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TIGARD Tigard Workshop Meeting — Agenda
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE AND TIME: July 17, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
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TIGARD Tigard Workshop Meeting — Agenda
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE AND TIME: July 17, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
6:30 PM
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
A. Call to Order- City Council
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Council Communications & Liaison Reports
E. Call to Council and Staff for Non - Agenda Items
2. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (PRAB)
6:35 p.m. - estimated time
3. JOINT MEETING WITH THE TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
7:25 p.m. - estimated time
4. RE- EVALUATE THE CITY'S ANNEXATION POLICY - BACKGROUND REPORT AND
DISCUSSION
8:10 - estimated time
5. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
8:55 p.m.
6. NON AGENDA ITEMS
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If an Executive
Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable
statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session.
Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS
192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the
purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the
public.
8. ADJOURNMENT
9:10 p.m. - estimated time
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Workshop Meeting
Meeting Date: 07/17/2012
Length (in minutes): 50 Minutes
Agenda Title: Joint Meeting with the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)
Prepared For: Steve Martin Submitted By: Steve Martin, Public Works
Item Type: Joint Meeting -Board or Other Juris. Meeting Type: Council Workshop Mtg.
Information
ISSUE
Should the City Council and PRAB meet jointly to discuss and advise as to how remaining park bond funds should
be spent and to review the PRAB's park bond development project recommendations?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Staff recommends Council meet with the PRAB.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
Background
In November 2010 Tigard voters passed a $17 million park and open space bond measure. The bond measure
specified:
• At least 80 percent of the bond revenue was designated for land acquisition, with up to $1.7 million allocated
to the acquisition of a downtown park.
• Up to 20 percent of the bond revenue can be used to fund park development and improvements.
• The citizen -led PRAB is responsible for prioritizing and recommending how bond revenues are spent.
In late 2010 the PRAB was tasked with identifying and evaluating over 60 potential park acquisition properties.
With the approval of the City Council, staff and the city's real estate attorney have acquired several of the
high - priority properties.
Current Status of Bond Revenue
• Following the acquisition of the Summer Creek, Sunrise, Potso and East Bull Mountain properties,
approximately $6 million dollars of the bond revenues remain. Of this amount, an additional $3.7 million is
projected to be spent on acquisition, including the acquisition of a downtown park.
• While still pursuing land acquisitions, the PRAB has also been evaluating potential park development
projects that are eligible for bond funding.
• On June 11, 2012, the PRAB developed a list of recommended park development projects that could be
funded with bond revenues. Fourteen current and future projects are spread throughout the city and include
the Fanno Creek House, the Summer Creek property, East Butte Heritage Park, and Jack Park. The total
recommended funding is approximately $2.3 million. The PRAB's list of bond - funded park development
projects is attached.
• The city is required to provide a monetary match when it spends park system development charge (SDC)
funds. The PRAB's recommendations enable the city to use bond revenues as the SDC match for the
development of the Summer Creek property and several other park projects.
• A Parks Bond Program Report prepared by consultant Steve Duh is attached. This report provides additional
details on the status of bond - related projects.
Discussion Topics
The PRAB would like to:
• Discuss how remaining park bond funds should be spent over the next 18 months; bond revenues must be
spent by January 2014. An expenditure forecast for bond - funded park development is attached.
• Review the PRAB's park development project recommendations.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
The council could choose to not meet with the PRAB.
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
2012 Tigard City Council Goal 1.a., "Deliver on the promise of the voter - approved park bond by identifying all
acquisition opportunities and completing the majority of park land acquisitions and improvements by the end of
2012"
Related PRAB goals:
2. Ensure bond measure progress and support the City Center Advisory Committee (CCAC) with downtown use of
bond measure funds.
3. Maintain Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) transparency and public communications.
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
The council has met with the PRAB on a regular basis since the PRAB's inception in 2003. The last meeting took
place on September 20, 2011.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Information:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the joint meeting.
Discussions from this meeting may affect how remaining park bond funds are spent and what development
projects are funded with bond revenues.
Attachments
PRAB Park Development Projects
Parks Bond Program Report
Expenditure Forecast - Park Development
July 17 2012 Workshop Meeting
Item 2 — Attachment 1
Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) Page 1
Park Development Projects
Current Projects
PRAB
Park 0. tion Price Range Comments /Description Recommendation
Driveway and riparian area
Fanno Creek House Development $150,000 - $160,000 improvements. $150,000
Park development and half street
improvements.
East Butte Heritage Use of utility underground fee for
Park Develo • ment $420,000 - $480,000 project. $480,000
Trail and bridge construction, play area
Jack Park Addition Development $304,000 - $520,000 and community gardens if possible. $350,000
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Half Street improvements.
Start of park development.
