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Hermiston City Council meeting for July 13, 2026
Published: Jul 13, 2026
City Council Reviews Progress on Key Development and Infrastructure Goals
The council discussed and updated the city's goals for the upcoming two years. Key areas of focus include updating the downtown urban renewal plan, pursuing retail investments, enhancing tourism and entertainment strategies, supporting a workforce pipeline, completing the transportation system plan, and updating the city sidewalk plan. Other goals involve pursuing safe streets grants, improving transportation access with regional partners, attracting market-rate rental housing, continuing infrastructure improvements for development, and evaluating commercial retail incentives. Additionally, a feasibility analysis for the hawk, a street light study, and developing a security plan for parks and trails are in progress. The city is also moving forward with implementing red light photo enforcement on Highway 395 and finalizing plans for the Carnegie building and water allocation for EOTech. Efforts are also underway to finalize digital records and develop a five-year financial plan. Finally, the city is evaluating partnerships with the chamber and studying potential general fund projects.
TRT Funds Allocation Explained Amidst Program Funding Discussion
A discussion arose regarding the funding allocated to 'Made to Rock' ($3,000) from the Transit Room Tax (TRT) funds. A committee member explained that due to limited funds, all applicants received reduced amounts. The committee used a rubric to award funds based on which requests best supported the TRT committee's mission of promoting economic growth, tourism, and community engagement. 'Made to Rock' had requested $5,000 and received $3,000, with other applicants also receiving reduced funding.
Councilor Praises Hispanic Advisory Committee Chair, Supports Reappointment
During the consent agenda discussion, Councilor Keelso commended Jessica De la Cruz for her excellent work as chair of the Hispanic Advisory Committee and supported her reappointment, highlighting her significant contributions to the city.
City Council Finalizes Legislative Priorities for League of Oregon Cities
The council discussed potential legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities (LOC). Staff recommended five priorities: public meetings law clarity, land availability and land use streamlining, alcohol revenue modernization, emergency communication system resources, and water reuse. After deliberation, the council decided to substitute 'targeted prevailing wage changes' and 'water workforce development' for 'alcohol revenue modernization' and 'emergency communication system resources' due to concerns about tax increases. The final five priorities selected were public meetings law clarity, land availability and land use streamlining, water reuse, targeted prevailing wage changes, and water workforce development.
City Council Receives Update on Strategic Goals and Development Projects
The council reviewed an update on the city's goals, noting progress in several areas. Key ongoing initiatives include updating the downtown urban renewal plan, attracting retail and housing developments, enhancing tourism strategies, and improving transportation infrastructure. Specific projects mentioned are the feasibility analysis for the 'hawk', a street light study, and developing a security plan for parks. The city is also pursuing red light photo enforcement, working on the Carnegie building's future, finalizing water allocation for EOTech, and digitizing records. Additionally, the city is developing a financial plan, evaluating senior center and chamber partnerships, and studying potential general fund projects. Proposed charter changes will be on the November 2026 ballot.
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