City Council for 7/20/20

Council Roundup for July 20, 2020

The Newberg City Council met on July 20, 2020.

The Council took the following actions:

● Approved Resolutions:
            2020-3691, Fernwood & Creekside pump station contract award.
            2020-3684, PGE Light conversion
            2020-3690, Solar panel project alternate method for solicitation.
            2020-3685, Urban Renewal feasibility study

● Approved appointment of members to Housing Needs Analysis committee.

● Directed staff to continue work on the Water Supply Analysis.

In other business,

Councilor Gene Piros submitted his resignation for District 5 due to personal health reasons.

Heard from a citizen on Public Works Design Standards and a request to not allow a developer to continue shoddy work. Heard from a citizen on establishing a police oversight commission to provide a more safe and equitable space.

Heard presentations on Safe & Reliable water systems; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Urban Renewal.

Heard activity report from City Manager. Discussed Council assignments.