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- Consent agenda: Adopted. Includes authorization for the city manager to sign a public improvement contract with Journey X Gavadin Inc. for $891,678 for Meadowlark Lane and Treetop Lane sidewalk work order 362, and approval of meeting minutes for April 15, May 6 and May 20.

- Ordinance 2958 (5450 Kenny Street annexation): Enacted; council applied subsections a, c, d, e, f and g of Resolution 19-59 as conditions of approval (motion by Mayor Buck; second by Councilor Verdict). Vote 6-0.

- Ordinance 2961 (6210 Lakeview Boulevard annexation): Enacted; same conditions from Resolution 19-59 applied (motion by Mayor Buck; second by Councilor Verdict). Vote 6-0.

- Ordinance 2963 (16284 Bon Air Avenue annexation): Enacted as presented (motion by Councilor Williams; second by Councilor Corrigan). Vote 6-0.

- Resolution 25-34 (public contracting/CMGC procurement authorization for proposed South Shore fire station): Adopted; authorized a special procurement process to retain a CMGC for preconstruction and construction services (motion by Councilor Verdict; second recorded). Vote 6-0.

No recorded council votes failed or were tabled during the July 15 meeting.

For more detail on each item, see the staff reports and recorded meeting minutes on the city agenda page.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 1 - City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes taken by the Lake Oswego City Council on July 15, 2025, including consent items, three annexation ordinances and a procurement resolution; all recorded council votes were unanimous (6-0).","taxTitle","Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon","taxId",51840,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512191,"Resident tells council Verizon tower was installed without required local review; asks city to declare structure nonconforming",133,8524000,8657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877&start=8524&end=8657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877/thumbnail_8524000.jpg","/articles/6512191/Lake-Oswego-City/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Resident-tells-council-Verizon-tower-was-installed-without-required-local-review-asks-city-to-declare-structure-nonconforming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512191-04fa40f1908001defcbe11634e5f4c05/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=LkZFW7Ti2SghtF3T8O51i8T7TaIU8ns1WmCJrifFoFuwuId155eq~X5ZfjJNWkrEbWPGBuONjMU5oBAlPIq68sATzxJFR0HNPJZiv50Efud0e3mqQVE6Y2vkIBLwAeu-kGN9mcIAazUun4eITPb3CsGdPT~SBoeoqEXcUd55tDAUqKg~54PiCLmgmU2mXRTVv6qhiRrH9zWmFHL2dEs0NigUvbpbzofuqdb4~2kht3ofX7crFy9nYX-8pyjDmk8O9LIqm2KPAoeSZHgf5tmXlHZyxsHurboL~esMryVaudu6gbHsAOt4QBhZRoGppGEamshvjx59RMIJKr2Sl6Ekyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ben Adams told the Lake Oswego City Council on July 15 that a Verizon telecommunications structure adjacent to his family’s listed historic home was installed as a new tower without required local conditional‑use review and public notice.

Adams said Ordinance 21-44 requires a conditional‑use process for new towers and that, in his view, the structure was not a simple collocation on an existing tower but a new build that should have required zoning review and a Section 106 historic review. He said the city’s planning department did not follow the conditional‑use procedure at the time, that a stop‑work order issued in May found the project did not qualify for federal streamlining, and that the stop‑work order was later lifted based on a federal definition Adams disputes.

Adams asked the city to declare the structure nonconforming under the zoning code, require Verizon to file a new application and process it as a new facility with public notice, and enforce retroactive compliance including a conditional‑use permit and full zoning review. He said inconsistent enforcement and the installation’s proximity to his listed historic property had harmed his property value.

City response: Councilors thanked Adams for bringing the concern to public comment. No council action or formal referral was recorded in the meeting minutes; the remarks were received during the public‑comment period.

