City Council Packet - 07/18/2023 III11 City of Tigard
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Tigard Workshop Meeting —Agenda
TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE AND JULY 18,2023-6:30 p.m.Workshop
TIME:
MEETING LOCATION: Meeting will be held in Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard.See PUBLIC
NOTICE below.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
In accordance with Oregon House Bill 2560,this will be a hybrid meeting where some Council,staff or public will
participate in person and some will participate remotely.How to comment:
•Written public comment may be submitted electronically at www.tigard-or.gov/Comments by noon the day before
the meeting date.
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come to the microphone when your name is called.
•If you prefer to call in,please call 503-966-4101 when instructed to be placed in the queue.We ask that you plan on
limiting your testimony to three minutes.
Upon request,the City will endeavor to arrange for the following services:
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• Qualified bilingual interpreters.
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possible.Please notify the City of your need by 5:00 p.m.on the Thursday preceding the meeting by calling:
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The meeting will rebroadcast at the following times on Channel 28:
•Every Monday at 1 p.m.
•Every Wednesday at 3:30 a.m.
•Every Thursday at 12 p.m.
•Every Friday at 12:30 p.m.
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City of Tigard
Tigard Workshop Meeting —Agenda
TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE AND TIME: JULY 18,2023-6:30 p.m.Workshop
MEETING LOCATION: Meeting will be held in Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard
6:30 PM
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
A. Call to Order—City Council
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Follow-up to Previous Public Comment
B. Public Comment—Written
C. Public Comment—In Person
D. Public Comment—Phone-In
3. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 6:35 p.m. estimated time
4. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION UPDATE-BUSINESS LOAN FUND:MEET THE BUSINESS
IMPACT NW TEAM 6:45 p.m. estimated time
5. BRIEFING ON TIGARD MADE(MAINTAIN,ADVANCE AND DIVERSIFY EMPLOYMENT)
7:00 p.m.estimated time
6. BRIEFING ON SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A)TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
PLAN 7:45 p.m. estimated time
7. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If an Executive
Session is called to order,the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute.
All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session.Representatives
of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions,as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not
disclose any information discussed.No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final
action or making any final decision.Executive Sessions are closed to the public.
9. ADJOURNMENT 8:05 estimated time
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2 C - PUBLIC COMMENT DATE: July 18, 2023
(Limited to 2 minutes or less,please)
The Council wishes to hear from you on other issues not on the agenda, but asks that you first try to resolve
your concerns through staff.
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Written Public Comments received
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Meeting of the
Tigard City Council
1. July 5,2023 Caitlin Johnson Re:Fireworks Control for 2024—Suggests a ban on all fireworks in parks and
residential areas and a ban on sales in the city limits.Have approved locations for the
community to either watch a professional show or set off their own fireworks.No one
listened to the last-minute ban and changing the law well ahead of time will help.
2. July 14,2023 Caitlin Connolly Re:Illegal fireworks out of control near the high school 10 days after the holiday and
at 3:00 a.m.Would be a good use of a drone.
3. July 14,2023 Caitlin Connolly Re:Attached photo of neighbors gathered around to watch fireworks,unconcerned
with police driving through that had been called by neighbors.Noted other loud
fireworks in neighborhood,some past midnight.
4. July 15,2023 Michael Brewin Follow-up to previous comments on RAFT grants review:lack of oversight,need for
accountability.
5. July 17,2023 Andrew Jones Re:Tigard MADE Zoning Code Changes(Agenda Item No.5),commented on
1)Warehouse square footage limitations,2)Industrial and Commercial(MUE)use
and square footage limitations;and 3)Non-conforming vs Pre-existing uses.Letter
attached.
Carol Krager
From: Nancy Lof
Sent: Wednesday,July 12, 2023 3:13 PM
To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo
Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* General Feedback Form
Fireworks comments
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Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* General Feedback Form
General Feedback Form
Submission#: 2547682
IP Address: 50.54.147.4
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Other:Fireworks Control for 2024
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Caitlin Johnson
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Email
Your Location
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Feedback
It would be fantastic if the city would ban all fireworks in residential areas and parks from now on. Ban sales in the city limits.Work
out some approved locations for the community to either go watch a professional show or to set off their own fireworks away from
people's homes. No one listened to the last minute ban and I think changing the law well ahead of time will help. It will help people
with pets,young children, PTSD,or who simply do not want to have their homes damaged and will hopefully allow police and
emergency services to have more of a handle on things.
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Caitlin Connolly
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15680 Sw 88th Ave
Tigard,Or 97224
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Forwworks
Comments
I forgot to submit a photo with my submission.This shows My neighbors(who blew up a lamp post bulb last year)all gathered
around clearly not even concerned about the police driving thru despite several neighbors calling in asking police to come by. Had
another neighbor within two houses of that neighbor that also lit off a ton of fire works,and another within 6 houses that was
lighting them off past midnight.
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From: Michael Brewin
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2023 5:14 PM
To: #Councilmail; Carol Krager;Joanne Bengtson
Subject: Followup to RAFT grants review: Lack of Oversight, Need for Accountability
7/15/23
written comments/public testimony for July 18, 2023:
Followup to RAFT grants review: Lack of Oversight, Need for Accountability
Dear Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Joanne (asst. to mayor), Carol (city recorder):
During the last few years, the US Congress authorized trillions of dollars in funds to be
apportioned via federal agencies and grants to countless entities, whether COVID-related, or
not. The colossal enormity of these grants and loans essentially destroyed the value of the US
dollar (and folks' paychecks). As the federal government printed out more money (money
supply), it directly devalued the US dollar — INFLATION. For many of us, we've been experiencing
11-20% loss in the real value of our savings (cash assets) and purchasing power. Especially in the
last two years, food and gas prices have soared, which has affected how folks shop, eat, and travel
(or don't). In the process, our national debt has reached staggering levels, where the US is barely
paying the interest, but not the principal now.
In such circumstances, it's incumbent on all financial administrators (federal, state, county, city) to
exercise an abundance of oversight and accountability in administering and distributing these
federal funds, at every level where the funds trickle down. Recent 2023 reports (SBA, CBO)
indicate that hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants and business loans were given out
fraudulently, with no oversight.
Years ago, while working in the Hon. Ron Wyden's office, some of my tasks included researching
federal grants and assisting local agencies and 501c3 non-profits in obtaining such grants. There
are innumerable types of grants available to those who qualify. The process was fairly simple,
when it involved local government agencies. However, when dealing with some non-profits
(charities, faith organizations, small 501c3 orgs), other issues surfaced. So, it took some caution
and oversight to research and ascertain the legitimacy of some requests, applications. Otherwise,
there can be consequences, for those involved.
