Council Considers Public Input, Postpones Decision on November Ballot Measure
August 4, 2026 — At the August 3 meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council continued a resolution that would formally initiate the process of referring Ordinance No. 905 to the ballot for voters to consider in this year’s Nov. 3 general election.
Following two hours of public testimony from Wilsonville community members, the Council elected to schedule a future meeting before the Aug. 14 filing deadline to allow it to carefully consider public input and discuss any revisions before a decision whether to refer the ballot measure is made.
If referred and passed by voters in November, Ordinance No. 905 would establish the Town Center Development District, an urban renewal district that would help fund public spaces and plazas; programs for food carts, small businesses, and other business incentive programs; and public infrastructure improvements within a defined Town Center Development District.
Following a public hearing, on second reading, the Council denied a zone map amendment at the request of the applicant, Sysco.
The meeting began with a ceremony to recognize the 2026 graduates of Wilsonville’s Civics Academy, the City’s seven-month public engagement program designed to prepare community members for roles on local boards and commissions and non-profits. Participants learn about City’s programs and operations, meet City staff and elected officials, and get to know fellow community members. Applications for the 2026-27 program open in September.
During the work session held prior to the regular meeting, Government Relations staff provided a preview of the 2027 legislative session and discussed many key issues expected to draw the attention of legislators. The Council also approved a list of legislative priorities to submit to the League of Oregon Cities, which uses aggregate input from member cities to establish the League’s two-year legislative agenda (2027-28). The City is supporting the following policy priorities: public meetings law clarity, the 2027 transportation package, infrastructure funding, strengthening workforce and economic development, and administrative procedures act reform.
Planning staff sought the Council’s input on establishment of terms for the City’s Development Review Board as it moves from two five-member panels into one seven-member panel as outlined in the Housing Statutory Compliance Project. The terms would take effect in January if adopted at a future meeting.
SMART staff sought the Council’s feedback on a service adjustment being considered in conjunction with the agency’s quarterly service review. The service would extend SMART’s Route 6 to serve Plambeck Gardens, an affordable housing complex in Tualatin, an area no longer to be served by TriMet. The adjustment would provide Plambeck Gardens residents with connections to employment opportunities and businesses throughout Wilsonville and regional transit services available at the Wilsonville Transit Center.
The next regular meeting of the Wilsonville City Council takes place on Monday, Aug. 17, at 7 pm. A work session is scheduled to take place at 5 pm. Both the meeting and the work session are open to the public.
For the day/time of a special City Council meeting to be scheduled for the Council to continue deliberation on the November ballot measure, check the City’s calendar.
Community members can watch all City Council meetings on cable (Xfinity Ch. 30, Ziply Ch. 32) or online via the City’s YouTube channel: wilsonvilleoregon.gov/WilsonvilleTV.
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