The Tigard City Council met in an Executive Session called under ORS 192.660(2) (e) to discuss real property transactions.

Council received a briefing from the Library Director on two IGAs with WCCLS, which reflect the new funding model. Both agreements will be scheduled for Council consideration in June 2026.

Senior Planner Gada gave an update on the River Terrace 2.0 finance strategy, project schedule, and street designs. For the finance strategy the city will move forward with the tiered SDCs (System Development Charges) citywide and are not planning to establish a maintenance fee for River Terrace. The project timeline has been extended by 5 months, and the new timeline shifts the adoption date to April or May of 2027. For the street designs, we do not yet have a consensus from the council and need final direction on May 26, 2026 to either move forward with current designs or roll back policies.

Two written comments were received, one with recommendations for emergency water distribution and one on several topics including posting of public hearings, a request for time for the Water Advisory Board (WAB) members to present, and a request to postpone the public hearing on the Sound Truck ordinance.

Acting City Manager Rager shared that the Tigard Farmers Market opened last weekend, which is a great opportunity to connect with local vendors, neighbors, and a good time to stop by the city booth to ask questions, chat with staff, learn about current projects, or simply say hello.

He also highlighted that on May 6^th students across Tigard would be participating in the Spring Walk and Roll event at their elementary schools. It's a great celebration of active transportation, healthy habits, and a chance to support the safe routes to school program for students and families. It's also a timely reminder for all of us to slow down, stay alert, and watch for kids traveling through our neighborhoods.

On the Consent Agenda, both resolutions were approved unanimously.

Resolution No. 26-14 was approved, supporting an Opportunity Zone Nomination for an area that includes the Tigard Triangle, parts of Downtown and a section of industrial land. The nomination process allows jurisdictions to demonstrate the eligible tract is ready for investment, has local capacity and support, and is strategically aligned with local and regional economic development plans. If selected, it will help further city goals and plans by encouraging new housing and mixed-use development.

Resolution No. 26-15 was approved, supporting a Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant to fund design and construction of Phase One of the SW 72^nd Avenue Corridor in the Tigard Triangle.

Council considered recent recommendations made by the Water Advisory Board regarding emergency water distribution and a filtration trailer, and other recommendations from staff which were more in alignment with Tigard’s Water System Plan and Emergency Response Plan. Council supported the staff recommendations.

A briefing and slide presentation was given by the City Engineer on Capital Improvement Plan projects, including budget and schedule status for each of the city’s water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, transportation, parks, and facilities projects.

A public hearing was held on repealing an unused section of the Tigard Municipal Code written in 1981 requiring registration of sound trucks. Concerns included constitutionality of the ordinance and its public purpose. Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-10, repealing Chapter 5.16.

Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-11 amending Chapter 2.40 regarding city candidate filing procedures to comply with Charter changes and state law. The requirement for a seated council member to resign irrevocably in order to run for the office of mayor was removed. Oregon State law now requires an elected incumbent to file at least seven days prior to the standard filing deadline if running again for the same office. Chapter 2.40 was amended to reflect filing date changes.