Oakland City Council, special session, September 15, 2026
The Council approved three October events:
- The Umpqua Velo Club vineyard tour on October 4, expected to bring about 100 visitors, with vouchers for local businesses and support for community trails and youth biking.
- The Oakland High School Homecoming Parade.
- A ghost tour and paranormal investigation on October 16 and 17.
Pellet mill
A planned discussion with Douglas County did not happen because the county representative did not attend, and the letter requested from the City's attorney was still pending. Council members said they will treat sewer, water, and air-quality concerns separately, with the sewer issue first. Residents reported changes in the mill's emissions, possible tanker-truck hauling, and recent sewer-line work near the plant. Staff will contact County Commissioner Tom Kress to schedule a daytime meeting with the county.
Public comment
A resident asked for lower speeds and better signs on Oak Street, which runs past apartments, homes, and a church and lacks 25-mph signage. The Council will tell county commissioners that neighbors support the change. Another resident reported that water-bill checks were taking two to three weeks to cash; staff will look into it and report back.
The Beacon's publisher co-signed a citizens' memorandum to the Council on a proposed pellet mill settlement.
Compiled from the meeting's audio recording using AI transcription and reviewed by the editor.
