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The commission, represented by Chair Gabriel Hill Velasquez and vice chair Bob Tomasovich, said its 2025 priorities build on last year’s work: continued support for affordable housing and shelter projects, additional incentives to attract and retain businesses in downtown Tigard and the Tigard Triangle, implementation of a downtown wayfinding plan and completion of Hall Boulevard jurisdictional transfer and improvements.

“City council’s continued support for affordable housing … helps our local businesses,” Elise Shearer, a commission member, said. The commission noted it recommended development-assistance grants of $500,000 for the CIPA Woodland Hearth project and $200,000 for Just Compassion; both awards were acknowledged at the meeting. Commission members also reported ongoing involvement with Family Promise renovation work and other stakeholder groups supporting shelter and wraparound services.

Commission members pressed for increased, more accessible façade and tenant-improvement grant funding for small businesses entering downtown and the Triangle. Business owner and commission member John Goodhouse described grants that are currently capped and said the $75,000 tenant-improvement cap for downtown openings “doesn’t go very far” for restaurants because of costs such as grease traps and utility hookups.

The commission reviewed downtown connectivity goals including Hall Boulevard improvements, 72nd Avenue design briefings and Rock Creek Trail connections; it reported a preferred wayfinding design and said implementation could begin this fiscal year. Commissioners said better lighting on trails and clearer signage to existing parking could extend visits and support businesses.

Members discussed outreach and program design changes to make grants more accessible to small-business owners who may not know the programs exist or who lack upfront capital for required matching funds. “If they’re having to put up $150,000 and then later get paid back $75,000, that’s going to be hard,” Goodhouse said, urging options that reduce the upfront burden on applicants.

Commissioners also discussed prioritization for limited funds and said they would prefer more resources overall rather than reallocating money from housing to business development. The board and councilors urged the commission and staff to pursue clearer metrics and responsibilities in the 2025–26 strategic plan and recommended working with the Town Center Development Agency and staff on outreach, data collection and targeted recruitment of businesses.

City leaders thanked the volunteers and asked staff to return with opportunities to coordinate wayfinding with parking signage and to explore strategies to market Tigard to prospective businesses and visitors.

The joint meeting portion concluded and the council reconvened for the next agenda item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - February 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Town Center Advisory Commission presented its annual report and strategic plan to the Town Center Development Agency board and City Council on March 4, urging continued funding for affordable housing and expanded business incentives for downtown and the Triangle.","taxTitle","Tigard, Washington County, Oregon","taxId",4302,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6276900,"Tigard council pulls ODOT IGA from consent agenda, approves remaining consent items",203,781000,984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658574-34446508c1d9f24c58306a98c01ac4a2&start=781&end=984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658574-34446508c1d9f24c58306a98c01ac4a2/thumbnail_781000.jpg","/articles/6276900/Tigard/Washington-County/Oregon/Tigard-council-pulls-ODOT-IGA-from-consent-agenda-approves-remaining-consent-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276900-e3711e97bfb0f94a60b28f6b81941737/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167602&Signature=hrNnvkiG6DrpAN17H6norREhJwtWdiGid4FS~yWh5kZQlywj7Bgd~1nfch0sLtbKYuwPVZ8eS9P41C~L4eonCGUk4pXpGUp63DqXNqfNJWWpkBCzB5YEScRf8QyMYKjobDJyd1cIA~5jk-OnaKLiy0resxaTB3wu64SOV~yS-U0DKFRWoKE-XlMgptAwdefFrd0I1Bn2GApj6W1dU2hQBAvJJZL1HDsnxKKwmOtzsavn7oLGCi-EpcTPAB5PT2nJbxUaPY35ID7qHx88a707zASLUP3gt4-xNZ3rFFx~AMIv4QwldrMfDEGMpLW3BJ2nHdIOvDHr75vBxxKFMc9-1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tigard City Council on March 4 removed an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for Fanno Creek Regional Trail crossing safety improvements from the consent agenda and approved the remaining items by unanimous vote.

Staff recommended either pulling the IGA or authorizing the city manager to sign after negotiations; staff said outstanding contract issues meant the draft before council was not final. City engineer Joe Wisniewski told council that delaying one to two weeks would not negatively affect the project schedule. Councilors agreed to pull the IGA to allow review of the final draft.

Council then approved the amended consent agenda — which retained a contract for cured‑in‑place pipe rehabilitation — by unanimous voice vote. No further discussion occurred on the adopted consent items at the meeting.

