Seaside, Oregon

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and digital GIS zoning map, which will guide future land use, housing, transportation, and economic development. A second public hearing will consider a minor alteration of a nonconforming parsonage at 506 S. Holladay. The commission will also discuss standard conditions of approval and modifications.

• Continued public hearing on 769-26-000030-PLNG: adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and GIS zoning map to modernize planning framework
• Public hearing on 769-26-000036-PLNG: minor alteration of a nonconforming parsonage (single-family dwelling) at 506 S. Holladay, zoned General Commercial (C3)
• Discussion on standard conditions of approval, minor vs. major modifications

Parks Advisory Committee

The Seaside Parks Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Living Tribute for Neal Maine and an Estuary Park update, including a bronze plaque costing $2,201.41. They will also consider a pilot project for an Adopt-a-Park program. June meeting minutes will be reviewed and voted on.

• Living Tribute for Neal Maine, Estuary Park update (bronze plaque $2,201.41)
• Sandy Ward Pilot Project for Adopt a Park
• Pick-a-Park discussion led by Nancy Holmes
• Review and vote on June 4, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Seaside City Council will hold a work session on Independence Day operations and illegal fireworks communications, then a regular meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include adoption of the 2026-2027 Road District budget, levying ad valorem taxes, adjusting the city budget, and third reading of an ordinance establishing a public property exclusion process for law violations. The council will also decide on Broadway/Highway 101 intersection safety improvements and consider appointing Robin Montero to a city council vacancy.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution #4088 for 2026-2027 Seaside Road District Budget
• Third reading and adoption of Ordinance #2026-04 establishing a public property exclusion process
• Resolution #4091 adjusting the 2025-2026 city budget
• Decision on Broadway and Highway 101 intersection safety improvement options
• Interview and possible appointment of Robin Montero to City Council Ward 1 & 2 At-Large vacancy

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee will review the destination marketing strategy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including a $30,000 allocation to the Oregon's North Coast marketing collective. They will also consider tourism grant applications and hear updates on monthly tourism statistics, financial reports, and the director's report on guide distribution.

• Destination marketing strategy brief for 2026-2027 fiscal year, including ONC partnership allocation of $30,000
• Tourism grants applications review
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting
• Financial review and monthly tourism statistics (visitor center traffic down 14.3%, hotel tax up 2% in Q1)
• Director's report on travel guide distribution (45,000 guides distributed, shift to direct marketing)

Convention Center Commission

The commission will consider routine business including approval of minutes, budget, and advertising/marketing/sales. They will vote on the General Manager's report and elect a vice chair. Old business includes a discussion of a City Council commission project.

• Motion to approve General Manager's report
• Elect Vice Chair
• Discuss City Council commission project
• Review budget and advertising/marketing/sales
• Approve minutes from April 9, 2026

City Council

The City Council will discuss moving from a traditional goal-setting process to a formal strategic planning process and consider issuing a request for proposals for facilitation services. The regular meeting includes public hearings on the 2026-2027 city and road district budgets, and ordinances extending the Downtown Maintenance District assessment term, establishing a public property exclusion process, and amending business license fee distribution. The Council will also fill vacancies on several boards and commissions and receive the Civic and Convention Center annual report.

• Discussion of moving to a formal strategic planning process and potential RFP for a facilitator
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026-2027 City of Seaside Budget (Resolution #4089)
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026-2027 Seaside Road District Budget (Resolution #4088)
• Ordinance #2026-03: Extending the Downtown Maintenance District assessment term
• Ordinance #2026-04: Establishing a public property exclusion process for law violations

The City Council approved multiple ordinances regarding a downtown maintenance district, business license fees, and property exclusion processes. They also adopted resolutions for state revenue sharing, the city budget, and economic development partner organizations.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Reappointed Randall Henderson and Roy Bennett to Airport Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Nominated George Whitlock to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 regarding Downtown Maintenance District (5-0)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance 2026-04 regarding public property exclusion (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 regarding business license fee revenue (5-0)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce art project concept (5-0)

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on June 4, 2026, to discuss and vote on proposed park regulations covering hours, alcohol, smoking, dogs, events, and more, which would be recommended to the City Council. Other business includes an update on the Neal Maine Plaque at Estuary Park, a proposal for Mill Ponds NHP Plan, the Adopt-A-Park proposal, and a vote to reschedule the July meeting to July 9.

