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City of Tigard
Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda
MEETING DATE/TIME: July 10, 2024 – 6:00 to 6:50 p.m. with downtown site tour 7:00-8:00 p.m.
MEETING INFORMATION:
Hybrid Meeting
In-person: Tigard Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. or
MS Teams: https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1949/637770827974830260
Chair Velasquez 6:00
Chair Velasquez 6:10
Chair Velasquez 6:15
Chair Velasquez 6:20
Danelle 6:25
Danelle 6:30
All 6:40
All 6:45
Chair Velasquez 6:50
1.CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS
Sambo Kirkman, Interim Director, Community Development
2.CONSIDER MINUTES
3.CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
4.PUBLIC COMMENT
5.FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
6.Q2 QUARTERLY GOALS UPDATE
7.NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.LIAISON REPORTS and PROJECT UPDATES
9.ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
10.SITE TOUR – AVA (BY INVITATION ONLY)All 7:00-8:00
*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
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.
Upcoming meetings of note:
Wed., Aug 14, 6:00 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting
Tues., July 16, 6:30 p.m., Council presentation on Downtown
Reimagined and Downtown Comp Plan Amendments
Related websites and information:
Tigard TIF Districts
Tigard Construction Updates
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CITY OF TIGARD
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
June 12, 2024
Members Present: Alvin Bautista, John Goodhouse (Alternate), JoJo Keating, Elise Shearer (Vice
Chair), Chris Sjolin, Daniel Thompson, and Gabe Velasquez (Chair).
Members Absent: Susana Ely, Patty Lofgren, Bryan Purdin, Bob Tomasovic, and Derrick Wright.
Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, Project Manager Danelle Hauther,
Associate Planner Hope Pollard, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe Patton.
Others Present: Just Compassion Development Coordinator Michael Austin.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Velasquez called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The meeting was held in Town Hall with a
hybrid MS Teams option.
2. CONSIDER MINUTES
The May 8, 2024, TCAC Minutes were unanimously approved.
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS – N/A
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – N/A
5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Sean visited Ava Rosteria and confirmed they had 11 parking spaces
6. DOWNTOWN SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (SDC’s)
Sean gave a brief presentation on what SDC’s are, what they may be charged for, SDC’s on Main
Street, and other fees. He noted that Harvest Moon only paid sewer SDCs of approximately $3,500.
If a business moves into an existing downtown building, where the previous business was similar,
the fees are usually not high. The amount charged for sewer depends on the number of fixtures
(sinks, dishwashers, toilets, grease traps) and are set in part by Clean Water Services. Downtown
businesses usually are not assessed Transportation or Parks SDCs. Hope noted that as part of her
MADE project developers were asked about Tigard’s SDCs. The feedback she received was that
they were very reasonable for the area. Sean will look at SDC’s for the vacant space next to Cooper
Mountain Ale Works and compare SDCs for a non-restaurant business moving in versus a
restaurant.
7. JUST COMPASSION DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Michael Austin had a presentation and described current services offered, He shared the new
campus design and their growth. He noted they will have their first commercial kitchen with the new
construction. In-house services will be provided, and a state-of-the-art security system and lighting
will be installed. Sean stated Just Compassion submitted a Development Assistance Grant request to
fill a funding shortfall of $616,000. The City’s real estate adviser reviewed their funding and agreed
the shortfall existed. The downtown TIF budget is constrained for the fiscal year. Sean scored their
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application and recommended awarding the budgeted $200,000 grant. Their estimated SDCs for
both buildings is $288,000. Staff and Commissioners noted there are a variety of federal, state,
regional, and county funding sources that may cover their funding gap and it will be suggested they
talk to the funding manager of Family Promise to help identify those sources. Commissioners
postponed consideration of the request until Just Compassion has exhausted other funding sources.
8. DOWNTOWN PARKING UPDATE
Sean said the RFPs for parking enforcement were received and a committee would evaluate them. If
negotiations go smoothly the selected company could start in September.
9. PROJECT UPDATES
Sean briefly reviewed the updates included with the Agenda.
10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. Sean and Danelle made a presentation to Council regarding vacant space in downtown
Tigard. The current Code allows the City to address any health or safety issues of any
downtown building and spaces regardless of occupancy. Council was concerned about
vacant commercial office space outside of downtown which is a different issue. Tigard has
done better at occupancy rates there than other cities around the region and across the
country.
B. Sean informed Commissioners that Kenny Asher resigned as Community Development
Director. Sambo Kirkman is filling in as Interim Director.
11. LIAISON REPORTS
A. Elise attended a CHART meeting on May 15 where a Safe Parking program was discussed.
The city is also exploring using some of its parking spaces for Safe Parking. Chronically
homeless sheltered and non-sheltered numbers are dropping due to DHS work.
B. Gabe noted the Hall Blvd. transfer to Tigard is working its way through the Legislature.
12. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Joe Patton, TCAC Meeting Secretary
Gabe Velasquez, Chair
TCAC 2024 2nd Quarter Goal Update
Area of
Emphasis
Equitable Business Development
Strategies: Advocate for stakeholders in all TIF
districts using data collection, analysis and
summary in the focus areas of: parking, safety,
unconventional business opportunities,
program and service awareness and possible
locations for business development.
