City Council - 19 Oct 2026

The City of Sandy, Oregon, held a City Council workshop and meeting on October 19, 2026 (the metadata timestamp is October 20 UTC). In the workshop, staff presented an interactive map of existing housing by type and residential zone, prepared to inform future zoning and housing discussions. Council members discussed the map’s data limitations and its relevance to state housing targets; no procurement action was taken on this item. During the regular meeting, the council approved an audio-visual upgrade for the council chambers, including recessed monitors, with the project estimated at about $65,000 for AV work plus approximately $5,000 for the recess. The motion passed with one opposing vote; broader dais or room renovations were not approved.

The council also authorized the city manager to enter an agreement to purchase property adjacent to Meinig Park. The appraisal and agreed purchase price were $450,000, with an additional estimated $235,000-plus in refunds for previously paid development-related charges and fees. The purchase is to be funded through the parks property-acquisition account and corresponding utility SDC funds; staff noted a possible grant reimbursement of up to 50%. On wastewater system development charges, staff outlined a revised methodology and a potential increase in the maximum defensible rate from $14,952 to $18,639. Council members generally supported considering a gradual increase, with transition provisions for projects at different stages, but took no vote; staff will return with a proposal for a public hearing and council decision in December. Staff also reported that downtown ADA ramp work was nearly complete.