Mary Dong

The council discussed the dissolution of the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission and the associated transition plan, including an intergovernmental agreement for grant closeout and administration of cable franchise fees. The council approved the appointment of the City of Troutdale to handle future revenue collection and distributions. Discussions also touched upon the decline of cable subscriptions and the ongoing need for Metro East services to provide community programming.

The Wood Village City Council and Urban Renewal Agency met to conduct a budget hearing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key topics included a presentation on the urban renewal district budget, the adoption of resolutions related to the budget and tax revenue certification, and a public safety report. Additionally, the Council discussed community concerns regarding property maintenance, interest in developing pickleball facilities, and reviewed recent police patrol activities and emergency responses. Planning for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and fireworks safety protocols were also addressed.

The agenda includes the Urban Renewal Agency budget adoption presentation, including levies for Ad Valorem taxes and the receipt of State Shared Revenue. Other key topics feature a public safety report from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, review of bills paid, approval of OLCC licenses, and city budget presentations for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also covers building fee ordinances and the annual renewal of the city's investment policy.

The Budget Committee meetings for the Wood Village Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Wood Village covered the election of officers, a presentation of the budget by the Budget Officer, and actions regarding the approval of tax levies for the fiscal year 2026-27. Additionally, the City meeting included a public hearing on the proposed use of Oregon Shared Revenue and deliberations on recommending the adoption of the municipal budget, including specific provisions for recreation services.

The meeting included the design review and approval of the Carvana facility, which involves a new vehicle inspection building and security facilities. The Commission discussed compliance with state-mandated Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) parking regulations and potential amendments to exempt minor alterations from the design review process. Additional topics included updates on local development projects, traffic safety initiatives, the management of unhoused populations at Thousand Acres, and infrastructure concerns near the Chick-fil-A site.