Summer Creek Use of utility underground and other
Property Development $1.4 - $1.9 million funds to complete project. $700,000
Current Bond - Funded Park Development Projects $1,680,000
Future Bond - Funded Park Development Projects (see PRAB recommendations on page 2)
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PRAB Multiple
Recommendations Projects See page 2 for project summary. $620,000
Total Cost for Current and Future Bond - Funded Park Development Projects $2,300,000
Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) Page 2
Park Development Projects
Future Projects - Recommended by the PRAB on June 11, 2012
PRAB
Park Option Price Range Comments /Description Recommendation
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In master plan (currently has a porta-
SummerLake Park Restroom $104,000 potty with problematic access). $104,000
Commercial Park Play Structure $11,277 No facilities • resently in the park. $14,000
Potso Dog Park Parking $35,000 Gravel .arking lot needs paving. $36,000
Potso Dog Park Irrigation 50,000 Enhance turf areas and park use. $50,000
Open Area Along The park system master plan calls for
Pathfinder Trail Pla Structure $35,000 the addition of a park along the trail. $35,000
Concept master plan for the Sunrise
Concept Master property (includes some topographical
Sunrise Plan $50,000 work). $51,000
Concept Master Concept master plan for this future
Paull Properties Plan $45,000 neighborhood park. $45,000
Senn Park Structure $50,000 Shelter or playground. $50,000
Install park facilities at Metzger School
and one other location with IGA
Metzger School Park Facilities $270,000 ($135,000 each). $135,000 *
Subtotal June 11, 2012, PRAB Recommended Bond - Funded Park Development Projects $520,000
Future Project - Previous PRAB Recommendation
Trail Previously recommended for trail
Fanno Creek Trail Construction $100,000 between Woodard and Main. $100,000
Future Projects - PRAB Recommended Bond - Funded Park Development Projects $620,000
* PRAB recommended one facility instead of 2.
July 17 2012 Workshop Meeting
Item 2 — Attachment 2
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• City of Tigard
Public Works Department
T I G A R D Parks Division
Parks Bond Program Report
July 2012
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
The city adopted its Park System Master Plan in 2009, which outlined the need to acquire park
property and construct park improvements to preserve open spaces, enhance water quality and
provide recreational opportunities. On November 2, 2010, Tigard voters passed a $17 million
general obligation bond to fund the purchase of real property for parks and to fund a limited
amount of park improvements.
PROGRAM MILESTONES
The following list identifies the major milestones completed for the parks bond program.
• Completed acquisitions of Summer Creek, Sunrise, Potso and Paull properties — adding
nearly 80 acres to the city's parkland inventory and leveraging bond resources with $2.9
million of grant and local agency contributions to the program.
• Prepared Project Charters for East Butte Heritage Park, Jack Park, Fanno Creek House, the
Summer Creek property and the Sunrise property to define project scopes, milestones and
site conditions and constraints affecting design and permitting.
• Completed conceptual park master plans for East Butte Heritage Park, Jack Park, Fanno
Creek House and the Summer Creek property.
• Obtained Conditional Use Permit approval for East Butte Heritage Park from city planning.
• Submitted the land use application package for the Fanno Creek House to city planning for
review.
• Initiated a topographic survey for the Sunrise property to provide baseline information for a
pending, community -based conceptual master plan.
STATUS OF WORK IN- PROGRESS
The following summarizes the key tasks associated with the initial set of projects for the parks bond.
June 22, 2012 Page 1 of 4
Parks Division
Parks Bond: Program Update
East Butte Heritage Park: The project team finalized preliminary site design drawings and the
land use application narrative for the conditional use permit. The land use application was submitted
to city planning in January. As a Type -III review process, a public hearing with the Hearings Officer
occurred in late April, and the Hearing Officer's approval of the conditional use permit was received
in mid May. The project design team progressed the park design into a 90 percent construction
drawing set in preparation for a public construction bid this summer. Park construction tentatively is
scheduled for fall 2012.
Fanno Creek House: The project team prepared site design drawings and finalized materials for
the land use permit application, which was submitted to city planning in late February. Minor edits
and revisions of the land use permit submittal were required to obtain completeness on the
application. City planning staff are currently reviewing the application, and final determination is
expected at the end of June. Following land use review, the site design drawings will be modified to
reflect conditions of approval, if any. Construction drawings will be prepared for a public
construction bid this summer. Park construction tentatively is scheduled for fall 2012 and will
include upgrading or re- paving parking areas, addressing emergency response vehicle access,
addressing tree and landscaping installation, and adding bicycle racks and site signage.
Jack Park: The city hosted two neighborhood meetings (February, April) at the community room
at Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Station 50 to discuss the conceptual master plan for this park.
The meetings were well attended, and residents provided helpful feedback on the design concepts.
Based on resident input, a community garden area was added to the design. The conceptual master
plan includes a small tot -lot playground, community garden, a trail connection with a bridge over
Krueger Creek to the existing portion of the park and pedestrian access to the Station 50 community
room. The PRAB approved the site master plan during the May meeting. The project team has met
with Clean Water Services (CWS) staff to discuss the park design and site impacts as they relate to
CWS' standards. The design drawings are being refined, and land use permit application materials
are being prepared, with a submittal to city planning scheduled for the third quarter of 2012.
