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Utility staff presented 10‑year revenue and expense charts showing water and sewer enterprise funds have run deficits in recent years and face upcoming capital projects including a water master plan and sewer master plan. Staff recommended a 3% overall adjustment for water to stabilize the fund. Council selected the staff’s split‑rate option (option B): a smaller percentage increase on typical residential meters and a larger percentage increase on larger, nonresidential meters to preserve lower bills for typical households while shifting more of larger‑user cost burden to big meters.

The council adopted the water rate resolution with the split approach and scheduled the adjustment to take effect for the June 15 billing cycle so summer usage would reflect the change. Utilities staff explained the split results in a 1.5% increase for common residential access and a larger 6.6% increase for larger nonresidential meter access and usage categories; staff noted some figures in the staff report were corrected during discussion.

For sewer, the council adopted a separate resolution amending sewer user rates; because the sewer fund already uses usage‑based charges in many classes, staff recommended a uniform approach. Both resolutions passed with no recorded nays. Staff said the adjustments are intended to stabilize enterprise finances while the city completes master planning work and addresses capital needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/12/2025: Seaside City Council Work Session & Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted water and sewer rate resolutions to bolster utility funds: a 3% overall water revenue target was implemented using a split where residential access rose less and larger nonresidential meters saw higher increases; sewer user rates also were amended.","taxTitle","Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon","taxId",70339,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6057223,"Council approves 2.1% solid‑waste rate increase; green‑waste program deferred for more study",330,9822000,10152000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307619-d464f0c21d3b520a88c3b96f99e68ddf&start=9822&end=10152","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307619-d464f0c21d3b520a88c3b96f99e68ddf/thumbnail_9822000.jpg","/articles/6057223/Seaside/Clatsop-County/Oregon/Council-approves-21-solidwaste-rate-increase-greenwaste-program-deferred-for-more-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057223-985cff7c04c54b53987c8c27e86cdf34/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149720&Signature=TLFYPGGQn2CgNcJKTP0EUWrYtdKbNK1luV3d2-NRiYXidGDvnBHb2seDVHm04QZ9AZj-rvb~IlLHvTx-pXu3Uz3Et0TmHZND8mzt~j~y1DYbtPohUN2NSoLQuWmjsELwO~Y~8fiQrhLFFS7rfaj3d9cwnoqlSTVIpHlXZTmAqzILP8Op4UFO5Z-d8kWNfp0fwFWxMp8sOc0NZBaThRUKPdX-N4DGPi-qZb-BquaMJkKBYZC1tsxFzy~kriAFuSQFPAR-8yjBsdrDHPcKS4AeZhfeLy8h0LpmtfW3NPk4HVqsoL-o4RLP1mZtW2sEsIpkEnXPEx0qqIoJqmeg5dwTrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Seaside City Council approved a 2.1% solid‑waste rate adjustment proposed by franchise hauler Recology Northern Oregon and deferred a proposal to spread green‑waste collection costs across all residential ratepayers.

Recology representatives summarized the rate review and said the requested 2.1% increase reflects an annual cost‑of‑living adjustment tied to the consumer price index; Dan Blue, Recology government relations manager, told the council the change would equal about 68¢ a month for a typical 90‑gallon curbside residential customer.

Recology presented three green‑waste options: 1) add citywide funding for 20‑yard dumpsters at a visitors‑center location (estimated at $2.18 per month per residential customer at current service levels); 2) a voluntary “window‑cling” program that lets residents dump yard waste at the Astoria transfer station for a $1.42 per month charge; or 3) a combined option. Recology said the proposal would maintain the current frequency of drop‑box service while offering alternatives used in nearby cities.

Councilors expressed concern about charging every household for a service used primarily by homeowners with larger lots, about enforcement of residential‑only use of drop boxes, and about shifting workload from public works to a contractor without clear resident buy‑in. Councilors asked staff for more data on how often residents use the current boxes, the staff time devoted to the city’s current green‑waste handling, and potential alternatives such as subscription or curbside options.

