Florence public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a Dairy Queen design review. They will also discuss a proposed resolution for a conditional use permit for a Highway 101 food truck pod and a resolution for a Port of Siuslaw bulkhead repair.

• Dairy Queen design review (Resolution PC 22-11 DR 06)
• Port of Siuslaw bulkhead repair (Resolution PC 22-22 CUP 04)
• Highway 101 food truck pod (Resolution PC 22-15 COU 02)
• Revised master plan for the food truck pod
• Public works comments on the food truck pod

The Planning Commission approved a change of use for a food truck pod and a conditional use permit for river bulkhead repairs. The commission also approved a design review for the reconstruction of a Dairy Queen location.

• Approved Change of Use for Donnely Food Truck POD at 2686 Hwy 101 with conditions (4-1)
• Approved Port of Siuslaw Bulkhead Repair Conditional Use Permit with modifications to Condition 11 (5-0)
• Approved Design Review for Dairy Queen reconstruction at 125 Highway 101 with conditions (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially adopt a resolution for a food truck pod master plan, including site and floor plans. They will also review proposed updates to Title 4 Chapter 6 on vegetation preservation, following public comment. The meeting includes approval of draft minutes from prior sessions.

• Resolution for food truck pod master plan (PC 22 18 COU 02) with updated site and floor plans
• Vegetation preservation code update and revision project (Title 4 Chapter 6)
• Public comment received on vegetation preservation changes

The Commission voted to continue the public hearing for a proposed food truck pod at 2686 Hwy 101 to allow staff to update findings based on revised site plans and parking calculations. The body also held a work session to review proposed updates to vegetation preservation codes.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 8 and November 22, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for Resolution PC 22 18 COU 02 (Donnely Food Truck POD) to December 27, 2022 (7-0)

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in executive session on December 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. The sole agenda item is a performance evaluation of the City Manager, conducted under Oregon law ORS 192.660(2)(i). This is a closed session with no public viewing or participation; the regular council meeting follows at 5:30 p.m.

• Executive session for City Manager performance evaluation
• Closed to public; comments accepted at regular council meetings
• Regular City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. same day

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a regular meeting on December 12, 2022. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and distributed materials, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda PDF
• Meeting items distributed PDF
• Meeting materials PDF

City Council approved a revised building permit fee schedule and a smoke-free policy for five city parks. The council also accepted an $80,000 grant for Miller Park and updated city codes regarding marijuana business definitions.

• Approved Resolution No. 36, Series 2022 revising building permit fees (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 39, Series 2022 establishing smoke and tobacco free policy for Miller Park, Munsel Road Park, Pepperoaks Park, Singing Pines Park, and 18th Street Pocket Park (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 38, Series 2022 accepting $80,000 Lane County Public Health grant for Miller Park (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 12, Series 2022 confirming code changes to marijuana business use definitions (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 13, Series 2022 regarding building code updates; second reading moved to January 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 37, Series 2022 transferring excess general obligation bond taxes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 City Manager Evaluation and salary adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 2022 General Election certification and Gastro Pod liquor license recommendation (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a joint work session between the Florence City Council and Planning Commission. The agenda is minimal and contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss housing strategies and policy recommendations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council

This is a quorum notice for a special team-building meeting of the incoming 2023-2024 City Council. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted during this informational gathering.

• Special team building meeting for incoming 2023-2024 City Council
• No deliberations or decisions will be conducted

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The Florence Public Arts Committee is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials, including a slide presentation and packet. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of 11.28.22 PAC agenda
• Review of 11.28.22 PAC meeting slide presentation
• Review of 11.28.22 PAC packet

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to approve the draft minutes from its October 25, 2022 meeting and to review the proposed 2023 work plan. The agenda contains no other substantive items, such as public hearings or land-use decisions.

• Approval of October 25, 2022 draft minutes
• Review of 2023 Planning Commission work plan

The Commission voted to continue the public hearing for the Fairway Estates Phases 2-3-4 development to January 10, 2023, to allow the applicant to respond to public testimony. Members also reviewed the 2021-2023 Work Plan, including updates on vegetation preservation and short-term rentals.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Continued Fairway Estates PUD and subdivision hearing to January 10, 2023 (6-0)

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is meeting to review its work plan and other meeting materials. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of work plan presentation
• Review of meeting materials

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and distributed meeting materials. The primary substantive item is a vegetation preservation code update packet provided for the committee's consideration. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no listed action items or dollar amounts.

• Review of vegetation preservation code update packet
• Distribution of public comment document
• Review of items distributed to committee members

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two public hearings: a request to annex property at 88265 Rhododendron Dr. and a design review for a mezzanine on Nopal St. They will also hear public testimony and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Annexation request for 88265 Rhododendron Dr. (PC 22 13 ANN 02)
• Design review for Nopal St. mezzanine (PC 22 17 DR 07)
• Public testimony from Shine and Kearns
• Approval of September 27 and October 11 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission denied a partial design review for a proposed building in Old Town District A, ruling that the uppermost level constitutes a third story, which exceeds the district's two-story limit. The Commission also recommended the annexation and Medium Density Residential zoning of 2.60 acres at 88265 Rhododendron Drive to the City Council.

• Denied partial design review for Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and zone change for 88265 Rhododendron Drive (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in executive session on November 7, 2022, to discuss real property transactions and consult with the city's legal counsel. This session is closed to the public, with no opportunity for viewing or participation. The agenda also lists upcoming meetings, including a joint work session on housing.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel
• Upcoming joint work session with Planning Commission on Housing Implementation Project (Dec 5)

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed for the November 7, 2022 City Council meeting.

