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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item - 2026-03-03 - Number 06.1 - Meeting Minutes 6.1 Oo E COUNCIL REPORT v °REGO Subject: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Date: March 3, 2026 Staff Member: Laural Hawkins, City Recorder Report Date: February 24, 2026 Department: City Manager's Office Action Required Advisory Board/Commission Recommendation ❑X Motion ❑ Approval ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Denial ❑ Ordinance ❑ None Forwarded ❑ Resolution , ❑X Not Applicable ❑ Information Only Comments: ❑ Council Direction ❑X Consent Agenda Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as written. Recommended Language for Motion: Move to approve minutes as written. Project/ Issue Relates To: NA Issue before Council (Highlight Policy Question): ❑Council Goals/Priorities ❑Adopted Master Plan(s) ❑X Not Applicable ATTACHMENTS 1. January 6, 2026, Draft Regular Meeting Minutes 2. January 20, 2026, Draft Regular Meeting Minutes Respect. Trust. 503-635-0215 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY ATTACHMENT 1 v� F 04 Os� CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING n MINUTES 0' -- O January 6, 2026 c'REGO� 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Buck called the regular City Council meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. on Tuesday,January 6, 2026. The meeting was held both virtually via video conferencing and in-person in the Council Chamber at City Hall 380 A Avenue. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Buck; Councilors Afghan, Corrigan, Mboup, Rapf, Verdick, Wendland Staff Present: City Manager Martha Bennett, Legal Counsel Erica Tatoian, City Recorder Laural Hawkins, Public Works Director/City Engineer Erica Rooney, Assistant City Engineer Mort Anoushiravani, Senior Associate Engineer Heike Shipton, Long Range Planning Manager Erik Olson, Associate Engineer Sonja Johnson Others Present: Jason Graff, First Forty Feet; Mary Bosch, Marketek 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4.1 Resolution 26-01, 2026 Council Liaison and Committee Assignments 4. 2 Ordinance 2973,Annexing One Parcel at 18543 Donlee Way(AN 25-0008) 4.3 Approval of City Attorney Contract 4.4 Approval of Contract for Stormwater Management (SWM) Master Plan Councilor Corrigan moved to adopt the Consent Agenda. Councilor Verdick seconded the motion. A voice vote was held, and the motion passed,with Mayor Buck and Councilors Afghan, Corrigan, Mboup, Rapf,Verdick, and Wendland voting'aye', (7-0). 5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 6. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mayor Buck nominated Councilor Wendland for Council President. Councilor Verdick seconded the motion.A voice vote was held, and the motion passed,with Mayor Buck and Councilors Afghan, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 11 January 6, 2026 Corrigan, Mboup, Rapf,Verdick,and Wendland voting'aye', (7-0). 7. PRESENTATION 7.1 Proclamation—Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mayor Buck proclaimed January 19, 2026 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Lake Oswego.The signed proclamation would be posted on the City's website. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT • Leif Scott, resident, described the dangers of the Willamette Shore Trolley railroad crossing for wheelchair users, explaining the arduous process he developed to cross the tracks in his wheelchair, which took 15 to 30 seconds, leaving him in a vulnerable position. Scott also highlighted challenges of the railroad crossing at Lower Millennium Park with swinging gates that are difficult for a wheelchair user to open and push through. He noted people with other mobility issues also struggle to cross the railroad tracks and requested tactile pavers be installed for the visually impaired. • Matt Johnson, resident, spoke on behalf of the Lake Oswego Swim Club regarding their transition from using the high school pool to the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center(LORAC).A lack of lane availability at LORAC forced squads to practice at Lewis & Clark College at later times with less time available and prevented the club from accepting new swimmers.Additionally,the Swim Club was not allowed to host any swim meets at the LORAC and the pool at Lewis& Clark College would be closed in April and May,further complicating the Swim Club's logistics.Johnson emphasized that swimming is a critical public safety issue for a city surrounded by water and providing more swimming opportunities was the best way to ensure safety. • Deborah Davis, resident, expressed concerns regarding the federal government and international rule of law. Davis explained how citizens were attempting to overthrow the federal government piece by piece by weakening institutions such as education, healthcare, law, and science. Davis cited recent international actions taken by the federal government, which she believed violated several agreements. She asked City Council to sign a letter renouncing violations of international law, suggesting the letter be published in the Lake Oswego Review and The Oregonian. • Jeff Gudman, Oswego Heritage Council, invited the Council and public to the grand reopening and ribbon cutting of the exhibit hall on Friday,January 16, at 7:00 p.m. • Tom Kirtz, Lake Oswego Water Polo (LOWPO), discussed space constraints at the LORAC, noting that limited pool time had greatly impacted their programming and limited space resulted in a crowded pool. Members have had to travel to pools in other cities and practice in outdoor pools during the winter when the LORAC is not available. He proposed solutions such as extending pool hours by one hour to 9:30 pm and re- evaluating the sharing of the competition pool during high school practice hours. • Corrin Beaumont, LOWPO Administrator, shared that the LORAC facility had improved the quality of their training and increased their visibility to the community. She City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 11 January 6, 2026 reiterated the need for deep water for water polo and noted that athletes currently practice outdoors at the Elks Lodge in the winter. She emphasized that LOWPO is an inclusive, no-cut program that builds water safety and recommended that a lap swimming schedule be implemented to make better use of the lap swimming lanes, most of which currently go unused. • Dorothy Atwood, Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN), expressed excitement regarding the Foothills Redevelopment District. Council was asked to evaluate clean energy options, such as leveraging the wastewater treatment plant for district heating and the reuse of water, and prioritizing affordable high-density housing and electric vehicle, pedestrian, and multimodal infrastructure. 