Newberg City Council Meeting - May 4, 2026

The City of Newberg held a City Council meeting on May 4, 2026, where several procurement and land use topics were discussed. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of Resolution 2026-4023 to initiate a public solicitation process for a one-time urban growth boundary (UGB) expansion under Senate Bill 1537, allowing up to 150 net buildable acres primarily for residential development with affordable housing requirements. The council also reviewed proposed fees associated with the UGB amendment application process and discussed eligibility criteria and timelines for submissions. Additionally, the council considered amendments to right-of-way and street closure ordinances to improve permitting processes and emergency access, with staff seeking direction on potential fees for street closures. The council unanimously approved the resolution to proceed with the UGB solicitation and later adopted ordinance 2026-2943 to align election filing deadlines with state law. Other agenda items included procedural resolutions allowing city officials to accept travel expenses for an economic development trip to Pistorf, Austria, and amendments to council rules regarding agenda item additions. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included important policy and procedural decisions that could impact future procurement and development activities in Newberg.