Ending: Adams concluded by asking the city to reopen and review the project because he believes the 1997 permits did not authorize the current structure.","A nearby homeowner said a new Verizon antenna structure bypassed local review and asked the city to declare it nonconforming, require a new application and enforce retrospective compliance with local ordinances and historic review requirements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512196,"Lake Oswego Tennis Center presents 20th year of Special Olympics tennis program to council",250,9002000,9252000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877&start=9002&end=9252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877/thumbnail_9002000.jpg","/articles/6512196/Lake-Oswego-City/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Lake-Oswego-Tennis-Center-presents-20th-year-of-Special-Olympics-tennis-program-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512196-468b697366a269e2a6152aae99bdf5ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=oZAv-i2kzimws0FfJuMcSDIsHcruvVwUEx0rJaPuGIhMSf5ODrebK55aLzsSTCohRooOk8NXzYagBCO954aOW5sylQCTgdDar6jgtUmeeUmAlORBRhHOdCZ4PKzAfBX7ssreE8qs0Ro6ilbKsuOONhu6W6r0kFIePCrQKkU1VvJAYKygcA05m4x5PHVgCcTo~EeAiDTH8oy0akfJOf5qbJ1NDAfyBZzTBSZpK1oGuTh4O~uRyYTlFuYFdpw0pl8nNrXSLIwM2CnWQY9gCph6I~dwrJqloXidkhfkjmZhYVK5-x4UjRGMc03D9oIQrAfrb5EnqJLdzvgOhCt3UKaFWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation staff presented the city council on July 15 about the Lake Oswego Tennis Center’s Special Olympics tennis program, now in its 21st year and described as the only Special Olympics tennis program in Oregon.

Lisa West, parks sports manager, said the program served 23 athletes and relied on 25 volunteers during the most recent season. Volunteers donated roughly 350 hours; staff provided approximately 150 hours of court time and about 100 hours of staff support. The program partners with Special Olympics Clackamas County for registration and screening, and the tennis center donates court time and staff support and purchases required equipment.

Why it matters: Councilors recognized the program’s role in providing year‑round social and athletic opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and noted the program’s volunteer base and national recognition included a feature in National Parks & Recreation Magazine.

Program model: West said the program uses individualized curricula for each athlete, a near 1:1 coach‑to‑athlete ratio at times, and an end‑of‑season tournament with adapted skill assessments and a medal ceremony. The city does not charge participants; the program relies on volunteers and the tennis center’s donated resources.

Ending: West invited councilors and the public to observe sessions ( Saturdays 4–5 p.m., season restarting in September) and highlighted the program’s role in community inclusion and mental‑health benefits.","Lake Oswego’s Tennis Center, which runs Oregon’s only Special Olympics tennis program, reported 23 athletes and 25 volunteers in its 21st season and highlighted donated court and staff time and national recognition.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512201,"Student survey finds Lake Oswego teens want brighter, flexible library spaces and more tech",370,9440000,9810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877&start=9440&end=9810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877/thumbnail_9440000.jpg","/articles/6512201/Lake-Oswego-City/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Student-survey-finds-Lake-Oswego-teens-want-brighter-flexible-library-spaces-and-more-tech","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512201-f4104d58e67a48d0499af22d9b133809/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=cmBtd7HiKxgzIrcJpkDVy8C4mSkc-WuH1ppC01d8x5ZqJzH3Uy07Sad89Md37CeUa3i1R0a34q7sbY5QC9-YY4HaK96JyEuLNi2uzvTr-6S30FOqJpuaboM0WNCBZt~RnxCravrurPaWNZmrA1usv2Tpu7rzZ75IeLZkbsZmcstEX845Wd8vFdeCZ39q1p7jiod3m4wgI8e3uCFunDt9~fiSauqAdqpuIMGZQLnKCGsqNRIGmMRXmRtjETuDJ643RMZPAwtkMSEbs-KFDnQAIgmnwRKPZ8O2pYG2Fm9B~5VeV1vBWHrqCNRqxPEvEUWnlyqqJbU2mzpLVv26uUwTrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A survey conducted by Lake Oswego High School student Anisha Oraganti and presented to the Lake Oswego City Council on July 15 found strong youth demand for modernized, flexible library spaces that support studying, creativity and social connection.

Anisha, a library advisory board youth liaison, told the council she collected 355 responses from students in grades 6–12 between March and mid‑May 2025. Major priorities reported were quiet study areas (256 respondents), maker and creative technology (165 asked for tools such as 3D printers and recording equipment) and resources for creativity (150 requested labs and art spaces). Transportation, sensory‑friendly design and inclusion issues were raised by about 128 respondents.

Why it matters: The city council is actively exploring a longer‑term vision for a community center and reimagined library space. Staff said many short‑term ideas identified by students — rearranging furniture, low‑pressure drop‑in activities, tutoring and mentoring programs, and small workshops — could be implemented in the current facility, while larger changes would be considered in long‑term planning.

What students suggested: Anisha presented short‑term ideas (board games, puzzles, casual poetry or open mic afternoons, rotating hands‑on carts) and long‑term suggestions (a dedicated teen space, outdoor seating with plants, partnerships with local businesses for a cafe, and a shuttle to reduce transportation barriers). Students also asked for study aids such as tutoring and test‑prep workshops and for spaces that reflect a variety of sensory and accessibility needs.

