City Council Packet - 02/25/1992
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„ . ; PUBLIC NOVICE. Anyone wishing to speak on an
'U agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign-up
` sheet(s). If no sheet is available, ask to be
recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of that
agenda item. Visitor's Agenda items are asked to be
two minutes or less. Longer matters can be set for
a future Agenda by contacting either the Mayor or
the City Administrator.
• S'T'UDY SESSION (5:30 PM) i
(5:30 p.m.) Executive Session: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session under the
provisions of ORS 192.660 '(1) (d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor relations, real property
transactions, current and pending litigation issues.
(6:30 p.m.) Tualatin Valley Economic Development Commission Update: President Mary Tobias
1. BUSINESS MEETING (7:30 PM)
1.1 Call to Order - City Council & Local Contract Review Board
1.2 Roll Call
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance,
1.4 Call to Council and Staff for Ikon-Agenda Items
2. VISITOR'S AGENDA (Two Minutes or Less, Please)
3. CONSENT AGENDA: These items are considered to be routine and may be enacted in one
motion without separate discussion. Anyone may request that an item be removed by motion
for discussion and separate action. Motion to:
3.1 Approve City Council Minutes: January 28, 1992
3.2 Endorse General Principles of Regional Government and Continue to Support the
Regional Governance Committee - Resolution No. 927_
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4. APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING - SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SDR 91-0013 PLANNED.
DEVELOPMENT PDR 91-0006 TRIAD DEVELOPMENT (NPO #6) An appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision approving a request for Site Development Review and detailed Planned
Development approval of a 348 unit apartment complex on a 27.2 acre property. ZONE: R-12
(PD) (Residential, 12 units/acre Planned Development) and R-25 (PD) (Residential, 25 units/acre
Planned Development) LOCATION: SW Naeve Street between SW Pacific Highway and SW
109th Avenue (WCTM 2S1 10AD, tax lot 9300, 2S1 10AC, tax lots 600, 700, 800, 900, and 2S1
10DB, tax lots 100, 200, & 300) APPLICABLE APPROVAL CRITERIA: Community Development
Code sections 18.32, 18.54, 18.56, 18.80, 18.84, 18.92, 18.100, 18.102, 18.106, 18.108, 18.114,
18.120,18.-150,18.164; Comprehensive Plan Policies 2.1.1, 3.1.1, 3.4.2, 4.2.1, 6.1.1, 6.6.1, 7.1.2,
7.2.1, 7.4.4, 7.5.1, 7.6.1, 8.1.1, and 8.1.3.
On December 10, 1991, the City Council continued the hearing on an appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision on this matter. The hearing was continued to the Council's February 25,
1992 meeting. Due to the remand of the decision for CPA 91-0002 described above and its
effect on the Triad PDR/SDR application, the Community Development Department will
recommend that the City Council continue the hearing on the Triad appeal to March 10, 1992,
or until resolution of the issues related to CPA 91-0002.
5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 91-0002. NPO #6 - APPLICANT. In response
to a remand from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) of an earlier decision on this
matter, the City Council will consider testimony concerning what actions it should consider taking
C in response to the LUBA decision and possible modification of the decision for CPA 91-02.
Note: written and oral testimony on the above matter will be limited to the issues that are subject
to the remand.
• Public Hearing Opened
• Declarations or Challenges
• Staff Report - Community Development Department
• Public Testimony
NPO 6
Proponents (Speaking in Favor of the CPA)
Opponents (Speaking Against the CPA)
• Staff: Response to Testimony and Recommendation to Council
• Council Questions or Comments
• Close Public Hearing
• Consideration by Council: Ordinance No. 92-
6. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE/ISSUES
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S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session under the
provisions of ORS 192.660 (1) (d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor relations, real property
transactions, current and pending litigation issues.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Council Agenda Item 3.1
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T I G A R D C I T Y C O U N C I L
MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 25, 1992
• Meeting was called to order at 5:44 p.m. by Council President j
Schwartz.
1. ROLL CALL - Council Present: Council President John Schwartz; i
Councilors Valerie Johnson, Joe Kasten, and Jack Schwab. City
Administrator; Janice Deardorff, Personnel Director (for Study
Session [Executive Session] only); Ed Murphy, Community
Development Director; Liz Newton, Community Relations
Coordinator; Tim Ramis, Legal Counsel; Catherine Wheatley,
City Recorder; and Randy Wooley, City Engineer.
STUDY SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council went into Executive
Session at 5:44 p.m. under the provisions of ORS 192.660 (1) (d) to
discuss labor relations.
C Council reconvened into regular session at 6:45 p.m.
TUALATIN VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION UPDATE: President
Mary Tobias updated the Council on the following topics:
• Western Bypass
• Metro Charter Committee (She noted RGC's input has been
valuable).
(Note: A packet of information from TVEDC on current issues is
filed with the Council meeting packet material.)
AGENDA REVIEW
Additional material was received at City Hall concerning the
hearing for Agenda Item No. 5 which included suggestions on
findings. Staff did not have an opportunity to review the material
in depth. City Attorney outlined options before Council which
included holding the public hearing as scheduled, receiving
testimony and then continuing the hearing, or setting the hearing
over to a date certain. Council consensus was to set the hearing
over to a date certain.
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2. VISITOR'S AGENDA - No visitors.
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3. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilor Kasten, seconded by
Councilor Schwab, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
3.1 Approve City Council Minutes: January 28, 1992
3.2 Endorse General Principles of Regional Government and
Continue to Support the Regional Governance Committee -
Resolution No. 92-09
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4. APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING - SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SDR 91-0013
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PDR 91-0006 TRIAD DEVELOPNENT (NPO #6)
An appeal of the Planning commission's decision approving a
request for Site Development Review and detailed Planned
Development approval of a 348 unit apartment complex on a 27.2
acre property. LOCATION: SW Naeve Street between SW
Pacific Highway and SW 109th Avenue
On December 10, 1991, the City Council continued the hearing
on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on this
matter. The hearing was continued to Council's February 25,
1992 meeting. Due to the remand of the decision for CPA 91-
0002 described above and its effect on the Triad PDR/SDR
application, the Community Development Department recommended
that the City Council continue the hearing on the Triad appeal
to March 10, 1992.
C` Motion by Councilor Johnson, seconded by Councilor Kasten, to
continue the hearing to March 10, 1992.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council
present.
5. COMPRE11ENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 91-0002. NPO #6 - APPLICANT.
In response to a remand from the Oregon Land Use Board of
Appeals (LUBA) of an earlier decision on this matter, the City
Council will consider testimony concerning what actions it
should consider taking in response to the LUBA decision and
possible modification of the decision for CPA 91-02.
a. Public Hearing was opened.
b. Community Development Director reviewed the status of
this hearing item noting additional information had been
received late in the afternoon on this day. (See Study
Session comments on this item.)
C. A letter was received from Mr. Robert Luton's attorney,
Mr. James H. Bean. Mr. Bean advised that they were
renewing all of the objections raised in their petition
to LUBA and those Tatter: -rovivasiy raised by Mr. Luton
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or his agents in his earlier appearances and
correspondence with the City in regard to this proposal.
The letter, dated February 25, 1992, has been entered
into the record and is filed with the Council packet
material for this meeting. Mr. Bean urged "the Council
not to approve any plan amendment which downgrades the
designation of Naeve Street, contemplates bisecting or
taking of Mr. Luton's commercial property to promote a
residential development, or otherwise adverseay impacts
upon his ability to use and develop the property..."
Mr. Bean advised that he had not received notice of the
meeting. Community Development Staff reported a notice
was sent to Mr. Luton who is apparently now out of the
state.
d. Mr. Steven Pfeiffer, attorney for Triad Development
Company, noted as a point of order that the hearing was
10de novo.11 City Attorney Ramis agreed that the hearing
was noticed as de novo, but limited to the issues of the
LUBA remand.
e. Motion by Councilor Schwab, seconded by Councilor Kasten,
to continue the hearing to March 10, 1992.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council
present.
f. City Administrator Reilly advised that anyone wishing to
receive a copy of the new staff report and draft findings
could sign up on a list after the meeting. The report
will be mailed to all persons on the list.
6. ANNOUNCMIENTS - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE/ISSUES
Fanno Creek Conference
Councilor Johnson reported the Fanno Creek Conference, held
last Saturday, was a success. She advised the Committee for
the Conference will give a full report to Council in the near
future.
Underground Utility Policy
City Engineer will prepare a report for March 10 recommending
an "Interim Underground Utility Policy. 11 This policy will
address short frontages of new development which are developed
except for sidewalks and underground utilities.
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City Administrator referred to a Council discussion item from
the February 11, 1992 meeting. Mr. Raymond Ross noted his
company had not given specific vehicle information notice as
::ante Ordinance in order to continue
collecting and disposing of solid waste from Mr. Ross' (and
Mr. David Emami's) business sites. City Attorney advised that
because of previous testimony received during the hearings on
the Solid Waste Ordinance, the City had constructive notice of s
the company's desire to continue to collect their own solid
waste. No objections to allowing this business to continue to
collect their solid waste has been received from the other
parties to the solid waste ordinance.
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Council consensus was to allow this business to continue to
collect their solid waste at their business sites as provided
for by the Solid Waste Ordinance. The company will provide
staff with the specific information required in the ordinance. q
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City council went into
Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. under the provisions of ORS
192.660 (1) (d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor relations, real
property transactions, current and pending litigation issues.
8. ADJOURNMENT : 9:35 p.m.
Att~st:/, ~i Catherine Wheatley, City R order.
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TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mary L. Tobias
RE: President's Report
December 1991
REGIONAL PROGRAMS AND PLANNING
The month of December is usually a quiet month for TVEDC
while the majority of committees and meetings take a much needed
break until after holidays. However, this year proved an
exception. Regional programming continued at a steady rate with
a significant amount of progress being made during a usually slow
time of year.
Work continues on the Washington County Economic Development
Plan. TVEDC's intern Darin Goble has accepted a position as a
computer programmer at Hewlett-Packard in McMinnville. He is
continuing to work on the plan and periodically meets with TVEDC t
staff to keep it moving forward. Darin has been doing an
excellent job on this large project.
TVEDC has invested a significant amount of time on the
drafting of the Urban Growth Boundary Amendment process directed
by Metro's planning department. The draft is currently being
rewritten keeping in mind comments that were submitted by local
governments and TVEDC.
TVEDC is also monitoring the State Agency Growth Council
which is looking at ways to assess "the true cost of
development."
The media continues to play a strong role in the recent
increase in visibility of the corporation. TVEDC's president
gave interviews last month to KOIN-TV, KXL radio and The Daily
Journal of Commerce regarding land use and transportation. The
monthly I-5 Forum breakfast also continues to receive increased
media coverage with press releases being sent out to nine
newspapers throughout the Tualatin Valley ranging from The
Oregonian to the Newberg Graphic.
Various updates on the status of TVEDC were made to the
cities of Forest Grove, Sherwood, Tigard and Wilsonville.
