City Council - 6 Apr 2026

The City Council of Sandy, Oregon, held a meeting on April 6, 2026, focusing extensively on facility improvements and system development charges (SDCs). Key procurement-related discussions included plans for interior renovations to City Hall to address capacity and safety concerns, with a lower-cost option bid at approximately $150,000 pending council approval. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted revisions to the water and wastewater SDC methodologies and capital improvement plans, resulting in adjusted maximum defensible SDC rates, including a notable reduction in water SDCs by $5,711. The council also discussed refunding developers approximately $42,000 due to recent SDC rate increases. Public testimony highlighted concerns about the high SDC rates impacting local development projects. The meeting concluded with a discussion on a recent ODOT speed zone investigation and potential traffic enforcement measures. Motions were passed to approve the consent agenda and adopt the revised SDC methodologies and capital improvement plans. No new contracts were awarded during this session, but several action items related to procurement planning and budget adjustments were identified.