Seaside City Council Approves 2025 Seaside Stars Recipients and Concrete Contract

The Seaside City Council meeting on July 17, 2025, focused on approving the latest recipients of the Seaside Stars program, which honors individuals for their significant contributions to the community. Assistant City Manager Dan Milas presented the recommendations from the ad hoc committee, which included four nominees for this year's class.

The Seaside Stars program, initiated in 2022, aims to recognize local residents who have made lasting impacts in various fields. This year, the committee received eight applications and recommended four honorees: Community Partnership for Youth and Sherry Hasty for Outstanding Achievement, Pearl Carey for Community and Social Equality, Charles Capoch Williams for Athletics and Competition, and James Bogan for Civics and Government.

The council discussed the installation of the stars along Broadway, with plans to place the new stars in designated locations, filling gaps in the existing displays. The cost for each plaque has increased to $6,716, totaling $26,864 for the four new stars. The city had budgeted $40,000 for this initiative, leaving a balance of approximately $13,000 for the unveiling ceremony planned for October.

The council is expected to approve the recommendations and authorize the city manager to finalize contracts with FMG Custom Concrete, the company responsible for designing and installing the stars. The meeting also touched on the maintenance of the stars, with a council member noting that some stars have become dirty and require attention.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's commitment to honoring its residents and enhancing the community's cultural landscape through the Seaside Stars program.