City Council Meeting March 3, 2026

The City Council of Tigard held a meeting on March 3, 2026, which included several quasi-judicial public hearings and discussions on city planning and economic development. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of comprehensive plan map amendments for pedestrian crossing improvements at Hall Boulevard and the development of Steve Street Park, both involving sensitive lands reviews and environmental considerations. The council unanimously approved ordinances 26-05 and 26-06 to remove protections from small wetland areas to facilitate these projects, with mitigation plans to improve environmental conditions. Additionally, the council reviewed and discussed an update to the city's economic development strategic plan, focusing on business attraction, partnerships, operations, and placemaking, with an emphasis on data tracking and targeted marketing. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation and discussion on updating the street maintenance fee methodology from a parking spot-based system to a trip generation-based system to ensure a more equitable fee structure. The council considered impacts on residential and non-residential rates, potential phased implementation, and appeals processes for businesses. The update aims to maintain current funding levels while better aligning fees with actual road usage. The council provided feedback on the proposed changes and requested further analysis and stakeholder engagement before final adoption, targeted for 2027 implementation.