City Commission Regular Meeting - August 19, 2026

The City Commission of Oregon City held a regular meeting on August 19, 2026, which included a detailed update on the ongoing Abernathy Bridge project. Project managers provided progress reports on construction milestones, including seismic resilience improvements, bridge widening, and upcoming traffic impacts such as weekend closures for bridge span translation. The project completion is now projected between July and December 2027, extending beyond the original October 2026 contract date. The commission approved the consent agenda excluding one item and discussed a letter advocating for a flavored nicotine ban, setting an interest deadline of October 30, 2026. Additionally, the commission passed an ordinance regulating powered and electric rideable devices, addressing safety concerns, enforcement measures, and parental accountability for minors. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a new city flag and other community updates.