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Senior planner Brett Calver told council the amendments cover mapped water-quality and habitat conservation areas along the Willamette River, Johnson Creek and other wetlands. Staff's changes include clarification of standards, integration with the new tree code and a narrowly tailored allowance to permit very small \"bench-type\" features near a stream or wetland edge without triggering a full resource-review pathway.

Why it matters: the code update attempts to strike a balance between protecting sensitive riparian and wetland resources and allowing limited, low-impact public access features that help residents enjoy natural areas. Staff emphasized that the allowance is narrowly scoped and that larger disturbances continue to require formal review.

Council discussion focused on the limited exemption language and how to avoid opening a broader pathway for disturbance. Staff said the approach avoids the administrative burden of adjudicating whether a space is publicly accessible and instead creates a small, objective allowance for limited bench features.

Vote and outcome: the ordinance (file ZA2025-001) passed unanimously on first and second readings by title only and was recorded as ordinance 2254.

Ending: staff will incorporate the amended language into the municipal code and continue to coordinate implementation and mapping updates as part of the city's ongoing planning work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Special Session 07/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council unanimously adopted changes to Milwaukie Municipal Code 19.402 to align natural-resources protections with the city's tree code and recent state housing requirements; staff added a narrowly defined allowance for very small bench-type features near water resources.","taxTitle","Milwaukie, Clackamas County, Oregon","taxId",70312,"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},6176909,"Council adopts ordinance annexing 5706 Southeast West Fork Street after emergency sewer connection",322,10759000,11081000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342700-ed539a82d77c581b0aed19dcaf7e882f&start=10759&end=11081","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342700-ed539a82d77c581b0aed19dcaf7e882f/thumbnail_10759000.jpg","/articles/6176909/Milwaukie/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Council-adopts-ordinance-annexing-5706-Southeast-West-Fork-Street-after-emergency-sewer-connection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176909-5ccc0ea8c19d9f091660458e5b892e45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195775&Signature=h4fO2HjeD2QcV~pBpklXcQLuySPCGa91OZnt3ouA1TE17Rd3wu5wB06r-Js32xsqsHqypz-3jF6wBFsZlrNuASVGYw8VQhpScfVF27gPaRmXfI4M8PWYhxsE8RNOg5N0lBs4FtmKVyyapwwO~foXi87ZSrKIsfy~jnQF-BCVbnDtkHDjHtV8zU6-eOTW0WT4vp6DQddIckYPN5n6DL9EWTERaRQ~Itl3HIUFO~51A3GpAtrAfba3lQGMAJmeyNw8cL1GLgvq9IE50gXz~ZQ92f8~F06Pn9rB-7x6b6MsWPrRWNJHIkoHAzdaUWya0HdexyJ2gHKbl5wW-qQ9pqHwyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council unanimously adopted an ordinance (file A2025-002, ordinance 2253) annexing a property at 5706 Southeast West Fork Street into the city limits.

Senior planner Brett Calver told council the property paid a reimbursement-district fee during the city's Northeast Sewer Extension project a decade earlier and later experienced septic failure, which led to an emergency connection to sewer. Calver said the owner is following the city's emergency-connection procedure and is proceeding with the formal annexation process.

Motion and vote: a council member moved and another seconded the ordinance for first and second readings by title only; the motion carried unanimously (5-0). City staff read the ordinance title twice and the city recorder called the roll. The ordinance was recorded as 2253.

Ending: the council's approval completes the annexation step required after the property connected to public sewer under the emergency procedure. Staff did not read or attach details about sewer billing arrangements during the record; questions about sewer service billing and provider relationships will be handled by utility staff as needed.","Milwaukie council unanimously adopted an ordinance annexing Tax Lot 1 S 2 E 30 AA 06201 (5706 SE West Fork St.) after staff said the property connected to sewer following septic failure and had paid a reimbursement fee.",{"_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},6176914,"Council approves consent agenda; awards two on-call construction inspection contracts",98,1452000,1550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342700-ed539a82d77c581b0aed19dcaf7e882f&start=1452&end=1550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342700-ed539a82d77c581b0aed19dcaf7e882f/thumbnail_1452000.jpg","/articles/6176914/Milwaukie/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Council-approves-consent-agenda-awards-two-on-call-construction-inspection-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176914-92e3513d6db730137ff812858688e9ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195775&Signature=JOsAV4vNKwtoj4dWmCn0UC-TLKVVv~1BJe7ieVEIOHUCdEpYMWgn-s7ACauZtuj2lZsn-cs~2XcpAOk~aKn~6SLsZxaqmER-5N-zzXzByC7O2ZVDOmFfioihRA-ZhdgZLqsf9uAI9waKESD1WxDNw5V9AbL0dqgPYs2tMlKq2-cElMYNt34r51JW8pXS-MVNrA0Iy6XhRHIMfstwaRef~98ILWEgzwm-1VsoGEPnEmTmxTea9Ty8NxPgEDxqdmdx~NMWmy8qUbZ6N0NOiDcKfhXTOnimRR2EpcNMy00OicSlY3eGGLOGb5vzlwi2B8eED4y1aXsE-QsZBoN22uuQHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included minutes from prior meetings and a resolution acting as the local contract review board to award two on-call construction inspection services contracts.