Summer Creek (Fowler) property: The city hosted two community meetings (March, May) to
receive public comments on draft and revised concepts for the future development of the site. Also
in March, the project team hosted a walking tour and discussion of the project with key agency
stakeholders and partners. Stakeholders in attendance included representatives from Metro, Clean
Water Services, Fowler Middle School and Tualatin River Keepers, among others. Feedback and
comments from the public meetings and the stakeholder discussion were incorporated into the
design concepts for the property. Following the second public meeting, the design team revised the
site master plan and prepared a narrative master plan document that highlights site conditions,
development options and project phasing. The conceptual master plan and report were completed at
the end of June and will be reviewed by the PRAB during their July meeting. The city will request
bids for construction drawings and permitting this summer, with a land use permit application for
the first phase of construction submitted to city planning during the fourth quarter of 2012.
Property Acquisitions: The city recently closed on the 8 -acre Paull properties on the east side of
Bull Mountain. One two -acre property acquisition is imminent and awaiting information from the
seller. Due diligence and discovery have continued for high priority park acquisition properties
following City Council's guidance in January to negotiate the purchase of additional properties. The
internal project team continues to work with the PRAB and the CCAC toward the acquisition of a
downtown park site(s).
June 22, 2012 Page 2 of 4
Parks Division
Parks Bond: Program Update
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
The following represent scheduled upcoming activities that are important in the implementation of
the parks bond program:
• Continue due diligence, negotiation and closing on the program's priority acquisitions.
• Proceed with construction bid package preparation for East Butte Heritage Park.
• Proceed with construction bid package preparation for the Fanno Creek House.
• Proceed with land use permitting and construction drawings for Jack Park.
• Initiate design development and land use permitting for the first phase of development for
the Summer Creek property.
• Proceed with master planning and public engagement for the Sunrise property.
• Complete a project charter outlining a master planning and public engagement process for
the Paull properties.
PROGRAM BUDGET SUMMARY
A summary budget report and cost accounting information through mid June 2012 are shown on
the following page. Detailed program- and project -level accounting is being used internally to track
expenditures by project, type and source.
June 22, 2012 Page 3 of 4
Parks Division
Parks Bond: Program Update
Parks Bond: Current Fund Balance & Expenditures
BOND FUND STARTING BALANCE $ 17,000,000
ACQUISITIONS
Bond Allocation - Acquisition ( %) 80%
Spent of Acquisition Component 76%
Subtotal $ 10,366,329
Project Name Expenses -to -Date
Summer Creek Property (Fowler) $ 3,364,857
Sunrise Park $ 5,003,214
Potso Dog Park $ 630,676
Downtown $ 3,372
Paull Property $ 1,756,410
Eiswerth Property $ 7,800
Sunrise Park (WA Co. transfer in) $ (400,000)
DEVELOPMENT
Bond Allocation - Development ( %) 20%
Spent of Development Component 13.1%
Subtotal $ 445,313
Project Name Expenses -to -Date
East Butte Heritage Park $ 50,795
Fanno Creek House (Schaltz) $ 37,328
Summer Creek Property (Fowler) $ 83,257
Sunrise Park $ 4,554
Jack Park $ 58,754
Potso Dog Park $ 1,614
Overhead Costs (unallocated) $ 209,012
Total Expenditures to Date $ 10,811,642
Bond Fund Balance $ 6,188,358
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July 17 2012 Workshop Meeting
Item 2 – Attachment 3
City of Tigard
Parks Bond Expenditure Forecast
DEVELOPMENT (July 2012)
$4.500000 Possible Cumulative Totals
$4,000,000
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Development Allotment (20 %) -- $3.4 Million
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Overhead $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000
Jack Park $ 77,100 $ 350,000 $ 927,100
- Fanno Creek House $ 37,200 $ 150,000 $ 1,114,300
East Butte Heritage Park $ 41,000 $ 480,000 $ 1,635,300
Summer Creek Property $ 58,200 $ 700,000 $ 2,393,500
Fanno Creek Trail $ - $ 100,000 $ 2,493,500
Supplemental Projects * $ - $ 520,000 $ 3,013,500
Downtown (reserved) $ - $ 340,000 $ 3,353,500
* See Supplemental Project list on reverse
NOTES:
1) Project construction costs represent recommended PRAB allocations. Final cost
opinions or bid tabs have not yet been compiled for any listed design project.
2) Project costs have not been reduced or offset to account for potential contributions
from Parks SDCs, Utility Fund, grants, etc.
City of Tigard
Parks Bond Expenditure Forecast
DEVELOPMENT (July 2012)
Supplemental Development Projects
Project Description Project Cost Cumulative Total
SummerLake Restroom $ 105,000 $ 105,000
Commercial Play Structure $ 13,000 $ 118,000
Potso Parking $ 37,000 . $ 155,000
Potso Irrigation $ 50,000 $ 205,000
Pathfinder Play Structure $ 35,000 , $ 240,000
Sunrise Concept Master Plan $ 50,000 • $ 290,000
Paull Properties Concept Master plan $ 45,000 • $ 335,000
Senn Park Structure $ 50,000 $ 385,000
Metzger School Park Facilities $ 135,000 $ 520,000
Development Program: Potential Funding Sources by Type
Funding Source Matrix
Project Bond Park SDCs Utility Fund Grants
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1) To more fully fund or offset Park Bond expenditures, certain development project costs may be eligible
for potential contributions from Parks SDCs, the city Utility Fund, grants, etc.
