Tigard City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026
Tigard City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026
The Tigard City Council met on May 5, 2026, to discuss various agenda items including the consent agenda, a water advisory board recommendation, a capital improvement plan update, and two legislative public hearings. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with all council members present. Key actions included unanimous approval of consent items and two ordinances, and a council direction on water district proposals.
Consent Calendar
- Two resolutions were approved unanimously: an opportunity zone nomination and a safe streets and roads for all grant application.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Two written public comments were received by the Monday noon deadline regarding the water advisory board recommendations, public hearing agenda publishing, and proposed code changes and sound trucks. No in-person or phone testimony was offered.
City Manager Report
- Acting City Manager Rager announced the opening day of the Tigard Farmers Market (May 2-3 weekend) and the upcoming spring walk and roll event on May 6 for elementary students. Councilor Shaw noted that the Tigard Farmers Market was the first in the region to be online, attracting visitors from neighboring cities.
Discussion Items
Water Advisory Board Recommendation
- Acting City Manager Rager presented three staff recommendations in response to a donation proposal from the Tigard Water District (TWD):
- Direct TWD to contribute financially toward designing a future resilience hub or commodity point of distribution (C-pod) in their district.
- Explore smaller, more portable water filtration units instead of a larger filtration trailer, as the trailer would require certified operators and would not be deployable immediately after a disaster.
- Encourage TWD and the Water Advisory Board (WAB) to get involved with the city's CERT program for volunteer training.
- Council discussion: Councilor Schlack, President Wolf, Anderson, Shaw, and Mayor supported all three recommendations. Councilor Gadusi supported the recommendations but wanted to also explore the trailer donation. The Mayor concluded that the majority supported the staff recommendations, and the council directed staff to proceed with those recommendations while further exploring smaller units.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update
- City Engineer Joe Isneski provided a quarterly update on approximately 54 projects across water, sewer, stormwater, transportation, parks, and facilities. Key highlights:
- Water: Multiple bids came in under engineers' estimates (e.g., Red Rock Creek waterline relocation). The Aquifer Storage and Recovery wells 2 and 3 construction is complete. The Lake Oswego Tigard Water Expansion Project design kicked off in January 2026.
- Sanitary Sewer: The Rotary Plaza restroom will be decommissioned and removed this summer due to ongoing maintenance issues. A cured-in-place pipe program is being expanded.
- Stormwater: The 121st Avenue Bridge and Summer Creek Bank Stabilization project is moving to construction. ODOT will address flooding at Durham and 99W at no cost to the city.
- Transportation: The Tigard Street Bridge replacement is at final design; construction may start late summer 2026. The McDonald Street project is at 30% design with robust community engagement. The street light replacement program is underway with bids under budget.
- Parks: Steve Street Park construction came in $600,000 under estimate ($1.2M awarded vs. $1.8M estimate). The Cook Family Park accessible boat ramp contract was awarded. The Ash Creek Trail project is seeking a Metro grant.
- Facilities: Library HVAC and roof replacement projects are complete. A facility system plan is being scoped.
- No formal action was taken; the update was informational.
Legislative Public Hearings
Ordinance Repealing Sound Truck Regulations (Ordinance 26-10)
- City Attorney Rihala explained that the section (TMC 5.16) was a cleanup item, as no registrations had been filed in over 40 years and the regulations were likely unconstitutional. The city's nuisance code and state law on vehicle noise remain in effect. One written comment was received. After the public hearing, the council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance.
Ordinance Amending Election Filing Procedures (Ordinance 26-11)
- City Attorney Rihala presented amendments to TMC 2.40 to simplify the code, align with the new charter (removing requirement for councilors to resign to run for mayor), and reflect state law changes requiring incumbents who were elected to file seven days earlier than other candidates. No written or oral public testimony was received. The council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance.
Key Outcomes
- Consent agenda approved unanimously.
- Council directed staff to proceed with the three water advisory board recommendations and explore smaller water filtration units, with majority support (one councilor preferring to also explore the trailer).
- Ordinance 26-10 (repealing sound truck regulations) adopted unanimously.
- Ordinance 26-11 (amending election filing procedures) adopted unanimously.
- The meeting was adjourned after no further business.
Meeting Transcript
So call this council meeting to order. Deputy uh city quarter Bartholomew, please conduct a roll call. Council President Wolf. Here. Councillor Anderson. Here. Councilor Gadusi. Present. Use Councilor Halleck. Mayor Who? Here. Councilor Robbins. Present. Councilor Schlack. Here. Councilor Shaw. Here. All right. Thank you. Will everyone please stand and join me in the pledge of allegiance? Council and staff, do you do you have any non-agenda items? Seeing none, let's move on to next section, which is public comments. The public comment period provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the city council. While it is not a dialogue, either I or staff will follow up to address the issues brought forward in these comments. The calling number is 503 966 4101, and those wishing to comment should call now to get into the queue. Anyone wanting to comment should sign up on the public comment form at the front of the room. Those calling in for agenda items number nine or nine or ten should wait until that item is announced and then call in. First is uh written public comments. Uh we receive two written public comments by Monday noon deadline regarding the uh water advisory board recommendations, public hearing agenda publishing and the proposed code change and sound tracks. Uh next we move on to in person, and those who uh wishing to comment in person, please sign up uh in the in the on the you know on the forum in the in the front. So no one sign up, so let's move on to phone or video. Mr. Van Are there any callers in the queue for phone or video testimony? No callers. Thank you, Mr. Van. Let's move on to City Manager Report. Acting City Manager Rager will provide a brief report. Good evening. Good evening, council. This past weekend marked the opening day of the Tiger Farmers Market. Always a welcome sign of the summer season and something so many of our community look forward to each year. It's a great opportunity to connect with local vendors, neighbors, and it's also a great time to stop by the city booth to ask questions, chat with staff, learn about current projects, or simply say hello. It's events like these that bring people together and help keep Tiger to welcoming and connected community. Uh looking ahead, tomorrow, May 6th, students across Tiger will take part in the spring walk and roll event at their elementary schools. It's a great celebration of active transportation and healthy habits and a chance to support the safe routes to school program for students and families. Events like walk and roll bring families, schools, and neighborhoods together, encouraging students to walk, bike, roll, or take the bus, supporting healthier lifestyles, reducing congestion, and helping care for our environment. As they head out, it's also a timely reminder for all of us to slow down, stay alert, and watch for kids traveling through our neighborhoods. Thank you. Counselor, do you have any questions or comments?
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