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City Council Minutes - 11/26/2002 Agenda Item No. Meeting of 7 G� MINUTES TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 26, 2002 Mayor Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Council Present: Mayor Griffith; Councilors Dirksen, Moore, and Scheckla. STUDY SESSION: > UPDATE ON URBAN SERVICES AGREEMENT (USA) REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 122 Community Development Director Jim Hendryx introduced this item. Mr. Hendryx advised Senate Bill 122 requires counties to coordinate service provider agreements for areas that may be annexed and to identify who the ultimate service provider will be for the area. Such an agreement is a requirement of proceeding with the annexation plan. A discussion regarding the condition, maintenance, and jurisdiction of area roads ensued. Mr. Hendryx commented Tigard would be one of the first cities to sign the agreement. Beaverton and Hillsboro will be entering into similar agreements. Mr. Hendryx noted this USA is separate and in addition to the existing USA. Unlike the existing USA, the current agreement is related to the eventual annexation of the area and will be in effect indefinitely. The Council discussed the agencies which were listed as parties to the agreement. Mr. Hendryx stated the agreement would be ready for the Council's consideration at its December 10, 2002 meeting. > DISCUSSION OF THE DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE The Council expressed concern that the resolution they would be considering this evening was more restrictive in terms of timelines and tasks than they TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 1 had envisioned. Mr. Monahan proposed additional language to address the Council's concerns. The resolution was revised. • ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: The agenda was revised to include the discussion of the Downtown Task Force in study session and an executive session. A map detailing city limits was distributed to the Council. County-wide election results were distributed. City Manager Monahan noted the Washington County Cooperative Library Services local operating levy was defeated by 600 votes. Tigard voters did not support this measure. The county exhibition center was rejected throughout the county. Election results are on file in the City Recorder's Office. The Council was reminded about airport shuttle service for the NLC Conference. Mr. Monahan mentioned there may be people interested in testifying about item 5, the Skate Park Facility Design. He suggested the Council may want to consider this item prior to other items on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION: > The Tigard City Council went into Executive Session at 7:03 p.m. to discuss current and potential litigation and under ORS 192.660(1 h). EXECUTIVE SESSION recessed at 7:12 p.m. STUDY SESSION resumed at 7:12 p.m. > The Council discussed public testimony regarding agenda item 5. It was noted this item was not a public hearing and testimony should be limited to comments regarding the skate park facility design. STUDY SESSION recessed at 7:17 p.m. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 2 I. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 The meeting of the Tigard City Council & Local Contract Review Board was called to order by Mayor Griffith at 7:36 p.m. 1.2 Council Present: Mayor Griffith, Councilors Dirksen, Moore, and Scheckla 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications 8i Liaison Reports — None 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items Note: Item 5 —Skate Park Facility Design - was heard at this time 2. VISITOR'S AGENDA: No visitors testified. See Item 5 for those who signed visitor's agenda and testified regarding the Skate Park. 3. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilor Moore, seconded by Councilor Scheckla, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 3.1 Approve Council Minutes for October 29, 2002 The motion was approved by a unanimous vote: Mayor Griffith - Yes Councilor Dirksen - Yes Councilor Moore - Yes Councilor Scheckla - Yes 4. CONSIDER ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON SQUARE REGIONAL CENTER FUNDING STRATEGY a. Community Development Director Jim Hendryx introduced Associate Planner Julia Haiduk and described how the Long Range Planning Division was developing detailed work programs covering financing, parks and open spaces, transportation demand management, and stormwater relating to the Washington Square Regional Center Plan. This discussion addresses the first work program, financing. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 3 Ms. Hadjuk gave a PowerPoint presentation. Her presentation is on file with the City Recorder's office. b. Councilor Dirksen verified the Funding Strategy is conceptual in nature. City Manager Monahan stated the Strategy directs staff to research three aspects of funding: existing fees, new fees, and urban renewal. Council will be asked to give consideration to specific funding decisions at a later date when more detailed information is available. Mr. Hendryx asserted the Funding Strategy will serve as a communication tool with Beaverton and Washington County. He confirmed neither of these jurisdictions have approved their regional center plans, but plans are scheduled on their work programs. Councilor Scheckla reminded the Council urban renewal required voter approval per Tigard's Charter. Discussion of the procedure to implement urban renewal ensued. In response to a question from Councilor Scheckla, Mr. Hendryx reported Tigard has established the boundaries of its jurisdiction for the Regional Center. The county and Beaverton will establish boundaries when they go through the process of adopting their plans. Councilor Scheckla inquired about an additional commuter rail station in Tigard. Mr. Hendryx explained a station originally planned north of Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton will now be constructed in Tigard, just south of Scholls Ferry Road. Possible benefits of the additional Tigard station were discussed briefly. C. Motion by Councilor Dirksen, seconded by Councilor Moore, to adopt Resolution No. 02-71 RESOLUTION NO. 02-71 — A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON SQUARE REGIONAL CENTER FUNDING STRATEGY TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 4 The motion was approved by a unanimous vote: Mayor Griffith - Yes Councilor Dirksen - Yes Councilor Moore - Yes Councilor Scheckla - Yes 5. PRESENTATION ON SKATE PARK FACILITY DESIGN At the opening of this agenda item, Mayor Griffith reminded the audience that testimony should be limited to comments regarding the skate park facility design. a. Parks Manager Dan Plaza introduced this item and indicated he was seeking Council approval of the skate park facility design. Mr. Plaza described the process involved in developing the design, various phases of the design, and cost estimates. Mr. Plaza added the design has "street features" was "kid driven." The design has been reviewed and approved by two of the city's insurance representatives. b. Mayor Griffith confirmed BMX bikes will also be able to use the park, and the design could be adapted to any location. In response to a question from Councilor Dirksen, Tyler VanDomelen, an audience member, described how the bowl design functions as a half-pipe. Rich Carlson, Chairperson of the Skate Park Task Force, commented how the design was the result of the kids' input. He encouraged the kids to come up with a fresh and progressive design, in essence to create their ideal skate park. Mr. Carlson asked the Council to hear comments from some of the kids who had worked on the skate park design. Ralph Anzellotti, 11942 SW 1 ] 3' Place, Tigard, inquired about wetland impacts, sidewalks, noise barriers, fencing, etc. Councilor Moore interjected that when a potential site is identified, the construction of the park will be subject to the same process as any other development. Site-specific issues such as the ones mentioned by Mr. Anzellotti would be addressed at that time. Mr. Anzellotti proposed round-the-clock site supervision be included as part of the design. Councilor Moore reiterated the Council was only considering the skate park design and once a potential site was identified, there would be opportunities for site-related public comments. There was a brief discussion TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 5 regarding other skate parks and residential supervision. City Manager Monahan inquired whether the house used for residential supervision of the Newberg skate park was in place before the skate park was created. Steve Andrews, 12064 SW 113' Place, Tigard, concurred with Mr. Anzellotti's request for 24-hour-a-day supervision at the park. He stated the house used for residential supervision in Newberg existed prior to the skate park. He continued by saying in Newberg, a parks department employee supervises the site during the day. Mr. Andrews suggested without such supervision, the skate park could become a problem area. He encouraged the Council to consider supervision as part of the skate park design. Tyler VanDomelem, 15830 SW Colony Drive, Tigard, discussed the skate park design and how the groups' vision and feedback was incorporated into the design by the consultants. Mr. VamDomelen described some of the features of the park, and stated the group had done a good job on the design. Michael Layoun, 13792 SW Leaha Terrace, Tigard, testified he loves the skate park design. Others who have seen the design share his enthusiasm. He pointed out the design combines ramp and street features. He added this skate park would be one of the best in the area. Jacob Farrier, 11565 SW 90' Avenue, stated he was a skateboarder and he described the obstacles in the design. He asserted the design was totally unique, unlike any other park in Oregon. Sam Carlson, 11475 SW Venus Court, remarked he liked how the design contained street features. He added most skate parks are composed of vertical features. Greg Nicholson, 14120 SW 97' Place, Tigard, explained how