Rockaway Beach public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a special meeting on December 22, 2025, primarily to enter an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation. After the closed session, the council may consider possible action. No final decisions can be made during the executive session.

• Executive session to consult with counsel regarding litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))
• Possible action following executive session

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will meet to consider a variance request for a non-conforming structure at 25985 Beach Drive and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance regarding multi-unit housing definitions.

• Public hearing on variance #VAR-25-2 for 25985 Beach Drive
• Consideration of CPA 25-01 amendments to Comprehensive Plan Economy policies
• Consideration of ZOA 25-01 amendments to Zoning Ordinance definitions for multi-unit housing

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will meet in executive session, closed to the public, to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation as permitted by ORS 192.660(2)(h). No final decisions will be made during the session. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with counsel on current or pending litigation

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a utility assistance program, a jetty creek watershed option agreement, and code updates. No final decisions are expected during this preliminary meeting.

• Utility Assistance Program discussion
• Option Agreement for Jetty Creek Watershed
• Review of Sewer and Water Code Updates
• Review of OLCC Renewals
• Review of Wayside Use Applications

The council voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 5:27 p.m. Council reached consensus to decline the Thursday Market’s use of the Wayside area and recommend moving the event to Anchor Street Park or Phyllis Baker Park. The council also agreed to keep the Arts & Crafts Fair and the Kite Festival at the Wayside location. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:27 p.m. (vote 5‑0)
• Declined Thursday Market use of Wayside; suggested moving to Anchor Street Park or Phyllis Baker Park (consensus)
• Kept Arts & Crafts Fair at Wayside (consensus)
• Kept Kite Festival at Wayside (consensus)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and consider adopting two ordinances amending water and sewer codes (Ordinances 2025-05 and 2025-06) and a resolution adopting new sewer rates (Resolution 2025-51). Additionally, the council will consider resolutions setting the 2026 meeting calendar and authorizing the city manager to execute an option agreement for the Jetty Creek Watershed. An executive session is scheduled for consultation with counsel on litigation.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2025-05 amending water code
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2025-06 amending sewer code
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2025-51 adopting new sewer rates
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-52 setting 2026 meeting calendar
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-53 authorizing option agreement for Jetty Creek Watershed

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted two ordinance amendments—one to the Water Code and one to the Sewer Code. It also approved a resolution adopting new sewer rates, a resolution setting the 2026 meeting calendar, and a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an option agreement for the Jetty Creek Watershed purchase.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Ordinance 2025-05 (Water Code amendment) adopted (5-0)
• Ordinance 2025-06 (Sewer Code amendment) adopted (5-0)
• Resolution 2025-51 adopting new sewer rates approved (5-0)
• Resolution 2025-52 setting 2026 meeting calendar approved (5-0)
• Resolution 2025-53 authorizing Jetty Creek Watershed option agreement approved (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to zoning ordinance definitions for multi-unit housing and comprehensive plan policies related to the economy. The commission will also consider a one-year extension request for Lake Lytle Estates Phases IV-VII (Preliminary Subdivision Case File #23-01) and review 2026 meeting dates. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance Amendment of Multi-Unit Definition
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Amendment of Policies Relating to the Economy
• Consideration to approve one-year extension for Lake Lytle Estates Phases IV-VII – Preliminary Subdivision Case File #23-01
• Review of 2026 meeting dates

The commission unanimously approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0). It voted 5‑2 to grant a one‑year extension, until Nov. 13, 2026, for Lake Lytle Estates Phases IV‑VII to allow the final subdivision plat filing. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Approved 1‑year extension for Lake Lytze Estates Phases IV‑VII until Nov 13 2026 (vote 5‑2)

FSPAC

The Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee will meet to review the project timeline provided by Sustainable Northwest. The committee will also work with Springboard Forestry to confirm the plan's goals, purpose, and policy categories.

• Review of Forest Stewardship Plan Timeline (Sustainable Northwest)
• Confirmation of goals and purpose (Springboard Forestry)
• Confirmation of policy categories (Springboard Forestry)
• Review of management activities (Springboard Forestry)

The Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee approved the October 17, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved October 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting with no final decisions. The council will hear presentations on a FEMA flood hazard overlay zone ordinance and comprehensive plan amendments, a sewer rate study analysis, a review of Wayside Use Applications, a strategic plan progress update, and the 2026 meeting calendar. The public may attend but cannot participate unless asked.

