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City Council Packet - 09/17/1979 a TIGARD CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION SEPTEMBER 17, 1979, 7:30 P.M. FOWLER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDEP. 2. ROLL CALL 3. CABLE T.V. - Discussion of proposed franchise 4. RICHARD RHODE VACATION - Status report by City Administrator 5. PETITION TO CHANGE STREET NA14E FROM KING RAYSYTH COURT TO PONDEROSA PLACE - Director of Public Works 6. SHORT-TERM FINANCING - Local Improvement Districts - City Administrator 7. FLOOD PLAIN - GENERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT- City Administrator 8. RECOI✓.MEND SELECTION PROCESS - Selection of Architect for Senior Cit- Zen Center City Administrator 9. FORMAL ACCEPTANCE - CITY SEAL - City Administrator 10. OTHER 11. ADJOURNMENT x a a s n f z� C 1. G A R U C I T Y C O U N C I- L STUDY SESSION MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 17, 1979, 7:30 P.I . 1. POLL CALL: Present: Mayor Alan Mickelson; Councilman Tom Brian (arriving 7:40 p.m.), John E. Cook, Kenneth W. Scheckla; Councilwoman Nancie Stimler (arrive 7:42 p.m.) ; City Administrator, K.K. Barker; City Recorder/finance Director, Doris Hartig; Planni.nl Director, Aldace Howard; Public Works Director, Frank Currie; Research & Development Asst, Martha McLennan. 2. CABLE T.V. (a) Paul. Romain, attorney representing Liberty Cable, described his organiza- tion, current status in the Metro area, and offered expertise to this City in the development of an Ordinance. Ile stated that he had not yet had the opportunity to thoroughly review the, draft, but said it looked fairly standard. He went on to emphasize that Liberty Cable is an Oregon based company providing 35 channel capacity service including a wide variety of pi .gramming ( first-run movies, spanish speaking station, U.S. Congress coverage and local access channels). He concluded by again offering expertise and saying that Liberty hopes to submit a proposal when the Ordinance has been adopted. (b) Don Robinson, 6-Star Cablevision, 7100 S.W. Hampton, Suite 231, stated that he has been an engineer in this field for ten years. He answered several questions by Council relating to cable technology. He went on to say that he had not yet reviewed a copy of the Tigard draft Ordinance but has worked on the Beaverton Ordinance which is the model for Tigard. He emphasized the need for local jurisdictions to interweave their fran- chising to establish compatableiranc:hise areas and to,provide similar services to neighboring residents. He concluded by saying; that his company is very interested in the Tigard area and"has already begun.` strand mapping and the establishment of a warehouse. (c)' City; Administrator gave a brief history of the subject and described the coordinating efforts of the communities in Washington County. He went on to describe the development of the Tigard draft ordinance, emphasizing the flexibility for franchising, especially the local access stations. He concluded by saying that Washington County is requesting one r.epresenta- tive`from each community to work in an advisory group to prepare specifica- tions and criteria for selection of franchisees, (d) Planning Director mentioned that a meeting would be held on September 19; to explain the terhnolo-y 4nvolved and a_t-ca O4nterested Council -- members to attend. (e) CouncilmanBrian felt that the substance of the Ordinance was fine but had some ,problems with the consistency of authority. He recommended that Section 4,C. be changed to ;Section 4,B,(3) to;provide Council authorization of employment of technical consultants. He also recommended that Section 5;C, (11) 'be amended by deleting "Audit" and inserting "Monitor". Finally he questioned the ability of a 1,ay commission to accomplish the tasks laid cut in Section 5, and receommended that this be a County-wide ' 4 commission rather than a City commission (f) After much discussion by Council it was agreed that Section 5 should be re-written to be a County-wide commission. City Administrator said that staff would do that and bring the Ordinance back next week. 3. RICHARD ROHDE VACATION (a) City Administrator gave a review of this problem and recommended the most recently proposed solution. An agreement whereby Mr. Rohde will install sidewalk along the right-of-way and the City will vacate the greenway. fie went on to say that Legal Counsel could prepare all the necessary papers by next week. Ir. addition, Mr. Rohde has tentatively agreed to this solution. (b) Council discussed the cost of vacation (public notice, etc.) and agreed that the burden of cost should be placed on Mr. Rohde. 4. PETITION TO CHANGE STREET NAME FROM KING RAYSYTH COURT TO PONDEROSA PLACE. (a) Public Works Director reported that this subject is covered by QRS which requires that the request be referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation for public hearing. review, then sent to Council with Finally Council would approve the change by Ordinance or deny the request by Resolution. He pointed out that every resident on the street had signed the petition and to date no conflicts had been discovered with the new name. (b) Councilman Brian questioned the cost of the change, and wondered if the residents could be charged for any necessary costs. City Recorder said that the cost would include public notices, changing street signs and recording the change with Washington County and,the Post Office. She ;felt that the total cost would be relatively small and did not know if the'cost could be imposed on the residents. (c) Consensus of Council to proceed with Planning Commission review and notice for public hearing. 