Astoria, OR

Planning Commission

The Astoria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use request. The commission is considering a proposal for a new building featuring a professional service establishment, warehouse, and single-family dwelling.

• Conditional Use Request (CU26-05) for a mixed-use building at 859 Olney Ave

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments and loan agreements for sewage lift station rehabilitation and the Heritage Square Brownfield Cleanup Project. The body will also consider renewing Astoria's designation as a United States Coast Guard City.

• Appropriation of $2,000,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for Heritage Square
• Proposed $496,148.00 professional services contract with Stantec Consulting for Heritage Square
• Budget amendment to increase Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation Fund by $1,602,325
• Proposed $1.3 million loan agreement amendment via Clean Water State Revolving Fund
• Proposed $3,150,690.88 construction contract with Emery and Sons Construction Group

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments and loan agreements for the Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation Project and the Heritage Square Brownfield Cleanup Project. The body will also consider renewing Astoria's designation as a United States Coast Guard City.

• Appropriation of $2,000,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for Heritage Square
• Proposed $496,148.00 professional services contract with Stantec Consulting for Heritage Square
• Budget amendment to increase Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation Fund by $1,602,325
• Proposed $1.3 million loan agreement amendment via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
• Contract Amendment No. 3 with Emery and Sons Construction Group for $3,150,690.88

Maritime Memorial Committee

The Astoria Maritime Memorial Committee will meet to approve minutes, review engravings received for the 2027 batch, and discuss old business including a cost estimate for re-securing granite panels on the three oldest walls, a marine railway item, and a senior project for memorial engraving touch-up. The agenda is largely routine, with the panel re-securing cost estimate being the most concrete item.

• Estimate for phased re-attachment of granite panels on three oldest walls from Guinett Masonry
• Engravings received for 2027 batch
• Discussion of marine railway item
• Senior project for memorial engraving touch-up
• Approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on the second reading of an ordinance to amend the city's building code. Members will also consider adopting legislative priorities identified in a previous work session.

• Ordinance 26-08 to amend Article 9 Building Code
• Intergovernmental Agreement No. 25070 with DLCD for Housing Capacity Analysis
• License to Occupy for a trash enclosure deck at Alameda Avenue and 150 Columbia Avenue
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Clatsop County for Accela APO Upload Services
• Liquor license applications for 129 W Bond Street, 175 14th Street, 894 Commercial Street, and 481 Industry Unit A

Development Commission

The Astoria Development Commission will meet to review a request for a parking easement. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from September 8, 2026.

• Proposed parking easement for Columbia River Maritime Museum at 245 22nd Street covering approximately 1,726 square feet

City Council

The Astoria City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers at 1095 Duane Street. The regular agenda includes a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 26-08 amending Article 9 (Building) of the Astoria City Code, and adoption of the City Council's legislative priorities identified at the July 27, 2026 Work Session. The consent calendar covers routine items including a housing capacity analysis agreement with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, a right-of-way license near 150 Columbia Avenue, a Clatsop County permit-data agreement, and four liquor license applications. The meeting also includes recognition of first responders and proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Great Oregon Shakeout.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 26-08, amending Article 9 (Building) of the Astoria City Code
• Adoption of City Council legislative priorities from the July 27, 2026 Work Session
• Intergovernmental Agreement No. 25070 with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development for a Housing Capacity Analysis and Contextualized Housing Need
• License to Occupy a portion of the Alameda Avenue right-of-way adjacent to 150 Columbia Avenue for a trash enclosure deck
• Liquor license applications: Astor Street Opry Company (129 W Bond Street), Frite & Scoop (175 14th Street), 503 Marquee Stagehouse & Cocktails LLC (894 Commercial Street), and The Train Station (481 Industry, Unit A)

Development Commission

The Astoria Development Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 1095 Duane Street. The main item is a request from the Columbia River Maritime Museum for an easement over about 1,726 square feet of AEURD-owned property at 245 22nd Street to allow seven parallel parking stalls. Staff recommends approval. The Commission will also review draft minutes from its September 8, 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Parking easement request from Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM) covering approximately 1,726 square feet of AEURD-owned property at 245 22nd Street
• Easement would accommodate seven parallel parking stalls along the museum's East Barbey Center parking lot
• CRMM would be responsible for improvements and ongoing maintenance under the proposed easement
• Staff recommends approval of the easement
• Consent calendar includes draft meeting minutes from September 8, 2026