That's why a section of the March 2021 Mayor's Corner caught my eye. Jason Snider wrote: "The
Muslim Educational Trust is also addressing food insecurities exacerbated by COVID. Their staff
works with 175 families (both Muslim and non-Muslim) in Tigard. They know the importance of
being able to tell a family that they will not go hungry. I am heartened to know that the RAFT
grant will be used to purchase "culturally sensitive foods" that families have accessed in the
past. Thirty Pacific Islander families are being supported by the Immigrant and Refugee
Community Organization. These families are struggling because of lost wages and are ineligible
for government assistance. The RAFT grant will be used to pay for basic needs, energy assistance,
and rent."
Regarding the 30 families:
1. The source of the funding. Federal funds. If a government agency at any level receives federal
funds to disburse (locally, in this case), it must still comply with basic federal conditions. Eligibility
matters. If some families are 1) not lawfully in the US, and 2) were determined not to be refugees
(about 95% of those claiming such status), then you can't disburse any monies originating from
federal funds to those persons — not even by routing the money through the back door.
2. The RAFT funds were supposed to be used for Tigard residents. It appears that the 30 families
were not established Tigard residents, before receiving the funds.
3. Who at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization approached the city, and why the
City of Tigard (why not Portland, or why not apply directly to a fed agency)? Again, this gives the
appearance of subterfuge.
4. The former mayor plainly stated these families "are ineligible for government assistance." So,
why did the city hand out funds (including federal COVID funds), anyway? We have scores of
homeless persons residing in Tigard — folks who would have qualified for emergency
funding. Where's the voice for these folks?
5. Lack of due diligence, oversight: "the city didn't require the disclosure of immigration status to
receive emergency food assistance under the program." Who in administration directed staff not
to verify anything? (That doesn't seem to be a decision made be a grants person.)
6. The staff response (I received) mentions emergency food, but not rent, and basic needs,
etc. How much money was actually spent on the 30 families by the city (using local and fed
funds)? What was the total dollar amount?
7. Who's the federal contact (name, office, agency) that was the source of the ARPA and COVID
funds Tigard received?
8. If federal funds were misspent, that could jeopardize the city — and in the future. That's why
it's critical that the city always practice due diligence, where federal or state government funding
is involved.
9. The applicant submitted 1) an application, and was supposed to do 2) a followup accounting,
summary of how the funds were used. Those are public records. Please produce those records
for review. Let's see the financial accounting of how the money was spent.
As a multicultural historian, I did extensive studies with Dr. Jon Mandaville pertaining to Islamic
studies, and the History of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Ottoman Empire. Jon's
memorial service was held at the local mosque (MET). I have an extensive library of religious
texts, and detailing the traditions, practices, and history of numerous faiths, sects, theologies.
Regarding "culturally sensitive foods":
As someone familiar with customs involving "halal" food and especially at "Ramadan," Jason's use
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of the term "culturally sensitive foods" caught my attention. "Halal" is the Muslim equivalent of
"kosher" food (Jewish). Before Passover, a local rabbi comes by with sanctified unleavened bread,
for religious meals (Seder). As Ramadan approaches each Spring, some Muslims want to purify
their diet (including fasting, too). It has become common to share "halal" foods among other
Muslims.
1. Fact: Islam is a religion, not a culture. Fact: the MET is a Sunni Muslim mosque and religious
school.
2. There are millions of Muslims, from many cultures. Don't assume that Muslims all eat the same
foods; Muslims from Indonesia, Afghanistan, Morocco, Yemen, Alabama, etc. have their own
ethnic dishes and ingredients. The one dietary thing common to practicing Muslims worldwide
involves "halal" foods, as prescribed in Muslim religious traditions.
3. Up until the city handed RAFT grants to the mosque, I didn't see the MET listed anywhere as a
generic "food bank." I've dealt with food banks, over the years. That got my attention.
4. Accordingly, let's see the MET's RAFT application. It's a public record. Obviously, if they
wanted prohibited government funding for "religious sensitive foods," they're not going to phrase
it that way. LOL. So, Jason was simply referring to what was in the MET application (i.e.
"culturally sensitive"). Incidentally, who at the city notified the MET about RAFT grants?
5. The MET (mosque and religious school) entails about 175 families, according to publications
I've seen. That's coincidentally the same number of families listed by the mayor in the RAFT
article, but "both Muslim and non-Muslim." Most of those families don't live in Tigard. The RAFT
funds were supposed to feed Tigard families, not Beaverton nor Portland, etc..
6. The MET's application stated they would provide food assistance to non-Muslim families,
too. They were required to do a followup, with an accounting of how the funds were spent, and
who was served in the Tigard community. To get the government funds, the MET had to state
that non-Muslims would also be served. So, how did the MET prove they actually served food to
non-Muslim families? Let's see the MET's followup document; it's a public record. Did the MET
distribute "food" to families, or did they disburse some cash, instead? How did the MET notify
non-Muslim families about the food? Did they publish an advertisement in Tigard Life, for
example? Did folks have to go the mosque to get the food? How would any non-Muslim families
know how to get that food? Did the MET purchase food (i.e. halal butcher)? Where's an
accounting of the MET's actual expenditures? That information should all be included in the
required followup document submitted by the MET.
7. The MET received more than one grant. According to the staff response: "The second
and third phases, in which MET received a grant, were funded by city emergency reserves and the
federal ARPA funding program, respectively." How much public funding was handed to the MET
in total aggregate, for these related grants (and broken down into 1) the dollar total for each
phase, and 2) the city's emergency reserves)?
When you give government funds to any religious organization (for whatever reason), then you
need to rigorously practice due diligence, throughout the process. And to ensure that the intent
and the words employed are not deceptive/misleading. And any followup accounting should list
how the money was spent (in detail), how many folks were served, how the food was distributed
in the community, etc.. Did any other religious organizations receive similar grants (or other) from
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Tigard?
I've heard from other community members here that there was little, if any, oversight regarding
some of the RAFT grants. If the city is going to distribute grants to anyone, then there needs to
be much stricter accountability overall (process, applications, eligibility,verification, followup
report, detailed financial accounting, and NO questionable "establishment of religion").
