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City Council Packet - 09/25/2007
City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SWHall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223 TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25; 2007 COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED I:\Ofs\Don n a's\Ccpkt3 Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 www.tigard-or.gov . TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 R,,i,,d 9/24/07 -Added Consent Item No. 4.6 - Library Board Appointment, .~1 LOCAL CONTRIEW M~. TIGARD CITY C:20076:30 AND BOARD MSEPTEMBER 25, p.m. TIGARD CI13125 SW HD TIGARD.OPUBLIC NOTICE: Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign-up sheet(s). If no sheet is available, ask to be recognized by the Mayor at the be of that agenda item. Citizen Communication items are asked to be two minutes or less. Longer matters can be set for a future Agenda by contacting either the Mayor or the City Manager. Times noted are estimated; it is recommended that persons interested in testifying be present by 7:15 p.m. to sign in on the testimony sign-in sheet. 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SEE ATTACHED AGENDA Tigard City Council and Local Contract Review Board Agenda September 25, 2007 Page 1 AGENDA TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 6:30 1'M • STUDY SESSION ➢ Discuss Town Hall Audio Video Usage ➢ Wall Street Parking Issue • 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 the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 7:30 PM 1. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 Call to Order - City Council & Local Contract Review Board 1.2 Roll Call 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 7:351'M 2. PROCLAMATIONS: TIGARD CHAMBER WEEK - OCTOBER 1 -15, 2007 Mayor Dirksen Pam Brown from West Coast Bank and Past President of the Chamber will be present. 7:401'M 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (Two Minutes or Less, Please) • Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce Representative (Pam Brown, Past President) • Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication Tigard City Council and Local Contract Review Board Agenda September 25, 2007 Page 2 7:45 PM 4. CONSENT AGENDA: These items are considered to be routine and may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Anyone may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. Motion to: 4.1 Approve Council Minutes for August 14, and 21, 2007 4.2 Approve Municipal Court Judge Michael O'Brien's Employment Agreement - Resolution No. 07-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN, MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE 4.3 Amend the Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) Membership Structure - Resolution No. 07-61 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE OF THE COMMITTEE FOR CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT 4.4 Authorize Clean Water Services (CWS) to Enter in a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation on Behalf of the City of Tigard. 4.5 Local Contract Review Board: a. Award a Public Improvement Contract for the Construction of the Three- Million Gallon, 500-foot-Zone Reservoir No. 2 and Elizabeth Price Park to Emery and Sons Construction, Inc. 4.6 Appoint Richard Heath, Member, and Jennifer Vasicek, Alternate, to the Library Board - Resolution No. 07-62 A RESOLUTION MAKING THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD: RICHARD HEATH TO A FOUR-YEAR TERM AND JENNIFER VASICEK AS THE ALTERNATE FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM. • Consent Agenda - Items Removed-for Soarate Discussion. Any items requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion will be considered immediately after the Council has voted on those items which do not need discussion. 7:50 PM 5. REVIEW AND DISCUSS COMPRHENSIVE PLAN GOALS, POLICIES AND RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT ITS AUGUST 20, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING (CPA2007-00001) a. Staff Report: Community Development Department b. Council Discussion Tigard City Council and Local Contract Review Board Agenda September 25, 2007 Page 3 8:40 PM 6. METRO'S "NEW LOOK AT REGIONAL CHOICES" • Staff Introduction: Community Development Department • Update: Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka 8:55 I'M 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 8. NON AGENDA ITEMS 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 the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 9:1513M 10. ADJOURNMENT Tigard City Council and Local Contract Review Board Agenda September 25, 2007 Page 4 STUDY SESSION AGENDA TIGARD CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING September 25, 2007 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 6:30 PM • STUDY SESSION D Discuss Town Hall Audio Video Usage ➢ Wall Street Parking Issue (See attached memo and map.) • 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 the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. • ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS o Attached is a copy of the packet material for Consent Agenda Item No. 4.6; this was included in the City Council's Friday mail packet. ■ Council Calendar: October *9 Tuesday Tigard City Council Business Meeting - 6:30 pm, City Hall *16 Tuesday Tigard City Council Workshop Meeting - 6:30 p.m., City Hall *23 Tuesday Tigard City Council Business Meeting - 6:30 pm, City Hall 30 Tuesday Fifth Tuesday - 7 p.m., Water Building *Regular Council meetings. IV Executive Session - The Public Meetings Law authorizes governing bodies to meet in executive session in certain limited situations (ORS 192.660). An "executive session" is defined as "any meeting or part of a meeting of a governing body, which is closed to certain persons for deliberation on certain matters." Permissible Purposes for Executive Sessions: 192.660 (2) (a) - Employment of public officers, employees and agents, If the body has satisfied certain prerequisites. 192.660 (2) (b) - Discipline of public officers and employees (unless affected person requests to have an open hearing). 192.660 (2) (c) - To consider matters pertaining to medical staff of a public hospital. 192.660 (2) (d) - Labor negotiations. (News media can be excluded in this instance.) 192.660(2) (e) - Real property transaction negotiations. 192.660 (2) (f) - Exempt public records - to consider records that are "exempt by law from public inspection." These records are specifically identified in the Oregon Revised Statutes. 192-660 (2) (g) - Trade negotiations - involving matters of trade or commerce in.which the governing body is competing with other governing bodies. 192.660 (2) (h) - Legal counsel - for consultation with counsel concerning legal rights and duties regarding current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. 192.660 (2) (i) - To review and evaluate, pursuant to standards, criteria, and policy directives adopted by the governing body, the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer, a public officer, employee or staff member unless the affected person requests an open hearing. The standards, criteria and policy directives to be used in evaluating chief executive officers shall be adopted by the governing body in meetings open to the public in which there has been an opportunity for public comment. 192.660 (2) Public investments - to carry on negotiations under ORS Chapter 293 with private persons or businesses regarding proposed acquisition, exchange or liquidation of public investments. 192.660 (2) (k)- Relates to health professional regulatory board. 192.660 (2) (1)- Relates to State Landscape Architect Board. 192.660 (2) (m)- Relates to the review and approval of programs relating to security. I:\ADM\CathY\CCA SS - Pink Sheet\2007\0709111Ps.doc II x„ Agenda Item No. 3.0 , b For Agenda of ffav.,;i 2 ztoo> TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Track 1 Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. • STUDY SESSION Council present: Name Present Absent Mayor Dirksen ✓ Councilor Buehner ✓ Councilor Sherwood ✓ Councilor Wilson ✓ Councilor Woodruff ✓ Staff present: City Manager Prosser, Public Works Director Koellermeier, Community Development Director Coffee, Finance Director Sesnon, City Recorder Wheatley, City Attorney Ramis Discuss Town Hall Audio Video Usage Finance Director Sesnon led the discussion regarding how the new audio/video system is working for the City Council. There was discussion regarding feedback of the microphones that happens occasionally. Staff will follow up and experiment with different microphones (lapel or gooseneck microphones) for Councilors. Council members noted they especially liked the PowerPoint set up whereby they can view the presentations on their computer screens while visitors can see the large screen in the room. After brief discussion about reconfiguring the Council room for Workshop meetings, the consensus was to have the Council remain at the Council dais rather than set up additional tables in the center of the room. This will work better for the sound system. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 1 Councilor Wilson suggested that an overhead microphone might be a good idea to consider. Finance Director Sesnon said he would have information go to the City Council regarding this. Track 2 ➢ Wall Street Parking Issue Community Development Director Coffee reviewed a memorandum from City Engineer Duenas. A copy of this memo is on file in the City Recorder's office. The street is large because it was built to collector standards. It was built with TIF funds and is consistent with the Transportation System Plan, and for now, it does not function like a collector but more like an entry to the Library and the condominiums. Staff suggested that the additional right of way, which is more than adequate, be used for on-street parking for overflow Library parking. This would give us ten extra spots. The reason staff is bringing this to the City Council is to let them know that the manager of the condominiums became aware of this and discussed this possibility with the construction inspector. The condominium manager advised this is not a good idea because the parking on the street might interfere with the coming/going to the condominiums. Staff does not think this will be a problem since it is a larger than a full-size street. The intersection with the condominium property is not a four-way intersection; there is virtually a continuous right-turn into that property on the south side. The condominium vehicles will need to be conscientious of traffic going into the Library. Council discussion followed. This would also give the condominium owners additional parking. Mayor Dirksen added that if this does not impact the travel lanes, he did not see where there would be a problem. Council members noted agreement with Mayor Dirksen. Mayor Dirksen said at some point in the future there should be discussions about the appropriateness of the bicycle lanes on streets. The City has to meet certain requirements because of the current Transportation System Plan. Mayor Dirksen said that when we have an opportunity to revisit the Transportation System Plan, he suggested the Council consider the idea of disassociating the concept of a bicycle transportation network through the City from the street plan; the bike path might be on the street, but not necessarily. For example, on Burnham Street there is a bicycle path that parallels the street through the park. Mayor Dirksen suggested looking at changing the Transportation System Plan so it makes a statement to the effect that the City will develop a comprehensive bicycle travel system for more flexibility. Community Development Director Coffee added there is an article regarding an experiment in New York City of placing the bike paths on the other side of the parking area: sidewalk, bike path, parking, travel lanes. Discussion followed regarding bicycle safety issues and the concerns about having bicycle lanes adjacent to the street. Councilor Wilson commented that recreational riders would be attracted to bike paths that follow the streams and greenways. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 2 Community Development Director Coffee advised that the Wall Street Construction Inspector, Zen Dutson, worked diligently with the neighbors to save two cedar trees. Another design changed saved $35,000 on the project. Track 3 Councilor Buehner commented on a recent article in the National League of Cities newsletter. There was an article about the Family Strengthening Initiative. She said Tualatin, Seaside, Molalla, Forest Grove and Portland have adopted this platform. Should the Council look at this? Mayor Dirksen said this has been reviewed; it was the feeling that a lot of the things proposed by the initiative are things we already do. Most of the cities that have supported this are on the eastern seaboard where cities are responsible for social services and schools. Councilor Buehner noted that many of the cities are in the west. Councilor Sherwood said there was a lack of response initially by the National League of Cities, so it had been dropped. Mayor Dirksen said he didn't have a problem with reviewing this matter. Administrative Items - Council received packet material regarding appointments to the Library Board; see Agenda Item 4.6. - Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka confirmed he will be at the Tigard Council business meeting tonight; City Council members agreed to move the discussion with Councilor Hosticka up on the agenda (before the Comprehensive Plan discussion). Track 4 Long Range Planning Manager Bunch advised that Councilor Hosticka is visiting his jurisdictions to periodically report; tonight he will be talking about Metro 2040 performance measures. Briefing information had been prepared for the City Council about Metro matters; however, Long Range Planning Manager Bunch said he did not believe that Councilor Hosticka would be prepared to talk about issues of unincorporated urbanization, but suggested the Council might want to ask some questions regarding this topic. Councilor Wilson said that as we update our Comprehensive Plan, much of what we will be talking about will be in essence regulated by the 2040 Plan, at some point it would be good to look at the trends since the Plan was adopted. Councilor Wilson said he has the sense that the City of Tigard has been absorbing a lot more density than other parts of the region. In fact, east Portland has actually lost population. Perhaps some of the events that were planned are yet to happen, but it seems as if there is a lot of "density dumping" on the fringes that we are going to be dealing with. Councilor Wilson noted we are not getting bus service, we are not building roads, and we are not getting "our share of the pie." At some point, we need to talk about these sorts of things within the context of the Comprehensive Plan and how we conduct a regional discussion. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 3 Long Range Planning Manager Bunch said now would be the time to be involved with Metro as they complete their Transportation System Plan. Metro will start a regional transportation alternative study to look at transit throughout the region and reassess the implications of the expansion of the growth boundary every five to seven years. Long Range Planning Manager Bunch said things have not really turned out "on the edges" as Metro expected, primarily because of the tremendous cost of public facilities and services. Long Range Planning Manager Bunch noted that the UGB expansion has not been accompanied by urbanization; rather, it has been incremental growth on the edges as the market responds. Discussion followed regarding the impacts of urbanization without infrastructure improvements; several areas experiencing deterioration were referenced, i.e., Aloha, Molalla, and the Rockwood area of Gresham. Community Development Director Coffee noted the inconsistency with planning to go ahead and plan for the Bethany and Areas 63 and 64 when the region has limited resources without reinvesting, for example, in Tigard's downtown. Why place infrastructure in the outer areas when improvements in the downtown will facilitate Tigard's redevelopment and also provide housing here on the commuter rail. Track 5 Mayor Dirksen said this would be a good point of discussion for tonight: The issue of unincorporated urbanization and how we keep hearing from individuals that cities are not necessary. Then there is a scramble to find funding to provide services because there is no taxing body. Councilor Buehner said that the last time we went through the Regional Transportation Plan with Metro, various entities and the citizen advisory groups were asked to comment. At that particular time, Councilor Buehner said she was on the Washington County committee. None of the input that came in from Washington County was reflected in the Regional Transportation Plan. She noted this was frustrating and asked if there was any indication that this situation will not be repeated. Long Range Planning Manager Bunch noted the public comment period will be around October. Metro is compiling the projects submitted. While Long Range Planning Manager Bunch noted he is not familiar with Metro's citizen involvement process, staff will seek information for more detail. City Manager Prosser staff conversations with Metro officials to relay some of the City of Tigard's concerns about what is going on at Washington County. He referred to a standing meeting with Metro, city managers and district managers; City Manager Prosser requested that one of the agenda topics be "urbanization." It is staffs belief that there is now a window of opportunity for Tigard to start facing these issues and "getting a little bit more traction." To make progress, however, it will take ongoing involvement; an appearance at public hearing is worthwhile to Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 4 state issues, but we also need to "be there" when the Metropolitan Policy Advisory Committee and advisory groups are meeting. Community Development Director Coffee noted that Washington County representatives spend a lot of time on Metro issues, so he was perplexed as to why suggestions were not incorporated into the last Regional Transportation Plan. Community Development Director Coffee recommended that staff people be present at technical committee meetings to keep things on track. City Manager Prosser noted the benefits of constant monitoring on regional projects. Councilor Sherwood and Mayor Dirksen commented on Tigard's lack of participation and this should be addressed. We do not have a representative on MPAC; the City has an alternate position. It is acceptable for alternates to always be at the meetings; therefore, Mayor Dirksen said he will begin going to all of the MPAC meetings and participate. There was discussion about the amount of representation Washington County (three representatives) has for MPAC with it noted that Washington County's population is similar to Portland's. Portland has two seats on MPAC along with the representation from Multnomah County. Community Development Director Coffee noted that Mayor Kidd has represented Washington County cities for a long time on MPAC. Traditionally this responsibility rotates. Track 6 There was discussion regarding future participation by Tigard on MPAC if the membership could be rotated. Tigard with a population of 46,000 could reasonably ask for more attention. There was discussion on Mayor Kidd's representation on MPAC. Mayor Kidd would like to get more input from the cities. Long Range Planning Manager Bunch noted he has worked in the past with Mayor Kidd and he is very responsive when he receives input. Other Washington representatives on MPAC include Beaverton Mayor Rob Drake, Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes, and County Commissioner Roy Rogers. Councilor Buehner noted that the Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood area of the County's population is well over 100,000; we need to do a better job of working together. Councilor Wilson said we should plan on formally looking into these topics discussed above. Community Development Director Coffee advised of the review that will occur with the Comprehensive Plan update regarding analyzing Metro's projections. Track 7 Community Development Director Coffee referred to the decisions that will need to be made regarding land use for Tigard during the Comprehensive Plan update. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 5 There was review of the calculations for density and growth in the Tigard area in the 70's, which said Tigard would be 100,000 by the year 2000. Issues at that time were Highway 99, the need for parks and open space - similar to today's concerns. Track 8 City Manager Prosser noted that Marland Henderson contacted him last week regarding reuse water from the Durham Treatment Plant for the downtown. Mr. Henderson was talking about the possibility of a 36-inch pipe from the treatment plant to the downtown for the urban stream and part could be available as new buildings are built for flushing toilets and irrigation. Mr. Henderson thought this was part of the downtown improvement plan - he's interested in pursuing. City Manager Prosser asked if the City Council would be interested in discussing this in a workshop meeting. Since this discussion, City Manager Prosser learned that the effluent from the sewage treatment plant is cleaner than the river water and the reuse water is "just shy" of drinking water standards. The effluent can be discharged into the river because while cleaner than what is in the river, it has enough nutrients to be environmentally beneficial. Reuse water is too clean to discharge into the river. Clean Water Services has advised Mr. Henderson that they are not allowed to discharge reuse water. City Manager Prosser said the question for the City Council is whether they want to have this discussion and invite a representative from Clean Water Services. Track 9 Discussion followed regarding the idea of using reuse water. Public Works Director Koellermeier was present and also talked about some of the requirements that Clean Water Services must follow with regard to what they can discharge into the river. Councilor Wilson said he thought the issue was because of water temperature. City Manager Prosser noted that Mr. Henderson believes this is a water resource and, given where we are heading with our water resources, this is something we will have to tap into sooner or later. Mr. Henderson would like to see this start now with the downtown redevelopment. There was discussion on cost-effectiveness; for existing buildings it's not economically viable but might work for new commercial construction although there would still be permitting requirements. Public Works Director Koellermeier said this is being done in other places now. The real issues are the Clean Water Services requirements to deal with temperature and other flow considerations. Once these requirements are addressed this would open opportunities for a number of reuse possibilities. Councilor Wilson noted the Oregon Garden was created because the City of Silverton needed a place to discharge its sewer water and received federal assistance to do this. This might be a way to do something that otherwise we could not do. Mayor Dirksen noted there has been a commitment, at least in small way, to exploring green processes in our downtown area. This is one that is worthy of discussion. Consensus of the City Council is to have a workshop discussion on this topic. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 6 Track 10 City Manager Prosser said this will be scheduled for a workshop discussion. After a brief review of the schedule, he noted it will probably not occur until January 2008. There is a possibility that this could be scheduled for the November workshop. Staff will ask for a Clean Water Services representative to attend since there is limited ability for the City to deal with this matter. City Manager Prosser also said he would advise Mr. Henderson of the Council's plans to discuss this topic. Track 11 Community Development Director Coffee responded to a question from Councilor Woodruff regarding a property on Tigard Street. This is a single-family home in an industrial zone. A person bought the property and was told that this is not an outright commercial use; it would require a Site Development Review. The property owner has contacted a number of staff members. The answer is: To change the use a Site Development Review is required. The property owner claims he was told the site could be used for commercial purposes before he bought the property. Community Development Director Coffee said members of staff say they did not talk to him about the use of the property. Study Session recessed at 7:24 p.m. 1. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 7:31:48 PM 1.2 Roll Call Name Present Absent Mayor Dirksen ✓ Councilor Buchner ✓ Councilor Sherwood ✓ Councilor Wilson ✓ Councilor Woodruff ✓ 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports: None 7:32:31 PM 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items City Manager Prosser advised there was a late addition to the Consent Agenda, Item 4.6 - Appointing Members to the Library Board Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 7 2. PROCLAMATIONS: TIGARD CHAMBER WEEK - OCTOBER 1-5,2007 Mayor Dirksen proclaimed the week of October 1-5, 2007, as Tigard Chamber week. Past Chamber President Pam Brown addressed the Council and reviewed some of the activities planned for the week. 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 7:36:03 PM • No one signed up to speak. • Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication: None 7:36:19 PM 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Dirksen reviewed the Consent Agenda: 4.1 Approve Council Minutes for August 14, and 21, 2007 4.2 Approve Municipal Court Judge Michael O'Brien's Employment Agreement - Resolution No. 07-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN, MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE 4.3 Amend the Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) Membership Structure - Resolution No. 07-61 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE OF THE COMMITTEE FOR CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT 4.4 Authorize Clean Water Services (CWS) to Enter in a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation on Behalf of the City of Tigard. 4.5 Local Contract Review Board: a. Award a Public Improvement Contract for the Construction of the Three-Million Gallon, 500-foot-Zone Reservoir No. 2 and Elizabeth Price Park to Emery and Sons Construction, Inc. 4.6 Appoint Richard Heath, Member, and Jennifer Vasicek, Alternate, to the Library Board - Resolution No. 07-62 Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 8 A RESOLUTION MAKING THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD: RICHARD HEATH TO A FOUR-YEAR TERM AND JENNIFER VASICEK AS THE ALTERNATE FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM. Motion by Councilor Woodruff, seconded by Councilor Sherwood, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Councilor Sherwood Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes 7:37:40 PM Library Board appointees, Richard Heath and Jennifer Vasicek were present. Mayor Dirksen acknowledged their willingness to volunteer on this committee and presented them with a City of Tigard logo pin. 8:12:39 PM 5. REVIEW AND DISCUSS COMPRHENSIVE PLAN GOALS, POLICIES AND RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT ITS AUGUST 20, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING (CPA2007-00001) Associate Planner Wyss introduced this agenda item. He explained that the City Council would be briefed on the activities to date on the review of Comprehensive Plan relating to Statewide Planning Goals 6, 8, and 13 before the Council's public hearing scheduled for October 23. Associate Planner Wyss reviewed the process followed to date: • Compiled the Tigard 2007 Resource Document providing facts/information about how the City is working. Results from community surveys were contained in that document as well incorporating the work in the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Visioning program. • Draft goals were formulated, which were taken to the community in two open houses where staff received feedback on those goals. • Citizens were recruited to join the Policy Interest Teams to assist formulating draft policies and action measures. Policy Interest Teams included one focused on Environmental Quality (Goal 6 and 13); and Parks and Recreation (Goal 8). • Draft goals, policies and action measures were taken to City staff (Department Review Teams) to ensure we were in compliance with regulations, applicable laws and technical considerations. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 9 • The Planning Commission reviewed the draft language in a workshop where the Planning Commission members suggested changes. Staff made those changes. • A Planning Commission public hearing was held on August 20. The Planning Commission then made recommendations on language, included as "Exhibit B" in the packet material forwarded to the City Council. The Planning Commission had no issues with the language for Environmental Quality, Goal 6 and the Energy Conservation Chapter, Goal 13. Associate Planner Wyss reviewed the principles in each of the chapters. • The proposed language for Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space underwent a thoughtful deliberation by the Planning Commission during the public hearing regarding policies and recommended action measures pertaining to recreational programs and how to possibly fund them. In the end, the Planning Commission agreed with the Policy Interest Team language that recreation is important to the community's quality of life. This language was included in the recommendation forwarded to the City Council. • Associate Planner Wyss reviewed the language changes contained in the memorandum labeled as "Exhibit A" and in the hearing minutes, "Exhibit C." • Key principles in the recreation chapter revolved around the community vision of a wide variety of recreational opportunities available through a diverse system of parks, trails and open spaces. Not only should the system be accessible from all neighborhoods, but it was to be properly managed and maintained. • Associate Planner Wyss reviewed the definitions of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. 8:20:18 PM Council/staff discussion followed: • Mayor Dirksen reminded that the City Council would invite public comment tonight in keeping with the process followed by other groups to date. • City Attorney Ramis noted the two pages regarding the definitions of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. These pages are, essentially, the Rosetta Stone for this document; they describe what each of the goals, findings, and policies are and how they work. The City Attorney's office has had some conversations with staff and expects there will be some refinement of this language as time goes on. The critical part, from the legal perspective, is that we identify the policies as being the effective legal criteria. Some of those are very clearly policies you would expect to apply in a land use case; such as a zone change or a Comprehensive Plan amendment. Others are not so obviously applicable; we will be working on identifying exactly was is or is not applicable. • Long Range Planning Manager Bunch noted that the Plan is both regulatory and aspirational. It is based upon a lot of work that the community has done previously as part of the Tigard Visioning process and it also incorporates a lot of values and aspirations contained in responses to our surveys. Staff and the citizens wanted to provide that aspirational aspect in the Plan to make it more than just a regulatory document. City Attorney Ramis and staff have discussed the fact that we should go Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 10 through the policies and identify those that are clearly aspirational and those that are clearly land use. The policies that are land-use oriented shall be applied to decisions required by state statutes pertaining to land use in the Statewide Planning Goals. The aspirational policies are those that the City would like to achieve in the future. • Mayor Dirksen clarified that most items that would be more aspirational in nature would be limited to the goals section as opposed to the policies. Because once it becomes a policy, then there comes with it a regulatory requirement to follow through. • Long Range Planning Manager Bunch confirmed Mayor Dirksen's clarification. He said that the citizens in the community have a desire that this community is a high- quality place to live, be prosperous, is inclusive, and that housing opportunities are provided for everyone. The staff wanted to honor those kinds of visions. Some of the policies are very aspirational. Staff will work the City Attorney to identify those that are particularly aspirational; that is, more vision oriented. Policies that are particularly regulatory that must be applied as criteria in making legislative land use decisions will also be identified. This work is still to be done. • Councilor Wilson commented that the information sent to the Council was a lot of material to absorb in a week. He said a much work has gone into this and he wants to be sure that he understands all the implications. In reading through the information, there were a number of things that seemed specific. He said he does not have a lot of experience in developing a Comprehensive Plan, but it seemed that it ought to be much more general so that it embodies a broad consensus of a direction, but not necessarily specific tasks which, in many cases, could be "tying our hands in the future." He added that he wants to be careful so this document will have a 20-year life. • Long Range Planning Manager Bunch responded to Councilor Wilson's remarks and acknowledged the importance in having the policies and goals be very general. The intent, for the most part, was to provide the City Council with broad discretion. The recommended action measures are quite specific and are placeholders for things that are intended to implement the policies. To use the recommended measures as a planning tool, the plan should be evaluated every two or three years for relevancy. The action measures are just recommendations; however, there will be some policies that are specific because they reference state law/requirements. 8:31:10 PM • Long Range Planning Manager Bunch advised that from a political standpoint, the City Council can implement the Comprehensive Policies using a broad range of discretion: weigh and balance one policy over another 8:31:36 PM • City Attorney Ramis said with the context of the Comprehensive Plan, it is always a question of balancing policies; much the same as one would interpret a constitution. There will be cases where decisions must be made about how to balance these things - the document will not tell you that - it will be left to the discretion of a future City Council to do that. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 11 8:32:06 PM • Councilor Woodruff appreciated that there was a "fair amount of specificity" in the action points; the language seems to be reasonable. He added in some cases, perhaps, the language is too specific where it designates a date for a specific action. Overall, he said he appreciated the format. 8:32:54 PM • Long Range Planning Manager Bunch commented the staff has worked with the "ethic" of how to prepare these statements; they have worked to listen to the community and be responsive. It is the intent of staff to facilitate, provide professional judgment, and bring forward to the City Council what they have heard while making it readable, useable, and clear. The City Council might have to make some decisions on things that may or may not be specific. 8:33:48 PM • Mayor Dirksen reminded that one of the things that the City Council asked the staff the staff to do, was to bring forward to the Council the comments of the citizen groups as they were presented; i.e., unfiltered. The Council could then consider the comments as they were advocated by the citizen groups. As a result, the Council will see the aspirations. 8:34:33 PM • Mayor Dirksen asked if there were any citizens present who would like to comment. There were no comments. 8:35:32 PM • Councilor Sherwood noted there were a couple of areas where she thought the language was placing a great burden on the City because there was enough ambiguity where she was concerned that "every sports league in the city [would] be lining up for dollars ...to get money for their sports league." She asked if the City Council would have the authority or the will to pull that out of there if the Council is uncomfortable. Associate Planner Wyss said that this is just the recommendation from the Planning Commission; at the City Council's public hearing, it will have the opportunity to change any language (strike, delete, add). Councilor Sherwood asked if the Planning Commission left everything in the document that came from citizens. Associate Planner Roberts said the Planning Commission made modifications; those are listed in the City Council packet. The Planning Commission decided to leave in some of the date-specific policy and action measure information. 8:37:14 PM • Councilor Woodruff referred to Page 108 (e-packet), which deals specifically with a couple of dates: Consider seeking voter approval as early as November 2008 and no later than November 2010 to fund needed park and open space acquisition and improvements. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 12 Councilor Woodruff noted that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board has some strong feelings about this. He anticipates that members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board will be coming to the City Council and ask if the Council would consider something be placed as early as November 2008 on a ballot. He said this should have a hearing with a good discussion; however, he said he was not comfortable with specific dates being placed outlining a beginning and deadline date. Councilor Woodruff said this could still be aspirational, similar to what was recommended about placing something on the ballot relating to recreational. This would preserve the idea to do something, but it would not be so specific. 8:38:47 PM • Associate Planner Roberts commented that he was not certain why dates were specific for one area while in another the specific dates were removed. 8:39:15 PM • Associate Planner Wyss said he believed this discussion was based around the lack of land and the possibility of acquiring new park land, so they wanted to keep the date specific to encourage the purchase of land in the near future. 8:39:38 PM • Councilor Sherwood said the Council understands that this has been an ongoing goal to acquire more parkland. She said she is concerned with date-specific language because of the number of considerations that have to come into play when deciding when to place a measure on the ballot. 8:40:18 PM • Councilor Woodruff explained he thought the plan of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board was to try to.go out shortly for a bond measure to purchase open space. The Board wants to propose another pilot project for a recreation program to the Budget Committee for next year from the General Fund. 8:40:44 PM • Councilor Wilson recalled these discussions from the Budget Committee. In reading through the language, he said it seemed "very insistent" about what "shall" be done. He said he understands that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board along with a number of people in the City would like to see a recreation program started; however, when he reviewed the results of the scientific survey, he did not see a strong position by the average citizen that they want to tax themselves to start a program. Councilor Wilson said he needs to be convinced that this is something that people really want. He said he would be more than happy to put anything on the ballot if there appears to be overwhelming support. 8:42:30 PM • Mayor Dirksen asked Council a procedural question: "Are we comfortable in getting into modification of specific language tonight; or, do we want to leave it as is until we get to the public hearing process." Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 13 • Councilor Wilson said he thought it was important that staff knows of the Council's general concerns. He said he would like more time to go over the information line- by-line and think about it for awhile. • Councilor Woodruff said he wasn't sure if there should be timeframe specified for the action plans. • Councilor Wilson noted he agreed with Councilor Woodruff. He said they need to be careful about the language and what "we are binding ourselves to...and fixture councils." That is not the process that should happen; the City Council needs to be careful to look out for the average person and what they want. 8:44:29 PM • Councilor Sherwood noted she had issues with language that says the city will financially assist all the youth leagues in the city because of the lack of criteria. The Council really needs to review the wording. 