City Council Meeting - November 18, 2025

The City Council meeting of Tigard on November 18, 2025, covered a broad range of topics including city leadership updates, public comments on homelessness services, and detailed reports from various city departments. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update, which included multiple infrastructure projects across water, stormwater, transportation, parks, and facilities. Key projects highlighted were the 560 East pressure zone consolidation waterline, Red Rock Creek stabilization, multiple transportation improvements including the Hall Boulevard traffic signal and McDonald Street bridge, and park system expansions in the River Terrace 2.0 area. The council discussed project schedules, budget statuses, and funding sources, including an $8 million RFA grant for a transportation project and a Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) technical assistance grant for a feasibility study on a tax increment financing district. The council approved the consent agenda including the DLCD grant application. The meeting also included updates on the municipal court's transition to a new photo enforcement vendor, resulting in increased citation processing. The River Terrace 2.0 parks update emphasized a shift toward fewer but higher quality parks with a focus on operational sustainability and funding strategies. The council engaged in discussions about balancing park development with housing needs and funding implications. Overall, the meeting involved multiple capital projects and funding decisions critical to Tigard's infrastructure and community development.