Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Susan Cole’s organization
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Beaverton Urban Development Agency Meeting
The meeting included the approval of Bureau Bill 2026-19, authorizing an extension to the exclusive negotiating agreement for Lombard West. The board received a presentation on the 20th Anniversary Building Improvement Program (Bureau Bill 2026-20), which detailed the history of the program, the evolution of its restaurant recruitment strategy, and recent changes to the program structure, including the introduction of maintenance grants, increased grant limits, and new grant levels for businesses.
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The meeting featured proclamations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and the B City USA designation. Public comments focused on concerns regarding the Downtown Business Association's social media moderation policies, the use of artificial intelligence by community partners, and the accountability of non-profits receiving city funding. Additional citizen input addressed the necessity of sidewalks for safe student routes near elementary schools and provided commendation for the local police department. The city manager's report provided updates on the building improvement program, the rescheduling of the National Night Out, the library's annual book and media sale, and ongoing recruitment for volunteer opportunities on boards and commissions.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Beaverton City Council Special Meeting
The meeting opened with an executive session regarding the safety and security of public facilities, staff, and volunteers. Following this, the council conducted the first reading of an ordinance concerning a zoning map amendment for several parcels in Scholes Heights and Shaw Valley Heights. The council also held a work session focused on fiscal sustainability, specifically reviewing options for general fund expense reductions for the current fiscal year. The discussion included potential budget trims of $750,000 for the upcoming supplemental budget and strategies to address the structural deficit.
The commission conducted a public hearing regarding the application to reclassify an existing library parking lot at Third and Washington into a standalone public parking facility. The proposal involves updating the land use designation to allow broader public access for the Old Town area without necessitating physical site modifications beyond new signage. The commission reviewed the criteria for the conditional use permit and ultimately voted to approve the application.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
