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CITY COUNCIL EX- ECUTIVE SESSION, August 11, 2015 City Council met with in accordance with ORS 192.660(2)(e), to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, August 11, 2015 • Erik Jensen of Jensen Strategies, LLC gave a presentation on strategic planning; • Stacy Burr, Emergency Management Consul- tant gave a presentation on the Community Emergency Asset Program and EPREP Chair, Karolyn Adamson answered Council ques- tions; RO CO RO RO RO • Katie Voelke, of the Greater Ecola Natural Area (GENA) presented their NeCus’ vision- ing, as approved by the Parks and Commu- nity Services Committee; • Staff presented the updated City Streets Standards policy to Council’s approval; • Agreed to allow staff to submit a letter of map amendment (LOMA) to FEMA regarding the adop- tion of new flood plain maps. EXECUTIVE DEPART- MENT • City Manager spoke on the OPB pro- gram ‘Think Out Loud’ regarding the Cannon Beach Emergency Preparedness; • City Recorder attended FEMA Public Information Officer training; • A team of City employees have signed up to participate in the upcoming ‘RACE the WAVE’ 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk to be held here in Cannon Beach, Sunday, September 13 at 10:00am. This is the second annual tsunami awareness and preparedness initiative and proceeds will benefit the Cannon Beach PreSchool and Children’s Center. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - At their August 20, 2015 meeting the Design Review Board discussed: • FS 15-02, City of Cannon Beach and Oregon Parks & Recreation Department joint ap- plication for a freestanding public safety emergency locate sign on the beach just west of foredune within existing right-of-way, adjacent to 7th and Oak Streets. Approved PLANNING COMMISSION - Scheduled to Meet August 27, 2015 at 6:00pm. Haystack Rock Awareness Program Save the date: HRAP’s end of year celebration will be October 31st, at 12:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. We are in need of Volunteers! No previous knowledge nec- essary — our fantastic Interpreters will teach you all you need to know. Come out, enjoy our beautiful beach, learn about our diverse ecosystem, and volunteer and you will receive a free t-shirt and hat! Cannon Beach Farmers Market TUESDAY, September 1st, 2015: • Cole Carr, a singer songwriter from Portland, Oregon will be entertaining us with his blend of Folk and Pop music. Stop by and enjoy. • Taste of Place, an extension of OSU will be demonstrat- ing preparation of a recipe. You can learn, taste and pick a bottle of spice. All for free! • Ofalafel will be serving their falafel wraps and other medi- terranean delights. So good and authentic! • Bob Neroni from EVOO will also be sharing his amazing cooking talents and bringing his proprietary line of spices!. • Brett Willyard will be performing his magic in the upper lot. He is amazing. Kids and adults are awed by his perfor- mance. • Upper Market Cafe: Open from 1 - 5pm for your dining pleasure, featuring Ofalafel, Casa de Tamales, Hello Waf- fle and The Wine Shack. Come dine alfresco and enjoy the music in the upper lot. Then head to the lower lot and purchase fresh grown produce, no hormone added meats, cheese, eggs, baked good, artisan products, flowers and more! NOTICE OF VACANCIES CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS & COMMITTEES The City of Cannon Beach is seeking applications for the following vacancies: *UHDW %LUWKULJKW AQ 2UHJRQ 1RYHO-DQ%LOO+DOODXWKRU RI ³0F&DOODQGLD´ )HE DQG5HEHFFD+DUULVRQDXWKRU RI ³'HHS 'DUN DQG 'DQJHU RXV2QWKH%RWWRPZLWKWKH 1RUWKZHVW6DOYDJH'LYHUV´ 7KH 1RUWKZHVW AXWKRU VHULHV LV KHOG DW WKH &DQQRQ %HDFK /LEUDU\ DW SP RQ WKH VHFRQG 6DWXUGD\ RI HDFK PRQWK 6HSWHPEHU WR 0D\ DQGLVIUHHWRWKHSXEOLF7KH OLEUDU\ LV ORFDWHG DW 1 +HPORFN6W (14;174+0(14/#6+10 /#;145CO5VGKFGN %170%+.1459GPF[*KIIKPU /GNKUUC%CFYCNNCFGT/KMG $GPGƂGNF)GQTIG8GVVGT %+6;/#0#)'4$TCPV-WEGTC one year immediately preceding appointment. Applications are available at City Hall, 163 E. Gower Street, Cannon Beach, by email addressed to riggs@ci.cannon-beach. or.us or on-line at www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us. Applications should be returned to Colleen Riggs, City Recorder, Cannon Beach City Hall, and P.O. Box 368, Cannon Beach, OR 97110 for Council consideration. For more information, please con- tact Colleen Riggs by email or phone at (503) 436-8052. Community Grants The City Council approved the following Community Grant awards at their August 4, 2015 meeting: Organization American Legion Post 168 Camp Kiwanilong Cannon Beach Arts Association Cannon Beach History Center EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE: THREE (3) vacancies to fill four-year terms. The primary responsibility of the Emergency Preparedness Committee is to plan emergency response on a city-wide basis and make recommendations to the City Council. The Emer- gency Preparedness Committee holds its regular meetings on the last Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and schedules work sessions as needed. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: One (1) vacancy to fill a four- year term beginning August 1, 2015. The primary responsibility of the Public Works Committee is to review all public works projects and make recommenda- tions to City Council. The Public Works Committee holds its regular meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. To be eligible to serve on a City committee, applicants must have resided within the city or its urban growth boundary during the one year immediately preceding appointment; or at the time of appointment, shall have owned real property lo- cated within the city or its urban growth boundary for at least 2,800.00 770.00 8,658.40 720.00 Clatsop CASA 2,970.00 Clatsop Community Action 7,184.00 Coaster Theatre 3,360.00 Healing Circle 1,260.00 Helping Hands 7,200.00 Lower Columbia Hispanic Council 1,240.00 North Coast Land Conservancy 5,300.00 North Coast Symphonic Band 860.00 Restoration House 4,820.00 Sea Turtles Forever 1,600.00 Seaside Hall Seaside High School CYBORG BUDGET COMMITTEE: ONE (1) vacancy to fill a three-year term. The primary responsibility of the Budget Committee is to review and recommend the proposed annual budget for the City. The Budget Committee meets on several occasions between the end of April and the end of June. Meeting times vary. Grant Amount SEPRD The Harbor Tolovana Arts Colony Wildlife Center 830.00 556.00 1,420.00 7,271.60 12,080.00 4,100.00 There will be a City Potluck at the Chamber of Commerce Community Hall Thursday September 3rd - meet at the lagoon kiosk at 6:00 PM for the Tree City USA dedication and 6:30 PM at the Community Hall for dinner to present the awards. Bring your favorite dish to share. Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) The City of Cannon Beach sponsors CERT training for citizens residing in Cannon Beach. CERT trains citizens to be prepared for disasters and respond to emergency situations within their communities. Trained CERT volunteers are able to give critical support to their family, neighborhood, first responders and provide immediate assistance to disaster vic- tims. CERT volunteers also help with non-emergency projects that increase our community’s preparedness and resilience. CERT courses consist of a series of classes that focus on preparedness, hazards in the area, fire safety, basic disaster medical skills, and light search and rescue activities. Each course concludes with a mock disaster drill that tests the par- ticipants’ training. First responders teach the CERT courses. For information about the classes schedule and to enroll, please contact Laura Yokoyama at yokoyama@ci.cannon- beach.or.us or (503) 436 2811.