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Beaverton City Council Meeting: September 2, 2025 – Recycling Modernization, Solid Waste Rates, and Sheriff’s Office Update

City Council — Tuesday, September 2, 2025
BodyBeaverton, Oregon
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, September 2, 2025
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:06

Mayer Prug here, Councillor Hassan.

0:08

Here.

0:09

Counselor Kimmy.

0:10

Here.

0:11

Counselor Teeter.

0:12

Here.

0:12

Counselor Tivnon.

0:15

Here.

0:15

Mayor Beatty.

0:16

Here.

0:17

Okay.

0:18

Today we have a uh packed agenda with uh starting with visitor comments.

0:24

We have a proclamation tonight on behalf of the city council.

0:27

We have a large consent that we shall move quickly through.

0:32

We have a presentation.

0:34

I saw the sheriff and the under sheriff in the back of the room here to chat with us today.

0:38

We have a presentation on plastic pollution and the recycling modernized.

0:43

We have a public hearing and we have a first ordinance reading.

0:48

Today we're gonna start with visitor comment.

0:50

As a reminder, visitor comment is an essential part of local government business.

0:55

However, for us to stay compliant with Oregon's open meeting laws, this is not a time for dialogue, rather a time to listen.

1:03

If follow-up is required, uh the city manager will make sure that happens.

1:09

Tonight we do have one in comment visitor that is requiring a bit of interpretation.

1:16

So I'm gonna forego the normal three-minute limitation and make sure they have the time they need to address us.

1:23

With that, I'll invite Mark Bradley up to the daisy.

1:46

Hello, my name is Mark Bradley.

1:49

I kinda wanna make a suggestion about the safety improvements around the roadway.

1:57

Downtown Beaver 10 has become increasedly dangerous with frequency road range accidents and serious safety concerns.

2:07

It's time to provide the reconstruction projects.

2:12

It would be a good idea if we can make farming and canon road into one-way complex streets between Hawkins Highway 27.

2:24

Westbound to be traveling on Canyon Road and eastbound to be traveling on Farmitton Road.

2:31

So they can fit four travel lanes and leave out the fifth for buses and right turns on the fifth line and bicycles to we need to study on the traffic flowing in this area, have population growth and upcoming downtown route projects like in 2027 with wider sidewalk bike lanes and bus only lanes to the right and the protection churn signals with a green hero for caution and a no churn on bread with permanent signs.

3:09

But we do agree that we shake stand no catway from all boulevards and vampire streets to a south deck and chest with the bare traffic flow and solutions.

3:22

Could we permit lead this at handy freight trains?

3:25

If not, then provide all them to be a great separate bridge or time those and there's the lawn train with so the hash that has been since August 2025.

3:43

And the Max Train hall needs to be great separation bridge only send beach with frequent surfaces.

3:50

Wow.

3:51

TV Highway has become increasedly dangerous with frequent road range incidents that we value shall repay the entire roadway services.

4:04

With full traffic signals for protection safety.

4:09

And restricted left turns with straight plants and more straight lighting.

4:15

And the women washing else to a green hair home with speed limits at 55 miles per hour.

4:24

And expand capacity with seven points or fascinating with our sidewalk and there's no street light then.

4:40

They're supposed to do it in 1996.

4:44

And Rowie House is also a bad intersection where those free road hosts and both may beards and host the highway.

4:55

And it's a safety concern to 20 minutes.

5:02

So what are the thoughts?

5:09

It is a nice day outside.

5:11

It is really hot with 90 the gray weather.

5:16

We need to make pedaction friendly haunt the sidewalks and have more straight life and points.

5:43

And if it be sad, they woke and have back surface by 2030.

5:49

Hopefully.

5:56

It's been a pleasure of me than you.

6:04

Any thoughts?

6:06

Awesome.

6:07

Well, uh, I will tell you that we do not dialogue in public comment, but if you could email us or hand your written notes to the city manager with your email address, we will do some follow-up.

6:18

I do want to make one point though.

6:20

I hear a lot of what you said, but the kamikaze corner is not ours.