• Agenda approval
• Distribution of meeting materials

The City Council approved a permit for a 424 square foot mural at 1856-2 37th Street and directed the City Manager to begin recruiting for vacant Planning Commission positions. The Council also authorized a renewal of the tourism marketing agreement with the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved Resolution No. 35 for a 424 square foot mural at 1856-2 37th Street (4-1)
• Directed City Manager to begin recruitment for Planning Commission vacant positions (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to enter a two-year renewal agreement with Florence Area Chamber of Commerce for tourism and events management (Unanimous)
• Approved October 17, 2022 City Council meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved support of the Oregon Mayor's Association (OMA) Taskforce on Homelessness (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission will hold a regular session on October 25, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The main item is a public hearing on Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07, a partial design review and code interpretation, which staff will request to continue to November 8. The meeting also includes public comment, reports from the commission and planning director, and a review of upcoming meeting dates.

• Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07 – Partial Design Review and Code Interpretation, continued from October 11, with staff requesting another continuance to November 8
• Public comments allowed on items not on the agenda, limited to 3 minutes per person and 15 minutes total
• Director's Report and Planning Commission's Report & Discussion Items
• Upcoming regular session dates: November 8, November 22, and tentative December 13

The Planning Commission approved a request to continue a partial design review and code interpretation item. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Continued Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07 Partial Design Review and Code Interpretation to November 8 (7-0)

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The Florence Public Arts Committee is meeting to review its agenda and materials related to the Art Exposed walking tour, including a guide, poster, and press release. No decisions or proposals are listed beyond these procedural items.

• Review of Art Exposed walking tour guide
• Review of Art Exposed walking tour poster
• Review of press release for Art Exposed tour

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee meeting. The only listed items are the agenda and meeting materials, including a discussion packet and public comment document. No specific decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the agenda text.

• Agenda approval
• Discussion packet review
• Public comment review

City Council

This meeting agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials distributed to the council. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: adopting an Internal Control Policy (Resolution 32), adopting an Allowable Costs Policy (Resolution 33), and accepting a $156,500 land and water conservation grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation for the Rolling Dunes Park Improvements Project (Resolution 34). The consent agenda, including the annual city manager evaluation process, a liquor license recommendation for The Green Room and The Playhouse, and meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 32 adopting Internal Control Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 33 adopting Allowable Costs Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 34 accepting $156,500 grant for Rolling Dunes Park Improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including city manager evaluation process, liquor license for The Green Room and The Playhouse, and meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss Agenda Item 4, which involves Development Review 07 (DR 07). The body will review building plans, findings of fact, and public comments regarding this application.

• Review of Development Review 07 (DR 07)
• Consideration of Resolution PC 22 17
• Review of building plans and applicant presentation
• Review of public comments (Exhibits D, D.A, and D.B)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a partial design review and code interpretation for a proposed mixed-use building on Nopal Street, but did not make a final decision. The applicant requested a ruling on whether the uppermost level qualifies as a mezzanine or a story under city code; staff recommended rejecting it as a mezzanine and accepting it as a third story, which would exceed the two-story limit in Old Town District A. The hearing was closed, but the written record was kept open for seven days for the applicant to submit a final written argument, and deliberations were continued to October 25, 2022.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 23, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07
• Kept written record open for 7 days for applicant's final written argument
• Continued deliberations to October 25, 2022

City Council

This is a procedural City Council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions detailed.

• Agenda document for 10.3.22 meeting
• Meeting items distributed document
• Meeting materials document

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 29, Series 2022, accepting $282,515 from Oregon Emergency Management for a 911 VESTA system upgrade. The Council also approved Resolution No. 30, Series 2022, authorizing a $120,089 grant application to the Oregon Department of Aviation for airport pavement rehabilitation. The consent agenda was approved, including acceptance of a $75,000 Local Government Grant Program grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation for the Miller Park Playground Rehabilitation Project.

• Approved Resolution No. 29, Series 2022, accepting $282,515 from Oregon Emergency Management for the 911 VESTA System Upgrade (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution No. 30, Series 2022, authorizing application for a $120,089 Oregon Department of Aviation grant for airport pavement rehabilitation (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 31, Series 2022, accepting a $75,000 Local Government Grant Program grant for Miller Park Playground Rehabilitation (unanimous).

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is holding a meeting on September 28, 2022. The agenda text provided is minimal, listing only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive discussion items not specified in the available text.

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency voted 6-1 to extend the Holman Predevelopment Grant for six additional months through March 31, 2023, and authorized the Executive Director to extend it through the end of the current biennium if needed. The agency also reviewed the June 30, 2022 quarterly financial report and received a City Manager report on housing and transportation plans.

• Approved extension of Holman Predevelopment Grant for six months through March 31, 2023, with Executive Director authorized to extend through current biennium (6-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review applications regarding the Florence Christian Church and a property located at 56 Shoreline Drive. The body will consider staff reports and public testimony for these items.

• Review of Florence Christian Church planning packet and staff report
• Review of 56 Shoreline Drive staff presentation and reports
• Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission approved Resolution PC 22 04 SIR2 01 for a Phase II Site Investigation Report at 56 Shoreline Drive, allowing a single-family residence with conditions. The vote was 6-0. The decision followed a continued public hearing from September 6, 2022, and included modifications to Conditions 3 and 5 regarding the building setback and engineering reports.