• FEMA PICM/Flood Hazard Overlay Zone Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Proposed Amendments
• Sewer Rate Study Analysis presentation by HDR Engineers
• Review of Wayside Use Applications
• Strategic Plan Progress Update for Q1
• Review of the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar

The council reached consensus to move forward with the base case sewer rate option presented by HDR Engineers. Council postponed any action on the FEMA PICM Flood Hazard Overlay Zone ordinance and related Comprehensive Plan amendments until further outreach. Council agreed to update the Comprehensive Plan to remove outdated references to the Chamber of Commerce and to focus on practical parking improvements. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Postponed action on FEMA PICM Flood Hazard Overlay Zone ordinance and Comprehensive Plan amendments (consensus)
• Decided to pursue updates to Flood Hazard Overlay Zone ordinance unrelated to FEMA Biological Opinion (consensus)
• Approved moving forward with the base case sewer rate option (consensus)
• Planned to present utility assistance program at next workshop (consensus)
• Agreed to update Comprehensive Plan to remove outdated Chamber of Commerce references (consensus)
• Agreed to focus on practical parking improvements and expansion (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting two ordinances related to flood hazard overlay zones. The council will also consider selling a surplus fire truck and adding a special provision to the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-05 amending Zoning Ordinance 143
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-06 amending Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration to adopt Ordinance 2025-05
• Consideration to adopt Ordinance 2025-06
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-49 declaring surplus fire truck

The council voted 5‑0 to postpone indefinitely the public hearings and consideration of Ordinance 2025‑05 and 2025‑06 that would amend the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan for the flood‑hazard overlay zone. It approved Resolution 2025‑49, declaring fire truck Engine 21 surplus property and authorizing the fire chief to sell it, with a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved Resolution 2025‑50, adding a special provision to the city manager’s employment agreement, again by a 5‑0 vote; the consent agenda and meeting adjournment were unanimously approved.

• Postponed indefinitely public hearings on Ordinance 2025‑05 and 2025‑06 (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including prior meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑49 declaring Engine 21 surplus and authorizing sale (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑50 adding special provision to city manager employment agreement (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

FSPAC

The Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee will discuss terminology for the City of Rockaway Beach’s fee simple ownership in the Jetty Creek Watershed. Members will review the draft purpose and goals, proposed policy categories, and management zones outlined in the attached documents. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of next steps for the plan. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Review terminology for the proposed acquisition of the City’s fee simple ownership in the Jetty Creek Watershed
• Examine Draft Purpose and Goals (Attachment 1)
• Examine Proposed Policy Categories (Attachment 2)
• Examine Management Zones (Attachment 3)
• Discuss next steps for the Forest Stewardship Plan

The Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Members discussed draft language for the Jetty Creek Watershed acquisition, management zones, and policy categories, but no substantive policies were adopted. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote, and the next meeting is set for November 13, 2025.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council holds a workshop to discuss preliminary short-term rental regulations, review strategic plan progress, consider amendments to the Astound Broadband franchise agreement, and propose a city manager contract amendment. No final decisions will be made at this workshop.

• Preliminary discussion on short-term rental (STR) regulations led by City Planner Abram Tapia
• Review of Astound Broadband franchise agreement amendments
• Proposed City Manager contract amendment presented by Mayor Charles McNeilly
• Strategic plan progress update
• Review of other regular session agenda items

The council voted to adjourn the workshop meeting at 5:42 p.m. (5‑0). Council members reached consensus to move the proposed City Manager contract amendment forward for consideration. Staff indicated the Astound Broadband franchise agreement will be investigated further before renewal. The meeting also discussed short‑term rental data and future accessibility ordinance ideas, but no formal actions were taken.

• Adjourn workshop meeting at 5:42 p.m. (5‑0)
• Move City Manager contract amendment forward for consideration (consensus)
• Investigate Astound Broadband franchise agreement amendments before renewal (consensus)
• Review short‑term rental licensing data and accessibility recommendations (discussion only)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and two readings on Ordinance 2025-07, which amends and renews the franchise agreement with Astound Broadband, LLC for its telecommunications network in Rockaway Beach. The ordinance will also set a new effective date. The meeting includes standard consent agenda items and a resolution for the Anchor Street Park Trunk or Treat event.

• Ordinance 2025-07: amend and renew franchise with Astound Broadband, LLC
• First & second reading of the Astound Broadband franchise ordinance
• Consideration to adopt the Astound Broadband franchise ordinance
• Resolution 2025-48: approve Anchor Street Park use for RBBA Trunk or Treat

The council adjourned the regular session at 6:04 p.m. after a motion by Councilor Konruff, seconded by Councilor McGinnis, which carried 5‑0. The meeting then proceeded to an executive session to consult legal counsel on pending litigation, but no decisions were made in that session.