• Vote to recommend proposed Park Regulations (8 categories) to City Council
• Neal Maine Plaque at Estuary Park: donations $1,618.60 toward $2,200 goal
• Mill Ponds NHP Plan proposal as new business
• Adopt-A-Park Proposal referred from May minutes
• Vote to change July meeting date to July 9, 2026

Improvement Commission

The Seaside Improvement Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution IC#134, which approves the $6,127,027 FY 2026-2027 Urban Renewal Agency budget. The budget focuses on infrastructure projects in the Southeast Seaside Urban Renewal District, including wastewater pump station replacement on Wahanna Road and redesign of Spruce Drive. It also includes a motion to select a reduced tax rate plan for the district.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution IC#134 appropriating $6,127,027 for urban renewal
• $4,000,000 in capital outlay for Southeast Seaside Construction Fund
• $1,500,000 interfund transfer from Debt Service to support construction
• Replacement of wastewater pump station on Wahanna Road near Providence Seaside Hospital
• Redesign and improvement of Spruce Drive for school campus safety and access

Community Center Commission

The Community Center Commission will consider moving its July meeting date and continue recruitment to fill two vacancies on the commission. The agenda also includes approval of financial reports and updates from the City Council liaison and staff.

• Discussion of moving the July meeting date (new business)
• Continued recruitment for commission member vacancies
• Review and acceptance of the monthly financial report
• Follow-up on committee role review (ongoing business)
• Staff report on building usage and volunteer hours

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a four-unit apartment building near S. Holladay and Avenue E, and adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and digital GIS zoning map. The apartment project, proposed by Low Key Properties, was postponed from the May 5 meeting due to lack of quorum. The commission will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and other administrative matters.

• Conditional use permit for a four-unit apartment building (769-26-000017-PLNG) by Low Key Properties on a .34-acre vacant lot zoned General Commercial (C-3) near S. Holladay and Avenue E, with eight parking spaces
• Adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and digital GIS zoning map (769-26-000030-PLNG) to modernize the city's planning framework
• Public hearing notice published in the Daily Astorian and mailed to nearby property owners; no written comments received as of the staff report
• Item postponed from May 5 meeting due to lack of quorum

Library Board

The Seaside Library Board will review and finalize the Behavior Policy as part of ongoing policy updates. They will also receive reports from the Assistant Director, Friends and Foundation, and Library Director on programs and operations. No new business items are listed. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Behavior Policy – review and finalize
• Assistant Director report on program statistics and May events
• Friends and Foundation report on bookstore sales and donation process
• Library Director report on One Book One Coast, interns, and HVAC evaluation
• Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved updated guidelines for two tourism grant programs for the 2026-2027 cycle. Limits of $3,000 were placed on immediate shoulder season and spring break dates, with a one-time up to $2,000 for new offseason events. For Community Arts and Vitality Grants, a five-year location requirement and rolling deadline were added. The committee also discussed the North 101 welcome sign relocation and reviewed March tourism stats showing a 15.4% year-over-year bed tax increase in Clatsop County.

• Approved Destination Events and Programming Grants with $3,000 award limits for shoulder season and spring break, plus $2,000 one-time for new offseason events
• Approved Community Arts and Vitality Grants requiring projects to remain in Seaside for at least five years and added a rolling deadline
• Clatsop County bed tax grew 15.4% year-over-year in February 2026 (most recent data)
• Welcome Center foot traffic down 14.9% in March 2026 compared to March 2025
• North 101 sign relocation rendering shared; discussion on south sign possibilities

City Council

The Seaside City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including proposed increases to water and sewer rates, an extension of the Downtown Maintenance District, and a new public property exclusion process. The agenda also includes proclamations for Pride Month, National Police Week, and National Public Works Week, as well as appointments to fill vacancies on city boards and commissions.