• Approved Resolution PC 22 04 SIR2 01 for 56 Shoreline Drive Phase II Site Investigation Report, with modifications to Conditions 3 and 5, vote 6-0.
• Approved Resolution PC 22 11 CUP 03 for Florence Christian Church First Step Temporary Housing Program, allowing three RVs for temporary housing with conditions including a 4-foot fence on Ivy Street and landscaping along the north end, vote 6-0.
• Approved the September 27, 2022 agenda, vote 5-0.
• Approved the September 6, 2022 minutes, vote 5-0.

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The Florence Public Arts Committee is holding a meeting with an agenda and a packet of materials for review. The agenda includes only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of 9.26.22 PAC meeting agenda
• Review of 9.26.22 public art committee packet
• Review of items distributed document

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee meeting. The only listed items are the agenda itself and a public comment period, with no substantive discussion items or decisions specified.

• Public comment period

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss real property transactions, as permitted under ORS 192.660(2)(e). This session is closed to the public, with no opportunity for viewing or participation. The agenda includes only this executive session and the upcoming council calendar.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions
• Meeting held in person and via videoconference at 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR
• Upcoming council meetings scheduled through November 2022

City Council

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The council will review the agenda and materials distributed for the meeting.

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 28, Series 2022, accepting a $119,196 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant from the FAA for pavement rehabilitation at Florence Municipal Airport. They also accepted a $127,440.65 fee proposal from Century West Engineering for engineering services on the same project. The consent agenda, including a liquor license recommendation for Homegrown Public House & Brewery and approval of three sets of meeting minutes, was approved without discussion.

• Approved Resolution No. 28 accepting $119,196 FAA BIL grant for airport pavement rehab (unanimous)
• Accepted $127,440.65 fee proposal from Century West Engineering for airport pavement rehab engineering (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license recommendation for Homegrown Public House & Brewery and July 18, Aug 1, Aug 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a staff presentation and application regarding 56 Shoreline Drive. The agenda includes a review of site plans, geotechnical reports, and findings of fact.

• Application and site plan for 56 Shoreline Drive
• June 2021 Geotech Report
• Wave Grass Slope Assessment
• Boire Associates Evaluation 2003

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to continue the public hearing for a Phase II Site Investigation Report at 56 Shoreline Drive to September 27, 2022, after staff found the application did not meet minimum requirements. The applicant requested the continuance to provide missing information, including identification of potential hazards, slope calculations, and engineering recommendations. No decision on the report was made.

• Continued PC 22 04 SIR2 01 — 56 Shoreline Drive Phase II Site Investigation Report to September 27, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved the agenda (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing Proposed Resolution PC 22 05 DR 04 and SR 22 11 SIR 06. The materials include a tentative partition, storm water plans, and architectural sheets.

• Proposed Resolution PC 22 05 DR 04 and SR 22 11 SIR 06
• Tentative Partition (Exhibit L)
• Storm Water Plan (Exhibit I)
• Design Review Narrative (Exhibit C)

The Planning Commission approved a consolidated Design Review and Phase I Site Investigation Report for an 86-room Microtel hotel on Quince Street, located on the former middle school site. The approval includes conditions addressing lighting, landscaping, parking, and building design, with specific decisions on color, bicycle parking, and pedestrian crossings. The vote was 4-0.

• Approved Resolution PC 22 05 DR 04 & AR 22 11 SIR 06 for Quince Street Microtel (4-0)
• Allowed striped pedestrian crossings in parking lot instead of contrasting materials
• Allowed building to have two distinct exterior finishes plus horizontal awning as third finish
• Allowed secure bicycle room to count toward short-term bicycle parking requirements
• Approved reduced parking lot lighting at 1.7 foot-candles minimum with 7 foot-candles maximum
• Approved 16-foot light poles for RV parking area
• Approved yellow color in facade alcoves but not on window trim
• Permitted off-street parking between building and Quince Street with mitigation measures

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The Public Arts Committee is meeting, but the agenda contains only references to the agenda document, meeting materials packet, distributed items, and public comment.

• No substantive agenda items listed

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

This is a procedural agenda for the Environmental Management Advisory Committee meeting. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• No substantive items listed

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The council will review the meeting agenda and materials distributed for the August 15, 2022 meeting.

The City Council unanimously approved a street closure application for the Rods N Rhodies event on Bay Street on September 10, 2022. They also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 9, Series 2022, which adopts supplemental findings for a prior land-use ordinance. The consent agenda was approved, including a grant pre-application for a multi-use path project and a liquor license change of location.

• Approved Rods N Rhodies street closure for Bay Street on Sept. 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9, Series 2022, adopting supplemental findings for Ordinance No. 2, Series 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including OCP grant pre-application for $675,000 multi-use path project
• Approved consent agenda including recommendation to OLCC for Los Compadres Taqueria liquor license change of location
• Approved consent agenda including audit contract award to SingerLewak for $47,990 (FY 2023) and $217,090 (four years following)
• Provided notice for Planning Commission recruitment for a city-resident position

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on August 1, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials as items, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items described. The meeting appears to be a routine session with no substantive items detailed in the provided text.

• No specific action items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text.

The City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 3.5 acres at 87675 Highway 101 (Ordinance No. 7) and the associated service industrial zoning (Ordinance No. 8). It also approved Resolution No. 26, establishing a payment plan with the Florence Urban Renewal Agency for the Quince Street Hotel Development, in a 4-1 vote. The council recommended five legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities and approved the consent agenda, including an ODOT radio repeater agreement.