• Adjourned regular meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting and receive a presentation on Tillamook County's Housing Needs Analysis. No public hearings or new ordinances are scheduled.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Tillamook County Housing Needs Analysis
• Meeting held at Rockaway Beach City Hall, 276 HWY 101

City Council

This is a City Council workshop, meaning no final decisions will be made. The council will hear a tourism presentation from the Tillamook County Visitor's Association, discuss the Salmonberry Trail project, and review items for an upcoming regular session. Public attendance is welcome but participation is limited.

• Presentation of tourism year-end round-up and off-season activity ideas by Nan Devlin
• Discussion of suggested workforce and tourism training workshops
• Salmonberry Trail project discussion
• Review of other regular session agenda items

The only formal action taken was the motion to adjourn, which passed 5‑0. No policy, budget, or project decisions were approved, denied, or tabled during this workshop session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and review financial reports. The council will also reconvene from an executive session to discuss a potential franchise agreement.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 Regular and Workshop minutes
• Review of Financial Reports
• Executive session to discuss potential franchise agreement

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the consent agenda, which included the August 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes, the August 20, 2025 workshop minutes, and a review of financial reports. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes (part of consent agenda) – vote 5-0
• Approved August 20, 2025 workshop minutes (part of consent agenda) – vote 5-0
• Approved review of financial reports (part of consent agenda) – vote 5-0
• Adjourned the meeting – vote 5-0

City Council

The council conducted a de novo review public hearing on the Nedonna Development Phase 2 Planned Unit Development application. Staff presented a report recommending that the city reverse the Planning Commission’s earlier approval and deny the application. Extensive public testimony was heard on both sides of the issue. No vote or final council action on the application was recorded in the minutes.

FSPAC

The Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee (FSPAC) will meet to elect a committee chair and define a community vision for the Jetty Creek Watershed. The meeting includes an educational presentation on Forest Stewardship Plans by Sustainable Northwest.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Discussion on Community Vision for the Jetty Creek Watershed
• Identification of vision aligned goals
• Site visit guidelines presented by City Manager Luke Shepard

The committee elected Jason Maxfield as chair after a motion and unanimous vote. The group also adopted guidelines for an upcoming watershed tour and set next steps for drafting the forest stewardship plan. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

• Appointed Jason Maxfield as Chair (5‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will deliberate and decide on CU-25-2, an application for a conditional use to expand a non‑conforming use in the C1 zone at 127 South Miller Street. The meeting also includes a staff presentation on SB406 (2023) updates and comprehensive plan amendments. No public hearing is scheduled and there are no citizen‑input items on the agenda.

• CU-25-2: Conditional use application for expansion of a non‑conforming use at 127 South Miller St.
• Staff presentation on SB406 (2023) updates and comprehensive plan amendments

The commission approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It then approved Conditional Use Application 25‑02 for 127 South Miller Street, allowing three residential units and a ground‑floor commercial space, with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Application 25-02 for 127 S. Miller St., three residential units and ground‑floor commercial use (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

This is a City Council workshop where no final decisions will be made. The council will review two resolution supporting grant applications for housing planning assistance, discuss the Pacific Street improvement project, and consider amendments to the flood hazard overlay zone. Other items include a recreational immunity resolution related to Senate Bill 179 and an emergency preparedness program presentation.

• Review of Resolution 2025-46 and 2025-47 supporting grant applications for housing planning assistance
• Pacific Street Improvement Project overview
• Discussion of Flood Hazard Overlay Zone amendments
• Review of Resolution 2025-45 establishing recreational immunity related to Senate Bill 179 (2025)
• Emergency Preparedness Program presentation by Fire Chief Todd Hesse

The Rockaway Beach City Council met on August 20, 2025 and heard presentations on housing grant applications, the Pacific Street Improvement Project, flood‑hazard overlay amendments, recreational immunity, and an emergency‑preparedness program. No formal actions or votes were taken on any of those items. The council then voted unanimously (5‑0) to adjourn the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (5‑0 vote)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will consider continuing two public hearings on flood hazard overlay zoning and comprehensive plan amendments to November 12, 2025. The council will also consider resolutions to award a contract for the Pacific Street Improvement Project, establish immunity from certain property damage claims, and support housing planning assistance grant applications. Consent agenda items include approval of July meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Public hearing to continue Ordinance 2025-05 (Flood Hazard Overlay zoning) and Ordinance 2025-06 (Comprehensive Plan amendment) to November 12, 2025
• Resolution 2025-44 authorizing award of contract for Pacific Street Improvement Project to lowest responsible bidder
• Resolution 2025-45 establishing immunity from certain personal injury or property damage claims under ORS 105.668 as amended by Senate Bill 179 (2025)
• Resolution 2025-46 supporting DLCD Housing Planning Assistance Grant for development code amendments
• Resolution 2025-47 supporting Tillamook County’s DLCD Housing Planning Assistance Grant for Senate Bill 406 implementation

The council continued the public hearing on flood‑hazard zoning amendments to November 12, 2025. It declared the 2025 Developmental Disability Program Small Community Grant complete. The council approved the Pacific Street Improvement contract, adopted a recreational immunity resolution, and endorsed two housing‑grant applications, each passing unanimously.

