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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.