West Linn public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Special Meeting & Work Session
The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a City Manager Employment Agreement (Agenda Bill 2024-12-16-01). Following that, they will adjourn to a work session for a joint meeting with the Historic Review Board to adopt a mission statement and discuss adding updates to Community Development Code Chapter 58 (Willamette Falls Drive Commercial Design District) onto the planning docket. The Council will also discuss January goal setting.
- Consideration of Agenda Bill 2024-12-16-01: City Manager Employment Agreement
- Joint meeting with Historic Review Board to adopt a mission statement
- Discussion of adding CDC Chapter 58 (Willamette Falls Drive Commercial Design District) update to planning docket
- Council discussion of January goal setting
The City Council approved a two-year renewal of the City Manager's employment agreement. The contract includes an automatic one-year renewal clause and salary updates through December 2026. The vote was 5-0.
- Approved City Manager Employment Agreement (5-0)
- Directed staff to add NA and Community Advisory Group items to Council Retreat agenda
- Mayor will work on City Manager goals for 2025
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1755, which proposes text amendments to the West Linn Community Development Code regarding home occupations, extensions of approval, appeals of development permits, expedited land divisions, and middle housing land divisions. The council will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with Clackamas County for city-led homelessness initiatives. The consent agenda includes certifying the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election and approving meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on ORD 1755: text amendments to CD Code Chapters 2, 37, 85, and 99
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Clackamas County for homelessness initiatives
- RES 2024-12 certifying the November 5, 2024 General Election results
- Police Review & Recommend Committee appointments
- Consent agenda: approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
The City Council approved a series of text amendments to the Community Development Code (Ordinance 1755) updating language for home occupations, extensions of approval, appeals, expedited land divisions, and middle housing land divisions. The council also authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Clackamas County for $145,000 in homelessness initiative funding, including $100,000 for the West Linn Food Pantry and $45,000 for emergency services. Consent agenda items, including certification of the November 2024 general election results, were approved. Committee appointments were confirmed.
- Approved agenda for December 9, 2024 meeting (4-0)
- Reappointed Keisha Omlid and Sara Werboff to Police Review and Recommend Committee (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including November 12 meeting minutes and RES 2024-12 certifying general election results (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1755 adopting text amendments to CDC Chapters 2, 37, 85, and 99 (4-0)
- Approved second reading and adopted Ordinance 1755 (4-0)
- Authorized City Manager to sign IGA with Clackamas County for $100,000 to West Linn Food Pantry and $45,000 for Emergency Human Services Funds (4-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The West Linn Planning Commission will discuss its annual report to City Council and a proposal regarding appeal authority for Planning Director decisions. The meeting also includes approval of past meeting notes and public comment. No public hearings or votes on specific projects are scheduled.
- Discussion of Planning Commission Annual Report to City Council
- Discussion of Appeal Authority for Planning Director Decisions
- Approval of meeting notes from Oct 2, Oct 16, and Nov 6
- Public comment on non-agenda items
City Council Work Session
The West Linn City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating the attraction and feeding of wild animals, with 13 residents signed up for public comment. The council will also discuss severely rent-burdened housing issues. Proclamations for Pearl Harbor Day and Impaired Driving Prevention Month are on the agenda.
- Discussion of ordinance related to attracting and feeding wild animals with public comments
- Meeting on severely rent-burdened housing (state program discussion)
- Proclamations for Pearl Harbor Day and Impaired Driving Prevention Month
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session including a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss Housing Production Strategies. Other items include Code Process Amendments, a Wildlife Ordinance Discussion, and a discussion on City Manager compensation and contract. Public comments from multiple residents are scheduled at the start.
- Joint meeting with Planning Commission on Housing Production Strategies
- Discussion of Code Process Amendments
- Wildlife Ordinance Discussion
- City Manager Compensation and Contract Discussion
- Public comments from 8 individuals
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1754, which would amend multiple chapters of the Community Development Code to comply with Oregon's Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities parking reform requirements. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting notes and a temporary permit for Abernethy Bridge construction. The council will also recognize a police officer with a lifesaving award.
- Public hearing on ORD 1754: adopting parking reform code amendments to comply with state climate rules
- Temporary permit of entry for Abernethy Bridge construction
- Police Officer's Lifesaving Award recognition
- Approval of meeting notes from October 14, 2024
The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1754 on first and second readings, removing parking minimums from the city code to comply with Oregon's Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program. The ordinance amends 15 chapters of the Community Development Code and includes a technical update to the stormwater design reference. No public testimony was offered. The council also approved the consent agenda, including meeting notes and a temporary permit for Abernethy Bridge construction.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1754 to eliminate parking mandates and comply with state CFEC rules (5-0)
- Approved second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1754 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda: October 14, 2024 meeting notes and temporary permit for Abernethy Bridge construction (5-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to partition three parcels and grant a Class II variance to allow five single-family homes to access a shared private drive at 2830 Coeur D Alene Drive. The meeting also includes public comment, staff announcements, and commissioner announcements.
