08/31/2026
If you couldn't make it to our lasagna picnic meeting we understand, life is very demanding right now. For your convenience, see below for the unofficial August NAC meeting minutes:
Meeting Called to Order: 6:44 P.M.
UPDATES
• Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) Update
Shared programmatic updates. Fall registration opens August 8 at thprd.org/portal. Among many popular activities are fall adult and youth volleyball, which has been competitie and grown to a maximum capacity with multiple divisions. Safety Services is expanding their hours from 7 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. Call 971-246-0169 to report hazards, vandalism, or other safety concerns. Volunteers are needed for TriTogether Triathlon on August 15, sign up at thprd.org. A new pickleball facility is under way at Howard M. Terpenning Complex - tualatinhillsparks.org/832/HMT-Pickleball-Facility. The playground at Bonny Slope Park is being replaced with a nature-themed experience. There is a community design workshop at Pioneer Park on August 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. for the planned Westside Trail Highway 26 bridge. Nearby on the Waterhouse Trail, THPRD recently completed asphalt repairs. At Cedar Hills Recreation Center, Hot Dog Wednesdays concludes with a summer send-off August 5 from 5 to 7 P.M. Conestoga Recreation Center is having Big Truck Day August 1 and a Spiderman-themed pool night August 14 from 6 to 8:30 P.M. Elsie Stuhr Center is having a Summer Sock Hop Dance on August 21 at 2 P.M. and Wellness Presentation: Understanding Advance Directives for Dementia on August 27 at 11 A.M. Garden Home Recreation Center is having a summer solstice dance on August 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 as part of the Therapeutic Recreation program intended for teens and adults who experience disabilities. There is also a free Rec Mobile camp with spots still open for three weeks in August, Monday through Friday 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. for 6-10 year olds from low-income situations. Call 503-629-6341 for an application. THRIVE after-school programs still have openings at Fir Grove, Montclair and Vose Elementaries. Contact 503-629-6341 for information. Lastly, some other upcoming events are the Concert in the Park at Cedar Hills Park August 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M., Summer Splash Day at Schiffler Park from 4 to 7 P.M. on August 12, Theater In the Park at Camille Park on August 19 at 6:30 P.M., Skates in the Park at Center Street Park from 5 to 7:30 P.M. on August 22, and the Canine Community Carnival at Garden Home Recreation Center on August 29 from 9 A.M. to noon.
• Beaverton Police Department (BPD) Update
Shared July crime statistics for neighborhood: 8 Group A and 16 Group B offenses, which are fairly low altogether. National Night Out was cancelled due to wildfire smoke and will be rescheduled to September, titled Beaverton Night Out. There were no issues at the recent Beaverton Night Market, where there was concern there could be due to drinking now being allowed. The department is adding more cameras to vehicles and installing translation capabilities on body cameras. The summer generally has been busy, with a high call volume and violent crimes, but is slowing down. The Washington County Jail is also fully back open, as there were long jail wait times. Criminals talk to each other and may know that they're now more likely to go to jail. As weather cools, crime dips.
A question was asked whether car vandalism is a big issue. Not too much, sometimes rocks are thrown through windows. It's hard to find the person vandalizing unless there is good camera footage. It's usually a random act.
• Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVFR) Update
So far there are more structural fires in the area this year than last. W**d torching can cause fires. The agency has three brush rigs and 16 personnel firefighting in eastern Oregon through a contract with the state aiming to pool resources.
A question was asked what the large plume of smoke over Aloha this month was. The dump caught on fire, then an adjacent field. Another question was asked if the fire would have been toxic. Yes, any fire is toxic. A third question was asked if false alarms are an issue in Beaverton. It happens in all fire departments and is part of the game. A comment was made from attendees that fireworks were especially bad this year, maybe due to the 250th anniversary of the nation.
• City of Beaverton Update
The city continues to face long-standing financial pressures. Over the past few years, Beaverton has reduced expenses by $11,000,000 and eliminated more than 40 positions to help stabilize services, but a funding gap remains. This year's budget relied on the use of $2,500,000 one-time funds, and the city is seeking additional cuts in the next cycle to offset that one-time revenue. City Council is having a work session September 8 to discuss options for mid-year budget reductions. They will also look at a potential May 2027 levy. More at beavertonoregon.gov/fiscalsustainability.
