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City of Rockaway Beach
City Council Workshop Agenda
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 4:30 P.M. – 5:40 P.M.
Location: Rockaway Beach City Hall, 276 HWY 101 – 2nd Floor Conference Room
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Note: Agenda item times are estimates and are subject to change.
1. CALL TO ORDER (4:30 p.m.)
2. ROLL CALL
3. COUNCIL BRIEFING/DISCUSSION
a. FEMA PICM/Flood Hazard Overlay Zone Ordinance/Comprehensive Plan Proposed
Amendments – Armand Resto-Spotts, Attorney, Local Government Law Group (4:31 p.m.)
b. Sewer Rate Study Analysis – Mary Mertz, Public Works Director; HDR Engineers (4:50 p.m.)
c. Review of Wayside Use Applications (5:15 p.m.)
d. Strategic Plan Progress Update Q1 (5:25 p.m.)
e. Review of 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar (5:36 p.m.)
f. Other Regular Session Agenda Items Review (5:37 p.m.)
4. ADJOURNMENT (5:40 p.m.)
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cityrecorder@corb.us or 503-374-1752.

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City of Rockaway Beach
2025-2029
Strategic Plan
Council
Goal Outcomes Actions SEPT 25 Update Challenges
Priority
Public Safety
Rockaway Beach is an Funding Update - DCLD/ODOT TGM Program,
State/Federal Funding
accessible + 1 Update the Transportation System Plan (TSP) $220,000 in TA. Applied in August, Q4 award (not
Required
welcoming community awarded).
Continue Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) beach Wayside Beach Access, Anchor St. David's Chair,
2
access and parking improvements and maintenance Boardwalk Benches - Complete - Next-up Lake Lytle
Planning and 30% Design Almost Complete. Next State Funding/Project
3 Complete the Salmonberry Trail enhanced crossings
phase funding applied for (not awarded) Costs
4 Inventory and plan for improvements for beach access
Up and Running/ New chair delivered in September,
5 Complete MOU with David's Chair
45 users to date
People who live and visit Fully staff Police/Sheriff to achieve full staffing for
1 4th Deputy September
here are safe Rockaway Beach
2 Explore options for improved law enforcement coverage
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Council
Goal Outcomes Actions SEPT 25 Update Challenges
Priority
New PW Department
Expand resources for code enforcement support and
3 Program Development & Recruitment Phase Head, County Court,
education
County LE
Noticeable reduction in 2025. SO Special Ops./Reader
Increase awareness, education, and enforcement for
4 Board/Newsletter/Problem areas identified. More
fireworks
next year - STR Postings and notices.
EMT Advanced Class - Boos Certified. EMT Basic -
50+ graduates, ongoing at TBCC, available to RBFD
We are prepared for
Tied Increase EMS training opportunities for Fire personnel volunteers. First drill each month focused on EMT
emergency response
training. RDFD provides CPR training provided to PW
staff and senior meals.
Record call
Program Draft to CC on 8/20/25, work plan review
Tied Develop formal emergency management program volume/Staff
scheduled for CCWS 11/25.
resources
Phase 1 - Fire Station only, in-progress now. FY
Determine scope and find funding for High Ground
Tied 2025/26: Site access, utilities, survey, geotechnical,
project
layout, project and station cost estimates.
Economy
Year-round economic Support events and activities to draw people in during Discissions with TVCA Council Workshop March and
1 TVCA Reorganization
vitality shoulder season September 2025
Hotline - October Launch. Digital Many challenges with
Registration/Database complete and preparation newly acquired
2 Continue to monitor short-term rental (STR) properties underway for next year's renewals. Host Compliance - Granicus systems -
complete (fine tuning), GIS Layer - Ready . Code Extensive staff time,
Enforcement to pursue Non-licensed STRs. ongoing
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Council
Goal Outcomes Actions SEPT 25 Update Challenges
Priority
TGM Grant- Update transportation plan (parking
improvements and other). Business Façade grants - Except for Façade
3 Explore financial options to improve downtown over $200,000 awarded. Rural Opportunities Initiative Grants, dependent on
(ROI) Grant Program - Partner w/ColPac to support State/Federal Funding
downtown revitalization and economy.