After discussion, the council adopted the resolution to implement the 2.1% inflation adjustment called for in the franchise agreement and declined to add a city‑wide green‑waste charge at this time; staff was directed to return with more detailed cost and utilization information for council review. The motion to approve the resolution passed with no recorded nays.","Recology asked the city to permit a 2.1% inflation adjustment; council approved the increase but declined to add a city‑wide green‑waste pickup charge and asked staff to return with more detail on usage and alternatives.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6057226,"Seaside community development outlines housing pipeline and staff growth, cites 20‑year target of 1,600 units",275,3697000,3972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307619-d464f0c21d3b520a88c3b96f99e68ddf&start=3697&end=3972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307619-d464f0c21d3b520a88c3b96f99e68ddf/thumbnail_3697000.jpg","/articles/6057226/Seaside/Clatsop-County/Oregon/Seaside-community-development-outlines-housing-pipeline-and-staff-growth-cites-20year-target-of-1600-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057226-3521c80b18e02c0a36ca9dc66d043c13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149720&Signature=PUhFbqENzsegCb1qpP717ntc-eqHaHOmb4Tb9slKuhfZcYK~uewXwZX9HEa3cMw19sXxV~JFI1jKljghHuW1Dipg04FRzueN~g5xAhrV7DMaUjm8B7hXWLYaOIfrANuxU-Y~8aKtsYix75MNMZRxA2XKAPiUuIWLJdQR~a6kxIZZBc0~5K1WAVFzKVAXmefunqEQLVHZP~aa76QEUxeacdZ-EQmoHoAxee9GcTMIkLJ~ulu0F2l1xWsaRwswNv~PEDKcQym42Hgzgr1Gz9JDH6GvTvotF3gPNZFOePnrOeCo2WQQLega4zjaSX7Fqj7XEB6E1EJoirW4vQUjTncVnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Development Director Jeff Lohrey updated the Seaside City Council on housing demand, recent permitting and department staffing, and described steps the department is taking to streamline permits and update housing codes required by state law.

Lohrey noted the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis assigns Seaside a 20‑year production target of about 1,600 units (roughly 14 units per year) and said the city’s best production year recently was 2023 when 76 units received building permits. He summarized the current pipeline: Hawkeye (55 units permitted late 2023), a 40‑unit project at the north end already under construction, Riverrun (66 market‑rate units under construction), Pacifica (the 69‑unit affordable project discussed separately) and Cross Creek (a six‑plex with infrastructure in place and plans under review).

Lohrey discussed housing costs and affordability: he cited a 2023 median household income in Seaside of about $45,807 and noted a median single‑family listing price in the region of roughly $529,000, with listing‑price square footage averages near $371 per square foot. On rents, Zillow‑based listings showed typical one‑bedroom listings near $1,000 and two‑bedrooms near $2,000; three‑bedroom listings varied widely by condition and location.

On city action, Lohrey said staff is pursuing code updates and using a DLCD grant to bring Seaside’s housing code into compliance with state law. He said staff are implementing Oregon ePermitting tools and training staff to perform inspections and plan reviews; Jordan Sprague was noted as being promoted and in training to improve internal plan‑review capacity. Lohrey said some plan review work continues to be contracted to third‑party reviewers to expedite complex projects but the department aims to reduce reliance on outside reviewers as internal capacity grows.

On short‑term rentals, Lohrey reported a stable count near 371‑375 current VRD (vacation rental dwelling) applications and said the city had received only one new application in a recent 90‑day window that the council authorized for a limited opening; he cautioned that changes to parking, density or lot‑coverage rules in the comprehensive plan could prompt a future re‑examination of the short‑term rental ordinance.

When asked about FEMA floodplain updates, Lohrey said the city had submitted notice to the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) that it will adopt an updated floodplain ordinance modeled on the state model code; he added FEMA Region 10 staffing challenges are slowing federal communications but the city will proceed with local notice and a planning commission hearing.

