Seaside adopts temporary camping policy and hires Community Action to manage new camp

Seaside City Council voted to adopt a temporary camping policy and to authorize a management agreement with Klotzuk Community Action to operate the city's new temporary camping site.

The council adopted Resolution 4073 on a voice vote after a weeknight work session and a public discussion that focused on enforcement, posting of rules, and on-site services. Councilors then adopted Resolution 4076 to approve a contract with Klotzuk Community Action (CCA) to provide daily site administration, participant check-ins, case management and referrals, coordination with police and public works, and on-site office space for staff.

Councilors and staff said the policy aims to make enforcement based on behavior rather than on status alone while preserving tools to exclude individuals for serious violations. The policy reinstates a prohibition on possession of illegal drugs and alcohol at the camp; it also removes the word "however" from the enforcement section to reduce linguistic ambiguity and adds a specific rule prohibiting entry into another person's campsite without…