City Council Work Session 04/07/2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on April 7, 2026, focused primarily on two key procurement-related topics. First, the council discussed planning for the upcoming Clackamas Cities Association (CCA) dinner scheduled for October, including venue options, catering considerations, and potential topics such as public safety investments and social services outreach. The discussion included budget considerations, with the event historically being revenue neutral and costs included in the council's budget. Second, a detailed presentation and discussion were held regarding the potential implementation of a photo red light and speed enforcement camera program aimed at improving traffic safety at key intersections. The council reviewed the costs associated with traffic studies (estimated around $20,000), vendor contracts, staffing needs, and the expected revenue neutrality of the program rather than it being a significant revenue source. The council provided direction to proceed with budgeting for the traffic study and further steps to evaluate the program's feasibility. Additionally, the meeting included a review of proposed housekeeping amendments to city code related to design and development standards, accessory dwelling units, and zoning clarifications, which are intended to improve code clarity without changing policy. No votes on contracts were recorded, but the council gave clear direction to move forward with procurement planning for the traffic study and event venue research.