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MEETING DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Hybrid meeting, Tigard City Hall, Town Hall
Members Present
Ali Haddadi- Chair
Israel Jacquez
Sunshine Navarro Shively
Jeremy Hajdu-Paulen
Caitlin McKinley
Stephanie Godfrey
Maria Rue
Not Present
Stacey Ghoddusi – Vice Chair
Shaila Kotadia
Connie Ramaekers
Ali Haddadi- Chair
City Team Present
Tom Anderson, Councilor
Leandro Barrientos, Digital Communications Coordinator
Trinity Miller, Housing Planner
Nicole Hendrix, CCE Staff Liaison
Judy Martin, Community Engagement Coordinator
Meeting start: 6:00 pm
Welcome (Ali Haddadi, Chair)
Member Introduction, what are your celebrations, concerns, or curiosities regarding the city? (All)
Celebrations: The Citizens Police Academy, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church is seeking instructors for its
Citizenship Class on July 24 or July 26, Balloon Fest - Fourth of July celebrations, July’s community band
performances at Cook Park, World Cup screenings at local breweries, Tigard High School's end-of-year
celebration at Cook Park with Latino and Pacific Islander families, Pride parade, Movies in the Park,
Juneteenth, July’s Community Preparedness event at Cook Park.
Curiosities: Fourth of July logistics regarding parking and traffic accommodations for ADA community
members (drop-off and pick-up zones), Follow-up on the abandoned car online reporting system for
action and response, Ali Haddadi has announced he is considering running for a council seat on
City of Tigard
Committee for Community Engagement Minutes
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November’s ballot (more to come), Outreach or programs being offered by the city around cooling
centers for the unhoused
Liaison Update (Nicole Hendrix)
Featured News: Brian Rager is the new City Manager, September’s City of Tigard Community
Preparedness event, National Night Out with Police and council registration deadline is July 28 for the
event on August 4, Meet Up with the Mayor on August 8, Police Chief McDonald retired after 25 years of
service; hiring will start next Spring, City leadership vacancies: Public Works Director and Assistant City
Manager, Tigard Farmers Market operates from May to October
A letter from Lily Wong addressed to CCE regarding the Tigard Arts Center concept requires further
discussion to identify policy, financial, and site feasibility. Nicole will provide a letter of response to clarify
CCE’s role and the decision-making process. Additionally, Nicole will discuss the process and advocacy
for CCE with Councilor Anderson.
Regarding the development of Tigard Cinema, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be issued to
developers. Depending on available resources and funding, the old Tigard Cinema has been identified as
a potential site for a community center. The city is open to discussing future needs and will explore
alternative locations to accommodate this.
Agenda Look Ahead (August 19): Library Strategic Plan, City Annual Report, Equity and CCE discussions.
Alex will return with a draft of the annual report and discuss implementing equity efforts into CCE work. -
In September's agenda, "Rentable Spaces" will be discussed in relation to community centers and spaces.
Tigard Housing Plan (Trinity Miller)
Under House Bill 2003, cities with populations over 10,000 are required to study the housing needs of
their communities for the next 20 years. This plan will be based on population projections and significant
community input.
The City of Tigard is committed to practical policies and strategies for its housing plan, which will be
updated every six years. The plan will focus on: 1) Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA), 2) Types,
characteristics, and locations of housing, 3) Housing context.
The plan will incorporate fair housing choices for current and future needs and will examine barriers that
prevent residents from living in their preferred housing types.
Community engagement will play a crucial role in this plan. A stakeholder’s mapping exercise has been
conducted, identifying 97 different stakeholders organized into groups based on their interest in the
process and their influence over decisions. Stakeholders with a high-stake lower power, such as seniors
and the unhoused, will be targeted for engagement. Megan Cohen, the city’s unhoused coordinator, is
involved in this project.
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In early fall 2026, the city plans to host focus groups and interviews. In preparation, a housing survey is
currently live on the Tigard Housing Plan webpage. The housing plan process will take 18 months and is
expected to conclude by summer 2027.
Discussions and Recommendations: Incorporate Washington County's long-term residential plans for
Bull Mountain, Clearly define the term “Affordable Housing” in technical contexts, Address fair housing
needs related to ADA requirements, Improve the building permitting vetting process to ensure quality
materials are used for longevity, Update building plans more frequently to stay within the six-year
timeframe required by the state law.
CCE members have requested to see the list of stakeholders.
Involve: El Tigre (Leandro Barrientos)
Due to funding constraints, 2026 will be the last year that the city can support the El Tigre festival.
Leandro is seeking feedback on potential funding sources to possibly keep this event alive. Over the past
five years, El Tigre has served as the city’s community engagement platform, connecting local small
businesses, higher education institutions, and Washington County by providing them with valuable
resources. Internally, El Tigre has fostered a sense of camaraderie among participants, resulting in many
positive outcomes.
Leandro asked if there is value in continuing El Tigre in the community. Are there community groups or
partners that could take over this event?
Comments shared emphasize the importance of authenticity in community-driven events. While the
community looks to the city for support, it can still offer the framework needed to keep El Tigre alive,
leveraging the collective power of the community. Suggestions include collaborating with municipalities,
Seel partnerships with private organizations like Viva Salem and Viva Tualatin events and creating an El
Tigre foundation. Additionally, it would be beneficial to reach out to the Tigard Youth Advisory
Committee to involve their parents.
Leandro plans to use the city’s Utility Billing analytics to identify Spanish-speaking community members
and gather their feedback.
May’s Meeting Minute Review & Action (Ali Haddadi, Chair and All)
Meeting minutes have been approved with a minor correction: Caitlin is not the Vice-Chair. The
correction reflects Stacey Ghoddusi as the new Vice-Chair.
Adjournment
Meeting ended at 7:30 pm
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