Public Meetings - Tigard, Oregon

The Tigard City Council met on October 27, 2026, to receive updates from the city manager, high school representatives, and police department, and to discuss two major planning initiatives: the Tigard Home project and the River Terrace 2.0 community plan. The meeting included public comment, a consent agenda, and staff presentations. The council deliberated on policy questions and provided direction for future work. Public Comments & Testimony - Jeff Darland, a Tigard resident, addressed the council regarding System Development Charges (SDCs) and the River Terrace 2.0 plan. He suggested that the transportation SDC should be revisited before establishing policy discounts, arguing that without a complete build list, discounting is "a cart before the horse." City Manager Report - City Manager Rager announced free leaf disposal and food drive events at Cook Family Park on three Saturdays: November 21, December 5, and December 12. The events are part of the stormwater program in partnership with Clean Water Services. Residents were reminded that plastic bags should be emptied at the site. The manager also reminded registered voters that Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and that ballots must be deposited in official drop boxes by 8 p.m. that day, as mail-in is no longer an option. High School Envoy Update - Sydney Jewell (ASV President) and Gabriel Moussounga (AC Vice President) from Tigard High School reported on school activities including Red Ribbon Week, anti-drug initiatives, choir concerts, a haunted house, trunk-or-treat events, athletic playoff games, a blood drive on November 4, and a Veterans Day breakfast on November 10. Councilor Robins highlighted the student-run blood drive. Police Department Report - Interim Police Chief Bob Rogers and Assistant Chief Brad Sitton provided an update. Highlights included the hiring of officer Jacob Wilford (to be sworn in November 2, start academy in January), officer J.R. Scott currently at the basic police academy (graduating February 9), and the retirement of 25-year officer Carrie Gregson, the Mobile Health Response Team officer. Chief Rogers noted increased community anxiety due to recent events and ongoing outreach to faith communities. Assistant Chief Sitton reminded residents about holiday safety: locking vehicles, slow driving, and using headlights. The department will have increased visibility during Halloween and the holiday season. Consent Calendar - The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of meeting minutes. Discussion Items Tigard Home Housing Opportunity Mobility and Enterprise Project Update - Associate Planner Amber Gomez presented the update. The Tigard Home project engaged over 1,300 community members through 20 tabling events, 6 targeted outreach events, 4 community dinners, and 4 pop-up events. Key takeaways from engagement included: desire for amenities (sidewalks, bike lanes, transit connections), identification of barriers (disconnected networks, specific roads), preference for mixed-use buildings, support for food-related businesses, and concerns about traffic, noise, and safety. - Staff recommendations included allowing home occupations by right, home businesses (max 10 customers/day, type I review), and neighborhood scale commercial (type II review) with specific allowed uses. Uses not recommended included banks, liquor stores, and marijuana facilities. Location restrictions would limit neighborhood commercial to arterials, collectors, and neighborhood roads, with adequate frontage infrastructure required. - Council considered two policy questions: (1) approve the community engagement report for the Metro grant, and (2) proceed with developing regulations based on updated policy approaches. - Council unanimously supported question one. On question two, the majority (Councilors Schlack, Wolf, Shaw, Gaducey, Anderson) indicated they were not ready to approve without more detail, citing concerns about safety on specific streets (Ascension Drive, Hillshire Drive, Benchview Terrace, Bull Mountain Road, Cable Avenue), definitions of uses (e.g., light repair shops), operating hours, the exclusion of certain office uses, and potential impacts on neighborhood character. Councilor Robins originally supported but later agreed to request more specificity. Councilor Anderson wanted more analysis of the flower pot data to ensure public input was accurately interpreted. - Council directed staff to refine the criteria and return with additional details on street safety, adequate infrastructure, allowed uses, and hours of operation, and to conduct further analysis of public engagement data. River Terrace 2.0 Development Code Update - Assistant Director of Community Development Skylar Warren presented an update. The plan incorporates previous council decisions, including a target density of 18 units per acre, a mix of housing types, and infrastructure plans. The proposed code uses a hierarchical framework: neighborhood design requirements, zone-specific standards (three residential zones: RTRA, RTRB, RTRC), overlays, and site-specific standards. A key feature is a hybrid form-based code that regulates by unit count and form rather than specific housing types. Two overlays are proposed: a natural resources overlay (for Title 13 compliance) and a commercial options overlay. - Timeline: public review draft expected Q1 2027, finance strategy completion by end of 2026, adoption planned for Q2 2027. Upcoming meetings: Planning Commission on November 1, City Council on November 17 for SDC policy direction. - Council discussion: Council President Wolf expressed concerns about developer feedback (including a letter from the Home Builders Association) and market feasibility. Councilor Shaw raised concerns about Tigard becoming a "bedroom community" due to limited employment lands. Councilors requested a public workshop with developers to address issues before the code is finalized. Councilor Schlack suggested a longer comment period for the public review draft. No votes were taken. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - Tigard Home Project: - Council approved the community engagement report as the final report for the Metro grant (question one). - Council did not approve proceeding with regulations based on the current policy approach (question two). Staff was directed to refine the proposal with additional details on street safety criteria, adequate infrastructure requirements, allowed uses, operating hours, and to further analyze public input. Staff will return to council with an updated framework. - River Terrace 2.0: No formal decisions were made. Council provided feedback and expressed interest in holding a public workshop to address developer and community concerns before code finalization. Staff will continue code drafting and prepare for the November 17 council meeting on SDCs.

