Toledo public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council work session scheduled for December 28, 2022, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business to consider and the proximity to the holiday.

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve expenditures and ordinances, including repairs to the Public Safety Building and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council will also discuss a proposed animal ordinance draft.

• Approve $85,000 expenditure for Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier repairs
• Approve Architectural Design Proposal for Public Safety Building exterior repairs
• Consider approval of agreement with Toledo Public Safety Association
• Discuss proposed draft of Animal Ordinance

The Toledo City Council ratified the Toledo Public Safety Association collective bargaining agreement retroactive to July 1, 2022, with five in favor and one abstention. It also approved a $50,000 architectural design proposal for exterior repairs to the Public Safety Building and an $85,000 expenditure to repair the clarifier unit at the wastewater treatment plant. The animal ordinance was discussed but not adopted, with a request to bring it back in January.

• Ratified TPSA collective bargaining agreement retroactive to July 1, 2022 (5-0, Bush abstained)
• Approved Scott Edwards Architecture proposal for ~$50,000 for Public Safety Building exterior repairs (unanimous)
• Approved ~$85,000 expenditure to repair/replace clarifier unit at Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Oct 26 and Nov 2 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor partition for property at 1950 NW Sunset Drive, and will decide on adoption of findings for a floodplain variance and appeal (FPV-1-22) related to the Port of Toledo. The commission will also hold a worksession on the Transportation chapter of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update.

• Decision on adoption of findings for FPV-1-22, Port of Toledo floodplain variance and appeal
• Public hearing on minor partition (MP-3-22) to create two parcels at 1950 NW Sunset Drive, requested by Joshua Lightner
• Worksession on Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update – Chapter 12 (Transportation)

The Toledo Planning Commission unanimously approved the Findings and Order for the Port of Toledo's floodplain variance and appeal (FPV-1-22), despite receiving new FEMA information after the hearing closed. The Commission also approved a minor partition for two parcels at 1950 NW Sunset Drive. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a worksession on the transportation chapter of the comprehensive plan.

• Approved Findings and Order for Port of Toledo floodplain variance (FPV-1-22) (unanimous)
• Approved minor partition MP-3-22 for 1950 NW Sunset Drive (unanimous)
• Approved November 9, 2022, minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1404, which would adopt a Housing Capacity Analysis and Buildable Lands Inventory into the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The council will also accept certified results from the November 8, 2022 General Election, discuss a draft animal ordinance, and consider recruitment for an upcoming council vacancy. A new police officer will be sworn in during the meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1404, adopting Housing Capacity Analysis and Buildable Lands Inventory into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Accept certified results of the November 8, 2022 General Election
• Consider proposed draft of an animal ordinance
• Discussion on open recruitment for upcoming Council vacancy
• Swearing in of new police officer

The Toledo City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1404, adopting the 2022-2042 Housing Capacity Analysis and Buildable Lands Inventory into the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The council also accepted the certified results of the November 8, 2022 General Election and approved the consent agenda. Discussion items included opening recruitment for an upcoming council vacancy and reviewing a draft animal ordinance, which was tabled for further review.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1404, updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan with the Housing Capacity Analysis (unanimous)
• Accepted certified results of the November 8, 2022 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to open recruitment for upcoming council vacancy (consensus)
• Tabled animal ordinance for further review, with possible adoption in January

City Council

The Toledo City Council is meeting in executive session via Zoom. The session is closed to the public and covers labor negotiations, real property transactions, and exempt legal records. No final decisions may be made in this session.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transactions
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for exempt legal records

The Toledo City Council met in executive session on December 7, 2022, to discuss labor negotiations, real property transactions, and exempt records. No decisions were made during the session, which adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

• Held executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d), (e), and (f)
• No decisions made in executive session

City Council

The City Council work session scheduled for November 23, 2022, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business to consider and the proximity to the holiday.

City Council

The Toledo City Council is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda. They will consider a street closure request from the Chamber of Commerce and an emergency ordinance (No. 1403) that amends the municipal code by repealing and amending prior ordinances. The meeting also includes a life-saving award presentation and a presentation from Georgia Pacific Mill.

• Street closure request from the Chamber of Commerce
• Ordinance No. 1403, amending municipal code, repealing Section 4 of Ordinance 820 (1966), amending Ordinance 1294 (2001), declaring an emergency
• Life Saving Award Presentation, Fire Department
• Presentation by Georgia Pacific Mill, Public Affairs Manager Jonathan Farmer

The Toledo City Council unanimously approved a street closure for the Chamber of Commerce's umbrella parade on Main Street and adopted Ordinance No. 1403, which updates animal control rules and refers enforcement to Lincoln County. The ordinance includes amendments to definitions and language about defending against animal attacks. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved street closure for Chamber of Commerce umbrella parade on Main Street, Nov 26, 5-6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1403 amending animal control code and declaring emergency (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission will meet in person and via Zoom to conduct three public hearings: a comprehensive land use plan amendment for the Toledo Housing Capacity Analysis, a minor partition for property at 542 NW Aspen Street, and an appeal of a floodplain development permit decision for property in the Depot Slough waterway. The commission will also discuss a comprehensive land use plan update and other items.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment for Toledo Housing Capacity Analysis (File #PA-2-22)
• Public hearing on Minor Partition to create two parcels at 542 NW Aspen Street (File #MP-2-22)
• Public hearing on appeal of Floodplain Development Permit #FP-2-22 and variance for property in Depot Slough waterway adjacent to 127 NW A Street (File #FPV-1-22)
• Discussion of Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update

The Toledo Planning Commission recommended approval of the Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan, with one abstention. It also approved a minor partition for 542 NW Aspen Street and voted to continue the Port of Toledo's floodplain variance request, directing staff to bring back findings for adoption at the next meeting.

• Recommended approval of Housing Capacity Analysis (PA-2-22) to City Council (passed, Morris abstaining)
• Approved minor partition at 542 NW Aspen Street (MP-2-22) (unanimous)
• Continued floodplain variance/appeal (FPV-1-22) to next meeting for adoption of findings (unanimous)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency is holding a regular meeting to continue discussing its priorities for the next five years. The agenda includes public comments, approval of past meeting minutes, and the priority discussion. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Continue discussion on five-year priorities for the Urban Renewal Agency
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from August 3, August 24, and October 19, 2022 meetings

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency held a regular meeting on November 2, 2022, where members discussed potential priorities for the next five years, including a community center at Memorial Field, a pool, and seismic work on the public safety building. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items; the board requested staff to review appropriation sheets and provide recommendations for future consideration. The only action was approval of the consent agenda, which included minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Aug 3, Aug 24, and Oct 19, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a proposed draft ordinance regarding animals. The council will also consider setting a date for upcoming goal setting sessions.

• Review of proposed draft ordinance related to animals
• Consideration to set a date for City Council goal setting
• Approval of minutes from the September 28, 2022 work session

The City Council approved the amended minutes from the September 28, 2022, work session. Council members discussed scheduling 2023 goal setting and reviewed a draft animal ordinance, agreeing to separate dangerous animal regulations into a different ordinance for future review.

• Approved amended September 28, 2022 work session minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a work session including a joint meeting with the Toledo Planning Commission to review housing capacity analysis and land use plan updates. The council will also consider supporting a homelessness budget package proposal for the 2023 Oregon Legislature.