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council holds a work session on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 1095 Duane Street, with a joint session with the Planning Commission. The two bodies will receive information, ask questions, and give feedback on the City's draft Contextualized Housing Need, Housing Capacity Analysis, and Buildable Lands Inventory. They will also receive information and give direction on priorities for the proposed 2027–28 Community Development Department Work Plan. The council will also hold its routine Agenda Setting discussion. No votes or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Joint City Council and Planning Commission session on the draft Contextualized Housing Need, Housing Capacity Analysis, and Buildable Lands Inventory
• Joint session on priorities and discretionary capacity in the proposed 2027–28 Community Development Department Work Plan
• Routine Council Agenda Setting discussion
• Meeting is a work session; no ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on the agenda

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council holds a work session with the Planning Commission to receive information and provide feedback on the draft Contextualized Housing Need, Housing Capacity Analysis, and Buildable Lands Inventory. They will also discuss priorities for the proposed 2027–28 Community Development Department Work Plan. The agenda includes routine agenda setting and adjournment.

• Joint work session on draft Contextualized Housing Need and Housing Capacity Analysis
• Discussion of Buildable Lands Inventory
• Review of proposed 2027–28 Community Development Department Work Plan
• Routine agenda setting discussion

Parks Board

The Board will discuss a proposal for an 18-hole disc golf course in City-owned forest near Shively Park and Evergreen Fields. Staff is also preparing to establish two new native planting areas at Hillside Cemetery. The meeting includes updates from the Astoria Community Foundation and the Parks Department.

• Proposed 18-hole disc golf course near Shively Park and Evergreen Fields
• Two new native planting areas at Hillside Cemetery
• Parks Dept. status update for August-September

Planning Commission

The Astoria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request by Kevin Byers of Anchor Baptist Church to operate a semi-public use in an existing commercial building at 1619 Marine Drive, Suite 101, in the MH (Maritime Heritage) and Gateway Overlay Zones. The commission will also review draft minutes from three prior meetings and receive a director's report.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Request CU26-01 by Anchor Baptist Church at 1619 Marine Drive, Suite 101
• Review of draft minutes from April 28, May 26, and June 23, 2026 meetings
• Director's report by CDD John Roberts

Parks Board

Parks Board

The Astoria Parks Board will consider supporting limited, incremental development of an 18-hole disc golf course on undeveloped city-owned forest near Shively Park and Evergreen Fields, a recommendation from the 2026 Parks Master Plan. The board will also hear about new native planting areas at Hillside Cemetery, plus routine updates and volunteer recognition.

• Disc golf course: 18-hole course proposed adjacent to Shively Park and Evergreen Fields; staff seek board support for incremental development
• Hillside Cemetery: two new native planting areas with trees, shrubs, and flowering plants; plan by Parks and Public Sites Coordinator Sarah Flynn
• Volunteer recognition and Astoria Community Foundation updates on agenda
• Public comment: 2 minutes per speaker, must state full name and address

City Council

The City Council will review a tentative collective bargaining agreement for the Public Works Department and authorize a grant application for workforce housing. The agenda also includes an ODOT update on Highway 30 and a public hearing regarding building code administration.

• Adoption of Teamsters Local 58 contract for Public Works (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029)
• Grant application for up to $250,000 for Customs House Workforce Housing planning
• Acceptance of $25,000 grant for cameras at the Public Safety Building and Fire Station 2
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 26-08 to amend building code administration
• Update from ODOT regarding Highway 30 Columbia/Bond Street Merger

Development Commission

The Commission will consider authorizing the solicitation of competitive bids to replace the metal roof at the Astoria Aquatic Center. Staff noted that the 30-year-old roof has deterioration and water infiltration. The project may use funds from the Astor East Urban Renewal District.

• Authorization to solicit bids for Astoria Aquatic Center roof replacement
• Approval of July 20, 2026, draft meeting minutes

Development Commission

The Astoria Development Commission will consider authorizing the solicitation of competitive bids to replace the 30-year-old metal roof at the Astoria Aquatic Center. Staff report that the current roof has deterioration and water infiltration. If authorized, the project may be funded through the Astor East Urban Renewal District.

• Authorization to solicit bids for Astoria Aquatic Center roof replacement
• Approval of July 20, 2026, draft meeting minutes

City Council

The Astoria City Council will consider several resolutions, including a grant application for the Customs House Workforce Housing project. The meeting also includes a public hearing on building code administration and the adoption of a new collective bargaining agreement for Public Works employees.

