Astoria, Oregon

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on an exterior alteration request to demolish 24 linear feet of a detached garage and build a greenhouse addition at 1064 14th Street, a designated historic property in the Shively-McClure National Register Historic District. The commission will also elect officers for 2026 and review nominations for the Dr. Harvey Historic Preservation Award.

• Election of 2026 officers: President, Vice President, Secretary
• Public hearing EX26-02: demolish 24 linear feet of detached garage and construct greenhouse addition at 1064 14th Street
• Review of Dr. Harvey Historic Preservation Award nominations
• Approval of December 16, 2025 draft minutes

The commission re‑elected Mac Burns as President, Michelle Dieffenbach as Vice President, and appointed Tresa Abke as Secretary, passing the motion 4‑0. The December 16, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by a 4‑0 vote. The exterior alteration request for 1064 14th St was discussed but no decision was made, with the commission opting to continue the item at the next meeting.

• Re‑elect Mac Burns as President (4‑0)
• Re‑elect Michelle Dieffenbach as Vice President (4‑0)
• Appoint Tresa Abke as Secretary (4‑0)
• Approve December 16, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Exterior alteration request for 1064 14th St postponed; to be continued at next meeting

City Council

The Astoria City Council will conduct second readings and consider adoption of an ordinance to vacate portions of Franklin Avenue, 20th Street, and 22nd Street to support Columbia Memorial Hospital's expansion. The council will also consider a related campus agreement to transfer city properties to CMH and retire a historical lease. Additional actions include adopting a 4% water and sewer rate increase for 2026-27, pausing a scheduled Transportation SDC increase from $4,674 to $3,116, and amending the city's camping code.

• Second reading of ordinance to vacate portions of Franklin Ave., 20th St., and 22nd St. rights-of-way for hospital campus expansion
• Consideration of Columbia Memorial Hospital Campus Agreement transferring city-owned properties and retiring a historical lease
• Adoption of FY 2026-27 Water and Sewer resolutions with a 4% rate increase
• Resolution to pause the July 1, 2026 Transportation SDC increase, keeping it at $3,116
• Second reading of ordinance amending the Astoria Camping Code

Parks Board

The Astoria Parks Board will meet on March 25, 2026, to discuss an update on progress toward updating the 2016 Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of February meeting minutes, employee and volunteer recognition, and updates from the Astoria Community Foundation. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Update on Parks Master Plan Update Progress (revision of 2016 plan)
• Approval of Parks Advisory Board Draft Meeting Minutes from February 25
• Employee and volunteer recognition
• Astoria Community Foundation updates
• President Hernandez presents 'What Do You Hear' segment

Planning Commission

The Astoria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request (V25-09) from Roger McKay for Fort George Brewery to allow 39 signs totaling about 550 square feet at 426 14th Street in the C-4 Zone, exceeding standard sign code limits. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Variance V25-09 by Roger McKay for Fort George Brewery to vary from Sign Code for 39 signs totaling ~550 SF at 426 14th Street in C-4 Zone

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to review draft minutes, discuss the Traffic Safety Response Policy & Protocol as old business, and hold a preliminary discussion regarding a future agenda item at 397 W. Lexington (Kayla's Kiddie Cove). No votes or final decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Review of draft minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of Traffic Safety Response Policy & Protocol
• Preliminary discussion of 397 W. Lexington (Kayla's Kiddie Cove) for the July agenda

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on a Miscellaneous Review Request (MR26-01) by Clatsop County to paint a wall graphic on the remaining south and east walls of the former Darigold Building at 385 9th Street, located within the Downtown National Register Historic District. The commission will also review special assessment applications for three properties: 1511 Commercial St, 1535 Commercial St, and 283 W. Marine Dr. The meeting will also include review of draft minutes from April 14, 2026.

• Public hearing on wall graphic (MR26-01) at 385 9th Street
• Special assessment application for 1511 Commercial St
• Special assessment application for 1535 Commercial St
• Special assessment application for 283 W. Marine Dr
• Review of draft minutes from April 14, 2026

Planning Commission

The Astoria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Request CU26-03 submitted by Liberty Restoration Inc., seeking permission to operate light manufacturing in the commercial kitchen of the building at 1203 Commercial Street, which is in the C‑4 zone. The commission will also review the draft minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting and receive a status update from Community Development Director John Roberts. A reminder was given for the next commission meeting on June 23, 2026.

• Conditional Use Request CU26-03 by Liberty Restoration Inc. for light manufacturing at 1203 Commercial Street (C‑4 zone)
• Review of draft minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting
• Director update from Community Development Director John Roberts
• Save‑the‑date notice for the next Planning Commission meeting on June 23, 2026
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items

Library Board

The Library Board will consider approving an art display application from Paul Soriano for January through March 2027. The board will also hear a staff report and an update from the Astoria Library Friends Association. Public comments will be accepted.

• Review and approve art display application by Paul Soriano for display January–March 2027
• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2026, meeting
• Staff report (informational item)

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent (Ayes: Parker, McClure, Tisdale, Bartell, Stein). The minutes from the April 7, 2026 advisory board meeting were approved as presented. The board also approved the art display application submitted by Paul Soriano. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously (Ayes: Parker, McClure, Tisdale, Bartell, Stein)
• April 7, 2026 advisory board minutes approved
• Art display application (Paul Soriano) approved

City Council

The Astoria City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to amend the city's camping code, and will discuss potential amendments to the city charter for possible ballot placement. The consent calendar includes awarding a landscaping contract for tourist-oriented properties. Other agenda items include updated cemetery fees and a grant application for Evergreen Fields improvements.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending Astoria Camping Code
• Award landscaping contract to Greensmith Landscapes for $64,790.10 (Fiscal Year 2026-27)
• Resolution to update fees for Ocean View Cemetery (Fee Schedule F3)
• Resolution to apply for Oregon Parks and Recreation grant ($51,000 with $34,000 city match) for Evergreen Fields improvements
• Discussion on potential amendments to Astoria City Charter and possible ballot placement

