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Welcome to the City of Cannon Beach

The City has a number of boards, commissions, and committees which allow citizens an opportunity to play an integral role in City government by advising the City Council on important issues. To be eligible for appointment, a person must have resided in, or owned real property within, the City or its urban growth boundary for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment. If you are interested in serving on a Board, Committee, or Commission, please complete an application form and return it to City Hall.

Copies of agendas and minutes are available online or by contacting City Hall.

Planning CommissionPlanning Commission
The seven-member Planning Commission is responsible for developing and maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan; preparing and reviewing land development regulations; conducting hearings, preparing findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendations relating to the City’s land use regulations as prescribed by law; and other duties as indicated by City or State law, or as assigned by the City. The term of office is four years.

Members
Ron Logan, Chair
Brandon Ogilvie, Vice Chair
Malcolm Reed
Les Wierson
Larry Peters
John Holden
Herb Florer
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Meeting Day
4th Thursday, 7:00 pm

Staff Contacts
Rainmar Bartl, City Planner
Brandy Brien, Administrative Assistant

Design Review BoardDesign Review Board
The Design Review Board reviews development proposals that are subject to the design review provisions of the City’s zoning ordinance. At least five of the seven members of the Board must have experience in design-related fields such as architecture, building design or construction, landscaping, engineering, city planning or the visual arts. The term of office is four years.

Members
Hank Johnson, Chair
Marilyn Rooper, Vice Chair

Timothy Krupa
William Brehm
Tom Ayres
Jenee Pearce
Jay Raskin
Meeting Day
3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm

Staff Contacts
Rainmar Bartl, City Planner
Stephanie McGuire, Admin. Assistant

Parks CommitteeParks & Community Services Committee
The Parks & Community Services Committee recommends strategies and policies that protect natural and scenic resources, provides for the recreational needs of residents and visitors, promotes certain educational and cultural activities, and supports efforts in the public and provide sector to provide needed social services. The term of office is four years

Members
Ed Johnson, Chair
Robert Reid, Vice Chair
Robin Risley
Bev Graver
Barb Knop
Patricia Friedland
Jean Williams


Meeting Day

3rd Thursdays, 3:00 pm

Staff Contacts
Richard Mays, City Manager
Stephanie McGuire, Admin. Assistant

Public Works Committee Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee makes recommendations to Council to maintain existing public facilities and services in good condition and to identify and recommend the development and implementation of new facilities or services. The Committee regularly reviews current policies and programs related to drinking water, sewage treatment, storm drainage, and roads and streets, and recommends strategies and policies for the expansion or improvement of these systems. There are seven members on the Public Works Committee, and each serves a four-year term.

Members
Michael Jackson , Chair
Mike Stanley, Vice-Chair
Mark Piscitelli
Mark Albrecht
John Grosshuesch
Jenee Pearce
Meeting Day
2nd Thursdays, 9:00 am

Staff Contacts
Mark See , Public Works Director
Stephanie McGuire, Admin. Assistant

Budget CommitteeBudget Committee
The Budget Committee fulfills an important need for citizen involvement in the City's budget process. The committee is involved in preparing the budget, and in helping to bring the budget to public awareness before it is adopted by Council prior to the end of the fiscal year (June 30). There are five members on the Budget Committee, and each serves a three-year term.

Members
Sharon Clyde, Chair
Nancy Littell
Sally Stevens
Herb Florer
Marty Schwab Harris
Meeting Day
As needed throughout the year

Staff Contacts
Richard Mays, City Manager
Renee Sinclair, Finance Manager

E-Prep CommitteeEmergency Preparedness Committee
The E-Prep Committee meets regularly for the purpose of planning emergency response on a city-wide basis. This planning may include evacuation routes, education, provision of basic emergency services such as water and medical supplies, and other emergency needs. The committee is comprised of four at-large community members and a representative of the Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District.

Members
BIll Brehm, Chair

Molly Edison, Vice Chair
Don Hull 
Les Wierson
Robert Mushen
Cleve Rooper, Fire District
Meeting Day
Last Friday, 10:00 am

Staff Contacts
Rob Schulz, Police Lieutenant
Buffy Simmons, Admin. Specialist