Lake Oswego City Council Meeting - June 16, 2026

The Lake Oswego City Council met on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting included public comment, consent agenda approval, public hearings on budget and fire code amendments, study sessions on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) readiness plan and the wastewater treatment facility update, and council reports.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the declaration of vote for the May 2026 primary election.
• Adopted Resolution 26-31 adjusting compensation for management and confidential employees.
• Motion passed 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Jeff Goodman, representing the Oswego Heritage Council, invited the council to the quilts exhibition opening June 27 and announced the Heritage House is now open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Public Hearings

• Resolution 26-27 (Supplemental Budget) and Resolution 26-28 (Tax Levy): Staff presented these as necessary to adjust the budget for the sale of general obligation bonds for the South Shore Fire Station and to certify a new tax levy for debt service. No public testimony was offered. Motion to adopt passed 7-0.
• Ordinance 2977 (Fire Code Amendments): Fire Marshal Matt Amos presented the adoption of the 2025 Oregon Fire Code (based on the 2024 International Fire Code) with state amendments, with no fiscal impact. No public testimony. Motion to enact passed 7-0.

Study Session: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Readiness and Response Plan

Urban Forester Courtney Wilson and Natural Areas Crew Leader Caleb Simpson presented an overview of the EAB threat, its detection in King City (less than 5 miles away), and the city's preparedness. Key points included:

• EAB has a 99% mortality rate for untreated ash trees; death occurs 3-5 years after infestation.
• The city inventoried ash trees on public parks/owned properties, identifying 1,528 trees in high-priority tiers (Tier 1: 67 declining trees near high-value targets; Tier 2: 1,007 fair/good condition trees near targets; Tier 3: 454 trees near pathways).
• A right-of-way tree inventory is pending (RFP expected by end of summer 2026, data collection possibly spring 2027).
• Cost estimates for removal vary; treatment (injection) costs ~$220 per tree every two years. Council discussed hybrid approach: removal of declining trees and treatment of significant trees to preserve canopy.
• Council consensus to set a placeholder of $500,000 for FY26 to begin work, with staff to bring a readiness plan and funding options (e.g., from general fund contingency, street fund transfer) by August 4, 2026.

Study Session: Wastewater Treatment Facility Status Update

Director of Special Projects Stefan Broadis introduced the project, joined by Owner's Advisor Kyle Rohr (Corolla Engineers) and Project Manager Michelle Green (Jacobs). Key highlights:

• The city received a technical proposal from Jacobs for design-build-operate-maintain (DBOM) services for a new wastewater treatment plant to replace the aging Tryon Creek plant.
• The proposed plant will use conventional, robust treatment technology, providing 20% more dry-weather capacity, 50% reduction in dry-season pollutants, and full treatment of wet-weather flows (current plant cannot treat all flows).
• Enhanced seismic design (operational after major earthquake); strict odor, noise, and light controls; energy use 55% lower than previous proposal.
• The project aligns with Foothills district planning. Jacobs will reinvest 6% of O&M fee into asset maintenance.
• Next steps: Site tour of Wilsonville plant (June 23), cost and impacts presentation (July 21), and approval consideration (September). Groundbreaking targeted for December 2026.
• Council questions addressed capacity, floodplain, geotechnical risk, backup power, and future adaptability for reuse or heat recovery.

Council Reports

• Councilor Corrigan: Community Health and Resiliency Advisory Board (CHRAB) 'Four from Your Door' program will distribute door hangers on National Night Out.
• Councilor Maboo: Attended graduation of Whole U's Leadership Council; praised youth participants.
• Councilor Wenland: Sustainability Advisory Board discussed gas-powered lawn equipment enforcement and bike ride events.
• Councilor Mance: Library Board Advisory Committee is energized and producing professional-level work for new library project.
• Mayor Buck: Upcoming events include Juneteenth celebration June 19, facilitated retreat June 24, and Tour de Wilsonville plant.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda approved 7-0.
• Resolutions 26-27 and 26-28 adopted 7-0.
• Ordinance 2977 enacted 7-0.
• Council directed staff to proceed with $500,000 for EAB work in FY26 and to present a readiness plan with funding sources by August 4.
• Wastewater plant proposal to be presented with cost details on July 21; council to consider approval in September.
• Executive session held under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for exempt information; no decisions made.