• Joint meeting with Toledo Planning Commission on Housing Capacity Analysis and Comprehensive Land Use Plan Housing Updates
• Support of the Oregon Mayors Association Taskforce on Homelessness budget package proposal to the 2023 Oregon Legislature

The Toledo City Council held a work session with the Planning Commission to review the Housing Capacity Analysis and Buildable Lands Inventory, which found limited buildable land and modest growth forecasts. The Council unanimously approved a motion supporting the Oregon Mayors Association Taskforce on Homelessness budget package proposals to the 2023 Oregon Legislature. No other substantive decisions were made; the session was primarily informational.

• Approved support for Oregon Mayors Association Taskforce on Homelessness budget proposals (unanimous)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency is holding a regular meeting, primarily to continue discussion on setting priorities for the agency over the next five years. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public, with options for in-person or virtual attendance and for submitting comments.

• Continue discussion on five-year priorities for the Urban Renewal Agency

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency met and discussed priorities for the next five years, including the Public Safety building, water project loans, and smart meters. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the board agreed to meet again on November 2.

• Discussed 5-year priorities, no formal action
• Agreed to meet again on November 2

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on equipment expenditures and a fire department grant. The agenda also includes a street closure request and potential cancellation of future meetings.

• $37,358 for a Water Treatment Plant chlorine generator
• $40,000 for a fuel delivery truck
• Acknowledgement of a grant award for the Fire Department
• Chamber of Commerce street closure request
• Lincoln County School District Centennial proclamation

The Toledo City Council unanimously approved expenditures for a new chlorine generator for the Water Treatment Plant and a fuel delivery truck. The council also accepted a $36,849 grant from Firehouse Subs for firefighter gear and approved a street closure for the Chamber of Commerce's Trick or Treat event. Additionally, the council canceled two upcoming work sessions due to holiday scheduling conflicts.

• Approved $37,358 expenditure for chlorine generator (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 expenditure for fuel delivery truck (unanimous)
• Accepted $36,849 Firehouse Subs grant for firefighter turnouts (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat event (unanimous)
• Canceled November 23 and December 28 work sessions (unanimous)
• Approved September 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will meet via Zoom for an executive session. The session is scheduled to conduct deliberations regarding labor negotiations and real property transactions.

• Labor negotiations deliberations
• Real property transaction negotiations

The Toledo City Council met in executive session on October 19, 2022, to discuss labor negotiations and real property transactions, as permitted under Oregon law. No decisions were made during the session, which was held electronically via Zoom and adjourned after about 38 minutes.

• No decisions made in executive session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a worksession regarding Chapter 9 of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. This session focuses on Economic Development. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and a period for visitor comments.

• Worksession: Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update – Chapter 9 (Economic Development)
• Approval of September 14, 2022 minutes

The Planning Commission held a worksession to review updates to Chapter 9 (Economic Development) of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Members discussed diversifying the economy, tourism, and the need for workforce housing. No formal votes were taken on the plan updates during this meeting.

• Approved September 14, 2022, minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is holding a work session with presentations from the Library Board and on ethics, followed by a decision on a sewer mainline liner contract. The agenda includes no discussion items, and the main action is authorizing about $102,000 for the sewer work.

• Authorize expenditure of approximately $102,000 and approve a contract to install liners in sewer mainlines
• Presentation – Library Board presentation
• Presentation – General Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
• Consent agenda: minutes from September 7, 2022 meetings

The City Council authorized an expenditure of approximately $102,000 for infrastructure improvements. The approved contract with Michels Trenchless Inc will install liners in sewer mainlines to complete priority projects from a 2011 study.

• Approved $102,000 contract with Michels Trenchless Inc for sewer mainline liners (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2022 executive session and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a regular meeting at City Hall and via Zoom to discuss and decide on several items, including a $50,000 expenditure for asphalt installation at the City shops, a potential street vacation of Catherine Street, and the declaration of surplus Public Works equipment. The meeting also includes presentations and public comment periods, with no decision items listed for the consent agenda.

• Authorize $50,000 for asphalt installation at City shops
• Consider street vacation of Catherine Street
• Declare Public Works equipment as surplus
• Consider Underwriter Engagement Letter with D.A. Davidson & Co.
• Request to reallocate contribution funds from Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society

The City Council approved funding for asphalt installation at city shops and authorized a preliminary engagement letter with an underwriter. The council also approved a fund reallocation for the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society and declared certain public works equipment as surplus.

• Approved $50,000 to install asphalt at Public Works maintenance shops (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of funds for Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society cab access structure (unanimous)
• Declared equipment in the September 2022 Public Works Retired Equipment Inventory as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Underwriter Engagement Letter with D.A. Davidson & Co (unanimous)
• Approved August 24, 2022 work session minutes as amended (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, specifically Chapter 8 on Recreation, and to review survey results. The agenda also includes approval of the August 10 minutes and routine updates and reports.

• Worksession on Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update – Chapter 8 (Recreation)
• Survey review related to the land use plan update
• Approval of August 10, 2022 minutes

The Toledo Planning Commission approved the minutes from its August 10, 2022, meeting with one correction. The commission also held a worksession to discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, focusing on Chapter 8 (Recreation) and citizen survey results, and heard updates on upcoming joint sessions and housing data.

• Approved August 10, 2022 minutes as circulated and corrected (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a regular meeting with several decision items, including authorizing about $294,000 for infrastructure improvements, adding an on-call/casual dispatcher position, and appointing a council member. They will also discuss topics for a joint session with the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and hear a presentation from My Sister's Place.

• Authorize expenditure of approximately $294,000 for infrastructure improvements
• Approve addition of an On Call/Casual Dispatcher position for the Police Department
• Consider appointment of individual to the City Council
• Appoint a Voting Delegate for the League of Oregon Cities membership meeting
• Proclamation for National Preparedness Month

The City Council met in executive session to conduct deliberations regarding real property transactions. No decisions were made during this session.

City Council

The Toledo City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss labor negotiations and potential real property transactions. No final decisions will be made during this closed session.

The City Council met in executive session to deliberate with designated persons regarding real property transactions. No decisions were made during this session.

Urban Renewal Agency

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency will hear a presentation on bond comparison and analysis from consultant Jonas Biery of DA Davidson, consider approval of past meeting minutes, elect a vice-president, and discuss priorities for the next five years. Public comments may be submitted in advance or during the meeting.

• Presentation on bond comparison and analysis by consultant Jonas Biery, DA Davidson
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2021, June 15, 2022, and May 3, 2022 budget committee meeting
• Election of vice-president for the Urban Renewal Agency
• Discussion of five-year priorities for the agency

The Board appointed a new Vice-President and approved previous meeting minutes. The agency received a presentation on various bond types and potential levy scenarios for future funding, and discussed developing a five-year priority plan for projects.

• Appointed Tracy Mix as Vice-President (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2021, June 15, 2022, and May 3, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a work session to review the 2022-2023 objectives and action plan, and consider two decision items: authorizing about $42,000 for sewer mainline liners and a personal services contract with Dudek for consulting. The agenda also includes consent items (approving prior meeting minutes) and public comment.

• Review 2022-2023 City Council objectives and action plan
• Authorize expenditure of approx. $42,000 to install liners in sewer mainlines
• Consideration of a Personal Services Contract for Dudek to provide Consulting Services
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from May 3, 2022 Budget Committee and August 3, 2022 City Council meetings

The City Council authorized funding for sewer infrastructure improvements and a consulting contract for the Mill Creek Phase 2 project. The Council also approved a $1,000 donation to Lights of Hope from the Strategic Reserve Fund.

