Forest Grove public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Forest Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 19,132 square foot addition to The Grove, a group living facility at 3308-3334 22nd Avenue. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and reports. No action items are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit File No. 311-21-000043-PLNG for 19,132 sq ft addition to The Grove at 3308-3334 22nd Avenue
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Approval of minutes from November 1st, 2021
• Reports from commissioners and director

Community Policing Advisory Commission

The Forest Grove Community Policing Advisory Commission (CPAC) will hold its regular meeting, primarily focusing on internal matters: electing new leadership for 2022, forming a work group to write the 2021 annual report, and brainstorming current police-related events for policy discussion. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, updates from community representatives and work groups, and a diversity, equity, and inclusion training activity.

• Election of new CPAC leadership for 2022
• Formation of 2022 CPAC Leadership work group to write 2021 Annual Report
• Discussion of police policy alignment with Community Policing, 8 Can't Wait, 21st Century Policing
• Updates from work groups: Community Conversation, Police Stop Data, Police Policy
• Recognition of CPAC members for 2021 service; open positions for LGBTQ+, Business, and Student reps

Sustainability Commission

The Forest Grove Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss several topics, including a burn plan, Smart Cities initiatives, and a Sesquicentennial Committee update. The commission will also handle routine items like approving minutes and hearing reports from the council liaison and staff.

• Discussion of burn plan led by Ed Uecker
• Discussion of Smart Cities and whether to research for a council proposal
• Sesquicentennial Committee update led by Robin Lindsley
• Council liaison report on city's communications plan and Smart City information
• Staff report on ongoing city developments

Urban Renewal Agency

The Forest Grove Urban Renewal Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on updates to the Mural Program project selection and the Site B development. The agenda also includes approval of the August 26, 2021 meeting minutes and public comment. The meeting is held in a hybrid format due to the pandemic.

• Mural Program Project Selection Update
• Site B Update
• Approve Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2021
• Public comment period

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Forest Grove Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting, primarily to discuss whether to meet in person and to address reopening or extending recruitment for a position. The agenda also includes updates from staff on parks, aquatics, and administrative matters, but no major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion on meeting in person
• Recruitment reopened or extended
• Update on Eastside Park
• Update on Parks & Recreation Fee Schedule
• National Fitness Campaign Grant update

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings on annexing 24.5 acres, amending the comprehensive plan and zoning maps, and forming a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union. They will also consider first reading of a franchise renewal for Ziply Fiber, approve use of ARPA funds, and authorize participation in an opioid settlement. Work sessions will cover federal priorities and parks and recreation fees.

• Ordinance 2021-05: Annex 24.5 acres (Tax Lot 1N330000100) into city and Clean Water Services District
• Order 2021-01 and 2021-02: Amend comprehensive plan and zoning maps for annexed property
• Resolution 2021-59: Form reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union public improvements
• Ordinance 2021-06: Renew Ziply Fiber telecommunications franchise
• Resolution 2021-64: Approve use of FY 2021-22 American Rescue Plan Act funds

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council holds a work session to interview applicants for boards and commissions. No formal action will be taken, and no public comment will be accepted. The meeting is open for observation via Zoom or TV.

• Applicant interviews for boards/commissions
• No public comment or formal action during work session
• Meeting held at Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council is holding a work session to interview applicants for various boards and commissions and will deliberate and make appointments. No formal action will be taken during the session, and no public comment will be accepted.

• Applicant interviews for boards and commissions
• Council deliberations and appointments
• Work session at Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street

City Council

This is a work session of the Forest Grove City Council, held via Zoom and in person, to interview applicants for city boards and commissions. No public comment will be taken, and the council will take no formal action during this session. The meeting is procedural, focused solely on applicant interviews.

• Applicant interviews for boards/commissions
• No public comment or formal action
• Work session led by Mayor Truax with Councilors Uhing, Valenzuela, and Truax

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a proposed annexation of 37.7 acres, a right-of-way vacation for Doherty Ford, and formation of a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union. They will also consider resolutions on Gales Creek Road improvements, a shelter options subcommittee, and a labor agreement with the firefighters' association. Work sessions on the Youth Advisory Council and Eastside Park precede the regular meeting.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2021-05 to annex 37.7 acres (Washington County Tax Lot 1N330000100) into city limits and Clean Water Services District, withdrawing from Rural Fire Protection District
• Continued public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2021-04 to vacate right-of-way north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane intersection (Doherty Ford)
• Informational hearing and Resolution 2021-59 to form a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union public improvements
• Resolution 2021-60 authorizing IGA with Washington County for design of Gales Creek Road at Thatcher Road intersection improvements
• Resolution 2021-62 authorizing labor agreement with Forest Grove Paid Firefighter's Association (effective July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024)

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings on annexing 37.7 acres into the city and Clean Water Services District, and on continuing a right-of-way vacation for Doherty Ford. They will also discuss forming a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union improvements, authorizing design of Gales Creek Road at Thatcher Road intersection, establishing a shelter options subcommittee, and approving a labor agreement with the firefighters' association. Work sessions cover the Youth Advisory Council and Eastside Park.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2021-05 to annex 37.7 acres (Tax Lot 1N330000100) into city limits and Clean Water Services District
• Continued public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2021-04 to vacate right-of-way north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane for Doherty Ford
• Resolution 2021-59 to form a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union public improvements
• Resolution 2021-60 authorizing IGA with Washington County for Gales Creek Road at Thatcher Road intersection design
• Resolution 2021-62 authorizing labor agreement with Forest Grove Paid Firefighter's Association (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)

Community Policing Advisory Commission

The Forest Grove Community Policing Advisory Commission (CPAC) will meet to discuss whether to broaden its work to include non-policing public safety issues like sidewalk safety and accessibility. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, filling vacant representative positions, and planning for the 2021 annual report and 2022 leadership. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and TVCTV.

• Discussion on expanding CPAC scope to non-policing public safety issues (e.g., sidewalk safety)
• Vacancies for LGBTQ+, Business, and Student representative positions
• Formation of 2022 CPAC Leadership work group and annual report writing
• Updates from community representatives and work groups (e.g., Police Stop Data)
• Council liaison report on levy update

Public Arts Commission

The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on the Open Aire Gallery Call for Art and select an artist for the Mural Festival. They will also receive updates on finances, artwork donations, and the city's sesquicentennial committee. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Open Aire Gallery Call for Art discussion
• Mural Festival Artist Selection
• Approve October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Finance report (no action since August)
• Artwork Donation Update

Budget Committee

The Forest Grove Budget Committee is meeting to continue discussions on possible programs funded with 20% of the city's American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The agenda includes an update on ARP funding, consideration of other agency programs, and discussion of potential Forest Grove programs, with direction on moving forward. The meeting is a subcommittee meeting held via Zoom.

• Continued discussion on possible programs with 20% ARP funds
• Update on ARP funding
• Discussion of other agency programs
• Discussion of Forest Grove program(s)
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2021

Community Forestry Commission

The Community Forestry Commission will meet to discuss and potentially decide on the Tree City USA/Growth Award applications and the 2022 work plan, as well as the commission's participation in the city's sesquicentennial celebration. The meeting is open to the public in a hybrid format.

