Tualatin Development Commission Meeting - December 8, 2025

The Tualatin Development Commission met on December 8, 2025, in a regular meeting (replacing a previously scheduled work session) to consider property acquisition, an interfund loan, budget amendments, and a downtown revitalization report. All three resolutions were adopted unanimously, and the commission received a presentation on the downtown community identity final report.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the Tualatin Development Commission meeting minutes of November 4, 2025, and November 24, 2025, unanimously by voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public offered comments on items not on the agenda or during the public hearing on the budget resolution.

Discussion Items

• Resolution 643-25 – Property Acquisition (Matthias Property): Staff presented a request to authorize the purchase of real property at 18925 SW 84th Avenue (the Matthias property) for $600,000 from a willing seller. The property consists of two parcels totaling 0.28 acres – a parking lot with lawn area and a single-family home (formerly a dentist office and radio station). The acquisition is part of the CORA 18970 catalyst project, a public-private partnership to deliver attainable housing and commercial retail. The commission approved the resolution by roll call vote (7-0).
• Resolution 644-25 – Interfund Loan: Following the property purchase approval, staff requested authorization of an interfund loan of $600,000 from the Southwest Urban Renewal District (SWERD) to the Core Opportunity and Reinvestment Area (CORA) district. The loan may be repaid over up to 10 years with interest set at the local government investment pool rate. Staff noted that SWERD collections are ahead of projections due to the PGE development. The commission approved the resolution by roll call vote (7-0).
• Public Hearing & Resolution 645-25 – Budget Amendments: The commission held a public hearing to consider changes to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 adopted budget. Staff explained three types of changes: (1) transfers of appropriations within funds, (2) adjustments for unanticipated conditions (e.g., moving reserves to appropriations), and (3) creation of a new CORA project fund. Specific actions included transferring $600,000 from SWERD reserves to the CORA project fund for the property purchase, an additional $50,000 from reserves for other acquisition costs, and $166,675 from CORA bond reserves to the TDC admin fund for personnel costs covering Sid and Quinn. A $35,000 transfer from contingency covered increased materials and services in the TDC admin fund. No public testimony was offered. The commission closed the hearing and adopted the resolution by roll call vote (7-0).
• Special Report – Downtown Revitalization Community Identity Final Report: Sid and consultant Michelle Reeves presented the findings of Phase 1 of the downtown revitalization process. The report, based on surveys, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, uses a story framework to characterize downtown’s physical environment, community objectives, relationships, and environmental context. Key findings included that the downtown lacks a cohesive physical identity (e.g., conflicting road stories, excessive parking lots, poor connection from the park to downtown), residents want a place that feels active and welcoming, and the lake is a central but underutilized and controversial feature. Short-term actions suggested include lighting improvements, food cart pods, and temporary retail spaces. The report is intended to inform subsequent phases (design charrette with University of Oregon and a downtown urban design plan). Commissioners expressed appreciation for the work and noted alignment with other studies. No vote was taken; the report was received as information.

Key Outcomes

• Resolution 643-25 (authorizing purchase of Matthias property) adopted unanimously (7-0).
• Resolution 644-25 (authorizing interfund loan from SWERD to CORA) adopted unanimously (7-0).
• Resolution 645-25 (authorizing changes to FY 2025-2026 budget) adopted unanimously (7-0) after a public hearing with no testimony.
• The Downtown Revitalization Community Identity Final Report was presented and received; no formal action was taken, but the commission acknowledged the milestone and next steps (design charrette in early 2026, urban design plan in summer 2026/winter 2027).