral Street (7-0)
• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop for preliminary discussions on several topics. No final decisions are made during these sessions.

• Review of Water/Sewer System Development Charge (SDC) Study Proposal
• Community Grant Applications Review
• Discussion regarding STR Code § 113.02(H) under-construction waiting list
• Review of draft ordinance amending Code Chapter 91, Section 91.01 – Wild Animals
• Discussion regarding proclamation for high school class

The City Council reached consensus on several items to be considered at a regular session, including specific community grant awards and an amendment to the short-term rental waiting list. The council also discussed a proposal for a water and sewer system development charge study.

• Consensus to consider community grant awards for Hope Chest Fixtures ($8,206.64), Chamber of Commerce Thursday Market ($4,148.00), Chamber of Commerce Kite fliers ($1,600.00), and Chamber of Commerce Advertising ($9,700.00)
• Consensus to consider an amendment to the STR under-construction waiting list for those with City zoning permits by March 29th
• Consensus to ask Planning Commission to review grant programs and provide best practice recommendations
• Consensus for City Manager to draft a proposal for honoring graduating high school students

City Council

The City Council will review several new business items including infrastructure projects and legal resolutions. Key discussions include a water/sewer capital improvement plan presentation and a state of emergency declaration regarding a sewer mainline failure.

• Presentation on Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Plans & System Development Charge (SDC) Study Proposal
• Resolution 2024-21: Adopting a Streets Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution 2024-23: Approving a proposal from HBH Consulting Engineers for water and wastewater updates
• Resolution 2024-24: Authorizing nuisance abatement at 933 S Island Street
• Resolution 2024-25: Authorizing contract for S. Pacific St Waterline & Road Surfacing Project

The City Council approved a five-year plan for street improvements and authorized a proposal for water and wastewater system studies. The council also declared a state of emergency to ratify emergency sewer repairs and approved several community grants.

• Approved 5-year Streets Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2024-21)
• Approved HBH Consulting Engineers proposal for water/wastewater studies (Resolution 2024-23)
• Declared state of emergency for downtown sewer mainline failure (Resolution 2024-27)
• Authorized nuisance abatement at 933 S Island Street (Resolution 2024-24)
• Approved $23,654.64 in community grants for Hope Chest and Chamber of Commerce (Resolution 2024-17)
• Established recreational immunity for personal injury/property claims (Resolution 2024-20)
• Authorized contract execution for S. Pacific St waterline and road project (Resolution 2024-25)
• Proclaimed April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a new draft ordinance and discuss upcoming zoning code updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding partition definitions and community grant programs.

• Review of New Draft Planning Commission Ordinance
• Discussion of Partition Definition
• Discussion of Business Façade & Community Grant Programs
• Review of Zoning Code Updates for Coming Year

The Planning Commission approved a revised Planning Commission Ordinance and recommended it to the City Council for adoption. The Commission also reviewed updates to the zoning code, discussed property partition definitions, and received staff reports on ongoing projects like the Salmonberry Trail and short-term rental caps. No public hearings were held, and no new business items were voted on other than the ordinance.

• Approved February 15, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Amended ordinance draft to add 'ascertaining' before 'community values' (5-0)
• Approved new Planning Commission Ordinance and recommended it to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop for preliminary discussions on several topics. This session includes reviewing a draft resolution for short-term rental caps and an ordinance regarding wild animals. No final decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Review of draft resolution setting Short-Term Rental (STR) cap
• South Coral Street Stormwater Feasibility Study presentation
• Review of draft ordinance amending code for wild animals
• Community grant application review

The City Council held a workshop to discuss stormwater feasibility, grant applications, and short-term rental caps. No formal votes were taken on policy items, as decisions were deferred or slated for a regular session.

• Deferred decisions on Community Grant applications until next month
• Reached consensus to consider a 420-license cap for short-term rentals
• Tabled review of Draft Ordinance Amending Code Chapter 91 regarding wild animals

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding short-term rental licensing and fees. The meeting also includes presentations on school strategic planning, street improvements, and a stormwater feasibility study.

• Public hearing for Streets Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution 2024-09: Fees for Short-Term Rental waiting lists and provisional applications
• Resolution 2024-08: Limits on the number of Short-Term Rental licenses issued
• Resolution 2024-11: Appointing members to the Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee
• Resolution 2024-18: Adopting the South Coral Street Stormwater Feasibility Study

The City Council approved Resolution 2024-08, capping short-term rental (STR) licenses at 420 at any one time, effective March 15, 2024. It also approved Resolution 2024-09 setting a $95.00 fee for STR waiting list requests and provisional applications. Council appointed members to the Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee and adopted the South Coral Street Stormwater Feasibility Study, directing staff to investigate funding. Consideration of additional 2023-2024 Community Grant awards was tabled to next month.

• Approved Resolution 2024-08 capping STR licenses at 420 (4-0, Hayes recused)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09 setting $95.00 STR waiting list/provisional application fee (4-0, Hayes recused)
• Approved Resolution 2024-18 adopting South Coral Street Stormwater Feasibility Study and directing staff to investigate funding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-19 appointing City Manager Luke Shepard as Budget Officer for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11 appointing members to Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-17 on additional 2023-2024 Community Grant awards to next month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: February 14, 2024 regular and workshop minutes, February 2024 check register (5-0)
• Proclaimed March 2024 as American Red Cross Month (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss a new ordinance and approve minutes from January meetings. No public hearings or presentations are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 25, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of New Planning Commission Ordinance

The Planning Commission approved minutes from two January meetings. Members discussed a draft to repeal and replace the existing Planning Commission Ordinance, with revisions expected next month.

• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes as corrected (6-0)
• Approved January 25, 2024 special meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop for preliminary discussions on several topics. The session includes reviewing a draft resolution for short-term rental caps and discussing a strategic planning proposal. No final decisions are made during workshops.

• Review of Draft Resolution 2024-08 setting a Short-Term Rental (STR) cap
• Discussion regarding Strategic Planning Proposal with SSW Consulting
• Review of Resolution 2024-13 for the Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency’s RAISE Grant application
• Marketing & Facade Grant Award Review
• Update on Election Administrative Process

The City Council held a workshop to discuss several proposals and resolutions. No substantive votes were taken on the proposals, as the session was used for review and discussion prior to a regular session.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding short-term rentals and candidate nomination procedures. The meeting also includes discussions on grant awards for tourism, facade improvements, and restroom facilities at Lake Lytle.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2024-01 regarding Short-Term Rentals
• First and second readings of Ordinance 2024-02 regarding candidate nominations
• Resolution 2024-12: Awards for the 2023-2024 Façade Improvement Grant Program
• Resolution 2024-13: Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for Lake Lytle restrooms
• Resolution 2024-15: Awards for the 2023-2024 Off-Season Tourism Marketing Grant Program

The Council approved Ordinance 2024-01, which establishes the authority to cap short-term rental licenses and set waiting list fees. The ordinance was amended to allow license transfers during ownership changes and to provide a license availability exception for those currently buying or building homes. Other actions included codifying candidate nomination processes and approving several community grants.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-01 to allow short-term rental caps and fees (3-0, 1 recused)
• Amended STR ordinance to allow license transfers at change of ownership (3-0, 1 recused)
• Amended STR ordinance to add a license availability exception for buyers/builders (3-0, 1 recused)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-02 codifying candidate nomination by petition (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-10 for Wayside Use Permit applications (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12 for Facade Improvement Grant awards (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2024-16 for SSW Consulting strategic planning services (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-13 to apply for Lake Lytle restroom funding (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss Variance #23-05 at a special meeting. The application seeks to increase building height and reduce the front yard setback for property at Map # 1N1005BA Lot #9900.

• Variance #23-05: Application to increase building height and reduce front yard setback at Map # 1N1005BA Lot #9900

The Planning Commission denied Variance Application #23-05 for unimproved real property at Tillamook County Assessor’s Map # 1N1005BA Lot #9900. The request sought to increase building height and reduce the front yard setback.

• Denied Variance Application #23-05 to increase building height and reduce front yard setback (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request for an unimproved real property. The meeting also includes a discussion of the Planning Commission Ordinance.

• Public Hearing: Variance #23-05 to increase building height and reduce front yard setback at Map # 1N1005BA Lot #9900
• Discussion of Planning Commission Ordinance

The Planning Commission closed the public hearing on a variance request to build a taller home with a reduced front yard setback, keeping the record open until January 25, 2024, for additional written arguments. The Commission also discussed updating the Planning Commission Ordinance, with a draft expected at the next meeting. Staff reported on flood mitigation requirements, housing code updates, and the Anchor Street project.

• Approved November 16, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Variance #23-05; record open until Jan 25 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

This workshop is intended for preliminary discussions, and no final decisions will be made. The council will discuss the election nomination process and elected official stipends. They will also review draft resolutions regarding short-term rental (STR) caps and waiting list fees.

• Review of draft ordinance for election nominations
• Discussion on elected official stipend
• Review of draft resolutions for short-term rental (STR) cap and fees
• Review of Friends of the Library community grant applications

The City Council held a workshop to review draft ordinances and resolutions. No final votes were taken on policy items, though the Council reached consensus on several directions for future regular sessions.

• Consensus to consider draft ordinance codifying candidate nomination by petition
• Consensus to delay elected official stipend implementation until the fiscal year after next
• Discussed proposed short-term rental cap of 450 licenses
• Consensus to include two Friends of the Library grant awards for consideration in regular session
• Adjourned meeting at 5:37 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a public hearing and gave a first reading by title only to Ordinance 2024-01, which amends Chapter 113 to establish authority to set a cap on short-term rental licenses and authorize fees for waiting lists. The first reading passed 4-0 with Councilor Kristine Hayes abstaining after recusing herself from the hearing. The council also approved seven resolutions, including the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit action plan, a $50,000 Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund grant contract for source water protection, and a resolution directing staff to close city trails used to access recreational areas and post 'No Access' signs. Councilor Penelope Cheek was re-elected Council President.

• Approved Consent Agenda including December 13, 2023 meeting and workshop minutes and December 2023 check register (5-0)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapter 113 on short-term rentals; Hayes recused herself
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-01 carried (4-0, Hayes abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2024-01 adopting 2022-2023 fiscal year audit plan of action (5-0)
• Re-elected Penelope Cheek as Council President (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 authorizing $50,000 Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund grant contract for source water protection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-03 directing staff to close city trails used to access recreational areas and post 'No Access' signs (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2024-04 through 2024-07 covering community grants, GSI Water Solutions scope of work, Sustainable Northwest scope of work, and Sourcewater Protection Plan advisory committee (each 5-0)