• Tree City USA/Growth Award applications and 2022 CFC Work Plan
• City Sesquicentennial Celebration CFC Participation
• Approve meeting minutes of October 13, 2021

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-04 to vacate a right-of-way projecting north from Pacific Avenue at the Mountain View Lane intersection, requested by Doherty Ford. The meeting also includes work sessions on homelessness legislation and the Community Policing Advisory Commission, plus presentations on Metro updates and Light and Power projects. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes and a building activity report.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-04 to vacate right-of-way north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane (applicant: Doherty Ford)
• Work session on homelessness legislation
• Work session on Community Policing Advisory Commission purpose and bylaws
• Light and Power Department update on Filbert Substation Expansion/Transmission Tie-Line Project
• Consent agenda includes approval of multiple meeting minutes and October 2021 building activity report

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-04 to vacate right-of-way projecting north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane, requested by Doherty Ford. The meeting also includes work sessions on homelessness legislation and the Community Policing Advisory Commission, plus presentations on Metro updates and Light and Power projects. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and a building activity report.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-04 vacating right-of-way north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane (applicant: Doherty Ford)
• Work session on homelessness legislation
• Work session on Community Policing Advisory Commission (CPAC) purpose and bylaws
• Light and Power Department update: Filbert Substation Expansion/Transmission Tie-Line Project, Energy Conservation Program, LED Streetlight Upgrade, Watershed/L&P Utility Pole Harvest 2021
• Metro update by Juan González, Metro Councilor District 4

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-04 to vacate a right-of-way projecting north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane, requested by Doherty Ford. The meeting also includes work sessions on homelessness legislation and the Community Policing Advisory Commission, plus presentations on Metro updates and Light and Power projects. Consent agenda items include approval of several meeting minutes and a building activity report.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-04 vacating right-of-way north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane (applicant: Doherty Ford)
• Work session on homelessness legislation
• Work session on Community Policing Advisory Commission purpose and bylaws
• Light and Power Department update including Filbert Substation Expansion and LED streetlight upgrade completion
• Consent agenda includes approval of multiple meeting minutes and October building activity report

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-04 to vacate right-of-way projecting north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane, requested by Doherty Ford. The meeting also includes work sessions on homelessness legislation and the Community Policing Advisory Commission, plus updates from Metro and the Light and Power Department. Consent agenda items include approval of several meeting minutes and a building activity report.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-04 to vacate right-of-way north from Pacific Avenue at Mountain View Lane (applicant: Doherty Ford)
• Work session on homelessness legislation
• Work session on Community Policing Advisory Commission purpose and bylaws
• Light and Power Department update on Filbert Substation Expansion/Transmission Tie-Line Project, Energy Conservation Program, LED Streetlight Upgrade, and Watershed/L&P Utility Pole Harvest
• Metro update by Councilor Juan González

Planning Commission

The Forest Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to annex 24.5 acres at 2627 NW Highway 47 and amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map to designate the property as Neighborhood Mixed Use and Residential Multifamily Low. No action items are scheduled, but the commission will consider approving minutes from May 17, 2021, and receive reports. The meeting is held in a hybrid format due to the pandemic.

• Public hearing on annexation of 24.5 acres at 2627 NW Highway 47
• Comprehensive Plan Map amendment to Neighborhood Mixed Use
• Zoning Map amendment to Residential Multifamily Low
• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2021

Planning Commission

The Forest Grove Planning Commission subcommittee is meeting to review a draft development code adoption package related to HB 2001 implementation. The agenda includes accepting the September 20, 2021 meeting minutes and discussing the draft package. No final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for review and discussion.

• Review draft Development Code Adoption Package for HB 2001 implementation
• Accept September 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Committee for Community Involvement

The Committee for Community Involvement subcommittee is meeting to discuss communications-related matters. The agenda includes a call to order, public comments, and a discussion item on the CCI Communications Subcommittee. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comments allowed on agenda and non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes
• Discussion of CCI Communications Subcommittee

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on the Oak Street planning area and levy planning, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a resolution authorizing a disposition and development agreement with Welshcorp (FreshFoods) for Site B, and a resolution approving a payment in lieu of disqualification from the City of Cornelius. The Urban Renewal Agency will also meet to consider an amendment to an exclusive negotiating agreement with the same developer for a grocery store on Site B.

• Resolution No. 2021-58 authorizing a Disposition and Development Agreement with Welshcorp/FreshFoods for Site B
• Resolution No. 2021-57 approving an enterprise zone payment in lieu of disqualification from City of Cornelius
• URA Resolution No. 2021-04 to amend exclusive negotiating agreement with Welshcorp for grocery store on Site B
• Work session on Oak Street planning area project update
• Work session on levy planning

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on the Oak Street planning area and levy planning, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes presentations on the OR-8 East Forest Grove Safety Improvement Plan and a watershed timber harvest update. The Council will vote on resolutions regarding an enterprise zone payment from Cornelius and a disposition and development agreement with WelshCorp for a grocery store on Site B. The Urban Renewal Agency will also meet to consider an amendment to an exclusive negotiating agreement with the same developer.

• Resolution No. 2021-58 authorizing a Disposition and Development Agreement with WelshCorp for Site B grocery store
• Resolution No. 2021-57 approving return of an enterprise zone PILOT payment from City of Cornelius
• URA Resolution No. 2021-04 approving Amendment No. 2 to Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with WelshCorp for Site B
• Work session on Oak Street planning area project update
• Work session on levy planning

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on the Oak Street planning area and levy planning, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes presentations on the OR-8 East Forest Grove Safety Improvement Plan and a watershed timber harvest update. The Council will consider resolutions on an enterprise zone payment from Cornelius and a disposition and development agreement with Welshcorp for a grocery store on Site B. The Urban Renewal Agency will also meet to consider an amendment to an exclusive negotiating agreement with the same developer.

• Resolution No. 2021-58 authorizing a Disposition and Development Agreement with Welshcorp for Site B
• Resolution No. 2021-57 approving return of an enterprise zone PILOT payment from City of Cornelius
• URA Resolution No. 2021-04 approving Amendment No. 2 to Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Welshcorp for Site B
• Work session on Oak Street planning area project update
• Work session on levy planning

Public Arts Commission

The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss a sponsorship application from Linda Allen (VAA) and an Open Aire Gallery Call for Art. They will also receive updates on finances, artwork donations, the mural festival, and the city's sesquicentennial committee. The meeting is open to the public in a hybrid format.

• Sponsorship application from Linda Allen (VAA)
• Open Aire Gallery Call for Art
• Finance report (no action since August)
• Artwork donation update
• Mural festival update

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Forest Grove Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on agenda items including a presentation on the Backyard Habitat Program and a discussion about a levy. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items to approve minutes from previous meetings, and updates from department supervisors on topics like fire mitigation and staff recruitment.

• Backyard Habitat Program presentation by Megan Van De Mark
• Discussion of a levy
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 18 and September 15, 2021
• Update on fire mitigation planning
• Update on aquatics staff recruitment

Community Forestry Commission

The Community Forestry Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on forestry-related items, including a presentation on Tree City USA, ideas for the 2022 Community Forestry Annual Plan, and Main Street tree replanting. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Tree City USA presentation by Katie Lompa, Oregon Department of Forestry
• Community Forestry Annual Plan ideas for calendar year 2022
• Main Street tree replanting discussion
• Approval of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes

Committee for Community Involvement

The Forest Grove Committee for Community Involvement subcommittee is meeting to discuss its communication plan strategy. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of Communication Plan Strategy

Urban Renewal Agency

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on levy polling and a proposed Wauna Credit Union public improvement reimbursement district, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-03 extending the SB 278 protection period from 60 to 90 days. The Urban Renewal Agency will meet afterward, with a work session on Site B.

