City Council Minutes - 02/09/2021 IN City of Tip and
City Council Business Meeting Minutes
'. February 9, 2021
STUDY SESSION
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:30 p.m. Mayor Snider announced that the Tigard City Council would enter into an
Executive Session to discuss real property negotiations under ORS 192.660(2)(e). The Executive
Session ended at 7:32 p.m.
1. BUSINESS MEETING
A. At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Snider called the City Council and Local Contract Review Board to order.
B. City Recorder Kragen called the roll.
Present Absent
Youth Councilor Calderon ✓
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
C. Mayor Snider asked everyone to mute their mics and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. A
flag was projected on the screen.
D. Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items— None.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Public Comment—Written comments were received for Agenda Item No. 4 and will be
summarized during the public hearing for that item.
B. Public Comment—Phone-In—Mayor Snider announced the phone-in line is 503-966-4101.
Ryan Ruggiero called in regarding Agenda Items 4 and agreed to call in again at the beginning
of that public hearing.
C. Follow-up to Previous Public Comment—City Manager Rymer said in response to public
comment at the last meeting a group was getting together tomorrow to discuss immediate
needs and long-term solutions as we work to support our entire community.
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D. Tigard High School Student Envoy—Tigard High School Envoy Caroline Frisiras provided
an update on events and activities. Since the January meeting they held a virtual jog-a-thon
and a Bob Ross painting tutorial.A t-shirt design contest was held with each grade submitting
a t-shirt design. Students will vote and the grade-level winner shirts will be printed and sold.
A trick shot competition is underway and is open to anyone in the community. It must be
submitted through a Tigard High School student email by February 15.Mayor Snider said he
was pleased that they were finding ways to thrive in the time of COVID and coming up with
creative ways to connect. He commented that a trick shot contest is a great idea since it
leverages something people are already doing.
E. Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce—Community and Engagement Coordinator Jessica
Love provided an update.The Leadership Tigard class met today and learned about local
government. She thanked Mayor Snider, Council President Lueb and Finance Director
LaFrance for presenting.The class also toured the Derry Dell enhancement site to see an
example of a joint jurisdiction project that benefits the local community.The 2021 Tigard
Community and Business Guide will go into print mid-March.Vendor applications are still
being accepted for the Tigard Farmers Market,which is planned to safely meet last year's
COVID-19 requirements.
F. Update from Police Chief McAlpine—Chief McAlpine said she had no updates to report on
the officer involved shooting. The investigation is complete except for getting results from
the crime lab such as the toxicology report. On January 29,Tigard had a homicide at the
Silver Creek Apartments and this is currently an active investigation. She showed a slide of
heavily masked January 7 rioters to demonstrate challenges Tigard Police have in attempting
to identify perpetrators. Police received significant leads and there has been one arrest, one is
about to go to a grand jury, and they have received leads on several others.Another"direct
action," or riot was advertised for February 6. Tigard Police have learned a lot in 30 days and
made efforts to involve other agencies. Fencing was used to protect infrastructure, and
communication strategies were greatly improved.As individuals arrived in Tigard dressed in
black,they were greeted and escorted safely to an area they chose to walk around. They were
safely able to express their first amendment rights and were law-abiding. There were no
injuries and no criminal activity observed.
Chief McAlpine said Community Service Officer Petersen is the point of contact for
complaints about houseless individuals and he assisted in the Point in Time inventory. One
referral went into long-term reentry.Another area encampment was reminded of resources.
Two abandoned camps (Costco and Cook Park)were observed during the Point in Time
Count. Councilor Newton expressed her appreciation to the Chief and the department for
being proactive in addressing issues. She said our houseless folks need help and she
appreciates the preparation for and accommodation of those who wanted to peacefully
protest.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
August 11,2020
August 18, 2020
September 8,2020
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B. LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD: CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR
THE AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY (ASR) WELLS 2& 3
REFURBISHMENT
C. LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT
AMENDMENT#1 WITH DLR GROUP
Councilor Shaw asked if she was allowed to vote on minutes for meetings prior to her being on
the Council and Mayor Snider confirmed with City Attorney Rihala that she could. Councilor
Newton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilor Goodhouse seconded
the motion. City Recorder Kragen conducted a roll call vote and the measure passed
unanimously.
