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A weekly recap of the latest city-wide news and upcoming events with need-to-knows and nice-to-knows to keep our neighborhoods informed and connected.

Council Recap for August 20

The City Council meeting opened with new business and discussion on recruitment for our next City Attorney – a position that is being vacated Oct. 1 due to retirement. The Council approved moving forward with a resolution for interim appointment that will be presented for consideration at the Sep. 3 council meeting as regular recruitment proceeds. Council New Business

Visitor comments included an update on contract negotiations between the city and union-represented employees, as well as community members who addressed tree plantings, the use of gravel in the right-of-way, and the city’s janitorial contract. Visitor Comments



City Manager Jenny Haruyama shared an update on recent and upcoming city activities, including Beaverton’s recent ranking as a top place to live, community events, volunteer opportunities, extended TriMet service in Beaverton, and staff recognition for city activities like summer reading, neighborhood gatherings, and police achievements. City Manager’s Report

The City Council approved an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation for the Beaverton Downtown Loop, initiating the first phase of design and construction to improve pedestrian, bike safety and access, creating a more vibrant city center. Action Items

A work session was held to explore the increase of procurement thresholds in the Beaverton Purchasing Code. Suggested changes would expedite purchasing processes and update language around the city’s procurement values and council priorities. Work Sessions

View the full meeting, including the consent agenda and public hearings, at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Council. Upcoming meetings: the City Council will hold a virtual special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27 to review City Council rules. Regularly scheduled upcoming meetings include Sep. 3, Sep. 17, and Oct. 1.

Vose NAC Picnic Party in the Park

On Sunday August 4, over 700 people braved the heat and joined the Vose Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) at their free and lively picnic party in the park. This year the event featured food, art, and performances which highlighted the South American and Caribbean cultural heritages of communities in the Vose neighborhood. There was a live DJ for onsite remixing a wide range of fun danceable music, performers gave exhibitions on traditional and modern dances from Columbia, Brazil, and across the region. The party reached a whole other level when musicians from Conjunto Alegre led a conga line of picnic-goers through the park!

People had a lot of options for food at the event in “La Plaza”, with eight food vendors representing dishes from Chile to Mexico, treats and sauces to take home with them, and churros and shaved ice for dessert. Families were also able to participate in a ton of activities from a painting workshop, Oregon-themed bilingual bingo, super-sized lawn games, educational booths about local flora and fauna, and the new “Splash Zone” featuring a cooling waterslide and sprinklers.

Finally, more than 16 organizations attended to educate community members about resources relating to a wide range of topics from housing, youth, finances, disabilities, legal aid, health, education, and water programs.

Thank you to the generous support from THPRD, volunteers from the Vose NAC, and from the neighborhood. Special thanks to the fifteen volunteers from Beaverton’s Pilgrim Lutheran Church who spent hours in very hot weather to setup and support the event.

Temporary Crescent Street Closure August 27-30

The Reser will be having building maintenance requiring a crane to be setup near the east end of Crescent Street from August 27 to August 30, 2024. For the safety of everyone and allowing the crane to have adequate space to perform the work, Crescent Street and the sidewalk and plaza fronting The Reser will be temporarily closed between Hall Boulevard to east of the entrance of the parking lot, near Brickhaus Coffee and Clover + Booch. That parking lot will still be accessible from the west at Rose Biggi Avenue. However, the street parking spaces near Hall Blvd will be inaccessible during this period.

Any questions, please contact: Parking@BeavertonOregon.gov or 503-526-CARS (2277)

Neighborhood Association Committees (commonly referred to as "NACs") are the official voice of each of the city's 11 neighborhoods. They provide a forum for neighbors to come together to address issues of community concern and utilize grant funding to collaborate on service projects and local events to enhance the place they call home.

Not sure which neighborhood you live in? Click the blue button to enter your address to find your local NAC. Get the details for their next meeting using the agenda links below.

Homeowners with boats and trailers may not leave them parked in the road for longer than 72 hours. Homeowner may place boats, RVs, travel trailers, utility trailers, or any other type in their driveway, but it may not block and portion of the right of way (sidewalk/road).

Learn more: https://www.beavertonoregon.gov/1025/Code-Compliance-Program