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Why it matters: The move recognizes a local athlete who the staff packet described as a Seaside native with international basketball recognition, philanthropic work, youth mentorship and ongoing community engagement. Council members and multiple speakers framed the naming as honoring both local heritage and current community investment.
Staff said the application met the city’s Recreation Facility and Street Naming Policy criteria for commemorative naming. Assistant City Manager Dan Niewis presented the request and noted the Parks and Recreation and Arts & History commissions both recommended approval. The commissions found Rowland met criteria including lasting community contributions, youth development and local and international recognition; staff packet materials say Rowland is in the International Basketball Hall of Fame and is co‑owner of SideFX, an outreach program that provides back‑to‑school haircuts and supplies.
More than a dozen speakers — family members, former coaches, nonprofit leaders and residents — described Earl Rowland’s longtime youth work for the city and how EJ Rowland has returned to invest in Seaside through donations of jerseys and back‑to‑school events. Family members accepted the proclamation and several recounted the family’s deep roots in Seaside and Fort Ord; an aunt and other speakers asked the council to consider naming conventions (for example, including the nickname “Big Earl” on the plaque) and to coordinate plaque wording with the family.
Council discussion focused on the limited, formal scope of the naming process and recording the memorial in the city’s archives. Council member Melton made the motion to approve the naming and to allow the family to work with staff on the plaque wording (including whether to use 'Earl Rowland' or 'Big Earl Rowland'); the motion passed unanimously. The city noted the applicant will pay for installation of the plaque under the policy.
What happens next: Staff will work with the family on final plaque wording and handle installation. The council also agreed, by direction, to consider a public dedication ceremony after installation.
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Why it matters: The measure directly affects people who live in vehicles or store belongings on public land and sets clearer timelines and procedures for removal of property, notice periods and enforcement. Supporters said it will improve safety for drivers and pedestrians; opponents said it criminalizes homelessness and risks costly litigation.
The ordinance adds a new chapter (9.05) that defines and bans unsafe or “aggressive” solicitation in locations the city described as medians, traffic lanes, financial institutions and driveways, and after-dark activity that impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic. The council also amended chapter 9.2 to prohibit occupancy of vehicles on public property between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. (the previous ordinance used 10 p.m.). Revisions to chapter 9.21 define attended versus abandoned personal property, list items protected as essential for survival, and create a 72‑hour notice for certain cleanups with disposal allowed after a 60‑day impound period; the code allows immediate removal if health or safety hazards are present. The parking chapter 10.32 removes fixed four-hour limits at three parks and delegates signage authority to the city manager.
City staff described the changes as a balanced, time‑place‑manner approach that protects free‑speech rights while responding to residents’ safety and commerce concerns. Assistant City Manager Dan Milas presented the draft and said the amendments align with neighboring jurisdictions and legal standards; the staff memo said the ordinance is not subject to environmental review per the California Environmental Quality Act (referencing section 15061(b)(3)).
Public comment was sharply divided. Homeless‑service advocates and unhoused residents urged the council to repeal or significantly narrow the measures, calling them punitive and dangerous. Tim Heven, chair of the Living Experience Advisory Directive and a longtime outreach worker, said the changes “criminalize poverty” and urged repeal, adding that sweeps and property removals waste resources and harm public health. Carla Lobel, a community advocate, warned of legal risks and urged investments in shelter, storage and supportive services instead of criminal enforcement. By contrast, residents who said they live or work near encampments urged tools for enforcement. Darryl Shote, a Seaside resident, said city enforcement tools are needed because some people leave large amounts of trash that block sidewalks. Emily Shim, who said she’d experienced homelessness previously, told the council she supported the ordinance and pointed to private storage options in neighboring cities.
Council members framed the vote as a difficult balance between compassion and public safety. Council members and the city attorney noted the city’s continuing obligations to provide outreach and services and the legal limits on enforcement. The council directed staff to implement the new rules, finalize signage, and coordinate enforcement with outreach and public‑works schedules.
What happens next: The ordinance passed unanimously. Several public commenters warned the city it may face legal challenges; advocates urged additional investment in shelter capacity, storage and outreach. City staff said the manager will set final signage and implement the notice and impound procedures, and the city attorney will monitor any legal developments.
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Seaside names Lincoln Cunningham basketball court for EJ Rowland and places bench plaque for his father after unanimous vote

Seaside tightens rules on aggressive solicitation, overnight vehicle occupancy and storage after heated public debate