City Council Packet - 02/20/2001r-
Revised February 15, 2001
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SEE ATTACHED AGENDA
COUNCIL. AGENDA - February 20, 2001
page 1
AGENDA
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
February 20, 2001
6:30 PM
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
1.1
Call to Order - City Council
1.2
Roll Call
1.3
Pledge of Allegiance
1.4
Council Communications 8t Liaison Reports
1.5
Call to Council and Staff for Non Agenda Items
6:35 PM
2. LONG-TERM WATER SUPPLY
a. Staff Report: Public Works Staff
b. Council Discussion, Questions, Comments
7:05 PM
3. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
• Introduction: Community Development Staff
3.1 Transportation funding
3.2 Recreation district
3.3 Water
3.4 Comprehensive plan amendments and zone change criteria
3.5 Commuter rail
3.6 Oregon Department of Transportation funds - 99W
3.7 Planning Commission's role in the future
3.8 Annexation policy
8:05 PM
4. TIGARD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION UPDATE
a. Staff Report: Community Development Staff
b. Council Discussion, Questions, Comments
8:35 PM
5. REVIEW OF THE NOISE PERMIT PROCESS
a. Staff Report: Administration Staff
b. Council Discussion, Questions, Comments
C. Council Direction: Should staff proceed with recommendations to amend
the "noise ordinance"?
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9:05 PM
6. DISCUSSION OF MEASURE 7 {CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 13, 2001,
CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING.
a. Staff Introduction: City Administration
9:10 PM
7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
9:20 PM
8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
9:30 PM
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If
an Executive Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be
announced identifying for what purpose the Session is being held. All discussions
within this session are confidential; therefore those present may disclose nothing
from this meeting. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend this
session, but must not disclose any information discussed during this session. No
executive session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making
any final decision.
9:45 PM
10. AD]OURNMENT
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 20, 2001
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
1.1 Mayor Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
1.2 Council present: Mayor Griffith; Councilors Dirksen, Moore, Patton, and
Scheckla.
1.3 Mayor Griffith led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.4 Council Communications at Liaison Reports: None.
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non Agenda Items
Councilor Scheckla asked for an update on the staff review and response to the
Nordlings regarding issues with street sweeping of the Winco parking lot. (See
the bulleted paragraph just before Agenda Item No. 6.)
2. LONG-TERM WATER SUPPLY
• Public Works Director Ed Wegner and Operations Manager Mike Miller updated
the Council. Mr. Wegner introduced Mr. Norm Penner of the Tigard Water
District and member of the Intergovernmental Water Board.
Mr. Wegner advised that it had been three months since the last staff report; very
little has happened since that last update. He referred to a recent Westside
Economic Alliance meeting where the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and
the City of Wilsonville updated their progress on the Willamette River water
treatment plant, which will be online by April 2002. TVWD said it would be
about 20 years before it will need to draw from this source.
Mr. Wegner recapped the status of the three water sources:
1. South Fork (Clackamas River) - At this time, West Linn and Oregon City are
not interested in restructuring to allow additional ownership of this water
source. One of the reasons is the bond convenances specify that restructuring
cannot be done while the bond is outstanding. South Fork. does have excess
water rights (they own 55 mgd, but need 32 mgd). There is a possibility that
they might give away some of these rights; however, West Linn is not
interested in any expansion of the plant because the current Council does not
want to promote growth. It would be very expensive for the City of Tigard to
build its own plant. There will be a meeting on March 15 where a draft
proposal will be presented.
2. Portland Wholesale Water Contract - Review of this option has progressed
very slowly. Last July, Portland presented a "strawman" contract.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - February 20, 2001 page 1
Suggestions were made and Portland estimates they will get back to the
contract participants by the end of April. Two wholesale purchasers'
contracts expire in 2003. Portland has indicated that they would be willing to
continue the current contract; however, the penalty for "peaking" -during
summer months would remain in place, which is very costly. The wholesale
buyers would prefer to have a new contract without the "peaking" provisions.
The wholesale managers have agreed that if nothing is offered by Portland by
the end of April, then they would ask elected officials to become involved to
urge Portland to "move" [forward on the contract].
Mayor Griffith commented that Portland Mayor Katz and Commissioner Stenn
have discussed the possibility of regionalizing water service. Mr. Wegner
confirmed he had heard this also; however, he was uncertain whether
Commissioner Stenn was very enthusiastic about this idea.
There was discussion about an organization called the Bull Run Heritage
Group. Their mission is to preserve, protect, and use the Bull Run watershed.
They appear to support the concept that the wholesale purchasers of water
should have some rights rather than just have rules and regulations dictated to
them.
3. joint Water Commission (Trask River, Barney Reservoir, Hagg Lake). The
City of Tigard is still waiting for a Memorandum of Understanding indicating
that Tigard may be able to partner with the Commission provided another
source of water is found. The Commission has been working with Tigard to
allow the purchase of surplus water. Several jurisdictions (including; Unified
Sewerage Agency) are interested in devising a plan for an additional water
source for this system, not only to provide water for use but also to address
problems identified in the Endanger Species Act. A project manager has been
hired to study the feasibility of raising the dam at Hagg Lake.
Mr. Wegner commented that all three options would take 8-10 years before the
work is completed and the City of Tigard will no longer have to rely on surplus
water contracts.
Mr. Miller reported on Aquifer Storage Recovery. The first phase will include
identifying which one of the wells is best suited. Testing will occur in the next two
weeks. A preliminary report should be available in April.
Mr. Miller reported on the Beaverton interne, where a third connection is being
sought to provide greater capacity. He referred to the Bradley Comer connection
and the efforts to get this back in operation for 10 mgd. Lake Oswego cannot
produce enough water to meet Tigard's needs during the summer. While the City
should have adequate water this summer, it will "be tight."
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3.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission Members Present: Judith Anderson, Darrel Glenn Mores, Judy
Munro, Mark Padgett, Shei Scolar, Scot Sutton, Steven Topp, Nick Wilson.
Community Development Director Hendryx introduced the Commission members,
said a few introductory remarks, and asked Nick Wilson, Chairperson of the
Commission, to comment.
Commissioner Wilson introduced his ideas with regard to planning for Tigard's future.
He noted the problems associated with Highway 99W and the revitalization of the
downtown area. With most of the vacant land developed, Tigard's housing stock is
now aging. In order to make it attractive for residents to stay in Tigard and
reinvest/upgrade their property, it is important to provide a reason for them to want
to stay. Commissioner Wilson said that the revitalizaton of the downtown could be
such a reason. He suggested that the City look again at an Urban Renewal District in
the downtown area and to provide the transportation infrastructure (a Walnut to
Hunziker connection) to alleviate the load on Highway 99W.
Commissioner Padgett noted a component of the downtown revitalization would be
commuter rail and a multi-level parking structure. He reviewed some funding
possibilities including an option identified in the 99W Corridor Study.
Councilor Moore noted that a Task Force has been formed by the Council to look at
funding sources for transportation improvements.
The Washington Square area also needs attention with regional dollars since it is a
regional project.
Mayor Griffith noted that money measures, in recent City history, have not been
dealt with properly. He said that the City would look to the Planning Commission for
more involvement in transportation planning.
The Mayor also noted the Council is reviewing recreation services in the City of
Tigard. He referred to an upcoming Youth Forum (February 27 at Tigard City Hall)
to determine what services are being offered and what facilities might be available to
provide recreation opportunities for youth. The Planning Commission will be asked to
be more involved in recreation planning.
There is a need to update funding for parks through Systems Development Charges
(SDC) on new development. Because new development is slowing, the amount of
dollars available has decreased. It was also noted that Washington County does not
collect SDC funds in the unincorporated area; City officials have approached the
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County about charging SDCs to provide funding needed for future parks. City staff
will continue to follow up on this Issue. Commissioner Padgett suggested the Code be
amended to allow development where It has not been allowed in the past.
Mayor Griffith updated the group on the status of the commuter rail. Washington
County has agreed to fund $25 million. The City of Tigard will also need to
contribute approximately $2 million. Two stations are planned in Tigard; one at
Washington Square and one in the downtown area.
The Mayor noted the New Library Construction Committee is working on selecting a
site for a new library. Preference is to locate the building in the downtown. Proposed
library building size is 47,000 square feet.
Annexation policy for non-island areas adjacent to the City of Tigard will be discussed
on March 20, 2001. Mayor Griffith advised that staff and Council will be reviewing
if there is a benefit to residents and the City for annexation; if it is detennined that
there is no benefit, then the City will not pursue annexation of these areas. The
Mayor said that there are no plans to review the Metzger area. Commissioner Padgett
brought up the goal of the County 2000 plan, which was for the County to
encourage urban developed areas to annex to cities. There was brief discussion.
While the County has made some strides in encouraging urban-developed
unincorporated areas to annex to cities, they have also done things (such as the recent
enhanced sheriffs patrol levy) to obtain funding to provide a higher level of service.
The County has not done any park planning in the City's area of interest and the City
is reluctant to purchase any more land outside the City limits.
Councilor Scheckla asked the Commissioners' opinion on speed humps. He said
TVFatR has problems with speed humps and their equipment. There was brief
discussion about other traffic calming techniques. Commissioner Wilson commented
that connectivity reduces traffic load throughout the City.
Council meeting recessed at 8:06 p.m.
Council meeting reconvened at 8:16 p.m.
4. TIGARD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION UPDATE
Community Development Director Hendryx introduced this agenda item. Members
present from the Tigard Central Business District Association (TCBDA) included:
Tyler Ellenson (President), Penny Connor, Kate Dormer, and Tamara Johnson. (See
Council packet materials for additional information distributed to the City Council on
the Tigard Blast - A celebration of Family and Community, which was formerly
known as Tigard Country Daze; an application for Community Incentive funding; and
other materials relating to activity in the downtown area.)
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Penny Connor reviewed the activities planned for the Tigard Blast, scheduled for
August 3, 4 and 5, 2001. (A multi-cultural festival featuring ethnic food,
entertainment and arts and crafts. Also planned: a beer garden, parade, static
displays of fire and police equipment, dances, bands, and a walk/run.)
Mr. Ellenson reported that all openings on the Association's board have been filled.
He also noted appreciation for the continued good relationship and assistance from
the Police Department.
The Association is working on implementing a "sustainable funding program." Kate
Dormer, member of the Association presented PowerPoint slides outlining the
accomplishments of the TCBDA and a review of funding methods including formation
of an Economic Improvement District (EID) and a Business Improvement District
(BID). The assessments for the TCBDA's income would be dependent upon
promotions, membership fees, contributions from the City of Tigard (est. $26,667),
and from the EID and BID.
Next steps include:
• focus group meetings with key business and property owners;
• refine the budget and programs;
• keep Council and members updated;
• obtain support of the Council through adoption of an "enabling"
ordinance;
• Council to hold hearings;
• passage of the EID and BID.
