City Council Work Session 02/17/2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on February 17, 2026, focused extensively on parks and green space development, including updates on tree canopy goals, grant programs, and capital improvement projects such as Milwaukee Bay Park and Kellogg restoration. Discussions highlighted the challenges and progress in increasing tree canopy, funding allocations for park projects, and the complexities of grant reimbursements and matching funds. The council also reviewed proposed revisions to the city's public contracting rules to ensure compliance with updated state laws, streamline procurement processes, and enhance equity in contracting by increasing thresholds and requiring outreach to certified minority and small businesses. The procurement team emphasized improvements in contract oversight to prevent past issues and proposed electronic procurement updates. The council expressed support for these changes and planned to revisit the equity provisions after further research.