• Approved $42,000 for sewer mainline liner installation (unanimous)
• Approved personal services contract with Dudek for Mill Creek Phase 2 consulting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Lights of Hope from the City Council Strategic Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved amended Budget Committee and City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review several decision items, including financial and equipment expenditures. The agenda includes a presentation regarding Spruce Street and recommendations from the Contribution Committee.

• Approval of engagement letter with Hanford and Associates for Fiscal 2021-2022 Audit
• Authorize donation of $15,000 to the Samaritan Treatment Facility
• Authorize expenditures to purchase a 2023 Dodge Durango for the Toledo Police Department
• Presentation regarding Spruce Street by Jerry Anderson

The City Council approved $11,775 in contributions to various local organizations and a $15,000 donation to the Samaritan Treatment Facility. The council also authorized the purchase of a new police vehicle and the engagement of an auditing firm.

• Approved $11,775 in Contribution Committee recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Hanford and Associates for FY 2021-2022 audit (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 donation to Samaritan Treatment Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $62,507.13 to purchase a 2023 Dodge Durango for Toledo Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved July 20 and July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss labor negotiations, as permitted under Oregon law. No final decisions may be made during this session, and the public is not allowed to attend, though media and designated staff may be present. The agenda contains only this single item and adjournment, so the meeting is limited to this closed discussion.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Media and designated staff allowed; public prohibited
• No final decisions permitted in executive session

The City Council met in executive session to conduct deliberations regarding labor negotiations. No decisions were made during this session.

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a triplex in the Commercial Zone at 660 NW A Street, requested by John and Donna Robinson. The commission will also decide on an extension for a minor partition approval and discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update, including Chapter 7 on natural hazards and a survey review.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for triplex at 660 NW A Street (File #CU-1-22)
• Decision on extension for Minor Partition approval (File #MP-2-21mod)
• Worksession: Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update – Chapter 7 (Natural Hazards) and survey review

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a triplex at 660 NW A Street and granted a one-year deadline extension for a City-owned property partition. Members also reviewed a draft update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan's Natural Hazards chapter.

• Approved conditional use permit for triplex at 660 NW A Street (unanimous)
• Approved one-year deadline extension for minor partition MP-2-21mod (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2022, minutes (unanimous)

Contribution Committee

The Toledo Contribution Committee is meeting to review applications for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and make a funding recommendation to the City Council. They will also consider holding a fall meeting to review grant cycle policy. Public comments are accepted in advance or by phone.

• Review applications for 2022-2023 fiscal year
• Motion to recommend proposed funding allocations to City Council
• Consideration of fall meeting to review grant cycle policy

City Council

The City Council will consider several decision items including new staff positions and wastewater plant upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the recruitment timeline for a City Council vacancy.

• Approve Assistant City Manager/Human Resource Specialist position
• Resolution No. 1506: Renew Personal Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Services
• Authorize approximately $56,000 for sewer mainline liners
• Authorize approximately $103,000 for a Helisieve unit at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Consider cancellation of October 5, 2022, City Council meeting

The City Council authorized approximately $159,000 for wastewater and sewer infrastructure improvements. The council also approved the creation of an Assistant City Manager/Human Resource Specialist position and renewed a contract for municipal court judge services.

• Approved Assistant City Manager/Human Resource Specialist position at salary level 42 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1506 to renew Personal Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Services (unanimous)
• Authorized $56,000 for sewer mainline liners awarded to Spartan Environmental Services (unanimous)
• Authorized $103,000 for a Helisieve unit at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Cancelled the October 5, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set September 1 deadline for City Council vacancy applications

Urban Renewal Agency

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency is holding a regular meeting to discuss and decide its priorities for the next five years. The agenda contains only this one substantive discussion item, along with call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on long-term planning.

• Discussion of Urban Renewal Agency priorities for the next five years

The Board discussed establishing a five-year plan to avoid potential General Fund repayments. Discussions focused on the public safety building's leaking roof, potential bond replacements, and the Business 20 project. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the Board will meet next month to review the priority list.

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a work session to discuss and decide on several items, including selecting 2023 legislative priorities, funding for street line painting, infrastructure improvements, equipment replacement, and a homeless response system. The meeting is open to the public, with options for in-person or virtual attendance.

• Selecting 2023 legislative priorities
• Funding request of up to $38,500 for street line painting
• Authorize expenditure of approximately $93,000 for infrastructure improvements
• Approve expenditure of approximately $100,900 for equipment replacement
• Approve Declaration of Cooperation for Preliminary Steps to Develop a Homeless Response System for Lincoln County

The Council approved several expenditures for street painting, manhole liners, and equipment replacement. It also entered into a cooperation agreement for a county-wide homeless response system and a cost recovery agreement with the Department of Environmental Quality.

• Approved up to $38,500 for street line painting (unanimous)
• Authorized $93,000 for manhole liners (unanimous)
• Approved $100,900 for equipment replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Cooperation for Lincoln County Homeless Response System (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Rod Cross as advisory committee member and Council President Betty Kamikawa as alternate for homeless response system (unanimous)
• Approved Leaking Underground Storage Tank Cost Recovery Agreement with Department of Environmental Quality (unanimous)
• Consensus to submit five legislative priorities to the League of Oregon Cities

City Council

The Toledo City Council will meet on July 20, 2022, to discuss and decide on several items, including authorizing a $110,000 expenditure for roof replacements at the City Library, reviewing 2023 legislative priorities, and voting on resolutions related to wildfire response grants and reimbursements to the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will also include discussions on developing a liability code and considering a temporary prohibition on psilocybin-related businesses.

• Authorize $110,000 for City Library roof replacements
• Resolution No. 1503 accepting $110,000 wildfire response grant from Oregon State Fire Marshall
• Resolution No. 1502 reimbursing Toledo Chamber of Commerce for electricity payments on City signs
• Ordinance No. 1402 adopting ban on psilocybin service centers and manufacturers
• Resolution No. 1505 proposing voter referendum on temporary psilocybin business prohibition

The Council approved a ban on psilocybin-related businesses to be referred to voters in November. Other key actions included authorizing $110,000 for library roof repairs and accepting a wildfire response grant. Councilor Todd Michels resigned from the Council effective immediately.

• Authorized $110,000 to replace City Library roof systems (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1502 to reimburse Chamber of Commerce $3,348.38 for sign electricity (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1503 accepting Oregon State Fire Marshall grant for wildfire response (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1504 satisfying structural engineering report requirement for 160 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1402 banning psilocybin service centers and manufacturers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1505 referring the psilocybin ban to voters for the Nov 8, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission will hold an in-person meeting with Zoom access. They will decide on a deadline extension for a Conditional Use Permit and Variance requested by Northwest Coast Housing and the City of Toledo, and hold a worksession on updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan's Agriculture and Forested Areas chapters. The agenda also includes officer elections, minutes approval, and discussion items.

• Decision on extension for Conditional Use Permit and Variance (File #CU-4-21/VAR-1-21) requested by Northwest Coast Housing and City of Toledo
• Worksession on Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update – Chapter 3 (Agriculture) and Chapter 4 (Forested Areas)
• Election of officers for 2022-2023 fiscal year
• Approval of June 8, 2022 minutes
• Discussion on Building Permit and Land Use Application Updates

The Planning Commission approved a deadline extension for the Sturdevant Road housing project (CU-4-21/VAR-1-21) to July 28, 2023. Commissioners also elected new officers, with Anne Learned-Ellis named President and Cora Warfield named Vice President. Additionally, the commission reviewed updates to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan regarding agriculture and forested areas.

