Oregon City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Oregon City agendas: development charges, Serres Farms right-of-way and a closed property session

No minutes have been published for the Oregon City meetings held between October 5 and October 15, according to the agendas reviewed for this roundup. The record available this week shows what was scheduled and noticed, not what was decided. Votes, outcomes and any dollar amounts are not established in the material available.

City Commission: development charges and Serres Farms right-of-way

The City Commission's October 7 regular meeting agenda listed public hearings on a first reading of Ordinance 26-1013, which would vacate public right-of-way in portions of the Serres Farms and Serres Farms No. 2 plats, and on Resolutions 26-20, 26-21 and 26-22, amending scaled rates for transportation, wastewater and stormwater system development charges. The agenda did not state dollar amounts or specific rate figures.

The consent agenda listed Resolution 26-26 accepting jurisdiction over a portion of Old 82nd Avenue; two OLCC liquor license applications, for OC Restaurants, LLC (dba Bartini / Urban Fondue) at 724 Main St. and PTV, LLC (dba House of Pipes) at 502 Molalla Ave.; a SCADA Master Plan personal services agreement with West Yost & Associates; and a Library Basement Renovation agreement.

General business items included a proposed gift of art from the Lee Kelly Family, updated storefront renderings for 706-708 Main Street, a first reading of Ordinance 26-1010 modifying street tree penalties in Chapters 1 and 12 of the Oregon City Municipal Code, and letters of support for the Riverwalk Blocks 3 & 4 grant application.

A 6:30 PM work session the same evening was scheduled to take up the Community Development Building Fees Update Process. The agenda listed no fee figures.

Closed session on real property

The Urban Renewal Commission scheduled an executive session only for October 7 at 6:00 PM, closed to the public under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions. No votes, contracts or public hearings were listed.

Planning Commission: tribal cultural review and housing capacity

On October 12 the Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing on technical implementation of the Goal 5 Cultural Areas Rule (OAR 660-023-0210), which the agenda describes as procedures for notifying federally recognized tribes to protect cultural resources. A work session the same day was to receive a presentation on the Oregon City Housing Capacity Analysis and Contextualized Housing Need.

Grant hearing and recreation projects

A City Commission special meeting on October 13 was noticed as a public hearing on the BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. A work session that day listed updates on the End of the Oregon Trail and Aquatics and Recreation Center projects, downtown special event street closures, distressed commercial properties and legislative affairs.

Committees

The Citizen Involvement Committee on October 5 heard presentations on the ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan process, upcoming planning projects and a geologic hazard code revision. The Natural Resources Committee on October 14 was to hear an Emerald Ash Borer response plan presentation and a Park Place II Development NROD application update. The Arts Commission on October 15 was to select finalists for the "Oregon Bounty" RFP. The Youth Advisory Commission on October 12 was to discuss the "If I Were Mayor" contest.

Coming up

• **City Commission, Oct 21:** Ordinance No. 26-1015 revising lookback provisions and creating a short-term delay program for System Development Charges; Ordinance 26-1013 vacating public right-of-way in portions of Serres Farms and Serres Farms No. 2; Ordinance No. 26-1010 modifying street tree penalties; Resolution No. 26-28, a temporary noise prohibition exemption for construction on Molalla Avenue and Clairmont Way; and Resolution No. 26-27 updating City Commission Rules of Procedure on filing deadlines.
• **Urban Renewal Commission, Oct 21:** potential sale of the residential home at 214 Tumwater Dr and the residential home at 313 S. 2nd St.

Oregon City Commission agenda takes up right-of-way vacation and development charge rates; no outcomes yet published

Oregon City's City Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on vacating public right-of-way in the Serres Farms plats and on three resolutions amending scaled rates for transportation, wastewater and stormwater system development charges at its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Every meeting in this roundup is documented by an agenda only; minutes have not been published, so no votes, dollar amounts or final outcomes are confirmed in the records reviewed.

City Commission, October 7 (7:00 PM)

The regular agenda listed:

• A public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 26-1013, vacating public right-of-way in portions of the Serres Farms and Serres Farms No. 2 plats.
• Public hearings on Resolutions 26-20, 26-21 and 26-22, amending scaled rates for transportation, wastewater and stormwater system development charges. The agenda states no dollar amounts or specific rate changes.
• A consent agenda covering Resolution 26-26 accepting jurisdiction over a portion of Old 82nd Avenue; two OLCC liquor license applications, for OC Restaurants, LLC (dba Bartini / Urban Fondue), 724 Main St., and PTV, LLC (dba House of Pipes), 502 Molalla Ave.; a SCADA Master Plan personal services agreement with West Yost & Associates; and a Library Basement Renovation agreement.
• General business: a proposed gift of art from the Lee Kelly Family; updated storefront renderings for 706-708 Main Street; a first reading of Ordinance 26-1010 modifying street tree penalties in Chapters 1 and 12 of the Oregon City Municipal Code; and letters of support for the Riverwalk Blocks 3 & 4 grant application.