Discussion followed on the EID and BID structure. Ms. Dormer advised that the EID
and BID would be formed for a five-year period.
Councilor Dirksen noted that assisting the Downtown District is on the Council
goals. Councilor Patton noted that the TCBDA board has done what it has been
asked to do and she indicated she would support funding for the first year, but
cautioned the Association members that there would be no guarantee that City
funding would be available every year. Councilor Moore also indicated his support
of the Association's plans as presented. Councilor Scheckla asked about availability
of training programs to businesses outside of the Association's membership. Mr.
Ellenson responded that training would not be exclusive to membership; however,
there may be a fee for those who are not members. Mayor Griffith noted the
successes of the Association so far.
Mr. Hendryx advised that the first focus group meeting Is tentatively scheduled for
April 5'.
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The Association supports the commuter rail project and has sent letters to the
Governor noting their support.
The general consensus of the City Council was in support of the efforts to date by
the TCBDA board and membership.
S. REVIEW OF THE NOISE PERMIT PROCESS
City Recorder Cathy Wheatley presented the staff report and a PowerPoint slide
presentation, which is on file with the meeting packet material. Also present to
answer questions were Chief of Police Ron Goodpaster, Community Development
Director Jim Hendryx and Deputy City Recorder Greer Gaston.
The purpose for bringing this matter before the City Council was prompted by the
administration of the provisions contained in Section 7.40.200. This section
pertains to when permits are required for exceeding allowable noise levels. Section
7.40.200(a) states:
The use of amplified voice and music or creation of noise at levels, which
would otherwise exceed those permissible under Section 7.40.130 through
7.40.190, may be allowed upon application to the City Manager or
designee. Application for an amplified sound permit shall be made to the
City Manager or designee on forms prepared by the city. The applicant shall
identify the date, location and time of the event for which the permit is
sought, and shall provide an estimate of the duration of the event.
At this time, permits to exceed allowable noise levels are not processed for private
parties in neighborhoods. Section 7.40.200 states that:
The City Manager or designee shall grant a pt.:.it in any instance in which
the event and its accompanying noise will not, in his judgment, interfere
unreasonably with the peace of those likely to be affected by the noise. In
making this judgment, the City Manager or designees shall take into account
the nature of the surrounding properties and the benefit to the community of
the event for which the application is made. The permit shall contain a
condition stating that the maximum noise levels permissible in Table 1, shall
not be exceeded by more than ten decibels. The permit may also contain
additional conditions deemed necessary by the City Manager or designee to
protect the peace of those likely to be affected by the noise. The permit
shall be subject immediate revocation by the City Manager or designee if any
conditions of the permit are violated.
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The City receives a variety of requests for noise permits, especially in warmer
weather months. Often those requests are for backyard wedding receptions, holiday
parties, or birthday parties. The current Code does not give definition or guideline
to what is meant by "benefit to the community." The City Manager has decided
when taking "into account the nature of the surrounding properties and the benefit
to the community of the event for which the application is being made," that
private pa: ties in neighborhoods must stay within the maximum noise levels shown
in Table I (Section 7.40.140).
Ms. V:'i eaVey reviewed the current noise permit application process and the issues
and rec; on-iiatendations with regard to permit processing.
Summary of Staff Recommendations
40. The Community Development Department, with assistance from the Police
Department, will take the lead in developing proposed ordinance
amendments and permit processing rules. (Staff also proposes that
Community Development Department would take the lead in processing
exemption permits described in TMC Section 7.40.190.)
Staff to research and develop updated language with regard to sound
measuring, certification of equipment, and appropriate training on the
equipment.
❖ Staff to review and update Code language.
❖ Staff to review language and develop proposed definitions to clarify terms
used in the Code. As an example, define what is meant by "benefit to the
community."
❖ Staff to develop language that would clarify guidelines with regard to
deadlines for applications, neighbor notification, or other restrictions.
❖ Staff to review language and research Codes from other jurisdictions and
recommend to Council if more specific language is needed for noise
emanating from public facilities and whether a permit, exemption or
exclusion process should be outlined for community events. (Definitions
should be clear with regard to terms; for example, "community event"
would be defined.)
❖ Staff to research and propose a processing fee to recoup some of the costs
for processing permits. The 11ce should be set by resolution. Staff will also
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review whether there are instances where a fee waiver could be granted
(e.g., a City-sponsored community event).
❖ Staff to research and propose language outlining standards that can be used
to determine whether a violation of the noise ordinance has occurred. Staff
would like to entertain the possibility that more than one method can be
used.
❖ Include a public involvement component to develop the final proposal for
Council review.
Council agreed that staff should prepare an amending ordinance as outlined above. It
is anticipated that proposed amendments to the Noise Ordinance would be ready in
about six months, given the current staff workload and the complexity of some of the
issues. Council also did not object to the interim process proposed, which includes
the following:
Administration staff would work with Community Development Staff to
transition the responsibility to process permits for events that meet all of the
following criteria:
1. The event is open to the public. (Regardless of whether or not a fee is
charged.)
2. The event contributes to the overall good of the community. (Examples to
help define "overall good of the community" include community-
sponsored events, events sponsored by community-based nonprofit
organizations, or an event receiving a City contribution or in-kind services.)
Non-Agenda Item Councilor Scheckla asked for an update on the citizen complaint
about late-night parking lot sweeping at the Winco property. Community
Development Director advised that his staff was reviewing the situation and would
report the outcome to the City Council.
6. DISCUSSION OF MEASURE 7 (CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 13, 2001,
CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING.
City Manager Monahan reported that no new information was available on Measure
7; discussion was deferred to the February 27, 2001, City Council meeting.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
❖ City Manager Monahan reminded the Council of the Employee Recognition
Reception at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 22.
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❖ Council members confirmed that the practice will be that staff members do not
need to report to a Council meeting for Consent Agenda Items unless a
Council member has called (in advance of the meeting) requesting more
information.
Mayor Griffith and Councilors Patton and Dirksen plan to attend the March 12
ceremony planned at the State Legislature to acknowledge the contributions of
Mayor Jim Nicoli.
Councilor Scheckia advised that he would be able to attend the Mayor's
"Youth Forum Meeting" on February 27. Councilor Dirksen said he would
also try to attend.
❖ Council members indicated they would support Mayor Rob Drake for
reappointment to the joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation
(]PACT).
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: No Executive Session was held.
9. ADJOURNMENT: 9:34 p.m.
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AGENDA ITEM #
FOR AGENDA OF February 20, 2001
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Lon Term water su i u gate
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PREPARED BY: Mike Miller 1IV~~EPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Public Works staff will update the City Council on the progress of the Portland Water Contract negotiations,
Clackamas River (South Fork Water Board) option and the Joint Water Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends continuing to work on these three long term water options, until such time that sufficient data is
available to make a decision by Tigard and it's Intergovernmental Water Board partners.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
Staff will brief Council and invited Intergovernmental Water Board members that are present on the interim
purchase and long-term partnership opportunities with the Joint Water Commission. Additional information on the
Joint water Commission option will be available after February 9, 2001.
In addition staff will update Council on the two other alternatives; the Portland Water Wholesale Contract and the
Clackamas River (South Fork Water Board) option.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Securing a long term water supply is the Vision Task Force goal to "actively participate in regional development of
drinking water sources" and the Action Committee Strategy to "investigate developing partnership or contracts with
other jursdications to develop a long term source of water".
ATTACHMENT LIST
FISCAL NOTES
Each water supply option will have its own financial impact on the ratepayer of the Tigard Water Service Area.
Currently we are not far enough along with these options to have firm preliminary developmental costs.
AGENDA ITEM # 13
FOR AGENDA OF February 20, 2001
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Joint Meeting with Plannine Commissi
PREPARED BY: Jim Hendrvx DEPT HEAD OK & ~ TY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
The City Council holds an annual meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss current issues pertaining to the
city.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
N/A
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The Planning Commission and City Council meet annually to discuss items of common concern. Among the topics
to be discussed at this year's joint meeting are:
➢ Transportation Funding
➢ Recreation District
➢ Water
➢ Comp plan amendments and zone change criteria
A Commuter Rail
➢ ODOT Funds - 99W
➢ Planning Commission's role in the future
➢ Annexation policy
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
N/A
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Community Character & Quality of Life - Goal #1, City will maximize the effectiveness of the volunteer spirit to
accomplish the greatest good for our community; Goal #2, Citizen involvement opportunities will be maximized by
providing educational programs on process, assuring accessibility to information, providing opportunities for input
and establishing and maintaining a program of effective communication.
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ATTACHMENT LIST
None
FISCAL NOTES
N/A
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AGENDA ITEM #
FOR AGENDA OF Februarv 20. 2001
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
PREPARED BY: Jim Hendrvx DEPT HEAD OK
TY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
The Tigard Central Business District Association (TCBDA) contracted with the Oregon Downtown
Development Association (ODDA) to develop a long term financial mechanism. TCBDA will provide an
update on its activities at the February 20, 2001 Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
No action is necessary.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The City has had a long term goal of assisting in revitalization of the downtown. Two and a half years ago, the
TCBDA was formed to promote the economic health and development of the Central Business District. Made up
of business and property owners in the downtown, with assistance from the City, TCBDA has contracted with
ODDA to help secure an alternative source of long term funding for the Association and the downtown. The
Association has established a tentative budget and work program, and developed funding options to meet the work
program and budget. Preliminarily, the budget totals $90,000 with businesses, property owners, and the City
contributing equal shares of approximately $27,000. Additional funding would come from promotional activities.
TCBDA needs to update the Council on its activities over the last four months and outline its tentative funding
proposal before focus meetings and community outreach is initiated. Council's concurrence is essential before the
next phase of outreach occurs. TCBDA will provide an overview of its activities since November and outline
funding options.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
N/A
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Community Character and Quality of Life/Downtown, Goal #1 - Provide opportunities to work proactively
with Central Business District (CBD) businesses and property owners and citizens of Tigard to set the course
for the ftiture of the central downtown area; Strategy #1 - Tigard's CBD: Be Proactive; Action Plans - Explore
options: Outside expertise (i.e., Economic Dev. Dir., Livable Oregon).
FISCAL NOTES
Community Development has $50,000 approved in the 2000/01 budget for consultant services to assist in
preparation of downtown planning. Funding for the part-time Downtown M::nager and contracting with ODDA
are included in this amount. Out of the $50,000 budgeted, Council has authorized $35,860 for the part time
Downtown Manager and incidental office expenses, contracting with ODDA, and banners for Main Street. To
date, $24,883.26 has been spent for purchase of the banners, contracting with ODDA, and expenses for the
Downtown Manager.
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TIGARD BLAST
"A celebration of Family and Community"
August 3rd, 4"' and 51h (Fri., Sat., and Sun.)