Washington County Business Consortium (WCBC)
The consortium of chambers and economic development
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organizations is continuing to meet. However, the proposal for
staffing, which we submitted at the consortium's request, has met
with opposition from the Hillsboro Chamber, Beaverton Chamber and
Sunset Corridor. The Beaverton Chamber has decided to hire a
public affairs specialist of their own. They also stated that
they believe the consortium can function by having members work
on issues on a volunteer basis. TVEDC's has withdrawn the TVEDC
staffing offer because of the unnecessary stress the proposal
caused within the consortium.
Washington County Economic Development Plan
The first draft of the existing conditions update prepared
by TVEDC Research Assistant Darin Goble is now being reviewed by
economic development professionals countywide. TVEDC has
received comments from Ann Mulroney, City of Beaverton; Betty
Atteberry, Sunset Corridor Association, and Britt Ferguson,
Washington County. The steering committee is expected to meet in
February to begin the five year strategic plan.
Washington County Economic Development Professionals Group
The Washington County Economic Development Professionals met
again in December and discussed the status of the Portland
Development Commission's "Marketing Portland" campaign and the
future direction of the Marketing Portland Coordinating Council.
TVEDC's draft of the existing conditions update was also
discussed with copies distributed for review by the group.
Metro's UGB Amendment Process/Technical Advisory Committee
The committee has continued to meet to refine the process
that will be the basis for amending the urban growth boundary.
The draft is expected to be completed in January although there
are a .few problems with the document's basic structure. As
currently written, it leads to confusion when looking at using
the process as an applicant. The UGB will continue to be
difficult to move outward, but can be changed if the process is
followed and applicants can produce compelling findings.
Portland State University President's Advisory Council
PSU President Judith Ramaley gave an overview of the
administrative restructuring of the university currently going
forward at PSU. She also assisted the council in defining the
council's workplan for 1992. A new program, "PSU Listens," was
explained. It is intended to link the university to the
community for increased awareness and funding. Under the
guidelines for the program, the private sector will be involved
..r- in providing input into tha knowledge base that wiii be used to
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State Agency Council
The Council is currently studying methodology to determine
the true costs development places on the community. A consultant
team (Ed Whitelaw of ECO Northwest and Bill Ross of the Seattle
firm of Ross & Associates) to aid in the study has been hired to
do the preliminary research and analysis. Fred Hansen (DEQ) and
Bill Blosser (LCDC) have a particular interest in this agenda.
Fred has said that he would like to know the impact growth in a
region or subregion would have on services like hospitals, as
well as on traditional infrastructure. Furthermore, the
committee is interested in what costs can be paid by new
development rather than existing communities.
Greater Portland Trust in Higher Education
The committee is still working to refine the trust's
mission. Members are also trying to resolve a disagreement on
roles with the eight college and university presidents who make
up the College of Presidents. Even though there are issues which
need consensus, there is also a high degree of interest in moving
forward with the program. Committee Chair, Susan Hammer (Stoel,
Rives, Boley, Jones & Grey) interviewed all members of the trust
to get a clear impression of their expectations for 1992. A
synopsis of her findings is due sometime in January.
Regional Briefings
TVEDC updated the cities of Forest Grove, Sherwood and
Wilsonville on its various programs and issues. A presentation
on the background of the Charter Committee and where it currently
stands was given to the Beaverton, Hillsboro and Tigard Chambers
and also to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. TVEDC also was
invited to speak on the state of local economy at the Lake Oswego
Chamber Leadership Seminar.
INFORMATION SERVICES
December requests for information were sluggish due to the
holidays, but there was still significant activity. Interest was
expressed in the Matsushita project in Forest Grove and there was
a meeting with a representative of the Bank of California. The
issue of capital for small business loans was discussed. The
Bazik of California indicated that they have a special interest in
small business loans and can offer help with financing projects
in which other lending institutions are not interested.
ISSUES MANAGEMENT
The ma nagcment of key issues continued as a priority for
TVEDC with involvement in the western Bypass, the Metro Charter
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Committee and transportation and growth management issues.
Participation in DLCD committees dealing with land use and
transportation and microplanning, redevelopment and infill took
center stage for December.
Western Bypass Study
The Western Bypass Steering Committee, Technical Advisory
Committee and Citizens' Advisory Committee met to review the
proposed five strategies being considered as possible solutions
to the traffic problems in Washington County. STOP (Sensible
Transportation Options for People) held a press conference to
point out flaws in the study. TVEDC President Mary Tobias was
interviewed by KOIN-TV in response to the press conference and
KXL radio also called her for a rebuttal.
Metro Charter Committee
The committee finished preliminary work on the functions and
powers of a regional government and began discussing the
structure. Planning took place for four invited testimony
hearings in January. Public hearings will also be scheduled for
later. Local governments in the region are in the process of
analyzing the current service delivery and planning process.
They have provided a great deal of insight into how the system
works and have developed a list of proposed changes.
DLCD Urban Growth Management Study
The statewide urban growth management study is progressing
with TVEDC participating on two of its committees. The Infill
and Redevelopment Committee is presently working on definitions
of infill and redevelopment. In addition, we are defining
barriers to and debating policy incentives versus regulations to
e accomplish infill and redevelopment. The Land Use and
Transportation Committee is considering a handbook to describe
how planning for these two functions should,work together. Also,
,the committee is debating whether to recommend requirements to
look at land use when doing transportation planning or to develop
incentives from the state to encourage this kind of planning
work.
Oregon Transportation Plan
TVEDC is still reviewing the draft of the Oregon Transportation
Plan Policy Document and has asked its transportation committee
to comment. Comments will then be submitted to the steering
committee and ODOT staff before the end of January. At his
request, TVEDC President Mary Tobias met with the Oregon
Department of Transportation's John Rist to discuss possible
public involvement. She agreed to inform the TVEDC board and
committees about the plan and solicit comments.
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Comprehensive Housing Affordibility Study (CHAS)
TVEDC staff member Stephanie Baker attended Metro's
Comprehensive Housing Affordibility Study which defined how state
government plans on bridging the study from federal to local
requirements. Speakers included Congressman Mike Kupetski who
spoke on how the amount of homeownership has declined in recent
years. Various tri-county representatives spoke on defining
strategies in order to deal with the CHAS mandate. Metro
Executive Officer Rena Cusma described the role Metro plays in
affordable housing.
Air Quality - Auto Emissions (HB 2175)
Concern is beginning to develop over the lack of action
being taken on this issue since the bill was passed. The private
sector assured the legislature that we would work toward dealing
with this over the interim through the Governor's Task Force.
TVEDC contacted DEQ and was told that it is waiting for the
governor to make appointments. TVEDC also called Kevin Smith in
Governor Roberts' office and he said appointments should be made
in January.
MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS
Although TVEDC's 1992 renewal campaign has gotten off to a
promising start at the same time, there are more non-renewals now
than at this time last year which is disturbing. This is most
likely due to the flat economy. However, there does seem to be a
problem with keeping the I-5 members at the higher TVEDC
membership rates.
I-5 Forum Breakfasts continue with attendance down slightly.
December's program was a recap of TVEDC's 1991 accomplishments
featuring TVEDC Chairman of the Board Pat Ritz and President Mary
Tobias. In January, Dr. Paul Scott, Pacific University's visiting
professor from Kansai, Japan, will speak on the role power and
technology will play in the world's economy.
TVEDC mailed out a "TVEDC Alert" to selected members
encouraging them to apply for appointment to Metro's
Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee and Regional Policy
Advisory Committee.
Meetings have begun with members to discuss the current and
future status of TVEDC. The holidays also brought an array of
member functions including Uptown Travel's annual Christmas party
and Jan Dickinson's open house.
The Membership and Programs Committee is currently planning
for the Quarterly meeting which has been rescheduled for February
25th and will still be ,R Washington County Economic Forecast.
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ADMINISTRATION
Office space continued to be an issue and we are pursuing
the possibility of sharing with the Washington County Visitors
Association. Several Forum properties were looked at with WCVA
Executive Director Carol Clark, but no decision has been made
yet.
The following TVEDC officers were elected for 1992:
Chairman Fat Ritz
vice chairman Dick Porn
Treasurer John MacDonald
At Large Pam Baker
Bill Hill
Jane Cummins
Dick Johnson is proposed for the position of Secretary, but
he has not been contacted yet. The vote on that position will be
held in January.
President Mary Tobias updated several state officials
including Representatives John Meek and Ted Calouri and State
Treasurer Tony Meeker on the current status of TVEDC programs and
its goals and objectives.
TVEDC President's Report
December 1991
OUTSIDE MEETINGS
In the report period, TVEDC was represented at the following outside
meetings or events:
PRESENTATIONS
Forest Grove City Council - Quarterly Briefing
Sherwood City Council Quarterly Update
Wilsonville City Council - Quarterly Update
Beaverton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors - Metro Charter
Tigard Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee - Metro Charter
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Board of Directors - Metro Charter
Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seminar - Economy
slow REGIONAL MEETINGS
ODOT Bypass Study - Citizens Advisory Committee
- Technical Advisory Committee
- Steering Committee
METRO Charter Committee - Committee Meeting (3)
- Regional Governance Committee (3)
DLCD Growth Management Study - Infill and Redevelopment (2)
- Land Use and Transportation
Greater Portland Trust in Higher Education - Planning
PSU President's Council - Planning Session
METRO - Urban Growth Boundary Amendments/TAC - Drafting Session
- Affordable Housing Seminar
Washington County Economic Development Professionals Group - Meeting
Washington County Public Affairs Forum - Weekly meetings (3)
Washington County Business Consortium - Monthly Meeting
State Agency Growth Council - Monthly Meeting
TVEDC SPONSORED ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS
I-5 Breakfast Forum - "A Look Back and A Step Forward" H. Pat Ritz
and Mary L. Tobias
TVEDC Developments - November/December Issue
TVEDC Alert - METRO Committees on Land Use and On Transportation
TVEDC President's Report
December 1991
INDIVIDUAL CONTACTS
During the reporting period TVEDC staff contacted the following members
and associates on TVEDC business:
Tony Meeker/State Treasurer - TVEDC Update
Ted Calouri/State Representative - DLCD Urban Growth Study
John Meek/State Representative - Metro Charter
- DLCD Urban Growth Study
President Judith Ramaley/PSU - TVEDC Briefing
Kevin Smith/Governor's Office - Vehicle Emissions Task Force
John Kowalchek/DEQ - vehicle Emissions Task Force
John Rist/ODOT - Oregon Transportation Planning Policy Document
Gary Conkling/Conkling Fiskum McCormick - Issues Update
Britt Ferguson/Washington County - County Economic Development Plan
Wink Brooks/Hillsboro - County Economic Development Plan
Betty Atteberry/Sunset Corridor - County Economic Development Plan
Ann Mulroney/Beaverton - County Economic Development Plan
Sonna Durdel/Forum Properties - TVEDC Briefing (@ Pam Baker)
Steve Johnson/Omni Electric - TVEDC Briefing
Jack Schwab/McClure & Schwab - TVEDC Briefing
Norm Strom/Marshall Contractors - Matsushita Plant Information
Robert Ludlum/Bank of California - Small Business Assistance Info
Carol Clark/WCVA - Office Space
PRESS-CONTACTS
Mark Sanchez/Channel 6 - Western Bypass
Paul Pimmentel/KXL - Western Bypass
Eric Herst/Daily Journal of Commerce - OR Transportation Policy Plan
Christine Smith/Daily Journal of Commerce - Editorials
Roger Apple/KUIK - TVEDC Public Service Announcement Series
TVEDC. COMMITTEE STAFFING
The following TVEDC committees met during the report period and were
attended by staff:
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Membership Programs Committee
Transportation Committee
DATE: December 18, 1991
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mary L. Tobias
RE: President's Report
November 1991
REGIONAL PROGRAMS AND PLANNING
Regional program activity in Washington County continued at
a rapid pace for the month of November. County economic
development professionals continue to meet sharing information on
trends, joint projects and strategies.