• Resolution #4082 amending water access/demand charges and consumption charges
• Resolution #4083 amending sewer service user rates
• Ordinance #2026-03 extending the Downtown Maintenance District assessment
• Ordinance #2026-04 establishing a public property exclusion process for law violations
• Ordinance #2026-05 amending distribution of business license fee revenue

The Seaside City Council unanimously approved several utility rate adjustments and adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include a 3% Recology rate increase for residential trash service, new water access and consumption charges, and higher sewer service user rates. The council also extended the Downtown Maintenance District assessment and changed how business license fee revenue is distributed. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Set Ward 1 & 2 and Ward 3 appointment interviews for June 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 extending the Downtown Maintenance District (5-0)
• Accepted Recology's 3% rate adjustment effective July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 4082 amending water access/demand and consumption charges (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 4083 amending sewer service user rates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 amending business license fee revenue distribution (5-0)

Parks Advisory Committee

The Seaside Parks Advisory Committee will review and vote on minutes from April 2, hear updates on the Neal Maine Plaque at Estuary Park and the reopening of Mill Ponds NHP, and discuss organizing PAC-led public walks in parks, particularly Broadway and Mill Ponds NHP.

• Update on Neal Maine Plaque at Estuary Park
• Review of reopening Mill Ponds NHP
• Discussion of PAC-led public walks in Broadway Park and Mill Ponds NHP
• Approval of April 2 meeting minutes
• City Council liaison report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Low Key Properties for conditional approval to build a four-unit apartment building with eight parking spaces on a vacant lot near S. Holladay Dr. and Avenue E, zoned General Commercial (C-3). The commission will also discuss a Housing Code Update and continue a discussion on conditions of approval, including standard conditions and minor vs. major modifications. The agenda includes approval of the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on conditional approval for 4-unit apartment building at S. Holladay Dr. near Avenue E (parcel 61021AD17200)
• Discussion on Housing Code Update
• Discussion on conditions of approval: standard conditions, minor vs. major modifications
• Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Seaside Library Board will consider updating the Behavior Policy as part of a broader policy review. The board will also discuss plans for the All Boards Meeting scheduled for October. Standard reports from staff and committees are on the agenda.

• Review of Behavior Policy for potential updates (Unfinished Business)
• Discussion about All Boards Meeting scheduled for October 6, 4:30-6:30 pm

The Seaside Library Board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes and voted to send a completed Board Role Review document to Spencer. The board also discussed a priority revision of the Behavior Policy, including removing a no-sleeping rule and debating restrictions on adults in children's areas, but took no final vote. Program and operational updates were presented, including strong attendance for an artist talk and concerns about bookstore inventory.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion by Eve Marx, seconded by Cathey Ryan)
• Approved Board Role Review document 'as is' and sent to Spencer
• Added Library Board Role Review to unfinished business (agenda change)

City Council

During a work session, the council will discuss proposed park regulations covering hours, alcohol, animals, and commercial activity. At the regular meeting, the council will vote on final adoption of an ordinance amending fireworks regulations to establish civil enforcement. Other items include discussions on the city council appointment process, a city-owned Head Start facility, a public property exclusion ordinance, and possible meeting cancellations.

• Ordinance #2026-02 third reading and adoption vote to amend fireworks regulations with civil enforcement
• Work session discussion on proposed parks ordinance outline addressing hours, alcohol, smoking, dogs, rentals, commercial activity, fires
• Discussion on city-owned Head Start facility
• Discussion on public property exclusion ordinance
• Consideration of cancelling August 26 and December 28, 2026 council meetings

The Seaside City Council adopted Ordinance #2026-02, amending the municipal code on fireworks and establishing civil enforcement for illegal possession and discharge. Mark Hopman was appointed to the Planning Commission by a 5-0 vote. The council also cancelled the August 26 and December 28, 2026 meetings. Several other items were discussed but no votes were taken.

• Adopted Ordinance #2026-02 amending fireworks regulations with civil enforcement (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Hopman to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Cancelled August 26 and December 28, 2026 city council meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Initiated application process for Ward 1 & 2 and Ward 3 council vacancies (consensus)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will consider new grant guidelines for 2026-2027 and discuss relocating the North 101 welcome sign as part of accessibility improvements. They will also receive updates on a tourism grant for a mural project that faces complications due to a building sale.