• Work session on levy polling: discuss scenarios to renew at $1.60, replace at $1.76, or $2.04 per $1,000 assessed value
• Work session on Wauna Credit Union proposed public improvement reimbursement district
• Ordinance 2021-03: extending the 60-day protection period in SB 278 (2021) to 90 days, declaring an emergency
• URA work session on Site B (no formal action)
• Consent agenda: approve Public Arts Commission minutes and September building activity report

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on levy polling and a proposed Wauna Credit Union public improvement reimbursement district, followed by a regular meeting. The main action item is Ordinance No. 2021-03, which would extend the 60-day protection period in SB 278 (2021) to 90 days and declare an emergency. The Urban Renewal Agency will meet separately, with a work session on Site B.

• Ordinance No. 2021-03 extending SB 278 protection period to 90 days
• Work session on levy polling
• Work session on Wauna Credit Union proposed public improvement reimbursement district
• URA work session on Site B
• Consent agenda: Public Arts Commission minutes and building activity report

Urban Renewal Agency

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on a possible levy polling effort and a proposed reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union, followed by a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-03 to extend the tenant protection period under SB 278 from 60 to 90 days. The Urban Renewal Agency will meet separately to consider art selection and discuss Site B in a work session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no final decisions scheduled during the work sessions.

• Work session on levy polling for the $1.60 local option levy expiring June 30, 2023, which funds police, fire, parks/rec, and library
• Work session on proposed public improvement reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union
• Ordinance 2021-03 extending the 60-day protection period in SB 278 (2021) to 90 days, declaring an emergency
• URA work session on Site B (no formal action)
• URA presentation on Open Aire Gallery art selection

Economic Development Commission

The Forest Grove Economic Development Commission is meeting to hear updates from the Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and staff. Presentations are scheduled on workforce training programs, regional economic trends, and commercial real estate on the Westside. The meeting is largely informational with no action items listed.

• Chamber of Commerce update by Juanita Lint
• City Council update by Tim Rippe
• Workforce Training & Development Programs presentation by Sabrina Van Artsdalen, Worksystems Inc.
• Regional Trends and Organization Update by Amy Jauron and Bret Marchant, Greater Portland Inc.
• Commercial Real Estate Update on the Westside by Tim Budelman

Committee for Community Involvement

The Committee for Community Involvement is meeting to discuss a debrief of the quarterly town meeting and receive a subcommittee communications update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Quarterly Town Meeting Debrief discussion
• Subcommittee Communications update
• Council Liaison report
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold three work sessions on board/commission interview processes, youth involvement, and council rules, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a public hearing and resolution to adopt new Light and Power electric rate schedules effective November 9, 2021, and presentations on a legislative update, communications plan, and economic development annual report. The consent agenda includes approval of various meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2021-56 adopting new Light and Power electric rate schedules, effective for services invoiced on or after November 9, 2021, repealing Resolution No. 2021-51
• Work session on Boards and Commissions interview process, with 15 new applicants and 25 re-applicants, discussing options to reduce interview time
• Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Presentation: Forest Grove Economic Development Strategic Plan 2020 Annual Report
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from multiple boards and commissions

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2021-56 to adopt new Light and Power electric rate schedules, effective for services invoiced on or after November 9, 2021, and repealing Resolution No. 2021-51. Before the regular meeting, the Council will hold three work sessions (no formal action) on the boards and commissions interview process, youth involvement, and council rules. The agenda also includes presentations on a legislative update, a communications plan, and the Economic Development Strategic Plan 2020 Annual Report, plus a consent agenda of routine minutes approvals.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2021-56 adopting new Light and Power electric rate schedules, effective Nov 9, 2021, repealing Resolution No. 2021-51
• Work session on Boards and Commissions interview process (15 new applicants, ~25 re-applicants; options to waive or split interviews)
• Work session on youth involvement and council rules
• Presentation: Legislative update by State Representative Susan McLain, District 29
• Presentation: Forest Grove Economic Development Strategic Plan 2020 Annual Report

Sustainability Commission

The Forest Grove Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss the process for creating city ordinances, including a potential future burn plan, and to consider a sustainability-themed mural using a $3,200 grant. They will also review and approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the council liaison and staff.

• Discussion of ordinance creation process, including potential future Burn Plan
• Mural mini-grant: $3,200 approved for current cycle ending 06/30/2022; discuss sustainability-themed mural on downtown building
• Burn Plan discussion: air quality measurement systems, review of Washington County monitoring by Oregon EPA
• Consent agenda: approve or edit previous meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Forest Grove Planning Commission subcommittee, acting as the HB 2001 Implementation Technical Advisory Committee, is meeting to review a frequently asked questions document and an Implementation Resource Guide related to HB 2001. They will discuss implementation questions and provide direction. The meeting is a work session, so no final decisions are expected.

• Review of HB 2001 frequently asked questions document
• Review of Implementation Resource Guide
• Discussion of implementation questions and direction

Public Arts Commission

The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the Open Aire Gallery call for art, along with receiving updates on finances, artwork donations, mural festival, and other subcommittee activities. The meeting is open to the public in a hybrid format.

• Open Aire Gallery Call for Art discussion
• Finance report
• Artwork donation update
• Mural Festival update
• Metro's Community Placemaking Grant update

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Forest Grove Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August 18, 2021, and receive updates from staff on the CivicRec software, a levy discussion, Anna & Abby's Yard, and pool reopening. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Approve meeting minutes of August 18, 2021
• Update on CivicRec software
• Levy discussion update
• Update on Anna & Abby's Yard
• Pool reopening update

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a work session on a levy needs assessment, followed by a regular meeting with presentations on the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP) 23-28 funding allocation and a Civil Engineering Cooperative Program (CECOP) internship. The Council will also consider resolutions accepting the City Manager's annual performance review and authorizing compensation for fiscal year 2021-22. Later, the Urban Renewal Agency will hold a work session on the Downtown Festival Street and Streetscape project.

• Work session on levy needs assessment (no formal action)
• Presentation on MSTIP 23-28 funding allocation work plan
• Resolution No. 2021-54 accepting City Manager's annual performance review
• Resolution No. 2021-55 authorizing City Manager compensation for FY 2021-22
• Consent agenda includes liquor license endorsement for Bites Restaurant, 2014 Main Street

Urban Renewal Agency

The Forest Grove Urban Renewal Agency is holding a work session to receive an update on the Downtown Festival Street and Streetscape project from MIG consultants. No formal action will be taken and no public comment will be accepted during this session.

• Work session on Downtown Festival Street and Streetscape project update
• Presentation by Alex Dupey and Melissa Erickson of MIG consultants
• No formal action or public comment during the session

Committee for Community Involvement

The Committee for Community Involvement is meeting to discuss planning the next quarterly town meeting and ways to improve communication with the community. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and a council liaison report. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Planning of next quarterly town meeting
• Improving communications with the community
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)
• Council liaison report

Sustainability Commission

The Forest Grove Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss a $3,200 mural mini-grant for a sustainability-themed mural on a downtown building, a burn plan discussion with updates from a subcommittee, and plans for Bev Maughan's retirement celebration. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and commissioner communications.