- Public Hearing: MIP-24-02/VAR-24-05 — Three-Parcel Minor Partition and Class II Variance to allow five single-family homes to take access from a shared private drive at 2830 Coeur D Alene Drive
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session covering updates on the West Linn Waterfront Project, a package of code process amendments, and a discussion on Safe Routes to School. Public comment is scheduled, including from Rick Larson. No decisions are expected as this is a work session.
- Public comment period including Rick Larson
- West Linn Waterfront Project update
- Code Process Amendment Package discussion
- Safe Routes to School discussion
- Mayor and Council reports
City Council Work Session
The West Linn City Council holds a work session to discuss 2025 legislative priorities and proposed Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) amendments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The agenda also includes public comments, community advisory group reports, and a city manager report.
- Discussion of 2025 legislative priorities for the city
- Discussion of Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) amendments
- Reports from Community Advisory Groups
- Public comment period for items not on a public hearing
- City Manager report
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Community Development Code. The commission will also receive a briefing on the Middle Housing Two-Year Check-In Report.
- Public Hearing: CDC-24-02 Proposed Community Development Code Amendments
- Briefing: Middle Housing Two-Year Check-In Report
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the Clackamas County Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) Sergeants Unit. Also on the agenda: recommendations from the Arts & Culture Commission for acquiring public art under the Percentage for the Arts Program, and a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day. The meeting includes routine consent items such as approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Resolution RES 2024-11 authorizing the CCPOA Sergeants Unit collective bargaining agreement
- Arts & Culture Commission process and recommendations for public art acquisition
- Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation
- Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes for September 9 and October 7, 2024
- Public comment period including comment from Lori Bacon
Economic Development Committee Training
This is a training session for the Economic Development Committee, not a decision-making meeting. Topics include the city's role in economic development, regional coordination, strategies, examples from similar cities, tourism, and next steps.
- Training on the City's role in economic development
- Coordination with regional efforts discussion
- Strategies for engagement in the regional economy
- Examples of success from cities similar to West Linn
- Utilizing tourism as a tool for economic development
City Council Special Meeting & Work Session
The City Council will hold a special business meeting to vote on two resolutions: authorizing the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement and setting compensation levels for management, non-represented employees, and elected officials. Following that, a work session will discuss 2025 legislative priorities and a proposed ordinance to amend municipal code on attracting and feeding wild animals. Three proclamations will also be issued.
- Resolution 2024-09 authorizing AFSCME collective bargaining agreement
- Resolution 2024-10 setting compensation for management, non-represented employees, and elected officials
- Discussion on amending West Linn Municipal Code Chapter 5 regarding attracting/feeding wild animals
- Proclamations for Dyslexia Awareness Month, Oregon City–West Linn Rivalry Day, and National First Responders Day
- Discussion of 2025 legislative priorities
The West Linn City Council unanimously adopted two compensation resolutions. Resolution 2024-09 authorizes a three-year AFSCME collective bargaining agreement with step increases of 5%, 4%, and 3.5% plus benefit improvements. Resolution 2024-10 sets corresponding raises and benefit changes for management, non-represented employees, and elected officials. A work session discussion on 2025 legislative priorities was moved to October 21.
- Approved AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
- Approved compensation for management, non-represented employees, elected officials (5-0)
- Moved 2025 legislative priorities discussion to October 21 work session
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a legislative public hearing on proposed amendments to the Community Development Code (CDC-24-01) to eliminate parking mandates and align with state Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) regulations. The meeting also includes a pre-meeting work session, public comment on non-agenda items, and announcements. No other substantive decisions are scheduled.
- Public hearing on CDC-24-01: Proposed Community Development Code amendments to remove parking mandates and comply with CFEC regulations
Planning Commission Meeting
The commission will approve the meeting notes from August 7 and August 21, 2024. It will receive a briefing on the Vision43 project. A work session will be held to discuss CFEC parking code amendments. No other items require a vote at this meeting.
- Approve meeting notes: 08.07.2024 and 08.21.2024
- Briefing: Vision43 Project
- Work Session: CFEC Parking Code Amendments
- Public Comment related to items not on the agenda
- Planning Commission Announcements
City Council Work Session
This is a work session where the City Council will discuss the Middle Housing Two-Year Check-In, including a presentation and information review. They will also receive reports from Community Advisory Groups, consider a Shared River Assets & Opportunities Statement, and hear a Tribal Relations Certificate Capstone Synopsis. Public comments will be taken at the start. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Middle Housing Two-Year Check-In discussion and presentation
- Shared River Assets & Opportunities Statement report
- Tribal Relations Certificate Capstone Synopsis presentation
- Reports from Community Advisory Groups
- Public comments period
Economic Development Committee Training
The Economic Development Committee is conducting a training session covering foundational topics: what economic development is, the city's role, coordination with regional efforts, and strategies for engaging the regional economy. The meeting includes both in-person and virtual attendance options with COVID-19 safety protocols. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Training topic: 'What is economic development?'
