City Council Executive Session & Business Meeting - 4/1/26 5:00pm

The City of Bend, Oregon City Council held an executive session and business meeting on April 1, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and development issues. A major agenda item was the first reading and discussion of ordinances related to the Stevens Road Tract urban growth boundary expansion, also known as Legacy Village. The council reviewed comprehensive plan amendments, master plans, and annexation requests submitted by Hayden Homes, the selected developer. The project includes approximately 2,500 homes with a significant affordable housing component exceeding state requirements, commercial and mixed employment land designations, and infrastructure improvements. The council discussed density adjustments, housing mix, transportation planning, and community amenities, with motions passed to approve the first readings of the ordinances. Additionally, the council approved a contract amendment with Cascadia Partners and associated firms for urban planning and transportation modeling services related to the city's growth plan, with a not-to-exceed amount of $2.7 million. Other procurement-related discussions included adopting wildfire hazard mitigation building code standards and authorizing eminent domain for corridor improvement projects. The meeting also featured public comments on surveillance procurement frameworks and climate impact fees, though no direct contract awards or vendor selections were made during the session.