City Council - 18 May 2026

The City Council meeting of Sandy, Oregon, held on May 18, 2026, focused extensively on wastewater treatment alternatives, development moratoriums, and infrastructure improvements. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the wastewater treatment facility plan amendment, including the consideration of a new groundwater discharge option that is the lowest cost and offers flexibility, with estimated costs between $134 million and $147 million. The council also addressed the extension of land use approvals and ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) allocations related to development moratoriums, debating whether to limit lottery participation to properties within city limits or expand it to the urban growth boundary to stimulate development and increase city revenues. Additionally, the council approved an increase in contract caps for on-call water and wastewater construction services from $5 million to $6 million per contractor to support ongoing projects. Other agenda items included discussions on transportation management plan priorities, nuisance ordinance amendments related to noise and solicitation hours, and updates on legislative changes affecting land use decision-making processes. The meeting included public comments from developers seeking extensions on project approvals due to financial and regulatory challenges. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement-related decisions, including contract amendments and budget considerations for capital improvement projects, as well as policy discussions impacting future development and infrastructure procurement.