07/09/2025 - Agenda
City of Tigard
Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda
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MEETING DATE/TIME: July 9, 2025 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION:
In-person: Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. or
MS Teams: https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1949/637770827974830260
1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Velasquez 6:00
2. CONSIDER MINUTES Chair Velasquez 6:02
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chair Velasquez 6:05
4. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Velasquez 6:10
5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Sean Farrelly 6:15
6. STRATEGIC PLAN/KPI’S SUBCOMMITEES WORKTIME All 6:20
7. REVIEW KPIS AND CONSIDER ADOPTION (ACTION ITEM) All 7:00
8. TTAC JOINT MEETING DEBRIEF AND UPCOMING TOUR All 7:20
9. CINEMAS PROPERTY UPDATE Sean Farrelly 7:30
10. Q2 REPORT CARD Sean Farrelly 7:40
11. LIAISON REPORTS All 7:50
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 Session.
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Upcoming meetings of note:
Wed., Aug 13, Joint TCAC/TTAC Tour
Related websites and information:
Tigard TIF Districts
Tigard Construction Updates
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CITY OF TIGARD
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2025
Members Present: Sarah Ericksen, John Goodhouse (Alternate), Dan Hayes (Alternate), JoJo
Keating, Patty Lofgren, Elise Shearer, Bob Tomasovic (Vice Chair), and Gabe Velasquez (Chair).
Members Absent: Alvin Bautista, Michele Powers, Sarah Serata, and Chris Sjolin.
Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, Project Manager Windol Cador, and
Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe Patton.
Others Present: TCAC Council Liaison Councilor Yi-Kang Hu and Alternate Liaison Councilor
Jake Schlack.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Velasquez called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm. The meeting was held in Town Hall with a
hybrid MS Teams option.
2. CONSIDER MINUTES
The April 9, 2025, 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 coordinated with Streets and Engineering staff to address the safety concerns on 72nd Ave.
raised by Commissioner Goodhouse. In collaboration with PGE, additional lighting was installed in
the area. Vegetation was trimmed back to the extent permitted by the terrain. Reflective vests or
other safety items will be made available to residents of the nearby affordable housing units. Sean
also noted that Commissioner Hayes has been appointed as a voting member.
6. UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Sean stated the joint meeting with TTAC will take place on June 4th in lieu of the scheduled June 11th
meeting. The agenda includes updates on the trail system including the Red Rock Creek trail, E-Go
project including curbside management and promotion of electromobility (focused on the Triangle
but will rollout citywide), 72nd Ave. refinements, microtransit, and an August 13th joint tour with
TTAC. He suggested using part of the July 9th meeting for the subgroups to break out and discuss
KPIs.
7. TCDA FY 25-26 BUDGET UPDATE
Sean said the proposed budget included with the agenda will be reviewed in more depth by the
Budget Committee and their recommendation will be forwarded to Council. He briefly reviewed the
projects and expenditures for each TIF District.
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8. DEVELOPMENT ASSITANCE CRITERIA
Sean provided a brief overview of the revised criteria included with the agenda. Commissioners
unanimously agreed to recommend approval to TCDA.
9. PROJECT UPDATES
Sean briefly reviewed the updates included with the agenda.
10. STRATEGIC PLAN/KPI’S SUBCOMMITEE UPDATES
Bob gave updates on the Multimodal subgroup. KPIs included letters and continued support for
Hall Blvd. jurisdictional transfer and 72nd Ave. funding, support other advocacy communications,
getting insights for community members, presenting questions to the community at the farmers
market, and liaison with TTAC.
11. LIAISON REPORTS – N/A
A. Patty reported that CHART met on April 16 at the Just Compassion site where they received
a Safe Parking update. Eleven households and fifteen people have been housed. Three
transitioned to stabilized housing. They are looking for a third Safe Parking site. They held a
Project Homeless Connect in April with over 300 people. Another event is planned for July.
The Library is establishing a hygiene supplies bookshelf to support individuals with basic
needs. A wish list of needed items will soon be available on the Library’s website for those
who wish to contribute. The Rose City Resource Guide sponsored by the city was published.
In June a Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) center is opening in
Hillsboro. Tualatin opened 116 three- and four-bedroom low-income housing units. The
next CHART meeting is on May 21st/
B. Bob will be attending the May 19th Wayfinding Advisory Committee via Zoom starting at 2
p.m.
C. Elise noted the St. Anthony’s Housing Justice Committee is headed to Salem on May 21st
holding 5 meetings with different senators and representatives and she invited anyone
interested.
12. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – N/A
13. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Joe Patton, TCAC Meeting Secretary
Gabe Velasquez, Chair
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Agenda Item 6
Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC)
Tigard, Oregon
Strategic Plan 2025-2026 Revised 3/12/25
Vision As a commission and through our TIF districts, we will enable, encourage and support
redevelopment with the goal of creating an equitable community that is walkable, healthy,
and accessible for everyone by all modes of transportation.
