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Votes and actions: March 17 Astoria City Council meeting at a glance
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda, held first reading of erosion-control amendment A-24-03, approved Amendment No.1 to the ODOT Riverwalk lighting agreement, acknowledged Heritage Square designs and committed to creating a park; staff listed follow-ups for each item.
Key formal actions from the March 17 Astoria City Council meeting:
- Consent agenda: Approved in one motion (moved by Councilor Lum, seconded by Councilor Davis); roll-call ayes recorded.
- Erosion control & stormwater code (A-24-03): Council held a public hearing and voted to conduct the first reading of proposed amendment A-24-03 (moved by Councilor Adams). Planning Commission had recommended approval; staff will return with subsequent readings and final adoption steps.
- ODOT agreement Amendment No. 1 (Riverwalk Trail Lighting): Council approved the contract amendment to proceed with lighting installation after project costs increased to about $1.02M; city match previously authorized (~10.27%). Staff expects east-end lights energized in early April once replacement fixtures arrive and Pacific Power completes connections.
- Heritage Square: Council voted to acknowledge the three concept designs by 1st 40 Feet and separately voted to commit to creating a parks/public space in Heritage Square. Council requested staff to clarify what endorsement means for funding and public messaging, and asked for a follow-up work session on parking and funding.
- Other procedural items: Council extended the meeting twice to finish Heritage Square discussion; city manager listed upcoming meetings (work sessions and budget calendar).