Michael Brewin, Tigard
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Portland,OR 97224
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Tigard MADE Zoning Coded Changes
Comments
PacTrust is a large commercial landlord in the area between SW Bonita and Bridgeport in Tigard. PacTrust would like to have the City
Council consider specific requests for Tigard MADE zoning code changes as set forth in the attached letter.There are three main
issues and code change areas PacTrust respectfully requests for consideration and include 1)Warehouse square footage limitations;
2) Industrial and Commercial (MUE) Use and square footage limitations;and 3) Non-Conformng vs Pre-existing Uses
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City of Tigard
Attention: City Council
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
Re: Tigard MADE Code Revision Feedback and Request from PacTrust
Dear Tigard City Council Members:
For more than 50 years PacTrust has been proud to be a significant commercial landlord that
works in partnership with local businesses and the City of Tigard to successfully achieve their
respective goals. During the past year, as part of Tigard MADE, PacTrust has been involved in
discussions with City of Tigard planning and economic development staff("Staff')regarding
proposed changes to the development code(the"Code"),and the draft.Code now appears to be
moving from the "bigger picture"phase to a phase where details are being ironed out.
We know that the Tigard City Council and the Planning Commission have consistently
inquired as to what the community feedback has been regarding the proposed changes to the Code.
Since much work has been done and Staff are now beginning to finalize details,we believe it is
important to provide City Council with direct feedback and requests for consideration with regard
to the currently-proposed details of the Code.
While PacTrust is encouraged that its concerns and comments on proposed Code changes
have been respectfully received and considered by Staff,PacTrust is concerned that Staff are
becoming entrenched on three very important issues that will have a significant impact on
PacTrust and its ability to retain and recruit certain businesses in its Tigard properties.*
*Theses issues are set forth in this letter below and are I)Warehouse Square Footage Limitations;2)Industrial and Commercial(MUE)Use
Restrictions;and,3)Non-Conforming vs.Pre-existing Uses
At this time,we respectfully request that City Council take our comments and
requests set forth in this letter into consideration when providing direction to Staff at the
upcoming July 18 Tigard City Council workshop.
BACKGROUND
PacTrust has been developing industrial, warehouse and retail buildings in the Tigard since
1972. Currently, PacTrust buildings are home to more than 300 tenants within 2.5 million square
feet of buildings, mainly located along 1-5 between Bridgeport and SW Bonita Road(a.k.a"Bonita
to Bridgeport.). PacTrust estimates that its tenants employ approximately 3,750 people within the
City of Tigard for an average employment density of24 employees per acre. PacTrust,as business
partner with the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System and the Washington State
Investment Board, is headquartered in Tigard and employs more than 65 people. Much of
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PacTrust's success can be attributed to its deep roots and relationships with Tigard. A slide deck
with information about PacTrust and its Tigard properties is enclosed with this letter, as well as a
map of PacTrust's projects with Bonita to Bridgeport.
Most people in Tigard probably do not know that the pleasantly landscaped, well maintained
and increasingly pedestrian-friendly projects within Bonita to Bridgeport arc owned and managed
by PacTrust. Tigard residents know that the ponds, waterfalls, and other outdoor areas in PacTrust
projects make a great backdrop for wedding, prom,and family photographs. They also are likely
to know of PacTrust projects because they work,dine, or shop at a business that leases space in a
PacTrust building. PacTrust's projects have incubated many successful and growing companies
over the years and play an increasingly important role in economic development as the cost of new
development skyrockets and limits facilities options. PacTrust's flexible buildings provide the
unique opportunity for businesses to lease space that, depending on their requirements, may
contain a varied mix of office, warehouse, research and developement, manufacturing,and
customer sales.
While PacTrust has provided the buildings for new and growing businesses,the City of
Tigard has also provided a development code that accommodates a wide range of uses. Except for
its pure warehouse buildings which are generally suitable only for warehouse uses, the other flex
buildings that PacTrust has developed over time are very adaptable in their ability to accommodate
a v ide range of uses. 'These buildings are increasingly rare in the market because of the high cost
of land and construction. The role that these existing buildings play in providing affordable leased
space for businesses is very important,as is a development code that supports a wide range of
uses.
PacTrust does not own any remaining developable land within the City of Tigard. However,
PacTrust recognizes the City's goals for future development density and job creation within
Tigard, especially in areas currently developed with single-story warehouse and storage uses.
Through collaboration with Staff,the City has proposed a warehouse district (the"Warehouse
Sub-Area") as a warehouse and employment district for much of the built-out area between Bonita
and Bridgeport. This area will accommodate the continuation of primary use as smaller-format
warehouse(under 200,000 sf in size),but importantly will also recognize the importance of
business within the Commercial Sales and Service, Off-Site Services and Wholesale and
Equipment Rental use categories for employment densities.
REQUESTS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION
There are three key issues affecting the PacTrust Sub-Area PacTrust would like City Council to
consider prior to the City Council meeting on July 18:
#1: Warehouse Square Footage Limitations in Proposed "Warehouse Sub-Area"
Staff have proposed a Warehouse Sub-Area("Sub-Area")around existing buildings, primarily
owned by PacTrust. The current Code draft would limit primary-use warehouse businesses within
the Sub-Area to the total square footage of such warehouse use at the time of the new Code. Given
the unique nature of PacTrust's existing development in the Sub-Area(e.g. a mixture of flex
buildings,office buildings, retail buildings as well as warehouse buildings), location near
freeways, and current employment density that exceeds the City's employment density goals, we
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recommend allowing warehouse as a primary use up to the total square footage of existing
warehouse buildings within the Sub-Area.
Concern: We support the concept of allowing existing warehouse uses to continue, and the
flexibility of shifting around the allowed amount of warehouse uses within the defined Sub-Area.
However,the amount of allowed warehouse square footage needs to be carefully calibrated.
Requested Council Direction for Staff Consideration: If a square footage limitation is imposed
PacTrust requests the following:
1. Have a clear and objective quantity of allowed warehouse use in the code rather than a
separate list kept by the City.
2. The square footage limitation should not be limited to the current warehouse users.
Instead, the amount of warehouse uses allowed should also include existing buildings that
were built to accommodate a warehouse use. Property owners and staff should work
together to come up with the maximum amount of warehouse use allowed in the Sub-Area.
Reasoning: Bonita to Bridgeport (largely PacTrust's assets) are unique and an example of what
the City's high employment density goals are trying to achieve. Many existing buildings were
designed to accommodate a variety of uses by including features that are necessary for various
industrial, manufacturing, research and development, laboratory and office uses to function, such
as shallower building depths, multiple entrances, higher electrical and air conditioning capacity,
overhead doors and loading areas, and higher parking ratios to support office uses. These flexible,
multi-purpose buildings are rare in the market because new buildings tend to be constructed for
single uses only and are supportive of Tigard MADE and Staffs objective for manufacturing
business growth within the City of Tigard. At the same time,a number of warehouse buildings
exist in the Sub-Area and are mostly suited for their intended original use, which is businesses that
require warehouse space for their primary use. The fully occupied nature of the Sub-Area
accommodates a wide variety of tenant needs that are desirable for businesses that are locally
owned and operated by Tigard residents. Allowing for a wide variety of uses must he paired with
flexible zoning to accommodate swill changes to effectively utilize available land. Multi-purpose
buildings are important to Tigard's economy because an accumulation of industries provide a
viable safety net for employment and economic opportunity for Tigard residents. Our proposal
preserves the flexibility of the entire mix of existing buildings in the Sub-Area, including
warehouse.