Issues management such as the Metro Charter Committee also
continues to-progress. Some of the Charter items being addressed
include the debate over a continuation of counties or the
-creation of one big-regional government.
. Land use and trasrsportati-on were highlighted last month by
an invitation to TVEDC's president to speak at the Urban Goods
Movement Symposium in Sacramento which was sponsored by the
University of California, Davis' Institute of Transportation
Studies.
TVEDC is currently preparing testimony on the Oregon
Department of Transportation Plan dealing with the development of
a statewide transportation system which promotes economic
pro,perity and quality of life.
The membership program element of our work plan is now
receiving more attention with a focus being on member renewals.
Follow-up of prospective members is also being addressed through
correspondence and phone calls from the Chairman of the Board,
the Chairman of the Membership Committee and TVEDC staff.
Washington County Business Consortiam
Funding for the WCBC continues to be the main focus of the
consortium. Although all of the participating Chambers of
Commerce have agreed to the consortium' concept, they are still
unsure about providing external staffing for the program.
Meetings with the steering committee continue and if all goes
well, the work program should begin sometime in December.
President's Report
December
page 2
Washington County Economic Development Plan
TVEDC Research Assistant Darin Goble has almost finished the
first draft of the existing economic conditions update. Upon
completion, it will be submitted to the countywide economic
development professionals for input and suggestions before being
sent to Washington County staff for review.
Washington County Economic Development Professionals Group
The Washington County Economic Development Professionals
Group met for the second time in November for a roundtable of
discussions on issues, business recruitment, etc. Portland
Development Commission representatives Jan Burreson, Mark Clemons
and Linda Arnold were invited to participate in discussions on
how to create a strong interaction and dialogue between county
and city professionals. The group is comprised of TVEDC, and
representatives of Tualatin, Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove and
Hillsboro. The Sunset Corridor Association and Washington County
were added at this meeting.
South Korean Delegation Visit
The final activity for the visiting Korean Delegation-last
month was a lunch at the University Club hosted by TVEDC Chairman
of the Board Pat Ritz. The lunch meeting provided a wrap-up of
the tour and served as the backdrop for closing ceremonies.
TVEDC presented each member of the delegation with a Washington
County portfolio and TVEDC membership pin.
Council for Economic Development in Oregon (CEDO)
CEDO's regional meeting took place in Cottage Grove last
month and was organized by Mayor Jim Gilroy. The main focus of
the meeting was a discussion of community-based development
strategies designed to increase economic diversity in a small
community. During the regular board meeting, it was decided that
CEDO would be reorganized to become a statewide professionals
network with specific planning and organizing to occur at
meetings in the near future. TVEDC President Mary Tobias was
elected to a second term as CEDO President.
INFORMATION SERVICES ,
November requests for information on business relocations,
demographics and market strength remained steady at the previous
month's level. Calls now consist more of small business
expansion versus new business ]ncation req•~cstr. '1e continue to
receive calls regarding job security and out of state calls
regarding small business opportunities.
President's Report
December
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I attended the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic
Development Administration western Regional Conference in Seattle
last month. It dealt primarily with reshaping development .deals,
with a strong emphasis on small rural communities. It also
focused on many case studies to illustrate the main points. it
was an excellent opportunity to meet others in the economic
development field and I discovered 'the economy continues to
concern many people because of the number of projects on hold,
budgetary constraints and the elimination of government jobs.
ISSUES MANAGEMENT
TVEDC continues to stay actively involved in the Western
Bypass, the Metro Charter Committee and land use and growth
management issues. TVEDC is now a member of two Urban Growth
Management Study committees dealing with land use and
transportation and microplanning, redevelopment and infill.
Western Bypass Study
The Oregon Department "of Transportation -continues -to work on
strategies being considered as-• soluti-ons to the traffic -problems
in Washington County. There-are no new findings in addition to
those-reported for-the month of October and progress is expected
-to begin again in the month of December. The four alternatives
decided upon last month are: an arterial expansion.program
within the UGB, a bypass in the general area recommended
originally, a transit intensive strategy with road expansion and
a no build strategy. I have also been meeting with Betty
Atteberry, Executive Director of the Sunset Corridor Association,
to develop a strategy for the next phase of the study.
Metro Charter Committee
The Metro Charter Committee continued its discussions on
regional planning. At the end of November, the committee moved
on to examine the role of Metro in planning for and providing
other services. We expect an opportunity for public input on the
powers' of the regional government sometime early next year. This
month I briefed the Washington County Visitors Association and
the Greater Area Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce's Boards of
Directors on the current status of the committee's work. There
will be an opportunity for public comment in late January. TVEDC
will offer testimony at that time.
DLCD Urban Growth Management Study
The statewide urban growth management study continues to
move for-ward. The study has been divided into four
subcommittees, each dealing with a specific aspect of urban
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December
Page 4
growth management. I continue to sit on two of the
subcommittees: 1) Land Use and Transportation Planning and 2)
Redevelopment and Infill, Cooperative Microplanning, Interim
Development, Partitioning. Because of prior work and travel
commitments, I was unable to make last month's meetings although
staff member Stephanie Baker attended the latter committee
meeting and took notes on my behalf.
Oregon Transportation Plan
The Oregon Transportation Plan policy document is still out
for review and calls for a significant statewide policy shift to
emphasize the multi-modal system. Some of the problems that have
come to light include its editorializing against the auto. The
policy pendulum is swinging too far toward transit and lightrail.
It probably will provide the basis for breaking open the gas tax
during the next legislative session. The plan does not really
call out highways as the primary transportation type for moving
people and goods. TVEDC's Transportation Committee will consider
the document at its December meeting -and wild draft and submit
written.testimony-in January.
I-5/217 Kruse Way Interchange
There are indications that the project may be in trouble due
to a funding issue. Don Adams, Region I Engineer for the Oregon
Department of Transportation, will update the TVEDC
Transportation Committee at its November meeting. TVEDC plans to
push for creation of the project/business ombudsman position. An
ad hoc committee will pursue this with ODOT and TVEDC Chairman of
the Board Pat Ritz will act as board liaison.
Affordable Housing
The issue of affordable housing is moving to a priority
level regionally. Serious questions have been raised about what
is needed to make this a reality. The county has completed its
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) and is
looking toward implementation of the study. Staff member
Stephanie Baker will attend a housing symposium sponsored by
Metro and coordinated by former TVEDC Project Manager Mary Weber.
Higher Education
The Portland State University President's Council has begun
developing a work program to increase linkages in the community.
The university is experiencing a significant change in identity
by undergoing major reorganizing and planning.
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December
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MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS
The beginning of November saw TVEDC begin its 1992
membership renewal campaign. Although we were slightly late in
getting started, early response was positive and encouraging.
The downturn in the economy is having an impact by causing some
members to delay their renewals or decide not to renew at all.
We have also instituted a new member recruitment system and are
concentrating more on retention.
November's I-5 Forum Breakfast featured Wall Street r
Economist R. Alan Medaugh presenting a 1992 economic forecast.
We had a strong turnout and received good publicity via stories
in The Oregonian, Daily Journal of Commerce and Times_
Publications.
The Membership Committee is currently planning for the
January Quarterly meeting which will be a Washington County
Economic Forecast providing a panel of experts discussing how the
economy will affect the areas of 'retail, bank/financing and
commercial construction in 1992.
ADMINISTRATION
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The issue of office space was addressed due to TVEDC's lease
expiring at the end of December. The possibility of sharing
space with the-Washington County Visitors Association is being
explored through meetings with Mary Tobias, WCVA Executive
Director Carol Clark and Forum Properties.
TVEDC staff continued to provide board and committee support
throughout the month via staffing and clerical duties.
Officers for 1992 were discussed. The following have been
nominated:
Chairman Pat Ritz
Vice Chairman Dick Porn
Secretary Dick Johnson
Treasurer John MacDonald
Past Chairman David Bennett
At Large Pam Baker
Bill Hill
Jane Cummins
Membership renewals for 1992 have been mailed out and we are
seeing them come in expeditiously and steadily.
President's Report
December
Page 6
Briefing packets were sent out to the city councils of
Hillsboro, Durham and Tualatin and Washington County.
The Daily Journal of Commerce has requested that TVEDC write
a series of guest editorials on Washington County issues.
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December 1991
Page 7
OUTSIDE MEETINGS
In the reporting period, TVEDC was represented at the following outside
meetings or events:
PRESENTATIONS
Washington County - Quarterly Briefing
Durham City Council - Quarterly Briefing
Hillsboro City Council - Quarterly Briefing
Tigard City Council - Quarterly Briefing
Tualatin City Council - Quarterly Briefing
Sherwood School District Leadership Lunch - Speech
National Symposium on Urban Goods Movement - Speech
University of California, Davis
Institute on Transportation Studies
Washington County Visitors Association Board - Charter
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Board - Charter -
REGIONAL MEETINGS
Washington County Economic Development Group - Regular Meeting
Washington County Business Consortium - Planning meetings .(2)
PDC Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting
Western Bypass - TVEDC/Sunset Corridor Strategy Mtgs. (3)
- Michal Wert/ODOT Update
METRO Charter - Regular Meetings (2)
- Regional Governance Committee (2)
- McKeever/Morris - Overview of issues
DLCD Urban Growth Management Study - Micromanagement Committee
- Transportation Committee
Washington County/Korean Delegation - Farewell Luncheon
PSU President's Council - Executive Committee
CEDO - Executive Board Meeting
- Board of Directors
- Regional Briefing/Cottage Grove
Washington County Historical Society - Meyer/Ruminski Event
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce - Regular Meeting
Washington County Public Affairs Forum - Regular Meets (2)
- Board of Directors
Oregon Trail Sesquecentennial Celebration Meeting
US Dept. of Commerce Economic Development Admin. - Conference
WTS - Oregon Transportation Plan and US Surface Transportation Act
TVEDC PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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TVEDC SPONSORED ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS
I-5 Breakfast Forum - R. Alan Medaugh, "What's Ahead?" A 1991/92 Outlook
for Interest Rates, Inflation and the Economy"
PRESS CONTACTS
Christine Smith/Daily Journal of Commerce - Guest editorials request
Steve Law/The Business Journal - Metro Charter
Leslie Constans/The Times - November I-5 Forum
Janet Goetz e/Oregonian - November I-5 Forum
INDIVIDUAL CONTACTS
During the reporting period TVEDC staff-con-tatted th-e following members
and associates on TVEDC business:
Peggy Bird/Barney & Worth - USA Business Plan Interview
Ann Mulroney/City of Beaverton - Update
Britt Ferguson/Washington County - Economic Development Plan
Kris Hudson/Greater Portland Trust in Higher Education - Update
Mary Weber/METRO - Affordable Housing
Richard Carl sen/Attorney - Governor's Conversations Interview
Ted Spence/ODOT - Oregon Transportation Plan Mailing
Len Schelsky/Westlake Consultants - Project Assistance for Member
Bill Buckley/Buckley, Montgomery - I-5/217 Kruse Way Interchange
Dave Overstreet/GTE - Telecommunications Legislation Pending
John Kelly/DLCD - Urban Growth Management Study
Charles Maclean/Consultant - TVEDC Information
Doris Bjorn/Oregon Waste Systems - TVEDC Information
Mag Weherly/R & H Constructiois - TVEDC Membership
Steve Johnson/Omni Electric - Information on Funding
Andy Beecher/MACC - TeJe'conference Evaluation
Don Adams/ODOT - Transportation Committee
TVEDC COMMITTEE STAFFING
The following TVEDC committees met during the reporting period and were
attended by staff:
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
.'-.2.-„bai:ship Programs Committee
Transportation Committee
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December 18, 1991
TO: Britt Ferguson
Deputy County Administrator
Washington County
FROM: Mary Tobiasr
President
REGARDING: Summary of Activities
Per our terms of contractual agreement, TVEDC is providing a
summary of the activities it has performed from September 1
through November 30, 1991.