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Workshop Meeting
Meeting Date: 07/17/2012
Length (in minutes): 45 Minutes
Agenda Title: Joint Meeting with Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee
Prepared For: Judith Gray Submitted By: Judith Gray, Community
Development
Item Type: Joint Meeting -Board or Other Juris. Meeting Type: Council Workshop Mtg.
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Information
ISSUE
Council will meet with members of the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) to review the past
year's accomplishments and discuss priorities for the coming year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Discuss and provide feedback and/or direction on TTAC's past activities and future work program.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
Background
• TTAC was formed by Council resolution in 2009.
• TTAC is comprised of 11 positions; 8 for Tigard residents and 3 representing business /employers
interests. Only 1 of the business /employer positions is filled. There are currently 2 alternates.
• In 2010, TTAC formed the Pedestrian Bicycle Subcommittee (PBS) which meets monthly.
• Staff support is provided jointly by Community Development, Public Works, and Finance.
Past Year Activities and Highlights.
• HCT Land Use Plan
• Pacific Highway/McDonald - Gaarde intersection concepts (scheduled for staff presentation at this work
session)
• Project priorities for the Capital Improvement Plan
Future Work Program and Interests
• Southwest Corridor Plan/HCT Planning
• Project design
• Transit improvements
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
None
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
2012 Goals
1 Take the Next Step on Major Projects
1.b. Implement the Comprehenisve Plan
I.b.ii. Contribute to the SW Corridor Plan
Long -Term Goals
Continue pursuing opportunities to reduce traffic congestion.
Long -Range Objectives
Tigard's interests in regional and statewide issues are coordinated with appropriate agencies and jurisdictions.
Tigard citizens are involved in the community and participate effectively.
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Council's last joint meeting with TTAC was June 21, 2011.
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July 17, 2012 -- TTAC /Council Joint Workshop
Background and Update (TTAC speaker KAREN) s EMEI'3'�`AL PAC T
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Past Year Activities and Highlights (TTAC speakers: STEVE)
Collectively, TTAC members spent approximately 200 hours in formal meetings last year, with at least that much
time spent to review materials in preparation for meetings.
• HCT Land Use Plan
o TTAC formed the core of the Citizens Advisory Committee (11 of 13 members).
• Pacific Highway /McDonald - Gaarde intersection design —
o This was a major item on several TTAC agendas, including consideration of initial concepts and
• CIP — For the second year, TTAC reviewed project alternatives and recommended priority ranking to
Council for the CIP
o The ranking included a pedestrian- bicycle scoring developed by the PBS
• Pedestrian /Bicycle Subcommittee (1"1'AC speakers: BASIL /MARK)
Future TTAC Agenda Items (TTAC speaker: CHRIS)
SW Corridor Plan — Connections Team and Tigard participation
TTAC wants to be engaged and play a strong role.
Review of Project Design
99W /McDonald - Gaarde; other projects.
Transit Service Enhancements
Still a high interest. Hoping to work with TriMet on their Westside Enhancements efforts starting in early
2013.
Prioritize CIP again
Review project alternatives and recommend ranking
Walnut St. project design and construction
Closing Statements / Council Feedback (TTAC speaker: STEVE)
• Does Council feel we are on the right path for the purpose of this committee?
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Workshop Meeting •
Meeting Date: 07/17/2012
Length (in minutes): 45 Minutes
Agenda Title: Re- evaluate the City's Annexation Policy - Background Report and Discussion
Prepared For: Susan Hartnett Submitted By: Gary Pagenstecher, Community
Development
Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Workshop Mtg.
Information
ISSUE
The Tigard City Council wishes to have an in -depth discussion about the City's annexation policy. Per direction
received at the February 28, 2012 Council meeting, staff has prepared an Annexation Background Report to
support discussion of the issue, which is scheduled for the August 21, 2012 workshop meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Receive staff report on the Annexation Background Report and establish key issues for discussion at August 21,
2012 meeting.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
City Council's goals for 2012 include a re- evaluation of the city's annexation policy and development of a
philosophy and approach to annexations, including islands. At the February 28, 2012 meetings, the council passed
a resolution continuing the current policy until February 2013 and directed staff to prepare a report that would lay
the groundwork for a more in -depth discussion of annexation.
The Annexation Background Report (Attachment 1) includes the following sections:
• Legal Framework
• Tigard Annexation History
• Annexation Policy of Other Metro Area Cities
• Summary of Issues Affecting City Assets and Services Including Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Finances
• Islands of Unincorporated Territory
The report aims to provide sufficient context and background information for deliberation and decision by council
to revise or reaffirm Tigard's annexation policy. The report does not provide policy analysis, propose specific
options or actions for council consideration, or describe the resource implications of any potential action.
