Michael B. Bezner

The board meeting addressed several key agenda items across multiple jurisdictions. Discussion points included public commentary regarding a recovery center project and local transportation traffic impacts. The Housing Authority board authorized a property lease agreement. A public hearing was held regarding a boundary change proposal for the Sunrise Water Authority. The Board of County Commissioners reviewed and approved various consent items, including intergovernmental agreements for vector control and nurse triage, property repurchases for tax-foreclosed parcels, and several grant applications involving emergency management, rural health transformation, and transportation infrastructure.

The Commissioners held a session to recognize the 5-year anniversary of the A Safe Place Family Justice Center. Key discussion topics included the center's role in providing life-saving support for individuals affected by family, sexual, and other forms of violence, as well as the center's partnership model. Additionally, the Board discussed the identification of an expanded location for the center within a planned building in the Red Soils master plan to accommodate growth. The meeting concluded with a presentation of a plaque in appreciation of the center's service to the community.

The board meeting primarily focused on recognizing 'Take Your Child to Work Day', with board members engaging with children visiting for the event. Additionally, the commissioners addressed a public concern regarding property permit issues, including difficulties with the permitting process for a pole barn and a residential building on a rural property. The board directed staff to work with the concerned citizen to assist in navigating these regulatory challenges. Finally, a community member provided an update on volunteer efforts and activities within the county.

The land use hearing focused on application Z0144-26 regarding a property located on the border of Clackamas County and Washington County. The proposal entails utilizing an existing structure as a gym with additional office and storage space. Discussion points included the need for conditional use approval for recreational facilities, site and building design criteria, parking requirements, water feasibility, and potential environmental impacts such as noise and lighting. Staff recommended denial of the application, citing concerns over the lack of documentation regarding transportation safety, comprehensive plan goals, insufficient parking, and unclear surface water management strategies.

The meeting included updates on the JPAC agenda, specifically regarding MTIP amendments, TISMO funding awards, regional Vanpool action plans, and advocacy priorities. The project manager and engagement lead presented on the 2028 RTP update, detailing the project work plan, the scoping phase, and the upcoming phases including needs analysis, project evaluation, public review, and final legislative adoption. The committee discussed engagement strategies, the importance of integrating lived experience with technical data, and feedback gathered from Metro Council and community leaders regarding the planning process and regional transportation needs.