Friday August 3rd: 5PM to 10:30 PM
Multicultural Festival featuring Ethnic food and
entertainment as well as Arts and Crafts. A Beer Garden and a
Candlelight vigil down Main Street in remembrance of a passed
loved one.
Saturday August 4th
Parade 9AM to 10:30AM
Continuous family entertainment on the stage
Kids interactive play area
Arts and Crafts booths
Food Booths
Hi-Tech Booths
Professional/Community Service booths
Display of Firetruck, Police vehicles, National Guard
Portland Fire Dancers
Display of Vintage/Classic Cars
Petting Zoo
Street Clowns
Magicians
Face Painting
Pony Rides
Small Train Rides
Bathtub Race
Teen Dance
Beer Garden (5PM to 10:30PM) Friday and Saturday
Showband and Dance (5:30 PM to 10:30 PM) Saturday
Sunday August 5`h
Tigard Chamber of Commerce Sponsored Walk/Run
*This is a proposed list of events and is subject to change
Tigard Central Business District Association
12420 Sw 14ain street
Tigard. Oregon 97223
503 799 3693
Craig Prosser February 4, 2001
Finance Director
City of Tigard13125 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Dear Mr. Prosser:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding grant funds for the Tigard Days Festivities, as it relates to the City
of Tigard FY 2001-02 budget. The Tigard Central Business District Association (TCBDA) will, for the
first time, be the official sponsor of this City-wide event. As you may be aware, there was no one that
stepped forward and made the effort to stage the event last year (2000) and the Association has already
set into motion the necessary planning and scheduling for the City's annual event.
The TCBDA strongly believes that Tigard needs to have an annual festival with which its citizen can
identify, the principal reason for us to sponsor the event. We are also aware that there is some negative
image that arose from past efforts that the citizenry did not appreciate. To overcome this we feel that
there should be a contest to name the future festivals, one that may acknowledge the past but most
definitely recognizes that Tigard is definitely part of the regions future.
As this is a new undertaking for this Association, we are without a historical precedence for conducting
this festival, i.e. actual past expenditures, audit report for last fiscal years event, etc. However, let me be
quick to point out that for the previous two months, we have drawn up plans and schedules for the
events of the festival, and have our preliminary budget for your consideration.
It is my understanding that the City has a copy of TCBDA's Articles of Incorporation, our tax exempt
status, and organization bylaws submitted to justify the commitment by the City of Tigard of grant
money to permit the start-up of our organization.
Thank you for your consideration of our request. If you would also like to meet with the Festival
committee to determine the status or commitment to successfully presenting this City-wide event, please
contact me.
Sincerely,
William Wadman
Downtown Manager, TCBDA
Cc: Alex Tancuan, Chair
Penny Connor, co-chair
John Sundquist, co-chair
BUDGET FY 2001
TIGARD DAYS FESTIVAL
BUDGET ITEM TOTAL TWO DAY COST S
Sound System
1,600
Stage Lighting
250
Stage with canopy and safety rails
1,630
Audience cover
440
Delivery and set-up charge
125
Beer Garden Canopy with side walls
810
Dressing Tent (next to stage)
300
Astro Turf (children' area in front of stage)
200
Tables, 30 -36" round
450
Chairs, 180
630
Beer Garden lighting
100
Licenses and Permits undetermined this date
Raffle Ticket Printing - 100,000 individually numbered tickets
3,588
Entertainment Costs: (Includes 300 for Stage Manager for Friday and Saturday)
Friday night 300
Saturday Day 800
Saturday Night 2,500
3,600
Advertising
5,000
Staff/Volunteer T-shirt identity Security - orange; Volunteers - yellow
310
Postage
310
Printing
100
Portable Toilets
465
Dumpster Donated by Vendor
000
Trash containers on wheels, donated by vendor
000
Hand-held radios for security and volunteer supervisors
400
Electrical Contractor, undetermined this date
Street cleaning Donated by vendor Coast Sweeping
000
FUNDING
TCBDA Funds on hand 2,500
Corporate Sponsorships - To Be Solicited March-April approx 7,500
TIGARD FESTIVAL PROJECTED BUDGET AS OF Feb. 2, 2001
Expenditures 20,338
Pre-Festival Funding 10,000
Current Pre-Festival Start-up Deficit <10,338>
TCBDA believes that our first Festival will break even
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
13125 SW HALL BLVD
TIGARD, OREGON
503 639 4171
FY 2001-02
COMMUNITY EVENT FUNDING REQUEST
Event Name: TIGARD DAYS FESTIVAL
Address: 12420 SW Main Street
City, State, Zip Tigard, Oregon 97223
Contact Name: William W. Wadman, Downtown Manager, TCBDA
Telephone
Number(s): 503 799 3693, or, 503 636 7326
1. Request: (e~oss in whole dollar amounts)
Cash
$10,000
In-Kind Services:
Police: Fri night 4-8
Sat Parade Approx 20 route dependent
Sat PM Approx 8-12
Sun C of C run, up to 20 route dependent
Maintenance: Sat Parade Barricades, 8 workers
Sat PM partial street barricades 8 workers
Sat PM or Sun AM barricade removal 9 workers
OHCS - COMMUNITY INCENTIVE FUND APPLICATION
SUPPORT DISCUSSION - January 29,2001 - PORT-LAND
My name is William (Bill) Wadman. I am the recently hired Downtown
Manager of the Tigard Central Business District Association, (TCBDA).
The Association was formed two years ago when the District Businesses
and the City of Tigard recognized the need to revitalize the Downtown
Area.
The Downtown area growth rate began to diminish when an
overcrossing for Pacific Highway, also know as State Highway 99 West,
was built to cross Fanno Creek, Tigard Avenue, Commercial Ave and
three railroad tracks that crossed SW Main Street. This overcrossing
bypasses SW Main Street. It is that overcrossing that brings this
application forward to you at OHCS.
The southern most end of the overcrossing, closest to Fanno Creek, has a
pedestrian path to provide safe crossing under Pacific Hwy, as it is
typically referrred to in Tigard. For years this undercrossing for
pedestrians and bicycles has afforded safe passage for our citizen users.
The entry under the bridge is about 150 feet from the sidewalk on SW
Main Street. The path is somewhat a meandering one with buildings
close to SW Main St and shrubbery and earthen embankments as one
enters under the bridge structure proper. Even in the daylight hours the
light intensity in the undercrossing immediately under the bridge
structure decreases markedly as one approaches the center of the
overhead structure. At night, there is no artificial light under the bridge,
and that area of the pathway and adjacent areas are almost black.
Within the last two years, the area has become a haven to increasing
numbers transients, alcoholics, and purveyors of illicit chemicals. The
layout is quite convenient to flight from either direction when law
enforcement approaches, which they must do on foot from either
direction. The lack of a lighted understructure does not permit ready
surveillance by a slowly passing police cruiser. The distance from the
street down the meandering path complicates the visual line of sight for
the surveillance.
Preliminary engineering studies have determined that exclusion cages
can be built on the ODOT right-of-way upon which the overcrossing
structure is built to prevent the use of the areas to each side of the
pathway as a haven for unwanted activities. This will require some
regrading, addition of rip-rap, and installation of the gated, exclusion
structure.
In addition to that, the installation of vandal-resistant lighting with
sufficient luminescence would provide ample lighting for ready
surveillance of the area from the street by the Police Department. The
lighting would also permit pedestrian traffic to see that the area is clear
of any questionable loitering persons. And, lighting would discourage
the use of the area as a transient sleeping location. A powerline drop
from nearby electric power poles would need to be installed.
We have received citizen-on-the-street comments that have made us
aware that mothers from a nearby SW Main Street apartment complex
that walk their children, or push their strollers during evening walks are
very apprehensive about using the current pathway. Many businesses on
SW Main Street have commented about the concerns for the activities,
filth, and concerns for safety of their workers that use the pathway, and
the impression its condition makes on downtown visitors and clients.
One area of concern during passage through that area in daylight hours
is that of very young students from the St. Andrews Parochial School on
Pacific Highway are led down that pathway to walk to the City of Tigard
Library on Hall Avenue. Parents of I" and 2nd graders have told me of
their childrens' comments about seeing underwear, liquor bottles and
trash, sleeping transients and more.
The budgetary process has been disrupted by the passage of various
measures that have impacted the ability of city, county and state
government to remediate problem areas such as this pathway. It for that
reason that the OHCS Community Incentive Fund is so valuable. The
proposed solution will cost $22,000.00. Several parties have tried to
respond to the solving this problem. The City of Tigard budget is too
limited to offer partial financial support at this time. The PGE electric
company has neither the budget nor the responsibility, but was
approached regarding donated lighting. The Oregon Department of
Transportation is willing to perform the construction, installation of
lighting supporting $10,000.00 of the cost.
That leaves approximately $10,000.00 for the matching of the ODOT
funds, plus $2,000.00 to provide metered power to the sight, which we
are requesting as a grant from the OHCS Community Incentive fund.
We request this as a grant, rather than a loan, because the TCBDA is in
its formative stages and does not yet have a sustainable source of
funding.
Thank you for your interest, and consideration of this project for funding
to help make our downtown a safer place to visit, anytime.
OHCS USE ONLY
Oregon Livability Initiative Project #
COMMUNITY INCENTIVE FUND APPLICATION
(Complete for all applications).
PROJECT NAME: Downtown Tigard Pacific Ave (SR 99W) Pedestrian Undercrossing Safety Upgrades
Project
Address: 12420 SW Main Street Tigard \ 97223 Washington
Street Address City Zip County
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An undercrossin from SW Main, on the SF side of Pacific Highway, to the
NW side of Pacific highway is in need of regrading of the slot erecting exclusion canes and installing vandal
resistant lighting to imyrove usability, safety, for our citizens and workers.
FUNDING REQUESTED OWNER ENTITY
Total Project Cost $ 22 000.00 X Not For Profit Entity
Other Funds $ 10 000.00 _X Local Government
Total Amount Requested $ 12,)00.00 _ For-Profit Entity
Grant Amount: $ 1.2 000.00
Loan Amount: $
Willing to accept either yes no X
Credit Enhancement $
APPLICANT/SPONSOR:
Name: Tigard Central Business District Association
Contact: William Wadman
Address: 12420 SW Main St
Tigard. OR 97223
Phone:503 799 3693_ / Fax:
E-mail WWWadmanllI n netscape net
Applicant Tax 1D# 1108841-3 (OR)
OWNER: (if different than above i.e. Corp, or LLP)
Name:
Contact:
Address:
Phone: / Fax:
E-Mail
Co-Applicant Tax ID9
Indicate to Whom OHCS Should Direct All Indicate the entity that will be responsible for
Correspondence: the development and compliance of the project and to
whom funds should be awarded and disbursed.
