Council reappoints three to parks advisory, approves Lion’s Den liquor license; vacancies remain

At its March 23 meeting the Seaside City Council took several personnel and licensing actions.

Reappointments: The council moved to reappoint Mary Blake, William Montero and Julia Weinberg to the Parks Advisory Committee; the motion passed unanimously and each new term was set to expire March 31, 2029.

Liquor license: Owners of the Lion’s Den presented the business as a live entertainment lounge. The Seaside Police Department reported no disqualifying findings in a background check and the council recommended approval of a full on‑premise liquor license; the motion carried.

Vacancies and appointments: Council acknowledged current vacancies on multiple advisory bodies including the airport advisory committee, community center commission (three vacancies noted), planning commission (two openings) and transportation advisory commission (one opening). Earlier in the meeting the council interviewed Karen Miller for the Community Center Commission; council indicated willingness to feature that application on a later agenda for formal consideration.

Public comment highlights: Rhonda Warick shared examples of people who recovered from incarceration or homelessness and gave back to communities; Rebecca Reid raised a complaint about a bright, unshielded streetlight at Seventh and Franklin and urged the city to coordinate with Pacific Power and review its dark‑sky practices.

What’s next: Staff will bring Karen Miller’s application back on the agenda for formal appointment action; public-works and Pacific Power were asked to coordinate on lighting options; the city will continue recruiting to fill advisory vacancies.