City Council Regular Session 11/19/2024

The City Council Regular Session of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on November 19, 2024, included several procurement-related discussions and policy updates. The council approved a consent agenda that authorized the purchase of a replacement sewer combination truck and ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, including a cost of living adjustment for management and non-represented employees. Additionally, there was a detailed presentation on regional affordable housing funding, highlighting the status of the Metro affordable housing bond and supportive housing services program, with discussions on extending funding, governance reforms, and potential grant allocations to cities including Milwaukie. The council also reviewed proposed amendments to stormwater management and erosion control codes to comply with state permits, which were unanimously approved. Furthermore, updates on flood hazard regulations were provided in response to new FEMA requirements, with plans to adopt a model ordinance to ensure no net loss of floodplain functions. The meeting concluded with a presentation by the city manager and police chief on police department leadership, recruitment, training, community engagement, and transparency efforts, emphasizing accountability and equity in policing. No specific contract awards or RFPs beyond the sewer truck purchase were detailed, but several policy decisions and budget allocations were discussed that could influence future procurement and vendor opportunities.