Tigard City Council Meeting - August 11, 2026
Tigard City Council Meeting - August 11, 2026
The Tigard City Council met on August 11, 2026, to address a range of items including a resolution honoring the retiring City Recorder, public comments on safety and housing, a police life-saving award, updates on the Tigard Housing Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan, and selection of legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities.
Consent Calendar
- The council approved the consent agenda (minutes) by unanimous vote.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Alexis Tay (via translator): Expressed concerns about a security company at Tigard Plaza alleged to be operating without a license, using excessive force, and taking photos of minors. Requested a city investigation.
- Felix (resident on 72nd Avenue): Raised safety concerns about a construction gate blocking pedestrian access near 72nd and Dartmouth, creating a dangerous walking environment for people heading to stores and bus stops. Asked the city to work with developers to improve the path.
- Liz Newton (Progress Ridge area): Shared her experience with a neighbor's excessive livestock operation, which led to rodent infestation and costly remediation. Recommended revising Tigard Municipal Code to limit chickens, require annual rodent control contracts, and encourage residents to check covenants before investing in livestock.
- Leandro (community member): Publicly thanked Carol Krager for her decades of service to Tigard, noting their work together on the equity advisory committee.
- Gabe (Gabriel Vlasquez): Expressed opposition to the council's earlier decision not to update outdated data center language, calling it a mistake. Urged the council to reconsider.
- Jeff Harrow (Tigard resident): Questioned whether current housing policies produce affordable outcomes, noting that allowing more development capacity can increase land costs. Suggested exploring a model that separates land ownership from housing to create a permanent land base for portable homeownership.
- Daphne Anne Marie (by phone): Thanked the council for its response regarding disability-forward housing and expressed interest in tracking upcoming developments.
Police Award Presentation
- Chief Rogers presented the Life-Saving Medal to Officer Benjamin Barley for administering CPR on January 11, 2026, after a person collapsed and was not breathing. Officer Barley's actions contributed to the person's survival. The award was approved by the council.
Tigard Police Department Report
- Chief Rogers, Assistant Chief Sitton, and Community Engagement Coordinator Bauer reported on July activities. The community policing team handled 127 nuisance-related calls, identified 158 campsites, made 170 contacts with unhoused community members, and made only one arrest.
- The department addressed summer e-bike issues, including reckless riding, four eludes from officers, and paintball shootings. They conducted seven bicycle patrols and a pedestrian crosswalk enforcement operation. An online reporting tool for e-bike and e-scooter safety was launched, and a safety flyer will be included in back-to-school packets through the Tigard-Tualatin School District.
Tigard Housing Plan Briefing
- Housing Planner Trinity Miller presented an overview of the state-mandated Tigard Housing Plan, which includes a Contextualized Housing Needs Analysis, Housing Capacity Analysis, and Housing Production Strategy. The plan is funded by state grants and expected to be complete by summer 2027. A visual housing survey is open (95 responses received as of the meeting).
- Council members raised questions about the data supporting state housing allocation numbers, the balance between rental and homeownership opportunities, and the need for study sessions to delve into methodology. Councillor Robins asked about survey language accessibility (English only, with browser translation tools). The council requested additional study sessions to explore the data and assumptions.
Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
- Community Development Director Sambo Kirkman reported on progress under the four pillars of the 2026-2029 plan: business attraction/support, partnerships, operations/communication, and development/placemaking. Accomplishments include a new downtown marketing flyer, updated business resource guide, new business connect events, a TIF District Building Improvement Grant evaluation, and an RFQ for the cinema site. A wayfinding program is set to begin this fiscal year.
- Council members discussed the need for long-term vision (30 years), parking challenges downtown, and the importance of tracking deadlines and risks. The mayor requested that future updates include target dates and risk assessments.
League of Oregon Cities Legislative Priorities
- Assistant to the City Manager Nicole Hendrix asked the council to select five priorities from the LOC voting guide. Staff recommended: 1) public meetings law clarity, 2) full funding and streamlining for housing production, 3) targeted prevailing wage changes, 4) a 2027 transportation package, and 5) infrastructure funding for water/wastewater and PFAS management.
