10/12/2022 - Agenda
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City of Tigard
Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER Tom 6:00
2. CONSIDER MINUTES Tom 6:05
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Tom 6:10
4. PUBLIC COMMENT Tom 6:15
5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Sean 6:20
6. TIGARD LAUNCH POD (UNIVERSAL PLAZA FOOD CARTS) Lloyd Purdy 6:25
7. HOUSELESSNESS WORK GROUP Tom 6:45
8. EQUITABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP Adrian 6:55
9. 3RD QUARTER TCAC GOAL UPDATE Sean 7:05
10. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 7:15
11. LIAISON REPORTS All 7:25
12. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 7:30
13. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Tom 7:30
*EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Town Center Advisory Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss real property
transaction negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the
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Upcoming meetings of note:
Tues., October 25, 6:30 p.m., TCDA Board
Wed., November 9, 6:00 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting
Related websites and information:
Tigard TIF Districts
Tigard Construction Updates
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October 12, 2022 – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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CITY OF TIGARD
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2022
Members Present: Travis Diskin, Lindsay Greg, Scott Hancock (Vice Chair), Renette Hier, Adrian
Hinckley, Carolyn Hyink (Alternate), Tom Murphy (Chair), Elise Shearer, Chris Sjolin, Justin Watson (Ex
Officio), and Derrick Wright.
Members Absent: Kate Rogers.
Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, Unhoused Program Coordinator Sara
Cooper, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe Patton.
Others Present: – N/A
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The meeting was held remotely using MS Teams.
2. CONSIDER MINUTES
The July 13, 2022, TCAC Minutes were unanimously approved.
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Elise, Derrick, and Tom had items.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – N/A
5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS – N/A
6. HOUSELESSNESS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Sara gave a brief overview of items she has been working on including coordinating with Washington
County, and their Homeless Encampment Risk Assessment Criteria which will be used in Tigard. She is
exploring the establishment of Safe Spaces, to include Safe Parking permits, and working with the League
of Oregon Cities to request $1.8 million from the Oregon Legislature for Tigard to support its efforts to
provide shelter and services to houseless individuals. She will work with JUST Compassion, REACH, and
other organizations to see how Tigard can support their efforts. Commissioners were asked to let her
know of any available sites to locate a shelter within Tigard and she will let them know if she needs other
assistance. She thanked Commissioners for their efforts and will continue to keep them informed and
attend future meetings.
7. HOUSELESSNESS WORK GROUP
One of the TCAC goals is to support the City goals regarding houslessness. Now that Sara is onboard, the
Community Houselessness Assessment and Response Team (CHART) was reactivated, and meetings
occur on the third Wednesday of each month. TCAC will be involved, and Commissioners agreed to let
the Houselessness Work Group select an attendee. Utilizing empty private parking lots overnight was
mentioned, but the issues of liability insurance and possible necessity for law enforcement to assist in
requiring spaces to be vacated in the morning were noted obstacles.
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8. EQUITABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
Carolyn presented the data analysis from the workshop. Participants were asked what is important to them
in an eating and drinking establishment. The top tier themes were variety and uniqueness, quality, healthy,
fresh, and local products. Second tier themes included family and kid friendly, parking and safety,
customer service and cleanliness. Third tier themes included atmosphere/ambiance, seating options, and
affordable prices.
9. POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING AND TCAC
Sean reminded Commissioners of political campaigning restrictions which were included with the Agenda.
Commissioners can say they are members of TCAC, but not that they are speaking on behalf of TCAC.
10. DOWNTOWN REIMAGINED UPDATE
Sean gave a brief overview presentation of the project purpose, study area orientation, and project
schedule. The goal of the project is to develop recommendations for types of housing and businesses,
building and street character, building height and size, and street and path improvements.
11. PROJECT UPDATES
Sean briefly reviewed the updates included with the packet. The Overlook apartments are filling quickly,
but the commercial ground floor area is not. In response to a question on the lack of adequate parking
there, Sean said the criteria for development assistance can be updated to require more parking, however,
the State will soon require the elimination of parking minimums from development requirements to allow
the market to dictate what is needed.
12. TIF DISTRICT TOUR DEBRIEF
Commissioners expressed appreciation for the informative tour and look forward to future tours.
13. LIAISON REPORTS – N/A
14. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. Derrick suggested recruiting TIF residents such as the Red Rock Creek Commons. Scott noted
that the Library has technology resources to lend residents. Sean stated technology resources
would be provided if applicants needed them to attend and take part in TCAC meetings.
B. Elise said the Main St. Festival on September 10 went well. The TDA survey showed results very
similar to those from the Equitable Business Development Work Group workshop.
C. Tom noted there will be two, and possibly three voting positions vacant at the end of the year.
15. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Joe Patton, TCAC Meeting Secretary
Tom Murphy, Chair
TCAC 2022 Goals 3rd Quarter Update
Aspirational Goal for 2022
Continue to facilitate and promote opportunities for the development of
affordable housing, provide support for equitable business development, and
advance efforts toward improved walkability, equity, and connectivity within
and between both TIF districts.
Affordable Housing and Houselessness
•Advocate for stakeholders, learn the needs, identify the opportunities and
minimize constraints that exist within each district, and refer to existing studies
and assessments where appropriate.
