Seaside, OR

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to review minutes, finances, staff updates, monthly statistics, and the director's report. Old business includes discussion of tourism grants, and no new business is listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Tourism grants discussion under Old Business
• Financial review of expenditures and budget transfer from Materials & Services to Personnel Services
• Monthly stats including hotel tax receipts up 10.3% for Q3
• Director's report highlights $20.88 return per $1 invested in Datafy campaign
• Rose Festival sponsorship recap with 60-second commercial reaching 80,000 viewers

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, financials, staff updates, monthly statistics, and the director's report. Old business includes discussion of tourism grants, with no new business on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the tourism grants discussion.

• Tourism grants discussion under old business
• Financial review of expenditures and budget transfer from Materials & Services to Personnel Services
• Monthly stats review including bed tax receipts up 10.3% for Q3
• Staff update on Beach Towel Tuesdays and Fourth of July Communications Toolkit
• Director's report on Rose Festival sponsorship and summer ads

City Council

The Seaside City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution #4093, which would exempt the Seaside Civic and Convention Center HVAC Updates and Replacement Project from traditional competitive bidding and authorize a competitive design-build proposal process. The estimated contract value is between $1.4 million and $2.5 million, funded by the Convention Center Capital Fund. The council discussed the resolution at an August 10 work session and will take formal action on August 14 after the required public notice period.

• Resolution #4093: Exempts HVAC project from competitive bidding, authorizes design-build process
• Estimated contract value: $1.4 million to $2.5 million
• Funding source: Convention Center Capital Fund
• Public hearing on the resolution
• Project involves nine HVAC units at the Convention Center, some installed 2005-2015

City Council

The Seaside City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed resolution (No. 4093) that would exempt the Seaside Civic and Convention Center HVAC replacement project from traditional competitive bidding, allowing a design-build procurement process. The project is estimated to cost between $1.4 million and $2.5 million. Formal action is scheduled for a special meeting on August 14, 2026. The regular meeting also includes public comments, consent agenda, reports, and several ordinance and resolution items.

• Discussion of Resolution No. 4093 to exempt Convention Center HVAC project from competitive bidding (est. $1.4M-$2.5M)
• Ordinance #2026-06: third reading to amend Chapter 31 on boards, commissions, and committees
• Ordinance #2026-07: second reading to add Chapter 97 on park rules and parking areas
• Resolution #4092: adopting a Boards, Commissions, and Committees Policy
• Consideration of First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement

Parks Advisory Committee

The Seaside Parks Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to review and approve the July minutes, hear reports on the shower at Seltzer Park (including a guest introduction), and get updates on the Living Tribute for Neal Maine event at Estuary Park. They will also receive Pick-a-Park reports if time allows. The agenda is mostly routine business and updates.

• Review and approval of July 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Shower at Seltzer Park report with guest Jeff Stover
• Living Tribute for Neal Maine Event update at Estuary Park
• Pick-a-Park reports from Sandy, Jim, Mary, and Mary

Community Center Commission

The Community Center Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving the agenda and minutes, reviewing the financial report, and receiving updates from the City Council liaison and staff. They will also discuss ongoing business, specifically the search for new commission members, and welcome any new members. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and accept financial report for fiscal year 2026-27
• Discussion of commission member search to fill two vacancies
• City Council Liaison report from Tita Montero
• Staff report from Darren Gooch, Director of Development
• Welcome new members and orientation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continuation of a public hearing on the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and digital GIS zoning map. They will also hear a new application to rezone a former restaurant at 470 S. Roosevelt into a gas station convenience store. Additionally, there will be a discussion on defining minor vs major modifications to conditions of approval.

• Continuation of public hearing on new Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map (769-26-000030-PLNG)
• New application for highway overlay zone at 470 S. Roosevelt to convert restaurant to gas station convenience store (769-26-000033-PLNG)
• Discussion on standard conditions, minor vs major modifications (Ordinance Administration)
• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss the fluoridation of the city water system and consider several ordinances. The body is deciding on a liquor license for Taqueria El Tarasco LLC and approving an ambulance purchase and library agreement.

• Ordinance #2026-07: Establishing rules for the use of city parks, facilities, and parking areas
• Ordinance #2026-06: Amending general provisions governing city boards, commissions, and committees
• Liquor license application for Taqueria El Tarasco LLC
• Approval of ambulance purchase
• Approval of Library Intergovernmental Agreement

The Seaside City Council approved several items, including a $416,467 ambulance purchase funded by a grant, a liquor license for Taqueria El Tarasco, and a 2.8% pay increase for City Manager Spencer Kyle to $186,401. The council also approved an estuary plaque at Estuary Park and authorized the city manager to execute a library intergovernmental agreement. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved ambulance purchase from True North Emergency Equipment for $416,467 (6-0)
• Approved liquor license application for Taqueria El Tarasco LLC (6-0)
• Authorized city manager to execute library intergovernmental agreement (6-0)
• Approved monument at Estuary Park (6-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2026-06 on boards and commissions (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-07 on park rules (6-0)
• Approved city manager base pay increase to $186,401, retroactive to 7/1/2026 (6-0)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved several destination event grants and a mural project at the Oceanway public parking lot. The committee also reviewed monthly visitor statistics and discussed a new marketing strategy brief.

