2025-27 City Council Goals

Police

• 1.1: Enhance public safety and community livability through enforcement of the municipal code.
  • 1.1.1: Establish a community livability committee.
• 1.2: Continue addressing homelessness through partnerships with local and regional partners, including shared costs for staffing related to behavioral health needs.
• 1.3: 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.
  • 1.3.1: Seek grant funding to support traffic safety and speed enforcement, and other programs within the Police Department.
• 1.4: Evaluate the Public Safety Fee and explore options for basing fees on safety response demand.
• 1.5: Ensure that the School Resource Officer program remains financially sustainable.
• 1.6: Update Park Rules and City Facility Rules to ensure safe and equitable use for all.

Library

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

SandyNet

• 3.1: Complete, adopt, and implement the SandyNet Master Plan to ensure the resiliency and sustainability of the utility, including staffing levels and space needs.
  • 3.1.1: Develop clear criteria for determining when and where SandyNet expansion will occur.
• 3.2: 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

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

Parks and Recreation

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

Development Services

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

Public Works

Water

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

Wastewater

• 7.6: Continue to comply with the terms of the consent decree.
  • 7.6.1: Complete and adopt the Wastewater Facilities Plan Amendment.
  • 7.6.1: Complete UV upgrades and other repairs and maintenance at the wastewater treatment plant.
  • 7.6.1: Execute required CMOM and SARP programs.
• 7.7: Complete ARPA-funded grant projects before grant expiration in December 2026.
  • 7.7.1: Secure the 190 additional ERUs conditionally approved under the Capacity Assurance Program.
• 7.8: Explore possible alternative wastewater treatment systems to facilitate targeted economic development under the moratorium.
• 7.9: Secure necessary funding to complete projects.
  • 7.9.1: Convert exiting WIFIA loan to Gresham pipeline option.
  • 7.9.2: Update system development charges.
  • 7.9.3: Pursue all options for securing outside funding assistance for infrastructure projects.
• 7.10: 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

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

Stormwater

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

City Governance

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

City Operations

• 9.1: 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.
• 9.2: Improve the audio and visual technology in the Council Chambers.
• 9.3: Address the City’s immediate space needs; develop a long-term integrated space management plan that anticipates and plans for future needs.
• 9.4: Budget for replacement of assets including vehicles and other major equipment.
• 9.5: Encourage cross-department collaboration.
  • 9.5.1: Collaborate on grant writing opportunities.
• 9.6: Explore the possibility of hiring a grant writer.