What passed: the consent agenda covered minutes of the May 13, 2025 study session, the May 20, 2025 work session, and the May 2025 regular session. The consent agenda also included a resolution approving awards of two on-call construction inspection services contracts to Dow LLC and CONSOR North America Inc.

Motion and outcome: a council member moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and another council member seconded; the motion carried with a unanimous vote of those present.

Ending: staff will proceed under the approved contract awards and continue with regular project administration and inspection assignment as needed.","Milwaukie council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included minutes and a resolution awarding two on-call construction inspection contracts to Dow LLC and CONSOR North America Inc.",{"_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},6176919,"Council hears economic development quarterly update as URA grants exhaust biennium funding",6360,3120000,9480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342700-ed539a82d77c581b0aed19dcaf7e882f&start=3120&end=9480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342700-ed539a82d77c581b0aed19dcaf7e882f/thumbnail_3120000.jpg","/articles/6176919/Milwaukie/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Council-hears-economic-development-quarterly-update-as-URA-grants-exhaust-biennium-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176919-8241dc3d55366100bfd25d6989bf90d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195775&Signature=ABHRAKWoiSW4lbfLcPZqgn8KSUJY3msc8fltCvlF6RmIGvtoZTIMH3G8fuKFe0OomfBF42s70T3dN~AT8q6BRR6oy4lKYd-pmmxbmsLkrNyCrw2tbuAwZkUOuOJhV2MS2Wj5IF9yOeRAVxbUfRnOpYwCSvNlX5Dq4F0O7woGFcFFwZZksjgiGwGekt0~GuluM4n0TRhOg~gVjGK3v7mNb7-hp44Pc7WWCP-9iEONDlnsD82J6zaApJeuU8zNFyHXwhx6OWOK7KOmoL6ojeNBymhxpBUA0CKU3wSBO1MDscpAplhXqLcWViKBtN-L67WZnFr4GgbF1HKmzuQmR7B3IA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant City Manager Joseph Biriglio and Economic Development Coordinator Sierra Williams updated council on quarter-two work on the city's economic development goal, reporting progress on business grants, events, public parking information and place-making projects.

Staff said the promotional storefront/tenant-improvement grant program has issued 19 grants since last August and eight grants in the most recent quarter. The pool of URA grant funding for the biennium ($600,000) is effectively exhausted; staff reported three applications in the pipeline. Biriglio and the finance director told council they are preparing a budget-adjustment request to the Milwaukie Redevelopment Commission so the city can sustain the program's momentum.

Why it matters: the grants are intended to improve downtown commercial spaces, attract tenants and preserve businesses. City staff said successful grants typically \"lock in\" improvements for several years and that high demand suggests an ongoing need for program funding.

Key highlights and clarifications from staff:
- Grants and pipeline: 19 awards since August; eight awarded this quarter; three applications remain in the pipeline. Staff will propose additional URA funding for consideration by the Milwaukie Redevelopment Commission and the budget committee.
- Storefront and tenant projects: staff showed before-and-after photos and progress on several tenant improvements. Jan Stakery (tenant improvement) is expected to complete work around September; one predevelopment award supports a Waldorf School childcare feasibility study and conceptual design.
- Milwaukee Fest and business engagement: staff created an advisory committee for Milwaukee Fest and coordinated outreach to downtown businesses, including vendor outreach and street-closure notices. Staff also released a public parking map to reduce event-related parking confusion; the map highlights four public parking lots plus park-and-ride and transit options.
- CET / citywide grants: staff is preparing materials and a web update for a new round of citywide (CET) business grants; staff said eligibility and program elements will largely mirror the URA program but will serve areas outside the URA.
- Bike parking: staff is formalizing a request/approval/installation standard operating procedure; council was told about 24 new public bike parking spaces ordered for a specific downtown block and that roughly six racks were installed in the recent quarter.
- Processes and web publishing: staff will update the grants web pages on the new website once it goes live and will use the site to support storytelling about grant recipients.

