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Astoria City Council Regular Meeting - November 3, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Tuesday, November 3, 2026

BodyAstoria, Oregon

SessionCity Council & Commissions

DateTuesday, November 3, 2026

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Speaker 1

0:41

Well, good evening and welcome to the Monday, November 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Astoria City Council.

0:49

For the record, the time is 6 p.m.

0:52

Mr.

0:52

Spence, could you lead us in the pledge, please?

Speaker 2

1:00

Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

1:05

And to the Republic, where she stands.

Unassigned speaker

1:14

Thank

Speaker 1

1:15

you, Mr.

1:15

Spence.

1:16

And if we could have a roll call, please.

Speaker 2

1:20

Councilor Davis.

1:21

Here.

1:21

Councillor

Speaker 1

1:22

Mozzarella.

Speaker 3

1:22

Here.

Speaker 2

1:23

Counselor Adams.

1:24

Counselor Conklin.

1:25

Mayor Fitzpatrick.

Speaker 1

1:26

Here.

1:27

So first up tonight, we have a presentation, and that's going to be a mayor's award.

1:33

And this is long overdue for our good friend Kim Supple.

1:37

I'm going to step up to the lectern here and ask her to join me.

1:44

I have a proclamation to give to her and also some words to say about her.

1:54

So

Unassigned speaker

1:54

Ms.

Speaker 1

1:55

Supple, if you don't mind joining me at

Speaker 4

1:57

lectern.

Speaker 1

2:11

So as I say at each of our meetings when I am giving mayor's awards, the Astoria Mayor's Awards are presented to recognize those Astorians who quietly go about making Astoria a better place to live.

2:27

Not due to the need for recognition, but because it's who they are and what they do.

2:33

And this is what we celebrate this evening.

2:36

Tonight we're honoring Kim Supple for her contributions to making Astoria into the place that people want to live.

2:44

Years ago, I was at the Bank of Astoria, close to the holidays, and this wonderful human being, this mystery woman, came in and dropped off a platter of her famous prune tarts.

2:55

And they looked delicious, and they were.

2:58

And she was in and out of the bank quickly, but long after she left, the manager and tellers kept raving about the treats and talking about the woman who delivered

Unassigned speaker

3:08

them

Speaker 1

3:08

and her talented husband, both of whom have long family histories and reputations for working hard to create the Astoria that we love today.

3:24

And she smiled as I noted that we had seen each other a half an hour earlier.

3:28

And after a quick visit with the business owner, who was very clearly happy to see her, the mystery person noted that she had lots of stops to make and she was on her way.

3:39

Again, the business owner told me how people loved this woman's famous prune tarts, and how kind she was to bake and deliver them every year at the holidays.

3:50

And when I got home, I related this story to Ann, and we quickly figured out that it was her friend Kim Supple, whom Anne had met through one of their community service groups.

4:30

This is just a part of what she provided to me,

Unassigned speaker

4:32

and

Speaker 1

4:32

then I'm gonna allow her or ask her to say a few words as

Unassigned speaker

4:36

well.

Speaker 1

4:37

So Kim states that she learned the art of giving back, beginning with her grandma Lily and Tenner at Zion Lutheran Church, which most recently was Peace Lutheran Church and is now Casa Mariposa.

4:51

But Grandma Villa, Grandma Lillian volunteered countless hours at Zion Lutheran with Kim at her side.

4:59

For several years, Kim's dad, Carmel Tinner, mowed and maintained the lawns of several of their elderly neighbors, in addition to mowing her grandmother's lawn.

5:10

And he worked many overtime hours at the Astoria Plywood Mill providing for his family.

5:16

Kim's mother, Shirley Tinner, was one of the founders of the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.

5:24

In addition to working full-time as the circuit court administrator for Judge Tom Edison, Kim saw firsthand how her mom worked tirelessly to start the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, researching at our library in the evenings to find authentic customs that are still being implemented in today's festival.

5:47

This festival originated from Kim's first grade Brownie troupe, a group of approximately 10 girls and their leader, Carol Obey, along with Nellie Norman and other moms who helped.

6:00

And Kim says that they still keep in touch to this day.

