Business Meeting - Feb. 5, 2026

Agenda

*UPDATE: IV.B.1

CALL TO ORDER

• Roll Call
• Pledge of Allegiance

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 
   (The Chair of the Board will call for statements from citizens regarding issues relating to County government. It is the intention that this portion of the agenda shall be limited to items of County business which are properly the object of Board consideration and may not be of a personal nature. Testimony is limited to three (3) minutes. Comments shall be respectful and courteous to all.)

   Please note, the ideas expressed during public communication do not necessarily reflect the ideas or beliefs of Clackamas County or the Board of County Commissioners.

2. CONSENT AGENDA 
   (The following Items are considered routine, and therefore will not be allotted individual discussion time on the agenda. Many of these items have been discussed by the Board in Work Sessions. The items on the Consent Agenda will be approved in one motion unless a Board member requests, before the vote on the motion, to have an item considered at its regular place on the agenda.)
   1. Elected Officials
      1. Approval of Previous Business Meeting Minutes – BCC
   2. Transportation & Development
      1. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Portland for as-needed building plans review assistance. Estimated Agreement Value is $150,000 for 3 years. Funding is through permitting revenue. No County General Funds are involved.
      2. Approval of a Supplemental Project Authorization with the Oregon Department of Transportation for Canby Ferry ramp enhancements. Agreement Value is $925,000 for 5 years. Funding is through the Federal Ferry Boat Program and County Road Funds. No County General Funds are involved.
   3. Health, Housing & Human Services
      1. Approval of an Amendment to a Subrecipient Agreement with Legal Aid Services of Oregon for legal assistance to older adults and family caregivers.  Amendment Value is $107,179 for 1 year. Total Agreement Value is $361,017 for 3 years. Funding is through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.  No County General Funds are involved.
3. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
4. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION

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Minutes

Approved 20260212 III.A.1

Thursday, February 5, 2026 – 10:02 AM - DRAFT
In person and via virtual technology (Zoom)

PRESENT:  Chair Craig Roberts
Commissioner Martha Schrader 
Commissioner Paul Savas 
Commissioner Ben West
Commissioner Diana Helm

CALL TO ORDER

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

   Eric Wilson (Eagle Creek) – Neighbor code violation and property use concern
   Rob Kugler (West Linn) – SB 154 Climate Superfund bill in state legislature

2. CONSENT AGENDA (The following Items are considered routine, and therefore will not be allotted individual discussion time on the agenda. Many of these items have been discussed by the Board in Work Sessions. The items on the Consent Agenda will be approved in one motion unless a Board member requests, before the vote on the motion, to have an item considered at its regular place on the agenda.)

   1. Elected Officials
      1. Approval of Previous Business Meeting Minutes – BCC
   2. Transportation & Development
      1. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Portland for as-needed building plans review assistance. Estimated Agreement Value is $150,000 for 3 years. Funding is through permitting revenue. No County General Funds are involved.
      2. Approval of a Supplemental Project Authorization with the Oregon Department of Transportation for Canby Ferry ramp enhancements. Agreement Value is $925,000 for 5 years. Funding is through the Federal Ferry Boat Program and County Road Funds. No County General Funds are involved.
   3. Health, Housing & Human Services
      1. Approval of an Amendment to a Subrecipient Agreement with Legal Aid Services of Oregon for legal assistance to older adults and family caregivers.  Amendment Value is $107,179 for 1 year. Total Agreement Value is $361,017 for 3 years. Funding is through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.  No County General Funds are involved.

   Commissioner West moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Commissioner Helm seconded. Motion passed 5-0.

3. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE

   Administrator Schmidt shared constituent praise of a County road crew’s work in the Welches area.

4. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION

Commissioner Schrader commented on the Board’s recent retreat on the Board’s strategic plan, as well as a homemade ravioli dinner she plans to host.
Commissioner Savas remarked on the length of time of the Board’s recent retreat and indicated he expected a longer retreat.
Commissioner West praised the Board and staff for work towards accomplishing the Board’s strategic plan.
Commissioner Helm reported on a presentation she attended on the state of Oregon’s economy.
Chair Roberts promoted upcoming “Business in the County” events to engage with local businesses about the Board’s strategic plan. 
Chair Roberts also initiated a conversation on a possible Board response to constituent frustration with Portland General Electric (PGE) for beginning installation of new power transmission poles in the Stafford Road area, despite a pending hearing before the state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). The Board elected to draft two letters, one to PGE and one to LUBA, and to consider the drafts at the next Issues & Updates.
Chair Roberts adjourned the meeting at 11:02AM.

ATTACHMENTS
#1: Constituent Provided Handout at Meeting