Votes at a glance: Sandy council approves code cleanup, chronic‑nuisance ordinance, wastewater studies and homelessness IGA

The Sandy City Council approved multiple procedural and project items during its meeting following a joint work session with the planning commission. The council recorded approvals by voice vote or motion on the consent agenda, two ordinances, two engineering task orders for wastewater planning and an intergovernmental agreement to fund a new community services officer.

Nut graf: The votes move several ongoing projects forward. Two ordinances received second readings and final approval; consultants were authorized to perform engineering analyses needed to evaluate a possible conveyance of Sandy’s wastewater to the City of Gresham; and the council authorized a three‑year intergovernmental agreement with Clackamas County to fund most of a new community services officer position focused on homelessness outreach.

Key outcomes (motions and results)

- Consent agenda — approved. The consent agenda included the city council goal‑setting minutes (02/01/2025) and the regular meeting minutes (02/03/2025). Motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded; the motion carried by voice vote with no objections recorded in the meeting.

- Ordinance 2025‑03 — second reading and adoption (amended). Council moved and approved the ordinance amending chapter 5.04…