Lohrey told council that once staff training and procedural improvements accelerate plan reviews, the department hopes to handle more work in‑house and free staff time for code updates and records management.","Community Development Director Jeff Lohrey told council the city needs roughly 1,600 housing units in a 20‑year target and summarized current projects, permitting and staffing steps to speed reviews and code updates.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6057228,"Seaside council upholds planning commission on Pacifica affordable housing; asks developer to seek ODOT access",2812,4073000,6885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307619-d464f0c21d3b520a88c3b96f99e68ddf&start=4073&end=6885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307619-d464f0c21d3b520a88c3b96f99e68ddf/thumbnail_4073000.jpg","/articles/6057228/Seaside/Clatsop-County/Oregon/Seaside-council-upholds-planning-commission-on-Pacifica-affordable-housing-asks-developer-to-seek-ODOT-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057228-30ab12d85ae54ad3ba7cd2904995bca2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149720&Signature=N3J7vR0CAn2p4RdyysfMKFh5uXuFo4ABBlhxV37JT66ss1RaEtGuqd9IvYZ23twIy2BfELxVfei3NdnVEKvZ4gMnGAu0j6I0aIK04R2ahIJ5~32vhxJ7ywGBflTCUp-vrXUdf53D~ubYXYh5l1HSWYwx-YZu4HlDKynEcHKDTuYgZFcfPrBxo9PB0KUrXouSkA9iCx4YQTXHPddMrv4t3fNsnIJoXAbyJSYf2dHuXNwoWDUeqBZ82FgBNuqVT09IWkI4tbv0w0HxDGYgZVIY~D3T1rFsPzP-ucowSyoUPUcm~6ectCVamLk1YSWSYi-hLodqpLyME-pQ15HwZPq1zA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Seaside City Council voted to deny an appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of the Pacifica affordable housing project, a proposed 69‑unit development planned for a roughly two‑acre city‑owned site on the North 40.

The project, proposed by Related Northwest, would be deed‑restricted at 60% of area median income for 60 years and provide a mix of studios, one‑, two‑ and three‑bedrooms. The applicant’s packet included 79 off‑street parking spaces and common facilities. Community Development Director Jeff Lohrey told the council the site is zoned industrial but allowed for affordable housing under state law (Senate Bill 8) and that the highway overlay zone review — not the underlying allowance for housing — is what required a public hearing.

Opponents at the hearing raised traffic, emergency access and tsunami evacuation concerns, and questioned whether the North Holiday neighborhood had been adequately notified. Appellant Linda Martin said she agreed Seaside needs affordable housing but opposed this location and added, “I do agree we have a dire need for affordable housing in Seaside and Clatsop County. The problem is…many or most of the units that used to be rentals have been bought up and refurbished and turned into vacation homes or vacation rentals.”

Developer representatives said the project is fully funded by an allocation of Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits and other state and philanthropic sources; Related Northwest sought permits and planned to submit for building permits in June and begin construction this autumn. A Related Northwest spokesperson said the project would deliver 15 studios, 18 one‑bedrooms, 24 two‑bedrooms and 12 three‑bedrooms and described tenant preferences that would prioritize local workers.

Astoria Housing Alliance President Andy Kipp urged the council to deny the appeal, saying regional housing shortages require action and that objections raised by appellants lacked legal basis for reversing the Planning Commission. Jeff Lohrey told councilors that the highway overlay zone requires landscape buffers and access that favors side‑street connections; he noted that a traffic impact analysis is triggered only if a development generates more than 600 daily trips under the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) methodology.

Council members discussed whether an access onto Highway 101 could be sought from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT); staff said ODOT controls highway access and must permit any right‑in/right‑out. The council appended a condition requesting Related Northwest apply to ODOT to explore a right‑in/right‑out access and emergency egress from the highway, but staff cautioned any final approval would be ODOT’s decision.