Name: William W. Wadman III Name: Tigard Central Business District Association-
Address: 12420 SW Main St
Tigard, QR 97223
The undersigned, being duly authorized to submit this application on behalf of the named Applicant, hereby represents and
certifies that the information provided, to the best of his/her knowledge, is true, complete, and accurately describes the
proposed project. If funding is received, undersigned further agrees that Applicant will comply with all state and or federal
requirements that apply to the use of the requested funds.
Name and Signature of Authorized Individual.
Signature:
Title Downtown Manager
Name (Please Print) William W. Wadman M Date January 19 2001
PROTECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT TYPE
Economic Development/Jobs
_ Number of jobs created
Housing or Mixed-Use Development
-Total Number of Housing Units
_ Commercial square footage
_ Number of years affordable
X Public Facility
X Infrastructure
ANTICIPATED PROJECT ~
Property Acquisition (if any)
Final Engineering Design:
Contract Award :
Construction Start:
Construction Completion:
SCHEDULE
None
March 30, 2001
April 2, 2001
May 1, 2001
May 15, 2001
SITE CONTROL LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF PROJECT
Deed Congressional
Land Sale Contract State Senate
Earnest Money: Expiration date State House
LOCATION OF PROJECT SERVICE AREA
APPLICATION CHECKLIST (include all items)
X Inside city limits
Application/Project Description
Outside the city limits, but within the UGB
Response to Narratives
of
Applicable budget (Housing or mixed-use,
Urban unincorporated community
Economic development/business; Public
Rural community
Facility; or Infrastructure) with attachments
(served by community water & sewer)
Preliminary design
Rural service center
Letter from local planning agency that site is
(served by community water & sewer)
properly zoned for intended development and
located in eligible area (city, UGB, urban
unincorporated community, rural community, or
rural service center
Interest/commitment letters from other resources
Respond to the following narrative requests. Keep in mind that the responses should be brief (no
more than 250 words each) but still provide enough information to fully describe your proposal.
1. Describe the overall concept of the project. What will the project accomplish and what are its physical
characteristics.
2. Describe why the project is needed in your area.
3. Describe how the project is consistent with local community goals or comprehensive plan.
4. Describe how the project meets one or more of the Livability Initiative objectives (refer to specific
initiatives listed under Background in the program overview materials).
5. Describe how the project promotes achievement of the Governor's Quality Development Objectives (listed
in the program overview materials).
6. Describe what you have done or will be doing to obtain assistance from other funding sources to pay for
the project and discuss timelines for commitment. If you are a benefited property owner describe any
investment or equity in the project. (please attach letters of interest or commitments for other resources, if
available)
7. Describe the requested financing mechanism (loan, grant, credit enhancement) for the Community Incentive
Funds and describe any ability to repay the funds. For loans, describe proposed term.
8. Describe the proposed development team, their roles and qualifications for undertaking this project (for
example, developer, architect, city staff persons; etc who may be working on the project).
9. Describe who or what jurisdiction/entity(s) will own, operate and/or maintain the proposed project and how
on going operation and maintenance will be finance
Tigard Central Business District Association
12420 SW Main Streel
Tigard, Oregon 97223
503 799 3693
NARRATIVE: TCBDA Undercrossing Upgrade Project Application (numbers per page 2 of
application)
A pedestrian undercrossing between SW Main Street and the NW side of Pacific Ave (State Route
99W) is located at the foot of the SW base of the overcrossing of Pacific Highway over Fanno
Creek, Tigard Ave and the three sets of railroad tracks. The dark and recessed path has become a
haven for transients, alcoholics, and drug dealers, and is not readily accessible to police surveillance.
Citizens and workers from the downtown district that utilize the path feel that they are at increased
risk using this formerly safe crossing. A joint solution between the city police, Oregon Dept. of
Transportation (they own the overcrossing), the city ( they own the undercrossing), and the Tigard
Central Business District Association (they are pledged to revitalize the downtown area and make it
safer), is to install vandal resistant lighting, regrade and rip-rap the banks, and install exclusion cages
with gates for ODOT use. According to an informal survey of former users and users of this
undercrossing, this improvement would allay the worst of there fears while using the undercrossing.
ODOT does not have an adequate budget to perform the project at this time. Because the remedial
work is on an ODOT rightof way and would be under the general control and maintenance of
ODOT, the City of Tigard feels that they should not be involved in the funding, beyond patrolling it.
PGE has neither the budget nor authority to install their systems under ODOT strucrures. ODOT has
approximately have of the necessary amount for the project. We at TCBDA are seeking the
remainder in order to complete this much needed safety improvement. ODOT has agreed to do the
engineering, and the construction and installation with their personnel. William Wadman of
TCBDA will maintain oversight and co-coordination of the project for our organization.
2. The project will discourage the undesirable element from congregating there. It will permit visibility
for the police to establish their presence in the night time hours in order to determine if action is
necessary. It will provide safer passage for the downtown workers and local citizens. It will help
the TCBDA to revitalize the downtown business district.
3. A major goal in the overall community and especially the Downtown District is to provide a safer,
better lighted, pedestrian friendly area for citizens to move freely through the business district and
along the Fanno Creek Park pathways.
4. This project will have a direct influence on the revitalization of the Downtown district and SW Main
Street by providing a safe, well lighted, undercrossing to a very heavily traveled four lane
thoroughfare. Many of the residents of a nearby apartment complex on SW Main St. enjoy evening
walks, and are also desirous of expanding their walking area. This project would serve them as well.
5. The Governor's Quality Development Objectives would be addressed by the improvement in the
livability of the area because of the improve safety for the user/citizens. This undercrossing is a
public resource with decreasing usage because of the increase in the unpleasant activities being
conducted under the cover and remoteness of this undercrossing.
6. There have been meetings, written and telephone communications between the City of Tigard
Planning Department, City of Tigard Police Department, Portland General Electric (PGE) Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT), and the Tigard Central Business District Association
(TCBDA). The City of Tigard supports and patrols the undercrossing but has no authority to
reconstruct the undercrossing that is on ODOT right-of--way and the associated overstructures. PGE
understands the program, but has neither the budget nor authority to attach lighting to ODOT
structures. ODOT is both willing and able to perform the engineering of the exclusion fencing and
lighting, but lacks the adequacy of budget to carry the entire project at this time. Without matching
funding, this project to improve the safety of the undercrossing area will not be accomplished in a
timely manner.
The passing of measure 47 has sharply curtailed the amount of funding available for many project
without high visibility. Each week that passes pennit our problem population under this
overcrossing to become larger, as that element to feel safer with their use of the location. The
TCBDA timelines for this project, assuming a 60 day review and approval period, and an added 30
days for fund allocation, permit a startup date of May 2, 2001, with completion in approximately two
weeks.
7. TCBDA is a new organization, and is currently working on a funding mechanism to provide the
necessary budget to support the Association offices, staff and provide for promotional budget to
acquire funding for revitalization projects for the District. Without a guarantee of achieving this, we
have no funding mechanism from which to repay a loan. We therefore respectively submit our
application into that of the Grant Category.
8. Our partner in this project is the ODOT. ODOT has agreed in writing to engineer, regrade and rip-
rap banks, buy and install the lighting, and design, construct and install the exclusion cages for the
area necessary of the underscrossing. ODOT has only one half of the budgetary resources, and has
pledged that amount toward this project. They have provided TCBDA with the estimate budget
within which they can achieve the completion of the project.
9. ODOT will have construction knowledge of the facility. The facility resides on their right-of=way,
and will therefore be maintained by ODOT.
OREGON
January 25, 2001
Tigard Central Business District Association
12420 SW Main St.
Tigard OR 97223
Approximately one year ago, the Tigard Police Department brought your attention to a safety
concern regarding the pedestrian underpass below Highway 99W, near the Fanno Creek Trail.
The area has erupted into a mecca for loitering and transient camps. The safety of the area is
challenged by evidence of human feces, used syringes and condoms, decaying food and garbage
of all types. At times, people congregate to engage in alleged illegal activity. All these facets litter
the area under the overpass and along portions of the trail. A factor that appears to foster the
attraction to loiter and abuse the area is the remoteness and darkness the overpass affords.
This agency contacted the Oregon Department of Transportation, who controls this public right of
way. After a tour of the area, ODOT's regional manger concurred with us that the problem is
serious. It became apparent to everyone involved that there is an immediate need to enhance the
safety of area. However, we were immediately faced with what means can improvements be
made. ODOT upfront advised this office of significant budgetary retrains.
ODOT and Tigard Police agree that lighting would likely produce immediate positive results.
Police on routine patrol along Main St. would have dramatic improved visibility of the underpass
area-directly from their patrol vehicle. I cannot stress enough the importance of "healthy usage"
for this trail area and pedestrian walkway. At present, common knowledge for some of the
"locals" is that the area is unsafe-and as a result we do not benefit from the citizenry providing
the additional "eyes and ears" that the police rely heavily on in efforts to reduce crime. If the area
can be enhanced, we are confident that would encourage the solid citizenry to utilize the area
more and therefore bring a natural surveillance to the area to maintain its livability.
Another problem the 99W overpass fosters is ability for transients to establish "camps" under one
of the bridge supports. This area, coincidentally is immediately adjacent to the underpass area
previously mentioned, however not directly accessible from it. ODOT made suggestion to install
fencing to prohibit entering into this weather-protected area that has attracted the camps.
Concerns are escalated during colder weather months as evidence of significant "camp fires" scar
extensive portions of the overpass walls. Once again, unsanitary litter and filth cover the area at
times.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639-4171 MD (503) 684-2772
The Tigard Police is always available in efforts to help resolve the safety issues of the area.
However, our resources can limit our ability to make long term improvements. The need for
physical improvements such as lighting and fencing is paramount to our ability to enhance the
safety of the area. The Tigard Police Department strongly advocates the need for the
improvements. The Tigard Central Business District and this department have partnered in
numerous efforts to cooperatively make Tigard Downtown an enjoyable and desirable location to
visit. We strongly support your efforts to secure the necessary funding to accomplish that.
Sincerely,
Ron Goodpaster, Chief of Police
Tigard Police Department
January 25, 2001
Tigard Central Business District Association
12420 SW Main Street
Tigard, Oregon 97223
OREGON
I am writing in support of the Tigard Central Business District Association's application
for a Community Incentive Fund grant to partially fund the Downtown Tigard Pedestrian
Undercrossing Upgrade project.
I understand the project's goal and its importance and firmly agree with the Business
Association's strategy of focusing on the undercrossing upgrade as its top priority
improvement project. The area in question has long been an attractive nuisance and its
use as a transient hangout is a major obstacle to the creation of a walkable and safe
mixed use downtown area.
The installation of vandal resistant lighting under the pedestrian segment of the bridge
structure along with the other proposed improvements will advance an important crime
prevention effort. Poor lighting contributes to the area's present high crime conditions.
Better lighting would increase the visibility of the area for police, downtown residents,
and customers.