The city launched the Beaverton Streets Initiative to provide residents with a clear look at how streets are cared for. A new website and story map were created to show transparency on projects, maintenance strategies and other data: beavertonoregon.gov/streetsinitiative
The city is launching a permanent downtown parking compliance program with a three-person parking ambassador team to provide education, guidance and citations for violations. They will work 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Monday through Saturday excluding holidays. Learn more at beavertonoregon.gov/downtown-parking-compliance
Boards and commissions member applications are now open. Applications must be submitted by October 5 and terms begin in January. Applications are available in English, Spanish, Arabic and Korean and take 10-15 minutes to complete: beavertonoregon.gov/getinvolved
New city fees are in effect August 1: the Street Maintenance Fee and General Services Fee. Learn more at beavertonoregon.gov/utilities
Some upcoming City events are the Beaverton Music Festival, August 15 from noon to 9 P.M. at the Round, Concerts in the Round on August 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., a Kids Market at City Park on September 12 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., the Beaverton Celebration Parade along SW 5th Street also on September 12 from 10 A.M. to noon, Welcoming Week at various locations citywide September 10-19, the Beaverton 5K/10K/Half Marathon on September 19 from 6:30 A.M. to noon, and the Korean Chuseok Festival on September 26 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Round. More at beavertonoregon.gov/events
Upcoming City Council meetings occur on Tuesdays at 6 P.M. and are available to watch in person and online at beavertonoregon.gov/council. On August 18, some agenda items are a fleet vehicle replacement purchase, Juniper Terrace waterline replacement, parking permit code amendment, solid waste code updates, and the solid waste rates and services annual report. On September 1 the council will discuss Scholls Heights and Scholls Valley Heights Development Modifications and an amendment to the North Transmission Line Intertie Project for construction costs. September 8 will discuss fiscal year 2026-27 budget reduction options.
On July 7, the city council opened with visitor comment followed by approval of the consent agenda, which included approval of the city’s Boards and Commissions annual workplans, advancements to the Southwest Millikan Way, Downtown Loop, and Three Creeks Implementation Plan projects, and the approval of cooperative agreements with several community and economic development programs. Council approved increased water, stormwater, and sewer rates, which will go into effect on August 1. Council then heard presentations about and approved the implementation of two new funding tools: the Street Maintenance Fee and the General Services Fee. The Street Maintenance Fee will be $5 for single-family residences beginning in August, with a planned three-year escalation of $5 per year, reaching $15 in 2028. The General Services Fee will be $9.50 per single-family residence each month, with an annual escalator of 8%. It does not fund new programs, just existing services. Council also heard a presentation of the Bicycle Advisory Committee's annual report and first reading of a proposed ordinance updating parking rules, and conducted work sessions on the Transportation System Plan and the Urban Service Framework Project.
PRESENTATIONS
• Tree Subcommittee Update
The Tree Policy Walk was postponed. Regarding the All-Highland Street Tree Planting project for November 2026, the matching grant application was accepted and the NAC was awarded the grant for $3,500. The BCCI Matching Grant Subcommittee recommended having signage to show the trees were donated and planted by the NAC. This is already the plan, with each tree having a hanging label with its species, date planted and who planted it (like the NAC or a group of school kids from a specific club). The tree subcommittee is trying out different label materials with each project to test for longevity. Reggie has already started purchasing supplies, like trunk protector wraps and stamps for the mailing. The NAC is offering over 50 species of street trees with different lists tailored to planting strip width, type and overhead high-voltage wire presence. The mailing went out in early August in time for the August 8 Hargis Road block party, which was mentioned in a one-pager drafted by Konnette which was sent out on the reverse side of the tree offer letter. In total, about 300 single-family houses were sent the mailer, as well as 3 apartment complex owners, 1 church, 4 homeowners associations, and 23 duplexes with street tree potential, accounting for about 700 potential street tree locations.
Reporting on the progress our coalition with the Vose and Central Beaverton NACs is making, the group is still waiting on Sam Malenosky and Cameron Hall to get back to the community team about which parks they're interested in planting and having us work on during the upcoming season. We were supposed to hear from them by the end of July but haven't received anything from them. The grant we would need to apply for is due in mid-October so we would need to get things moving very soon to make that deadline. Regarding potential planting with Oregon Department of Transporation along Highway 217, the coalition got support from Jered Lane with the City of Beaverton and Reggie contacted Magnus Bernhard with ODOT this month to move forward with exploring potential tree planting sites. He responded in a timely manner and connected us to additional ODOT staff who would be able to approve the project proposal. Meanwhile, regularly-scheduled natural area mitigation planting administered by ODOT is moving forward starting this October, so any proposal would need to work around that.
BOARD BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes
Reggie distributed copies of the June 2026 HNAC minutes. Alan moved to approve the minutes as written, Juanita seconded, no further discussion, approved unanimously.
Treasurer Report
Received $500 stipend from City. Money also came in from the Digging Into Native Plants workshop matching grant. The NAC recently financed its own mailing with events and meetings. There is an outstanding neighborhood matching grant to support the summer street parties. Thirty people attended the block party on Hargis Road, and the NAC contributed $400 for insurance. For the August Highland NAC picnic meeting, $380 was spent at Giovanni's on two lasagnas and garlic bread, and $15 was spent on salad and dressing. The current treasury balance is $2,098.94. The Hyland Hills No. 7 & 8 HOA put on a street party but was late in the application process and is requesting $100 for their August 1 party. Konnette was there with a table representing the NAC. Reggie said it seemed fair to award them the reimbursement since they included us. Alan moved to give $100 to the Hyland Hills No. 7 & 8 HOA, Juanita seconded, no further discussion, approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Beaverton mayor Lacey Beaty will be a presenter at the September meeting, located at Addington Place at Canfield in the lobby, 14570 SW Hart Road.
Meeting Adjourned: 7:49 P.M.
Next Meeting Date: September 10, 2026
Photo: Highland NAC members measuring the hole depth while planting a Douglas-fir at Fir Grove School, February 2019