Consent agenda items are listed for action; the agenda does not record how or whether they were approved.

City Commission work session, October 7 (6:30 PM)

A work session before the regular meeting listed one general business item: the Community Development Building Fees Update Process. The agenda describes it as a discussion item and states no dollar amounts or specific fee changes. Work sessions typically do not include public comments, though written comments are accepted by email or mail before the meeting.

Urban Renewal Commission, October 7 (6:00 PM)

The Urban Renewal Commission scheduled an executive session only, closed to the public under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions. No other business items, votes or public hearings are listed.

Planning Commission, October 12

Two entries appear for this date. A public hearing covers technical implementation of the Goal 5 Cultural Areas Rule (OAR 660-023-0210), which involves procedures for notifying federally recognized tribes to protect cultural resources. A separate work session covers the Oregon City Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and Contextualized Housing Need (CHN).

Other committees

Citizen Involvement Committee, October 5: Presentations on the ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan process by Assistant City Manager Alex Troutman, upcoming planning projects by Senior Planner Christina Robertson-Gardiner, and the Geologic Hazard Code Revision by Assistant City Engineer Josh Wheeler. The committee also listed approval of its August 3, 2026 minutes and staff liaison updates including a budget update. No ordinances, contracts or fee changes appear on that agenda.

Youth Advisory Commission, October 12: Presentations from the Greater Oregon City Watershed Council and Oregon City and Gladstone Communities That Care, discussion of the "If I Were Mayor" contest, Homecoming Parade clean-up, social media outreach, and approval of June 8 and September 14, 2026 minutes.

Coming up

• **October 13 — City Commission special meeting:** Public hearing on the BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
• **October 13 — City Commission work session:** Updates on the End of the Oregon Trail and Aquatics and Recreation Center projects, downtown special event street closures, distressed commercial properties, and legislative affairs.
• **October 14 — Natural Resources Committee:** Emerald Ash Borer response plan, Park Place II Development NROD application, and updates to the Natural Resources Overlay District brochure and website content.
• **October 15 — Arts Commission:** Selection of "Oregon Bounty" RFP finalists, updates to RFQ and RFP letters, a Lee Kelly Statue Task Force update, review of the Installation and Management Process Document, and a memorandum of understanding with Travel Oregon City.

Written comments for City Commission meetings may be emailed to [email protected] until 3:00 PM the day of the meeting, or mailed to City of Oregon City, Attn: City Recorder, P.O. Box 3040, Oregon City, OR 97045. Meetings are livestreamed on the City's YouTube channel and rebroadcast on Willamette Falls Television channel 28.

Oregon City boards and commissions tackle flag, e-bikes, and property sales

Over the past two weeks, Oregon City boards and commissions met to discuss a range of items, but no final decisions have been published yet. The most consequential items on the agenda included a new city flag, e-bike regulations, and potential sales of city-owned homes. All recent meetings are listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

City Commission

The Oregon City Commission held a regular meeting on August 19, 2026, with public comment and a consent agenda. Key business included:

• **Ordinance 26-1012** – First and second reading of a new chapter regulating powered and electric rideable devices (e-bikes and similar).
• **Ordinance 26-1011** – Second reading of a new city flag ordinance.
• **Adaptive Reuse Building Rehabilitation Program** – Application for 706-708 Main Street.
• **Public Improvement Contract** – With Tapani, Inc. for the Henrici Water Pump Station and Transmission Improvements WIFIA 3-2 Project (CI 24-004).
• **OLCC liquor license application** – For Pepper Lunch Restaurants at 920 7th St.

No vote tallies or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Urban Renewal Commission

The Urban Renewal Commission met on August 19 to discuss the potential sale of two city-owned homes at 313 South 2nd Street and 214 Tumwater Drive. The agenda included public comments and discussion items, but no final decisions were listed.

Other Recent Meetings

• **Natural Resources Committee (August 12)** – Discussed an informational flyer for property owners in the Natural Resources Overlay District (NROD) and approved minutes from earlier meetings.
• **Arts Commission (August 20)** – Discussed a QR code policy for the Railroad Ave Mural, budget requests for QR generation and a November 11 Creative Action Lab venue deposit, an update on the OCAC Mural RFQ/RFP, and the Lamprey Statue Project.
• **Planning Commission (August 10)** – Meeting cancelled; no items discussed.