• Approved Ordinance No. 7, annexing 3.5 acres at 87675 Highway 101 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8, establishing service industrial zoning for the annexed property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 26, establishing a payment plan for Quince Street Hotel development (4-1)
• Recommended five legislative priorities for League of Oregon Cities (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ODOT radio repeater agreement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a development review for a Fred Meyer canopy and a request for an extension from Dairy Queen. The commission will also review minutes from the July 12, 2022, meeting.

• Development review for Fred Meyer canopy (PC 21 34 DR 02)
• Extension request from Dairy Queen

The Florence Planning Commission approved a design review for a new canopy and larger kiosk at the Fred Meyer Fuel Center, 4701 Hwy 101, with conditions. They also granted a one-year extension for Landon Development LLC to replace the non-conforming Dairy Queen building at 125 Hwy 101. The commission elected new officers and noted Commissioner Kurth's resignation.

• Approved Resolution PC 21 34 DR 02 for Fred Meyer Fuel Center design review (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for Dairy Queen replacement at 125 Hwy 101, expiring August 19, 2023 (7-0)
• Elected Sandra Young as Chairperson and Andrew Miller as Vice Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes with correction (7-0)

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The Florence Public Arts Committee (PAC) is holding a meeting on July 25, 2022. The agenda lists only two items—'Agenda' and 'Meeting Materials'—with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions detailed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive content likely contained in the referenced PDF documents.

• Meeting date: 2022-07-25
• Agenda item: Agenda
• Agenda item: Meeting Materials

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee meeting. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific discussion items, decisions, or public hearing topics identified.

• No substantive agenda items listed

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting to review its agenda and distributed materials. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 24, Series 2022, accepting a $250,000 grant from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for construction of an emergency fuel station. The council also approved Resolution No. 25, Series 2022, to apply for a $50,000 USDA grant for patrol cars, and approved the consent agenda items 5 and 6. Agenda item 4 was removed from the consent agenda for additional discussion before approval.

• Approved Resolution No. 24, Series 2022, accepting $250,000 grant for emergency fuel station (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25, Series 2022, to apply for $50,000 USDA grant for patrol cars (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 5 and 6, including MOU for Public Works expansion and meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed item 4 from consent agenda for additional discussion, then approved it separately

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit regarding modular buildings for the Siuslaw School District. The agenda also includes an annexation and zone change for property at 87675 Hwy 101 and a resolution concerning Wilcox Delicatessen at 1856 37th Street.

• Conditional use permit for Siuslaw School District modulars
• Annexation and zone change for 87675 Hwy 101
• Resolution regarding 1856 37th Street (Wilcox Delicatessen)
• Review of revised parking plans for 1856 37th Street

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the annexation and Service Industrial zone assignment for the 3.5-acre property at 87675 Hwy 101 (Heceta Village RV Park), which will allow connection to city sewer. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for temporary modular classrooms at Siuslaw High School and a change of use from a print shop to a delicatessen at 1856 37th Street, both with conditions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution PC 22 08 ANN 01 and PC 22 09 ZC 01 for Elmer annexation and zone change at 87675 Hwy 101 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 22 10 CUP 02 for temporary modular classrooms at Siuslaw High School, 2975 Oak Street, with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 22 11 COU 01 for change of use to delicatessen at 1856 37th Street, with conditions (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from 4/26/2022 (5-0, Vice Chair Young abstained) and 5/10/2022 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a work session on proposed amendments to Florence City Code Title 4 Chapter 6 (Vegetation Preservation), discussing definitions, permit procedures, and enforcement. No formal decisions were made; the item was a discussion for future recommendation to City Council. The commission also heard public comments on housing and climate action.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved March 8, 2022 minutes as presented (6-0)

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency is holding an executive session to discuss real property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e). This is a closed meeting with no public viewing or participation; citizens may submit comments at regular FURA meetings. The agenda contains no other business items.

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

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is holding a regular meeting on June 22, 2022. The agenda lists only document references and provides no specific items for decision or discussion, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or that details are contained in the linked materials.

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency approved the sale of a 3.12-acre property at 750 Quince Street to Braun Hospitality, LLC, for a hotel development, with a 7-1 vote. The approval includes authorizing the Executive Director to execute the sale and a disposition and development agreement with certain constraints. A separate motion to approve the public participation package also passed 7-1. The meeting included a public hearing with comments from residents, and the quarterly financial report was reviewed without action.

• Approved public participation package for Quince Street property sale (7-1)
• Authorized sale of 3.12-acre Quince Street property to Braun Hospitality, LLC (7-1)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute sale and disposition and development agreement
• Reviewed quarterly financial report (no action taken)

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with an agenda and distributed materials. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Regular meeting agenda
• Meeting items distributed
• Meeting materials

The Florence City Council unanimously approved two resolutions declaring and certifying eligibility for state shared revenues, and approved a street closure for the Florence Block Party on July 15. The consent agenda, including budget transfers, workers' comp for volunteers, an airport grant, and a retaining wall bid, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 19, Series 2022 declaring eligibility for Shared Revenues (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 20, Series 2022 certifying eligibility for Shared Revenues (unanimous)
• Approved Bay Street closure for Florence Block Party on July 15 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 21 (budget transfer), Resolution No. 22 (workers' comp for volunteers), ODAV grant acceptance ($76,626.04), and Ray Wells, Inc. retaining wall bid ($87,592) (unanimous)

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The committee met to review materials related to the launch of the Public Art Quest. The agenda included a quorum notice and documentation for the project launch.

• Public Art Quest launch press release

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss vegetation preservation. The agenda includes a review of draft minutes from February 22, 2022.

