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City Council meeting summary

PendletonApr 7, 20262 min read

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The Council swore in Police Chief Tony Nelson and Lieutenant Tyler Reddington. The Council approved a marketing contract covering Pendleton Economic Development, Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, and the Pendleton UAS Range (vote 8-0). Members of the public spoke during community discussion about the moratorium on cannabis businesses. The agenda also included a first reading of an ordinance on the Historic Preservation Commission, bid items for Byers Well and the North Main grind/overlay, and the City Manager report.

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Economic Development Pendleton Economic Development Recommendation. N Main Grind Overlay

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Swore in Police Department Chief Tony Nelson and Lieutenant Tyler Reddington.
Approved marketing contract award for Economic Development, Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, and Pendleton UAS Range (carried 8-0).

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City Council - 07 Apr 2026

Apr 7, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

The Pledge of Allegiance.
a
Decision: CALL TO ORDER
Introduction of Guests
b
Decision: CALL TO ORDER
The swearing-in of Police Department Chief Tony Nelson and Lieutenant Tyler Reddington.
c
Decision: CALL TO ORDER
Accept the minutes of the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting. 03-17-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
a
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) real property; and ORS 192.660(2)(h) litigation, ORS192.660(2)(f) records exemption and ORS192.660(2)(g) negociaitions on trade and commerce matters.
b
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) Performance Agreement (PA) – Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP) – Byers Well, Staff Report and Recommendation. 2026-04-07 ODOE contract Staff Report (1) 26-013 City of Pendleton (CG-04-519) EDSD C-REP For External Signature (1)
c
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
First Reading of Ordinance 4045, amending Ordinance 3834, Creation & Responsibilities of Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report and Recommendation. Council Staff Report Ordinance 4045 Ordinance 4045
a
Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Acceptance of the Byers Well Improvement Bid, Staff Report and Recommendation. Byers Well, staff report Bid Tab
b
Decision: BIDS
Bid award for the North Main asphalt grind and overlay project to Interstate Concrete & Asphalt Company, Staff Reports and Recommendation. N Main Grind Overlay
a
Decision: BIDS
Arts Commission Annual Report Stephanie
a
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
Solid Waste Advisory Program report to council.
b
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Monthly CPI Rate Increase and Commingled Recycling Services (SB 582 Compliance), Staff Report and Recommendation. Staff Report - Commingle increase Recycling Guide SWAB Outline 3.18.26 - 2025 Operations FINAL (2)
c
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Marketing Contract Award: Economic Development, Airport & UAS Range, Staff Report and Recommendation. PDT-PUR-PED Marketing RFQ_FEB 23 2026.Staff report RFQ for Marketing Advertising Services 2026-27
d
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
Staff Activity Reports MARCH STAFF ACTIVITIES March 2026 patrol stats March Monthly Activity Report FIRE Nov 2025
a
Decision: CITY MANAGER REPORT Information only
New Business License for March MARCH NEW BUSINESS LICENSE
b
Decision: CITY MANAGER REPORT Information only
Building Permits for March Building permits March 2026
c
Decision: CITY MANAGER REPORT Information only