Troutdale public meetings in 2024

Town Center Advisory Board

The Town Center Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a chair, adopt prior minutes, and hear two presentations: one on the Sandy River Shuttle and Downtown Parking Study, and another refreshing members on the Urban Renewal Area. Public comment on non-agenda items is also scheduled.

• Election of Chair
• Adoption of Oct 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Sandy River Shuttle and Downtown Parking Study
• Presentation on Urban Renewal Area refresher

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss establishing a historic district, with Erika Palmer. The agenda includes public comment, staff communications, and commissioner comments. No formal decisions are listed; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion on establishing a Historic District with Erika Palmer
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Staff communications and commissioner comments

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and approve past meeting minutes, hear a presentation on a downtown parking study, and discuss updates on a marijuana code revision workplan and the Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) initiative. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Downtown Parking Study Presentation
• Marijuana Code Update Workplan
• Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) Update

The Planning Commission tabled approval of prior meeting minutes until the next meeting. Staff presented findings from the Downtown Parking Study and Sandy River Shuttle Feasibility Study, noting future parking demand may exceed capacity. The commission discussed a workplan to amend the development code for recreational marijuana retailers, following a failed ballot measure, and recommended Option B for the Climate-Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) update, which would require employers with 50+ workers to pay a $50 monthly stipend to non-parking employees.

• Tabled approval of Oct 9, Oct 30, and Nov 13 minutes until next meeting
• Heard Downtown Parking Study and Sandy River Shuttle Feasibility Study presentation
• Discussed marijuana code update workplan after failed ballot measure
• Recommended Option B for CFEC update (commercial parking lot, $50 stipend for non-parking workers)

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting text amendments to multiple chapters of the Troutdale Development Code, introduced on November 12. The council will also receive an update from the Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group and consider a resolution accepting the November 5 general election results.

• Public hearing on ordinance adopting text amendments to TDC Chapters 1, 3-9 and Appendix A
• Resolution accepting November 5, 2024 General Election results from Multnomah County
• Update on Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

City Council

The Troutdale City Council is holding a special recognition event to honor Mayor Randy Lauer and Councilors Alison Caswell, Jordan Wittren, and Sandy Glantz for their service, just before their final meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business items listed.

• Special recognition for Mayor Randy Lauer (2021-2024)
• Special recognition for Councilor Alison Caswell (2021-2024)
• Special recognition for Councilor Jordan Wittren (2023-2024)
• Special recognition for Councilor Sandy Glantz (2021-2024)

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review November law enforcement reports, discuss a safety survey update, and set committee goals. The agenda also includes updates from the Public Safety Working Group and planning for the next meeting date.

• Review of monthly law enforcement reports from November
• Safety survey update
• Committee goals discussion
• Update from the Public Safety Working Group
• Confirm next meeting date: January 2 or January 9, 2025

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting to review November minutes and discuss several action items, including implementation of a charter, a downtown parking study, and HOA outreach. Public comments are welcome. The meeting is largely discussion-focused with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion on implementation of a charter
• Downtown Parking Study action item
• HOA Outreach action item
• Review and approval of November 6, 2024 minutes

Budget Committee

The Troutdale Budget Committee is holding a work session to review the city's financial status, including prior fiscal year results, current budget snapshot, and future outlook. The committee will also elect a chair and vice chair for the coming year. This is a working session, not a final budget decision meeting.

• Election of committee chair and vice chair
• Review of prior fiscal year results (June 30, 2024)
• Current fiscal year budget snapshot and economic conditions
• Future fiscal year outlook and potential budget-impact items
• General fund and ending fund balance forecast

Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

The Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group is meeting to receive updates on ongoing police and fire service contract negotiations. The agenda includes public comment and setting the next meeting date. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an informational update session.

• Update on police contract negotiations
• Update on fire service contract negotiations
• Public comment period
• Set next meeting date

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commission is holding a regular meeting. The main item is a discussion about historic district signage with Erika Palmer and Marlee Boxler. The agenda is otherwise routine, including public comment, staff communications, and commissioner comments.

• Discussion of Historic District Signage with Erika Palmer and Marlee Boxler
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Staff communications and commissioner comments

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance and site design review application (LU-0014-2024 VAR, SDR) for the Cherry Park East Apartments, with an updated staff report. The commission will also receive a presentation on a downtown parking study. Public comment on non-agenda items is allowed.

• Public hearing on LU-0014-2024 VAR, SDR – Cherry Park East Apartments
• Downtown Parking Study presentation by Community Development Director and Economic Development Coordinator
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Troutdale Planning Commission approved two variances for the Cherry Park East Apartments project (LU-0014-2024), allowing a reduced northern side yard setback and reduced private outdoor space for upper-level units. The commission also added conditions of approval, including a limit of 15 residential units and coordination with neighbors on fence materials. The approval was granted with a 5-0 vote, with conditions approved 4-1.

