ASTORIA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMonday, November 21st, 20227:00 PM Astoria City Hall, Council ChambersPublic meetings will be conducted in the Council Chambers and video live-streamed. Go to www. ...
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HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE (HOST) MEETINGThursday, September 29th, 202210:00 AM Zoom OnlyPublic meetings will be conducted in the Council Chambers and video live-streamed. Go to www.astoria. ...
ASTORIA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMonday, September 19th, 20227:00 PM Astoria City Hall, Council ChambersPublic meetings will be conducted in the Council Chambers and video live-streamed. Go to www. ...
PRESS RELEASE City of Astoria Candidate for Ward 1Andrew Davis filed an application as a Ward 1 City Council candidate for the City of Astoria. Sufficient petition signatures have been collected and verified to place Mr. ...
PRESS RELEASE City of Astoria Candidate for Ward 3Elisabeth Adams filed an application as a Ward 3 City Council candidate for the City of Astoria. Sufficient petition signatures have been collected and verified to place Ms. ...
PRESS RELEASE City of Astoria Candidate for Ward 1Geoff Gunn filed an application as a Ward 1 City Council candidate for the City of Astoria. Sufficient petition signatures have been collected and verified to place Mr. ...
PRESS RELEASE City of Astoria Candidate for Ward 3Kris Haefker filed an application as a Ward 3 City Council candidate for the City of Astoria. Sufficient petition signatures have been collected and verified to place Mr. ...
The following positions on the Astoria City Council have terms set to expire as of December 31, 2022. The election of candidates for these positions will be held at the November 8, 2022, General election. ...
May is National Preservation Month! This year’s theme is People Saving Places. Use this link to view the “31 Activity Ideas 31 Days to Celebrate” flyer to participate in local activities: 31 Days flyer_May 2022 The City of Astoria has traditionally celebrated National Preservation Month by presenting the Dr. ...
The City of Astoria Public Works Department is pleased to present the Water Quality Report for 2021. The purpose of this report is to inform consumers about our water’s cleanliness, safety, and purity. ...
Please join the Community Development Department for an upcoming Housing Development Listening Session. We are holding four (4) listening sessions at different times and locations to discuss the future of housing in Astoria. ...
The City Council will review Amendment Request A21-02 (515 15th St) at their upcoming March 7, 2022 meeting. Please use the following link to learn more: A21-02 Agenda Packet ...
The City Council will hold a 2nd Reading for Proposed Amendments A21-03 (Comp Plan); A21-04 (Dev Code) and A21-05 (permit extensions) on TUESDAY, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Please use the following links to view the packets: a21-03 cc 2-22-2022 packet. ...
The City Council will meet on Monday, February 7, 2022 to review the following proposed amendments:A21-03 (Heritage Square/Comp Plan): a21-03 cc 2-7-2022 packet.pub 1-31-2022.pdf A21-04 (Heritage Square/Dev Code): a21-04 cc 2-7-2022 packet_pub 1-31-2022. ...
ASTORIA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSIONWednesday, January 26, 202211:00AMAstoria City Hall, Council ChambersPublic meetings will be conducted in the Council Chambers and video live-streamed. ...
JOINT COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TRAINING ABOUT OREGON LAND USE SYSTEM WITH LISA PHIPPS, DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY ATTORNEYThursday, January 27, 2022 5:30pmThis meeting will be video live-streamed. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting that a staff member who works for the Public Works Department has tested positive for COVID-19. We are in the process of communicating directly with all staff members who may have been in close contact (within 6 feet of someone for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with the individual. ...
Community Organization Funding Application - Basic NeedsFor Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022For the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, the City will make available an amount not to exceed $ 80,590 for funding of well established, not for profit social service organizations. ...
The City of Astoria's Arts and Cultural Programs to Promote Tourism Grant Application acceptance Begins January 3, 2022! The City of Astoria established the Arts and Cultural Program to Promote Tourism as a way to promote tourism in the City by funding art and cultural events and projects. ...
The City of Astoria welcomes applications from those interested in serving on various Committees, Boards and Commissions which support City programs and functions. These volunteer positions offer opportunities to play significant roles in the community and in local government. ...
