Seaside public meetings in 2025

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss budget requests and the finalization of the 2026 official Seaside Travel Guide. The session will also include a financial review and staff updates on tourism statistics.

• Review of budget requests
• Final edits and production timeline for the 2026 official Seaside Travel Guide
• Discussion on Tourism Grant Applications
• Review of the Tourism Advisory Committee's purpose, powers, and duties document
• Update on the KGW weather cam placement at the Lanai at the Cove

Convention Center Commission

The Seaside Convention Center Commission will approve minutes from the September 11 and October 9, 2025 meetings. It will review budget and finance reports, including accounts receivable and expense overages. The commission will also hear the advertising/marketing report and the general manager’s update. Finally, it will discuss the city council board/commission review and consider the 2026‑27 budget request.

• Approve September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review budget/finance reports (accounts receivable, expense overbudget)
• Approve advertising/marketing and sales report
• Consider 2026‑27 budget request and city council board/commission recommendations

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review library policies and plan a furnishings refresh. The board is also considering a draft job description for a Teen Library Board Member.

• Draft job description for Teen Library Board Member
• Library Policy review for updates
• Planning for library furnishings refresh
• Planning for all boards gathering

The Library Board approved the November meeting minutes. A $7,000 allocation for library programs was added to the 2026 budget and a new process for gathering a library “wishlist” was adopted. New board member Penny York was welcomed to manage the bookstore. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Committed at least $7,000 to library programs in the 2026 budget
• Adopted a new process to collect library ‘wishlist’ needs
• Welcomed new board member Penny York to manage the bookstore

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to prioritize policies and projects. The regular meeting includes a discussion on the appointment process for the Ward 4 council vacancy and a recognition of outgoing councilor David Posalski.

• Payment of bills totaling $64,941.16
• Liquor license application recommendation for Worldmark, Seaside
• Appointment process for City Council Ward 4 vacancy
• Vacancies for Airport Advisory Committee, City Tree Board, Community Center Commission, Planning Commission, and Transportation Advisory Commission
• Clatsop Economic Development Resources (CEDR) report

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It nominated Stephen Christofor to the City Tree Board and reappointed members to the Budget Committee, Library Board, and Tourism Advisory Committee. All motions passed with a 6‑1 vote, with Councilor Seamus McVey absent.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda (6-1)
• Nominated Stephen Christofor to City Tree Board (6-1)
• Reappointed William Montero and Kathy Kleczek to Budget Committee (6-1)
• Reappointed Meaghan Hughes to Library Board (6-1)
• Nominated David Posalski to Tourism Advisory Committee (6-1)
• Reappointed Sadie Mercer to Tourism Advisory Committee (6-1)

Parks Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the status of 2025 park projects for submission to the Mayor and City Council. The meeting includes a report on the November 29 cleanup of Mill Ponds Natural History Park and a discussion on the Neal Maine plaque dedication.

• 2025 Park Projects Update for Mayor and City Council
• Report on November 29 cleanup of Mill Ponds Natural History Park
• Neal Maine Plaque/Dedication planning

Community Center Commission

The Community Center Commission will discuss ongoing facility issues, including a rusted door safety concern and a parking lot flooding problem that will be tied to a storm drain with costs still being calculated. Commissioners will also review notes from the September 4 by‑law workshop and consider revisions to align with the 2017 ordinance. The meeting will address the recent resignation of a commissioner and the need to fill the vacancy.

• Rusty door safety issue – part ordered, awaiting arrival after over five years
• Parking lot flooding – city to tie to storm drain; repair price being calculated for budgeting
• By‑law Project – review of September 4 workshop suggestions and revisions to align with 2017 ordinance
• Commission vacancy – resignation of Molly Irons accepted; need to appoint a new member

City Council

The Seaside City Council will consider Ordinance 2025-06, which amends Chapter 102 to set rules, permits, penalties and enforcement for camping, lying and sleeping on public and private property. The council will also discuss additional funding for the Chamber of Commerce Independence Day fireworks, a work‑session discussion on ICE‑related initiatives, and several board vacancies. A consent agenda includes payment of $411,146.96 for outstanding bills.