• Vegetation preservation presentation

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a motion to allow the subcommittee to move forward with a preliminary draft of the vegetation preservation code, incorporating the Commission's comments. The meeting also included public input on vegetation, fire safety, and other topics, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved February 22, 2022 minutes with correction (5-0)
• Gave consensus to subcommittee to move forward with preliminary draft of vegetation preservation code (5-0)

City Council

This is a quorum notice, not a regular business meeting. The Florence City Council may have a quorum present at a Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw (CTCLUSI) Leaders Circle meeting where they are invited guests. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted by the council during this informational gathering.

• Possible quorum at CTCLUSI Leaders Circle meeting
• Informational gathering only; no council decisions

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

The Florence Public Arts Committee is meeting to review the agenda and materials for the upcoming Public Art Quest launch, including a press release and a test image. The meeting appears to be focused on administrative and promotional preparations for the art quest.

• Review of Public Art Quest launch press release
• Review of test image for the quest

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) scheduled an executive session for May 25, 2022. The meeting is designated for discussing real property transactions per ORS 192.660(2)(e). Public participation is not permitted during this session.

• Real property transactions discussion

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

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

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee meeting. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions detailed.

• No substantive agenda items listed

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on May 16, 2022. The council will consider the agenda and review meeting materials that were distributed in advance. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

The Florence City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 17, Series 2022, adopting a supplemental budget for ARPA funds and appropriating $1,081,300 from the ARPA fund contingency. It also unanimously approved Resolution No. 18, Series 2022, setting new solid waste rates and repealing the previous rate resolution. Both actions followed public hearings. The council also approved meeting minutes and made several committee appointments.

• Approved Resolution No. 17, Series 2022, adopting ARPA supplemental budget and appropriating $1,081,300 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 18, Series 2022, setting solid waste rates and repealing Resolution No. 15, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for April 18 and May 2, 2022 sessions (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Urban Renewal Agency, Planning Commission, Public Art Committee, and Environmental Management Advisory Committee
• Appointed members to Transportation Systems Plan Update and Housing Implementation Plan Ad-Hoc Committees

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a proposed resolution regarding a deck and balcony for the Hoagland project. The agenda includes a review of floor layouts, site plans, and findings of fact.

• Review of Hoagland balcony and deck proposal
• Review of proposed 1st floor layout
• Review of existing 1st and 2nd floor layouts
• Approval of draft minutes from the 2.22.22 meeting

The Planning Commission approved Resolution PC 22 07 DR 05, granting a design review for a balcony and deck addition with a 5-foot front yard setback at 1567 1st Street, along with a change of use from a group home to a five-unit multifamily dwelling. The approval was unanimous (6-0) and included conditions such as providing parking per code, bicycle parking, a lighting plan, and revised findings reflecting the commission's discussion on materials. The parking plan itself was not approved and will be reviewed separately by staff.

• Approved Resolution PC 22 07 DR 05 for design review and 5-foot setback at 1567 1st St (6-0)
• Approved change of use from group home to multifamily (5 units) as part of the resolution
• Conditioned approval on providing parking per FCC 10-3-8-7 (7 spaces) or as adjusted
• Conditioned approval on providing 2 long-term bicycle parking spaces
• Conditioned approval on submitting a lighting plan, trash enclosure, and landscape plan
• Revised findings to allow redwood or painted wood instead of raw pressure-treated wood
• Parking plan deferred to staff review, not decided at this meeting

City Council

This is a special work session agenda for the Florence City Council. The agenda itself contains only procedural items, with no specific action items or discussion topics listed in the text provided. All substantive content is contained in the linked PDF documents.

• Special work session scheduled for May 9, 2022
• Meeting materials and distributed items available as PDF attachments

The Florence City Council held a special work session to review applications for the Planning Commission, Florence Urban Renewal Agency, Environmental Management Advisory Committee, and Public Art Committee, and to discuss potential appointees. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. The council also reviewed upcoming agenda items with no discussion.

• Reviewed applications for Planning Commission, FURA, EMAC, and PAC (no vote)
• Discussed potential appointees for city boards (no action)
• Reviewed upcoming agenda items (no discussion)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The council is meeting with only the agenda and distributed materials posted, so no specific decisions or discussions are identified.

The Florence City Council approved Ordinance No. 4, Series 2022, moving contractual limits for the city manager and department directors from city code to fiscal policies, and Resolution No. 15, Series 2022, increasing those limits from $30,000 to $75,000 for the city manager and from $10,000 to $25,000 for department directors. The council also approved amendments to the city manager's employment contract, removing the residency requirement, and accepted a $115,000 grant for the Siuslaw Estuary Trail Phase 1. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4, Series 2022, moving contractual limits to fiscal policies (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15, Series 2022, increasing city manager limit to $75,000 and director limit to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to city manager employment contract, removing residency requirement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 16, Series 2022, accepting $115,000 RTP grant for Siuslaw Estuary Trail Phase 1 (unanimous)

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in executive session, which is closed to public viewing or participation, to discuss real property transactions and the consideration of exempt records under Oregon law. No public comment or action is scheduled; citizens may submit comments at regular council meetings instead.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for consideration of exempt records
• Meeting held in person and via videoconference at 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a work session at the Public Works Facility, which includes a tour of the facility and a discussion of upcoming agenda items. No formal decisions or public comments are scheduled for this work session.

• Tour of Florence Public Works Facility at 2675 Kingwood Street
• Discussion of upcoming agenda items

The City Council held a work session consisting solely of a tour of the Florence Public Works facility. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a Conditional Use Permit for 1458 1st Street involving HG541 Homebrew. The provided agenda materials consist of a presentation and a packet related to this specific project.