Council direction and next steps:
Council asked staff to provide a single list of recent grantees and talking points so councilors can conduct outreach; several councilors volunteered to personally visit businesses to gather feedback. Staff said they will supply contact information and a brief set of common metrics/questions for council use. Council and staff also discussed convening outreach tables for distinct business clusters (International Way, North Milwaukie Industrial Area and neighborhood business districts) and agreed to pilot one-on-one business visits to inform later roundtable meetings.

Ending: staff said they will return with a budget adjustment proposal for the URA grant program and will provide the grantees list and suggested survey/talking points to council so members can begin outreach.","Staff reported 19 grants issued since August, $600,000 URA business grant funding largely spent and a request to the Milwaukie Redevelopment Commission to replenish funds; council and staff agreed on outreach to grantees and business clusters.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176923,"Milwaukie council previews new city website with improved search, accessibility and newsletter tools",1471,1561000,3032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342700-ed539a82d77c581b0aed19dcaf7e882f&start=1561&end=3032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342700-ed539a82d77c581b0aed19dcaf7e882f/thumbnail_1561000.jpg","/articles/6176923/Milwaukie/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Milwaukie-council-previews-new-city-website-with-improved-search-accessibility-and-newsletter-tools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176923-e03f509c71f8efd00ada64c340556a1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195775&Signature=dYnXCTvJ4RjY1H7WloLJUoOMb3xoms9pVBX49LpxzYb3S~jWMHusWMhLNPEll~41q-7ESyO3xJLAXuB16cLiVd0jPr4aIw-ChUXPgcQGK-C0~bQCEHAzirUgVkxychyZbx~kk19Wpoxwt9Tyn4e~DSPQ5tuphPX54MzwuGfedqrQRgbho6JLMrjOJWs7LMggRncDyaPYv9~5kCis2kFbLc08RzOoCfToxMvhqhBFFSGRdmgT9gFdGA5mXbcVKL3Xvjqid4pJLyeLMC06uO~AAte0ZEJgf-x7h5p6F2fXORkTBhNbUSNGnctCyTAimdZLkeMChRqxx5QOLFGf4C9HEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jordan Imlaw, the city's communications program manager, showed council a near-final version of Milwaukie's redesigned website and told members the city plans a public launch on July 23.

Imlaw said the current platform is obsolete and staff selected Revise through an RFP process. The first-year cost for the new site is just under $30,000; recurring hosting and maintenance will cost about $6,750 per year after that. The 2017 site refresh cost about $40,000, Imlaw said.

Why it matters: the website is the primary public-facing channel for city services, agendas and public notices. Staff told council the new platform will make city content easier to find, meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA, provide on-site translation into common languages, and offer a built-in newsletter tool so departments can produce richer email communications.

Imlaw described several user-facing features: a Google-style search to replace the site's poorly performing internal search; a more visual calendar that tags city meetings, library events and community events separately; an accessibility widget that saves user preferences; and an easier document and media upload interface for staff. He said the site will allow video on the homepage, provide an upgraded news/projects area and make it simpler for staff to update pages without submitting service tickets.

Staff said two content managers and several departmental contributors have already been trained; the old website will remain available for two months after the switchover so nothing is lost during migration. Imlaw also said the migration team is doing quality assurance to fix broken links and template mismatches that surfaced during content transfer.

Council and staff asked about translation accuracy, library calendar volume, and how the city's Engage Milwaukee civic-engagement platform will connect to the new site. Imlaw said his team previewed the new pages with the city's Equity Steering Committee and with department users, and that Revise offers a translation and accessibility widget as part of the package. He said Engage Milwaukee will remain a separate tool under the city's existing contract but staff will investigate tighter integration in future.

Ending: staff said they will begin using the site's newsletter function and further tune department pages after launch. The city will issue a public announcement when the new site goes live on the same URL.","Communications staff showed a near-final version of the city's redesigned website, to launch July 23. The vendor Revise was chosen after an RFP; the first-year cost is about $30,000 and recurring hosting about $6,750 per year.","actionData","errors"]

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