• Ordinance 2025-06 – amendment to Chapter 102 on camping, lying and sleeping; public hearing and motions for first and second readings
• Fireworks funding – motion to allocate $40,500 (after an initial $25,000 proposal) for the Seaside Chamber of Commerce 2026 Independence Day fireworks
• Work session discussion of initiatives related to ICE activity in Seaside (50‑minute segment)
• Consent agenda payment of $411,146.96 for outstanding city bills
• Vacancies announced for Airport Advisory Committee, City Tree Board, Community Center Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council Ward 4

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It moved for a third reading and then adopted Ordinance 2025-06, which sets rules for camping, lying, and sleeping on public and private property. Council members voted to cancel the December 22, 2025 council meeting. Staff were directed to post factual ICE‑related information on the city’s social media platforms and to follow a new appointment process for the Ward 4 council seat.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda (6-1)
• Moved for third reading of Ordinance 2025-06 (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 (5-2)
• Cancelled Dec 22, 2025 council meeting (6-1)
• Directed staff to post ICE‑related factual information on city social media (no vote recorded)
• Set timeline and procedures for Ward 4 council appointment process (no vote recorded)
• Announced multiple board and committee vacancies (informational, no vote)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee met to approve a $5,000 grant for Beach Books' 20th anniversary celebration. Members discussed expanding the committee to seven members and drafting a vision statement. They also considered adding a new KGW weather camera for Seaside. Financial and visitor statistics were reviewed, and upcoming tourism advertising campaigns were noted.

• Approval of $5,000 grant to Beach Books for its 20th anniversary celebration
• Discussion of expanding TAC membership to seven and drafting a vision statement
• Recommendation to pursue a new KGW weather camera for Seaside
• Review of tourism commercial schedules on KIRO, KING, and KGW stations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review a presentation on the draft Comprehensive Plan. The body will also receive a kick-off presentation from the Housing Code Update Steering Committee regarding the Seaside Zoning Ordinance.

• Draft Comprehensive Plan presentation
• Housing Code Update Steering Committee kick-off presentation

The commission heard an overview of the city’s comprehensive plan from Scott Fregonese of 3J Consulting. He also announced that 3J will take on the housing code update project. No formal approvals, votes, or actions were recorded in the minutes.

City Tree Board

The Seaside City Tree Board will meet on November 12, 2025 at City Hall, 989 Broadway. The board will review old business, including reports from other city tree boards and a comparison of duties of the existing Seaside Tree Board. In new business, the board will discuss its mission, vision, and values statements.

• Review reports from members of various cities' tree boards
• Compare duties of the existing Seaside Tree Board
• Discuss the Tree Board mission statement
• Discuss the Tree Board vision statement
• Discuss the Tree Board values statement

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-06 regarding camping, lying, and sleeping on public and private property. The body will also consider a revised public comment policy and discuss sponsoring Chamber of Commerce fireworks.

• Ordinance 2025-06: Regulations and permits for camping, lying, and sleeping on public and private property
• Resolution #4081: Revised Public Comment Policy for City Council meetings
• Payment of bills totaling $171,169.93
• Public hearing on camping regulations
• Discussion on sponsoring Chamber of Commerce fireworks

The Seaside City Council appointed Mark Hopman to the Convention Center Commission (7‑0). It adopted Resolution #4081, revising the public‑comment policy (7‑0). Ordinance 2025‑06 on camping regulations received its first reading (6‑1) and second reading (5‑2). The council approved $40,500 to fund the 2026 Independence Day fireworks, added an overflow site for homeless camping to the priority list (7‑0), and authorized red‑card information kiosks at City Hall (7‑0).

• Appointed Mark Hopman to Convention Center Commission (7‑0)
• Adopted revised public comment policy, Resolution #4081 (7‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025‑06 on camping regulations (6‑1)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025‑06 on camping regulations (5‑2)
• Added overflow site for homeless camping to priority list (7‑0)
• Approved $40,500 funding for 2026 Independence Day fireworks (5‑2)
• Authorized red‑card information kiosks at City Hall (7‑0)

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee reviewed and approved the October 2 meeting minutes and discussed adopting AI assistance for future minutes. Members updated on park projects, including the Seltzer Park shower installation and bench additions, and coordinated cleanup efforts at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial park. The group outlined steps to design, fund, and install a $600 plaque honoring Neal Maine at Estuary Park. Additional plans were noted for a sensory walk at Mill Pond in the spring.

• Review and approval of October 2 meeting minutes
• $600 plaque for Neal Maine dedication at Estuary Park, to be designed and funded by informal donors
• Contracting for Seltzer Park shower project and provision of benches and towel rack
• Cleanup and replanting at Vietnam Veterans Memorial park, including weed control with a vinegar‑based solution
• Planning a sensory walk event at Mill Pond for late spring after park reopens

Community Center Commission

The Commission will discuss a vacancy and elect a new chair. The body will also review financial reports and provide updates on facility maintenance and the bylaw project.