4 Develop downtown beautification plan
Enhance partnerships with Tillamook Coast Visitor's
Discissions with TVCA Council Workshop March and
5 Association (TCVA) for tourism workforce training + TVCA Reorganization
September 2025
education programs
Limited staff
Scope of Work/Consultant Selection near completion
Attract new and retain time/LUBA
1 Develop an economic development strategic plan (project now pending). Council to discus scope with
existing businesses Remand/STR Cap
consultant in Q1 2026.
review
Three Off Season Tourism Marketing Grants for a total
of $9,000; and nine Facade Grants for a total of
2 Promote small business grants $209,063. Modified Façade Grant to disperse 50% of
the award up front so more local businesses were
able to take advantage of the Façade Grant program
Green Coast Market opened, Blue Water Fine Arts
Gallery opened, Seaquest Gifts have updated their
space , The Beach Bite re-opened for pasta and pizza,
The Bayocean Food Court opened with three food
3 Actively recruit businesses for Rockaway Beach
trucks – Sassy Rocks,Thai Food, Smash Burger,
Taqueria Mendez and Tropical Grill Food Trucks
opened next to R&R Expresso -Pelican Taproom and
Spirits of the West on the way.
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Council
Goal Outcomes Actions SEPT 25 Update Challenges
Priority
Build awareness to educate on existing resources for
4
small businesses
Proactively pursue high-speed internet options for the
5 Astound Broadband - Franchise Outdated state statutes
city
CC/PC presentations 8/2025, Funding app submitted Dependent on DLCD
Increase diversity of
1 Complete update of zoning code to DLCD (approved). Residential code updates and funding and technical
housing options
related comp. plan amendments. Multi year process. assistance
Historically low value
Conduct an inventory of developable lands for affordable Staff complied list of city owned property. Vast
2 "un-buildable" property
housing majority in SA zone, wetland or flood.
donated to city
Planner and County Housing Coordinator meet
monthly. One Rockaway development receiving
Explore partnerships with Tillamook County for funding assistance. Planner working to assist another.
3
affordable housing Planner attended Northwest Housing Summit.
Secured funding for residential development code
amendments.
Capital Improvement Plans updated. Engineer now
Evaluate system development charge (SDC) fees for WW Rate Study is
4 updating cost estimates. Methodology/Ordinance set
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) priority
for Q2 2026.
Transportation &
Infrastructure
Capital Improvement Plans updated. Engineer now
Safe + Reliable Complete Update to water and sewer capital WW Rate Study is
1 updating cost estimates. Methodology/Ordinance set
Infrastructure improvement plan (CIP) priority
for Q2 2026.
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Council
Goal Outcomes Actions SEPT 25 Update Challenges
Priority
Completed projects: FY 24/25: P1-2: South Pacific
Street (South 3rd Ave. to South 4th Ave.), Completed
Implement street capital improvement plan (CIP) projects: FY 25/26:P1-7: South Anchor Street (South
2nd Ave to South 5th Ave.), P1-1: North Pacific Street
2 (North 3rd Ave. to North 9th Ave.)
Completed Projects FY24/25: Replaced SD#8 (part of
Coral/Beacon St. culvert system). Completed Projects
Mitigate flooding through implementation of flood
FY25/26:Replaced SD#3, 4, 5, 6, and SD#7. Next up:
feasibility plan
Re-grading the S. Beacon Street channel bottom to
eliminate any high points that may prohibit drainage
3
SWPP Completed, State Approval in September.
Community planning for Jetty Creek watershed FSPAC Ongoing. Forest Management Plan approval
set for Q1 2026.