To help frame the next steps in this discussion, the council may want to review the following topic areas and
prioritize the order in which to address them at the August 21, 2012 meeting and to provide staff direction on what
additional information may be helpful before that meeting and discussion.
• Is a separate philosophy and approach for island annexation, as distinguished from extra - territorial
annexations, needed? If so, how what would the key components of that philosophy and approach include?
Are there special processes or incentives worth exploring?
• Is it helpful to discuss extra - territorial annexation of urbanized areas separately from extra - territorial
undeveloped areas?
• If so, for the urbanized areas, the following questions might be helpful to consider:
• Are the incentives in the current policy working? Are they relevant to these property owners?
• Are there incentives that could be added?
• Are there things to do as a "city" to invite or entice these property owners to consider annexations?
• For the undeveloped areas some of the same questions could be considered. In addition, the link between the
philosophy and approach for annexation of these areas and the timely completion of the River Terrace
planning activities should be discussed.
These suggested discussion points are not intended to be exhaustive but to provide a starting place to assist the
council in outlining the discussion anticipated to begin in August.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
Not Applicable
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
2012 Tigard City Council Goal:
4. Annexation
a. Re- evaluate the city's annexation policy
b. Develop a philosophy and approach to consider annexations, including islands
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Tigard's current annexation policy has been reviewed annually beginning in January 17, 2006. This included
establishment and subsequent review of incentive measures during the period 2007 through 2012. During the last
several years, Council has, on occasion, discussed whether or not the City should make an effort to annex
unincorporated islands.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Annexation Background Report
July 17 2012 Workshop Meeting
Item 4 — Attachment 1
City of Tigard
T I G A R D Memorandum
To: Mayor Dirksen and Members of the City Council
From: Susan Hartnett, Acting Community Development Director
Gary Pagenstecher, Associate Planner
Re: July 3, 2012
Date: Background Annexation Report for July 17th Workshop Discussion
Introduction
Annexation is used to incorporate territory into the city to ensure the efficient provision of
municipal services and to incorporate urbanizing lands into the city. Experience has shown that
property owners are often reluctant to annex when they have access to urban services and benefits;
those provided by the county and service districts, and those located within Tigard such as parks,
library, employment, and shopping opportunities. City Council's goals for 2012 include a re-
evaluation of the city's annexation policy and development of a philosophy and approach to
annexations, including islands.
The purpose of this report is to provide background information for council's discussion as was
requested by council at their February 28, 2012 workshop. The report aims to provide legal,
historical, and policy context for deliberation and decisions to revise or reaffirm Tigard's annexation
policy.
This report includes information on:
1. The legal framework for annexation established in state statute and the city's intergovernmental
agreements, comprehensive plan, development code, and administrative procedures;
2. The history of the city's annexations from incorporation in 1961 to the present;
3. A summary of the annexation policy of other selected metro area cities;
4. Issues affecting city assets and services including finances, public safety, and infrastructure; and
5. Issues associated with unincorporated territory within the city's boundary (islands) including
process and incentives to annex.
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Legal Framework
The City's policies on annexation are based on state law and are found in the Comprehensive Plan.
These policies are implemented through the Tigard Development Code and ordinances approving
several Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs). These IGAs are primarily between the City and
Washington County, but also include the City and Metro and a number of service provider districts
such as Tigard Water District, Clean Water Services for sewer and storm sewer service, and Tualatin
Valley Fire and Rescue.
State Law
Oregon state law contains a number of regulations related to annexation.
Limitations on Annexation
A city may only annex territory that is contiguous to the city, and if ( ?) the annexation is reasonable.
The exception to the contiguity requirement is that the territory to be annexed may be separated
from the city by a public right of way or a body of water (ORS 222.111(1)). Factors considered in
determining if an annexation is reasonable are:
• the contiguous properties represent the actual growth of the city beyond its boundaries;
• the properties are valuable because they can be put to city uses; and
• the properties are needed for the extension of city streets or services.
Election Based Annexation
Unless otherwise provided for under state law, annexations require an election. The statutory
exceptions are addressed in the sections below. In the absence of an exception, a vote in the
territory to be annexed and the annexing city is required. When an election is required, a majority of
the electors in the city and the in the annexing territory must approve the annexation (ORS
222.160). The two elections do not need to take place concurrently, but cannot be more than 12
months apart (ORS 222.111(6)). Because it can be more efficient to have the smaller election in the
territory first, to see if it passes, and only then have a more costly citywide election. The City of
Tigard used a concurrent election process in 2004 in attempting to annex the unincorporated Bull
Mountain area. In general, other than the West Bull Mountain and Metzger annexations, Tigard's
experience has primarily been with consent annexations, which are described in the next section.
Consent Based Annexation
State law allows annexation without an election when certain consent of the property owners is
obtained. Three such consent standards are 100% landowner consent, double majority, and triple
majority. The city has relied on these consent annexations for annexations related to adjacent
properties needing city services in order to develop.