Please use the following link to view changes to the January 2022 Commission Meeting Calendar: press release_meeting date changes for jan2022.pdf ...
ASTORIA, OR – DECEMBER 15, 2021, After almost four and a half years with the City of Astoria Police Department, Chief Geoff Spalding has announced his plans to retire. Chief Spalding began serving as Astoria’s interim police chief in August of 2017 while the City began the recruitment process to find a permanent Police Chief. ...
Please use the following link to view changes to the December 2021 Commissions meeting calendar: 2021-11-29 press release.pdf ...
33RD ANNUAL ASTORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT HOLIDAY FOOD PARADEDecember 6, 7, 86:30pm to 8:30pm________________________________________________The Astoria Fire Department fire engines will be parading through Astoria neighborhoods to pick up non-perishable food items and donations for needy families this Christmas. ...
The Astoria DevelopmentCommission (ADC) is seeking Expressions of Interests from developers toredevelop the Heritage Square site with workforce housing.As a part of the Council goal setting session in 2021, the Council set a goalto: Support efforts to increase the housing supply using the CountyHousing Study as a guide. ...
The City of Astoria has been notified by the followingwater districts that the boil water notice is no longer in effect; Willowdale,Riverpoint, John Day, Fern Hill, and Olney-Walluski. Water continues to be safe to drink forAstoria water customers and water conservation efforts are no longerneeded. ...
The City of Astoria has repaired the leak on our watertransmission main. Normal water servicehas been restored and emergency water conservation measures can bediscontinued. The boil water notice foraffected areas is still in effect until further notice from your local waterdistrict. ...
The City of Astoria requests that water customerstemporarily conserve water until further notice as a result of damage to acritical portion of the City’s water transmission system coming from thewatershed. ...
Late Thursday, November 11, 2021, there was a watertransmission mainline break. The linebreak caused a loss of water supply for several service areas east of the Cityof Astoria. Affected areas includeWillowdale, Riverpoint, Clatsop County Fairgrounds, John Day, Fern Hill, and Olney-Walluski. ...
The City of Astoria continues to work on repairing a damagedportion of our water transmission main. The leak has been located and crews are working to repair thedamage. Initial assessment indicatesthat the leak was caused by a combination of a minor joint failure andsaturated steep terrain. ...
The Astoria Fire Department fire engines will be parading through Astoria neighborhoods to pick up non-perishable food items and donations for needy families this Christmas. Fire engines will be decorated with lights, Christmas music will be playing, and we have heard that Santa will make an appearance! View the schedule: Christmas Food Drive Flyer Please fill a bag with non-perishable food items and bring it to us, or have it visible to us as we come through your neighborhood. ...
PORT OF ASTORIA WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGThe Port of Astoria and City of Astoria are partnering to develop the Port of Astoria Waterfront Master Plan that creates a vision and implementation strategy for the Port's industrial waterfront. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting an employee who works with the Maintenance, Aquatics/Recreation, and Childcare Divisions of the Astoria Parks and Recreation Department has tested positive for COVID-19. ...
* PRESS RELEASE *DATE: October 22, 2021TO: Press and Interested PartiesFROM: Tiffany Taylor, Associate PlannerSUBJECT: MEETING CANCELATIONDue to no new applications to review, the Design Review Commission’s meeting for Thursday, November 4, 2021 has been cancelled. ...
The Port of Astoria Waterfront Masterplan PAC will meet Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. Click for Agenda and Meeting link information ...
APPEAL (AP21-06) BY VINCE TADEI, ETAL., OF ASTORIA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE(CU20-10) BY RDA PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC., FORBETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH TO CONSTRUCT A SEMI-PUBLICUSE ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 420 34TH STREET. ...
To read more about the upcoming Appeal Hearing at the City Council's October 18, 2021 meeting, please use this link (Appeal AP21-06 of Conditional Use Request CU20-10/Bethany Lutheran Church): ap21-06 appeal packet_final_with cover memo. ...
* PRESS RELEASE *DATE: October 5, 2021TO: Press and Interested PartiesFROM: Tiffany Taylor, Associate PlannerSUBJECT: MEETING CANCELLATIONDue to no new applications to review, the Historic Landmarks Commission’s meeting for Tuesday, October 19, 2021 has been cancelled. ...