Although not touched on in the application, the undercrossing project is important from
another standpoint. The area targeted by the grant proposal includes a needed portion
of the City's highest priority trail system. The underpass pathway is a key link in the
future Fanno Creek Trail proposed to extend along the length of Fanno Creek as it flows
through the Tigard community. The City has been working steadily to complete a
continuous trail along the creek. New trail segments upstream and downstream of the
underpass were completed and open to the public just a few months ago. A new
upstream segment is programmdd for construction during the summer of 2001. The
next scheduled link, tentatively scheduled for summer 2002 construction, will connect to
the underpass path. Significantly, the Tigard trail is part of the Regional Trails System
and the historic 40-Mile Loop. The completed trail system will connect seven different
communities located in two different counties.
In addition to being part of a larger strategy to revitalize the older downtown area, if
selected for grant funding, the underpass project will play an important role in advancing
the City and regional strategy of interconnecting westside communities with a high use
greenway bicycle/pedestrian trail.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639-4171 MD (503) 634-2772
In conclusion, we applaud the downtown association's ongoing efforts to revitalize
Tigard's historic downtown. The proposed project will contribute importantly to the
Association's and City's goal of creating an active and reinvigorated Main Street area
and to the achievement of other important community goals. We urge your support of
the Association's grant proposal to upgrade the Pacific Highway underpass.
Sincerely
William A. Monahan
City Manager
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Key people for forum
Pat Furrer Attorney at Law
Mike Scott
Attorney At Law
Dan Dolan
A-Boy
Dennis THompson
Main Street Car Wash & Shell
Alex Tancuan
Cyber Cafe
Nip Capistrano
Various Property
Jerry Cash
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Penny Connor
Razz Ma Tazz
Martha Bishop
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Doug Lee
Cafe Alegro
Thelma Magno
Magno Humphries
Shelley Brown
Ted Blocker Holster, Inc.
Toby Wiltse
Kadel's Autobody
Main Street Village
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W. Mccall
Rite Aid Complex
Page Stevens
Steven's Marine
George Kady
Tigard Cylce & Ski
S. Carolyn Long
Tigard Chamber of Commerce
All Clty Council Members and the Mayor
Greg Davidson Property Owner
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as 1 would like:' the eneral public to use, rant
who has been with the s - l; assaults 4; restraining vehicle with shaving cream and nail Walnut Street.
the chief 1 would like to do this at Dinen, wh order violation -2; runaway -1; in the 11800 block of III Two customers Nov.' 7 left The following individuals are
least once a week for two hours. olish paying for haircuts from being sought by the sheriff's
and Police Department for three information to a police P without Masola's Shears Ahead, 10163 S.W ouicet County
-been bus training recruits, but now Tig 1 forgery Southwest Tigard Drive. ofiice• Mfit ~lattftew Lake '
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we've got the positions filled and 1 he Multnomah County Sheriff's Of 2; driving under the influence - f Nov. 7 stole cigarettes pounds, brown hair, blue
will have more time, office, is hopeful that by the end of 1 and dow out of a motor home that was Greenberg p
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this year, he will be able to work on and compact discs from a vehicle at
ful use of )weapon-l• warrant for failure to appear
old-style to have more con- n Y a Someone Saturday broke into a Southwest 103rd Avenue. Irked at Batting's Pie House,
tact with people. I'm an unofficial Main Street a regular basis unlaw
at the Autumn Oaks Apartments, 1 1477 S.W. Pacific Highway. a probation violation hearing
to P instead of fittin ng it into his other vehicle parked at Winco, 7500 SA ®A burbler Nov. 9 entered a unit parked
member of the downtown business duties. ®An 18-year-old male Nov. 7 in authorized with a charge of
was s set at use $55of 55a vehicle.
how I met all walk u Damnouth St. Nov. 11200 S .W. Greenberg Road• tried to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at Baud unauthorized
assocrahon, and "When I getI iere , l try to up ® A burglar sometime from 12144 S W fe
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the business people and have gotten and down the street and to be a visi- 8 to Saturday entered a residence in Road. 200 pounds, blond hair, blue
" Dirren said. "I the 1000 block of Southwest bike parked at Tigard High School, Carl's Scholls ferry to know their concerns and goals. ble presence, 9000 S.W. Durham Road. burglar Nov. 6 stole food eyes), ago 24, is wanted
They were thrilled to have a face to haven't been in every business yet, ® A white male in the back seat of ® A burg ear warrants,
recognize." p blue
but I'm working on it. It would be Elmhurst Street. two failure to app
~t tee juvenile males Saturday dark colored ford Taurus Nov. 9 from a unit at the Tigard Terrace in connection with hearings on
Apartments, 12345 S.W. Hall Blvd possession of a
In addition meeting local bus' real if I could say that this is my told a man in the 11700 hatch of a us someone Nov. 4 stole tools charges of
Southwest Tigard Drive that they fired a cap gun at students at Tigard AP
ness people face ce to face, Dirren also district I wouldioveto have a deli rive
h School, 9000 S.W. Durham parked at Home controlledsubstance (metham•
receives copies of all reports on inci from a vehicle PIrS W Sequoia pheiamine) and failure to
Gated time each weekday to be here. were goin to get a gun and kill him Road. De ot, 1G8o0 appear l. Bail totaled 9111,110.
dents that occur when he is off duty, rule chief is excited about this ®A vandal Friday knocked over le Three
Road. Anyone with information
so he can follow up with the people concept of old-fashioned policing. recycling bins and a basketball hoop Hispanic males Nov 9 p
involved. 115570 S.W. Pacific ®A thief within the last month about their whereabouts
o ' roblems that He has a vision. In thee: old days, in the 9800 block of Southwest View • 3afew ay ~ out ofd vehicle parked at prole three checks and cashed them 'should contact the Detectives
One of the on,omg p after police got off their horses and Terrace. 7320 S.W.
switched to cars, they drove convert- A thief N ov. B stole a dishwash from The Carl Grou Division at 846 2500.
has significantly improved is remov- A burglar Friday entered a 1lighway. p,
ing transients Who were staying ibles so it would be easy forpeople home and stole a wallet in the 8900 a overnight under the 99W overpass. to have face-to-face contact with block of Southwest Center Street A er and range from a house under con Hunziker St.
man and his wife were at home at the
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AGENDA ITEM # 15
FOR AGENDA OF February 20, 2001
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Review and Discuss Proposed Amendments to the "Noise Ordinance"
PREPARED BY: C. Wheatley, G. Gaston DEPT HEAD OK _ CITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Review and discuss the proposed amendments to the City of Tigard "noise ordinance."
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the "noise ordinance" be amended to aid in the administration and enforcement of the
Code's provisions. A list of staff recommendations is contained in Attachment 1, Page 7. In addition, staff
recommends that the process to amend the ordinance include opportunity for public comment.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
Attached is a detailed report on the current "noise ordinance" outlining the problem areas and staff
recommendations for strategies to address the problems. City Recorder Cathy Wheatley and Deputy Recorder
Greer Gaston met with Police Chief Ron Goodpaster and Community Development Director Jim Hendryx to
identify, issues with the current "noise ordinance." These issues are outlined in Attachment 1.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Add to or modify the staff's proposed recommendations for amending the "noise ordinance."
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Community Character and Quality of Life - Communication, Goal No. 1 - To include an opportunity for input on
community issues and effective two-way communication.
ATTACHMENT LIST
Attachment 1 - Review of Tigard Municipal Code - Article IV - Nuisances Affecting the Public Peace.
Attachment 2 - Excerpt from the Tigard Municipal Code - 7.40, Article IV.
Attachment 3 - Summaries of information about "noise ordinances" from other jurisdictions.
FISCAL NOTES
Fees to process permits and enforce this section of the Code are not being charged at this time. If Council decides
to approve a processing fee when the ordinance is presented, then some of the expenses associated with noise
permits would be recovered.
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Review of Noise Ordinance
Attachment 1
Review of Tigard Municipal Code
Article IV - Nuisances Affecting the Public Peace - Noise
Introduction: Current Code Provisions and Application of Section 7.40.200
The purpose for bringing this matter before the City Council was prompted by the
administration of the provisions contained in Section 7.40.200. This section pertains to
when permits are required for exceeding allowable noise levels. Section 7.40.200(a)
states:
The use of amplified voice and music or creation of noise at levels which would
otherwise exceed those permissible under Section 7.40.130 through 7.40.190 may
be allowed upon application to the City Manager or designee. Application for an
amplified sound permit shall be made to the City Manager or designee on forms
prepared by the city. The applicant shall identify the date, location and time of
the event for which the permit is sought, and shall provide an estimate of the
duration of the event.
Tigard Municipal Code 7.40, Article IV is attached (Attachment 2) and outlines what is
commonly referred to by staff as the "Noise Ordinance."
At this time, permits to exceed allowable noise levels are not processed for requests for
private parties in neighborhoods. Section 7.40.200 states that:
The City Manager or designee shall grant a permit in any instance in which the
event and its accompanying noise will not, in his judgment, interfere
unreasonably with the peace of those likely to be affected by the noise. In
making this judgment, the City Manager or designees shall take into account the
nature of the surrounding properties and the benefit to the community of the
event for which the application is made. The permit shall contain a condition
stating that the maximum noise levels permissible in Table I, shall not be
exceeded by more than ten decibels. The permit may also contain additional
conditions deemed necessary by the City Manager or designee to protect the
peace of those likely to be affected by the noise. The permit shall be subject
immediate revocation by the City Manager or designee if any conditions of the
permit are violated.
Review of Noise Ordinance - Page 1
The City receives a variety of requests for noise permits, especially in warmer weather
months. Often those requests are for backyard wedding receptions, holiday parties, or
birthday parties. The current Code does not give definition or guideline to what is
meant by "benefit to the community." The City Manager has decided when taking
"into account the nature of the surrounding properties and the benefit to the
community of the event for which the application is being made," that private parties in
neighborhoods must stay within the maximum noise levels shown in Table I (Section
7.40.140).
Following are two pages outlining steps to obtain a City of Tigard Noise Permit. The
first page is for permits in general. The second page outlines steps for obtaining a City
of Tigard Noise Permit for the Tigard Armory. The reason for the two processes
occurred after neighbors experienced problems with events scheduled at the Armory.
After working with the Police Department and City Administration Staff, the Armory
staff agreed to work with the City and follow the process outlined.