• Election of a new Commission Chair
• Discussion of Commission Vacancy
• Review of notes from 9/4/2025 Bylaw Project workshop
• Update on parking lot flooding
• Update on rusty door safety issue

Improvement Commission

The Improvement Commission will discuss allocating funds from the Urban Renewal Fund to cover repairs to the Wahanna Ball Field parking lot. The repairs, costing $12,621.60, were completed by Bayview Asphalt after the lot was damaged during a 2023 culvert project.

• Request to move $12,621.60 in repair expenses from the General Fund to the Southeast Seaside Urban Renewal Fund
• Discussion of Urban Renewal Budget Committee vacancy
• Fall Improvement Commission Update
• Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Improvement Commission approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved moving the Wahanna Ballfield parking lot repair expenses into the Southeast Seaside Urban Renewal Fund. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally noted)
• Approved moving Wahanna Ballfield parking lot repair expenses to Southeast Seaside Urban Renewal Fund (no vote tally noted)

Library Board

The Seaside Library Board reviewed reports and debated officer term lengths, voting for four‑year terms and considering re‑election limits. It examined a proposed $30,000 allocation to refresh furnishings, including reupholstering chairs, adding flexible seating, and possibly moving the computer lab to the atrium. The board also outlined plans for a patron survey, an all‑boards gathering, and future community events.

• $30,000 allocation for library furnishings refresh (chairs, flexible furniture, computer lab relocation)
• Vote for four‑year officer terms and discussion of term‑limit policies
• $150 honorarium for movie‑night performer
• Plan to develop a patron survey on furniture and space reconfiguration
• Brainstorming an all‑boards gathering that would include Cannon Beach library

The board approved the October 2025 minutes without changes. It directed the board to report back on the format for programming updates. Members unanimously agreed to move the next meeting to December 9, 2025 at 4 PM. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (no changes)
• Directed board to report back on programming update format
• Unanimously moved next meeting to Dec 9, 2025 at 4 PM

City Council

The City Council will consider the third reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-07. This ordinance establishes a property tax exemption program for nonprofit corporations providing housing for low-income persons.

• Ordinance 2025-07: Property tax exemption program for nonprofit low-income housing
• Affordable housing development on N. Holladay Drive by Related NW

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (6‑0). It moved to read Ordinance 2025‑07, the property tax exemption program, third reading by title only and adopted it, each with a 6‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Moved to read Ordinance 2025-07 third reading by title only (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 property tax exemption program (6-0)

City Council

The Seaside City Council will vote on a revised public comment policy (Resolution #4081) and consider two ordinances: one amending camping regulations (Ordinance 2025-06) and another creating a property tax exemption program for nonprofit corporations that provide low‑income housing (Ordinance 2025-07). The council will also approve the consent agenda, which includes payment of bills totaling $456,525.97, and note several board and commission vacancies.

• Resolution #4081 – adopt revised public comment policy for City Council meetings
• Ordinance 2025-06 – amend Chapter 102 to regulate camping, lying, and sleeping on public and private property
• Ordinance 2025-07 – adopt property tax exemption program for nonprofit low‑income housing providers
• Consent agenda payment of $456,525.97 for city bills
• Vacancies announced for Airport Advisory Committee, City Tree Board, Community Center Commission, Planning Commission, and Convention Center Commission

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. They nominated Mark Hopman to the Convention Center Commission with a 7‑0 vote. The council directed staff to update the public comment policy and to submit the camping ordinance for the next meeting. Ordinance 2025‑07 received a first reading approval (7‑0) and a second reading approval (6‑1), while a motion to have the city attorney review it was rejected (3 Y, 4 N).

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved nomination of Mark Hopman to Convention Center Commission (7-0)
• Directed staff to update public comment policy for next meeting
• Directed staff to submit camping ordinance (Ordinance 2025-06) for next meeting
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-07 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2025-07 (6-1)
• Motion to require city attorney review of Ordinance 2025-07 rejected (3 Y, 4 N)

City Tree Board

The Seaside City Tree Board will meet on October 22, 2025 at City Hall. Members will hear reports from other municipalities’ tree boards and ordinances. The board will discuss a review of its own structure, objectives, and bylaws.

