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Home My WebLink About11/12/2025 - Agenda City of Tigard Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda City of Tigard | 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 | 503-639-4171 | www.tigard-or.gov | Page 1 of 1 MEETING DATE/TIME: November 12, 2025— 6:00 to 7:40 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 6:07 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Velasquez 6:10 5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Sean Farrelly 6:15 6. POLICE DEPARTMENT CHECK-IN Cmd. Brad Sitton 6:20 7. TCAC DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT ACTION ITEM Sean Farrelly 6:50 8. 72ND AVE REDEVELOPMENT SITE DISCUSSION Sean Farrelly 7:10 9. PROJECT UPDATES Sean Farrelly 7:20 10. LIAISON REPORTS All 7:30 11. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 7:35 12. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Chair Velasquez 7:40 *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 discl ose 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., Dec. 10, 6:00 p.m., Town Hall: TCAC Meeting Related websites and information: Tigard TIF Districts Tigard Construction Updates The City of Tigard tries to make all reasonable modifications to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate equally in all city meetings. Upon request, the city will do its best to arrange for the following services/equipment: • Assistive listening devices. • Qualified sign language interpreters. • Qualified bilingual interpreters. Because the city may need to hire outside service providers or arrange for specialized equipment, those requesting services/equipment should do so as far in advance as possible, but no later than 3 city work days prior to the meeting. To make a request, call 503-718-2481 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD- Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). Page 1 of 2 CITY OF TIGARD TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes October 8, 2025 Members Present: Alvin Bautista, Sarah Ericksen, John Goodhouse (Alternate), Dan Hayes, Patty Lofgren, Michele Powers, Sarah Serata, Elise Shearer, Chris Sjolin, Bob Tomasovic (Vice Chair), and Gabe Velasquez (Chair). Members Absent: JoJo Keating. Staff Present: Redevelopment Manager Sean Farrelly, Project Manager Windol Cador, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: TCAC Council Liaison Councilor Yi-Kang Hu. 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 September 10, 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 contacted Public Works to address access to the sidewalk on Dartmouth. A future project will add a couple of areas of concrete across the landscaping strip to facilitate access from on-street parking to the sidewalk. 6. Q3 TCAC STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT CARD Sean reviewed the 3rd Quarter Goal Update included with the agenda and updated the KPIs measurement numbers based on input from Commissioners. 7. 72ND AVE REDEVELOPMENT SITE DISCUSSION Sean shared a presentation that included the concept drawing, Project Timeline, online survey flier, TCAC and Council Goals, Equitable Implementation Plan Criteria, and Potential Criteria for Development. Public involvement will result in numerous potential ideas to be evaluated. A committee will be formed next year to help plan the park. 8. PROJECT UPDATES Sean briefly reviewed the updates included with the agenda. He noted the Farmers Market will temporarily relocate to the PW lot so that pavement warranty work can occur at the Universal Plaza. TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION October 8, 2025 Page 2 of 2 9. LIAISON REPORTS A. Patty noted that September marked the one-year mark for Safe Parking at City Hall and the Methodist church. Two more churches will add Safe Parking spaces. Changes to public camping at Public Works are under review for potential changes. Any changes require thirty- day notice to communicate the changes to those affected prior to implementation. 10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS A. John mentioned safety concerns near Just Compassion and at nearby businesses. Previously there was a monthly crime dashboard showing statistics for downtown. Councilor Hu stated after several Council discussions with the Police Chief, it was determined that the resources needed to analyze and compile the dashboard would be better utilized helping to solve crimes in Tigard, so the dashboard was discontinued. He encouraged anyone that wanted to talk about crime issues to talk to the Chief and speak to him directly. 11. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Joe Patton, TCAC Meeting Secretary Gabe Velasquez, Chair 2025 Annual Report of the Town Center Advisory Commission To the Board of the Town Center Development Agency December 1, 2025 The Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC) adopted their strategic plan for 2025-2026 at their March 12, 2025 meeting and adopted KPI’s at their July 9, 2025 meeting. The plan includes a vision, and three areas of emphasis, with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). 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. 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 Accomplishments: • Staff coordinating with TDA, property owners, and brokers on filling vacancies and marketing improvement grant program • Improvement grants committee (2 TCAC members) awarded two grants in 2025. • Comprehensive parking data was gathered in Downtown and Triangle. Council directed not to continue with a contract for enforcement, but parking limit times and days will be changed, and additional public parking supply will be explored. • Two new Launch Pod food carts opened at Universal Plaza. B. 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. 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. Accomplishments: • Downtown Wayfinding Design Plan was completed (TCAC representation on advisory team). Plan implementation to start later next year. • TCAC and TTAC collaborated at a joint meeting in June and a joint field trip to the Tigard Triangle in August. • TCAC members submitted testimony in support of Hall Blvd transfer/funding to the Legislature. • TCAC briefed on initial design and engineering of 72nd Ave • State grant awarded to Red Rock Creek Trail/ Hwy 217 crossing planning study, which TCAC had provided a letter of support. C. Housing and Shelter 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 Accomplishments: • Just Compassion Resource Center opened (received a TCAC-recommended $200K Development Assistance grant) • Family Promise’s A Bridge to Home interior renovations completed (partially Development Assistance funded) • REACH Dartmouth Crossing North completed, and grand opening held (received Development Assistance) • CPAH Woodland Hearth started construction (received Development Assistance) • TCAC member attends CHART meetings. On Behalf of the Town Center Advisory Commission, ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Gabriel Velásquez, TCAC Chair Robert Tomasovic, TCAC Vice Chair Agenda Item 9 11/5/25 TIF District Project Updates City Center TIF District 1. Universal Plaza • Repairs to the asphalt started – temporary partial closure 2. City Center Building Improvement Grants • Recent property owner inquiries 3. Nick Wilson Memorial Plaza (Fanno Creek Overlook) • TCAC recommended changing the project scope • TCDA Board to consider in January 4. City Facilities Consolidation (only parking structure is TIF funded) • New Public Works/Police facility being planned • Future of PW building site TBD 5. Downtown Reimagined • Development code amendment project starting up 6. Downtown Parking Strategy • Data collection ended September 30 • October 14 Council reviewed data and directed postponement of enforcement contact 7. Hall Blvd • Local legislators continue to advocate for the funding of a jurisdictional transfer 8. Fanno Creek Trail Lighting • Pre-application conference held • Included in proposed TCDA Budget 10 Downtown Wayfinding Plan • Project to start implementation in 2026 11. Downtown Art • TDA and city working on three new art pieces for Main St • Mural on Pacific Hwy viaduct/Fanno Creek Trail complete Agenda Item 9 Tigard Triangle TIF District 1. 72nd Ave Redevelopment Site (former Cinemas) • Community Get Together (October 20 5pm-7pm) held with approximately 90 attendees • Responses are being compiled 2. Red Rock Creek Trail Planning • Investigating grants for construction 3. Opportunity Fund (matching grants) • No new applications received 4. 72nd Avenue • Pre-design being finalized 5. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217 • Received State grant for refinement study for Red Rock Creek Trail crossing of Hwy 217 6. CPAH Woodland Hearth • Construction underway 7. Other Triangle Development • The Montage with 183-market-rate apartments next to Hwy 217 is underway