Aspirational
Goal
Continue to facilitate and promote opportunities for the development of affordable
housing, provide support for measures to reduce houselessness, provide support for
equitable business development, and advance efforts toward improved walkability,
equity, and connectivity within and between both TIF districts.
Areas of
Emphasis
Equitable Business
Development
Connectivity and Access Housing and Shelter
Strategies Advocate for stakeholders
in both 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.
Support city’s goal to obtain
funding to improve and take
ownership of Hall Blvd.
Support the city’s grant
request for 72nd Ave.
improvements. Look for
other opportunities in the
Triangle for pedestrian
improvements.
Support for physical facilities
and additional shelter space
and services for persons
experiencing houselessness.
Development of additional
shelter space and affordable
housing through a
consciously-integrated
programmatic response that
includes the city, public and
private entities, and local
housing nonprofits working
effectively in Tigard to
address that deficiency.
TCAC supports Tigard’s Strategic Priorities:
• Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience.
• Create a well-connected, attractive, and accessible pedestrian network.
• Ensure that development and growth support the vision.
Our plan will incorporate the principles of equity, environment, economy, engagement and excellence
in our work as an advisory commission.
The four goals of the City of Tigard City Council
TO BE UPDATED
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Agenda Item 6
Area of
Emphasis
Equitable Business Development
Aspirational
Goals
Safety and security for businesses in both TIF districts. Outreach programs for new
businesses seeking to open in Tigard. A plan for unconventional business
opportunity/development and support and for identifying potential locations for these
businesses. Awareness of the current and needed services and resources available for
equitable development. New, diverse and active participation in forums to better
understand business and development needs and goals, including interest in expansion.
*SUPPORTS CITY GOALS 3, 4
Strategies Advocate for stakeholders in both 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
a. Communication process such as a survey or listening session with a data
collection process to understand the needs for safety, security,
beautification and interest in business expansion
b. Ongoing support with business owners’ groups to continue
conversations and communication in support of needs analysis
c. TCAC member liaison attendance at TDA meetings to listen and learn the
business needs of TIF District business owners
2) Analysis and Summary of Parking Management
a. Formal review of parking data report to be obtained by with
enforcement activities
b. Report-out to TCAC at a commission meeting with the analysis and
potential next steps
3) Planning for Unconventional Business Opportunities
a. Use community-generated list to make calls to potential businesses
b. Create a plan and script to contact by phone with follow-up materials or
calls
c. Create outreach program with marketing materials and strategy for new
TIF district businesses that can also be used to support recruitment of
new businesses that the community wants
i. Identify locations that would be viable for food carts or
other unconventional businesses
d. Work with social media coordinator and economic development
manager to share inventory/list of available current programs,
services and resources that support TIF district businesses.
KPIs:
1. Number of potential businesses contacted by TCAC members
2. Number and amount of improvement grants awarded
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Agenda Item 6
Area of
Emphasis
Connectivity and Access
Aspirational
Goals
Adequately-funded, improved Hall Blvd., with Tigard ownership. Approved and activated
grant funding for 72nd Ave improvement projects. Improved environmental impact and
connectivity for pedestrian and multi-modal improvements between and within TIF
districts.
*SUPPORTS CITY GOALS 2, 3, 4
Strategies Advocate for funding in both 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. Work with the Tigard
Transportation Advisory Committee on 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
a. Hall Blvd: Support adequate funding leading to enhanced community safety
and accessibility for all modes of transportation for Hall Blvd.
transfer of ownership
b. 72nd Ave: Support for 72nd Ave. grant funding leading to enhanced
community safety and accessibility for all modes of transportation
2) Active support for ownership of Hall Blvd. by the City of Tigard
a. Support the securing of funding to complete transfer
3) Advocate and work with the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee and
other city committees on addressing walkability issues within and between
two TIF districts
a. TCAC representative serves on Safe Streets Task Force
4) Receive regular updates on the implementation of the Downtown wayfinding plan.
KPIs:
1. Number of collaborative activities with TTAC
2. Number of letters of support, testimonies supporting Hall Blvd. transfer/funding
and 72nd Ave. funding
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Agenda Item 6
Area of
Emphasis
Housing and Shelter
Aspirational
Goals
Measurable improvements in available shelter and services to relieve the humanitarian
crisis of houselessness. Measurable improvements in available affordable housing to
address the deficit of rental housing inventory. Improved coordination of programs,
providers and funding.