Work Session

The City Commission held a mid-biennium retreat on August 11 to review the 2025-2027 fiscal period and update commission goals and strategies. They also discussed questions for the 2027 community survey. This was a work session, so no public comments were taken, but written comments were accepted.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission** – August 24, 2026: Discussion of the 2026-2027 biennium work plan; public comments limited to 3 minutes.
• **Historic Review Board** – August 25, 2026: Final review of new construction review standards for historic districts, plus updates on a CLG Grant and Goal 5 Cultural Areas rules.
• **Library Board** – August 26, 2026: Approval of July 22 minutes, budget report, and statistics; public comments up to 3 minutes.
• **Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee** – August 27, 2026: Pool operations follow-up, September parks tour planning, and project updates.

All meetings are open to the public, with details available on the city's official website.

Oregon City Commission weighs sewer, park contracts; new flag ordinance advances

Oregon City officials this week considered several public improvement contracts, a new city flag, and fiscal goals, but no final decisions have been reported because minutes from the meetings have not yet been published. The most consequential items appeared on the Aug. 5 City Commission agenda, which included contracts for sewer rehabilitation and park construction.

City Commission (Aug. 5)

The City Commission met Aug. 5 to discuss and potentially vote on two public improvement contracts:

• A contract with Sewer Renewal Specialist, LLC for the Clairmont Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (contract CI 25-004).
• A contract with Paul Brothers, Inc. for construction services at Wesley Lynn Park (contract PK26-301).

The agenda also included an amendment to an ODOT contract for the Oregon City Quiet Zone (Agreement No. 73000-00019224), a stormwater fee appeal for 302 Bluff Street, and the first reading of Ordinance 26-1011, which would adopt a new city flag. No vote tallies or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Work session on fiscal goals (Aug. 11)

The City Commission held a mid-biennium retreat Aug. 11 to review the 2025-2027 fiscal period and update commission goals and strategies. Commissioners also discussed questions for the 2027 community survey. This was a work session, so no public comments were taken, though written comments were accepted.

Other recent meetings

• **Citizen Involvement Committee (Aug. 3):** The committee heard presentations from Police Chief Shaun Davis on the 2025 Annual OCPD Report and from Josh Billison of the Willamette Falls Trust. The agenda also included a budget update and discussion of National Night Out.
• **Planning Commission (Aug. 10):** The meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
• **Natural Resources Committee (Aug. 12):** The committee approved minutes from earlier meetings (Jan. 10 and Feb. 14, 2024) and discussed an informational flyer for property owners in the Natural Resources Overlay District (NROD). Public comment was accepted in person, via livestream, or by email.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Aug. 19:

• **Urban Renewal Commission:** The commission will consider the potential sale of two city-owned homes at 313 South 2nd Street and 214 Tumwater Drive. The agenda lists discussion items but no final decisions.
• **City Commission:** The regular meeting will include first and second reading of Ordinance 26-1012, which would regulate powered and electric rideable devices (e-bikes), and second reading of the new city flag ordinance (26-1011). The commission will also consider an adaptive reuse building rehabilitation program application for 706-708 Main Street. The consent agenda includes a public improvement contract with Tapani, Inc. for the Henrici Water Pump Station and Transmission Improvements WIFIA 3-2 Project (CI 24-004) and an OLCC liquor license application for Pepper Lunch Restaurants at 920 7th St.

Both meetings are open to the public. Check the city's website for agendas and participation details.

Oregon City meetings: sewer, park contracts on commission agenda; subdivision hearing set

Oregon City's public meetings this week include a City Commission vote on sewer and park construction contracts, a Planning Commission hearing on a subdivision continuation, and a police chief's annual report. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

City Commission (Aug. 5)

The City Commission met Aug. 5 to discuss and vote on several public improvement contracts. The agenda included:

• A public improvement contract with Sewer Renewal Specialist, LLC for the Clairmont Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (CI 25-004).
• A public improvement contract with Paul Brothers, Inc for construction services at Wesley Lynn Park (PK26-301).
• Amendment No. 1 to an ODOT contract for the Oregon City Quiet Zone (Agreement No. 73000-00019224).
• A stormwater fee appeal for 302 Bluff Street, which included a public hearing.
• First reading of Ordinance 26-1011, adoption of a new city flag.

The meeting also included presentations on downtown updates and a transportation report.