#2: Industrial Zone and Commercial Zone (MUE)Use Restrictions
Within the industrial zone, Staff have proposed limits of 5,000 SF for Commercial Sales and
Service, and 20,000 SF for Off-Site Services and Wholesale and Equipment Rental. Within the
Commercial Zone (MUE), Staff have proposed limits of 25,000 SF for Commercial Sales and
Service and 20,000 SF for Off-Site Services and Wholesale and Equipment Rental.
Concern: The Warehouse Sub-Area (which is proposed to be a combination of Industrial and
Commercial (MUE) zoning)should provide greater square footage allowances for the use
categories currently proposed to be limited (Off-Site Services. Commercial Sales and Services,
and Wholesale and Equipment Rental). The square footage limitations sire too restrictive to be
considered part of a flexible development code that allows for a wide range of businesses within
the Sub-Area. The types of uses within the Sub-Area are not the same as you would see with new
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development(example: large scale distribution facility with lots of trucks), and the existing
buildings support a much denser and more diverse group of businesses. For example, several of
the existing tenants in the Off-Site Services and Wholesale and Equipment Rental categories are
30,000 to 40,000 SF and one long-time business is 80,000 SF. The proposed square footage
limitation would make these businesses nonconforming and put in jeopardy their significant
contribution to covered employment within the City of Tigard (see Issue #3).
Requested Council Direction for Staff Consideration:
1. To continue to ensure that a full range of economic activities and job opportunities are
available in the Sub-Area, the industrial zone and commercial zone (MUE) should allow
Commercial Sales and Services, Off-Site Services, and Wholesale and Equipment Rental
without size restriction. Alternatively, increased square footage restrictions within the Sub-
Area should be considered to avoid non-conforming status for existing businesses and
provide broader flexibility in meeting market demand for these uses. This would recognize
the need for flexibility in the Sub-Area, its unique attributes and employment and economic
contribution.
2. Staff have stated that accessory storage/warehouse space as part of a tenant space for a
tenant in another use category is an accessory use, and not a separate
Warehouse/Freight/Distribution use. This should be clearly stated in the code.
4. When limitations are proposed, they should be accompanied by a clear rationale for the
restriction and should have a broader definition beyond that of accessory use.
Reasoning: Tigard has a unique businesses growth environment, in part because of the"for lease"
nature of property within the Warehouse/Employment Sub-Area and its proximity to
transportation infrastructure. These properties are well suited and valuable to the uses that are
currently proposed to be restricted. These uses, as currently in use in the subject area, on average
do not have significantly lower employment density than desired. One category in particular, Off
Site Services,has an above-average employment density within Bonita to Bridgeport at 36
employees per acre with minimal fleet parking occurring. Additionally, according to the City of
Tigard's Goal 9-required economic opportunity analysis (EOA),"Wholesale Trade", has the
second highest average annual wage level for industry sectors within the City of Tigard,
"Information"being the highest.
#3: Nonconforming vs. Pre-existing Use Language
Concern: Nonconforming use status should be avoided. Allowed or pre-existing (with few
limitations) use categories are preferred. "Nonconforming" status can be harmful for businesses
due to lending and funding reasons, in addition to concerns for expansion and growth, which could
result in closures of existing business owned by and/or employing Tigard residents.
Tigard City Council
July 17, 2023
Requested Council Direction for Staff Consideration:
1. Provide a more flexible strategy to support job retention. Look to section 18.660.050
(Tigard Triangle Plan District), but allow more than 6 months for re-tenanting and 1 year
for rebuilding. Given market,lending, and construction challenges,we suggest 3 years to
recognize that economic downturns and resulting high-vacancy rate periods can drastically
reduce market demand for extended periods of time.
2. Do not restrict growth and expansion of businesses that are non-conforming as of the
date of the code change.
Reasoning: The Sub-Area supports a diverse nature of businesses and sales. PacTrust l rust is currently
providing space for more than 300 businesses of diverse sizes and types. many of which are
Tigard-based and locally owned and operated. The business needs and uses of these tenants
require flexibility (e.g.. scaling up or down) that cannot be anticipated by general code language
for nonconforming uses. The Sub-Area will allow the overall blend of uses that allows actual
occupancy providing 24 employees per acre on average. Supporting existing uses and uses that
typically locate in this type of development will allow PacTrust to maintain its historically high
occupancy rates and resulting high employment rates in the SubArea. This is key, as theoretical
employment densities don't provide any benefit if there are high vacancy rates and therefore lower
overall actually employment densities. PacTrust is skilled at attracting and retaining businesses
and these properties can outperform employment density goals in real terms.
CONCLUSION
We ask that these concerns from PacTrust and the wide range of businesses that operate in the
Warehouse/Employment Sub-Area be addressed and accommodated in future code amendment
drafts prepared by the City of Tigard. We appreciate staff's outreach and receptiveness to
feedback, and look forward to continuing to work with the City as the Tigard MADE code
revisions are finalized. We thank you for your service to Tigard and look forward to hearing your
discussion with staff on these important issues.
Very truly yours,
PACIFIC REAL' 'Y ASSOCIATES, L.P.
Andrew R. ones
Vice Pie'sidcii
Enclosure(s):
Map of PacTrust Properties in Study Area
Tigard City Council
July 17, 2023
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AIS-5269 4.
Workshop Meeting
Meeting Date: 07/18/2023
Length(in minutes): 15 Minutes
Agenda Title: Business Loan Fund:Meet the Business Impact NW Team
Authored By: Lloyd Purdy
Presented By:
Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff
Public Hearing No
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Publication Date:
Information
EXPLANATION OF ISSUE
The City of Tigard's newly created business-focused revolving loan fund is managed by professional bankers at the
nonprofit Business Impact NW--a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). This is an opportunity for
Council to learn more about the role CDFI's play in business lending and to meet key staff at Business Impact NW.
Business Impact NW and Tigard's economic development team will work together to match this new source of
financing with the capital needs of local businesses.Victor Saldanha,Business Impact NW's Chief Lending Officer,will
attend this council workshop to share more information with Council about Business Impact NW,their loan programs,
and the work they expect to accomplish in the City of Tigard.