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
1. Economic Development Plan Preparation
Mary Tobias and Darin Goble (TVEDC) met with Britt Ferguson and
discussed moving the economic development plan to the next phase.
The work program for the plan has been divided into four
elements:
1. Update of existing conditions
2. Opportunities and constraints
3. Goals and objectives
4. Five year strategic plan
A meeting in 1992 with the Community Committee has been proposed
to review and update existing conditions. TVEDC staff met with
Washington County economic development professionals to review
the present existing conditions update before forwarding the
document to the Community Committee for comments. After any
further revisions, the document would then be incorporated into
the new plan prepared by TVEDC research assistant Darin Goble.
Goble is a recent graduate of Linfield College with a degree in
economics who is working with TVEDC to compile data and write the
final report.
2. Business Development Assistance
* Marketing Portland Coordinating Council
The council continues to work on its extensive follow-up to the
California ad campaign. This project is designed to cultivate
new business leads. The council is presently exploring ways to
move the marketing strategies forward in order to gain more
exposure for the region.
* Korean Delegation Visit
TVEDC assisted Washington County in hosting the visiting Korean
delegation. TVEDC supplied the Koreans with a Washington County
profile portfolio. Pat Ritz, TVEDC Chairman of the Board hosted
a lunch for the visiting dignitaries. TVEDC officers, Ritz and
Tobias, took three delegates on an industry site tour. TVEDC
mailed out the county's invitations to the evening function co-
hosted by Nike, Inc. TVEDC staff provided back-up assistance to
Washington County staff during the planning process of the
project.
* Requ-est-a -for information
TVEDC provided information about Washington County to the
following companies and/or individuals:
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
David' Cotter
Economic development professionals list
WASHINGTON COUNTY
r Bonnie Hays
Washington County economic profile portfolios for visiting Korean
delegation A
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS, NORTHWEST
Phyllis Westervelt
Market Information
Blaine Buhler
Beaverton
Market information for new business
HILLSBORO ARGUS
Doug Browning
Electronics/High Tech industry in Washington County
STAN WILEY
Robert Levy Room
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OMNI ELECTRIC
Steve Johnson
Funding information for not-for-profits and access to grant
writers
PIETRO FERRARI
Bolivian graduate student
Market information for recent graduates on job availabilities
CALIFORNIA CASUALTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Office of Jerry Harris
Demographics information on Washington County
3. Economic Development Coordination
* Washington County Business Consortium
TVEDC participated in forming a network of chambers of commerce
and corridor associations to share information on issues
affecting business. The goal is to promote a strong voice for
business in shaping public policy.
* Washington County Economic Development Group
TVEDC joined the cities of Tualatin, Tigard, Hillsboro and
Beaverton, Washington County and the Sunset Corridor Association
to form a networking group of economic development professionals.
The group will bring together information on economic trends,
joint projects and strategies, as well as provide input on the
Washington County Economic Development Plan. To date, the group
has met with the Portland Development Commission to clarify
direction and goal for business recruitment in the county.
4. Miscellaneous Economic Activities
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* Briefings
Mary Tobias briefed Washington County and the city councils of
Tigard, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Durham and Tualatin on economic
activities and issues affecting the Tualatin Valley.
* Teleconference
TVEDC coproduced with the I-84 Corridor Association and the
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce a two-way interactive video
conference which was shown on Zpcal cable channels throughout the
month of November. "Growing Pains: Economic Development in the
190s" addressed land use and transportation issues by having two
panels of experts participate in a lively debate moderated by
KATU's Rick Meyers.
DAMMASCH HOSPITAL
Laureen Hunter
Forming foundation, healthcare industry
David Damm
Glendive, Montana
Employment, development, tourism information
RUBICON, INC.
Mrs. Lawless
Japanese/American business opportunities
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CLAIMS
Sylvia Kilpatrick
Operating capital, business trends
COMPLIANCE PLUS
John Jameson
Market information, new business
EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY, INC.
Dick Hughes
Relocation information
BARBARA SUE SEAL
Monique Reichel
I-5 Corridor Information
AMERICAN MOTOR INN
List of top 20 employers in Washington County
PACK SUPPLY
Carmen Gernhart
Washington County wages information
WALKER IMPORT COMPANY
Chambers of Commerce directory information
REALTOR
Name unknown
Census tracts information
WHITLOCK CONSTRUCTION
John Whitlock
market information for single family homes
SILKCRAFT OF OREGON
Mary Spear
Support information for Oregon Business Development Fund
financing
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AF~ * Metro Charter Committee
TVEDC's president represents the cities of Washington County on
the Metro Charter Committee. One of the issues the committee is
currently addressing includes the debate over a continuation of
counties or creation of one big regional government. Another
debate centers on the question of whether there should be the
retention of local comprehensive plans or one comprehensive plan
for the entire region. The committee is expected to present a
charter to the public for vote in November 1992.
* Council for Economic Development in Oregon
The November CEDO regional meeting took place in Cottage Grove.
The main focus of the meeting was the discussion of community
based development strategies designed to increase economic
diversity in a small community.
* Urban Goods Movement Symposium
Mary Tobias spoke on the role land use regulation plays in
transportation planning at the national Urban Goods Movement
Symposium in Sacramento. The event was sponsored by the
University of California, Davis, Institute of Transportation
Studies.
* Business Economists Forecast
Mary Tobias also attended the National Association of Business
Economists Economic Forecast at which experts presented their
views on economic trends from the national, state, regional and
local perspectives.
Raw Ic
January 29, 1992
TO: TVEDC Board of Directors
REGARDING: INFORMATION SERVICES/Summary of Activity
INFORMATION REQUESTS FILLED
December 1, 1991 - January 29, 1992
Norm Strom
MARSHALL CONTRACTORS
California
Matsushitta information
STEVEN OARS
Beaverton, OR
Business financing information
Carol Ambrose
ROLL COMPANY
Beaverton, OR
Employment, population, market information
Art Lewis
HILLIER ASSOCIATES INC.
Portland, OR
Development fees information
Kirk Leonard
PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Portland, OR
Tax information for cities in Washington County
Lisa Fowler
RETAIL LEASETRAC INC.
Los Angeles, CA
Market, employment information
Marcy Dorman
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Portland, OR
Land use and market information
Eno Barry Scheib
OREGON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Hillsboro, OR
Labor and employer information
Frank Hunter
ENERGY ANALYST INTERNATIONAL
Broomfield, CO
Market, population, employment information
Stephanie
NEW REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Portland, OR
Community profile of Beaverton and Washington County
JOE MC MENAMIN
San Diego, CA
Overview of local economy, market information
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Sensible Transportation Options for People
STOP MEETING Q% D'uLE
WINTER, 1992
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Tues. Feb. 11 7:00 PM Kinton Grange Hall, Scholls Ferry
Rd. (Hwy #219) at Tile Flat Road
(approximately 5 miles West of Hwy
#217)
(:tap Location #1)
Wed. Feb. 19 7:00 PM Hillsboro High School, 3285 Rood
Bridge Road, Hillsboro
(Map Location 92)
Tues. Feb. 25 7:00 PM Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham
Road, Tigard (Corner of Hall Blvd.)
(Map Location 93)
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
(Invited guests: Elected officials who serve on the
Western Bypass Steering Committee)
Tues. March 3 7:00_ PM PGE Auditorium, 14655 Old Scholls
Ferry Rd., Beaverton (Corner of
Murray Blvd.)
(Map Location 44)
15405 S.W. 116th Ave. #292B 0 Tigard, E)R 97224-2600 0 (503) 624-6083
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bUS.„~.. ffiESS
Mary Tobias ;
So, what do
we mean by
that, exactly?
Defining terms key
to finding answers
lately. it seems that there arc as
many public policies to be debated
and discussed as the world has
lawyers.
This is not necessarily bad, but
after a while people get so bom-
barded with opinions and positions,
they find it difficult to form their
own views on timely and pertinent
issues.
To add to the confusion, most of
today's Issues arc defined in dif-
forent ways by different scgmcnts of
our society.
When is enough too much? Ilow I
can we call a time-out in onler to
regroup and son out what we mean
when we talk about things like af-
fordable housing, big business and
quality of life?
Everyone has his or her own
opinion, definition and 2 cents-
worth on how to deal with an issue. l„
But policy makers are often round P
angled in a confusing web of view-
puiriv, stances and solutions.
The key to achieving consensus
is, first, to make sure that everyone
shares the same perception or the
issue at hand.
For example, when we arc plan-
ning for affordable housing, we
must first understand and agreo on
what affordable housing really
means. Is it SHOO, S600 or 5300 rent
per month? Can the sole supporter
of a ramify or four, carving mini-
mum wage, manage a tw•o.bedroom
aparuncnt priced at 5500 a month? !
Affordable housing to some is
dclinitdy not affnrdablc to others,
and until we clarify the real mean-
ing, we cannot begin to address the
issue and create solutions. .
This dilemma of railing to coot-
munieate occurs often in talking
about the evils of business. Upon
hearing that big business has used
its influence in policy making, most
Oregonians think of huge corpomte
structures like rvrd Motor Co.,
Wal-Mart or IBM, moving in to
muscle out the "njom and pop" busi-
ness on the comer.
But in reality. 90 percent of the
businesses in Oregon are basically
the mom and pop, or small
entrepreneurial, shop ttut employs
less than 20 people.
Tiac definition of quality or life is
about as concrete as a bowl of Jell-
O. To many people, it means living
in a place with plenty or restaurants,
thwters, shopping malts and open
space.
But to others it means receiving a
regular paycheck, laving a roof
overhead, road on the able and
enough money left over to eat at
Burger King now and then. The
dcrrnitions arc as different as night
and day.