• Reports from other cities’ tree boards and ordinances
• Review of the Seaside Tree Board’s set‑up
• Discussion of the board’s goals
• Examination of the board’s bylaws

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee voted to award a $3,000 grant to the Seaside Downtown Development Association for the Halloween Happenin’s event. It also approved guidelines for a new Community Arts and Vitality Grant Program that requires funded projects to remain in Seaside. Members discussed expanding the committee to seven members with two at‑large seats and noted the personnel budget for 2025‑2026 needs attention.

• $3,000 grant awarded to Seaside Downtown Development Association for Halloween Happenin’s
• Approval of Community Arts and Vitality Grant Program guidelines (projects must stay in Seaside)
• Proposal to expand the Tourism Advisory Committee to seven members, adding two at‑large positions
• Review of four TAC grant applications and fireworks funding for the Chamber of Commerce
• Financial review flagged the 2025‑2026 personnel budget as insufficient

Convention Center Commission

The Seaside Convention Center Commission will approve the September 11, 2025 minutes and the budget/finance report, which notes a potential insurance and supplies over‑budget. It will also approve the advertising/marketing report that includes updates on contracts, addendums, and federal funding cancellations. The general manager will report on recent hires and equipment arrivals. New business includes discussion of recording meetings on YouTube and membership continuity.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget/finance report indicating possible insurance and supplies over‑budget
• Advertising/marketing report covering contract updates and federal funding cancellations
• General manager report on hiring Triston Scott and arrival of tables and rolling carts
• New business discussion of YouTube‑recorded meetings and future member terms

City Council

The Seaside City Council will vote on Resolution #4080 to amend council procedural rules, Resolution #4081 to adopt a revised public comment policy, and Ordinance 2025-06 to establish new camping, lying, and sleeping regulations. The consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $424,889.95. The meeting also notes vacancies on several boards and commissions.

• Resolution #4080 – amend Rule 4.10 on motions to reconsider
• Resolution #4081 – adopt revised public comment policy
• Ordinance 2025-06 – new regulations for camping, lying, and sleeping on public and private property
• Consent agenda payment of bills – $424,889.95
• Vacancies – Airport Advisory Committee, City Tree Board, Community Center Commission, Planning Commission (2), Convention Center Commission

The City Council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. Council members reappointed Chris Rose to the Planning Commission with a 7‑0 vote. The council read and adopted Resolution #4080, amending council rules of procedure, also by a 7‑0 vote. Staff were instructed to revise the public‑comment policy per Resolution #4081, and the camping ordinance was sent back for future review.

• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Reappointed Chris Rose to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4080 amending council rules (7-0)
• Directed staff to revise public‑comment policy (Resolution #4081)
• Deferred decision on Ordinance 2025-06 (camping) to a future meeting
• Announced vacancy on Airport Advisory Committee
• Announced vacancy on City Tree Board

Library Board

The Library Board approved the draft ordinance that sets qualifications, terms, and onboarding requirements for board members. The board also adopted a new mission statement and chose a white‑background logo with a sun. Members voted against ordering library board business cards.

• Draft ordinance establishing the Library Board approved (qualifications, residency, term limits, onboarding addendum)
• New mission statement approved
• Logo design approved: white background with a sun, preferred over black background
• Decision not to purchase library board business cards
• Furnishings refresh for the library discussed

The Library Board approved the September 2025 meeting minutes without changes. The board voted to set officer terms at four years, with consensus to allow re‑election rather than impose strict term limits. No other formal motions were adopted.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved four-year officer terms (vote passed)

Planning Commission

The Seaside Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on application 769-25-000085-PLNG, a request by Evergreen Energy Group, LLC to review a Highway 101 Overlay Zone for a gas station and convenience store on vacant lots near the intersection of Highway 101 and 14th Avenue. The agenda also includes a conditional use extension request for Restoration House at 208 N Holladay and a work‑session presentation on a Middle Housing Code update. Standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment registration are also listed.

• Public hearing on application 769-25-000085-PLNG for a gas station and convenience store near Hwy 101 and 14th Ave (vacant lots, .68 acre, General Commercial C‑3)
• Conditional Use extension request for Restoration House, 208 N Holladay
• Middle Housing Code Update presentation in the work session
• Public comment registration methods (in‑person, Zoom, written)
• Standard agenda items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, conflict‑of‑interest declaration

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to build a gas station and convenience store. The body will also consider a conditional use extension for a property on N Holladay. A work session will follow to introduce middle housing code updates.