ACTION REQUESTED
No action needed by Council.This is an opportunity to meet the professional staff at Business Impact NW who will
manage the revolving loan fund for the City of Tigard and ask questions about the nonprofit's programs and lending
strategy.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On June 13,2023,Tigard's City Council authorized$400,000 in funding for the creation of a revolving loan fund to
support business growth in Tigard.The Tigard business loan fund is rolling out when lending from traditional financial
institutions (retail banks)is contracting and commercial interest rates are rising.
Community Development Financial Institution(CDFI) Business Impact NW was selected as the City's lending partner
for this business support program.The non-profit CDFI Business Impact NW's mission is to serve underbanked
entrepreneurs through coaching,classes,and access to capital;with an emphasis on working with traditionally
underserved populations—entrepreneurial low/moderate income earners,women,BIPOC,veterans,immigrants,and
members of the LGBTQ+ community.Business Impact NW also hosts the newly created Oregon Minority Business
Development Agency funded by the U.S.Department of Commerce to support underbanked business owners -
especially minority-owned businesses.Using an initial deposit of$400,000 from the City of Tigard,Business Impact
NW will make up to$1.2M in loans to Tigard businesses over the next 10-years.
As loan administrator,Business Impact NW will provide the following information to ensure this program meets the
City's strategic vision and Community Promise goals of equity,access,and economic stewardship:
•Summary of loans closed,business details,amounts,loan purpose (use of funds),source of capital(e.g.,
from third parties) and business demographics.
•Status of each loan made to Tigard businesses.
•Business impact including revenue growth,employment growth,and qualitative update on businesses supported
with loans.
Loan funding is intended for economically and socially disadvantaged business owners,including women and minority
entrepreneurs who have historically been unable to secure growth financing from a traditional bank.Lending capital
may only be used to make commercial loans subject to the following requirements:
•No more than$100,000 may be allocated to any one business.
•Loan term to each business must be 5 years or less.
•Business must be located in Tigard.
Loans will be used for the purposes of growing revenues or attracting businesses to Tigard.
ALTERNATIVES&RECOMMENDATION
Mr.Saldanha,Business Impact NW's Chief Lending Officer,will introduce the council to Business Impact NW,their
loan programs,and their initial outreach strategy in Tigard. He will be available for questions about the role of
Community Development Financial Institutions in business lending and about Business Impact NW's loan programs.
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their spouses with the resources to successfully start and lender offering loans ranging from $5,000 to $350,000
run their businesses in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and to any-stage business owners in Washington and Oregon.
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small businesses, with an emphasis on working with are more flexible than traditional banks because of
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tow/moderate income earners, women, people of considered risk on underserved small businesses.
color, veterans, immigrants or members of the LGBTQ Our lending services are offered in Washington and
community. We have been serving the community since Oregon.Additionally we offer free training, coaching and
1997. classes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska through
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Workshop Meeting
Meeting Date: 07/18/2023
Length(in minutes): 45 Minutes
Agenda Title: Briefing on Tigard MADE(Maintain,Advance,and Diversify Employment)
Authored By: Hope Pollard
Presented By: Assoc.Planner Pollard,Asst.Comm.Dev.Director McGuire&Economic Dev.Manager Purdy
Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff
Public Hearing No
Legal Ad Required?:
Publication Date:
Information
EXPLANATION OF ISSUE
Receive briefing on the Tigard MADE (Maintain,Advance,&Diversify Employment)code project.
ACTION REQUESTED
Briefing only-no formal action requested at this time.Staff requests confirmation from the Planning Commission and
City Council on previous policy direction prioritizing job density in Development Code updates.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Dates of Previous and Potential Future Considerations
November 17,2020: First briefing on project direction and objectives.
July 20,2021:Briefing introducing Economic Opportunities Analysis results indicating a severe employment land
constraint and staff recommendations for solutions.
March 7,2022:Briefing requesting confirmation of policy direction regarding job density and nonconforming
situations.
February 21,2023: Update to introduce project to new Councilors and request confirmation of policy direction
regarding job density and nonconforming situations.
March 14,2023:Briefing providing additional information and data and requesting confirmation of policy direction.
Upcoming:
Winter 2023/24: Consideration of code updates for adoption.
Introduction
In August 2020,staff began the Tigard MADE (Maintain,Advance,and Diversify Employment) project to:
1. Meet state requirements for completing an Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) and accommodate projected
job growth;
2. Simplify the Development Code to accommodate shifting trends;and
3. Build Strategic Plan Objectives and City Council Goals, such as economic diversity and environmental resilience,
directly into the Development Code.
Project Background
In 2021,the EOA confirmed that the City of Tigard is severely land constrained,meaning we have insufficient vacant
or redevelopable employment land to accommodate projected job growth over the next 20 years.
Since that time,staff has worked with the Planning Commission,City Council,and members of the public to develop
draft code ideas that prioritize a greater density of living wage jobs with the land we have available.These ideas
recognize that much of our existing employment land is underutilized with uses that act primarily as storage for
materials or vehicles.It converts nine existing base zones into three new base zones,listed below in order of the least
restrictive to the most restrictive.
•C-G: General Commercial:allows a wide range of auto-centric commercial activity and building sizes.
•MUE:Mixed-Use Employment:allows the broadest range of low impact uses to locate near each other.
•I-G: General Industrial•promotes manufacturing businesses with a higher density of on-site career-pathway
living-wage jobs.In previous briefings,this was introduced as two separate zones:the I-L(Light Industrial) and
I-H (Heavy Industrial).However,after refining the code and consulting with real estate experts,we determined
that a single zone would be simpler and more efficient without negatively impacting heavy industrial users in the
existing I-H zone.
In previous briefings,staff introduced the concept of nonconforming circumstances—that some existing businesses
would no longer be allowed in their current location under new code.
According to Section 18.50.030 of the existing Development Code:
•These uses are allowed to continue their operation but not expand.
•The use can continue even if tenants/owners change,so long as the property remains vacant for no longer than
six months between tenants.
•Once an allowed-by-right use occupies the property,it will terminate the nonconforming rights for that property.
The following businesses would be most significantly impacted:
•Warehouse and distribution would only be allowed in specified areas.
•Off-site services and wholesale uses would be restricted to 20,000 square feet and 20 vehicles parked
overnight in the I-G,C-G,and MUE zones.
•Commercial sales and services would be restricted to 25,000 square feet where land is being rezoned from a
commercial zone to MUE.
•Drive-throughs,gas stations, and motor vehicle sales and repair would no longer be allowed where land is
rezoned from a commercial zone to MUE.