• $3,200 mural mini-grant for sustainability-themed mural on downtown building
• Burn plan discussion with subcommittee updates and air quality monitoring questions
• Planning for Bev Maughan's retirement celebration
• Approve or edit previous meeting minutes
• Council liaison report and staff report

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Forest Grove Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on several park and recreation projects, including Stites Park, pool repair, and the Summer O' Fun program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from March 17, June 16, and July 21, 2021 meetings
• Stites Park update
• Pool repair update
• Summer O' Fun update
• Introduction of Parks Maintenance Supervisor

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on labor negotiations, a joint work session with the Planning Commission on the Water Master Plan, and a regular session. Key actions include resolutions on a mural policy, a labor agreement with AFSCME, a new staff position, net metering rate revisions, and a $600,000 pledge for a trail grant match. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Resolution 2021-49: Authorize AFSCME labor agreement (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2023)
• Resolution 2021-51: Adopt Light & Power rate schedule revisions (net metering), repealing Resolution 2019-25
• Resolution 2021-52: Pledge $600,000 non-federal match for Washington County RAISE grant for Council Creek Regional Trail
• Resolution 2021-48: Approve mural policy and invitation process
• Resolution 2021-50: Add 1.0 FTE Program Coordinator in Administrative Services

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions for action, including approving a labor agreement with AFSCME, adopting revisions to the Light & Power rate schedule for net metering, and pledging $600,000 as a non-federal match for a grant to fund the Council Creek Regional Trail. The council will also hear presentations on the 2021 electric utility rate update and council meeting options, and consider a resolution to add a 1.0 FTE Program Coordinator position. A joint work session with the Planning Commission on the Water Master Plan will precede the regular meeting, and an executive session on labor negotiations is closed to the public.

• Resolution 2021-49: Authorize labor agreement with AFSCME, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023
• Resolution 2021-51: Adopt revisions to Light & Power rate schedule (net metering), repealing Resolution 2019-25
• Resolution 2021-52: Pledge $600,000 as non-federal match for Washington County's RAISE grant for Council Creek Regional Trail
• Resolution 2021-48: Approve mural policy and invitation process
• Resolution 2021-50: Add 1.0 FTE Program Coordinator in Administrative Services (General Fund)

Committee for Community Involvement

The Forest Grove Committee for Community Involvement will meet virtually to discuss its role in the city's communications plan, its webpage, and planning for the next quarterly town meeting. The agenda includes public comment and a council liaison report, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Discussion of CCI role in City Communications Plan
• Review of CCI page on City's website
• Planning of next Quarterly Town Meeting
• Public comment period for items not on agenda

Budget Committee

The Forest Grove Budget Committee is holding a subcommittee meeting to discuss possible programs funded by 20% of the city's American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 7, 2021, and is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion of possible programs with 20% ARP funds
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2021

Sustainability Commission

The Forest Grove Sustainability Commission will review and vote on adding equity-focused questions to the CEP mini-grant application, aiming to measure impact on low-income and BIPOC communities. They will also discuss a $3,200 sustainability-themed mural mini-grant, a retirement celebration, and the Burn Plan. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and commissioner communications.

• Vote on adding equity impact questions to CEP mini-grant application
• Discussion of $3,200 mural mini-grant for sustainability-themed mural on downtown building
• Update on Bev Maughan's retirement celebration planning
• Discussion of Burn Plan and air quality measurement systems
• Review of Work Plan 2021-2022

Community Policing Advisory Commission

The Forest Grove Community Policing Advisory Commission (CPAC) will meet to review its annual report progress, select a new item to tackle, and discuss how to gather public input. They will also address a loose end about police stop data, specifically the lack of an automatic 'Stops to Pop' ratio calculation. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and member updates.

• Approve May 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discuss using a survey to collect public input on CPAC priorities
• Review police stop data and consider recommendations on 'Stops to Pop' ratio
• Updates from community partners (e.g., SURJ, Adelante Mujeres, Centro Cultural)
• Staff update on 'From Warrior to Guardian' training and bias/microaggression training

City Council

The Forest Grove/Nyuzen Sister Cities Committee is meeting to discuss planning for the 2022 adult delegation from Nyuzen, the city's 150th anniversary celebration on October 5, 2022, and a student delegation in December 2022. They will also review financial reports, subcommittee updates, and old business such as updating the brochure and digital photo storage.

• Adult Delegation to Forest Grove in 2022
• Plans for 150th anniversary on October 5, 2022
• Student Delegation scheduled for December 2022
• Financial report: Bottle Drop account $120.80
• Update existing informational brochure

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council is holding a regular meeting with work sessions on a mural policy and a City Hall & Development Services Annex. The regular meeting includes public comment, consent agenda, and reports from councilors, the city manager, and the mayor. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Work session on mural policy (no formal action)
• Work session on City Hall & Development Services Annex (no formal action)
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from June 14 and June 28 meetings
• Executive session for City Manager performance evaluation (closed to public)

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council is holding a regular meeting with work sessions on a mural policy and a City Hall & Development Services Annex. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and public comment. No formal action is expected during the work sessions.

• Work session on mural policy
• Work session on City Hall & Development Services Annex
• Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes from June 14 and June 28, 2021
• Executive session for City Manager performance evaluation (closed to public)

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council is holding a regular meeting with work sessions on mural policy and a City Hall & Development Services Annex, plus an executive session for the City Manager's performance evaluation. The regular meeting includes public comment, consent agenda, and reports from councilors, the City Manager, and the Mayor. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Executive session to evaluate City Manager performance (closed to public)
• Work session on mural policy (no formal action)
• Work session on City Hall & Development Services Annex (no formal action)
• Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes from June 14 and June 28, 2021
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Economic Development Commission

The Forest Grove Economic Development Commission is meeting remotely to discuss several business items, including a Latino outreach feedback forum, the enterprise zone and minimum wage, and project updates. The meeting also includes updates from the Chamber of Commerce and City Council, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Latino Outreach and Feedback Forum
• Discussion of Enterprise Zone and Minimum Wage
• Project updates from staff liaison
• Chamber of Commerce update
• City Council update

Committee for Community Involvement

The Committee for Community Involvement is meeting to debrief the quarterly town meeting, plan the next one, and discuss its role in the city's communications plan. The agenda also includes public comments and a council liaison report.

• Debrief from Quarterly Town Meeting
• Planning of Next Quarterly Town Meeting
• CCI Role in City Communications Plan
• Community Communication Inbox for public comments (3-minute limit)
• Council Liaison Report

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution No. 2021-47, which would declare a local state of emergency related to extreme heat and the dangers of fireworks, and prohibit the use of legal fireworks within the city on July 2, 3, and 4, 2021. The meeting also includes a public comment period. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 2021-47 declaring a local state of emergency and prohibiting legal fireworks on July 2-4, 2021

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to adopt the FY2021-22 budget, levy taxes, and make appropriations. They will also consider increasing sanitary sewer and surface water management rates, and discuss COVID reopening and the fire chief hiring process. The Urban Renewal Agency will meet afterward to adopt its budget.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2021-32 adopting FY2021-22 budget
• Resolution 2021-43 establishing sanitary sewer utility rates (4.5% increase)
• Resolution 2021-44 establishing surface water management rate (5.4% increase)
• Resolution 2021-45 accepting Clean Water Services rate increases and system development charges (sewer $5,800 to $6,085, SWM $560 to $585)
• Consent agenda includes endorsing liquor licenses for Biscuitology (2004 Main St) and 7 Star Convenience Store (3034 Pacific Ave)

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to adopt the FY 2021-22 budget, levy taxes, make appropriations, and approve utility rate increases for sanitary sewer (4.5%) and surface water management (5.4%). The council will also discuss COVID-19 reopening and the fire chief hiring process, and consider a supplemental budget for fire conflagration costs. The Urban Renewal Agency will meet afterward to adopt its budget and tax increment.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2021-32 adopting FY 2021-22 budget
• Resolution 2021-43 establishing sanitary sewer utility rates (4.5% increase) effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-44 establishing surface water management rate (5.4% increase) effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-45 accepting Clean Water Services rates and system development charges (sewer SDC $5,800 to $6,085; SWM SDC $560 to $585)
• Resolution 2021-40 supplemental budget for fire conflagration costs from Oregon and California

Community Policing Advisory Commission

The Community Policing Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss bias awareness, communication pathways, and updates on bias training and stop data. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and member updates, with a focus on strengthening police-community relations.

