Public Meetings - Beaverton, Oregon

This meeting of the Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (Bureau) Board included an executive session, presentations, and votes on financial reports, garage leases, and a tenant moving assistance pilot program. The board also received the annual URAC report and an executive director's update. Executive Session - The board entered executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(e) to discuss real property negotiations. Upon return, a motion was made and seconded to authorize the executive director to sign a purchase and sale agreement with the Shirley A. Moore Trust for property at 12905 SW Beaver Dam Road. The motion passed 10-0-1 (one absent). Discussion Items - URAC 2025 Annual Report: Devin Baker, outgoing chair of the Urban Renewal Advisory Committee, presented a detailed overview of the committee's 2025 activities, including field trips, transportation planning, stormwater strategy, and discussions on housing, parking, and climate action. Board members thanked him for the report. - Annual Financial Statement & Audit Report: Assistant Finance Director Susan Cole presented the fiscal year 2025 financial statement and the audited report (unqualified opinion from Baker Tilly). The maximum indebtedness remains $150 million, with $75 million incurred (53%). The board accepted the report with a unanimous vote (10-0-1). - Beaverton Central Garage Leases: Economic Development Manager Mike presented two proposed leases: - Kofi LLC (Suite 120): A 1,008 sq ft cold kitchen for Indian-style ice cream and frozen treats. Six-year lease with six-year renewal, $75,000 tenant improvement allowance. Board members expressed excitement about the tenant's proven concept and discussed foot traffic concerns. Resolution 2026-071 passed 10-0-1. - Lumier Bakery LLC (Suite 110): A Vietnamese-French fusion bakery in 1,500 sq ft near the Reser. Ten-year lease with ten-year renewal, $316,220 tenant improvement allowance. Board noted the long-term commitment as a strong signal. Resolution 2026-072 passed 10-0-1. - Tenant Moving Assistance Pilot Program: Janine Lambert presented a two-year pilot program offering voluntary financial assistance to Bureau tenants displaced by redevelopment. The program includes both commercial (up to $50,000 with estimates) and residential (up to $25,000, including down payment assistance) tiers. Discussion included concerns about the residential cap, documentation requirements, and potential for abuse. Board members debated the appropriate amount; some suggested lowering the residential cap. The motion to approve Bureau Bill 2026-11 passed 7-0-4 (four absent). Key Outcomes - Executive Session Action: Motion to authorize purchase and sale agreement for 12905 SW Beaver Dam Road passed 10-0-1. - Financials: Unanimous acceptance of fiscal year 2025 financial statement and audit (10-0-1). - Garage Leases: Both resolutions authorizing leases with Kofi LLC and Lumier Bakery LLC passed 10-0-1 each. - Moving Assistance Pilot: Bureau Bill 2026-11 approved 7-0-4. Executive Director's Report - The Clean Water Services approved the downtown sub-basin stormwater strategy. - A $20 million federal BUILD grant request was submitted for the downtown Loop project. - Sarah Phipps returned to Beaverton as a project manager for downtown infrastructure. - Michelle Tan started as the new Arts Program Manager, with over 20 years of experience. - Closing on the MelTark Senior Housing Project is expected in April 2026.

The Beaverton City Council met on February 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM to receive public comments, hear an update on the Impact Beaverton program, adopt the 2035 Climate Action Plan, and address council business including the city manager's resignation. The meeting included a unanimous vote on the climate plan and the formation of a subcommittee to manage the city manager transition. Public Comments & Testimony - Jennifer Croft, a Beaverton resident and volunteer with the Center for Mediation and Dialogue, provided feedback on a proposed property tax levy. She expressed that working families are "being squeezed from both sides" and noted that Nike, located on unincorporated land, would generate $11–$15 million annually in property tax revenue if annexed (currently not possible until around 2035), while the levy asked for $5–6 million. She suggested the city focus messaging on services rather than staff when discussing budget cuts, as staff details cannot be shared and the message is less compelling. - David Kearns, a Beaverton resident, stated that "IS and Border Patrol agents continue to operate in Beaverton with zero regard for the inalienable human rights of our community" and called for "unprecedented solutions" to address what he termed a "state of emergency." He indicated he would meet with each council member to discuss potential less-obvious levers of control. Discussion Items - Impact Beaverton Program Update: Mike Williams, Economic Development Manager, introduced Christian Arroyo of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, who presented on the Impact Beaverton program. The program, established in 2015, provides one-on-one technical assistance to new micro and small businesses, focusing on the crucial first two years. In the past year, it supported 36 new businesses to open or formally register. Activities include canvassing along Allen Boulevard, where residents and business owners have requested improved lighting. In response to reduced foot traffic due to federal enforcement actions and social challenges, Impact Beaverton collaborated with the city and chamber to produce spotlight videos on Latino businesses, reaching over 20,000 views across Oregon. One featured business received financial