•Indoor entertainment would no longer be allowed in the I-G zone.
At the most recent briefing,staff was directed to continue with updates that ensure existing businesses feel welcome
and supported while also promoting density in the future.
In response to feedback from the Planning Commission,City Council,and the public,staff has updated code ideas to
be more accommodating to existing businesses than the current nonconforming circumstances section of the code
allows.
New updates would allow warehouse and distribution,wholesale,and off-site services uses,if in existence prior to the
adoption of the MADE code,to:
1. Continue to be allowed on the site where they are currently located
2. Expand on the site where they are currently located
3. Potentially expand onto sites adjacent to where they are currently located
4. Potentially allow transfer of the above rights to future occupants of the site
The above allowances provide security and opportunity for expansion to existing businesses,while encouraging greater
density in the future.However,these allowances could also lead to more permanent development that discourages
redevelopment to more dense industries in the future.
Conclusion
The City of Tigard is land constrained with insufficient employment land to meet forecasts of land needed to
accommodate business growth according to the EOA.Staff has developed draft Development Code updates that
respond to this constraint and prioritize job density and innovative development.In response to feedback,staff has
updated code ideas to be more generous to existing businesses.
Staff recommends moving forward with draft code updates,including allowing existing businesses to continue and even
expand on their existing site,to accommodate greater job density in the future. Council should understand that this
direction discourages more dense employment of these lands in the future—a core tenet of the MADE project and
several Strategic Plan Objectives (listed below).
Public Involvement
See public involvement attachments for a history on engagement throughout this project.
Since the most recent briefing,staff has continued to seek community input through interviews,'emails,and site tours
with individual business and property owners.Staff also conducted employment lands tours with City Councilors and
the Tigard Chamber of Commerce.
Impacts
The Tigard MADE project's draft code as written will open the door for job-dense development in the city's
employment lands.While it may create nonconforming circumstances for some existing businesses and properties,it will
advance the City's Strategic Plan Objectives and City Council Goals,particularly the following:
City Strategic Plan Objective 3.1—Pursue land development that maximizes public health benefits while increasing
connection between people and community destinations.
City Strategic Plan Objective 3.2—Focus development-associated resources in parts of the city that have the capacity
to serve,house,employ,and attract the most people with the least impact on Tigard's systems and the climate.
City Strategic Plan Objective 3.3—Understand the effects of development on vulnerable Tigard residents and
mitigate these impacts within projects over time.
City Strategic Plan Objective 3.5—Plan and create in a manner that reduces climate impacts to the maximum extent
practicable,especially for those most vulnerable.
City Council Goal 2 Outcome-A thriving Tigard community post-pandemic.
City Council Goal 3 Outcome—A reduced carbon footprint for the City.
ALTERNATIVES&RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends moving forward with draft code updates,including allowing existing businesses to continue and
expand on existing sites,to accommodate greater job density in the future,given council's prior direction.
Council may direct staff to pursue Development Code updates and propose an approach that creates greater or fewer
allowances for existing businesses that would be made nonconforming with new code.Staff requests that council
provide specific directives,identifying objectives,concerns,and standards that should be addressed.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Attachments
MADE Preseentation
Attachment 1 Code Ideas Outline
Attachment 2_Map
Attachment 3_Previous Community Engagement
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By Hope Pollard, Associate Planner
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How should we treat existing businesses?
Should they be able to expand on the site where they
currently are located?
Should they be able to expand onto sites adjacent to
where they are currently located?
Should the rights to the use be allowed to transfer to
the next tenant?
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Continue with Development Code updates,
including more generous allowances for some
existing businesses, to promote development
that aligns with Strategic Plan Objectives and
City Council Goals.
CITY OF TIGARD
PROJECT SCHEDULE
1 Development Code and Policy Adoption:
Fall/Winter 2023
Development Code and Policy Implementation:
Winter 2024
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18.50 Nonconforming Circumstances
The code currently allows a nonconforming use to continue even if tenants/owners change, so long
as the property remains vacant for no longer than six months between tenants. Staff proposes
increasing the vacancy term to allow one to two years vacancy between tenants.
18.100 Base Zones
The framework for potential zoning under MADE centers on converting the nine existing
MADE-covered zones into three new zones.
• C-G: General Commercial: allows a wide range of auto-centric commercial activity and
building sizes.
• MUE: Mixed-Use Employment: allows the broadest range of low impact uses to locate
near each other.
• I-G: General Industrial: promotes manufacturing businesses with a higher density of on-
site industrial-sector jobs.
Comparison of Primary Use Standard Changes
Use standards regulate where different business types can locate in the city. The biggest
potential changes to use standards are summarized in the table below and detailed further in the
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Staff proposes allowing a much broader range of uses within the C-G and MUE zones on both
the industrial and commercial ends of the spectrum. While C-G would accommodate a range of
uses from mom-and-pop shops to larger scale retail or warehouse,MUE would focus on
smaller sizes for commercial and warehouse uses to accommodate more mixed-use
development and mobility. Changes to this chapter would include:
• Allowing self-service storage only as part of a mixed-use building.
• Allowing a wide range of uses in the C-G zone: continuing to allow the same uses plus
also allowing low-impact Industrial and Manufacturing and Off-Site Services.Previous
drafts also allowed Warehouse and Distribution in the C-G zone but,due to its
proximity to naturally occurring affordable housing, staff has removed this allowance.
• Allowing a wide range of uses in the MUE zone,with the following restrictions to
encourage smaller-scale pedestrian-friendly development. An increase to square footage
limits in return for community benefits can be considered through a land use review.
o Commercial Sales and Services allowed up to 25,000 square feet.
o Motor Vehicle Sales allowed up to 25,000 square feet,as long as it functions
similarly to other Commercial Sales and Services (all storage,including vehicle
inventory,must be indoors).
o Off-site services allowed up to 20,000 square feet and 20 vehicles parked
overnight.
o No drive-throughs,gas stations,motor vehicle sales,or motor vehicle repair.
o Allowing existing Warehouse and Distribution square footage within a specific
boundary (see attached map) to continue to be allowed.
• Off-Site Services,Warehouse and Distribution,and Wholesale businesses in existence
prior to adoption of the MADE code will be allowed to:
o Continue operating on their existing site.
o Expand on their existing site.
o Expand onto sites adjacent to their existing site.
o Transfer the above allowances to the next tenant.