• Conditional Use Permit for 1458 1st Street (HG541 Homebrew)

The Florence Planning Commission approved Resolution PC 22 06 CUP 01, granting a Conditional Use Permit and Change of Use for HomeGrown Brewery at 1458 1st Street. The permit allows manufacturing beer with related retail sales for off-premise consumption, subject to conditions including a one-year void date and requirements for future design changes. The vote was unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Resolution PC 22 06 CUP 01 for HomeGrown Brewery at 1458 1st Street (7-0)
• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes for January 25, 2022

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

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

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting. The agenda is minimal, containing only the agenda itself and a document of public testimony from Michael Allen. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Public testimony by Michael Allen to EMAC

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on April 18, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings detailed. The meeting appears to be a standard session with materials distributed for review.

• Agenda document for 4.18.22 City Council meeting
• Meeting items distributed document
• Meeting materials document

City Council

The Florence City Council work session on April 18, 2022, will include a tour of the Florence Justice Center and a discussion of upcoming agenda items. No formal decisions or public comments are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Tour of the Florence Justice Center
• Discussion of upcoming agenda items

City Council

This is the agenda for the Florence, Oregon City Council meeting on April 4, 2022. The agenda includes a main agenda document and meeting materials, but no specific items are described in the text provided.

The Florence City Council authorized the sale of city-owned property on Spruce Street north of Munsel Lake Road (Tax Lot 203, Map 18-12-14-20) and approved the purchase and sales agreement, with the city manager authorized to execute the transaction. The council also approved the 2022 Parking Cafe program, a chip seal road contract, and the purchase of a backhoe loader. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Authorized sale of Spruce Street property (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 12, Series 2022 for Parking Cafe program (5-0)
• Directed staff to research codified parking cafe program for 2023
• Accepted Sierra Santa Fe Corp. proposal for chip seal program, $128,689 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2022 CAT 420 backhoe loader from Peterson CAT, $130,623.76 (5-0)

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a work session on April 4, 2022, at the Florence Events Center. The agenda includes a technology test run and a tour of the Florence Events Center. No formal decisions or public comments are scheduled; this is a procedural and informational session.

• Technology test run for meeting equipment
• Tour of the Florence Events Center
• Work session held in person at Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street

The City Council met for a work session on April 4, 2022, which included a technology test run and a tour of the Florence Events Center. No substantive decisions were made; the session was procedural and informational only.

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) held an executive session on March 23, 2022. The meeting was scheduled to discuss real property transactions pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e).

• Discussion of real property transactions

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is holding a meeting on March 23, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no substantive decisions or proposals detailed in the available text.

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved a third amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) for the Quince Street property, extending it by 60 days with two additional 30-day renewal options, contingent on continued progress. The board also acknowledged the resignation of Director Rob Ward and received updates on the Estuary Trail project and a westside Highway 101 project.

• Authorized third amendment to Quince Street ENA, adding 60-day term plus two 30-day options (unanimous)
• Acknowledged resignation of Director Rob Ward

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive items distributed separately.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

The Florence City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 6, Series 2022, amending the transient room tax code and directing the city manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Oregon for tax collection. It also unanimously approved Ordinance No. 5, Series 2022, continuing a process to waive or defer system development charges to encourage affordable housing development. The council awarded a $49,990 road improvement bid to Ray Wells Inc. for Xylo Street and approved Resolution No. 11, Series 2022, amending council rules of procedure. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6, Series 2022, amending transient room tax and directing IGA with State of Oregon (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5, Series 2022, continuing SDC waiver/deferral for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Awarded $49,990 bid to Ray Wells Inc. for Xylo Street road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 11, Series 2022, amending Council Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including well rehab agreement ($41,075 with Schneider Water Services) and meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is meeting to review its agenda and materials. The agenda includes updates on the Arbor Day celebration and a combined packet of public comments. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Arbor Day poster and celebration team update
• Combined public comment packet

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

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

Planning Commission

The meeting is a work session for the Florence Planning Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items and materials for review.

• Presentation regarding consolidated metal building materials

The Planning Commission held a joint work session with the Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) to gather input for updating the City's Vegetation Preservation Code (Title 4, Chapter 6). No formal decisions were made; the session was a brainstorming exercise to collect ideas for the subcommittee to consider. The Commission also discussed potential architectural design standards for metal buildings in commercial and industrial areas, but no action was taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Held work session to gather input on Vegetation Preservation Code update; no formal action taken
• Discussed potential architectural standards for metal buildings; no formal action taken
• Agreed to cancel March 22 meeting; next meeting scheduled for April 12 in person

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific discussion topics or decisions are listed. The document serves only to present the meeting agenda and distributed materials.

The Florence City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: granting multi-unit property tax exemptions (MUPTE) to Northwest Housing Alternatives and Our Coastal Village for affordable housing projects, and setting new city fees effective April 1, 2022. The council also accepted a $70,950 USDA grant for radio equipment, appointed Rob Ward to fill a council vacancy, and approved the consent agenda including a property purchase.

• Approved Resolution No. 6 granting MUPTE to Northwest Housing Alternatives (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 7 granting MUPTE to Our Coastal Village (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 8 setting city fees, effective April 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 9 accepting $70,950 USDA grant for radio equipment (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Ward to fill City Council vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of remnant lot for $2,227 (unanimous)

City Council

The Florence City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for a vacant City Council seat. The session includes an interview with applicant Rob Ward and subsequent council discussion.

• Interview of Rob Ward for the vacant City Council position

City Council

The Florence City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the vacant City Councilor seat. The session includes scheduled interviews with Dan Lofy and Kurt Vander Bogart.

