We have two remote members because they're sick, and I banned them from the council chambers.

So that way they didn't spread it to the rest of us.

But now, thanks to COVID, you have to work when you're sick too.

So thank you for joining us remotely.

And with that, will the recorder please call the roll?

Councillor Duggar.

I am here.

Councillor Hartmeyer Prigg.

Councillor Hassan.

Here.

Counselor Kimmy.

Here.

Counselor Teeter.

Here.

Thank you.

Counselor Tibna.

Here.

Thank you.

All right.

Tonight is a fairly short but packed agenda.

We're going to start with a proclamation followed by visitor comments.

Then we have a presentation from our special district fire.

We have a really robust consent agenda and we'll be acting as a contract review board this evening.

So I will start with tonight's proclamation.

And I do know that we have H tag, our housing technical advisory committee members here tonight to receive the proclamation.

So after we read it, we'll kind of come together for a quick photo.

And I know Javier from staff is here as well.

So if you had any comments after the proclamation, happy to receive them.

Tonight's proclamation, whereas the city of Beaverton upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles that strengthen and enrich our community and recognizes that access to fair housing is essential to achieving an equitable society.

Whereas the month of April 2026 marks the 58th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which established a national policy of fair housing and continues to serve as a vital tool in combating housing discriminations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, while reminding us that disparities persist and ongoing efforts are needed.

Whereas Oregon Fair Housing Law further guarantees that housing throughout the state of Oregon must be available to all residents, regardless without regard to marital status, source of income, sexual orientation, including gender identity and status as survivors of domestic violence.

Whereas equitable access to housing strengthens the entire community by promoting economic stability, improving health outcomes, expanding education opportunities, and fostering diversity integrated neighborhoods where everyone can thrive.

Yet barriers to equal housing opportunities continue to disproportionately affect communities of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and the LGBTQI plus individuals.

And whereas the City of Beaverton partners with community-based organization, housing advocates, and local agencies to eliminate discriminatory practices, educate housing providers and residents about their rights and responsibilities, enforces fair housing laws, and advances inclusion development that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

And whereas the City of Beaverton reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its policies, programs, and practices to advance hair fair housing, remove systematic barriers, and foster inclusion, welcoming neighborhoods for all residents.

Now I, Lacey Beatty, the mayor of the City of Beaverton, do here proclaim the month of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Beaverton and call upon all residents, businesses, and organizations to join in reaffirming our commitment to fair housing, advancing equity and inclusion, and working together to ensure that every member of our community has access to housing opportunities they deserve.

So be happy to do a photo with our H tag members if they want to come up and do it with the council.

So I'm Shell Reuter.

I am the education outreach director at the Fair Housing Council of Oregon.

I use she, her, hers pronouns.

We are very happy to be able to be here and to celebrate fair housing in Beaverton in the month of April.

We know that there are attacks on people's civil rights on the federal level.

And I will say that I have never been more grateful than to live in the state of Oregon, where we have done a wonderful job of codifying protections for uh for these groups that need protections because they're more likely to experience housing discrimination.

Um happy to have this acknowledged by the city of Beaverton and also your continued interest in enforcing fair housing law and also supporting education.

Thank you.

Do I get a round of applause for that?

All right.

Thank you, Mayor Beatty and Council members.

My name is Lisa Getzmutchler, and I'm here on behalf of HTAG, the Housing Technical Advisory Group.

I want to express our deep appreciation for this proclamation and the commitment that it represents.

Fair housing isn't just a policy goal, it's a promise.

A promise that every person, regardless of background, income, or circumstance deserves a safe, stable, and dignified place to call home.

At H tag, we see every day how life-changing that can be.

We see families finally able to breathe a little easier, seniors staying rooted in the communities they love, and folks getting the stability they need to move forward.

And of course, we see the challenges that are still out there, and that's why moments like this matter.

They remind us that we're all in this together.

I want to take a moment to thank Shile from the Fair Housing Council of Oregon for joining us today.

She generously brought along several fair housing posters to share, which are awesome, honestly.

These are very cool.

We're grateful for her ongoing partnership, and we're excited that she'll be one of our presenters at our upcoming event.