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Redevelopment Manager Sean Fairley and Community Development Director Kirkman described a 40‑day data collection effort that divided the study area into more than 30 collection zones. Parking ambassadors collected counts Monday–Friday and on alternating Tuesday–Saturday schedules that included evening hours. Highlights from March–April data: downtown on‑street peak utilization reached about 64% overall (Main Street south often up to 80%), public parking lots were often at roughly 80% utilization at peak times, and the Triangle area (Dartmouth/72nd) recorded peak utilization up to 86% on Saturday evenings. Staff reported an average daily overstay (parking beyond posted time limits) rate of about 10% in downtown and about 33% in the Triangle; a majority of overstay incidents were long‑duration (four hours or more).

Staff also presented analysis of repeat overstays (unique vehicles with multiple overstay events) and said a notable share were vehicles observed overstaying multiple days, which likely reflects employees or nearby residents. Councilmembers requested clearer charts breaking out overstays by number of days and asked staff to produce zone‑level breakdowns; Councilor Schack asked for access to the raw data. Councilors also discussed safety for employees who may park farther from workplaces, the cost of enforcement (staff cited roughly $110,000 per year for a private enforcement contractor plus potential internal overhead) and options to survey customers about parking behavior (staff proposed a short, business‑distributed four‑question survey and agreed to keep it brief).

Next steps outlined by staff: continue notification and education through May–June (including mailers to adjacent residents and outreach via business partners), host a broader parking forum in June, return to council June 17 with an update, run a warning‑citation phase in July–August and begin time‑restricted enforcement on a scheduled date (targeted for Sept. 1) if council confirms. Several councilors requested the June follow‑up; a number also asked that staff ensure survey questions are short and that charting be clarified before the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported results of an expanded parking study in downtown Tigard and the Tigard Triangle showing moderate on‑street utilization and pockets of overstays; council asked for more zone‑level breakdowns and scheduled a June follow‑up before moving to full enforcement.","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},6559292,"Tigard staff brief council on food cart regulations; council declines immediate code changes",901,5990000,6891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207731-45e05efd7f8d10f332215e8d467ffbb8&start=5990&end=6891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3207731-45e05efd7f8d10f332215e8d467ffbb8/thumbnail_5990000.jpg","/articles/6559292/Tigard/Washington-County/Oregon/Tigard-staff-brief-council-on-food-cart-regulations-council-declines-immediate-code-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559292-aec3aae500abfab612d96f8aec005cc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174774&Signature=YcOdEU9Ue7uc~1elyucFdCHQCYCvbX8Va557US4N~Mm9Gq4HbpcwP-bImRLwiAayonZ0wcp1QEJPSXyfA6oBXS8bRAeBqGgdE79xWsupFWndHLI0CW2xqhU~QoCIcHxpka39FuXCOhiEmTNqdUiAHxLNcn5xIoiPn84yXFydTRv52Z25l6DVGyiyi5xVJI7u47MSoKQn4Cay2r4sGaw-NBOZx97~9bZMS4IGyloHfTUhhr2nLG033UWkIeiM2r0hZEyYZomx0oZKl8MzcChFOrqv77GT2EYZBGM~rvqRBtl~YlSrm-TgUqVJV41ghSPKoWcTUNw7kCpfJbYCgZ-cVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff provided a follow-up briefing on Tigard’s food cart regulations, outreach activities and permitting assistance, and the City Council indicated it would not grant exemptions or immediate changes to the rules following the presentation and public feedback.

Assistant Community Development Director Skyler Warren and Community Development Director Kirkman reviewed the history: the city had managed food carts under existing code for years, adopted a consolidated food‑cart chapter by ordinance in January (effective May 23, 2024), and moved some regulation into a dedicated code chapter to clarify requirements and help entrepreneurs obtain land‑use entitlements for carts and pods. Staff held an April 24 open house to explain permitting steps, technical requirements and partner‑agency expectations (including the Washington County Health Department). Invitations went to known cart operators and business groups.

Staff said the open house and follow‑up outreach focused on common concerns: system development charges (SDCs) and how they are calculated and allocated between property owners and operators; Oregon Department of Transportation requirements for carts on ODOT‑controlled frontage; how the pod threshold is applied across properties; restrooms for pods (the Health Department requires permanent restroom access for pods rather than temporary portable facilities); and FOG (fats, oils and grease) management because Clean Water Services’ NPDES permit and the city’s sanitary system require grease control to avoid sewer blockages. Staff said the city cannot grant case‑by‑case exemptions and must apply code equitably.

Several food cart entrepreneurs attended the open house; staff reported they provided interim permitting assistance to some operators and clarified that carts established before the new code could qualify for legal nonconforming status if they meet conditions. Councilors asked follow‑up questions about easing procedural burdens, the timeline for code amendments (staff said legislative changes would take roughly six months because of state notice requirements), and whether temporary restroom access on adjacent parcels might be a solution (staff said defining “adjacent” consistently is challenging).