• Approved two variances for Cherry Park East Apartments (LU-0014-2024) (5-0)
• Approved amended conditions of approval, including 15-unit density limit and fence coordination (4-1)
• Approved Finding of Fact Final Order and Decision for LU-0014-2024 (4-1)
• Closed public hearing for LU-0014-2024 (5-0)

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance adopting text amendments to multiple chapters of the Troutdale Development Code. The council will also discuss a proposed 4-hour RV parking limitation rule and receive an update from the Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group. Several consent agenda items, including a utility easement for Portland General Electric and approval of an RFQ for The Confluence at Troutdale, are scheduled for action.

• Ordinance adopting text amendments to TDC Chapters 1, 3-9 and Appendix A
• Resolution granting nonexclusive utility easement to Portland General Electric
• Motion to approve RFQ for The Confluence at Troutdale
• Discussion on 4-hour RV parking limitation rule
• Update on Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

Urban Renewal Agency

The Troutdale City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider several items, including approving a request for qualifications for The Confluence at Troutdale development, introducing an ordinance with text amendments to the Troutdale Development Code, and discussing a 4-hour RV parking limitation rule. The agenda also includes consent items such as meeting minutes and a utility easement for Portland General Electric.

• Resolution granting nonexclusive utility easement to Portland General Electric Company
• Motion to approve Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for The Confluence at Troutdale
• Public hearing on ordinance adopting text amendments to Troutdale Development Code chapters 1, 3-9, and Appendix A
• Discussion on 4-hour RV parking limitation rule
• Update on Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee will review October law enforcement reports, discuss a safety survey, and summarize its goals. The meeting also includes updates from the Public Safety Working Group and planning for the December agenda.

• Review of monthly law enforcement reports from October
• Safety survey discussion
• Summarize Committee goals
• Update from the Public Safety Working Group
• Approval of September 5 and October 3 meeting minutes

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on a downtown parking study from city staff, review September meeting minutes, and discuss committee operations. Public comments are welcome.

• Downtown Parking Study presentation by Community Development Director Erika Palmer and Economic Development Coordinator Marlee Boxler
• Review and approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on time keeping and topics, and action items

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed multi-family housing development at 1360 SW 257th Drive, which includes 15 dwelling units and 45 parking spaces, along with three variance requests. The commission will also review an omnibus development code amendment aimed at clarifying and correcting errors. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and staff and commissioner communications.

• Public hearing on LU-0014-2024: 15-unit multi-family development at 1360 SW 257th Dr with 45 parking spaces
• Variance to reduce northern side yard setback by 25%
• Variance to reduce eastern rear yard setback by 50%
• Variance to reduce private outdoor space for upper-level units by 30%
• Review of omnibus code amendment (75-16) to correct scrivener errors and improve code clarity

The Planning Commission recommended the Development Code Omnibus Amendment Package (LU-75-16) to the City Council with a 6-1 vote, after closing the public hearing. The commission also granted a continuance for the multi-family housing application at 1360 SW 257th Dr. to November 13, 2024. The October 9, 2024 minutes were not approved, pending feedback from Commissioner Wilcox.

• Granted continuance for LU-0014-2024 (1360 SW 257th Dr.) to Nov 13, 2024 (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for LU-75-16 (7-0)
• Recommended LU-75-16 Development Code Omnibus to City Council as amended (6-1)
• Held approval of October 9, 2024 minutes for Commissioner Wilcox feedback

Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

The Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group will hold a regular meeting to discuss patrol habits of Troutdale deputies compared to the contract, and receive updates on police and fire service contract negotiations. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• Discuss Patrol Habits of Troutdale Deputies v. Contract
• Update on Police Contract Negotiations
• Update on Fire Service Contract negotiations
• Consent agenda: Approval of September 23rd, 2024 minutes

Town Center Advisory Board

The Town Center Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and review changes to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for The Confluence at Troutdale, a project within the Urban Renewal Area. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes, and staff communications.

• Review of changes to the RFQ document for The Confluence at Troutdale (URA)
• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The Town Center Advisory Board reviewed changes to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for The Confluence at Troutdale, a destination riverfront development opportunity. The board discussed enhancements to the document, including more inspirational and historical photos, and suggested adding design elements like covered year-round market spaces and wind-powered kinetic art. No formal decisions were made on the RFQ; the board approved the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (6:0).

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (6:0)
• Reviewed revised RFQ for The Confluence at Troutdale; no formal action taken

Parks Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to review past minutes, hear public comments, and receive a status update on the Beaver Creek Bridge replacement project. The committee will also continue discussing outreach for new volunteer groups and brainstorm priorities for parks capital projects in the 25-26 fiscal year budget.