• Continued public hearing on Ordinance 2025-05 and 2025-06 to Nov 12, 2025 (5‑0)
• Declared Developmental Disability Program Small Community Grant complete (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44 authorizing contract for Pacific Street Improvement Project (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-45 establishing immunity under ORS 105.668 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-46 supporting city housing‑planning grant application (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-47 supporting county housing‑planning grant application (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two land‑use requests: a conditional use application to expand a non‑conforming use at 127 South Miller Street (C1 zone) and a variance to reduce lot width for the property identified as Tillamook County Assessor’s Map #2N1020BD Lot #6300. The commission will also elect a new President and Vice‑President and consider canceling the October meeting date.

• CU-25-2: Conditional use application for expansion of a non‑conforming use at 127 South Miller Street (C1 zone)
• VAR-25-1: Variance application for reduction in lot width, Tillamook County Assessor’s Map #2N1020BD Lot #6300
• Election of Planning Commission President and Vice‑President
• Consideration to cancel October meeting date
• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved Variance 25‑1 to reduce the required lot width for a property in the urban growth boundary (7‑0). It also set July 24, 2025 as the deadline for the applicant’s final written argument on Conditional Use No. 25‑02 and scheduled deliberations for August 21, 2025 (7‑0). Commissioners re‑elected Bill Hassell as President and Jason Maxfield as Vice‑President (7‑0) and voted to cancel the October meeting (7‑0).

• Approved Variance 25‑1 to reduce lot width (7‑0)
• Set July 24, 2025 deadline for final argument on Conditional Use 25‑02 and scheduled deliberations for August 21, 2025 (7‑0)
• Elected Bill Hassell President and Jason Maxfield Vice‑President (7‑0)
• Cancelled October meeting date (7‑0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 p.m. (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several reports and resolutions. No final decisions will be made during this session, as workshops are for preliminary discussion and information gathering.

• 2025 Sewer Rate Study presentation by HDR Engineering Inc.
• ODOT Speed Zone Investigation review
• Business Facade Improvement Grant revised applications
• OWEB Source Water Protection Grant Fund Grant Agreement & Resolution 2025-40
• Resolution 2025-41 regarding payment to Stimson Lumber Company for mechanical road brushing

Mayor McNeilly called the July 16, 2025 workshop to order and the council heard presentations on a sewer rate study, speed‑zone investigation, business façade grants, and watershed grant agreements. The council reviewed a resolution to correct a typographical error in a prior resolution. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m. by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adjourned workshop meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions, including a speed limit modification on US 101 downtown, a drinking water source protection grant for Lower Jetty Creek watershed acquisition, and a payment to Stimson Lumber for mechanical road brushing. They will also interview and vote to fill a city council vacancy.

• Resolution 2025-37: ODOT recommended speed limit modification for downtown business district on US 101
• Resolution 2025-40: Authorizing a Drinking Water Source Protection Grant Agreement for Lower Jetty Creek Watershed Acquisition
• Resolution 2025-41: Authorizing payment to Stimson Lumber Company for mechanical road brushing in Upper Jetty Creek Watershed
• Resolution 2025-42: Approving additional awards for 2025 Business Facade Grant Program
• Filling City Council Position 4 vacancy through candidate interviews and appointment

The Rockaway Beach City Council approved its consent agenda and a series of resolutions covering a speed‑limit change, a liquor‑license recommendation, water‑source protection funding, road‑brushing payment, and additional business‑facade grants. The council also appointed Patrick Ryan to fill the vacant Council position 4. All votes were unanimous with four councilors in favor and none opposed.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 correcting a typographical error (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-37 reducing downtown US 101 speed limit to 20 mph (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-39 recommending OLCC liquor license for Spirits of the West (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-40 authorizing $1,422,270 drinking‑water source protection grant (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 authorizing $10,355 payment to Stimson Lumber for mechanical road brushing (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42 awarding additional Business Facade Grant awards (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-43 appointing Patrick Ryan to Council position 4 (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting will include a discussion on the criteria and process for a business façade grant. No other agenda items involve decisions or public hearings. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of business façade grant criteria and process (New Business item a)

The Planning Commission approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. Later, the commission adjourned the June 26, 2025 meeting at 6:19 p.m. with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to discuss several pending items. Topics included an update on a proposed flood‑hazard overlay zone ordinance, revisions to the zoning, subdivision, and comprehensive plan for middle housing, and recommendations for a facade grant. The workshop also covered nominations for grant marshal and Volunteer of the Year, and amendments to the employee collective bargaining agreement. No final decisions are made at this workshop.