help from Adelante Mujeres. Future plans include doubling the number of workshops and expanding outreach. Council members expressed strong support, noting the program's critical role during COVID-19 and its ongoing work supporting businesses affected by immigration enforcement. Several members highlighted the hands-on, relationship-driven approach and called for continued support for businesses on Allen Boulevard. - 2035 Climate Action Plan Adoption: Scott Keller, Senior Program Manager for Sustainability and Recycling, and Kevin introduced the updated Climate Action Plan, the culmination of over 18 months of community engagement, greenhouse gas inventories, and future conditions studies. The plan is organized around six focus areas with 12 measurable objectives (down from 86 individual actions in the previous plan). It emphasizes organizational capacity, actions within the city's range of influence, and a streamlined structure with indicators to track progress. The plan does not price every strategy but calculates community costs avoided by acting. Implementation will include a public digital dashboard and two-year work plans aligned with the budget. Council members praised the plan's strategic framework, improved metrics, and community input. Mayor Beatty noted ongoing climate work (e.g., composting, ASR wells, future-proofed parking garage) but expressed frustration at the lack of a tree code. The plan was adopted unanimously. - Liquor License Renewal Processing and Development Code Amendments: Agenda Bills 26044 and 26045 were introduced as ordinances. A public hearing on both is scheduled for the March 3, 2026 city council meeting. The meeting also marked the last time alcohol license approvals will appear on the consent agenda as part of a streamlining effort; the council asked for a quarterly report from the city manager to stay informed about new businesses. Key Outcomes - Resolution 4945 adopting the 2035 Beaverton Climate Action Plan and repealing Resolution 4610 passed 7–0. - Mayor Beatty announced that City Manager Jenny gave official notice she will be taking a job in Eugene. A subcommittee composed of Councilors Duggar, Teeter, and Mayor Beatty was formed to develop a recommendation for an interim city manager (aiming for March 1, 2026) and to manage the long-term hiring process, including selecting a firm, reviewing the job description, and overseeing the process (estimated 3–6 months). The full council will make the final decision, with multiple interview panels including staff and union representatives. - The consent agenda was approved unanimously (7–0).

The Beaverton Planning Commission met on February 4, 2026, at an evening session that adjourned at 7:10 PM. The meeting included a public hearing on a conditional use application for extended hours at a Hawaiian Brothers drive-through restaurant, an informational presentation on the Southwest Allen Boulevard Street Plan Update, and adoption of the January 7, 2026 meeting minutes. No public testimony was offered on any agenda item. Public Hearing: Hawaiian Brothers Extended Hours (LU 32025-0674) - The applicant, Seth Gare of CE John Company and Matt Robinson of Lanes Planning, requested a new conditional use to allow operation of a drive-through restaurant between 11:00 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight) daily, with employees on site until 1:00 AM for cleanup. The site is in the Cedar Hills Crossing shopping center, adjacent to residential properties to the west. - Staff presented the proposal, noting that the activity area is over 100 feet from property lines, speaker boxes are oriented away from homes, and a 36-foot landscape buffer (exceeding the required 20 feet) will mitigate noise and visual impacts. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions. - The applicant stated that the development will reduce existing nuisance behavior in the currently vacant northwest corner of the shopping center, and that increased security and site improvements have already improved conditions. No public testimony was given in favor, opposition, or neutral. - The commission voted unanimously (6-0) to approve the application, subject to staff report conditions. Presentation: Southwest Allen Boulevard Street Plan Update - Dan Turk from the City's Transportation Planning division presented an informational overview of the upcoming street plan for SW Allen Boulevard from Murray Boulevard to King Street. The project will develop a strategy for improvements over the next 5–10 years, following up on the 2019 Allen Boulevard District Plan. - The project area includes approximately 8,000–10,000 residents, many Latino-owned businesses, churches, and schools. Goals include enhancing safety for walking, biking, and transit, and broadening access. - Staff plans extensive community engagement, with a consultant to be selected in February 2026. The planning process is expected to run from March 2026 to April 2027, with City Council adoption anticipated in May 2027. Implementation would begin as early as 2028, subject to funding sources (primarily grants). - Commissioners commented on the importance of addressing the auto-centric nature of the corridor and ensuring early community input on goal setting. Staff acknowledged the need to involve the public from the start. Adoption of January 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes - The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting. Key Outcomes - Approved (6-0): LU 32025-0674, Hawaiian Brothers extended hours conditional use, subject to staff report conditions. - Approved (6-0): January 7, 2026 meeting minutes. - The Southwest Allen Boulevard Street Plan Update will proceed with consultant selection and community engagement beginning in February/March 2026.