Yes No
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
4. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CITY CENTER URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
A. Mayor Snider opened the public hearing.
B. Hearing Procedures—Mayor Snider announced that anyone may testify by phone and may
call in to get the queue now by calling 503-966-4101.
C. Staff Report-Redevelopment Project Manager Farrelly presented the staff report along
with the city's urban renewal advisor Elaine Howard. He briefly recapped the City Center
Urban Renewal Plan (CCURP) approved by the voters in 2006.Tigard voters must
approve urban renewal plans and any substantial amendments. The existing maximum
indebtedness is $22 million, over 20 years and after 2026, future debt cannot be incurred.
A substantial amendment was approved in 2017 which added acreage to the CCURP, but
no changes were made to the plan duration or maximum indebtedness. He reminded those
present that urban renewal is not a new tax but is a reallocation of existing tax revenue.
Ms. Howard presented slides explaining how urban renewal works. She noted two
timelines for the proposed nine-year addition in duration. One is when the area will quit
taking taxes and that will be at the end of fiscal year 2049 and the other is the last year to
issue debt,which would be 2035. The$20.8 million increase will equal a total of
maximum indebtedness of$42.8 million and would provide funding to complete new
urban renewal projects.
Mr. Farrelly gave an overview of Tigard City Center accomplishments including over$48.8
million in private investment and new construction.Assessed value increase,matching
grants and 234 new multi-family housing units. He showed slides of street and streetscape
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projects,mixed use redevelopment,public spaces and:catching grant program
improvements which have made a significant difference in improving the outside
appearance of several businesses in the downtown area.Active projects include the Main
Street at Fanno Creek development,Universal Plaza, a signature public space downtown
that will be constructed in early 2022.
There are projects that need to be done to fulfill the vision.The plan amendment is
needed to fund new urban renewal projects including:
• Downtown Connectivity Plan
• Tigard Heritage Trail Continuation from Main Street to Hall Boulevard
• Fanno Creek Trail Improvements
• Universal Plaza Phase 2 Shade Structure and Community Room
• Parking Facility
• Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development Assistance
• Pedestrian Safety and Streetscape Improvements
Public Comment on the proposed amendment included approval by the Town Center
Advisory Commission and a December 15 recommendation by the Town Center
Development Agency was the official start of the public review timeline.All taxing
jurisdictions were notified by mail and presentations were given to the Tigard-Tualatin
School District (TTSD),Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, (TVF&R)Washington County
and the Tigard-Tualatin Aquatic District (TTAD).A Planning Commission hearing was
held in January and they found unanimously that this plan amendment was consistent with
the city's Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends Council approve the ordinance adopting the plan amendment and
that staff be directed to prepare a ballot title for TCDA Board action on February 23, 2021
for the May 18,2021 election.
Councilor Newton asked about the responses from the other agencies after the
presentations. Redevelopment Project Manager Farrelly said the TTSD concurred last night.
TVF&R concurred two weeks ago.Washington County concurred two weeks ago but
needed to make a slight change to their resolution so it will be on their consent agenda next
week. In response to a question from Councilor Newton about a communication plan,Mr.
Faxtelly said a discussion with Council is planned for next week and the public
communications plan will be shared. A lot of outreach is planned;flyers have already been
sent out to every-registered voter in Tigard. FAQ sheets have been prepared and staff is
going to create some videos.
Councilor Lueb asked how much had been spent from the original$22 million
indebtedness and Mt. Farrelly said$12 million.
D. Public Testimony—Mayor Snider summarized three written comments received by 4:30
today and one received later that he was allowing be added.The written comments are
included in the packet for this meeting.
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1. Erin August did not support the amendment for the urban renewal area and prefers
older historic buildings be kept rather than putting in new buildings that are not cool.