• Update on proposed ordinance updates related to Flood Hazard Overlay Zone
• Review of Ordinances 2025-02/03/04 updating Zoning Code, Subdivision Code & Comprehensive Plan for middle housing
• Review of Facade Grant Recommendations
• Review of nominations for Grant Marshal and Volunteer of the Year
• Review of amendments to Employee Collective Bargaining Agreement

The council reached consensus to send the Wortman Properties, Troxel's Store, Tillamara, and Pho Real facade grant applications back to the applicants for revision and resubmission. It selected Patrick E. Ryan, Kennith Kenichi Nakamura, and Brian Collar for interviews for a council vacancy, noting Erin Warbington‑Hall was ineligible. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Referred Wortman Properties, Troxel's Store, Tillamara and Pho Real facade grant applications for revision (consensus)
• Selected Patrick E. Ryan, Kennith Kenichi Nakamura, and Brian Collar for council vacancy interviews (consensus)
• Declared Erin Warbington‑Hall ineligible for council vacancy due to voter registration status (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4 aye, 0 nay)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a public hearing and consider three ordinances (2025-02, 03, 04) to update zoning, subdivision, and comprehensive plan rules for middle housing. The council will also vote on resolutions including a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME, facade improvement grants, and establishment of a forest management advisory committee. Other business includes reappointing planning commission members and recommending a liquor license for Pelican Brewing Company.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Ordinances 2025-02, 2025-03, 2025-04 updating zoning, subdivision code, and comprehensive plan for middle housing
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-31 approving collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2734-1
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-32 approving awards for the 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Program
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-33 establishing Forest Management Plan Development Advisory Committee
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-34 recommending liquor license approval for Pelican Brewing Company

The council approved the consent agenda, including May 14 meeting minutes and financial reports, by a 4‑0 vote. Councilors voted 4‑0 to postpone the public hearing on flood‑hazard overlay ordinances to the August 20 meeting. The council adopted three ordinances—2025‑02 amending the Zoning Ordinance, 2025‑03 amending the Subdivision Ordinance, and 2025‑04 amending the Comprehensive Plan—to implement state‑required middle‑housing provisions, each passing 4‑0. They also approved Resolution 2025‑30 reappointing two members to the Planning Commission, by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (May 14 minutes, financial reports) (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on flood‑hazard overlay ordinances to Aug 20, 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 amending Zoning Ordinance for middle housing (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 amending Subdivision Ordinance for middle housing (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 amending Comprehensive Plan for middle housing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 reappointing Planning Commission members (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a conditional use request at 544 North Pacific Street for expansion of a non-conforming use, and another on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan regarding the Flood Hazard Overlay (FHO) Zone (Sections 3.092-3.097). The Commission will vote on whether to recommend the flood hazard amendments to the City Council.

• Public hearing: Conditional use at 544 North Pacific Street for expansion of non-conforming use
• Public hearing: Proposed amendments to zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan for Flood Hazard Overlay Zone (Sections 3.092-3.097)
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• No other old or new business scheduled

The commission approved the Conditional Use Application 25‑01 for 544 North Pacific Street, allowing a residential addition in the C‑1 zone (7‑0 vote). It also voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Rockaway Beach Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan related to the Flood Hazard Overlay (7‑0 vote). The April 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved (7‑0) and the meeting was adjourned (7‑0).

• Approved Conditional Use Application 25‑01 for 544 North Pacific St (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Flood Hazard Overlay amendments to zoning and comprehensive plan (7‑0)
• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting; no final decisions will be made. The council will discuss a Source Water Protection Plan presentation, proposed Flood Hazard Overlay Zone amendments related to FEMA, Large Community Grant recommendations, a Health Department lease amendment, and Marketing Grant applications. They will also review applications for the Planning Commission.

