Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency Meeting - April 28, 2026

The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (BURA) Board met on April 28, 2026, in regular session with an executive session first. The board approved a motion to direct staff to negotiate a new exclusive negotiations agreement for the Hallbus Center site, approved the consent agenda, and received updates on grant applications, opportunity zones, property acquisitions, and a new city CFO. The meeting lasted from the call to order at 7:00 PM through adjournment.

Executive Session

• The Board entered executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated to negotiate real property transactions. No action was taken during the closed session; all decisions were made in open session afterward.

Consent Calendar

• The Board unanimously approved two consent items:
  • The minutes of the January 2026 BURA meeting.
  • Bureau Bill 2026-13 authorizing a letter of support for the City of Beaverton’s Creekside Connections Project and an application for a Metro large‑scale community visions grant.
• Motion by Board Member Hassan, seconded by Hartmeyer Prigg; vote: 9‑0‑2 (excused: Baity, Walton).

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public addressed the Board.

Discussion Items

• Hallbus Center Site Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA): Upon return from executive session, the Board considered a motion to direct staff to negotiate a six‑month exclusive negotiations agreement for the Hallbus Center site (12570 SW Center Street) with Mill Creek Residential, the second‑ranked proposer. The new ENA would commence upon the expiration of the current ENA with Security Properties on April 30, 2026. The motion passed 9‑0‑2 (excused: Baity, Walton).
• Executive Director’s Report:
  • Creekside Connections Grant: Executive Director Andy reported details on the large‑scale community visions grant from Metro’s 2019 Parks and Nature Bond. The city is requesting the maximum $8 million. Funds would secure property along downtown creek corridors, enhance creek conditions, expand stormwater capacity, and construct natural park elements for the Lombard West affordable housing development. Matching funds include $1.5 million budgeted in FY27 and contributions from other projects like the Beaverton Creek Trail. The grant cycle is highly competitive; Metro has not yet awarded any such grant in Washington County.
  • Opportunity Zones 2.0: Staff is working to identify preferred census tracts for submission to the governor by May 22, 2026. The state (Business Oregon) will make final decisions in July or later in the fall. BURA properties are not eligible, but other city opportunities exist.
  • Property Acquisitions: The agency has closed on two of the Beaver Dam properties authorized for purchase and expects to close on a third this week.
  • Next BURA Meetings: Scheduled for May 26, 2026, and June 16, 2026 (held in reserve if needed for ENA adoption).
  • New City CFO: Andy introduced Carolyn Sullivan, who started April 27. She previously served as Chief Administrative Officer at ODOT and spent most of her career in private industry.
• Board Communications: Board Member Hassan noted he and Councilor Kimmy are working with community members on a multicultural center concept. They will continue to update staff and the board as the concept evolves.

Key Outcomes

• Motion (Hallbus Center ENA): Directed staff to negotiate a six‑month exclusive negotiations agreement with Mill Creek Residential upon expiration of the Security Properties ENA on April 30, 2026. Vote: 9 yeas, 0 nays, 2 excused (Baity, Walton).
• Consent Agenda Approved: Unanimous approval of January 2026 minutes and Bureau Bill 2026‑13 (Creekside Connections support letter). Vote: 9‑0‑2.
• Creekside Connections Grant: The letter of support is approved; application due at the end of May 2026. The city will request $8 million, with $1.5 million in FY27 budget as matching funds.
• Next Meeting: The next BURA meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026.