18.130.030 Industrial Land Use Standards
Staff proposes shrinking the amount of land zoned industrial but coupling that change with more
focused use standards in these zones. Changes to industrial use standards could include:
• Allowing Industrial and Manufacturing uses in the I-G zone,and placing the following
limitations or prohibitions on other uses:
o Prohibit Warehouse and Distribution,Indoor Entertainment, and Off-Site Services.
o Allow up to 5,000 square feet of accessory/secondary Commercial Sales and Services
per site.
o Allow Industrial and Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Repair uses without
restriction.
• Off-Site Services,Warehouse and Distribution, and Wholesale businesses in existence
prior to adoption of the MADE code will be allowed to:
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Community Outreach: Phase I
Tigard MADE: Community Input Summary
Staff conducted extensive community outreach while developing potential updates to
land use policies and the Development Code, recognizing that changes need be built
on the real needs and concerns of community members, this includes residents,
commercial property owners, businesses and employees. Our outreach approach
included:
• A website with information and surveys for business owners and residents.
226 participants spent time on at least one tab, 126 residents completed a
survey, and 34 business owners completed a survey.
• Presentations via hosted events, with more than 35 business owners.
• Individual interviews with 38 business owners, developers, and planning
experts.
Community Input
Business Owners
In order to understand local business owner perspective, staff:
• Held two events for the Spanish-speaking business community with Adelante
Mujeres (with 20 and 15 participants, respectively).
• Held one event for the English-speaking business community with the Tigard
Chamber of Commerce (with 12 participants).
• Presented at the January 2021 Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
(OAME) Coffee and Issues meeting, to listen to the concerns of 86 members
of the regional business community and share information on MADE.
• Hosted an online survey for business owners, available in both English and
Spanish. We received 34 responses (33 in English, 1 in Spanish).
• Conducted interviews with five business owners via Microsoft Teams.
Feedback from business owners indicates broad support for expanding allowable uses
throughout the city. Most business owners indicate an interest in occupying flex
space, small offices, mixed-use developments, and strip malls while desiring to be
further away from large format retail and heavy manufacturing. They note the most
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important aspects of choosing a business location are access to highways and major
roads; access to loans, funding, and assistance programs; affordable rent; and flexible
parking requirements. New or prospective business owners note a need for assistance
with funding and navigating the process of starting a business in Tigard. Outreach
thus also served as an opportunity to introduce these new community members to the
city's existing economic development programs that support new businesses.
Residents
In order to understand resident concerns and desires regarding Tigard's employment
land and local commercial activity, staff hosted an online survey, available in English
and Spanish, which received 126 responses.
Resident survey responses indicated a demand for coffee shops, takeout, and
restaurants close to home, followed by personal service, convenience food stores, and
retail. Responses show support of these uses within .25-.5 miles of home. On the
other hand, surveys indicate a desire for warehouse, large format retail, offices, and
flex spaces at least a mile from home. Responses also show that residents' highest
priorities when looking for employment opportunities are pay and commute.
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Builders. Bankers, and Brokers
In order to understand development constraints and market demand, staff held 15
interviews with members of the local and regional development community (i.e.
professionals in commercial banking, development, and real estate in Tigard or the
Metro region).
Development professionals advocate for predictable land use standards, review
processes, incentives structures, and subsidies or fee waivers to aid in meeting project
bottom lines for innovative developments. They broadly support bringing together a
mix of land uses and economic activity in new development, with the note that certain
projects may not yet be feasible in a suburban environment (i.e. mixed-use structures
with industrial ground floors) and that financing may not yet be available for certain
types of redevelopment (i.e. conversion of office buildings to residential mixed-use).
Planning Experts
In order to translate feedback into effective land use regulations, staff:
• Attended the 2021 American Planning Association National Planning
Conference, with a focus on sessions that addressed equity, sustainability, and
mixed-use development.
• Conducted interviews with five representatives of City planning departments
or private planning-related firms.
• Hosted a graduate team from Portland State University (PSU), who conducted
case studies of five Cities throughout the nation and held interviews with 13
planning experts from across the country to explore Tigard MADE themes.
Planning experts highly recommend the use of incentive structures and predictable yet
flexible standards. Incentive structures are most effective when tied directly to
reducing development costs. Standards are most effective when specific enough to
avoid confusion and flexible enough to allow for adjustments that align with City
objectives. They also encourage pursuing mixed-use zoning, except in industrial areas
where residential and commercial encroachment could push out job-dense industrial
uses. Planners also identify some key standards that can be used to encourage
sustainability (i.e. reduced energy consumption, eco roofs, LEED certification) and
equity (i.e. smaller tenant spaces, short term leases, publicly accessible open space).
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Conclusion and Next Steps
Through Phase I of engagement, staff learned that the most important things for
business owners and developers are clarity, predictability, and reduced costs.
Residents desire walkable access to small retail, takeout, and coffee services. Planning
experts recommend the use of clear but flexible standards, incentives structures,
allowed mixing of compatible uses, and preserving industrial zones. Overall,
community input indicates support for opening up more of the City's employment
land to a mixture of uses, with the caveat that this be done intentionally and with
heavier industrial uses still located further from residential and commercial nodes.
During Phase II of this project, staff will share more specific land use updates with
the residential, business, and development community to gauge interest and concern
regarding potential changes. Phase II will include continued conversations with
existing business owners and property owners located in MADE-covered
employment zones, hosting online or in-person town halls, and conducting additional
interviews.
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Community Feedback Phase II
Since June 2021, staff has continued to seek community input through the following
formats:
• Town hall series
o Staff invited all impacted business owners and property owners to a
town hall series that consisted of four in-person events and two virtual
events. This series was advertised through mailers sent directly to all
impacted business and property owners (approximately 1,500 mailers
in total), alerting recipients that upcoming zoning changes could impact
how they operate. A total of two property owners and two business
owners attended these sessions; none expressed significant
concern.
• Website with search tool and survey
o City staff developed a tool accessible via the MADE engagement
website that allows community members to search an address and see
how the draft code would impact that property. The tool includes a
survey to gather feedback on these changes. The survey received four
responses (three expressing support of the changes and one
expressing strong dislike).
• Coordination with the Tigard Chamber of Commerce
o City staff presented at a virtual event hosted by the Chamber,
introducing the project to about 20 attendees and requesting feedback.
Staff received no feedback expressing strong concern.
o City staff identified 61 Chamber members who would be impacted by
MADE-related changes and sent personalized emails to each member,
identifying how they might be impacted and requesting feedback. Staff
received no feedback expressing strong concern.
• City staff conducted two types of interviews via Microsoft Teams with
two business owners, two property owners, eight developers, and
partner agencies:
o Went over code changes and implications in detail, received input,
and made changes to the code accordingly
o Requested professional input regarding development standards and
incentive structure
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Community Feedback Phase III
Since March 2022, staff has continued to seek community input through the
following formats:
• Talking sessions
o In June 2022, staff invited all impacted business owners and property
owners to a talking session series consisting of six in-person events.