City Council

The Astoria City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget of $72,852,132, which sets a tax rate of $8.1738 per thousand and collects $642,975 for the library bond. Council will also conduct a public hearing on an ordinance to vacate portions of Franklin Avenue, 20th Street, and 22nd Street to support Columbia Memorial Hospital's expansion. Other items include a contract for engineering drawings for the 17th Street floating dock replacement and a grant amendment for sewage lift station rehabilitation.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to vacate portions of Franklin Ave., 20th St., and 22nd St. for Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion
• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget totaling $72,852,132 with tax rate of $8.1738 per thousand and $642,975 for library bond
• Authorization to purchase engineering and shop drawings for 17th St. floating dock replacement from Bergerson Construction at $46,000
• Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Overflow Sewer & Stormwater Grant, increasing funds by $170,000 for sewage lift stations rehabilitation
• Review of scope of work for a homeless liaison professional services contract

Development Commission

The Astoria Development Commission will consider a clerical correction to the FY 2025-26 budget resolution, a grant agreement for storefront improvements at 222 W Marine Drive (Triangle Tavern), and a public hearing to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget, which also authorizes tax increment funding for the Astor East Urban Renewal District.

• Clerical correction to FY 2025-26 ADC budget resolution
• Authorization of grant agreement for Storefront Improvement Program with owners of 222 W Marine Drive (Triangle Tavern)
• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026-27 ADC Budget
• Authorization of tax increment funding for Astor East Urban Renewal District

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council holds a work session to discuss agenda setting, receive a recap of the Arts & Culture Development Project with strategic recommendations, and review the 2016 Parks Master Plan Update presented by parks staff. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review of the 2016 Astoria Parks Master Plan Update
• Arts & Culture Development Project recap and strategic recommendations
• Agenda setting discussion

Parks Board

The Astoria Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on the Parks Master Plan revision. New business includes a discussion of concerns about E‑Bike usage on the Riverwalk and a review of a feasibility study for a disc‑golf course in Shively Park. Staff will present a quarterly report covering January through March 2026, and the board will note upcoming meeting dates.

• Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on the 2016 Parks Master Plan revision
• Discussion of E‑Bike use on the Riverwalk
• Feasibility review for a disc‑golf course at Shively Park
• Quarterly staff report for January‑March 2026

The Parks Advisory Board approved a motion to explore a disc golf course at Shively Park and Evergreen fields. The board also discussed e-bike safety on the Riverwalk and received updates on the Parks Master Plan and Run on the River event.

• Approved March 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to support disc golf feasibility study at Shively Park
• Discussed e-bike safety concerns on Riverwalk
• Discussed Parks Master Plan progress and next steps

City Council

The meeting is largely routine, including a proclamation for National Public Works Week and approval of several sets of minutes. The consent calendar features a post-project evaluation of the 16th Street Distribution Waterline Replacement Project and an intergovernmental agreement with Sunset Empire Transportation District for emergency bus transportation. A transfer of $3,000 from contingency funds is proposed for unexpected engraving costs at the Maritime Memorial.

• National Public Works Week Proclamation (May 17-23, 2026)
• 16th Street Distribution Waterline Replacement Project post-project evaluation and exemption from competitive bidding
• Transfer of $3,000 from Maritime Memorial Contingency (Fund #148) for engraving costs
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Sunset Empire Transportation District for disaster bus transportation
• Approval of draft minutes from Council, Library Advisory Board, and Maritime Memorial Committee

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council will receive a presentation from Councilors Adams and Mazzarella with policy recommendations for the city's Homeless Response, including a draft ordinance to amend the Camping Code to adopt a shelter-first approach. The work session also covers proposals for a homeless liaison, dry storage assistance, a community-based shelter pilot program, and county-wide coordination. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion to guide future decisions.

• Presentation of Homeless Response recommendations from Councilors Adams and Mazzarella
• Draft Ordinance 26-05 to amend the Astoria Camping Code with a shelter-first approach
• Proposed budget: homeless liaison $60,480 annually, dry storage $45,625.91, community shelter $15,000–$57,000
• Timeline: public hearing on camping code amendment June 1, 2026; homeless liaison contract approval July 6, 2026
• Proposals include homeless liaison, dry storage assistance, community-based shelter program, and county-wide coordination

Maritime Memorial Committee

The Maritime Memorial Committee will review engraving applications received to date and discuss two old business items: securing memorial panels (resetting vs. brackets) and using 3D-printed elements for wayfinding to help locate names. No final decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion and update meeting.

• Review of engraving applications received to date
• Discussion on resetting panels instead of using brackets for securing
• Use of 3D-printed wayfinding elements to test name-location system
• Approval of draft minutes from February 2 meeting

The Maritime Memorial Committee approved all engravings reviewed as presented and approved the February 2nd draft meeting minutes. Staff updated on panel reattachment and wayfinding signs. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved February 2nd draft meeting minutes (motion by McMullen, second by Soderberg)
• Approved all maritime memorial engravings reviewed as presented (motion by Soderberg, second by Lolich)

Library Board

The board will consider adopting a Temporary Art Display Policy for the Astoria Public Library. Other items include approval of meeting minutes, a staff report, and an update from the Astoria Library Friends Association. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Resolution adopting Astoria Public Library Temporary Art Display Policy
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2026, Library Advisory Board Meeting
• Update from Astoria Library Friends Association
• Opportunity for public comments

The Astoria Library Board adopted a new temporary art display policy that establishes a review process for exhibits. The measure passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The policy addresses prior board concerns about display approvals, which will guide how future exhibits are managed for public access.