• Presentation of Source Water Protection Plan by GSI Water Solutions
• Proposed amendments to Flood Hazard Overlay Zone related to FEMA PCIM
• Review of Large Community Grant recommendations
• Review of amendment to Health Department lease agreement
• Review of Marketing Grant applications

The council reached consensus to move forward with the Planning Commission's recommendation to fund the three highest‑ranked large community grant applications. They also agreed to consider funding the three highest‑scoring marketing grant applications. The council discussed and agreed to consider appointing Penny Cole to the vacant Planning Commission seat. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved moving forward with Planning Commission recommendation to fund top three large community grants (consensus)
• Approved consideration of funding top three scoring marketing grant applications (consensus)
• Approved consideration of appointing Penny Cole to Planning Commission vacancy (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the approved budget and state revenue sharing funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will consider resolutions regarding the city budget, water protection, and grant awards.

• Public hearing on the Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Resolution 2025-22: Adopting the Budget, making appropriations, and imposing taxes for FY 2025-2026
• Resolution 2025-19: Approving the Source Water Protection Plan
• Resolution 2025-24: First Amendment to the Commercial Lease Agreement with Tillamook County for their Health Clinic
• Resolution 2025-23 and 2025-27: Approving awards for Large Community and Off-Season Tourism Marketing grants

The council approved the Source Water Protection Plan, continued reserve funds, and declared intent to receive state revenues for FY 2025‑2026. It adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, making appropriations and setting tax categories. Awards were approved for the Large Community Grant program and the Off‑Season Tourism Marketing Grant. The council also amended the commercial lease with Tillamook County and appointed Penny Cole to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Source Water Protection Plan (4‑0)
• Approved Continuing Reserve Funds (4‑0)
• Approved Election to Receive State Revenues (4‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Budget, appropriations, and tax categories (4‑0)
• Approved Large Community Grant awards (4‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to Commercial Lease with Tillamook County (4‑0)
• Appointed Penny Cole to Planning Commission Position 3 (4‑0)
• Approved Off‑Season Tourism Marketing Grant awards (4‑0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed budget. The body will review specific water and sewer funds and decide on the property tax rate and the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget.

• Public hearing on the proposed budget
• Review of Water Operating, Master Plan Reserve, Improvements Debt Service, and System Development Charge funds
• Review of Sewer Operating, Master Plan Reserve, Improvements Debt Service, and System Development Charge funds
• Election to receive state revenue sharing funds for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Approval of property tax rate

The committee approved the April 16 minutes (10‑0). It adopted personnel‑services funding amendments, elected to receive state revenue‑sharing funds, approved the property tax rate of $0.988 per $1,000, and approved the 2025‑2026 budget (all 11‑0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 16 minutes (10‑0)
• Amended Personnel Services allocations (increase $7,200 General Fund admin, $6,800 Road Fund wages, $4,900 Water Fund office, $4,900 Sewer Fund office, $9,400 TRT Fund wages) (11‑0)
• Elected to receive State Revenue Sharing funds for FY 2025‑2026 (11‑0)
• Approved property tax rate $0.988 per $1,000 assessed value (11‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget and recommended to City Council (11‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (11‑0)

SPPDAC

The Rockaway Beach Source Water Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee (SPPDAC) will review a draft of the Source Water Protection Plan prepared by GSI Water Solutions. The committee will consider approving the plan and recommending its adoption to the City Council, and also select two members to review and approve the final meeting minutes.

• Review of Draft Source Water Protection Plan by Suzanne de Szoeke of GSI Water Solutions
• Consideration to approve the Source Water Protection Plan and recommend adoption to the City Council
• Consideration to select two members to review and approve final meeting minutes
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment accepted in person, written, or via Zoom

The Source Water Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee approved the amended Source Water Protection Plan and recommended its adoption by the City Council. The committee also approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes, appointed two members to review the final minutes, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved amended Source Water Protection Plan and recommended adoption to City Council (3-0)
• Selected Sandra Johnson and Lydia Hess to review and approve final meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning, subdivision, and comprehensive plan codes related to middle housing, and will consider recommending them to the City Council. The commission will also review draft code amendments that provide an exception to the short-term rental cap for accessible units, and review large community grant applications.

• Public hearing to consider approving amendments to zoning, subdivision, and comprehensive plan for middle housing
• Review of draft code amendments providing an exception to the STR cap for accessible short-term rentals
• Review of large community grant applications
• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 5‑0 to recommend that the City Council approve amendments to the Rockaway Beach Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Comprehensive Plan related to middle housing, including changing the word “family” to “unit.” It also approved short‑term rental accessibility standards with a sink‑lip height limit of 34 inches and authorized one license exception for accessible units. Finally, the commission recommended award amounts for four large community grants, totaling $77,206.42, and approved all items unanimously.

