10/09/2024 - Agenda
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City of Tigard
Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda
MEETING DATE/TIME: October 9, 2024 – 6:00 to 7:30 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
1. CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS Chair Velasquez 6:00
2. CONSIDER MINUTES Chair Velasquez 6:05
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chair Velasquez 6:10
4. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Velasquez 6:15
5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Sean 6:20
6. DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING PLAN Sean 6:25
7. Q3 REVIEW OF TCAC GOALS Sean 6:45
8. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 7:00
9. DOWNTOWN/TRIANGLE PARKING UPDATE Sean 7:10
10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 7:25
11. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Chair Velasquez 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
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:
Tues., Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. Council parking presentation
Wed., Nov. 13, 6:00 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting
Related websites and information:
Tigard TIF Districts
Tigard Construction Updates
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CITY OF TIGARD
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2024
Members Present: Alvin Bautista, John Goodhouse (Alternate), JoJo Keating, Patty Lofgren, Elise
Shearer (Vice Chair), Chris Sjolin, Bob Tomasovic, Gabe Velasquez (Chair) and Derrick Wright.
Members Absent: N/A.
Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe
Patton.
Others Present: TCAC Council Liaison Council President Yi-Kang Hu, CPAH Executive Director
Rachael Duke, CPAH Housing Director Jilian Saurage Felton, and Tigard resident Crystal Weston.
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 August 14, 2024, TCAC Minutes were unanimously approved.
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS – N/A
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Crystal Weston serves on the Tigard Tualatin School District Board and noted that new
development has resulted in students being reassigned to different schools due to capacity limits.
She asked that future affordable housing siting be spread throughout the city and that school district
boundaries be considered when approving future development.
5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Sean noted that bike lanes on 72nd at the Pathfinder building will be moved. For now striping will be
used, but protected bike lanes will be installed when 72nd Ave is improved. There will also be an area
for vehicle on-street parking.
6. NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIR (COMPLETE 2024 TERM)
Bob was nominated at the last meeting and there were no further nominations.
7. ELECTION FOR VICE CHAIR
A motion was unanimously approved to appoint Bob to serve as Vice Chair for the remainder of
2024.
8. CPAH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
Rachael Duke and Jilian Saurage Felton gave a brief presentation on the CPAH Woodland Hearth
project including CPAH history, Services they Provide, their properties and residents, Woodland
Hearth details, Neighborhood Context, Site Plan, and Elevations, They noted that the number of
units increased from the original plans as they have added another story to the building. More than
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half the units are family sized and leasing will start in 2026. Bringing sewer and stormwater to the
site is expensive as a couple surrounding property owners did not want to grant easements so a
longer route was required. TDT and other fees are estimated at $1.2 M for this project. After
discussion, a motion was unanimously approved to recommend TIF funding of the $500,000 CPAH
request to the TCDA board.
9. REVIEW OF TIF PLANS
Sean gave a presentation that included the TCDA Organizational Chart, Agency, TCAC and Staff, a
map of the two districts, What is Tax Incremental Financing, Crash Course TIF Districts 101, Tax
Increment Finance Over Time, What is “Blight”, How does a TIF Area Function, Leveraging City
Tax Rate, a Hypothetical Property Tax Bill, Property Taxes and TIF, “Distribution”, “Distribution”
+ Collection, Impacts to Taxing Districts, TIF and Local Schools, State Limitations on TIF, How is
a Plan Adopted, Goals of City Center TIF District Plan, City Center Plan Projects,
Street/Streetscape Improvements, Public Spaces/Trails, Planning and Development Assistance:
Building Improvement Grant Program, Affordable Housing, Mixed Use, Goals of the Triangle TIF
District Plan, Triangle TIF Plan Projects, Project Categories and Funding Allocations, A New
Tigard Triangle: Planning for Equitable Development, Transportation (In Progress),
Re/Development Assistance and Partnerships, and Re/Development Assistance and Partnerships
Mixed Use.
10. PROJECT UPDATES
Sean briefly reviewed the updates included with the Agenda.
11. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – N/A
A. The Tigard Street Fair occurs on September 15.
B. John noted the lack of travel space for a motorized scooter on 72nd near Hwy. 99W. Sean
noted that a proposed project on the OEA property would build out part of that section.
12. LIAISON REPORTS
A. Bob noted the Wayfinding Committee was reviewing proposed sign placement. He will
forward it to Commissioners.
B. Gabe noted Tigard Safe Streets had their first meeting. He will pass on comments about the
unsafe conditions on 72nd.
13. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Joe Patton, TCAC Meeting Secretary
Gabe Velasquez, Chair
TCAC 2024 3rd 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 Curiosities (mural-
completed) and Rubicon Rugs
• Staff coordinating with TDA on
filling vacancies and marketing
grants
• Parking enforcement contractor
has been selected. Start of
contract pending input from a
parking stakeholder forum
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
• Staff gathered community
input at community events and
online survey on alternative
Downtown Wayfinding Plan
designs. Held a Design Advisory
Committee meeting.
• Design and engineering of 72nd
Ave. is underway. Focus groups
scheduled for Oct.
• REACH offsite improvements
will be done with Phase 2
TCAC 2024 3rd 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
• TCAC recommended approval
of development assistance for
CPAH’s Woodland Hearth
project
• TCAC recommended approval
of development assistance for
Just Compassion shelter
project. TCDA Board deferred
decision
• Family Promise kitchen
renovations project started
(partially grant funded.)
10/2/24 TIF District Project Updates
City Center TIF District
1. Universal Plaza
• Punch list items
2. Main Street at Fanno (AVA) project
• Apartments being leased
• Commercial space improvements should be complete in fall
3. Building Improvement Grants
• Vintage Curiosities mural complete
4. Nick Wilson Memorial Plaza (Fanno Creek Overlook)
• Cost estimate being reviewed
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
• Next step is developing code amendments
7. Downtown Parking Strategy
• Downtown parking forum will be held on October 21.
8. Hall Blvd
• The City received approval from the State Jurisdictional Transfer Committee to
advance the transfer ask to the Joint Committee on Transportation
• The total cost of transfer of Hall Blvd is currently estimated at $81M, and includes a
$50M ask from the state legislature, $18.5M of work currently programed by ODOT,
and a $12.5M local match by City of Tigard.
9. Just Compassion Access Center
• The Board of the TCDA delayed consideration of $200K development assistance
pending more information being provided
Tigard Triangle TIF District
1. A Bridge to Home (FPTV)
• Construction of kitchen renovations has started with development assistance -
$565K
2. Red Rock Creek Trail Planning
• Investigating grants for construction
3. Parks
• Agency investigating properties
• REACH pocket park will be delayed for a few months due to environmental
review
4. Opportunity Fund
• No update
5. 72nd Avenue
• Preliminary design work underway
• Stakeholder focus groups to be held next week
• Engineering staff and consultant will attend November TCAC meeting
6. DIG Hampton Street Project
• Building is leasing and officially opening at the end of October
7. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217
• No Update
8. REACH/Dartmouth Crossing North
• Building construction underway. Spring lease up anticipated
• Offsite pedestrian improvements will be done with Phase 2
9. Tigard Cinemas Property
• PacTrust working on concept plan
10. CPAH Woodland Hearth
• TCDA Board to consider $500K in development assistance agreement on
October 15
• Construction scheduled to start December 2024 with lease-up in 2026