• Annexation may occur with the consent of 100% of the landowners and not less than
50% of the electors living in the territory to be annexed.
• A double - majority annexation may occur without election if there is written consent from;
1. more than half of the electors in the territory, and
2. the owners of more than half of the land in the territory to be annexed (ORS
222.170(2)).
• A triple majority annexation may occur without election if there is written consent from;
1. more than half of the landowners in the territory to be annexed,
2. owners of more than half of the land in the territory to be annexed, and
3. owners of more than half of the assessed value in the territory (ORS 222.170(1)).
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Island Annexation
A city may annex unincorporated territory that is surrounded by the city. Such territories are often
referred to as "islands," and may be unilaterally annexed without consent of the owner(s). A
property is surrounded if it is bounded by the city on all sides, or by the city and a body of water or
Interstate 5 (ORS 222.750(2)). The city's Walnut Island was annexed in this manner.
A proposal for annexation of territory to a city may be initiated by the legislative body of the city, on
its own motion, or by a petition to the legislative body of the city by owners of real property in the
territory to be annexed (ORS 222.111).
Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA)
Several Intergovernmental Agreements are relevant to the city's expansion into areas added to or
within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). An Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban
Services Agreement are both required by state law
Statewide Planning Goal 2 requires city, county, state, federal agency, and special district plans and
actions to be consistent with city and county comprehensive plans and regional plans adopted under
ORS 197. This statute also requires the comprehensive plans to be coordinated for the efficient
transition of land to urban uses. To achieve this, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development
Commission requires each jurisdiction to submit an agreement setting forth the means by which
comprehensive planning coordination within the regional urban growth boundary will be
implemented.
The City of Tigard has operated under an Urban Planning Area Agreement (UPAA) with
Washington County since 1983 that recognizes Tigard as the ultimate governance provider within
the Urban Planning Area (UPA). However, almost all of the unincorporated area has been
urbanized by Washington County. The current UPA encompasses the unincorporated areas of Bull
Mountain and Metzger, but does not include the 2002 West Bull Mountain additions to the UGB
(Areas 63 and 64).
An Urban Services Agreement, which is required by ORS 195, ensures the county, city, and special
districts can effectively plan for and provide a continued, adequate level of urban services into the
future. The agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities for planning, constructing, maintaining
and coordinating urban services to a defined area. The current Tigard Urban Services Agreement
(TUSA), which was initially created in 2002 and last updated in July 2006, identifies Tigard as the
ultimate governance provider to the UPA. Updates to the TUSA are initiated by Washington
County and all the signing agencies must concur with any proposed changes.
The area covered by the TUSA coincides with the UPA but no longer encompasses all of the city's
incorporated area as shown in Map E: Tigard Urban Services & Planning Area Boundary.
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The Urban Planning Area Agreement acknowledges the TUSA and specifies a process for
coordinating comprehensive planning and development. Section III.C.1 Annexations, states:
The county and city recognize the City as the ultimate service provider of the urban
services specified in the Tigard Urban Services Agreement. The County also
recognizes the City as the ultimate local governance provider to all the territory in
the TUSA, including unincorporated properties. So that all properties within the
TUSA will be served by the City, the County and City will be supportive of
annexations to the City.
Section III.C.3 states:
... Annexations to the City ... shall not be limited to an annexation plan and the
City and County recognize the right of the City and property owners to annex
properties using the other provisions provided by the Oregon Revised Statutes.
The 2002 TUSA language calls for the City and County to be supportive of annexations to the city
over time and included a 12 month schedule to annex the Bull Mountain and Metzger areas. These
agreements provided the foundation for the city's West Bull Mountain annexation initiative.
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In March of 2012, council approved the Coordination in Urbanizing Areas and Transfer of County
Road Ownership Intergovernmental Agreement and the Assignment of Rights and Delegation of
Duties under Construction Excise Tax Grant to advance the River Terrace Community planning
effort.
Tigard Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan policies provide for, but do not facilitate annexation. The city's
annexation policy is included within the Urbanization goal of its Comprehensive Plan. The
Urbanization goal is mandated by state statute. It provides a framework within which all
development activities are coordinated. The goal attempts to integrate and balance available land
resources in terms of the needs expressed by other Comprehensive Plan goals, namely, Housing,
Economy, Public Facilities and Services, Natural Features and Open Space, and Transportation.
Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Urbanization Goals include:
Goal 14.1. Provide and /or coordinate the full range of urban level services to lands and citizens
within the Tigard City limits.
Goal 14.2. Implement the Tigard Urban Services Agreement through all reasonable and necessary
steps, including the appropriate annexation of unincorporated properties.
Goal 14.3. Promote Tigard citizens' interests in urban growth boundary expansion and other
regional and state growth management decision.
