City Council Regular Session 08/06/2024

The City Council of Milwaukie, Oregon, held its 247th regular session on August 6, 2024. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Clackamas County Stabilization Center project, a behavioral health facility aimed at crisis stabilization and housing support. County officials detailed the project's funding, including a $4 million allocation for remodeling, and outlined upcoming solicitations for service providers expected in September, with contracts negotiated by November. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2024 with an 18-24 month timeline to operational status. The council also approved solid waste service rate increases effective September 1, 2024, and adopted revisions to the fiscal year 2025 fee schedule. Additionally, the council conducted a land use hearing on a variance request for a residential garage addition, ultimately approving the variance with modifications. Discussions touched on coordination with ODOT regarding traffic signal timing and ongoing collaboration with regional partners on housing and homelessness initiatives. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but several upcoming procurement actions related to behavioral health services were highlighted.