With increasing growth occurring
in the arc a, sndcty has become more
complex. to It more diffiCUIL than
evec to deal with the barrage of is- i 1`. tY1IA`~G
ever
suns that affect the region. And with
more issues, there are mom into r-
prewtions; causing increased eom-
pli If the and uncertainty.
tlt problems are not as simple /
If
as they appear, will dac solutions be
any easier? Not ncec,=ily, Aehicv-
ing consensus may sound tasy in
theory. but it scidont ever is in prac-
tice. Until we do agree on what we
mean when we debate die issues, we
cannot agree an solutions.
A •msc is a msc by any.otbcr
name. Most or d,c time.
Se r we all have to pitch in to make the
ous situa-
. Jarma 1 ntnghcre. tcnuallyi
Pa a 2B •'11ie Times from happe best of a P°
ar listening t° the country County and its Cities Lion. mutes 'artier, Car-
w read or toad and street Leaving five m r" riding the bus
Or
C like car. something the bus driver does all art alsy n ng Maj need walking
modes of Pooling, trod like it would dr
music white tt1 our destiny that we will
Walking lou'll reach Y ou con- improvements fi ears. The Oregon does not so nspo
Pooling o[ mass transit. Try shoo the work. nation is Solve the county's everyone
much to . when traveling dnn with that extra energy y over. Ole, next 2 Transpo But if
WE!
of bicycling driving. partmemt the stud Y tauon problems ou 'd be surprised at
to believe the holidays served by not the western bass us, a car. ve
it's hard ester dislunces. It's true that its easier our destination five Dc tfunimproves cucu . made an effort- Y
w the malls to and more convent ent when Y°m car leave for Y rs will eliminate tond°cumS route the tesutts.
e time, transportation is known for
are over. It seems like only
l ►o cut down minutes carliec~E wing that °EtC° fCcendal in tra°sP . T\ EDC is a 1trashington County and cn 3, it day we wcte rushing that but at the satin ou help yellow in the area planning ut c
mute gift for hard- l ~Q s parked, Y wing running will nceded .he buy a last- or relative. Can stay
Q$5 results in sfx benders. It and strongly m n bra consciousness Tius Scenic in
to shup for {Wend line 115111 on the numb . in thel air nAnd die urgency fender (Cl- staunch advocate ti loc its let s be know roach n tat out C°m'
ri the never-e ,ding B road and Pollution trusuau0n and and the bypass option route to Y• vu a~
appreciate the money }}glns and to traffic
for such a sCie
we ever forgot 211 at Green fob1aS just may aFF also reduce yob b not inter- stresses the nerd nuous
traffic when traffic congestion that is ' app
Yori ll save on gas. n eak driv- low drivers headaches
of cars on lthway tg to make their way Mary YOU
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holidays county complete its' Ma,, Tobias rs e c
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lust because } mean the can ch'dug makes commuting taster, frc crisis in the But until OpOT c rul
an Tuafarin Valley Economic D
Just less stressful for Washington
thowotk. Who do facing a serious IT Work rovcmentsveEour nr Corparar
th now and to and from n,ewn.
,,,at doesn't necessand d• As the Ways to make today smoo have
to drive Possible next 10 years. We amd pr vent the study, theme Ling Will That.
traffic jams have so does it' more efficient and Riding the bus whenever on light the future and ' s why
continues to STOw~ounty a number of small help epo ffic together now to try otmg fic Problems-
region
uld think of th during these limes also hcw` L0 chat's g 'mg uafis. traffic- Washington Elation reducing same scenatropolirart ateus all °vcr P
preparing now for ad with plans we could all take little 10 Morednv contribute to . roving Your own now in m
sob{em
problems down the road bypass- make the roads a health Try bringing
rut, the western able. is by cutting down QD good me and rntP nW
tot light the upgrading of One way using other 6
wont the use of your c u• Try better busing and
existing roads. that
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planri-ec 1 re , u Santa Claus exists, but he is too fat and he may be courting back in- Just
o: a rrdGa`ii?- jury, the Times has learned.
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":.•Chariges in' how government affects us are occurring as we speak. Actual!Y, we didn't just Another ?t?;".
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It is a. roce.ss that this. We've known it since 1988, Point
p requires community and business involvemene
Now.`+ when this story first broke. That's of view 1
when a Texas chiropractor issued an
Two irnrnediate issues are the ongoing process to write a charter ,1, `
important press release. I just ran ~ , c
for the Metropolitan Servire District and a state-wide effort to shape , across this item in my files and, hey.: Mikel Kell1 n !
a new transportation plan for Oregon. it's almost Christmas, so let's take - c
Why should local area residents be concerned about and involved another look. Elliott pointed out that persistent t
in these issues? It is quite simple. We live and do business smack in Dr. Shelby M. Elliott, then chair- or recurring aches in the back and
the middle 'of what's happening. Local growth is prompting many of man of the board of the American limbs may suggest a possible spinal
or ex-
htirspelvedic disorder- This, it was
these changes. And we will be affected greatly by any new policies. Chiropractic Association, went on p
Metro, which was created by the state Legislature, is writing a record stating that St. Nick should , "often requires a structural
home rule charter to define Portland regional government for the next lose weight, pace his holiday eating The , Correction to relieve the condition."
There are two significant ele-
four decades. The process must be concluded by July so that a • and drinking, and undergo a spinal ments to this story:
charter proposal can be placed on the November 1992 general elec- examination as soon as possible. 1. The American Chiropractic
lion ballot "Heavy food, drinks and rich desserts combined with too little Association is officially on record as
Most local residents are likely unaware and don't even care that a sleep and too much pressure and ac- believing in Santa Claus.
Metro charter is being written. For good reason. To date, regional tivity from shopping, lifting and car- 2• The Americas: Chiropractic
government has had little influence on most of our lives. But that is tying awkward packages may leave Association is officially on record as
::.quickly changing, We should be concerned. What is different now is Santa with a bad back," said the believing that Santa Claus could be
that in defining its own regional future, it is clear that Metro also will notice which originated in the stricken by a spinal or pelvic disor-
be defining the future of local governments in the cities of Tigard, American Chiropractic Associa- der any day now. s
' Tualatin, Sherwood and Beaverton. It will also affect special service tion's headquarters. Both of these, you must admit, 1
districts like Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation or Tigard Water and
' Washington County. V KNoff.-me g w Q,NY2R5a rioN
C ' This process is not occurring in vacuum, at least not completely. R2j.t C 736ttS RbJrN To
t
:For the past several months, the Metro Charter Committee has been StMI'Lt? CKoiCe••
t :working hard on this'projecL Citizen input has been heard. And
groups like the Portland Chamber and a coalition of local govern- pfiments from Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties has kg5H7b
formed to monitor the charter writing process. ' Thy FS pU t
What is missing is the fact that most of us don't realize the sig- t'~CGTjy.TC
nificance of what is going on and how Metro's future shape will af-
fect us. As a result, the average citizen or business person hasn't S
l been heard from.
The most immediate impact of a new charter will be Metro's
_ potential ability to assume responsibility for services presently
i planned for and delivered'.,~;ally. Such changes may greatly change
th-. face of the city council or the county commission - govern-
'ments that local citizens have a greater chance to influence than a
s regional government
t This is not a challenge to regional government. It is a challenge to
local residents and businesses to participate in establishing what are
,
the goals, roles and procedures best provided by regional govern- wT'
ment in the next century, ,
And by doing so, we will also define the role and benefit of our G SS CReWn
::,-local governments. r PRboRMAS - qt
How do you get informed? Get involved, Call Metro, local chain- ~^•-5 \ +
ambers of commerce, the TuaIatin Valley Economic Development Com-, a
. e ission or city hall: Attend Metro charter committee meetings. Share'
-R 4
::Z ~ourviews~mthyourlocalleaders,
As ,for,(ransportation, the,tate.is_concluding . t; found of~
ub}ie•hcaring's' nvaiv v_ rarispoitatton° ~lan thris e led to'serve Ww_~ ~ Y~i~=~r••
$ l ~Y .r•::a:
regon for the next 40 years. Fourteen hearings were held around A few days ago there was a very
the state, including the latest; Wednesday night, in Tigard.
• _~.,ii~ good program on cable TV entitled
>•;=•.t.-Beaverton. Tigard and Tualatin are certainly in the center of this "Stars and Stripes: Hollywood and Now &
- growth and frequently at gridlock. , World War If." Then
t. Like the Metro charter, the transportation plan will be decided by Using films, tapes and personal
interviews, it painted a warm and tv
the end of next sumrrrner. And while it is a complex issue, like the respectful picture of how the Jim
`'Metro charter, there is compelling reason for local citizen and busi- brightest stars and personalities of Ficken
ness attention and involvement in the formation of a new transporta- Hollywood joined forces to support
non, plan.":..
this cou~ury's effort in those tur- 'them. They bought millions of dol-
'r bulcnt war times. Lars worth of bonds, which proved to
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,WEEK OFNOVE.I4SER25.1991 , THE BUSINESSJOUR14AL
e c •a rte " nel -ern hasiz'es n1are regional planning
p
1'. , Fa:L p
EVE EAW BtiildCrs.Associaiion of Metropolitan there was inadequate transit and housing does transportation planning for the re-
ovierful committee charting the fu Pori7sad. for Mentor employees in the area. With a Sion. A committee made up of delegates
f Portland's regional gttverautent is . With a half-million new residents ex- ' regional land-use plan, "you're not going from various cities and counties hammers
cing the idea of a far-reaching plan pec4ta here in two decades, the mishmash to have a Mentor Graphics sited out in the out a regional plan, based on horse-trad-
ide land use and development of viirious city and county plans won't do middle of nowhere," he said. Ing and compromise. For instance, Clack-
ihbutthetri-coimry area the•t{ick to accommodate growth and Hales, who is a candidate for Portland amas County officials agreed to support a
% radical proposal by the Metrc maintain Portland's livability, he said. City Council, said regional planning could tax measure for west-side light rail as long
= Committee would push the Met- i 43_brcC tY-seven local governments really avert the rampant strip development and as money to study a future line in their
twit Sd-dce District toward taking a cani?'o this; ' Hales said. " k don't think poor transportation planning that. have county was included.
stiangcr role in regional land-use weh *anychoice." Under the RUGGOs, Metro will create
ing "r q?r c.a e.. i and county land-use plans wonid 'd a committee dominated by city and county
ponenWsaya regional comprehen- have cto:comply with the regional plan, tltlltk YDterSWaItt 30 appointees to frame special-purpose plans
lan might'restrict strip development said-'Fr@nk Josselson, a land-use attorney keep from ltappertiaghere as needed. The elected Metro Council will
:togs; iuburWw Toads. -Or it might wh6li`ieading the charge for regional ' in Oregon what is have to OK the plans.