• Public hearing for Evergreen Energy Group, LLC to construct a gas station and convenience store near Highway 101 and 14th Avenue
• Conditional Use extension request for Restoration House at 208 N Holladay
• Work session on Middle Housing Code updates with Scott Fregonese of 3J Consulting

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve Evergreen Energy Group’s Highway 101 Overlay Zone Review for a gas station and convenience store, subject to five amended conditions. Commissioners Kleczek and Kraft were absent and recused, while Montero, Rose, Mitchell, and Stahmer voted aye. The commission also approved the Restoration House’s conditional‑use extension and a modification to its site plan.

• Approved Highway 101 gas station overlay zone review (5‑0 vote, 5 conditions amended)
• Approved Restoration House conditional‑use extension
• Approved modification to Restoration House site plan

Parks Advisory Committee

The Seaside Parks Advisory Committee will vote to accept the corrected AI report of September 4, 2025, which will be sent to the City Recorder. Members will receive updates on the Neal Maine sign for the Estuary Park viewing platform. A follow‑up report on the September 13 Mill Ponds clean‑up and a report on Mill Ponds fencing will be presented. The committee will discuss new member Sandy Ward’s offer to organize weeding and replanting at Seltzer Park.

• Vote to accept corrected AI Report of Sept 4 2025 (to be sent to City Recorder)
• Update on Neal Maine sign for Estuary Park Viewing Platform
• Follow‑up report on Sept 13 Mill Ponds clean‑up
• Report on Mill Ponds fencing and related conditions
• Discussion of new member Sandy Ward’s volunteer weeding/replanting at Seltzer Park

Community Center Commission

The Community Center Commission will review updates on a rusted door safety issue, parking lot flooding, and the ongoing by‑law project. It will also address the resignation of Chair Molly Irons and elect a new commission chair. The meeting includes a review of the monthly financial report showing revenues of $110,180 and expenses of $144,605.

• Rusty door safety issue update
• Parking lot flooding update
• By‑law project review
• Molly Irons resignation
• Election of new commission chair

City Council

The Seaside City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-05, which proposes vacating a portion of 3rd Avenue west of Holladay Drive for the Restoration House. The council will also review a liquor license application from Worldmark Seaside and discuss asphalt repairs for the Wahanna Ball Field parking lot. A consent agenda includes payment of $476,025.65 for city bills, and several board and commission vacancies will be noted.

• Ordinance 2025-05 – vacation of a portion of 3rd Avenue west of Holladay Drive (public hearing and possible adoption)
• Liquor License Application – Worldmark Seaside
• Wahanna Ball Field Parking Lot Asphalt Repairs
• Consent agenda payment of $476,025.65 for city bills
• Vacancies on Airport Advisory Committee, City Tree Board, Community Center Commission, and Convention Center Commission

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-05, vacating a portion of 3rd Avenue for the Restoration House, with a 6‑0 vote. It also recommended approval of the Worldmark Seaside liquor license, passing 5‑1. Additionally, the council reappointed two members to the Convention Center Commission and approved the consent agenda, each by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-05 (vacate portion of 3rd Ave) – passed 6-0
• Recommend approval of Worldmark Seaside liquor license – passed 5-1
• Reappoint Tom Jensen and Robert Fuller to Convention Center Commission – passed 6-0
• Approve consent agenda – passed 6-0
• Approve meeting agenda – passed 6-0

Transportation Advisory Commission

The Transportation Advisory Commission will review updates on the striping project, noting that a new pre‑heater machine has increased productivity and work has begun on the southern side of town. They will discuss plans for a selected paving project on certain streets in early fall to avoid traffic issues. The commission will also hear about the design and bidding phase for the Avenue ‘U’ parking lot, which may include additional work. Finally, they will address ongoing repairs and replacements of town signs.

• Striping project – new pre‑heater machine increases productivity; work started on southern side of town
• Selected paving project – planning paving of selected streets in early fall to avoid traffic issues
• Avenue ‘U’ parking lot – design and bidding phase, possible additional work
• Sign updates – ongoing repair and replacement of town signs

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee met to approve a $3,000 award from a $5,000 grant request submitted by Winter Waters. The committee also discussed a chainsaw‑carved seal sculpture proposal and chose not to act on it. Members voted to continue promoting Painted Rock Beach with mindful messaging. Ongoing work on the committee’s purpose, powers and duties was noted for future meetings.