Unassigned speaker

6:04

So

Speaker 1

6:04

Kim learned from her family at a very young age how to make a difference.

6:09

As an adult, Kim volunteered at every level of her son Joseph's education, beginning with Starless Sea Preschool, Astro Elementary, and Astor Middle School, and she has been a member of the Assistance League since 2008 and PEO, a women's philanthropic organization for 34 years.

6:31

Kim volunteered at the Platzop Animal Assistance Walking Shelter Dogs.

6:36

She was a founding member of the Astoria Baseball Foundation in 2008, which raises funds to assist Astoria High School baseball and their summer programs.

6:47

And that foundation is still going strong.

6:50

And Kim is on the Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation Board, an event committee helping to raise much needed funds for our local medical community.

7:00

And Kim has served on the Uniontown Maritime Memorial Advisory Board for over 25 years, and this is truly where her passion lies.

Summary of Proceedings

Astoria City Council Regular Meeting - November 3, 2026

The Astoria City Council met on the date specified as November 3, 2026, though the agenda and transcript provided identify the date as November 2, 2026. The meeting began at 6:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The agenda featured presentations, proclamations, approvals of the consent calendar, public hearings on municipal code amendments, and councilor reports.

Public Comments & Testimony

Public hearings were held for agenda items 9a and 9b, and the floor was opened for non-agenda items, but no members of the public provided oral testimony or comments during the meeting.

Presentations

Mayor's Award: Mayor Fitzpatrick presented the Mayor's Award to Kim Supple, honoring her extensive volunteer work including the Assistance League, PEO, the Astoria Baseball Foundation, the Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation Board, and over 25 years on the Uniontown Maritime Memorial Advisory Board.
Astoria Library Reopening Anniversary: Library Director Suzanne Harold reported on the one-year anniversary of the library's reopening after a full renovation funded by a voter-approved 2022 bond. Key statistics included the issuance of 1,426 new library cards, 7,765 items added to the collection, 53,814 checkouts, and 957 programs with nearly 4,800 attendees. The library received multiple awards, including the 2026 DeMuro Award from Restore Oregon.
Final Report of Grant Funded Public Works Projects: Assistant City Engineer Cindy Moore and City Engineer Nathan Crater presented the completion of several major projects funded primarily by ARPA funds. Projects reported included the 202 Waterline Replacement ($1.7M), the 16th Street Waterline Project ($3.4M, replacing a 1915 cast-iron line and adding a pressure-reducing valve), Pipeline Road transmission main replacements (5,900 feet of the 10-mile line, completed with no city funds), the Wastewater Treatment Plant project ($8.7M, over $1M under budget), and a FEMA-funded pre-disaster landslide mitigation project ($902K).

Proclamations

Veterans Day & Doughboy 100th Anniversary: The Council proclaimed November 11, 2026, as a day commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Astoria Doughboy Monument and Veterans Day. American Legion Commander Clyde Thompson accepted the proclamation and urged residents to observe the Bells of Peace at 11:11 AM.
Native American Heritage Month: The Council proclaimed November 2026 as Native American Heritage Month. The proclamation acknowledged historical discrimination and genocide, and recognized the contributions of Indigenous people. Councilor Davis offered to present the proclamation to the Neakoxi Village of the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes.

Consent Calendar

The Council approved the Consent Calendar unanimously (5-0), approving draft minutes from previous meetings, Parks Advisory Board minutes, and a liquor license application for Seedborn LLC dba Masquerade.

Regular Agenda Items

Public Hearing & First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 (9a): The Council held a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to amend the Astoria City Code. Amendments increase department heads' spending authority from $7,500 to $10,000 and raise the small procurement limit from $10,000 to $25,000 to align with state law. The motion to hold the first reading passed unanimously (5-0).
Public Hearing & First Reading of Liquor License Review Ordinance (9b): The Council held a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to make recommendations on new liquor licenses an administrative decision rather than a council vote. City Manager Spence stated the change aims to expedite the process for roughly 30-34 license applications handled annually, as the current process creates delays for businesses. Staff will prepare a new fee resolution for the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