On October 13, 2026, the Tigard City Council and the Town Center Development Agency (TCDA) met in a regular evening session. The agenda included the city manager's election update, an update from Tigard Turns the Tide, the annual report of the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC), and public hearings on the FY 2027 fall supplemental budgets for the city and TCDA. The council and TCDA board each adopted their supplemental budget resolution unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - The public comment period was opened, but no in-person speakers signed up and no phone or video callers joined the queue. - For the supplemental budget public hearings, staff reported that no written comments had been received by noon Monday. City Manager Update - City Manager Rager announced a City Council candidate showcase on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Tigard Public Library's Burgess Community Room; it will be streamed and recorded. The November 3, 2026, ballot includes one mayor's seat and three councilor seats, with four-year terms beginning January 1, 2027. City Hall is an official ballot drop site. Tigard Turns the Tide Update - Executive Director Sunshine Navarro Shively presented an update on the Tigard Turns the Tide coalition, whose mission is to engage all sectors of the Tigard community to build positive futures for youth, prevent underage drinking and drug use, and promote mental wellness and resiliency. - The STUD (Stop Tigard Underage Drinking and Drug Use) program has more than 60 students signed up and coordinates or produces 15 school and community events per 10-month school year. - The coalition uses the Communities That Care prevention framework and has entered phase four. Priority issues identified include underage cannabis use, poor youth mental health, and the need for supportive youth development and coping skills. Strategies include Talk. They Hear You. and Positive Community Norms (PCN). - The district-wide newsletter introduction of the campaign is expected within about a week. - An informal survey during the presentation showed the council and audience overestimated youth substance use: actual past-30-day alcohol use among 11th graders at Tigard High School was 9.9%, and actual cannabis use was 4.3%. - A PCN youth training was held October 9th with trainers from the Montana Institute; the youth theme was 'The positive is out there.' The campaign will be youth-led and adult-advised, with students from STUD and LEAP leading the work; messaging drafts are not final. Transportation Advisory Committee Annual Update - Principal Transportation Planner Tiffany Gherky and TTAC Chair Michael Hendrickson presented the committee's annual review. TTAC is one of 12 boards and commissions, with nine voting members appointed by council; its membership now includes an ADA advocate, replacing the former business representative seat. It meets the first Wednesday of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Tigard Public Library. - In 2026, TTAC provided feedback on the McDonald Street program, Downtown Reimagined, River Terrace 2.0, and e-mobility issues, and reviewed its bylaws. It also wrote letters of support for grant-funded projects and conducted a summer walking tour with the Town Center Advisory Commission focused on downtown connections, ADA parking, the Tigard Transit Center parking permit pilot, TriMet service changes, and Fanno Creek Trail improvements. - Hendrickson stated that legal e-mobility devices are an asset for active transportation, but illegal or modified high-powered devices are a growing safety concern. He recommended building safe infrastructure, educating riders, and enforcing rules against unregulated illegal devices. - Hendrickson urged the council to prioritize safety for all transportation users even with budget constraints: 'Let's make Tigard the place to call home by building a transportation network that is genuinely safe, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.' - In response to council questions, the committee noted it is working on a scooter education brochure, that e-mobility enforcement is a nationwide challenge, and that collaboration with TCAC helps keep economic development considerations in transportation discussions. TTAC member Sean Martinez added that getting people downtown by walking, biking, and transit supports local business revenue. FY 2027 Fall Supplemental Budget - City and TCDA - Finance Director Eric King and Budget Manager James Kennedy presented the first supplemental budget since the June budget adoption. It increases appropriations by about $4.6 million across 36 funds, combining FY 2026 carryforwards, a small number of new requests, and capital project reappropriations. - The package also establishes a new practice of reconciling budgeted beginning fund balances to actual FY 2026 year-end balances. - New requests include priority-based budgeting consultant services, utility bad-debt expense, disbursement of unspent Washington County houseless liaison IGA funds, ADA translation and sharing of city plans, photography and video equipment, and a gas tax fund transfer. - On the TCDA side, the universal splash pad supplemental request was removed by amendment, reducing the TCDA request from $1,348,410 to $298,410. Staff will return on December 8, 2026, with a project update, proposed solution, schedule, and funding plan for the splash pad. - In response to questions, staff reported that the general fund used about $2 million of reserves in FY 2026 rather than the anticipated $4 million, due to vacancy savings and underspending. The $459,000 utility bad-debt write-off equals about 1.5% of utility revenue; the typical municipal rate is 0.5% to 1%, and finance expects about 0.5% going forward. Key Outcomes - The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-31, approving the FY 2027 city fall supplemental budget. - The TCDA board unanimously adopted Resolution 26-02, approving the FY 2027 TCDA fall supplemental budget as amended. - The universal splash pad funding decision was deferred to December 8, 2026, pending a staff project update and funding plan. - No public testimony was offered at either supplemental budget public hearing.