Review of Noise Ordinance - Page 2
Steps for obtaining a City of Tigard Noise Permit
Applicant contacts City Admin and relays details of the event
City Manager gives initial approval/disapproval whether event meets criteria to qualify
for noise permit:
• if the event and its accompanying noise will not, in his judgement, interfere
unreasonably with the peace of those likely to be affected by the noise
• take into account the nature of the surrounding properties and the benefit to
the community of the event for which the application is made
Applicant is given a packet of information including:
• Noise Limit Permit Application
• Neighborhood Notice of Application for Noise Permit
• Map of neighbors to be notified
• Labels of neighbors to be notified within a 250 foot buffer of the event property
Applicant completes Neighborhood Notice of Application for Noise Permit
City Administration reviews and approves Neighborhood Notice of Application for Noise
Permit. Okays Notice for mailing
Applicant notifies residents within a 250 foot buffer surrounding the event property using
your completed Neighborhood Notice form
Applicant contacts City Administration when Notices have been sent/delivered
City Administration prepares 3 copies of permit
City Manager signs permits
Permits are distributed as follows:
• Applicant
• Police Department
• City Administration files
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Steps for obtaining a City of Tigard Noise Permit
For Tigard Armory
Armory Manager directs applicant to City Administration
Applicant is given a packet of information including:
• Noise Limit Permit Application
• Neighborhood Notice of Application for Noise Permit
• Map of neighbors to be notified
• Labels of 18 neighbors to be notified
Applicant completes Neighborhood Notice of Application for Noise Permit
City Administration reviews and approves Neighborhood Notice of Application for Noise
Permit. Okays Notice for mailing
Applicant notifies 18 residents surrounding the event using your completed
Neighborhood Notice form
Applicant contacts City Administration when Notices have been sent/delivered
City Administration prepares 3 copies of permit
City Manager signs permits
Permits are distributed as follows:
• Applicant
• Police Department
• City Administration files
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Sample Permit Application and Permit
A sample of the noise permit application packet and noise permit follows this page.
This sample if for an American Legion event that was held last September. There were
no problems associated with the event, but it is attached to illustrate the amount of
work involved to issue a permit.
Review of Noise Ordinance - Page 3
City of Tigard
Noise Limit Permit
Noise exceeding Allowable Noise Levels Set Forth
in Tigard Municipal Code (7.40.130 - 7.40.200)
Name at Address of Permittee:
Tigard American Legion Post #158
8635 SW Scoffins St
Tigard, OR 97223
Telephone Number:
(503) 624-2332
Date of Event:
September 16, 2000
Description of Event:
Third Annual Luau
Location of Event:
same as above
Time of Event:
2 to 10 p.m.
The City Manager shall grant a permit in any instance in which the event and its accompanying
noise will not, in his judgment, interfere unreasonably with the peace of those likely to be
affected by the noise. In making this judgment, he shall take into account the nature of the
surrounding properties and the benefit to the community of the event forwhich the- application
is made. The permit shall contain a condition stating that the maximum.. noise levels. permissible
in Table 1 (below) shall not be exceeded by more than.ten decibels. The permit.:may also
contain additional conditions deemed necessary by the City Manager . to. protect the peace of
those likely to be affected by the noise. THE PERMIT WILL BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE
REVOCATION BY THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE IF ANY
CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT ARE VIOLATED.
Table 1
Maximum Noise Levels
Land use dB Noise Level dB Noise Level
of Source Day (7AM - 10PM) Night 0 0PM - 7AM)
Noise Sensitive 50 40
Commercial 75 60
Industrial 75 60
"Noise Level" refers to the ambient noise level at the nearest noise sensitive land use.".
Approve Date: S G O
City Manager
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The City Manager shall grant a permit in any instance in which the event and its accompanying
noise will not, in his judgment, interfere unreasonably with the peace of those likely to be
affected by the noise. In making this judgment, he shall take into account the nature of the
surrounding properties and the benefit to the community of the event for which the application
is made. The permit shall contain a condition stating that the maximum noise levels permissible
in Table 1 (below) shall not be exceeded by more than ten decibels. The permit may also
contain additional conditions deemed necessary by the City Manager to protect the peace of
those likely to be affected by the noise. THE PERMIT WILL BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE
REVOCATION BY THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE IF ANY
CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT ARE VIOLATED.
Table 1
Maximum Noise Levels
Land use dB Noise Level dB Noise Level
of Source Day (7AM - IOPM) Night (IOPM - 7AM)
Noise Sensitive 50 40
Commercial 75 60
Industrial 75 60
"Noise Level" refers to the ambient noise level at the nearest noise sensitive land use."
Signature, Date: V "3 (-,c)o
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NEIGHBOHOOB
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A
City of Tigard
Noise Limit Permit
Location of Event:
The Tigard American Legion Post #158
8635 S.W. ScoiTins St.
Tigard, Or. 97223
Description of Event:
Sons of The American Legion
3annual Lux.,
Date of Event: 0/16/2000 Time(s) of Event: 2:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.
*Noise Permit expires at 10:00 p.m.
Points of Contact:
Police Dept.:
Call the Non-Emergence No. For
Washington County Communications - 692-0111
This agency will dispatch or communicate any
Problems to the Tigard Police Officer on Duty.
City Administration Office (M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.):
Cathy Wheatley
City Recorder 6394171
Date of Notice: 09/01/2000
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1v24- 2332
August 30, 2000
Dear Mr. Stedman:
Here are the steps for obtaining a City of Tigard Noise Permit:
1. Complete the enclosed Noise Permit Application.
C r OF TIGARD
OREGON
2. Complete the enclosed Neighborhood Notice of Application for Noise
Permit.
3. Notify residents surrounding the event using your completed
Neighborhood Notice form. For your convenience, labels for residents to be
notified and map of the notification area are included. You may mail or hand
deliver your Notice.
4. Return your completed Application and a copy of your Notification
Notice to the Administration Department.
There is no fee for the permit.
Once we have received your documents, your request for a Noise Permit will be
reviewed, and, if approved, will be issued within a few business days. We will
contact you when it is ready.
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Wheatley or Greer Gaston at
639-4171. Good luck with your event!
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Noise Ordinance - Issues and Review Recommendations.
o Permit Processitig The "Noise Ordinance" is enforced on a complaint basis. The
department called upon to enforce the Code is either the Community
Development Department or the Police Department. Currently, applications are
processed in the City Administration Department.
Most applications for a "noise permit" are issued for after hours or weekends;
therefore, if there is a problem, it is most likely that the Police Department will be
called upon to assist.
Staff Recommendation: The Community Development Department, with
assistance from the Police Department, to take the lead in developing proposed
ordinance amendments and permit processing rules. (Staff also proposes that
the Community Development Department would take the lead in processing
exemption permits described in TMC Section 7.40.190.)
o Certification of Equipment and Persotis Conducting Sound Level Measurements
Section 7.40.180 (b) states that persons conducting sound level measurements
shall have received training in the techniques of sound measurement and the
operation of sound measuring instruments from the Department of
Environmental Quality, a registered acoustical engineer or other competent body
prior to engaging in any enforcement activity.
DEQ is still named in the Oregon Administrative Rules to facilitate cooperation
among units of state and local governments in establishing and supporting noise
control programs and to encourage the enforcement of viable local noise control
regulations. However, a call to a DEQ office confirmed that DEQ has not had
funding (since about 1995) to administer this program. A DEQ representative
advised Tigard staff that Oregon Counties Sheriffs' Departments were given this
responsibility. A call to the Washington County Sheriff's Department was made
to determine how noise complaints are handled. Washington County only
responds to issues in unincorporated areas.
Staff Recommendation: Staff to research and develop updated language with
regard to sound measuring, certification of equipment, and appropriate
training on the equipment.
Review of Noise Ordinance - Page 4
♦ Outdated Code Language Section 7.40.180 (c) states that noise measurements
shall be taken in accordance with Chapter 340, Oregon Administrative Rules
(OAR), Division 35, Noise Control Regulations for Industry and Commerce. The
OAR provisions exist; however, there is no staff support from DEQ in
administering the OAR's and some tables and reference materials referred to in
the OAR's no longer exist.
Staff Recommendation: Staff to review and update Code language.
♦ Definitions of Terms Used in the Code Should be Clarified or Created An example of
this issue is described below:
The standards allowing the City Manager or designee to issue a permit to
exceed the allowable noise levels are discretionary. Section 7.40.200 (c) states
that the City Manager or his designee shall grant a permit in any instance in
which the event will not, in his judgment, interfere unreasonably with the
peace of those likely to be affected by the noise. In making this judgment, the
City Manager or designee shall take into account the nature of the
surrounding properties and the benefit to the community of the event for
which the application is made.
Staff Recommendation: Staff to review language and develop proposed
definitions to clarify terms used in the Code. As an example, define what is
meant by "benefit to the community" or delete this term if better performance-
based standards can be developed.
Code Administration Guidelines to be Developed Staff has developed procedures for
processing applications with changes made to respond to issues. It would be
helpful if the Code was more specific with regard to what guidelines the staff
should develop and administer.
Staff Recommendation: Staff to develop language that would clarify
guidelines with regard to deadlines for applications, neighbor notification, or
other restrictions.
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o Standards for Public Facilities, such as Schools or Parks In a review of ordinances
from other jurisdictions, staff found language that outlines standards for public
facilities. (See example of "exclusion language" which is Attachment 7.)
Currently, no noise permits are issued for parks or schools, except for community
events, such as the Balloon Festival.
Staff Recommendation: Staff to review language and research Codes from
other jurisdictions and recommend to Council if more specific language is
needed for noise emanating from public facilities and whether a permit
process, exemptions or exclusions should be outlined for community events.
(Definitions should be clear with regard to terms; for example, "community
event" would be defined.)
o The Code does not specify a permit-processing fee Staff proposes that at least some of
the costs incurred to process a permit should be recovered through a fee.
Staff Recommendation: Staff to research and propose a fee to recover the costs
of processing an "average" permit. Staff will also review whether there are
instances where a fee waiver could be granted (e.g., a City-sponsored
community event or an event sponsored by a non-profit organization).
♦ Code definitions to be reviewed and updated As an example, 7.40.130 (a) says that
the "ambient noise level is the level obtained when the noise level is averaged
over a minimum period of 15 minutes at a specific location without inclusion of
noise from isolated identifiable sources." There have been times when this
section of the Code has made it difficult to address a noise problem. For example,
a loud noise could occur once (or several times) in a 15-minute time period for 24
hours a day and be within acceptable Code guidelines. This also means that a
Code Enforcement or Police Officer must be present when the noise occurs so a
measurement can be taken.
Codes from other jurisdictions offer other methods to determine if there is a noise
problem that needs to be addressed. The examples include the following when
trying to determine if something is "too noisy":
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Sound Measurement Based (which is what Tigard currently uses),
Disturbance Based - lists examples of a disturbing noise,
Disturbance Based - based on receipt of complaints (witnesses),
Disturbance Based - unlawful for sound to be produced, which is "plainly
audible" and "plainly audible" is defined,
Disturbance Based - the standard is applied if a sound is deemed to be
disturbing at certain distances away.
Please see Pages 8 and 9 of this report for more detailed examples from
other jurisdictions. These examples were selected to show that there are a
variety of methods that are put to use in other municipal codes.
