# Hillsboro City Council Meeting: October 20, 2026

The Hillsboro City Council meeting, dated October 20, 2026, included second-reading consideration of Ordinance 6521, amending the Community Development Code provisions for data storage and processing and energy storage and generation. Council discussion clarified that the ordinance retains a 1,000-foot buffer for the time being, with that provision set to expire in October 2027 as the city conducts a phase-two review. The transcript records a motion, second, and the start of a roll call, but does not capture the complete vote or outcome. Public commenters raised concerns about data-center impacts, airport development, and community protections; no vendor selection, contract award, or procurement bid approval was identified.

Council approved Finance Committee recommendations on two spending-related items: reclassifying existing positions, including library digital-literacy staffing and a water engineering position, and updating grant-policy language through Resolution 2938, which repeals Resolution 2419. Staff described the reclassifications as using existing FTEs; a councilor cited approximate costs of $47,000 and $25,000, and staff explained that available funds cover the changes in the current biennium, with future budgeting reflecting the classifications and benefits. The Hillsboro Community Foundation separately reported more than $9 million in funds and $579,902 in distributions for 2025–26, including scholarships and grants; these were foundation-reported charitable distributions, not city procurement awards. The meeting also recognized local arts organizations and artists.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Hillsboro City Council Meeting: October 20, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGUOz8rQMU0) - CityofHillsboroOR