Councilor Scull Sworn In, Climate Action Plan Adopted
November 4, 2025 — The November 3, 2025, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council began with the swearing in of new City Councilor Sam Scull by Municipal Court Judge Fred Weinhouse. Scull was appointed on Oct. 20 to fill the Council seat vacated by former Councilor Katie Dunwell; his term continues through December 2026.
To aid the City in monitoring and tracking reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) and to align with State GHG reduction goals, the City Council adopted the City’s first Climate Action Plan. The Plan provides a basis for developing future implementation measures as needed to address climate change as Wilsonville’s GHG emissions change over time.
The Council approved a $1.1 million contract with Buell Recreation for the purchase and installation of playground equipment and unitary surfacing at lower Memorial Park. The Memorial Park Playground Replacement Project, which enlarges the playground and incorporates inclusive amenities and universal design, is entirely funded by two grants from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The project is expected to be completed next summer.
In advance of the 2026 State Legislative session that gets underway in February, the City Council adopted its 2026 Legislative Agenda, which articulates the City’s priorities and principles to guide elected officials and lobbyists toward programs and policies that benefit the City, its residents, and local businesses.
During Communications, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair Karla Brashear and City staff detailed the DEI Committee’s work to establish and grow new programs and events that make Wilsonville more welcoming to all residents.
At the work session held prior to the meeting, Human Resources staff summarized progress toward identifying and hiring a replacement for retiring City Manager Bryan Cosgrove. With GMP Consultants, the City is leading a nationwide effort to recruit candidates for the position, which oversees day-to-day operations at City Hall and directs implementation of the City Council’s vision and goals.
Finance and Engineering staff sought the Council’s direction to identify a preferred rate design and implementation timeline for new sewer and stormwater utility rates to go into effect next year. A substantial increase over the next several years is necessary to help fund about $240 million in capital improvement projects over the next 20 years.
Legal staff sought feedback on draft revisions to City Code that would create a process for staff to seek, obtain, and execute administrative warrants in Municipal Court when there is reasonable suspicion to investigate potential Code violations.
The next regular meeting of the Wilsonville City Council is scheduled to take place on Monday, Nov. 17, at 7 pm. A work session is scheduled to precede the meeting. Both the meeting and the work session are open to the public.
Community members can watch all City Council meetings on cable (Xfinity Ch. 30, Ziply Ch. 32) or online via the City’s YouTube channel: wilsonvilleoregon.gov/WilsonvilleTV.
- # # # -