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.

The Tigard City Council convened on September 15, 2026, for a joint meeting with the Local Contract Review Board and the Town Center Development Agency. Agenda items included public testimony on traffic safety and property disputes, an update from Tigard High School ASB, a police department recruitment briefing, approval of the consent agenda, a presentation from the Town Center Advisory Commission on its revised strategic plan, a public hearing and adoption of an ordinance regulating vehicle camping near homeless service providers, a capital improvement plan update, and an in-depth discussion on police levels of service. The meeting concluded with an executive session on labor negotiations. Consent Calendar - Approved the contract for the 2026 pavement management program pavement rehabilitation by unanimous vote (7-0). Councillor Cudahy thanked staff for maintaining roads. Public Comments & Testimony - Dan Hayes (resident of 13957 SW Mistletoe Drive) pleaded for action on extreme traffic speeds (50-60 mph in a 20 mph zone) in his neighborhood, citing broken promises for traffic surveys, police patrols, and signage. He requested a neighborhood liaison and asked if residents could fund police overtime for traffic enforcement. He noted that non-residents use the area as a thoroughfare to Beaverton. - Todd Powell (new resident on Bankview near Mistletoe) echoed Hayes, stating cars blow through stop signs, endangering his granddaughters. He offered to personally pay for a police officer to sit and issue tickets. He noted that neighbors said police presence has worked in the past. - Elizabeth Sprack defended her property against complaints from Roger and Mary Pottoff, alleging harassment, including being filmed while milking goats. She stated the Pottoffs use fear tactics (citing a rare rabies case in North Dakota) and that she filed a complaint against a tent in the Pottoffs\' backyard out of concern for children. She asked the council to stop the dispute. - Jeff Darland (Tigard resident) criticized the city\'s blanket discount on transportation system development charges (SDCs), adopted in 2015, which he said created a $20 million funding gap. He noted staff stated there\'s no direct link between reduced SDC rates and housing affordability. He requested the city track foregone revenue and use targeted, measurable affordable housing programs instead. - Zach Kingler (representing BKM Management, owner/operator of Tigard Business Park) reported escalating safety and transient issues over the past 12 months, including trespassing, altercations, attempted theft, abandoned vehicles, and encampments. He requested city enforcement, outreach, and parking management on public rights-of-way, stating private security has limited authority. Tigard High School ASB Update - ASB President Sydney Jewell and Vice President Gabriel Musangu welcomed the council and announced homecoming week (September 28–October 3), including a parade on October 2 (Durham Road closing at 4:15 p.m., parade at 5 p.m.), a football game, and a dance with theme \"Princess and the Frog: A Night in the Bayou\" at Tigard High School Commons (7–10 p.m.). Councilors asked about the dance theme and welcomed the students. Tigard Police Department Report - Interim Chief Rogers and Assistant Chief Sitton reported on recruiting and hiring. Currently 9 open officer positions and 1 command officer vacancy. A new recruit, J.R. Scott (son of officer Mark Scott), was hired. A recruiting campaign launched August 1 via vendor All Star Talent produced 55 leads last week. The hiring process takes 9–10 months before an officer is solo-certified. The assistant chief clarified a data error in the strategic dashboard: AI-generated call-taking data was miscategorized as self-initiated activity, inflating numbers; corrected for September onward. Town Center Development Agency & Town Center Advisory Commission Strategic Plan - Redevelopment Manager Sean Farrell introduced TCAC members who presented their revised strategic plan aligned with the city\'s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The plan outlines five goals: (1) thrive new and existing businesses; (2) collaborate with TCAD boards and committees; (3) develop livable communities focused on safety and quality of life; (4) improve housing, shelter, and services (especially workforce housing); (5) evaluate TIFF district expansions and investments. Key performance indicators include number of TIFF marketing tools created and updated. Commissioners shared their motivations for serving (affordable housing, business perspective). Councillor Shaw noted ongoing work to update grant program materials and a planned video advertisement. Councillors praised the alignment and requested continued collaboration. Legislative Public Hearing: Ordinance Amending TMC Chapter 7.80 (Camping in Vehicles) - Homeless Liaison Megan Cohen presented the staff report, stating the ordinance adds definitions for vehicle camping and expands the buffer around homeless service sites from 500 to 1,000 feet. Vehicle camping will be allowed on public rights-of-way outside the buffer, subject to parking rules. Enforcement will focus on education for 30 days after approval, then enforcement. The only permitted camping location is the public works lawn. Cleanups: 15 this month; police and street teams proactive. Council President Wolf and Councillor Cudahy expressed concerns about displacement but acknowledged need to address concentrated impacts. The ordinance was adopted unanimously (7-0) as Ordinance 26-15. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update - Acting Public Works Director Joe Isneski provided an update on FY27 CIP projects. Highlights include: - Water: East Pressure Zone Consolidation (consultant selection fall); Red Rock Creek Waterline Relocation (final phase under construction); pipeline renewal evaluating CIPP lining technology; generator replacement at pump station 1 at 90% design; Reservoir 8-1 improvements moving to construction bidding; meter replacement program extended to five years. - Sanitary Sewer: All projects green; sanitary sewer system plan update drafted, will go to planning commission then council; new CIPP program for ongoing pipe repairs. - Stormwater: Red Rock Creek stabilization wrapping up November; stormwater system plan update consultant selection in December; detention pipe retrofit project started; 121st Avenue Bridge stabilization under construction; several new projects scoping. - Transportation: Pavement management program contract approved; Hall/Faffle Street signal design moving (state approval received); North Dakota Street Bridge replacement paused due to grant funding FY28 availability; Tigard Street Bridge replacement moving to bid; Bonita/Sequoia signal under construction (county delivered); McDonald Street 30% design complete, alternative delivery method planned; Greenburg Road/Hall 2217 design phase with budget concerns resolved; street light replacement (600 poles) under construction; Fanno Creek Trail crossing improvements (ODOT delivering); 95th Avenue Ped/Bicycle Bridge consultant procurement in process; wayfinding signage installation this fall. - Parks: Steve Street Park under construction through October/November; trail system plan phase 2 on hold pending budget; Beglin Wetland Park moved to FY29 due to Clean Water Services sewer work; Cook Family Park accessible boat ramp under construction; Lacich Park kayak launch coordinating with Willamette Water Supply; Copper Creek/Cook Park stream stabilization under construction; Fanno Creek Trail Bonita-Durham coordinating with ODOT; Ash Creek Trail scope reduced due to grant reduction but path forward with minimal trail. - Facilities: Facility system plan under development (condition assessment, space planning, capital strategy); citywide HVAC control system upgrade; major maintenance program. - Councillor Schlack noted large budget variances in some projects and asked for clearer scope-change documentation. Isneski agreed to follow up. Councillor Cudahy raised ADA ramp issue from TTEC walkabout; Isneski acknowledged need for community input from people with disabilities. Discussion: Police Levels of Service - Interim Chief Rogers, Assistant Chief Sitton, and Business Manager Katie Cook-Papanuk presented a comprehensive overview of police services, statutory requirements, levy obligations, and staffing. Key points: - The department is authorized 94 sworn positions, currently with 10 vacancies. - 71% of budget is salaries/benefits; 17.6% interdepartmental services; 11.4% materials/services. - Programs categorized as core functions (response 53%, process 13%, assessment 4%, inquiry 8%, enforcement 12%), capacity building (development, partnerships), and outreach. - Staffing declined from 97 FTE (2021) to 95 (2026) while population grew 2% (55,584 to 57,000), not including daytime population (100,000). - Minimum staffing per collective bargaining: 3 officers and 1 supervisor at any time; scales up on weekends. - Community-oriented policing positions, school resource officer (general fund), FBI task force detective, dedicated traffic safety unit (funded by photo enforcement), mental health response team (with partners), community service officers, and outreach programs are current services beyond minimum. - Options: reallocating resources could reduce some specialized programs but would affect patrol availability and community engagement. - Councilors expressed appreciation for the presentation and emphasized need to balance community expectations (traffic enforcement, homeless response) with staffing realities. Mayor noted importance of communication to build support for future levies. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar approved unanimously for pavement management program. - Ordinance 26-15 (camping in vehicles) adopted unanimously (7-0), effective 30 days after approval, with education period. - TCAC strategic plan received; council acknowledged progress and encouraged continued collaboration. - Police levels of service discussion set foundation for future budget decisions; council directed staff to develop cost/risk analysis for potential service changes. - Council went into executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations; no final action taken.