• Adopted Temporary Art Display Policy (4-0)
• Accepted February 3 meeting minutes

City Council

The Astoria City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution to create a fund and supplemental budget for the Heritage Square Site Capping Project, accepting $2,000,000 from the EPA. Other actions include approving an IGA with ODOT for ADA ramp improvements, initiating a street vacation of portions of Franklin Avenue, 20th Street, and 22nd Street for CMH hospital expansion, awarding a logging contract for forest thinning expected to generate $296,000 in net revenue, and discussing a rideshare ordinance. The consent calendar includes approval of draft meeting minutes from January and February 2026.

• Public hearing and resolution to create fund for Heritage Square Project #199 with $2,000,000 EPA grant
• IGA with ODOT for ADA curb ramp improvements along state highways; city assumes long-term maintenance
• Resolution of intent to vacate portions of Franklin Ave., 20th St., and 22nd St. for CMH hospital expansion
• Award contract to Teevin Bros. Land & Timber Co. for 48-acre forest thinning in Bear Creek Watershed, estimated $296,000 net revenue
• Discussion on ordinance to allow Transportation Network Companies (rideshare) to operate in Astoria

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council will review the Columbia Memorial Hospital campus concept and a street vacation proposal. It will also discuss the process for establishing a potential designated campsite and consider revisions to the camping code ordinance. These items are presented for discussion during the work session.

• Columbia Memorial Hospital – campus concept and street vacation proposal
• Discussion on process to establish a potential designated campsite
• Reexamination of the camping code ordinance

Budget Committee for City of Astoria and Astoria Development Commission

The Budget Committee will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budgets for the City of Astoria, Astor East Urban Renewal District, and Astor West Urban Renewal District. Following public comment, the committee will consider motions to approve each budget and set the maximum tax amounts. The city manager will present opening remarks and budget messages.

• Public Hearing and Discussion for FY 26-27 Proposed Budget for Astor East and Astor West
• Public Hearing on Proposed City of Astoria Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Consideration of Motion to Approve Astor East Urban Renewal District Budget
• Consideration of Motion to Approve Astor West Urban Renewal District Budget
• Consideration of Final Review and Motion to Approve City of Astoria Budget as a Whole

Parks Board

The Astoria Parks Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and staff reports. The main substantive item is an update on the progress of updating the 2016 Parks Master Plan. No votes or binding decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Parks Master Plan Update Progress (revision of the 2016 plan)
• Staff report for February–March 2026
• Employee and volunteer recognition
• Astoria Community Foundation updates

The board voted to approve the draft minutes from the February 25 meeting with unanimous support. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were taken. Future meeting dates were noted for April 22 and May 27, 2026.

• Approved February 25 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Astoria City Council will review potential designated campsite locations based on previously established criteria. Other regular agenda items include second reading and adoption of a sign code amendment, awarding a Community Resiliency Program grant to Col-Pac for a brewery wastewater feasibility study, approving a contract amendment for sewage lift station rehabilitation, authorizing bid solicitation for an $800,000 paving project, and discussing an ordinance to allow rideshare companies. The consent calendar includes a lease for the Astoria Sunday Market, project completion reports for two waterline projects totaling $3.36 million, an audit contract extension, an easement for the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and a grant amendment for sewage lift stations.

• Review of potential designated campsite locations within Astoria
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 26-04 amending the sign code
• Award of Community Resiliency Program grant to Col-Pac for vermifiltration feasibility (brewery wastewater)
• Authorization to solicit bids for $800,000 2026 Paving Project (pavement overlay, repairs, striping)
• Permanent easement for Columbia River Maritime Museum canopy at 1840 Marine Drive

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will review draft minutes from its October 28 2025 meeting and consider the City Council’s December 15 2025 Traffic Safety Response Policy and Protocol. No other items are scheduled for decision. The agenda also includes staff reports, a public comment period, and the scheduling of the next TSAC meeting on April 28 2026.

• Review draft minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Discuss the City Council’s December 15, 2025 Traffic Safety Response Policy and Protocol
• Staff/status report: announce next TSAC meeting on April 28, 2026
• Public comments from attendees
• Adjournment of the meeting

City Council

The Astoria City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 26-04 to amend the sign code, and consider a second reading to amend the downtown parking district. They will also discuss next steps for a utility assistance pilot program, authorize a sole-source contract for cathodic protection repairs on waterfront bridges (7th–11th Street) for $83,769 plus contingency, and establish criteria for a designated campsite location.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 26-04 (sign code amendments)
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending downtown parking district
• Authorization of sole-source contract with Norton Corrosion Limited for cathodic protection repairs on Waterfront Bridges (7th–11th St) - $83,769 + 10% contingency
• Discussion on next steps for City of Astoria Utility Assistance Pilot Program
• Establish criteria for identifying potential locations of a designated campsite

Maritime Memorial Committee

The Maritime Memorial Committee will approve January minutes, review engraving applications, discuss securing panels (resetting vs. brackets), consider 3D-printed wayfinding for name location, and discuss a proposal from Englund Marine to purchase an entire panel to honor former employees.

• Discussion on resetting panels vs. using brackets for security
• Review of engraving applications received to date
• Proposal from Englund Marine to purchase a full panel honoring former employees
• 3D printed wayfinding elements to help locate names on memorial

The committee approved the meeting agenda (with a correction to the minutes) and approved the memorial engravings as presented. It agreed to develop an Englund Marine founders engraving and to explore installing a granite bench for John Dulich’s mother. The next meeting was set for April 6, 2026 at 2 pm.

• Approved agenda and corrected minutes (motion by Scott McMullen, second Kim Supple)
• Approved maritime memorial engravings as presented (motion by Christine Lolich, second Scott McMullen)
• Decided to pursue an Englund Marine founders engraving; staff and Kurt Englund to determine size and cost for next meeting
• Decided to explore a granite bench for John Dulich’s mother; staff to obtain cost estimate from Vancouver Granite Works and coordinate with ODOT if needed
• Set next meeting date for April 6, 2026 at 2 pm

City Council

The Astoria City Council will consider two contract amendments for the Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation Project. The larger amendment is with Emery & Sons Construction Group for $1,199,207.70 to purchase screw pumps and sluice gates. A second amendment with Richwine Environmental for $81,520 covers continued design and construction support.