•City staff houselessness resource positions was hired and made a TCAC
presentation in September •TCAC
member attending CHART meetings
•Recommend specific programs, innovations, and policies to City staff and
Council that directly affect, support, and encourage the development and
preservation of affordable housing forms downtown and in the Tigard Triangle.
• Senior Center affordable housing construction is underway •
Dartmouth Crossing North project (Dev Assistance supported) to start
construction in November
•Support the City Council’s and private entities’ response to houselessness
Equitable Business Development
•Advocate for affected stakeholders, learn about and research the needs,
identify the opportunities and constraints within each district to better support
equitable business development.
Work group held interactive workshops on Downtown business
recruitment in August. Presented findings to TCAC in September. Will have
proposed recommendations for TCAC and TCDA in Nov/Dec
•Support the implementation of multi-language resources by City staff;
recommend specific programs and policies to City staff and TCDA that directly
affect, support and encourage equitable business development downtown and
in the Tigard Triangle.
Work group working on
Connectivity and Transit
•Identify, prioritize, and recommend opportunities for development that
improve living and working, foster walkability, and promote equity.
Downtown Reimagined project to address
•Promote ongoing efforts toward multi-modal connectivity within and between
both TIF districts.
•Study the options for crossings that could connect the two TIF districts
Formation of Work Groups
The TCAC will form subcommittees for each of these three Areas of Emphasis
(AOE). Each subcommittee will:
Work groups formed for two AOE
•Research and review prior work pertaining to each AOE and summarize it for
the whole TCAC. Integrate and make use of work that has been done by others.
Ongoing
•Amplify current and previously marginalized voices.
•Serve as the TCAC’s content experts for the AOE, bringing in outside
presenters, recommend reading and resources for TCAC members and lead
discussions throughout the year related to TCAC work for each AOE.
•Equitable business workgroup organized and implemented August
workshop and is developing recommendations •
Houselessness work group invited new staff person to the TCAC
Downtown Tigard TIF District
•Participate in the implementation of the Tigard Development Strategy
Updated 5-year plan.
Ongoing
•Monitor existing projects until completion and assess their outcome with site
visits.
Staff provides project updates. Downtown tour in August
•Participate in stakeholder meetings and TCAC briefings for the Downtown
Reimagined project.
TCAC briefing in September, presentation in November
•Support projects identified in the City’s 2022 version of the 6-year Capital
Improvement Plan for Downtown.
Main Street Green Street Phase 2 and Universal Plaza construction
underway.
•Remain informed on the Downtown parking strategy and its impact on the
downtown area.
Staff provides updates
•Recruit and support diverse business owners and businesses for vacant spaces
in downtown.
Equitable Business Development work group held session in August,
presented findings to TCAC in September. Will have proposed
recommendations for TCAC and TCDA in Nov/Dec
Tigard Triangle
•Continue to provide financial support for projects that meet the project
optimization process and equitable evaluation criteria (A New Tigard Triangle,
2020).
Ongoing
•Promote and support projects identified for years 2020-2025 in the
Implementation and Action Plan (A New Tigard Triangle, 2020).
Affordable Housing development assistance, opporrtunity funds and
pedestrian infrastructure are active
•Recruit and support diverse business owners and businesses for the Tigard
Triangle.
First Opportunity Fund application awarded to El Jefe. Construction
underway
•Acquire property for parks and trail system.Staff working on
•Ensure that residents and business owners are aware of the Tigard
Opportunity Fund.
Word is being spread through city's equitable business partners
Agenda Item 9
Agenda item 10
10/6/22 TIF District Project Updates
City Center TIF District
1. Universal Plaza
• Onsite construction on track to be completed in December
• PGE transformer will not be available until February, delaying opening
2. Main Street Green Street Phase 2
• Construction likely wrapping up in March
3. Senior Center Affordable Housing
• Basement slab poured and framing to start at the end of the month
4. Main Street at Fanno project
• Developers report they will break ground in November
5. Building Improvement Grants
• Met with a Main St. property owner who is considering applying
6. Nick Wilson Fanno Creek Overlook
• Design and engineering RFP to be released week of October 10
7. City Facilities Consolidation (only parking structure is TIF funded)
• Council decision to come on referring to future ballot
8. Downtown Reimagined
• Chinese and Spanish language focus groups held
• Developer interviews (including affordable developers) wrapping up
• Meetings held with railroad stakeholders and Technical Advisory Committee
(other agency staff)
• TCAC presentation in November
9. Downtown Parking Strategy
• City has hired new Public Engagement staff to work on downtown outreach and
additional steering committee meetings will be scheduled
• TCAC presentation in November
Tigard Triangle URD
1. Affordable Housing
• REACH Dartmouth Crossing North construction to start in November,
leasing up in April 2024
• Woodland Hearth- CPAH didn’t receive state funding allocation, is
applying for Washington Co. funds
2. The Overland (Dartmouth and 72nd Mixed Use)
• South building is open for leasing
3. Red Rock Creek Trail Planning
• ODOT grant to study trail alignment kick-off in October
4. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217
• Project on hold pending until clarity on SW Corridor
5. Parks
• Agency investigating additional properties
6. Opportunity Fund
• Grant recipient El Jefe has applied for building permits
7. Infrastructure
• REACH agreement to build offsite sidewalks, construction in summer 2023
8. DIG Hampton Street Project
• Attorneys are finalizing development assistance agreement to be considered
by TCDA Board late October/early November
Agenda item 10