Council response: Library Director Melissa Kelly said staff will use the survey results to guide both short‑term programming and long‑term planning. Councilors praised the student outreach and encouraged participation from teens in future planning work.

Ending: Anisha urged the council to consider small changes now and to include youth feedback as the city explores larger library redevelopment options.","A Lake Oswego Public Library advisory board survey of grades 6–12 found students seek more welcoming, modern spaces, quiet study areas, creative tech like 3D printers, and improvements to accessibility and transportation.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":46,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512204,"Council authorizes special procurement to hire construction manager–general contractor for proposed South Shore fire station",1238,12554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877&start=12554&end=13792","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877/thumbnail_12554000.jpg","/articles/6512204/Lake-Oswego-City/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Council-authorizes-special-procurement-to-hire-construction-managergeneral-contractor-for-proposed-South-Shore-fire-station","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512204-5caae7425b0616fc8244bba39c98a2a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=Xb8RzQwCsdguBBZoKcwhzgQEIFDnkXFbhjPIecOEtnOO4qQoFyKp6-C5EnspWJ7cIfbDR9IUu4J9bpQepyfJ9yD59xfpC4bK8mossjsyUOjDFGFw4hvpV2o0spd4Z58dVHQzPLnm68RxJ8gm~zbZvpJzUTwoYSdxTTwvoeiH6QSfDtb5FQsyAbQTh5qAVEzNGMRNQmjehTAVoGAkfBQrM5fB3dTyVb2jChOoLN8gfno9LvhUnbSWcOffqYk-kqb1huzVA5vg7SvTT~xT4mSsrVox4XzaG13zIcYRlbAhw1QR~XLVDCzHQceOKSJzEwM~i3CcYBdeofKz8Xp3zWIOwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Oswego City Council on July 15 adopted Resolution 25-34, authorizing a special procurement to hire a construction manager–general contractor (CMGC) for preconstruction and construction services for a proposed South Shore fire station.

The council voted 6-0 to approve the resolution after a staff presentation that said the CMGC model — already used for the city’s operations center and city hall — would help the city produce a reliable cost estimate as the architect develops conceptual design work. Assistant Fire Chief Christine Aartman told the council staff will present a full cost and feasibility analysis in December and, if directed, could seek voter approval of a bond measure in May 2026.

Why it matters: The CMGC process brings a contractor into the design phase to advise on materials, systems and market pricing, enabling “value engineering” — changing specifications to reach a target budget without unnecessarily cutting critical scope. Staff said the approach can reduce change orders and provide more accurate market-based pricing than a traditional design-bid-build approach.

What staff said: Assistant Fire Chief Christine Aartman said the city has hired an owner’s representative, OTEC, and advertised for architectural services; after architect selection, the CMGC will produce a reliable cost estimate during preconstruction. Dave Lentz of OTEC told councilors the CMGC can help the design team select building systems and materials to achieve the best value for the budget, and that CMGC firms submit competitive proposals for general conditions and fees up front.

Council questions and context: Councilors asked about target budgets and how the city will manage scope so a bond question — if pursued — reflects voters’ expectations. Councilor Wendland and others said they want staff to frame a target value design and bring clear budget “rails” to future public work sessions; staff said polling and community outreach on priorities are underway and that the December analysis will include a recommended cost range.

Action taken: The council adopted Resolution 25-34 6-0, allowing staff to proceed with a competitive special procurement for a CMGC and to continue architectural design and community polling ahead of a December cost feasibility presentation.

