Sherwood Council Work Session - June 16, 2026

The City of Sherwood held a council work session on June 16, 2026, focusing primarily on housing policy and planning initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming Housing Capacity Analysis and Housing Production Strategy, mandated by Oregon state law (HB 2003), with a deadline of December 31, 2027. The city plans to issue an RFP for consulting services to conduct these studies, which will inform zoning, housing affordability definitions, and policy implementation to meet diverse housing needs. Council members discussed challenges related to developer incentives, state mandates overriding local zoning, and the need for innovative housing solutions. Additionally, there was a review of potential code updates to comply with recent state legislation affecting housing types such as single room occupancy and middle housing. The session emphasized ongoing community engagement and the importance of balancing state requirements with local priorities. No contract awards or specific vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but the initiation of the RFP process for housing studies was noted as a forthcoming procurement action.