City Council - 20 Apr 2026

The City Council of Sandy, Oregon, held a meeting on April 20, 2026, focusing extensively on updates to local ordinances and community issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract for city hall safety and capacity improvements, and the announcement of an upcoming invitation to bid for reinvestment work at Miami Park, with the bid opening scheduled for May 13, 2026. The council also reviewed and approved updates to the city's sign code (Ordinance 2026-02), which involved clarifications on temporary signs, no trespassing signs, and drive-through menu boards, aiming to simplify compliance and enforcement. Additionally, the council discussed a noise exception request for the 4th annual Sandy Invitational chainsaw carving event, including a Guinness World Record attempt, with conditions for sound mitigation and community notification. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to deliberations on implementing traffic safety technology, specifically the potential installation of photo enforcement cameras at multiple intersections to address speeding and red-light violations. The council considered applying for camera installations at up to six intersections, emphasizing safety improvements and enforcement capabilities without upfront city expenditure, as the program would be funded through citation revenues. Privacy concerns and enforcement challenges, such as citations for commercial vehicles, were also discussed. The meeting included presentations from community organizations and updates on legislative matters affecting local governance. Overall, the meeting addressed several procurement and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety, infrastructure, and regulatory clarity in Sandy.