• Consider approving $1,199,207.70 contract amendment with Emery & Sons for screw pumps and sluice gates
• Consider authorizing $81,520 contract amendment with Richwine Environmental for design and construction support

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review the final report on the Development Review Audit and proposed amendments to the Astoria Development Code regarding signage. Staff will present short-, medium-, and long-term improvements to the development review process. Council will provide feedback on sign code amendments ahead of a formal public hearing scheduled for April 6, 2026.

• Presentation of Development Review Audit final report and implementation strategy
• Proposed amendments to Astoria Development Code Article 8 (Sign Code)
• Clarifying revisions to sign regulations
• Public hearing on sign code amendments set for April 6, 2026

City Council

The council will hear a forest management update and approve routine consent items, including a $230,000 forest thinning project and a liquor license. A public hearing will consider amendments to the Downtown Parking District code. The council will also vote on a $48,452 emergency road repair contract, authorize an RFP for workforce housing at the Customs House, and collect public comment on establishing a designated campsite for homeless individuals.

• Forest thinning project on 48 acres in Bear Creek Watershed with $230,000 estimated net proceeds (consent)
• Public hearing on amending the Downtown Parking District code to remove unenforceable sections
• Award of $48,452 emergency road repair contract at Irving Ave & 27th Street
• Authorization of RFP for Customs House workforce housing development
• Opportunity for public comment on establishing a designated campsite for homeless individuals

Budget Committee - Subcommittee

The Astoria Budget Committee subcommittee will elect a chair and then discuss applications for two grant programs: the Arts & Cultural Program to Promote Tourism Grant and the Arts & Cultural Program to Promote Astoria Grant. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Election of a Budget Subcommittee chair to lead the meeting
• Discussion of applications for the Arts & Cultural Program to Promote Tourism Grant
• Discussion of applications for the Arts & Cultural Program to Promote Astoria Grant

Budget Committee - Subcommittee

The Budget Subcommittee will elect a chair and then discuss the Community Organization Grant Program funding and review grant applications. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Election of Budget Subcommittee Chair
• Discussion of Community Organization Grant Program funding
• Review of Community Organization Grant applications

Budget Committee for City of Astoria and Astoria Development Commission

The Astoria Budget Committee will meet jointly for the City of Astoria and the Astoria Development Commission to elect a committee chair and then review and award funding to Tourism Organization Grant Program applicants. The committee will also consider tourism organization applications and hear semi-annual reports for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• Election of Budget Committee Chair
• Review and award funding to Tourism Organization Grant Program applicants
• Consideration of Tourism Organization Applications
• Tourism Organization Semi-Annual Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to continue its discussion on the city's homeless response. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is accessible and will be live-streamed.

• Continued discussion on homeless response

Budget Committee for City of Astoria and Astoria Development Commission

The Astoria Budget Committee and Astoria Development Commission are holding an initial meeting to introduce members to the budget development process for fiscal year 2026-27. The agenda includes a budget orientation from the finance director, a discussion of the budget meeting schedule, and an overview of local budgeting rules from the Oregon Department of Revenue. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Budget orientation slides presented by Finance Director Hilary Norton
• Discussion of the budget meeting calendar for FY 26-27
• Information on Oregon local budgeting requirements from the Department of Revenue

City Council

The City Council will hear a fiscal year 2024-25 audit presentation, receive updates from downtown and chamber groups, and consider consent items including fire service grants and a library renovation contract amendment. A key discussion item is whether to establish a System Development Charge (SDC) deferral program. The meeting also includes approval of a Coast Guard fire services MOA at Tongue Point Pier.

• Discussion on proposed ordinance for SDC deferral program
• Fire Department grant application for new Breathing Air System ($210,000 total, $21,000 city match)
• Amendment No. 7 to GMP contract for Library Renovation ($75,800.17)
• Memorandum of Agreement with USCG for fire services at Tongue Point Pier
• Approval to apply for 2026 Wildfire Staffing Grant (no match required)

The City Council approved a consent calendar of routine items, including a Memorandum of Agreement with the Coast Guard for fire protection at Tongue Point Pier, a request to apply for a Wildfire Staffing Grant, and an amendment to the Astoria Library renovation contract. The Council also discussed a proposed ordinance to establish a System Development Charge deferral program but did not vote on it.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with USCG Cutter David Duren for fire protection services (5-0)
• Approved request to apply for 2026 Wildfire Staffing Grant (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to GMP Contract with O'Brien & Co. for Astoria Library Renovation ($75,800.17) (5-0)
• Approved Astoria City Council Draft Meeting Minutes for October 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Astoria City Council Draft Work Session Minutes for October 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Astoria City Council Draft Meeting Minutes for November 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Rescheduled Baker Tilly Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audit presentation
• Discussed proposed ordinance for System Development Charge deferral program without vote

Ad Hoc Council Compensation Review Committee

The Astoria Ad Hoc Council Compensation Review Committee will discuss and review compensation for city council members for the 2026-27 fiscal year. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion.

• Review of Astoria City Council Compensation for FY 26-27

Joint Council and Commissioner Meeting

This meeting is solely a training session on the Oregon land use system, presented by Brett Estes from DLCD and the City Attorney. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Joint Council, Boards, and Commissions training on Oregon land use system

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use request for a two-bedroom home stay lodging at 66 W. Grand Avenue in the R-1 zone; a temporary conditional use for an eating and drinking establishment at Pier 1 in the S-1 zone; and a zoning code amendment to modernize signage regulations in the Health Care Zone and make broader administrative updates. No draft minutes are available for review.