The City of Astoria is seeking bids to complete a landscaping project along West Marine Dr. at the Bond Street Triangle, as well as the grass strip on the west edge of the Pig n Pancake parking lot. Please use this link to learn more: bondstrfqpackage_quotes due 10-15-21. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting that a staff member at the Astoria Aquatic Center has tested positive for COVID-19. We are in the process of communicating directly with all staff members who may have been in close contact (within 6 feet of someone for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period). ...
On August 24th, the Astoria City Council met in special session to consider and discuss a policy for employee vaccinations. The Council unanimously approved the policy. Materials prepared for the discussion have been updated in the attached document to reflect the findings adopted by the City Council. ...
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in City Hall. Use the following link to view the Agenda: agenda_city council_8-24-21.pdf Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, you may fully participate in the meeting remotely. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting a case of COVID-19 among city staff. The City Manager was notified that a staff person from the Public Works Department has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Staff is working internally and with Clatsop County Public Health Department guidance to identify individuals who may have had close contact with the individual. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting a case of COVID-19 among city staff. The City Manager was notified that a staff person from the Astoria Police Department has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Staff is working internally and with Clatsop County Public Health Department guidance to notify individuals who appear to have had close contact with the individual. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting a case of COVID-19 among city staff. The City Manager was notified that a staffperson from the Parks and Recreation Department’s childcare program has been diagnosed with COVID-19. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting that an individual associated with public safety functions at the Public Safety Building, has tested positive for COVID-19. The City Manager was notified that the last time this individual was in the Public Safety Building on August 4. ...
With the current surge in COVID-19 cases and in following recommendations from state and federal health authorities, the City of Astoria is requiring members of the public to wear face masks indoors when conducting in-person business at City facilities. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting a case ofCOVID-19 among city staff. The City Manager was notified that a staffperson fromthe Parks and Recreation Department has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Staff isworking with Clatsop County Public Health Department to notify individuals whoappear to have had close contact with the individual. ...
* PRESS RELEASE *DATE: July 30, 2021TO: Press and Interested PartiesFROM: Tiffany Taylor, Community Development Dept. ...
To read more about the upcoming Appeal Hearing scheduled for the City Council's August 2, 2021 meeting (Appeal AP21-05 of Exterior Alteration Request EX21-08), please use this link: AP21-05 appeal packet_final. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting a case of COVID-19 among city staff. The City Manager was notified that a staffperson who was present at the Parks and Recreation Department’s childcare, Lil’ Sprouts, has been diagnosed with COVID-19. ...
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJKKQR2 Please fill out the survey to provide feedback and comments on the playground structure being installed at Violet LaPlante playground. Funding for this playground installation was acquired through the MODA Assist Program (https://www. ...
The Astoria Police department has sadly announced the passing of Officer Sam Whisler. Updates and information about the planned service as well as the livestream link for the service, donation opportunities and more will be posted here: https://www. ...
To read more about the upcoming Appeal Hearing at the City Council's July 19, 2021 meeting, please use this link (Appeal AP21-04 of Variance Request V20-19): appeal packet ap21-04.pdf &nbs ...
The Astoria Parks and Recreation Department announces the Astoria Aquatic Center will be adjusting operations beginning June 30, 2021 in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 21-15. Mask mandates and social distancing will no longer be required. ...
Governor Kate Brown announced that Oregon will fully reopen the State when COVID-19 vaccination rates hit 70% or on June 30th at the latest. Under this Executive Order, mask and social distancing mandates will be removed for the general public. ...
The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced recipients of their Oregon Community Paths grants for improvements to bicycle and pedestrian walkways throughout the State of Oregon and the City of Astoria’s application for funding to add lighting east on the Riverwalk from 20th St. ...
Please use this link to read more about the landscaping project in Uniontown: PRESS RELEASE: Call for Bids Quotes are due by May 18, 2021 by 2:00 p.m. ...
May 1st kicks off National Historic Preservation Month. Celebrate by following this list of LOCAL (and social-distance friendly) activity ideas! national historic preservation month_flyer_may 2021.pdf ...