• Recommend adoption of middle‑housing zoning, subdivision and comprehensive plan amendments (5‑0)
• Change word “family” to “unit” in the ordinances (5‑0)
• Approve short‑term rental accessibility standards, sink‑lip limit 34 in., and one license exception (5‑0)
• Recommend Large Community Grant awards: Fulcrum Community Resources & Rockaway Beach Business Association $19,000; Meals for Seniors $20,000; NCAM $18,206.42; Lion's Club no award (5‑0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will receive the budget message and a proposed budget for FY 2025-2026 from City Manager Shepard. A public hearing will allow comments on state revenue sharing funds and the budget. The committee will discuss the budget but will not vote on approval at this meeting; amendments may be proposed.

• Elect a presiding officer for the budget process
• Approve minutes from May 29, 2024 Budget Committee meeting
• Public hearing to receive comments on state revenue sharing funds and proposed budget
• Review of proposed budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year, including General Fund, Fire Dept. Operations, Roads & Streets, and Transient Room Tax funds
• Next meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025; no approval of budget tonight

The committee appointed Charles McNeilly as chair and approved the May 29, 2024 minutes. It voted unanimously to increase the Community Grants requirement to $75,000 and to reinstate a $3,000 City Beautification allocation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Charles McNeilly as Budget Committee chair (9-0)
• Approved May 29, 2024 Budget Committee meeting minutes (9-0)
• Increased Community Grants requirement to $75,000 (11-0)
• Reinstated $3,000 requirement for City Beautification (11-0)
• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council holds a workshop to discuss preliminary items, including Small Community Grant recommendations, a memo on acquiring and managing the Jetty Creek Watershed using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and draft revisions to council rules. No final decisions are made at workshops.

• Review Small Community Grant Recommendations
• Review Sustainable Northwest memo on next steps for Jetty Creek Watershed acquisition and management via Clean Water State Revolving Fund
• Review draft revisions to City Council Rules & Procedures
• Review other regular session agenda items

The council discussed grant recommendations, a clean‑water loan option, draft rule revisions, and various development and ordinance topics. No formal approvals, denials, or tabled actions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed 5‑0.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider four resolutions regarding grants, a music festival application, and water infrastructure. The meeting includes a presentation on the Neah-Kah-Nie School District operational levy.

• Resolution 2025-15: Approving awards for the 2024-2025 Small Community Grant Program
• Resolution 2025-16: Revised Wayside Use Application for Nea-Kah-Nie Cultural Arts & Music Foundation Music Festival
• Resolution 2025-17: Contract for Primary Sludge & Trickling Filter Pump Replacement Project
• Resolution 2025-18: Application for Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program funding
• Presentation on School District Operational Levy by Tyler Reed

The council approved several resolutions, including awards for the 2024‑2025 Small Community Grant Program, a revised Wayside Use permit for the Nea‑Kah‑Nie Music Festival, and a contract for the primary sludge and trickling filter pump replacement project. They also authorized an application for Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding and declared a council seat vacant after a member resigned. All actions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, workshop, financial reports) – vote 5-0
• Approved amended Resolution 2025-15 awarding Small Community Grants – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 for revised Wayside Use for Nea‑Kah‑Nie Music Festival – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 authorizing contract for Primary Sludge & Trickling Filter Pump Replacement – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 authorizing Clean Water State Revolving Fund application – vote 5-0
• Declared Council seat 4 vacant after Councilor Franken's resignation – vote 4-0, 1 abstain

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will meet to review draft code amendments regarding middle housing and exceptions to short-term rental caps. No public hearings or staff reports are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of Draft Code Amendments for Middle Housing
• Review of Draft Code Amendments providing Exception to STR Cap for Accessible Short-Term Rentals
• Review of Small Community Grant Applications

The commission approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote and one abstention. They voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council award six Small Community Grants in the amounts listed. The commission reviewed draft code amendments for middle housing and for an accessibility exception to the short‑term rental cap, but no vote was taken on either. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Aye: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain: 1)
• Recommended Small Community Grants: $1,000 to Tillamook County Developmental Disabilities, $4,999 to Rockaway Beach Business Association, $1,864 to Friends of Rockaway Beach Library, $4,980 to North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection, $4,999 to Neah‑Kah‑Nie Coast Arts Music & Cultural Foundation, $4,931.58 to International Police Museum (Aye: 7, Nay: 0)
• Reviewed draft code amendments for middle housing – no vote taken
• Reviewed draft code amendments for accessible short‑term rental exemption – no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting (Aye: 7, Nay: 0)

SPPDAC

This is a town hall meeting to present and discuss the Source Water Protection Plan development process, including risks to the Jetty Creek watershed, strategies to address those risks, and proposed actions. No formal deliberations or decisions by the City Council, Planning Commission, or advisory committee will occur.