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS 9.1 Pedestrian Improvement Projects Update Public Works Director Rooney and Assistant City Engineer Anoushiravani gave a brief introduction, noting the larger conversation about the Street Fund would occur in the spring, and tonight's update would focus on pedestrian improvements made this fall and planned for spring. Senior Associate Engineer Shipton presented the Pedestrian Improvements Project Update via PowerPoint, noting the City's sidewalk projects completed since 2022, which included more than two miles of new sidewalk across six neighborhoods and about one mile of sidewalk is currently in-design. Each project aligned with City Council's goals and community priorities for improved transportation, and Council's initiative to continue building of sidewalks and pathways,focusing on Safe Routes to School. The three most recently completed projects were reviewed with key comments as follows: • The Lakeview Boulevard Improvement Project, a $4.8 million investment fully funded by the Stormwater and Street Funds, was in the Capital Improvement Plan.A lasting pavement surface and stormwater management were the major objectives of the project, which included a new concrete sidewalk, new ADA ramps, pedestrian safety features, roadway reconstruction, a more visible crosswalk, improvements at the railroad crossing, and a specialized stormwater treatment vault located under the Lake Oswego Swim Park. Consistent communication and outreach with the public and stakeholders was necessary due to constantly changing traffic patterns during construction. Challenges related to legal agreements with adjacent property owners, coordination with the railroad, and residents' patience during construction were also described. • The Treetop Lane and Meadowlark Lane sidewalk projects were fully funded by the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) $1 million and included the addition of a short section of sidewalk along Overlook Drive and six ADA ramps. She noted that the projects began with public outreach to gather feedback and educate on misconceptions.Accommodations had to be made for existing utilities, driveways, and properties, requiring the contractors to remain flexible and causing minor delays.Along Meadowlark,the neighborhood's priority was to maintain as much on- street parking as possible, and parking was available on both sides of the street during construction.The projects were completed without impacting school traffic. • Brief project updates were provided the Carman Drive, Pilkington, and McEwan Road sidewalk projects, noting the progress made to date, next steps, and anticipated timelines. • Shipton shared about their positive experiences with contractors and confirmed which contractors the City had hired for multiple projects. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 11 January 6, 2026 Staff addressed questions from Council as follows: • The cost to bury power lines during these projects was prohibitive being estimated at over$1 million per mile. • The City had a list of about 100 potential projects to be prioritized for funding over the next two years. • Following discussion on future projects, Staff confirmed that high priority projects associated with schools would be proposed to City Council with Staff's recommendations, noting that the Transportation Advisory Board was on hiatus, and that the McVey crossing improvements would be funded within six years. • Improvements at busy intersections without traffic signals had already been identified, included in the list of future projects, and would be prioritized based on cost during the next biennium's CIP proposal to Council and the Budget Committee. • Staff was working on the request for proposals (RFPs)for the Blue Heron project. Councilors Afghan and Corrigan commended the team for the quality of construction and clear communication with the public throughout the projects. STUDY SESSIONS 10.1 Foothills District Vision Goals and Objectives Long Range Planning Manager Olson highlighted key topics of the study session, noting this was the first preliminary update since the project began and that First Forty Feet had done a great job engaging with the community and meeting with stakeholders. Jason Graff, First Forty Feet, introduced the consultant team, including Apex, EcoNorthwest, DHM, and Book and Group, and described the role each organization played in the Foothills District visioning project. Graff presented the Foothills District Vision Goals and Objectives via PowerPoint, noting the project team had a number of questions, not only technical questions, but questions about the transition from the 2012 Foothills District Plan goals to the current goals as well as challenges to share and get feedback on to get a sense of the Council's priorities and direction. Key comments were as follows: • Many preexisting challenges and new conditions must be addressed. Relocating the wastewater treatment facility was creating opportunities, but there were challenges with designing and building the facility, specifically related to floodplain and fill considerations. Access to the District was another key issue, so the project team was coordinating with the East End Redevelopment Plan. • The Existing Conditions Report summarized several technical analyses, primarily based on information from 2012 and additional traffic analysis to update that data.The resulting opportunities and constraints set the project team up to consider conceptual layouts for the District's street networks, land use, and development. • Public Engagement was broad and involved a variety of groups, including affected stakeholders, and focus groups, and community open houses. Repeated feedback so far indicated that people wanted to improve access and connectivity, including access to Foothills Park and the riverfront, being able to cross State Street, and developing a continuous trail network from George Rodgers into Foothills and across Tryon Creek. Creating a mixed-use neighborhood on the river was also desired as well as for the District to become an extension of downtown. However, concerns were expressed that more development would increase traffic, impact floodplains and Tryon Creek, and affect clean water along the Willamette River.Tree canopies were also cited as an important aspect of the District. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 11 January 6, 2026 • Outreach also included a story map on the project website, which provides the history of the district, existing conditions, opportunities and constraints,topographic and geological challenges, and questions that allow people to provide feedback about the issues in the District. As the project moves forward, the story map will be used to gather information, present concepts and alternatives, and a preferred land use and circulation scenario. • Existing physical and environment conditions were mapped and included the topography of the District,Tryon Creek's limits, street and trail connectivity, the floodplains,wetlands, resources, setbacks, and other conditions that dictate where development can and cannot occur.The rail corridor remains a barrier to the District and flooding from Tryon Creek was a big consideration. Limited access was a challenge and created issues for long-term development, like emergency access,the ability to get in and out of the District, access to the park and to future development.The trail and transportation networks already provide additional rights-of-way to connect George Rodgers to Foothills Park,which could feed into walking and biking connections along the river and between the river and downtown. • Existing development was an indicator of the potential market for viable downtown development, as well as a sense of scale and the type of development. Access improvements, how the floodplain is addressed, and infrastructure costs would be important for redevelopment to be attractive in the District, which is poised for increased density. Housing would be an aspect of development,so placemaking would be important as well. Mixed-use developments need to create the riverfront as a destination with Foothill Park as part of the experience. • Limits to redevelopment included access constraints and potential ways to come in and out of the District included existing uses, aligning with Terwilliger, and the potential ability to weave paths between the old and new wastewater treatment facilities. • Graff confirmed that the rail was a fundamental constraint.The existing rail crossing feeds to the public storage units, but no connection exists at Terwilliger.The 2012 Plan recommended connecting through the public storage units. State Street and the rail line are at grade, but the route would require an acquisition of property, weaving a road through the property, and adding a new signal between the signalized intersection at Terwilliger and D,which is complicated. A new intersection at Terwilliger would be a normal four-way signalized intersection that would feed into the regional network.That connection would be good, but the cost to rebuild the intersection and extend the highway across Tryon Creek would be high. Additionally,the fish culvert is being redesigned by the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) and the Army Corps of Engineers to allow for trout and salmon as part of BES and City of Portland's management of the wastewater facility. Once relocated,the wastewater treatment facility will be owned by Lake Oswego, so the fish culvert project is in limbo.As part of the Terwilliger intersection improvement, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) could design a fish culvert solution that is less expensive, addresses a transportation issue on the State highway, and build access into emerging redevelopment areas in Lake Oswego. • Graff noted that access and strategic cut and fill were necessary considerations in a floodplain and that expanding waterfront connections was an opportunity. It was important for the project team to get a sense of the Council's goal and the community's desires for the District. Design drivers and guiding principles also needed to be identified before the design work begins.The community survey reflected a desire for workforce housing and concerns about the logistics of building affordable housing in a high value, waterfront area.The vision and guiding principles would be used to create conceptual plan alternatives that would include additional access, a road network mapping along property lines and existing businesses, opportunities for a variety of different land uses, and expansion of Foothills Park.The project team would provide Council with an update on the scenario City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 11 January 6, 2026 planning in March. Long Range Planning Manager Olson asked Council to provide feedback on how access and connectivity should be prioritized to support redevelopment, safety, and integration with downtown. • Councilors agreed that establishing a secondary access was a necessity and a top priority. Cost was a concern, but Olson noted the costs and benefits would be weighed once priorities were established for the District. Councilor Verdick added that with most of the vehicular access on the north end of the District, it was important to have pedestrian access that connects downtown with the Foothills. • Councilors agreed that the flow of people between the two areas was critical. Additionally, pedestrian improvements in the Foothills District should be tied into the B Avenue improvements and the North Anchor project to prevent the District from becoming an isolated area. Councilor Afghan believed access and connectivity was also necessary for safety and security, which could not be ignored. While access through the existing storage space might be the easiest, connecting to Terwilliger should be the priority. It should be easy for people to go back and forth. Mayor Buck agreed, noting that people were looking for experiences, and a connection at Terwilliger could connect to the pathways to the State Park. Council was asked what strategy the City should pursue in balancing environmental protection in the floodplain with redevelopment feasibility, especially with regard to the need to balance cut and fill throughout the District. Graff explained that the wastewater treatment facility was being relocated to an area partially within the floodplain, so fill would be added to level the surface. Previous work done on Foothills Park lowered the park, creating a larger area for flooding to move into the area, increasing the capacity from 1996.The wastewater treatment plant would use some of that additional capacity. Once moved,the old wastewater treatment plant location would provide soil for fill in lower areas to create more opportunities for flooding.The 2012 District Plan called for about five feet of fill, but the area to be filled could not be entirely developed due to setbacks. New calculations would