The IGA with ODOT will return to council after additional conversations between city staff and ODOT.","Council removed the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with ODOT for Fanno Creek trail crossing improvements from the consent agenda for further review and unanimously approved the amended consent agenda, which included a cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation contract.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6276904,"Tigard resident and cannabis-delivery operator urges city to back HB 2519 to allow cross‑county deliveries",222,615000,837000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658574-34446508c1d9f24c58306a98c01ac4a2&start=615&end=837","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658574-34446508c1d9f24c58306a98c01ac4a2/thumbnail_615000.jpg","/articles/6276904/Tigard/Washington-County/Oregon/Tigard-resident-and-cannabis-delivery-operator-urges-city-to-back-HB-2519-to-allow-crosscounty-deliveries","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276904-ba94a9382df9e4e3fb0c9f97bb2b552b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167602&Signature=b57MF69wBuIp5sr-LIOZBvhhsa5rvtOM6vnbHxFitE70KWnOgPyrFldhBluADudyUAH4RY7xzqNYdg~bfDnzG7~rupIjdJBhmpdH-mUcAge1Ru5C2j-yZxwuOONCnQOhMV24qt7WUv7Vnz6YtRtonIBpAxBtjR2X6PrkZ2OT-qs5Vta-krNNBPjptiE7pFjf4Y~BgcXgoyq0zsjqYNTg8NwBbZuDdh-ejpmkJAEJExwaae9MCzgZr0DdbNbSQ1ZKnNyBfuoqbMpk3n7qo9~7BkuOPKjiPh-oroKFGvPuCbIHd28IG3AGH0gNxLcTC8WNs7VP-ohWHUEC0NrWchw8Xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment on March 4, Isaac, who identified himself as a Tigard resident and co‑owner of Kush Cart, urged the Tigard City Council to sign a letter of support for House Bill 2519 to permit legal cannabis delivery across county lines.

Isaac said Kush Cart has completed roughly 25,000 deliveries and that many customers cannot travel to dispensaries because of age, disability or medical conditions. “These residents deserve safe regulated access just like they have for prescriptions and groceries,” he said. He argued delivery could reduce reliance on opioids for some residents and reduce storefront advertising in Tigard, and described delivery as a “smarter, greener solution” that can consolidate trips and reduce emissions.

City staff noted the city received one written public comment from Sharon Kelly on the Just Compassion shelter and that no in‑person or phone callers were in the public‑comment queue at the start of the meeting.","A Tigard resident and co‑owner of Kush Cart urged the council during public comment to sign on to House Bill 2519 to allow regulated cannabis delivery across county lines, citing medical access, reduced vehicle trips and lower storefront signage impacts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6276909,"Tigard reviews transient lodging tax: $2.2 million balance, council asks for strategy and community input",0,5061000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658574-34446508c1d9f24c58306a98c01ac4a2&start=5061&end=5061","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658574-34446508c1d9f24c58306a98c01ac4a2/thumbnail_5061000.jpg","/articles/6276909/Tigard/Washington-County/Oregon/Tigard-reviews-transient-lodging-tax-22-million-balance-council-asks-for-strategy-and-community-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276909-8e09585a3ca32b3f9cbd26aecdb58795/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167602&Signature=P1RlCE3KKOdpe~Cd1RJWPQQb0EIWVXxovdHOcCJbcIWErY8apoKltlywNRIl4b2TWFZkBnesrtdv0IU2wZAHEkt95~kGrIAPr40--DoqBmq6mmJbmfSG0NAR-El-gSeg7a5ffUe0uleVBdBQSFONGb8aYKZZnB15EBHRsRIB0r1JGEZhXuNPC5ifUlM5IIe1SoTJ5IccttRFyjPFdoTqiqQDDi4V8MkoZtl0vKiM5kMDVakYrGQukhUoBf0cMV-6wIbBgfdz6~0C8SjczqdCWwDOuVM6LFv4ozA9XvzTFZaQv0yqkxp5Qk5agVVPl0~QQ-gpyDjHW~pJGlRQK8bnwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tigard City Council received a report on the city’s transient lodging tax (TLT) on March 4 and directed staff to return with a community-engagement plan and strategic options for using the accumulated balance.

Finance Director Eric Kang said the TLT is a 2.5% tax on hotel room rates collected by lodging operators; state statute requires that 30% of proceeds may be used for general operations and 70% be dedicated to tourism-related promotion or facilities. Kang reported the fund has accumulated approximately $2.2 million since collections began in fiscal 2019 and said a bond issuance using current revenue and fund balance could support roughly $6–7 million in debt, producing total capital in the neighborhood of $8.7–9.2 million depending on interest rates and program choices.