• Status update and Q&A on Beaver Creek Bridge replacement project with Public Works Civil Engineer Scott Wadell
• Continued discussion of outreach strategies for new Citizen volunteer groups with Digital Media Specialist Kevin Mooney
• Brainstorming session on committee priorities for Parks capital outlay projects in the 25-26 FY manager proposed budget
• Review and approve September 18, 2024 minutes
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site development review and variance application for a proposed 15-unit multi-family housing development at 1360 SW 257th Dr. The applicant seeks three variances related to setbacks and outdoor space. The commission will also review minutes from August and September meetings.

• Public hearing for LU-0014-2024: 15 dwelling units, 45 parking spaces at 1360 SW 257th Dr.
• Variance 1: reduce northern side yard setback by 25%
• Variance 2: reduce eastern rear yard setback by 33%
• Variance 3: reduce private outdoor space for upper-level units by 30%
• Review and approval of August and September minutes

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission's future planning, consider a resolution to accept the Main Streets on Halsey Cross Section and Street Design Plan, and receive a report on the first year of allowing dogs in select parks. Public comment is welcome on non-agenda and consent items, and on agenda items when they are considered.

• Resolution accepting Main Streets on Halsey Cross Section and Street Design Plan
• Presentation on Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission's future planning
• Report on 1st year of dogs allowed in select parks

The Troutdale City Council voted 5-2 to accept the Main Streets on Halsey Cross Section and Street Design Plan, a conceptual plan for the Halsey Street corridor in Troutdale. The plan, developed with Multnomah County and neighboring cities, outlines cross-sections and design elements for future improvements. Councilors Glantz and Mayor Lauer voted no. The council also heard a presentation on the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission's future planning and a report on the first year of dogs in select parks, but took no action on those items.

• Approved resolution accepting Main Streets on Halsey Cross Section and Street Design Plan (5-2)
• Heard presentation on MHCRC future planning and cable industry changes (no action)
• Received report on first year of dogs allowed in select parks (no action)

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to review monthly law enforcement reports from September, discuss follow-up actions from a recent safety survey, and define the committee’s goals. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commission is holding a regular meeting with discussion items on the Historic District and Certified Local Government status. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists of discussion, staff communications, and commissioner comments.

• Discussion of Historic District
• Discussion of Certified Local Government

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to establish fines for violations of municipal code Chapter 13.20, and will consider approving a pedestrian crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the Sandy River Greenway project. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the crossing agreement. The council will also receive an update on the Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group.

• Ordinance amending TMC 13.20.410 to set fines for Chapter 13.20 violations
• Resolution approving pedestrian at-grade crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Sandy River Greenway Riverfront Trail and Park Project
• Approval of minutes from August 27 and September 10, 2024 council meetings
• Update on Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

The Troutdale Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group will meet to discuss council appointments, responses from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), and updates on fire services. The group will also review minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Review council appointment of negotiating committee
• Review response/non-response to MCSO information request
• Update on fire service

Town Center Advisory Board

The Town Center Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review and approve the August 15, 2024 minutes and discuss changes to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for The Confluence at Troutdale (URA). Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.

• Review of changes to the RFQ for The Confluence at Troutdale (URA)
• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Parks Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee will meet to review past minutes, hear public comments, and discuss trail improvements, historic tree preservation, and volunteer recruitment strategies. The group will also consider future agenda items and decide whether to hold or cancel next month's meeting.

• Review and approve July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss trail system improvements, safety, and connectivity using Parks Master Plan Map 3 Pg. 46
• Review and discuss landmark and historic trees in Troutdale parks
• Round table discussion on public outreach and citizen volunteer group recruitment
• Decide whether to hold or cancel October 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hear a presentation on the Main Streets on Halsey Cross Section and Street Design Plan, covering the project's purpose, area, community engagement, and near-term and long-term recommendations. No formal action is required from the Commission. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Presentation of Main Streets on Halsey Cross Section and Street Design Plan
• Community engagement with residents and businesses on Halsey
• Recommendations for near-term and long-term solutions
• Plan implementation and next steps for acceptance

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to amend business license penalty provisions and another to set fines for utility violations. They will also hear a report from the Visitors Center and consider appointing a negotiating committee for the MCSO IGA.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending penalty provisions of Business License Requirements (TMC Chapter 5.04)
• Public hearing on ordinance establishing fines for violations of TMC Chapter 13.20 (utilities)
• Motion to appoint negotiating committee for MCSO IGA
• Report from Troutdale Visitors Center

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The committee will hold its regular September meeting to review monthly law enforcement reports, discuss a safety survey request to the City Council, and plan National Night Out. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to review its August minutes and discuss the committee's role and next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a discussion about the committee's future direction.