2. Karin Kelsey asked how this plan is affected by light rail.
3. Carine Arendes wrote in support of the amendment.
4. Ryan Ruggiero wrote in support of the amendment.
5. Harold Warner asked that it not be passed, and that the city spend the money that
would have been spent on urban renewal on other things. Mayor Snider pointed out
to the public that this was not legal and while he appreciated the suggestion,it would
be against Oregon law.
Mayor Snider asked IT Manager Nolop to connect any callers in the queue to testify on this
item.
Caller No. 1: Ryan Ruggiero, current Chair of the Town Center Advisory Commission, spoke
on behalf of the TCAC. He listed improvements which would not have happened without the
urban renewal district and$48 million of private investment in the downtown. The investments
are readily apparent to anyone spending time downtown. It is more vibrant and walkable with
better sidewalks, streets, and stormwater treatment for Fanno Creek. There is a vibrant Farmers
Market,Rotary Plaza and Heritage Trail and this year's Christmas lights. More is on the way
including the Universal Plaza and improved trail system bringing more people, more life,and
more energy to the downtown. He said, "It is a "fun place to be,but we're not done." Old and
new can both be cool. The pandemic has proven challenging, but with the pre-pandemic
strength and resilience of downtown businesses and the continued support of the city and the
people of Tigard, the downtown will weather the pandemic. He said lessons have been learned
and we are smarter and more nimble and at least as ambitious as we were when this started.Let's
invest more for a better downtown and a better Tigard. He said this is not a new tax in any
shape or form. This substantial amendment will only reallocate existing tax revenue towards
downtown. The TCAC urges Council support the substantial amendment for downtown Tigard.
Caller No. 2: Carine Arendes said she served on the advisory commission for six years, three of
those as Chair,and is a practicing land use planner for another jurisdiction. She said staff and
commissioners have long recognized that existing limits in the current plan would need to be
updated to continue to meet the city's goals for urban renewal. Due to the Great Recession,
funding was slow to accumulate and therefore projects were limited in size and impact. The
district gained momentum through projects such as Atwell on Main and the Tigard Heritage
Trail. Today on Main Street there are new places to shop such as Jeffrey Allen Gallery and
Vintage Curiosities, and to play, such as the Paddle Palace, Stumptown Escape and Versus
Board Games.There has been a revival of food and drink establishments including Max's,
Baileys,Beach Hut Deli,Symposium,Senet Game Bar,Tigard Tap House, etc. She said keeping
momentum going requires a commitment to continue the work beyond 2025 and re-
consideration of projects identified years ago. The TCAC has worked with staff to identify
crucial new capital projects that are needed in the district such as new streets, sidewalks, and trail
improvements as well as projects that will make it welcoming to everyone such as a parking
facility,affordable housing, and our own downtown public plaza. If Tigard wants to continue to
invest in a downtown that will serve the needs of our city and our residents, the time to act is
now. She urged Council to adopt the substantial amendment to continue the work to build a
downtown that is walkable and accessible, that provides places to work,play and recreate and
welcomes everyone, regardless of age or ability,background or heritage or income, and is a place
anyone can call home.
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Caller No. 3: Michael Antonelli,Tigard citizen. Mr. Antonelli said he was a little concerned
because the city promotes the Urban Renewal Program as not increasing taxes. He asked what
would happen if the city comes up short of revenue for other programs, such as police.The
Urban Renewal District is a great idea,but to promote it as something that will not increase
taxes is a shell game. He's heard it called reallocating taxes,but it could create other issues down
the road. He remembered similar urban renewal arguments being made and then a few years
after that there were pushes to increase tax revenue. A bond did not pass recently,but then a
smaller police levy passed later. He said if the city was selling this as something that would not
increase taxes, he would like a commitment that if it passes, the city won't come back two years
later and ask for increased taxes for a certain purpose.
Mayor Snider asked staff to respond to the question and say how much in taxes would be
redirected instead of going into the City of Tigard. He said that the end of the urban renewal
district,if you've done a good job,you have far more built and more tax revenue than you would
have had if you didn't have tax increment financing.