Action Plans:
(1) Advocacy and Support for Business
Owners in TIF Districts
(2) Analysis and Summary of the Parking
Survey
(3) Planning for Unconventional Business
Opportunities
• Joint TCAC/TCDA improvement
grants committee awarded
grants to AVA and Carts on
Broadway
• Staff coordinating with TDA on
filling vacancies and marketing
grants
• Parking enforcement RFP
released and contractor
selected. Contract negotiations
underway
Area of
Emphasis
Connectivity and Access
Strategies: Advocate for funding in all TIF
districts through intentional, strategic support
in the form of letters of support, position
statements and advisory recommendations to
decision-makers. Active support for acquisition
of Hall Blvd. by City of Tigard. Perform ad-hoc
research to identify walkability issues and
potential solutions. Document and report on
pertinent studies, such as the Red Rock Creek
Trail Study, and legislative actions that may
impact safety, pedestrian projects, walkability
and wayfinding.
Action Plans:
(1) Advocacy and Support for adequate
connectivity, access, mobility and
safety related funding: Hall Blvd and
72nd Ave Improvement projects
(2) Active support for ownership of Hall
Blvd. by the City of Tigard
(3) Ad-hoc (personal) research on
walkability issues within and between
two TIF districts
(4) Planning for wayfinding, signage and
technology solutions to encourage
multi-modal connectivity between and
within TIF districts
• Wayfinding Plan held two
Design Advisory Committee
meetings. Staff will be getting
community input on alternative
designs
• Received noticed that Tigard
wasn’t selected for US DOT
RAISE grant for 72nd Ave.
• Design and engineering of 72nd
Ave. is underway
• REACH offsite improvement
agreement nearing completion
TCAC 2024 2nd Quarter Goal Update
Area of
Emphasis
Affordable Housing and Houselessness
Strategies: Attend, update, monitor, report
and present with new and pertinent
information from housing and houseless
stakeholder groups. Coordinate and share
information acting as liaisons to TCAC with
local organizations to ensure information flow
and coordination to improve efficiency.
Develop suggested strategies and policies to
address housing issues within the
purview/scope of TCAC to City officials and
decision makers. Support funding needs and
development assistance available for shelter,
transitional and affordable housing.
Action Plans:
1) Identify liaisons to attend regular
housing and houseless stakeholder
meetings.
2) Active participation and information
sharing from stakeholder organizations
to TCAC
3) Monitor data obtained by City
pursuant to desired outcome: “Grow
Collaborative Partnerships”
4) Consider providing development
assistance
• Working with CPAH on
Woodland Hearth project
• TCAC considering development
assistance grant request for
Just Compassion shelter project
• Family Promise planning to
start improvement project
(partially grant funded.)
7/1/23 TIF District Project Updates
City Center TIF District
1. Universal Plaza
• Punch list items
2. Main Street at Fanno (AVA) project
• Apartments are on the market and actively leasing up
• Commercial space improvements in the summer
3. Building Improvement Grants
• Interest from new applicants
4. Nick Wilson Memorial Plaza (Fanno Creek Overlook)
• Public survey concluded on Main St. bridge railing design concepts
• Comments provided on 50% Design Development plans
5. City Facilities Consolidation (only parking structure is TIF funded)
• Council approved purchase of property off Hunziker for new Public Works facility.
Could also include PD.
• Future of PW building site TBD
6. Downtown Reimagined
• Final Land Use and Transportation Recommendations report and Comprehensive
plan amendments presentation moved to July 16
7. Downtown Parking Strategy
• Negotiating contract with top proposer
8. Hall Blvd
• Hall will be considered for jurisdictional transfer in fall 2024. If selected, funding would
be taken up in 2025 legislative session
9. Wayfinding Plan
• Feedback on sign design obtained at Farmers Market - ~450 contacts
• Online survey is live
• Multiple engagement events throughout downtown through early August
Tigard Triangle TIF District
1. A Bridge to Home (FPTV)
• Development Assistance -$565K is pending construction of improvements
2. Red Rock Creek Trail Planning
• Investigating grants for construction
3. Parks
• REACH pocket park
• Agency investigating properties
4. Opportunity Fund
• No update
5. 72nd Avenue
• Preliminary Design & Engineering work underway
• Project not selected for Federal RAISE grant. Will apply next round
6. DIG Hampton Street Project
• Construction underway, expected completion October 2024
7. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217
• Exploring grant options
8. REACH/Dartmouth Crossing North
• Building construction underway
• Offsite pedestrian improvements (Clinton St. sidewalks and crossing of 72nd) will be part
of project, construction in late 2024
9. Tigard Cinemas Property
• PacTrust working on concept plan
10. CPAH Woodland Hearth
• Legislature approved $1.5 million to help pay for sewer/stormwater/water
infrastructure for project, as part of housing bill.
• Construction scheduled to start November 2024 with lease-up in 2026