• Application for up to $250,000 grant for Customs House Workforce Housing planning
• Approval of $25,000 grant for cameras at the Public Safety Building and Fire Station 2
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 26-08 to amend building code administration
• Adoption of collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 58 (July 2026–June 2029)
• Update from ODOT regarding Highway 30 Columbia/Bond Street merger

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings regarding two exterior alteration requests for historic structures. One request involves a greenhouse addition at 1064 14th Street, and the other involves a residential addition at 500 Duane Street.

• Public hearing for greenhouse addition at 1064 14th Street (EX26-02)
• Public hearing for 19.5’ x 13.5’ bedroom and bathroom addition at 500 Duane Street (EX26-03)
• Review of May 19, 2026 draft minutes
• Staff update regarding upcoming Certified Local Government Audit

The Historic Landmarks Commission voted 6-0 to deny Exterior Alteration EX26-02, which sought to demolish 24 linear feet of a historic detached garage at 1064 14th Street and build a greenhouse addition on the remaining foundation. Staff had recommended denial, citing the garage's contribution to the Shively-McClure National Register Historic District. In a separate 6-0 vote, the commission approved EX26-03, a 19.5' x 13.5' bedroom addition to a historic home at 500 Duane Street. The meeting also included approval of the May 19, 2026 draft minutes and staff updates on an upcoming Certified Local Government audit.

• Denied Exterior Alteration EX26-02: demolition of 24 linear feet of historic garage and greenhouse addition at 1064 14th Street (6-0)
• Approved Exterior Alteration EX26-03: 19.5' x 13.5' addition at 500 Duane Street (6-0)
• Approved May 19, 2026 draft minutes as presented (6-0)

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to review and refine the Home Stay Lodging (HSL) and Vacation Rental (VR) licensing programs. This discussion was scheduled during a previous work session on June 22. The meeting consists primarily of agenda setting and this specific policy review, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review of Home Stay Lodging (HSL) licensing program
• Refinement of Vacation Rental (VR) licensing policies

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to review and refine the Home Stay Lodging (HSL) and Vacation Rental (VR) licensing programs. This discussion was scheduled during the June 22 Work Session. The meeting consists primarily of agenda setting and this specific program review, with no other substantive decisions listed.

• Review and policy refinement of the Home Stay Lodging (HSL) program
• Review and policy refinement of the Vacation Rental (VR) program

City Council

The Astoria City Council will consider several contracts and purchases, including a stormwater utility formation study, forestry stewardship services, and two new police vehicles. They will also review a resolution to establish an Arts & Culture Advisory Commission and a request from Recology for solid waste rate increases. The agenda includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes and a contract amendment for the Trestle Repair Project.

• Contract with FCS Group for $74,025 to prepare a Stormwater Utility Formation Study
• Resolution to transfer $40,000 within Fund 102 for forest management activities
• Contract with Springboard Forestry for up to $68,560 for FY 2026-2027 forestry stewardship consulting
• Purchase of 40 solar bollard lights for the Astoria Riverwalk (35th to 39th St.) from Crescent Electric at $57,078
• Approval to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle and a 2027 Dodge Durango Unmarked Vehicle

City Council

The Astoria City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving contracts for a stormwater utility study and forestry services, purchasing solar bollard lights for the Riverwalk, and authorizing new police vehicles. The council will also consider a resolution to establish an Arts & Culture Advisory Commission and review a solid waste rate increase request from Recology. The agenda includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes and a contract amendment for the Trestle Repair Project.

• Contract with FCS Group for $74,025 to prepare a Stormwater Utility Formation Study
• Purchase of 40 solar bollard lights from Crescent Electric for $57,078 for the Riverwalk between 35th St. and 39th St.
• Resolution to transfer $60,000 from Contingency to Capital Improvements for solar bollard lights
• Contract with Springboard Forestry for $68,560 for FY 2026-2027 forestry stewardship consulting
• Approval to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle and a 2027 Dodge Durango Unmarked Vehicle

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Astoria Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: three by Mark Utti/T M Development LLC for exterior alterations, new construction (a storage enclosure and grain silo), and design review at 1152 Marine Drive; and one by Morgan Battisti for exterior changes at 156 Lincoln Street. The commission will also review draft minutes from June 16, 2026, and receive staff updates. Public testimony is invited via in-person or remote participation.

