City Council Meeting - August 26, 2025

The City of Tigard held a City Council meeting on August 26, 2025, which included discussions on several procurement and budget-related topics. The council approved the consent agenda that included contracts for a non-destructive water main condition assessment, leak detection, library HVAC upgrades, and a bridge replacement design services contract amendment. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to updates on public safety, including a presentation by the Washington County Sheriff on jail capacity, staffing, and technology use such as drones. The council also discussed homelessness challenges and potential regional solutions, including time, place, and manner ordinances and shelter options. Additionally, the council received a detailed update on the Police and Public Works Facility Project, including the selection process for the construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) via an RFP, project timeline, and community engagement efforts. The meeting concluded with a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, outlining the process for asset mapping, stakeholder engagement, and timeline for plan adoption, with council members expressing interest in liaison involvement and regular updates. Finally, the council reviewed and discussed the evaluation process for city officers, deciding to continue annual reviews based on anniversary dates with 360-degree feedback and self-evaluations, and clarified the signing authority for evaluation documents.