# City Council Meeting - September 10, 2026

The City of Ridgefield City Council meeting on September 10, 2026, began with recognition of Deputy City Manager Lee Nerys’s retirement. The council heard extensive public comment about the Port’s proposed waterfront redevelopment, including concerns about housing, traffic, wildlife, public access, and the engagement process. The mayor read a council letter to the Port Commission calling for planning and impact analyses, including a master plan, traffic and parking analysis, economic analysis, design renderings, and a full environmental impact analysis. No waterfront contract or development approval was considered. The council also held a public hearing and first reading on Ordinance 1489, a proposed development agreement involving Gin Group LLC and Discovery Ridge Holdings LLC. The proposal includes transferring approximately 3.38 acres to the city, including land for about 57 recreation-center parking spaces, and having the developer complete a North Pioneer Canyon Drive connection. Required Royal Road improvements and the parties’ cost shares remain under negotiation; the matter will return for further consideration, with no final approval taken at this meeting.

The council approved Ordinance 1488, amending the Youth Commission’s rules and structure, including increasing membership from 12 to 15 and changing the term to end June 30; it also approved related procedural-rule amendments. In post-executive-session action, the council approved a 4% city manager salary increase and a $21,000 merit incentive for the coming year. Other updates included reduced water production and a move to Stage 2 of the city’s water conservation strategy. The consent agenda was approved. No procurement award or purchase contract was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 10, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting - September 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXGpT2DsWgw) - City of Ridgefield