Council adopts multiple ordinances and resolutions on second reading; emergency parking-date extension approved
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Summary
Bend City Council on June 4 completed a series of formal votes and second readings, approving a short-term rental licensing ordinance, three tax-increment finance plans, an emergency parking-code effective-date extension and a resolution directing an electric-first city fleet policy.
The council completed a series of formal votes on ordinances and resolutions during the June 4 session. Notable outcomes:
- Parking code effective-date extension (emergency ordinance): Council unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance extending the effective date of ordinance NS‑2518; the lengthened implementation timeline keeps the existing parking enforcement and operational status quo while staff completes vendor integrations. The ordinance also extended the continuous parking limit from 24 to 72 hours for nonmotorized vehicles as a technical change.
- Tax increment finance (TIF) plans: The council adopted tax-increment finance plans and ordinances for three redevelopment areas (Bridgeridge/Ridge plan, Century plan and Viridian/Veridian plan — as presented). Roll-call votes were recorded; some councilors cast abstentions consistent with attendance on earlier meetings.
- Short-term rental operating license and procedural changes: Council enacted amendments to Bend Municipal Code chapter 7.16 to update short‑term rental licensing rules (second reading adopted by roll call).
- Administrative changes for boards and committees: Council amended municipal code chapter 1.20.01 to allow ex‑officio and alternate members on city boards, committees and commissions.
- Electric-first fleet resolution: Council adopted a resolution directing staff to create an “electric‑first” purchasing policy for city light and medium‑duty vehicles (GVWR 9,000 lbs or less), subject to listed exemptions (city manager or council for a vehicle class that lacks an EV alternative).
Several items were discussed earlier in the meeting and are being brought forward to the council for formal adoption; staff will record the ordinances and publish them per municipal procedure.
