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Votes at a glance: Milwaukie council approves consent agenda, zoning ordinance, Sparrow-site surplus
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting the Milwaukie City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted an ordinance removing the prohibition on density variances, and declared two Sparrow-site parcels surplus, all by unanimous votes.
The Milwaukie City Council took several formal actions during its Feb. 18 meeting. All motions listed below passed by unanimous vote unless noted.
Consent agenda — approved as revised (motion: "I move to approve the consent agenda as revised"). Items on the consent agenda included minutes from council meetings in January 2025, a contract amendment with VMS Technologies for utility bill printing and mailing services, reinstatement of a grant agreement with Justice & Security Strategies for a body-worn camera policy and implementation program, authorization of a financing contract with the State of Oregon for a PFAS feasibility study, and an appointment to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Council approved the consent agenda by voice vote; no members opposed.
Zoning ordinance (File zA2024-002, ordinance 2249) — adopted (motion: "first and second reading by title only and adoption of the ordinance amending the municipal code title 19 zoning ordinance for the purpose of removing the prohibition on variances to maximum density"). Vote: Councilor Massey — Aye; Council President Anderson — Aye; Councilor Stavenjord — Aye; Councilor Castor Botti — Aye; Mayor Lisa Batey — Aye. Motion carried 5 to 0.
Sparrow site surplus resolution (project: Sparrow site) — approved (motion: "approve the resolution declaring 2 Sparrow site lots surplus and authorizing the city manager to sell, transfer, or lease the properties for development"). Vote recorded as unanimous.
No other votes on ordinances or resolutions were taken during the meeting. Where the record did not identify a mover or seconder by name at the time of the motion, the minutes record the motion and second and the council’s recorded voice vote.
