City Council Meeting - November 12, 2024

The City Council meeting of Tigard on November 12, 2024, covered a broad range of topics including proclamations for Native American Heritage Month, community updates, and public safety reports. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on homelessness services and housing initiatives funded through the Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax. Presenters detailed the allocation of shelter beds, outreach programs, and capital awards to service providers like Just Compassion and Project Homeless Connect, highlighting ongoing and planned investments in shelter infrastructure and rental assistance. The council also discussed the annexation and development plans for the River Terrace 2.0 area, including proposed property tax phase-ins to encourage development. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted hiring standards and selection criteria for recruiting a new city manager, with support from the executive search firm Raftelis. A public hearing on amendments to the municipal code regarding permit parking was held, with further discussion and potential action deferred to a future meeting. Overall, the meeting included detailed presentations on budget allocations, capital improvement projects related to homelessness services, and policy decisions impacting future procurement and development activities in Tigard.