Seaside meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Tourism Advisory Committee approves event grants and mural funding; City Council to weigh Vista Ridge remand

The Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee approved funding for multiple local events and a mural project at its July 15 meeting, making it the most consequential local decision this week. The committee approved destination event grants for Seaside Jazz & Blues, the Seaside Winter Shuttle Experience, Salmon Fest, Sand Fest, Turkey Trot, and DachSand 2026. It also proposed full funding for a Chamber of Commerce mural project at the Oceanway public parking lot and approved a $30,000 allocation from the destination marketing budget to the Oregon's North Coast collective.

Tourism Advisory Committee

In addition to the grant approvals, the committee reviewed monthly visitor statistics. May visitor center foot traffic increased 14.4 percent year-over-year, and Clatsop County bed tax revenue increased 5.4 percent for April. The committee also discussed a new marketing strategy brief.

City Council

The Seaside City Council met July 13 with a packed agenda. The council was scheduled to open and close a public hearing on the Vista Ridge Subdivision remand. Council members were also set to consider Ordinance #2026-06, which would amend Chapter 31 governing city boards, commissions, and committees.

The agenda included discussion of a vacancy for City Council Ward 3, as well as vacancies on the Airport Advisory Committee, Community Center Commission, Planning Commission, Transportation Advisory Commission, and City Tree Board. The Seaside Public Works Annual Report was also scheduled for presentation, along with approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of the public hearing and ordinance vote are not yet confirmed.

Planning Commission

On July 7, the Planning Commission held a continued public hearing on the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and digital GIS zoning map, identified as file 769-26-000030-PLNG. The plan is intended to guide future land use, housing, transportation, and economic development.

A second public hearing, file 769-26-000036-PLNG, concerned a minor alteration of a nonconforming parsonage — a single-family dwelling — at 506 S. Holladay, which is zoned General Commercial (C3). The commission also discussed standard conditions of approval and the distinction between minor and major modifications.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Library Board

The Library Board met July 7 to review a simplified behavior policy for potential forwarding to the City Manager for implementation. The agenda listed a Summer Reading Program kickoff on June 6 and a summer art show running June 3 through August 30.

The board also discussed re-upholstering five library chairs using fabric described as "Mint Chocolate" and a potential $15,000 speaking fee for author Javier Zamora. Minutes have not yet been published.

Convention Center Commission

The Convention Center Commission met July 9 to discuss marketing opportunities, including an update on an Oregon-focused dinner. Members reviewed survey results regarding priorities and discussed potential changes to the meeting week, day, or time. The agenda also included City Council project questions and a report from the General Manager regarding seasonal maintenance and staffing. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Tree Board

The City Tree Board met July 15 to review the original Tree Board ordinance, discuss the future direction of the board, review board member changes, and revisit the Arboretum Project. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents interested in serving on a city advisory committee should watch for vacancy announcements from the City Council, as openings were discussed at the July 13 meeting across five committees and commissions.

Seaside City Council to weigh Vista Ridge remand; Tourism Advisory Committee set to act on event grants

Seaside's government calendar this week centers on a City Council public hearing on the Vista Ridge Subdivision remand and a Tourism Advisory Committee meeting where grant funding for multiple local events is on the agenda. Minutes from four recent advisory meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 13

The Seaside City Council is scheduled to open and close a public hearing on the Vista Ridge Subdivision Remand. The council will also consider Ordinance #2026-06, an amendment to Chapter 31 governing city boards, commissions, and committees.

Other agenda items include a discussion of the Ward 3 vacancy on the City Council and vacancies on five advisory bodies: the Airport Advisory Committee, Community Center Commission, Planning Commission, Transportation Advisory Commission, and City Tree Board. The Seaside Public Works Annual Report is listed for presentation, and the council will consider approving minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

Tourism Advisory Committee — July 15

The Tourism Advisory Committee agenda lists approval of destination event grants for Seaside Jazz & Blues, the Seaside Winter Shuttle Experience, Salmon Fest, Sand Fest, Turkey Trot, and DachSand 2026. The agenda also includes proposed full funding for a Chamber of Commerce mural project at the Oceanway public parking lot and a $30,000 allocation from the destination marketing budget to the Oregon's North Coast collective.

Visitor statistics on the agenda show May visitor center foot traffic increased 14.4 percent year-over-year and Clatsop County bed tax revenue increased 5.4 percent for April. This meeting is upcoming; the agenda language indicates these items are slated for approval, but final action is not confirmed until the meeting occurs.

Recent meetings — minutes not yet published

Four advisory bodies met in the past two weeks, but minutes have not been published for any of them. What follows is based on the published agendas; outcomes are not confirmed.

Parks Advisory Committee (July 2): The agenda included an Estuary Park update and a Living Tribute for Neal Maine, featuring a bronze plaque costing $2,201.41. Members were scheduled to consider a Sandy Ward pilot project for an Adopt-a-Park program, discuss a Pick-a-Park item led by Nancy Holmes, and vote on June 4, 2026 meeting minutes.

Planning Commission (July 7): A continued public hearing was set on file 769-26-000030-PLNG, the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and GIS zoning map. A second public hearing covered file 769-26-000036-PLNG, a minor alteration of a nonconforming parsonage at 506 S. Holladay, zoned General Commercial (C3). The commission also planned discussion of standard conditions of approval and the distinction between minor and major modifications.

Library Board (July 7): The board was scheduled to review a simplified behavior policy for potential submission to the City Manager. Agenda items included a Summer Reading Program kickoff on June 6, a summer art show running June 3 through August 30, re-upholstery of five library chairs using "Mint Chocolate" fabric, and discussion of a potential $15,000 speaking fee for author Javier Zamora.

Convention Center Commission (July 9): The agenda covered marketing opportunities, an update on an Oregon-focused dinner, survey results on priorities, potential changes to the commission's meeting week or time, City Council project questions, and a General Manager's report on seasonal maintenance and staffing.

Coming up

• **City Council** — July 13, public hearing on Vista Ridge Subdivision remand and Ordinance #2026-06.
• **Tourism Advisory Committee** — July 15, event grant approvals and mural project funding decision.

Readers can confirm outcomes by checking the official agendas and minutes posted by the City of Seaside.