some features of the park were adjustable to accommodate various skill levels of skaters. Zach Leary, Richard Peloquin, and Lily Peloquin had signed the visitor's agenda, but subsequently declined to speak. Sue Beilke, 11755 SW 1141 PI., Tigard, inquired about the cost of the architect. Mr. Plaza responded the architect was paid $12,000 from city park and recreation funds. Ms. Beilke commended the kids for their work and enthusiasm, but expressed concern over the cost and size of the skate park. She TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 6 stated the design was too ambitious and she would rather see money used for other programs, such as school programs. Councilor Moore commented the park was expected to be funded through donations. Mr. Plaza added city funds were available should more design work be needed. Michael Layoun and Tyler VanDomelen described how more advanced skateboarders help beginners. Mr. VanDomelen expressed concern about overcrowding should the size of the park be scaled back. Mayor Griffith remarked the donations would dictate the size of the park. Mr. Layoun described his dedication to getting the park built. Rich Carlson advised the Council both Newburg and Tualatin indicated they would build larger skate park facilities if they had it to do over again. Mr. Carlson discussed fund raising strategies. He did not rule out a request for a contribution for the city. He talked about the need for the park and said it was appropriate for the city to embark on a project of this scale. Nick Wilson, Councilor-elect, 12573 SW Winterlake Dr., inquired about constructing the project in phases and how the phases would be transitioned. Mr. Wilson suggested initial phases should look like a finished product, since subsequent phases may or may not become a reality. He continued by asking that drainage and the depth or shallowness of the site be taken into account. C. Motion by Councilor Moore, seconded by Councilor Dirksen, to accept the Conceptual Master Plan for the Skate Park. City Manager Monahan asked the Council to clarify whether it wanted to include any supervision criteria as a part of the Master Plan. Councilor Moore stated this type of stipulation was premature and should be considered later in the process when a site had been identified and the Council was ironing out the details of the park. Mayor Griffith concurred. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote: Mayor Griffith - Yes Councilor Dirksen - Yes Councilor Moore - Yes Councilor Scheckla - Yes TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 7 Note: The Council returned to Item 2 — Visitor's Agenda- at this time 6. CONSIDER FORMING THE DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE TASK FORCE a. Community Development Director Jim Hendryx introduced this item. He stated the idea behind the Task Force was to use the downtown commuter rail station as a catalyst for other improvements. Mr. Hendryx noted the resolution under consideration had been revised in study session, and proposed changes to the resolution were outlined. b. Councilor Dirksen, liaison to the downtown group, recommended approval of the resolution saying it was consistent with the direction the Council wished to go. Mayor Griffith described his recent opportunity to travel on the commuter rail train. He stated the rail cars were plush and the 45 mph ride was smooth. He was impressed. Mr. Hendryx read the names of the Task Force appointees from the resolution and described their backgrounds. The group meets in Town Hall on the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend meetings. Mr. Hendryx noted traffic analysis, circulation needs and commuter rail station design had been discussed at the last meeting. Mr. Hendryx described how the group had taken photographs of the commuter rail line and possible station features from other cities, then voted for their preferences and identified the key components they would like to see incorporated into the Tigard station. Mr. Hendryx concluded by saying that ultimately a design package would come back to the Task Force and then general design guidelines would be presented to the Council. C. Motion by Councilor Scheckla, seconded by Councilor Moore, to adopt Resolution No. 02-72 as amended RESOLUTION NO. 02-72 — A RESOLUTION TO FORM THE DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE AND APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE TASK FORCE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 8 The motion was approved by a unanimous vote: Mayor Griffith - Yes Councilor Dirksen - Yes Councilor Moore - Yes Councilor Scheckla - Yes 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS: None. 8. NON AGENDA ITEMS: None. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: No Executive Session was held. 10. BUSINESS MEETING adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Attest: veer A. Gaston, Deputy City Recorder ay r, o gard Date: PLhg aFQOLA� \\TI G333\U S R\D EPTS\ADM\CAT H rCCM\021126.DOC TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — November 26, 2002 page 9