• Discussion of bias and microaggression training through Pacific University
• Response to questions on stop data per demographic group
• Updates on Community Conversation pilots and outreach representatives
• Review of CPAC annual report working notes and survey on future priorities
• Approval of May 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Public Arts Commission

The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on an artwork donation and the Open Aire Gallery call, along with receiving updates on the finance report and mural policy. The meeting is open to the public virtually and in person.

• Artwork Donation Review
• Open Aire Gallery Call
• Finance Report
• Final Mural Policy Update
• Approve minutes of May 20, 2021

Community Forestry Commission

The Forest Grove Community Forestry Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to remove an Oregon white oak tree listed on the Register of Significant Trees at 2014 16th Avenue. The commission will also finalize a public outreach video, receive an update on the 21st Avenue Festival Street and Streetscape Project, and vote on a summer recess. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Public hearing on removal of significant oak tree at 2014 16th Avenue
• Finalize public outreach video
• 21st Avenue Festival Street and Streetscape Project update
• Motion to approve summer recess
• Consent agenda: approve May 12, 2021 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Forest Grove Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several park and recreation items, including updates on Stites Park, pool repairs, Summer O' Fun, park signage, the BMX track, and the A.T. Smith House. They will also consider approving the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. The meeting is held in a hybrid format due to the pandemic.

• Approve Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2021
• Stites Park update
• Pool repair modified closure
• Summer O' Fun
• Park signage, BMX track, A.T. Smith House

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to increase fees and charges by 3% for the Aquatic Center and other city services, and to set solid waste rates charged by franchise Waste Management, all effective July 1, 2021. The council will also consider authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Forest Grove School District for summer programs and an application for a House Bill 2001 infrastructure-based time extension for the David Hill Urban Growth Area. Earlier in the day, the council will hold an executive session on labor negotiations and a work session on the Emergency Operations Plan.

• Resolution 2021-26: Aquatic Center fees and charges, 3% increase, effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-27: General fees and charges, 3% increase, effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-28: Solid waste rates for franchise Waste Management, effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-29: Intergovernmental agreement with Forest Grove School District for summer programs
• Resolution 2021-30: Application for HB 2001 infrastructure-based time extension for David Hill Urban Growth Area

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings on resolutions to increase fees and charges for the Aquatic Center and other city services by 3%, effective July 1, 2021, and to set solid waste rates. They will also consider authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for summer programs with the school district and submitting a housing-related time extension request. The meeting includes an executive session on labor negotiations and a work session on the Emergency Operations Plan, both closed to public comment.

• Resolution 2021-26: Aquatic Center fees, 3% increase, effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-27: City fees and charges, 3% increase, effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-28: Solid waste rates for franchise Waste Management, effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-29: IGA with Forest Grove School District for summer programs
• Resolution 2021-30: Application for HB 2001 infrastructure-based time extension for David Hill Urban Growth Area

Budget Committee

The Forest Grove Budget Committee is continuing its review of the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, covering funds such as Light & Power, Sewer, Water, Streets, and Capital Projects. The meeting includes public comment and discussion, with potential approval of the budget. Some funds (e.g., Street Tree, Public Arts) are not scheduled for discussion unless specific questions arise.

• Review of Light & Power fund
• Review of Sewer & Sewer SDC fund
• Review of Water & Water SDC fund
• Review of Street fund
• Review of Capital Projects fund

Budget Committee

The Forest Grove Budget Committee is holding a subcommittee meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan funds. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in-person, with written comments accepted until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funds allocation
• Subcommittee members: Elena Uhing, Mariana Valenzuela, Timothy Rippe, David Maisel, Wolanda Groombridge

Economic Development Commission

The Forest Grove Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss routine updates, including a Chamber of Commerce report, a City Council update, and an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Chamber of Commerce update by Juanita Lint
• City Council update by Tim Rippe
• Employee Recruitment/Unemployment Program update by Barbee Williams, Oregon Employment Department
• ARPA update by Jeffrey King
• Boardmember round robin on priorities

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is holding a subcommittee meeting to discuss next steps for the Open Aire Gallery. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via Zoom.

• Open Aire Gallery subcommittee meeting to discuss next steps

Committee for Community Involvement

The Forest Grove Committee for Community Involvement is meeting to discuss planning a quarterly town meeting. The agenda includes public comments, a council liaison report, and approval of minutes. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of planning a quarterly town meeting
• Public comments on agenda or non-agenda items (3-minute limit)
• Council liaison report

Historic Landmarks Board

The Forest Grove Historic Landmarks Board is meeting to review a design for a property at 1827 Douglas Street, discuss community outreach efforts, and receive updates on various projects. The board will also hear a presentation from Councilor Elena Uhing and consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Design review for 1827 Douglas Street (File 311-21-000010-PLNG)
• Government 101 presentation with Councilor Elena Uhing
• Community outreach discussion including Forest Grove Sesquicentennial
• Downtown District Brochure Project update
• CEP Grant update

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda, and presentations on homelessness, housing, parks, and HB 2001. They will continue a public hearing on vacating an alley between 1208 and 1222 Birch Street, and consider extending the state of emergency declaration. The Urban Renewal Agency will also meet to approve an amendment to an exclusive negotiating agreement with a developer for Site B.

• Continue public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 2021-02 vacating alley between 1208 and 1222 Birch Street
• Resolution No. 2021-24 extending state of emergency until June 14, 2021
• URA Resolution No. 2021-02 authorizing amendment to exclusive negotiating agreement with Welshcorp d.b.a. FreshFoods and MFF Properties for Site B
• Presentations on Community Impact Grant homelessness update, Westside Turnkey Housing Project, and Parks updates (Stites Park, Aquatic Center, summer programs)
• Consent agenda includes Police Department 2020 Annual Report and various meeting minutes

Urban Renewal Agency

The Forest Grove Urban Renewal Agency is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on property transactions. The main action item is a resolution to approve Amendment No. 1 to an exclusive negotiating agreement with Welshcorp, d.b.a. FreshFoods and MFF Properties, LLC, for property known as Site B, and to authorize the executive director to execute the agreement. The meeting also includes public comment, consent agenda items (approving minutes), and is open to the public via Zoom and in-person.

• Resolution No. 2021-02 authorizing approval of Amendment No. 1 to exclusive negotiating agreement with Welshcorp/FreshFoods for Site B
• Executive session for real property transactions (closed to public)
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of April 12, 2021 regular meeting and work session (Festival Street)

Public Arts Commission

The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a mini-grant application, a draft mural policy, and an artwork donation subcommittee report. They will also plan for a special meeting on June 7 to select artists for the Open Aire Gallery and discuss the Mural Festival. The meeting is held in a hybrid format due to the pandemic.

