The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current, April 22, 2020, WEDNESDAY EDITION, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Text6A | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS rary COVID-19 public meet- ing procedures in response to this updated executive order from the state.” The resolution to tempo- rarily amend city code was passed on a unanimous vote with little discussion from the council. The second change to Flor- ence City Code was presented by Florence Planning Direc- tor Wendy FarleyCampbell in the form of Ordinance 2, Series 2020, as the final step in the acceptance of a Feder- al Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plan to up- date the FEMA Flood Insur- ance Rate Map. A recap of the process was provided by FarleyCampbell, who reviewed the extensive work done by city staff, the public process used to com- pile the information in the new maps, and the manner in which the city has shared information with residents. The result is an accurate and current FEMA map for the Florence area. The City of Florence partic- ipates in the National Flood Insurance Program in order to qualify properties within its jurisdiction for affordable flood insurance, allowing owners to be eligible for fed- erally insured mortgages. “On Feb. 11, 2020, the Planning Commission initi- ated updates to Florence City Code Title 10 and Florence Realization 2020 Compre- hensive Plan to implement the revised Flood Insurance Study and Rate Map issued by the Federal Emergency Man- agement Agency, effective June 5, 2020,” FarleyCampbell reported. “The first eviden- tiary public hearing was held by the Planning Commis- sion March 24, with affected property owner notice mailed March 4. The Planning Commission recommended approval as provided via at- tached Resolution, and the changes would become effec- tive June 5, 2020, commensu- rate with the FEMA’s effective map date.” FarleyCampbell finished her report with the recom- mendation that the council adopt the ordinance — which councilors did, again unani- mously. The remainder of the eve- nings meeting was centered around a request for annex- ation and zone assignment for property located on Tree- GOVERNOR from page 1A to comply with social dis- tancing protocols whenever increased testing regimen in possible. conjunction with the imple- The mandate from Brown mentation of a contact trac- is similar to those put in ing component to the state’s place last month by Califor- reporting protocols. nia Gov. Gavin Newsome During the conference, and Washington Gov. Jay In- Brown suggested that a re- slee, which have been credit- gional or economic segment ed with softening the spread criteria could be applied to of the pandemic in their re- specific situations, allow- spective states. ing for a phased — or re- The Oregon Health Au- gionally based — lifting of thority reports that as of COVID-related regulations. Tuesday afternoon, 75 Ore- The governor also empha- gonians have died from the sized her willingness to work effects of COVID-19, with transparently and collabora- more than 1,800 additional tively with all segments of fatalities in Washington and the community to imple- California directly associat- ment those re-openings. ed with the outbreak. Under the executive order, Brown held a phone con- a wide array of businesses, ference with Newsom and including educational orga- Inslee last week to map out nizations, malls, gyms, ac- a regional path for lifting tivity centers, barbershops social restrictions. She took and movie theaters were time to update Oregonians ordered closed until further on that discussion, in addi- notice — almost all of which tion to the overall status of remain closed throughout the closure. the state. These businesses The governor also spent have laid off thousands of the bulk of the press confer- workers and the prospect of ence sharing the process en- overwhelming the state em- visioned by her office for the ployment bureau’s resourc- immediate future. es, both in terms of person- “While we have to be nel and fiscal liquidity, is a careful, we also cannot stand real concern. still,” she said. “We all know There are some important this is a global problem and exceptions to the restrictions leaders across the world are as Executive Order 20-12 struggling how to approach does not apply to grocery this. ... It’s not going to be stores, healthcare and med- easy, and it will take longer ical facilities or pharmacies, than we want.” all of which are encouraged Brown suggested that the opening of the state would be guided by the advice of professionals at the OHA. She once again repeated her hope that the federal govern- ment would provide test kits and accompanying chemis- try for accurate COVID test- ing at some point in the near future. “Timing is dependent on several factors. As Dr. An- thony Fauci has said, we don’t control the timing, the disease controls the timing and I want to be transpar- ent on how we will approach this incredible challenge,” Brown said. The governor also made it clear that some type of fact-based metrics should be used to determine the efficacy of reopening the businesses which have been forced to close since her or- der took effect. She empha- sized that, while any deci- sions made by Oregon state officials regarding a future reopening would be made in consultation with other states, most decisions would be informed by advice from OHA professionals. One positive aspect relat- ed to the eventual re-open- ing of businesses has been Florence area restaurants, which have been allowed the option for serving deliv- ery and take-out, with many local dining establishments providing that option. There is a complete list of OHA recommended guid- ance on oregon.gov, which describe the best practices for interacting in public ven- ues, such as assisted living facilities, grocery stores and food and lodging facilities. measures to ensure continued operations in a safe manner during the COVID-19 out- break. Weese requested approv- al to update city protocols regarding the mandated re- quirements for public com- ments and attendance at mu- nicipal meetings statewide. “This new executive or- der gives authority to local governments to not