• Discussion of moving the North 101 highway sign for accessibility improvements
• Review and approval of proposed 2026-2027 grant guidelines
• Update on Tourism Grant to Necanicum Watershed Council for mural, delayed by Gilbert Building sale
• Financial report showing 58.7% of materials & services budget spent year-to-date
• Director's report on video marketing campaign reaching 294,868 households via Connected TV

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss and possibly approve the FY2026-27 budget for the City of Seaside, including property tax rates and state revenue sharing. Public comment will be heard on the proposed budgets. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 8, 2026.

• Approval of property taxes for Seaside Road District at $0.3036 per $1,000 assessed value for the permanent rate tax levy
• Approval of city property taxes at $3.1696 per $1,000 assessed value for the permanent rate tax levy
• Approval of an estimated $385,814 in state revenue sharing
• Approval of the Seaside Road District budget for FY2026-27
• Approval of the Seaside City budget for FY2026-27

City Council

The Seaside City Council will accept the City of Seaside audit report and discuss a Pacific Power presentation on a proposed LED streetlight conversion project. Council members will consider Ordinance #2026-02, which amends §131.11 of the municipal code on fireworks and establishes civil enforcement provisions. The meeting also includes discussion of vacancies on several advisory committees and a period for public comments.

• Acceptance of City of Seaside Audit Report
• Pacific Power presentation on proposed LED streetlight conversion project
• Ordinance #2026-02 amending fireworks regulations (public comment and readings)
• Vacancies on Airport Advisory Committee, Community Center Commission (3), Planning Commission (2), Transportation Advisory Commission (1)
• No new business scheduled

The Seaside City Council adopted the second reading of Ordinance #2026-02, amending the municipal code on fireworks to establish civil enforcement for illegal possession and discharge, after a minor amendment. The council also accepted the annual audit report, appointed Karen Miller to the Community Center Commission (5-1), and scheduled an interview for Mark Hopman for the Planning Commission.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Consent agenda approved (6-0)
• Appointed Karen Miller to Community Center Commission (5-1)
• Scheduled interview for Mark Hopman for Planning Commission vacancy (6-0)
• Accepted City of Seaside Audit Report (6-0)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance #2026-02 (fireworks) as amended (6-0)

Convention Center Commission

The Seaside Convention Center Commission will meet April 9, 2026, to consider approval of February minutes and a consent agenda covering advertising, marketing, sales, and budget/finance. The General Manager will report on recent events and operations. New business includes a discussion of the commission's purpose and any additional items.

• Approval of February 12, 2026 minutes
• Budget/finance discussion includes accounts receivable and expense report with overbudget areas (insurance, equipment maintenance)
• Proposed improvements to Pacific Room ceiling and sound system, new dishwasher and oven under budget request
• General Manager's report on recent events (GOSGMP conference) and hiring status
• New business: review of commission's purpose and role

City Tree Board

This is a workshop meeting of the Seaside City Tree Board to discuss ongoing projects and upcoming events. Old business includes updates on the Arboretum Project (signage and chips) and planning for Arbor Day. New business involves possible Arbor Day activities. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Arboretum Project updates: signage and chips
• Arbor Day planning and possible activities

Budget Committee

The Seaside Budget Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and secretary, approve prior minutes, and receive a presentation on the proposed city budget. No decisions are expected at this procedural meeting; the budget discussion will continue at a future meeting.

• Election of a chairperson
• Election of a secretary
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2025
• Proposed budget presentation

The Budget Committee voted on several motions, including amending the agenda, approving prior meeting minutes, and electing a chair and secretary. Vote tallies were recorded for each motion, with 11 members voting Yes and 3 voting Abstain on the listed items. The City Manager presented the proposed city budget. The meeting recessed until 4:50 PM.

• Motion to amend agenda to add Budget Message between items 5 and 6 – vote Y 11, A 3 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve minutes from April 23, 2025 – vote Y 11, A 3; Perkel and Kleczek abstained (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to nominate Kathleen MacDonald as Chair – vote Y 11, A 3 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to nominate Nancy McCune as Secretary – vote Y 11, A 3 (outcome not recorded)
• City Manager presented the proposed City of Seaside budget (informational)
• Committee recessed until next meeting at 4:50 PM (procedural)