City Council Minutes - 02/18/2003 Agenda Item No. 41,
Meeting of
COUNCIL MINUTES
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 18, 2003
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
1.1 Mayor Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
1.2 Roll Call: Mayor Griffith and Councilors Dirksen, Moore, Sherwood, and
Wilson were present.
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports: Two items were noted for
discussion under Agenda Item No. 6, Council Liaison Reports:
• Councilor Wilson to report on a recent Westside Economic Alliance
meeting
• Mayor Griffith to review the request by Tualatin Riverkeepers that Tigard
representatives attend a March 10 meeting.
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non Agenda Items: None
(City Recorder's Note: Agenda Item No. 3 was discussed before Agenda Item No. 2)
2. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission Members Present: Judith Anderson, Gretchen Buehner, Bill
Haack, Darrel Glen Mores, Mark Padgett, Scot Sutton, Eileen Webb.
• Annexation & System Development Charges or Local Improvement Districts for
the Urban Services Area.
Community Development Director Hendryx reviewed the general annexation policy
adopted by the City Council as well as the status of the Bull Mountain annexation
review. Issues discussed included implementing elements of the transportation
system plan and how to pay for improvements whether using SDC funds collected
or local improvement districts. Also discussed was the policy to promote street
connectivity and to establish standards to encourage compatibility as streets
connect. Transportation SDC's are now being collected in the urban growth
boundary for new developments (while SDC's for parks are not). The inevitability
of the Bull Mountain area joining the City was discussed with it being noted that
deficiencies in funding have been identified with regard to infrastructure needs
(street improvements and parks). Washington County's position is that these
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improvements would be addressed by the city through annexation (including the
collection of SDC's for parks).
Also discussed was the new areas identified by Metro in the Urban Growth
Boundary that may come into Tigard's jurisdiction. The State has a review process
to complete before it will be known whether Tigard will have responsibility for this
new area.
Vehicular/pedestrian access across the Tualatin River to Tualatin
Community Development Director reviewed the history of past consideration of
access across the Tualatin River to Tualatin. There was discussion about not doing
anything that would preclude future construction of a vehicular access if a
pedestrian access is constructed first.
Planning Commission Chairman Padgett responded that he thought it would be a
good idea to form a separate Parks and Recreation Board as the community looks
to fund sports programs and maintain facilities, including the swim center.
3. UPDATE ON PARK PROJECTS
Public Works Director Wegner and Parks Manager Plaza reviewed this agenda item.
In 1999, Council adopted a Park System Master Plan. Each year the Council sets
goals that pertain to the acquisition and development of park and recreation
facilities and programs. Staff reviewed the projects for the current fiscal year as
well as projects through fiscal year 07-08. The total of all improvements planned
is $3,950,626.
In response to a question from Councilor Dirksen, Public Works Director Wegner
advised that the maintenance of the lake at Summerlake Park is a separate item
from the Parks Master Plan projects. No changes are planned for the lake until
Clean Water Services requires that efforts must be made to aid fish passage. One
lake weed-cutting is planned this fiscal year.
Other items discussed:
■ Signs directing people to Summerlake Park will be installed.
■ Skatepark sites are being reevaluated.
■ Pocket parks were discussed as a potential for future use and improvements.
■ An ordinance to establish a Parks and Recreation Board will be presented to
the Council for consideration on March 11, 2003.
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In response to a question from Councilor Wilson, Public Works Director
commented that at the time Northview Park was established, the neighbors
understood that development of this park would not occur until after the
completion of the projects identified in the Parks Master Plan.
4. REVIEW OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (TSP)
Associate Planner Hajduk reviewed:
• The purpose of the TSP
• The steps taken in Tigard's adoption of the TSP
• Transportation elements covered in the TSP
• Key transportation capacity and circulation issues raised in the TSP
• Additional issue and impacts resulting from the adopted TSP
• An update and recent activity to implement key aspects in the TSP
A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is on file in the City Recorder's office.
During discussion it was noted that the TSP is a dynamic tool insofar as it can be
amended to meet future demands or changes in circumstances. The City
Engineering Department will be responsible for the "lion's share" of the Plan.
There was some discussion on arterials and how to mitigate impacts by doing
smaller, less costly improvements. Councilor Wilson suggested a modeling and
technical information review to determine what other steps can be taken before
focusing on funding amounts and sources. It was suggested that a priority list be
created outlining actions to be taken to alleviate congestion. City Engineering staff
will update the Council on how project priorities were selected; this will be set for a
future agenda.
5. DISCUSSION OF STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLAN
Finance Director Prosser reviewed this item with Council. Mr. Prosser distributed a
summary of recent City of Tigard election results on Measure 28, WCCLS Local
Option Levy, Washington County Exhibition Center, Tigard Library Bond, Tigard-
Tualatin School Bond, and Atfalati Park and Recreation District. Two measures
were approved by Tigard voters: the Library and the School Bond.
After a review of upcoming financial issues, Council members agreed on the
following in priority order:
Major Issues
#1 — Local Option Levy — target for 2004 election.
#2 — Bull Mountain Annexation
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#3 — Explore new revenue sources.
#4 — Consider increases to selected franchise fees
Other Issues
A. Fee increases (including franchise fees)
B. Urban renewal for Washington Square and Downtown (possible revision to
City Charter)
C. Water revenue bond.
The Council removed funding for the proposed skate park from the list of financial
issues to resolve. Councilors Wilson and Sherwood expressed concerns about
implementation of a street maintenance fee at this time because of the economy
and the fact that the library bond and school bond increased Tigard resident's
property tax bill this year.
Finance Department will memorialize Council's direction on the Strategic Financial
Plan for formal adoption at an upcoming Council meeting.
6. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
West Economic Alliance - Councilor Wilson reported on a recent meeting he
attended for the Westside Economic Alliance. He referred to a Transportation
Investment Task Force report and recommendations on freeways, transit, and
community projects. This report prioritizes projects; however, no funding has been
identified at this time.
He also noted that Olivia Clark of TriMet was at this meeting seeking support for
TdMet's proposed payroll tax. Ms. Clark stated that 5 percent of the payroll tax
TriMet receives comes from Tigard and 8 percent of TriMet's service is delivered
to the Tigard area. Tigard staff does not agree with these percentages; staff will
follow up with TriMet to determine how TriMet arrived at these figures.
Tualatin Riverkeepers — Mayor Griffith noted an invitation to attend a meeting
sponsored by the Tualatin Riverkeepers on March 10. Councilor Sherwood
advised she planned to attend. City staff will not be asked to attend.
City Manager noted that the City has submitted an application to be considered for
Tualatin Riverkeepers Green Heron Award for two significant projects that support
the Riverkeepers' mission: the creation of a new 4.5 acre wetland at Cook Park and
the purchase of a 14.7 acre library site, 9.7 acres of which will be an extension of
Fanno Creek Park.
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7. NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Not held
9. ADJOURNMENT: 9:52 p.m.
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