• Conditional use request (CU25-08) by David and Stacy Sundquist to operate a home stay lodging at 66 W. Grand Avenue in R-1 zone
• Temporary conditional use (TCUP26-01) by Antony Barran for an eating/drinking establishment at west end of Pier 1 in S-1 zone
• Amendment request (A26-01) by Community Development Director to modernize signage regulations in Health Care Zone (between 18th-26th Streets and Exchange Street-Franklin Avenue) and make administrative code updates

The Planning Commission approved two conditional use requests and recommended development code amendments to City Council. These include a home stay lodging permit and a temporary food and beverage establishment at Pier 1.

• Approved January 27, 2026 minutes as corrected (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request CU25-08 for a two-bedroom home stay at 66 W Grand Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Temporary Conditional Use Request TCUP26-01 for a temporary eating and drinking establishment at Pier 1 (4-0)
• Approved and recommended Amendment Request A26-01 Exhibit A regarding Health Care Zone signage to City Council (4-0)
• Approved and recommended Amendment Request A26-01 Exhibits B, C, and D regarding development code updates to City Council (4-0)

Parks Board

The board will approve the draft minutes from the January 21 Parks Advisory Board meeting. It will receive updates on the 2016 Parks Master Plan revision and on Aquatic Center operations, staffing, and budget. The board will also consider a public request to replace the Aquatic Center’s calcium‑hypochlorite sanitizer with a salt‑water chlorine system, a change staff estimate would cost more than $130,000.

• Approve draft minutes from the January 21 meeting
• Update on progress of the 2016 Parks Master Plan revision
• Report on Aquatic Center operations, staffing, and budget
• Public request to convert Aquatic Center pools to a salt‑water system (cost > $130,000)
• Staff report covering January‑February 2026

Library Board

This is a routine meeting with no specific actionable items: the board will approve December meeting minutes, receive a staff report, hear an update from the Astoria Library Friends Association, and take public comments.

• Approval of December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report on library operations
• Update from Astoria Library Friends Association

The Library Board accepted the December 2025 minutes as presented and heard reports on community engagement, including the seed library and positive feedback on the new facility. No new business or public comments were recorded.

• Accepted December 2025 minutes as presented
• Seed library listed on seedlibrarynetwork.org
• Library of Things progress noted due to staffing shortages

City Council

The City Council will meet to reconsider publishing a Request for Proposal (RFP). This item involves hiring a consultant to perform a technical update of the downtown parking study.

• Reconsideration of RFP for a technical update of the Downtown Parking Study

The City Council reconsidered and voted to withdraw the previously approved Request for Proposals for a technical update of the 2019 downtown parking study. The withdrawal allows time for broader discussion on a comprehensive parking master plan. The motion passed 4-0.

• Withdrew previously approved RFP for technical update of downtown parking study (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to discuss agenda setting and a Homeless Response item. This is a discussion-only meeting with no anticipated votes or decisions.

• Homeless Response discussion

City Council reviewed a proposed internal parking framework and various homelessness response models, including designated campsites. No formal actions were taken during the session.

• Tabled formal action on parking strategy pending working group and community engagement
• Requested follow-up work session in early March to explore designated campsite feasibility
• Agreed to schedule an Executive Session in early March to review the City Manager

City Council

The Astoria City Council will consider a second reading and adoption of an ordinance to substantially amend the Astor East Urban Renewal Plan. The council will also vote on updating fees for the Aquatic Center and Astoria Column, and authorize a request for proposals for a technical update of the downtown parking study. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes, adoption of the 2026 work plan, and a liquor license application for Xanadu at 1104 Marine Drive.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance to amend Astor East Urban Renewal Plan
• Update to Parks Fees Schedule F1 (Aquatic Center) and Schedule F5 (Astoria Column)
• Authorization to publish RFP for technical update of downtown parking study
• Liquor license application from Xanadu at 1104 Marine Drive for change of ownership (F-COM license)
• Adoption of Astoria City Council Work Plan - 2026 Version

The City Council approved an ordinance to expand the Astor East Urban Renewal Area and updated fee schedules for the Aquatic Center and Astoria Column. Councilor Davis recused himself from the renewal vote.

• Approved Astor East Urban Renewal Plan expansion (3-0)
• Approved fee updates for Aquatic Center and Astoria Column (4-0)
• Authorized RFP for downtown parking study technical update
• Approved Consent Calendar items (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to discuss the downtown parking district and parking enforcement. This is a discussion item only; no formal votes or decisions are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Discussion on Astoria Downtown Parking District and parking enforcement in the downtown area

The City Council discussed parking enforcement and district boundaries but took no formal action. Staff was directed to pause a proposed study, develop a comprehensive master plan, and update municipal code for clarity.

• Paused advancement of proposed Request for Proposals for a parking study
• Directed staff to schedule additional discussion on a comprehensive parking master plan
• Directed staff to proceed with updates to parking code for clarity and consistency
• Directed staff to continue evaluating modernization of parking enforcement technology through the budget process
• Directed staff to return with additional information on parking district boundary adjustments and stakeholder engagement

Planning Commission

The Astoria Planning Commission is meeting to elect 2026 officers and review draft minutes. Commissioners will hold a work session on a draft signage amendment for the HC Zone at Columbia Memorial Hospital and receive a presentation on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update for feedback. The agenda contains only procedural items and staff reports, with no scheduled votes or binding decisions.

