Tigard City Council and Local Contract Review Board Meeting - October 6, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Who. Roll call showed Council President Wolf, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Gadesi, Mayor Who, and Councilor Schlack present; Councilors Robbins and Shaw were absent. The agenda included public comments, consent agenda, city manager report, Oregon housing planning update, planning commission annual report, Family Peace Center update, domestic violence awareness proclamation, a public hearing on street name changes, and a discussion on community development level of service.

Public Comments & Testimony

• The city received three written public comments by the Monday noon deadline: a request for fee caps on towing, concern with traffic on Southwest Hillshire, and concern with utility rates and utility assistance.
• No in-person or phone/video testimony was offered during the public comment period.

Consent Calendar

• City manager Rager gave a brief report on International Walk and Roll to School Day (October 7) and thanked staff for a recent community event.
• The consent agenda, which included a contract for Red Rock Creek Vegetation Enhancement and approval of meeting minutes, was moved and seconded. The council voted unanimously by voice vote to adopt.

Oregon Housing Planning Updates

• Housing planner Trinity Miller introduced Laura Kelly and Jenna Hughes from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). Jenna Hughes presented on the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis (ONA) allocation methodology.
• Key points: The state allocation for Tigard through 2046 is just over 8,000 units, a 44% reduction from the prior 15,000-unit estimate due to the city's strong past housing production and affordable rental housing stock. Factors that increased the allocation included redevelopment capacity, transit/job access, and projected job growth. The allocation is updated annually by the Office of Economic Analysis. Cities must meet their six-year housing production strategy target but not 100% of the 20-year need.
• Council President Wolf expressed concern that Tigard's past success may lead to higher future expectations and stressed the need for recognition and legislative safeguards regarding Senate Bill 974 and HB 2003. No vote was taken.

Planning Commission Annual Report

• Assistant Community Development Director Skyler Warren and Planning Commission President Nathan Jackson presented. The commission has held six meetings since October 2025, handling two annexations, two comprehensive plan map amendments, one facilities plan amendment, and three project briefings.
• Nathan Jackson noted a substantial slowdown in meetings due to Senate Bill 974, which reduced the commission's quasi-judicial authority over residential development, negatively affecting morale and public involvement. He suggested possible future roles, such as a post-decision sounding board or combining duties with other committees.
• Council members Anderson and Mayor Who expressed sympathy, acknowledged the commission's value, and indicated interest in discussing ideas with state delegates. No formal action was taken.

Family Peace Center Update

• Executive Director Rachel Schulz reported that since opening in January 2026, the center has provided 6,754 services to 3,479 survivors in eight months, a 34% increase in physical access over the previous Family Justice Center. First-time visitors typically access seven to ten services, with a record of 17 services in one visit.
• For Tigard residents specifically, 407 individuals have been served, a 24% increase, and Tigard remains the third-largest population served in Washington County. County-wide urban area visits increased by 76%.
• Schulz highlighted the center's wraparound services (22 partner agencies) that reduce staff burnout by eliminating the need to say "no" to clients. She also noted the upcoming Run for Hope event on October 31.
• Council members expressed appreciation and shared personal experiences. No vote was taken; the report was informational.

Proclamation

• Mayor Who read and presented a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Tigard. A photograph was taken with Rachel Schulz.

Public Hearing – Street Name Change Ordinance

• City Engineer Winsnowski presented staff report for Ordinance 26-16, which renames five street segments to correct discrepancies between Washington County records and actual use. No public testimony was offered.
• Council voted unanimously (roll call: Wolf – yes, Anderson – yes, Gadesi – yes, Mayor Who – yes, Schlack – yes) to adopt the ordinance.

Discussion on Community Development Level of Service

• Community Development Director Kirkman presented an overview of the department's 39 employees across 16 programs in five divisions, with an $11.9 million budget ($5.5 million general fund, $6.4 million dedicated funds). He categorized services as minimum (mandated), priority (mandated or community-expected), and enhanced (council goal-driven). Reductions would likely affect enhanced programs first, but mandated services must continue.
• Councilor Schlack suggested holding a deeper priority-of-projects discussion in the new year after council goal-setting. Council President Wolf preferred to first understand the levers before setting goals. Mayor Who inquired about technology's role in improving code compliance tracking. Kirkman noted an upcoming presentation on November 17 regarding development process improvements.
• No decisions were made; the discussion was informational.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda adopted by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
• Ordinance 26-16 (street name changes) adopted by unanimous roll call vote (5-0).
• No other votes; all other items were information, discussion, or ceremonial.