The Beaverton City Council met on February 3, 2026, in a regular session that included a proclamation, visitor comments, a presentation from the Beaverton Downtown Association, a work session on fiscal sustainability, and public hearings on transportation-related items. The council also provided an update on the city's sanctuary city policy. Proclamation - Mayor Lacey Beatty proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month in Beaverton, recognizing contributions of African Americans and acknowledging ongoing injustices. - Mayor Beatty requested the Chamber of Commerce CEO to produce a list of Black-owned businesses for community support. Visitor Comments & Testimony - Jacqueline Leedy (lifelong Beavertonian) urged council to take urgent action on sanctuary city amendments (e.g., tracking federal officers, impartial traffic enforcement, formal ICE interaction procedures) that were promised a subcommittee review but not on the agenda. She expressed disappointment and referenced being tear gassed at a protest against ICE. - Alyssa Quayar (Beaverton resident, mother of a half-Mexican son) spoke about fear in the community, citing statistics: 135 documented ICE arrests in Washington County in October 2025 (half of Oregon's total). She said a seven-year-old boy views the city as a “hunting ground” and urged the council to protect residents, stating “a sanctuary that only exists on paper is not a sanctuary, it's a lie.” - Mimi Ducas (representing Metropolitan Land Group) spoke on agenda item 10.1 (street cross-sections). She thanked council for directing staff to meet with developers, but noted that staff’s four bullet-point options for revisions omitted community access collectors. She requested adoption of the four bullet points with that correction, and also raised concerns about bike lanes on neighborhood routes in Cooper Mountain that differ from South Cooper Mountain. - David Whitter (Lewis and Clark Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution) announced dedication of a Revolutionary War Memorial on April 19, 2026 (251st anniversary of Patriots Day) at Veterans Memorial Park, supported by the city, Legion Post 124, and THPRD. - Mark (Metropolitan Land Group) echoed Mimi Ducas’s comments, thanking council and staff for the meeting opportunity, and urging adoption of the four bullet points as a “gesture of goodwill.” Beaverton Downtown Association Presentation - Mike Williams (Economic Development Manager) introduced the BDA, highlighting its role in placemaking, historic preservation, and economic development. - Kristen Agar (BDA Board Chair) reported achievements: national Main Street America accreditation (third city in Oregon); completion of a state historic building grant at the Fisher Rossi building; two state awards; completion of a 12-stop pollinator pathway with native plants; 4,000 pounds of food collected in a Snap Food Drive with 12 businesses; 3,000 volunteer hours with about 100 volunteers (including 16 high school students on a youth council). - Current projects: Google Business Profile support for 50 downtown businesses (with 360 photos), connecting businesses to city programs (e.g., The Loop), downtown activations (Beer Olympics, closing ceremony at Dining Commons), expanding pollinator pathway, pursuing Bee City USA certification, relaunching after-hours parking program. - Restructuring: Moved from executive director model to project-based model with a business outreach coordinator (Marilyn) and an admin role (Robert), plus committee project leads and board sponsors. Reason: turnover in executive directors, unsustainable model, need for more strategic volunteer use. - New board members: five new members, Ruben as Vice Chair. Emphasis on diverse backgrounds and commitment. - Council members (Council President Duggar, Councillor Teter, Councillor Tibnon, Councillor Kimmy) praised the work, acknowledged challenges, and expressed support for the new structure and increased communication. Fiscal Sustainability Work Session - Presentation by Elizabeth Coffey (Assistant City Manager): Reviewed the fiscal sustainability action plan since 2022: reduced general fund expenses by $9 million and eliminated 32 staff positions (90% of expense reduction goals). Explained structural deficit due to Measures 5 and 50 limiting property tax growth (Beaverton receives 21 cents of every property tax dollar) and rising costs (healthcare, PERS, COLAs). - Voter engagement in January 2026: 73% satisfied with city services, 57% believe city has enough funding; initial support for a levy was lukewarm (about one-third). Consultant