- Training topic: 'The City’s role in economic development'
- Training topic: 'Coordination with regional efforts'
- Training topic: 'Strategies for the City’s engagement in the regional economy'
City Council Meeting
The West Linn City Council will hold a business meeting and work session. They will consider Resolution 2024-08 approving a memorandum of clarification for a 1961 easement grant on 12th Street. The work session includes a two-year check-in on middle housing policies. A proclamation for National Preparedness Month is also scheduled.
- Resolution 2024-08: approving a memorandum of clarification for a 1961 grant of easement by the city on 12th Street
- Middle Housing Two-Year Check-In work session discussion
- National Preparedness Month Proclamation
- Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes from July 8 and August 5, 2024
The West Linn City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, both unanimously. It recommended five transportation‑related priorities to the League of Oregon Cities and supported the Joint Values and Outcomes for the 2025 state transportation package. The council also adopted Resolution 2024‑08, formally recording a 1961 easement clarification.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda, including July 8 and August 6 minutes (5-0)
- Recommended LOC transportation priorities: 2025 package, planning, mass transit, road user fees, behavioral health (5-0)
- Supported Joint Values and Outcomes for 2025 State Legislative Transportation Package (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-08 to execute and record Memorandum of Clarification for 1961 easement (5-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will conduct two work sessions: one on the 2024 Code Process Amendments (Work Session #5) and one on CFEC Code Amendments. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural and discussion-based. The public may attend in person or remotely.
- Work session: 2024 Code Process Amendments (Work Session #5)
- Work session: CFEC Code Amendments
- Public comment on items not on the agenda
- Hybrid meeting format with in-person and remote participation
Planning Commission Meeting
The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a work session on proposed code amendments covering home occupations, appeals, extensions of approval, and expedited land divisions including middle housing. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion item. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting notes.
- Work session on Home Occupations, Appeals, Extensions of Approval code amendments
- Work session on Expedited Land Divisions and Middle Housing Land Divisions
- Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting notes
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items. Key business includes a final design contract for the West Linn Operations Complex and a one-year allowance for Down-To-Earth Forest School. The council will also consider a resolution adopting updates to the Clackamas County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and receive training on ex parte contact and potential bias.
- Agenda Bill 2024-08-05-04: West Linn Operations Complex Final Design Contract
- Agenda Bill 2024-08-05-05: Down-To-Earth Forest School 1-year Allowance/Next Steps
- Resolution 2024-07 adopting the City of West Linn Addendum in updates to the Clackamas County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
- Mayor and Council Reports: City Manager Annual Evaluation Process and League of Oregon Cities Legislative Priorities
- Council Training on ex parte contact and potential bias
The City Council approved two appointments to the Planning Commission and adopted an addendum to the Clackamas County multi-jurisdictional natural hazards mitigation plan. Council discussed but did not decide on the temporary reopening of Brandon Place for traffic rerouting. The council also approved the June 17 and July 15 meeting minutes and HCMS software integration.
- Approved appointments of Jason Evans and Kathryn Shulte-Hillen to the Planning Commission (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-07 regarding the Clackamas County multi-jurisdictional natural hazards mitigation plan (5-0)
- Approved June 17 and July 15, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Human Capital Management System (HCMS) Software Integration (5-0)
- Tabled decision on reopening Brandon Place for temporary traffic rerouting
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on proposed code amendments covering extensions of approval, application for appeal processes, and home occupations. They will also receive a briefing on the adoption schedule for Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Code Amendments. The meeting includes public comment and approval of draft meeting notes from May 15 and June 5, 2024.
- Work session on Extensions of Approval code amendments
- Work session on Application for Appeal code amendments
- Work session on Home Occupations code amendments
- Briefing on Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Code Amendments adoption schedule
- Approval of draft meeting notes from May 15, 2024 and June 5, 2024
City Council Special Meeting
The West Linn City Council will consider a resolution to place a charter amendment on the November 2024 ballot increasing the upper limit on compensation for the mayor and council. The council will also receive an update on Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities code amendments and discuss a city attorney contract. Public comment and council reports are scheduled.
- Resolution 2024-06 to submit a charter amendment to voters increasing compensation limits for mayor and council
- Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Code Amendments implementation update
- City attorney contract consideration
- Appointments to Community Advisory Groups
- Public comment period for items not requiring a hearing
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-06, referring a charter amendment to voters in the November 5, 2024 general election. If passed, the amendment would increase the annual compensation cap for the mayor from $6,400 to $30,000 and for each councilor from $4,000 to $15,000, with inflation adjustments. The vote was 4-0. The council also approved a revised agenda that removed an appointment item and added a city attorney contract discussion.
- Approved Resolution 2024-06 to place charter amendment on November ballot increasing mayor pay cap to $30,000 and council pay cap to $15,000 (4-0)
- Approved amended agenda removing item 4.b (Appoint Community Advisory Group Members) and adding City Attorney Contract as 5.c (4-0)