provide physical space for the public to attend public meetings, provided that there is a meth- od available for the public to listen — or virtually attend — a city council meeting, or all other public meetings, at the time it occurs,” Weese stated. “The proposed resolution serves to update our tempo- Buying or Selling? I can help. wood Court, which was ap- proved, and a request from Public Works Director Mike Miller to accept a proposal from Pleasant Hill Develop- ment Co. LCC to extend the gravity sewer system from S. Harbor Drive to Treewood Court. This was also ap- proved. General reports from city committees and commis- sions have been shifted to written updates and these brief reports were provided by the Public Art Commit- tee, the Environmental Man- agement Advisory Com- mittee, Park Volunteers, the Planning Department, and the Transportation Commit- tee. Many other city related committees have suspended meeting until the COVID-19 health issues have subsided. One of the unfortunate casu- alties of the Stay Home, Save Lives, Executive Order are recipients of City Proclama- tions, which recognize the contributions or individuals that have added positively to the culture or way of life of the city. This month, proclama- tions were issued in recogni- tion of Child Abuse Preven- tion Month, Earth Day and Arbor Day (for more infor- mation, see A3). These proclamations and all materials present- ed at Florence City Coun- cil meetings are available at ci.florence.or.us. Back Open For Business! 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Abby’s Legendary Pizza, 1374 Highway 101 • 541-997-2229 ............................................................................................................................Open daily 11 am – 9 pm. Oﬀ ering delivery and curb-side takeout. ................................................................................................................ Online ordering is easy at https://abbys.com/order. Coastal Home Services, 2530 Kingwood Street Suite D • 541-590-3691 ................................................................................. Open Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm. Florence Janitorial Services , 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. .......................................................................................................................................................................541-997-2385 Florence RV and Automotive Specialist, 4390 Highway 101 • 541-997-8287 ............................................................................. Open Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm Taking call outs! Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair 345 Highway 101 • 541-997-2413 .................................................................................................................Monday-Friday 8am-5pm J and J Automotive, 1885 42nd Street • 541-997-3260 ......................................................................Open 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Th ursday, Friday by appointments Jerry’s Place Bar and Grill, 88274 Rhododendron Drive • 541-997-3815 .............................................................................................................Open Daily 11am-7pm Call ahead and we will have it ready. Most orders are taking approximately 15 minutes. Growlers and 6 packs are also available. Neil’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. ........................................................................................................................................................541-997-3825 Novelli’s Crab & Seafood, Boat Slip A13, Bay Street and Nopal Street • 541-639-7689 ..........................................................................Open every day 11 am – 5 pm. Curbside Service or Delivery Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant, 2825 Hwy 101 • 541-997-1144 .................................................................Open Monday-Saturday 10:30am-8:00pm for take out orders. Call us for available menu items and place your order, we will deliver to your car. Sears, 685 Hwy 101 • 541-991-7797 ............................................................................................................................................................................ Open by appointment. We are open by appointment. To have your call answered or message received, please use the above number only. For safety reasons, the store is closed and there is no one to answer calls. Purchased items are available for store pick up only. Shervin’s Tire and Automotive Repair, 4515 Hwy. 101 • 541-997-8052 ........................................................................................Open Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm We will pick up and deliver your car back to you! Siuslaw Glass & Mirror, 1780 Kingwood • 541-997-8526 .......................................................................................................Open Monday – Friday , 8:30am-4:30pm. TR Hunter Real Estate 1749 Hwy 101 • 541-997-1200 .........................................................................................Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Saturday. We’re taking extra precautions to insure the safety of our clients and walk-ins. And if you choose, we have online resources in place that will allow you to conduct your real estate transaction from the safety of your home. West Coast Real Estate Services, 1870 Highway 126 • 541-997-7653, www.jimhoberg.com ................................................................Open 8:30 am – 5:30 pm daily. During these uncertain times, we are accessible by phone, website, email and by appointment. We are conducting business as safely as possible for our clients as well as our staﬀ . Word of Mouth Home Décor ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 541-991-3457 Curbside pick up, shipping and free in-town delivery. Special care packages can be viewed on our Instagram; choose from the packages or contact us to help with products from our store inventory. We are available daily 11-3pm. Call, text or direct message us on facebook or instagram.