2025-27 City Council Goals

Police

• Enhance public safety and community livability through enforcement of the municipal code.
  • Establish a community livability committee.
• Continue addressing homelessness through partnerships with local and regional partners, including shared costs for staffing related to behavioral health needs.
• Continue to implement a traffic safety and speed enforcement program, including deployment of technology that will assist with enforcement and gather accurate speed data in areas of concern within the city.
  • Seek grant funding to support traffic safety and speed enforcement, and other programs within the Police Department.
• Evaluate the Public Safety Fee and explore options for basing fees on safety response demand.
• Ensure that the School Resource Officer program remains financially sustainable.
• Update Park Rules and City Facility Rules to ensure safe and equitable use for all.

Library

• Advocate for the financial independence of the Sandy and Hoodland Libraries.
  • Explore alternative funding sources if necessary.
• Identify and secure the remaining funds needed to upfit the outreach vehicle.

SandyNet

• Complete, adopt, and implement the SandyNet Master Plan to ensure the resiliency and sustainability of the utility, including staffing levels and space needs.
  • Develop clear criteria for determining when and where SandyNet expansion will occur.
• Advocate for development of a Clackamas County CBX master plan that incorporates Sandy’s needs and priorities into the decision-making process for CBX system expansion in the Sandy area.

Transit

• Continue to promote transit as a safe, efficient mode of transportation; Continue to increase ridership.
• Implement infrastructure improvements, including the Operations Center expansion, bus stops along the Clackamas Town Center route, and other improvements within the City.
• Advocate at the state level for improvements in statewide transportation funding, including STIF distribution to small/rural agencies.
• Identify funding and procure alternative fuel vehicles.

Parks and Recreation

• Invest in our park system for current and future residents of Sandy and continue expansion of recreational opportunities for the community.
  • Complete Deer Pointe Park construction, Meinig Park renovations, and Tickle Creek Trail restoration.
  • Pursue opportunities to purchase park land for future park facilities and/or natural area and open space preservation.
  • Continue to expand Winterfest, and make it sustainable in terms of funding and staff capacity.
• Provide support, resources, and assistance for a community-led effort to establish a parks and recreation special district.
• Explore interim improvements at the former Cedar Ridge site, including potential paving and necessary stormwater management.
• Identify strategies to reduce the utility costs associated with the Bornstedt Park Splash pad.
• Pursue budget options for enhancing the department’s maintenance capacity.
• Prioritize environmental stewardship that aligns with the objectives of the City.
• Work with community service personnel to ensure that parks are patrolled regularly and that park regulations are enforced.

Development Services

• Develop a clear policy for ERU allocation that is strategically aligned with the City’s interests.
• Review and formally adopt the Economic Development Strategic Plan as a Comprehensive Plan background document.
• Take action to update the City’s zoning map.
• Revisit the Pleasant Street Master Plan with minimal reliance on consulting services.
• Apply for an ODOT Safe Routes to School Grant with cooperation and financial contribution from the Oregon Trail School District.
• Develop short-term rental regulations and pursue flexibility for usage of associated revenue.
• Develop policies and pursue funding opportunities to make the community more resilient against wildfire and other natural hazards.
• Study options for updating the City’s regulations on outdoor burning.
• Ensure compliance with state legislative and regulatory mandates through code amendments that are responsible and reflect the community’s values.
• Continue to improve and refine code language, policies, and practices related to code enforcement.
  • Establish a code enforcement abatement fund.
• Continue to pursue options for cost recovery.

Public Works

Water

• Complete Alder Creek Water Treatment Plant improvements.
• Progress construction of Portland Filtration Transmission System to near completion.
• Complete Water Management Conservation Plan Update.
• Explore a tiered rate structure for water consumption; review and update agreements with wholesale water customers.
• Secure necessary funding to complete projects.
  • Update system development charges.
  • Pursue all options for securing outside funding assistance for infrastructure projects.

Wastewater

• Continue to comply with the terms of the consent decree.
  • Complete and adopt the Wastewater Facilities Plan Amendment.
  • Complete UV upgrades and other repairs and maintenance at the wastewater treatment plant.
  • Execute required CMOM and SARP programs.
• Complete ARPA-funded grant projects before grant expiration in December 2026.
  • Secure the 190 additional ERUs conditionally approved under the Capacity Assurance Program.
• Explore possible alternative wastewater treatment systems to facilitate targeted economic development under the moratorium.
• Secure necessary funding to complete projects.
  • Convert exiting WIFIA loan to Gresham pipeline option.
  • Update system development charges.
  • Pursue all options for securing outside funding assistance for infrastructure projects.
• Provide comprehensive and accessible information on the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure challenges, including past decisions, legal restrictions, evaluated options, proposed solutions, funding strategies, and implementation plans.

Streets

• Complete pavement management plan; ensure pavement plans are visible and accessible to the public.
• Complete initial study of intersection at Highway 211 and Dubarko Road to determine required budget for safety improvements.
• Design and complete ADA ramps along Highway 211 as required by jurisdictional transfer agreement.
• Evaluate options to improve congestion at the intersection of Hwy 26 and Ten Eyck.

Stormwater

• Begin development of stormwater master plan and rate study; address recovery of riparian areas as part of the plan.
• Continue to maintain and improve City assets.
  • Proactively manage and maintain stormwater treatment facilities.
  • Study potential upgrades to lower Meinig Park parking lot to address flooding.
  • Pursue solutions to challenges posed by center medians.
• Maintain compliance with existing and new state regulations related to stormwater.

City Governance

• Establish a Heritage Advisory Board to preserve and celebrate Sandy through historical preservation, public art, and heritage tourism.
• Establish a Community Awards program to honor significant contributions and achievements.
• Ensure adoption of asset management principles throughout the organization.
• Ensure proactive and effective communication with residents, particularly regarding major projects and fee impacts.
• Update the composition of the Urban Renewal Board.

City Operations

• Supplement staff capacity to implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan to create more living wage jobs, support local business growth, and support a strong local economy.
• Improve the audio and visual technology in the Council Chambers.
• Address the City’s immediate space needs; develop a long-term integrated space management plan that anticipates and plans for future needs.
• Budget for replacement of assets including vehicles and other major equipment.
• Encourage cross-department collaboration.
  • Collaborate on grant writing opportunities.
• Explore the possibility of hiring a grant writer.