City Council Regular Session 08/20/2024

The City Council of Milwaukie, Oregon, held a regular session on August 20, 2024, which included several procurement-related discussions and community initiatives. Key procurement topics included the approval of a contract for the new city manager, Emma Sager, and the review of an on-call Community Engagement and Strategic Communication Services contract, noting that 13 of the 18 responsive firms were certified as COVID-compliant. The council also discussed the city's participation in the B City USA initiative, which involves commitments to pollinator habitat improvements and integrated pest management, with plans to adopt a resolution in upcoming meetings. Additionally, there was a detailed update on equity goals and metrics development, with plans for further community engagement and reporting. The council deliberated on the use of Milwaukee's logo in a regional values document related to transportation funding, expressing concerns about specific highway widening projects and their alignment with climate goals. Other procurement-related updates included discussions about potential business association development and incentives for Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing in the city. The meeting concluded with procedural matters and plans for future discussions on transportation funding and equity initiatives.