6:24

That is Washington Counties, that six-way intersection.

6:27

So we'll make sure you have the names of the right people for that one.

6:31

Of course.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Safety██████████████████████████26%
Public Engagement████████████████16%
Waste Management█████████████13%
Public Works██████████10%
Procedural█████████9%
Environmental Protection█████████9%
Technology and Innovation███████7%
Economic Development████4%
Mental Health Awareness███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Beaverton City Council Meeting: September 2, 2025

The Beaverton City Council met on September 2, 2025, to address a packed agenda including visitor comments, a proclamation, a presentation from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, an update on Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, a public hearing on solid waste rates, and a first ordinance reading. The council approved the consent calendar and the rate resolution unanimously, and heard public testimony and staff presentations.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously (7-0) the consent agenda, which included routine approvals and a liquor license change for Bluto’s Greek restaurant opening a second location on First Street.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Mark Bradley (Beaverton resident) suggested safety improvements for downtown Beaverton roads, including converting Farmington and Canyon roads into one-way streets (westbound Canyon, eastbound Farmington), adding bike lanes, bus-only lanes, protected turn signals, and grade-separated crossings for Max trains. He also raised concerns about TV Highway, Rowdy House intersection, and the need for sidewalks and streetlights. The mayor noted that the "kamikaze corner" six-way intersection is under Washington County jurisdiction and promised follow-up.
  • Dave Huber (WM senior public sector manager) expressed support for the proposed solid waste rates, highlighting WM’s 19,000 residential and 180 commercial customers in Beaverton and a new state-of-the-art recycling facility opening in Portland.
  • Kristen Leichner (President, Pride Disposal Company) supported Resolution 4927, noting the transparency of the franchise system and the need for rates to maintain service levels. She offered metaphors (e.g., one cubic yard equals about seven large garbage bags) to help customers understand container sizes.

Discussion Items

  • Proclamation: Council recognized September 15 – October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Beaverton.
  • Washington County Sheriff’s Office Presentation:
    • Undersheriff and Sheriff reported on jail staffing (fully staffed a year ahead of schedule, but three housing units closed for critical infrastructure repairs; roof, HVAC, piping, fire suppression). A jail expansion capacity study projects a need for ~1,000+ beds by 2055 (current capacity 572, operating at ~380).
    • A $775,000 grant will build a comprehensive pretrial release program with 24/7 in-house electronic monitoring.
    • The Community Violence Reduction Team (formed Oct 2024 with Beaverton PD, Hillsboro PD, DA) has seized 282 firearms and uses a Niven terminal for shell casing analysis.
    • Search & Rescue responded to 48 missions in unincorporated and city areas last year; programs Project Lifesaver and Help Me Home assist individuals with Alzheimer’s or autism. A July rescue in West Slope/Canyon area was highlighted.
    • The ROVT team (robotics/drones) flew over 500 missions last year, deployed only for specific incidents. A video showed drone use in tactical operations and fleeing suspects.
    • Council members asked about resources for minority communities facing violence, mental health and social service partnerships (MHRT, HOPE program, deflection program one-year benchmark), and policies around drone use (privacy, legislation, national best practices).
  • Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) Presentation:
    • Scott Keller and Elizabeth Cole explained the RMA, which took effect July 1, 2025, after seven years of planning. The law shifts costs to producers (Circular Action Alliance) and aims to expand recycling access, add materials, and reduce contamination.
    • Key changes to Beaverton’s recycling list (effective July 1): pizza boxes (no food), paperback books, and plastic caps left on bottles are now accepted; shredded paper is no longer accepted. Plastic containers now require a 2-inch size, and glass types expanded.
    • The city expects ~$300,000 per year in contamination reduction funding for education. PRO-funded depots (3 planned in Beaverton) will collect hard-to-recycle items like plastic bags.
    • Council emphasized communication plans (stickers on roll carts, multilingual outreach) and noted the importance of education over punishment.
  • Public Hearing on Solid Waste Rates (Resolution 4927):
    • Staff proposed a 2% increase for residential roll carts (about $0.67/month for the most common size), 1% for commercial, and $8 increase in drop box haul fee, effective Oct 1, 2025.
    • New services include temporary cleanup containers (smaller than drop boxes, fixed upfront pricing, 7-day use) and updated bulky waste pricing (with a mattress category reflecting EPR program).
    • Future analysis of glass and motor oil collection (potential switch to every-other-week) and a multifamily composting pilot (6-12 properties) were announced.
    • The reduced rate program (75% discount for income-eligible) has 360 households enrolled, targeting 500 by end of 2025 and 250 more in 2026.
    • Council praised the small annual increase and responsiveness to resident needs, particularly temporary containers.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar: Approved 7-0.
  • Resolution 4927 (Solid Waste Rates): Adopted 7-0, effective October 1, 2025.
  • First Reading of Ordinance: Related to voter pamphlet statement (BC 2.06.415 and 2.06.435) was continued to the public hearing on September 16, 2025.
  • Council New Business: Announced Beaverton Celebration Parade (animal print theme), support for immigrant communities (regional council solidarity, ICE activity briefings), calls for federal action on Gaza, shout-out to code enforcement for positive interaction, and encouragement to support downtown businesses on slower nights.