• Elected Cora Warfield as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Anne Learned-Ellis as President (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Extended deadline for CU-4-21/VAR-1-21 to July 28, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, public comment, and discussion items. Key topics include possible decisions on the Toledo Cemetery Association and Welcome to Toledo entry signs, as well as direction on whether to adopt an ordinance and resolution to ban psilocybin facilities and refer it to voters. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no consent agenda items.

• Possible discussion/decision on Toledo Cemetery Association
• Possible discussion/decision on Welcome to Toledo entry signs
• Direction on ordinance/resolution to ban psilocybin facilities and referral to voters
• Presentation by Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Executive Director Ryan Vogt

The council reached consensus to have an ordinance and resolution return for approval to refer a psilocybin facility ban to voters, following a report on Ballot Measure 109. On the Toledo Cemetery Association, the city attorney said he has enough council consensus to proceed with a settlement proposal. The council also agreed the city would reimburse the Toledo Chamber of Commerce for electricity paid on the Welcome to Toledo entryway signs, with a policy to be prepared. No consent agenda items were considered and there were no public comments.

• Consensus: ordinance and resolution to ban psilocybin facilities and refer to voters to return to council for approval
• Consensus: proceed with Toledo Cemetery Association settlement proposal (per city attorney)
• Consensus: city to reimburse Toledo Chamber of Commerce for electricity paid on entryway signs; policy to be prepared
• No consent agenda items considered
• No public comments recorded

City Council

The Toledo City Council is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss information exempt from public inspection and to consult with counsel about current or likely litigation. No final decisions may be made during this session. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no public action items on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider exempt information
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with counsel on litigation

The Toledo City Council met in executive session on July 6, 2022, under ORS 192.660(2)(f) and (2)(h) to consider legally exempt information and consult with counsel about current or likely litigation. The minutes state that no decisions were made in the session, which adjourned at 5:48 p.m. Media were allowed to attend but directed not to report on deliberations beyond the general subject. No other council actions are recorded in this document.

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including joint sessions with the Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan Update and with the Toledo Cemetery Association. The council will consider consent items, including a resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule, and decision items on the Master Salary Schedule and the Street Lighting Utility Fee for 2022-2023.

• Resolution No. 1500: updating Master Fee Schedule, repealing Resolution No. 1461A
• Approve Master Salary Schedule for Toledo Employees Association effective July 1, 2022
• Approval of adding Children's Library Specialist to salary schedule
• Resolution No. 1501: setting Street Lighting Utility Fee for 2022-2023, repealing Resolution No. 1470
• Joint meeting with Planning Commission on Comprehensive Plan Update

The council approved Resolution No. 1501, raising the Street Lighting Fee for fiscal year 2022-2023 by 25% (about $0.75 for residential) and repealing Resolution No. 1470; the increase also applies to an industrial and commercial street light utility fee. Councilors also approved adding a Children's Library Specialist position to the Toledo Employees' Association Master Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2022, with no budget change, and approved the consent agenda including Resolution No. 1500 updating the Master Fee Schedule. The meeting was largely a work session: the council heard a Comprehensive Plan update with the Planning Commission, discussed Toledo Welcome Signs ownership with the Chamber of Commerce, and heard a counter-proposal from the Toledo Cemetery Association, which the council said it would discuss in executive session.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1501 setting the 2022-2023 Street Lighting Fee, a 25% increase (~$0.75 residential) also applied to industrial/commercial, repealing Resolution No. 1470 (unanimous)
• Approved adding Children's Library Specialist to the Toledo Employees' Association Master Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 1, 2022 minutes and Resolution No. 1500 updating the Master Fee Schedule and repealing Resolution No. 1461A (unanimous)
• Welcome Signs ownership/banner priority referred back for discussion at a future meeting
• Cemetery Association counter-proposal to be discussed in executive session

Urban Renewal Agency

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution URA-01. This resolution proposes the adoption of the agency's budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

• Public Hearing for Resolution URA-01 (FY 2022-2023 budget adoption)

The Agency held a public hearing regarding the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Following the hearing, the board approved Resolution No. URA-01, which adopts the $400,000 budget, makes necessary appropriations, and declares tax increment financing.

• Approved Resolution No. URA-01 for FY 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will meet in an executive session to consult with legal counsel about current or potential litigation under Oregon law. No final decisions will be made during this closed session.

The Toledo City Council met in executive session on June 15, 2022, at 5:36 p.m. via Zoom to consult with counsel about the city's legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation, under ORS 192.660(2)(h). News media and designated staff could attend, but media were directed not to report on the deliberations beyond the general subject. The minutes state that no decisions were made, and the session adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and tax levies. The meeting also includes discussions on street lighting fees and potential changes to the master fee schedule.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and tax levy (Resolution No. 1496)
• Discussion of Street Lighting Utility Fee and master fee schedule changes
• Decision on up to $44,000 for Cured In Place Pipe liner installation
• Decision on street closure and public alcohol consumption permits for ART Toledo
• Resolution regarding offshore wind energy

The City Council approved the 2022-2023 budget and a supplemental budget for the previous fiscal year. Council also authorized a letter of recommendations regarding offshore wind energy and approved funding for sewer main liner installation.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1496 for FY 2022-2023 budget of $28,596,654 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1494 for FY 2021-2022 Supplemental Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1495 to receive state shared revenues for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1499 to send recommendations on offshore wind energy to BOEM and ODOE (unanimous)
• Approved up to $44,000 for sewer main liner installation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1497 for FY 2021-2022 employee bonus fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1498 repealing Resolution No. 1484 and transferring funds (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Art, Oysters & Brew and alcohol permit for Timbers Restaurant (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update, specifically the Introduction and Citizen Involvement Chapter, along with other updates and reports. The meeting is open to the public, with options for in-person or Zoom attendance.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update – Introduction and Citizen Involvement Chapter
• Approval of May 11, 2022 minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Planning Commission appointed Commissioner Ricky Dyson as the presiding officer for the meeting. Members also voted to approve the minutes from the May 11, 2022, meeting. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Appointed Commissioner Ricky Dyson as Presiding Officer
• Approved May 11, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is holding its regular meeting, with public comment and consent agenda items. The main decisions are three items: closing the Forfeiture Fund, adopting a policy for bulk water sales, and considering adding a Septic Tank Effluent Pump system to the city sewer system. No discussion items are listed.

• Resolution No. 1492: closing the Forfeiture Fund and repealing Resolution No. 929
• Resolution No. 1493: adopting a policy and reporting procedures for sales of Bulk Water
• Consideration of Septic Tank Effluent Pump system addition to the City of Toledo Sewer system
• Consent agenda: minutes from May 4 and May 18, 2022 meetings

The City Council voted to deny the addition of a Septic Tank Effluent Pump (STEP) system to the city sewer system. The council also approved resolutions to close the Forfeiture Fund and establish bulk water sales procedures.

• Approved Resolution No. 1492 to close the Forfeiture Fund and repeal Resolution No. 929 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1493 adopting policy and reporting procedures for bulk water sales (unanimous)
• Denied the addition of a Septic Tank Effluent Pump (STEP) system to the City of Toledo Sewer system (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 4 and May 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the SE Sturdevant Road sewer extension and hold a joint discussion with the Greater Toledo Pool & Recreation District. The Council will also consider Resolution No. 1491 regarding a rate increase for solid waste disposal services provided by Dahl Disposal.