4
Funding sought based
On path for acquisition Q4 2026. OWEB, CWRF, Forest
Fund expanded on estimated purchase
Identify funding for Jetty Creek watershed acquisition Legacy, OHA. Funding package awaiting details of
infrastructure price. Forgivable
CWRF award. On path for acquisition Q4 2026.
portion of CWRF TBD.
1
HDR Engineering - Rates 101 Presentation August,
Communication/engagement plan activated. Three
Complete water and sewer rate study
public meetings, public hearing, three flyers. Rate
adjustment set for December 2025.
2
Forest Legacy, CWRF,OWEB, DLCD, OPRD LL, OPRD
Pursue federal and state grant funding opportunities Trails, DLCD Memorial, OHA SWPP, OHA FSP, IFA
Nedonna Water
3
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Council
Goal Outcomes Actions SEPT 25 Update Challenges
Priority
Capital Improvement Plans updated. WW Rate Study is
Update system development charge (SDC) methodology
Methodology/Ordinance set for Q2 2026. priority
4
High Impact. Legal
Workshop with planner and attorney scheduled for
Preserve natural Complete zoning code update for Flood Hazard Overlay uncertainties.
November 2025. Hearing continued to November
environment (FHO) Conflicting State and
regular session.
Federal requirements.
1
Support implementation of new recycling programs Curbside now available
2
Evaluate dark skies policy options
3
Community
Connection &
Engagement
Phase 1 - Funding secured for "out of water work" -
Utilities, ADA restrooms, ADA parking spaces,
adjacent oversized parking - Construction set for
spring 2026. Phase 2 - "In-water work" - OMB
Regulatory &
Expand recreation drafted facilities plan and will to provide concept
1 Complete Lake Lytle improvement Permitting. Funding
opportunities materials, City to gather feedback, Q1 2026
Approvals take time.
(construction TBD). Milfoil solution - community
decision, Q2 2026. Phase 3 - Elevated trail between
park and N. 6th St., planning grant application
pending.
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Council
Goal Outcomes Actions SEPT 25 Update Challenges
Priority
High cost.
Planning and 30% Design nearly complete. Next State/Federal Funding
2 Complete Salmonberry Trail phase (final design and construction) funding through Environment. Multi-
OCP applied for but not awarded. jurisdictional
environment.
Conduct a feasibility study to explore opportunities to
3
create community gathering spaces
Initial meeting between city and NRCD held in
Explore partnerships and/or expansion of North County September. NCRD expressed interest in serving
4
Recreation District Rockaway. Discussed seasonal and summer
programs for youth, more to follow.
Active trail planning - Lake Lytle Boardwalk /Jetty Priority to current trail
5 Complete Parks and Trails Master Plan
Creek recreational trails (FSPAC)/Salmonberry Trail projects
Engaged community 1 Develop communications and engagement plan
New Website through Civic Plus w/ Agenda Meeting
Improve use of technology for communications and
2 Management. In-progress - December Launch. Also,
transparency
launching See-Click-Fix.
Good Governance
CC/PC presentations 8/2025. DLCD grant to fund Resource intensive.
Effective and Efficient
1 Update Comprehensive Plan residential driven updates. Additional funding app Securing funding and
Government
submitted to be submitted to DLCD technical assistance.
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Council
Goal Outcomes Actions SEPT 25 Update Challenges
Priority
Fully staffed Rockaway Beach Patrol. Public Works
Revenue requirements
2 Align staffing with community needs Director & Admin Asst. completed. Code Enf. & Utility
for any additional FTEs
Worker in Q4 2025
Charter Amendment: February Kick-off. Narrow scope
3 Update City Charter - errors, inconsistencies, and resolve election cycle
imbalance. Ready for 11/3/26 ballot
Goal Status Color Indicator
Completed/Ongoing - no endpoint
In-Progress
No Action taken
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City Council Meeting Calendar 2026
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026
June 10, 2026
July 8, 2026 – move to July 15, 2026?
August 12, 2026
September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 11, 2026 - Veterans Day – move to November 18, 2026?
December 9, 2026