Meeting Transcript

Mayer Prug here, Councillor Hassan. Here. Counselor Kimmy. Here. Counselor Teeter. Here. Counselor Tivnon. Here. Mayor Beatty. Here. Okay. Today we have a uh packed agenda with uh starting with visitor comments. We have a proclamation tonight on behalf of the city council. We have a large consent that we shall move quickly through. We have a presentation. I saw the sheriff and the under sheriff in the back of the room here to chat with us today. We have a presentation on plastic pollution and the recycling modernized. We have a public hearing and we have a first ordinance reading. Today we're gonna start with visitor comment. As a reminder, visitor comment is an essential part of local government business. However, for us to stay compliant with Oregon's open meeting laws, this is not a time for dialogue, rather a time to listen. If follow-up is required, uh the city manager will make sure that happens. Tonight we do have one in comment visitor that is requiring a bit of interpretation. So I'm gonna forego the normal three-minute limitation and make sure they have the time they need to address us. With that, I'll invite Mark Bradley up to the daisy. Hello, my name is Mark Bradley. I kinda wanna make a suggestion about the safety improvements around the roadway. Downtown Beaver 10 has become increasedly dangerous with frequency road range accidents and serious safety concerns. It's time to provide the reconstruction projects. It would be a good idea if we can make farming and canon road into one-way complex streets between Hawkins Highway 27. Westbound to be traveling on Canyon Road and eastbound to be traveling on Farmitton Road. So they can fit four travel lanes and leave out the fifth for buses and right turns on the fifth line and bicycles to we need to study on the traffic flowing in this area, have population growth and upcoming downtown route projects like in 2027 with wider sidewalk bike lanes and bus only lanes to the right and the protection churn signals with a green hero for caution and a no churn on bread with permanent signs. But we do agree that we shake stand no catway from all boulevards and vampire streets to a south deck and chest with the bare traffic flow and solutions. Could we permit lead this at handy freight trains? If not, then provide all them to be a great separate bridge or time those and there's the lawn train with so the hash that has been since August 2025. And the Max Train hall needs to be great separation bridge only send beach with frequent surfaces. Wow. TV Highway has become increasedly dangerous with frequent road range incidents that we value shall repay the entire roadway services. With full traffic signals for protection safety. And restricted left turns with straight plants and more straight lighting. And the women washing else to a green hair home with speed limits at 55 miles per hour. And expand capacity with seven points or fascinating with our sidewalk and there's no street light then. They're supposed to do it in 1996. And Rowie House is also a bad intersection where those free road hosts and both may beards and host the highway. And it's a safety concern to 20 minutes. So what are the thoughts? It is a nice day outside. It is really hot with 90 the gray weather. We need to make pedaction friendly haunt the sidewalks and have more straight life and points. And if it be sad, they woke and have back surface by 2030.

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