• Election of 2026 Planning Commission officers
• Work session on draft signage amendment for the HC Zone at Columbia Memorial Hospital
• Presentation and feedback on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update
• Review of draft minutes from the December 23, 2025 meeting
• Community Development Department year-in-review report

The commission unanimously elected Patrick Corcoran as President, Brookley Henri as Vice President, and Tresa Abke as Secretary for 2026. They also approved the December 2025 meeting minutes. A work session reviewed proposed amendments to the Development Code's sign regulations for the HC zone, requested by Columbia Memorial Hospital, and a presentation on the Parks Master Plan was given. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Elected President Patrick Corcoran, Vice President Brookley Henri, Secretary Tresa Abke for 2026 (7-0)
• Approved December 23, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The council will swear in three new police officers and adopt an updated City Council Meeting Policy and Procedures. It will also hold a public hearing on amending the Astor East Urban Renewal Plan and consider an updated System Development Charges resolution. Additional items include a resolution to transfer roughly $40,000 of contingency funds to the Parks Operations Fund for pump replacement and the award of a $488,787 contract to Bergeman Construction for the 2025 Trestle Repair Project.

• Swearing in of three new police officers
• Adoption of updated City Council Meeting Policy and Procedures
• Public hearing on amendment to the Astor East Urban Renewal Plan
• Resolution to transfer about $40,000 contingency funds to the Parks Operations Fund
• Award of a $488,787 contract to Bergeman Construction for the 2025 Trestle Repair Project

The Astoria City Council adopted the updated Resolution Establishing Water, Wastewater, Storm Drainage, Transportation and Parks System Development Charges, completing the final phase of the multi‑year SDC implementation. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 26‑02 to amend the Astor East Urban Renewal Plan and authorized a $40,000 transfer from the Parks Operations contingency fund.

• Adopted updated System Development Charges resolution (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 26‑02 for Astor East Urban Renewal amendment (4‑0)
• Approved $40,000 transfer to Parks Operations Fund for pump repairs (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar as presented (5‑0)

Maritime Memorial Committee

The Maritime Memorial Committee will review engraving applications received to date and discuss two old business items: securing panels on the memorial (resetting vs. brackets) and a wayfinding proposal by Mr. McMullen to help visitors locate names. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Review of engraving applications received to date
• Discussion on securing panels: resetting versus using brackets
• Wayfinding/orientation proposal for finding names, presented by Mr. McMullen
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from October 6, 2025

The Maritime Memorial Committee approved all submitted engravings except the Englund Marine large panel, which was deferred to a future meeting. They also voted to proceed with purchasing 3D-printed wayfinding signs using existing budget funds. Staff will follow up with the city's insurer about potential claims for re-securing panels and will add parking limitation signs after reports of overnight camping.

• Approved all submitted engravings as presented except Englund Marine large panel (deferred)
• Approved purchase of 3D-printed wayfinding signs (motion carried)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss next steps for developing the Darigold and Customs House sites. No action is required on the Development Review Audit Progress Update, which is informational only.

• Discussion on next steps for Darigold site development
• Discussion on next steps for Customs House site development
• Development Review Audit Progress Update (informational, no action required)

City Council provided direction on the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Darigold and Customs House sites, prioritizing financial feasibility and housing diversity. For the Customs House site, Council directed that a Community Land Trust model be a requirement for long-term affordability. No formal votes were taken during the session.

• Directed staff to require a Community Land Trust model for the Customs House site RFP
• Approved general direction to issue the Customs House site RFP in March 2026
• Established guiding principles for site RFPs: financial feasibility, site compatibility, housing diversity, and community engagement
• Directed staff to conduct further analysis of proposals and initiate community outreach

City Council

The City Council will consider several routine consent items including a liquor license for Hanthorn's Tap House, an EMS Medical Director contract, and a fire protection agreement with the Coast Guard. The main discussion will focus on updating the 2018-19 Downtown Parking Study through a new RFP. Council will also hold a second reading to re-adopt state statutes and review alternative formats for meeting minutes.

• Liquor license application for Hanthorn's Tap House at 100 39th Street
• EMS Medical Director contract with Dr. Sergio Camba & PDX EMS Consortium
• Memorandum of Agreement with US Coast Guard for fire protection at Tongue Point Pier
• Discussion on RFP deliverables for downtown parking study update
• Second reading of ordinance re-adopting state statutes from 2025 Legislature

The City Council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance 26-01, which re-adopts Oregon Revised Statutes referenced in the Astoria Code to reflect 2025 legislative changes. The Council also approved the consent calendar 5-0, including items such as police equipment purchases, a fire service agreement with the US Coast Guard, an updated salary resolution, an EMS medical director contract, and the 2026-27 budget calendar. Two discussion items—a downtown parking study RFP and meeting minutes format—received direction to staff but no vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0): including police 911 center purchase, USCG fire agreement, salary resolution title change, EMS medical director contract, 2026-27 budget calendar, and liquor license for Hanthorn's Tap House
• Adopted Ordinance 26-01 re-adopting state statutes (5-0)
• Discussed downtown parking study RFP; directed staff to refine scope and use in-house data where possible
• Discussed alternative meeting minutes formats; directed staff to explore indexed video or timestamp options

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hear an update from Friends of the Astoria Column President Jordan Schnitzer on activities at the Astoria Column and plans for its upcoming 100th anniversary celebration. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is a work session for information only.

• Presentation from Friends of the Astoria Column President Jordan Schnitzer on Column activities and 100th anniversary plans

The council held a work session featuring a presentation from the Friends of the Astoria Column. The group proposed raising the annual parking fee from $5 to $10 and discussed resident benefits and revenue sharing. Council members asked questions about affordability and access, and expressed general support for exploring the proposal. No formal action or vote was taken.

Parks Board

The Parks Board will discuss a recommendation to offer reduced-priced passes at the Astoria Aquatic Center to active military, veterans, and Astoria School District personnel, matching current youth/senior rates. The board will also receive an update on removal of two red maples at the 15th St. Triangle and hear a report on a December public forum about Aquatic Center operations, staffing, and budget. Additionally, the board will review progress on updating the 2016 Parks Master Plan.