E. Response to testimony by staff.
Referring to Mr.Antonelli's comment,Redevelopment Project Manager Farrelly said the
amount the city would forego is $6.4 million between 2036 and 2049. Already approved
with the current plan is $4.6 million. He said there will be higher values going to those
jurisdictions including the city. He responded to the comment about higher taxes and said
even if there was no urban renewal right now,taxes would be at the same level.
Mayor Snider said what the caller's point was what the impact would be on the General
Fund. He asked Finance and Information Services Director LaFrance to comment, and
Redevelopment Project Manager Farrelly said this was part of the next agenda item.
Mayor Snider asked Council for their comments or questions.Youth Councilor Calderon said he
agreed with the staff presentation and appreciated the graph and description by Ms. Howard
reminding him of how urban renewal works. Councilor Goodhouse said urban renewal is usually
done in a blighted area and even though you forego taxes, the area will get stimulation and
growth that it wouldn't have otherwise. He said he was in favor of moving forward. Council
President Lueb commented that she has not been a Tigard resident as long as some in the
community,but even in the short period,urban renewal has made such a difference in
downtown Tigard and it is in the community's best interest to continue to move forward and
support this. Councilor Newton noted that she began her employment with the city in 1980.
The downtown has come a long way and although there were some false starts in the 1990s,
changes made in 2005 jumpstarted that progress. She commented on the synergy created
between the older businesses taking advantage of the fagade improvement program, the
investment of new businesses,new events, and the success of the downtown association.
She supports moving forward with the amendment.
F. Mayor Snider closed the public hearing.
G. Council consideration of Ordinance No. 21- 04.
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Councilor Newton moved to approve Ordinance No.21-04. Councilor Goodhouse
seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the ordinance
and conducted a roll call vote.
Ordinance No. 21-04—AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN
DETERMINATIONS AND FINDINGS RELATING TO AND
APPROVING THE TIGARD CITY CENTER URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF APPROVAL BE
PUBLISHED
Yes No
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
Mayor Snider announced that Ordinance No. 21-04 was adopted unanimously.
5. CONCURRENCE WITH MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS INCREASE FOR THE TIGARD
CITY CENTER URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Redevelopment Project Manager Farrelly gave the staff report with a slide presentation. He said
the Council is being asked to concur with the increase in the maximum indebtedness. This is a
step required by ORS 457.220 and ORS 457.470 when the maximum indebtedness increases by
25 percent.This level of increase must be approved by resolution of the governing bodies of the
taxing districts levying 75% of the permanent rate taxes in the URA.This includes Tualatin Valley
Fire&Rescue,Tigard-Tualatin School District,Washington County and the City of Tigard.
TVF&R passed a resolution on January 26 and TTSD approved it last night.Washington County
approved wo weeks ago and needed to do a revised resolution to be approved next week.
Mr. Farrelly showed a slide of the tax impacts to the City of Tigard general fund. By the end of
2036 which would be the current plan's expiration,it would be$4.6 million. The amendment
would extend that TIF collection to 2049 which would be$6.2 million for an average annual
impact to the general fund of$500,000. Mayor Snider noted that this was the answer to earlier
caller Michael Antonelli's question. Mr. Farrelly said the impact needs to be balanced against the
future incremental tax. When the district is ended, these investments will result in a lot more
private investment,increased property values and more revenue flowing back to the taxing
districts.
Mayor Snider wanted to make sure that the ballot language is modeled after the language Council
prepared for the Tigard Triangle urban renewal measure. Councilor Newton suggested Finance
and Information Services Director LaFrance and Urban Renewal Advisor Howard write an
explanation of the effect on the general fund for the city's website.
Council Discussion and Consideration: Resolution No. 21 -04
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Councilor Goodhouse moved for approval of Resolution No. 21-04. Councilor Shaw seconded
the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the resolution.
