Rockaway Beach public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary list of projects and goals for the upcoming 2022/23 budget year. The Council will also consider reappointing two members to the Planning Commission and addressing a vacancy on position #6.

• Review of preliminary projects and goals for the 2022/23 budget
• Reappointment of Pat Olson and Georgeanne Zedrick to the Planning Commission
• Appointment process for Planning Commission Position #6 vacancy
• Approval of November 10, 2021, meeting minutes and November 2021 check register

The Rockaway Beach City Council held a continued discussion on goal setting for the 2022/23 budget year, with the City Manager presenting a preliminary list of projects for refinement. The council also considered reappointing Planning Commission members Pat Olson and Georgeanne Zedrick and filling a vacancy left by Commissioner Anderson's passing. No final decisions were made on these items during the meeting.

• Continued discussion on 2022/23 budget goal setting (no action taken)
• Reappointment of Planning Commission members Pat Olson and Georgeanne Zedrick (pending council motion)
• Planning Commission Position #6 vacancy (options discussed, no decision made)

Planning Commission

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold a discussion on goal setting. Bill Hassell is scheduled to present ADU proposal ideas. No public hearings or visitor presentations are listed for this meeting.

• Goal setting discussion
• ADU proposal ideas

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes, with agreed corrections (including a 'their'/'there' fix and changing 'felt' to 'noted') to be made by staff and brought back for final approval at the next meeting. The commission also discussed goal setting for the upcoming year, including a master plan for the Public Facility Area, the Salmonberry Trail project, and an ADA and Accessibility Plan. Members identified priority areas for ADA and pedestrian improvements, including a Washington Street crosswalk, 12th Avenue crosswalk and speed reduction, and Wayside Beach access. No public hearings, visitor presentations, or citizen comments were held.

• Approved October 21, 2021 minutes with corrections to be made by staff and re-approved at next meeting
• Discussed goal setting for upcoming year, including master plan for Public Facility Area
• Discussed Salmonberry Trail project (ODOT-run, in collaboration with city)
• Discussed ADA and Accessibility Plan, including Railroad Crossing at wayside and beach access
• Identified priority ADA/pedestrian areas: Washington Street crosswalk, 12th Avenue crosswalk/speed, Wayside Beach access, Nature Preserve boardwalk rest areas
• Agreed Scott (staff) will prioritize the ADA/pedestrian list and present at upcoming meetings
• Adjourned at 7:55 pm

City Council

The City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 21-441 to amend rules regarding transient lodging taxation. The council also plans to adopt a resolution dedicating the Old Growth Cedar Boardwalk to the memory of Terri Michel. Additionally, members will begin preliminary discussions regarding goals for the 2022/23 budget year.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-441 regarding transient lodging taxation
• Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Department of Revenue for tax collection
• Adoption of Resolution 21-972 to dedicate the Old Growth Cedar Boardwalk to Terri Michel
• Preliminary discussion on goal setting for the 2022/23 budget year

The council adopted Ordinance 21-441 amending transient lodging tax rules and approved the related intergovernmental agreement. It also adopted Resolution 21-972 dedicating the Old Growth Cedar Boardwalk to Terri Michel. The consent agenda (October minutes and check register) was approved. No other substantive decisions were made; budget goal setting was only discussed.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-441 amending transient lodging tax (6-0, Hayes abstained)
• Approved transient lodging tax collection intergovernmental agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-972 dedicating boardwalk to Terri Michel (6-0)
• Approved October 13 minutes and October 2021 check register (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Variance #21-03 to consider reducing a rear side setback from 20 feet to 5 feet for a shed. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice Chair and an update on the Rockway Wayfinding Project.

• Public hearing for Variance #21-03: request to reduce rear side setback from 20 feet to 5 feet for a 218 sq ft shed
• Election of Vice Chair for the Commission
• Rockway Wayfinding Project update presentation

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved Variance #21-03, allowing Timothy Campbell and Rochelle Salter to reduce the rear side setback from 20 feet to 5 feet for a 216 sq ft shed at 967 Harriman St. The motion to close the public hearing and grant the variance passed unanimously (8-0). The commission also elected Sterling Anderson as Vice Chair and approved the August 19, 2021 minutes with minor wording changes.

• Approved Variance #21-03 for 216 sq ft shed at 967 Harriman St, reducing rear setback from 20 ft to 5 ft (8-0)
• Elected Sterling Anderson as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved August 19, 2021 minutes with wording changes (7-0, Sandra Johnson abstained)

City Council

The council will discuss managing resource and emergency service demands for the July 4th holiday. They will also review an intergovernmental agreement regarding Transient Lodging Tax collection. Additionally, the council will consider filling a vacancy on the Planning Commission.