• Discussion of committee role and next steps
• Review and approval of August 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed next steps for defining their role, agreeing to hold off on presenting to City Council until new officers are elected and code change language is approved. They also heard updates on a traffic study, an IGA with the county for vegetation maintenance on SW 257th, and an ADU site development application. The committee approved the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0).

• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Deferred City Council presentation until new officers elected and code change language approved
• Discussed creating performance metrics for a dashboard (TBD)
• Heard update on traffic study project in early stages
• Heard update on IGA with county for SW 257th vegetation maintenance
• Heard update on Type II LU application for ADU site development

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will consider several resolutions, including a new exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management of Oregon, approval of a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3132, and budget transfers for the current fiscal year. The council will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would change penalties in the business license code, and hear a request from the Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee to conduct a safety survey.

• Resolution approving exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management of Oregon, Inc.
• Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 3132
• Public hearing on ordinance amending penalty provisions of Business License Requirements Chapter 5.04
• Resolution for FY 2024-25 budget transfers and appropriation changes
• Resolution designating PERS 6% employee contributions as member paid pre-tax

The Troutdale City Council approved a 5-0 vote an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management of Oregon, Inc., along with several other resolutions including a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3132, budget transfers, and PERS-related changes. The council also authorized $500 for a public safety survey by the PSEAC committee. No substantive decisions were made on the sheriff's office proposal, which was discussed as an update.

• Approved consent agenda including Metro waste reduction agreement (5-0)
• Approved PSEAC safety survey request with $500 authorization (5-0)
• Approved exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management of Oregon, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3132 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget transfers and appropriation changes (5-0)
• Approved PERS 6% employee contributions as pre-tax (5-0)
• Approved amendment and restatement of 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (5-0)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the Certified Local Government (CLG) program and review the selection criteria and inventory list for historic resources. The meeting includes public comment on non-agenda items and staff communications. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Certified Local Government (CLG) status
• Review of Historic Resources inventory selection criteria and list

Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

The Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group is meeting to review a proposal from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) for renewal of the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for law enforcement services. The group will also discuss service accountability with Captain Asboe, consider next steps for law enforcement, and receive an update on fire services. Public comment is invited.

• Review MCSO proposal for IGA renewal
• Discussion with Capt. Asboe re: Service Accountability
• Consider next steps for law enforcement
• Update on Fire Service
• Consent agenda: approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Center Advisory Board

The Town Center Advisory Board is holding its regular August meeting, primarily to discuss next steps for the Confluence project. The agenda also includes adopting the May meeting minutes, public comment, and staff and commissioner updates. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Discussion of Confluence project next steps
• Adoption of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Staff communications and commissioner comments

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site development review and variance application for a new multi-family housing development at 1360 SW 257th Drive. The applicant proposes 15 dwelling units and 45 off-street parking spaces, and is requesting three variances related to setbacks and outdoor space. The applicant will also request a continuance to a date certain. The commission will also discuss development code amendments.

• Public hearing on LU-0014-2024 for 15-unit multi-family development at 1360 SW 257th Dr
• Three variances requested: 25% reduction in northern side yard setback, 33% reduction in eastern rear yard setback, 30% reduction in private outdoor space for upper-level units
• Applicant requesting continuance to a date certain
• Development Code Amendments discussion on agenda

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to review and approve the minutes from its July 3, 2024 meeting. The main discussion item is a draft definition of the committee's role. The meeting is open to public comment on non-agenda items.

• Review draft definition of committee role
• Approval of July 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to discuss monthly law enforcement reports, planned expectations under HB4002, and review a safety survey. The committee will also review its goals and confirm the next meeting date.

• Review of July law enforcement reports
• County’s planned expectations of law enforcement under HB4002
• Discussion regarding the safety survey
• Review of Committee’s goals

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commission is holding a regular meeting with elections for chair, vice chair, and a Town Center Advisory Board representative, followed by a review of goals and staff communications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive land-use or policy decisions listed.

• Chair and Vice Chair Election
• Town Center Advisory Board Representative Election
• Review and Evaluate Goals
• Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

The Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group will review a police study by Jensen Strategies, discuss contract renewal with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), and receive an update on fire services. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of Jensen Strategies police study
• Update on MCSO contract renewal discussions
• Update on fire service
• Approval of June 3rd, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to approve May minutes, elect officers, and discuss surface issues at Imagination Station. The June meeting was cancelled, and the August meeting is also cancelled. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Review and approve May 15, 2024 minutes
• Election/appointment of committee officers
• Discuss Imagination Station surface issues
• Next month's meeting (August 16, 2024) cancelled

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee is holding its regular July meeting, where members will elect officers, review June law enforcement reports, and discuss a Safety Survey. The committee will also discuss and make recommendations regarding fire fees. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Town Center Advisory Board Representative
• Review of monthly law enforcement reports from June
• Discussion of Safety Survey
• Discussion and recommendations regarding Fire Fees
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a fence height deviation at Wright Place. The commission will also conduct elections for the Chair and Vice Chair positions.