Tigard Development Code (TDC)
The TDC Chapter 18.320 implements the policies in the Comprehensive Plan. Annexation is
processed using a Type IV procedure, which requires a public hearing before City Council and
includes approval criteria requiring a) services and facilities are available to the area with sufficient
capacity to provide service for the proposed annexation area, and b) the applicable comprehensive
plan policies and implementing ordinance provisions have been satisfied. The code also includes a
conversion table (Table 18.320.1) which assigns city comprehensive plan and zoning designations to
annexing parcels.
Tigard Annexation History
The City Of Tigard was incorporated in 1961. A dearth of information on the first 20 years makes
tracking annexations difficult during that period. The city made a push to annex a number of islands
during the early 1980s in the vicinity of McDonald /Gaarde. In addition, Map A: Annexation Over
the Years, picks up where information is readily available in 1984 and shows the areas added to the
city each decade thereafter. Table 1 correlates with the map, detailing the number of annexations
and aggregate acres added to the city each decade, including River Terrace in 2011.
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Walnut Island Annexation
In 2000, the City annexed 15 islands of unincorporated Washington County land into the City of
Tigard. Combined, the 15 areas include 496 lots and 310 acres of land located generally north of SW
Gaarde Street, south of SW Walnut Street, and west of SW 114 Avenue. Notice of the proposed
annexation was sent to property owners in the areas under consideration for annexation, as well as
the property owners within 500 feet of those areas, which generated little comment and no
controversy. Staff received 4 letters, 3 in opposition to the annexations and 1 in support of the
annexations, and an email in support of the annexations.
West Bull Mountain Annexation
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In 2004, the west border of Tigard was separated from the 2002 UGB Expansion Areas (63 and 64)
by the unincorporated Bull Mountain area containing urban level development. At the same time,
Metro and Washington County were indicating a preference for urbanization to occur within cities
to address these conditions. The City put forward to voters a plan to annex the unincorporated Bull
Mountain area within the TUSA. City of Tigard residents overwhelmingly passed the measure, but
residents in the area to be annexed soundly defeated it, thus leaving the status quo.
In 2006, an incorporation effort took place to form the City of Bull Mountain and was turned down
by West Bull Mountain voters.
From 1997 until 2006, the city provided planning and development services for the county in the
unincorporated West Bull Mountain area. When property owners contiguous to the city boundary
applied for annexations, simple consents were sufficient. However, when property owners applied
for development of property within the Urban Services Area, but which were not contiguous to the
current city boundary, contracts and waivers were used to ensure annexation at some point in the
future when the city boundary becomes contiguous. Written consent to annex, an annexing
procedure without a vote, included obtaining consents to annex by a willing property owner by
contract in exchange for provision of services. The consents are binding on future property owners
and good for a year, unless separate agreement waives the year limitation. Three (3) subdivisions,
comprising 20.8 acres and 171 properties, are subject to these prior consents and waivers as shown
in Map B: Properties With Consent and Waiver to Annex.
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City Administrative Policies to Encourage Voluntary Annexation
Since 2000, the city's administrative policy on annexation has included sending a letter of solicitation
to owners in the vicinity of a proposed annexation. The City encourages participation by offering to
waive the annexation application fee for owners who joined. These solicitations occasionally resulted
in joiners. Solicitations by the City also advise that if an owner chooses not to participate, but a
majority of the surrounding neighbors did choose to do so, their property may involuntarily be
annexed by double or triple majority. Involuntary annexation has rarely occurred.
Since March, 2007, the city has promoted voluntary annexation with a city property tax phase -in and
the appeal of being part of a municipal community. In addition, council has annually passed
continuing resolutions to encourage voluntary annexation through additional financial incentives
including waiver of fees such that the process is now essentially free. Resolution No. 12 -09, passed
by council in February of 2012, continues the financial incentives to annex until February 2013.
The incentive policy has had little success to date. Few property owners have been motivated to
annex by the incentives. Between April 2007 and January 2010 the City processed 8 annexations
totaling approximately 42 acres. Seven adjacent property owners joined at the invitation of the City
when the developer was required to annex for services. Three property owners, representing 6.77
acres, took advantage of the financial incentives and voluntarily annexed without immediate plans
for development. Most of those who have done so needed city services to develop their property.
The 2008/9 Annexation Outreach Project, which included a series of direct mailings, an updated
web page and online information, and small group meetings generated few inquiries or requests to
voluntarily annex.
Island Annexation Initiative
In 2009, Washington County, through informal communication with Tigard, had urged annexation
of unincorporated islands within the City limits to resolve County service inefficiency issues. (See
Table 3, Unincorporated Island Area Profiles, and Map D, Existing Unincorporated Islands, in the
Islands of Unincorporated Territory section, page 13.)
At the August 18, 2009 City Council Workshop, Council discussed options to initiate involuntary
annexation of all unincorporated islands within Tigard. Council gave staff direction to develop an
approach including amending the City's annexation policy to initiate involuntarily annexation within
one year. Council also directed staff to design an outreach plan including personal contact with
property owners to discuss individual issues and give island area property owners the opportunity to
annex voluntarily before implementing the involuntary approach. Council also indicated that
explicit support from Washington County should be sought before implementing a more aggressive
approach to island annexation. This effort concluded in February, 2010 when the county declined
to provide written support for a process for island annexation that could include involuntary
annexations.
