12/11/2024 - Agenda
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City of Tigard
Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda
MEETING DATE/TIME: December 11, 2024 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION:
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/NEW MEMBERS 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/TRIANGLE PARKING Sambo Kirkman 6:25
7. PROJECT PRIORITIES Sean 6:50
8. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 7:15
9. PLANNING FOR JANUARY MEETING Chair Velasquez , Sean 7:25
10. NOMINATIONS FOR 2025 TCAC OFFICERS All 7:40
11. LIAISON REPORTS All 7:45
12. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 7:55
13. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Chair Velasquez 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
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decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public.
Upcoming meetings of note:
Tues., December 17, 6:30 p.m., TCDA Board Consideration
of Just Compassion grant
Wed., Jan. 8, 6:00 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting/Goal
Setting
Related websites and information:
Tigard TIF Districts
Tigard Construction Updates
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CITY OF TIGARD
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2024
Members Present: Alvin Bautista, John Goodhouse (Alternate), JoJo Keating, Patty Lofgren, Elise
Shearer, Chris Sjolin, Bob Tomasovic (Vice Chair), and Gabe Velasquez (Chair).
Members Absent: Karen Marello and Derrick Wright.
Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, Principal Engineer Courtney Furman,
Economic Development Manager Danelle Hauther, Economic Development Specialist Tina
Escalera, Project Planner Gary Pagenstecher, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe Patton.
Others Present: TCAC Council Liaison Council President Yi-Kang Hu and Kittelson Sr. Engineer
Nick Polenske.
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 October 9, 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 – N/A
6. SW 72ND AVE/TRIANGLE TRANSPORTATION
Courtney and Nick gave a presentation that included a Project Overview, Project Goals, Project
Schedule, 2020 Corridor Study Preferred Cross Sections, 2020 Corridor Study, Impact of CFEC
Rulemaking, Design Constraints and Opportunities, Pedestrian Crossings, Transit Stops – Possible
Locations, Transition from 5 Lane to 3 Lanes including Long Term and Interim, Beveland
Intersection Alternatives, Beveland to Dartmouth, Dartmouth Intersection, Dartmouth to Future
Atlanta Connection, Future Atlanta Connection and Red Rock Creek Bridge, Red Rock Creek
Bridge Design, Connection to Hwy 99W, Right-of-Way, and Next Steps. Commissioners looked at a
large version of a map of 72nd Avenue.
7. IMPROVEMENT GRANT UPDATE
Tina shared a brief presentation on the updates that included Current Signage, Example of current
Yard Sign being Displayed, New Signage, and Increased Participation. Gabe suggested a poster
version for display inside the building.
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
November 13, 2024
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8. RED ROCK CREEK TRAIL UPDATE
Gary gave a short presentation update that included a map overview, detailed maps with the
preferred trail alignment, Segment C (Dartmouth to Hunziker) Preferred Alternatives details, and
Trail Phasing. He described the various improvements planned through both private development
and public funding/grants. The City is considering applying for an EPA Community Change grant
next week in partnership with Unite Oregon. There would be two projects: a community center
Unite Oregon would own/operate and a rail crossing bridge to get from the Library to Wall St. The
Hwy. 217 bridge needs to be designed to a construction ready level for a more favorable chance of
being awarded a grant. Commissioners were very interested and supportive of the project as it aligns
with their Connectivity and Access goals.
9. REVIEW DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT (ACTION ITEM)
Sean reviewed the Annual Report that was included with the Agenda. Sean will add the Red Rock
Creek trail and parks within the Triangle to the Connectivity and Access and add discussions of
improving the TIF Improvement Grant program to Equitable Business Development.
Commissioners unanimously voted to authorize the Chair and Vice Chair to sign the modified
report.
10. PROJECT UPDATES
Sean briefly reviewed the updates included in the packet.
11. LIAISON REPORTS ITEMS – N/A
12. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – N/A
A. Elise noted the Just Compassion request for additional TIF funding will be reviewed by
TCDA. Sean said the issue will be discussed at the December 17 meeting if Commissioners
wanted to attend and advocate for approval.
B. Elise said a houseless event at St. Anthony’s church had 233 attendees. They heard stories
and asked questions. Another event is planned for January. A bill to protect tenant rights is
being advocated.
13. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Joe Patton, TCAC Meeting Secretary
Gabe Velasquez, Chair
12/5/24 TIF District Project Updates
City Center TIF District
1. Universal Plaza
• Punch list items
2. Main Street at Fanno (AVA) project
• Apartments being leased
• Plumbing permit for café space issued
3. City Center Building Improvement Grants
• No update
4. Nick Wilson Memorial Plaza (Fanno Creek Overlook)
• Cost estimate being reviewed
• Met with Tualatin Riverkeepers to discuss project
5. City Facilities Consolidation (only parking structure is TIF funded)
• New Public Works/Police facility being planned
• Future of PW building site TBD
6. Downtown Reimagined
• Development code amendments will be worked on 2025
7. Downtown Parking Strategy
• Council was briefed on Dec. 3
• Tentative start for enforcement in March 2025
• Additional outreach will occur
8. Hall Blvd
• Jurisdictional Transfer and funding will be considered by Legislature in 2025
• The total costs 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 will reconsider $200K development assistance on December
17
Tigard Triangle TIF District
1. A Bridge to Home (FPTV)
• Construction of kitchen renovations has started with development assistance -
$565K
• Agreement amended to allow completion by June 30, 2025
2. Red Rock Creek Trail Planning
• Investigating grants for construction
• TCAC briefing in November
3. Parks
• Agency investigating properties
• REACH pocket park delayed for a few months
4. Opportunity Fund (matching grants)
• 2 new grant awarded for restaurants in Triangle
5. 72nd Avenue
• Preliminary design work underway
• Engineering staff and consultant attended November TCAC meeting
• RAISE grant being prepared for January 30 submittal
6. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217
• TCAC briefing in November
7. REACH/Dartmouth Crossing North
• Building construction underway. Spring lease up anticipated
• Offsite pedestrian improvements will be done with Phase 2
8. Tigard Cinemas Property
• PacTrust working on concept plan
10. CPAH Woodland Hearth
• Construction scheduled to start December 2024 with lease-up in 2026
Accomplishments:
•Improvement grants committee (two TCAC members) awarded seven grants in
2024.
•Downtown and Triangle parking implementation getting ready to launch. Downtown
Parking Committee had TCAC representation.
•Parking enforcement contract will include regular parking utilization data gathering.
•Harvest Moon graduated from Launch Pod to a Main Street storefront.
•Two new food carts opened at Universal Plaza.
•Staff coordinated with TDA on filling vacancies and marketing grants.
•Discussed updates to the TIF Building Improvement Grant Program.
2024 Annual Report of the
Town Center Advisory Commission
To the Board of the Town Center Development Agency
December 1, 2024
The Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC) updated the strategic plan for 2023-2024
at the February 14, 2024 meeting. The plan includes a vision, and three areas of emphasis,
with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Vision: As a commission and through our TIF districts, we will enable, encourage and
support redevelopment in the goal of becoming "An equitable community that is walkable,
healthy and accessible for everyone."
Aspirational Goal: 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.
A.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
B.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
Accomplishments:
•Downtown Wayfinding Design Advisory Committee (TCAC representation) selected a
preferred design. Final plan will start to be implemented next FY.
•TCAC was briefed on the Downtown Reimagined project with recommendations for
Hall Blvd and other street improvements, and a new Downtown connectivity plan. City
Council adopted related Comprehensive Plan amendments, but not final report.
•Design and engineering of 72nd Ave is underway.
•Hall Blvd jurisdictional transfer (with funding) is under consideration at legislature.
•Received briefings on Red Rock Creek Trail.
•TCAC advocated for Triangle park land.
C.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.
On Behalf of the Town Center Advisory Commission,
____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Gabriel Velásquez, TCAC Chair Robert Tomasovic, TCAC Vice Chair
Action Plans:
(1) Identify liaisons to attend regular housing and houseless stakeholder meetings.
(2) Active participation and information sharing from stakeholder organizations (in
item 1 above) to TCAC
(3) Monitor data obtained by city pursuant to desired outcome: “Grow Collaborative
Partnerships”
(4) Consider providing development assistance.
Accomplishments:
•TCAC recommended $500K Development Assistance grant to Community Partners
for Affordable Housing Woodland Hearth project, later approved by TCDA Board.
•TCAC recommended $200K Development Assistance for Just Compassion (TCDA
Board will re-consider in December.)
•Family Promise renovation project is underway (partially funded through
Development Assistance.)
•TCAC member attends CHART meetings.