• Public Hearing: Case File No. LU-0012-2024 VAR 1557 (Wright Place fence height variance)
• Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Discussion of Development Code Amendments
• Review and approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a retroactive variance for a 6-foot fence at 1557 SW Wright Pl, exceeding the 4-foot limit, with conditions to remove slats and relocate the fence within 90 days. They also re-elected Chair Staffenson and Vice Chair Prickett, and discussed development code amendments.

• Approved LU-0012-2024 fence variance with conditions (5-0)
• Re-elected Chair Staffenson (5-1, Chair abstaining)
• Re-elected Vice Chair Prickett (6-0)
• Appointed Prickett as TCAB representative (6-0)
• Adopted June 12, 2024 minutes as amended (6-0)

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hear a rate briefing from Portland General Electric and a presentation from UpRiver Village. The Council will also consider a resolution to adopt the Multnomah County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

• Resolution to adopt the Multnomah County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Portland General Electric (PGE) rate briefing
• Presentation by UpRiver Village
• Annual report from the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to handle organizational business, including electing a chair and vice chair, appointing a representative to the Town Center Advisory Board, and reviewing a draft definition of the committee's role. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Chair and vice chair elections
• Appointment of Town Center Advisory Board representative
• Review of draft committee role definition
• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The Citizens Advisory Committee held a regular meeting with no public comment. They approved the May 1, 2024 minutes, re-elected Chair Harrington, elected Barney as Vice Chair, and voted to keep Rizzo as the Town Center Advisory Board representative. The committee also discussed a draft definition of its role and received updates on planning projects.

• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Re-elected Harrington as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Barney as Vice Chair (5-1)
• Appointed Rizzo to continue as TCAB representative (7-0)

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will consider a resolution to amend a ballot question regarding a ban on additional recreational marijuana retailers. The meeting also includes a presentation on a potential future bond measure from Mt. Hood Community College.

• Resolution to amend ballot question text for a recreational marijuana retailer ban
• Third short-term extension of Waste Management of Oregon, Inc. franchise agreement
• Motion to approve Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission’s 2024-2025 Annual Budget
• Presentation by Mt. Hood Community College regarding a possible future bond measure
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 13.20 of the Municipal Code regarding city liability

Urban Renewal Agency

The Troutdale Urban Renewal Agency board will meet to receive a progress report on the Confluence Site development project and take public comment before voting on two key resolutions: adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 annual budget and appropriations, and imposing the tax increment for the same fiscal year.

• Progress report on Confluence Site development project
• Resolution adopting FY 2024-25 Urban Renewal Agency budget and appropriations
• Resolution imposing tax increment for FY 2024-25

City Council

The Troutdale City Council is holding an executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss labor negotiations under ORS 192.660(2)(d). No final decisions will be made during this session. The agenda contains only this procedural item.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (Case File LU-0009-2024) for Diplomat Motors, allowing the auto dealership to move to a new site. The approval includes conditions from planning and public works, such as meeting bicycle parking requirements and addressing sidewalk defects. The commission also discussed but did not vote on the Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) update, leaning toward recommending Option 2 (Fair Policies) to the City Council.

• Approved conditional use permit for Diplomat Motors (6-0)
• Approved findings of fact and final order for Diplomat Motors (6-0)
• Adopted May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Diplomat Motors (6-0)

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Kellogg Room of the Troutdale Police Community Center. Key actions include adopting the city’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, certifying eligibility for state shared revenues, and approving intergovernmental agreements for federal grant programs. The council will also introduce ordinances to update the Development Code and State Fire Code, and consider a request from Emilio Inc. to sponsor community events.

• Adopt FY 2024-25 Annual Budget and impose Ad Valorem taxes
• Approve intergovernmental agreement with Multnomah County for CDBG and HOME programs (2025-2027)
• Introduce ordinance amending Chapter 3 and Appendix A of the Development Code
• Introduce ordinance updating Municipal Code Section 15.12 to State Fire Code standards
• Consider Emilio Inc. sponsorship request for Run for Red (June 15) and Community Health Fest (August 3)

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The committee will hold its regular June meeting to review law enforcement reports, discuss the 257th project, and consider approval of a safety survey. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

The Troutdale Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group will meet to receive updates on law enforcement and fire service operations. A consultant will also present on a ballot measure related to fire district costs.