Starting Wednesday, May 19th, fitness classes will be returning to the Astoria Aquatic Center. Classes will be offered Monday- Saturdays, with class times starting between 7:30am and 12:00pm and will be limited to a maximum of 8 people per class. ...
The City of Astoria is reporting its first case of COVID-19 among city staff. The City Manager was notified that a staffperson present at Public Works Operations has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Staff is working with Clatsop County Public Health Department to notify those individuals who appear to have had close contact with the individual. ...
BUDGET COMMITTEE TRAINING AND MEETINGS FOR THE CITY OF ASTORIA AND ASTOR EAST URBAN RENEWAL AND ASTOR WEST URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICTS (ASTORIA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION) OF THE CITY OF ASTORIA TRAINING: April 22, 2021 - 6:00 PM BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS: April 27, 28, 29, 2021 - 6:00 PMAstoria City Hall, Council Chambers Public meetings will be conducted in the Council Chambers with a limited seating arrangement. ...
The City of Astoria Building Permits department has switched to the ePermitting online permit system provided by the State of Oregon. www.Buildingpermits.oregon.govContractors may now apply online, download plans and schedule inspections. ...
Since 2013, the Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health have partnered through the annual Moda Assist Program, promoting active, healthy lifestyles for youngsters in communities across the state. Now in the program’s eighth year, the Astoria Parks and Recreation Department has been chosen to receive $20 for every assist made by the Blazers during their regular season games this year to build an all-abilities playground at Violet LaPlante Park. ...
A supplemental Budget will be considered at the April 5, 2021 City Council Meeting beginning at 7:00pm.RESOLUTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND #125 ...
The Astoria Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the first day of reopening the Astoria Aquatic Center to the public on March 15, 2021 at 700am, assuming Clatsop County remains in, or below, the HIGH Risk Category for COVID 19. ...
The City of Astoria is pleased to announce that its submission to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s (ORPD) Local Government Grant program for enhancements along the Riverwalk has been selected as one of seven funded projects, out of 27 total submitted across the State of Oregon. ...
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the Astoria City Council directed staff to begin working toward a limited reopening the Astoria Aquatic Center.The Parks and Recreation Department’s tentative plan is to reopen to reserved, drop-in only service in early March, 2021. ...
The City of Astoria believes that each member of the community has a role in creating a culture of emergency preparedness. The links below highlight resources and tools that all community members can access and use to build resiliency for their families, homes, and businesses. ...
Astoria Oregon – Astoria Public Works has closed Alameda Avenue between Kingston Street and Ilwaco Street due to a landslide caused by the recent heavy rains.Wednesday morning, at 2:58 AM the Astoria Police, Astoria Fire Department and Medix were dispatched to 367 Alameda Avenue. ...
The City of Astoria’s Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the grand opening of four Type 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations located at the Astoria Aquatic Center, 1997 Marine Dr. ...
At the September 21, 2020 City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council adopted a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resolution which was a combination of several past resolutions approved by the Astoria City Council. ...
PRESS RELEASE: Planning Commission Meeting ...
PRESS RELEASE: Withdrawal of Application CU19-03 (Pacific Seafood); Appeal hearing cancelled ...
Notice:The City of Astoria is utilizing the Sole-Source Procurement method as allowed by City Code to purchase the following Goods or Services & Personal Services:Siemens Electromagnetic Water MetersVendor/Contractor:Unit Process Company who is the exclusive Siemens distributor in this area. ...
PRESS RELEASE: Meeting Cancelled ...
PRESS RELEASE: Continuance for Appeal AP20-01 ...
Due to a delay in the repair of the Astoria Public Works Department mower and interim staffreductions as a result of COVID-19, mowing on City property and City right-of-way had beenstalled. The mower is back in operation and City staff is working to mow all neglected areasstarting with the locations that present safety and accessibility concerns. ...
The Astoria Public Works Department will have a contractor working at night paintingcrosswalks and traffic symbols from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Monday August 3, 2020 toFriday August 13, 2020. There will be temporary traffic control changes in the work zoneslisted below as the contractor completes their work. ...