• Knickers in a Bunch Mini-Grant consideration
• Draft Mural Policy discussion
• Artwork Donation Subcommittee report
• Open Aire Gallery artist selection special meeting scheduled for June 7, 2021
• Mural Festival discussion

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is holding a subcommittee meeting to discuss the final draft of a mural policy. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting. The agenda contains only this single item.

• Mural Policy Subcommittee meeting to discuss final draft

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Forest Grove Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on routine matters, including approving the March 17, 2021 meeting minutes. The agenda includes informational updates on Stites Park, pool repair, Summer O' Fun, park signage, BMX track, and A.T. Smith House, as well as staff recruitment for a Parks Maintenance Supervisor. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of March 17, 2021 meeting
• Update on Stites Park
• Pool repair modified closure
• Summer O' Fun program update
• Recruitment for Parks Maintenance Supervisor

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a marijuana retailer at 2420 Pacific Avenue. The commission will also hold a work session regarding the Westside Urban Growth Area Infrastructure Based Time Extension Request application.

• Public Hearing: Conditional use permit for a marijuana retailer at 2420 Pacific Avenue
• Work Session: Westside Urban Growth Area Infrastructure Based Time Extension Request (IBTER) Application

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting remotely to discuss old business including the Rogers Park update/Harper's Playground, the Parks and Rec Director recruitment process, and budget discussions. They will also hear a presentation on Stites Park. The meeting is open to the public with limited in-person seating due to COVID-19.

• Rogers Park update and Harper's Playground
• Parks and Rec Director recruitment process
• Budget discussion
• Stites Park presentation by PLACE
• Approval of January 20, 2021 minutes

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on refining council goals and objectives and on Levy 101, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a presentation on the Supportive Housing Services Local Implementation Plan, a COVID-19 update, and a resolution to amend council rules. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, appointments, and a resolution to extend the state of emergency.

• Resolution 2021-18 amending council rules on public comment, presentations, and council communications
• Presentation on Supportive Housing Services Local Implementation Plan by Washington County
• Resolution 2021-17 extending the state of emergency until April 12, 2021
• Appointments to Community Forestry Commission and Community Policing Advisory Commission
• Endorsement of liquor license renewals for five establishments

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council holds a regular meeting to discuss a local implementation plan for supportive housing services, receive a citywide COVID-19 update, and consider routine consent agenda items including liquor license renewals. Two work sessions focus on refining council goals and objectives and reviewing levy basics, with no formal actions taken.

• Review of Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Local Implementation Plan
• Citywide COVID-19 update including vaccination and public meetings status
• Resolution 2021-18 amending council rules on public comment, presentations, and council communications
• Endorsement of five liquor license renewal applications for 2021
• Resolution 2021-17 extending city’s state of emergency to April 12, 2021

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on refining council goals and objectives and on Levy 101, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a presentation on the Washington County Supportive Housing Services Local Implementation Plan, a COVID-19 update, and a resolution amending council rules. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, appointments, and liquor license renewals. The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a work session on goals and objectives.

• Resolution 2021-18 amending council rules on public comment, presentations, and council communications
• Presentation on Supportive Housing Services Local Implementation Plan by Washington County
• COVID-19 update on vaccination and public meetings
• Consent agenda includes appointments to Community Forestry Commission and Community Policing Advisory Commission
• Consent agenda includes extending state of emergency until April 12, 2021

Community Forestry Commission

The Community Forestry Commission is meeting remotely to approve February minutes, plan an Arbor Day celebration and community outreach project, and prepare its annual report for the City Council. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed. Public comments are limited to three minutes for non-agenda items.

• Arbor Day Celebration / Community Outreach Project discussion
• Annual Report Presentation to City Council preparation
• Approval of February 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Citizen communication period for non-agenda items

City Council

The Forest Grove Sister Cities Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including minutes, financial reports, and liaison updates. They will also discuss old business like the student delegation and fundraisers, and new business including a potential new committee member and exploring a relationship with a Latinx city.

• Voting on potential new committee member
• Update on Memorandum of Understanding and interest in developing a relationship with a Latinx city
• Adult delegation to Nyuzen 2021
• Fundraising update on recycling bottles and green bags
• Award for Sandy possibly during Life Celebration in Summer 2021

Economic Development Commission

The Forest Grove Economic Development Commission is meeting remotely to discuss several items, including updates from the Chamber of Commerce and City Council, and a presentation on the Festival Street and Oak Street projects. They will also consider how these projects relate to the commission's goals and plan a special equity meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or watch online.

• Discussion of Festival Street and Oak Street projects by Dan Riordan, Sr. Planner
• How the two projects impact or relate to Goal 1 and 4 of the EDC
• Setting date and format for a special equity meeting/forum
• Chamber of Commerce update by Juanita Lint
• City Council update by Tim Rippe

Public Arts Commission

The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission is holding two subcommittee meetings: one on February 26 to discuss mural policy revisions by the City Attorney, and one on March 1 to discuss Open Aire Gallery locations and call changes. Both meetings are via Zoom and open to the public.

• Mural Policy Subcommittee meeting to discuss revisions by City Attorney
• Open Aire Gallery locations and call changes discussion
• Meetings held via Zoom on February 26 and March 1

Public Arts Commission

The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission is holding two subcommittee meetings in late February and early March. The Mural Policy Subcommittee will discuss revisions by the City Attorney, and the Open Aire Gallery subcommittee will discuss locations and call changes. These are working sessions to refine policies and logistics for public art projects.

• Mural Policy Subcommittee: discuss revisions by City Attorney
• Open Aire Gallery: locations and call changes

Sustainability Commission

The Forest Grove Sustainability Commission is meeting to vote on a Community Enhancement Program (CEP) grant application and rubric, discuss the 2021 work plan, and elect a new chair. The agenda also includes updates on litter cleanup, an equity presentation, and a legacy guide review. Most items are routine procedural matters, with the CEP grant vote and chair election being the key decisions.

• Vote on CEP grant application and rubric
• Discuss and vote on 2021 work plan
• Election of commission chair
• Update on litter cleanup efforts
• Review of Historic Landmarks Board legacy guide

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on board recruitment and council rules, then a regular meeting. Key actions include a resolution authorizing the city manager to endorse an intergovernmental agreement with the school district for an option to purchase property north of David Hill Road, and a consent agenda with routine items including extending the state of emergency and endorsing liquor license renewals.

• Resolution 2021-13: Authorize city manager to endorse IGA with Forest Grove School District for option to purchase real property north of David Hill Road
• Resolution 2021-12: Extend state of emergency until March 15, 2021, amending Resolution 2021-10
• Endorse 20 liquor license renewals for 2021, including 7-Eleven, Plaid Pantry, Ridgewalker Brewing, and others
• Accept resignation of Kenneth Cobleigh from Sustainability Commission
• Work sessions on boards/commissions recruitment interviews and council rules

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on board/commission recruitment interviews and council rules, followed by a regular meeting. The main action item is a resolution to authorize the city manager to endorse an intergovernmental agreement with the school district for an option to purchase real property north of David Hill Road. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and a resolution extending the state of emergency declaration.