• Presentation by Praxis Political consultants on ballot measure/fire district
• Update on Law Enforcement operations
• Update on Fire Service operations

Selection Committee

The Selection Committee, composed of the City Council and committee chairs, will interview applicants for seven city committees and prepare appointment recommendations for City Council action on June 11, 2024.

• Interviews for Budget Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee, Historic Landmarks Committee, Parks Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee, and Town Center Advisory Board
• Recommendation for appointments to be forwarded to City Council
• Meeting at Troutdale Police Community Center, Kellogg Room, 234 SW Kendall Ct

Town Center Advisory Board

The Town Center Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review and approve the March 14, 2024 minutes and discuss the Wood Partners proposal for The Confluence. Public comment on non-agenda items is also scheduled.

• Discussion of Wood Partners proposal for The Confluence
• Review and approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Parks Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear a recreation update, and discuss the 2024-25 budget's effect on parks projects. They will also consider a dog rest area at Glenn Otto Park and a request to allow leashed dogs at Mayor's Square and Depot Park.

• Discussion of enclosed dog rest area at Glenn Otto Park
• Request to allow leashed dogs at Mayor's Square and Depot Park
• Review of 2024-25 budget approval process and effects on parks improvements
• Presentation from Mollie King on Troutdale Recreation activities

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will meet to consider a resolution supporting a $150 million flood safety bond measure, introduce ordinances amending the development code and state fire code, and hear reports from the Port of Portland. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a proclamation for Public Works Week.

• Reconsideration of a resolution supporting the $150,000,000 Bond Measure 26-243 for levee upgrades, water pumps, and floodplain restoration
• Public Hearing / Ordinance introduction to amend Chapter 3 and Appendix A of the Troutdale Development Code
• Public Hearing / Ordinance introduction to amend Municipal Code Section 15.12 for updated State Fire Code
• Request from Emilio Inc. for the City to sponsor the Run for Red event (June 15) and Community Health Fest (August 3)
• Annual Report presentation by the Port of Portland

The Troutdale City Council adopted a resolution declaring support for the $150,000,000 Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District bond measure (Measure 26-243) to upgrade levees, water pumps, and natural floodplain restoration. The vote was 5-1, with Councilor Wunn dissenting. The council also held public hearings on two ordinances: a text amendment to the Development Code for the Main Streets on Halsey project, and an update to the Municipal Code for the State Fire Code; no final action was taken on either.

• Adopted resolution supporting $150M levee bond Measure 26-243 (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 13 and April 9 meetings (6-0)
• Held public hearing on Main Streets on Halsey text amendment; no action taken
• Held public hearing on State Fire Code update; no action taken
• Proclaimed Public Works Week
• Received annual report from Port of Portland
• Postponed Emilio Inc. sponsorship request due to illness

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and discuss the Troutdale Development Code (TDC) use tables in Chapter 3, Zoning Districts. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the April 10, 2024 meeting minutes, public comment, and staff communications.

• Review of TDC use tables in Chapter 3, Zoning Districts
• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The Planning Commission held a discussion-only meeting on May 8, 2024, reviewing potential updates to the Troutdale Development Code (TDC) use tables in Chapter 3. No formal decisions or votes were made; the commission reached consensus on some ideas, such as adding review types to the Decision-Making Procedures table and possibly splitting 'active recreation facilities' by square footage, but staff will develop options for future review. The minutes from a previous meeting were tabled until June.

• Minutes approval tabled until June meeting
• Consensus to add review types to Decision-Making Procedures table in Chapter 2
• Staff to develop options for 'active recreation facilities' use table split by square footage
• No formal votes taken on any agenda item

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to review and approve past meeting minutes and discuss the committee's role, including a draft definition from Chapters 4-5 of a University of Oregon article. Public comments are welcome. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the role discussion.

• Review and approval of March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (tabled)
• Review and approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of committee role and draft definition (Chapters 4-5 of UO Article)

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee tabled a draft ordinance defining its role and responsibilities for further edits next month. The committee approved the April 3, 2024 meeting minutes with proposed changes, despite one nay vote. Staff reported that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the Main Streets on Halsey code amendments, and the city will host a table at First Friday on June 7th.

• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes with changes (1 nay)
• Tabled draft CAC role/ordinance language for further edits
• Planning Commission recommended denial of Main Streets on Halsey code amendments (reported)

Budget Committee

The Troutdale Budget Committee is meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, including staff-developed potential budget cuts. The committee will discuss, amend, and potentially approve the budget and property tax levies. Public comment is limited to items in the proposed budget.

