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City Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Youth Councilor Asher Halleck Recognized for Service
The City Council recognized Youth Councilor Asher Halleck for his service from June 30th, 2025, to June 30th, 2026. Multiple council members and the Mayor shared quotes praising Halleck's professionalism, sincerity, willingness to serve, representation of youth voices, thoughtful questions, and passion. The resolution commended Halleck for his valuable contributions to the city, active participation in meetings and events, advocacy for youth perspectives, and contributions to inclusivity and positive change. Resolution number 26-23, thanking Asher Halleck, was adopted unanimously.
Tigered Home Initiative Proposes New Business Classifications
The city council discussed proposed policy approaches for home occupations and neighborhood-scale commercial businesses as part of the Tigered Home initiative. Three business types were outlined: home occupations (allowed by right with minimal standards), home businesses (requiring a Type 1 review with some restrictions), and neighborhood-scale commercial (requiring a Type 2 review with more standards and potential location restrictions). Specific discussions included building design standards for neighborhood-scale commercial and clarifying the definition of 'main roads' for business locations. The council also addressed potential fees associated with these new business types and confirmed that the approach would likely involve code updates rather than rezoning. Existing non-conforming businesses would likely be grandfathered in.
Tigard Police Chief Jamie McDonald Retires After 25 Years of Service
Chief Jamie McDonald presented his final report to the City Council after 25 years of service, highlighting the significant population increase in Tigard (from approximately 43,040 in 2001 to 58,434 currently) and the evolving complexities of policing. He noted that calls for service are 10% ahead of last year's record-breaking year. McDonald reflected on changes in policing since 9/11, including 21st-century policing, COVID-19, George Floyd, and police reform. He shared personal anecdotes about the impact of school resource officers and his own career path, emphasizing that making a difference is often unknowable at the time. He expressed confidence in the department's future leadership and thanked the council and community for their support. A resolution commending Chief McDonald for his 25 years of service, his rise through the ranks to become the first officer promoted to chief from within the department, and his leadership was unanimously adopted.
Council Considers Future Regulation of Data Centers
The council discussed the regulation of data centers within the city's development code. Currently, data centers are classified under a broader utility category and may be allowed through conditional use permits in various zones. Staff noted that the code, updated in 2024, may not fully address modern, large-scale data centers, which have significant resource usage (water, electricity) for data processing. While some smaller data centers have shown interest (e.g., off Hunziker Road), the city is considering how to regulate this use, potentially as a distinct land use. Some council members favored a separate, earlier discussion on data centers to address community concerns and potential impacts, while others suggested waiting for a broader code compliance update later in the summer due to staff capacity constraints and the absence of current development applications. There was general agreement that if a specific data center application arises, earlier discussion would be necessary. Concerns about water usage, employment impact, and distinguishing data centers from other business types were raised.
Tigard Recommends Continued Joint Entitlement for CDBG Funds
The council discussed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and considered options for Tigard's participation status for fiscal years 2027-2029. Staff recommended continuing participation as a joint entitlement with Washington County's consortium, citing benefits like continued participation in policy advisory boards, eligibility for certain programs based on entitlement status, and low staffing/budget impacts. Options of full entitlement (high impact) and no entitlement (medium impact, requiring grant competition) were presented but not recommended. Discussions also touched on potential changes to the operating agreement, including increasing Tigard's retained allocation from 50% to 65% and exploring the possibility of bundling allocations for larger projects. Council members expressed support for continuing as a joint entitlement and maintaining a seat on the policy advisory board, with questions raised about using CDBG funds for a senior center.
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