June 1, 2026 City Council Work Session and Regular Session

The City of Springfield, Oregon City Council held a work session and regular session on June 1, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the business license code and a significant annexation proposal. The council discussed restructuring the business licensing code to remove outdated licenses and implement a citywide business registry with a simplified fee structure, aiming to improve regulatory efficiency and data collection. Council members expressed interest in ensuring the registry benefits businesses and reduces burdens. Additionally, the council conducted a detailed quasi-judicial hearing on the annexation of two vacant parcels totaling approximately 18 acres in the north gateway area, proposed for a crisis stabilization center and behavioral health unit by Peace Health and Lane County. The hearing involved extensive legal and planning discussions about zoning compatibility, transportation infrastructure, public facility adequacy, and compliance with state laws including House Bill 2005. The council decided to keep the record open for further evidence and scheduled additional sessions to address outstanding issues before making a final decision. Other procurement-related actions included adopting updates to the master fees and charges schedule effective July 1, 2026, and approving a new payroll tax ordinance. The meeting also featured presentations from the Springfield Utility Board regarding infrastructure investments and in-lieu tax payments to the city.