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City Commission Regular Meeting - Media
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Clackamas Water Environment Services Delivers Annual Report, Highlighting Infrastructure Wins and Community Partnerships
Greg Geys, Director of Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES), presented the annual report, highlighting the organization's focus on community connection and collaboration alongside vital infrastructure development. WES received the Member Agency of the Year Award from the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies in 2025, their second such award. The report detailed WES's service area, which includes wastewater treatment, conveyance, and stormwater management for approximately 200,000 customers. The presentation emphasized WES's long-range planning capabilities, financial stability, and consistent rate adjustments, noting that Oregon City's current monthly increase is 4.7% ($1.45 per household). A major achievement highlighted was the completion of the new outfall at Tri-City, a $58 million project providing treatment capacity through 2080, which was completed on time and on budget. WES also highlighted its partnership program with cities for inflow and infiltration (INI) projects, contributing 33% to approved projects in identified sub-basins. The Good Neighbor Program Partnership and sponsorships of local events were also mentioned. The report also touched upon the upcoming transition of the Library Director and the first reading of ordinance amendments to the public utility service billing code.
Oregon City Arts Commission Updates on Strategic Plan, Public Art Projects, and Community Partnerships
The Oregon City Arts Commission provided an update on their activities since their last report, including the success of a recent art show, restructuring of a youth art program, and updates to municipal codes related to mural applications. They also discussed the development of a five-year strategic plan, the launch of their website, and ongoing marketing efforts. Partnerships with organizations like Travel Oregon City and the Museum of the Oregon Territory were highlighted, along with discussions about potential public art projects such as murals and statues, including a Pacific Lamprey statue proposal and the potential donation of artwork by artist Lee Kelly. The commission aims to install one new mural and one new statue annually. The commission also mentioned preliminary conversations with the Confederate Tribes of the Grand Ronde regarding donated manhole covers and potential temporary art installations along the river.
Oregon City Considers Amendments to Public Utility Billing Code, Addresses Stormwater Fee Structure
The city commission held the first reading of Ordinance 261008, which proposes amendments to the Oregon City Municipal Code, Title 13, updating the public utility service billing code. Dana Webb, Public Works Director, explained that the amendments include minor changes requested during a previous June 3rd meeting and an addition allowing enforcement when a water meter box is obstructed. The amendments are based on recommendations from a 2021 stormwater utility rate study, which suggested that rate credits apply only to commercial properties. This decision is rooted in the study's findings that residential properties benefit from the stormwater program in numerous ways, even if not directly connected to the city's piped system. The code amendments aim to clarify ambiguities and memorialize the existing planned structure of the stormwater utility fee, ensuring uniform application. A resident, Jim Nesita, expressed concerns about the constitutional implications of the amendments, referencing the Sheets v. El Dorado County case and questioning whether a legal analysis had been conducted and shared. City Attorney Ms. Richter affirmed that the 2021 stormwater plan provides the basis for the current charges and that the amendments aim to codify existing plans, not remove rights.
Oregon City Advances Flag Design Process, Leaning Towards Elevator Symbolism
The commission discussed proposed flag designs for Oregon City, narrowing down options to three finalists after a public survey and review by vexillology experts and tribal partners. The process involved a public flag poll, identifying key symbols (Willamette Falls, elevator) and colors (blue, green, white) important to residents. The North American Vexillological Association provided initial designs, which were culturally reviewed by the Confederate Tribe of the Grand Ronde. The commission selected three designs, and further public review occurred. The discussion focused on Option 1 (elevator design), which was considered unique and symbolic, despite some concerns raised about potential visual interpretations resembling a swastika and the proportionality of the green stripe. Option 2 (Willamette Falls design) was the most popular in a public survey but also evoked imagery of the bridge, which had negative connotations for tribal representatives. Option 3 was the least popular. The commission expressed a preference for Option 1 but requested minor revisions and further input, particularly from Commissioner Smith, before a final decision.
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