recommended pausing levy efforts until May 2027 to allow more education. - Two options presented: (1) Delay local operating levy to May 2027, continue exploring a monthly services fee, strategic reductions, and community outreach. (2) Proceed with May 2026 levy (with tight timeline for ballot language by Feb 24, filing by Mar 19), focusing on mental health response team and body-worn cameras; net revenue would be $3.3 million. - Council discussion: Councillor Hartmeyer Prigg supported option 1, citing polling data and need for more storytelling. Council President Duggar agreed, expressing pain for staff and noting that voters need education on structural issues (Measure 5/50, rising costs). Councillor Teter supported delay, stressing the high cost of failure. Councillor Tibnon initially advocated for going forward in May, arguing for bold messaging, but deferred to majority. Councillor Kimmy also initially supported a May or November 2026 levy, warning that failure in 2027 would force deeper cuts, but acknowledged the need for better communication. Mayor Beatty emphasized that the city is not ready and that communication must be a top priority; she committed to a year of intensive outreach. - Consensus: Council directed staff to delay the local operating levy to May 2027 (Option 1). Update on ICE / Sanctuary City Policy (Out of Agenda) - Mayor Beatty acknowledged community expectation for a policy update. Explained that staff is working on clear, enforceable policy language. City Manager Jenny (likely City Manager) stated a subcommittee (Council President Duggar, Councillors Kimmy and Hussen) is working with legal and police leadership to create a policy that is clear, enforceable, and trusted. No timeline given; policy will be shared with full council as soon as possible. Public Hearings & Decisions: Transportation Ordinance 4878 (Amendment to Code Chapter 3.07 – TSDC) & Resolution 4941 (Cooper Mountain TSDC Rates) - Staff presentation (Alyssa Maxwell): Proposed a transportation system development charge (TSDC) for Cooper Mountain to fund backbone infrastructure (collectors, arterials). Rates: $11,800 per single-family detached, $8,400 per townhouse/duplex/middle housing, with annual inflation adjustment. Credit policy: developers building listed projects get credits. 50% rate discount for up to 450 affordable housing units. - Public comment: One written comment from Kim Vandehae asked for fee compromise for Mount Adams and Silar Ridge due to previous SDC payments for Murray Hill. No other speakers. - Council voted 5-0-2 (two excused) to adopt Ordinance 4878 and Resolution 4941. Resolution 4942 (Engineering Design Manual Amendments for Cooper Mountain Street Cross-Sections) - Staff presentation (Alyssa Maxwell, Brian Martin): Proposed cross-sections for local streets (54 ft), neighborhood routes (two options – on-street bike or on-street parking with bike lane nearby), collectors (community mobility and community access with frontage zones), and arterials (with rural edge on unincorporated side). Highlights: 8-ft planter strips for tree canopy, 11-ft travel lanes, separate bike/ped facilities. Staff recommended adopting the design manual without the four bullet-point revisions suggested by developers (which would remove frontage zones on some sections). - Council discussion: Councillor Tibnon raised concern about developer concerns and design exceptions. Staff noted design modification process exists for site-specific constraints (slopes, natural resources) and that they are working to move that process earlier. Councillor Teter asked about the appeal process for design exceptions – City Engineer Brian Vinson confirmed appeals can go to council. Councillor Kimmy sought assurance that Cooper Mountain would not have drastic inconsistencies like South Cooper Mountain; staff said standards set minimums. Council voted 5-0-2 to adopt Resolution 4942. Consent Calendar - Council approved the consent agenda and contract award consent agenda (moved by Council President Duggar, seconded by Councillor Tibnon). Vote: 6-0-1 (one excused). Key Outcomes - Black History Month proclaimed for February 2026. - Local operating levy delayed to May 2027; staff to develop a monthly services fee, continue outreach, and return with a budget that includes cuts and one-time revenue. - Ordinance 4878 (TSDC code amendments) and Resolution 4941 (Cooper Mountain TSDC rates) adopted (5-0-2). - Resolution 4942 (Cooper Mountain street cross-sections in Engineering Design Manual) adopted (5-0-2). - Sanctuary city policy subcommittee continues work; no timeline for public release.

Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency Meeting – January 27, 2026\n\nThe Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (Bureau) Board met on January 27, 2026, to elect officers for 2026, approve the consent agenda, discuss the downtown Beaverton subbasin stormwater strategy, and authorize a commercial lease with Katana LLC. The board also recognized outgoing staff member Megan Bronson.\n\n Consent Calendar\n- Unanimously approved (10 yes, 0 no, 1 absent), including:\n - Minutes from June, September, October, and November 2025.\n - Bureau Bill 2026-02 for Urban Renewal Advisory Committee appointments and reappointments.\n - Bureau Bill 2026-03 for Budget Committee appointments.\n - Bureau Bill 2026-04 authorizing a letter of support for the FY2026 BUILD grant program application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Downtown Loop.\n\n Public Comments & Testimony\n- No public comments were made.\n\n Discussion Items\n\n- Election of 2026 Bureau Board Officers\n - Councillor Teter was nominated and elected Bureau Chair (10-0-1). Commissioner Lair was nominated and elected Bureau Vice Chair (10-0-1).\n\n- Downtown Beaverton Subbasin Strategy Update (Bureau Bill 2026-05)\n - Alyssa Maxwell (Capital Planning Project Manager) presented an alternative approach to stormwater management within a 1,200‑acre area, focusing on green infrastructure, creek corridor restoration, and a regional stormwater charge instead of on‑site facilities. The area is currently 82% impervious.\n - Board members asked about flood prevention, public safety, developer pushback, property insurance impacts, maintenance responsibilities, and connection to other city plans. Staff clarified the strategy would be an opt‑in option for development, not a mandatory code change.\n - The city has been selected for a DLCD green infrastructure planning grant (contingent on legislative budget) and is pursuing a Metro Parks and Nature Bond large‑scale community vision grant. Staff will bring a letter of support for the Metro grant in spring 2026.\n\n- Commercial Lease with Katana LLC (Bureau Bill 2026-06, Resolution 2026-070)\n - Megan Bronson (Community Development) presented a seven‑year lease for Suite 150 of the Beaverton Central Parking Garage to Catona Pilates, a classical Pilates studio. The tenant is a local business expanding from Cascade Station. Rent starts at $2,750 per month, with three months free rent and a $23,000 tenant improvement allowance. Breakeven expected in year three.\n - Board members expressed support for adding a day‑time business and diversifying the tenant mix. Two remaining vacant units have letters of intent; fully leased building anticipated within two months.\n\n- Executive Director's Report\n - Executive Director Andy provided updates via a project spreadsheet. Board members inquired about the Hall/Center Street redevelopment (developer selection) and the Westgate Road redesign (coordination with THPRD on Beaverton Creek Trail). Discussions are ongoing.\n\n- Recognition of Megan Bronson\n - Board members thanked Megan Bronson for her 12 years of service, highlighting her work on the Creekside Master Plan, building improvement program, restaurant strategy, pandemic business grants, and child care strategy. She is leaving for a position in Lake Oswego.\n\n Key Outcomes\n- Elections: Kevin Teter re‑elected Bureau Chair; Commissioner Lair re‑elected Bureau Vice Chair (both 10‑0‑1).\n- Consent Agenda: Approved (10‑0‑1).\n- Lease Authorization: Resolution 2026‑070 authorizing the executive director to execute a lease with Katana LLC adopted (10‑0‑1).\n- Subbasin Strategy: No vote taken; staff will return with final strategy and funding requests.\n- Executive Session: The board entered executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations; no action was taken in open session afterward.

The Beaverton City Council met on January 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM UTC. The meeting included a proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, public comments on immigration enforcement, a presentation from the Oregon Startup Center, the city manager's report, a consent agenda, a public hearing on codifying the Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act, and council new business. Key outcomes included the passage of an ordinance codifying the Sanctuary Promise Act with amendments, the creation of a subcommittee to develop additional policy, and the adoption of a resolution on council compensation. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda (7-0), which included routine approvals and unanimous actions. Public Comments & Testimony - Alyssa Collier (virtual, not present) - not heard. - Caitlin McKellop (concerned citizen) - Urged immediate action against ICE threats; criticized the mayor for lack of urgency and for not intervening during an ICE incident at Costco. Stated that codifying the Sanctuary Promise Act alone is insufficient without actionable policy. - Jacqueline Leedy (community member) - Recounted the December 16, 2025 meeting where a 14-year-old Latina girl, Daisy, was initially denied the chance to speak in Spanish. Criticized Mayor Beattie for telling Daisy to "push back" against authority, calling it reckless. Urged the council to fight federal authority. - Kylie Delgado (community member) - Accused the city of lying in a Facebook post about ICE activity; criticized the police department for protecting officer Robert Lamb, who allegedly filed a false report; demanded the council adopt policy proposals from Blaine and Barry. - Like plateau (community member) - Described the city's Facebook statement as "full of lies" and said trust has been "irrevocably eroded" by the city's failure to correct errors. - Barbie Minor (THPRD board member, speaking personally) - Expressed personal anguish over neighbors being "kidnapped" by ICE; cited Paulino Martin, a 35-year resident