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editor of the Seaside Signal and
the Cannon Beach Gazette. She
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of the Blue Mountain Eagle for the
past four weeks. Her column ap-
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M U N I C I PA L M E M O
August 2015
Is published monthly by the City of Cannon Beach
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MEETINGS
SEPTEMBER 2015
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, August 4
• Council was introduced to Melissa Keyser,
new interim Haystack Rock Awareness Pro-
gram (HRAP) Coordinator;
• Approved Ordinance 15-02, for the purpose
of amending the Municipal Code, Chapter
3, to increase the amount of the Transient
Lodging Room Tax
from seven percent
(7%) to eight per-
cent (8%); the local
Transient Room
(Lodging) Tax, in
accordance with
Oregon Revised
Statutes 320.300 to
320.350.
• Approved a $100
reduction of a sewer
bill as a result of a
utility relief request;
• Approved the City
Manager to sign a
lease agreement
with AT&T, which
will bring a 3rd
cellular provider to
Cannon Beach (T-
Mobile and Verizon
already have cell
towers in the City);
• Approved the FY
2015-16 Commu-
nity Grant awards;
• Approved a change
to the City Manager
employment agree-
ment.
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;
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• 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:
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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.