• Review of staff-developed potential budget cuts
• Approval of General Fund Property Tax Levy
• Approval of Debt Service Property Tax Levy
• Approval of the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Public comment period on proposed budget items

Budget Committee

The Troutdale Budget Committee will review and vote on the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, including property tax levies for the General Fund and Debt Service Fund. The meeting will also cover departmental budget reviews, corrections, and a forecast of the General Fund. Public comment is limited to budget-related items.

• Vote on General Fund Property Tax Levy
• Vote on Debt Service Property Tax Levy
• Approve FY 2024-25 Budget
• Review departmental budgets (Code Specialties, Planning, Tourism & Economic Development, etc.)
• Public comment limited to Proposed Budget items

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special variance request for 1635 SW Hewitt Avenue and a Type IV recommendation for the Main Streets on Halsey project. They will also discuss Climate Friendly Equitable Communities and use tables. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing: Special variance, Case File LU-0003-2024, 1635 SW Hewitt Avenue
• Public hearing: Type IV Planning Commission Recommendation, Case File 75-15, Main Streets on Halsey
• Discussion: Climate Friendly Equitable Communities
• Discussion: Use Tables
• Review and approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hold a regular meeting with proclamations, reports, and resolutions. Key items include designating additional on-leash parks, limiting city liability for recreational use of city property, and receiving updates on the Zoo Bond and Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and an intergovernmental agreement for the 2nd Street Bridge Project.

• Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with Oregon DOT for 2nd Street Bridge Project refinement grant
• Resolution designating additional on-leash parks
• Resolution limiting city liability for personal injury or property damage from public use of city property
• Annual report from Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
• Update on Zoo Bond from Metro Councilor and Oregon Zoo representatives

The Troutdale City Council approved a resolution designating additional on-leash dog parks, passing 5-1. An amendment to remove Sweetbriar Park from the list failed 2-4. The council also approved a resolution limiting city liability for recreational use of city property, and heard reports from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and Oregon Zoo.

• Approved resolution designating additional on-leash parks (5-1)
• Amendment to remove Sweetbriar Park from on-leash list failed (2-4)
• Approved resolution limiting city liability for recreational use of city property (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including intergovernmental agreement for 2nd Street Bridge Project Refinement Grant (6-0)
• Postponed reconsideration of flood district bond levy resolution to May 14 meeting

Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

The Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on law enforcement, review previous meeting tasks, and discuss how fire districts operate with a presentation by Mike McKeel. The group will also set the date for the next meeting.

• Discussion on fire district operations with Mike McKeel, Board FD 10
• Review of previous meeting’s to-do list

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like approving minutes and reviewing police reports. They will also hear from the Gresham Fire Department about CERT and Scout Explorer programs, and discuss fire inspection fees, the burn ban, a safety survey, and red light cameras.

• Report from Gresham Fire Department on CERT and Scout Explorers
• Review of March law enforcement reports
• Discussion of Gresham Fire inspection fees
• Discussion of burn ban in Troutdale
• Discussion on red light cameras

Parks Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee will discuss and decide on allocations for the 2024/25 fiscal year parks budget, review funding sources for the Beaver Creek Bridge replacement project, and continue negotiations for the Columbia Park skate park. The committee will also explore guidelines for accessing improvement funds and develop a framework for future budget items as outlined in the 2023 Parks Master Plan.

• Continued discussion of 24/25 FY Parks budget allocations
• Detailed breakdown of current funding sources for the Beaver Creek Bridge replacement project
• Preliminary contract negotiations with Spohn Ranch for Columbia Park skate park (~$440,000 total budget)
• Discussion of opportunity/improvement fund access for PAC-approved Parks projects
• Creation of PAC guidance framework for future Parks budget items per 2023 Parks Master Plan

Town Center Advisory Board

The Troutdale Town Center Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with only procedural items, including roll call, public comment, and adjournment. No decisions, ordinances, or discussions of substantive matters are listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use applications: East County Pickleball Courts and Checkmat Portland. The agenda also includes a presentation on Climate Friendly Equitable Communities by a DLCD representative and a discussion on use tables. Public comment on non-agenda items is also scheduled.

• Public hearing: Case File LU-0005-2024 – East County Pickleball Courts (conditional use)
• Public hearing: Case File LU-0007-2024 – Checkmat Portland (conditional use)
• Presentation on Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) by Evan Manvel, DLCD
• Discussion on use tables
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The Troutdale Planning Commission unanimously approved two Conditional Use Permits: one for East County Pickleball Courts, a 12-court indoor facility at SE Stark and Troutdale Rd, and another for Checkmat Portland, a Ju-Jitsu studio in the Gorge Outlet Mall. Both approvals include conditions such as traffic impact studies and fire safety requirements. The commission also received a presentation on new state parking regulations and tabled a code update discussion to April 10.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit LU-0005-2024 for East County Pickleball Courts (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit LU-0007-2024 for Checkmat Portland (unanimous)
• Tabled code update discussion on use tables to April 10, 2024

City Council

The Troutdale City Council voted 3-3 to reject a resolution endorsing the Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District's $150 million bond measure (Measure 26-243). The council also passed a resolution calling for urgent ambulance staffing model reform in Multnomah County (6-0) and approved the consent agenda, including a short-term extension of the Waste Management franchise agreement (6-0). Discussions on a proposed backyard burn ban and fire inspection fees, as well as Multnomah County's 257th Avenue changes, were held without formal action.