Councilor Reports

Councilor Davis reported on a parking management meeting for the Fort George area, the CREST meeting (a recreational immunity policy resolution), the housing capacity analysis meeting at the library, and a summit on industrial symbiosis (recycling byproducts).
Councilor Mozzarella thanked previous councils and community members for their work on the library bond, reported sending inquiries about the emergency cold weather shelter (receiving two responses), and noted ongoing concerns about ballot delivery issues from the USPS in certain neighborhoods.
Councilor Adams highlighted the need to counter hate speech in the community and reported on the county housing task force (home sharing programs), a tour of the Maritime Museum, and a healthcare discussion with Senators Merkley and Wyden and Congresswoman Bonamici.
Councilor Conklin noted that over 90% of attendees at the housing capacity analysis meeting were homeowners, stressing a need for wider input, and reported on a healthcare event focused on impacts of cuts to the Oregon Health Plan, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Mayor Fitzpatrick reported on the Land Conservation and Development Commission visit to Astoria and the ribbon cutting at the newly restored Lum Lodge.

Key Outcomes

Votes: Unanimous passage (5-0) of the consent calendar, the first reading of Ordinance 26-09 (Code Chapter 1 amendments), and the first reading of Ordinance 26-10 (Liquor License administrative process).
Directives: Staff will draft a new fee resolution for the liquor license process. Staff will include liquor license data in quarterly financial reports. The December work session was moved from December 28 to December 14.
Date Discrepancy: The source transcript and agenda list the meeting date as November 2, 2026. The user-provided timestamp states the meeting took place on November 3, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

Well, good evening and welcome to the Monday, November 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Astoria City Council. For the record, the time is 6 p.m. Mr. Spence, could you lead us in the pledge, please? Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic, where she stands. Thank you, Mr. Spence. And if we could have a roll call, please. Councilor Davis. Here. Councillor Mozzarella. Here. Counselor Adams. Counselor Conklin. Mayor Fitzpatrick. Here. So first up tonight, we have a presentation, and that's going to be a mayor's award. And this is long overdue for our good friend Kim Supple. I'm going to step up to the lectern here and ask her to join me. I have a proclamation to give to her and also some words to say about her. So Ms. Supple, if you don't mind joining me at lectern. So as I say at each of our meetings when I am giving mayor's awards, the Astoria Mayor's Awards are presented to recognize those Astorians who quietly go about making Astoria a better place to live. Not due to the need for recognition, but because it's who they are and what they do. And this is what we celebrate this evening. Tonight we're honoring Kim Supple for her contributions to making Astoria into the place that people want to live. Years ago, I was at the Bank of Astoria, close to the holidays, and this wonderful human being, this mystery woman, came in and dropped off a platter of her famous prune tarts. And they looked delicious, and they were. And she was in and out of the bank quickly, but long after she left, the manager and tellers kept raving about the treats and talking about the woman who delivered them and her talented husband, both of whom have long family histories and reputations for working hard to create the Astoria that we love today. And she smiled as I noted that we had seen each other a half an hour earlier. And after a quick visit with the business owner, who was very clearly happy to see her, the mystery person noted that she had lots of stops to make and she was on her way. Again, the business owner told me how people loved this woman's famous prune tarts, and how kind she was to bake and deliver them every year at the holidays. And when I got home, I related this story to Ann, and we quickly figured out that it was her friend Kim Supple, whom Anne had met through one of their community service groups. This is just a part of what she provided to me, and then I'm gonna allow her or ask her to say a few words as well. So Kim states that she learned the art of giving back, beginning with her grandma Lily and Tenner at Zion Lutheran Church, which most recently was Peace Lutheran Church and is now Casa Mariposa. But Grandma Villa, Grandma Lillian volunteered countless hours at Zion Lutheran with Kim at her side. For several years, Kim's dad, Carmel Tinner, mowed and maintained the lawns of several of their elderly neighbors, in addition to mowing her grandmother's lawn. And he worked many overtime hours at the Astoria Plywood Mill providing for his family. Kim's mother, Shirley Tinner, was one of the founders of the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. In addition to working full-time as the circuit court administrator for Judge Tom Edison, Kim saw firsthand how her mom worked tirelessly to start the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, researching at our library in the evenings to find authentic customs that are still being implemented in today's festival.

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