• Resolution No. 1491: rate increase for Dahl Disposal solid waste services
• Discussion: SE Sturdevant Road sewer extension
• Joint discussion: Greater Toledo Pool & Recreation District
• Presentation: Small Business Development Center

The council adopted Resolution No. 1491, approving a 6% rate increase for solid waste disposal services provided by Dahl Disposal and repealing Resolution No. 1446; the motion carried unanimously. The council also approved the April 27, 2022 work session minutes as amended, correcting a missing word in the first line. The rest of the meeting was a work session: presentations from the Small Business Development Center and the Greater Toledo Pool & Recreation District, and a discussion of a possible Septic Tank Effluent Pump (STEP) system for the SE Sturdevant Road sewer extension, on which no decision was made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1491 approving a 6% rate increase for solid waste disposal services by Dahl Disposal and repealing Resolution No. 1446 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including April 27, 2022 work session minutes (unanimous)
• No decision made on SE Sturdevant Road sewer extension; STEP system presented for discussion only

City Council

The Toledo City Council adopted Resolution No. 1489 and Resolution No. 1490, both setting a 7% increase in water and sewer rates effective May 21, 2022, and repealing Resolutions 1465 and 1466. The council also accepted proposed Comprehensive Plan survey questions with amendments, recommended approval of annual liquor license renewals, and approved a permit for Timbers Restaurant to allow alcohol consumption in public places. A discussion on technical education and apprenticeships was referred to a future Town Hall, and the council held a joint meeting with the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society Board of Directors.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1489 raising water rates 7%, effective May 21, 2022, repealing Resolution No. 1465 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1490 raising sewer rates 7%, effective May 21, 2022, repealing Resolution No. 1466 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, correcting April 20, 2022 minutes to read '200 kilowatt' (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed Comprehensive Plan survey questions with amendments and proceeded with the survey (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of annual liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Timbers Restaurant permit application to consume alcohol in public places (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a request to extend the use of a temporary structure at a waste transfer facility and approved a minor partition to create three parcels for potential affordable housing.

• Approved modification to conditional use permit for waste transfer facility at 5441 Hwy 20 to allow temporary structure use through March 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved minor partition to create three parcels at NE 1st Street/NE 2nd Street (Unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2022, minutes as corrected (Unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council approved an annexation and rezone request for a .49-acre property at 1565 NW Highway 20 (Tax Lots 2501 and 2503), adopting Ordinance No. 1401 on a 6-0 vote with Councilor Carey abstaining. The council also unanimously approved up to $33,500 for street line painting throughout the city. A water and sewer rate study was discussed, with the city manager saying she would bring back a resolution for approval; no rate change was decided. The remaining items were reports, a proclamation, and routine approvals.

• Approved annexation and rezone at 1565 NW Highway 20 (6 in favor, Councilor Carey abstaining)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1401 annexing and rezoning the property and withdrawing it from East Lincoln County Fire and Rescue District and Lincoln County Library District (6 in favor, Carey abstaining)
• Approved consent agenda including April 6, 2022 executive session and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $33,500 for street line painting throughout the city (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee reviewed and amended the proposed city budget, including several line-item adjustments for equipment, services, and reserve funds. Members ultimately approved the final budget of $28,571,653, along with a tax rate of $5.18 per $1,000 of assessed value and $178,400 in bonded debt.

• Approved minutes from April 19 and April 26 meetings (13-0)
• Moved $30,000 camera purchase to General Reserve Fund (12-2)
• Transferred $30,000 from General Fund to General Fund Reserve (12-2)
• Increased economic development funding by $5,000 (14-0)
• Approved $28.57M budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 (13-1)

Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee approved its fiscal year 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $4,000. Staff explained how Urban Renewal funds could be used and the types of projects they could be spent on. No members of the public offered comment on the proposed budget. The committee also approved minutes from its April 26, 2022 meeting.

• Approved FY2022-2023 Urban Renewal budget of $4,000 (10-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of the April 26, 2022 meeting (9-0, 1 abstention, 2 absent)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is holding a work session with a presentation on opioid/fentanyl issues in Lincoln County, a joint meeting with the Toledo Cemetery Association, and decision items including a settlement agreement, a grant application review, and a new liquor license request. Public comments are limited and can be submitted in advance.

• Presentation on Opioid/Fentanyl issues by Presiding Judge Sheryl Bachart
• Joint meeting with Toledo Cemetery Association Board of Directors
• Settlement Agreement with Toledo Cemetery Association
• Grant application review and authorization by Council President Betty Kamikawa
• New Liquor License Application from Let R Buck Liquor & Convenience

The council voted unanimously to authorize Council President Betty Kamikawa to apply for a Department of Energy grant for a Wastewater Treatment Unit. It also unanimously recommended approval of a liquor license for Let R Buck Liquor & Convenience. A settlement agreement with the Toledo Cemetery Association was presented but rescheduled for a future meeting, and the board said it would consider the city's offer and respond. The meeting also included a presentation on opioid and fentanyl issues in Lincoln County and staff reports.

• Authorized Council President Kamikawa to apply for a Department of Energy grant for a Wastewater Treatment Unit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of a liquor license application for Let R Buck Liquor & Convenience (unanimous)
• Settlement agreement with the Toledo Cemetery Association rescheduled for a future meeting

Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, receive the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget message, and take public comment on the budget. The proposed budget will be available for public review online and at City Hall.

• Presentation of FY 2022-2023 budget message
• Public comment on proposed budget
• Election of chairperson and vice-chair

The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee met on April 26, 2022, and elected Betty Kamikawa as Chairperson and Ricky Dyson as Vice Chair. City Manager Judy Richter presented and read the budget message for the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Urban Renewal Agency budget. No public comments were offered on the proposed budget, and the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m. No budget adoption or other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Elected Betty Kamikawa as Committee Chairperson (motion carried; 11 aye, 0 nay, 0 abstain, 4 absent)
• Elected Ricky Dyson as Committee Vice Chair (motion carried; 11 aye, 0 nay, 0 abstain, 4 absent)
• Heard presentation of the FY2022-2023 Urban Renewal Agency proposed budget message (no action taken)
• No public comments received on the proposed budget

Budget Committee

The Toledo Budget Committee is meeting to elect officers, set procedures, and receive the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Public comment on the budget will be accepted. The proposed budget will be available online and at City Hall after presentation.

• Presentation of FY 2022-2023 Budget Message
• Public comment on proposed budget
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chair
• Review of meeting dates and modification procedures

The Toledo Budget Committee met on April 26, 2022 and elected Betty Kamikawa as Chairperson and Ricky Dyson as Vice Chair. City Manager Judy Richter presented and read the Budget Message for the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The Committee agreed by consensus to end meetings no later than 9:00 p.m. and to make any budget changes by motion and vote. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

• Elected Betty Kamikawa as Committee Chairperson
• Elected Ricky Dyson as Vice Chair
• Consensus to end meetings no later than 9:00 p.m.
• Consensus that budget changes be made by motion and vote
• Received presentation of the FY2022-2023 proposed budget message (no vote recorded)
• No public comment received on the proposed budget

City Council

The Toledo City Council will interview an applicant for a Budget Committee vacancy and consider appointing them. They will also review a water and sewer rate study, award a contract for water main and service line replacements, and decide on a permit for public alcohol consumption during the Cycle Oregon event.

• Interview and consider appointment of individual to the Budget Committee
• Permit application – Consume Alcohol in public places for Cycle Oregon event
• Contract Award for water main and service line replacements and authorize the City Manager to sign the Task Order

The City Council awarded a contract for water main and service line replacements and appointed a new member to the Budget Committee. Council also approved a permit for alcohol consumption in public places for the Cycle Oregon event. Discussions regarding water and sewer rate increases were held, with staff asked to provide historical rate data.