Planning Commission (July 27)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a request to continue the Park Place II Subdivision proposal (GLUA-24-SUB-24-03-GEO-24-07-NROD-24-032). The agenda also included standard items such as roll call, public comments, and procedural discussions. No decisions were noted in the agenda.

Historic Review Board (July 28)

The Historic Review Board meeting scheduled for July 28 was cancelled.

Citizen Involvement Committee (Aug. 3)

The Citizen Involvement Committee heard presentations from Police Chief Shaun Davis on the 2025 Annual OCPD Report and from Josh Billison of the Willamette Falls Trust. The committee also reviewed a budget update and discussed National Night Out.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission (Aug. 10)** – Cancelled.
• **City Commission (Aug. 11)** – Mid-biennium retreat to review the 2025-2027 fiscal period and update commission goals and strategies. The commission will also discuss questions for the 2027 community survey. This is a work session; no public comments are typically taken, but written comments are accepted.
• **Natural Resources Committee (Aug. 12)** – The committee will approve minutes from earlier meetings and discuss an informational flyer for property owners in the Natural Resources Overlay District (NROD). Public comment is available in person, via livestream, or by email.

City Commission to vote on sewer and park contracts Aug. 5; recent meetings lack published outcomes

Oregon City's recent public meetings yielded no confirmed decisions in the public record, as minutes have not yet been published for the sessions held over the past two weeks. The most consequential action on the horizon is the Aug. 5 City Commission meeting, where commissioners are scheduled to vote on public improvement contracts for sewer rehabilitation and park construction.

Library Board — July 22

The Oregon City Library Board met July 22, 2026. The agenda listed approval of minutes from the June 24, 2026 regular meeting and a report from the Library Director, including June 2026 statistics. A public comment period was scheduled at three minutes per speaker, and the meeting was livestreamed on the City's YouTube Channel. Minutes from the July 22 meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed in the record.

Planning Commission — July 27

The Oregon City Planning Commission held a public hearing July 27, 2026, on a request to continue the Park Place II Subdivision proposal (file GLUA-24-SUB-24-03-GEO-24-07-NROD-24-032). The agenda also included roll call, public comments, and procedural discussions. No decisions are noted in the available record beyond the hearing on the continuation request. Minutes have not yet been published.

Historic Review Board — July 28

The Historic Review Board meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, was cancelled. No items were listed.

Coming up

Citizen Involvement Committee — Aug. 3

The Citizen Involvement Committee meets today, Aug. 3, 2026. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2025 Annual OCPD Report by Police Chief Shaun Davis, a Willamette Falls Trust presentation by Josh Billison, a CIC budget update, and discussion regarding National Night Out.

City Commission — Aug. 5

The Oregon City Commission meets Aug. 5, 2026. Scheduled items include:

• A public improvement contract with Sewer Renewal Specialist, LLC for the Clairmont Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (file $CI 25-004).
• A public improvement contract with Paul Brothers, Inc for construction services at Wesley Lynn Park (file $PK26-301).
• Amendment No. 1 to an ODOT contract for the Oregon City Quiet Zone (Agreement No. 73000-00019224).
• A public hearing on a stormwater fee appeal for 302 Bluff Street.
• First reading of Ordinance 26-1011, adoption of a new flag.

The meeting also includes presentations on downtown updates and a transportation report, according to the agenda.

Note: Dollar amounts for the contracts were not included in the available agenda materials. Residents seeking cost figures should consult the full agenda packet or the official city record.

Oregon City Boards Set Water, Property, and Public Art Items on Summer Agendas

Most Oregon City advisory bodies met or were scheduled to meet in the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions. The summaries below reflect agendas only; no final decisions, votes, or dollar approvals are confirmed in the record provided.

City Commission — July 7 Work Session

The City Commission held a work session with no public testimony. Discussion items included a follow-up on the flavored nicotine ban, a presentation on the ADA Transition Plan for rights-of-way, and a review of proposed changes to Municipal Code Chapter 17.44 on geologic hazards. Committee reports and a city manager update were also listed. No actions were noted on the agenda.

City Commission — July 15 Regular Meeting

The regular meeting agenda included an oath of office for new Oregon City police officers and several substantive items:

• **Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program Update** — a presentation on the federal loan program supporting water infrastructure.
• **South Fork Water Board Water Management and Conservation Plan** — a presentation on the board's plan.
• **Resolution No. 26-17** — requesting jurisdiction over a portion of Old 82nd Avenue.
• **Purchase of asphalt from Lakeside Industries** — for 2026 in-house paving projects. No dollar amount was listed in the agenda summary.
• **Public hearing** — an appeal of System Development Charges (SDCs) for 20282 Chanticleer Drive.