Next steps: Staff will return with polling results at a July 15 work session (staff noted positive community response) and with a cost and feasibility recommendation in December 2025 that will include possible bond measure guidance for 2026.","Lake Oswego approved a special procurement allowing a CMGC process for a proposed South Shore fire station; staff and the city’s owner’s representative said the approach should produce earlier, more reliable pricing and value-engineering opportunities.",{"_33":123,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":124,"_41":125,"_43":126,"_45":127,"_47":128,"_49":129,"_51":130,"_53":131,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":132,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":133,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512210,"Lake Oswego council approves three annexations, applies mitigation conditions after on-site tree removals",2277,10270000,12547000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877&start=10270&end=12547","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116035-aeee6260799c4da82b5c94e1c7f4d877/thumbnail_10270000.jpg","/articles/6512210/Lake-Oswego-City/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Lake-Oswego-council-approves-three-annexations-applies-mitigation-conditions-after-on-site-tree-removals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512210-2d46f25f03cf74aa36b27aafc64c80d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=OBLU5pPB2zm~SaEKBfwZAvN673OAT2r1XtlCUV~DpHOAnPVNDpQVWDVEldKIn6fLjDV2DBYPA6S4qEEHG8vNWAyRk81xd3PAVxafTwMz89KmSWdi1V4-lanXrMIYljnzx9PRkpvD9X9Voexx~N6LWi~KCzIa8dSa1K2HgV6HfLYoc22W94hffQJzYotGqU6xseMgHX4HRufJZZykNnyhO1fhrDS2mDZSeKDnuVD2kTIWucSSIZ2S4wCxGF02p5u7b4CKjwmkg1fY3uOPB1gljfqHcqL3WzNAAU2iIehUWSYELNcVzLYbegYSyiv64YQcclaVTL2qBBGDLA9k88MTcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Oswego City Council on July 15 approved annexation of three Clackamas County properties — 5450 Kenny Street, 6210 Lakeview Boulevard and 16284 Bon Air Avenue — and attached mitigation conditions to the first two after staff reported recent tree removal at those sites.

The council voted 6-0 to enact ordinances related to the annexations and to apply subsections a, c, d, e, f and g of Resolution 19-59 to the Kenny Street and Lakeview Boulevard properties. Resolution 19-59 is the city policy that sets review and mitigation requirements when significant tree removal occurs on unincorporated land prior to annexation.

Why it matters: Councilors said the action balanced the city’s interest in encouraging development and adding housing with discouraging property owners from removing trees to avoid local review and public comment. Several councilors described the tree removals as significant and said stronger consequences were needed to deter similar behavior.

Staff presentation and findings: Planning staff member Mister Espy told the council the Kenny Street parcel (listed on the agenda as a 0.44-acre site) showed removal of five large Douglas firs, ranging 32–45 inches diameter at breast height, during a site visit in March 2025. For the Lakeview Boulevard property staff reported six trees removed prior to annexation — five Douglas firs (18–50 inches DBH) and one 15-inch red oak — and that applicants had submitted a retroactive county tree-removal certification after the fact. For both properties, staff said criteria 2 and 3 of Resolution 19-59 would have been met but additional information was needed to evaluate criterion 1 (the justification for removal). Staff recommended approving annexation while requiring mitigation normally required in a Type 2 tree-removal application — typically replanting at a minimum 1:1 ratio with native species prior to final building inspection.

Council debate and action: Council discussion focused on whether the tree removals were deliberate attempts to avoid city review and what sanctions should follow. Councilor Corrigan called the removals “premeditated destruction of canopy” and said applicants who seek to join the city should follow local rules. Councilor Afghan said staff’s forensic review was persuasive but that the council needed to set a precedent to prevent repetition. Mayor Buck moved to apply specific conditions from Resolution 19-59 — including 3:1 mitigation, a restoration fee to the city’s tree fund, a recorded restrictive covenant to maintain mitigation for at least two years, a recorded easement for city access to maintain mitigation, and a performance bond — and the motion passed 6-0.

The third annexation, for 16284 Bon Air Avenue, was presented as meeting public service and infrastructure criteria; staff recommended approval and the council enacted that ordinance 6-0 without the additional tree-related conditions.

What the conditions require: The applied subsections of Resolution 19-59 require enhanced mitigation ratios, a restoration fee, a recorded covenant to maintain mitigation for at least two years, a recorded easement to allow city maintenance if needed, and a bond to cover restoration costs. Staff said mitigation trees would be planted to avoid conflicts with future buildings and that the city offers a county tree-certification program to help property owners document tree work in advance of annexation.

Next steps and context: Staff said two of the annexation applicants submitted retroactive county tree-certification applications after the trees had been removed. Councilors asked staff to consider whether the city should change annexation procedures to close the perceived loophole that allows removals prior to annexation. The council’s approval now allows the annexed properties to proceed under city jurisdiction subject to the recorded conditions.

Ending note: The council’s action reflects a recurring tension in Lake Oswego between preserving tree canopy and accommodating infill and redevelopment on older county lots; council members said they wanted to discourage circumvention of land‑use review while keeping the city open to new housing.","The Lake Oswego City Council voted 6-0 to annex three Clackamas County properties into the city and imposed tree-mitigation conditions on two applications after staff found multiple trees had been removed before annexation.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Lake Oswego City Council, July 15, 2025

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