• Awarded contract to Laskey-Clifton for up to $310,000 for water main and service line replacements (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ricky Dyson to the Budget Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved permit for Old Gold to consume alcohol in public places for Cycle Oregon event (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 16 minutes (Unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is holding a training and informational meeting. No public comments will be taken during this session.

• Budget training session

The Toledo Budget Committee met for a training session titled 'Introduction to Governmental Budgeting.' City Manager Judy Richter reviewed committee responsibilities, fund types, and budget formatting. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this meeting.

• Conducted training on governmental budgeting (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider annexing property at 1565 NW Highway 20 into the city and rezoning it from County A-C to City Commercial. The commission will also discuss public outreach for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and approve the March 9 minutes.

• Public hearing: Annex property into city limits and rezone from County A-C to City Commercial (File #AX-2-22/RZ-2-22) at 1565 NW Highway 20, requested by Mary Limbrunner and Buzy Bee Services (John Mosier)
• Discussion: Comprehensive Land Use Plan public outreach and town hall meeting
• Approval of March 9, 2022 minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of an annexation and zone change for two lots at 1565 NW Highway 20, from County A-C to City Commercial, to allow connection to the city sewer system. The recommendation includes a modified Finding #13 addressing the property's residential use and compliance steps. The Commission also approved the March 9, 2022 minutes and corrected a wording error in those minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items covered public outreach for the Comprehensive Plan update and committee reports.

• Approved March 9, 2022 minutes as circulated (unanimous, Dyson absent)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezone of 1565 NW Highway 20 from County A-C to City Commercial (unanimous, Warfield and Neimann absent)
• Adopted staff findings with modified Finding #13 allowing 30-60 days for compliance applications or proof of legal residential use
• Corrected March 9, 2022 minutes by removing the word 'not' from Page 2, Applicant Testimony (unanimous, Warfield and Neimann absent)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1400, which proposes an annexation, rezone, and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment. The council will also consider appointments to the Budget Committee, a grant application for Arcadia Park improvements, and the sale of industrial property. Proclamations for National Library Week and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1400 (annexation, rezone, plan amendment)
• Resolution No. 1487: authorize grant application for Arcadia Park improvements
• Resolution No. 1488: finalize sale of Toledo Industrial Property Tax Lots (800 and 900)
• Decision on proceeds from cell tower lease, industrial property sale, and ARPA funds
• Interviews for Budget Committee vacancies

The Council approved the annexation and rezoning of approximately 30 acres on Arcadia Road and adopted Ordinance No. 1400. Other actions included finalizing an industrial property sale and appointing two members to the Budget Committee.

• Approved annexation, rezone request, and comprehensive map change for 30 acres on Arcadia Road (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1400 for annexation and rezone (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Anne Learned-Ellis and David Robinson to the Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1487 to apply for an Oregon Parks and Recreation grant for Arcadia Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1488 to sell Toledo Industrial Property Tax Lots 11-10-18-00800-00 and 11-10-18-AA-00900-00 to TD Enterprises, LLC (unanimous)
• Allocated proceeds from cell tower lease, industrial property sale, and ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, February 23, and March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss information exempt from public inspection and to consult with counsel about current or likely litigation. No final decisions will be made during this session, and the public is not allowed to attend, though media may be present but cannot report on deliberations.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for exempt information
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation

The City Council met in executive session to consider exempt records and consult with counsel regarding litigation. No decisions were made during this session.

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city infrastructure facilities plan and make decisions on adopting goals for the next fiscal year, allocating proceeds from a cell tower lease, selling Toledo Industrial property, and using American Rescue Plan Act funds. They will also consider starting the process to acquire tax-foreclosed properties from Lincoln County. The agenda includes a presentation from the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County and public comment periods.

• Adopt City Council goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Discussion and decision on proceeds from cell tower lease, sale of Toledo Industrial property, and ARPA funds
• Direction to begin process to acquire tax foreclosed properties from Lincoln County
• Presentation by Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County
• Discussion of City infrastructure Facilities Plan by Public Works Director Bill Zuspan

The City Council unanimously adopted its goals and objectives for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and allocated $10,000 to the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County. The Council also directed staff to begin the process of acquiring five tax-foreclosed properties from Lincoln County.

• Adopted City Council goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Allocated $10,000 from FY 2021-2022 budget to Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County (unanimous)
• Directed staff to attempt acquisition of five tax-foreclosed properties from Lincoln County (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled decision on proceeds from cell tower lease, industrial property sale, and ARPA funds

City Council

The Toledo City Council will meet on March 16, 2022, to discuss and decide on several items, including a $155,000 expenditure for infrastructure and multiple resolutions related to property and budget adjustments. The meeting will also feature a presentation from Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services and allow public comment on non-agenda items.

• Approve $155,000 for Millcreek replacement line, Phase II
• Resolution No. 1483: Assess costs for property abatement at 160 N. Main St.
• Resolution No. 1485: Accept waterline dedication from Wright Creek Road Water Improvement District
• Resolution No. 1486: Determine forfeiture amounts for violations at 160 N. Main St.
• Discussion on proceeds from cell tower lease, sale of Toledo Industrial property, and American Rescue Plan Act funds

The Toledo City Council approved a $155,000 expenditure for the Millcreek replacement line, Phase II, and adopted three resolutions: assessing $39,416.96 in abatement costs and creating a lien at 160 N. Main St., transferring $57,000 between budget lines for fiscal year 2021-2022, and accepting the Wright Creek Road waterline conveyance while terminating the water supply contract. On the dangerous building at 160 N. Main St., the council instead directed staff to bring a citation and complaint before Toledo Municipal Court under Municipal Code Section 1.20. Council also heard a presentation on a proposed Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services facility in Lincoln County and discussed allocating cell tower lease proceeds, industrial property sale proceeds, and American Rescue Plan Act funds, directing staff to resend a worksheet for further review.

• Approved $155,000 expenditure for Millcreek replacement line, Phase II (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1483 assessing $39,416.96 in abatement costs and creating a lien at 160 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1484 transferring $57,000 between budget lines for fiscal year 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1485 accepting the Wright Creek Road waterline conveyance, terminating the water supply contract, and repealing Resolution No. 1124 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to file a citation and complaint in Toledo Municipal Court under Municipal Code Section 1.20 for the dangerous building at 160 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to resend the funding worksheet to council members and bring the discussion back (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss legally exempt information and consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation. No final decisions will be made during this session.

• Executive Session regarding exempt records
• Consultation with counsel regarding litigation

The City Council met in executive session to consider exempt records and consult with counsel regarding litigation. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission will hold an in-person meeting to discuss and vote on a public hearing item involving the annexation and rezoning of a property at 2500 NE Arcadia Drive. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and general updates.

• Public hearing on annexing property into city limits, rezoning from County R-1 to City General Residential, and amending Comprehensive Plan Map (File #AX-1-22/RZ-1-22/PA-1-22) for 2500 NE Arcadia Drive

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of an annexation, rezone, and Comprehensive Plan map amendment for about 30.45 acres at 2500 NE Arcadia Drive, requested by property owner Robert Downs. The recommendation would change the land from County R-1 to City R-G and the plan map from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. The City Council has the final decision on the request. The Commission also approved the February 9, 2022 minutes and heard project updates.

• Recommended approval of annexation, rezone from County R-1 to City R-G, and Comprehensive Plan map change from Low Density to Medium Density Residential for 2500 NE Arcadia Drive (unanimous; Warfield and Lundgren absent)
• Approved February 9, 2022 minutes as circulated (unanimous; Warfield, Lundgren, and Dyson absent)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is holding a regular meeting with discussion items on the use of cell tower lease proceeds, the sale of Toledo Industrial property, and American Rescue Plan Act funds. They will also consider participating in the RARE program, appoint a Budget Committee member, and decide on several resolutions and agreements.