abducted and deported to Mexico in critical condition. Called for courage and moral conviction. - Blaine Solomon Pearson (attorney, husband of an immigrant) - Presented a policy document recommending police investigate allegations of criminal violations by federal agents, create a federal interaction log, and adopt a humanitarian focus for families left behind. Also requested a policy against surveillance data being sold to ICE. - Catherine Spears (homeowner) - Reported witnessing police high-fiving Trump supporters; called for police to document ICE encounters. Stated she will no longer vote for any tax increase unless action is taken. - Tanya Massella (Mexican-American homeowner) - Urged sanctuary city status; highlighted economic impact and emphasized that immigrants are needed. - Cayman Minor (husband, father, small business owner) - Demanded action with teeth, not just words; said families abducted will not forget the council's inaction. - Claire Alexander (Washington County resident, former Minneapolis resident) - Warned that Portland is on the federal government's radar; urged clear guidance for police to protect human rights. - Evelyn Cocher (lifelong Beavertonian) - Noted other cities (Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Portland, etc.) have taken stronger action; challenged council to do more. Supported amendments by Councilors Hassan and Kimmy. - Jessica McBride (Beaverton resident) - Expressed concern that police handle ICE encounters on a "case by case basis"; urged clear protocols, a federal interaction log, and adopting the attorney general's stance that the supremacy clause does not protect federal agents who commit assault. - David Kearns (Beaverton resident) - Noted that vulnerable communities are afraid; argued the ordinance without amendments is "ceremonial" and "performative." Supported amendments. - Antonio Lopez (U.S.-born white man) - Described armed, untrained feds violating state and federal laws; asked council to adopt amendments to give a legal foundation to pressure federal agents. - Kirsten Gorle (resident) - Stated the ordinance does nothing to prevent kidnappings; called for direct action against fascism. - Madeline Conka (resident) - Begged for urgent legal action to protect neighbors. - Tammy Carpenter (Beaverton School Board member, speaking personally) - Criticized the ordinance as performative; noted no mention of police; urged direction to police and adoption of Solomon Pearson's recommendations. Discussion Items - Oregon Startup Center Presentation: Jim Chi, executive director, reported on the center's impact. Key statistics: 46 companies in portfolio over 10 years, 65% in operation, 26% ceased, 9% exited. Companies have raised $100M+ in additional funding. 41% of founders are BIPOC, 37% women, significantly exceeding national funding rates (e.g., Black founders receive <0.5% of venture capital). The center is now in a purpose-built hub in Beaverton. Upcoming programs include bridging for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Council members expressed support and suggested engaging successful alumni to fund nonprofits. - City Manager Report: Upcoming events: State of the City on March 2 at Patricia Research Center; Best Beaverton nominations due Feb 8; Fiscal Sustainability forums. Housing update: South Cooper Mountain area has 1,600+ homes built, 240 affordable units (Amity Orchard opened 2025), and Cooper Mountain Community Plan will add up to 5,000 more homes. Climate action plan to be presented in mid-February. Community survey closed, results upcoming. - Public Hearing on Ordinance 4877 (Sanctuary Promise Act Codification): City Attorney Scott presented the ordinance. Council heard extensive public testimony (see above). Councilors Hassan and Kimmy proposed amendments adding sections on training, signage, designated staff, police protocols, and federal interaction log. Discussion: City Manager recommended putting the operational details in a policy rather than ordinance for flexibility. Councilors Teeter and Tivnon expressed concerns about committing to code without full staff analysis. After procedural moves, the original amendment failed 2-5. Council then passed a modified version (adding sections A, B, C of administration and federal/state advocacy) 7-0, and committed to develop a policy resolution. - Council Compensation Resolution: All council members declared a conflict of interest. The resolution (4940) interpreting "compensation" under the charter to allow certain reimbursements and expenditures passed after separate votes for council positions and mayor (with abstentions per conflict rules). Details of votes: Positions 4,5,6 passed 4-0 (with abstentions); Positions 1,2,3 passed 4-0 (with abstentions); Mayor's position passed 6-0 (Mayor abstained). - Council New Business: Councilor Hartmeyer Prigg moved to create a subcommittee (Councilors Hassan, Kimmy, and Duggar) to work with the city manager on a policy resolution incorporating the defeated amendment's protective measures, to be returned at the first meeting in February. Motion passed 7-0. Councilor Duggar also raised concerns about lack of undergrounding on Denny Road project; requested information on cost and why it was missed. Key Outcomes - Ordinance 4877 (Sanctuary Promise Act) adopted (7-0) with amendments: added Section 3 (federal/state advocacy) and administrative provisions A, B, C (training, signage, designated staff). Remaining items (police protocols, federal log, etc.) referred to policy development. - Subcommittee created (Hassan, Kimmy, Duggar) to draft policy resolution incorporating the broader protective measures, with a target return at the February 3 meeting. - Resolution 4940 (council compensation) adopted for all positions through separate votes per conflict-of-interest rules. - Denny Road undergrounding: Councilor Duggar requested a report from the city manager on cost and process oversight.

