Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seaside public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues
2026 Youth Opportunity Grant awards
The Community Safety Advisory Commission recommended splitting $400,000 among 25 local organizations for youth programs in fiscal year 2026-27. How the council acts determines which youth services get funded this year.
Responsible business disclosures and wage judgments ordinance
The Council is weighing an ordinance requiring businesses to disclose unpaid final wage judgments before getting city contracts or benefits. Staff will bring back a draft with costs and a possibly narrower first version.
Sea level rise planning grant for Seaside and Sand City
The city was set to accept $695,456 from the Ocean Protection Council to fund a joint vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan with Sand City, addressing coastal flooding risks.
City financial stabilization and quarterly reporting
The city is rolling out a Financial Stabilization Plan with a long-term outlook and a quarterly reporting framework, giving the council regular snapshots of city finances to guide spending decisions.
Project Labor Agreement negotiations
Mayor Oglesby wants the Council to take another look at a Project Labor Agreement, with staff analysis of costs, local hiring, and small contractor impacts set for October 15.
Short-term rental pause
New short-term rental licenses are frozen for 45 days while the city rewrites its STR rules. The non-hosted cap is already full and there are two active code enforcement cases, so tighter rules are likely coming.
El Niño storm emergency declaration
The council declared a threatened local emergency for anticipated 2026-2027 El Niño storms, letting the city mobilize storm prep and document costs for potential reimbursement.
Street maintenance and repair priorities
Staff walked the council through pavement conditions and planned road repairs. Expect clearer information on the city website about which streets are done and what's next after council pushback about potholes and communication.
Data center moratorium
Before data centers can set up shop, the Council wants an interim urgency ordinance to study their land use, power and water demands, noise, and emergency response impacts.