:tit a• large employer like Mentor pl¢naing. But Josselson added that city The Metro Charter Committee proposal
ui~ fromlocatrng far from employee and ogaty officals should have to "alga happening 'm Seattle and ignores the RUGGO model of city-Metro
cooperation and "tt . s out 2 h years of
.
ag. and'transit`service as the coinpa- of f~Op the regional plan. in California.~
.Vw(icii%t.;inoved operations-to -O'UVM example ofwhat the regional Plan work" on the RUGGOs, said Gresham
h;; ;-Frank Josselson Mayor Gussie McRobert.
gfiC an, Josselson cited Mentor Graph-
' r""f Seattle" is looming ita~on to leave Beaverton for an un Tobias agreed, saying, "There's an in-
sp~ tacle=Aartt •
the committee'mwork, said Charlie dt{leio* part of Wilsonville. That move plagued roads like Scholls Ferry in Tigard credible impetus to doing that regional
taff=yict piciident of the Home planning, Josselson said, because and Beaverton. problem-solving without it coming down
_a„ar:'A -.ry:.,:.. from on high.,.
Metro is a regional government serving But a powerful coalition of forces wants
the urbanized portions of Multnomah,
Clackamas and Washington counties. It to force Metro to take more regional plan-
coordinates regional-planning for solid rang authority. Officials from the Home
waste and transportation and manages Builders Association and 1000 Friends of
things such as the Metro Washington Park Oregon, an environmental land-use
Zoo and the Oregon Convention Center. watchdog group, say the.RUGGOs pro-
It was somewhat of an experiment when Bess could amount to weak planning be-
it was formed in the late 1970s as the na- cause of turf battles between various cities
tion's first elected regional government. and counties.
But in recent years, Metro has been taking In contrast, the proposal advanced by
on new roles as it gains•eredibilityand po- Josselson and others calls for Metro to
lineal support. adopt a 50-year vision for the metro area,
The Metro Charter Committee was se- including the ultimate population and set-
lected by state, coutlty,and Metro officials dement levels for the region.
to frame a constitution for Metro. Cur- The proposal also would have Metro >k1
rently, Metro has no home-rule charter, plan for new communities, expansions of
which makes its existence and powers sub- communities and sites for industrial and
jest to the. whims of the Oregon Legisla- office developments with a wide impact.
true - • The proposal also would mandate Metro
After the charter committee completes a to plan for regional water supplies, green
draft proposal, it will seek public com- spaces and other issues that are suggested
? ment. Then a final proposal will be put on but not required by the RUGGOs.
the November 1992 ballot for a single up- Charter committee members will have
or-down vote. to walk a fine line to keep criticism of
Some committee members think the their plans from jeopardizing a public
idea of a regional comprehensive plan has vote on the charter. Metro officials fre-
merit but will doom the charter's chances quently hear citizens complain the region-
for passage. Others, like former Sher- al agency is an unneeded layer of
wood Mayor Mary Tobias, don't like it government. ,
because it shifts too much power away But some committee members say citi-
from local officials. _ - zens are ready for dramatic steps to im-
-Planning works Vest when it's closest to prove land-use planning.
citizens,. said Tobias, president of the I think voters want to' keep from hap-
Tualatin Valley Economic Development pening here in Oregon what is happening
Corp: Having one comprehensive plan for . in. Seattle and in California," Josselson
the Portland area will "homogenize the said. Oregon has been lucky to avoid the
region," she said. Tobias laid it would be development pressures faced by those
best to maintain a mix of communities areas, he said, but it won't be spared such
with different flavors and various modes pressure much longer.
Hales said that aside from Victoria, Bri-
o commercial development, tish Columbia, Portland Is the "last liva-
Tobias favors an alternative approach
to region-wide planning that is embodied ble city left on the West Coast.
"Boy, we better get it right," he said.
by Metro's recently adopted Regional Ur-
ban Growth Goals and Objectives.
-The so-called RUGGOs call for Metro
to eonsiOcr a series of special-purpose re-
glacial plans as needed.. Examples would
be plans to improve air quality and pre-
serve open space, across city and county
lines.
The RUGGOs process for approving
those plans would be akin to how Metro
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..an beings.
early December, a case made notable mainly When Bush suggested that he had only hum.
grossed out the dais and scared the bejesus A president as sick as the rest of us; it
Anna Quindlen's column, "Public & Pri- out of his wife to get attention, Samantha's resonates.
® vate," runs in The New York Times. mother, for example, who had spent an 0 1997. New York Times News service
WCAter ass fab pruo%lel ®t lti -
By KEVIN KASOWSKI The bypass would generate the largest
~F increase in vehicle miles traveled, boding ill IN MY Would anyone buy a racehorse with a for the metro Portland region's efforts to
lame leg? Or a used car that didn't work? curb air pollution and energy use.
How about a house without a foundation? Even if the bypass is built, ODOT's study The bypass would encourage new devel-
Tile answer is "of course not." shows that all of the following roadways will opment near the urban fringe, increasing
a Yet the Oregon Department of Transpor- experience "parking-lot conditions" in the pressures to break the region's urban
tation may soon want Oregonians to accept a year 2010 along most or part of their lengths: growth boundary in the name of more
proposal for a new $200 million freeway that Tualatin Valley Highway, U.S. 26, Farming- sprawl.
is a lame, unworkable and unfounded solu- ton Road, Murray Boulevard, U.S. 99W, 'By selling the bypass as a way of relieving
tion to the region's traffic woes. Interstate 5, Durham Road and Tualatin traffic congestion, local elected and business
In fact, ODOT has already spent $600,000 Road. officials are engaged in a campaign of false
in tax dollars to study the so-called western 'The only roadway for which relief is pro. advertising. The bypass should be presented
Aty bypass (a freeway linking Tualatin and jected. under a bypass alternative is Oregon to taxpayers more forthrightly - it may be
ect Hillsboro) and five other alternatives to fix 217, and that is most likely because the an economic development project, but it
Washington County's traffic congestion bypass alternative also includes proposals to surely isn't a cure for traffic congestion. .
PA problems. The alternatives include light rail add new lanes to 217. The amount of relief The real answer to Washington County's
)m_ along Highway 217 and Barbur Boulevard; attributable to the bypass itself, in other traffic' woes isn't even on ODOT's agenda:
in widening and/or extending major roadways words, is uncertain, at best, and non-exis- flexible work hours, more ride sharing, bet-
.
.gy such as Murray Road (to six lanes) and por- tent, at worst. ter land-use planning to bring jobseand hous-,
-on tions ofU.S. 99/Pacific Highway (to six lanes) In fact, the only alternative that showed ing closer together and to make transit and
att- and Farmington Road (to seven lanes), as significant congestion relief in most areas other auto alternatives more efficient.
tail well as combinations of these options. was the proposal to widen arterials, which is The public should demand that the Trans-
lr. The bottom line is that the study shows probably politicall; unfeasible given the portation Department quit wasting tar dol-
glit that none of the alternatives will do an ef2ec- likelihood of strong opposition from neigh- lars on public-policy placebos and false solu-
:uat tive job. borhood groups. lions and instead concentrate on looking for
tal The department has kept quiet about the In short, the bypass's obvious inability to real answers to traffic problems.
of results of its October 1991 study, "Final solve Washington County's existing traffic When it comes to traffic congestion, how
use, Western Bypass Study Evaluation of Strate- problems unmasks its real purpose: Pro-by- do you spell relief? Clearly, the answer is not
uld gies." The hope is that dealmaking among pass boosters want to bring a new wave of b-y-p-a-s-s.
~m local elected officials and citizen apathy will development into the Sunset corridor by
combine to sustain the "build the bypass" linking it directly into the main 1.5 corridor
ted~ effort - even if the department's technical from California to Canada. GMDE711 ES
fro- studies now show it to be completely unjusti- The bypass proposal has nothing to do
by fled. with solving existing traffic problems in The Forum section's "In my opinion"
et . The department may be hoping to lay new Washington County. The point isn't to help column is available to readers desiring to
•n't pavement before large numbers'of taxpayers residents get around the county more easily; comment on current issues.
ive decide that their money is about to be wast- it's to create a new transportation corridor Commentaries may be on any subject, but
are ed on a transportation boondoggle. that will serve as a magnet for more econom- those dealing with local or personal issues
3ut This is not idle speculation. One only has is development. will receive priority.
.ier to look at the Transportation Department's ODOT's study goes oil to show that there Views opposing those expressed in indi.
ent own study to see how ineffective the bypass are ample additional reasons for dumping vidual columns are welcome, but should
proposal (and the other alternatives) would the idea of a new bypass. stand independently of the original column.
.ch be in solving traffic congestion. Of all the strategies proposed, the bypass Publication will be the only payment.
be would have the greatest fffect on wetlands All articles are subject to editing.
an Kevin Kasowski of Southwest Portland is and agricultural lands since much of its pro- Address submissions to Forum "In my
a board member of Sensible Transportation posed route passes through rural portions of opinion," The Oregonian, 1320 S.W. Broad-
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Bypass not lacking.
leadership or talk I to suit the needs oCjust special inter-
est groups but instead for the' entire,
Your recent editorial stating there Washington 'County community,
is a lack of citizen leadership on the , TVEDC, along with other citizen-
westem bypass project overlooks based organizations, is the voice for
the very strong role played by busi- fellow area residents. Together with
tress organizations in the regicn, other business groups, we are work-
ing to provide the much-needed
I have seen firsthand the involve- 20-20 vision that is necessary for.
ment of various citizen, organiza- shaping the next 20 years.
Lions such as the Tigard, Beaverton, : Although the study is far from
Hillsboro and Tualatin chambers of 'being completed, progress has been
commerce. They are using a variety largely due to citizen involvement.
of methods to keep Ihcir members tFar the westside bypass, citizen in-
involved and up to date an the . volvemcnt is one of the main in-
progress or the study. gradients:
To • imply there is.' no locale, L. TOBIAS
dialogue or leadership is erroneous president
and doesn't recognize Washington :
County's citizens' as an important Tualatin 1 Jalley Economic
and valuable element of the westside' Development Corp.
bypass study.
The study is not being conducted,
s
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September Seminar Review: October Seminar Review: !November Seminar Review:
'The Transportation and Growth Series began The Transportation and Growth series con- Seminar III in the Transportation,
nd
with a focus on transportation issues for tinued with our second seminar - Growing Growth Series featured p~e~llia~tas, Plan
urban vs. rural environments. Bill Blosser, Pains: Growth Management Programs and Development Manager for ODOT; and Bob
Portland Area Regional Growth Council and their Relationship to Transportation. Ethan Brannan, Area Manager for Parson Brincker-
LCDC Chair, and Gabriella Lang, Senior Seltzer of the Metropolitan Service District hoff.