- After discussion, the council agreed to keep the top four and replace the fifth with "funding and coordination for shelter and homeless response." Councillor Schlack asked staff to verify the trade-off before final submission. The deadline for submission is September 25, 2026.
Key Outcomes
- Resolution 26-28 adopted unanimously, honoring City Recorder Carol Krager for over 20 years of service.
- Consent agenda (minutes) approved unanimously.
- Life-Saving Medal awarded to Officer Benjamin Barley.
- Housing Plan: Council requested additional study sessions to review state allocation methodology and data.
- Economic Development Plan: Council asked for future updates to include target dates and risk indicators.
- LOC Priorities: Council selected five priorities (top four as recommended, plus shelter/homeless response) pending staff verification.
- The council adjourned to executive session (ORS 192.660(2)(i)) to discuss the performance of a public official; no action was taken.
Meeting Transcript
All right, good evening, everyone. I will call this a Tiger City Council meeting to order. And before I start, I just want to clarify from my uh Council Liaison report that the county is planning to raise vehicle registration fee by $10 every two years, not $100. So please don't be alarmed. It's $10, not $100. So with that, uh City Recorder Crager, please uh would you please conduct a roll call? Mayor Who? Here. Counselor Robbins. Here. Counselor Schlack. Here. Counselor Shaw. Here. Council President Wolf. Here. Counselor Anderson. Here. Counselor Godusi. Thank you. Well, will everyone please uh join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? Thank you, uh staff and council. Do you have any non-agenda items? Seeing none, let's move on to the next item on the agenda, which is uh resolution uh thanking city recorder Carol Krager for her years of service. Well, this is another emotional meeting for us. So um our city recorder is uh retiring at the end of this month. So uh the city council uh we would like to present you with a resolution uh thanking you for your years of service. So I will just read the whole thing. Um a resolution honoring city recorder Carol Krager for more than 20 years of dedicated service to the city of Tiger. Whereas Carol Krager began her career with the City of Tiger in January 2006 as deputy city recorder, and I was appointed city recorder in 2014, dedicating more than 20 years of service to the city. And whereas throughout her career, Carol has faithfully served mayors, city council, city leadership, staff, and the Tiger community with professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to public service. And whereas Carol has been the trusted steward of the city's official records and election processes, while serving as a treasure source of institutional knowledge whose wisdom has benefited generations of elected officials and employees. And whereas Carol has been an active member of the Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders, having served on several committees over the years, including the records committee, conference committee, mentor committee, chair of the legislative committee, regional director, and more. Whereas Carol's kind heart, gentle manner, patience, and genuine care for others have made everyone feel welcome and supported, while her quiet dedication, attention to detail, and steadfast commitment have left an enduring legacy. And whereas after more than two decades of distinguished service, Carol will retire at the end of August 2026, leaving behind countless friendships, cherished memory, and a city that is stronger because of her service. Whereas reflections from those who have worked with Carol, including the following, uh Mayor Who, me. Carol has earned my complete confidence through her professionalism, careful preparation, and unwavering decade dedication to Tiger. She has always been responsive when I have questions about council agendas and has made sure we have the updates needed for our meetings to run smoothly. Just as importantly, Carol has generously shared her knowledge and mentor the next generation of municipal recorders, ensuring that her legacy of dependable and trustworthy public service will continue long after her well-earned retirement. And the next one is from Counselor Jeanette Shaw. Counselor Shaw, do you have that in front of you? I do, Mayor. I'm happy to read that if you'd like. Yeah, please. Thank you. And uh Carol, I'm not gonna well up, or at least you can't see me well enough. So City Councillor Jeanette Shaw. Carol Crager, City Clerk of Tiger, has been and is the steady hand that keeps our council meetings running smoothly and on schedule. Carol brings a real blend of professionalism and genuine warmth to everything she does, treating everyone she works with, whether counselors, potential counselors, staff, or the public with empathy, respect, warmth, and friendliness. Tiger is so fortunate to have had her and is so excited what her next chapter holds for her.
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