At the June 22, 2020 City Council meeting, the Astoria Mayor and Councilors expressed unanimous support for Clatsop County to request to be added to the list of counties requiring face coverings for businesses under Governor Brown’s County Specific Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance. ...
"The Astoria Police Department's core values are: Service, Respect, Accountability, Excellence, Collaboration and Learning." At the June 1, 2020 City Council Meeting, I briefly shared with the Mayor and Councilors some insight and information about the policies of the Astoria Police Department. ...
The City of Astoria has adopted a temporary policy for outdoor sidewalk seating to allow businesses, such as food service establishments that operate consistent with the Governor’s executive orders and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) phases, to expand their food service areas to public sidewalks. ...
ASTORIA, OR, June 1, 2020 – The City of Astoria is pleased to announce that Jonah Dart-McLean has been hired as Director of the Astoria Parks and Recreation Department. Dart-McLean has been serving as the acting and subsequently interim director of the department since November. ...
Dr. Harvey Award Nominations ...
Join us Thursday at 5:30 for a Astoria-Warrenton Business Roundtable with Mayor Bruce Jones, City of Astoria, Oregon, Mayor Henry Balensifer of Warrenton, Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director David Reid, and CEDR/Clatsop Small Business Development Center Executive Director Kevin Leahy. ...
Community leaders in Clatsop County and the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Gearhart, Seaside and Warrenton are reminding residents of the Pacific Northwest to continue to “Stay Home, Save Lives. ...
NEW! Procedure Changes for Building Inspections and Permit Applications ...
March 26, 2020 — The City of Astoria’s Park and Library facility closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended past the originally planned date of March 31st and will be kept in place until further notice. ...
March 23, 2020 — The City of Astoria encourages people to safely enjoy parks, trails and natural areas with social distancing modifications in place. To comply with Governor Kate Brown’s guidance on limiting the spread of COVID 19, the City is temporarily closing all play structures, sport courts, swings and other playground equipment at all park locations. ...
Astoria, OR, March 22, 2020 – The Astoria City Council passed a resolution today at an Emergency Meeting prohibiting vacation and leisure travelers from staying in hotels and short term lodging rentals during the state of emergency which the City of Astoria declared on March 16. ...
March 17, 2020 - The City of Astoria will be closing City facilities to walk in visitors and limiting access to appointments only. This will affect all City Facilities including City Hall and the Public Safety Building. ...
Public Service Announcement From Public WorksDon’t flush wipes, paper towels, or sanitary products in the toilet. Wipes are likely to clog your sewer pipes and also cause backups in the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility. ...
ASTORIA CITY COUNCIL DECLARED A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCYClick here to view Resolution 20-03 ...
CITY OF ASTORIA ANNOUNCES CLOSURE AND INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 The Astoria Public Library will be closing at 5:00pm, March 16, 2020 through March 31 in response to guidance from the Clatsop County Health Department, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Please see the attached joint statement from Astoria Mayor Bruce Jones, Clatsop County Commission Chair Kathleen Sullivan, and Port of Astoria Executive Director Will Isom regarding public health issues surrounding cruise ship visits. ...
ASTORIA CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER DECLARING LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCYMarch 13, 2020 – Astoria, OR – The Astoria City Council will consider declaring a local emergency in the City of Astoria in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak at the City Council meeting on Monday, March 16 at 7 p. ...
REMINDER OF OPTIONS FOR DOING BUSINESS AT THE CITY OF ASTORIAThe City of Astoria provides many resources to help you go about your daily business while also taking care of the health and safety of you and your loved ones. ...
Astoria Parks and Recreation is competing with two other Oregon communities to win funds for a brand-new, accessible and inclusive playground through the Moda Assist Program. If Astoria wins, the department will bring a playground to Violet LaPlante Park. ...
Astoria, OR: The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded the Astoria Oregon Public Library Foundation a $500,000 grant to go toward the Astoria Public Library Renovation The Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grant requires a 3-to-1 match over a 5 year period. ...
The City of Astoria is accepting applications to fill various City of Astoria Boards and Commissions positions whose terms expire on December 31. These volunteer positions offer citizens the opportunity to play significant roles in the community in a number of ways. ...