8:45:30 PM • Councilor Buehner said she served on the Visioning Task Force as well as the Planning Commission when a lot of these issues were being discussed. She recalled the conclusions and recommendations by the Visioning Task Force and the discussions by the Planning Commission. She noted the citizen survey concluded that citizens were willing to pay $1 /year per person for a recreation program. From this, this is not a priority for the general public in this community. She added that, personally, she would love to have a recreation program; however, her job is to represent the citizens. It would be extremely short-sighted to totally rely on very well-meaning citizens who have narrowly focused intentions and interests. The Vision Task Force was general with aspriational language that "some day it would be nice to have a recreational program" but it was much more critical to purchase and develop park land than to look at a recreational program. 8:47:40 PM • Councilor Woodruff said he has a little different perspective in that he was happy that we have groups who are passionate about they are doing, and have a particular point of view. Our advisory groups are looking at a single point; the City Council has the responsibility to try to put everything together in an overall picture. He said his issue is that the dates should not be specified. 8:48:43 PM • Councilor Sherwood said her position is that the City Council asks for the committees to be the voice of our communities. Perhaps, they are passionate about their position. Rather than being narrow focused, she thinks they are focused on what they do best. The City Council must take their recommendations and fit it into the language so it becomes a good working document. However, she doesn't want it to appear like there was a failure if an election has not been held by a certain date. She said she intends to take most of the recommendations to heart. 8:49:32 PM Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 14 • Mayor Dirksen said that despite the different wording the City Council members used, he thinks they are all really in agreement. He agreed with both Councilor Woodruff and Councilor Buehner regarding the work that has been done by our citizen groups. We encourage these groups to come to the City Council to say what they really think. They have done this. In the end, when the City Council considers all of the issues, the Council might be able acquiesce to all of the things the group wishes the Council would or could do. However, there are other things that the City Council needs to consider that we did not ask them to consider. 8:50:39 PM • Mayor Dirksen noted a couple of issues that he would like staff to review regarding wording, which might require some adjustment at the time of the public hearing: o Page 8-5 - Policies - Goal 8.1: Provide Parks and Open Spaces. "Item 13 says that the city shall identify funding to build recreational facilities and provide...." Mayor Dirksen said he thought this should be in Goal 8.3, which is the Recreation Program. o Page 8-8 - Action Measures - Action X - Consider voter approval to fund needed recreation facilities and a recreation program. This should be under 8.3. There are other items in that goal that restate that same issue; there might be some reconciliation and reduction to a single line (avoid redundancy). 8:53:12 PM • Mayor Dirksen asked for explanation for a policy under Goal 8.1. He directed attention to Page 8-6, Item 25 c. He read, "City-owned property may be used for private wetlands mitigation. The City will consider proposals for such mitigation on a case-by-case basis." Item c. says, "The City should be compensated for the use of the area either through rent, a lump-sum payment, benefit to the City, or is agreed to by the City Council." Mayor Dirksen said he does not understand the phrasing. How would someone rent wetland mitigation? • Associate Planner Roberts noted this language came from an ordinance adopted in 1996. He said he was not sure what was meant by rent. In the past, the City has charged a fee of $10,000. City Attorney Ramis said that the City has a general obligation, aside from anything that is in an ordinance, to make sure that if a publicly owned asset is used for private purpose, that the public receives correct and reasonable compensation for that. Stating a more general principle might make more sense rather than this detail. • Associate Planner Roberts confirmed that this language was reviewed by the citizens committee, but they did not have the authority to change this language. 8:56:03 PM • Mayor Dirksen noted concerns with Goal 8.3, Developing Recreational Facilities: The term "community facilities" is used in several places; this term is not defined and it needs to be. He said in a couple of places there is a comment (Page 8-10): "Develop full-service recreational facilities." He does not know what full-service means; perhaps, there is another term that could be used: for example, "comprehensive recreation facilities" or "appropriate recreation facilities" that would make more sense and would be less subjective. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 15 8:57:17 PM • Councilor Buehner said it might be helpful to provide definitions at the beginning of a section so that as someone reads through the section they would have an opportunity to understand the context of particular words and phrases. 8:57:58 PM • Councilor Wilson noted most of his comments so far have been confined to Parks and Recreation; but, in both the environmental quality and the energy conservation sections, there were a lot of recommendations that could lead to massive new regulations. He said he was concerned about the long list of things that the City is supposed to start regulating; especially those that might be of dubious value; that is, the regulation might do more harm than good in some cases. As an example, Councilor Wilson said one of the new fads in environmental issues is the "dark sky." He referred to the LEADS handbook preventing you from lighting the fagade of a building or up-lighting a tree; however he feels something is lost because of this. He noted there were similar items in the document that he will have comments on. 9:00:33 PM • Associate Planner Wyss said the action measures were recommended. He said the language of concern noted by Councilor Wilson above, was actually more focused toward large parking lots that have lighting for cars, which might be adjacent to residential areas. 9:01:25 PM • Councilor Buehner added that the policy of lighting parking lots for safety also needs to be considered. Councilor Buehner said she noticed an issue with a throwback to language that came from the Tualatin Basin group; it appears that a lot of this language has been included in this document. There was a lot of discomfort among Planning Commission members when the Goal 5 project was reviewed and some significant changes were made in the language the Planning Commission had to adopt at that time. She suggested staff take a look at that. She said she would be more specific with staff "offline." 9:02:28 PM • In response to a question from Councilor Woodruff, Associate Planner Wyss explained that this document (three chapters) will be before the City Council at its public hearing on October 23. The other chapters will be brought to the City Council one at a time. There will be 12 chapters in total. • Associate Planner Wyss said staff is hoping to keep the new Comprehensive Plan to about 100-120 pages. The current Plan was much bigger than this (about 300 pages). Long Range Planning Manager Bunch said the intent is to make this plan understandable, easy to use by everyone, and easily updatable. 9:04:22 PM Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 16 • City Manager Prosser said that once the City Council is done adopting the 12 chapters of the Plan, the next work effort will be to go through the Development Code. • Long Range Planning Manager Bunch said the Development Code will need to be updated with current conditions and circumstances. This will take a lot of work. The Comprehensive Plan will set the blueprint for the Code update. 9:06:19 PM • Councilor Buchner asked when the City Council would be reviewing the administrative process of the Comprehensive Plan; i.e., how often it will be reviewed and how can amendments be made? Long Range Planning Manager Bunch said making legislative decisions requires a different process than just going through land use decisions on an application. Staff would like to set the policy tone in the chapter called "Land Use Planning"- Statewide Planning Goal 2. 9:08:13 PM • Councilor Buehner said the policy tone might help the City Council look at the subsequent chapters if the framework is in place sooner rather than later. 9:08:55 PM • Councilor Wilson said "concise is good." It is great to have aspirations; however, he encouraged staff to still down each chapter to the most important things so we can actually do them. • Councilor Woodruff added that it does not mean that the City couldn't do other things if they weren't listed. Long Range Planning Manager Bunch said the definitions of goals, policies, and action measures don't preclude the City Council from doing other things. Staff is working on being a link with the community and bringing the community's aspirations and viewpoints forward. Part of the expertise of staff is to serve as a conduit for the community's wishes about what kind of community Tigard should become. 9:10:17 PM • Mayor Dirksen thanked the Policy Interest Teams and all of the citizen boards that worked on putting this together. There is an amazing amount of information assembled representing a vast number of hours of consideration and discussion. He also complimented staff in putting together a document which seems to achieve the goal of making it understandable and readable. The document flows well. The idea of using the Statewide Planning Goals as a springboard for our own was inspirational and ensures that whatever we do will work in concert with all of our "sister" jurisdictions across the state and sidesteps an obvious problem when we change one of our documents to make sure it stays in conformance with required state measures and issues. This City Council has "big dreams" for this to make things work better and to make our city better; we are on the right track. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 17 (Note: Agenda Item 6 was rearranged on the Agenda and was heard before Agenda Item No. 5.) 7:39:39 PM 6. METRO'S "NEW LOOK AT REGIONAL CHOICES" Long Range Planning Manager Bunch introduced Metro Councilor Hosticka. Councilor Hosticka represents Metro District 3, which includes the City of Tigard. Councilor Hosticka reviewed how Metro will be approaching the next round of urban growth management decisions. Metro is attempting to take a different approach than they have in the past and they want to make sure everyone knows what their intentions are and to have the ability to comment on the approach. 7:40:22 PM Under current state law, Metro is required to review the capacity within the Urban Growth Boundary every five years, which includes a rigorous mathematical analysis of future population growth, future needs for employment, and future needs for housing. This analysis helps Metro make decisions regarding the expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary. This analysis was done in 2002; some of the expansion areas are in this vicinity. Some areas have not been planned yet, so no development has occurred. 7:41:05 PM Councilor Hosticka said under current state law, up until the last legislative session, the analysis would have been required to be done now. But, at the last session, two bills were passed that affect the process. One of the bills gave Metro a two-year extension. The analysis will now be done in 2009. 7:41:42 PM The bill of importance is the one that prescribes a process for Metro to enter into intergovernmental agreements with counties to establish urban reserves. Urban reserves are areas that are anticipated to be urbanized within the next 50 years. Rural reserves are areas that will not be urbanized in the next in the next 50 years regardless of the intentions. This would include not only Metro, but neighboring cities. Tigard currently does not have any contiguous boundaries to the urban growth boundary, except for a very small area. 7:42:44 PM The process that the current Metro Council intends to go through is to look first to improved capacity within the urban growth boundary. By Charter, Metro has agreed that its intention is not to increase density only in existing single-family neighborhoods, but also to try to increase the capacity in the centers. Councilor Hosticka referred to Tigard's downtown plan, which is in concert to Metro's intentions. Metro wants to coordinate Metro money, Federal money, and work with local jurisdictions to find financial incentives to increase reinvestment in centers to have a higher level of capacity. 7:44:03 PM Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 18 Councilor Hosticka said that as part of the Metro Regional Transportation Plan, they are targeting regional transportation investments to support the centers. In Tigard there is the Westside commuter rail. Other investments include MTIP funds designated for Main Street to support the development in the centers. 7:44:45 PM Councilor Hosticka said if all goes the way Metro intends, sometime in 2009 there will be a 20-year plan. There will be a major difference in that in the past they have had to go through a rigorous mathematical formula to arrive at a single-point forecast. Metro will try to vary this process to indicate a range of numbers, which people could think of as a reasonable range. The implications will be examined to determine what it would take to meet the high or low range. For example, what would happen if we planned for the high range, but the low range became the reality? Councilor Hosticka said this is the situation now. Or, what if we planned for the low range and more "people showed up." We want to look at the risks and select a number and plan. The first thing to do will be to look within the urban growth boundary, based upon the policy of having growth in the centers that have already been identified in the corridors and stretch that capacity to its limits. Then, only after that, would we look at expansion. We would want to have reserves in place with planning ready so we will know what we are getting. In the past, Metro's policy has been "expand and pray"; that is, we just draw a line on the map and then we see what happens. In many areas around the region, we drew those lines in 2002 and, in some nothing has happened, while in other areas things that Metro was told were going to happen, once it gets to local planning, doesn't actually happen that way. We've seen cases where what we thought was going to be industrial land has become executive housing, and areas that we thought were going to be industrial-employment land becoming big box retail. 7:46:57 PM Councilor Hosticka said that what Metro wants to do is have some sense of what they will getting before they actually expand the Urban Growth Boundary. 7:47:09 PM Councilor Hosticka said all of this depends upon the ability to have the infrastructure to accommodate any growth at all. At this time, what Metro is undertaking a regional infrastructure analysis and trying to look at the relative cost of providing infrastructure in essentially green field areas versus infrastructure in redevelopment areas in the centers and to determine the most efficient use of the public dollars. Metro wants to work with local jurisdictions to decide how to finance and locate the infrastructure. We must find some way for us to agree in common about how to raise this money and how to spend it; this is now the limiting factor - the ability to pay for infrastructure. Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 19 7:48:29 PM Councilor Hosticka advised that Metro is engaged in a study of the relative cost and then they will be engaged in a broader discussion about how those costs can be met and who should pay for it. Metro has some precedence in that recently they enacted a construction excise tax that is collected region-wide and allocated to various jurisdictions as they plan for the areas brought into the Urban Growth Boundary. As another example, last November the voters approved $228 million to purchase open space; these funds are raised regionally with some of it distributed to local governments and the rest is used to purchase land in target areas. Basically, Metro is looking for some way to make these decisions at a regional level and have an agreement to focus development within the existing centers inside the Urban Growth Boundary. If we decide we need to expand, we want to have some planning so we know what we are getting. In the end, we need to find some way that all of us could join together to pay for it. 7:50:18 PM Mayor Dirksen noted that even though Tigard does not have any direct connection to the Urban Growth Boundary, its expansion impacts us all. Councilor Hosticka said that Metro wants to integrate planning into the transportation system. One factor in this area has been the concern for adequate transportation infrastructure if the Urban Growth Boundary is expanded. We want to make sure that our transportation and urban growth plans are coordinated. Mayor Dirksen noted that recently the Washington County Coordinating Committee forwarded Metro its recommendations for the Regional Transportation Plan for our portion of the County. 7:51:44 PM Councilor Wilson asked if the legislation this year affecting urban reserves allow Metro to consider other factors that just soil. Councilor Hosticka said, "Yes, in fact that's the key to that is that we look at other factors other than simply soil types ...or exception land. The major consideration is how does that potential urban reserve relate to what is already inside the Urban Growth Boundary. We would be looking for places where you could round out or complete a community between that area and the area inside. Or, that it is big enough that it could be a complete community in itself." There have been some preliminary discussions with Washington County about Areas 63 and 64. Councilor Hosticka said he has been urging the County to not just look at those places by themselves, but to look at those places in conjunction with what is already the Urban Growth Boundary to do the planning in the new area to complement, supplement, and fill out what already inside. He said, "We all know the problems on Bull Mountain and whether there is a possibility of dealing with some of those problems by better planning in 63 and 64; that would be the kind of thing we'd be looking for." Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 20 7:53:27 PM Councilor Wilson noted he attended MPAC meetings where some mayors proposed Urban Growth Boundary expansions next to their cities; i.e., Tualatin and Wilsonville. At that time the answer about whether an expansion could occur was based upon the soil. Councilor Wilson said Tigard's major concern is how transportation will be provided through the city to these areas. As an example, Councilor Wilson recalled that when he first moved to Tigard, Scholls Ferry was a two-lane road and then was expanded about 10 years ago to four lanes; it is now congested at times. Councilor Hosticka the discussion is not how to get people in and out of the urban areas, but how do you make these urban areas a place where people want to get to. If you could do it correctly, this would become a destination rather than where people are trying to get out of to go someplace else. Under the new objectives and goals, this would be a much more desirable place than "just another 500 acres on Cooper Mountain..." Councilor Wilson said the goal of completing integrated planned communities with services and jobs is a good goal. He raised potential concerns with planning for multi- family when the market really wants single family. So far, when reviewing census data from 1990, most of the growth has been in Bethany, Tigard, Bull Mountain, and south Hillsboro - places where there are still green fields to build single-family detached housing. This is what people seem to want. 7:56:48 PM Councilor Hosticka advised that one of the things Metro will try to do soon is to look at the numbers for the last five years. We have seen an explosive growth in the south water front, the Pearl District, and places like that. North Bethany, after five years, has not even started to develop. He agreed that good data is needed. The basic goal is that Metro will not try to dictate to people what they want; they want to provide choices for people. 7:57:31 PM Councilor Hosticka again referred to who will pay for it. Current estimates indicate that the public investment is about $30,000/unit. System Development Charges will make up about half of what is needed. The question is whether existing residents will pay for the other half. Councilor Wilson said he has heard this; however, when he lived east of San Diego huge developments (about 5,000 - 20,000 acres) were master planned so roads and sewers were in place. He said he does not know how this gets paid for. Councilor Hosticka said one of the things that we don't have here is parcels of that size, where a single developer can do a 5,000-acre development. Other parts of the country develop large areas and this allows them to finance the infrastructure. The largest developments around here are around 2-300 acres. Given the recent Constitutional amendment in Oregon, there is no way government can help assemble those parcels. This continues to be a challenge. 7:59:18 PM Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 21 Councilor Sherwood thanked Councilor Hosticka for the opportunity provided by Metro for the trip to Vancouver B.C. and Port Moody. She noted it was interesting to hear conversations regarding accommodating growth. 8:00:34 PM Councilor Woodruff asked Councilor Hosticka what his personal opinion is on urban services. Is this a responsibility for the County or should this be done through cities. Councilor Hosticka said he personally thought it should be done through cities. He suggested it might be prudent to require a full-service governance be in place before the Urban Growth Boundary is expanded. Right now, unincorporated Washington County is the largest urban jurisdiction in Washington County, and yet there is not a full spectrum of services. We know what the problems associated with that are and these are more than just financial. They also become social problems. If you don't have full- service governance, the whole community starts to deteriorate socially and this affects the quality of life and the quality of housing. The problem now is that the state legislature seems to be willing to pull back on our ability to make that happen. 8:02:42 PM Councilor Buehner referred to the lack of progress in Bethany. She said one of the issues in this area was litigation for about three of the last five years. She asked what assurances that we, as cities, Metro, or people planning in general, won't be facing the same situation. Councilor Hosticka said that the rules have yet to be adopted by LCDC on the urban reserves; however, in light of the new legislation he thinks there is less possibility of litigation should the Urban Growth Boundary be expanded in the future. 8:04:54 PM Councilor Hosticka said the problem now is that even with the litigation being resolved in North Bethany, how are we going to get the infrastructure there: Who is going to provide it and who is going to pay for it? The numbers are staggering; you are talking hundreds of millions of dollars. 8:05:17 PM Councilor Wilson advised Councilor Hosticka that the City of Tigard is updating its Comprehensive Plan and as part of this, the Council will be reviewing the 2040 Plan and how we've been doing as a city since the Plan was implemented. The City has absorbed a lot of growth in the last 10-15 years; part of the Bull Mountain controversy was a blow-back from the rapid growth. People were upset about how fast their neighborhoods were changing. We would like to try to develop our corridors and centers to take pressure off of our neighborhoods. One of the things we have been concerned with is that we have been placing more density on the outer fringes to a higher degree while the 2040 Plan talked about an average of 5500 square foot lots and we are seeing 2500 foot lots (very small). Councilor Wilson said there is some discomfort with this. Councilor Hosticka said this is not the pattern that is desired, but it is what has occurred because new areas are being developed at a higher density rather than looking at redevelopment of some of the centers. . 8:07:56 PM Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 22 Councilor Hosticka said that people on the edge have made decisions thinking that the Urban Growth Boundary is a more or less permanent thing. People who own homes here pay a premium because there is green area nearby. Then, there are people on the other side who want to have the rural lifestyle, but access to the city. In time, the Urban Growth Boundary could be moved, which is why he wants to establish urban reserves so that when people make personal choices, they will know whether or not they can have any comfort about what will happen in their area. Councilor Hosticka said they would work to encourage as much development in the centers as possible. 8:09:04 PM Councilor Wilson commented that when we engaged in planning in Bull Mountain, under direction of Washington County, streets were stubbed out in areas next to the Urban Growth Boundary as a reminder that the streets will continue. 8:09:18 PM Mayor Dirksen summarized the City Council's comments. With regard to growth and expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary and urbanization within it, we have an ongoing concern with urbanization of unincorporated areas. It seems that certain individuals prefer this over doing the urbanization inside existing cities or expanding existing cities or to create new ones. City of Tigard feels that allowing this to occur creates or exacerbates the problem of how to fund urban services and amenities inside those areas. Our current problems will continue and expand if that policy and process continues. Mayor Dirksen said the second issue is with regard to urbanization or densification of centers. This Council has embraced Metro's 2040 Plan concept of centers. We've identified three centers within Tigard where it was recognized that greater density could be absorbed for residential and mixed-use/employment without detrimentally impacting our existing neighborhoods. Toward that end, Tigard asks Metro and Councilor Hosticka (as Tigard's representative) to truly represent Tigard's interests as those plans move forward and we make the changes to our Comprehensive Plan and walk through the final details of our downtown plan. Mayor Dirksen said he knows Metro has interest in supporting the concept of centers, but they might be interested in supporting some centers more than others. Tigard will ask Councilor Hosticka to be our advocate to make Tigard's centers - Downtown, Washington Square, and the Tigard Triangle - be considered for transit-oriented development grant funding. Councilor Hosticka said it has been a challenge; although, because of efforts made in Tigard, Metro Councilors in other jurisdictions have learned that "centers" are not just a Portland concept, not is affordable housing. 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS: None. 9:12:12 PM 8. NON AGENDA ITEMS: • Councilor Sherwood referred to the new Skate Park, which will be open by the end of October. Mayor Dirksen noted that there will be a sign board up to count down Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 23 to the day of its opening. City Manager Prosser said construction is proceeding extremely well. The contractor is doing a great job. The Grand Opening is now scheduled for November 8. Councilor Sherwood commented that a Skate Park was not in the Comprehensive Plan developed 20 years ago. This came forward as something the community and the City was able to accomplish. 9:14:24 PM • Councilor Buchner referred to the discussion with TriMet officials last week. She will be looking at issues with TriMet officials in the northwest corner of the city. She invited another City Councilor to join her if interested. 9:15:04 PM > ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilor Woodruff, seconded by Councilor Sherwood, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Councilor Sherwood Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes a*~P~ Catherine Wheatley, City Recor er Attest: .l; Mayor, ity of Tigard Date: l lt] Q-7 a ~ I:\ADM\Cathy\CCM\2007\070925 final.doc Tigard City Council/Local Contract Review Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 24 Agenda Item No. S+udy S r Dn Meeting of in V MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Councilors Craig Prosser, City Manager FROM: Gus Duenas OAAA~ City Engineer RE: Parking Proposal for Wall Street DATE: September 17, 2007 The plans for the newly constructed segment of Wall Street currently have bike lanes marked for both sides of the street. This is because of its status as a collector (designated in the Tigard Transportation System Plan). However, as constructed, it functions solely as joint access to the library and the Fanno Pointe Condominiums. The parking demands for the library have been well-established since it opened and the additional parking spaces constructed adjacent to Wall Street would mostly likely not be sufficient to meet the parking demands during certain events. Before the street is striped, the opportunity exists to provide an additional 10 spaces through on-street parking along a portion of Wall Street, which can help meet the overflow parking needs during those events that result in high attendance. The street would be striped to allow on-street parking and the bike lanes would be eliminated. Attached is a drawing that shows the proposed parking along the street. The on-street parking would be an interim use of the facility until such time as it truly functions as a collector street. For that to happen, the street needs to be connected to Hunziker Street, crossing both Fanno Creek and the railroad tracks. This proposal will be discussed with Council at the study session on September 25, 2007. If Council is comfortable with the proposal and provides direction to move ahead with the proposed revisions, the changes will be implemented before the project is completed. Attachment: Drawing showing the proposed parking along Wall Street. c: Tom Coffee, Community Development Director Vannie T. Nguyen, CIP Manager Kim McMillan, Development Review Engineer Zen Dutson, Engineering Construction Inspector i:\-g\gos\memorvd-\-H - p.&i gpropo,Ad- n o _-o • X X X X X X X X X;X X X Z,000/ ExiSr Scv PRK~NG S~' ~CCS m ~ ~ / ~ K`NG S S J J N WALL STREET PARKING r City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223 September 21, 2007 Chair Switzer and City Center Advisory Commission Members: I want to communicate directly to all of you concerning the recent streetlight discussions. It was my desire to meet personally with you at your October 10th meeting, but I (and in fact all members of Council) will be out of the city that day. So, I am meeting with Chair Carl Switzer as our schedules permit and presenting this letter to clarify the Council's original intent in referring the question of Downtown streetlight design options to you. Fast, let me state that the City Council concurs in your unanimous position that adopted plans and guidelines for Downtown Redevelopment should be followed and implemented unless there is a compelling reason to reconsider and amend them. That is why we decided at our Study Session on September 18, 2007 to not consider changing from the previously approved acorn style streetlight any further. The Council's original intent was to allow the CCAC the opportunity to reconsider the PGE approved acorn style if you felt that other options had not been sufficiently considered previously. Subsequent communications indicate that is not the case so we intend to proceed with the streetlight that had been selected following extensive citizen. input and evaluation. It was never the Council's intent to disregard previous decisions and recommendations of the Commuter Rail Station Design Committee and the Downtown Streetscape Plan. This experience has once again prompted me and the City Council to reflect on the importance of clear and direct communication in our ongoing relationship as we work together to redevelop Downtown. We and staff are committed to continuing in efforts to improve communications and we request your cooperation and support this endeavor. Regards, Craig E. Dirksen Mayor Phone: 503.639.4171 . Fax: 503.684.7297 . www.tigard-or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 AGENDA ITEM NO.3 - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION DATE: September 25, 2007 (Limited to 2 minutes or less, please) The Council wishes to hear from you on other issues not on the agenda, but asks that you first try to resolve your concerns through staff. This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony becomes part of the public record. The names and addresses ofpersons who attend orparticipate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE TOPIC STAFF Please Print CONTACTED Name: Also, please spell your name as it sounds, if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: Address City F State Zip Phone No. Name: Also, please spell your name as it sounds, if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: Address City State Zip Phone No. Name: Also, please spell your name as it sounds, if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: Address City State Zip Phone No. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Agenda Item # Meeting Date 9/25/2007 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Approval of Municipal Court Ludpe's Employment Agreement Prepared By: Nadine Robinson. ~Dept Head Approval: MIA City Mgr Approval: ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Shall City Council enter into an employment agreement with Michael J. O'Brien to provide service as Tigard's Municipal Court Judge? STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the resolution entering into an employment agreement with Michael J. O'Brien. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Judge' O'Brien has served as a Tigard Municipal judge since October 1989. The municipal court continues to provide a local forum for resolution of parking, minor traffic, code violation, limited misdemeanor cases and juvenile offenses. Section 10 of the City Charter designates the municipal judge as an officer of the City. Historically, City Council has set the municipal judge's term of service, the expectations and amount of compensation through resolution. Since 1988, the City has outlined the scope of the judge's duties and established compensation by entering into a personal services agreement with the municipal judge. Based on direction from the Internal Revenue Service, Judge O'Brien's status has been changed to an employee. As a result, an employment agreement is being entered into rather than a personal services agreement. With approval of this agreement, for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, judge O'Brien will be compensated $45,000 to preside over hearings, review and update municipal court rules and procedures, provide an annual court report, complete a court study and conduct research. The agreement is for two years and allows for review of compensation at the end of fiscal year 2008-2009 or if caseload or other projects result in extended judicial hours. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED None. CITY COUNCIL GOALS None. ATTACHMENT LIST Resolution Employment Agreement FISCAL NOTES Sufficient funds are included in the 2007-2008 budget \VIg20YnetpuoVlg20\w oot\tomsVotm docs\council agenda item summary sheet 07.doc Agenda Item # L/ Meeting Date September 25, 2007 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Resolution Amending the Committee for Citizen Involvement Membership Structure Prepared By: Duane Roberts Dept Head Approval: City Mgr Approval: ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Should Council adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 05-04 to change the membership structure of the Committee for Citizen Involvement, or CCI, and the way some of its members are appointed? STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council adopt the resolution amending the membership structure of the CCI to accomplish the following: 1. Make board and committee membership voluntary, rather than mandatory. 2. Expand the CCI's membership to include four at-large members appointed through the City's established application and interview process. 3. Expand the CCI to include a youth (high school) representative appointed through the City's established application and interview process. 4. Explicitly provide the opportunity for each officially recognized Neighborhood Organization to appoint a representative to the CCI. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY At its regular August 21, 2007, meeting, Council discussed problems related to the membership of the Committee for Citizen Involvement, which presently consists of former Citizen Involvement Team Facilitators and liaisons from the City's other standing boards and committees. The main problem with the CCI is its smallmembership base, which limits the pool of potential members and restricts the ability of Tigard citizens to participate. At the conclusion of the discussion, Council directed staff to return with a formal resolution reflecting agreed-upon changes to the CCI's membership structure. These changes are intended to facilitate a fully functional committee. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A CITY COUNCIL GOALS Council Goal No. 4: Improve Council/Cidtzen Communications. l:\ADM\Picket'07\070925\9-25-07 AIS - CCI Membership Structure.doc 1 ATTACHMENT LIST Attachment 1: Resolution Amending the Membership of the Committee for Citizen Involvement Membership structure Attachment 2: Resolution No. 05-04 FISCAL NOTES No City funds are involved. 1:\ADM\Packet'07\070925\9-25-07 AIS - CCI Membership Strueture.doc 1:\ADM\Paeket'07\070925\9-25-07 AIS - CCI Membership Strueture.doe 2 ATTACHMENT 2 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON _ RESOLUTION NO.05-04 A RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE FOR CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT TO INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CITY'S ACTIVE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND FROM FUTURE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS WHEREAS, citizen involvement and two-way communication with its citizens is highly important to the City of Tigard; and WHEREAS, State law requires the City to maintain a citizen involvement program that insures the opportunity for citizens to be actively involved in the land use process; and WI-IEREAS, the Conuuittee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) is the City's primary public involvement body for land use issues; and WHEREAS, the Conunittee's purview has been broadened to include both land use and the broad array of non-land use public involvement and communication issues; and WHEREAS, the Council in 1993 created the Citizen Involvement Teams; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.1.2.c designates the Citizen Involvement Team Facilitators as the City's Committee for Citizen Involvement; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Involvement Teams are no long active; and . WHEREAS, the Citizen Involvement Team facilitators are designated as the City's CCI; and WHEREAS, of the original eleven members, the Committee currently includes only active four members; and WHEREAS, the City desires to broaden the Committee's membership to include individuals broadly representative of the City's geographic areas and diverse interests and perspectives, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that SECTION 1: The City of Tigard Committee for Citizen Involvement shall be expanded to include one representative of each active board and committee. SECTION 2: The City of Tigard Committee for Citizen Involvement can be expanded to include representatives of future Neighborhood Organizations officially recognized as such by the City of Tigard. RESOLUTION NO. 05 - Page 1 SECTION 3: This resolution is. effective immediately upon passage. W~ PASSED: This day of 2005. Mayor - ity of Tigard ATTEST: P-a--kj~"\x k) ,e City Recorder - City of Tigard 71 ftVawl Weed msWWbn.dw RESOLUTION NO. 05 Page 2 Agenda Item # Y Meeting Date September 25, 2007 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Consider Authorizing Clean Water Services (CWS) to Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement WOAI with the Bureau of Reclamation on Behalf of the City of Tigard Prepared By: Dennis Koellermeier Dept Head Approval: City Mgr Approval: k ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Shall the City Council authorize CWS to enter into a MOA with the Bureau of Reclamation on Behalf of the City of Tigard? STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council authorize CWS to act on its behalf regarding the MOA. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Background Information ■ The City of Tigard has been a partner in the Tualatin Basin Water Supply Project since the project's inception in 2001. The City currently owns a 16.35 percent share in the proposed project, which would provide the Tigard Water Service Area up to 15.7 million gallons per day of stored water when built. The City has invested approximately $820,000 in the project to date. ■ CWS has provided project management services on behalf of the water supply partners since 2001. Third Amendment and Title Transfer Project ■ On August 14, 2007 the Council approved the third amendment to the joint Funding Agreement for the Tualatin Basin Water Supply Project. ■ Included in the amendment was the Title Transfer Project. The project will investigate a title transfer of the Scoggins Dam and Hagg Lake facilities from federal to local control. ■ The possible title transfer is expected to expedite the water supply project and lower project costs. ■ The amendment authorized payment of up to $217,445; a portion of this amount will fund the Title Transfer Project. ■ The next step in the Title Transfer Project is to negotiate and sign a MOA with the Bureau of Reclamation. Current Issue ■ To further expedite the title transfer investigation, water supply partners, such as the City of Tigard, are being asked to authorize CWS to enter into a MOA with the Bureau of Reclamation on their behalf. ■ Granting CWS this authority would eliminate the need for each partner to consider the MOA individually, a move that is likely to save time and streamline negotiations with the Bureau of Reclamation. ■ As with other aspects of the water supply project, CWS will provide project management services related to the possible title transfer. ■ Along with CWS, City of Tigard staff would play an active role in working through the terms of the MOA. ■ The MOA will only obligate the partners to investigate the title transfer, but will not bind them to complete the transfer. Such a decision would require finther action. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED The Council could decide not to grant CWS the authority to act on the City's behalf This would either result in some or all of the partners entering into the MCA individually, or, if the City decided not to enter into the MCA, the other water supply partners would likely move forward without the City's participation. CITY COUNCIL GOALS None ATTACHMENT LIST 1. September 5, 2007 Memo to Tualatin Project Tide Transfer Partners 2. Draft Memorandum of Agreement FISCAL NOTES There are no costs associated with this action. Funding of the Tide Transfer Project was included in the third amendment to the joint Funding Agreement approved by the Council last month. Tualatin Project Title Transfer Partnership MEMORANDUM Attachment 1 Date: September 5, 2007 To: Tualatin Project Title Transfer Partners From: Tom VanderPlaat, Tualatin Basin Water Supply Project Manager Subject: Request Authorization for Clean Water Services to sign the Title Transfer Investigation - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Bureau of Reclamation on behalf of the Tualatin Project Title Transfer Partners. The title transfer process began with a resolution to support consideration of Title Transfer from the governing bodies of the repayment contract holders for the existing facilities. These agencies include the Tualatin Valley Irrigation District (TVID), Clean Water Services, the cities of Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Forest Grove, the Lake Oswego Corporation (pending), and Washington County. Other water supply partners including Tualatin Valley Water District and the City of Tigard will participate as well. The partners involved in the Tualatin Basin Water Supply Project have recently begun consideration of Bureau of Reclamation's Title Transfer Program. The United States Bureau of Reclamation maintains title of all existing facilities of the Tualatin Project (Scoggins Dam, Hagg Lake with adjoining lands, Tualatin Valley Irrigation District facilities, recreational facilities, etc.). The Title transfer program provides for reviewing the elements of transferring title from the US Bureau of Reclamation to local ownership. The potential benefits of Title Transfer include more flexibility and efficiency as a result of local control, and improved integration to meet water resource management challenges. Reclamation has developed a framework for title transfers as a policy direction for more efficient and effective management of facilities through local ownership. Local water resource agencies involved in the Water Supply Project formed a study committee to determine the feasibility of title transfer and brought their findings to the Tualatin Basin Water Supply Project Policy Steering Committee (PSC) made up of elected and appointed officials from each of the partners in the project. The PSC unanimously recommended that the partners proceed with the investigation of Reclamation Title transfer program. The next major step for Title Transfer is to negotiate and sign a MOA with Reclamation for the investigation of the Title Transfer and complete various tasks, such as a comprehensive facilities assessment and environmental review. The MOA provides for specific roles and responsibilities for Reclamation and the Partners. The main elements of the MOA are as follows: 1. Contracting with consultants for completing Environmental Review work (NEPA) and other applicable local, state and federal processes. I Tualatin Project Title Transfer Partnership 2. Pay reasonable costs for performing the obligations under the terms of the MOA. 3. Obtain surveys and title searches for facilities to be transferred 4. Define the governance structure for the entity formally designated to receive title. 5. Develop agreements with other entities and/or individuals to define how the existing operations will remain unchanged. A copy of the draft MOA is attached for your information. As provided in the Tualatin Basin Water Supply Project - Joint Funding Agreement (JFA), Clean Water Services provides project management (Section 3) services to seek and retain contracted services to complete the various studies and tasks for the Water Supply Project. Due to the need to maintain title transfer schedule and improve efficiency for its completion, it is suggested that Clean Water Services provide project management services for the Title Transfer and be authorized to sign the MOA with Reclamation on behalf of the Water Supply Partners and other Tualatin Project entities (Tualatin Valley Irrigation District, Lake Oswego Corporation and Washington County). The signing of the MOA obligates the partners and entities to investigate Title Transfer, but does not bind them to complete the transfer. The decision to complete the transfer will be part of a future action. The funding of the title transfer investigation is in the existing approved JFA budget. Clean Water Services has provided the project management services on behalf of Tualatin Basin Water Supply Partners since 2001. These services included hiring contracted services to complete the studies and tasks for the Water Supply Feasibility Study and the Draft Planning Report/Environmental Impact statement (PR/EIS). A key element for both the Study and PR/EIS has been the coordination with Reclamation for a variety of project elements. The Partner's staff members will continue to assisting with selection and review of contracting services and other project processes. The requested action is to authorize Clean Water Services to sign the MOA on behalf of the Tualatin Project Partners with Reclamation for the investigation of Title Transfer. 2 Attachment 2 Reclamation Agreement No.: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, LOWER COLUMBIA AREA OFFICE AND THE TUALATIN PROJECT TITLE TRANSFER PARTNERS PRELIMINARY DRAFT - August 2 , 07 This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is made pursuant to t ;eclamati©n Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388) and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto between the' TED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Lower Columbia Area Office, ureau of Reclam ton, Department of the Interior, hereinafter referred to as Reclamation, and he ALATIN PROJECT~E TRANSFER PARTNERS (PARTNERS), a group of entities invo,ved in water supp y/management issues in the Tualatin River basin and organized under the laws oState of r9 n., hereinafter efe d to as the Partners. WHEREAS, the Partners as defined in this O, include the i foing entities: Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and the cities of Hillsboro~;.Ba rto , Forest roue, and Tigard, who together make up the Joint Water Commission (JWC); Tua'1'at~ n - ff "63, Irrigationis rict (TVID); Clean Water Services (CWS); Lake Oswego Corporation, and Wash nn R County; nd WHEREAS, the Partners intend tPhek Congress b aI authorization o transfer all rights, title, and interest held or claim eby' t e Unite S;: tes in an i o any portion of the dam, reservoir, pumping stations, distribution systems, recreati anal facilities and associated lands and rights-of-way and any other portion of the Tualatin Projec _ luding water ri" ts and mineral rights held by the United States for the benefit of TVID, e ;,tied. frc' illsbbro B% ert n and Forest Grove, CWS, Lake Oswego Corporationi;-anrd~?Uashington G.ounty; and W AS the Partners 'nelude TV' the cities of Hillsboro Beaverton and Forest Grove CWS Was 'n on County, and Lake.Osweg, Corporation, entities which have entered into repayment and other co _ r cts with the Uni* States which are currently making or have made payments in accordance' Ath w such contract ff6r storage capacity and/or recreational facilities in the Tualatin Project reservoir, construction of pumping and distribution systems, conveyance of water, and/or operation of such facilities;d WHEREAS, the Partners, and Reclamation have been cooperating on studies to assess alternatives for meeting future water supply needs in the Tualatin River basin and are currently working on a Draft Planning Report/Environmental Impact Statement (PR/EIS) to evaluate alternatives involving a potential dam raise at Scoggins Dam, a feature of Reclamation's Tualatin Project; and WHEREAS, the Partners have requested that Reclamation consider title transfer with or without a dam raise project, in order to gain greater local control and autonomy with a goal of localizing Project decisions. 1425-07MR1 S7064 Page 1 WHEREAS, Reclamation intends to request the public's assistance in identifying issues and concerns associated with the proposed action of title transfer as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321, et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as NEPA), through a scoping letter and will receive comments from interested parties to the proposed transfer; and WHEREAS, Reclamation and the Partners intend to prepare environmental reports and other documents to support Reclamation's completion of NEPA analysis, documentation, and compliance for the proposed transfer; and WHEREAS, Reclamation has the ultimate responsibility to conduct the environmental analyses associated with NEPA compliance and has adopted guidelines for such a al' -ses; and WHEREAS, Reclamation represents to the Partners that, at this time Mamation has no specific authorization or funds appropriated for paying costs associated via h is proposed title transfer; and WHEREAS, the Partners intend to seek Congressional aut orzation and appropriation of funds necessary to accomplish the proposed title transfer; and WHEREAS, the Partners and Reclamation agree to proceed with the P~ posed title transfei rocess in accordance with Reclamation's August 1995 Frame wokfor the Tr of Title. NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree a follows: 1. Implementing Actions 1. The Partners, subiectAorReclamation's r=.eview as appropriate, will: a. As necessary, contract with a consultant to be reviewed with Reclamation, to conduct appropriate a - J ies to prepare environme awl reports for Reclamation's use in completing NEPA analysis a d preparing PA documentation on the proposed title transfer, and comply with ESA, NHPA d other aabl"e tate Fnnd ederal laws as required. b: ,:aforti ec' amation's.reasonable costs in performing its obligations under this MOA, or performing an' other activities as mutually agreed to by the parties in the manner hereinafter ovided, with th `~eX~ception0o tcosts specifically defined as to be paid by Reclamation in ections IH.a and rvi wthis'Vl, A. c. Ob,ain the necessaryrsurveys and title searches for the facilities and rights-of-way to be transfe e. . d. Define the gov. ance structure for the entity formally designated to receive title, including: delineations ofols and responsibilities of Partner members within such entity; and designate specific Partners which may receive title to specific facilities, properties, rights, and/or interests, if any. The Partners will also establish and formalize a governance structure that is approved by the Secretary and the State of Oregon, and provide Reclamation with a copy of the documentation that evidences the related agreement among the Partners. e. As necessary and appropriate, develop agreements with other entities and/or individuals to define how operations will remain unchanged, or the degree to which they will change, as projected for the period after the proposed transfer, including but not limited to: Project operations and maintenance; recreational facilities and operations; flood control operations; 1425-07MR157064 Page 2 mitigation responsibilities; cultural resource protections; dam safety procedures; interactions with private landowners; and other issues that may be mutually identified by the parties during the title transfer process. f. Provide, for Reclamation's review and consideration, an initial defmition of specific water rights and mineral rights which the Partners intend for inclusion in the proposed title transfer. 2. Reclamation, in cooperation with the Partners, will: a. Plan and complete all measures necessary for compliance with N•EPA, including NEPA analysis, preparing NEPA documentation, and any and all other necessary compliance activities relative to the proposed transfer. Reclamation and the Partners OK that the development of an environmental assessment (EA) that will adequately fulfill , ec a ation's NEPA obligations for the title transfer Reclamation will make the final determana~~lon ©r meeting its NEPA obligations. The EA will provide for a review of the processes and pms for the Draft PR/EIS to evaluate alternatives involving a potentia ~~am raise at Scoggins~Dam, a feature of Reclamation's Tualatin Project. The review will, ess the effects of araise under local ownership versus federal ownership. Reclamaton recognizes that the Partner khave an interest in maintaining a timely schedule for the title~~tra sfer. b. Monitor the work of the Partners and/or any 16su tants0engaged by the Partners to ensure compliance with procedural requirements of NEPA,, NHPA, and other State and Federal laws applicable to the proposed transfer c. Review environmental report documentation r ;pared by the partners/consultants to determine the suffi ney of the info on flo anAafTon to conduct the appropriate level of NEPA compliance, analysi and docutat on for the proposed transfer. As lead agency for NEPA complianmal NErtA documen" anon will be the responsibility of Reclamation. d. Communicate ti,th the U.S.. ' ish and Wildlk Service and the NOAA Fisheries Service as appropriate an d n"ec. ssary t in Y4 th Sec •i 7 of the Endangered Species Act, request and pursuewonsultation. e... -entify an ` o inventory and consult with Tribes on Indian Trust resources and Traditional ultural Properties, irnpacte the proposed transfer. In accordance with Section 106 of the A, NAGPRA,other applicable historic properties and cultural resources law or r gul'ation, Reclamatiwill ensue the completion of any additional cultural resources investigations necessa " identify significant cultural resources on the subject lands, and prior to trannsfer ill ensure that any adverse effects of transfer of Federal lands or easements to a non-Feder wwntity arpropriately addressed. f. With the exce p ton of those records that may be withheld pursuant to the exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act or pursuant to Reclamation security restrictions, make available to the Partners all records pertinent to: the design, construction, and operations and maintenance for Tualatin Project facilities; associated rights-of-way, easements, and real property; and third- party agreements to be included in the proposed transfer. g. Perform other technical or administrative tasks associated with the proposed transfer as mutually agreed to in advance in writing by both parties. 1425-07MRIS7064 Page 3 h. Seek prior approval from the Partners, to contract with another person or entity for any of Reclamation's obligations herein, and such costs, including Reclamation's actual costs for administering the contracts, except as excluded below, shall be paid by the Partners. i. Ensure that all contracts or obligations entered into by Reclamation relating to this MOA contain provisions for cancellation, wherein the contracts or obligations may be terminated at any time upon the written request of the Partners, and the Partners will only be responsible for costs and expenditures incurred up to the date of termination. j. Provide copies, if requested, to the Partners of all contracts, documents, invoices, and other writings which evidence obligations pursuant to this MOA. k. Ensure that the costs billed to the Partners by Reclamation and ny other person or entity Reclamation contracts with to perform any of the obligation -pursua t to this MOA, including Reclamation's actual costs of administering the contracts, shall be a kand reasonably necessary costs incurred to complete the propose .t i . sfer activities. 1. Provide the Partners cost billings quarterly;. or more frequently if requeste a Partners, until the proposed title transfer investigation's omplete. With each cost billing;~Reclamation will itemize costs for all work performed and in aerials used in performing obligations under this MOA. m. Within, 30 days of the signing tie MOA, Reclam ton will provide an overall work plan including a scope of work and proj ct schedule. ox the title trap fer investigation process. No less than seven (7) days prior to the first of each~q, rt z; Recl tion will, upon request, provide the Partners ~ithran itemized. ost list oReclarnation'sestimated actions and expenses for the upcoming qua ,in .'ding a list of all" activities o bye performed' all Reclamation or ' contract personnelwo performh activities together with their hourly rates, beginning and ending datesrandro otal time to pe. orm each activity, and all materials and materials costs. If acceptable to the Partners, the Partners shall p mptly provide Reclamation with written notification of ap oval to ethhazreittance of sufficient funds to pay the approved costs. If n t acceptable trGners, the P art and Reclamation shall consult prior to the first of theuarter o r, solve isV,p ain ing to the cost list. K Conduct a final asst valuation to finalize the June 16, 2006 preliminary valuation and to determine the value f}te profeatures proposed for transfer and any revenue streams thereof, and negotiate with the Partners regarding adjustments to the value if appropriate. o. Pro ide , or, if required, an independent financial review of any adjustment to the asset value. p. Complete ari envr nmental site assessment (hazardous materials survey) of facilities and associated real property and rights-of-way proposed for transfer. q. Prepare a complete list of all Tualatin Project features that will be transferred should the Partners agree to pursue title transfer subject to IIb. H. Areas of Mutual Responsibility a. The Partners and Reclamation will appoint principal contacts (See section VII of this MOA) to coordinate activities necessary to complete the proposed transfer. All requests relating to the proposed transfer described under this MOA will go through the principal contacts. 1425-07MRIS7064 Page 4 b. The Partners and Reclamation will ensure completion of all activities required to comply with NEPA, ESA, NHPA, and other State and Federal laws applicable to the proposed transfer, including development of an inventory of facilities, lands, rights-of-way, easements, and other elements proposed for transfer to serve as a basis for the proposed action to be analyzed during NEPA compliance. c. The Partners and Reclamation will provide for public notice as deemed necessary and appropriate by both parties to comply with NEPA. d. The Partners and Reclamation will cooperate to evaluate how aid to irrigation (ability to pay) and preference rates for pumping power would be affected by title ransfer, including communications with Bonneville Power Authority. Reclama ~i will determine the legal and policy controls that will ultimately govern viable approach°'for add ssing these issues. e. To the degree that funding is available, Reclama ton will cooperate with the Partners on investigations and/or other assessments of existingilities that may be re want to potential negotiations regarding future costs for facility pgrades that may be anticipa w'th or without a title transfer. k f. The Partners and Reclamation will cooperate to ' entify and evaluate specific liability issues relevant to the proposed title trans, ; and to work toward reaching an agreement as to how such liability issues will be addressed. k g. The Partners and Reclamation will~s operate to dentify and ev luate specific water rights issues relevant to the proposed title trai fer an =wo xk bward'reaching an agreement as to how such water ri ghtissues w,ill be ads d. h. The Partners- and Reclamatio will coope a to develop and agree to an inventory list of facilities to be tr. nsferred an d n understanding of operations and maintenance tasks and costs as experienced fo . recent P. o ect operations. i..he -art ers and Recla ation will cooperate to develop and agree on an approach for plementing appropriat cultural resource and historic property surveys and consultations. The Partners and Reclamation W~ ~ll cooperate to conduct the proposed transfer investigation proe in a manner th &nsures appropriate public and landowner participation, as deemed necessary and appropriate under NEPA requirements. k. Should eracUl escribed in this MOA lead to a mutual intent for the Partners and Reclamation t element a title transfer if so directed by Congress, the parties will work to develop a Transfer Agreement that defines the terms and conditions of the transfer and which can serve as a reference for related transfer legislation. 1. In the event that Congress directs Reclamation to transfer title as contemplated in this MOA and a future Transfer Agreement, Reclamation will prepare a quitclaim deed to transfer title to the relevant facilities, real property, and rights-of-way from the United States to the Partners. If the Partners or Reclamation become aware of additional facilities, real property, and/or rights- of-way at a later date that both parties agree are within the original intent of the title transfer, such facilities, real property, and/or rights-of-way will be transferred accordingly. 1425-07MRI 57064 Page 5 in. The Partners and Reclamation agree that any of the responsibilities of either party under this MOA may become the responsibility of the other party if agreed to by both parties in writing, unless prohibited by law or regulation. n. The Partners and Reclamation agree that payment in advance for Reclamation costs or completion of any or all aspects of this MOA does not guarantee that title will be transferred for any or all of the relevant facilities, real property, and rights-of-way named in this MOA or that transfer of title will be approved by Reclamation and/or the Congress of the United States. o. Within the first 10 days of each ensuing month, the Partners will rovide Reclamation's principal contact listed in Section VII, Principal Contacts, with itemized list of costs incurred the month prior on the proposed transfer of title investigation.hs itemized list shall be sent each month until the proposed title transfer investigation imeomple e, and must itemize costs incurred by the Partners by category, expenditures for th month, n total costs to date. Once received, Reclamation will compare the Partners' itemizist of costs fo costs incurred by Reclamation to ensure the Parties are meeting the 21tefiM established and Section III, Areas of Mutual Agreement. At the end of each quarter, Reclamation will determi~if additional funds are needed to cover Reclamation's estimated ex enses for the upcoming qur and if so, a Bill for Collection will be sent to the Part ners . as outlined ina : rbvision IV.c, Bu', 'e and Payment, Advance Payment. M. Areas of Mutual Agreement a. All necessary and reasonable costsbof comph° in with MEes ncurred as a direct result of pursuing title transfer investigation shle paqI Reclamation and the Partners. b. All costs of performing environmental site assessments (hazardous material surveys) incurred as a direct reps it of pursuing ti llee transfer i "stigation shall be paid by Reclamation. ny. and above which have been mutually agreed C. All administra = ve costs not aid Rre sel in a (b) te r . to by the-parties sh lffi. , aid by the ers. Reclamatio' .09, es to allocate such funds as may be available for the performance of tasks that are defined uu this A as tasks for which costs are to be paid by Reclamation. If Reclamation does not ave alloeat d funds for their share, the Partners may advance funds to Reclamation. Reclam 't'i , n shall credit the Partners' for any funds the Partners advance and applle credit towAsto `the final title transfer payment in the title transfer agreement. e. Reclam on agr ake the necessary steps to minimize costs for activities associated with the proposed t`t?le . ransfer investigation. IV. Budget and Payment: a. Authority. Reclamation may provide the services outlined in this MOA pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 31 U.S.C. § 6505, and OMB Circular A-97, as well as related laws, rules, regulations and orders. Reclamation may receive - and may expend funds received -for investigations and other work involving operations similar to those provided for by the Reclamation law pursuant to the Contributed Funds Act of 1921, 43 U.S.C. § 395. 1425-07MR157064 Page 6 b. Application of Contributed Funds. Funds contributed by the Partners will be used to pay for costs incurred by Reclamation associated with the implementing actions as described in this MOA. c. Advance Payment. The Partners agree to provide payment in advance of Reclamation's performance of tasks outlined in this MOA. Funds contributed by the Partners will be used to pay for costs incurred by Reclamation associated with the proposed title transfer investigation as described herein. Bills, statements, and correspondence associated with this MOA shall be directed to: (PARTNERS' contact to be determined) d. Separate Account. Reclamation shall deposit funds contili `ed~by the Partners under this MOA into a Reclamation reimbursable account for use on'T g'?. t SATIN PROJECT Proposed Title Transfer" project. Reclamation shall t all- imes ho Partners funds separate from all other funds and shall not commingle saUffids with any other nds. The Partners shall submit an initial advance payment of $5,040 othis account and shal'ld, osit funds in this account by the end of each quarter in order to~ -e stablish a positive balance of not less than $1,000, and no more than the anticipated costs or the upe1bly quarter. e. Insufficient Payment. In the event that funds co mri1Sut he Par tners are not sufficient to cover all costs incurred by Reclama ion, or if this MO1 is terminated by either party, Reclamation will cease work to the ~xtenn ssible and no ` fy the PARTNERS of the deficiency. The Partners will be responsible, . -costs incuMINby Reclamation for all activities that Reclamation is unable to cancel afte reasonable diligenc T £ Address for Retnrn,,o1Funds,,to the Partners. Reclamationshall return unexpended funds after the termination..ore piration ohis MOA t. the Partners to: Partners' can~tact to be determ'ned) g. AddressAo Send Pa erifs to Reclamation. The Partners shall make all payments payable to Buu of~Rec1'amation. The Partners shall notify Reclamation of each deposit by sending 0 ti1 ation via ail to Reclamation contact to be determined). The Partners shall remit -a 1 payments to R lamation'-s lockbox at: Bureau of Reclamation PN Region: Pacific Northwest PO B1111 894240 Los Angeles, CA 90189-4240 V. Modifications Modifications to this MOA shall be made by mutual consent of the parties, by the issuance of a written modification, signed and dated by the parties, prior to any changes being made. Proposed modifications that may affect pending legislation will be reviewed by Reclamation and the Partners to determine if it is appropriate to advise Congress before effecting such changes, at each party's discretion. VI. Period of Performance 1425-07MR1 S7064 Page 7 This MOA shall become effective on the date of last signature hereto and shall remain in effect until (date to be determined) or upon full execution of a title transfer agreement , whichever occurs earlier, unless renegotiated and/or renewed, in writing, by mutual consent of both parties. Either party may terminate its obligations and duties under this MOA at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. All duties and obligations of both parties under this MOA will cease at that time except as the MOA provisions relate to outstanding accounting and reimbursement of the parties' expenses. VII. Principal Contacts The principal contacts for this MOA are: Reclamation Partners (to be determined) (to be detenin eat VIII. General Provisions a. Reclamation and the Partners pledge their indi :idu `1 good faith to seek prompt andfair agreement on all issues relating to the proposed transfer. b. The Partners agree that the following language will be inc orated in any legislation language submitted to Congress and that inclus' n of his language ` to law will be actively supported: Effective on the date of the conveyance of the facilities descry.: ed in Section the United States shall not be held liable by any &o for 'ama es of an nd arising out of any act, omission, or occurrennce~elating to the conveyed , s;. xcet for damages caused by acts of negligence committedYbyhe nited Sta es or by its employees, agents, or contractors prior to the date of conveyance. Not,.' in this secti'gn shall be deemed to increase the liability of the United States ~beyo d that cu -enCly provided`th the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 2671 et seq.)." c. The Partner&agree tha th"e following lan°guag a incorporated into any quitclaim deed: Rai Grantee accepts these acidities, premises, and appurtenances "as is." wig CERCLA Environmental ellants and Stipulations: 1. raWee stipulatest J. t it would be a potentially responsible party, should a release have occurred o relevan,real property and rights-of-way during Grantee's operation of the facilities under contract with the Grantor. 2. To the extentthe United States is determined responsible, and to the extent allowed, Grantor warrants that any response action or corrective action found to be necessary after the date of the transfer shall be conducted by the United States. 3. Grantee grants the United States access to relevant property in any case in which a response action or corrective action is found to be necessary by the United States after such date at such property, or such access is necessary to carry out a response action or corrective action on adjoining property. 1425-07MRI 57064 Page 8 d. Nothing herein shall be construed to obligate Reclamation to expend or involve the United States in any contract or other obligation for the future repayment of money in excess of appropriations authorized by law and administratively allocated for the purposes and projects contemplated hereunder. e. No Member of or delegate to Congress, or resident Commissioner, shall be admitted to any share or be part of this MOA or receive any benefit that may arise out of it other than as a water user or landowner in the same manner as any other water user or landowner. Signatures IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this - 'OA as of the last date written below. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Ronald J. Eggers, Area Manager Date Lower Columbia Area Office Bureau of Reclamation Clean Water Services t Bill Gaffi, General Ma ager Date .z 1425-07MR1 S7064 Page 9 STATE OF IDAHO ) :ss County of ) On this day of , 2007, personally appeared before me , to me known to be the official of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA that executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said United States, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated thathwas authorized to execute said instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set may d and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written. otary Public in and for the. (SEAL) State of d e idjfi : My commission expires: ~ P 5 1425-07MR1 S7064 Page 10 STATE OF OREGON ) County of Washington ) On this day of , 2007, personally appeared before me , to me known to be the official of the PARTNERS that executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said Partners, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he was authorized to execute said instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my han d Arid affixed my official seal the day and year first above written. No ary Public in and 'the (Seal) State of Oregon Residing at:r y comae ion expires: y G' i 1425-07MR1 S7064 Page 11 Agenda Item # G/ Meeting Date September 25, 2007 LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Award a Construction Contract for the 550-Foot-Zone Reservoir No. 2 and Elizabeth Price Park Prepared By: Dennis Koellermeier Dept Head Approval: City Mgr Approval: ISSUE BEFORE THE LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD Shall the Local Contract Review Board award a public improvement contract for the construction of the 3-million- gallon, 550-Foot-Zone Reservoir No. 2 and Elizabeth Price Park to Emery and Sons Construction Inc. and authorize staff to execute the contract. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Local Contract Review Board award the public improvement contract to Emery and Sons Construction Inc. in the amount of $5,786,584. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY ■ The May 2000 Water Distribution System Hydraulic Study recommended two new water storage reservoirs be built to serve neighborhoods at and below the 550-foot elevation on the south and east side of Bull Mountain. Such reservoirs would serve the zone within the Tigard Water Service Area that is currently experiencing the highest rate of development. ■ In May 2003 the City Council, acting as the Local Contract Review Board, contracted for engineering services for the design and construction of the 550-Foot Zone Reservoir No. 2 (reservoir). ■ The City identified the "Price property," along Bull Mountain Road, as a potential reservoir site. The site allowed for the development of a pocket park atop a buried reservoir. ■ In April 2007 the City Council authorized the purchase of the Price property for the purpose of constructing a buried reservoir and "Elizabeth Price Park." ■ On August 14, 2007 the City issued an Invitation to Bid for the construction of the reservoir and park. The invitation was advertised in the Daily Journal of Commerce, The Ore gonian, and the Tigard Times. The bid opening was conducted on September 11, 2007 and the bid results are as follows: Bidder Bid Amount Engineer's Estimate $ 6 million Emery and Sons Construction Inc. $5,786,584 Kerr Contractors Inc. $5,940,213 Ward Henshaw Construction Company Inc. $6,107,972 Skaar Construction Inc. $6,178,000 ■ Staff has conducted a review of these bids and has determined Emery and Sons Construction Inc. has submitted the lowest responsive bid. ■ Staff recommends Emery and Sons Construction Inc. with a bid of $5,786,584 be awarded the contract for the construction of the 3-million-gallon, 550-Foot Zone Reservoir No. 2 and Elizabeth Price Park. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED The Local Contract Review Board could choose not to award the contract to Emery and Sons Construction Inc. and could direct staff on how to proceed with the project. CITY COUNCIL GOALS None ATTACHMENT LIST None FISCAL NOTES The project is expected to take two years to complete. The first year will primarily be reservoir construction and rough site grading. The second year is expected to primarily consist of park construction and installation of water pipe along Bull Mountain Road. The City has budgeted $4.4 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 and $1.66 million in fiscal year 2008-2009 from the Water CIP, Water SDC, and Park SDC Funds. The contract amount for this project is $5,786,584. Therefore, adequate funding exists for this project. SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET FOR q --09 L DATE OF MEETING) AGENDA ITEM # FOR AGENDA OF September 25, 2007 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY y Board ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Appoint Richard Heath Member and Jennifer Vasicek Alternate to the Librar PREPARED BY: Alison Grimes DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Appoint Library Board members STAFF RECOMMENDATION Act on the Mayor's Appointments Advisory Committee's recommended appointments to the Library Board. INFORMATION SUMMARY Richard Heath is to be appointed to the Library Board for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2007 and expiring June 30, 2011, and Jennifer Vasicek is to be appointed to the Library Board for a two-year term as the alternate beginning July 1, 2007 and expiring June 30, 2009. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Postpone appointments VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY Goal: City will maximize the effectiveness of the volunteer spirit to accomplish the greatest good for our community. ATTACHMENT LIST Resolution Biographical information on the appointees FISCAL NOTES None I:\LIB\City Council Fact Sheets\City Council Agenda Summaries\2007\09.25.07 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET Appointments of Richard Heath and Jennifer Vasicek.doc Biographical Information for the Library Board Appointees RICHARD HEATH has a BS in Business Management from the University of Dayton and a Master of Arts in Teaching from George Fox University. Currently living in Tigard, Mr. Heath has resided in Keizer, Oregon and both Foster City and San Mateo, California. Mr. Heath is the Financial Aid Administrator at Linfield College and has been there for the past 8 '/z years. Involved in his community, Heath has been a Cub Scout leader, a member of the Mayor's Library Committee (Keizer) and a volunteer for Financial Aid activities. JENNIFER VASICEK has a BA from the University of Portland and is employed by KeyBank as an Executive Assistant. A Tigard resident for the past two years, Vasicek has lived in Portland, Biecz, Poland and Walla Walla, Washington. Some of her previous community activities include providing tutoring to Polish families, volunteering on a Refugee Assistance Program and SMART (Start Making A Reader Today). She has an interest in libraries, bookstores and reading. I:\LIB\City Council Fact Sheets\City Council Agenda Summaries\2007\09.25.07 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET Appointments of Richard Heath and Jennifer Vasicek.doc MEMORANDUM . TO: Mayor Dirksen and Tigard City Council FROM: Margaret Barnes, Library Director Alison Grimes, Executive Assista RE: Library Board Appointments DATE: September 19, 2007 Per Mayor Dirksen's request, please accept the attached documents for your consideration under non-agenda items for the September 25, 2007 Tigard City Council meeting. The information is a request to appoint Richard Heath to a four year term as Tigard Library Board member, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011 and the appointment of Jennifer Vasicek to a two year term as an alternate, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. Both are residents of Tigard. This information is being sent somewhat belatedly as, due to scheduling problems, the potential candidates for the positions of Library Board member and alternate were not interviewed until September 17. Also, acceptance by one of the candidates was not confirmed until September 19. I appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. i Agenda Item # b Meeting Date September 25, 2007 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Workshop for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2007-00001 Prepared By: Darren Wyss Dept Head Approval: City Mgr Approval: ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Review and discuss with staff, proposed Comprehensive Plan goals, policies, and recommended action measures recommended by the Planning Commission at their August 20, 2007 public hearing (CPA2007-00001). STAFF RECOMMENDATION Council is requested to become familiar with the Commission's recommendation to adopt Comprehensive Plan goals, policies, and recommended action measures pertaining to parks and recreation; air, water and land resource quality, and energy; and identify any additional material or information to assist in making its decision at a public hearing scheduled for October 23, 2007. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY ■ City Council directed staff to complete a full update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, including a process for garnering citizen input. • Staff completed the Tigard 2007 resource document that detailed current conditions in the City and also summarized the results of recent surveys and work completed during the visioning process. ■ Staff utilized the Tigard 2007 resource document, past citizen surveys and Tigard 2020 Vision reports to work with Citizen Policy Interest Teams (PITs) and citizen advisory boards to develop draft Comprehensive Plan goals, policies, and recommended action measures for parks and recreation; air, water and land resource quality; and energy. ■ The updated Plan Chapters were reviewed by "Department Review Teams" to determine conformance with applicable laws and technical considerations. ■ The Planning Commission held a workshop on July 16, 2007 to review and discuss the updated Comprehensive Plan chapters. ■ The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 20, 2007 and recommended to Council the adoption of the updated Comprehensive Plan chapters (CPA2007-00001). 1 OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Not applicable. CITY COUNCIL GOALS Goal 1: Comprehensive Plan A. Updating the blueprint for the City B. Public Input ATTACHMENT LIST Exhibit A: Memo to Council dated September 11, 2007 Exhibit B: Proposed language for CPA2007-00001 B1: Environmental Quality 132: Energy Conservation 133: Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Exhibit C: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - August 20, 2007 FISCAL NOTES Not Applicable 2 1 A EXI. ISIT,........ IV riv.) MEMORANDUM TIGARD TO: Mayor Craig Dirkson and Members of City Council FROM: Darren Wyss, Associate Planner RE: Council Workshop - CPA2007-00001 DATE: September 11, 2007 At the September 25,h City Council meeting, staff will present the proposed goals, policies, and recommended action measures (see the end of this memo for definitions and obligations) for the Environmental Quality (Statewide Planning Goal 6), Energy Conservation (Statewide Planning Goal 13), and Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space (Statewide Planning Goal 8) chapters for the updated Comprehensive Plan. The proposed language was approved and recommended by the Planning Commission at an August 20,h public hearing. Staff will discuss the proposed language, answer questions, and provide any requested information that will help assist Council in making its decision at the October 23rd . public hearing. Throughout the process of working with citizens, city departments, and the Planning Commission, staff has stressed that proposed Comprehensive Plan language must be capable of being implemented and in the interests of the whole community. Staff has worked closely with citizen stakeholders to explain the implications of certain policy recommendations. Most of the time, the process has achieved a consensus outcome. In staffs role as facilitators, we presented the best professional advice possible to all involved. Sometimes this professional advice was contrary to the wishes of the citizens, but staff has not unilaterally changed or removed citizen recommendations. Rather, whether or not to amend citizen recommendations is the role of the Planning Commission to recommend and the City Council to decide upon. The general discussion by the Planning Commission on each chapter and the major principles included in them are as follows: Environmental Quality Chapter Statewide Planning Goal 6) The Planning Commission had no issues with the proposed language brought forward to the public hearing and no changes were made. The major principles included in the goals, policies, and action measures are: • Continue collaborating at a regional level to address air, water, and land quality; • Implement practices that reduce air and water pollution associated with municipal operations, as well as reducing the amount of solid waste generated; ■ Promote land use patterns that reduce automobile trips; • Use the natural functions of the environment to help improve environmental quality; • Educate the public about individual actions that can help to improve environmental quality; • Encourage the use of low impact development practices and green street concepts; and • Develop and maintain regulations, incentives and educational initiatives to improve air, water and land resource quality. These principles set a policy direction for the City to move toward the community vision of a future where the character and livability of Tigard is enhanced by the quality of the surrounding environment. Furthermore, it is recognized that expected population growth in . the region will require further effort and innovation to protect environmental quality. Energy Conservation Chapter (Statewide Planning Goal 13) The Planning Commission had no issues with the proposed language brought forward to the public hearing and no changes were made. The major principles included in the goals, policies, and action measures are: • Reducing automobile trips; • The City taking a leadership role in energy matters; • Ensuring state energy efficiency standards are met; and • Educating and encouraging the public about actions that can support energy conservation. Implementing these principles will help to reach the community vision where access to reliable energy supplies and their use do not degrade the environmental quality of the community. The citizens recognize the importance of land use and transportation planning on energy consumption. 81 Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Chapter (Statewide Planning Goal The key principles included in this chapter revolve around the community vision of a future where a wide variety of recreational opportunities are available through a diverse system of parks, trails, and open spaces. This system would be distributed throughout the community and easily accessible from all neighborhoods. The citizens also realize the importance of properly managing and maintaining the system. The Planning Commission engaged in a long and thoughtful deliberation on a few policies and recommended action measures that pertained to recreational programs and how to possibly fund them. Staff requested that language relating to recreation programs and development of facilities should be removed based on previous budget committee decisions. Some members of the Parks Policy Interest Team took exception. Their position is that recreation is important to the community's quality of life. The Planning Commission eventually reached a consensus to include language pertaining to recreational programs and facilities in its recommendation to Council. In addition to reinstating language proposed to be deleted, the Commission added additional statements pertaining to recreation programs and facilities. Regarding recreation program and facility funding matters, the following language changes were recommended by the Commission: Goal 8.1, Policy #13 shall be reinstated and read, "The City shall identify funding to build recreation facilities and provide a full service recreation program." Goal 8.1, Recommended Action Measure x shall be reinstated and read, "Consider seeking voter approval, as early as November 2008 and no later than November 2010, to fund needed park and open space acquisitions and improvements." Goal 8.1, Recommended Action Measure xix shall be reinstated and read, "Consider voter approval to fund needed recreation facilities and a recreation program." Goal 8.3, Policy #1 shall be reinstated and read, "The City shall establish a recreation program served by high quality community facilities." Goal 8.3, Policy #2 shall be deleted. Goal 8.3, Recommended Action Measure ii is now Recommended Action Measure i. Goal 8.3, add Recommended Action Measure ii to read, "Identify potential partners including school districts, special service districts, private providers, etc., for the provision of recreational programs." Goal 8.3, add Recommended Action Measure iii to read, "Work with the community to assess appropriate elements for a recreation program." Other changes to the Parks and Recreation Chapter include the following: Goal 8.1, Recommended Action Measure xi shall delete "when feasible." It is recommended to read, "Utilize alternative methods to acquire and develop open space, parks, and trails, including local improvement districts, purchase of easements and development rights, life estates, etc." Goal 8.1, Recommended Action Measure xxiv, shall delete "When feasible and appropriate." It is recommended to read, "Make parks, trails, and open spaces universally accessible by as many people as possible." Goal 8.1, Recommended Action Measure xxxii shall change the word "studies" to "surveys". Goal 8.1, Recommended Action Measure xxxiii shall read, "Remove and control invasive species and noxious weeds in natural areas." Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Tigard Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive plan goals, policies, and recommended action measures have different definitions and impart different obligations to decision makers. They also relate differently to . one another. The following describes goals, policies, and recommended action measures in greater detail. Goals, policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves. Goal Definition - A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Obligation - The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) over another. Policy Definition - A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Obligation - The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the Comprehensive Plan, or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Comprehensive Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Goals. Such an amendment must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. Recommended Action Measures Definition - A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard which, if executed, would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Obligation - Completion of projects, adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies, will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff availability, etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances, community needs, and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies. The listing of recommended action measures in the plan does not obligate the City to accomplish them. Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Comprehensive Plan. The list of recommended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to, or amended, as conditions warrant. EXHIBIT 811 Environmental Quahty `Managing the effects of human impacts on air, water and land resources, including energy. " Air Resource Quality- Water Resource Quality Land Resource Quality -F Air Resources Environmental Quality addresses the quality of air we breathe, water in aquifers, wetlands, streams and lakes and the .responsible management and disposal of waste. Environmental quality is essential for a high quality of life including a strong and sustainable economy. Therefore, Portland metropolitan area governments and agencies, in cooperation with state and federal governments, have developed systems to address urban development's impacts on air, water, and land resource quality. This includes measures to prevent environmental degradation and the need for conservation. Statewide Planning Goal 6 requires Oregon jurisdictions to adopt Comprehensive plans that provide goals and policies as the basis to manage the impact of developments on au, water and land resources Air, Water and Land Resources Quality "To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state." The community's vision is for a future where the character and livability of Tigard is enhanced by the quality of the surrounding environment. The citizens know the importance of participating in regional partnerships, of ensuring the natural resource systems function to provide clean air and water, and of devel- oping land use patterns and a multi-modal transportation system that .reduces the dependency on the automobile. Furthermore, it is recognized that expected population growth in the region will require further effort and innovation to protect environmental quality. At the local level, Tigard can protect environmental quality by ensuring its land use policies, codes, and standards are up-to-date with contemporary best management practices; that it is compliant with state and federal environmental laws and administrative rules; and that it leads by example nil employing environ- mentally sound and sustainable practices in its municipal operations. The City also has an opportunity to educate its citizens of how changes in daily life can improve environmental quality. Section 1: Air Resources Quality Clean air is essential for human well-being. Furthermore, if a region violates federal and state clean air rules, there can be significant negative impacts on the economy as a result of mandated actions to improve air quality. To ensure access to clean air, the federal Clean Air Act was created as the primary regulatory Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 6-1 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY framework for national, state, and local efforts to protect air quality. Under the Clean Alt Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting standards, known as National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), for pollutants considered harmful to people and the environment. Air quality planning is focused on meeting the N AAQS and setting deadlines for meeting these standards. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ is responsible for protecting Oregon's air quality by issuing permits, developing prograrns, and monitoring air pollution to ensure communities meet the NAAQS and to protect Oregon's pristine views. Air pollutants identified in the 2005 DEQ l41*1' Oua ity Report as the greatest concern in Oregon are: ■ Ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog; ■ Fine particulate matter (mostly from wood smoke, other combustion sources, car's and dust); Hazardous air pollutants (also called Air Toxics); and ■ Carbon monoxide (mostly from motor vehicles). As air quality does not know political boundaries, regional efforts were established to monitor and plan for pollutants. The City of Tigard is part e of the Portland Area Airshed (.AA), which is { defined by the Metro service boundary. The DE'Q is responsible for ensuring the PAA meets the national standards and developing the necessary plans to continue compliance. Currently, the P'1A a meets all NAAQS standards (three-year averages are used to determine attainment/non-attainment d ° o of the standards: eight-hour ozone, particulate ~r a matter, and carbon monoxide). However, DEQ is required to develop maintenance plans for 0 0 j o' carbon monoxide and ozone to ensure continued compliance. At the local level, the City can have a positive impact on air quality. Land use, transportation, and public facility planning can promote land development patterns and transportation systems that .reduce dependence on the automobile. The city can coordinate with the Oregon 6_2 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Air Resources Department of Environmental Quality to ensure that industries requiring DEQ permits comply with state and federal regulations. Also, the city can protect existing natural areas and mature trees and promote and participate in tree planting efforts. Vegetation has the natural ability to convert and sequester carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Trees and shrubs can also serve to screen and buffer dissimilar land uses and lessen noise pollution. The City can also ensure its codes and regulations prevent and mitigate other negative air quality impacts associated with urban development such as visible emissions, odors, glare and heat. K1`1NDINGS ■ Within urban areas, air quality is often much worse along major roadways. ■ DEQ has issued six active Air Contaminant Discharge Permits (ACDP) within the City to regulate minor sources of contaminant emissions. • Motor vehicles are now the primary source of air pollution in Oregon and, due to population increases, the number of miles driven daily by Tigard residents has increased 67`%, since 1990. ■ The primary sources of household pollutants in Tigard include wood burning fireplaces, and lawn and garden equipment. ■ 'I'. he Oregon Legislature adopted a number of specific measures to address our quality in the region. ■ The citizens of Tigard value trees and natural resources and feel that protecting these resources will benefit the community. G 0 A. L. 6.1 Reduce air pollution and unprove air quality in the community and region. P C.) L. I C: 113 S 1. The City shall ensure that all development complies with or exceeds regional, state, and federal standards for air quality. 2. The City shall support regional and state plans and programs to attain regional, state, and federal standards for air quality. 3. The City shall promote land use patterns which reduce dependency on the automobile, are compatible,,ATith existing neighborhoods, and increase opportunities for walking, biking, and/or public transit. Comprehensive Plan Cit}7 4 'rigard 6-3 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 4. The City shall continue to investigate and implement practices that reduce air pollution associated with municipal operations. 5. The City shall cooperate with other public agencies to minimize localized transportation impacts to air quality through intersection improvements, access management, intelligent transportation systems, etc. 6. The City shall encourage the maintenance and improvement of open spaces, natural resources, and the City's tree canopy to sustain their positive contribution to air quality. 7. The City shall improve the Environmental Performance Measures to tninitnize impacts from noise and light pollution. S. The City shall encourage citizens to modify their household actions, through education and incentives, to reduce emissions. This may include alternatives for heating, lawn and garden equipment., and transportation. RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES i. Perform a land use analysis to identify residential zones that could potentially accommodate mixed use or neighborhood commercial development. ii. Adopt and implement development regulations that include provisions or incentives for alternative transportation use, particularly in Metro designated corridors and centers. iii. Perform a sidewalk inventory that results in a citywide GIS layer to be used for gap analysis and the creation of a sidewalk improvement plan. iv. Work with TriMet to identify underserved neighborhoods and find the funding to add service in these areas. v. Pursue funding for transportation related projects that would reduce congestion by improving flow, but not by increasing capacity. vi. Expand the Free Street Tree Program by actively engaging neighborhoods and creating a pool of community volunteers to help with the plantings. vii. Place educational materials in the schools, Tigard Public Library, and City Hall that demonstrate actions individuals can implement to help improve air quality in the community. viii. Research "dark skies" regulations from other municipalities and develop standards for Tigard. ix. Research the feasibility of a buyback program for older wood burning stoves. x. Research the feasibility of banning gas-powered leaf blowers and a buyback program for petroleum powered lawn equipment. xi. Develop an ongoing committee to evaluate a Tigard public 6_4 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Water Resources transportation system that would connect underserved neighborhoods . with TriMet routes. Section 2: Water Resources Quality The quality of the water: in our aquifers, streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands is important to the health and welfare of the community, as well as the fish and wildlife that - l rely on clean water for habitat.. To limit harmful' impacts from human activities on water quality, the Clean Water Act (CWA) was enacted. It regu- lates the discharge of pollutants into waterways M®R through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination ° ~ System (NPDES) permits. In the State of Oregon, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ has been charged with estab- o d 1 / ~0 lishing standards regulating, and monitoring' Oregon',, waters for compliance with the CWA b and NPDES. ' til1VV U / y Ol.%L:/lwi.iC'Ja.. '8,y Large municipalities typically have NPDES ~ p o permits for their wastewater treatment facilities and for stormwater runoff, called a Municipal ',pG ll Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. In urban Washington County, which includes the City of Tigard, the permits have been combined p a o and are held by Clean Water Services (CWS). 11t " The combined permit was issued for the entire Tualatin River watershed to guide a basin-wide effort to improve water quality. It requires CWS to subnvt a Stormwater Management Plan and 9 ~,e a Wastewater Management Plan to DEQ. These two plans outline the best management practices that C_WS, its member cities, and Washington County commit to employ' to reduce pollutant discharges, regulate temperature, and comply with any Total Maximum Daily Load (T'MDL) levels that have been established. The City of Tigard is a co-implementer of the permits and associated plans Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 6-5 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY through an I.ntergovernmerital Agreement (IGA) with CWS. The IGA outlines the functions the City must perform that are critical to the operation, mainte- nance, and management of stormwater and wastewater facilities and to ensure compliance with the CWA. Separate from the NPDES permit process, Clean Water Services has developed a Surface Water Management Program to manage non-point source pollution impacts on water quality. The .Healthy Stre(uns Place, a public education program, and watershed restoration projects are among the several activities undertaken to improve the water quality of streams and wetlands within the Tualatin River basin. The City also has an important role in improving water quality. For example, it has committed staff and resources to implement the .Healthy Strearnr Plan. This involves ongoing efforts to restore stream health and associated riparian areas, educating the public about how individual actions can improve water quality, and coordinating policies and actions with other jurisdictions and agencies. These actions help maintain compliance with Metro's Urban Groivth Mana mieut Functional Plan Title 13 and implement the Nature in 111eigbborhoodlsProgram. Tigard also seeks to improve water quality by adopting land use policies and regulations to prevent erosion and protect floodplains and other sensitive lands including tree groves, wetlands, and stream corridors. Land use regulations can also help reduce water pollution by reducing impervious surfaces, and requiring storm water retention and treatment on-site. In addition, the Citv can provide education about how low-impact development and green building techniques can conserve water and protect water quality. Furthermore the city maintains a sewer extension program to connect properties to the city sewer system that rely on septic tanks and drain fields. KL Y FIND ItiGS ■ Water quality in the Tualatin River basin has been generally improving since the 1970s, despite continued urbanization in the watershed. ■ In 2006, Oregon DEQ cliaracterized both Fanno Creek and the Tualatin River as having "poor" water quality within the City of Tigard. However, this is an improvement from the "eery poor" ranking received in 1995. ■ Non-point sources are the largest contributors to water pollution in both Oregon and the Tualatin River basin. ■ Within Tigard, run-off from impervious surfaces, pet waste, and 6-6 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Water Resources erosion/sedirnentation are the most problematic non-point sources of pollution. • To enhance water quality, the City has an active program of tree planting, water quality facility constriction (vegetated swales and retention basins), and stream corridor and wetland enhancements. • The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's natural resources. C. 0 A L 6.2 Ensure land use activities protect and enhance the community's water quality. 1'01.1.1C,i FS 1. The City shall ensure that all development ° complies with or exceeds regional, state, and federal standards for water quality. 2. The City shall continue cooperation with federal, state, and regional agencies in the management of Tigard's_ water resources and the implementation of plans and programs. 3. The City shall encourage the use of (Cy low impact development practices that reduce stormwater impacts from new and J~GI~o• . . existing development. 4. The City shall protect, restore, and enhance, to the extent practical., the natural functions of stream corridors, trees, and water resources for their positive contribution to water quality. 5. The City shall implement measures to tnininnize erosion and storm run- off from development sites during and after construction. 6. The City shall continue to collaborate on educating the public of techniques and practices private individuals can employ to help correct water quality issues. 7. The City shall investigate and use, to the extent practical, green street concepts and other measures that limit the conrununity's effective impervious area. Comprehensive Plan City of "Tigard 6-7 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 8. The City shall lead by example and develop green concepts for stormwater management at City facilities. 9. The City shall encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation and Washington County to improve the quality of stormwater run-off from their facilities. 10. The City shall continue to facilitate the extension of the City's wastewater system to neighborhoods without service within the Tigard Urban Service Area, provided: A. Properties benefiting from the extension pay their fair share of the cost; and B. Annexation occurs prior to any property receiving service. 1117COMM NDE.D ACTION' MF1;ASL RES i. Research and implement incentives that encourage development to minimize impervious surface coverage. ii. Continue to implement the CWS Healthy Streams Plan. iii. Work with the Tree Board to develop an urban tree management and preservation program that increases the canopy cover in Tigard. iv. Continue to Inventory outfalls from non-treated stormwater systems and identify alternatives for improving the water quality released from thetas. Purchase properties located within the 100-year floodplain and develop a management plan that will allow for their natural function in removing pollutants from the stream system. vi. Develop baseline measures of effectiveness to ensure erosion control measures are working during the construction phase. vii. Research the feasibility of a grant program that would provide funds to organizations to develop educational programs. viii. Research the need and feasibility of public restrooms to provide sanitary facilities for the City's homeless population. ix. Install signage and doggie pooper bags to encourage the clean up of dog waste in public parks. ' x. Evaluate the City's street cleaning practices to ensure they, are performing up to their intended results. xi. Research the feasibility of a commercial parking lot cleaning program and incentives for new development and retrofits to use green concepts during parking lot construction. xii. Educate the public about effects of flushing pharmaceuticals and 6-8 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Land Resources develop a program to collect and properly dispose of them so they do not reach and contaminate our streams. Section 3: Land Resources Quality Modern life inevitably leads to the production of waste. From the point in time when cities are first developed, and continuing throughout their occupancy, by-products of human activity must be collected and properly disposed of to protect the health of both people and the natural environment. To accom- plish this, the state of Oregon and Metro has partnered to create laws, rules, and programs to direct reduction and efficient removal of waste. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for ensuring compliance with state rules and statutes. DEQ is also responsible for preparing the Oregon Stale lnle,raled Resource and Solid haste Management Plan. Within the Portland Metropolitan Relrion, Metro has the responsibility for oversight and management of solid waste collection and disposal. This includes the responsibility to prepare and update the IZegional.Solid 6Uaste Alanagement .Plan. The regional plan establishes the framework for coordinating most solid waste collection and disposal programs, directing waste reduction and recovery efforts, identifying roles and responsibilities, and fulfilling DEQ's requirement that the region have an overall waste reduction plan. The Regional Plan is also respon- sible for reconnnnending ways to address the solid waste management impacts of future population and employment growth. Tigard participates in Metro's plan update process and implements the plan through the Washington County Cooperative, which includes a number of cities in Washington County. This regional collaboration is important to reducing the amount of waste generated and entering landfills. At the local level, the City is responsible for regulating and managing solid waste and recycling collection services within the city limits, and reviewing collec- tion rates and service standards. Garbage and recycling collection services are provided by private haulers who operate within established franchise bound- aries. The City enters into franchise agreements with the private haulers for the removal of solid waste generated from residential, commercial, and industrial customers. KE'Y FINDING. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 6-9 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ■ Per capita generation of solid waste has increased annually by 3.2% over the last ten years in the Portland metropolitan region. • The region had a 59% waste reduction rate in 2005 and has set a target of 64% by 2009. • Tigard's residential recycling rate was 53.5% in 2005, while the commercial recycling rate was 22.7%. ■ Regionwide, there are significant opportunities for waste reduction improvements in the construction and business sectors. ■ Oregon DEQ regulates hazardous waste collection, disposal, and cleanup programs. DEQ also provides education and technical programs to reduce risks associated with hazardous wastes. ■ Metro maintains its own household hazardous waste recovery program in cooperation with DEQ. ■ The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon the community. GOAL 6.3 Reduce the amount of solid waste entering landfills. 1'()LIC1,ES 1. The City shall continue collaborating with federal, state, and regional agencies in the development and implementation of solid waste management plans and programs. 2. The City shall regulate and manage solid waste and recycling collection services through franchise agreements that: A. Ensure recycling opportunities are accessible to all households, businesses, and institutions; B. Implement waste reduction measures through prevention and recovery efforts; C. Remain cost effective and environmentally sensitive; and D. Comply with applicable plans, policies, and laws. 3. The City shall collaborate with the appropriate agencies to ensure proper permitting, collection, disposal, and cleanup of hazardous wastes. 4. The City shall use public education to promote: A. Opportunities for recycling, composting, and reuse; B. Reduction of household hazardous waste and its proper disposal; and 6-10 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Land Resources C. Reduction of solid waste generated from construction and business activities. 5. The City shall reduce the amount of solid waste associated with municipal operations. It HC 0N4,N11?;ND1-,I) ACTION MI-ASUIt ES i. Hind long-term partners and plan a yearly E-Waste Collection Event similar to the one in September 2006. ii. Start a composting program (including education) for Cite employees including the purchasing of compostable plates, utensils, and cups. iii. Research commercial and construction recycling programs that could be implemented in Tigard. iv. Develop and maintain a GIS database of DEQ hazardous waste permit sites and hazardous cleanup sites. v. Work with franchise haulers to adjust yard debris pick-up schedules to correspond with the demand during different seasons. vi. Research the possibility- of expanding the number of items that can be recycled curbside. vii. Work with local businesses to act as collection points for household hazardous waste. For example, home centers would collect fluorescent tight bulbs while paint stores would collect old, unused paint. viii. Support the creation of an Office of Sustainability in Washington County. Comprehensive Phin City of Tigard 6-11 , 1 #6 whieh is-- This e 1:1,1:311ricl: V--- 1. j:,q 11:1 Ettvire4ifneertft e:: 1:21 1 1111il 11:11d 1? 11:11:1, t of effvif envir ftgeeeies, state and r- e , 4.4 ~ U R Q T A W:f-* is deseribed-ift-the L for air e CPA2007-00001 Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 uality Environmental Q 11 ) l 1 ) J J ) ) f J CPA2007-00001 Environmental Quality YrGI T r rT,Tl-_ f1~ 'T'T ~T ~'TD ider Gode ftge gel 199 I.m del _A 09 e C- I CPA2007-00001 Environmental Quality related to variatts health probleffts. Motor vehdele traffie naise is the major eantributer to the ambiefit noise level in Tig Noise ievels for aftnost all r-egidential distriets in Tigard appear to be widlin fteeeptable levels. The highest noise levels appeftf to be found along Neifie Highway (991X9, Main Stfeet, 1 , Hwy. 217 and HA Bettlevard. Effeetive eontral of the undesirable effeets E)f highwity generated naise levels requires a three design, h! j) satti!ee entissieft reduetion; 2) improved highway degign and street and 3) land use eontrols. The first two eomponents ftf-e ettr-f-endy being addressed by private industry and by federal, state and regional agen-r-i-es.. The d-h-ird area is essentiaRy a loeal. gavernfnent responsibility. n( hiG 4.3' THE GTTV SHALL! a. REQUIRE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS LOCATED Rj A NOISE INGESTED AREA (DR A USE WHICH CREATES NOISE 1N EXCESS OF THE APP T(' A BLE STANDARDS TlTTGO,Ri`ORATE THE- FOLLOWING iNT-0 THE SITE DT A AT. 1 BUILDING PLACEMENT O THE SITE 1N ~AN AREA W"tHER 2. LANDSGAPP4G AND OTHER TECHNIQUES TO LESSEN NOISE 1NI A S TO LEAL(lr'IBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING LAND USES-. L. COORDINATE WITH DEQ 4 1T-S,NOISE REGULATION PROGRAM AND APPLY THE DEQ LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM. e. WHERE APPLICABLE REQUIRE A STATEMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE AGENGY (PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF A kAND U&E PROPGSAL) THAT ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS GAN BE N IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES "noise sensitive" developments are desigfled and loeated se as to frtif~~2e the in"sion of naise from mater 2. The Tigard Gornmuftity De-velopment Gode ghafl ensure that new eommereifti, industrial and Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 Quality (DEQI,), noise standar-ds are tnet and neighbaiing "noise sensitive" properties are no Quality (DEQ) when re mer-eial or industrial uses ..'ar r-esidefitial areas to preve t degradatian of previously quiet environments. 4.4 LAND RESOURGES €s hand quality in Tigard is not eurrently threatened by a large 'seale waste disposal site. The Metropolitan Setviee Diseriet (NISD) has the authe le solid and liquid waste digposal in the fneqapolitan area. Although NISD hag the authority ever- solid waste site laeatieft, leen! governfnefits wifl be ifivelved in the sele nrr v~iGiEs 4.4.4 THE GI P.~ S77- ALL MAINTAIN AND Tt'o'IPROVE, 1i POSSIBLE, THE rT TD D EN QUALITY OF TIGARD'S LAND RESOURCE& 4.4 .2 THE CITY SHALL RECOGNIZE N4SD'C RESPONSIBILITY AIN41D AUTHOR! TO PREPARE AND !MP EMENT A SOLID WASTE TT A N A ! HNIENT PLAN. PAPLEMENTATIGN STRATEGIES Department of Environmental QuAity (E)EQ), in the sohd waste site seleetkffi PrOeegg. 2. The City shaR diseattrage solid waste sites whieh would advergely affeet neighboring land uses . a. Depth to water t*bk-, Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 E)GiIBCT zz f I~ZierMT cons(Lrvatlon `Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximi.Ze the conservation of all forms of energy, based upon sound economic principles. " 0 ur way of life is powered by energy. From the construction process to home heating to getting around the community, affordable and reliable energy sources are counted upon to sustain our needs. Energy also drives the economy and has a significant impact on the environment. These roles are important to consider when planning for future sources, distribution, conservation efforts, land use, transportation, and development patterns. The City's commitment to manage land use to conserve energy is based on Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 13. i ~ c o Energy Conserva>tron "Land and rises developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy, based on sound economic principles." Tigard residents envision a future where access to reliable energy supplies and their use do not degrade the environmental quality of the community. They recognize the importance of renewable energy resources for the economy, the value in conservation efforts, and the significance of land use and transportation planning on energy consumption. public transportation and a well-connected bicycle and pedestrian network are services greatly supported by the community. The community also recognizes that the City can employ new techniques and technologies in municipal operations, as well as encouraging citizens to take a personal interest in energy consumption and conservation. The City of Tigard currently has no energy resources and no future plans to develop any generation or supply facilities. The Oregon Department of Energy (DOE) has taken the statewide lead by planning to ensure an adequate, afford- able, and clean energy supply is available for Oregonians. The DOE produces the OreJon Energy Plan on a bientual basis. It assesses energy demand and supply in the state, identifies issues affecting energy, and presents an action plan to meet the goals of the plan. e nergy conditions and future issues identified by the 2005-2007 Oregon Ene?,gy Plan include: • Unstable energy pricing and supply will continue to affect commututies as it did in 2002 when Oregonians spent 50% more per unit of energy to heat their homes than in 1998. • World oil production may peak in the next decade and begin a long- term decline. Coupled with a growth in worldwide demand, peak oil will maintain or increase already high oil prices. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 13-1 ENERGY CONSERVATION ■ Natural gas supplies from North America are declining, while prices have doubled in the past five years. Worldwide competition for the gas is also expected to increase. To address these issues, the Oregon l- negy Plan recommends conservation efforts for households, businesses, industry, and transportation, as well as developing clean and renewable energy resources. "These ~""1 efforts can provide insulation from, and reduce j~a the community's vulnerability to, volatile pricing 7 ~7 and supplies. They are also consistent with statewide planning Goal 13 for maximizing the ~f. conservation of all forms of energy. Building efficiency standards, the Leadership in Energy c o >R1 _ ~j~ `~S317. r~u and Environmental Desigm (LE E D) rating system, and weatherization programs are options for promoting energy conservation in build- " ings. Metro's Regional'] ra niporialion Plan (RTP) is lj,S°II required to address energy conservation, effi- ciency, and alternative transportation options ' under state and federal law. Options include driving less, buying fuel-efficient vehicles or using alternative fuels. Tigard has the ability to affect energy conserva- tion efforts through developing efficient land use 7'r al$ and transportation plans that reduce automobile trips. This includes promoting compact mixed use Lj1 communities, and transit use and development. ' The City can lead by example ii utilizing alterna- ~~~rit?h~1rZT tive energies and becoming more energy efficient in municipal operations. Tigard can also challenge 0;A ?0& residents to reach energy conservation goals set by the community. ! KFY 1'IND IN G'Fi ■ Transportation is the largest use of energy in the state at 38%..A. considerable reduction in energy use can be made with individuals altering their habits related to the use of motor vehicles. ■ The City has no energy generation or supply facilities and therefore the 13-2 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan 0 community's energy supply and pricing is controlled by forces beyond its direct influence. ■ A number of alternative fuel options exist for motor vehicles, but supplies and availability are limited. ■ Large energy uses which the City has control over include street lighting, water transfer pumps, heating and cooling of municipal buildings, and the motor velucle pool. ■ Solar-generated power and wood heating are the two most common options available to the community for producing their own energy. Wood heating can be problematic to air quality due to the release of fine particulate matter. • Weatherization, energy efficient building materials and appliances, and alternative energy sources can all reduce energy consumption in buildings. ■ T'he citizens of Tigard value pedestrian and bicycle paths in the community and support the development of a well connected network. • The citizens of Tigard value access to bus service in the community. ■ The following land use planning strategies can result in a more energy- efficient community: ■ Establishing nuxed-use zones to encourage working, living, and shopping in the same neighborhood ■ Providing opportunities for increased density along public transit lines ■ Developing a public transit system that is reliable, connected, and efficient ■ Building a bicycle and pedestrian network that is connected, safe, and accessible • Connecting streets for efficiency and reducing congestion ■ Re-use of vacant and underutilized land. G0A1_ 13.1 Reduce energy consumption. I1 71.1Cti a 1. T'he City shall promote the reduction of energy consumption associated with vehicle miles traveled through: A. Land use patterns that reduce dependency on the automobile; B. Public transit that is reliable, connected, and efficient; and Comprehensive Plan Cite of Tigard 13-3 1 fi= ENERGY CONSERVATION C. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is safe and well connected. 2. The City shall implement regional and state regulations, plans, and programs that promote energy conservation. 3. The Cite shall require future development to consider topography, vegetation, and solar access during the design phase to reduce demands for artificial heating, cooling, and lighting. 4. The City shall implement and enforce state energy efficiency standards during the building permit review process. 5. The Clty shall take a leadership role in local energy matters by: .A. Designing and developing public 1 . facilities, wherever possible, that Ca%SC~ F yn take advantage of alternative energy sources and conserve energy in mcom n operations; B. Conducting energy audits on existing City facilities and implementing cost- effective recommendations as soon as possible; C;. Investigating and participating in, 't10 when feasible, green energy programs, which use renewable energy resources; and D. Continuing to investigate new technologies that can reduce municipal energy consumption. 6. The City shall support energy conservation by: A. Encouraging designs that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (f.EED) standards or achieve a minimum certification; B. Educating the public about personal actions that can be taken to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption; C. Directing the private sector to the variety of available incentives programs; and 13-4 City of `Tigard Comprehensive Plan D. Providing flexibility in the land use process to take advantage of solar radiation. RI'C,t)MN9F:?N1:.)FI,) ACT[ N :)NIFASI..iIt1,:S i. Create a process that requires new development to consider topography, vegetation, and solar access during the design phase. fi. Develop target decreases for energy consumption associated with municipal operations. iii. Purchase a percentage of Green Energy for municipal operations and then challenge the community to do the same. iv. Research and implement incentives and development codes that would encourage energy efficiency in new developments. v. Survey the community about energy consumption and identify, top concerns that could be addressed through conservation incentives. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 13-5 r r ktee~ ' r aft r „ -the "IF r ~Ae r Y-9S" CP p200~-0000 ] Boll Co" "ti"" ftphy f it I! lift ee rz-~`~ . USE f (`TTC f f t(3 be-efw%y qp it p f effieie la!il existif, f f f far d wind fps i~j )a au E) for In f :Pie f CPA2007-00001 Energy Conservation e. impaets upon , d. Watei, quality degradation or- 94PAar- probletns. 3. The City 9haH efistffe that ftt"e land use aetivitieg with sipifieftnt wa9te and preeess Eliseharges eonform to A State and Federal eftviraftmental quality standards 4. The City shall seelt a response er assistanee from the Department Quality or any other interested State ar- Federal ageney when re ased !an 6. The City shall reeognii!e MSD's role in preparing and implementing a sohd waste Energy Conservation CPA2007-00001 sa 3 EXH,Brr: w r s { r x k 1, ~ 4 4} Puz-1rks5 Recreuli.,..1-15 Irails alld O-t j ---%c 'To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens q1' the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of recreational facilities, including destination resorts. " f.. Access to parks, recreation, trails, and open space enhances the livability of a community and contributes to the well-being of its residents. These amenities provide a variety of opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy both active and passive activities, wlule also helping to preserve open space, wildlife habitat, and natural resources. Parks may also serve as informal meeting places to draw people together and create a sense of place. These public lands and facilities are highly appreciated by Tigard's residents and the City is committed to their adequate provision. Statewide Planning Goal 8 requires Oregon jurisdictions to plan for recreational needs and this becomes especially important as the City begins to approach full development. E Re~J c"Itonal Needs "To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of recreational facilities, including destination: resorts." The community envisions a future where a wide variety of recreational oppor- tuiudes is available through a diverse system of parks, trails, and open spaces. This system would be distributed throughout the community and easily acces- sible from all neighborhoods. It includes not only developed parks, but open spaces to protect natural resources that the community holds in high regard. The citizens also know that simply planning for and providing the opportunities is not enough, but funding must be secure to properly manage and maintain the system. The Tigard park system currently includes 169 acres of City parkland and 182 acres of greenway and other preservation-oriented sites. These figures equate to 3.7 acres of developed area and 4.0 acres of natural area per thousand residents. Most of this park and greenway land is located within the floodplain. In addition to parks and open spaces, Tigard has developed a successful trail program, consisting of 9 miles of completed trails. These trails provide both recreation opportunities and transportation links throughout the community. A major source of parkland acquisition and development fiends has come from the park System Development Charge (SDC) on new development, first imposed in 1977. ']'he City does not sponsor a recreation program and is not served by a special park and recreation district. The Tigard Park .System Master Plan covers the city proper and the unincorporated Urban Services Area. Subsequent to the master plan's adoption in 1999, the City added 19.3 acres of parkland and 24.1 acres of greenway. Because of population increases during the same period, the. City's existing level of service to 2006 held steady at 7.7 acres of public parks and open space per thousand population. Comprehensive 11Ian I Cite of Tigard 8-1 PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE KEY FINDINGS ■ The system of adding parks and related land and facilities in the City has kept up with growth in the seven years since the Park System Master Plan's adoption in 1999 (7.7 acres/1000 residents), but has not achieved the Plan's aspirational standard. ■ Many areas of the City are park deficient. ■ The land supply available for parks and open space is becoming smaller and more expensive. ■ Given the level of development in Tigard, sufficient land for neighborhood parks is unavailable to meet the needs of underserved residential and non- residential areas. ■ Many non-City-owned lands and facilities serve the park and leisure needs of Tigard residents. The Cit}- lacks a trail master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. ■ The City has regulations in place that effectively provide for block links and pedestrian connections in new neighborhoods. However, there are significant gaps in the off-street pedestrian system within older neighborhoods. ■ Citizen groups have identified a trail route within Northeast Tigard that includes on and off street segments to connect with the City of Portland- adopted SW Communities trail network. Citizens have proposed that this route be considered for adoption into the Tigard trail plan. ■ The trail officially identified by Tigard as the "Powerline Trail" is a segment of a larger inter-jurisdictional trail formally identified as the "Westside Trail" in the Metro Regional Trails Map. ■ The City does not operate a recreation program and is not served by a special park and recreation district. Consequently, Tigard residents have limited opportunities to participate in recreation programs. ■ Overall, City parklands are well maintained. Maintenance problems identified in the 1999 Tigard Park System Master Plan have been, or are being, addressed. • The new Park SDC methodology sets a per-project percentage limit on the use of SDC funds. Some 63% of the cost of park improvements is assigned to non-SDC funding sources. Afthis time, the City does not have a stable source of revenue that can be used as the companion funding source for capital projects. ■ Many of the projects identified in the Parks SDC parks capacity program are 8-2 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan located in the Bull Mountain Urban Services.Area and not within the City limits. ■ Tigard does not have a parks foundation. Such foundations provide local governments with unportant additional programs to finance park and open space projects. ■ The City has been proactive in working with the Tigard Water District for the use of reservoir properties for open space. Partnership plans with the school district for the renovation and joint use of school playgrounds to meet neighborhood Park needs have not been developed. ■ Volunteers annually contribute thousands of hours to Tigard's park system and are a non-monetary funding source for park K -S maintenance and improvements. • In recent years, the City has developed and employed innovative methods to `P create more active park acreage to serve . community, needs. This has included = s making use of a state infrastructure rF - loan program to expand Cook Park and making certain types of industrially zoned Properties available for park uses.i t± ■ The citizens of "Tigard value pedestrian and bicycle paths in the community and support the development of a well connected network. ■ "The citizens of Tigard value access to neighborhood parks and open space within a half mile of their homes. ■ The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's natural resources. ■ The citizen's of Tigard are concerned about the lack of a public recreation program and the lack of an adequate number of parks in the community. GOAL. 8.1 Provide a wide variety of high quality park and open spaces for all residents, including both: A. Developed areas with facilities for active recreation; and Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 8-3 PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE B. Undeveloped areas for nature-oriented recreation and the protection and enhancement of valuable natural resources within the parks and open space system. POLICIES 1. Tigard shall acquire, develop, and maintain a diverse system of parks, trails, open space, and recreational facilities that are safe, functional, and accessible'to all of its population. 2. The City shall acquire and, where appropriate, improve natural areas located within a half mile of every Tigard resident to provide passive recreational opportunities. 3. The City shall seek to achieve or exceed the ideal park service level standard of 11.0 acres of parkland per thousand population. 4. The City shall develop neighborhood parks [or neighborhood park facilities within other parks, such as a linear park] located within a half mile of every resident to provide access to active and passive recreation opportunities for residents of all ages. 5. The City shall develop other parks, including linear parks, special use facilities, urban plazas, skate parks, and pet areas, consistent with the descriptions and standards contained in the park system master plan. 6. The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources and other open spaces to additionally provide nature-oriented outdoor recreation and trail-related activities. 7. The City shall ensure public safety is a major consideration in the planning, design, and management of parks, open spaces and trails. 8. The City- shall enforce park rules, especially against loitering, harassment, and camping, and work to identify long term solutions to these three on- going park use problems. 9. "Fhe City shall integrate green concepts unto park and open space design, maintenance, and operations. 10. In addition to standing committees, such as the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Tree Board, the City shall involve its residents and businesses as active participants and partners ui all aspects of providing park and recreational services, including park system master planning and City comprehensive planning efforts. 11. The City shall ensure that the community at large is adequately informed of recreation opportunities and programs; issues affecting park, open space, and recreation services; and volunteer opportunities. 8-4 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan 12. The City shall, either directly or in coordination with other stakeholders and agencies, seek opportunities to acquire public open space. 13. The City shall identify funding to build recreational facilities and provide a full service recreational program 14. The City shall build and maintain partnerships with other governmental and private agencies and organizations to optimize funding and facilio" resources and improve park and recreational opportunities. 15. When considering acquisition of new parkland and open space, the City shall identify funding for required maintenance and public safety activities. 16. The City shall require all development to pay a parks system development charge or to dedicate land in lieu of a park system development charge. 17. The city shall ensure that any land dedicated to the City in lieu of a parks o system development charge meets_ the needs, goals, and objectives in the ' e. (:;onnprehensive Plan per comprehensive plan policy (#24) governing land donations.?'., 18. The City shall continue to encourage and p'° 'c s y recognize the important role of volunteers Yr,fL},fi~ and community groups in meeting City i I r park, trail, open space, and recreation needs and In building stewardship and 4Y e , promoting community pride. y} , 19. The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect., and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare or state and federally listed species, and prc:>vide nature in the city opportunities. 20. The City shall provide funding for a high level of park, open space, and recreational facility maintenance. 21. The City shall work with all elements of the community to provide and manage a fully functional urban forest. 22. The City shall seek the assistance of volunteer groups and other community partners to help in maintaining parks, trails, and open space. Comprehensi%,e Plan City of Tigard 8-5 fr PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE 23. The City shall continue to improve access to neighborhood parks and other facilities according to the City's Americans with Disabilities Act Plan. 24. Acceptance of any land donated for park purposes shall be based upon its usefulness and adaptability to the Park System Master Plan. The following shall be taken into consideration when making a decision regarding the acceptance of a proposed property donation: A. The property's location within the City's proposed greenway system; B. Its location bordering an existing park or greenway; C. The degree to which the property meets the "site selection criteria" for the facility type corresponding to its intended use as listed in the Park System Master Plan; D. The occurrence within the property of unique or significant natural or cultural resources; E. The condition of the property and the City's liability for any potential problems or maintenance needs associated with its condition; F. If landlocked, or enclosed within non-city owned land, the right of entry or public passage through the non-city owned land; and G. The existing owner's awareness and acknowledgement that the control over public access passes to the City and its officers with the donation. 25. City-owned property may be used for private wetlands mitigation. The City will consider proposals for such mitigation on a case by case basis, subject to the following (A-D are contained in Resolution 96-42): A. It can be demonstrated that there is benefit to the City and the general public; B. The mitigation must provide a documented physical enhancement of existing wetland; C. The City should be compensated for the use of the area either through rent, lump sum payment, benefit to the City, or as agreed to by the City Council; D. The wetland mitigation should demonstrate no additional cost to the City for maintenance or other factors, unless acceptable to the City Council; and E. Should the City consent to the private use of City-owned property, the applicant shall obtain a City Sensitive land permit and all other necessary permits and approvals for the proposed work. The required joint state/federal wetlands application shall explicitly state that the City is not a party to the permit and enforcement of the permit will be directed solely against the developer. $_G Ciq of Tigard Comprehensive Plan 26. Public notice (in the form of on-site signage, a City webpage posting, and mailings to every party requesting such notice) shall be provided in the case of any proposed City sponsored wetland mitigation on City owned property where no sensitive lands permit is required. IIECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES i. Regularly update the Parks System Master Plan (every 5 to 10 years) to ensure it continues to address the changing needs of the City. Update sections of the document more frequently with an amendment or other process to reflect the results of major policy or planning initiatives. it. Develop master plans for each park that: identify the locations and types of development that will occur in the park, preserve natural areas, and ensure development that promotes safe and aesthetically pleasing environments. iii. Consider and respond to Tigard's social and demographic characteristics, including its cultural diversity, when planning for and investing in park improvements. iv. Consider the development of a partnership plan with the school district for the renovation and joint use of school grounds in park deficient areas to meet neighborhood park needs. v. Coordinate with and support Metro, Oregon State Parks, the National Park Service and other agencies and that provide parks, open spaces, and recreational activities in or near Tigard. vi. Promote a safe environment in the City's parks and open spaces through on-going contact and coordination with public safety officials. vii. Consider the development of a marketing and communication plan to inform the public about the value of parks and the recreational services they provide. viii. Develop and distribute maps and brochures to educate users about the park and open space system and promote appropriate use. ix. Rcvise and update the Park System Development Charge (SDC) Methodology to reflect current land and development costs and to consider: A. The development of a dependable, long term funding source Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 8-7 PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE or sources that can be used to provide the overall project costs assigned to non-SDC funding sources in the SDC study's capital improvement program; B. Adjustments to the extraterritorial (Urban Growth Area) improvement projects identified in the SDC capital improvement program; and C. Adjustments to the SDC fee structure that reflects realistic non-SDC revenue expectations. i. Consider seeking voter approval as early as November 2008, and no later than November 2010, to fund needed park and open space acquisitions and improvements. ii. Utilize alternative methods to acquire and develop open space, parks, and trails, including local improvement districts, purchase of casements and development rights, life estates, ctc. iii. Work to increase grants and donations from new sources for operating and capital funding. rV Consider the establishment of a parks foundation to assist with fund raising, and acquisition, and special projects. V. Explore additional ways to acknowledge and recognize sponsors and donors. vi. Continue to use park reservation fee schedules that provide cost recovery balanced against needed services. Provide services to City residents at lower costs than to non-residents. vii. Continue efforts to involve the public in the allocation of and request for funds. viii. Identify funding for required maintenance and management activities when considering acquisition of new parkland and open space. IN. Where applicable, take into consideration the costs of pubic safety services when considering acquisition of new parkland and open space. X. Consider voter approval to fund needed recreation facilities and a recreation program. xi. Financially assist, when able, youth sports leagues and other non- profit recreation providers xii. Make parks, trails, and open spaces universally accessible by as many people as possible. xiii. Provide public access to public open space in ways that protect and preserve sensitive natural resources. 8.8 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan xiv. Continue to seek the assistance of volunteer groups to help in developing and maintaining parks, trails, and open spaces. xv. Create volunteer opportunities and support those who want to participate in making ideas, projects, and events happen u1 their neighborhood parks. xvi. Develop and apply administrative policies and procedures for use of volunteer resources. xvii. Continue to develop and implement specific management plans and maintenance programs for the high level maintenance of all of the City's park and open space lands. xviii. Seek opportunities to introduce more environmentally-friendly, science-based practices, including measures to increase re- use and recycling programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, and other best management practices. xix. Develop and implement an urban forestry program to improve the condition of Tigard's urban forest through effective management decisions. xx. Include natural resources surveys and monitoring un the City's management of public open spaces and related natural resources. xxi. Remove and control invasive species and noxious weeds in natural areas. xxii. Inform the public about maintenance and management requirements for the City's various types of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open spaces, as for example by posting maintenance plans on the City webpage. GOAL. 8.2 Create a City-wide network of interconnected on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle trails. P0L,ICIES 1. The City shall create an interconnected regional and local system of on- and off-road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, major urban activity centers, and regional recreational opportunities. 2. The City shall design and build greenway trails and paths to minimize their impact on the environment, including on rare and state and federally listed species. Comprehensive Plan CitNl of Tigard 8-9 Iq PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES i. Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. ii. Complete a Citywide inventory and prioritization of opportunities for short pathway connections that increase bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and complement the greenway and on-street bicycle/ pedestrian systems. iii. Develop trail standards for the many trail systems, sizes, and materials needed in different settings. iv. Add to the park system master plan map: a. The Tigard portions of two "regionally significant" trails (the Wcsts.ide Trail (formerly, the Powerluie Trail) and the Washington Square Loop Trail); and b. The on- and off-street route identified by the citizen groups that connects the Washington Square Loop Trail with the Portland Urban Trail Number 5, which ends at SW Dickinson and SW 65`". V. Coordinate trail development and maintenance activities with natural resource management objectives and activities. Vi. Where appropriate, furnish trails with amenities, such as interpretive and directional signage, benches, drinking fountains, parking and staging areas, and other services. vii. Use automated systems to systematically map and document trail easements, right-of-way dedications, proposed alignments, and current trail locations. GOAL 8.3 Develop full-service recreational facilities and establish a comprehensive recreation program, providing a wide range of recreational, cultural, and educational activities. POLICIES 1. The Cinr shall establish a recreation program served by high quality community facilities. 8_10 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES i. Develop an information program to raise the public's awareness of the importance of recreational facilities and programs to public well-being and community livability. ii. Identify potential partners, including school districts, special service districts, private providers, etc., for the provision of recreation programs. iii. Work with the community to assess appropriate elements for a recreation program. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 8-11 3.5 PARKSETD >J A TTON AND OPEN cn A G Findings in Tigard, publie and priva )fIS eaft play t role in providing Many of the Tigaf-d Sehoal Digqiet sites provide reereational needs not found wi Small pareels of tmb"dable land regelting from erbanization ean provide mi~i parles ethtndseaped areas. A properly planned and manitged system E)f open spaee and reereation lands eftn. idents. The sy9tern needs to reeegi-tize the relationgl-tip between t4ban uses and the natural eharaeter of the land and di!a* routes and eenneet paf-les, > playgrounds, > r-esidentift! areas. The Gity needs to develop an adequate sy9tern of apen spRee, r-eer-eation lands and &eihties to retain and improve livability of the eeffiffitiffity. tnd development prog-ra listing of priorities and desires f)f the r-egidents to be served. nlr'v~iciEs 3.5 .4 THE GITV SHALL ENG ~URAGE PRALATE ENTERPRISE AND iNT'L'D!-`l1A71,DAT1\,A, ,TT-AI AGREEMENTS WHIGH WILL PROVIDE FOR OPEN SPAGE, c nD ESERAT NATURAL, LC'."GG NIG AND HISTORIC AREAS 1N A MANNER GONSISTENT WIT-1.1 THE A A 7 A TT A BII ITY OF RESOURCES. 277 T14 GITV SHALL !`OORD iATE WITH 'T14 8GHG0I DISTRICTS TO ~ o o~roTv DEVELOP RECREATIONAL l; A GII IT IF C -i 1'aaa~a a ~...v. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space CPA2007-00001 3-54 IT, vided, 'I tese~ CPA2007-00001 Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space ~e eeerle~E~` CPA2007-00001 and op", Recreation, Trails, Space and is ttged solely for park aequisition, development or major eapital ftequigition. Park T) C)Li c i Bs . 2 / .4 11-14D WiD TAT PARK SITES, AS DEFINED , BY THE PARRS AND OPEN -3.6.4 SPACE STANDARDS AND !7 A CT T(' A TTON CVCTLM - C' YJ ~r A c7~ T R DEVELOPED C.TlI 1 V ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PRIORIT T`ILIT-l-ET'S WI'T'LTITT A PARK WILL BE AE~USTED TO MEET THE T`T1✓LDS AND DESIRES OF uL I A djc Syl-T r DEVELOPMENT TG Iu-ADG THE GUARAGTERISTIGS OF THE SITE. PARK AND/0 DEGE A TIOTT A T FACILITIES IN GR A TT ST DE;T R AND AND TCL'TilC n-r-~Gri' I G SUPPLY--OC RIGHES LEAST DL` Tyr-c ELOOPME TT PRIORITIES. AE~to=cTOI b. PAD TIC SHOTl~T1TT D RPLANNED - i v ENSURE BENEFIT TO THE GREATEST r) TCTTILT~TTC COD~.~ D L A CO1~T A r(1T TTCITIOT~z DE-V I Onr r T` T n r'nM"'f7 N14N- I -CAT 1 1 G IZTCAT THE HIGHEST nDIn DEVELOPMENT OF A DDITTOA7 A T NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS ~~,z--il~rzTrcr~zr~ • lA JTT ETC-.-, pr t~>TT PRIORITY FOR T)T TRT rUBLTr` C7 ~TI"1TNf AND ` ~~ARE L1~4Gn7 TI.I A TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PRATA CEGT-OD WITHIN PLANNEE) UNIT DEVELOPMENTS AND MAINTAINED ~ TOTArOAVJ*TLD C A CvOG7 A TIOP T ~7 ~~TY~ TLI1✓ T O\\JT,CT T11;TTCT nl)T~TCT~TT 'I~YTOZ iT1~TG yyZv d. NEW tMIN! PARKS nD IOD TTY/ A NE) SHOULD BE SUPPLIED AT THE DEATELOPER'S OR NEIGHBORHOOD'S EXPENSE AND b A TTa NT-A4i dED- Y-A NEIGHBORHOOD ACCOGIATTON CREATED ACS-PA TT c-OF THE i'~~DrJ2~Crr0 ~ L Tl7';ATE OPMENT PROCESS-' PROVISION OF REGIONAL PARK C A GILITT C WILL ON V CONSIDERED AS AN IATT TTnT~T A T DD OTL (-'T A APD , v 1 1~ J ~ C IG TT D HAVE A LOW ~ PRIORITY - NLES T TRTT SU A-L GID GMST A T GES ARISE. cl-It1 f AGGE T 0 _NCC GF ANY T A ATTI TlEDIG' FOR PA 'i'17~'YD T A1 11-1-TED ~ Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space CPA2007-00001 PURPOSES SH }L j BE BASED UPON !T-,S T jSEr j 7.TTCC AND AID °~BILIW To TE ADOPTED n e rnrn~ nr~qD C)rri., en n rt rr ui~ 1~ . SYSTEM. tl T yr-YTi~ SHALL r-%TXT 4T n IJ ORDER TO FACILITATE THE TT RDLP7ENT--r= nTION ^^R T-HLi^ Ty-!c L1 -r,-TT1~71 1Z7 r ADOPTED PARK nr=n NS L TZZTr4~. 1NIPu+~1.1L1V 131 - t; r ENT- TION cTV e TEEIEC 1. The Gity shall eentintie to seek revenue settrees to faeilifate in the i plernefitation -Of Park, the adopted park plans, The adopted "ark Plans a-,- Faftne Greele Park, Gook Woodard Parle, jaelt Park, Summer-lake Park, Englewood Park, Liberty Park and Y-e Old V4ndfpA Park. 2. The City shall develep "fi-tur"ark needs assessment" te determine the number of ae es needed for fttture park uses. The ettrrent park standards shall be used as a basiss for th~s assessment. The future park needs assessment w --speetifi-ft"y address park needs. require the dedieation E)f the greenway and park land, if not already dedieated, shall eentiflue to implenient the adopted pedestriftfilbiltepauh. pathway plans, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space CPA2007-00001 EXHIBIT -C CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes August 20, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER President Inman called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center, Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: President Inman; Commissioners Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, Muldoon, Vermilyea, and Walsh Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Ron Bunch, Assistant Community Development Director; Darren Wyss, Associate Planner; Duane Roberts, Associate Planner; Marissa Daniels; Assistant Planner; Jerree Lewis, Planning Commission Secretary 3. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Walsh advised that the Tree Board will have a workshop with the Planning Commission in September. The Board has been working on the goals, policies, and action measures for the management and preservation of trees and other vegetation. Walsh provided copies of the working draft to the Planning Commission. The Tree Board received input from the Policy Interest Team, staff, and the Homebuilder's Association. Commissioner Caffall reported on the Committee for Citizen Involvement. He reported that the neighborhood webpages are almost ready to go. It's anticipated that everything will be online by the first of the year. The CCI is scheduled to present changes to their membership requirements to Council tomorrow night. The Hwy. 99W Committee will meet in the next few weeks to review ODOT material. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES None 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2007-00001 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page I Tigard Comprehensive Plan Update of Statewide Planning Goal 6: Air, Water, and Land Quality Resources, Goal 8: Recreation Needs, and Goal 13: Energy Conservation REQUEST: Amendments to the current Comprehensive Plan Topics 3: Natural Features and Open Space; 4: Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality; and 9: Energy by updating the goals, policies and recommended action measures to reflect current community conditions and values. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard- or.gov%code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: CBD, C-G, C-P, I- H, I-L, I-P, MUC, MUE, MUE-1, MUE-2, MUR-1, MUR-2, R-1, R-2, R-3.5, R-4.5, R-7, R-12, R-25. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.360, 18.370, 18.380, 18.390,18.705, 18.715, 18.765, 18.775 and 18.810; Comprehensive Plan Policies 2, 3 & 4; Metro Functional Plan Title 3 and 13; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5 and 6. STAFF REPORT Darren Wyss reported that this proposed amendment will replace current topics 4 and 9 of the Comprehensive Plan in their entirety; and for topic 3, policies 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4, 3.6.1, 3.6.2 will be replaced. Changes requested at the July 16th Planning Commission meeting have been incorporated into the proposed language (Exhibit A). Staff has reviewed the proposed amendment according to the applicable review criteria and finds that it satisfies the Community Development Code, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan, and the Statewide Planning Goals. Outside agency comments have been received. DLCD recommended a couple of clarifications which are found in the staff report. Other agency comments and Comprehensive Plan Update Department Review Team recommendations are also included in the staff report. Wyss detailed revisions to the language since the July 16th Planning Commission meeting. Duane Roberts reviewed proposed changes to the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space chapter (Exhibit B). He advised that the second revision requested by Sue Bielke is already in the proposed language. It was requested that the term "non-native plants" in 8.1.xxxii be replaced with the term "invasive species." Sometimes a non-native species may be better suited in an area than a native species.. It was clarified that 8.1.xxi is not meant to eliminate existing programs for the Senior Center and Library. It is attempting to provide additional programs. Commissioner Doherty encouraged the use of signs in sensitive areas to discourage such things as dogs and litter. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page 2 PUBLIC TESTIMONY - IN FAVOR Carl Switzer, 10310 SW Hoodview Drive, Tigard 97224 testified that he has been chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and a member of the Policy Interest Team (PIT) for Parks and Recreation. He believes it is intolerable that there is no funded recreation program in Tigard. The PIT put forth recommendations for the Comprehensive Plan. Subsequently, staff has red lined them. He encouraged the Commission to incorporate the PIT comments rather than the staff comments, e.g., 8.1.13. This will provide guidance in the future to provide publicly funded recreation in Tigard. Another policy that he would like to see reinstated is 8.3.1. Switzer encouraged the Commission to support citizen input. When asked how much money it could take, he said the City could start small and grow from there. There are ways to fund a recreation program - establish a special district, such as Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation, which is a separate taxing entity that provides all of its own facilities, maintenance, and programming; use a combination of general fund dollars and user fees, along with additional grants; join with a neighboring special recreation district and share the cost of providing service; work with a private entity like Sherwood has done with the YMCA. Switzer couldn't. provide an estimate of how much it would cost to start a recreation program. However; he did say that he believes the Comprehensive Plan is a guiding, visionary document that will lead us through the next 20 years. If we don't have language that supports and asks for or maybe even requires a recreation program, we'll never see it in Tigard. Concern was raised about the language obligating the City to provide facilities and a full scale program if there isn't adequate funding. Switzer said that Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District has been around for many years. They did not start with everything that they have now. This proposed language doesn't say anything that would handcuff the City; the spirit is that Tigard will invest in public recreation in some capacity. Switzer said it's not anyone's intention to place an undue burden on the City and how the process works isn't as important as having it clear in the Comprehensive Plan that there's something that can be implemented. The City's consultant found favorable results for a recreation program and the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (DRAB) has spent a lot of time working on this. Public meetings were held and a number of people expressed support for a program. John Frewing, 7110 SW Lola Lane, Tigard 97223 supports Mr. Switzer's ideas. There has been a survey and there is significant support for a recreation program in the City. The PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page 3 language is only asking the City to consider seeking voter approval. He believes the language of the PIT should be reinstated. Frewing noted that the 2004 survey indicated that citizens would rather pay for open spaces than recreation facilities and programs. He believes that both should be included in the Comprehensive Plan. Frewing is concerned about the adoption process for the Comprehensive Plan. The Comp Plan is an integrated document. He thinks the Planning Commission should recommend to City Council that they tentatively adopt these chapters and when it's all done, bring it all back together to check for issues of integration to see if anything has been missed. He equated the process to signing a contract with only seeing the first page of the contract. Council should give tentative approval and reserve final approval until the whole package is done. Staff advised that when the language is adopted by Council, it will replace the existing language in the Comprehensive Plan. We are replacing existing language in the Comp Plan piece by piece. At the end of the process, if there parts of the plan that seem to be disjunctive or create a conflict, then it is possible to go through the amendment process to make changes. Staff is looking at the policies very carefully to make sure they're integrated. One reason we're going through the adoption process bit by bit is that we need the tools to start building a policy base to do such things as adopting a new tree code. Changes to the Comprehensive Plan can be approved in parts. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED The Commissioners deliberated the proposed language at length. It was noted that the Parks and Recreation Policy Interest Team was put together for the specific purpose of analyzing issues, developing data, developing answers, and making recommendations. The most desirable outcome is that the City has a fully functioning Parks and Recreation system. The recent visit to Port Moody, B.C. was mentioned. The recreation program in Port Moody has been in place for quite awhile and is making money. They have been able to expand their program. Commissioner Vermilyea commented that the intent of proposed language is to have a high quality program served by high quality facilities. It is not the purpose of the Planning Commission to determine how it is going to be funded or what it will look like. The purpose is to decide whether this is important enough to establish goals and policies for putting a recreation program together. The details can be worked out by policy makers. The Commission took a break so staff could work out new language to capture what the Commissioners have been discussing. When the meeting reconvened, the. Commissioners PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page 4 moved on to agenda item #6 [see agenda item #6] until staff was finished with the new language. Motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Caffall, to reopen the public hearing. The motion was approved as follows: AYES: Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, Muldoon, Vermilyea, Walsh NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: Inman EXCUSED: None PUBLIC HEARING REOPENED John Frewing would like to add an item #D to Policy #1 of the Energy chapter to read, "Orient new.transportation capabilities to facilitate the broad use of commuter rail." When new streets are planned, they should provide parking for commuter rail. For 8.2, Policy #1, Frewing suggested adding the word "schools." He believes the trail system should be connected to schools. Staff advised that the City has received funding to identify shortcuts within the older areas of the City, which would include safe routes to schools and trails leading to schools. Commissioner Doherty suggested checking with the school district first to see if they have concerns about safety. For action measure 8.2.vii, Frewing would like to add the words, "open space tracts and neighborhood common areas." A number of subdivisions have open space tracts and common areas. He would like these identified on Tigard's trail map. President Inman questioned this from a liability standpoint. A lot of open spaces in Planned Developments and common areas are not open to the general public because it introduces a liability to the homeowners. The homeowners probably would not want them identified on a published map. Frewing said the intent is to know that they exist for the purpose of eventual trail construction if it's acceptable to the neighborhood association or whoever controls it. Motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Caffall, to close the public hearing. The motion was approved as follows: AYES: Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, Inman, Muldoon, Vermilyea, Walsh NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: None EXCUSED: None PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED After more discussion, the Commissioners recommended the following revisions to the proposed language: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page 5 . ■ Goal 8.1, Policy #13 shall read, "The City shall identify funding to build recreation facilities and provide a full service recreation program." ■ Goal 8.1x shall read, "Consider seeking voter approval, as early as November 2008 and no later than November 2010, to fund needed park and open space acquisitions and improvements." ■ Goal 8.1xix shall read, "Consider voter approval to fund needed recreation facilities and a recreation program." ■ Goal 8.1xx, xxi, xxii - delete all 3 action measures. ■ Goal 8.1xxxiii, amend to read, "Remove and control invasive species and noxious weeds in natural areas." ■ Goal 8.3ii is now 8.31. ■ Add an additional action measure under Goal 8.3 - "u: Identify potential partners including school districts, special service districts, private providers, etc., for the provision of recreational programs." ■ Goal 8.3, Policy #1 will read, "The City shall establish a recreation program served by high quality community facilities." ■ Goal 8.3, Policy #2 shall be deleted. ■ Goal 8.3, add an action measure, "iii: Work with the community to assess appropriate elements for a recreation program." ■ Goal 8.1xxxii, delete "When feasible and appropriate." • Goal 8.1xxxiii, delete "where feasible and appropriate." ■ Goal 8.2vii, delete "If adequate resources are available." ■ Goal 8.1xxxii, change the word `studies' to `surveys'. ■ Goal 8.1xi, delete "when feasible." ■ Goal 8.1 xxiv, delete "When feasible and appropriate." Per John Frewing's request, it was suggested to add item D to policy 1 "Orient additional transportation improvements to encourage the use of commuter rail." Staff recommended PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page 6 not including the language in this Chapter. There is a transportation section that will be coming to the Commission in the future. It deals specifically with public transportation, trails, and other elements of the transportation system. It would be a more appropriate place to address commuter rail. It was asked if it would be sufficient to take it out of the energy section and )ust leave it in the transportation section. Staff said that the transportation policy encompasses everything - commuter rail, buses, and other public transit. This would be a more appropriate section to address specific issues about commuter rail. The Downtown section of the Comprehensive Plan also deals with activities around the commuter rail station. Ron Bunch advised that the City will be updating the Transportation System Plan. One component of that is energy reduction through use of transit and other kinds of system management programs. After more discussion, it was decided to leave the language as is. With regard to open spaces and common areas and their relationships to the trail inventory system, the Commissioners determined that it has been addressed with the language in 8.2.vii. The language will be left as is. The Commissioners discussed whether to add schools to the network of trails and paths in Policy 8.2.1. They decided to leave the language as is, not adding schools to the list. It was suggested to delete the words "when able" under 8.1xxiii. After discussion, the . Commissioners decided to leave the language as is. Motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Caffall, to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council of application CPA 2007-00001 and document findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report as amended, based on the testimony we've heard and the discussion of the Commission as memorialized in the minutes of the meeting this evening. The motion was approved as follows: AYES: Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, Inman, Muldoon, Vermilyea, Walsh NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: None EXCUSED: None 6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORKSHOP - HAZARDS Marissa Daniels reported on the draft goals, policies, and action measures of the Hazards section of the Comprehensive Plan (Exhibit C). She provided information on how the draft language was developed. Daniels advised that the opinions of the PIT agree with those of staff on all but 2 issues. The first is the way in which we define high hazard areas. The Hazards PIT prefers that hazard areas be defined by map for all hazards. Currently, the floodplain is defined by FEMA map and landslide prone areas are defined by text. Staff recommends against defining hazard areas by map, as map error and map scale may interfere with the accuracy of hazardous conditions. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page 7 The second issue is the creation of a natural hazards home inspection program. The PIT proposes that the building department offer home inspections to property owners to check for possible vulnerability to natural hazards. The building department does not currently have the expertise to evaluate homes on this level. Frequently, a geotechnical or structural engineer is needed to determine whether a home is at risk. Implementing this program will require the creation of one or more new positions and would have budgetary consequences. Staff is also concerned about the liability involved in determining whether or not a home is at risk of natural hazards. Commissioner Muldoon asked about a hazard mitigation methodology for buried utilities. He also asked about a mechanism for identifying likely flat roof collapse during severe weather and how it could be shared with the public. Daniels advised that underground utilities issues would be covered in the Public Facilities section of the Comp Plan. Regarding flat roofs, she noted that severe weather isn't just ice and wind; it also includes things like drought and extreme heat. In the Comp Plan, once we start specifying one thing, such as flat roofs, it could open the door to a host of other possible problems. She believes it's better to deal with it in the Mitigation Plan which will identify particular action items. Also, hazard response is not covered in the Natural Hazards section of the Comp Plan; it is covered in the Public Safety section of Public Facilities. Muldoon is interested in an action measure so that during times of severe weather, there would be public information on the possibility of roof collapse. Staff said they could add an action measure in the Public Safety section. Comments from the Planning Commission (responses are in italics): ■ Use sub-headings for each of the hazards to make it more readable. ■ Under key findings, it states that as of June 2006, Tigard owns 35% of the 100-year floodplain. What is the breakdown of the remaining portion? Portions are in the public sector; the school district also owns property in the floodplain. Staff can break out the information for the Commission. • Clarification was requested for Policy #9 (zero-foot rise floodway). It meansyou can'tput any fill in a floodplain. Ifyou put a shovelful of dirt in, you have to take a shovelful of dirt out - Zero net rise. ■ For Policy #13, replace native with non-invasive species. ■ For action measure vi, does that include busiress practices? For example, there is an auto wrecking yard along Hwy. 99W close to Sherwood in the 100-year floodplain. During the last flood, cars were floating and obviously polluting the water. Perhaps we could add an action measure to encourage changes to business practices that would be consistent with water quality standards or as set forth by EPA or DEQ. It could be addressed in several decent chapters, but ultimately, the Development Code determines whether or not a hazardous storage facility would be allowed within a 100yearfloodplain or on an adjacentproperty. ■ Regarding 7.2.ii, how often is the Tigard Emergency Operations Plan updated? Staff will find out. Staff advised that Goal 7.2 goes above and beyond the Statewide Planning Goal. The Statewide Planning Goal addresses only natural hazards and does not mention severe weather. • The policy for business practices discussed earlier could also be applicable under 7.2. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page 8 ■ TVFR always has current emergency response guides. This, in some ways, parallels that. ■ Does Goal 7.2 adequately address live drills for citizens? The City offers a CERT program which covers speczfzc training for citizens. Other than that, we work with Washington County for our emergency education/ training. 7. OTHER BUSINESS President Inman reminded the Commissioners that when they take a break, they should not be discussing the hearing item(s) outside of the public realm. Comments need to be on the record. The Commission returned to Agenda Item #5.1. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m. Jerree Lewis, Planning Commission Secretary ATTEST: President Jodie Inman PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2007 - Page 9 Environmental Quality Environmental Quality addresses the quality of air we breathe, water in aquifers, wetlands, streams and lakes and the responsible management and disposal of waste. Environmental quality is essential for a high quality of life including a strong and sustainable economy. Therefore, Portland metropolitan area governments and agencies, in cooperation with state and federal governments,' have developed systems to address urban development's impacts on air, water and land resource quality. This includes measures to prevent environmental degradation and the need for conservation. Statewide Planning Goal 6 requires Oregon jurisdictions to adopt Comprehensive Plans that provide goals and policies as the basis to manage development's impacts on air, water and land resources Goal 6: Air, Water and Land Resources Quality `To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. " The community's vision is for a future where the character and livability of Tigard is enhanced by the quality of the surrounding environment. The citizens know the importance of participating in regional partnerships, of ensuring the natural resource systems function to provide clean air and water, and of developing land use patterns and a multi-modal transportation system that reduces the dependency on the automobile. Furthermore, it is recognized that expected population growth in the region will require further effort and innovation to protect environmental quality. At the local level, Tigard can protect environmental quality by ensuring its land use policies, codes, and standards are up-to-date with contemporary best management practices; that it is compliant with state and federal environmental laws and administrative rules; and that it leads by example in employing environmentally sound and sustainable practices in its municipal operations. The City also has an opportunity to educate its citizens of how changes in daily life can improve environmental quality. Section 1: Air Resources Quality Clean air is essential for human well-being. Furthermore, if a region violates federal and state clean air rules there can be significant negative impacts on the economy as a result of mandated actions to improve air quality. To ensure access to clean air, the federal Clean Air Act was created as the primary regulatory framework for national, state and local efforts to protect air quality. Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting standards, known as National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), for pollutants considered harmful to people and the environment. Air quality planning is focused on meeting the NAAQS and setting deadlines for meeting these standards. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for protecting Oregon's air quality by issuing permits, developing programs, and monitoring air pollution to ensure communities meet the NAAQS and to protect Oregon's pristine views. Air pollutants identified in the 2005 DEQ AirQualidy Report as the greatest concern in Oregon are: ■ Ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog; ■ Fine particulate matter (mostly from wood smoke, other combustion sources, cars and dust); ■ Hazardous air pollutants (also called Air Toxics); and Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 1 CPA2007-00001 ■ Carbon monoxide (mostly from motor vehicles). As air quality does not know political boundaries, regional efforts were established to monitor and plan for pollutants. The City of Tigard is part of the Portland Area Airshed (PAA), which is defined by the Metro service boundary. The DEQ is responsible for ensuring the PAA meets the national standards and developing the necessary plans to continue compliance. Currently, the PAA meets all NAAQS standards (three-year averages are used to determine attainment/non-attainment of the standards: eight-hour ozone, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide). However, DEQ is required to develop maintenance plans for carbon monoxide and ozone to ensure continued compliance. At the local level the City can have a positive impact on air quality. Land use, transportation and public facility planning can promote land development patterns and transportation systems that reduce dependence on the automobile. The city can coordinate with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to ensure that industries requiring DEQ permits comply with state and federal regulations. Also, the city can protect existing natural areas and mature trees and promote and participate in tree planting efforts. Vegetation has the natural ability to convert and sequester carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Trees and shrubs can also serve to screen and buffer dissimilar land uses and attenuate noise pollution. The city can also ensure its codes and regulations prevent and mitigate other negative air quality impacts associated with urban development such as visible emissions, odors, glare and heat. Key Findings ■ Within urban areas, air quality is often much worse along major roadways. • DEQ has issued six active Air Contaminant Discharge Permits (ACDP) within the City to regulate minor sources of contaminant emissions. ■ Motor vehicles are now the primary source of air pollution in Oregon and due to population increases, the number of miles driven daily by Tigard residents has increased 67% since 1990. ■ The primary sources of household pollutants in Tigard include wood burning fireplaces, and lawn and garden equipment. ■ The Oregon Legislature adopted a number of specific measures to address air quality in the region. ■ The citizens of Tigard value trees and natural resources and feel that protecting these resources will benefit the community. Goal 6.1 Reduce air pollution and improve air quality in the community and region. Policies 1. The City shall ensure that all development complies with or exceeds regional, state, and federal standards for air quality. 2. The City shall support regional and state plans and programs to attain regional, state, and federal standards for air quality. 3. The City shall promote land use patterns which reduce dependency on the automobile, are compatible with existing neighborhoods, and increase opportunities for walking, biking, Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 2 CPA2007-00001 and/or public transit. 4. The City shall continue to investigate and implement practices that reduce air pollution associated with municipal operations. 5. The City shall cooperate with other public agencies to minimize localized transportation impacts to air quality through intersection improvements, access management, intelligent transportation systems, etc. 6. The City shall encourage the maintenance and improvement of open spaces, natural resources, and the City's tree canopy to sustain their positive contribution to air quality. 7. The City shall improve the Environmental Performance Measures to minimize impacts from noise and light pollution. 8. `The City shall encourage citizens to modify their household actions, through education and incentives, to reduce emissions. This may include alternatives for heating, lawn and garden equipment, and transportation. Recommended Action Measures i. Perform a land use analysis to identify residential zones that could potentially accommodate mixed use or neighborhood commercial development. ii. Adopt and implement development regulations that include provisions or incentives for alternative transportation use, particularly in Metro designated corridors and centers. iii. Perform a sidewalk inventory that results in a city-wide GIS layer to be used for gap analysis and the creation of a sidewalk improvement plan. iv. Work with TriMet to identify underserved neighborhoods and find the funding to add service in these areas. v. Pursue funding for intersection improvements, access L Ft related prej_eets management controls, and intelligent transportation systems that would help to reduce congestion. vi. Expand the free street tree program by actively engaging neighborhoods and creating a pool of community volunteers to help with the plantings. vii. Place educational materials in the schools, Tigard Public Library, and City Hall that demonstrate actions individuals can implement to help improve air quality in the community. viii. Research "dark skies" regulations from other municipalities and develop standards for Tigard. ix. Research the feasibility of a buyback program for older wood burning stoves. x. Research the feasibility of banning gas-powered leaf blowers and a buyback program for petroleum powered lawn equipment. xi. Develop an ongoing committee to evaluate a Tigard public transportation system Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 3 CPA2007-00001 that would connect underserved neighborhoods with TriMet routes. Section 2: Water Resources Quality The quality of the water in our aquifers, streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands is important to the health and welfare of the community, as well as the fish and wildlife that rely on clean water for habitat. To limit harmful impacts from human activities on water quality, the Clean Water Act (CWA) was enacted. It regulates the discharge of pollutants into waterways through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. In the State of Oregon, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been charged with establishing standards, regulating, and monitoring Oregon's waters for compliance with the CWA and NPDES. Large municipalities typically have NPDES permits for their wastewater treatment facilities and for stormwater runoff, called a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. In urban Washington County, which includes the City of Tigard, the permits have been combined and are held by Clean Water Services (CWS). The combined permit was issued for the entire Tualatin River watershed to guide a basin-wide effort to improve water quality. It requires CWS to submit a Stormwater Management Plan and a Wastewater Management Plan to DEQ. These two plans outline the best management practices that CWS, its member cities, and Washington County commit to employ to reduce pollutant discharges, regulate temperature, and comply with any Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) levels that have been established. The City of Tigard is a co-implementer of the permits and associated plans through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with CWS. The IGA outlines the functions the City must perform that are critical to the operation, maintenance, and management of stormwater and wastewater facilities and to ensure compliance with the CWA. Separate from the NPDES permit process, Clean Water Services has developed a Surface Water Management Program to manage non-point source pollution impacts on water quality. The Healthy Streams Plan, a public education program, and watershed restoration projects are among the several activities undertaken to improve the water quality of streams and wetlands within the Tualatin River basin. The City also has an important role in improving water quality. For example, it has committed staff and resources to implement the Healthy Streams Plan. This involves ongoing efforts to restore stream health and associated riparian areas, educating the public about how individual actions can improve water quality, and coordinating policies and actions with other jurisdictions and agencies. These actions help maintain compliance with Metro's Urban Growtb Management Functional Plan Titles 3 and 13 and implement the Nature in Neigbborboods Program. Tigard also seeks to improve water quality by adopting land use policies and regulations to prevent erosion and protect floodplains and other sensitive lands including tree groves, wetlands, and stream corridors. Land use regulations can also help reduce water pollution by reducing impervious surfaces, and requiring storm water retention and treatment on-site. Also the City can provide education about how low-impact development and green building techniques can conserve water and protect water quality. Furthermore the city maintains a sewer extension program to connect properties to the city sewer system that rely on septic tanks and drain fields. Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 4 CPA2007-00001 Key Findings ■ Water quality in the Tualatin River basin has been generally improving since the 1970s, despite continued urbanization in the watershed. ■ In 2006, Oregon DEQ characterized both Fanno Creek and the Tualatin River as having "poor" water quality within the City of Tigard. However, this is an improvement from the "very poor" ranking received in 1995. ■ Non-point sources are the largest contributors to water pollution in both Oregon and the Tualatin River basin. ■ Within Tigard, run-off from impervious surfaces, pet waste, and erosion/ sedimentation are the most problematic non-point sources of pollution. ■ To enhance water quality, the City has and active program of tree planting, water quality facility construction (vegetated swales and retention basins), and stream corridor and wetland enhancements. • The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's natural resources. Goal 6.2 Ensure land use activities protect and enhance the community's water quality. Policies 1. The City shall ensure that all development complies with or exceeds regional, state, and federal standards for water quality. 2. The City shall continue cooperation with federal, state, and regional agencies in the management of Tigard's water resources and the implementation of plans and programs. 3. ' The City shall encourage the use of low impact development practices that reduce stormwater impacts from new and existing development. 4. The City shall protect, restore, and enhance, to the extent practical, the natural functions of stream corridors, trees, and water resources for their positive contribution to water quality. 5. The City shall implement measures to minimize erosion and storm run-off from development sites during and after construction. 6. The City shall continue to collaborate on educating the public of techniques and practices private individuals, commercial businesses, and industrial operators can employ to help correct water quality issues. 7. The City shall investigate and use, to the extent practical, green street concepts to eaftsberue new streets, or re"aft a _~I i - I. i and other measures that limit the community's effective impervious area. 8. The City shall lead by example and develop green concepts for stormwater management at Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 5 CPA2007-00001 City facilities. 9. The City shall encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation and Washington County to improve the duality of stormwater run-off from their facilities. 10. The City shall continue to facilitate the extension of the City's wastewater system to neighborhoods without service within the Tigard Urban Service Area, provided: A. Properties benefiting from the extension pay their fair share of the cost; and B. Annexation occurs prior to any property receiving service. Recommended Action Measures i. Research and implement incentives that encourage development to minimize impervious surface coverage. ii. Continue to implement the CWS Healthy Streams Plan. iii. Work with the Tree Board to develop an urban tree stewardship management and preservation program that increases the canopy cover in Tigard. iv. Continue to inventory outfalls from non-treated stormwater systems and identify alternatives for improving the water quality released from them. v. Purchase properties located within the 100-year floodplain and develop a management plan that will allow for their natural function in removing pollutants from the stream system. vi. Researeh putting the City of Tigard as a ee, holder with GVRS on the NPPES per vii. Develop baseline measures of effectiveness to ensure erosion control measures are working during the construction phase. viii. Research the feasibility of a grant program that would provide funds to organizations to develop educational programs. ix. Research the need and feasibility of public restrooms to provide sanitary facilities for the City's homeless population. x. Install signage and doggie pooper bags to encourage the clean up of dog waste in public parks. xi. Evaluate the City's street cleaning practices to ensure they are performing up to their intended results. xii. Research the feasibility of a commercial parking lot cleaning program and incentives for new development and retrofits to use green concepts during parking lot construction. xiii. Educate the public about effects of flushing pharmaceuticals and develop a program to collect and properly dispose of them so they do not reach and contaminate our streams. Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 6 CPA2007-00001 Section 3: Land Resources Quality Modern life inevitably leads to the production of waste. From the point in time when cities are first developed, and continuing throughout their occupancy, by-products of human activity must be collected and properly disposed of to protect the health of both people and the natural environment. To accomplish this, the state of Oregon and Metro has partnered to create laws, rules and programs to direct reduction and efficient removal of waste. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for with ensuring compliance with state rules and statutes. DEQ is also responsible for preparing the Oregon State Integrated Resource and Solid Waste Management Plan. Within the Portland Metropolitan Region, Metro has the responsibility for oversight and management of solid waste collection and disposal. This includes the responsibility to prepare and update the Regional Solid lY/aste Management Plan. The regional plan establishes the framework for coordinating most solid waste collection and disposal programs, directing waste reduction and recovery efforts, identifying roles and responsibilities, and fulfilling DEQ's requirement that the region have an overall waste reduction plan. The Regional Plan is also responsible for recommending ways to address the solid waste management impacts of future population and employment growth. Tigard participates in Metro's plan update process and implements the plan through the Washington County Cooperative, which includes a number of cities in Washington County. This regional collaboration is important to reducing the amount of waste generated and entering landfills. At the local level, the City is responsible for regulating and managing solid waste and recycling collection services within the city limits, and reviewing collection rates and service standards. Garbage and recycling collection services are provided by private haulers who operate within established franchise boundaries. The City enters into franchise agreements with the private haulers for the removal of solid waste generated from residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Key Findings ■ Per capita generation of solid waste has increased annually by 3.2% over the last ten years in the Portland metropolitan region. • The region had a 59% waste reduction rate in 2005 and has set a target of 64% by 2009. ■ Tigard's residential recycling rate was 53.5% in 2005, while the commercial recycling rate was 22.7%. ■ Region-wide, there are significant opportunities for waste reduction improvements in the construction and business sectors. ■ Oregon DEQ regulates hazardous waste collection, disposal, and cleanup programs. DEQ also provides education and technical programs to reduce risks associated with hazardous wastes. • Metro maintains its own household hazardous waste recovery program in cooperation with DEQ. ■ The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon the community. Goal 6.3 Reduce the amount of solid waste entering landfills. Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 7 CPA2007-00001 Policies 1. The City shall continue collaborating with federal, state, and regional agencies in the development and implementation of solid waste management plans and programs. 2. The City shall regulate and manage solid waste and recycling collection services through franchise agreements that: A. Ensure recycling opportunities are accessible to all households, businesses, and institutions; B. Implement waste reduction measures through prevention and recovery efforts; C. Remain cost effective and environmentally sensitive; and D. Comply with applicable plans, policies, and laws. 3. The City shall collaborate with the appropriate agencies to ensure proper permitting, collection, disposal, and cleanup of hazardous wastes. 4. The City shall use public education to promote: A. Opportunities for recycling, composting, and reuse; B. Reduction of household hazardous waste and its proper disposal; and C. Reduction of solid waste generated from construction and business activities. 5. The City shall reduce the amount of solid waste associated with municipal operations. Recommended Action Measures i. Find long-term partners and plan a yearly E-Waste Collection Event similar to the one in September 2006. ii. Start a composting program (including education) for City employees including the purchasing of compostable plates, utensils, and cups. iii. Research commercial and construction recycling programs that could be implemented in Tigard. iv. Develop and maintain a GIS database of DEQ hazardous waste permit sites and hazardous cleanup sites. v. Work with franchise haulers to adjust yard debris pick-up schedules to correspond with the demand during different seasons. vi. Research the possibility of expanding the number of items that can be recycled curbside. vii. Work with local businesses to act as collection points for household hazardous waste. For example, home centers would collect fluorescent light bulbs while paint stores would collect old, unused paint. viii. Support the creation of an Office of Sustainability in Washington County. Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 8 CPA2007-00001 4. AIR, WATER AND LAND RESOURCES QUALITY This ehapter addfesses the eaneerns expressed by Statewide Planning Goal #6 whieh is! Otte maintain and improve the quality of the air, land and water resourees of the sta Environmental issues, thr-oughout ottr- nation and region, have produeed aft ifnpressive list a others who deft! with environmental aspeets only inastnueh as thei± ma-i. tfnpffiges 0 1 ar-eas of eoneern. The National Environmental Proteetion Ageney (EPA) and the State Envifonmental Qualitly Gatnn-,~ssian (EQG) are devoted to measurement, ean"al and understanding of ou envir-onments. in addition, there ftre otherg that devate only a portion of their effoos to enviranmental > provide teehftieal > quality, State and regional authority bring to bear more speeifie eoneer-fis and rep4ations regarding the jur4sdietions, again with L e array of ageneies and regulatery statements. Speeifiea water and gelid waste treatment; an urban re.' - (Rev. Ord. 02-1-5) 4.1 AIR l Findings The City of Tigard lies within the Pardand Vaneotwer- Interstate Air Quality Niftinteflafle-e Area (AQNIA). This area is deseribed in the df-aft State implementation Plaft (SIP) for- air quafity, pubfished jointly by the Depat"ent of Environmental Quality and the Metf0politaft Serviee Distriet in April, 4979. The draft State Implementation Plan (SIP) shows that the standards for o2one and is predieted Raffitnent to at least 1987 un! Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 9 CPA2007-00001 ) ] ) ) J ] 7 11 11 t2h ) ) 11 CPA2007-00001 Enezgy Conservation 10 Planning Comnussion Hearing 4. The Gity 9haH make every effort to design munieipft! streets and roadways and to establish to eftsure thftt iftfid uses mid fteti-vities in Tigard eornply with Federftl and State air quality 4.2 WATER QUALI Findings Some infiltration problems exi9t in the sewage gy9terns. water, and quantity problems. Examples inelude on site retention,' detentiOn of stOrfn f Gleaft Water Servieeg (G3X'S) is the lead ageney for water quality management within By inter-goverfitnental agreement, A the eitieg withift the Clean Water f , , GkN'S'g Design and Gonse-m Nlafittal. . 02-4-5) n^rr-vzicT~ty Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 11 CPA2007-00001 4.2.' A T T Tl HVEL-OPME `Vz-WITHIN THE TIG i D URBAN PLANNING ARR WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, lNGLUDING THOSE GONT-AINEE) 1N T- Ord. 02 15) 4 7 uE GTTY CU A T T D L~ ~j~T 7L AND ASSUME TT-_RESPONSIBILITY FC) OPERATING, PLANNING, AND REGULATING WASTEWATER SYSTEMS AS DESIGNATED 1N METRO'S WASTE TREATMENT T LA J A GENIEN GGNIPONENT, (Rev. Ord. 02 15) TA RT)T ET TEN T- A TION STRATEGIES 4. in ord the water- quality and quantity in the Tigard Afea, the Gity shaR eanside developing regulations in the T4gar-d Community Development Gode or ifisti. C) 1. C) ffis to, . a. Inerease publie awareness of teehftiques and praetiees private individuals ean employ t-o help earreet water quality problems water quali, 0 e. Regulate site planfiing fbr new development and eans"etion through the Tigard 9torm CC. d. inerease storage and retention of 9tof-m mfieff to lower and delay pealt storm flows-, e. Reduee street related water quality and quantity probletns-, and 2. The City shall not perfetit ifldustrial or other uses whieh -violate State Of OregOfi wftter qttftli diseharge standards. 3. The City 9haR eeoper-ate with the Metro and othef- appr 4eq to establish pmetices 4. The City 9haR requ4e that new developments obtain a Stortnwater Gonneetion peff.-tit from Clean Water Ser-vieeq and be eanneeted to the Gity's or the Glean Water Serviees 9ft sewerage 9y9tems. 4.3 NOISE POLLUTION Fir~ftgs Energy Conservadon Planning Commission Hearing 12 CPA2007-00001 related to vatiotts health problems. Noise levels for fth-nost A residentift! distriets in Tigard appear to be within aeeeptable levels. The highest fteise levels appear to be found fdong Paeifie Highway (993xg, Main Street, 1 5, Hwy. 217 and HaH Bottlevaf-d. Effeetive eantral of the undesirable effeets of highway generated noise levels requ4es a three part appreaeh! 1) mireduetieft; 2) itnpf-oved highway design and street design., industry and by federal, state and regional ageneies. The third area iq essentiaHy a loeft government responsibili~77 D~1T T!`V 4.3.4 THE CITY SHALL! REQUIRE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS LOCATED TN A NOISE CC7NGES. TED AREA G A T TSH WHICH G.PEATESTPGIS TAT FV!`ECC O-T14H APPLICABLE STANDARDS TO lNGOl"crr..rY' e TE THE FOLLOWING T~~ THE SITE PLAN! 1 RT TTT DI.N G P1 A GENIENT ON THE SITE 1N AN ARBA WHERE TH T. TOTC-~ n LEVELS L HAVE MINIMAL 1144 A CT, . O THE vt~-~-e~- WILL 2 LANDSCAPING AND OTHER TL'GL7NIQ TEC TO LESSEN NOISE TT TT) A CTS TO T E TE C COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING 604D USES-. b. COORDINATE }bITTH DEQ TA~S NOISE REGULATION PROGRAM AND APPLY T14 DEQ T A NTI"T~ S COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM. WHERE APLi~iYT TAnT . H REQUIRE A CT A TL'NIENT FROM THE P--~?cam-~r-v'i~-r-rzzrr~rv~rz cvrr~rr~r~ APPROPRIATE AGENCY (PRIOR TO THE APPRONLAL OF A 6kND USE PROP98AL) THAT- ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS GAN BE N RyIPT T.•MB TT A TION STRATEGIES "noise 11 4. The Tigard Gotnmettity Development Gode 9hall engure that future developments are designed and loeated so ftg to ntifiimize the in"ttqion of noise from tnotor vehiele traffie and/or neighboring no.'., Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 13 CPA2007-00001 "noige II 3. The City shaR seele a responge and~or assigtanee from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQI,,) when re enercial or industrial useq ffi* or near residential areaS tE) prevent degradatioti of previously quiet environments. 4.4 LAND RESO1 RGE- cgs Solid waste disposal is a regional eaneer-ft re tal Solutions.. hand quttlity in Tigard is not eurrendy threatened by a large seale waste disposal site. Normal human aetivity and e eesses in Tigard eantribute to the quantity o The Meqepolitan Serviee Digt±iet (NISD) hag the authe le solid and liquid waste Although NISE) has the authority ever- selid wa9te gite loeation, local gover-fifnetitg wiR be involved in the sele Pn1Rs 4.4i THE r TY SHALL T A e NT A 1*VTi'ND t2''TlY'LONT , 1F POSSIBLE, C TD D EN TH zvaxrrvrrrrr v . QUALITY OF TIGARD'S LAND RESOURCES-. 4.4 .2 THE GITY SHALL RECC-9FNIZ AACTIIC D 1✓ SPE)NC1R11 T'T'Y AND AUTHORITY TO PREPARE AND rr ATT E IENT A SOLID V A CTE T A A AT A G NIENT PLAN. 1NIPLEMENT-ATION STRATEGIES . Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in the solid waste site geleetion 2. The City shaH diseourage solid wa9te siteg whieh would adversely affeet neighboring land useq . or whieh are unsuitable beeause of natural eanditions at the site, ifteluding but not hiiiited a. Depth to water t*bk-, b. Soil eanditions-, Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 14 CPA2007-00001 Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Access to parks, recreation, trails, and open space enhances the livability of a community and contributes to the well-being of its residents. These amenities provide a variety of opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy both active and passive activities, while also helping to preserve open space, wildlife habitat, and natural resources. Parks may also serve as informal meeting places to draw people together and create a sense of place. These public lands and facilities are highly appreciated by Tigard's residents and the City is committed to their adequate provision. Statewide Planning Goal 8 requires Oregon jurisdictions to plan for recreational needs, and this becomes especially important as the City begins to approach full development. Goal 8: Recreational Needs `To satiefy the recreational needs of the edtitiens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of recational facilities including destination resorts. " The community envisions a future where a wide variety of recreational opportunities is available through a diverse system of parks, trails, and open spaces. This system would be distributed throughout the community and easily accessible from all neighborhoods. It includes not only developed parks, but open spaces to protect natural resources that the community holds in high regard. The citizens also realize that simply planning for and providing the opportunities is not enough, but funding must be secured to properly manage and maintain the system. The Tigard park system currently includes 169 acres of City parkland and 182 acres of greenway and other preservation-oriented sites. These figures equate to 3.7 acres of developed area and 4.0 acres of natural area per thousand residents. Most of this park and greenway land is located within the floodplain. In addition to parks and open spaces, Tigard has developed a successful trail program, consisting of 9 miles of completed trails. These trails provide both recreation opportunities and transportation links throughout the community. A major source of parkland acquisition and development funds has come from the park System Development Charge (SDC) on new development, first imposed in 1977. The City does not sponsor a recreation program and is not served by a special park and recreation district. The Tigard Park System Master Plan covers the city proper and the unincorporated Urban Services Area. Subsequent to the master plan's adoption in 1999, the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 1 CPr12007-00001 City added 19.3 acres of parkland and 24.1 acres of greenway. Because of population increases during the same period, the City's existing level of service to 2006 held steady at 7.7 acres of public parks and open space per thousand population. Key Findings ■ The system of adding parks and related land and facilities in the City has kept up with growth in the seven years since the Park System Master Plan's adoption in 1999 (7.7 acres/1000 residents), but has not achieved the Plan's aspirational standard. ■ Many areas of the City are park deficient. ■ The land supply available for parks and open space is becoming smaller and more expensive. ■ Given the level of development in Tigard, sufficient land for neighborhood parks is unavailable to meet the needs of underserved residential and non-residential areas. ■ Many non-City-owned lands and facilities serve the park and leisure needs of Tigard residents. ■ The City lacks a trail master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. ■ The City has regulations in place that effectively provide for block links and pedestrian connections in new neighborhoods. However, there are significant gaps in the off-street pedestrian system within older neighborhoods. ■ Citizen groups have identified a trail route within Northeast Tigard that includes on and off street segments to connect with the City of Portland-adopted SW Communities trail network. Citizens have proposed that this route be considered for adoption into the Tigard trail plan. ■ The trail officially identified by Tigard as the Powerline Trail is a segment of a larger inter-jurisdictional trail formally identified as the "Westside Trail" in the Metro Regional Trails Map. ■ The City does not operate a recreation program and is not served by a special park and recreation district. Consequently, Tigard residents have limited opportunities to participate in recreation programs. ■ Overall, City parklands are well maintained. Maintenance problems identified in the 1999 Tigard Park System Master Plan have been, or are being, addressed. ■ The new Park SDC methodology sets a per-project percentage limit on the use of SDC funds. Some 63% of the cost of park improvements is assigned to non-SDC funding sources. At this time, the City does not have a stable source of revenue that can be used Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 2 CPA2007-00001 as the companion funding source for capital projects. • Many of the projects identified in the Parks SDC parks capacity program are located in the Bull Mt Urban Services Area and not within the City limits. ■ Tigard does not have a parks foundation. Such foundations provide local governments with important additional programs to finance park and open space projects. ■ The City has been proactive in working with the Tigard Water District for the use of reservoir properties for open space. Partnership plans with the school district for the renovation and joint use of school playgrounds to meet neighborhood park needs have not been developed. ■ Volunteers annually contribute thousands of hours to Tigard's park system and are a non-monetary funding source for park maintenance and improvements. • In recent years, the City has developed and employed innovative methods to create more active park acreage to serve community needs. This has included making use of a state infrastructure loan program to expand Cook Park and making certain types of industrially zoned properties available for park uses. ■ The citizens of Tigard value pedestrian and bicycle paths in the community and support the development of a well connected network. ■ The citizens of Tigard value access to neighborhood parks and open space within a half mile of their homes. ■ The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's natural resources. ■ The citizen's of Tigard are concerned about the lack of a public recreation program and the lack of an adequate number of parks in the community. Goal 8.1 Provide a wide variety of high quality park and open spaces for all residents, including both: A. Developed areas with facilities for active recreation; and B. Undeveloped areas for nature-oriented recreation and the protection and enhancement of valuable natural resources within the parks and open space system. Policies 1. Tigard shall acquire, develop, and maintain a diverse system of parks, trails, open space, and recreational facilities that are safe, functional, and accessible to all of its population. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 3 CPA2007-00001 2. The City shall acquire and, where appropriate, improve natural areas located within a mile of every Tigard resident to provide passive recreational opportunities. 3. The City shall seek to achieve or exceed the ideal park service level standard of 11.0 acres of parkland per thousand population. 4. The City shall develop neighborhood parks [or neighborhood park facilities within other parks, such as a linear park] located within a half mile of every resident to provide access to active and passive recreation opportunities for residents of all ages. 5. The City shall develop other parks, including linear parks, special use facilities, urban plazas, skate parks, and pet areas, consistent with the descriptions and standards contained in the park system master plan. 6. The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources and other open spaces to additionally provide nature-oriented outdoor recreation and trail-related activities. 7. The City shall ensure public safety is a major consideration in the planning, design, and management of parks, open spaces and trails. 8. The City shall enforce park rules, especially against loitering, harassment, and camping, and work to identify long term solutions to these three on-going park use problems. 9. The City shall integrate green concepts into park and open space design, maintenance, and operations. 10. In addition to standing committees, such as the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Tree Board, the City shall involve its residents and businesses as active participants and partners in all aspects of providing park and recreational services, including park system master planning and City comprehensive planning efforts. 11. The City shall ensure that the community at large is adequately informed of recreation opportunities and programs; issues affecting parks, the ystem park, open space, and recreation services; and volunteer opportunities. 12. The City shall, either directly or in coordination with other stakeholders and agencies, seek opportunities to acquire public open space. 13. The City shaU identify funding to build i!eereatieonal keilities and provide a Staff Commentary: Concerns have been raised that this policy is premature because the City must first assess the need, willingness, and ability of the community to pay for recreation services and related facilities. This is a fiscal issue that must be addressed prior to making policy. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 4 CPA2007-00001 14. The City shall build and maintain partnerships with other governmental and private agencies and organizations to optimize funding and facility resources and improve park and recreational opportunities. 15. When considering acquisition of new parkland and open space, the City shall identify funding for required maintenance and public safety activities. 16. The City shall require all development to pay a parks system development charge or to dedicate land in lieu of a park system development charge. 17. The City shall ensure that any land dedicated to the City in lieu of a parks system development charge meets the needs, goals, and objectives identified in the Comprehensive Plan and Par-its Systern Master Plan and has been evaittated aeearding to the er-iteria h9ted in the der comprehensive plan policy # 24 governing land donations. Staff Commentary: Eliminates the duplicate reference to the Park System Master Plan contained in this proposed policy and in Policy 24. 18. The City shall continue to encourage and recognize the important role of volunteers and community groups in meeting City park, trail, open space, and recreation needs and in building stewardship and promoting community pride. 19. The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare or state and federally listed species, and provide nature in the city opportunities. 20. The City shall provide funding for a high level of park, open space, and recreational facility maintenance. 21. The City shall work with all elements of the community to provide and manage a fully functional urban forest. 22. The City shall seek the assistance of volunteer groups and other community partners to help in maintaining parks, trails, and open space. 23. The City shall continue to improve access to neighborhood parks and other facilities according to the City's Americans with Disabilities Act plan. 24. Acceptance of any land donated for park purposes shall be based upon its usefulness and adaptability to the Park System Master Plan. The following shall be taken into consideration when making a decision regarding the acceptance of a proposed property donation: A. The property's location within the City's proposed greenway system; B. Its location bordering an existing park or greenway; C. The degree to which the property meets the "site selection criteria" for the facility type corresponding to its intended use as listed in the Park System Master Plan; Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 5 CPA2007-00001 D. The occurrence within the property of unique or significant natural or cultural resources; E. The condition of the property and the City's liability for any potential problems or maintenance needs associated with its condition; F. If landlocked, or enclosed within non-city owned land, the right of entry or public passage through the non-city owned land; and G. The existing owner's awareness and acknowledgement that the control over public access passes to the City and its officers with the donation. 25. City-owned property may be used for private wetlands mitigation. The City will consider proposals for such mitigation on a case by case basis, subject to the following [a-d are contained in Resolution 96-42]: A. It can be demonstrated that there is benefit to the City and the general public; B. The mitigation must provide a documented physical enhancement of existing wedand; C. The City should be compensated for the use of the area either through rent, lump sum payment, benefit to the City, or as agreed to by the City Council; D. The wetland mitigation should demonstrate no additional cost to the City for maintenance or other factors, unless acceptable to the City Council {Res96 42}; and E. Should the City consent to the private use of City-owned property, the applicant shall obtain a City Sensitive land permit and all other necessary permits and approvals for the proposed work. The required joint state/federal wetlands application shall explicitly state that the City is not a party to the permit and enforcement of the permit will be directed solely against the developer. 26. Public notice (in the form of on-site signage, a City webpage posting, and mailings to every party requesting such notice) shall be provided in the case of any proposed City sponsored wetland mitigation on City owned property where no sensitive lands permit is required. Recommended Action Measures i. Regularly update the Parks System Master Plan (every 5 to 10 years) to ensure it continues to address the changing needs of the City. Update sections of the document more frequently with an amendment or other Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 6 CPA2007-00001 process to reflect the results of major policy or planning initiatives. ii. Develop master plans for each park that: identify the locations and types of development that will occur in the park, preserve natural areas, and ensure development that promotes safe and aesthetically pleasing environments. iii. Consider and respond to Tigard's social and demographic characteristics, including its cultural diversity, when planning for and investing in park improvements. iv. Consider the development of a partnership plan with the school district for the renovation and joint use of school grounds in park deficient areas to meet neighborhood park needs. V. Coordinate with and support Metro, Oregon State Parks, the National Park Service and other agencies and that provide parks, open spaces, and recreational activities in or near Tigard. V1. Promote a safe environment in the City's parks and open spaces through on- going contact and coordination with public safety officials. vii. Consider the development of a marketing and communication plan to inform the public about the value of parks and the recreational services they provide. viii. Develop and distribute maps and brochures to educate users about the park and open space system and promote appropriate use. ix. Revise and update the Park System Development Charge (SDC) Methodology to reflect current land and development costs and to consider: A. The development of a dependable, long term funding source or sources that can be used to provide the 63% its overall project costs assigned to non-SDC funding sources in the SDC study's capital improvement program; Staff Commentary: The deleted percentage could vary over the years as the City invests in parks. B. Adjustments to the extraterritorial (Urban Growth Area) improvement projects identified in the SDC capital improvement program; and C. Adjustments to the SDC fee structure that reflects realistic non-SDC revenue expectations. X. Gansider seeking voter appraval, as early as November 2008 and fia late than November 2010, t a! obligation bonds for needed par-it and Staff Commentary: The issue of placing a general obligation bond or other funding measure on the ballot should be determined by Council through a public process before a policy direction is established. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 7 CPA2007-00001 xi. When feasible, utilize alternative methods to acquire and develop open space, parks, and trails, including local improvement districts, purchase of easements and development rights, life estates, etc. xii. Work to increase grants and donations from new sources for operating and capital funding. xiii. Consider the establishment of a parks foundation to assist with fund raising, and acquisition, and special projects. xiv. Explore additional ways to acknowledge and recognize sponsors and donors. xv. Continue to use park reservation fee schedules that provide cost recovery balanced against needed services. Provide services to City residents at lower costs than to non-residents. xvi. Continue efforts to involve the public in the allocation of and request for funds. xvii. Identify funding for required maintenance and management activities when considering acquisition of new12arkland and open space. [moved here] xviii. Where a1212licable, take into consideration the costs of pubic safety services when considering acquisition of new parkland and open space. /moved here] Kim. Consider seeldne voter avoraval. as early as November 2008. faf- a 16eal tax Staff Commentary: The issue of placing a local tax levy or other funding measure on the ballot should be determined by Council through a public process before a policy direction is established. 7c`1i in Tn `L ar - Staff Commentary: The same comments as stated elsewhere regarding recreation program funding apply to this proposed action measure. Staff Commentary: The same comments as stated elsewhere regarding recreation program funding apply to this proposed action measure. x~. thin side the at3nheatiaft and funding to Tigard based Staff Commentary: This Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 8 CPA2007-00001 proposed action measure commits the City to the financial support of particular private non-profit recreation groups. A decision to support such groups should be part of the overall formulation of a policy regarding the establishment of a recreation program or the annual budget process. Alternative language is proposed below. iii- Financially assist, when able, youth sports leagues and other non-profit recreation providers xxiv. When feasible and appropriate, make parks, trails, and open spaces universally accessible by as many people as possible. xxv. Provide public access to public open space in ways that protect and preserve sensitive natural resources. xxvi. Continue to seek the assistance of volunteer groups to help in developing and maintaining parks, trails, and open spaces. xxvii. Create volunteer opportunities and support those who want to participate in making ideas, projects, and events happen in their neighborhood parks. xxviii. Develop and apply administrative policies and procedures for use of volunteer resources. xxix. Continue to develop and implement specific management plans and maintenance programs for the high level maintenance of all of the City's park and open space lands. xxx. Seek opportunities to introduce more environmentally-friendly, science- based practices, including measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, and other Best Management Pr-ae best management practices. xxxi. Develop and implement an urban forestry program to improve the condition of Tigard's urban forest through effective management decisions. xxxii. When feasible and , include natural resources studies and monitoring in the City's management of public open spaces and related natural resources. xxxiii. Remove and control non-native plants, including noxious weeds, in natural areas, where feasible and appf [moved to above] x x X-111. Where appheable, take into eonsideration the easts of pubie safiety setviees .[moved to above] xxxvi. Inform the public about maintenance and management requirements for the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 9 CPA2007-00001 City's various types of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open spaces, as for example by posting maintenance plans on the City webpage. Goal 8.2 Create a Citywide network of interconnected on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle trails. Policies 1. The City shall create an interconnected regional and local system of on- and off-road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, major urban activity centers, and regional recreational opportunities. 2. The City shall design and build greenway trails and paths to minimize their impact on the environment, including on rare and state and federally listed species. Recommended Action Measures L Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. ii. Complete a Citywide inventory and prioritization of opportunities for short pathway connections that increase bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and complement the greenway and on-street bicycle /pedestrian systems. iii. Develop trail standards for the many trail systems, sizes, and materials needed in different settings. iv. Add to the park system master plan map: a. The Tigard portions of two "regionally significant" trails (the Westside Trail (formerly, the Powerline Trail) and the Washington Square Loop Trail); and b. The on- and off-street route identified by the citizen groups that connects the Washington Square Loop Trail with the Portland Urban Trail Number. 5, which ends at SW Dickinson and SW 65`h. V. Coordinate trail development and maintenance activities with natural resource management objectives and activities. Vi. As needed Where appropriate, furnish trails with amenities, such as interpretive and directional signage, benches, drinking fountains, parking and staging areas, and other services. vii. if adequate , Use automated systems to systematically map and document trail easements, right-of-way dedications, proposed alignments, and current trail locations. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 10 CPA2007-00001 Goal 8.3 Develop full-service recreational facilities and establish a comprehensive recreation program, providing a wide range of recreational, cultural, and educational activities. Policies Staff Commentary: The issue of establishing a recreation program and its scale and financing should be determined by Council through a public process before a policy direction is established. The goal is to provide one. When and how is a Council/ community decision. Revised language is provided below. 2. The City shall work with the community to assess the need for a recreation program and identify potential funding for its establishment and operation. Recommended Action Measures i. Gansider seeking vater approval, as eaf-ly as November 2008, for a loeal , ii-. Develop an information program to raise the public's awareness of the importance of recreational facilities and programs to public well-being and community livability. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 11 CPA2007-00001 3.5 PARKS, REGREATION AND OPEN SPACE Findings leisure and reereational E), mid ettitufal aetivities. Many of the Tigard Sehool Distr4et sites provide reereational needs flet found wit-h-in ' parks. many E)f or landseaped yeas. reduee the of urbattization and set-ve the leisure and aesthetie needs of a residents. The system needg to reeagnize the relationship between tti!ban uses and the fiatural eharaeter of the land and dr-a* gh other publie sites and > playgrounds, residential af-eaq. The Gity needs to de-eelop an adequate qystefn of open spaee, f-eereation lands and faeilities to refaifi and improve livability of the ea desires of the residents to be served. nTr vziczE-s 3.5.4 a T14 GITY SHALL L'ATGO TD A Gz T A TL' ENTERPRISE AND •co cza-ro-r nTD TC ~rav TATT1=D G O TEDNENT A T AGREEMENTS ~~~1TurTrGcI~i '-WILL PROVIDE rr ~'rvrcr'rrn~ FOR OPEN SPACE, REGR ATTnrn7N LANDS, FACILITIES, AND PRESERVE N A TT TD A T C!`L NIC= AND =IST-GRIG AREAS 1N Ar MANNER !'ONSIST-ENT WITH THE ANTAIL A RTI ITV OF RESOURCES. aaaii. ,.iuai.ii i OF 2 7 T14 GITV SHALL COORDINATE WITH THr S To 7T. -V~r1T~rr2~ C'7GI4 T00T D20TiC2'~1~ISTD ICTS To IDEATE OP DEER ATE TA~VIIS Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 12 CPA2007-00001 3.5.3 THE GITY HAS DESIGNATED THE 100 YEAR FLOGIDPLAIT-4 OF , FANN O GREEKrTS TRIBUTARIES,~ AND TH Tr r e r n TIN RATER AS GREEN ' ° WHIr'tT WILL BE THE BACKBONE OF THE OPEN UCT) AI' SYSTEM. WHERE T A NDFII T A ATTI 1O DEVELOPMENT AR ALLOWED WITHIN OR AE~AGENT- TO THE 100 YEAR FLOGIDPLAIN, THE C14AZ SHALL REQUIRE THE GGNSIDERATIGN OF DEDICATION OF SUFFICIENT OPEN LAND AREA FO GREEN3"Y ADJOINING AND WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN. ~~VTY'~~TT'r~Ti'1TYr T2IKEP A TH THROUGHOUT- TH GITV (Rev. Grd. 98 19; Ord. 87 66-, 84 36) . 1NIPLEMENT-ATION STRATEGIES aside, 1. The Tigard Geffitnunity Development Gode shall require land divisions and Majo or pay a fee ift liett of land aside based On developments to set land, dedieate standards, and the standards shaI4 provide fer! a. An area eatnpased of developable lands whieh tnay provide aetive reereation development form ha2ard areas. 2. The City shall pern-dt land whieh ig set aside within developmentg t f-tvat eyes; b. They do not interfere with the eantinuity of or aeeess to adjaeent greenwa lands, aft-d 3. The Tigard Gernmuftity Development Gade shall ifi~eate fle3dNe design ~c 4. The Gity shafl degignate natural park areas widiin a Tigard Master Parks Plan. The areag wiH have unique physieft! or aesthetie fea"es and de fiat have to be developed > gign6fieant > > and that provid Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 13 CPA2007-00001 habitat for ..:1`11:C,. will be eeftsidered-. parks by establishing a safe and wefl mar-leed tfail sy9tem whieh wifl also eanneet wi signifieant regional trail qysterps. supply ef usable open spftee and reereatienal &dities, dir-eedy related to the speeifi-e 8. The City 9haR seek assistanee of volunteer greupq to assist in develapin 9. Master plans for eaeh park shaR be develeped. These plans shall identify fiteilitieg fE) > air > veh~etllftf plan and 3gram (through publie and private eaeperation) for eerf-idef landseape presetzvfttian and,/or improvetnent. (Ord. 87 66) 3.6 DAR STANDARDS Findings Gurrendy, there are 428.90 aereq E)f Gity park land in Tigard, 413.98 aeteg E)f dedieate . There are adopted plans for eight E)f the nine City park-~. Althattgh Seheelda Park has not been aeeepted by the Park Beaf-d, the land wag deEheated to the Gity for park pttf-pasesm. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 14 CPA2007-00001 -raid for throu Rneral fund. POLICIES nT T AT PAD TI CTT'CC A C T'lL'D'Ti~I1,Tl RV T T PAD 7IC A T.TlI l1P1TT 2.x.1 T1~T'RTA LL a~ rxc~ x~-~r-iz-v r=am a~ 7 SPACE mD Ap TDS AND CLASSIFICATION CVCTL'-M S14A L DEVELOPED AGGc RDING TO T-rrui"E~- LLO vv F A (`II ITIT✓ C \Y/ITLTIAT A P A D TI WILL Ri A T1II TOTED TO Aifl; 'CT THE N7 EDS AND D SIRES OF TuE PA DTI CVCTE-_M ~~n o' iT' j,TTVT i ICZATTC 7Z~~ TCTD Iii RESIDENTS AND 2-I= H'--crTizAirDQr~ iT-Sr7TTr> -`fir-rH'11E SITPARK AND/OR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TT.T GREATEST L SHOULD RECEIVE THE TITG14 S LT ~E~ArST SUPPLY C as T,t~ PT RENT PD TnD ITTL'C _b PARKS SHOULD BE PL ArraNEID TO - ENSURE ~ ,I A XIM NI BENEFIT- TO TI-ITT IE GREATEST- NUMBER OF r OG A r RESUDENT-8. FOTHIS REASON, _ A!' QT TICITION AND Il T` ELOPNIENT OF COMMUNITY LEVEL PAPAS CL1nUT GWEN THE 111G HEST PRIORITY, TIEVE nPTrIENT O A T1T~TTTni~1 A T RTT✓ T!'` HR (lD r_TGGD PARKS WILL LT A Z TL' A LOWER PRIORITY FG ni iR i i c FUNDING AND ARE NGO TD A G D TO B PROVIDED RV TL; PRIVATE SEGTOz L PLANNED vz TVr DEVELOPMENTS AND ~~~r-c~ WzITrrrar !R4 ~iT MAINT-AT1~TT;TI RV LT TT lllY1T~TL'DS ASSOCIATIONS d- ANEW 4~Pd~-~PrFdl~ NE T-zTaE r n~YT~cT nE EOP ' EN T PRIG TTY AND SHOULD BU PLIED IIED AT-THE DEAIELOP OR NT✓ IG I I-BO HllOD'S EXPE r AND p'j A rT,TT A 7T~T1; rl BY A NEIGHBORHOOD ACv C(1/~TATT(l'~ ~`D L`~~T[rn AS PART OF THE ~}apTCTTG~~~ t a rICA TL'T OPT REN F PROCESS.- e. PROVISION OF U cBNAI PADTI FACILITIES (`GNSIDE rD AS Ad~'TTGIG~iNTED TT TD ISDIGTIGN A T PD GJ GT AND SHOULD H ATti -Y~-IG`Y1 PRioRiT" UNLESS T -N TCI T AL ' (`T~~~ ToTA,fCT A T~T!'`L'C A D T__C 'Qt C A rrT✓ PT QmT!- llorTJ_SArlr LAND DEDI GA TEI'l ~ FOR . PA Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 15 CPr12007-00001 DT TDi-picrvv~.C. SHALL ~R'C BASED T TDvAT TTC USEFULNESS ANO D A ATT1 OPEN CD ,n iC ADAPTABILITY T/l TL1L' ATllIDTETl PA L~ CVC~~r -3.lj/-2 rTl 1, CITY SH A i T C44CC1~727`77'S A TT1J- ~Z\VITT_I--I T GT7 D DT TRT T(~f PRIVATE -----T-- 1 ORGANIZATIONS AND A pR D_ n'ip TA T A TT, DR ^DE R T i 01XNBD C TTAT ORDER TO D A!`TT TT A TT' T! 1E TT,iDTE r.--.~ « r.n ~rION OF THE /-`T ~I1L1 ADOPTED PARK PLANS. TAR T Ad ATTeTTnAT CTT? AT Park, Gook , the adopted park plans. 44ie-*dopte~jans are! Panne Greek Woodard Padt, jaek Park, Sunh-nerlake Park, Engleweed Parle, Liberty Park f1d Y-e Old WindmM Park. to deterfftine the fi-atnber-.4 n assessment" es needed for fiitur-e park es-e-S. 3-:9-he euf-mnt park standaf-dq shaD be used-fts-*43,~ for thtis assessment. The ftmare Park needs assessment - wiJ4 speeifieft a-dress -ark fteeds. require the dedi ation of the green vay afid park land, if fie leated. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Planning Commission Hearing 16 CPA2007-00001 Energy Conservation Our way of life is powered by energy. From the construction process to home heating to getting around the community, affordable and reliable energy sources are counted upon to sustain our needs. Energy also drives the economy and has a significant impact on the environment. These roles are important to consider when planning for future sources, distribution, conservation efforts, land use, transportation, and development patterns. The City's commitment to manage land use to conserve energy is based on Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 13. Goal 13: Energy Conservation `Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximitie the conservation of all forms of energy, based on sound economic principles. " Tigard residents envision a future where access to reliable energy supplies and their use do not degrade the environmental quality of the community. They recognize the importance of renewable energy resources for the economy, the value in conservation efforts, and the significance of land use and transportation planning on energy consumption. Public transportation and a well-connected bicycle and pedestrian network are services greatly supported by the community. The community also recognizes that the City can employ new techniques and technologies in municipal operations, as well as encouraging citizens to take a personal interest in energy consumption and conservation. The City of Tigard currently has no energy resources and no future plans to develop any generation or supply facilities. The Oregon Department of Energy (DOE) has taken the statewide lead by planning to ensure an adequate, affordable, and clean energy supply is available for Oregonians. The DOE produces the Oregon Energy Plan on a biennial basis. It assesses energy demand and supply in the state, identifies issues affecting energy, and presents an action plan to meet the goals of the plan. Energy conditions and future issues identified by the 2005-2007 Oregon Energy Plan include: • Unstable energy pricing and supply will continue to affect communities as it did in 2002 when Oregonians spent 50% more per unit of energy to heat their homes than in 1998. ■ World oil production may peak in the next decade and begin a long-term decline. Coupled with a growth in worldwide demand, peak oil will maintain or increase already high oil prices. ■ Natural gas supplies from North America are declining, while prices have doubled in the past five years. Worldwide competition for the gas is also expected to increase. To address these issues, the Oregon Energy Plan recommends conservation efforts for households, businesses, industry, and transportation, as well as developing clean and renewable energy resources. These efforts can provide insulation from, and reduce the community's vulnerability to, volatile pricing and supplies. They are also consistent with statewide planning Goal 13 for maximizing the conservation of all forms of energy. Building efficiency standards, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, and weatherization programs are options for promoting energy conservation in buildings. Metro's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is required to address energy Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 1 CPA2007-00001 conservation, efficiency, and alternative transportation options under state and federal law. Options include driving less, buying fuel-efficient vehicles, or using alternative fuels. Tigard has the ability to affect energy conservation efforts through developing efficient land use and transportation plans that reduce automobile trips. This includes promoting compact mixed use communities, and transit use and development. The City can lead by example in utilizing alternative energies and becoming more energy efficient in municipal operations. Tigard can also challenge residents to reach energy conservation goals set by the community. Key Findings ■ Transportation is the largest use of energy in the state at 38%. A considerable reduction in energy use can be made with individuals altering their habits related to the use of motor vehicles. • The City has no energy generation or supply facilities and therefore the community's energy supply and pricing is controlled by forces beyond its direct influence. • A number of alternative fuel options exist for motor vehicles, but supplies and availability are limited. • Large energy uses which the City has control over include street lighting, water transfer pumps, heating and cooling of municipal buildings, and the motor vehicle pool. • Solar-generated power and wood heating are the two most common options available to the community for producing their own energy. Wood heating can be problematic to air quality due to the release of fine particulate matter. ■ Weatherization, energy efficient building materials and appliances, and alternative energy sources can all reduce energy consumption in buildings. ■ The citizens of Tigard value pedestrian and bicycle paths in the community and support the development of a well connected network. • The citizens of Tigard value access to bus service in the community. ■ The following land use planning strategies can result in a more energy-efficient community: ■ Establishing mixed-use zones to encourage working, living, and shopping in the same neighborhood ■ Providing opportunities for increased density along public transit lines ■ Developing a public transit system that is reliable, connected, and efficient ■ Building a bicycle and pedestrian network that is connected, safe, and accessible ■ Connecting streets for efficiency and reducing congestion Re-use of vacant and underutilized land. Goal 13.1 Reduce energy consumption. Policies 1. The City shall promote the reduction of energy consumption associated with vehicle miles traveled through: A. Land use patterns that reduce dependency on the automobile; B. Public transit that is reliable, connected, and efficient; and Energy Conservadon Planning Commission Hearing 2 CPA2007-00001 C. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is safe and well connected. 2. The City shall implement regional and state regulations, plans, and programs that promote energy conservation. 3. The City shall require future development to consider topography, vegetation, and solar access during the design phase to reduce demands for artificial heating, cooling, and lighting. 4. The City shall implement and enforce state energy efficiency standards during the building permit review process. 5. The City shall take a leadership role in local energy matters by: A. Designing and developing public facilities, wherever possible, that take advantage of alternative energy sources and conserve energy in operations; B. Conducting energy audits on existing City facilities and implementing cost- effective recommendations as soon as possible; C. Investigating and participating in, when feasible, green energy programs, which use renewable energy resources; and D. Continuing to investigate new technologies that can reduce municipal energy consumption. 6. The City shall support energy conservation by: A. Encouraging designs that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards or achieve a minimum certification; B. Educating the public about personal actions that can be taken to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption; C. Directing the private sector to the variety of available incentives programs; and D. Providing flexibility in the land use process to take advantage of solar radiation. Recommended Action Measures i. Create a process that requires new development to consider topography, vegetation, and solar access during the design phase. ii. Develop target decreases for energy consumption associated with municipal operations. iii. Purchase a percentage of Green Energy for municipal operations and then challenge the community to do the same. iv. Research and implement incentives and development codes that would encourage energy efficiency in new developments. v. Survey the community about energy consumption and identify top concerns that could be addressed through conservation incentives. Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 3 CPA2007-00001 9. ENERGY Statewide Planning Goal #13, Energy Gonse :res loealitieg to manage and eontrol land uses and objectives of the goal but they are not written at the level of detail neeegsary to provide the 4h a eomprehensive energy program. However, th-e potential need for stteh a program is b . . easingly evident ag the east of energy supplies inef-eases and the availability of non f-enewable energy soureeg deeteases. The inereasing eost of energy eombined with the ket that most the-leeal ems ittitial energy sottree that the eammunity 9hould emploi!e. They do so based OR the fftet tha eonsenvation ig the eheapest energy sotffee, most readily a-vailable, least envirottmentAy Additional in~rrnation on this topie is availotble in the "Gomprehensive Plan Report! Energy. cgs T-r and residential uses aeeotmt for appro3dinately half of the total eftergy The Gity of T4gard has no developed energy sottrees, Gonsenvation of energy at the loeft! level is best aehi~ed through ned it between residdentaim-11 "vork areas, infi4ing vaeant land, inereft9ing densities of !an AR fortns of non renewable eftergy sourees used today are fh-,,ite and the eOst Of these sourees has itiereased as the supply has deereased. A reduetion in the eammunity wide use of nonrenewable efiergy sotffees and the development of renewable energy resattrees would have it benefieial impaet aft both loeal and national eeonotnr. The availaMi~ of eheap energy in the past has resulted in the eang"etion of residential and eammereial b"dings that are energy ineffieiefit. Weatherization and Although it is a widely used substi"e fof t±aditionfd energy sattrees, woodbur 9toves ean have adverse effeets an ai,- quality if 4npropef-ly used. Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 4 CPA2007-00001 ) ) ) 0 ) J J ) ) ) CPA2007-00001 5 Energy Conservatlon Planning Corn"ssion Hearing e. impaets upon drainage-, d. Water quality degradation or qin~ar problems. 3. The City shafl ensure that future land ttse aetivities with sipifieant waste and proeess diseharges eaftform to aR State and Federal efivir-ofifnental quality standards. 4. The City shafl seek a response or assistanee from the Deparament of Environm Quality or afty odier interested State or Federal ageney when re C) L I osed land enviraftmental quality standards. „ Energy Conservation Planning Commission Hearing 6 CPA2007-00001 Agenda Item No. G Meeting of COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Presentation by Metro Councilor Hosticka on Metro Issues and Projects Prepared By: Ron Bunch Dept Head Approval: City Mgr Approval: T ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL The matter before Council is to receive a report from Metro Councilor Hosticka on current Metro issues and projects. If desired, Council may ask questions or discuss the topics. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Receive Councilor Hosticka's report. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka will attend Council's September 11, 20,07 meeting and give a brief presentation of 15 to 20 minutes on the following topics: 1. Metro's New Look Project and Next Steps a. Investing in communities, public infrastructure, and Metro's desire to assist cities to develop their centers; b. Urban and rural reserve areas; 2. Criteria-Based Approach to Growth Management; 3. Regional Transportation Plan; 4. Highlights and Successes of 2007 Regional Legislative Agenda There will be an opportunity for City Council to ask questions and discuss these matters with Mr. Hosticka. Each of the above issues has potential impacts for Tigard. For example, the future designation of Urban and Rural Reserves will identify areas that will, in the long term, be urbanized or remain rural resource lands. Washington County will be involved in actively planning for these areas. Some Washington County cities are uneasy about the apparent expansion of the County's role in the urbanization process. One concern is the designation of future centers in urban reserve areas. This could result in resources being diverted from the redevelopment of existing town and regional centers. The appended issue paper provides additional detail about the above topics and possible issues that Council may wish to raise. 1:\LRPLN\Council Materials\2007\9-11-07 AIS Presentation by Metro Councilor Flosticka on Metro Issues-Projects.doc 1 OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A CITY COUNCIL GOALS Increase Tigard's involvement with Washington County, Metro, state, ODOT, TriMet, and the Federal government. ATTACHMENT LIST Issue Paper - Current Metro Issues and Projects. FISCAL NOTES N/A 1:\LRPLN\Council Materials\2007\9-11-07 AIS Presentation by Metro Councilor Hosticka on metro Issues-Projects.doc 2 ATTACHMENT 1 Issue Paper: Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka's Presentation of Metro Issues and Projects Council Meeting Date: September 11, 2007 Prepared by: Ron Bunch, Assistant Community Development Director Date: August 29, 2007 INTRODUCTION Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka will present several topics at Council's September 11, 2007, meeting. They are: 1. Metro's New Look Project and Next Steps a. Investing in communities, public infrastructure, and Metro's desire to assist cities to develop their centers; b. Urban and rural reserve areas; 2. Criteria-Based Approach to Growth Management; 3. Regional Transportation Plan; 4. Highlights and Successes of 2007 Regional Legislative Agenda The following presents a brief description of each topic and possible implications for the City of Tigard. Along with each description staff raises issues /questions that Council may wish to consider when discussing the topics with Councilor Hosdcka. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Investing in Communities and Public Infrastructure This topic addresses how= the region's jurisdictions can steer growth into existing commercial areas and promote vibrant mixed-use centers that use land most efficiently and provide more housing, transportation and economic development options for residents and businesses. The region faces challenges providing for needed transportation improvements and public facilities and services to accommodate projected population and employment growth. Also, fiscal and environmental considerations require the development of communities that can be served by modes of transportation other than the single occupant automobile. Ideally, neighborhoods, employment areas, shopping districts, and other activity centers can be developed (redeveloped) into walkable, pedestrian and transit oriented environments. Issues for. Tigard: As Tigard and other cities have discovered, redevelopment of existing Town and Regional Centers and Transportation Corridors has a significantly higher initial cost than traditional suburban development on vacant lands. Under current market circumstances public subsidy is often required to make redevelopment feasible. Metro has a role to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to make redevelopment such. as that envisioned in Tigard's downtown, possible. Creative solutions 1 are needed to help cities work with developers, lenders and property owners to provide critical infrastructure, reduce risk and offset added costs associated with redevelopment. Highway 99W is an example of the region's 400 miles of transportation. corridors which have the potential for redevelopment to meet future housing and employment needs. As with Centers, new tools, including public investment, will be needed to remake Highway 99W into an attractive and economically vibrant residential and commercial corridor. It is important to stress that existing residential neighborhoods should not be targeted for new development as the region's population grows. However,. some neighborhoods will experience pressure for market-driven infill based on existing zoning. Also .inany of single- family residential neighborhoods are adjacent to corridors and centers which will accommodate high density housing and more intense land uses. It is important that Metro and its jurisdictions realize that poorly designed infill and more intense land uses can damage neighborhoods and undermine the support for efficient/compact development. Therefore it is important that communities utilize design standards and protect trees/natural resources to ensure infill development is compatible with the character of established neighborhoods The Shape of the Region The "Shape of the Region "addresses how the region manages expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary in a way that protects valuable resource land but also allows for responsible growth in outlying areas. Current state law requires that Metro expand the Urban Growth Boundary every five gears to accommodate 20 year projected household and employment growth. Over the past ten - 15 years, this effort has required a disproportionate amount of Metro's resources. The Urban Growth Boundary has been expanded three times but very little new urban development has resulted due to the lack. of resources to provide public facilities and transportation services and lawsuits. Furthermore, the Urban Growth Boundary does not necessarily mean that well designed, "complete communities" will result from development, or that important resources will be protected. Metro, in order to address these concerns, worked with its regional partners and the 2007 Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 1011 and House Bill 2051. These bills will affect the way that Metro plans for expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary. They focus on establishing urban and rural reserves and giving Metro a one-time break from the five-year cycle of evaluating need and expanding the Urban Growth Bounty commensurately. Issues for Tigard: This is a responsible action to define with some certainty lands that may be urbanized within a 50-year time horizon. However, the Region must come to grips with how to pay for growth and equitably allocate costs and benefits. For example, some feel that growth should pay all of its costs and pass no or very little expense, to the general taxpayer. On the other hand, others may see their role as promoting the benefits of development through means such as Urban Renewal Districts. The region and its partners need to engage in this discussion in association with the designation of urban and rural reserves. An important element of this discussion is what kinds of revenue tools to use to pay for new 2 growth; and where they should be utilized - in new urban growth areas or inside existing cities to promote redevelopment. Criteria Based Approach to Growth Management Metro has developed an integrated. approach to growth management that is based on the following core principles and policies. This approach is intended to apply specific criteria to guide growth management decisions. The four core principles are: 1. All regional growth management and investment decisions should reinforce growth in centers, corridors, and employment areas. 2. Within this framework, the region will support and facilitate, when warranted, expansions of the urban growth boundary to develop vibrant new communities and employment areas, while balancing new development With the protection of the region's agricultural industry and important natural areas. 3. This strategy should be pursued. through the collaborative efforts of multiple jurisdictions 4. The policy elements .listed below should be viewed as a single integrated strategy. The six policy elements that underlie the core principles, and which are to be considered as a single integrated strategy are: 1. Focus Fiscal Resources and Taxation Tools to Stimulate Development in Centers, Corridors and Employment/ Industrial Areas 2. Coordinate Growth With Neighboring Communities 3. Base UGB Expansion Decisions on Urban Performance - 4. Designate and Plan Urban Reserves 5. Designate Areas That Shall Not Be Urbanized Prioritize and Invest in Transportation Improvements that Support Efficient Development and Strengthen the Economy Issues for Tigard: Tigard is now prevented from expanding its city limits by abutting unincorporated urban development. Application of these urban growth strategies over the several years this development occurred would likely have led to a different outcome, resulting in a more orderly, and well-planned urban growth area. It is important that Metro's future growth management decisions reinforce Tigard's and other cities' desire to create the most livable communities possible within existing city limits. Resources should not go to the "edge" when they would have much greater positive impact within existing cities such as Tigard. 3 The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) The RIP update is being conducted as part of Metro's New Look regional planning process, and will result in a new 2035 RTP by June 2008. Development and adoption of the updated plan will occur in two steps. The federal component of the plan will be approved by December 2007, before the current plan expires. The state component will be approved by June 2008. A goal. of this planning effort is to re-too]. die current plan to better advance regional policies, public priorities and local efforts to implement the2040 Growth Concept. The process uses an outcome-based approach to identify and prioritize transportation investments that are crucial to region's economy, and that most effectively support the land use, economic, environmental., and transportation goals embodied in the 2040 Growth Concept. The update wit] also address regional, state, and federal planning requirements, issues identified in the 2005 Cost of Congestion, and recommendations from two concurrent processes to plan. for freight and goods movement in the region and efficient management of the existing regional transportation system. Metro's integrated policy management statement pertaining to the RI"P states that: • The updated ltegrional. Transportation Plan should reinforce the integration. of land use and transportation planning, and support development in centers, corridors and employment areas. • This integration is a critical factor in the strategic selection of transportation projects and can reduce the need for costly facilities while unproving outcomes for both transportation and community development. • In recognition of current funding realities, the updated. RTP should focus on the transportation investments that are the most strategic, cost-effective, and important from the standpoints of economic development and regional livability. Metro is now mnidway through the RTP Update process. The following are the last three phases to be completed: • Phase 4: Public review and adoption process for federal component (October 2007 - March 2008) • Phase 5: System development and policy analysis of state component (January - April 2008) • Phase G: Public review and adoption process for state (and federal) component (April - J une 2008) Issues for Tigard: Tigard staff has participated in the RIP update process. The city has recently participated with other jurisdictions through the Washington County Transportation 4 Coordinating Committee to submit projects to be considered for inclusion in the updated RT13. The principles espoused by the RTP process would benefit Tigard and other existing cities by focusing improvements to promote the development/redevelopment of existing centers and corridors. Of special interest for Tigard is funding of future transportation improvements to benefit Highway 99W Corridor, Washington Square Regional. Center; the downtown, and the Tigard Triangle Highlights and Successes of the 2007 Regional Legislative Agenda The Oregon Legislature approved two bills, Senate Bill 1011 and House Bill 2051 that will affect the way Metro plans for expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary. The governor has signed both bills. Senate Bill 1011 is a measure that enables Metro and local counties to designate land reserves that determine where the region will, and will not, accommodate population and employment growth over the next 40 to 50 years. A companion measure, House Bill 2051 grants Metro a one time, two-year extension of the current statutory requirement to undertake a five-year review and possible expansion of the UGB. The extension provides the time needed to do the work called for in Senate Bill 1011. The bill directs the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development to adopt administrative rules that allow Metro and local counties to designate Urban and Rural Reserve Areas outside the current Urban Growth Boundary. Urban reserves are expected to accommodate growth over a 40 to 50 year horizon, and would be considered first when additional land needs to be brought into the UGB to accommodate projected growth. Rural reserves would consist of lands that are critical to the agricultural economy and to the protection of important natural resources. Rural reserves would be protected from urbanization for the same 40 to 50 year period. Neither rural reserves nor urban reserves can be established unless Metro and the region's counties enter into agreements about both. Issues for Tigard: Some local jurisdictions are concerned about the potential role that counties will play in future urbanization decisions. It is felt that cities are the best places for urban growth to occur. Currently both Washington and Clackamas counties have substantial areas of unincorporated urban land. Some would like to see a commitment made that future urban growth occur only within city boundaries instead of within unincorporated areas. Other concerns have been expressed that the creation of rural reserves might result in the new urban development that would draw resources away from existing communities and their respective Centers. Each of the above issues has potential impacts for Tigard. For example, the future designation of Urban and Rural Reserves will identify areas that will in the long term be urbanized or remain rural resource lands. Washington County will be involved in actively planning for these areas. Some Washington County cities are uneasy about the apparent expansion of the County's role in the urbanization process. One concern is the designation of future centers in new urban reserve areas. This could result in resources being diverted from the redevelopment of existing town and regional centers. 5 Y 1 - - Promoting vibrant communities with System Development Charges Metro's New Look at Regional Choices work program is re- examining the way we carry out the region's long-range plan, the 2040 Growth Concept. A portion of the New Look work program focuses on promoting opportunities for efficient land use and stimu- lating investment in 2040 centers, corridors, and employment and industrial areas. A key component of this work is to identify various new and existing tools that finance planning and infrastructure, promote job creation and economic vitality, and encourage desired developments in centers and along corridors. Executive summary of report produced by Galardi Consulting in association with Dr. Arthur C. Nelson, Paramatrix, and Beery, Elsner, and Hammond, LLP July 2007 METRO PROJECT System development charges (SDCs) OVERVIEW are a principal source of funding for - the region's planning and infrastruc- ture costs related to growth and also ~ provide a tool for promoting sustain- 19 able development patterns. As the relative cost of serving developments - within the targeted 2040 centers and corridors is often less than serving Y +y* development outside these areas- s. due to reduced system impacts, and often lower infrastructure costs per unit-assessing differential SDCs can promote greater financial equity and at the same time promote the region's 2040 Growth Concept by reducing the up-front costs of targeted develop- ments. SDCs are only one-sometimes relatively small-part of overall development costs; however, reducing SDCs in the targeted areas may help level out the "playing field" across the region, supporting efforts to attract development to urban centers where developers may face addi- tional costs. Some local jurisdictions within the Metro area do not levy sufficient funds through SDCs to pay for the total cost of needed infrastructure development to serve growth. In addition, most cities and counties in the Metro area charge a uniform SDC for development within their jurisdiction regardless of whether the costs of servicing different developments vary due to factors such as location and density. Through identification of model approaches to SDCs from around the region and country that are designed to both fully recover the costs of needed planning and infrastructure, and by recognizing the varying costs of providing services to devel- opments of different types and locations, Metro can support local communities as envisioned by the region's long range plan. Local jurisdictions in the Metro area can review the model approaches contained in the full report and select approach- es that best integrate SDC development and assessment with the community's broader development policy objectives. For purposes of this study, the scope did not include an evaluation of the impact of SDC programs on development choices, but instead focused on the methodolo- gies applicable to this region for achieving impact-based SDCs and cost recovery through SDCs. In addition, recovering the full costs of development could incor- porate recommendations for establishing SDCs for public facilities such as schools, fire, safety, and libraries. However, this study provided recommendations within the framework of current Oregon legislation in order to offer local jurisdictions approaches they can apply immediately. Next steps should include additional research in these areas for application in the region. 2 FINDINGS AND jurisdictions may choose among a number of different technical RECOMMENDATIONS and policy options when crafting an SDC methodology. The selection of specific methodological approaches is generally a function of technical, financial, political and legal considerations. As infrastructure system design and community development characteristics vary across jurisdictions, approaches that are _ valid in one jurisdiction may not be applicable to another. The full report: Promoting Vibrant Communities through SDCs provides information on an array of methodological options available to local jurisdictions, including examples of how these options have been applied by other communities to meet local conditions and objectives. Below is a summary of the key findings and recommendations from this study. Full Cost Recovery Based on Oregon law, SDCs may consist of a reimbursement fee (to recover exist- ing facility capacity available for growth), an improvement fee (to recover planned capacity improvements for growth), or both. In many cases, both components are needed to fully recover capacity costs needed to serve growth. Beyond the cost of the improvements themselves, SDCs may also recover costs associated with compli- ance with the SDC statutes and with placement of the facilities in service (including the planning and financing of improvements.) The recommended model SDC approaches related to full cost recovery include the following: Long-term project cost recovery: The SDC methodology is based on a recently adopted capital improvement or facility plan that projects needed improvements for a minimum of 10 years to serve existing and future growth as defined by the comprehensive plan. These comprehensive and facility plans also need to be updated to incorporate the facility types needed to serve development consistent with the 2040 Growth Concept Plan, to the extent such facilities may be related to provision of capacity for growth. Recommended SDC Development Process Comprehensive Facility/Master Plan Development Plan Level of service standards Financial Plan Basic planning assumptions New development demands Capital financing plan Type and location (aggregate and by type) Funding sources for of development Existing and future facilities to meet growth needs existing deficiencies specific to planned development pattern SDC Methodology Growth projections Cost of existing and future growth related capacity in aggregate and by development type Credits for other funding sources 3 Existing system cost recovery: To the extent that existing system facilities will be used to meet the service delivery needs of new development, the fee structure reflects a reimbursement component designed to recover available capacity costs from growth. Recovery of other costs: Beyond the direct facility costs themselves, the methodology allows for recovery of costs associated with the placement of facilities in service (e.g., planning and financing costs), and the recovery of costs related to compliance with SDC statutes (e.g., SDC fund accounting and development of the methodology). Inflationary adjustments: the methodology includes a mechanism for adjusting the fees annually for changes in cost factors, including land and materials. As capital funding sources are limited and face continued pressure from the need to address infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement, in addition to expanding capacity, the extent that SDCs can more fully fund the infrastructure needed for growth, will allow for addressing more of the region's capital needs. Furthermore, as more and more jurisdictions across the region adopt real cost recovery SDCs, political concerns related to relative fee levels may be mitigated. Impact-Based SDCs A goal of this study is to develop SDCs that reflect the real costs associated with serving different developments. A new development's impact on public infra- structure may relate to its specific type (e.g., single family residential vs. multi- - family residential), size, density, location, or configuration. The relevancy of different development characteristics to system design and capacity require- ments varies across infrastructure systems. Therefore, development of impact-based SDCs should consider the relevant system service units as follows: Parks: Service units are generally measured as people and, therefore, are most significantly impacted by development size and type, although location may also be a factor to the extent that household demographics vary across the service area. Transportation: Service units are trips and vehicle miles traveled (VMT), so cost of service is influenced by household and building type and size, as well as location, density and configuration. Development type and size are potential indicators of motor vehicle trip generation rates. Density influences the choice of transportation modes used to reach particular destinations and the distance traveled to reach those destinations. Location, to the extent that it relates to proximity to public transit may also be a significant factor related to system impact. Development configura- tion is also a factor in system impact for transportation systems. When services that support living, working and shopping activities are all nearby, fewer car trips are needed and the distance traveled is reduced. 4 Water, Sewer, and Stormwater: Service units are typically volume (and in some cases, quality) of use or discharge, which most significantly relates to development type and size. Higher density development generates smaller lot sizes, which gen- erally correlate to reduced water demand per unit. If the amount of impervious area attributable to each lot is also lower, stormwater fees based on impervious area may also favor (through reduced fees) higher density development. Area density may also impact certain cost components (distribution and conveyance networks, for exam- ple), with more dense areas requiring less reduced pipe length per unit. Location may also be a factor in determining relative cost of utility service if unique facilities are required to provide service, or demand differences may be established. With respect to 2040 Growth Concept, development consideration of density, location and configuration are the most relevant characteristics, though to the extent that higher density development is characterized by smaller structures and lot sizes, SDCs that, at a minimum, favor (through lower fees) smaller structures and lots may promote higher density goals. The use of approaches based on density, configuration and location are recommended for consideration, particularly for transportation systems, by jurisdictions facing significant growth and the need to address varying development patterns and locations. Trip Distribution by Density, 2001 Housing Units Per Square Mile Private Motor Vehicle Bus Rail Bicycle Walk All Other Modes 26-750 97.0% 0.5% 0.3% 0.1% 1.7% 0.5% 751-2,000 95.4% 1.1% 1.2% 0.3% 1.4% 0.6% 2,001-4,000 92.4% 2.8% 1.6% 0.4% 2.4% 0.4% 4,001-6,000 82.4% 7.4% 3.2% 1.4% 5.0% 0.7% 6,000+ 56.6% 13.7% 18.7% 1.4% 8.6% 0.9% Source: Adapted from Nationwide Household Transportation Study 2001, calculated based on mode journey to work by workers using only complete responses and grouping detailed mode categories into the ones reported here. Regional data from Metro's 1994 Travel Behavior Survey also show that area density and proximity to transit reduce vehicle miles per capita, as reliance on auto use decreases in favor of transit and other modes (walking and bike). Recognition of Cost Variations by Location Historically, SDCs have been assessed uniformly across service areas based on system-wide average costs. However, as discussed above, location can be an impor- tant indicator of relative cost of serving development, and use of location-based SDCs can also promote 2040 Growth Concept development. In addition to being a potential indicator of system impact (as discussed above), location can impact the cost of providing services due to variations in cost factors (e.g. land prices) and levels of service (e.g., a portion of the service area desires significantly more park acreage per capita). 5 Consideration of location-based SDCs ' l is recommended for jurisdictions with diverse areas, where cost differences may be significant and consistent. This approach is particularly relevant for areas that anticipate growth in new, currently unserved areas vs. existing y served areas, and for communities that want to direct growth into particular areas, like Regional and Town Centers. Green Design " Historically, consideration of "green" " design characteristics have had limited application in the assessment of SDCs. However, recent examples within the region highlight potential use of these Using pervious pavers, porous concrete, and swales are all green design characteristics in the future, par- streets practices that may reduce impact fees in Gresham. ticularly for stormwater systems. For example, adoption of green design stan- dards applicable to all development has lead to reduced SDCs in some communities, through reduced need for public infrastructure investment. Communities have also adopted SDC schedules that include discounts for implementation of certain build- ing and site design features that are designed to reduce system impact. Local gov- ernments are encouraged to further consider green design impacts on infrastructure systems and incorporate such features in SDC schedules. Technical vs. Policy-Based Solutions The development of SDC schedules may reflect technical or policy-based consider- ations. Technical approaches allow for development of impact-based SDCs that reflect costs of providing service to developments of different characteristics. The vision of the 2040 Growth Concept promotes redevelopment and infill growth patterns. To the extent that these types of development may be less costly to serve due to reduced infrastructure impact related to density, location, configuration, or other considerations, the SDC fees for these developments should reflect the lower costs. Thus, technically-based SDC methodologies can encourage 2040 development patterns and at the same time fully recover infrastructure costs, as costs may be allo- cated among developments in proportion to impact. This can result in lower fees for development types and locations that are less costly to serve and higher fees for more costly developments. Developing a technical basis for SDC differentials will likely require additional planning and analysis by local jurisdictions, as well as addi- tional stakeholder education. The additional resources required to develop and implement such approaches should be considered in the context of the jurisdiction's community development and infrastructure cost recovery goals. 6 In contrast, policy-based approaches tend to offer a less rigorous approach to reducing SDCs to targeted developments. Such discounts are generally supported conceptually by cost relation- ships from national data sources, and may reflect qualitative rather than quantitative analyses. Policy-based adjustments may also include exempting targeted developments from certain costs (like existing capacity costs), and are generally not offset by increases in fees to other developments, but instead may be funded through other revenue sources (e.g., general fund support). As such, policy-based approaches, aligned with community development goals need to be weighed against infrastruc- ture cost recovery goals. Conclusion This report shows the role of SDCs in providing necessary revenue to fund infra- structure generally, as well as playing an important role in helping communities achieve broader policy objectives related to community and economic development. Local jurisdictions can choose among a number of technical and policy-based approaches to tailor SDCs to meet the physical and financial requirements of the systems and promote infrastructure and development as envisioned in local com- prehensive and system plans. Jurisdictions in the Metro region do not have to look far for examples of approaches to achieving real cost recovery through SDCs; there are a number of local communities that have implemented innovative approaches to SDC development and assessment in recent years, and more are likely to follow as the region's infrastructure funding needs continue to grow. Metro can work in part- nership with local jurisdictions, the development community and other stakeholders to raise awareness related to regional infrastructure needs and development impacts, as well as support the implementation of SDC approaches that will encourage 2040 development patterns and further strengthen the region's local communities. ,a 1i .I yV •L l... 7 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS About Metro Clean air and clean water do By Galardi Consulting in association with Dr. Arthur C. Nelson not stop h city limits or county Y g lines. Neither does the need for Paramatrix, and Beery, Elsner, and Hammond, LLP jobs, a thriving economy and good transportation choices for We would like to thank Metro staff and the SDC Committee for their people and businesses in our region. Voters have asked Metro assistance and cooperation in this study. In particular, we would like to help with the challenges that to express our appreciation to the following individuals for their cross those lines and affect the 25 cities and three counties in extra efforts in this regard: the Portland metropolitan area. SDC Committee A regional approach simply makes sense when it comes to Matt Brown, Project Manager, Williams and Dame Development protecting open space, caring for parks, planning for the John Dorst, Deputy Director, Department of Environmental Services, best use of land, managing garbage disposal and increasing City of Gresham recycling. Metro oversees world-class facilities such as the Dan Hoyt, Associate Vice President of Entitlements, Oregon Zoo, which contributes Costa Pacific Communities to conservation and education, and the Oregon Convention Mike Kohlhoff, City Attorney, City of Wilsonville Center, which benefits the region's economy. Doug McClain, Planning Director, Clackamas County Your Metro representatives Valerie Soilihi, Long Range Planning Supervisor, City of Hillsboro Metro Council President David Bragdon Metro Staff Metro Councilors Miranda Bateschell Project Manager, Associate Regional Planner Rod Park, District t ~ 1 Brian Newman, District 2 Carl Hosticka, District 3 Malu Wilkinson, Principal Regional Planner Kathryn Harrington, District 4 Rex Burkholder, District 5 Chris Deffebach, Long Range Policy and Planning Manager Robert Liberty, District 6 Auditor Other Contributors Suzanne Flynn Section 4 of this report draws heavily on research conducted Metro's web site in conjunction with a study prepared for the U.S. Department of www.metro-region.org Housing and Urban Development (Office of Policy Development and Research). The research is presented in the paper: Proportionate Printed W recycled paper.07240 Share Impact Fees and Housing Affordability (August 2005), prepared by the following authors: Arthur C. Nelson, Ph.D., FAICP (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) James C. Nicholas, Ph.D. (University of Florida) %u Clancy Mullen, AICP (Duncan Associates) Liza K. Bowles (Newport Partners LLC) M ETRO PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES Region Metro SUMMER 2007 Beaverton • MAKING THE Damascus Durham C Forest Fairview Gladstone Gresham Happy Valley Hillsboro PLA E Johnson City King Lake • Thanks to an unprecedented coalition of agriculture, environmental and Maywood Park business groups as well as local government leaders throughout the Portland Milwaukie metropolitan region, the Oregon Legislature has passed two landmark bills that Oregon City begin to chart a path around the gridlock that has plagued the land-use process Portland in the Portland metropolitan area. By creating guidelines for the designation Rivergrove of urban reserves (areas set aside for jobs and housing over the long term) Sherwood and rural reserves (areas protected from future development), this legislation Tigard Troutdale will provide more predictability about how and where development will and will not occur over the next 40 to 50 years. As a result, our region now has an Tualatin West Linn opportunity to put our plans for livability into action. Wilsonville Village Our work is just beginning. During the next two years, the Metro Council will be working closely with individuals and groups throughout the region to: Metro Region Counties Clackamas • • decide which areas should be designated as urban and rural reserves Multnomah County • stimulate innovative development of housing and jobs in regional and town Washington County centers, transit corridors, and new communities • further reform the growth management process so we can achieve our aspirations for developing great communities. Please join us as we continue our efforts to make our region the greatest place to live, work, and raise a family. FUrban and rural Regards, 11` a first step toward i~ reforming a land- use system that can better METRO David Bragdon state, its citizens and Metro Council President its diverse economy June 5, 02007 Editorial Portland Tribune x' We are moving forward A on four tracks: O INVESTMENTS invest New ideas, tools and funds = incentives to spur community development We need to do a better job of turning our plans into vibrant and well-designed main streets, downtowns, Community corridors, and employment areas, both in our existing Investment Toolkit: communities and in new urban areas at the region's edge. Strategic public expenditures can stimulate the Financial Incentives private investments needed to build complete and guide available now dynamic communities. What if you could go to one source to find out about all the current 2 URBAN AND RURAL RESERVES policy and financing tools that are available'to Predictable growth = stable investment climate help promote development in centers, corridors, to attract new businesses and employment areas in your city? Now you can. Our region is growing quickly. Now is the time to The Financial Incentives Guide, the first volume decide how to accommodate future residents while of a three- volume series, highlights local success also preserving natural resources over the long term. stories and demonstrates how innovative policy Regional partners will be working to decide what lands and financing tools are achieving results around the should and should not be urbanized over the coming region. The guide is available at Metro. To get a copy decades. Smart planning can provide for the efficient call Susan Patterson Sale at 503-797-1735. delivery of services to urban areas while protecting farmland and natural areas. Metro's Data Resource Center provides state-of- the-art mapping, market analysis and demographic e oo Rt I forecasting. Call 503-797- In an averag 1742 or visit Metro's week, the I region online store at www. gains more than metro-region.org. 500 new residents. About more people will be living hereby L ~ 2030. 3 PERFORMANCE-BASED GROWTH It all adds up to how we make MANAGEMENT Efficient use of urban land =vibrant communities our region the greatest place throughout the region for generations to come Before we bring urban reserves into the UGB, we should demonstrate that we're implementing our long-range plans for development within the existing boundary.;. We'll work with our partners to develop criteria to ensure that our decisions reflect the region's goals and expectations for high-quality development. i'~'. ,fit :tom l ® REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN o -o Regional Transportation Plan = competitive edge in the global economy For updates on ODOT, TriMet, the Port of Portland, and the cities and events, activities, and opportunities counties of the region are working with Metro to update to participate, contact the transportation blueprint that will keep our economy Ken Ray at Metro, strong and our communities livable. 503 -797-1508 or rayk*metro.dst.orus. Collaborate Centers vs. Corridors! n D n Q MOgMLU(EMcTg Mark your calendar for the *,Aow u-,S UU W W September 26 debate between 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007 Patrick Condon, a professor of Promoting Vibrant Communities with landscape architecture at the Nature in System Development Charges University of British Columbia, Neighborhoods A workshop for developers, lenders, builders, and Gordon Price, a former city planners, elected officials and citizens. Vancouver, BC city councilor visit Metro's web site at www. $25 per person (breakfast included) who directs The City Program metro-region.org to learn about Multnomah Athletic Club at Simon Fraser University. other ways Metro is working 1849 SW Salmon, Portland These two experts will discuss to make our region the great- est place, such as the natural For more information check www.metro-region.org the benefits and consequences areas land acquisition program, October 2007 Regional Roundtable of promoting development the Nature in Neighborhoods Regional Roundtable with local in centers and transportation initiative, and a nature-friendly and chairs. (Time and lace corridors. For more information, design competition to spark the mayors p visit wvvw.metro-region.org/ development of green and to be determined) greatestplace. livable places. www.metro-region.org/greatestplace Metro Council President David Bragdon ABOUT METRO 503-797-1889 Rod Park Steward of our regions future District 1 503-797-1547 The Portland region is a great and performing arts. Today manage Metro operations. The place to live, work, and play. Metro is increasingly viewed as COO oversees more than 650 Brian Newman District 2 Nurturing this livability is a a regional resource, problem full-time and 1,000 part-time 503-797-1887 constant quest. Metro plays a solver, and leader - an asset to employees, from economists to unique and leading role in that the region's quality of life and park rangers, cartographers to Carl Hosticka effort. ability to compete in the global zookeepers. 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The Council for the public's money. 503-797-1891 encompass waste recycling, President is elected region-wide preservation of natural areas, and six councilors are elected long-range planning, habitat by district for four-year terms in 2007 Published June led restoration, and management of nonpartisan races. The Council Printed on recycled paper venues for conventions, exhibits, appoints a chief operating officer to carry out its policies and I Together, we can make our region the greatest place for generations to come. t.