• Appointment to fill vacancy on the Planning Commission
• Discussion of alternatives for July 4th holiday weekend events
• Review of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Department of Revenue
• Acknowledgment of former City Manager Terri Michel

The Rockaway Beach City Council approved the consent agenda, added October 22-23 dates to the Rockaway Lions' Weenie Wagon application, and appointed Sandra Johnson to fill the Planning Commission vacancy. The council also discussed the July 4 parade alternatives and a Transient Lodging Tax IGA, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and check registers (5-0)
• Added Oct 22-23 dates to Rockaway Lions Weenie Wagon application (5-0)
• Appointed Sandra Johnson to Planning Commission position #4 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a recommendation for an on-premises liquor license for “El Trio Loco III”. The application has been reviewed by the City Planner and found to comply with land-use regulations.

• OLCC liquor license application for “El Trio Loco III”

The City Council voted unanimously to recommend that the Oregon Liquor Control Commission approve an on-premises liquor license for El Trio Loco III, after the City Planner confirmed it complies with land-use rules. No citizen input was given. Council members also discussed police report detail, security cameras at Old Cedar Tree Preserve, and construction on South 3rd Ave. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM.

• Recommended OLCC approval of on-premises liquor license for El Trio Loco III (motion by Hayes, seconded by Martine, passed unanimously)
• Discussed adding security cameras at Old Cedar Tree Preserve parking lot; City Manager Morris said it will be investigated
• Noted construction on South 3rd Ave. will resume Friday with a crew on site

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two conditional use applications. These include a proposed duplex at 430 N Pacific Ave and a single-family dwelling at 119 N 3rd Ave.

• Public Hearing for Conditional Use #21-01: residential duplex at 430 N Pacific Ave
• Public Hearing for Conditional Use #21-02: single-family dwelling at 119 N 3rd Ave

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved two conditional-use applications: a residential duplex at 430 N Pacific Ave and a single-family dwelling at 119 N 3rd Ave, both in the C1 zone. Both approvals were unanimous. The commission also approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed future zoning ordinance changes and a commission vacancy.

• Approved Conditional Use #21-01 for a residential duplex at 430 N Pacific Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use #21-02 for a single-family dwelling at 119 N 3rd Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the purpose and guidelines for work sessions. The Fire Chief and City Manager will provide a debriefing of the July 4th events. A roundtable discussion regarding future years is also scheduled.

• Briefing on work session purpose and guidelines
• July 4th debriefing by the Fire Chief and City Manager
• Roundtable discussion on future years

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the future of the July 4th parade, prompted by concerns from the fire chief and city manager about safety and resource limits. No formal decision was made; the council discussed alternatives like drone shows, moving the parade, and adding shoulder-season events. The discussion will continue at regular council meetings with public input.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Discussed potential alternatives to July 4 parade (drone shows, non-motorized parade)
• Agreed to revisit topic at regular council meetings

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances to expand the Urban Growth Boundary and rezone real property within it. The Council will also consider an appointment to fill a vacant seat following a resignation. Additionally, staff will discuss $1.6 million in federal funds for a mile-long segment of the Salmonberry Trail.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-439 expanding the Urban Growth Boundary
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-440 regarding property rezoning within the UGB
• Appointment to fill a City Council vacancy
• $1.6 million in federal funds for Salmonberry Trail segment

The Rockaway Beach City Council appointed Mary McGinnis to fill the vacant Position 1, adopted Ordinance No. 21-439 expanding the Urban Growth Boundary and amending the Comprehensive Plan, and adopted Ordinance No. 21-440 approving a rezone within the boundary. The council also approved the consent agenda and discussed federal funding for the Salmonberry Trail segment.

• Appointed Mary McGinnis to City Council Position 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-439 expanding Urban Growth Boundary and amending Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-440 approving rezone of property within Urban Growth Boundary (unanimous)
• Approved July 14 minutes and July 2021 check register (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on two ordinances to expand the urban growth boundary and rezone property within it. They will also consider a service agreement with the Tillamook Coast Visitors' Association, adopt financial policies, and award community grants.

• Public hearing and 1st reading of Ordinance 21-439 to expand urban growth boundary and amend comprehensive plan
• Public hearing and 1st reading of Ordinance 21-440 to rezone property within the urban growth boundary
• Approval of service agreement with Tillamook Coast Visitors' Association for destination marketing
• Adoption of Resolution 21-971 adopting financial policies
• Approve funding awards for 2021 Community Grant Program ($20,000 appropriated, $29,600 requested)

The Rockaway Beach City Council approved a service agreement with the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association for destination management marketing, adopted Resolution 21-971 establishing financial policies, and approved first readings of ordinances to expand the Urban Growth Boundary and rezone property. The council also allocated $20,000 in community grants, with Meals for Seniors receiving $6,000, the Library $12,000, and the Chamber of Commerce $2,000. Councilmember Keith Cantrell announced his resignation and recommended Laura Butler to fill the vacancy.