The Tigard City Council met on September 8, 2026, addressing a range of topics including public comments, a quasi-judicial land use hearing, photo enforcement program updates, a credit card fee policy change, and a public works service level overview. Key decisions included approval of the Summer Creek Bridge Stabilization project, adoption of a hybrid credit card fee model, and unanimous support for the consent agenda. Consent Calendar - Approved the Comcast Capo franchise agreement renewal by unanimous vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Chris Dart (Pathfinder Way) requested the city clean up overgrown trees and fallen debris from city property along Derry Dale Creek, citing safety hazards and damage to his fence. - Roger Pottoff (11710 SW Ann Street) complained about code enforcement based on a neighbor's erroneous report of a sex offender living in his backyard tent, asking for justice and consideration. - Jim Long (phone) read the Climate Action Tigard mission statement emphasizing positive habitats for humans and wildlife. - During the quasi-judicial hearing, Jim Long testified about potential impacts on protected turtles and beaver dams, and questioned why construction began before council approval. Staff responded that permits from ODFW were obtained, no turtles were encountered, and beaver dams were left intact, with work driven by life safety and an in-water work window (July 15–September 30). - During the credit card fee hearing, Dennis Wasnak (13493 SW 75th Place) opposed passing fees to utility customers, calling it a rate increase and a public relations issue. Staff clarified the goal is to encourage lower-cost payment methods. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing: Summer Creek Bridge Stabilization - Staff (Associate Planner Jenny McGuinness, Project Manager Matt Bowling) presented a comprehensive plan map amendment and sensitive lands review for a 0.07-acre project on SW 121st Avenue. The project includes stabilizing eroding creek banks, replacing wing walls, repairing guardrails, and fixing stormwater and sewer utilities. The ESEE analysis concluded that allowing the conflicting use would avoid negative consequences and improve creek health, safety, and utility reliability. - The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on August 3, 2026. - Council voted unanimously (6-0, with Councilor Robbins absent) to adopt Ordinance 26-14, removing goal five protection from 0.03 acres of locally significant wetlands for this specific project. Photo Enforcement Program Update (Operational) - Lieutenant Carlson presented data on three camera locations (Pacific & Hall, Durham Road, 72nd Avenue). Red light violations increased significantly in 2025 (e.g., Durham: 1,294 violations vs. 381 in 2024). Speed violations on Hall decreased. Crashes at intersections declined from 22.5/year (2016-2019) to 11.5/year (2020-2025). - Lieutenant requested council consider creating three halftime non-sworn positions to review citations and testify in court, freeing sworn officers for patrol. - Council discussed potential expansion and reaffirmed the program's primary goal of safety. Photo Enforcement Financial Update - Finance Director Eric King reported that FY26 revenue reached $1.6 million with $1.59 million in expenditures, resulting in an $11,000 surplus. However, an accumulated deficit of $715,000 remains. Revenue increased 49% over FY25, while expenditures rose only 2%. - The program's monthly performance turned positive from January 2026 onward, with a $376,000 surplus in the second half of the fiscal year. Public Hearing and Decision on Credit Card Fees - Finance Director King presented three options: A) absorb all fees (status quo), B) fully pass through costs, C) hybrid (pass through credit card fees, keep e-checks free). The hybrid option is estimated to save the city $300,000 annually in merchant fees, reducing utility rate pressures. - Council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-30, implementing the hybrid approach, after discussion that the goal is to change payment behavior and that no fee is charged for e-checks, cash, or checks. Discussion on Public Works Service Levels - Asset Manager Samantha Rico presented an overview of 11 public works divisions (streets, water, sewer, stormwater, surface water, parks, recreation, fleet, facilities, engineering, administration). Key themes: alignment with legal mandates, community expectations, and technical standards. Examples included streets operating at minimum service, 94% of sewer work mandated, and proactive maintenance saving 14 times the cost of major rehab. - Council expressed appreciation and requested more detailed financial and growth forecasts for budget season. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda adopted unanimously. - Ordinance 26-14 (Summer Creek Bridge Stabilization) adopted unanimously. - Resolution 26-30 (Credit Card Fee Hybrid Model) adopted unanimously. - Public hearing on street name change postponed to October 6, 2026. - Council directed staff to bring more service-level and cost trade-off analysis for future budget discussions. - The meeting adjourned into executive session to discuss the performance of a public official.

The Tigard City Council convened at 7:00 PM on September 1, 2026, for a regular meeting that included public comments, a consent agenda, updates from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and County Commissioner, and a major policy discussion on the River Terrace 2.0 finance strategy and system development charges (SDCs). Council took direction on a tiered SDC rate structure and a flat-rate option for apartments. The meeting began with a roll call: Mayor Who, Councillors Robbins, Schlack, Shaw, Anderson, Gaducey, and Council President Wolf were present. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously: an updated intergovernmental agreement with Clean Water Services and a contract amendment for pavement management programs (slurry and crack seal services). Public Comments & Testimony - Bill Monohand: Questioned why the city’s housing preference survey is not prominently featured on the city’s homepage, noting the mayor’s monthly meetup (drawing about 10 people) occupies prime space. Urged the city to make the survey easier to find. - Andrea Demico Campbell: Expressed support for River Terrace 2.0 but raised concerns about Vandermost Road’s dead-end status and Oregon Fire Code limiting access to roughly 30 homes (existing 7 residences leave room for 23 new homes). Noted a 2020 Washington County bridge estimate over $50 million. Recommended zoning at 1 home per acre along Vandermost to meet fire code and allow custom homes. - Lily Stone: Supported River Terrace 2.0 housing goals but focused on the Vandermost Road pocket, constrained by a dead end, riparian habitat, farms, and a winery. Only