City Council Meeting - April 1, 2025

The City Council of Tigard held a meeting on April 1, 2025, focusing primarily on proclamations, community updates, and the adoption of council goals for 2025-2027. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a consent agenda covering routine contract approvals such as sidewalk and storm improvements, safe routes to school projects, and maintenance contracts. Council members discussed the Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement, noting a significant cost reduction and the upcoming license expiration at the end of April. There was a request for staff to provide a detailed analysis of the pros and cons of migrating to Google Cloud, given the two-year migration timeline. Additionally, questions were raised about the pesticide use in the Right-of-Way maintenance contract, with a follow-up memo requested for clarity. The council also deliberated on strategic goals related to housing, economic development, community safety, and facilities maintenance, with an emphasis on sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The meeting concluded with the unanimous adoption of the council goals, setting priorities that will guide future budget and procurement decisions.