• Award $3,000 grant to Winter Waters (grant request $5,000)
• Reviewed seal art proposal for chainsaw‑carved seal sculptures – no action taken
• Decided to continue promoting Painted Rock Beach with mindful messaging
• Continued discussion on TAC purpose, powers and duties – online document to be created
• Reviewed tourism grant applications and other old business items

City Tree Board

The Seaside City Tree Board will meet to discuss updates on the Arboretum Project and review tree board operations from other cities. The meeting is a workshop with no formal votes scheduled.

• Arboretum Project Updates
• Review of other cities' Tree Boards and Ordinances
• Guest attendance by Seaside Museum President Leah Griffith

Convention Center Commission

The commission will discuss City Council board and commission review recommendations. Members will also review the convention center's outlook for the second half of 2025 and the year 2026.

• City Council Board/Commission Review/Recommendations
• Convention Center Outlook for late 2025 and 2026
• Budget and finance report approval
• Advertising, marketing, and sales report approval
• General Manager's report approval

City Council

The City Council approved a liquor license for The Taste of India with a 6‑0 vote. The council also voted to table the property abatement at 525 N. Wahanna Road and to approve Ordinance 2025‑05 (vacation of a portion of 3rd Avenue) for first reading, each by 6‑0. The agenda amendment and the consent agenda were likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved Liquor License for The Taste of India (6-0, Posalski absent)
• Tabled Property Abatement at 525 N. Wahanna Road (6-0, Posalski absent)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 first reading (vacation of 3rd Ave) (6-0, Posalski absent)
• Approved agenda amendment (6-0, Posalski absent)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0, Posalski absent)

Library Board

The Library Board adopted a new mission statement and approved several draft recommendations for the ordinance formally establishing the board, including onboarding addendum, member qualifications, term limits, and duties. The board also approved the preferred logo design and declined to order business cards. The library policy review was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved new mission statement (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved onboarding addendum requirement for board applications
• Approved member qualifications: 1 year residency, 1 year city tax payment, library card in good standing
• Approved limit of one board member residing outside city limits (5 members total)
• Approved limit of one board member per household
• Approved term limits: two consecutive 4‑year terms and reapplication after first term
• Approved duties referencing city ordinances and policies
• Declined to order library board business cards

Library Board

The board reviewed recommendations for the purpose, structure, and qualifications of library board members. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. Topics included application addenda, term limits, residency requirements, and the board’s advisory role to the city council.

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve application 769-25-000024-PLNG, allowing RDA Project Management LLC to build 36 apartment units on vacant lots near Avenue P and Irvine St. The motion passed with a 6‑0 vote; Commissioners Stahmer, Hyder and Vice Chairperson Kleczek were absent. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved conditional use for 36 apartment units at Avenue P and Irvine St (6‑0)

City Council

The council voted 6‑0 to amend Ordinance 2025-04 by removing FEMA pre‑implementation language, and then voted 6‑0 to adopt the ordinance as amended. Council members also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously (6‑0 each). The council agreed to review options for the property at 525 S. Wahanna with Mr. Loke over the next thirty days, and a tie vote left the Parks Advisory Committee vacancy unresolved.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2025-04 to remove FEMA language (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 as amended (6-0)
• Agreed to review options for 525 S. Wahanna property with Mr. Loke (30‑day review)
• Parks Advisory Committee vacancy vote resulted in a tie; decision postponed

Library Board

The board approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It scheduled a special meeting at 3 PM on September 2, 2025 to discuss draft recommendations for an ordinance formally establishing the Library Board. The regular board meeting was set for 4 PM on September 2, 2025. No new business was taken.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Eve Marx, seconded by Kathleen Teeple)
• Scheduled special board meeting at 3 PM on September 2, 2025 to review draft ordinance recommendations
• Set regular Library Board meeting for 4 PM on September 2, 2025
• No new business taken

City Council

The council approved a temporary camping policy, authorized a homeless‑camp management agreement, allocated contingency funds to the fire department, and adopted a collective‑bargaining amendment for a 24‑hour firefighter shift. It also filled vacancies on the Parks Advisory Committee and Planning Commission, approved the vacation of a city property, and granted a merit increase to City Manager Kyle. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5‑1 to 7‑0. No items were denied.