Resolution No. 21-04—A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE MAXIMUM
INDEBTEDNESS INCREASE FOR THE TIGARD CITY CENTER URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN
Yes No
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
Mayor Snider announced that Resolution No. 21-04 was adopted unanimously.
6. PUBLIC HEARING (LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD): CONSIDER REVISIONS
TO THE CITY'S PUBLIC CONTACTING RULES
A. Mayor Snider opened the public hearing.
B. Hearing Procedures—Mayor Snider announced that anyone may testify by phone and may
call in to get the queue now by calling 503-966-4101.
C. Contracts and Purchasing Manager Moody gave the staff report with a slide presentation.
She said staff is recommending revisions to the city's Public Contracting Rules so the city
and the Town Center Development Agency may streamline execution of public contracts
and comply with Oregon Revised Statutes Chapters 279A, 279B and 279C.
Six Class Special Procurement/Exemptions are being suggested with this update of the
procedures: USPS postal services,legal services,performance art and artwork, conference
registration, contracts associated with grant agreements, and contracts for which a long-
term relationship is necessary. Examples were given such as the impracticality of changing
the procurement card provider and online banking and approval software in the middle of
the Total Tyler software implementation because the City of Portland consortium that
Tigard, along with other jurisdictions uses,was changing in December 2021. This would
create a hardship for finance staff as they would need to be training on a new system at the
same time they are heavily involved in training in the Total Tyler Financial software.
Another example given was that the city's Audit services contract will expire in 2021 and
there is a similar concern with potentially switching audit contractors in the middle of Tyler
Training, as the first year with a new audit contractor typically takes greater work as the
new firm learns the city's systems and practices. Financial Operations needs the
consistency of a firm that knows what the city does in the current Springbrook financial
system to help compare and ensure that controls are as good or better in the new Tyler
Munis System.
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Council President Lueb stated that many of the exemptions made sense, but she had
concerns about the potential for city employees to dictate whether to go out and hire a
new auditor. She said continuity is good but so is having a new auditor every so often to put
fresh eyes on the city finances,and as a tax-paying citizen she wants that independence
between the city and the auditor.
D. Public Testimony—No written or phone-in testimony was received.
E. Response to testimony by staff—None
F. Mayor Snider closed the public hearing.
G. Council consideration of Resolution No. 21-05.
Council President Lueb said she still struggled with having the audit services as part of the
exemption, especially because there is an Audit Committee. Ms. Moody said the idea was
just to delay it due to timing,rather than not do an RFP.
Assistant Finance Director Isaksen said he appreciated Council President Lueb's
concerns and that having an independent auditing firm is very important,but even if
Council approves this resolution,he will still need to pass this through the Audit
Committee. Finance Director La France noted there are two separate processes. The
resolution establishing the Audit Committee authorizes them to be key participants in
hiring the auditors and this resolution allows a delay in hiring contractors due for certain
circumstances.
Mayor Snider asked if he would object to having this clarified within the purchasing rules to
avoid misinterpretation in the future. Finance Director LaFtance said they will make that
happen.
Councilor Goodhouse moved to approve Resolution No. 21-05. Councilor Shaw
seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the resolution
and conducted a roll call vote.The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 21-05—A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF
TIGARD PUBLIC CONTRACTING RULES,
Yes No
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
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In response to a process question from Mayor Snider, City Attorney Rihala said she preferred
delegating to staff to prepare language and adopt it but if Council wants to see it again, staff
could bring it back. Mayor Snider said staff could make the clarification. She advised that
council vote again on the resolution,adding the words to the motion, "as amended."
Mayor Snider asked for a new motion for approving Resolution 21-05,as amended
Council President Lueb moved for approval of Resolution 21-05,as amended, and Councilor
Shaw seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the resolution.