Staff Recommendation: Staff to research and propose language outlining
standards that can be used to determine whether a violation of the noise
ordinance has occurred. Staff would like to entertain the possibility that more
than one method can be used.
(Note: Staff researched several other codes and spoke to representatives from
other jurisdictions about noise ordinances. Please see Attachment 3 for a
summaries from Beaverton, Bend, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, and Milwaukie.)
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Examples of Methods to Determine
if a Violation of the Noise Ordinance has Occurred.
Sound Measurement Based
• Permissible sound levels, in dBA, for land use zones, as measured at any
point on the lot line separating the source from the receiver.
ZONE OF RECEIVER
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
ZONE
Residential
55
60
65
OF
Commercial
60
70
70
SOURCE
Industrial
65
70
75
City of Portland
The City of Tigard uses the following chart for maximum noise levels
Land Use dB Noise Level dB Noise Level
of Source Day (7 a.m. -10 p.m.) Night (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.)
Noise Sensitive 50 40
Commercial 75 60
Industrial 75 60
"Noise Level" refers to ambient noise level at the nearest noise sensitive land use.
Disturbance Based - Example
• No person shall make any noise or excessive or unnecessary sound which
disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, convenience, repose, health, peace,
safety or welfare of any other person or any residential neighborhood .
Some examples of violations are:
- Horns, signaling devices...
- Radio, phonographs, loudspeakers, amplifiers
- Animals
Steam whistles
Exhausts
Defect in vehicle or load...
Loading, unloading, opening boxes . .
Construction or repair of buildings, streets during the nighttime period.
Pile drivers, hammers, machinery during the nighttime period.
- Domestic power tools used outdoors in residential areas during the
iughttime period.
City of Milwaukie
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Disturbance Based - Witnesses
o Civil infraction may be issued by an authorized enforcement officer for public
disturbance noise upon receipt of at least three individual complaints. At least
two of the complaints must hold an interest in real property located within the
city or be a member of a [city] household. This third complaint may be a
police officer. Multiple complaints from the same household shall count as one
complaint.
City of Mill Creek, Washington
Disturbance Based - Plainly Audible
v It is unlawful for any person to produce with or from a sound producing
source, sound which:
- Is plainly audible at any time between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following day:
- within a noise sensitive unit which is not the source of the sound, .
"Plainly Audible" means any sound for which the information content of
that sound is unambiguously communicated to the listener, such as, but not
limited to, understandable spoken speech, comprehensive musical rhythms or
vocal sounds.
City of Hillsboro
Disturbance Based - Distance
• Unreasonably loud or raucous noise
Motor vehicle noise that disturbs, injures, or endangers safety of persons
30 feet or more away
Motorcycles outside the public right-of-way where the use disturbs the sleep,
peace, quiet, comfort or repose of persons 30 or more feet away.. .
Playing, using, or operating a radio, musical instrument for producing or
reproducing sound in a manner that disturbs the sleep, peace, quiet, comfort
or repose of other persons The operation of a machine audible to a peace
officer at a distance of 50 more feet from the building, room, structure, or
vehicle in which it is located shall be proof of violation.
Loud speakers and amplifiers for producing or reproducing sound that is cast
of public streets or other public property if it disturbs the sleep, peace, quiet,
comfort or repose of persons more than 30 feet away. Excludes emergency
announcements
City of Bend
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o Include a public involvement component to develop the final proposal for Council review.
- The Vision Task Force Goal and Action Committee strategy includes a
communication goal that an opportunity for public input should be incorporated
when reviewing community issues. Effective two-way communication between
the City and public is also part of the goal.
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Summary of Staff Recommendations
1. The Community Development Department, with assistance from the Police
Department, will take the lead in developing proposed ordinance
amendments and permit processing rules. (Staff also proposes that
Community Development Department would take the lead in processing
exemption permits described in TMC Section 7.40.190.)
2. Staff to research and develop updated language with regard to sound
measuring, certification of equipment, and appropriate training on the
equipment.
3. Staff to review and update Code language.
4. Staff to review language and develop proposed definitions to clarify terms
used in the Code. As an example, define what is meant by "benefit to the
community."
5. Staff to develop language that would clarify guidelines with regard to
deadlines for applications, neighbor notification, or other restrictions.
6. Staff to review language and research Codes from other jurisdictions and
recommend to Council if more specific language is needed for noise
emanating from public facilities and whether a permit, exemption or
exclusion process should be outlined for community events. (Definitions
should be clear with regard to terms; for example, "community event"
would be defined.)
7. Staff to research and propose a processing fee to recoup some of the costs
for processing permits. The fee should be set by resolution. Staff will also
review whether there are instances where a fee waiver could be granted
(e.g., a City-sponsored community event).
8. Staff to research and propose language outlining standards that can be used
to determine whether a violation of the noise ordinance has occurred. Staff
would like to entertain the possibility that more than one method can be
used.
9. Include a public involvement component to develop the final proposal for
Council review.
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Conclusion
Interim Process Proposed -
If Council agrees with staff and gives direction to work with the City Attorney to
develop amendments to the "Noise Ordinance," staff proposes an interim process be
followed. It is anticipated that proposed amendments to the Noise Ordinance would be
ready in about six months given the current staff workload and the complexity of some
of the issues, which will need careful research and consideration.
The Code currently allows the City Manager to appoint a designee to process and
approve permits. Administration staff would work with Community Development
Staff to transition the responsibility to process permits for events that meet all of the
following criteria:
1. The event is open to the public. (Regardless of whether or not a fee is
charged.)
2. The event contributes to the overall good of the community. (Examples to
help define "overall good of the community" include community-
sponsored events, events sponsored by community-based nonprofit
organizations, or an event receiving a City contribution or in-kind
services.)
The reasons for instituting this "interim process" would be to:
s Acknowledge a basic definition of what is considered to be the "overall good
of the community."
o Provide the Community Development Department staff and Administration
staff an opportunity to work together to resolve problems and issues with
permit processing while drafting proposed noise ordinance amendments.
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Attachment 2
Review of Noise Ordinance
Excerpt from the Tigard Municipal Code
7.40, Article ITT
TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE
private property any kind of rubbish, trash,
debris, refuse, or any substance that would mar
the appearance, create a stench or fire hazard,
detract from the cleanliness or safety of the
property, or would be likely to injure a person,
animal, or vehicle traveling upon a public way.
(Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(5)(6)),1986).
ARTICLE IV. NUISANCES AFFECTING THE
PUBLIC PEACE
(a) Motor vehicles shall operate in a
manner which complies with applicable state
motor vehicle noise regulations.
(b) The idling of engines and auxiliary
equipment on motor vehicles on private property,
which exceed the noise standards specified in
Sections 7.40.170 and 7.40.180, shall not be
permitted for a period greater than five minutes.
(Ord 90-03 §1 (part), 1990).
7.40.130 Noise-Definitions.
For purposes of this section and Sections
7.40.130 through 7.40.210, the following mean:
(a) "Ambient noise" means the all-
encompassing noise associated with a given
environment, being usually a composite of sounds
from many sources, near and far. For the purpose
of this article, ambient noise level is the level
obtained when the noise level is averaged over a
minimum period of fifteen minutes at a specific
location without inclusion of noise from isolated
identifiable sources.
(b) "Commercial land use" means any use
which is a permitted or conditional use in the C-P,
C-G, CBD, and C-N zoning districts, as identified
in Title 18.
(c) "Industrial land use" means any use
which is a permitted or conditional use in the I-P,
I-L, and I-H zoning districts as identified in Title
18.
(d) "Noise-sensitive land use" means any
portion of a church, children's day care, hospital,
residential group care, school, single or
multifamily dwelling unit, and mobile home that
is intended for living, sleeping or eating. This
definition includes areas or structures such as
yard areas, patios, and garages. (Ord. 96-06; Ord.
90-03 §1(part),1990).
7.40.140 Motor vehicle noises.
7.40.150 Jake brakes prohibited.
No person shall operate within the city limits
of the city a motor vehicle exhaust-braking system
commonly known as a "jake brake." For the
purposes of this section, the exceptions set forth in
Section 7.40.190 shall not apply and this section
shall be read as an absolute prohibition of the
operation of such motor vehicle braking systems
within the city. (Ord. 90-03 §51(part),1990).
7.40.160 Noise emanating from certain
property.
Except as may be expressly allowed pursuant
to the provisions of Sections 7.40.140, 7.40.190 and
7.40.200, no person shall cause or permit noise to
emanate from the property under his or her
control so as to cause the ambient noise level at
the nearest noise sensitive land use to exceed the
levels specified in Sections 7.40.170 and 7.40.180.
(Ord. 90-03 §1(part),1990).
7.40.170 Maximum noise levels.
For the purposes of Sections 7.40.130 through
7.40.200, the maximum noise levels, as measured
pursuant to Section 7.40.180, are set forth in Table
I below.
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TABLEI
Maximum Noise Levels
Land Use dB Noise Level dB Noise Level
of Source Day (7am-10_pm) Night (loam-lam)
Noise Sensitive 50 40
Commercial 75 60
Industrial 75 60
"Noise Level" refers to the ambient noise level at
the nearest noise sensitive land use. (Ord. 96-06;
Ord. 90-03 §1 (part), 1990).
7.40.180 Standard for measurement.
(a) Measurements shall be made with a
calibrated sound level meter meeting the
requirements of a Type I or Type II meter, as
specified by the American National Standard
Specification for Sound Level Meters (ANSI
Standards 1.4-1971). For purposes of this article, a
sound level meter shall contain at least a
recording calibration curve for an "A" weighing
network, and both fast and slow meter response
capability.
(b) Persons conducting sound level
measurements shall have received training in the
techniques of sound measurement and the
operation of sound measuring instruments from
the Department of Environmental Quality, a
registered acoustical engineer or other competent
body prior to engaging in any enforcement
activity.
The restrictions imposed by Sections 7.40.130
through 7.40.180 shall not apply to the following:
(a) Emergency equipment not operating on
a regular or scheduled basis;
(b) Noise emanating from all public streets
due to sounds created by the tires or motor of
motor vehicles operating in a manner complying
with applicable state motor vehicle noise
regulations;
(c) Sounds originating on construction sites
and reasonably necessary to the accomplishment
of work in progress; provided, however, that no
construction work may be carried out between the
hours of nine p.m. and seven a.m. Monday
through Friday, nine p.m. and eight a.m. on
Saturday, and nine p.m. and nine a.m. on Sunday
except for bona fide emergencies where the public
health or safety is threatened or for which a
special permit, granted by the City Manager or
designee, has first obtained in accordance with the
procedures contained in Section 7.40.200; and
(d) Sounds originating from construction
projects for the purpose of building new or
improving existing public facilities in public right
of way including, but not limited to roads,
bridges, waterlines, and sewers, may be permitted
at any time if an' exemption is granted by the City
Manager or designee. An exemption may be
granted only after a noise mitigation plan is
submitted to and approved by the City Manager
or designee which:
(c) Noise measurements shall be taken in
accordance with Chapter 340, Oregon
Administrative Rules, Division 35, Noise Control
Regulations for Industry and Commerce. (Ord 90-
03 §1(part),1990).
