Council Recap – 06/10/2025
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Lueb read a proclamation in honor of Juneteenth 2025. Tigard is partnering with the Tigard-Tualatin School District for a celebration of Tigard’s Black community with event coordination assistance by community members Juma Whatley and Cindy Murphy. The event will be held June 14th from 3-6 PM at Cook Family Park Shelter #4. Mr. Whatley was present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was one written comment suggesting expansion of the eligibility requirements for the Youth Councilor to include teens who do not reside in Tigard’s city boundary but live within the Tigard-Tualatin School District.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Stockwell noted that 40 people participated in the Move with the Mayor activity in May. Two new police officers start in July. Over 200 people are already registered for the Tigard Festival of Balloons fun run. The Juneteenth celebration on June 14th from 3-6 at PM at Cook Family Park Shelter #4 is a family friendly event, catered by It’s a Vibe, and includes music, games, guest speakers, activities and a raffle.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Local Contract Review Board approved a contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for library roofing material, which is necessary to protect the library’s media, furniture and the building’s integrity. The roofing material will to be installed in late August or early September.
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Council approved Resolution No. 25-18, reaffirming the city’s commitment to equity, the legal rights of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and its dedication to being a welcoming, safe, and inclusive city for all. Mayor Lueb said, “Equity is not a checkbox or a trend – it is a responsibility. As elected officials, as community members, as human beings, we have a duty to show up for each other. This resolution is one step – a reaffirmation of our values, and a commitment to building a Tigard where safety, belonging, and justice are not privileges, but promises.”
LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING – FEMA ORDINANCE
Staff reported that due to recent litigation involving FEMA’s implementation of the Endangered Species Act and a further request from FEMA and other federal agencies to suspend court proceedings to allow the parties to discuss options, staff is recommending Council pause the adoption of new regulations and continue the public hearing to September 9, 2025 when the city will have more information about the potential direction of the administration’s floodplain policies.
RIVER TERRACE 2.0 HOUSING PLAN UPDATE
An overview was given of the draft housing plan for River Terrace 2.0. Engagement with the public through open houses, advisory committees, focus groups and meetings with housing experts has been occurring. Community desires include a wide variety of housing types, balanced preservation of natural resources, density distributed in areas with good vehicular access, walking distance to commercial areas and housing with shared green space and proximity to parks. Developers are concerned about surety, timing and the ability to innovate as well as feasibility concerns about the housing mix rules. Guiding policies include 20 dwelling units per acre for at least 3,000 homes and a diversity of housing choices, integrated market-rate and regulated affordable housing and integration with natural resources, parks and commercial areas. Next steps include gathering more community feedback, refining and finalizing the Housing Plan and beginning the code amendment drafts.
TIGARD ENTERPRISE ZONE RENEWAL
Council passed Resolution No. 25-19 to pursue re-designation of an Enterprise Zone for Tigard. The city had previously formed a joint enterprise zone with Lake Oswego, which expires June 30, 2025. Lake Oswego chose not to continue with an Enterprise Zone. In May, Council gave direction to pursue re-designation. An Enterprise Zone offers incentives for new and expanding businesses to make capital investments and create new quality jobs in the area.
