Seaside Lagoon Rehabilitation

A 60-year resident urged the commission to consider a wave pool, saying the community's surfing heritage deserves something bold and unique.

A taxpayer urged the commission to make a decision tonight, saying continuing to pay water quality fines indefinitely isn't an option.

The Chamber of Commerce CEO asked that the council decision be delayed so the broader harbor business community can provide meaningful input, and personally urged going back to the drawing board.

A veteran of the NoWallWaterfront ballot fight said communication to the commission broke down and urged the city to get the lagoon right, calling it one of the area's best amenities.

Said there's no reason not to continue with the project — use the money, fix what's there, leave room for a future wave pool proposal to be developed.

Urged approval of phase one with conditions: secure the $10 million grant, fix the failing infrastructure, protect Measure C youth access, and leave room for future phases with entrepreneurs.

A District 2 participant in the original planning surveys said delay risks the funding, and suggested supporting the CDP application now and amending it later as ideas develop.