• Rejected resolution supporting $150M flood bond Measure 26-243 (3-3)
• Approved resolution urging ambulance staffing model reform in Multnomah County (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Waste Management franchise extension (6-0)
• Directed staff to write letter to Senator Gorsek regarding 257th Avenue changes
• Appointed Councilor Wunn to replace Mayor Lauer on Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group (6-0)

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the city's emergency plan, review February law enforcement reports, and discuss the 257th Improvement Project. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and get updates on a safety survey and next month's agenda.

• Presentation on City's Emergency Plan by City Manager Ray Young
• Review of monthly law enforcement reports from February
• Discussion of 257th Improvement Project
• Update on Safety Survey
• Approve February 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group

The Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group will meet to review the history of fire service in Troutdale and discuss relevant resource material. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.

City Council

The Troutdale City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda items, and several requests and reports. Key items include a presentation on the Troutdale Destination Strategy plan, a report on fire services from Gresham Fire, and an update on the Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group. The council will also consider sponsorship requests for the 2024 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival and Troutdale Arts Festival.

• Resolution approving amended and restated Intergovernmental Agreement with Regional Water Providers Consortium
• Request from Mt. Hood Community College for City sponsorship of 2024 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
• Request from Troutdale Arts Center for City sponsorship of 2024 Troutdale Arts Festival
• Presentation on Troutdale Destination Strategy plan
• Report on fire services from Gresham Fire and Emergency Services

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear staff updates, and discuss several park-related topics. Key items include a review of the January ice storm's impact, updates on basketball courts and the 40-Mile Loop Trail opening, and a discussion of the 2024-25 Parks & Facilities Budget. The committee will also discuss the current status of the Dogs in Parks Ordinance, which is being reviewed by the City Council in April.

• Review of January Ice Storm
• Update on basketball courts
• Opening of 40-Mile Loop Trail (tentative June 2024)
• Update on Skate Spot project at Columbia Park
• 2024-25 Parks & Facilities Budget Discussion

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting featuring a presentation by Community Development Director Erika Palmer on the state's Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) program, followed by a discussion on use tables led by Associate Planner Dakota Meyer. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) requirements
• Discussion of use tables by Associate Planner Dakota Meyer
• Special guest presentation by Community Development Director Erika Palmer

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting with no substantive decisions or votes scheduled. The committee will hear from a special guest, the Community Development Director, and continue a discussion on its role. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of January minutes, and a review of monthly law enforcement reports. Members will also hear a presentation on the 257th Improvements project from Multnomah County staff and receive an update on the Safety Survey. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review of January 2024 law enforcement reports
• Presentation on 257th Improvements by Multnomah County staff
• Update on Safety Survey
• Approval of January 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is holding a regular meeting with discussion items on the Sandy River Multi-Use Path and the commission's goals for 2024. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural (roll call, public comment, staff and commissioner comments).

• Discussion: Sandy River Multi-Use Path
• Discussion: HLC Goals for 2024
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency of Troutdale is meeting jointly with the Town Center Advisory Board to elect a vice-chair, approve consent agenda items, and consider resolutions accepting the agency's FY2023 financial statement and annual financial impact report. They will also receive a progress report on the Confluence Site development projects. Public comment is welcome on non-agenda items and on agenda items at the time they are considered.

• Election of 2024 Agency Vice-Chair
• Resolution approving FY2023 Financial Statement and accepting Independent Auditors' Reports
• Resolution approving Annual Financial Impact Report for FY2023
• Progress report on Confluence Site development projects
• Consent agenda: approval of June 20 and July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Troutdale Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reorganization of use tables. This is a discussion only, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed. Public comment is limited to non-agenda items.

• Discussion on reorganization of use tables

Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee

The Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee will review December law enforcement reports, discuss the Community Safety Survey's questions and delivery, and decide whether to proceed with a Community Safety Night Fair. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review of monthly law enforcement reports from December
• Discussion of Community Safety Survey – questions and delivery
• Discussion of whether to move forward on Community Safety Night Fair
• Approve November 7, 2023 and December 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting on January 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The main discussion item is the committee's role. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including public comment, staff communications, and committee comments.

• Discussion of committee role
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Staff communications
• Committee comments