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Home My WebLink About07/16/2025 - Minutes 1 City of Tigard Committee for Community Engagement Minutes MEETING DATE/TIME: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: Tigard City Hall, Town Hall Members Present Alireza Haddadi, Vice Chair Caitlin Johnson, Chair Marinda Bottesi Rafael Palacios Stacey Ghoddusi Shaila Kotadia Jeremy Hajdu-Paulen Kristi Allen Connie Ramaekers Maria Rue Not Present Stephanie Godfrey Rachel Roundy Israel Jacquez City Team Present Heather Robbins, Council Liaison Nicole Hendrix, Team Liaison Kelsey Anderson, Public Information Officer, Police Department Meeting start: 6:00 pm Welcome (Caitlin Johnson, Chair) Welcome and review of the Shared Agreement. Nicole will email Rafael’s accomplishments related to the Senior Center. Member Introduction & Updates (All) Announcement Rafael Palacios and Christina Putterman are stepping down from CCE. New member Sunshine Navarro Shively is recommended for appointment on July 22nd. CCE has two vacancies that need to be filled. 2 Questions and follow-up Ali expressed his gratitude to the members for providing feedback on how the committee can document concerns and suggestions, while also suggesting targets for measuring success. This feedback will assist in aligning CCE’s goals with those of the Council. Celebrations and Curiosity The City of Tigard's inclusive community celebrations, such as Juneteenth, Pride Month, and the 4th of July, are well-organized and enjoyable. Connie expressed her gratitude to the Mayor and the Council for their efforts, care, and dedication. This year’s Balloon Fest did not attract many attendees due to rain, but vendors used the opportunity to connect. Many residents are looking forward to the upcoming Concerts in the Park events. A special shout-out goes to Councilors Robbins, Hu, and Mayor Lueb for visiting the House of Bethlehem food pantry to demonstrate their commitment to partnership. Concerns and Curiosity Be aware of road construction in neighborhood streets, which will likely result in detours and closed roads. There are increasing concerns regarding immigration issues and the presence of ICE in Portland. It's important to consider how we can support community members during this time. One noticeable effect has been a decrease in the number of people visiting the food pantry due to fear. Liaison Update (Nicole Hendrix) The Council and Budget Committee have approved the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. Registration for the PD National Night Out will close on July 18th. Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming Summer Parks events! The final report presentation from the Equitable Engagement Council is scheduled for July 22nd at City Hall. Councilor Robin has invited CCE to attend the social hours prior to the meeting. A celebration picnic, in gratitude to everyone who helped, is planned for August. The city will reach out to vendors at the El-Tigre event on October 4th regarding expectations related to immigration and ICE concerns. Additionally, a stakeholder group from the county and other organizations will meet to brainstorm ways to effectively communicate with the community. Following this, Nicole will seek feedback from members on the survey results. Israel and Shaila have volunteered to serve as CCE representatives. The alignment and tracking document shared by Nicole with the group last week offered an overview of how CCE's work contributes to policy development at the Council level and ensures responsiveness to community needs. Addressing questions raised in the past meeting: 1) Regarding “consolidating food cart locations,” there are currently no plans for this; various food cart pods throughout the city will remain. 2) For “promoting Senior Center activities and events for seniors,” posts are being made on several social media platforms. 3) Concerning “federal funding and the city’s budget for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” this is included in the city's budget development and is still being navigated. The city is 3 committed to actively working with our lobbyists to support programs impacted by federal funding, including housing programs. 4) In response to “discrepancies in water bills,” the city has credited Israel and his neighbors who experienced similar issues. The agenda for September's meeting will cover: 1) Community event planning, 2) Implementation of the equitable engagement report, and a review of our bylaws, 3) CCE’s end-of-year report for the Council. Council Goals 2025 – 2027 Update (Councilor Robbins) Overview of Council Goals and Committee Alignment This overview outlines how the council's goals were developed based on last year’s objectives and how they align with the responsibilities of this committee. The council’s goals for this year are as follows: 1) “Housing Opportunities”: Develop an inclusive housing strategy that increases the variety of housing types while balancing the infrastructure capacity needs of the city. 2) “Economic Opportunities”: Attract, retain, and grow a diverse and stable economic base that supports city revenues, provides necessary goods and services, and creates jobs for community members. 3) “Cultivating Tigard as a Great Place to Live, Work, and Play”: Maintain natural areas and recreational facilities while enhancing access to opportunities that promote the health and well-being of the community. 4) “Delivering Resilient, Sustainable, and Well- Maintained Facilities”: Ensure reliable and efficient services for the community. It is important to note that the new Public Works and Police Department building bond project is a separate initiative. Councilor Robin has encouraged further exploration of how this committee can align its efforts with the council’s goals. Participation from the CCE in planning and volunteering for community events directly supports goal #3. A relevant question concerning goal #1 is whether there has been an analysis of Tigard’s population growth. Facility Modernization Project (Kelsey Anderson) The “Family Fun” event for the Public Works (PW) and Police Department (PD) open house is scheduled for September. Kelsey is seeking ideas on how the city can enhance outreach for this event. The CCE is expected to participate by sharing information and educating their network and community about the bonds that will be on the ballot in May 2026. Challenges: 1) Several studies have confirmed that the current facilities are unsafe and could collapse during a Cascadia earthquake, 2) There is a space shortage for PD meetings, training, locker rooms, storage, offices, and a secure parking lot, 3) There is a lack of space to store the city’s large and expensive equipment, which can lead to a shorter useful life due to weather exposure. The proposed location for the new facilities is an undeveloped 9.5-acre site at the corner of Wall and Hunziker Streets. The anticipated project completion date is mid to late 2028. The city has contracted with OTAC as the project manager and Scott Edwards as the architect. A contractor will be identified in a couple of weeks, with selections made through the RFP process. 4 Voting "Yes" on the bond measure will cost the average homeowner between $8 and $15 per month, depending on whether the bond terms are for 20 or 30 years. This tax will apply directly to homeowners and indirectly to renters. Tax assessment will be based on the home's value as listed on Zillow, rather than the lower assessed property value. The total estimated project cost is expected to be up to $150 million or less, including the cost of the land that was purchased. The city will be accountable to taxpayers for auditing and oversight, as is standard with any bond measure. The anticipated useful life of the new facilities, in relation to population growth, is projected to be 40 to 50 years. Currently, everything is running smoothly. An important message to convey is the “why” behind taxpayers' interest in the new building and its impact on the community. Additionally, it is crucial to highlight the long-term vs. short-term cost savings. Information and resources related to PD data can be found on the City of Tigard webpage. This includes a strategic dashboard that is updated monthly, providing details on crime data, staffing levels, response times, and a crime spotter map that links to residential addresses, allowing users to search for all crimes against people and property. Tigard Service Request Report (Nicole Hendrix) Service Request portal went live at the end of January. To date we have received a total of 474 requests. Reported abandoned stored vehicles is among the highest reported cases. Nicole will continue to give updates at every meeting, and she will try to post online details breakdown, too. Requestors can rely on receiving email notification when their ticket has been completed. Meeting Minute Review and Action (Chair, All) The minutes from May's meeting were reviewed and approved, including the corrections requested by Rafael Palacios. Adjournment (Chair) Meeting ended at 7:00 pm