• Resolution No. 2021-13: Authorizing city manager to endorse IGA with Forest Grove School District for option to purchase property north of David Hill Road
• Resolution No. 2021-12: Extending state of emergency declaration until March 15, 2021
• Endorsement of 20 liquor license renewals for 2021, including 7-Eleven, Plaid Pantry, and various restaurants
• Work session on boards/commissions applicant recruitment interviews
• Work session on council rules

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on board recruitment and council rules, followed by a regular meeting. The main action item is a resolution to authorize the city manager to endorse an intergovernmental agreement with the school district for an option to purchase real property north of David Hill Road. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and a resolution extending the state of emergency.

• Resolution 2021-13: Authorizing city manager to endorse IGA with Forest Grove School District for option to purchase real property north of David Hill Road
• Resolution 2021-12: Extending state of emergency until March 15, 2021
• Endorsement of 20 liquor license renewals for 2021
• Light and Power update: substation and electric vehicle updates
• Annual Town Meeting Report from Committee for Community Involvement

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council is convening for its annual goal-setting retreat, a work session focused on identifying goals and objectives for 2021, building on 2020 goals, and supporting COVID recovery. No formal action will be taken and no public comment will be accepted during this session.

• Review of 2020 goal progress
• Discussion of community challenges on the horizon
• Mapping and refinement of 2021 goals and strategies
• Goal prioritization exercise
• Review of Council and Administration roles

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting remotely to discuss and set goals for 2021-22, including a draft mural policy, a strategic plan review, and updates on public art during COVID. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Draft Mural Policy discussion
• 2022 Mural Festival planning
• 2021 URA Outdoor Rotating Gallery update
• Public Art during COVID Subcommittee update
• Banner Poles update

Community Forestry Commission

The Community Forestry Commission will decide whether to allow removal of a street tree at 2008 Main Street (Van Dyke Appliance) and continue planning for the 2021 Arbor Day celebration. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance. The agenda also includes approval of the January 20, 2021 meeting minutes and citizen communication.

• Request for removal of street tree at 2008 Main Street (Van Dyke Appliance)
• Continue Arbor Day 2021 celebration planning
• Approval of January 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Citizen communication on non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

Historic Landmarks Board

The Forest Grove Historic Landmarks Board is meeting remotely to review and adopt its 2021 work plan, including SHPO grant projects, an editorial calendar, a photo contest, officer elections, and the 2021 meeting schedule. They will also discuss alternative funding and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda is largely administrative and procedural.

• Review and adopt 2021 work plan including SHPO grant projects
• Review and adopt January-June 2021 Editorial Calendar
• Photo contest
• Annual officer elections
• Adopt 2021 meeting schedule

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a resolution to amend council rules, and a work session on homelessness. The consent agenda includes extending the city's state of emergency declaration and endorsing 18 liquor license renewals. The council will also discuss a retreat update and homelessness roles and responsibilities in work sessions, with no formal action expected on those items.

• Resolution No. 2020-11 amending council rules on serial communications, censure, and public comment
• Resolution No. 2021-10 extending the state of emergency until February 22, 2021
• Endorsement of 18 liquor license renewals for 2021, including A Framer's Touch, Bi-Mart, Bites Restaurant, and others
• Work session on homelessness: roles and responsibilities
• Consent agenda includes accepting resignations from CPAC and PAC

City Council

The Forest Grove Solid Waste Community Enhancement Program Committee (CEPC) is meeting to approve the 2021-22 program criteria and timeline, which includes application deadlines and grant allocation dates. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 27, 2020, and citizen communications. The meeting is held in a hybrid format due to the pandemic.

• Approve 2021-22 CEP Program Criteria & Timeline
• Applications for project proposals available March 1
• Applications due April 2 by 5 pm
• Grant allocations approved April 26
• Contracts must be executed by September 30, 2021

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a resolution amending council rules on public comment and censure, and a work session on homelessness roles and responsibilities. The consent agenda includes extending the COVID-19 state of emergency until February 22, 2021, and endorsing 18 liquor license renewals. No public comment is taken during work sessions, and the meeting is held in a hybrid format due to the pandemic.

• Resolution No. 2020-11 amending council rules to add serial communications, censure, and public comment changes
• Resolution No. 2021-10 extending the state of emergency until Feb 22, 2021
• Endorsement of 18 liquor license renewals for 2021, including A Framer's Touch, Bi-Mart, and Safeway
• Work session on homelessness: roles and responsibilities
• Accept resignations from CPAC and Public Arts Commission

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a regular meeting to extend the city’s COVID-19 state of emergency and endorse liquor license renewals for 18 businesses. Two work sessions will discuss council retreat updates and homelessness roles, but no formal action will be taken.

• Extend COVID-19 state of emergency declaration to Feb 22, 2021
• Endorse liquor license renewals for 18 businesses including A Framer’s Touch, Bi-Mart #635, and Safeway
• Amend council meeting rules to allow serial public communications and add censure procedures
• Approve minutes from prior work sessions and commissions

Committee for Community Involvement

The Committee for Community Involvement will hold its February 2021 meeting remotely due to COVID-19 protocols. Members will discuss the annual town meeting debrief and receive a report from Councilor Wenzl. The meeting is open to public comment and will be recorded by TVCTV.

Urban Renewal Agency

The Forest Grove Urban Renewal Agency’s advisory committee meets to discuss the legally required 2021 Urban Renewal Impact Report and receive updates on the Festival Street and Downtown Streetscape Project. Members will also hear brief project updates on Site B Redevelopment, Banner Poles, and a new rotating public art installation.

• Festival Street and Downtown Streetscape Project presentation by MIG Consulting
• Annual Urban Renewal Impact Report required under ORS 457.460
• Site B Redevelopment project update
• Banner Poles installation update
• Rotating public art installation update

Historic Landmarks Board

The Forest Grove Historic Landmarks Board is meeting remotely due to COVID-19 to review and adopt its 2021 work plan, editorial calendar, meeting schedule, and other administrative items. The board will also hold annual officer elections and discuss alternative funding. Public testimony is encouraged via email by 3:00 p.m. on January 26.

• Review and adopt 2021 work plan including SHPO grant projects
• Adopt January-June 2021 Editorial Calendar
• Annual officer elections
• Adopt 2021 meeting schedule
• Approval of August 25, 2020 meeting minutes

Committee for Community Involvement

The Committee for Community Involvement is holding a special remote meeting with a largely procedural agenda: call to order, public comments, a discussion of an ATM practice session, and a council liaison report. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Remote meeting via Webex due to COVID-19
• Citizen communications for non-agenda items, 3-minute limit
• Discussion of ATM practice session
• Council Liaison Report by Councilor Wenzl

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings on forming a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union public improvements and on exempting the Development Services Annex and City Hall renovation from competitive bidding. They will also consider authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Clean Water Services for sewer system development charges, and amending council rules on decorum and media statements. The agenda includes work sessions on council rules and Community Policing Advisory Commission bylaws, plus an Urban Renewal Agency work session on a rotating outdoor art gallery.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2021-06 to form Wauna Credit Union Public Improvement Reimbursement District
• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2021-07 to exempt Development Services Annex and City Hall renovation from competitive bidding, authorizing CM/GC contract
• Resolution No. 2021-08 authorizing IGA with Clean Water Services for allocation of sanitary sewer system development charges
• Resolution No. 2020-09 amending council rules on decorum, order, ethics, and media statements
• Consent agenda includes extending COVID-19 state of emergency declaration until February 8, 2021