5. 'SHORT--TERtd FINANCING. (a) City Administrator reported that he had spoken with the U.S. Bank to arrange short-term financing '(warrants) to cover engineering and con- struction costs, ;prior to Bancrofting for the Katherine Street, 121st Streetand ,Varns`Street L.I.D."s. He went on to say ;that the bank would provide the $124,080 for these three projects up to two years at 7.07 interst. He also said that the bank indicated willingness on the Sununerhill and Pembrook projects when we are ready. fie concluded by recommending Council: to direct staff to prepare the necessary resolutions. (b) Consensus of Council to have staff ,prepare the Resolution. PAGE 2 - STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF COUNCIL —SEPTEMBER 17, 1979 6. FLOOD PLAIN - GENERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT (a) City Administrator reported that with our full time Code Enforcement Officer, now a regular City employee, we should be having no problems with general code enforcement. In terms of flood plain enforcement he - recommended: that the City send letters to all owners in the flood plain (after the Corps of. Engineer's Study is complete) to inform them of regulations; and add an enforcement provision to the flood plain ordinance. He stated that Legal Counsel- was investigating a possible enforcement provision which would require the owner to correct deficiencies, and if the owner did not comply the City would perform the necessary work and place a lien on the property. (b) Councilman Brian requested that Legal Counsel continue research and approach Couccil with a recommendation. 7. RECOt•MEND SELECTION PROCESS - Architect for Senior Citizen Center (a) City Administrator recommended that either staff or a committee be assigned with developing criteria, reviewing proposals from firms, and recommending final selection to Council. (b) Councilwoman Stimler felt that a committee would be preferable and said that the members of the Site Selection Committee would be willing to serve in this capacity. She suggested that a technical member be sought for the committee. 8. FORMAL ACCEPTANCE - CITY SEAL (a) City Administrator reported that the new City logo had been completed and given to the City (at no charge) by Richard's Studio. He stated that Richard Thompson requested formal acceptance of the logo to preserve ;copy- right on the design. He went on to say that as we will plan on using;all current stock prior to new printing, this change would not cost very much. (b) Consensus of Council to formally accept the new logo. Council instructed staffto ;prepare the necessary resolution. 9. OTHER' (a) Councilman 'Scheckla wondered why the Park Board did not meet at the scheduled meeting of 8/30/79. City;Administrator said that staff would check on this. (b) Councilwoman Stimler reported that the Toon & Country Committee and the Park Board will be meeting on September 20, 1979. She invited representa- tives from the Police and Public Works Department to attend to review the successes and problems of this year's Town & Country 'Days and to plan for next years event. (c.) Planning Director reported that the Haines Road Improvement inaps_'have been requested and should be here soon. PAGE 3 - STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 17, 1979 1 (d) Planning Director reported that the new Park Board ordinance was in final review stage and would be before Council soon. (e) Planning Director reported that a letter had been received from U.S.A. to the effect that they wished to lease the Metzger Sewer Treatment Plant. (f) Planning Director reported that Tualatin Irrigation District has indicated willingness to sell Tigard water for irrigation for cook Park. He added that this solution would not require D.E=Q. approval as others would. (g) Planning Director reported that the Annual Report was coming along and that final printing specifications are to be drawn up at a meeting this Thursday. (h) Planning Director stated subdivision ordinance is being rewritten. (i) Planning Director reported the O.D.O.T./Martin/Dartmouth/Pfaffle Inter- section/problem is still being worked on. (j) Planning Director reported that he would be meeting with MSD and LCDC representative on Tuesday to clear up some compliance details. (k) Planning Director reported that he had informed Marciene Terrace of the Council's decision to force them to *slake the half-street improvement. :ie stated that they have since contacted the City Attorney. ADJOURN: 9:07 P.M. City Recorder - Tigard/ ATTEST, Mayor - :Tigard PAGE 4 - STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 17, 1979 r i t `s 9 4 CITYOFTMW RD WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON 5 I _ ab t {T� fs , r }