Seaside council approves consent items, prioritizes water allocations and OKs Capra Park lease; holds some commission code changes for later review

Seaside, Calif. — The Seaside City Council unanimously approved a multi‑item consent agenda and several subsequent measures at its March 6 regular meeting, including a resolution prioritizing a pool of water for local allocation requests and a five‑year lease allowing Friends of Seaside Parks Association (FOSPA) to operate pollinator and community garden space in Capra Park.

Council also completed a second reading of proposed amendments to Title 2 of the Seaside Municipal Code (municipal governance chapters) but voted to hold back changes to the boards‑and‑commissions chapter for further review and directed staff to return with a tightened code‑of‑conduct proposal.

Why it matters: The consent vote cleared a number of routine items (grants, sponsorships and construction contracts) and set city policy in several operational areas. The water allocation resolution and Capra Park lease carry immediate implementation steps: staff noted there is an unallocated reserve of nearly four acre‑feet that can be assigned to properties on a wait list, and the FOSPA lease will allow nonprofit-led garden and education projects on defined park parcels while preserving public access.

Most important votes and outcomes

- Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote.

- Water allocation (Item H):…