Councilors expressed appreciation for staff outreach and the public meeting. After discussion, councilors did not support immediate changes to the adopted code. Several members said they would prefer staff continue assistance and education for operators and property owners, with the option to return later with proposed legislative amendments after additional outreach and technical work.","Community development staff reviewed the January code changes and the April 24 open house for food cart entrepreneurs, addressed key issues including SDCs, restroom and FOG (fats/oils/grease) requirements, and reported that the council did not support immediate exemptions or code revisions.",{"_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},6559295,"Tigard council votes 6–1 to pursue redesignation of Tigard–Lake Oswego enterprise zone, excluding Lake Oswego",2883,3102000,5985000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207731-45e05efd7f8d10f332215e8d467ffbb8&start=3102&end=5985","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3207731-45e05efd7f8d10f332215e8d467ffbb8/thumbnail_3102000.jpg","/articles/6559295/Tigard/Washington-County/Oregon/Tigard-council-votes-61-to-pursue-redesignation-of-TigardLake-Oswego-enterprise-zone-excluding-Lake-Oswego","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559295-57f5a954a2dc31dbf3b9b15a741a0215/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174774&Signature=Q4EjKDoye16TxXFxVWhGw9olNT79Vi~IzCF6Kc5BzNJpuXImqM7gW~sqTeCYlmg3ANu7UCoveP2lHh~0fQZ9Q9PNqQN0X9SpFfbUYMSUSN8zNL2AY97aekOUQFyZk~3xpUuwCbQDumfbuiqcd8ExK~MkVws911mUhmAhEYTfMMzFc~ct8NV5YndocBO-ox7kcSc8CaHlzc~lfxH3fakE29KZSFBgT3HDeWXgHOjpZR-rtKtXoXluFS8C~-rXhIJI8PFubzCOGXNHttjVNcskXPQaAnICkMDgUCc~AoL5pZwDuNrtZ96bdkFVfRZV2g4kRdeM99ovJzm56lsb4Wpk6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tigard City Council voted 6–1 to pursue redesignation of the Tigard–Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone and to remove the portion of the zone that lies within the City of Lake Oswego.

Economic Development Manager Danelle Hawthorne and consultant Brennan Buckley of Johnson Economics presented an audit of the zone ahead of its natural expiration at the end of the fiscal year. The enterprise zone, originally designated in 2014, provides a three‑year property tax abatement in exchange for documented capital investment and job creation commitments by participating companies.

Buckley told council staff reviewed block‑group level census metrics and compared the zone to the Portland‑Vancouver metropolitan area as allowed under state rules. By some statewide measures the area no longer meets the original economic‑hardship thresholds; however, using metro‑area comparisons the zone still qualifies on at least two measures, permitting redesignation if council chooses to proceed.

Staff summarized the zone’s performance over roughly 2016–2023: seven Tigard companies (nine uses) participated; participating employers reported more than 400 new jobs; qualifying new investment reported for abatements totaled about $9.4 million; and total estimated foregone tax revenue across all taxing jurisdictions was approximately $450,000 over the program years, of which about $80,000 was the City of Tigard’s share. The average foregone tax revenue per reported new job was described by staff at roughly $1,115 per job. Staff also noted the program’s First Source hiring agreements and workforce coordination with WorkSource Oregon.

Councilors expressed a range of concerns and support. Councilor Robbins queried whether the program’s requirement that participating jobs pay at least 200% of the Oregon metro minimum wage (about $62,600 annually at 200% of $15.05) would raise household median income within the zone; staff replied that the program targets capital investment and workforce entry points and that many program hires come via statewide workforce programs. Council President Wolff and others said redesignation would send a signal of support to traded‑sector businesses and help retain and grow local industry. Councilor Hu said he had reservations initially but later supported the redesignation after staff responses during the discussion.

The council directed staff to pursue redesignation under the existing zone boundary minus the Lake Oswego portion and to proceed with the required 21‑day notice to affected jurisdictions, including the Port of Portland (which must formally consent). Staff said Johnson Economics will assist with notices and that the city will return with formal adoption steps in June. Council voted 6–1 to pursue the redesignation; the record shows one dissenting vote.","After a presentation and discussion of performance and qualification metrics, Tigard’s council voted 6–1 to pursue redesignation of the Tigard–Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone, removing the Lake Oswego portion from the boundary and beginning the state notification process.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6559300,"Tigard LCRB approves alternative contracting method (CMGC) for police and public works facility",470,2609000,3079000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207731-45e05efd7f8d10f332215e8d467ffbb8&start=2609&end=3079","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3207731-45e05efd7f8d10f332215e8d467ffbb8/thumbnail_2609000.jpg","/articles/6559300/Tigard/Washington-County/Oregon/Tigard-LCRB-approves-alternative-contracting-method-CMGC-for-police-and-public-works-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559300-943c36a4ccb95d117b197a365a2ac343/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174774&Signature=JGRE5kGmNOcniCdi0JwiBtHm29FBUo6YmzPqW-uItMYhNjdfyW3UGUVsnowt9wnJVl47wTOkHiafoxX1mfrJJEZBg1OVx~RPbd7puACRAfmijjilz0uLgiMdMWzAg9JCGsywMY3VxXqEcgJDZQqP4wIzQMDO8bQqU2DRXOxWoq4Asm-krZLoX6t6RHFN5jyON3c4Sr6WU4do0z-sxdeoSUe-eJiaQ-3YyiPAy-l4UXUlXsQkjmO66oE2MTC9S28Lf54j9gF9hXE6W871Ay1yo5kO1-2jeCmPHzviApgployVP8LA7RFHGCxw65bgO~IIDsF3ZDVustbp-ZxDxSETDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tigard City Council, sitting as the Local Contract Review Board (LCRB), voted unanimously to approve findings and grant an exemption from competitive sealed bidding so the Police and Public Works Facility project can use the construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) delivery method.