• Approved service agreement with Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (4-1, Hayes dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution 21-971 adopting financial policies (4-1, Hayes dissenting)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-439 expanding Urban Growth Boundary (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-440 rezoning property within UGB (unanimous)
• Approved community grants: Meals for Seniors $6,000, Library $12,000, Chamber of Commerce $2,000 (4-0, Hayes recused)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce use of the wayside for October events (4-0, Hayes abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including June 9 minutes and June 2021 check register (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on expanding the Urban Growth Boundary to relocate critical facilities outside of the tsunami inundation zone. Commissioners will also discuss drafting a letter to City Council regarding parking at the Cedar Wetlands Preserve Boardwalk.

• Public hearing on UGB expansion for relocating critical facilities
• Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map
• Discussion regarding parking at Cedar Wetlands Preserve Boardwalk

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council discussed website improvements and upcoming department changes. Members also addressed July 4th beach patrols by the Sheriff's office and requested information regarding the cost of the lot next to the boardwalk.

• Inquiry into the price of the lot next to the boardwalk
• Confirmation of Sheriff's office beach patrols for July 4th
• Discussion of website improvements

The Rockaway Beach City Council met on June 9, 2021, and approved the May 2021 check register and the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes. The council discussed Resolution 21-971, which would adopt financial policies, but decided to vote on it at the next council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 2021 check register (4-0, Walhood absent)
• Approved May 26, 2021 minutes (4-0, Hayes abstained, Walhood absent)
• Delayed vote on Resolution 21-971 (financial policies) to next meeting

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and state revenue sharing funds. The council is scheduled to discuss adopting the city budget through Resolution 21-969. There will also be a discussion regarding the July 4th, 2021 fireworks show.

• Public hearing on proposed uses of State Revenue Sharing Funds for FY 2021-2022
• Approval of Resolution 21-968 to receive state revenue
• Public hearing on the FY 2021-2022 budget
• Adoption of Resolution 21-969 for the city budget
• Discussion on the July 4th, 2021 fireworks show

The Rockaway Beach City Council approved Resolution 21-969 adopting the city budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, and Resolution 21-968 declaring the city's election to receive state revenue sharing funds. Both motions passed unanimously with one absence (Kristine Hayes). The council also held public hearings on the budget and revenue sharing, with one citizen testifying on the police department budget. No objections were raised to proceeding with the July 4 fireworks show.

• Approved Resolution 21-969 adopting FY 2021-2022 city budget (5-0, Hayes absent)
• Approved Resolution 21-968 declaring election to receive state revenue sharing funds (5-0, Hayes absent)
• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes and April 2021 check register (5-0, Hayes absent)
• No objections to moving forward with July 4 fireworks show
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44pm (5-0, Hayes absent)

Planning Commission

The April 15, 2021, meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed.

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2021 meeting. The meeting included a presentation by City Planner Fregonese on the RR (Residential/Resort) zone, conditional use permits, and standards. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved March 18, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The provided agenda text is sparse and contains fragmented information. It includes items regarding the approval of Penelope Cheek for Position #5 and Tom Martine for Position #2.

• Approval of Position #5 - Penelope Cheek
• Approval of Position #2 - Tom Martine

The council approved Resolution 21-970 declaring real property surplus and authorized staff to convey it, accepting a $325,000 cash offer with a counteroffer raising the deposit to $10,000. They also appointed Sterling Anderson to the planning commission and approved consent agenda items including minutes and the March 2021 check register.

• Approved Resolution 21-970 for surplus property sale with $10,000 deposit counteroffer (5-0)
• Appointed Sterling Anderson to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved March 10 and April 6, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 2021 Check Register (5-0)

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will consider resolutions regarding city property and law enforcement. One item involves declaring real property as surplus for conveyance. Another item proposes authorizing an agreement with Tillamook County for law enforcement services.

• Resolution 21-966: Declaring real property as surplus
• Resolution 21-967: Law enforcement intergovernmental agreement with Tillamook County

The Council amended Resolution 21-966 to set the sale price of surplus city property at $325,000 (up from an offer of $299,000) and adopted it. The Council also approved Resolution 21-967, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to negotiate a law enforcement agreement with Tillamook County, though no final contract was approved at this meeting.

• Amended and adopted Resolution 21-966, setting the surplus property sale price at $325,000.
• Approved Resolution 21-967, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to finalize a law enforcement IGA with Tillamook County.

Planning Commission

The March 18, 2021, meeting of the Rockaway Beach Planning Commission contains only procedural items. The agenda includes approval of minutes from January 28, 2021, and periods for public and commissioner comments.