*SUPPORTS CITY GOALS 1, 4
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.
a. TCAC chair or alternate to attend CHART (Community Homeless
Assessment & Response Team) meetings
b. Designate time on the agenda for sharing information from affordable housing
and community service providers
2) Monitor data obtained by City pursuant to desired outcome: “Grow Collaborative
Partnerships”
a. Monitor data obtained by City
b. Arrange for presentations to TCAC by local, county, regional, and/or national
experts
i. Work with City staff to schedule TCAC presentation
3) Consider providing development assistance for affordable housing
KPIs:
1. Number of housing related meetings/events attended by TCAC members
2. Number of letters of support/testimonies supporting housing and shelter in TIF Districts
3. Number of facilities toured
TCAC 2025 2nd Quarter Goal Update
Area of
Emphasis
Equitable Business Development
Strategies: Advocate for stakeholders in both
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 Parking
Management
(3) Planning for Unconventional Business
Opportunities
• Staff coordinating with TDA,
property owners, and brokers
on filling vacancies and
marketing improvement grant
program
• Business Parking Forum held on
June 9
• Parking data being collected- 5
days a week
• New Launch Pod vendors
selected
• 4 Triangle Opportunity grant
funded projects awarded in
2024 underway or completed
• 1 Downtown improvement
grant awarded in 2024
completed (Rubicon Rugs)
• 2 new Downtown improvement
grant applications received
(NW Accents and Main St
Stamp & Stationery)
KPI’s 1. Number of potential businesses
contacted by TCAC members
2. Number and amount of improvement
grants awarded
2
Area of
Emphasis
Connectivity and Access
Strategies: Advocate for funding in both 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. Work with the
Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee on
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.
• Joint meeting held with TTAC
• TCAC members submitted
testimony in support of Hall
Blvd transfer/funding to the
Legislature
• Wayfinding Plan nearing
finalization
• 10% Design and Engineering of
SW 72nd Ave nearing
completion
TCAC 2025 2nd Quarter Goal Update
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) Advocate and work with the Tigard
Transportation Advisory Committee
and other city committees on
addressing walkability issues within
and between two TIF districts
(4) Receive regular updates on the
implementation of the Downtown
wayfinding plan.
KPI’s 1. Number of collaborative activities with
TTAC
1
2. Number of letters of support,
testimonies supporting Hall Blvd.
transfer/funding and 72nd Ave. funding
5
Area of
Emphasis
Housing and Shelter
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) Monitor data obtained by City
pursuant to desired outcome: “Grow
Collaborative Partnerships”
3) Consider providing development
assistance for affordable housing
• TCAC toured Just Compassion
Resource Center
• REACH Dartmouth Crossing
North completed, and grand
opening held (received
Development Assistance)
• CPAH Woodland Hearth started
construction (received
Development Assistance)
• Family Promise’s A Bridge to
Home interior renovations
underway (received
Development Assistance)
TCAC 2025 2nd Quarter Goal Update
KPI’s 1. Number of housing related
meetings/events attended by TCAC
members
2
2. Number of letters of support/testimonies
supporting housing and shelter in TIF
Districts
3. Number of facilities toured 1
Agenda Item 10
7/9/25 TIF District Project Updates
City Center TIF District
1. Universal Plaza
• Two new Launch Pod food carts opened on May 4
2. Main Street at Fanno (AVA) project
• Ribbon cutting in late July
3. City Center Building Improvement Grants
• 2 new grants awarded (NW Accent and Main St Stamp & Stationery)
4. Nick Wilson Memorial Plaza (Fanno Creek Overlook)
• Looking at potentially reduced scope
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
• Parking Meeting held on June 9
• Council briefing on June 24
• Data collection continuing
• Communication Plan for new time limit parking hours (M-Sat 8AM to 7PM)
8. Hall Blvd
• Project is in Transportation Package being considered by the Legislature
• TCAC members submitted testimony in support
9. Fanno Creek Trail Lighting
• Pre-application conference held
• Included in proposed TCDA Budget
10 Downtown Wayfinding Plan
• Final Design Advisory Team held
• Presentation to TCDA Board in August
Agenda Item 10
Tigard Triangle TIF District
1. A Bridge to Home (FPTV)
• Construction of kitchen renovations nearing completion
2. Red Rock Creek Trail Planning
• Investigating grants for construction
3. Parks
• Agency signed PSA to acquire former Tigard Cinemas
• Public engagement over next few weeks
4. Opportunity Fund (matching grants)
• A total of 4 grants made (2 restaurants) so far in FY24-25
5. 72nd Avenue
• Pre-design presented to Council on June 3
6. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217
• Waiting to hear on State grant request to fund refinement study for Red Rock Creek Trail
crossing of Hwy 217
7. REACH/Dartmouth Crossing North
• Grand opening held June 5
• Pre-app for Phase 2 (including pocket park)
8. CPAH Woodland Hearth
• Construction underway
• Groundbreaking ceremony held on June 11
9. Other Triangle Development
• The Montage with 183-market-rate apartments next to Hwy 217 is underway