City Council Regular Session 1/7/2025

The City Council of Milwaukie, Oregon, held a regular session on January 7, 2025. The meeting included ceremonial activities such as the swearing-in of a city councilor and recognition of a high-achieving student. The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, designation of papers of record, project goals for the Sparrow site, and an intergovernmental agreement for utility billing extension. A notable procurement-related update was the successful allocation of approximately $75,000 in ARPA funds to the Witch Center for rental and utility assistance programs. The council also discussed upcoming community engagement events, including a goal-setting town hall to prioritize city goals for 2025-2027, focusing on actionable and realistic objectives aligned with budget and staff capacity. No new contracts, RFPs, or vendor selections were reported during this session.