Kang told council that the city has used TLT proceeds for a grants program, community events and a drone show in place of fireworks, and that neighboring cities use similar taxes to fund arts centers, ballparks and event facilities. “The transient lodging tax is a 2 and a half percent tax that is imposed on room rates,” Kang said, summarizing statutory constraints and common uses.

Council members voiced differing priorities. Several urged continued or expanded funding for community-event grants and arts groups, and asked staff to consider ways the city could boost tourism with regional partners such as Explore Tualatin Valley. Others said the city lacks a clear tourism strategy to guide a large capital use and suggested that staff produce options and polling or focus groups to test community and stakeholder appetite before changing the tax rate or committing fund balances to a facility. Councilors also discussed whether expanding grant funding delivers sustained tourism return versus capital investments such as a community or conference facility.

Kang and staff committed to returning with more analysis, including possible strategies, community input, and partnership opportunities. The council did not adopt any rate change or capital decision at the meeting.","Finance director Eric Kang reported on Tigard’s transient lodging tax (2.5%), noting a $2.2 million fund balance and options including continued grant funding, a bond to finance tourism facilities or expanded event funding; council asked staff to pursue a community survey and a tourism strategy before changing uses or rates.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6276914,"Tigard staff and consultants propose trip-generation model for street maintenance fee; council backs working group",1461,3569000,5030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658574-34446508c1d9f24c58306a98c01ac4a2&start=3569&end=5030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658574-34446508c1d9f24c58306a98c01ac4a2/thumbnail_3569000.jpg","/articles/6276914/Tigard/Washington-County/Oregon/Tigard-staff-and-consultants-propose-trip-generation-model-for-street-maintenance-fee-council-backs-working-group","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276914-05b149976fd86fa84c73fce4a9d40dd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167602&Signature=iAJejxf8fMX13RXUcs~cFhdfc26GjusGyis2LryZnLZ003nGrUXFEDoarWN52EjmrdffiwI2-3a-KFyn3DpTKFCbHlcwhj1I9CTEXjuFC67UZMsQS4cUCygqaMCK~YDlD8YesBteRp5fUfTFnBGiEq0kdRxNyQK9mFE7OyHaJ7S3PDcMvoC2iHlRBnw5qc9GzFINSMGNdXhU-d~qL8wduZhDA7DLJg0ho67UQysyi7WuIjPGfEsG9DzIOtzBDrs~1P-M-FPGUKlp3JfgLMpyU3vDHPjtXWSl-nLtbPEYhyRND~ZtBaa4ngKJ0dh90LEuxdFDhIrMQzWIDbZQWpVTog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and consultant Kittelson & Associates briefed the Tigard City Council on March 4 on plans to update the city’s street maintenance fee methodology, recommending a trip-generation-based approach for nonresidential properties and asking council to approve a stakeholder working group to guide implementation.

Joe Wisniewski, Tigard’s city engineer, said the city’s current methodology—adopted in 2010 and relying for many nonresidential accounts on parking-stall counts—has become difficult to audit and is less appropriate now that parking minimums no longer apply citywide. “The changes that are pending right now we believe are, they won't impact the scope of work or the financial contribution from the city,” Wisniewski told the council when asked whether a short delay would affect the schedule.

Tony Roos of Kittelson & Associates explained four general approaches and recommended a variable fee within class as the balance of equity and administrative practicality. Roos described how the proposed method relies on Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) trip-generation codes assigned to parcels, ranks lots by trip density and places them into a limited number of buckets with progressively higher rates. “Homes generate about 10 trips a day,” Roos said, illustrating that trip generation captures deliveries, waste collection and other uses beyond resident vehicle trips.

Supporters said a trip-based approach more closely aligns fees with use-related pavement wear and accounts for increases in delivery trips since the pandemic. Council members raised questions about residential equity, caps on year-over-year business increases, administrative costs to maintain a large database of tax lots and the number of buckets to use. Staff said the proposal would leave the residential per-unit rate unchanged while overhauling how nonresidential parcels are charged.

Multiple councilors supported forming a stakeholder working group to refine bucket definitions, review implementation logistics with finance and public works, and solicit community feedback before any ordinance change. Staff estimated modest additional meeting costs for a working group but said the principal administrative burden is an upfront data-cleanup task already underway; once buckets are set, assigning a new development to the appropriate bucket would be handled through existing permitting/business-license workflows.

The council did not adopt an ordinance at the meeting; staff will return with more details and an implementation plan after stakeholder engagement.","City staff and consultant Kittelson & Associates presented options to update Tigard’s street maintenance fee, recommending a variable trip-generation model within use classes; councilors supported a stakeholder working group to refine buckets and implementation.","actionData","errors"]

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