Resolution No. 21-05—A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF
TIGARD PUBLIC CONTRACTING RULES, as amended
Yes No
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE LATE FEES
Finance and Information Services Director LaFrance presented the staff report. He said
Confidential Executive Assistant Liz Lutz administers the business license program and
mentioned how it would be consistent with other programs to waive late fees for business
licenses during the pandemic. Staff investigated the impact this would have on revenue.Any
person doing commerce in the city has to have a business license,per Tigard Municipal Code
5.04. Most of the business license revenues go towards the Commercial Crimes Unit. Tigard has
about 3,000 businesses and in a normal year sends out 500 late fee notices,which is 10 percent.
This year,we will be sending out 900 notices and most are for smaller businesses.
Mr.LaFrance said a waiver would result in a loss of approximately$16,000,which is about 2
percent of the revenue for FY 2021. Instead of sending out late fee notices, staff would send out
reminders of the obligation to pay but the reminder would not include a late fee assessment and
an insert could be added about Council taking action to waive late fees during the COVID-19
pandemic.
Mayor Snider appreciated staff being proactive and bringing this forward.
Councilor Shaw had a question on the effective date,and it was clarified that the late fee waiver
was effective January 1 through December 2021.
Councilor Shaw moved to approve Resolution number 21-06. Council President Lueb seconded
the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the resolution and conducted a
roll call vote.
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Resolution No. 21-06—A RESOLUTION WAIVING LATE FEES FOR CITY
OF TIGARD BUSINESS LICENSES THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2021.
Yes No
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
Mayor Snider announced Resolution No. 21-06 was approved unanimously.
8. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 8686 SW OAK STREET AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION
Principal Engineer Newbury presented the staff report. He said purchase of this property has
been a high priority in the Storm Water Master Plan.There is a home on the property which sits
near Ash Creek and was built in the 1970s,before there were setback requirements. Now,it
would not have been allowed to be built so close to the creek.There continue to be issues with
Ash Creek flooding and stream erosion has come dangerously close to the foundation. The
homeowner no longer lives at the property and contacted the city last summer to state she wants
to sell it. The city had an appraisal done which came in at$280,000 and the owner will sell for
that amount. A Phase 1 environmental assessment was performed. No known contaminants or
other items of concern came up during the assessment. If the purchase is authorized the city
would demolish the home and complete some floodplain restoration to enlarge it and add more
storm water storage. Benefitsinclude less flooding and downstream erosion in the area and there
would be no more danger of construction failure in the home because it will be removed.
Councilor Lueb moved to purchase the property at 8686 SW Oak Street and Authorize the City
Manager to complete the transaction. Councilor Shaw seconded the motion. City Recorder
Krager conducted a roll call vote. Mayor Snider announced that the motion passed unanimously.
Yes No
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
9. NON-AGENDA ITEMS—None.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
City Manager Rymer reported on administrative items. He thanked Police Chief McAlpine for
her outstanding leadership this past month. He thanked Commander Rogers and Commander
McDonald for providing leadership and support to our chief and many regional partners. He
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noted that Washington County is moving from COVID-19 extreme risk down to high risk.
There will be additional access to restaurants, etc.,but he encouraged the community to be
diligent by wearing masks and social distancing. He said there were some compelling cases for
the Resident Aid Fund of Tigard, so the city has elected to award five$20,000 grants rather than
four$25,000 grants. He announced that the city's first public safety levy hire,Michael Shumaker,
graduated from the police academy on February 4.The Code Red emergency notification system
is actively being promoted and materials will be distributed to the community to encourage
people to sign up.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:22 p.m. Mayor Snider announced that the Tigard City Council was entering into an
Executive Session to discuss real property negotiations under ORS 192.660(2)(e). He said the
City Council would adjourn after the Executive Session.
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:36 p.m. Councilor Goodhouse moved for adjournment. Councilor Lueb seconded the
motion. City Recorder Krager conducted a roll call vote. Mayor Snider announced that the
motion passed, and the meeting was adjourned.
Yes No
Councilor Goodhouse ✓
Councilor Newton ✓
Council President Lueb ✓
Councilor Shaw ✓
Mayor Snider ✓
Carol A. Krager, City Recorder
Attest:
Jason B. Snider,Mayor
Date: !C y
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