• Interviews for vacant City Council position: Dan Lofy
• Interviews for vacant City Council position: Kurt Vander Bogart

The City Council held a special meeting to interview two candidates for the vacant councilor position. No appointment was made during the meeting; the council heard from Dan Lofy and Kurt Vander Bogart. The meeting was procedural, with no formal decisions taken.

• Interviewed Dan Lofy for vacant council seat
• Interviewed Kurt Vander Bogart for vacant council seat

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding a work session to review applications for a council vacancy and discuss items distributed in the meeting materials. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the text.

• Review of 2022 City Council vacancy applications
• Discussion of presentation items distributed for the meeting

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on February 28, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda document and meeting materials (distributed items and materials PDFs) with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings described. The meeting appears to be a standard session with no substantive items detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda document for 2.28.2022 City Council meeting
• Meeting items distributed PDF
• Meeting materials PDF

The City Council unanimously approved the annexation of the LOFY property and its zoning as Service Industrial, and unanimously approved Resolution No. 5, Series 2022, upholding the Planning Commission's approval of the Rhododendron Arbor PUD with conditions. The council also unanimously approved a street closure for the pole-vault competition and ratified a $32,262 water line adjustment contract. A motion to conduct interviews with the top three candidates for the City Council vacancy passed 3-1, with Councilor Wantz dissenting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2, Series 2022, annexing LOFY property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3, Series 2022, zoning LOFY property as Service Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5, Series 2022, upholding Rhododendron Arbor PUD approval (unanimous)
• Approved street closure on Bay Street for pole-vault competition (unanimous)
• Ratified $32,262 water line adjustment proposal from Ray Wells, Inc. (5-0)
• Moved approval of city council minutes to next meeting (no vote)
• Conducted interviews with top three candidates for council vacancy (3-1)

City Council

The Florence City Council is holding an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to discuss real property transactions. This is a closed session with no public viewing or participation; citizens may submit comments at regular council meetings. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(e) on real property transactions

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

This is a procedural meeting of the Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) with no substantive decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items or public hearings.

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved the minutes from its September 22, 2021, November 17, 2021, and January 26, 2022 meetings. The board also received a presentation on the Quince Street development, discussing concerns about material costs, interest rates, design changes, and potential amenities, but took no formal action on the project. Staff provided updates on grant programs and the City Manager reported on various projects, including the Quince Street timeline and Highway 101 banners.

• Approved minutes for Sept 22, 2021, Nov 17, 2021, and Jan 26, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a continued item regarding a fence modification for Oak Street Commons. The agenda also includes a review of draft minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting.

• Oak Street Commons fence modification (continued from 1-11-22)
• Draft minutes from 1.11.22 PC meeting

The Florence Planning Commission approved Resolution PC 21 28 MOD 01, allowing the Oak Street Commons HOA to modify the approved 8-foot wood fence to a 6-foot fence with additional landscaping. The vote was 4-3. The applicant will take on financial responsibility for capping the fence and installing landscaping, using a $5,000 check from the developer. The commission also discussed a future work session on vegetation preservation.

• Approved Resolution PC 21 28 MOD 01 (Oak Commons fence modification) (4-3)
• Approved the February 22, 2022 agenda (7-0)
• Approved the January 25, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Discussed scheduling a work session on Title 4 Chapter 6 Vegetation Preservation

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting on February 17, 2022. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items, proposals, or discussions listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive items on the public agenda.

• Agenda item: 2.17.2022 CEDC MEETING AGENDA.PDF
• Meeting materials: 2.17.2022 CEDC MEETING MATERIALS.PDF
• Distributed materials: 2.17.2022 CEDC MEETING - DISTRIBUTED MATERIALS.PDF

Transportation Committee

The Florence Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and review several transportation-related items, including the Rhody Drive project, a presentation by the Public Works Director, and new stairs on the west side of the Siuslaw River Bridge. The agenda includes updates on subcommittees and documents on flood and electrical charging stations.

• Rhody Drive project presentation and materials
• New stairs on the west side of Siuslaw River Bridge
• Cushman flood document
• Florence area electrical charging stations list
• Sue Jones subcommittee update

City Council

This is a work session agenda for the Florence City Council. The council will discuss a city council vacancy and review the work session presentation. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of city council vacancy
• Review of work session presentation

The Florence City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received an update on the Rhododendron Drive construction project and discussed procedures for filling a vacant council seat, including application timelines and interview dates. The meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Discussed Rhododendron Drive construction project update
• Discussed council vacancy filling process

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including proposed interview questions for a council vacancy and two revised ordinances regarding an annexation and a zone change. The agenda includes resolutions and corrected materials for these items.

• Resolution No. 3, Series 2022 (corrected)
• Revised Ordinance No. 2, Series 2022 - Annexation
• Revised Ordinance No. 3, Series 2022 - Zone Change
• Proposed council vacancy interview questions

The Florence City Council approved a $231,500 supplemental budget for ARPA funds, a resolution for Stonefield Court street names, a process to fill a council vacancy, the purchase of two Ford Maverick vehicles, and a liquor license recommendation. The Lofy property annexation and zoning requests were continued to the February 28 meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 3, Series 2022, increasing ARPA fund appropriation by $231,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 4, Series 2022, denoting street names for Stonefield Court subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved process to fill City Council vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford Maverick vehicles for Public Works for $46,530 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to OLCC for Day 2 Day Market & Deli liquor license owner change (unanimous)
• Continued Lofy annexation (Ordinance No. 2, Series 2022) to February 28, 2022
• Continued Lofy zoning (Ordinance No. 3, Series 2022) to February 28, 2022

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss real property transactions and consult with the city's legal counsel. This session is closed to public viewing or participation, per Oregon law. The agenda includes only this executive session and a calendar of upcoming meetings, with no other public business items.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel
• Meeting held via videoconference at 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is meeting on January 26, 2022, with only the agenda and meeting materials provided as documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to review several land-use items, including fence height exceptions and development proposals. The agenda includes public testimony on some items, indicating they may be public hearings. The commission will decide or discuss these matters.

