2023-25 City Council Goals

Public Safety and Community Livability

• Enhance public safety and community livability through enforcement of the municipal code.
  • Develop a budget proposal for adding a code enforcement position.
  • Develop a traffic safety and speed enforcement program that includes a filled traffic officer position and deployment of speed enforcement technology such as radar speed signs and speed trailers.
  • Seek grant funding to support traffic safety and speed enforcement, and other programs within the Police Department.
• Continue addressing homelessness through partnerships with local and regional partners.
  • Explore partnerships and shared costs for staffing related to behavioral health needs.

Public Works

• Continue to invest in sustainable infrastructure for the City’s critical public utilities, in pursuit of system resilience, expanded capacity, and environmental protection.
• Maintain the financial strength of the City’s utility funds.
  • Increase the balance in the Stormwater Fund to prepare for a future Stormwater Master Plan.
  • Replenish the Street Fund to support future maintenance activities.
  • Continue to seek grants and alternative funding sources for the city’s major capital infrastructure projects.
• Increase pedestrian safety, trail and local road connectivity, and traffic efficiency through high priority projects in the City’s Transportation System Plan.
  • Adopt the updated Transportation System Plan.
  • Complete speed limit studies for Bluff Road and Highway 211.
  • Study intersection and pedestrian safety improvements to the Dubarko Road/Highway 211 intersection.

Community Planning and Economic Development

• Foster community and economic development and tourism opportunities through events and projects that promote and leverage the City’s storied history and natural beauty.
  • Expand on the Holidays Lights at Meinig Park to create a Winterfest event throughout the holiday season.
• Adopt and implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan; recruit businesses to Sandy in alignment with the goals and strategies identified in the plan.
• Manage responsible growth through engaging the public in community visioning and long range planning, and implementing code updates.
  • Complete Envision Sandy 2050 and adopt the Comprehensive Plan update.
  • Implement policy changes and new and emerging state regulations through code amendments that are responsible and reflect the community values.
  • Pursue code options to retain local control of decision making over shelters and transitional housing.
  • Continue to update the planning and building development fees to increase cost recovery.

Parks & Recreation

• Invest in our park system for current and future residents of Sandy and continue expansion of recreational opportunities for the community.
  • Design and construct the Community Campus Park improvements.
  • Complete design and construct park improvements at Deer Point Park.
  • Research and act on the purchase of park land for future park facilities and/or natural area and open space preservation.
  • Work with the Oregon Trail School District for developing a new facility use agreement.
  • Explore ways to connect Sandy residents with aquatic opportunities, including swim lessons and water safety programs.
  • Reestablish a volunteer program and expand volunteer opportunities.

SandyNet

• Complete a long term sustainable utility plan for SandyNet that includes a rate study, staffing needs analysis, and permanent facility plan.

Library

• Advocate for the financial sustainability for the Sandy and Hoodland Libraries and expand access to materials and enrichment programs.
  • Seek funding for a community outreach and engagement vehicle.
  • Work with the County on the long term plans for the Hoodland Library.

Transit

• Promote SAM as a safe, and efficient transportation option and increase system ridership. 
  • Increase community awareness and utilization of convenient routes within city limits, particularly the Shopper Shuttle.
  • Ensure the proposed Clackamas County Town Center route is appropriately planned, safe, and efficient.
  • Continue modernization of the fleet and operations.

Good Governance and City Operations

• Enhance Council effectiveness through updating the City Council Rules.
• Maintain financial sustainability of city programs, events, and services through adequate cost recovery policies and practices.
• Develop a Sustainable Staffing Plan for the City of Sandy.
  • Continue investing in the city’s workforce to retain talented and community oriented employees through competitive compensation and recognition.
  • Forecast current and future staffing needs to maintain service levels, mitigate operational risks, and adequately manage key projects and priorities.
  • Develop an achievable plan for accommodating current and future space needs for city staff and operations.