The Beaverton Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 7, 2026, to consider comprehensive plan and development code amendments (Case Nos. LU 42025-0608, TA 42025-0607, CPTA 42025-0615) aimed at promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods near transit. After a staff presentation, public testimony, and deliberation, the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to the city council. Public Comments & Testimony - Scott Eaton (390 Rosemont Road, West Linn): Spoke in favor, acting as a "cheerleader" for the changes, noting his company is already implementing similar planning and is excited to see the policies adopted. - Ed Trompke (Attorney, Jordan Ramus; representing J. Peter Court Company): Spoke in favor, supporting the amendments as appropriate for the Station Community Sunset Transit (SC-S) zone. He noted that the proposed floor area ratios and heights are workable, that his company can comply, and that staff has been responsive during the process. Discussion Items - Staff Presentation: Brian Martin (Long-Range Planning Manager) and Associate Planner Sara L. Hickson presented the proposed amendments. Key elements include: - Shifting from a mix of density/height/FAR regulations to relying primarily on maximum floor area ratio (FAR) to control building bulk: FAR of 6 near frequent transit, FAR of 4 farther away. - Updating building design standards to require human-scale elements: window percentages on street-facing walls, weather protection, walkways, and usable open space. - Removing the major pedestrian route maps from the comprehensive plan (the code no longer relies on them). - Supplemental memos (Nos. 1, 5, 6) corrected errors in original exhibits; Memo 5 revised Table 20.20; Memo 6 recommended deleting footnote 6 in Table 20.10.15 due to a conflict. - The staff report recommended approval, and the motion in the script incorporated all supplemental changes. - Commissioner Questions: - Commissioner McAvoy asked about the prescriptive massing articulation (base/top) versus a more open-ended approach. Staff explained the chosen approach and noted a discretionary process for alternative designs. He also inquired about affordable housing incentives: only the Allen Boulevard corridor receives an FAR bonus for 30% affordable housing. Staff responded that other code provisions (e.g., a special variance for affordable housing) exist and that Allen Boulevard was targeted due to known displacement pressures. - Commissioner Winter asked about complementary changes from the pending Transportation System Plan (TSP). Staff (Brian Martin) indicated themes of network completion (filling missing sidewalks), improving all-ages-and-abilities bike networks, and potential future work on "low car or no car districts" and bike parking standards. Winter also asked about drive-through regulations; staff clarified the changes only affect drive-through-only businesses (no pedestrian access), driven by state law. Key Outcomes - The planning commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan and text amendments to the city council. - The motion included all six supplemental memos (dated December 30, 2025; January 5 and 7, 2026) and specifically deleted footnote 6 in Table 20.10.15 and its reference in Table 20.10.15.f.1. - The city council will hold a separate hearing and make the final decision on the application.

The Beaverton City Council met on January 6, 2026, to address a wide range of issues including the election of a council president, public testimony on immigration enforcement, a presentation on Washington County's housing services, a consent agenda, and a work session on the state and federal legislative framework. A key item was the postponement of a proposed update to street cross-sections in Cooper Mountain following developer concerns. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved unanimously (7-0) after pulling agenda bill 6.4 (Cooper Mountain Engineering and Design Manual update) for separate discussion. Items included a federal litigation framework, crosswalk improvements, traffic calming updates, and a downtown loop IGA. Public Comments & Testimony - David Anderson, a local business owner and longtime resident, described two incidents of ICE activity in Beaverton on November 1, 2025 and December 23, 2025. He argued that these actions violated the city's sanctuary city ordinance and asked the council to compel Beaverton police to prevent ICE from using city property, monitor ICE activities, respond to public requests, and issue citations or arrest agents when laws are broken. He stated, "If this is not possible, then what is the purpose of Beaverton declaring itself a sanctuary city at all?" - Dave Honeycutt, a land use attorney representing property owners on Cooper Mountain, expressed concerns about item 6.4 on the consent agenda. He noted inconsistencies in the staff memo and stated that the proposed collector streets would be 12 feet wider than arterials, significantly reducing buildable land, increasing maintenance costs, and potentially making housing projects infeasible. He requested more time for staff to work with engineers and property owners. - Mark Ferrah (Metropolitan Land Group) echoed Honeycutt's concerns, calling the expanded street cross-sections "unwarranted" and asking the council to pull the item and direct staff to reexamine the cross-sections. - Mimi Dickas (AKS Engineering) supported the previous testimony, highlighting a new "frontage zone" that would consume additional land and noting that the landscape median would increase long-term city costs and pedestrian crossing distances. - Paul Selke (also from AKS Engineering) offered to answer technical questions about the cross-section challenges on steep slopes. Discussion Items - Election of Council President: Councilor Teeter nominated Councilor Duggar for council president. