City Council Work Session 06/03/2025

The City Council Work Session for the City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on June 3, 2025, focused primarily on the city's affordability goal, particularly addressing utility relief and income-restricted housing development. City officials discussed the challenges of maintaining affordability amid rising costs and displacement concerns, emphasizing the preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing and the need for clear metrics to track success, such as utility assistance program participation and housing unit production. The council reviewed ongoing and upcoming actions including an RFP process for the Sparrow development project, utility rate studies, and potential code improvements. They also discussed the importance of community engagement in development projects and the coordination with regional partners on housing and utility assistance programs. Additionally, the meeting included updates on community events and festival planning, though these were not procurement-focused. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this session, but the discussion of the RFP timeline and land banking strategy indicates forthcoming procurement activity related to affordable housing development.