Contracts and Purchasing Manager Rosie McGowan explained that under Oregon law (ORS 279C), public improvement contracts are normally awarded to the lowest responsive bidder unless an exemption is granted. The project team recommended CMGC — which brings a contractor on early in design to advise on constructability, cost and schedule — because the facility is large, complex and has site-specific public-safety technical requirements likely to produce unforeseen conditions.

Mickey Bragg, a senior project manager with OTEC, said early contractor involvement would help the design team manage risk and reduce change orders by allowing contractor input on approaches to schedule, cost and constructability. The draft findings presented to council concluded the exemption would not improperly encourage favoritism, would preserve competition by using a competitive proposal process for the CMGC, and would likely yield cost and schedule benefits.

Councilors voiced support. Councilor Hu thanked staff for addressing tariff uncertainty and for recommending a flexible method; Council President Wolff said the approach had worked well for complex school-bond projects he had overseen. The local hearing included public notice published April 21; staff reported no written public comments by the published deadline and no callers during the hearing.

The LCRB approved LCRB Resolution 25-1, adopting the findings and granting the exemption so the project team may issue an RFP and bring a CMGC on early in the design process.","The Tigard City Council, acting as the Local Contract Review Board, approved findings to exempt the police and public works facility project from the standard low-bid requirement and to use a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery method.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6559305,"Tigard council appoints Emily Trich interim city manager until June 1",90,1811000,1901000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207731-45e05efd7f8d10f332215e8d467ffbb8&start=1811&end=1901","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3207731-45e05efd7f8d10f332215e8d467ffbb8/thumbnail_1811000.jpg","/articles/6559305/Tigard/Washington-County/Oregon/Tigard-council-appoints-Emily-Trich-interim-city-manager-until-June-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559305-68591451ccb118139b11a3e2c55a6788/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174774&Signature=ewNqHcLN4vSCwa-JDExck5qGkt6y9LcrIcmYz7WDgRiOy0rcWkQpaxzyVs3WHLPMtktOS6GIDxB4ZoghR6vv5s48ecdeA0N~ooPnGspHnLiJd5wPGjKLGFAjmyEKKirBYcxOBUKbasEl8AWdcq1hCUwClKPytq1ivd5wmzVh5BnusIGh0mt9r4P4HtdTycPP0~BA6j2nUoapnfFPJwvKkcvNmhnoxXwIEUqh0vlYbLd~IUvJq9XaPuC7PmH9f4B~j0DbJKeo~lPGeQZpcJPN0FQlxOMv14~~pKoRvpjrd8q9ftUfcmY7h7wqRkNmiUpDFv4HyWwYjm6t-u-bdF1t9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tigard City Council on a unanimous vote approved an amendment to the employment contract of Deputy Assistant City Manager Emily Trich to appoint her as interim city manager through June 1.

City Attorney Shelby Rahala introduced the item, saying the amendment was “short and sweet” and would add 40 hours of paid time off to recognize Trich’s additional duties. The contract covers the interval before Brent Stockwell, the city’s incoming city manager, begins June 1.

Deputy Assistant City Manager Emily Trich will keep her existing contract terms with the added 40 hours of paid time off during the interim assignment, Rahala said. Council President Wolff offered congratulations and a light admonition — “Enjoy your 40 hours. Much deserved. And leave the work cell at home.”

Councilors thanked Trich for stepping into the role during the transition following the April 26 departure of interim city manager Rob Drake. The motion to amend the contract and appoint Trich interim city manager was moved, seconded and adopted without opposition.

The appointment is effective immediately and expires when Brent Stockwell assumes the permanent city manager position on June 1. Staff said the amendment was intended to recognize Trich’s additional responsibilities while preserving continuity of city operations during the leadership transition.

No further action or amendments to the contract were reported at the meeting.","The Tigard City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the employment contract of Deputy Assistant City Manager Emily Trich to appoint her interim city manager through June 1, when Brent Stockwell is scheduled to begin.","actionData","errors"]

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