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MEETING DATE/T : September 8,2009/6:30 p.m. Study Session and 7.30 p.m. Business Meeting
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town lull, 13125 SST Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
STUDY SESSION
Council Present Mayor Dirksen,Councilor Buehner,Councilor Webb,Councilor Henderson,Council
President Wilson
Staff Present: City Manager Prosser, Assistant City Manager Newton, Public Works Director Koellermeier,
Finance and Information Services Director LaFrance,Engineer McMillan,and.Deputy Recorder Krager
Mayor Dirksen called the Study Session to order at 6:30 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
City Manager Prosser read the citation for an Executive Session called under ORS, 192.660(2) (e) to discuss
real property transaction negotiations.The Executive Session ended at 6.41 p.m.
STUDY SESSION(continued)
Mayor Dirksen shared that there is a tentative proposal from the Oregon Department of Transportation
(ODO' to change the STIP list,adding$3 million for the 99W/Gaarde Road intersection He said the project
was also on a short list at the federal level,and that having a state match available helps in obtaining federal
funds.
Mayor Dirksen asked if any Councilors would be attending the Westside Business Forum and recommended
their attendance if possible.
City Manager Prosser noted that the Mayor`and Assistant City Manager Newton would be meeting with
Senator Burdick and Oregon Transportation Commission Chair Achterman to explore funding for a sturdy of
Barbar Boulevard/Highway 99W as a light rail corridor.City Manager Prosser said there will be an event hosted
by Mayor Dirksen and'Portland Mayor Adams,regarding this corridor's potential as a high-capacity transit
corridor. The event will include a bus tour of the area.
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Mayer Dirksen and Councilor Webb said they would grill food for the public at Family Fest. Councilor
Henderson has a previous commitment with the Farmers Market at Family Fest
The Tigard.Town Hall meeting date has changed from October 6 to October 13, 2009 to accommodate the
legislators. There will be a dinner at a local restaurant prior to the Town Hall. Councilor Buchner noted that
she may out of town on October 1 .
The Study Session ended at 7:05. Mayor Dirksen called a recess'.
1. BUSINESS MEETING:
1.1 At 7:29:53 PM Mayor Dirksen called the Tigard City Council business meeting to order.
1.2 Deputy City Recorder Krager called the roll:-
Present
ollsPresent Absent
' Councilor Webb x
Council President Wilson x
Councilor Buchner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications &Liaison Reports—Councilor Buchner said the Washington County Urban
and Rural Reserves Committee voted today to adopt the recommendation of staff with one change
relating to the northern boundary, and added T` d's land, which was not on the original map. She
said it will now be forwarded to the Steering Committee.
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items — City Manager Prosser said there will be a land
acquisition item related to the Burnham Street Project presented under Non-Agenda Items.
2. Mayor Dirksen react the following proclamations:
A. PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL ALCOHOL & DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY
MONTH
B. PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 17-23 AS CONSTITUTION CHEEK
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
Tigard High School Student Envoy Taylor Friesen gave a report on upcoming Tigard High School activities.
This was his first report on the school year and a copy of his report is available in the City R.ecordes Office.
He mentioned:that school starts tomorrow for freshmen and Thursday for sophomores,juniors and seniors.
He said there is a,new way this year to kick off football games:Tigard Tailgater Dinners from 5:30-6:45. He
said Homecoming is Thursday, October 8, 2009.
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Councilor Buehner asked if the parade route will be along Durham Road and if neighbors affected by the
parade were aware of it. Mayor Dirksen encouraged people to attend the Homecoming Parade. Councilor
Buehner suggested Mr. Friesen submit the information on Tigard High Homecoming activities to the cable
access channels.
0 Citizen Conununication—Sign Up Sheet—none
0 Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication-none
4. 7:36:38 PM CONSENT AGENDA—Mayor Dirksen read each item on the consent agenda.
4.1 Receive and File:
a. Council Calendar
b. Tentative Agenda
4.2 Approve an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tigard and the
Tigard-Tualatin School District 23j and Beaverton School District 48J for the collection of the
construction excise tax and Authorize the City Manager to sign—Resolution No. 09-60
4.3 Appoint Committee Members to the Transportation Advisory Cornnhittee (TAC)-Resoludon No. 09-61
Mayor Dirksen asked if any of the Transportation Advisory Committee members were present. TAC
Member Anthony Rivano was in attendance.
4.4 Approve Amendment#1 to City Manager Employment Agreement
Council President Wilson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor
Webb and all voted in favor.
Yes No
Councilor Webb x
Council President Wilson X
Councilor Buel-tner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
5. REPORT ON FAMILY FEST
7:38:59 PM Assistant to the City Manager Bengtson gave Council rundown on the fifth annual City of Tigard
Family Fest,w1hich begins Thursday, September 10. She said events and entertainment include:
• Thursday,September 10—Genealogy Workshop at the Tigard Public Library at 6.00 p.m.and then
Camp Play-a-Lotat 7 p.m.
• Friday,September 11 —Family Movie Night at the Library at 7:00 pm.