three parcels fall in the plan boundary; one landowner stated they do not plan to sell. Asked if rezoning the pocket at 1 unit per acre would require adding density elsewhere to stay compliant with the plan-wide average. - Yusuf Alezi: Reported that on August 29, 2026, three Tigard residents were abducted by ICE, and abductions are increasing in Tigard. Noted the Portland Immigration Rights Commission reports surging ICE operations. Cited a $6 million general fund deficit used to justify library cuts while funds were available for public safety. Asked the council to allocate funds to support families affected by ICE actions. - Lisa Gates (River Terrace 1.0 resident and River Terrace 2.0 Community Advisory Committee member): Urged the council to ensure SDC reductions translate into lower housing prices for buyers/renters, not just developer profitability. Stated River Terrace is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” and asked for mechanisms to ensure savings lead to affordable units. - Ron Leighton: Described difficulty obtaining a single permit for a middle housing unit since March 2026, citing high fees and duplicate reviews. Stated that such costs undermine affordability. - Roger and Mary Pothoff: Presented photographic evidence of goats and sheep at 11650 SW Ann Street, alleging rabies transmission risk from manure piles (6 feet high) and constant noise. Stated the city removed livestock regulations, relying on nuisance code, which they argued has failed. Mary Pothoff noted 40 chickens, sheep, and goats create a cacophony. Urged the council to act. - Jeff Lees (owner of property at 16245 SW Beef Bend Road, via video): Clarified he is a willing partner in River Terrace 2.0 but requested the city secure financial protections and fair compensation because the planned River Terrace Boulevard bisects his property. Discussion Items - City Manager Report: September is National Preparedness Month and Library Card Sign-Up Month. Over 3,400 people participated in the Tigard Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The estimated annual value of a library card is $500. The city’s CERT program helps residents with emergency preparedness. - Washington County Sheriff’s Office Update (Under Sheriff John Cook and Chief Deputy Errol McCray): Presented an annual update covering specialty teams (crisis negotiation team won first place at Western States Hostage Negotiation Association conference; tactical team celebrating 50 years; crash analysis reconstruction team includes Tigard; mental health response team; mobile field force). Technology: body cameras in jail, drones as first responder pilot, AI for report writing (decreases report time, improves accuracy). The jail is now fully open after COVID closures and facility refresh; a jail expansion project is planned over the next 25-30 years. Council President Wolf asked about safeguards against information sharing with federal agencies; Under Sheriff Cook responded that policies are transparent, internal safeguards prevent sharing outside local public safety, and oversight ensures accountability. Mayor Who raised concerns about AI bias. Discussion also addressed jail capacity information availability on the county website. - Check-in with Commissioner Jason Snyder and Housing Services Director Molly Rogers: Presentation on Washington County’s homeless system of care funded by Supportive Housing Services (SHS) measure. Key points: Over 20,000 community members served in 2025; 13 homeless service facilities opened or underway; eviction prevention reduced chronic homelessness; unsheltered point-in-time count declined between 2021 and 2025; 3,000 households achieved housing stability in first five years of SHS. SHS fund balance is $95 million for capital; annual operations $94 million. SHS revenue forecast shows slight decreases in FY27-28 then increases in FY29-30. Approximately 80% of funds go to housing assistance. Tigard hosts the first access center (Just Compassion), one of three Project Turnkey hotel conversions, one of four year-round adult-only shelters, one of three city liaisons, and one of six outreach workers (shared with Sherwood and Tualatin). Commissioner Snyder noted the county tracks five-year rolling SHS forecast. Council discussed grievance processes, good neighbor agreements, and performance metrics for providers. Council President Wolf advocated for additional resources to Tigard given the disproportionate impact of shelter and access center operations on city services. Commissioner Snyder acknowledged the mayors’ consortium is making needs clear at the POC (Policy, Operations, and Communications) committee. - River Terrace 2.0 Finance Strategy and SDC Update (Senior Planner Brittany Gata, with consultants Becky Hewitt of Echo Northwest and Deb Gillardi of Gillardi Rothstein Group): Presented a proposal to shift from current housing-type-based SDC rates to a tiered structure based on unit size citywide, with a redistributed policy discount to support smaller units and middle housing. Current rates are higher than Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Sherwood; SDCs make up 5% of development costs for large units but a larger share for smaller units. The tiered approach aims to lower fees for smaller units (starter homes, senior housing, cottages) in a budget-neutral manner. Council also discussed a flat-rate option for apartments to avoid disincentivizing family-sized units (over 1,200 sq. ft.), which are undersupplied in the region. Council provided policy direction: most members supported the tiered structure and flat-rate option in concept, with concerns raised by Councillors Shaw and Gaducey about potential disincentives for multi-generational housing (larger homes) and the need to ensure budget neutrality and measurable affordability outcomes. Mayor Who asked how the city will measure that savings translate to affordable housing prices; staff responded that SDC reductions alone do not guarantee lower prices and that other tools will be examined through the Tigard Housing Plan. Council also requested clarity on budget neutrality analysis assumptions and the ability to course-correct if development patterns shift. The next meeting on this topic was rescheduled from October 13 to November 17, 2026, to allow more time for consultant analysis. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda adopted unanimously. - SDC Policy Direction: Council concurred with moving forward on a tiered SDC rate structure by unit size citywide and a redistributed policy discount (budget-neutral) to support smaller units and middle housing. Council also concurred with adding a flat-rate option for apartments to support family-sized units. Final direction on rates is scheduled for November 17, 2026. - No other votes were taken. The meeting adjourned ahead of schedule with no executive session.

