City Council Meeting August 11, 2026

The City of Tigard held a City Council meeting on August 11, 2026, which included extensive discussions on system development charges (SDCs) related to parks and transportation. Staff presented ongoing work to revise the SDC rate structure, proposing a tiered system based on unit size to better align fees with housing impacts and support housing goals. The council discussed policy discounts, budget neutrality, and the potential impact on development. Additionally, the meeting featured updates on the Tigard Housing Plan, including state requirements, community engagement, and timelines for completion. The Economic Development Strategic Plan was also reviewed, highlighting progress on business support, partnerships, internal systems, and placemaking, with a focus on downtown development and parking challenges. The council considered legislative priorities for 2027, ultimately endorsing five key issues including public meetings law clarity, housing production funding, prevailing wage changes, transportation funding, and homelessness response coordination. Other agenda items included recognition of the retiring city recorder, public comments on community concerns, and police department reports. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.