• Fence height exception for Mast Bros
• Fence modification for Oak Commons
• Development proposal by Stonefield Investments
• Butter Clam project with public testimony

The Planning Commission approved a tentative subdivision plan for 14 single-family lots on Rhododendron Drive, granting a reduced street width in a narrow panhandle but denying modifications for cul-de-sac length and street connectivity. The commission also approved a fence height exception for barbed wire at Mast Brothers Towing and a conditional use permit for a 5-home development on Hwy 126. A fence modification request for Oak Commons was continued to February 22, 2022.

• Approved tentative subdivision plan for 14 lots with reduced street width (6-0)
• Denied modification for cul-de-sac length and street connectivity (6-0)
• Approved 3 strands of barbed wire on existing 8-foot fence at Mast Brothers Towing (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 5 single-family homes at 5439 Hwy 126 (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Continued Oak Commons fence modification hearing to February 22, 2022 (6-0)

City Council

This is a procedural work session agenda with no listed action items. The agenda contains only the agenda document and distributed materials; no decisions, discussions, or specific topics are identified in the provided text.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and distributed materials

The Florence City Council held a work session on January 24, 2022, during which Councilor Maggie Wisniewski announced her immediate resignation. The council reviewed financial status reports, including city fees, utility rates, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, but took no formal votes or decisions. The meeting was informational only.

• Councilor Maggie Wisniewski resigned effective immediately
• Reviewed financial status as of June 30, 2021
• Discussed city fees and utility rate proposals
• Reviewed ARPA fund adjustments and FURA funds deficiency

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Florence City Council meeting on January 24, 2022. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials as documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings detailed. The meeting appears to be a routine session with substantive items distributed separately.

The Florence City Council accepted Councilor Maggie Wisniewski's resignation and declared her seat vacant. It also approved Ordinance No. 1, Series 2022, amending the Board of Appeals membership, and approved the consent agenda including prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted resignation of Councilor Maggie Wisniewski and declared position vacant (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1, Series 2022 amending Board of Appeals membership (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from six prior meetings (4-0)

City Council

The Florence City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss real property transactions, as permitted under ORS 192.660(2)(e). This is a closed session with no public viewing or participation. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and a calendar of upcoming meetings.

• Executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(e) on real property transactions
• Meeting held via videoconference at 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR
• Upcoming council meetings scheduled for February 7, March 7, and March 21, 2022

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural items: approval of the agenda and reference to meeting materials. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda approval
• Meeting materials PDF (1.20.2022 CEDC MEETING MATERIALS.PDF)
• Distributed materials PDF (1.20.2022 CEDC DISTRIBUTED MATERIALS.PDF)

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency is meeting in executive session to discuss real property transactions, which is closed to the public. No decisions or public discussions are on the agenda.

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

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee is meeting to review a letter from the Public Arts Committee and a report on the Adopt a Street trash pickup program. The agenda is otherwise minimal, with no listed action items or public hearings.

• Public Arts Committee letter to all committees
• Mike Allen report to EMAC on Adopt a Street trash pickup (1.15.2022)

Planning Commission

The Florence Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including the Rhododendron Arbor planned unit development (PUD) and related subdivision/annexation requests. The agenda includes a proposed resolution for Rhododendron Arbor (PC 21 28 PUD 01 and AR 21 21 SIR 14) with extensive exhibits, as well as separate items for LOFY annexation and zoning, and Abel Insurance. The commission will also review draft minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting.

• Rhododendron Arbor PUD resolution (PC 21 28 PUD 01) and subdivision/annexation (AR 21 21 SIR 14)
• LOFY annexation and zoning assignment resolutions with exhibits
• Abel Insurance application and findings of fact
• Draft minutes for December 14, 2021 meeting
• Multiple exhibits including stormwater, geotech, wetland delineation, and development agreement

The Florence Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Abel Insurance Agency to expand and remodel its building at 875 Hwy 101, with conditions including bicycle parking and design changes. The commission also recommended annexation and rezoning of 1.98 acres to Service Industrial, and approved the final PUD and site investigation report for the Rhododendron Arbor mixed residential development. Both approvals passed with 6-1 votes.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Abel Insurance Agency expansion at 875 Hwy 101 (6-1)
• Recommended annexation of 1.98 acres and rezoning to Service Industrial (7-0)
• Approved final PUD and Site Investigation Report for Rhododendron Arbor (6-1)

City Council

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items listed. The council will review the agenda and materials distributed for the January 10, 2022 meeting. No decisions or discussions are specified.

The Florence City Council approved two resolutions establishing ad-hoc committees: one for the Transportation Systems Plan Update Project and one for the Housing Implementation Plan Project. Both resolutions passed unanimously (5-0). The council also acknowledged receipt of the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2021 and approved the consent agenda, which included several prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 1, Series 2022, creating Transportation Systems Plan Update Project Ad-Hoc Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2, Series 2022, creating Housing Implementation Plan Project Ad-Hoc Committee (5-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of audited financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 17, June 7, and August 2, 2021 meetings (5-0)