Beaverton City Council Meeting - April 7, 2026: Fair Housing Proclamation, Fire Department State of the District, and Parking Contract Discussions
Beaverton City Council Meeting - April 7, 2026
The Beaverton City Council met on April 7, 2026, for a regular meeting that included a proclamation for Fair Housing Month, public comments on worker wage theft and immigration enforcement, a presentation from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, approval of the consent agenda, and discussions on parking enforcement contracts and the need for more work sessions.
Proclamation: Fair Housing Month
- Mayor Lacey Beatty read a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in Beaverton, marking the 58th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
- Shell Reuter (Fair Housing Council of Oregon) and Lisa Getzmutchler (Housing Technical Advisory Group) expressed appreciation for the proclamation and invited the community to the April 14 housing resource event at the downtown library.
Public Comments & Testimony
- David Whitter (President, Lewis and Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution) announced installation of a revolutionary war memorial at Veterans Memorial Park on April 7-8, with a dedication ceremony on April 19 (Patriots Day, 251st anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord).
- Tino (Metal Art Place project) expressed concerns about wage theft and lack of accountability for subcontractors on publicly funded projects, urging the council to take action before projects begin.
- Lakota Tao (worker in Beaverton) echoed Tino's concerns, citing misclassification, cash payments, falsified payroll, and urged stronger enforcement, audits, and real consequences for violators.
- Evelyn Coacher (lifelong Beavertonian) criticized the city for insufficient action on immigration enforcement, noting the March 28 protest and memorial for Paulino Martin, who died after ICE detention. She called for stronger measures like those in Hillsboro and Portland.
Presentation: Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue – State of the District
- Corinne Haining (Public Affairs Officer) and Deputy Chief Fail presented an overview of 2025 calls for service, wildland fire outlook, EMS challenges, bond-funded station projects, and the Struggle Well program for post-traumatic growth.
- Key statistics: 86% of calls dispatched as medical, 70% found to be medical; fire station 67 is the busiest; station rebuilds for 62, 67, 17, 19 underway; 40% of staff have completed Struggle Well workshops.
- Council members praised the partnership, recruitment efforts (600 applicants in latest round), and the shift to four shifts for improved wellness.
Consent Calendar
- Council approved the consent and contract agenda (7-0). Items included Meadowlark funding, an arts agreement with THPRD for the Willow Creek Greenway and Beaverton Creek Trail, a state grant for the housing production strategy, and the Beaverton downtown subbasin strategy.
Discussion Items
- Parking enforcement contract: Mayor Beatty requested a work session to review the entire parking plan, citing the contentious prior meeting. The contract expired March 31, and no new contract is in place. Council discussed the need for clearer policy direction and more collaborative work sessions.
- Contractor wage theft: Councilor Hartmeyer Prigg requested a work session on how the city can use its contracts to ensure fair wages and accountability, referencing public comments. Councilors expressed support for exploring stronger enforcement mechanisms, including potential ordinances.
Key Outcomes
- Proclamation adopted.
- Consent agenda approved unanimously.
- No formal vote on parking or contract work sessions, but consensus to schedule work sessions on parking enforcement and contractor accountability. Interim City Manager Elizabeth will coordinate with council and staff.
Meeting Transcript
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.
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