City staff briefed the Parks & Recreation Commission on logistics for the upcoming Blues in the Park series, describing vendor selection, lineup coordination and event rules.

Staff said the vendor application was released to the department's distribution list and that an open application day in May will operate on a first-come, first-served basis; staff try to avoid duplicate concessions (for example, only one vendor selling the same item). Vendors must have a Seaside business license and comply with the city's plastics ordinance, which prohibits single-use plastic bottles and requires compostable serviceware.

Staff confirmed three bands are already booked and one more is tentative; the lineup will be finalized before release when a fifth act is secured. Food trucks are permitted at park events (but are not allowed on Broadway), and any tents used by vendors must meet health department rules. The recreation director said past events have had four to five vendors but the final count depends on applications and health-department approvals.

The commission also discussed outreach and volunteer engagement: historically the recreation director and Councilmember Pacheco arranged lineup contacts and contracts, and commissions have tabled at the event to talk with residents and collect community input.

On accessibility and family-friendly programming, staff said dogs are not allowed at the park event (service animals are exempt) and that the city plans at least one family-focused day with activities such as bounce houses when staffing allows.

Staff offered a contact pathway for musicians and vendors to submit audio samples or online links for consideration. Commissioners asked whether local businesses or bands receive priority; staff said there is no formal priority system but local contacts are on the distribution list and the first-come approach is designed to be fair.

Next steps: staff will finalize the lineup and vendor list and release details to the public once the fifth headliner is confirmed.