May 5 - City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of Lake Oswego on May 5, 2026, included extensive discussions on amendments to the city's tree code, focusing on forest management permits, hazardous tree removal, and maintenance responsibilities for trees in public right-of-way. Council deliberated on policy options regarding appeals processes for tree removal permits, the role of property owners in maintaining street trees, and the eligibility criteria for forest management permits, particularly concerning golf courses. Public comments were heard opposing restrictions on golf courses' use of forest management permits. The council also received an update from the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency on the North Anchor project, detailing progress on financing, land acquisition, and construction timelines for multi-family housing and a hotel, including challenges with equity and debt financing. The meeting concluded with executive sessions on labor negotiations and real property transactions. No formal votes on procurement contracts were reported, but policy decisions discussed could impact future urban forestry and development projects.