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously (7-0). - Washington County Housing Services Annual Report: Molly Rogers (Executive Director) and Liz Morris (Rental Assistance Division Manager) presented the 2025 report. Key statistics: over 20,000 people served across all programs; 26 capital projects invested; 5,300 families supported with long-term rental assistance; 800 with short-term support; 1,917 of those families in Beaverton; over 2,000 households received eviction prevention; 250 veteran families served (30% in Beaverton); 400 shelter beds maintained; over 700 individuals moved from shelter to permanent housing. The Metro Affordable Housing Bond is on track to exceed its goal with 958 homes open or underway. The report also noted the early sunset of the federal Emergency Housing Voucher program and the need for local investments. Council members asked about eviction prevention processes, coordination with school districts, the point-in-time count (which showed unsheltered homelessness steady despite increased sheltering), and the long wait times for seniors seeking affordable housing. Councilors expressed concern about the impact of federal cuts and ICE activity on housing stability. - Cooper Mountain Street Cross-Sections (Agenda Bill 26006): Staff presented the proposed cross-sections, which include separated bike/pedestrian facilities, 8-foot landscape strips for tree canopy, and frontage zones. They explained that constrained and restricted cross-sections are available for areas with natural resources and that a design exemption process exists. Council discussion revealed a split: some members supported the proposal as meeting community goals, while others worried about costs, housing affordability, and developer feasibility. Mayor Beatty noted that the design would benefit THPRD (parks district) without cost-sharing. After debate, a motion to postpone the item for two weeks passed 4-3, with direction for staff to review SDCs, work with testifiers, and explore options such as narrower roads or removal of medians. - First Reading of Ordinances: Two ordinances were read for the first time: one amending transportation system development charges (public hearing on January 20, 2026), and one codifying the Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act (public hearing on January 20, 2026). - Work Session on 2026 State and Federal Legislative Framework: Government Relations Manager Jocelyn Blake, along with CFM lobbyists Joel Rubin (federal) and Ryan Gleason (state), presented the draft framework. Federal successes in 2025 included $6 million in funding (Brownfield grant, senior housing, North Transmission Line, behavioral health court). The 2026 federal agenda targets $25 million for the Loop project, $1.8 million for Lower Wood Avenue, $500,000 for Oregon Startup Center, and aquifer storage. State priorities include responding to federal immigration enforcement, protecting housing funding, and opposing repeal of HB 3115. Council discussed adding language supporting immigrant and refugee services and consequences for federal agents violating state/local laws. The mayor cautioned that the short session limits funding opportunities, but council agreed to include language signaling priority. The framework will be brought back for adoption on January 20. Key Outcomes - Council President Elected: Councilor Duggar was elected council president unanimously. - Consent Agenda Approved: Passed 7-0, minus item 6.4. - Cooper Mountain Street Design Postponed: Motion to postpone agenda bill 26006 for two weeks passed 4-3 (yes: Duggar, Kimmy, Tivnon, Beatty; no: Hartmeyer Prigg, Hassan, Teeter). Staff will review SDCs, consult with developers, and present options including narrower roads and median removal. - First Reading of Ordinances Completed: Public hearings scheduled for January 20, 2026. - Legislative Framework Direction: Council directed staff to add language seeking funding for immigrant and refugee housing and legal services, and to include consequences for federal agents breaking state/local laws. The framework will be finalized for adoption on January 20. - Council Acknowledgment: Councilor Tivnon thanked Councilor Kimmy for his service as previous council president.

The Beaverton Planning Commission held its final meeting of 2025 on December 17, 2025, with all six commissioners and the chair present. The agenda consisted of a continuance request for a public hearing on a Hawaiian Brothers extended hours application and the election of the 2026 chair and vice chair. No public comments or staff communications (beyond a holiday greeting) were presented. Discussion Items - Continuance of LU 32025-00674 (Hawaiian Brothers Extended Hours): The applicant requested a continuance to a date certain of January 21, 2026. A motion was made and seconded, and after no discussion, the commission voted unanimously to grant the continuance. - Election of Chair for 2026: Commissioner Speck nominated Chair Adams for the role of chair. No other nominations were made. The commission voted unanimously to elect Chair Adams as chair for 2026. - Election of Vice Chair for 2026: Chair Adams nominated Commissioner Jensen for the role of vice chair. No other nominations were made. The commission voted unanimously to elect Commissioner Jensen as vice chair for 2026. Key Outcomes - The motion to continue the public hearing for LU 32025-00674 (Hawaiian Brothers extended hours) to January 21, 2026, passed unanimously (7-0). - Chair Adams was elected chair of the Planning Commission for 2026 by a unanimous vote (7-0). - Commissioner Jensen was elected vice chair of the Planning Commission for 2026 by a unanimous vote (7-0). - The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 PM.