City Council Work Session - 09/01/2026

The City Council Work Session of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on September 1, 2026, focused exclusively on the review and discussion of transportation system development charges (SDCs). Public Works Director Peter Pastoroli and staff presented detailed information on the methodology for calculating SDCs, including the distinction between reimbursement fees for existing infrastructure capacity and improvement fees for future growth-related capital projects. The council discussed options for basing the SDCs on either the full list of eligible projects or a financially constrained project list, with concerns raised about the potential impact of significant fee increases on local businesses and development. The council showed a preference for using the financially constrained list to set the SDC ceiling, allowing for some flexibility to add projects later through an amendment process. They also deliberated on scaling SDCs for middle housing based on square footage, consistent with other utility SDCs, and considered potential transit proximity discounts similar to those in other Oregon cities. The session concluded with plans to refine the methodology and schedule a public hearing for adoption, with a possible additional work session to explore transit-related discount options further.