City Council Minutes - 02/19/2002 Agenda Item No.
Meeting of
COUNCIL MINUTES
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 191, 2002
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
1.1 Mayor Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
1.2 Roll Call: Mayor Griffith; Councilors Dirksen, Moore, Patton, and Scheckla
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports: None
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non Agenda Items: None
2. UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL OPTION LEVY FOR WASHINGTON
COUNTY COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES
Library Director Margaret Barnes presented this agenda item. A proposed local
option levy may be on the ballot in 2002 for a countywide operational levy.
Concerns expressed previously by the City Council were relayed to the Cooperative
Library Advisory Board; similar concerns were also expressed by other jurisdictions.
A revised levy proposal and more information will be released in about a month.
Discussion followed about what cities and areas have new or renovated libraries. Also
discussed was the need to replace reserve funds that have been used to fund
operations.
If the proposed levy does not pass, then each city or jurisdiction will need to analyze
and prioritize services. This could affect hours or operation, new purchases to add to
collections, or programs offered.
There was discussion on the distribution of funds from WCCLS, which is now
determined by a formula based on circulation statistics.
3. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
• Staff Report: Community Development Staff
Planning Commission members present: Mark Padgett and Jodie Bienerth
Discussion Topics:
a. The Role of the Planning Commission
Mayor Griffith noted it would be helpful if there was an indication in
the minutes why the Commissioners were casting their votes for or
against an issue.
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There was discussion on the urban growth boundary and the Urban
Services Agreement with Washington County.
b. The Role of Board and Committee Members and Volunteers
Assistant to the City Manager reviewed staff's efforts to identify the
difference between city volunteers and community volunteers. This
becomes significant for worker's compensation matters since the City
pays worker's compensation for City volunteers.
There was brief discussion on Planning Commission membership. In
response to a question from Councilor Scheckla, staff will send out
information regarding Planning Commission rules regarding how many
Commissioners may live outside the City.
C. Policy regarding Private Streets
Planning Commission Chair Mark Padgett advised "private streets" have
been a "hot topic" for the Commission. He said the Commission does
not have much leeway with regard to Code specificatlons for private
streets. He noted the Planning Commission's reluctance to approve
private streets if the only reason is to allow a development of higher
density. The Fire Department reviews any requests for private streets
or gates.
d. Update on Commuter Rail
Mayor Griffith outlined his concerns about planning for the downtown
area, which has been identified as a site for a commuter rail station. He
would like one or two Planning Commissioners to serve on a committee
to review and make recommendations on this matter.
There was discussion about the possibilities and potential enhancements
that could be implemented with the coming commuter rail station in
the downtown area.
Community Development Director Hendryx said the County is applying
for a grant through the State Economic Development program. The
County is asking for $1.1 million to offset the local government match
for commuter rail construction.
The Washington Square station location has not been finalized.
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e. Urban Growth Boundary Expansion (UGB)
Planning Manager Shields and Community Development Director
Hendryx gave an update on this item. Metro is beginning the input
process to determine where the UGB should be expanded. Metro is
scheduled to make a final decision by the end of this year. It is possible
that the UGB may be expanded in the Bull Mountain/King City area.
The City of Tigard would likely be the jurisdiction responsible for the
planning in this area.
There was discussion regarding recent reports that Metro will propose a
ballot measure to counter a measure proposed by Oregonians in Action
regarding limiting density requirements. Community Development
Director Hendryx had distributed a memo to the City Council with
information about this Metro action. Discussion followed where it was
noted that Metro's proposed ballot title gave the appearance of
undermining its current density requirements. Assistant to the City
Manager Newton reported that Metro Presiding Officer Carl Hosticka
would be appearing at next week's Council meeting during the Visitor's
Agenda to clarify Metro's action.
f. City Affiliation regarding Ballot Measure Endorsement
Volunteers (including Board and Committee members) may not
identify themselves as affiliated with the City when endorsing (or
opposing) ballot measures.
4. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TITLE 3 CODE AMENDMENT
Associate Planner Roberts presented the staff report on this item. The staff report is
on file with the City Recorder as are copies of the charts Mr. Roberts referred to
during his presentation. This presentation gave the City Council background
information about code amendments needed in order to comply with Title 3 of the
Urban Growth Management Functional Plan required by Metro. A formal public
hearing on the compliance amendments is set for March 26, 2002.
5. UPDATE ON METRO'S REGIONAL GOAL 5
Associate Planner Roberts presented the staff report on this item. The staff report is
on file with the City Recorder as are copies of the charts Mr. Roberts referred to
during his presentation. This presentation gave the City Council information on how
the City is participating in the regional Goal 5 planning process.
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6. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY
Associate Planner Roberts presented the staff report on this item. The staff report is
on file with the City Recorder as is a copy of the chart Mr. Roberts referred to
during his presentation.
Council determined they would delay a decision on whether or not to fund the
Countywide Housing Advocacy Group until after the Finance Director has an
opportunity to review.
There was discussion about allowing affordable housing requests to come in at other
times during the year than just during the budget cycle and to separate affordable
housing from other social service requests.
Sydney Sherwood advised that the County Advisory Board is may purchase Bonita
Villa and possibly partner with Community Partners for Affordable Housing.
With regard to setting a benchmark — a numeric housing production goal — some
Council members indicated that "100" could be an acceptable number; however, it
was noted that a benchmark would serve more as a political statement showing
others that the City is taking affordable housing matters seriously, but it dues nQt
really matter whether there is a stated benchmark or not.
This agenda item will be dealt with during the budget process.
7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Griffith has been selected as the Metro Policy Advisory Committee alternate
for Washington County.
8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Canceled
10. ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 p.m. -'
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