Business Development Officer Gf the reminded us that changes occur whether or
Economic Development Department spoke not there is growth. Our current structures Dave addressed the impacts the Clean
_t in a point-counterpoint format Lang raised won't answer all the challenges. The boun Air Act, focusing on how federra al legislation
+~+r, the question of whether the Transportation daries of jurisdictions don't correspond to would affect Oregon. He alluded to a num-
? Planning Rule focuses too heavily on urban the boundaries of issues even in transporta ber of regional initiatives in addition lo the
Act that establish land use, transportation,
issues, and lacks applicability to rural issues. tion - 'Newberg is on the Move'; 'Canby
Blosser agreed that the Rule raises questions Can Do'; commuters are driving from St. and air quality relationships. One notable
n==-'= on how urban and rural areas will be distin- Helens, Sandy, and further. Clark County, aspect of the Clean Air Act is that once at
guished - and does not give answers. the 'polar ice cap' of the region (all white tainment goals are established, they must be
met, or the region will be penalized. This
mund eat
Regional needs economic bases on most Portiand•pr rowth maps) is
population will likely lead to the re-evaluation of goals
bases, and needs for tie-ins with other going a major growth management
and targets in the future to see how
transportation systems will vary throughout process. This needs to be factored into
measures are or are not being met, and per-
the state. In rural areas residents lack alter- regional strategies. One of our biggest chal-
haps changes in emission standards.
natives for traveling any distance - if alterna- lenges is to rethink 'where is the urban
;`fives are not viable, the burden for meeting area?' - it is not just the Portland CBD, and In the past, Oregon has beneftted greatly
VMT reduction goals is placed heavily on we can't hold these problems at arm's from federal highway construction projects,
urban areas. length. Washington Square, Clackamas receiving more project dollars in corm
Town Center, and other similar places are Parson to'the amount paid into federal cof-
Coastal communities, which rely on agricul fers. However, based on the new Clean Air
y't-• very urban. A truly metropolitan perspec
cure, ports, and tourism, also lack public
w<Y~;: - five needs to be developed. Act formula established for the country,
transportation systems. In areas where after-
Oregon would end up being a'donoe state, 1
• _ n.
j natives are not available for communities to Mary Tobias "of • the Tualatin Valley helping to subsidize implementation of the
- move awa Economic Development Council pointed '
Y from the automobile, Lang su8- Act in other regions with more serious air
Bests that regional hubs, such as truck and out that there is a tremendous danger
quality problems. A similar issue of equity
rail facilities, and feeder airports may be used when you think of growth to think of arises from the differences in per capita in-
to enhance transportation systems. Good Portland. Washington County is a tradition come within the state, based on the
transportation facilities in the form of multi- al agricultural-forest economy, which is just
land is development pattern of a few large, ur-
modal hubs will attract development, capital urbanizing. Eighty-five percent of its banized areas and the rest of the state, .
Iz~-ronsoppprwn ty,aJ tdrsenZpfron~costs. outstd of jhe ill[bans,.Growth=.Boundary- ,Which<jstruralandyless''d.en;el', o ulatecL~ '
.z-.:of'`addin s urs; etc `Lan 'also advised''that 'ahe:system1s designed to~m'vef ` r Y~•P p
g p g produce `from farm to ~•market, -and 'is' ,.Because 'allocations underthe. act would go';
building upon the Access Oregon highway p to those`areas such as Portland, which have -
k system, will aid in planning for growth. oriented toward Portland. The market is the most air quality problems,"residents In
jt - Whether urban satellite communities share shifting. Farm processing is in Salem. Farm non urbanized areas would not receive Can-
ing means year-round urban farms - nur-
urban goals and objectives, and how satellite series with daily shipments, farm workers Bible benefits for tax dollars spent on air
communities might buy into urban goals and clean-up. On a final note' Dave stated that
coming and going on a daily basis, and
objectives remains an issue. Basic economic other shifts. Highway 217 is the only limited the challenge is to reconcile the objectives
factors, such as peak hour pricing for com- access north-south highway between of reducing single occupancy vehicles with
muters, may hold an answer - if we measure Portland and Japan. Something has to hap- the goal of increased urban mobility within
the economic cost to people sitting on the pen the financial constraints being faced at
freeway, and determine the point at which federal and state levels.
they seek alternatives. A lively discussion of community involve- Bob Brannan spoke on the STAA and the
ment followed. Public involvement in the State Trans ortation Rule from the
In analyses of Oregon growth patterns, process needs to adapt to the changing p
predominantly 87% of growth since 1810 community. Too many issues are presented standpoint of project implementation. In-
has occurred in the Willamette Valley.- dividual projects will' help determine
as technical decisions when they are really
' Blosser said. that we need to expect and plan whether the application of specific
policy decisions. Even local traffic manage-
t' for people to come to this area.' Lang sug- measures is appropriate to realizing state
gests that by encouraging corporations to lo- ment is not a clear-cut technical issue. goals. Often the result of projects is recom
cate outside of Portland, and following the New procedures suggested include: use of mendations on changes that are social in na-
state strategy for a diversified economy, we statistically valid surveys to complement ture, but are • not tied to ' specific
may be able to offset this trend and balance technical analysis; teleconferencing; use of requirements. Having measures such as
our growth pattern. public access cable tv; use of public agency VMT are important in determining a level of
PR people to meet with business and com- attainment of oals. Also, the ublic rocess
Balancing rural and urban interests when 8 P P
• dividing dollars from vehicle registration fees munity groups shit the rubber chicken cir- is very important in determining a level of
cuit); use of marketing techniques; and attainment of goals. Also, the public process
and gas taxes is an important and emotional reaching out to neighborhood organiza- is very im ortant because it provides local
issue. Lang ljointed out -that rural interests lions - NIMBY' doesn't have to be the p
feel strongly tt:at there isn't enough money officials with a basis ro acceptance of
automatic response. recommendations and ro eels. In order to
to go around; and that rural communities do p 1
not benefit from urban area projects. Blosser Not In My Back Yard achieve acceptance, the study process must
suggested that this issue might be resolved be legal and credible. •
by going beyond roads, and looking at better
support for ports along the coast.
IffiNg
d::a:~a' coo
Mary Tobias, president of the
ualatin Valley Economic Develop- 'h
ent Corp. in Tigard, spoke last
week on the role of land use regula-
tion in transportation planning at the
National Urban Goods Movement
Symposium in 'Sacramento, Calif.
Sponsored by the University of
California, Davis Institute of
.Transportation Studies, the sym-
posium intended to expand aware-
ness in the corporate, government
and academic communities of issues
affecting the movement of goods on
the nation's highways.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 3,2-
C" CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
AGENDA OF: February 25, 1992 DATE SUBMITTED: February 13, 1992
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE: Endorse General PREVIOUS ACTION:
Princi les of Re ional Government
Continue to Support RGC PREPARED BY: Patrick J. Reilly
DEPT HEAD OK CITY ADMIN O REQUESTED BY: Regional Gov. Com.
r ISSUE BEFOR]l THE COUNCIL `
Formalize support principles for regional government with reference to the
development of the Metropolitan Service District Home Rule Charter.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The Regional Governance Committee is requesting. member jurisdicutions to
adopt a resolution of support which was drafted by the Committee.
+M PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES
FISCAL NOTES
Elm
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM .J
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
-ENDA OF: February 25. 1992 DATE SUBMITTED: February 13. 1992
__oSUE/AGENDA TITLE: CPA 91-0002 109th PREVIOUS ACTION: Comp Plan Amend,
and Naeve - Additional Findings 91-22 08/13/92
PREPARED BY: Acker/Bewersdorff/Offer
DEPT HEAD OK CITY ADMIN OK REQUESTED BY: Ed Murphy
14,11 -1 fl
U BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Should the City amend Ordinance 91-22 t provide additional findings relative to the approval
of Comprehensive Plan Transportation Map Amendment 91-0002/ 109th and Naeve in response to
a remand by the Land use Board of Appeals (LUBA).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached amendments to Ordinance 91-22
to provide additional findings regarding the Comprhensive Plan changes, and also make the
Sattler Street extension a local street connection.
FROM Effm
INFORMATION SUMMARY
At the December 17, 1990 meeting, the City Council authorized NPO #6 to explore amendment
options for improving the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Map in the area of Little Bull
Mountain. After many meetings at which numerous citizens and property owners participated,
NPO 6 proposed an amendment to the Comp Plan Transportation Map which extended 109th Avenue
as a minor collector from its current terminus south of Murdock to Pacific Highway at the
intersection of Royalty Parkway. It also added a new minor collector street (the Sattler
Extension) between 100th and 109th Avenues at a location north of Hoodview. At its July 22,
1991 meeting, the Tigard Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment.
Ehe City Council approved the amendment at its August 13, 1991 meeting. The amendment was
subsequently appealed to LUBA by petitioners Marge Davenport, the Estate of Bernard
McPhillips and Robert C. Luton. LUBA remanded the decision back to the City on January 28,
1992. The remand requires the following items be addressed:
1. The City must either explain how the Comprehensive Plan amendment 91-0002 complies with
the provisions of Land Conservation and Development (LCDC) Goal 5 - Natural. Resources, or why
Goal 5 does not apply relative to the City's plan inventoried sites in the Little Bull
Mountain area.
2. The City must show how the Transportation Map amendments provide for a safe and efficient
street and roadway system according to Plan Policy 8.1.1.
3. The City must show how the Transportation Map amendments were coordinated with Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Metropolitan Service District (METRO) and Washington
County.
4. The City must explain why the Sattler Street extension was excused from compliance with
street construction standards applicable to minor collectors.
5. The City must address how the Transportation Map amendments relate to Economic strategy
19 of the City's Plan. This strategy calls for ensuring adequate access from major arterial
routes to designated commercial and industrial areas.
The attached ordinance amends Ordinance 91-22 to provide additional findings addressing the
LUBA remand. It also designates the Sattler Street Extension a local street (rather than a
collector), since projected traffic falls well within Plan standards for local streets.
PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES
(1, Adopt the amended ordinance as attached.
Revise the findings as desired.
FISCAL NOTES
Not applicable
DB/CPA91-2.SUM
101"I logo' 11 N MINES
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 92-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 91-22 AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TRANSPORTATION MAP BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF NAEVE STREET
FROM MINOR COLLECTOR TO LOCAL AND BY ADDING A MINOR COLLECTOR CONNECTION[S] FROM
109TH AVENUE AT MURDOCK STREET TO PACIFIC HIGHWAY OPPOSITE ROYALTY PARKWAY AND
A LOCAL STREET CONNECTION BETWEEN 100TH AND 109TH AVENUES NORTH OF HOODVIEW
DRIVE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (CPA 91-0002) REQUESTED BY NPO #6.
WHEREAS, the request is to amend the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Map as
follows:
1) Change the designation of Naeve Street from minor collector to local.
2) Add an extension of 109th Avenue between Murdock Street and Pacific Highway
and designate 109th Avenue between Canterbury Lane and Pacific Highway as
a minor collector.
3) Add a local street [minor collector] connection between 100th and 109th
Avenues at a location north of Hoodview Drive.
WHEREAS, on December 17, 1990 the City Council authorized NPO #6 to initiate
consideration of a Comprehensive Plan amendment focused on transportation issues
in the area of 109th Avenue and Naeve Street.
WHEREAS, NPO #6 has developed a proposal to address traffic concerns in the
Little Bull Mountain area.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard the CPA 91-0002 proposal at its regular
meeting on July 22, 1991 and recommend[s]ed approval and also recommend[s]ed
deleting the last sentence of note 10.
WHEREAS, the Citv Council adopted Ordinance 91-22 on August 13, 1991, approving
CPA 91-0002.