• Exterior Alteration Request EX26-04: changes to north façade at 1152 Marine Drive (remove sliding door, add window/door, change garage doors, add awning, lighting, repaint)
• New Construction Request NC26-01: detached outdoor storage enclosure and grain silo within City River Trail right-of-way at 1152 Marine Drive
• Design Review Request DR26-01: exterior changes to north elevation, storage enclosure, and grain silo at 1152 Marine Drive
• Exterior Alteration Request EX26-05: reconfigure entry steps, reconstruct front porch, install new windows at 156 Lincoln Street
• Staff updates: OAPA Annual Planning Conference (Sept 15-17, 2026) and next HLC meeting (Sept 15, 2026)

City Council

The Astoria City Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a presentation (swearing in of police officers), reports, and a consent calendar. The main action item is a request to approve a change order for the Irving Avenue at 27th Street emergency road repair project, which increased the contract cost by $10,717.87 due to expanded scope and prevailing wage requirements.

• Change order for Irving Ave. at 27th St. emergency road repair: $10,717.87
• Swearing in of police officers
• Consent calendar (routine items adopted by one motion)

The Astoria City Council approved a $10,717.87 construction change order with Big River Construction for emergency road repairs on Irving Avenue at 27th Street. The Council also heard a presentation swearing in two new police officers and discussed a future agenda item regarding transportation system development charges.

• Approved a construction change order with Big River Construction for $10,717.87 (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Astoria City Council is reviewing proposals for the Customs House Workforce Housing Development and may authorize exclusive negotiations with Edlen & Co. and Proud Ground. They will also discuss priorities for the remainder of the year in an agenda-setting session.

• Review of Customs House Workforce Housing RFP proposals
• Possible authorization for City Manager to negotiate exclusively with Edlen & Co. and Proud Ground
• Direction to prepare a Development Agreement with milestones, affordability, and land terms
• Alternative: invite both teams for developer interviews
• Agenda Setting discussion for year-end priorities

City Council

The City Council will conduct an appeal hearing on a Historic Landmarks Commission decision denying an exterior alteration request at 1064 14th Street. They will also consider authorizing a $550,599 state grant for stormwater infrastructure to support the Copeland Commons affordable housing project, and discuss a citizen initiative petition to impose a vacant residential unit excise tax to fund a community housing fund. Other items include contracts for a bridge replacement, brownfield cleanup, and a floating dock replacement.

• Appeal hearing on Historic Landmarks Commission denial of exterior alteration at 1064 14th Street
• Authorization of $550,599 Oregon Business Development grant for Copeland Commons stormwater infrastructure
• Consideration of citizen initiative petition for a vacant residential unit excise tax and community housing fund
• Authorization of $80,974.83 contract with Waterways Consulting for Cedar Creek Spur 1 Bridge design
• Budget amendment transferring $140,000 for 17th Street Floating Dock replacement and contract amendment for $383,500

City Council

The Astoria City Council will meet August 3, 2026, to decide on accepting a utility easement for a storm drain, authorize a $550,599 state grant for Copeland Commons stormwater infrastructure, and award contracts for a Cedar Creek Spur 1 bridge replacement and 17th Street Floating Dock replacement. The Council will also consider a citizen petition to create a vacant residential unit excise tax and hear an appeal of a historic landmark alteration denial.

• Accept utility easement at 305 Industry Street for $7,500 (shared cost)
• Authorize $550,599 Housing Infrastructure Financing Program grant for Copeland Commons stormwater project
• Award $80,974.83 engineering contract for Cedar Creek Spur 1 bridge replacement
• Amend budget to move $140,000 to 17th Street Dock Fund for floating dock replacement
• Authorize $383,500 contract amendment for 17th Street Floating Dock replacement

Planning Commission

The Astoria Planning Commission will hold a work session to introduce and overview the 2026 Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA). No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will meet for a work session to set its upcoming agenda. Members will also review and discuss the city's priorities for the state legislature.

• Discussion of State Legislative Priorities
• Routine agenda setting

The Council identified five priority areas for state advocacy, including workforce housing and infrastructure. No final decisions were made on these priorities or other agenda items during the work session.

• Reached consensus on five legislative priorities: workforce housing (Customs House), local infrastructure, Astoria Aquatic Center, Highway 30 chair-wall study, and SB 48/public-safety/behavioral-health (no formal vote)