Because minutes are not yet published, the outcome of the resolution, the asphalt purchase, and the SDC appeal is not confirmed in the record.

Urban Renewal Commission — July 15

The Urban Renewal Commission agenda centered on a proposed Personal Services Agreement with Portland Valuation Group to appraise the Old 82nd Street ODOT-owned right-of-way (PS 24-011). An executive session was scheduled to negotiate real-property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e). A public comment period was listed before adjournment. No contract amount or vote tally is available in the agenda summary.

Arts Commission — July 16

The Arts Commission agenda included a public hearing on a mural application for 615 High Street. Discussion items covered OCAC bylaw updates, financial support initiatives, an OCAC mural RFQ/RFP update, and proposed updates to the commission's vision statement. No approvals are confirmed.

Meetings Cancelled

Two scheduled meetings were cancelled with no business conducted:

• **Natural Resources Committee** — July 8, 2026.
• **Planning Commission** — July 13, 2026.

Coming Up

• **Oregon City Library Board** — July 22, 2026. The board will consider approval of minutes from the June 24, 2026 regular meeting and receive a report from the Library Director, including June 2026 statistics. A public comment period is scheduled with three minutes per speaker. The meeting will be livestreamed on the City's YouTube Channel.

All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until minutes are published. Readers seeking authoritative records should consult the official agendas and minutes linked on the Oregon City website.

Oregon City roundup: Utility billing, solid waste rates on July 1 commission agenda; minutes not yet published

Oregon City's recent City Commission and Urban Renewal Commission meetings are on the public record only as agendas — minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes, vote tallies, or final dollar amounts can be confirmed from the available documents. The agendas show several consequential items were scheduled for consideration, including a utility billing code update and corrected solid waste rates effective July 1, 2026.

City Commission — July 1

The July 1 City Commission agenda included a second reading of Ordinance No. 26-1008, which would amend Municipal Code Title 13 governing public utility service billing. The consent agenda listed Resolution 26-16, which would rescind Resolution 26-12 and adopt corrected solid waste collection and disposal rates effective July 1, 2026.

Also on the agenda: a Personal Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for NPDES MS4 and TMDL support (PS 26-007); Amendment No. 1 to a Personal Services Agreement with Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. for a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment at the Public Works Center Street property (PS 26-002); and consideration of City Sponsored Public Event Grant applications from Oregon City Porchfest and Festival of the Arts. The 2025 Police Department Annual Report was scheduled for receipt.

Because minutes are not yet published, whether each item was approved, amended, or continued is not confirmed in the available record.

Urban Renewal Commission — July 1

The Urban Renewal Commission agenda listed three items: a Personal Services Agreement with Aquatic Insight, LLC for water quality monitoring at Clackamette Cove (PS 26-018); a temporary construction easement for the ODOT OR 99E McLoughlin Bridge Project; and an update on the Clackamette Cove Boat House removal. Public comment was scheduled. Outcomes are not yet available.

City Commission work session — July 7

A July 7 City Commission work session was scheduled with no public testimony. Discussion items included a follow-up on the flavored nicotine ban, a presentation on the ADA Transition Plan for rights-of-way, and a review of proposed changes to Municipal Code Chapter 17.44 on geologic hazards. Committee reports and a city manager update were also listed. No decisions were scheduled for a work session.

Cancelled meeting

The Natural Resources Committee meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026 was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

• **July 15 — Urban Renewal Commission:** Agenda includes a Personal Services Agreement with Portland Valuation Group to appraise the Old 82nd Street ODOT-owned right-of-way (PS 24-011), plus an executive session to negotiate real-property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e). Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.
• **July 15 — City Commission:** Scheduled items include an oath of office for new police officers; a WIFIA Program update; a South Fork Water Board Water Management and Conservation Plan presentation; Resolution No. 26-17 requesting jurisdiction over a portion of Old 82nd Avenue; purchase of asphalt from Lakeside Industries for 2026 in-house paving projects; and a public hearing on an appeal of System Development Charges for 20282 Chanticleer Drive.
• **July 16 — Arts Commission:** A public hearing is scheduled on a mural application for 615 High Street, with discussions on OCAC bylaw updates, financial support initiatives, a mural RFQ/RFP update, and proposed vision statement updates.
• **July 13 — Planning Commission:** Cancelled; no business conducted.

Readers seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 1 and July 7 meetings should watch for published minutes on the city's official meeting portal.