be done to determine if land could be removed from the old wastewater treatment site.A portion of Foothills Road may need to be lifted,which could impact access points to the new wastewater treatment site. Additionally, a new secondary access point to the District would have to weave between the old and new wastewater treatment facility locations. Soil could be added to the west side of the current wastewater treatment plant or the bedrock on the site could be leveled so it could be redeveloped once the facility is relocated. The areas being cut may add more park area at Foothills Park. • Olson confirmed that the alternative to cut and fill would be to allow building in the floodplain, which could be achieved with less active uses and raised developments. However, doing so would create a less pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and greatly interfere with the character of the area. Long Range Planning Manager Olson confirmed that Council supported the continuation of the Tryon Creek,Willamette River, and watershed protections that had already been codified and asked how much interest Council had in fish habitat, ecological activity, and the fish culvert project. Since BES had stepped away from the fish culvert project, Council now had an opportunity to get involved or provide input. While the Army Corps of Engineers was still involved in the project, the funding had not yet been received. Councilors agreed it was critical for the City to take on the roll of stewarding the project and its resources. It was confirmed that supporting the fish culvert project would not negatively impact development in the District in any way, as only existing resources were being protected. Graff advised the Council to consider how street stormwater management should be incorporated into low impact development requirements in the District Plan. Conditions for development and standards for street design should ensure good water quality. One option could be to build a regional stormwater City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 11 January 6, 2026 facility that all the developments feed into. Olson noted that while the confluence of Tryon Creek and the Willamette River were in the area,there was also an existing industrial area with a lot of contamination issues and the need for remediation. Areas that were less ecologically sensitive should be prioritized. However,the redevelopment area should also be maximized as much as possible. Councilors and Staff discussed the community's desire for housing and opportunities for commercial development in the District. Councilor Wendland noted the shortage of houses for people who wanted to downsize,and while they supported affordability, people needed opportunities to sell their large, high- end houses so they could move into a condominium. Council should incentivize a shift because people do not want to leave Lake Oswego. Olson agreed, citing a high demand for market-rate condos that allow long-term residents to stay in the community after leaving larger family homes. Mayor Buck said the intensity of development would depend on economics, so Council should consider what will be feasible. Much of the area will be taken up by the wastewater treatment plant and the old wastewater treatment site will likely be a public use, the rest of the area needs as much private development as possible. Councilor Afghan advised that Council look at the bigger picture before making decisions. Commercial, residential, mixed-use, and connections to downtown all need to be considered as a whole. Long Range Planning Manager Olson asked what role public spaces should play in defining the District's identity, noting the area already had several public spaces. He understood the desire for the riverfront to be emphasized and access to be continuous. The plan was to extend Foothills Park northward and enhanced, as well as trails, open space, and connections. Councilors confirmed that public spaces should be prioritized in order to make the District as accessible as possible. Discussion among Staff and Councilors ensued regarding the appropriate level of public investment in the District,with ideas shared about how to catalyze development in the District.Councilors believed forming the Urban Renewal Area was necessary and that the District would have to be fed by the Urban Renewal Plan. Upfront public investment would depend on the financial plan for the Urban Renewal District. Additionally, the East End District would have to expire, and the North Anchor would catalyze opportunities in the vicinity along B. However, before anything can happen in the Foothills, the City will have to make infrastructure investments to catalyze private development. Olson noted that the phasing of development and infrastructure improvements in the area will be discussed in more detail later in the project. He also noted that the developer interviews indicated there was a lot of interest in the area. Councilor Afghan believed the project team had done a great job addressing safety, security, and equity. However, the area also provides an opportunity for a larger tree canopy.The Lake Oswego Sustainability Network should be asked to provide other considerations to be included in the request for proposals (RFPs).Additionally,they believed viewing platforms would be added near Highway 43 to look at the river and Foothills Park.Therefore,Council should make sure the views from those platforms remain attractive. Rooftops with mechanical units, for example,would ruin the views. Councilor Wendland asked if height had been discussed. Graff confirmed the project team would test height scenarios guided by parking capacities using 3D modeling to ensure views from the A Street corridor and State Street are preserved. Once the street network has been created, parking thresholds within each development block would be defined. Elevations are much lower east of State Street, so five- to eight-story buildings would not creep up to block views of the Willamette River. The City Council recessed from 7:42 to 7:52 p.m. 10.2 Economic Development Strategy Update City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 11 January 6, 2026 Mary Bosch, Marketek, presented the Economic Development Strategy Update,which focused on experience retail and business retention, and provided a brief overview of current demographic data compared to 2020, noting a declining employment base,growth in the retail sector, and a trend towards experience retail in downtown business districts, like Blackboard Indoor Golf, which combines food and recreation. • Retail makes up a little more than 