Council President Seamus Morrissey moved to adopt the Planning Commission’s findings and uphold its decision; Councilor McVay seconded. The motion passed with no recorded nays and the appeal was denied, allowing the project to proceed toward final permitting with the added request regarding ODOT access.","Council denied an appeal and upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of a 69‑unit, deed‑restricted affordable housing project on the North 40, while adding a request that the developer pursue a right‑in/right‑out access permit from ODOT.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6057229,"Seaside staff presents draft bylaws policy to clarify boards, commissions and committees",3338,328000,3666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307619-d464f0c21d3b520a88c3b96f99e68ddf&start=328&end=3666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307619-d464f0c21d3b520a88c3b96f99e68ddf/thumbnail_328000.jpg","/articles/6057229/Seaside/Clatsop-County/Oregon/Seaside-staff-presents-draft-bylaws-policy-to-clarify-boards-commissions-and-committees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057229-3f21c8e3940902ff69c975eb2fe6318d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149720&Signature=nIk5aa22H~WFmbWRphSvuu89At9h41-FEKNuCLTAlpEJrudv2ppP9wxLcmw8ZLzB1FPAfhso6i-BupQ59s9li7Nbmj8nkvooOiujqnlAVPC9QsU3lFAOn9hLzKuB6fALv5ykssLJLf95THZp8naglZrgLk7H6X85wj5jMjKrCkZc2LkaO42Tm9LdCiI0TjSgXyFLTUIo-U2hFRlB3b2La8wZ1yY~zWa3lp8~bGFKdzmsoyoVAPwWiJq6l4nG49b9DbvJ0HlaNbQ~vUhA0dZB2R9T5-PhdUy24WJtfpCkIY2sAGarkDuaG8KvsTU3skUXE-6VmfQtP3ERzjU7HhJ1Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a draft “boards, commissions and committees” policy to the Seaside City Council, describing categories of volunteer groups, suggested bylaws content and a proposed two‑year review of committee purposes.

The draft, presented at length by a staff member, lays out definitions intended to distinguish boards (which may carry quasi‑judicial powers), commissions (primarily advisory) and committees (advisory, typically without decision‑making authority). The presenter said the policy would allow each committee to adopt bylaws by ordinance that set membership, powers, meeting frequency and any special qualifications or residency requirements.

The policy would allow standing committees, ad hoc and steering committees, and suggests councils could form a three‑member council work group to study policies in detail. The draft recommends staggered four‑year committee terms, a limit of two sequential terms for members, and that members not serve on more than one committee except in limited circumstances. The staff member said, “at least every two years, the council will review each of the committees and determine what was the original intent of the committee and does that need to still exist today.”

Councilors pressed for clarity about residency and taxpayer status for committee membership, noting renters, business owners who work in Seaside, and nonresidents with strong ties could be considered. The presenter suggested bylaws can be tailored where state or charter requirements apply, noting the library board in particular follows State Library Association guidance. On removal of committee members, the draft sets out grounds including misconduct, nonperformance, conflicts of interest and disruption of committee work and says a majority of a committee can request removal to the council; the staff member characterized removal as a council decision after referral.

The draft also addresses liaisons and staff support: the mayor would appoint a council liaison who can attend and participate in committee meetings but must not vote; staff liaisons would assist with agenda preparation and technical advice without acting as decision‑makers. The presenter said meeting procedures would follow open meetings and public records laws and recommended annual conflict‑of‑interest disclosures for all committee members.

Council members asked staff to return with edits on: whether ownership or employment in the city should be treated differently from residency; how to enforce attendance (the draft cites three consecutive unexcused absences or five in a year as grounds for action); how to handle vacancies midterm; and whether some committees should have narrower, delegated decision authority. The council did not take final action and staff was asked to circulate the draft bylaws and the ordinance language for each committee for further review.","City staff brought a draft policy that would standardize types of volunteer groups, membership rules, meeting practices and review schedules; council members asked for details on residency, removal processes and committee workloads.","actionData","errors"]

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