7.40.190 Noise-Exemptions to
restrictions.
1. Maps the project noise impacts, and
explains how the impacts will be mitigated.
2. Provides special consideration and
mitigation efforts for noise sensitive land uses.
3. Outlines public notification plans.
4. Provides the City and the public
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access to 24-hour telephone contact numbers for
information and complaints related to the project.
(e) Lawn, garden or household equipment
associated with the normal repair, upkeep or
maintenance of property. (Ord. 99-29; Ord. 96-06;
Ord. 90-03 §1(part),1990).
7.40.200 Permits required for exceeding
allowable noise levels.
Manager or designee if any conditions of the
permit are violated.
(d) The City Manager or designee may
submit any question arising with respect to this
section to the city council, and if any member of
the city council requests its submission to the
council, any such question shall be heard by the
council. In either event, the decision of the city
council shall be final. (Ord. 99-29; Ord. 96-06; Ord.
90-03 §1(part),1990).
(a) The use of amplified voice and music or
creation of noise at levels which would otherwise
exceed those permissible under Section 7.40.130
through 7.40.190 may be allowed upon
application to the City Manager or designee.
Application for an amplified sound permit shall
be made to the City Manager or designee on
forms prepared by the city. The applicant shall
identify the date, location and time of the event
for which the permit is sought, and shall provide
an estimate of the duration of the event.
(b) In the case of a series of similar events to
be conducted at the same location, the City
Manager or designee may, at his or her discretion,
issue the permit in a form extending to cover the
entire series.
(c) The City Manager or designee shall
grant a permit in any instance in which the event
and its accompanying noise will not, in his
judgment, interfere unreasonably with the peace
of those likely to be affected by the noise. In
making this judgment, the City Manager or
designee shall take into account the nature of the
surrounding properties and the benefit to the
community of the event for which the application
is made. The permit shall contain a condition
stating that the maximum noise levels permissible
in Table I, shall not be exceeded by more than ten
decibels. The permit may also contain additional
conditions deemed necessary by the City Manager
or designee to protect the peace of those likely to
be affected by the noise. The permit shall be
subject to immediate revocation by the City
ARTICLE VI. VIOLATION-PENALTY
7.40.210 Penalty for chapter violations.
(a) A violation of this chapter shall
constitute a Class 1 civil infraction, which shall be
processed according to the procedures established
in the . civil infractions ordinance, set out at
Chapter 1.16 of this code.
(b) Each violation of a separate provision of
this chapter shall constitute a separate infraction,
and each day that a violation of this chapter is
committed or permitted to continue shall
constitute a separate infraction.
(c) A finding of a violation of this chapter
shall not relieve the responsible party of the duty
to abate the violation. The penalties imposed by
this section are in addition to and not in lieu of
any remedies available to the city.
(d) If a provision of this chapter is violated
by a firm or corporation, the officer or officers, or
person or persons responsible for the violation
shall be subject to the penalties imposed by this
chapter. (Ord. 99-01; Ord. 90-03 §1(part),1990).®
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Review of Noise Ordinance
Summaries of information about "noise ordinances"
from other jurisdictions
Ci : Beaverton
Violation Criteria: Disturbance
No person shall make, assist in making, continue or cause to be made any loud,
disturbing or unnecessary noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the
comfort, repose, health, safety or peace of others.
Some examples of violations are:
- the keeping of any bird or animal which, by causing frequent or long-
continued noise
- the use of a vehicle or engine so out of repair, loaded or operated as to
create any loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other offensive
noise
- the erection, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair of a building in a
residential districts, other than between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 .m.
Responsible Office: Mayor's Office although approval of Code Enforcement, Police,
Fire, and Public Works is required.
Are Permits Granted? If so for what?
Sound Amplification Permits granted for national, state, or city event, public festival, or
outstanding events of a noncommercial nature. Must be accompanied by application for
Major Community Event or Block Party Permit. The amplification shall not be audible
for a distance of more than 1,000 feet from the source. Permits not granted if vehicular
or pedestrian traffic is obstructed.
Fees: None
Comments: Applications for permits submitted one month in advance of event
Ci : Bend
Violation Criteria: Disturbance/Distance
Unreasonably loud or raucous noise
Some examples of violations are:
- Motor vehicle noise that disturbs, injures, or endangers safety of persons
30 feet or more away
- Motorcycles outside the public right-of-way where the use disturbs the sleep,
peace, quiet, comfort or repose of persons 30 or more feet away
- Horns
- Playing, using, or operating a radio, musical instrument for producing or
reproducing sound in a manner that disturbs the sleep, peace, quiet, comfort
or repose of other persons The operation of a machine audible to a peace
officer at a distance of 50 more feet from the building, room, structure, or
vehicle in which it is located shall be proof of violation.
- Loud speakers and amplifiers for producing or reproducing sound that is cast
of public streets or other public property if it disturbs the sleep, peace, quiet,
comfort or repose of persons more than 30 feet away. Excludes emergency
announcements
- Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing on public streets between the
hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
- Constructing, demolishing, altering or repairing a building, street, sidewalk,
driveway, sewer or utility line between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., with
exceptions.
Responsible Office: City Manager/City Recorder
Are Permits Granted? If so for what?
- In cases of emergency or other urgent public necessity allowing the
construction, demolition, alteration or repair of a building, street, sidewalk,
driveway, sewer or utility line to take place at any hour.
- For a concert or similar event
Fees: None
Comments:
Noise section excludes emergency work performed on public improvements and
utilities. Such activities may be conducted without restriction.
Ci : Hillsboro
Violation Criteria: Disturbance/ Sound Measurement Combination
It is unlawful for any person to produce with or from a sound producing source,
sound which:
- When measured at or within the boundary of property on which a noise
sensitive unit, not the source of the sound, is located exceeds:
- 50 dbA at any time between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following day, or
- 60 dbA at any time between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. the same day; or
- Is plainly audible at any time between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following day:
- within a noise sensitive unit which is not the source of the sound, or
- on a public right-of-way at a distance of at least 100 feet from the source
Responsible Office: Administration/ City Manager, City Recorder (special events
permits), Police (enforcement) - Permits reviewed by Streets Committee and are routed
to Police and Fire
Are Permits Granted? If so for what?
Construction outside permissible hours
Helicopter landings
Special events
Fees: None
Comments:
Ci : Lake Oswego
Violation Criteria: Disturbance
Unlawful for any person to create permit ...the continuance of any loud, disturbing
or unnecessary noise in the City.
Some examples of violations are:
- The keeping of an animal which by frequent or loud continued noise shall
disturb the comfort and repose of any person in the vicinity.
- The use of a motor vehicle, motorcycle or motorized vehicle, whether or
not in repair or operated in such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary
grating, grinding, rattling, motor winding, squealing, screeching or other tire
noise or any other unnecessary noise.
- Use of a mechanical device, operated by compressed air, steam, gasoline or
otherwise, unless noise is muffled.
- Use or operation of any device designed for sound production or
reproduction between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., so as to be plainly
audible within any dwelling unit which is not the source of the sound.
- Gathering of any number of persons upon premises, whether public or
private and the creation of excessive noise from the collective voices of such
persons between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Excessive noise means noise
which is plainly audible within and dwelling unit which is not the source of
the sound.
Responsible Office: Building Department
Are Permits Granted? If so for what?
No person, persons, or organization shall organize, promote, conduct or permit to be
organized or conducted any special event without first obtaining a permit and
having paid the necessary application fee. A special event is any dance, music festival,
road race, parade, run, carnival or other gathering of a large group of people which is
advertised to the public at large. Special events do include events sponsored or
conducted by any school, religious, civic, or fraternal organization provided such events
are held on premises specifically designed or constructed to house the organization and
its activities and that such events are open to members and invited guests.
Fees: Code refers to an application fee, but there is no charge.
Comments:
Ci : Milwaukie
Violation Criteria: Disturbance/ Sound Measurement Combination
No person shall make any noise or excessive or unnecessary sound which disturbs,
injures or endangers the comfort, convenience, repose, health, peace, safety or welfare
of any other person or any residential neighborhood
Some examples of violations are:
- Horns, signaling devices
- Radio, phonographs
- Loudspeakers, amplifiers
- Animals
- Steam whistles
- Exhausts
- Defect in vehicle or load
- Loading, unloading, opening boxes
- Construction or repair of buildings, streets during the nighttime period
- Pile drivers, hammers, machinery during the nighttime period
- Domestic power tools used outdoors in residential areas during the
nighttime period
Responsible Office: Police Department
Are Permits Granted? If so for what?
Information not available
Fees: Information not available
Comments: In addition to a fine, the court may enjoin further operation of the noise
producing equipment or order any sound-producing device found to have been used
-'late this chapter seized, confiscated and destroyed as contraband, or sold with the
proceeds deposited in the city general fund.
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"Attachment 7" referred to in the
Staff Report on the Noise Ordinance
(Page b, 1st Bullet)
Sample Exemptions for Public Facilities....
Hillsboro, Oregon (which is similar to Washington County's language)
Exceptions...
Sounds created by organized athletic or other group activities, when such
activities are conducted by permit on public property generally used for such
purposes, such as stadiums, parks, schools, fair grounds, airport and athletic
fields...
Kirkland, Washington
The... provisions shall not apply to regularly scheduled events at parks, such as
public address systems for baseball games or park concerts.
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CITY of BEA ERTON
4755 S.W. Griffith Drive, P.O. Box 4755, Beaverton, OR 97076 TEU 526.24SIV/TDD Fax 526.2571
ROB DRAKE
MAYOR
Mayor Jim Griffith
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hail Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
Dear Mayor Griffith:
February 8, 2001
Copies to:
Mayor/Council
City Mana e~`
CouneiiTe
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This letter is to formally solicit your city's input regarding the appointment of a
Washington County cities' representative to Metro's Joint Policy Advisory Committee on
Transportation (JPACT). Metro has asked me to coordinate the nomination process.
Nominees must be elected officials. Once we have collected nominations, Metro will
send each Washington County city a ballot to vote on its choice for the JPACT
representative. Your nomination can include a recommendation for the designated
member and the alternate position. The member and alternate need to be from
different cities. Nominations need to be returned to my office by 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, February March 2, 2001.
JPACT meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, at Metro, starting at 7:30
a.m. They usually last about two hours.
I have enjoyed serving you as the designated representative for Washington County
cities and would greatly appreciate continuing.to serve as your representative to JPACT.
Beaverton will be forwarding my name to serve as the designated representative.
Please contact me if you have questions.
9 Si cerely,
Rob Drake
Mayor
cc: City Manager