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Council approves amendment to Coast Guard lease, freeing city parking for DHS needs
Summary
Astoria authorized a supplemental lease amendment with the U.S. Coast Guard that removes a half-acre lot from federal lease, freeing about 40 parking spaces and reducing annual rent by roughly $13,000; the change opens options to address short-term city and Department of Human Services parking needs.
The Astoria City Council on March 2 authorized the city manager to execute a supplemental lease agreement amending the city’s long-standing lease with the U.S. Coast Guard to remove a half-acre gravel lot north of the Armory from the federal lease footprint.
City Manager Scott Spence said the amendment returns a lot the Coast Guard no longer needs and would free roughly 40 parking spaces previously counted in the Coast Guard lease. "This would reduce our annual rent by $13,000," Spence said, noting that the primary leased asset remains the 17th Street Dock and that the city can use the freed lot for weekend, seasonal, or partner needs.
Staff and council said the change could help accommodate parking demands tied to the Department of Human Services moving about 50 people into the former Robies building. Community Development Director John Roberts confirmed the lot being released was the half‑acre gravel area north of the armory and not the primary dock area.
Councilor Mozzarella moved and Councilor Conklin seconded the motion to authorize the city manager to execute the supplemental lease (identified in the packet as amendment number 13 to lease HSCG89-13-01-0074). The council approved the motion by voice vote.
Council discussion included possible uses and restrictions for the lot (for example, limiting long-term parking durations) and a note from staff that the city could explore leasing spots back to DHS to offset rent revenue reductions.
No separate public comment was raised specifically against the lease amendment during the meeting; the council approved the amendment and moved on to other agenda items.