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.

The Tigard City Council meeting on July 28, 2026, began with a reminder about extreme fire danger across Oregon, with over one million acres burned this year. The council addressed routine approvals, public comments, and major discussions on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) intergovernmental agreement with Washington County, an update on the Clean Water Services IGA, and next steps for police and public works facilities after the May bond measure failed. Council emphasized transparency, community engagement, and cost control for future facility planning. Consent Calendar - Approved consent agenda items A, C, and D unanimously: a nonprofit low-income housing tax exemption application and two intergovernmental agreements (City Housing List and Yatzong, and transfer of water customers from Tualatin Valley Water District to Tigard). - Item B (CDBG joint entitlement and home consortium participation) was pulled for discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - Bill Monahan (Tigard resident): Expressed concerns about the city’s past facility planning process, stating that public trust was lost due to a flawed bond measure. He asked for facts and sound analysis before moving forward on public facility projects and urged the council to rebuild community trust. He also recognized Mike Lewick’s retirement as emergency management coordinator. - Felix Martinez (resident of Dartmouth project): Shared personal experiences of being pepper-sprayed near a compassion shelter and criticized the shelter’s response. He called for better communication between the city and nonprofits operating shelters, and proposed a work program for low-income tenants and voucher holders. City Manager Report - City Manager Rager provided an update on Universal Plaza and the splash pad: a technical advisor identified a potential solution, which will be presented to the contract engineer (Corello firm) for plan development and then submitted to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for approval. The splash pad will remain closed this summer. - Acknowledged the retirement of Mike Lewick, emergency management coordinator of 20 years, and noted a celebration on Monday at noon. Police Department Report - Police Chief Bob Rogers and Assistant Chief Brad Sitton presented June 2026 crime statistics: property crime up from 178 (June 2025) to 187 (June 2026), with arrests stable at 85. Felony arrests increased, citations decreased, partly attributed to a Washington County presumptive arrest policy for thefts. Year-to-date organized retail thefts dropped by half due to commercial crimes unit efforts and the DA’s new organized retail crime detective. - The chief detailed a human trafficking investigation involving search warrants at four locations, resulting in three arrests and seizure of over $40,000. The department works with FBI and regional partners on such cases. Discussion Items CDBG Joint Entitlement IGA with Washington County (Item B) - Housing Planner Trinity Miller and Assistant Community Development Director Skylar Warren presented options for the CDBG allocation split and schedule. - Option 1 (status quo): 50-50 split ($135,250/year, total $405,750 over 3 years) – city retains vote on county’s policy advisory board, nonprofits can compete for grants. - Option 2: 65-35 split ($175,824/year, total $527,473) – city does not retain advisory board vote, nonprofits cannot compete for grants. - Councilors expressed concerns about losing nonprofit access and insufficient prior communication of pros/cons. Councilor Shaw moved to adopt Option 1 and maintain annual allocations (Option 1 for both decisions). Motion passed unanimously. - The resolution (26-27) authorized the city manager to sign the IGA. Clean Water Services IGA Briefing - City Manager Rager outlined updates to the operating IGA: clearer roles, asset ownership, fee structure, and compensation for utility billing. No action taken; it is scheduled for approval on the consent agenda August 11. - CWS representative Joe Gall confirmed positive relationship and noted the IGA is a five-year agreement required by DEQ. Facility Next Steps - Following the failed May bond measure for a police and public works facility, staff presented a brainstorming session summary with potential next steps. - Mayor Who voiced strong skepticism, emphasizing the need for robust community engagement before any new proposal. He listed questions: use of enterprise funds, cost reductions, utility rate impacts, possible sale of existing sites, and side-by-side comparisons of options. - Councilors Schlack and Shaw supported a structured community engagement process, a council liaison for ballot measures, and clear trade-off analysis. - Councilor Robbins defended staff’s previous efforts, noting the economic climate was unfavorable for any bond. - Staff will explore community engagement, cost comparisons, and bring back budget estimates for further research. No formal vote taken. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar: Items A, C, D approved unanimously. - CDBG IGA Resolution 26-27: Approved unanimously to maintain the current 50-50 split with annual allocations, preserving nonprofit access and council oversight. - Facility Next Steps: Council directed staff to develop a community engagement process, side-by-side cost and option comparisons, and explore all funding and cost-reduction avenues before any new proposal. A council liaison will be designated for future ballot referrals. - Next meeting: August 11, 2026, for Clean Water Services IGA consent agenda item.

