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6 City News January 21 2021 Vernonia City News... At the January 19, 2021 City Council Meeting: Council Approves CDBG Application – Following a public hearing to receive public comment, Council voted 5-0 to move forward with submitting an ap- plication for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to design the City’s Springboard Sewer Project. The completed project would provide repairs and improvements to the sewer system intended to address overflow problems. Proposed amendments in- clude pipe replacement, upsizing, and slip lining, as well as the installation of a new pump station. It is estimated that the proposed project will benefit at least Vernonia City Council Meetings and Closures Please check the City’s website for details on upcoming City Council Meetings scheduled for 7:00 pm: Monday, February 1, 2021 Tuesday, February 16, 2021 www.vernonia-or.gov City Closures are scheduled for: Monday, February 15, 2021 Presidents’ Day Dates and times subject to change 950 persons. Susan Wagner and Scott Laird provided testimony in favor of the application. Council Adds Staff to Banking Ac- count – Council approved a request from staff to add Angie Handegard and Cassandra Budge to the City’s Wauna bank account in order to conduct City business. The two added staff members will be able to see account balances but cannot sign checks. Council Approves Alley Closure Re- quest – Council voted 5-0 to approve a request from the All In Pub for the tem- porary and partial closure of the alley next to their business in order to set up The Transfer Station is scheduled to be open on the 2 nd and 4 th Saturday January - October January 23 February 13 & 27 outdoor seating. The request is for 30 days through February 15. Citizen of the Month – Mayor Rick Ho- bart and former City Councilor Susan Wagner recognized Jessica Davis as the Citizen of the Month. Wagner said she nominated Davis because of her work as the director of the Vernonia Ballet. Topics From the Floor – Michael Cal- houn suggested the City become certi- fied as a Storm Ready community by the National Weather Service. Council asked City Administrator Josette Mitch- ell to bring the Council more informa- tion at their next meeting. Vernonia Police Blotter January 1-17, 2021 Reports Taken/Arrests • January 1, 2021 Informational Report was taken near Bridge Street • January 3, 2021 Arrest on a Warrant near Jefferson Avenue • January 15, 2021 Report of Harassment x5 and Interference with Making a Report near Riverside Drive • January 17, 2021 Report of Criminal Mischief II near Bridge Street Vernonia Police Department responds to calls that do not always end in Arrest, Report, or Citation. 01/01/2021 through 01/18/2021 VPD had 101 calls for service. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL Proposed Zoning Map/Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment in the City of Vernonia, File No. PA 20-04 There may be limits on oversized items (mattresses, couches, etc.) and the number of vehicles in the yard at one time. Dates are subject to change When: Planning Commission: February 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm (held online, see agenda for details) City Council: February 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm (held online, see agenda for details) Where: The hearings will be online only. See agenda for details. Why: The City proposes to change the Zoning on 1105 Riverside Drive from Residential (R) to General Commercial (GR). The City proposes to change the Zoning on 717 Rose Ave. from General Commercial (GC) to Downtown Zone (DT). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia Planning Commission and City Council, will conduct public hearings on a request by the City of Vernonia to amend the Zoning/Comprehensive Plan Map for 1105 Riverside Drive from Residential (R) to General Commercial (GR). SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Vernonia Planning Commis- sion and City Council online only. These will be a public hearings at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed Zone/Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment will be heard. A staff report will be available to the public at City Hall one week before the hearings, and may be copied for a nominal fee. Public testimony is welcome, and written statements will also be received before the hearing. The meeting location is online, and therefore accessible to persons with dis- abilities. The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL Proposed Zoning Map/Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment in the City of Vernonia, File No. PA 20-03 When: Planning Commission: February 4, 2021 at 7:00pm (held online, see agenda for details) City Council: February 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm (held online, see agenda for details) Where: The hearings will be online only. See agenda for details. Why: The City proposes to change the Zoning on 717 Rose Ave. from Gen- eral Commercial (GC) to Downtown Zone (DT). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia Planning Commission and City Council, will conduct public hearings on a request by the City of Vernonia to amend the Zoning/Comprehensive Plan Map for 717 Rose Ave. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Vernonia Planning Commis- sion and City Council online only. These will be a public hearings at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed Zone/Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment will be heard. A staff report will be available to the public at City Hall one week before the hearings, and may be copied for a nominal fee. Public testimony is welcome, and written statements will also be received before the hearing. The meeting location is online, and therefore accessible to persons with dis- abilities. The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
