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COUNCIL MINUTES
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 16, 2002
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
1.1 Mayor Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
1.2 Council Present: Mayor Griffith; Councilors Moore, Patton and Scheckla
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non Agenda Items
Assistant to the City Manager Liz Newton called to Council's attention the
invitation to the Potso Dog Park grand opening to be held on Saturday, July
20, 2002, 11 a.m. The park is located behind Coe Manufacturing Company
at 7930 SW Hunziker Road in Tigard.
2. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON SQUARE REGIONAL CENTER FINANCING
STRATEGY AND PROGRAM
Community Development Director Jim Hendryx introduced this agenda item and
reviewed a chart showing the timeline for implementation. A copy of the timeline
was submitted in the City Council packet material and is on file in the City Recorder's
office.
Planning Manager Barbara Shields reviewed a chart outlining "Washington Square
Regional Center Available Funds and Major Policy Questions." A copy of this chart is
on file in the City Recorder's office. Ms. Shields also reviewed the "Steps to take to
fill the gap," which included evaluating existing fees, look at potential new fees, and to
consider urban renewal.
Associate Planner Julia Hajduk reviewed a PowerPoint slide presentation. This
presentation on the financing strategy update is on file in the City Recorder's office.
Mayor Griffith asked about another major shopping center at the Durham Quarry that
is being planned in the Tigard/Tualatin area. He questioned whether there would be
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any obligation for similar planning as is being done for the Washington Square area.
Mr. Hendryx said that, for the most part, the developer would be responsible for this
development. Transportation impact fees might be allocated to adjacent roads for the
Durham quarry site; however, it is not considered a Metro regional center.
In response to a question from Councilor Scheckla, Mr. Hendryx advised that the City
of Tigard took the lead on the Washington Square Regional Center project.
Washington County and Beaverton have an obligation to go through a public process,
with the ultimate decision to be made by Metro on whether the compliance for
capacity and elements of the functional plan have been met.
Council discussion was held throughout the presentation. It was suggested that, while
it will be next spring before Washington County and Beaverton holds their hearings on
the Center, it would be best for Tigard to keep moving forward developing a financing
strategy plan.
In August, the City Attorney will conduct a training session for the City Council on
urban renewal.
Council direction was requested and given as follows:
• Do we continue to develop partnerships and take coordination lead to fund the
Regional Center Plan?
Council consensus was to continue.
• General support for financing strategy.
Council concurred with the general strategy presented by staff. Some reservations
were expressed about urban renewal and this will be reviewed further with the City
Attorney in August. Consensus was it was far too early to make any decisions.
Staff will bring back a general strategy of what work needs to be accomplished with
Beaverton and Washington County and a work program will be developed.
• Should we begin looking at existing fees to determine if fees are adequate?
The consensus of Council on this question was "yes." New ideas may be
generated during the review of the existing fees.
Mr. Hendryx said the next steps would include a review of urban renewal at the
August workshop meeting. In the coming months, staff will work with Beaverton and
Washington County on the funding review.
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In response to a request from Councilor Scheckla, Mr. Hendryx said he would share
information with the Council on Washington County's review as it is submitted to the
Tigard staff.
3. UPDATE ON THE STREET MAINTENANCE FEE
City Engineer Gus Duenas introduced this agenda item. Also attending were Bev
Froude and Paul Owen, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Transportation Financing
Strategies Task Force.
Mr. Duenas reviewed the process. So far, input had been gathered from three
businesses: PacTrust, Washington Square and Fred Meyer. PacTrust understood the
need for maintenance of the City streets and fully supported the implementation of
the street maintenance fee. Mr. Jack Reardon of Washington Square properties also
understood the need for maintenance of the street infrastructure, but was concerned
about the fees. Mr. Reardon felt residents should bear a greater portion with a
corresponding reduction on the businesses. As property manager for Washington
Square, he could not support fees that would be passed on to the tenants.
Representatives of Fred Meyer would prefer this type of fee be addressed on a
statewide basis.
There are four elements to Tigard's proposed street maintenance fee:
1. Street maintenance
2. Street lights/traffic signals
3. Collector right-of-way maintenance
4. Sidewalk maintenance
Mr. Duenas said staff would continue to seek input from the business community.
There was a brief Council discussion on other jurisdictions that have either
implemented or were considering a street maintenance fee, including Tualatin,
Eugene, Wilsonville, and Clackamas County.
Ms. Froude said it was interesting to visit with the businesses and to hear their
viewpoints. Many of the main roads to these businesses are state highways.
Mr. Duenas advised that other cities that have adopted this type of fee have done so
by Council action.
Staff will also review whether "pass by" trips should be a factor in how the fees are
formulated. "Pass by" trips are those not necessarily generated by a business, rather
customers stop to purchase gas or fast food on their way to another destination.
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Presently Tigard's proposed maintenance fee would be $2.25 to $2.30 per month.
Monthly fees in other jurisdictions range from $1.42 to more than $5.
Council discussed that the street maintenance fee could serve to meet the needs of
what the gas tax was intended to do. Also, through better street maintenance more
expensive capital improvement projects could be delayed.
Paul Hunt, citizen from the Summerfield community, asked to comment. Mr. Hunt
advised he was offering his opinion as an individual and not as a representative of the
Summerfield Civic Association. (A written copy of Mr. Hunt's remarks is on file with
the City Recorder.)
Mr. Hunt prefaced his comments on the street maintenance program by
complimenting the efforts and the strategies employed that resulted in a positive vote
on the May library bond measure. He also noted his appreciation for the upgrades to
Cook Park including the Bishop Scheckla Pavilion, the Tupling Butterfly Garden, and
the children's play area.
Mr. Hunt noted the following concerns about the proposed street maintenance fee:
1. He said it appears that the Council decision on a street maintenance fee was
delayed until after the May election where voters were asked to consider the
library bond measure. He said this type of action does not build trust and
confidence in the City and Council.
2. He objected to what he called a "user's fee," when the fee charged will not
benefit all the ratepayers equally.
Mayor Griffith thanked Mr. Hunt for his comments and noted there will be a public
hearing held on the matter.
Council consensus was to proceed with a public hearing on August 27. Staff will
propose that the fee, if approved, would not be implemented until January 1, 2003.
The Task Force recommended that the City Council proceed with all four elements of
the street maintenance fee.
4. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS: None
5. NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Not held.
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7. ADJOURNMENT: 8:04 p.m.
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