• Discussion on proceeds from cell tower lease, sale of Toledo Industrial property, and ARPA funds
• Consideration to appoint an individual to the Budget Committee
• Resolution No. 1483 assessing abatement costs and creating a lien on 160 N. Main St.
• Letter of intent/contract renewal for Sustainable Renewable Energy Utility Systems (SREUS)
• Renewal of Lincoln County Mutual Aid Agreement

The Toledo City Council approved Resolution No. 1483, assessing abatement costs and creating a lien against the property at 160 N. Main St. The council also appointed Kim Bush to the Budget Committee, signed a letter of intent/contract renewal with Sustainable Renewable Energy Utility Systems, and approved the Lincoln County Mutual Aid Fire Agreement. Council members discussed how to allocate cell tower lease proceeds, the sale of Toledo Industrial property, and American Rescue Plan Act funds, but no allocation decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from the January 26, 2022 work session (unanimous)
• Appointed Kim Bush to the Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1483 assessing abatement costs and creating a lien at 160 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Signed letter of intent/contract renewal with Sustainable Renewable Energy Utility Systems (unanimous)
• Approved County Mutual Aid Fire Agreement and authorized City Manager to sign (unanimous)
• Consensus to proceed with RARE program application at a cost of $23,500
• Consensus to have staff consult with other municipalities and/or the League of Oregon Cities regarding abatement cost questions

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a work session, including a joint meeting with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to discuss economic development and cultural events. They will also review the capital improvement plan and discuss housing and economic development goals. Decision items include approving $60,000 for a new Fire Command Vehicle, $147,500 for Water Treatment Plant asphalt improvements, and resolutions to receive the financial audit and approve fund transfers.

• Joint meeting with Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians on Stedco property industry and cultural events
• Approval to spend $60,000 for new Fire Command Vehicle
• Resolution No. 1481 to receive financial audit for FY 2020-2021
• Resolution No. 1482 approving transfer of funds for FY 2021-2022
• Approve expenditure of $147,500 for Water Treatment Plant asphalt improvements

The Toledo City Council approved a 5% bonus for city employees who have worked more than two years, paid over six months, on a 4-2 vote with Councilors Duprau and Mix opposed. The council also unanimously approved spending approximately $60,000 for a new Fire Command Vehicle, $147,500 to replace asphalt around the Water Treatment Plant, and two resolutions receiving the 2020-2021 financial audit and transferring funds between budget lines. In a joint session, the council and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians discussed possible partnerships on infrastructure, the Stedco property, wastewater treatment, and homelessness services, and agreed to meet at least twice a year.

• Approved 5% bonus for city employees with 2+ years of service, paid over six months (4-2, Duprau and Mix opposed)
• Approved approximately $60,000 for a new Fire Command Vehicle (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1481 receiving the FY 2020-2021 financial audit from Hanford & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1482 transferring funds between budget lines for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $147,500 to replace asphalt surrounding the Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended to correct January 22, 2022 special meeting minutes showing Councilor Mix present (unanimous)
• Agreed with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to host joint meetings at least twice a year, with a possible fall meeting
• Mayor Cross appointed Councilor Duprau to lead outreach to local volunteer organizations for free business training

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a consent agenda, and several discussion and decision items. Key actions include a straw vote on climate, a letter regarding e-waste collections, a proposed timeline to update the 2000 Comprehensive Plan, and direction to begin acquiring Lincoln County-owned properties within city limits.

• Climate straw vote 2022
• Letter regarding E-waste collections
• Proposed timeline to update 2000 Toledo Comprehensive Plan
• Direction to begin process to acquire properties owned by Lincoln County within city limits
• Joint meeting discussion with Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

The Toledo City Council voted 5-1 not to send a letter supporting a straw vote on Lincoln County's goal of carbon neutrality by 2035, with Council President Betty Kamikawa opposed. The council unanimously agreed to send a letter supporting Dahl Disposal Services over cancelled E-waste collections, approved a timeline to update the 2000 Toledo Comprehensive Plan, and directed staff to begin acquiring several Lincoln County-owned properties inside city limits. The rest of the meeting was reports and public comment, with no other substantive decisions.

• Motion not to send a letter supporting the carbon-neutral-by-2035 straw vote carried 5-1 (Kamikawa opposed)
• Approved sending a letter of support for Dahl Disposal Services on E-waste collection cancellations (unanimous)
• Approved the proposed timeline to update the 2000 Toledo Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Directed staff to start acquiring Lincoln County properties: fence line behind the police department, Burch Driveway (11-10-07-DD-01900), Burch Lane (11-10-07-DD-00199), Meadow Lane (11-10-08-CB-04699), and 615 W Business Highway 20 (11-10-07-DC-04601-00) (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the January 19 and January 26 executive sessions and the January 19 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will meet via Zoom for an executive session. The session is scheduled to conduct labor negotiations and consider information exempt from public inspection by law.

• Executive session for labor negotiations
• Review of records exempt from public inspection

The City Council met in executive session to discuss labor negotiations and records exempt from public inspection. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission is meeting in person and via Zoom to discuss several items, including a review of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the appointment of Housing Needs Analysis Advisory Committee members, and a future meeting location. The agenda also includes approval of the January 12, 2022 minutes and time for public comments.

• Comprehensive Land Use Plan Review
• Housing Needs Analysis Advisory Committee Members
• Future Meeting Location
• Approval of January 12, 2022 minutes

The Toledo Planning Commission met on February 9, 2022, and approved corrected minutes from January 12, 2022. The rest of the meeting was discussion only: a review of Comprehensive Land Use Plan updates, recruitment for a Housing Needs Analysis advisory committee, a possible future meeting location, and updates on the Safe Routes to School grant and Sturdevant Road street improvements. No substantive land-use decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved January 12, 2022 minutes as corrected (unanimous; President Learned-Ellis absent)
• No vote on Comprehensive Land Use Plan updates; staff review and discussion only
• No appointment made to Housing Needs Analysis advisory committee; Commissioner Neimann declined due to time constraints
• No decision on future meeting location; two commissioners favored returning to City Hall
• No action taken on Safe Routes to School grant or Sturdevant Road improvements; updates and discussion only

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a regular meeting, primarily discussing a report on Lincoln County-owned properties within city limits, adding the Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda, and property tax reform. The council will also decide on a new liquor license application for TNT Tavern. Public comments are accepted in advance or during the meeting.

• Report on properties within Toledo city limits owned by Lincoln County
• Discussion on adding Pledge of Allegiance to meeting agenda
• Property Tax Reform discussion led by Mayor Rod Cross
• New Liquor License application request for TNT Tavern
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from January 5, 2022 meeting

The Toledo City Council voted unanimously to recommend approval of a liquor license application for TNT Tavern. The Council also reached consensus to pursue acquiring four Lincoln County-owned properties (the fenceline behind the police department, Burch Driveway, Burch Lane and Meadow Lane) and to send information to Wagon Road residents about why the City does not maintain their road. Council agreed to add the Pledge of Allegiance after the Call to Order at future meetings. No other formal decisions were made; the property tax reform item was discussion only.