• Adopted Resolution #4073 temporary camping policy (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4076 agreement with Clatsop Community Action for homeless camp management (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #4078 use of contingency funds for Seaside Fire and Rescue (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4079 amendment to collective bargaining for 24-hour firefighter shift (6-0)
• Appointed Kevin Hyder to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Nominated Penny York for Parks Advisory Committee and closed application process (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4077 vacation of Third Avenue property (6-0)
• Approved merit increase for City Manager Kyle (6-0)

City Council

The council approved Resolution #4075, authorizing demolition of the city‑owned building at 1115 Broadway. It also appointed Kevin Hyder and Padraic Ansbro to the Community Center Commission, nominated Sandy Ward to the Parks Advisory Committee, and nominated Kevin Hyder to the Planning Commission. The council directed staff to add an ADA‑accessible ramp to the council chambers and agreed to move forward with option two for the Royal View Water Tank Project. The first reading of Ordinance 2025‑04 was approved.

• Approved Resolution #4075 authorizing demolition of 1115 Broadway (6-0)
• Appointed Kevin Hyder to Community Center Commission (6-0)
• Appointed Padraic Ansbro to Community Center Commission (6-0)
• Nominated Sandy Ward to Parks Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Nominated Kevin Hyder to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Directed staff to add ADA accessible ramp to Council Chambers (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-04 (6-0)
• Council agreed to move forward with option two for Royal View Water Tank Project (no vote recorded)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. A newly appointed full‑time staff member’s hours were officially increased. The board decided to recover and refresh existing furniture rather than purchase new pieces. The board also noted that it will evaluate its purpose and make recommendations to City Council at the August meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Increased hours for newly appointed full‑time staff member
• Decided to refresh existing library furniture instead of replacing it
• Set a $8,500 estimate for roof cleaning and will explore other options
• Committed to evaluate the board’s purpose and present recommendations to City Council in August

City Council

The council unanimously adopted a budget adjustment for 2024‑2025, approved the Lease to Locals housing pilot, and approved special procurement for the Royal View Tank painting. It also authorized electronic‑only public notice for solicitations, established an Ad Hoc Committee on E‑Foil and surfing, and directed police and CCA staff to issue one‑day temporary camping permits. An ordinance to replace Chapter 152 was tabled, and a decision on a temporary camping policy was postponed pending review.

• Adopted Resolution #4069 adjusting the 2024‑2025 budget (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #4070 Lease to Locals pilot program (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #4071 special procurement for Royal View Tank painting (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #4072 electronic‑only public notice for solicitations (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #4074 establishing an Ad Hoc Committee on E‑Foil and surfing, appointing members (7‑0)
• Approved police department and CCA staff to issue one‑day temporary camping permits
• Tabled Ordinance 2025‑04 (repealing/replacing Chapter 152) until next meeting (7‑0)
• Postponed decision on temporary camping policy (Resolution #4073) pending review

City Council

The council approved the 2025-2026 City of Seaside Budget, the Seaside Road District budget, and the State Revenue Sharing resolution. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-03 extending the Downtown Maintenance District and reappointed several board members. The council approved the temporary closure of Mill Ponds Park and authorized acquisition of property at 2333 N. Holladay Drive. Additionally, the council adopted the 2025-2026 Strategic Blueprint and directed staff to create a large public poster of the document.

• Adopted 2025-2026 City of Seaside Budget (7-0)
• Adopted 2025-2026 Seaside Road District Budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 extending Downtown Maintenance District (7-0)
• Approved temporary closure of Mill Ponds Park until March 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Authorized acquisition of property at 2333 N. Holladay Drive (7-0)
• Adopted 2025-2026 City Council Strategic Blueprint (7-0)
• Reappointed Jeff Bowman to City Tree Board (7-0)
• Appointed Julia Weinberg to Parks Advisory Committee (7-0)

Improvement Commission

The Improvement Commission approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting by a 9‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution IC#133, the 2025‑2026 Seaside Urban Renewal Budget, also by a 9‑0 vote. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution IC#133 – 2025‑2026 Urban Renewal Budget (9-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the May 6, 2025 minutes as written. It then passed two unanimous motions recommending that the City Council adopt the Oregon Model Code for flood ordinances (769‑25‑000035‑PLNG) and also adopt the site‑by‑site specific habitat assessment language included in the same ordinance. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (adopted as written)
• Recommended adoption of Oregon Model Code (769‑25‑000035‑PLNG) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of site‑by‑site habitat assessment language (769‑25‑000035‑PLNG) to City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously reappointed Molly Irons to the Community Center Commission and nominated Julia Weinberg to the Parks Advisory Committee. It also upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of the Highway Overlay Zone variance for the Pacifica Apartment Development. Several resolutions were adopted, adjusting solid waste, water, and sewer rates, and establishing an intergovernmental agreement with Oregon State Parks. Ordinance 2025‑03 extending the Downtown Maintenance District assessment received first and second readings.

