Newberg City Council Meeting - October 5, 2026

The October 5, 2026 Newberg City Council meeting included public comments on immigration enforcement and community memorials, police support, and access to the city’s pickleball courts. The main procurement-related item was the River Street project: staff presented a scope of work and proposed request for proposals (RFP), including design requirements for the existing 58-foot corridor, accessibility, drainage, tree protection, public engagement, and reviews at 60% and 90% design completion. Council unanimously approved the scope and authorized initiation of the RFP; the presentation described a subsequent process that could include bid protests and would return to council for approval.

Council also unanimously approved revisions to the resolution governing the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The changes remove underused microloan pathways, adjust grant-award options, require nonprofits to provide proof of 501(c)(3) status when applying, and prioritize nonprofit applicants. Staff said the Affordable Housing Commission would consider a notice of availability for the remaining fund balance at a future meeting; no grant award or amount was approved at this meeting. No other procurement decision was identified.