• Possible fee change at Astoria Aquatic Center: discounted passes for active military, veterans, and school district personnel at youth/senior rates
• Two red maples at 15th St. Triangle recommended for removal by arborist; staff assessing removal and replanting
• Update on Parks Master Plan Update progress
• Report on December 18 public forum about Aquatic Center operations, staffing, and budget

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings on an exterior alteration request and a design review request for Copeland Commons at 1159-1169 Marine Drive. The project involves renovating the existing multi-family residential/commercial building and constructing a three-story addition on the east side. No draft minutes are available for review.

• Exterior Alteration Request (EX25-08) by LRS Architects for Crickett 19-1 LLC for Copeland Commons at 1159-1169 Marine Drive
• Design Review Request (DR25-02) by LRS Architects for Crickett 19-1 LLC for same location and project
• Project includes renovation of existing building and three-story east-side addition
• Property is in Central Commercial Zone and Urban Core Overlay Zones

The Historic Landmarks Commission unanimously approved an exterior alteration request and a design review for the renovation of the existing multi-family residential/commercial building and construction of a three-story addition at 1159-1169 Marine Drive (Copeland Commons). Both motions passed 7-0 with conditions from the staff report, following a public hearing that included testimony from the applicant, a board member, and an adjacent property owner. The project qualifies for a mandatory design adjustment under Senate Bill 1537.

• Approved Exterior Alteration Request EX25-08 for renovation and addition at 1159-1169 Marine Drive (7-0)
• Approved Design Review Request DR25-02 for the same project (7-0)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings on two related applications for Copeland Commons at 1159-1169 Marine Drive: an exterior alteration request and a design review request. Both seek approval to renovate the existing mixed-use building and construct a three-story addition on the east side. No minutes will be reviewed.

• Exterior Alteration Request (EX25-08) by LRS Architects for Crickett 19-1 LLC, Copeland Commons, at 1159-1169 Marine Drive
• Design Review Request (DR25-02) by LRS Architects for Crickett 19-1 LLC, Copeland Commons, at 1159-1169 Marine Drive
• Proposed renovation of existing multi-family residential/commercial building and three-story addition on the east side
• Property located in Central Commercial Zone and Urban Core Overlay Zones
• Next HLC meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025

The Historic Landmarks Commission approved two requests for a renovation and three-story addition at 1159-1169 Marine Drive. The 7-0 vote approved the Exterior Alteration Request and the Design Review Request.

• Approved Exterior Alteration Request EX25-08 (7-0)
• Approved Design Review Request DR25-02 (7-0)
• Commissioners declared no conflicts of interest

Maritime Memorial Committee

The Astoria Maritime Memorial Committee will review draft minutes from August 18, discuss engraving applications received to date, and consider two old business items: using brackets to secure panels (versus resetting them) and a wayfinding proposal to help visitors locate names on the memorial.

• Review of engraving applications received to date
• Discussion of brackets for securing panels on the memorial
• Wayfinding/orientation proposal for finding names presented by Mr. McMullen

Library Board

The Astoria Library Board will meet on October 7, 2025, to discuss a fee schedule for renting the Veterans Memorial Flag Room. The board will also accept minutes from prior meetings and receive updates from staff and the Astor Library Friends Association. Most of the agenda is procedural aside from the fee schedule item.

• Discussion of fee schedule for rental of Veterans Memorial Flag Room
• Acceptance of minutes from August 5 and September 9, 2025
• Update from Astor Library Friends Association
• Staff report

The Board approved an amendment to the Library Meeting Room Policy regarding Flag Room rental fees. The new schedule exempts local non-profits, community-based organizations, and government organizations from fees, while charging others $50 per hour. This recommendation will be presented to the City Council on October 20, 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved August 5 and September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Library Meeting Room Policy to set Flag Room fees at $0 for local non-profits, community-based organizations, and government organizations, and $50 per hour for commercial and non-local entities (4-0)

Parks Board

This meeting of the Astoria Parks Board includes an update on the progress of updating the 2016 Parks Master Plan, a request from the Uniontown Association to decorate the Doughboy Monument during the holidays, and a report on the first annual Pumpkin Bobbin' Halloween event. Most agenda items are informational updates or staff reports with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Update on progress of updating the 2016 Parks Master Plan
• Uniontown Association request to decorate Doughboy Monument for holidays
• First annual Halloween Pumpkin Bobbin' event on October 24th at Astoria Aquatic Center
• Employee recognition
• Parks Staff Quarterly Report July-September 2025

The Parks Board approved the draft minutes from the September 24 meeting after a motion by Nathan Pinkstaff and a second by Britta Herwig. No other actions were taken; the board discussed updates to the Parks Master Plan, upcoming events, and the Maritime Memorial repair cost of $638,000. The next meetings are set for December 17 and January 28, 2026.

• Approved September 24 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Astoria Planning Commission includes a public hearing on a conditional use request (CU25-06) by Mocheeze LLC to operate an eating establishment at 711 Madison Avenue in the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) zone. The commission will also review the draft minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions or new proposals are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Request CU25-06 by Mocheeze LLC for an eating establishment at 711 Madison Avenue in the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone.
• Review of July 22, 2025 draft meeting minutes.

The Astoria Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit (CU25-06) for MoCheeze LLC to operate an eating establishment at 711 Madison. The commission also approved the minutes of the July 22, 2025 meeting by a 7-0 vote. Staff reported the November 25, 2025 meeting will be cancelled due to lack of complete applications and highlighted ongoing code modernization efforts.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CU25-06 for MoCheeze LLC eating establishment at 711 Madison (7-0)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings on two requests by the Columbia River Maritime Museum to place a fire boat as an outdoor exhibit at 2050 Marine Drive, and on a request to construct a 23' x 40' wood and steel canopy at 426 14th Street. The commission will also review draft minutes from July and August 2025.