5%of the private employment base,with just over 1,000 employees. Population and income drive growth in retail, and e-commerce has increased from 12% in 2020 to 16% in 2026, which has not had a significant impact on retail demand.Anchors that are not affected by e-commerce include personal fitness and restaurants, which still dominate. Additionally,there is new investment in available commercial space. Bosch reported a retail vacancy rate of less than 2%, which is considered full occupancy. Businesses have indicated they are getting nervous about the economy, noting the holiday season was not as good as businesses had hoped. Issues with parking, signage, and Code enforcement have negatively impacted foot traffic for retailers, but businesses are happy the City is working on economic development. Bosch noted that the Retail Supply and Demand Analysis was tied to the entire retail market area,which was larger than the city limits, with people coming into town from a broad area.The analysis identified an unmet demand of over$1 billion. However, there is no more retail space to fill. • The number one driver for office demand is economics, with hybrid remote work policies also impacting demand.The Oregon Employment Department shows a continuously slow and stagnant economy, measured by unemployment,job loss, and volatility in key sectors. Lake Oswego has about 1800 office-using businesses,which is about 60%of the job base with 14,000 employees and a payroll of about$1.5 billion. Office vacancies will continue to rise, and many buildings are not amenable to adaptation. While the downtown office markets in Lake Oswego, Boones Ferry, and West Linn remain stable at 8%vacancy, overall office vacancy is 15%, with the Kruse Way submarket experiencing a 21%vacancy rate due to the rise of hybrid work. Downtown offices spaces are in demand because they are older, smaller, and have lower rates. However,the demand for small flexible space in Kruse Way will require property owners to adapt their spaces in response to the market. Lake Oswego is a premier location for office space, with many spaces being owner- occupied, and there is developable land in the Kruse Meadows corridor. • The largest private employers in Lake Oswego are a diverse group of trade sector employers,which has the greatest economic impact compared to the convenience retail, visitor, art, recreation, and restaurant sectors. Bosch highlighted the importance of a business retention and expansion initiative.To demonstrate economic impact, Bosch noted that Biotronik Microsystems, a German company based in Lake Oswego with a payroll of$40 million and room for expansion, spent$45,000 annually on doughnuts for their 550 employees. While the industrial sector is miniscule due to lack of space, redevelopment of existing spaces could provide opportunities. • The Economic Strategy assumes the City will have a full-time position dedicated to economic development and redevelopment, and that the City would continue its partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. Regional partnerships are necessary for marketing, promotion,technical assistance, and access to grants and loans. Additionally,the strategy would adapt and change over time as the economy and markets change. The Strategy included small projects, long-term strategies, and an action plan with a list of partners, a timeline, and metrics. For the Strategy to be successful, it was important to support existing business and investments. • Bosch recommended a campaign focused on a long-term vision for properties in Kruse Way, an effort to clearly identify and promote the value the City offers to businesses, developing strong partnerships, and actively engaging with the business community with consistent participation to shape the conversation around the types of business Lake Oswego wants.Also recommended was creating business-friendly systems, keeping businesses informed about what the City and other City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 11 January 6, 2026 suburban areas are doing, attracting visitors and local customers to retail and service businesses, and asking the community what businesses they wanted in the city. Long-term, the City should consider expanding employment land, starting with the properties listed in the Comprehensive Plan and Economic Opportunity Analysis, as well as updating the Southwest Employment Area Plan. Mayor Buck noted members of the business community and Council had been diving into the report. Lake Oswego has many strengths within the business community, but local entrepreneurs have a lot of ideas that cannot be executed because there is no space. Additionally, the Chamber is building relationships, so the City has a great foundation that needs to be built upon. People want the City to participate, and Council has made that a goal, partnering with the Chamber to have better data and taking next steps. Retail is part of the city's identity. However, it is important to note that manufacturing is bringing people into the community every day. Mayor Buck proposed forming a Council subcommittee to work with the incoming Economic Development Manager to prioritize the strategy's recommendations and clarify the partnership roles between the City and the Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Martha Bennett advised Council to focus on getting organized, engaging with employers, and clarifying the relationship with the Chamber. While Councilors meeting with the new person would be great,the City needs to get organized and figure out how to be present. Mayor Buck stated the strategy ties into so many other things the City is doing.Talking to Shorenstein and property owners along Meadows ties into the rezoning work being done in several areas.The South West Employment Area is part of making better use of and creating opportunities for more retail spaces, as well as adding more of a residential character with pedestrian-friendly improvements. 