Staff met with business and property owners at various locations
throughout the city, answering questions and receiving feedback. This
series was advertised through mailers sent directly to all impacted
business and property owners, alerting recipients that upcoming zoning
changes could impact how they operate. A total of nineteen business
and property owner representatives attended these sessions. The
primary concerns shared at these events were regarding restrictions on
warehouse and distribution and off-site services.
• Over the second half of 2022, City staff continued to coordinate with business
and property owners who were concerned after receiving mailers for the
talking sessions. Staff conducted email correspondence and interviews (in-
person and via Microsoft Teams) with four property owners and business
owners. During these meetings, we went over code changes and implications
in detail, received input, and made changes to the code accordingly. The
primary areas of concern were regarding restrictions on warehouse and
distribution, off-site services, and nonconforming circumstances.
• In early 2023, City staff held interviews with four economic and
development experts to review code ideas and solutions. Experts generally
supported the solutions staff proposed regarding industrial focus areas and
locations, assumptions regarding market expectations, and compromises made
with property and business owners.
AIS-5259 6.
Workshop Meeting
Meeting Date: 07/18/2023
Length (in minutes): 20 Minutes
Agenda Title: Briefing on Safe Streets and Roads for All(SS4A)Transportation Safety Plan
Authored By: Dave Roth
Presented By: Principal Transportation Planner Dave Roth and Project Engineer Courtney Furman
Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff
Public Hearing No
Legal Ad Required?:
Publication Date:
Information
EXPLANATION OF ISSUE
Briefing on the upcoming Safe Streets and Roads for All(SS4A) comprehensive transportation safety action plan
process.
ACTION REQUESTED
This is an update by Tigard teammates who will return to Council later this summer seeking a resolution of
commitment to the goal of eliminating fatal and serious injuries on the transportation system.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In 2022,in coordination with Metro and regional partners,the City of Tigard applied for and was successfully awarded
$240,000 in federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding as a sub-recipient to Metro to develop a
comprehensive transportation safety action plan.With this funding award,Tigard teammates will lead a strategic action
planning process following the eligibility guidelines of the federal SS4A grant program.Not only will the completed
plan support Tigard's broad transportation safety objectives,but it will also allow the city to apply and compete for
capital funding in future SS4A funding cycles.
While the City of Tigard has a depth of policy,community,and Council support for improving transportation safety
generally,it lacks a formalized commitment and roadmap for preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries.The SS4A
planning effort will result in a comprehensive SS4A Action Plan to guide future capital investments and programs
focused on preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries using a"Safe Systems"approach.
Elements of the planning effort include the following:
1. Leadership commitment to safe street principles,often referred to as"Vision Zero"--this program,initiated
in Sweden,says that even one serious injury or death on the road is too many and commits to eliminating all traffic
fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe,healthy, equitable mobility for all.
2. Creation of a local task force charged with oversight of plan development,implementation,and monitoring.
3. Comprehensive safety data analysis and robust community engagement with specific focus on underserved
populations.
4. Assessment of current city policies,plans,guidelines,and/or standards to identify opportunities for
improving safety.List of prioritized projects,strategies,interventions,and programs to mitigate identified safety
issues.Performance monitoring over time.
Tigard's SS4A Action Plan will support the city's adopted Strategic Plan priorities related to walkability and equity,the
city's Complete Streets policy,and the recently adopted 2040 Transportation System Plan(2040 TSP).Further,this
project will support two of the adopted 2023—2025 Tigard City Council Goals.A formalized commitment developed
through the SS4A planning process will directly support the Council's goal to"Enhance Community Safety&
Accessibility."The project will also indirectly support the Council's goal to"Address Climate"change by creating safer
conditions for low-carbon mobility options.
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Presentation
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Tigard Policy Support
• Strategic Vision
- Supports Strategic Priority 2 to "create a well-connected, attractive, and
accessible pedestrian network" by identifying safety improvements for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Council Goals
- Supports the Council's goal to "Enhance Community Safety & Accessibility."
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Tigard Policy Support
• 2040 Transportation System Plan
• Expands upon vision and goals from TSP and safety elements
• Complete Streets
• Aligned with two of the policy implementation plan activities
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TRADITIONAL APPROACH VISION ZERO
Traffic deaths are INEVITABLE Traffic deaths are PREVENTABLE
PERFECT human behavior Integrate HUMAN FAILING in approach
Prevent COLLISIONS VS Prevent FATAL AND SEVERE CRASHES
INDIVIDUAL responsibility SYSTEMS approach
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No death or serious injuries is acceptable
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SS4A Plan Elements
• Unlocking competitive SS4A capital grant funding
requires local agencies to have an adopted
comprehensive transportation safety action plan
meeting SS4A eligibility criteria
Leadership Planning Planning Process Planning Process
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zero roadway fatalities and
serious injuries,
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• (2) percentage reduction of
roadway fatalities and serious
injuries by a specific date with an
eventual goal of eliminating
roadway fatalities and serious
injuries.
Planning Structure
. A committee, task force,
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Structure implementation group, or
similar body charged with
SS4AOversight oversight of the Action Plan
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workgroup) development, implementation,
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Planning Process Inputs: Goal Setting & Safety Analysis
• Develop an analysis of existing
Planning Process
Inputs conditions and historical trends,
which provides a baseline level
Goal Setting of crashes involving fatalities
Safety Analysis
and serious injuries across a
jurisdiction, locality, Tribe, or
region.
Planning Process Inputs: Engagement & Collaboration
• Robust engagement with the
Planning Process
Inputs public and relevant
stakeholders, including the
',AIWNGoal Setting private sector and community
Safety Analysis sis groups, that allows for both
Mcommunity representation and
.Fipl. Engagement and feedback.
Collaboration
Planning Process Inputs: Equity Considerations
• Plan development using inclusive and
Planning Process representative processes.
Inputs • Underserved communities* are
identified through data and other
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I appropriate partners.
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Analysis includes both population
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Planning Process Outcomes: Policy & Process Change
Planning Process • Assessment of current policies,
Outcomes plans, guidelines and/or
standards to identify
Policy and Process
Changes opportunities to improve how
processes improve
transportation safety.
Planning Process Outcomes: Project Selection & Prioritization
• The list must include specific
Planning Process projects and strategies, or
Outcomes descriptions of programs of
projects and strategies, and
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Countermeasure
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Prioritization
Planning Process Outcomes: Evaluation & Transparency
Planning Process • A description of how progress
Outcomes will be measured over time that
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