• New Construction Request (NC25-03) by Columbia River Maritime Museum to place a fire boat exhibit at 2050 Marine Drive
• Design Review Request (DR25-04) for the same fire boat exhibit at 2050 Marine Drive
• New Construction Request (NC25-04) by Big Beams LLC/Cervesia Gratis for a 23' x 40' canopy at 426 14th Street

The commission approved the New Construction Request (NC25-03) to place a fire boat as an outdoor exhibit on the plaza next to Warnock Pond at 2050 Marine Drive. It also approved the Design Review Request (DR25-04) for the same project. The commission voted to continue the New Construction Request (NC25-04) for a canopy at 426 14th Street to the December 16, 2025 meeting. All three motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved New Construction Request (NC25-03) for fire‑boat exhibit (5‑0)
• Approved Design Review Request (DR25-04) for fire‑boat exhibit (5‑0)
• Continued New Construction Request (NC25-04) for canopy at 426 14th St to Dec 16 2025 (5‑0)

Library Board

At this regular meeting, the Astoria Library Board will consider three new business items: a process for selecting artists for temporary exhibits, a donor wall proposal, and the first steps for the Library Strategic Plan 2026-2031. The board will also hear a staff report and an update from the Astoria Library Friends Association.

• Discuss process for selecting artists for temporary exhibits on Eleanor Aldrich Forrester Gallery wall
• Discuss donor wall proposal including parameters for inclusion
• Discuss overall process and first steps for Library Strategic Plan 2026-2031

The Library Board decided to oversee temporary art exhibits in the Eleanor Aldrich Forrester Gallery for the first year, after discussing the creation of a committee. The board also discussed a donor wall proposal and the creation of a new strategic plan.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to oversee art exhibits for first year
• Directed staff to draft art exhibit application for future review
• Discussed donor wall proposal
• Discussed Library Strategic Plan 2026-2031

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will review draft minutes from November 18 and hold a continued public hearing on a new construction request for a 23' x 40' wood and metal canopy at 426 14th Street in the downtown historic district. Staff will also provide updates and the commission will take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Continued public hearing on New Construction Request NC25-04 for a 23' x 40' wood and metal canopy at 426 14th Street (C-4 Zone, Downtown National Register Historic District)

Parks Board

The Astoria Parks Board will discuss an upcoming public forum on Aquatic Center operations, staffing, and budget. The board will also review a recommendation to remove two red maples at the 15th St. Triangle and hear an update on the Parks Master Plan. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and staff reports.

• Aquatic Center public forum on December 18 for operations, staffing, and budget discussion
• Two red maples at 15th St. Triangle recommended for removal by arborist; replacement species to be planted
• Update on progress of updating the 2016 Parks Master Plan
• Employee and volunteer recognition
• ACF updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request for an automotive service establishment at 481 Industry St, Suite D. They will also review a substantial amendment to the Astor-East Urban Renewal Plan. Other items include approval of October meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Conditional Use Request (CU25-07) by Nova Cauich for an automotive service establishment at 481 Industry St, Suite D in C-3 zone
• Review of Astor-East Urban Renewal Plan Substantial Amendment
• Review of October 28, 2025 draft meeting minutes

The Astoria Planning Commission approved a conditional use for an automotive service at 481 Industry St, Suite #D. The commission also adopted findings that the Astor East Urban Renewal District plan conforms to the city’s comprehensive plan, which would incorporate Copeland Commons and the Darigold site into the district. These decisions affect local land use, development eligibility, and future district funding.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request CU25-07 for an automotive service at 481 Industry St, Suite #D (4-0)
• Adopted findings that the Astor East Urban Renewal District plan conforms to the comprehensive plan (4-0)

City Council

The Astoria City Council will elect a Council President for 2026 and hold a public hearing on re-adopting state statutes to reflect 2025 legislative changes. A key decision is awarding a $61,160 Construction Manager/General Contractor contract for Phase 1 of the Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation Project. The consent calendar includes an industrial discharge permit for Sisu Brewing Company and authorization to solicit bids for the 2025 Trestle Repair Project.

• Election of City Council President for 2026
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance re-adopting state statutes per 2025 Legislature
• Consideration of $61,160 CM/GC contract award to Emery & Sons Construction Group for sewage lift stations
• Industrial Discharge Permit for Sisu Brewing Company at 1152 Marine Drive
• Authorization to solicit bid for 2025 Trestle Repair Project

The City Council approved a consent calendar (5-0) that included meeting minutes and an industrial discharge permit for Sisu Brewing Company. Council elected Andy Davis as Council President (5-0), approved first reading of an ordinance re-adopting state statutes (5-0), and awarded a $61,160 preconstruction services contract for sewage lift station rehabilitation to Emery & Sons Construction Group (5-0). A discussion on updated Council meeting policies was held but no vote was taken.

• Approved consent calendar including draft minutes of Aug 18, 2025 and industrial discharge permit for Sisu Brewing (5-0)
• Elected Andy Davis as City Council President for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ORD 26-01 re-adopting Oregon state statutes (5-0)
• Awarded CM/GC preconstruction contract to Emery & Sons for sewage lift stations rehabilitation ($61,160) (5-0)
• Issued proclamation recognizing January 2026 as School Board Recognition Month

Maritime Memorial Committee

The Maritime Memorial Committee will review recent engraving applications and discuss two old business items: whether to use brackets or reset panels for securing memorial panels, and a proposal for wayfinding to help locate names on the memorial. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of engraving applications received to date
• Discussion of brackets for securing panels on memorial vs. resetting panels
• Presentation of wayfinding/orientation proposal for finding names by Mr. McMullen
• Approval of August 18 draft meeting minutes

The committee approved three maritime memorial engravings as presented. Members discussed funding for panel repairs and the possibility of a dedicated section for former Englund Marine employees.

• Approved August 18 draft meeting minutes
• Approved three maritime memorial engravings as presented
• Tabled wayfinding/orientation research to a future meeting