10.3 Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) Update Associate Engineer Johnson presented the proposed revisions to the SWMM, the first major update to the manual since 2016 with a smaller revision done in 2020.This update involved reorganizing the manual to make it easier for engineers and developers to use; an explanation of the reorganization is available on the City's website. Additionally, a lot of water quality requirements have been revised over the last couple of years.The revisions were based on feedback from consultants, City Staff,the public, and key stakeholders, as well as engineers and developers regarding inconsistencies and ease of use. Advances in stormwater design software led to the deletion of some content in the manual, and inconsistencies and redundancies were also removed. Key changes included updating precipitation data to reflect the last 30 years of local weather patterns, replacing 1972 data to better account for atmospheric rivers and intense storm patterns, and requiring technical analysis for large projects to prevent adverse impacts on the City's overflow system downstream. Projects disturbing 10,000 square feet or more will now require a technical analysis to ensure their stormwater runoff does not adversely affect downstream neighbors or overwhelm the public system. Additionally, new source controls, like those for covering waste storage, were added to reduce sediment and phosphorus entering Lake Oswego and local streams via stormwater runoff. Large projects only accounted for 10%of all projects annually, so the impact of the new requirements on engineers and developers would be minimal. Benefits include increased water quality in Oswego Lake and less sediment entering the lake and streams.To advertise the changes, an email would be sent to engineers and developers who had completed projects in the city within the last eight years, as well as Hello LO, LO Down,the Chamber of Commerce, and City Staff. Council was asked to authorize the City Manager to approve the recommended revisions to the SWMM. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 11 January 6, 2026 Mayor Buck asked how the City knew that high volumes of runoff from the road captured by vaults, rain guards was not infiltrating private properties underground.Johnson explained that software is used to analyze water infiltration from a variety of sources like rain gardens and storm-type chamber using a model of the groundwater table and the flow of stormwater.The software is used during the design process to determine whether the flow of water would impact a neighboring property. Councilor Wendland moved to authorize the City Manager to approve the recommended revisions to the Stormwater Management Manual as allowed by LOC 35.25.110(2). Councilor Rapf seconded the motion.A voice vote was held, and the motion passed,with Mayor Buck and Councilors Afghan, Corrigan, Mboup, Rapf,Verdick,and Wendland voting'aye', (7-0). 10. INFORMATION FROM COUNCIL Mayor Buck reminded Councilors to review their new 2026 committee assignments and coordinate with Council when an absence from a meeting is necessary. REPORTS OF OFFICERS City Manager Bennett reported that a poll regarding the fire station and a potential bond measure is currently in the field, with results expected by February 3. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION Legal Counsel Tatoian read the statutory basis for the Executive Session. Mayor Buck adjourned the broadcast portion of the meeting at 8:47 p.m. and the Executive Session was convened under ORS 192.660(2)(h)to consult with an attorney regarding legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed, and (f)to consider records that are exempt by law from public inspection. The City Council moved into the Council Workroom to convene the Executive Session. The Executive Session was held from 8:47 to 9:59 p.m. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buck adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laural Hawkins, City Recorder City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 11 January 6, 2026 Approved by the City Council on March 3, 2026. Joseph M. Buck, Mayor City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 11 January 6, 2026 ATTACHMENT 2 � E Fo JtL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING n MINUTES January 20,2026 OREGO� 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Buck called the regular City Council meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. on Tuesday,January 20, 2026.The meeting was held both virtually via video conferencing and in-person in the Council Chamber at City Hall 380 A Avenue. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Buck; Councilors Afghan, Corrigan, Mboup,Verdick,Wendland Councilor Rapf was excused Staff Present: Assistant City Manager/HR Director Megan Phelan, Legal Counsel Erica Tatoian, Administrative Assistant Kim Ono,Associate Planner Michael McNamee, Community Development Director Jessica Numanoglu, Sr. Code Enforcement Specialist Bill Youngblood Others Present: Councilor Christine Lewis, Metro; Patrick Walsh, Chair, Library Advisory Board 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. PRESENTATION 4.1 Metro Regional Update with Metro Councilor Lewis provided an update on Metro's regional priorities,which focused on housing, economic development, and transportation. Metro is on track to exceed its 2018 Affordable Housing Bond goals, delivering 5,381 homes across the region, including 1,185 units in Clackamas County. In Lake Oswego,the Mercy project is complete, and the El Nido project is under construction. Reforms to the Supportive Housing Services (SHS) program were detailed, including a new oversight body with city representatives and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs)to track results.The SHS has created nearly 2,500 shelter beds across the region with additional shelter beds coming to Clackamas County. With regard to economic development, Lewis discussed a new site selector toolkit designed to attract industrial growth by documenting data on electrical grids, soil quality, and transportation. Recognizing that tourism is a driver of economic development, progress on the Willamette Falls locks transfer was noted as well as zoo updates, including the arrival of endangered Eastern Bongos and bond funded campus improvements, particularly to the giraffe habitat and welcome plaza. Lewis discussed a transportation funding cliff, noting TriMet is proposing significant service cuts, despite already inadequate levels of service in Clackamas County. Lewis advocated for local shuttle services or community level shuttles better suited to suburban topography than standard large buses. Lewis also cited concerns about funding for the 1-205 and Abernathy Bridge Project and future transportation needs. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 January 20, 2026 Councilor Afghan expressed concern that TriMet's service cuts disproportionately impact senior citizens and income-limited residents, offered the Council's support to Metro, and described the City's efforts to promote transit options. Lewis encouraged the Council to submit comments to the TriMet Board and noted that transit funding was being considered by the State Legislature. Mayor Buck argued that the current payroll-based funding model for transit is not viable for suburban communities that pay significantly into the system but see minimal service in return, citing a need for TriMet to adapt to recent workforce changes in the region, and noting Lake Oswego actively advocated for services that better accommodated lower density communities. Councilor Wendland agreed, stating TriMet must make changes that meet local needs rather than continuing to cut services. Councilor Wendland asked if the housing supportive tax would be renewed. Lewis reported the general consensus was that Metro wanted the tax renewed but recognized voters were opposed to a renewal until success of the tax was evident; Metro would request a wind-down plan from the Counties if there was no obvious path forward in the next few years. Mayor Buck iterated the importance of the tax and Metro's housing programs as adjacent Federal programs lacked sufficient funding to the region and advocated for resources to help low-income children adjust when moving into affordable housing located in high performing school districts. Councilor Mboup expressed concerns about mobility in the Metro areas of the region, advocating for more trains, and highlighted the necessity of integrating in-patient mental health supports within affordable housing projects to ensure stability and safety for residents. Lewis agreed, commenting that while supportive housing resources were necessary for some, many people found success and stability with housing. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT • Matt Johnson, resident, spoke on behalf of the Lake Oswego Swim Club regarding capacity constraints and logistical challenges at the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC), noting that 60 children are waiting to join the swim club because LORAC rules are too stringent to accommodate necessary training and meets.Johnson highlighted the safety benefits of children learning to swim, noting the Lake Oswego Water Polo Club had similar needs, adding that all residents could be accommodated at the LORAC.Johnson also requested increased traffic enforcement on Rosewood due to speeding motorists bypassing the train delay. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1 Resolution 26-02,Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Clackamas County to Provide Services for Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization, and to Receive the Producer Responsibility Organization Funding Reimbursement 6.2 Public Contract Award for the Construction of Work Order 363, Carman Drive Sidewalk Project Councilor Corrigan moved to adopt the Consent Agenda. Councilor Mboup seconded the motion.A voice vote was held, and the motion passed,with Mayor Buck and Councilors Afghan,Corrigan, Mboup,Verdick, and Wendland voting'aye', (6-0). City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 January 20, 2026 7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8.1 Ordinance 2964,Code Amendments to Update the Use-Specific Standards for Home Occupations and Create Regulations for Urban Agriculture (LU 25-0002) Legal Counsel Tatoian read the parameters for legislative public hearings and confirmed that no Councilor had any financial conflicts of interest. Associate Planner McNamee presented proposed Community Development Code (CDC) amendments, reviewing prior Study Session discussions to develop the amendments; the goal to replace vague standards regarding residential character with clear, objective classifications for home-based businesses; and the amendments the Planning Commission believed were too restrictive and recommended removing. Proposed changes to the rules regarding home occupations included removing an existing zoning requirement and applying additional regulations to the typcs of home occupation types with greater impacts to surrounding neighborhoods.The proposed classifications were: Type A- No customers on-site;Type B—Customers and clients on-site; and Type C-Short-term rentals.The details of each proposed change were reviewed, including how the changes would reduce Code enforcement issues and provide clarity. For Type B businesses, McNamee presented options for outdoor activity.The Planning Commission recommended Option 1,which allows limited sessions,two per day, six per week, and up to six customers outside at once. Urban Agriculture was introduced as a Conditional Use for properties larger than one acre in certain zones, specifically to accommodate existing businesses like local wineries. Staff recommended Council approve the proposed amendments with the changes recommended by the Planning Commission and Staff. Mayor Buck opened the public hearing, confirmed there was no public testimony and closed the public hearing. Councilor Corrigan asked how often Code enforcement had to respond to issues regarding home occupations and if such issues were common. Senior Code Enforcement Specialist Youngblood explained that most previous complaints involved unregulated outdoor activities like swimming pool rentals or backyard dog parks.The vague Code language regarding impacts to the residential character of the neighborhood made Code enforcement difficult. Staff noted the City received one complaint regarding a welding business on a residential property, clarifying that the Planning Commission removed the proposed limits on hazardous materials because fire codes still apply to residential zones; however, no fire safety inspections were done on residential properties. Councilor Corrigan requested details on issues with urban agriculture operations and farm stands, as well as their activity patterns. Staff responded an existing winery was the only example of a use that would qualify as Urban Agriculture and explained how the proposed amendment would allow the business to continue as it currently operated, adding the use was a conditional use so new Urban Agriculture businesses would be subject to a public hearing. Councilor Afghan confirmed the types of complaints the City received about outdoor activities regarded noise, parking, and the frequency of large groups with children. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 January 20, 2026 Council and Staff discussion centered on the difficulties of relying on the Nuisance Code to regulate noise from activities like beginning trombone lessons and Jazzercise classes.While the City Attorney's Office provided guidance on determining whether a noise is unnecessary,the existing Code remained too subjective to be effective. Associate Planner McNamee confirmed other jurisdictions do not set limits on the number of visitors at one time to a home occupation. Code Enforcement had requested the restriction because it is easy to enforce. Councilor Wendland requested information on noise complaints about indoor activities. Associate Planner McNamee confirmed typical complaints were about small classes like weight training, music, and amplified voices, particularly during good weather when windows are open. Councilor Afghan asked how the proposed amendments would address noise levels, parking issues, and the frequency of home-based business operations. Staff reviewed the proposed limitations on outdoor activities and noted the Planning Commission recommended removing the proposed parking restrictions because limits on the number of customers on-site at one time were already included. Councilor Mboup advocated for strict limits and restrictions, citing the need to preserve the character of residential areas as neighborhoods and keep commercial uses in separate commercial zones. Councilor Corrigan expressed concern about being overly burdensome on residents in residential zones, referring to the proposed amendments as back door intrusions on homes, encouraging Councilors to consider how the amendments would impact people living in the cottages at 2nd and E, and advocating for a ban on outdoor activities.Additionally, Councilor Corrigan did not see a need to allow an unlimited number of commercial vehicles to park off of a property because commercial zoning already allowed that. Lastly, Councilor Corrigan confirmed with Staff that marijuana facilities, psilocybin service centers, and psilocybin production were prohibited as home occupations in Lake Oswego. Councilor Wendland recalled a prior Council discussion about outdoor business activities taking away from the residential purpose, resulting in hesitancy to allow outdoor businesses because Commercial facilities provide parking and commercial activities. Banning outdoor activities would prevent the teaching of swim lessons in a private pool.The number of indoor business clients should be limited because no limit could result in a large number of people on a property, as well as parking issues. Staff confirmed the proposed amendments would not infringe upon residents' right to the peacefully enjoy the neighborhood or alter the residential character of the neighborhood while allowing a reasonable amount of business activity. Lake Oswego's neighborhoods are quiet and should not have commercial activities. The City Council recessed from 4:40 to 4:52 p.m. Mayor Buck moved to continue deliberation on Ordinance 2964 to February 3,2026. Councilor Wendland seconded the motion.A voice vote was held, and the motion passed,with Mayor Buck and Councilors Afghan,Corrigan, Mboup,Verdick,and Wendland voting'aye', (6-0). 9. STUDY SESSIONS 9.1 Library Advisory Board Update on Community Needs for the Library City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 January 20, 2026 Library Director Melissa Kelly and Library Advisory Board Chair Patrick Walsh reported on the deteriorating state of the 1983 library facility, noting that although the population has grown,the library is currently 23%smaller than originally approved by voters. Additionally, resident-led efforts and facility studies that have been ongoing since 1988 demonstrate a need for additional space, increased use, and demand for new services. Findings were presented from 2025 research and surveys showing a high demand for multi-purpose rooms for large events, indoor children's play areas, maker spaces, and teen- dedicated areas,which the current library lacks.A community kitchen and outdoor event space were also supported. Such spaces are standard and popular at other high-quality libraries. Photographs of each type of space were shown with a description of how each space could be used and would benefit the community. Concerns about the current library facility included seismic deficiencies,water intrusion, drainage issues, failing buildings systems, a deteriorating deck, accessibility barriers, and site constraints. Details of the building deficiencies were provided with an explanation of how each issue negatively impacted library use, safety, budget, and accessibility.There was an emphasis on the need to build a new library on a larger site in a more amenable location.The Library Advisory Board (LAB) recommended framing a library project as part of a cohesive plan to replace aging infrastructure with high-value community assets, exploring partnerships for cost efficiencies, and working with the community to ensure the scope aligns with fiscal realities.The LAB also proposed continued coordination between LAB, City Council, advisory groups, and community stakeholders and partners to refine a communications plan and community engagement approach, as well as build on the existing data. Council discussed and reached a consensus on the need for one modern library that serves as a community hub and learning center rather than multiple small branches. Several Councilors expressed concerns about costs, citing the need to keep costs reasonable and maintain fiscal responsibility. Potential opposition to a new library were also discussed. Mayor Buck and Councilor Corrigan discussed funding strategies, noting that the Lake Grove Urban Renewal Area could potentially fund the project efficiently without a massive general bond. Councilor Afghan advocated for creating a space for nursing mothers in the existing library, as a new library would take some time and nursing mothers had an immediate need. Councilors expressed support for the proposed communication plan, agreeing there was a need to keep the public informed about the community's needs and the library's services. 10. INFORMATION FROM COUNCIL There was none. 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS There were none. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION Legal Counsel Tatoian read the statutory basis for the Executive Session. Mayor Buck adjourned the broadcast portion of the meeting at 6:17 p.m. and the Executive Session was convened under ORS 192.660(2)(d)to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 January 20, 2026 body to carry on labor negotiations and (f)to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. The City Council recessed from 6:17 to 6:22 p.m. The Executive Session was held from 6:22 to 6:47 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buck adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laural Hawkins, City Recorder Approved by the City Council on March 3, 2026. Joseph M. Buck, Mayor City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 January 20, 2026