City Council Work Session 10/01/2024

The City Council Work Session for the City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on October 1, 2024, focused primarily on updates and discussions related to climate initiatives, urban forestry, and transportation infrastructure. Key procurement-related topics included the city's partnership on a $159,000 grant with Earth Advantage and the Oregon Department of Energy to implement building performance standards aimed at reducing carbon emissions in existing buildings. The grant also provides technical assistance and community engagement resources. Additionally, the city received a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to install 500 level two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations regionally, with Milwaukie slated to receive at least 25 chargers at public and affordable housing locations. The council discussed plans for signage improvements and parking reconfigurations downtown, including permit adjustments and potential new parking options near Milwaukee Bay Park. A $5,000 budget allocation for a city building feasibility study was also mentioned, intended to assess energy and mechanical systems in several municipal buildings. The session included updates on legislative transportation funding priorities and ongoing community engagement efforts related to climate equity and urban forestry. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during this meeting, but several action items and future updates were planned regarding procurement and infrastructure projects.