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold public hearings on forming a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union public improvements and on exempting the Development Services Annex and City Hall renovation from competitive bidding. They will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with Clean Water Services for sewer system development charges and amendments to council rules. The meeting includes work sessions on council rules and Community Policing Advisory Commission bylaws, plus an Urban Renewal Agency work session on a rotating outdoor art gallery.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-06 to form Wauna Credit Union Public Improvement Reimbursement District
• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-07 to exempt Development Services Annex and City Hall renovation from competitive bidding and authorize CM/GC contract
• Resolution 2021-08 authorizing IGA with Clean Water Services for allocation of sanitary sewer system development charges
• Resolution 2020-09 amending council rules on decorum, order, ethics, and media statements
• Consent agenda includes extending state of emergency to Feb 8, 2021 and endorsing liquor license for Bella Donna's Bistro & Patisserie

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on council rules and Community Policing Advisory Commission bylaws, then a regular meeting with public hearings on a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union improvements and an exemption from competitive bidding for the Development Services Annex and City Hall renovation. The council will also consider resolutions on a sewer system development charge agreement with Clean Water Services, council rules amendments, and extending the COVID-19 state of emergency. The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a work session on a rotating outdoor public art gallery, with no formal action expected.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-06 to form a reimbursement district for Wauna Credit Union public improvements
• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-07 to exempt City Hall renovation from competitive bidding and authorize a CM/GC contract
• Resolution 2021-08 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Clean Water Services for sanitary sewer system development charges
• Resolution 2020-09 amending council rules on decorum, order, ethics, and media statements
• Consent agenda includes extending the COVID-19 state of emergency to February 8, 2021, and endorsing a liquor license for Bella Donna's Bistro & Patisserie at 2007 21st Avenue

Urban Renewal Agency

The Forest Grove Urban Renewal Agency is holding a work session to discuss a rotating outdoor public art gallery. No formal action will be taken and no public comment will be accepted during this session.

• Work session on rotating outdoor public art gallery
• Presentations by Community Development Director Bryan Pohl, Public Arts Commission, and City Manager Jesse VanderZanden
• No formal action expected

Public Arts Commission

The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission will meet remotely to discuss and decide on a draft mural policy, review an artwork donation, and address commission business such as retreat dates and vacancy declarations. The meeting will also include updates on finances, public art during COVID-19, and banner poles.

• Draft Mural Policy
• Artwork Donation
• 2022 URA Proposal
• Finance Report
• Banner Poles Update

Community Forestry Commission

The Community Forestry Commission will hold a remote meeting to elect officers for 2021, adopt the year’s meeting calendar, and begin planning the Arbor Day celebration. The agenda is procedural with no major decisions.

• Election of Officers for 2021
• Adopt 2021 Meeting Calendar
• Arbor Day 2021 Celebration Planning

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Forest Grove Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting remotely to handle routine business: approving minutes, electing officers, and receiving updates on several park projects. The commission will also hear a presentation on a Pacific University softball turf proposal and begin budget discussions for 2021.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Rogers Park update
• Stites Park development update
• Eastside Park progress update
• Presentation/proposal on Pacific University softball turf

Community Policing Advisory Commission

The Community Policing Advisory Commission is holding a special remote meeting to organize itself: reviewing its mission, setting meeting dates, selecting a chair and co-chair, and discussing membership parameters. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Review CPAC mission
• Set meeting dates
• Select chair and co-chair
• Review roles
• Discuss membership parameters/changes

Committee for Community Involvement

The Committee for Community Involvement is holding a special remote meeting to discuss ATM content, along with receiving a council liaison report. The meeting is open to the public, with written testimony due before the meeting.

• Discussion of ATM Content
• Council Liaison Report from Councilor Wenzl
• Remote meeting due to COVID-19, broadcast on TVCTV Channel 30

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a work session on council rules and Community Policing Advisory Commission bylaws, followed by a regular meeting. The main item is continuing a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-06 to annex 37.7 acres into the city and Clean Water Services District, withdrawing it from the rural fire protection district. The council will also elect a council president and consider several consent agenda items, including extending the state of emergency and approving an intergovernmental agreement for interim fire chief services.

• Continue public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-06 annexing 37.7 acres (Tax Lot 1N4250000600)
• Election of City Council President via Resolution No. 2021-03
• Resolution No. 2021-02 extending state of emergency until January 25, 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-04 approving IGA with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue for interim fire chief services
• Endorse new liquor license for Zesti Food Carts at 2131 Yew Street

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on council rules, Community Policing Advisory Commission bylaws, and a Development Services Annex, followed by a regular meeting. The main action is continuing a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-06 to annex 37.7 acres into the city and Clean Water Services District, and to elect a council president. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and resolutions, including extending the COVID-19 emergency declaration and an intergovernmental agreement for interim fire chief services.

• Continue public hearing: Ordinance No. 2020-06 annexing 37.7 acres (Tax Lot 1N4250000600) into city and Clean Water Services District
• Election of City Council President via Resolution No. 2021-03
• Resolution No. 2021-02 extending state of emergency until Jan 25, 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-04 approving IGA with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue for interim fire chief services
• Endorse new liquor license for Zesti Food Carts at 2131 Yew Street

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold a regular meeting with work sessions on council rules, Community Policing Advisory Commission bylaws, and a Development Services Annex. The main action is continuing a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-06 to annex 37.7 acres into the city and Clean Water Services District, and to elect a council president. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and resolutions, including extending the state of emergency and an intergovernmental agreement for interim fire chief services.

• Continue public hearing: Ordinance No. 2020-06 annexing 37.7 acres (Tax Lot 1N4250000600) into city limits and Clean Water Services District
• Election of City Council President via Resolution No. 2021-03
• Resolution No. 2021-02 extending state of emergency until January 25, 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-04 approving IGA with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue for interim fire chief services
• Endorse new liquor license for Zesti Food Carts at 2131 Yew Street

City Council

The Forest Grove City Council will hold work sessions on council rules, Community Policing Advisory Commission bylaws, and a Development Services Annex, followed by a regular meeting. The main action is continuing a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-06 to annex 37.7 acres into the city and Clean Water Services District, and to elect a council president. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, a liquor license endorsement, and resolutions on meeting dates and extending the state of emergency.

• Continue public hearing: Ordinance No. 2020-06 annexing 37.7 acres (Tax Lot 1N4250000600) into city and Clean Water Services District, withdrawing from Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District
• Election of City Council President via Resolution No. 2021-03
• Resolution No. 2021-02 extending state of emergency until January 25, 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-04 approving IGA with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue for interim fire chief services
• Endorse new liquor license for Zesti Food Carts at 2131 Yew Street

Economic Development Commission

The Forest Grove Economic Development Commission is meeting remotely to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, hearing updates from the Chamber of Commerce and City Council, and electing a chair and vice chair. The commission will also discuss refining goals based on the Latino Equity Study and plan for the next 3-4 months of pandemic response and the following 6 months of recovery transition.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Latino Equity Study and refined EDC goals
• Pandemic planning for next 3-4 months and 6-month recovery transition
• Chamber of Commerce update
• City Council update

Committee for Community Involvement

The Forest Grove Committee for Community Involvement is meeting remotely due to COVID-19. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comments, new member introductions, and a discussion about the annual town meeting. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive discussion item.

• Discussion of annual town meeting
• New member introductions
• Council liaison report from Councilor Wenzl
• Remote meeting via video conference due to COVID-19
• Written testimony due by 3:00 p.m. on January 5, 2021