City Commission Work Session - September 8, 2026

The City of Oregon City held a City Commission Work Session on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and discussions related to the Clackamas Park redevelopment planning and public engagement process. The commission received detailed presentations on the progress of the park redevelopment, including community outreach results, grant funding awards totaling nearly $2 million from Metro, and plans for phased development. Key procurement-related topics included the allocation of grant funds for playground expansion, green space restoration, and indigenous art installations, as well as considerations for boat launch feasibility studies and potential relocation of the RV park and sanitation station. The commission discussed the need for further studies on river access and parking, and the potential for phased construction based on available funding. Additionally, the session covered proposed changes to the city's System Development Charges (SDCs), including stormwater tiering exemptions, short-term deferral options for SDC payments applicable to all development types, and revisions to SDC reduction methodologies. The meeting also addressed proposed updates to geologic hazard review procedures, emphasizing more stringent review processes and discretionary approvals to mitigate development risks. Finally, the commission briefly discussed future agenda items, including a potential moratorium on data center development to allow for code updates and policy considerations. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several grant-funded capital improvement projects and funding strategies were highlighted.