• Approval of January 28, 2021 minutes
• Citizen comments and concerns
• Commissioner comments and concerns

The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission met on March 18, 2021, and approved the January minutes with spelling corrections. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included commissioner comments on beach accessibility, a discussion on chain stores, and a report from the city planner on several projects.

• Adopted January minutes as corrected (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 7:16 PM (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will consider an OLCC liquor license for Rockaway Beach Market and appoint the City Manager as Budget Officer for fiscal year 2021/2022. The agenda also includes staff reports from the police, fire, and public works departments.

• OLCC liquor license for 'Rockaway Beach Market'
• Appointment of City Manager as Budget Officer for FY 2021/2022
• Request for use of the Wayside
• Declaration of vacancy for Planning Commission Position #6

The council voted unanimously to recommend approval of an off-premises liquor license for Rockaway Beach Market, appointed City Manager Luke Shepard as budget officer for FY 2021/2022, approved the Merchants Association's Easter Basket Giveaway at the wayside, and declared a vacancy on the Planning Commission due to non-attendance. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended granting off-premises liquor license for Rockaway Beach Market (unanimous)
• Appointed City Manager Luke Shepard as budget officer for FY 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved use of wayside for Easter Basket Giveaway on April 3-4 (unanimous)
• Declared vacancy on Planning Commission Position #6 due to non-attendance (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution No. 21-965 regarding surplus real property. This resolution authorizes city staff to execute documents to sell the property because it is no longer needed for public use.

• Approval of Resolution No. 21-965 to declare real property as surplus and authorize its sale

The Rockaway Beach City Council approved Resolution No. 21-965, declaring real property surplus and authorizing staff to execute documents to convey it. The sale price was negotiated down to $325,000 after two higher counteroffers were rejected. The buyer has until 5 PM that day to accept, and the city already has the buyer's prequalification for a loan. The motion carried 4-0 with one councilor absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-965 declaring real property surplus and authorizing conveyance (4-0, Martine absent)
• Set sale price at $325,000 after rejecting $335,000 and $330,000 counteroffers
• Buyer to pay closing costs

City Council

The Rockaway Beach City Council will discuss budget committee appointments and a liquor license application for Upper Crust Pizza. The council also plans to review a contract award for the Main Pump Station Improvement Project.

• Contract award for the Main Pump Station Improvement Project
• Appointments to the Rockaway Beach Budget Committee
• OLCC liquor license application for 'Upper Crust Pizza'
• Reappointment of Patrick McIntire to the Budget Committee
• Request for use of the Wayside

The Rockaway Beach City Council approved the contract award for the Main Pump Station Improvement Project to the lowest responsible bidder, with all present members voting in favor. The council also reappointed Patrick McIntire to the Budget Committee, appointed two new members, approved a wayside use request contingent on insurance, and recommended a liquor license for Upper Crust Pizza. All votes were unanimous among the five present members; Tom Martine was absent.

• Approved contract award for Main Pump Station Improvement Project (5-0)
• Reappointed Patrick McIntire to Budget Committee (4-1)
• Appointed Stephanie Winchester to Budget Committee (5-0)
• Appointed David Elkins to Budget Committee (5-0)
• Approved wayside use request contingent on City being added as additionally insured (5-0)
• Recommended OLCC liquor license for Upper Crust Pizza (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 20 minutes and Jan 2021 check register (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive an update and discussion regarding proposed changes to the RMD zone. Staff will also provide a presentation and conversation regarding findings of fact and their use in commission decisions.

• Proposed changes to the RMD zone
• Findings of Fact training presentation
• Approval of October 28, 2020 minutes

City Council

The City Council will elect a new Council President and administer an oath of office to Keith Cantrell. The meeting also includes consideration of Budget Committee reappointments and the removal of former officials as bank check signers.

• Election of a new City Council President
• Reappointment of Patrick McIntire and Jonathan Beeman to the Budget Committee
• Removal of Jonathan Beeman and Terri Michel as Colombia Bank check signers
• Adoption of Plan of Action for the 2019-2020 fiscal year audit
• Presentation on 2021 tourism outlook by Visit Tillamook Coast

The Rockaway Beach City Council elected Terry Walhood as Council President for 2021. The council also removed former councilor Jonathan Beeman and former City Manager Terri Michel as check signers, and adopted the action plan for the completed fiscal year 2019-2020 audit. A motion to reappoint Patrick McIntire and Jonathan Beeman to the Budget Committee was not made, leaving the positions vacant for public notice.

• Elected Terry Walhood as City Council President (5-0)
• Removed Jonathan Beeman and Terri Michel as check signers on Columbia Bank account (4-0, Cantrell abstained)
• Adopted plan of action for FY 2019-2020 audit (4-0, Cantrell abstained)
• Approved December 9, 2020 minutes and check register (4-0, Cantrell abstained)
• Reappointment of Budget Committee members not acted on; vacancies to be noticed