Hillsboro City Council Meeting - April 21, 2026

The Hillsboro City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, included extensive discussions on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement activity centered on the approval of a guaranteed maximum price for the construction of the new Hillsboro Police Department headquarters, with council members approving the project and associated funding authorizations. Another significant agenda item was the adoption of a resolution granting Portland General Electric (PGE) a supplemental franchise agreement, which involved detailed debate about the 3.5% franchise fee, its impact on residents, and transparency concerns; the resolution was ultimately adopted. The council also considered street naming policies and postponed decisions pending further staff review and timeline clarifications. Additionally, the meeting featured a public hearing on a land use appeal concerning St. John the Baptist Church, focusing on zoning adjustments, public trail easements, and related development conditions. Council members discussed economic development priorities, including a proposed temporary pause on permitting new standalone data centers pending state-level guidance. Several motions were made to revisit prior agenda items related to affordable housing tax exemptions and council rules for further discussion. The meeting reflected active engagement on capital projects, utility agreements, land use planning, and economic development policies with implications for future procurement and community investments.