Staff recounted the long-term fire contract history, noting the city’s fire service bill rose from about $1.4M to $2.1M under a multi-year renewal; members discussed a fire-district option and different contract arrangements as ways to manage costs and response.

Staff said the sheriff's office contract currently runs about $3,700,000 and suggested a volunteer review could identify priorities and potential savings; staff raised a target range of $1.5–$2.0 million as a hypothetical reduction goal.

Members discussed a county proposal to reclassify three cities as 'suburban,' which Nathan said would raise ambulance response-time targets from about 8 minutes to roughly 15–16 minutes; the committee cited AMR performance and county fines as concerns.

City staffer Nathan told the Public Safety Advisory Committee the council plans to repeal the ordinance governing appointed advisory boards and replace them with informal volunteer groups that sign up online; the change is intended to streamline staff time while preserving public input.

Council debated limited municipal authority over certain public-safety services (ambulance, 911, emergency management) and discussed the lack of a city-managed resting place for people camping in parks; speakers flagged legal and resource constraints and possible county-level remedies.

Councilors raised concerns that an IGA giving Portland administrative control over community grants could leave Fairview with minimal net revenue and limited oversight; members asked staff to seek more information and tabled the agreement for two weeks.

MCSO presented 2025 service data to the Fairview City Council and described budget-driven changes that temporarily removed the HOPE outreach team; councilors pressed the agency on what outreach will replace that unit and how staffing and jail capacity constraints shape policing priorities.

County HOPE team was not funded and is set to disband July 1; deputies will handle camp postings and cities plan neighborhood meetings and nonprofit outreach to fill gaps, while officials flagged uncertainty about service levels and county budget cuts.

Committee discussion centered on whether to keep the current contract, form a new fire district, rejoin Fire District 10 or pursue annexation to Clackamas Fire; staff said Fairview likely needs at least two more stations and expects the fire-subcommittee study to wrap up by this fall.

Staff said Play East agreed to a one‑year pilot to operate two Gresham summer lunch sites, proposing approximately $34,500 to cover staffing costs and emphasizing a rapid evaluation to decide whether to continue or expand.

Council adopted the city’s 2026–27 budget, totaling $44.1 million and including a proposed public safety fee increase and six new positions; the measure passed on a roll call with one No vote amid heated debate over affordability and union contract obligations.

Council approved Resolution 23‑2026 adopting a five‑year water, wastewater and stormwater rate plan drawn from a Donovan Enterprises study; staff and consultants said the increases are necessary to fund Well 10 and build reserves, while councilors warned of hardship for fixed‑income and young households.

The Urban Renewal Agency approved its 2026–27 budget and a staff‑recommended $450,000 shift from contingency to capital to cover rising costs for the 223rd railroad undercrossing, prompting board members to urge railroad and county contributions and warn of continuing overruns.