• Approved funding for Seaside Jazz & Blues, Seaside Winter Shuttle Experience, Salmon Fest, Sand Fest, Turkey Trot, and DachSand 2026
• Proposed full funding for the Chamber of Commerce mural project at the Oceanway public parking lot
• $30,000 allocation from destination marketing budget to the Oregon’s North Coast collective
• May visitor center foot traffic increased 14.4 percent year-over-year
• Clatsop County bed tax revenue increased 5.4 percent for April

City Tree Board

The Seaside City Tree Board will discuss the future direction of the board and review changes to its membership. The meeting agenda includes a review of the original ordinance regarding the Arboretum Project.

• Review of original Tree Board ordinance
• Future direction of the Tree Board
• Board Member Changes
• Arboretum Project review

Community Center Commission

The Community Center Commission will review and accept the financial report, hear from the City Council liaison and staff, and continue ongoing business including a member search and committee role review. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major new policy decisions listed.

• Review and accept financial report showing revenue at 75.93% of budget ($83,659 of $110,180) and expenses at 68.41% ($98,920 of $144,605)
• Commission member search to fill two vacancies following Tracy MacDonald's resignation
• Committee role review follow-up
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Seaside City Council meeting will review several items, including a public hearing on the Vista Ridge Subdivision remand and an ordinance to amend Chapter 31 governing city boards, commissions, and committees. Council members will also discuss a vacancy for Ward 3 and consider vacancies on multiple advisory committees. Reports such as the Seaside Public Works Annual Report will be presented, and the council will approve the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

• Vista Ridge Subdivision Remand – open and close public hearing
• Ordinance #2026-06 – amendment to Chapter 31 for city boards, commissions, and committees
• Discussion of City Council Ward 3 vacancy
• Vacancies on Airport Advisory Committee, Community Center Commission, Planning Commission, Transportation Advisory Commission, and City Tree Board
• Seaside Public Works Annual Report

The City Council approved a variance for cul-de-sac length and the preliminary subdivision plat for Vista Ridge 2. Council also appointed TJ Norris to the Community Center Commission and held a first reading for an ordinance governing city boards and committees.

• Approved Vista Ridge 2 preliminary subdivision plat and cul-de-sac length variance (4-1)
• Appointed TJ Norris to the Community Center Commission (6-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #2026-06 regarding city boards, commissions, and committees (6-0)
• Directed staff to advertise Ward 3 vacancy until filled or until July 25, 2026

Convention Center Commission

The Commission will discuss marketing opportunities, a dinner update focused on Oregon, and potential changes to the meeting day or time. The agenda also includes a report from the General Manager regarding seasonal maintenance and staffing.

• Marketing focus: Update on Oregon-focused dinner
• Discussion of survey results regarding priorities
• Review of potential changes to meeting week, day, or time
• City Council project questions

Library Board

The board is reviewing a simplified behavior policy to be sent to the City Manager for implementation. Discussion also covers upcoming summer reading programs, community events, and library furniture updates.

• Review of a simplified behavior policy for potential implementation
• Summer Reading Program kickoff on June 6
• Summer art show running from June 3 through August 30
• Re-upholstery of five library chairs using 'Mint Chocolate' fabric
• Potential $15,000 speaking fee for author Javier Zamora

Planning Commission

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

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

Parks Advisory Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

The council adopted the 2026‑2027 Seaside Road District budget and related tax levy resolutions. They approved the City Facilities Landscape Maintenance contract with Nature’s Helper Inc. for up to $417,000. They selected the “Parking Preservation Build” as the preferred option for the Broadway and Highway 101 intersection safety improvements, directing staff to notify ODOT. They appointed George Whitlock to the Planning Commission, TJ Norris to the Community Center Commission, and Robin Montero to the Ward 1 & 2 At‑Large council seat.

• Adopted Resolution #4088 (2026‑2027 Road District Budget) (5/0)
• Adopted Resolution #4085 (Ad Valorem Tax Levy 2026‑2027) (5/0)
• Adopted Resolution #4086 (Ad Valorem Tax Levy 2026‑2027) (5/0)
• Authorized $417,000 Landscape Maintenance contract with Nature’s Helper Inc. (5/0)
• Selected “Parking Preservation Build” for Broadway/Highway 101 intersection safety project (4/1)
• Appointed George Whitlock to Planning Commission (5/0)
• Appointed TJ Norris to Community Center Commission (5/0)
• Appointed Robin Montero to Ward 1 & 2 At‑Large City Council seat (4/1)

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

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

Convention Center Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Parks Advisory Committee

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

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

Improvement Commission

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

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

Community Center Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Seaside Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a four-unit apartment building with eight parking spaces near S. Holladay and Avenue E, voting 5-0 with one commissioner absent. The commission also voted to continue the public hearing for the new Comprehensive Plan and GIS zoning map to July 7, 2026, keeping the public comment period open until then.

• Approved conditional use permit 769-26-000017-PLNG for four-unit apartment building (5-0, Rose absent)
• Continued public hearing 769-26-000030-PLNG for Comprehensive Plan and GIS zoning map to July 7, 2026 (5-0, Rose absent)
• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes with amendments
• Approved May 5, 2026 minutes with amendments

Library Board

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

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

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Parks Advisory Committee

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Planning Commission discussed standard and major modifications to conditions of approval but tabled the discussion until the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made regarding the Comprehensive Plan updates.

• Tabled discussion on minor and major modifications (unanimous)

Library Board

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

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

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

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