• Reappointed Molly Irons to Community Center Commission (7-0)
• Nominated Julia Weinberg to Parks Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Upheld Planning Commission variance for Pacifica Apartment Development (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4057 adjusting solid waste collection rates (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4058 intergovernmental agreement with Oregon State Parks (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4059 amending water access/demand charges, option B (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4060 amending sewer service user rates (7-0)
• First and second reading of Ordinance 2025‑03 extending Downtown Maintenance District assessment (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments. It also approved the consent agenda, including the mural for the Seaside Museum, by a 4‑0 vote. No ordinances were considered. Commissioners discussed a future tourism district and advisory committee for the June meeting.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (amended)
• Approved consent agenda for Seaside Museum mural (4-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda. A motion to move glass recycling to the Visitors Bureau, move cardboard recycling to the south side of the Convention Center, and close the Seaside Recycling Depot on May 31, 2025 was approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved moving glass recycling to Visitors Bureau (7-0)
• Approved moving cardboard recycling to south side of Convention Center (7-0)
• Approved closure of Seaside Recycling Depot on May 31, 2025 (7-0)

Improvement Commission

The Urban Renewal Budget Committee approved the Seaside Urban Renewal Agency budget for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $5,013,489. The committee also approved a request for the Southeast Seaside Urban Renewal District to apply for a 100% tax‑reduction under ORS457.445 (Part 4: Other Reduced Rate Plans). No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 3:18 PM.

• Approved Seaside Urban Renewal Agency FY 2025 budget of $5,013,489 (All Approved)
• Approved request for 100% tax‑reduction under ORS457.445 for Southeast Seaside Urban Renewal District (All Approved)

City Council

The City Council recommended approval of a liquor license for The Wine & Beer Haus and approved a liquor license for Steady Groove LLC/The Lyons Den, each passing unanimously. It also voted 4‑3 to withdraw the previously offered funding for trash removal at an unsanctioned homeless camp. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda and reappointing two members to the Parks Advisory Committee.

• Approved consent agenda and March 24, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Reappointed Pam Bierly and Jim Kuhn to Parks Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Recommended approval of liquor license for The Wine & Beer Haus LLC (6-0)
• Approved liquor license for Steady Groove LLC/The Lyons Den (6-0)
• Withdrawn funding offer for trash removal at unsanctioned homeless camp (4-3)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved application 769-25-000011-PLNG for 69 affordable housing units, adding condition 6 requiring a gated emergency vehicle egress onto Highway 101. The commission also approved Chair Montero to sign the final plat for the Cross Creek Subdivision once the final agreement is in place, with a 6‑0 vote and the chair abstaining. The commission discussed a possible tourism district and advisory committee but deferred further action to future meetings.

• Approved 769-25-000011-PLNG affordable housing project with gated emergency egress condition (unanimous)
• Approved Chair Montero to sign final plat for Cross Creek Subdivision pending final agreement (6-0, chair abstained)
• Discussed establishing a downtown tourism district and advisory committee (no decision)
• Scheduled joint work session with City Council on June 30 (no decision)
• Continued tourism district discussion at May 4 meeting (no decision)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 4056, authorizing a loan from the water fund through the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority to repaint and repair the Royal View water tank, passing 7‑0. It also approved a $25,000 commitment for the 2025 Independence Day fireworks show (4‑3) and a $5,000 commitment for trash removal at an unsanctioned homeless camp, with the property owner required to repay (5‑2). The May 26, 2025 Memorial Day council meeting was cancelled (7‑0). A follow‑up discussion on the fireworks funding was scheduled for no later than November 1, 2025 (7‑0).

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 4056 authorizing water‑fund loan for Royal View water tank repair (7-0)
• Committed $25,000 to Seaside Chamber for 2025 Independence Day fireworks (4-3)
• Scheduled follow‑up fireworks discussion by Nov 1 2025 (7-0)
• Cancelled May 26 2025 Memorial Day council meeting (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 for trash removal at unsanctioned homeless camp, with repayment condition (5-2)