• Saturday,September 12 -5K run (free t-shirts and free breakfast)
Main Street Block Party at 1:00 p.m.wl-rich includes:
Farmers Market (face painting and kettle corn)
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Staff will be at'a booth talking about upcoming downtown projects and transportation topics.
5:30 p.m, Family picnic and ice cream at the library. Councilors will be serving hotdogs and
hamburgers to the first 300 picnickers
7:00 p.m. Free Tualatin Valley Conimunity Band concert
Fireworks at dusk
Ms.Bengtson noted that there are already 215 entrants for the Fun Run.
Councilor Buehner complimented the committee on their poster this year. Mayor Dirksen asked Ms.
Bengtson to show the poster. xv-,vxvtigard-or.toN,/f,,iiTily fest
A,-,enda,Item Order Revdsed Item No. 8 iviLl be considered afterAaenda Item Ivo.9
8. 7:45:05 PM CONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY'S GAS TAXTO BRING IT
INTO COMPLIANCE WITH STATE GAS TAX LE GISLATIVE CHANGES
Mayor Dirksen asked Council if they concurred with moving this item up on the agenda.
Finance and Information Services Director LaFrance noted that this was discussed at the August 18 Workshop
meeting. Conflicts between the City's current Gas Tax Ordinance and the new State legislation were
highlighted and potential solutions discussed.
Councilor Buehner clarified that the City is just changing the language so it will comply with the legislature
change. The amount and where it is going are not changed.
Councilor Webb asked if the only way to get bonding is by changing the existing ordinance. Finance and
Information Director LaFrance said she was correct
Councilor Webb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 09-12. Council President Wilson seconded the motion.
Deputy Recorded Drager took a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
Yes No
Councilor Webb x
Council President Wilson x
Councilor Buchner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
7:49:30 PTVf
6. LEGISLXITVE PUBLIC HEARING—DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PCA 2009-00003)
OMNIBUS"HOUSEIC-EEPING" ITEMS
Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. City Attorney Rarnis read the rules of process for a land
use public heating.Mayor Dirksen asked if any Council members wished to report a conflict of interest. No
declarations or challenges to Council participation were noted.
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Assistant Planner Watkins gave the staff report on these minor amendments brought together in one
"housekeeping"amendment to the Development Code. These amendments will increase the Code's
consistency and uniformity,thus making it easier for staff and the public to use.He listed the amendments by
type.
No one signed up to give public testimony on thesign-up sheet available at the front of the room.:
Mayor Dirksen asked if there was anyone present who wanted to testify either for or against this code
amendment. No one did.
Assistant Planner Watkins said the staff recommendation was to adopt the Ordinance.
Mayor Dirksen asked if there was any Council discussion.Councilor Buchner said the crass-referencing was
very helpful and recommended it for all future Cade updates.
Council President Wilson asked about references to Durham Quarry,which is presently known as Bridgeport
Village. Council and staff discussed this and Councilor Buchner asked if it could be changed tonight by motion.
City Attorney Ramis said the language change could be included in a motion.
Assistant Planner Watkins said staff could go back and list the area by both titles. City Manager Prosser
suggested that diue to the uncertainty,this issue be put on a list for future changes. Council President Wilson
said the reference might match pre-construction studies so perhaps it should remain in the document
There being no er discussion,Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing at 8.02 p.m..
Councilor Buchner moved for adoption of Ordinance 09-13. Council President Wilson seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken and Ordinance 09-13 was approved unanimously.
Yes No
Councilor Webb x
Council President Willson x
Councilor Buchner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
7.
Mayor Dirksen announced that Agenda Item No. 7 has been rescheduled to the November 10,2009
Council meeting.
8. CONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCE ANCE AME. . LNG CITY'S GAS TAX TO BRING IT INTO
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE GAS TAX LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
A,gmda Item Order Revised. Item.No.8 was considered afterAgenda Item.No.5
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9. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS— None.
10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8:03:49 PM City Manager Prosser said Council previously authorized him to approve land acquisition for the
Burnham Street Project up to the amount of$75,000. He said the City initiated condemnation of a property
for the extension of Ash Avenue and after initiation of the condemnation,the City and the landowner reached
an agreement for a total of$421,500,which eliminates the condemnation action. He said a motion was needed
to authorize him to sign a land purchase agreement in the amount of$421,500 for the Johnson Property.
Councilor Buchner made a motion to authorize the City Manager to sign a real estate purchase (agreement) in
the amount of$421,500- $379,500 of which was previously tendered to court and an additional$42,000
to complete the settlement and purchase. Councilor Webb seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Yes No
Councilor Webb x
Council President Wilson x
Councilor Buchner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
Mayor Dirksen commented that this land is the last piece to fall into place for the City to begin the Burnham
Street/Ash Avenue extension. City Manager Prosser said there was still one small piece of property that
the City is waiting for a signed agreement from but this is the last property for the Ash Avenue portion of
the project
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:07 p.m. Councilor Webb moved for adjournment. Council President Wilson seconded the motion and
all voted in favor.
Yes No
Councilor Webb x
Council President Wilson x
Councilor Buchner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
Carol A. Krager, Deputy City corder
Attest:
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