• Recommended approval of TNT Tavern liquor license application (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2022 meeting minutes via consent agenda (unanimous)
• Consensus to obtain fenceline, Burch Driveway, Burch Lane and Meadow Lane properties
• Consensus to provide Wagon Road residents information on why the City does not maintain their road
• Consensus to include the Pledge of Allegiance after the Call to Order

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a work session with a presentation on the fishing industry, a public hearing on abating a dangerous building at 160 N. Main St., and decision items including approving up to $58,300 for engineering services from Dyer Partnership, drafting a resolution on the building abatement, and discussing disposal of Toledo Industrial Property Lot #700. The agenda is otherwise light, with no consent or discussion items.

• Public hearing on abatement of dangerous building at 160 N. Main St.
• Approve expenditure of up to $58,300 to Dyer Partnership for engineering services
• Review and draft resolution on dangerous building abatement
• Discussion to consider disposal of Toledo Industrial Property Lot #700
• Presentation on fishing industry impact by Heather Mann

After a public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1480 determining a dangerous condition exists at 160 N. Main Street (the Yaquina Hotel) and ordering abatement of the property, with evacuation set for 8:00 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022. The resolution names Pawprints, Inc. and Dustin Johnston as property owners, requires an engineer's structural report before reopening, and sets a $1,000-per-day fine per fire code violation and per dangerous building order. The council also approved up to $58,300 to Dyer Partnership for engineering services and unanimously rejected a $50,000 offer for Toledo Industrial Property Lot #700, directing staff to hold a public hearing on its disposal.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1480 declaring 160 N. Main St. (Yaquina Hotel) a dangerous building and ordering abatement (unanimous)
• Set evacuation and abatement for 8:00 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022
• Set fines of $1,000 per day per fire code violation and per dangerous building order
• Required an engineer's structural report before the building may reopen
• Approved up to $58,300 to Dyer Partnership for engineering services (unanimous)
• Rejected a $50,000 offer for Toledo Industrial Property Lot #700 and directed staff to hold a public hearing on disposal (unanimous)
• Closed the public hearing on the dangerous building (unanimous)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss real property transactions, as permitted under Oregon law. No final decisions will be made during this session, and only designated staff and news media may attend. The agenda contains only this procedural item.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations
• Meeting held via Zoom
• No final decisions allowed in executive session

The City Council met in an executive session to discuss real property transactions and records exempt from public inspection. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.

• Executive session adjourned (no decisions made)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is holding a special meeting via Zoom for a training session and to discuss the City Council Action Plan, the Urban Renewal District project list, citizen engagement, and ART Toledo. The meeting is largely a working session with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Training session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Discussion of City Council Action Plan & Urban Renewal District project list
• Discussion of citizen engagement & ART Toledo

At a January 22, 2022 special meeting, the Toledo City Council reviewed its rules and action plan, watched a League of Oregon Cities training video, and agreed by consensus on first-year funding for Urban Renewal District projects. The council voted unanimously to postpone discussion of housing and economic development to a February work session. Council members also discussed citizen engagement ideas and assigned themselves outreach tasks, and reviewed the status of Art Toledo. No ordinances or resolutions were adopted.

• Postponed housing and economic development discussion to February work session (unanimous)
• Consensus agreed first-year Urban Renewal District funding: Building improvements grants $50,000
• Consensus agreed Public Buildings upgrades (City Hall & Public Safety Building) $170,000
• Consensus agreed Utility Infrastructure (manhole liners & Business 20 sewer lines) $150,000
• Consensus agreed Administration $30,000
• Made no changes to current City Council 2021-2022 goals
• Requested staff bring council rules back to a future meeting for continued review
• Council members committed to individual citizen engagement tasks (e.g., town hall, spring cleanup, Main Street events)

City Council

The Toledo City Council will hold a regular meeting, discussing a Pro Tem Attorney contract and the Healthy Cities initiative. They will also vote on resolutions regarding a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan and joining the Lincoln County Water System Alliance, as well as a new liquor license application for TNT Tavern.

• Resolution No. 14-78: recognize grant revenue and appropriate funds for Drinking Water Source Protection Plan
• Resolution No. 14-79: commit to joining Lincoln County Water System Alliance for regional water security
• New liquor license application for TNT Tavern at 155, 163 & 179 N. Main Street
• Discussion of Pro Tem Attorney Contract
• Healthy Cities presentation by Council President Betty Kamikawa

The City Council joined the Lincoln County Water System Alliance to help establish a regional water system. Council also approved a $30,000 grant for a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan and agreed to retain a pro tem attorney for 30 days.

• Adopted Resolution 1479 to join the Lincoln County Water System Alliance (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1478 to recognize $30,000 grant revenue for Drinking Water Source Protection Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Consensus to retain Osterlund Law as pro tem attorney for 30 days
• Tabled liquor license application for TNT Tavern
• Consensus to consider BlueZone healthy city initiatives at a future meeting

City Council

The Toledo City Council is holding a virtual executive session via Zoom to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a). No final decisions may be made during the session.

• Executive session to consider employment under ORS 192.660(2)(a)

The Toledo City Council met in executive session on January 19, 2022, under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. The session was called to order at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom and adjourned at 6:00 p.m. The minutes state that no decisions were made in executive session. News media were allowed to attend but were directed not to report on the deliberations beyond the general subject announced.

Planning Commission

The Toledo Planning Commission is holding a meeting at the Toledo Fire Department and via Zoom to discuss the DLCD Technical Assistance Grant for Comprehensive Plan Updates, building permit and land use application updates, and the Estuary Management Plan. Commissioners will also review the November 10, 2021 meeting minutes.

• DLCD Technical Assistance Grant - Comprehensive Plan Updates
• Building Permit and Land Use Application Updates
• Estuary Management Plan - Planning Commissioner Volunteers
• Approval of the November 10, 2021 Minutes

The Toledo Planning Commission approved minutes from the November 10, 2021 meeting. Commissioners also discussed the unawarded DLCD grant for Comprehensive Plan updates, the upcoming Housing Needs Analysis Project, 2021 building permits, and volunteers for the Lincoln County Estuary Management Plan Advisory Committee.

• Approved November 10, 2021 minutes (with Dyson and Lundgren abstaining)

City Council

The Toledo City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed sale of city property in the Toledo Industrial Park. The council will also discuss a proposed resolution from Mayor Cross, a potential ban on fireworks, and plans for a goal-setting session. No formal decision items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on disposition and sale of Toledo Industrial Park property
• Proclamation for January Human Trafficking Awareness
• Proclamation for Resolve to be Ready; Emergency Preparedness
• Discussion of proposed resolution by Mayor Cross
• Discussion of ban on fireworks

The City Council voted unanimously to offer Toledo Industrial Park Tax Lots 800 and 900 for sale at $400,000 to the buyer who made the offer, Travis Turner, owner of Travis Electric, with conditions including a 10-year ban on converting the property to nonprofit or tax-exempt use and a 15-foot easement across Tax Lot 700. The council also agreed to have staff prepare a resolution tied to the Lincoln County Water System Alliance, and asked for more information before deciding on a fireworks ban. No decision items were on the agenda, and the meeting was largely discussion and reports.

• Approved sale of Toledo Industrial Park Tax Lots 800 and 900 for $400,000 with conditions (unanimous)
• Added 10-year prohibition on buyer converting the property to nonprofit/tax-exempt use (consensus)
• Included a 15-foot easement through Tax Lot 700 for access (consensus)
• Closed and re-opened the public hearing to allow additional comment (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare a resolution related to the Lincoln County Water System Alliance for council approval (unanimous)
• Deferred a fireworks ban decision, requesting staff information on other communities' bans and fines
• Agreed to hold a goal-setting/training meeting on January 22