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Map amendment was appealed to the
Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), LUBA Nos. 91-133 and 91-1377
WHEREAS, LUBA remanded the decision to the City for reconsideration on January
28, 1992.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
s
SECTION 1: The proposal is consistent with all relevant criteria as noted below:
The relevant criteria in this case are Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 9
Economic Implementation Strategy 19, 12, and Tigard Comprehensive Plan policies
1.1.1 a., 2.1.1, [and] 8.1.1, 8.1.2, and applicable Community Development Code
sections related to legislative plan amendments.
The proposal is consistent with the applicable Statewide Goals based on the
following findings:
1.. Goal 1, Citizen Involvement, is met because the City has an adopted citizen
involvement program which includes review of land use applications by
neighborhood planning organizations. In addition, this proposal has been
reviewed in public hearings by the Planning Commission and by the City
Council for which the public has been properly notified.
2. Goal 2, Land Use Planning, is met because the City has applied all relevant
Statewide Planning Goals, City Comprehensive Plan policies, and Community
Development Code requirements in the review of this proposal.
3. Goal 5, Owen Spaces. Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources is met
because:
ORDINANCE No. 92-
a. The Little Bull Mountain Natural Forest is identified in the Tigard
Comprehensive Plan Resource Document Volume 1 as a Goal 5 resource (I-
96); (this area) " ..located on the west side of Little Bull Mountain
was determined to be a significant Goal #5 resource as an outstanding
scenic site." The planned location for the 109th Avenue extension is
on the lower south slope of Little Bull Mountain, outside of the
resource area. Therefore there is no impact on the Little Bull
Mountain Natural Forest.
b. The Kallstrom Fir Grove is identified in the Comprehensive Plan
Resource Document Volume 1 (I-106) as ..a significant Visual and
Natural resource." The plan further states "...the unique row of
trees represent a visual landmark for the residents in the area." The
proposed plan amendment provides for a local street connection between
100th Avenue and 109th Avenue either aligned with Sattler Street or a
minimum of 100 feet from the intersection. There is ample room to
design this connection so that the row of trees known as the Kallstrom
Fir Grove is not impacted by the proposed plan amendment.
C. The summit of Little Bull Mountain is mentioned as a "special area" in
the Comprehensive Plan Resource Document Volume 1 (I-42) and as having
scenic value (I-43). However, the summit of Little Bull Mountain is
not included in the Goal 5 inventory as a significant resource and
therefore, is not applicable. Furthermore, the proposed amendment does
not impact the summit of Little Bull Mountain.
4. Goal 9 Economic Development, Implementation Stratecrv 19 is satisfied
because
a. The plan provides alternative access for commercial properties along
the east side of 99W south of Naeve Street. Currently, these
properties have access only to 99W. Under the plan, the properties
can be developed with access to 99W via the new street with a
signalized intersection at 99W.
b. The Oregon Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Service
District have been notified and have had the opportunity to provide
input.
5[3] Goal 12, Transportation, is met because the City has adopted policies
related to improving the transportation network and continuing coordination
of transportation improvements with other involved agencies.
The proposal is consistent with the City's acknowledged Comprehensive Plan based
on the following findings:
1. Policy 1.1.1 a. is satisfied because the proposed amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan will not affect compliance of the City's acknowledged
Plan with the Statewide Goals.
2. Policy 2.1.1 is satisfied because Neighborhood Planning Organization #6 and
#3 have been notified of the hearing and have commented on the proposal and
a public notice has been published including the date, time and place of
the hearing.
3. Policy 8.1.1 is satisfied because the proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan Transportation Map plan for a safe and efficient street
and roadway system that meets current and future needs. A safe and
efficient transportation is provided because:
a. The proposed amendment provides for current needs and is also planned
to accommodate traffic growth anticipated as a result of future
development in the area. In developing the plan amendment the NPO
relied on traffic projections based on full development of the area in
accordance with existing zoning.
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b. The plan provides for access to the arterial street system for both
exiBt ng and future development. It also provides for circulation
within the neighborhood without using the arterial street system.
c. The plan was coordinated with the Fire District_ and the Police
Department to assure that the plan provides adequately for emergency
r vehicle access routes.
d. The plan eliminates the need for left turns at the existing
intersection of Naeve Street and Highway 99W, thereby reducing the
safety concerns associated with the existing unsi.gnalized
intersection.
e. Other locations were explored in coordination with the Oregon
Department Of Transportation (ODOT) for access from the study area to
99W. The Royalty Parkway connection shown in the plan appears to have
the fewest traffic safety and traffic operations concerns of all
available locations.
f. The plan eliminates the future need for a traffic signal on 99W at
Naeve Street Reduction in the need for signalized intersections on
99W is consistent with ODOT•s standards for improving and protecting
the efficient movement of traffic on 99W as an Access Oregon Highway.
g_ The plan provides alternative access for commercial properties along
the east side of 99W south of Naeve Street which presently have access
only to 99W Reduction in the need for direct driveway access to 99W
is consistent with ODOT's standards for improving and protecting the
efficient movement of traffic on 99W as an Access Oregon Highway.
i. The plan reduces the potential for through traffic in existing
residential neighborhoods.
Findings for a local street connection between 109th and 100th:
i As future development occurs within the study area, an additional
street connection is needed between 100th Avenue and 109th Avenue to
minimize the traffic impacts on existing east-west residential
streets.
k. The projected traffic volume of the proposed street connection is in
the middle of the range for local streets as suggested by the
background documents of the Comprehensive Plan (700 vehicle trips per
day projected; range is 0 to 1500 trips per day).
1. The general location shown on the plan is the only location available
using undeveloped properties.
m. To minimize traffic safety and operations concerns along S.W. 100th
Avenue the City Engineer has recommended that the intersection of the
new street with 100th Avenue be aligned with existing Sattler Street
or, alternatively, that the intersection be located at least 100 feet
from the existing intersection with Sattler Street.
4. Policy 8.1.2 is satisfied because:
a. The Oregon Department Of Transportation and Washington County were
notified of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Transportation Map
Amendment in June 1991. The City received no formal response from
either agency In original deliberations for a development in the
vicinity ODOT suggested moving an intersection from near Beef Bend
Road to Royalty Parkway. The Metropolitan Service District was also
f notified of the proposed amendment but has not responded. Metro is
primarily concerned about regional traffic issues. The proposed plan
amendment does not have regional impact.
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SECTION 2: The City Council hereby amends the Comprehensive Plan Transportation
Map by 1) designating Naeve Street a local street, 2) establishing a new
extension for 109th Avenue from its current terminus south of Murdock Street to
Pacific Highway; the extension would curve across the south slope of Little Bull
Mountain, crossing Naeve Street west of The Fountains condominiums and meeting
Pacific Highway opposite the existing intersection of Royalty Parkway, 3)
designating 109th Avenue as a minor collector between Canterbury Lane and Pacific
Highway, and 4) establishing a local (new minor collector) street, to connect
between 100th and 109th Avenues at a location north of Hoodview Drive as shown
in Exhibit "[B] C".
SECTION 3: An emergency is hereby declared to exist inasmuch as it is [in]
necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the City that this ordinance be
implemented as soon as possible; therefore, this ordinance shall become effective
upon its signing by appropriate authority.
PASSED: By vote of all Council members present after
being read by number and title only, this day of
1992.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: This day of , 1992.
Gerald R. Edwards, Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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1. Scholls Ferry Road to be realigned to connect with Davies Road. ,y
2. Study area to determine a future connection between the Walnut/132nd
intersection and the Gaarde/121st intersection. A major collector extension of
Gaarde Street' has been recommended by the Northeast Bull Mountain
Transportation' Study Report. An indirect connection ,..Qf minor collectors has
been recommended by NPO #3.
3. Approximate alignments are shown for the extensions of 132nd Avenue south of
Benchview Terrace, 135th Avenue south of Walnut Street, and Benchview
Terrace west of 132nd Avenue.- These streets are to be designed. as minor
collectors with a design - speed of 25 m p.h.. -
4. Study area to determine the configuration of a new connection between
southbound Pacific Highway.. and Main street.
5. Study area to determine the alignment of a minor collector street connecting .
68th Parkway near Red Rock Creek with the Dartmnuti 'Street extension; and
with Hampton Street at 72nd.-Avenue with the Dartmouth Street extension within
the westerly portion of the Tigard Triangle.
6. Study area to determine the alignment of connections between. Highway 217,
Kruse Way, I-5 and the Tigard Triangle.
7. Connections between Hunziker Street, Hall Boulevard at O'Mara Street
(generally) and Bonita Road.
8. Study area to consider extension of Hall Boulevard southward to connect with
Boons Ferry Road in Tualatin for either pedestrian or vehicular access.
9. A local street connection from 100th Avenue to 109th Avenue intersecting 100th
Avenue either at Sattler Street or at a point at least 100 feet from the existing
Sattler Street intersection.
10. An extension and realignment of 109th Avenue south of the Sattler Street
extension, to intersect Pacific Highway at Royalty Parkway.- The realigned 109th
Avenue shall intersect Nseve Street at a point approximately 250 feet to 450 feet
east of Pacific Highway.
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February 25, 1992
SENT V TA FAX 684-7297
Tigard City Council
13125 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, OR 97223
Re: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 91-0002
109th Avenue and Naeve Street
(Transportation Map Amendment)
r Dear Council Members:
We represent Mr. Robert Luton. Mr. Luton appeared
before the Council at earlier considerations of this same plan
amendment and was the petitioner in LUB_zi 091-137 (combined for
final opinion and order with LUBA TA91-133).
Mr. Luton owns approximately 2Z acres of commercially
zoned property at the intersection of Pacific Highway and Naeve
Road. The proposed road realignment, which we understand is
substantially the outgrowth of the Triad Development Company's
proposed residential development, will significantly adversely
impact Mr. Lui:on's property.
Dividing Mr. Luton's property with a road required to
serve the residential development and the simultaneous down-
grading of Naeve Road will substantially adversely impact Mr.
Luton's right to develop his property under the standards now in
effect. The taking of Mr. Luton's property for the extension of
109th Avenue, as contemplated by the proposed amendment, wi11
also give rise to significant severance damages and, in all
likelihood, will render the property unusable for any commercial
development.
Although we are the attorneys of record for Mr. Luton
and have previously communicated directly with the City on this
matter, we did not receive any notice of the hearing set for
later this evening. We attempted to reach Mr. Luton but find he
is apparently out of the state. we assume notice of the meeting
am,
=am i may have been sent to his residence.
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Prior commitments and the lack of notice prevent our
appearinc, before the Council thle evening to express Mr. Luton's
concern` in person. $owever, by means of this letter we are
renewi.nc, all of the objections raised in our petition to LM A, and
those natters previously raised by Mr. Luton or his agents in his i
earlier appearances and correspondence with the City in regard to
this r roposal .
We request this letter be included in your record and
we urge the Council not to approve any plan amendment which down i
grades the O:aslgnal of Naeve Street, contemplates bisecting
or taking of Mr. Luton's commercial property to promote a
re-iidential development, or otherwise adversely impacts upon his
arility to ase and develop the property under the current (pre-
t'te proposed amendment) regulations of the zoning code and
c omprehens ive plan for the City of Tigard.
Respectfully submitted,
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