City Council Meeting May 12, 2026

The City Council of Tigard held a meeting on May 12, 2026, which included a proclamation for National Police Week and public comments addressing community concerns. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Tigard Youth Advisory Council (TYAC) annual report and future civic education programming. The council discussed sunsetting the youth counselor program and enhancing youth civic engagement through TYAC, emphasizing advocacy, professional development, and community involvement without additional budget increases. The council unanimously approved Resolution 26-16 to sunset the youth counselor program and affirm commitment to youth engagement via TYAC. Additionally, the council received a detailed briefing on the McDonald Street Improvement project, which includes street safety enhancements, water line upgrades, utility undergrounding, and the introduction of roundabouts to improve traffic flow and safety. The project team recommended a best value contracting method for construction, with plans to begin construction in spring 2028 and complete by fall 2029. Council members discussed right-of-way acquisitions, traffic flow changes, and community engagement efforts related to the project.