• Overview of the Source Water Protection Plan development process
• Presentation of key elements: risks to Jetty Creek watershed, strategies, and proposed actions
• Public comment opportunity in person, via Zoom, or written
• Possible quorum of City Council, Planning Commission, and SPPDAC – no decisions

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss preliminary information and draft documents. No final decisions will be made during this session.

• Presentation by Tillamook County Visitors Association on shoulder season tourism and workforce training
• Review of draft revisions to City Council Rules & Procedures
• Review of Resolution 2025-13 regarding the Salmonberry Trail Preferred Alignment in Rockaway Beach

City Council

The City Council will consider three resolutions: awarding a contract for city engineering services, approving the preferred alignment for the Salmonberry Trail within Rockaway Beach, and approving a use application for the Lions Club Weenie Wagon adjacent to the Wayside. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, financial reports, and moving the regular July meeting to July 16.

• Resolution 2025-12: Contract for city engineering services
• Resolution 2025-13: Salmonberry Trail preferred alignment
• Resolution 2025-14: Lions Club Weenie Wagon use application adjacent to the Wayside
• Consent agenda: Moving regular July meeting from July 9 to July 16, 2025

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss exemptions for short-term rental caps. No public hearings or major contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on STR Cap exemptions for accessible rentals
• Election of Planning Commission Vice-President

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 2025-01, which amends code subsection 34.15(A) to clarify how transient lodging tax (TLT) revenue may be used. The council will also consider resolutions to appoint a budget officer and budget committee members, adjust appropriations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, and approve multiple wayside use applications for community events including the Thursday Market, Independence Day fundraiser, Arts & Crafts Fair, Kite Festival, and the Neah-Kah-Nie Coast Cultural Foundation music festival.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01 amending TLT revenue use
• First & second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-01
• Resolution 2025-04 appointing City Manager as Budget Officer
• Resolution 2025-05 appointing members to Budget Committee
• Resolution 2025-06 adjusting 2024-2025 fiscal year budget appropriations

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council meeting on January 23, 2025 includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment. No consent agenda, staff reports, or public hearings are scheduled. The only new business item is the consideration of action related to Litigation Case No. 24CV37762. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Consideration of action related to Litigation Case No. 24CV37762

SPPDAC

The Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee will review and provide feedback on the draft Sourcewater Protection Plan, following a refresher on the process and schedule. No formal decisions are expected at this working meeting.

• Discussion and committee feedback on the Draft Sourcewater Protection Plan

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will deliberate and decide on a variance application (VAR 24-3) to reduce required parking spaces at 282 South Anchor Street for a new mixed-use building. The meeting also includes presentations on accessible short-term rentals and accommodations. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Deliberation and decision on VAR 24-3 for a parking variance at 282 South Anchor Street to construct a mixed-use building
• Presentation on accessible short-term rentals by Lorraine Woodward, Becoming RentABLE
• Presentation on accessible accommodations by Dan Haag, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association
• Consideration to move the June 19, 2025 meeting to June 26, 2025

City Council

This is a City Council workshop, not a regular meeting; no final decisions will be made. The council will discuss a proposed ordinance clarifying how transient lodging tax revenue may be used, a resolution for an EV charging station site host agreement, and an update on a budget amendment. They will also review Planning Commission applications and prepare for upcoming regular agenda items, including election of council president and liaisons.

• Review of proposed Ordinance 2025-01 clarifying use of transient lodging tax revenue
• Review of Resolution 2025-02 for EV charging station site host agreement
• Update on Resolution 2025-XX amending 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
• Review of Planning Commission applications
• Regular session agenda items: election of Council President, Planning Commission Liaison, and Audit Plan of Action

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting including a presentation of the FY 2023-2024 financial audit and consideration of several resolutions. Key actions include adopting the audit plan of action, approving a Site Host Agreement with EV Charging Solutions for electric vehicle charging stations at the Anchor Street Parking Lot, and filling vacancies on the Planning Commission. The council will also elect a Council President and appoint a Planning Commission Liaison before recessing into executive session to discuss litigation.

• Presentation of FY 2023-2024 Financial Audit by Koontz, Blasquez & Associates
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-01 adopting the audit plan of action
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-02 approving a Site Host Agreement with EV Charging Solutions for EV charging stations at Anchor Street Parking Lot
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-03 making appointments to Planning Commission Positions 1 and 7
• Election of Council President and appointment of Planning Commission Liaison