The Tigard City Council and Local Contract Review Board met on July 14, 2026, at 6:31 PM. The meeting included routine approvals, a police department report on Fourth of July fireworks enforcement, a city manager update, presentations on the Spot microtransit pilot and a proposed water service area transfer, and adoption of an ordinance amending residential parking zone rules. Public comment raised concerns about potential impacts of CDBG funding changes on local nonprofits. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously: Contract amendment for pavement management program (slurry and crack seal services) and post-project evaluation for exemption from competitive bidding for Reservoir 18 and Pump Station Improvement Project. Councilmember Shaw clarified the evaluation was for review only, as the project was approved in 2021. Senior project engineer Ross Horton confirmed the project was Tigard's first progressive design build and shared lessons learned for future contracts. Public Comments & Testimony - Elise Laubach (Executive Director, Family Promise of Tualatin Valley) spoke as a Tigard resident and nonprofit leader. She expressed concern about a proposal discussed on June 23 that would change CDBG infrastructure funding allocation, allowing Tigard to retain its portion separately from Washington County’s pool. She noted that while this would add approximately $40,000 per year for Tigard, it would make Tigard-based nonprofits ineligible to access Washington County’s $600,000–$800,000 annual pot. She urged the council to weigh the cost-benefit impact on nonprofit partners. Police Department Fourth of July Update - Interim Chief Bob Rogers and Assistant Chief Brad Sitton reported on July 4th operations. An estimated 4,000–5,000 people attended the Tigard High School/Cook Park event. Additional officers were scheduled on overtime. From 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, the department handled 138 calls, including 60 fireworks-related calls. Of those, 30 were area-information calls. Officers spoke with individuals at 13 locations, issued three formal warnings, and seized fireworks in two cases under ORS 480.120. Two fires were extinguished (one vehicle, one tree). The chiefs noted enforcement challenges due to the need to observe violations directly and high call volume. Council President Wolf thanked them for their efforts. They plan similar enforcement for New Year's Eve and requested council support in communicating safety messages. City Manager Report - Acting City Manager Kirkman announced July as Parks and Recreation Month and the 10th anniversary of Tigard Parks and Recreation. He highlighted summer programs and the Community Preparedness Fair scheduled for Saturday, July 25th (Councilmember Shaw noted the slide said July 26th; the manager acknowledged the discrepancy and said media would be updated). The fair runs 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Cook Park Family Park, featuring CPR training, emergency kit building, and other preparedness activities. Spot Microtransit Pilot Project Presentation - Reza Farhudi (Washington County Transit Planner) and John Mura (Ride Connection Planning Supervisor) presented an update on the Spot Southwest microtransit service. Key points: - Serves a 7-square-mile area including parts of Tigard (River Terrace, Bull Mountain, Shoals/Summer Lake), with about 33,000 residents and 5,000 jobs (1,500 Tigard residents, 400 Tigard jobs). Connects to Washington Square Transit Center for regional TriMet access. - Operates weekdays 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM; free to the public; no eligibility requirements; vehicles accommodate wheelchairs and bicycles. - Ridership exceeded expectations: 5,000 rides in first five months, reaching 6,500 in June; 250% increase from January to March. Boardings per hour rose from target 2–3 to nearly 4 in June, resulting in a lower-than-expected subsidy per trip (under $20). - One-year pilot funded through June 2027 via STIF grant; seeking extension to June 2028 and potential weekend service. - Councilmembers asked about expansion to Bull Mountain (presenters expressed openness but cautioned about maintaining reliability), clarified difference between Spot and Link shuttles, and discussed service area selection rationale. Legislative Public Hearing – Ordinance 26-13 (Residential Parking Zones) - Police Administrative Specialist Michelle Helstrom presented a staff report recommending amendment to TMC 10.30.050 to change the annual reapplication deadline for residential parking permits from July 1st to “after July 1st,” aligning with current practice and the school year. No public testimony was received. The ordinance was adopted unanimously (5–0). Briefing on Southwest Barnes/Cherry Drive Water Service Area Transfer - Senior Project Engineer Ross Horton presented a proposed intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to transfer 73 water connections (71 residential, 1 commercial, 1 fire service) from Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) to the City of Tigard. This small area was historically served by TVWD due to a former board member's request. Key details: - Tigard can absorb the demand (20,000 gallons average daily) with negligible impact (Tigard averages 6.5 million gallons daily). - No major piping modifications required; TVWD will inspect and repair assets before transfer. - Customers will see comparable or slightly lower rates under Tigard (flat meter fee slightly higher but consumption rate lower). - One-time costs for Tigard: about $22,000 for new meters and radios, plus staff time; offset by approximately $75,000 annual revenue. - TVWD’s board approved the IGA in June; Tigard’s Water Advisory Board recommended approval unanimously. Council will consider final approval on July 28. - Councilmember Shaw asked about due diligence on aging infrastructure (1970s). Horton confirmed Tigard will independently verify condition. Transfer target date: October 6, 2026. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - Ordinance 26-13 (residential parking zone reapplication date) adopted unanimously (5–0). - Spot microtransit pilot received positive feedback; council expressed support for continued funding and potential expansion. - Water service area transfer IGA will be presented for formal approval at the July 28 council meeting. - Meeting adjourned without executive session.