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Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Expansion Areas and Urban Reserves
Map C: Expansion Areas and Urban Reserves, shows Areas 63 and 64 that were added by Metro to
the Urban Growth Boundary in 2002 and the recently designated reserves areas. UGB expansion
areas and Tigard's urban reserves lie west of Bull Mountain, south of Scholl's Ferry Road generally
along both sides of Roy Rogers Road. A concept plan for the two expansion areas and the rural
element area was developed by Washington County in collaboration with stakeholders and local
residents. The plan was approved by the Washington County Commission in 2010. The City of
Tigard was acknowledged as the most feasible provider of urban services to the area.
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UGB Expansion Area 64 (River Terrace)
In September 2011, the Tigard City Council voted unanimously to approve an owner initiated
request to annex Area 64, approximately 200 acres in size, along with a utility corridor linking the
area to the city boundary. This was approved through a triple majority annexation. Property owners
in the area wished to obtain urban services necessary for development of their property. Detailed
planning, infrastructure upgrades, and utilities are part of the urban services the city will provide.
Resolving questions related to the provision and financing of public services and facilities will be key
components of the River Terrace Community Plan (RTCP) scope of work. The RTCP will address
land that has already been brought within the UGB, but identifying appropriate funding mechanisms
to ensure efficient and orderly development of the land will be important.
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UGB Expansion Area 63 and Roy Rogers West
In October 2011, Metro Council voted to expand the Metro UGB and included a 49 -acre area just
south of Area 64, called Roy Rogers West, which provides connectivity for infrastructure between
Areas 63 and 64. The state Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) recently
approved the expansion. These actions also dear the way for annexation of Roy Rogers West and
Area 63 since they are now contiguous with the City of Tigard. Some of the Area 63 property
owners have expressed interest in annexation to obtain city services needed for future development.
Urban Reserves /Rural Element of the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan
In March 2011, Metro and Washington County entered into an agreement that identified Urban
Reserves, Rural Reserves and Undesignated Areas that will guide future UGB expansions. For the
next 50 years, Urban Reserves will be considered first for future UGB expansions. Undesignated
areas can be considered under specific circumstances which are tied to the absorption of Urban
Reserves. The provision and financing of public services and facilities to these areas presents a major
growth management question for the City of Tigard in planning for the future.
The West Bull Mountain Rural Element was included in the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan and
is identified as an Urban Reserve. This area could become eligible for consideration in the next
round of UGB expansion if the formal adoption process to complete concept planning is
completed.
Annexation Policy of Other Metro Area Cities
Staff surveyed general and island specific annexation policies of other Metro area cities including
Hillsboro, Beaverton, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Gresham, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Portland, and
Oregon City. All cities are subject to the annexation provisions in state statute. However, the
following observations emerged from the survey with respect to islands, natural resources, and
incentives.
Island annexation in other cities was not notable in the survey with the exception of Hillsboro. Both
Portland and Gresham addressed island annexation in Multnomah County as a significant issue in
the 1980s and 1990s. Beaverton's annexation initiative several years ago foundered in the face of
resistance from business interests.
Hillsboro passed an island annexation ordinance in 2009, which informed staff's January 12, 2010
memo to council on both process and incentives to annex. Hillsboro's annexation initiative was
motivated by efficient service delivery but also by livability issues due to agricultural uses in
residential zones. The affected territory was significantly larger in scale than in Tigard in terms of
total acres, number of properties, and zones affected.
Natural resource management on parcels proposed for annexation has become an issue for
Wilsonville and Lake Oswego where some property owners cut trees and /or filled wetlands,
degrading the property prior to annexation. Condition of the property is, therefore, a factor in
decisions annexing property in those communities.
Wilsonville considers requests to waive or adjust fees but Tigard is alone in offering no -cost
incentives to annex.
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Summary of Issues Affecting City Assets and Services Including Finances,
Public Safety, and Infrastructure
Both city assets and city services are affected by annexations; the key ones are described below.
Financial Implication of Annexation
The city of Tigard Finance Department indicates that if council changes its annexation policy the
Department and the city's finances will be affected both from a revenue and a cost side. The
following is a range of impacts that annexation may have on city finances or on the workload of the
department:
Table 2 provides an overview of the General Fund (GF) implications — both revenues and expenses
— of annexation of "unincorporated islands ". The data is based on the FY 2013 Adopted Budget
and indicates a positive impact on property tax revenues within the General Fund. This impact will
be minimal primarily due to the passage of Measure 50. In FY 2014 -15, the General Fund is
projected to receive about $14,000,000 in property taxes. With the annexation of the unincorporated
areas, the General Fund is expected to receive about $45,000 in additional property taxes that same
year.
Table 2
Expected Additional Property Taxes if Islands are Annexed
General Fund
FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15
Total GF Revenues ++ $ 35,025,711 $ 36,629,307 $ 37,987,094
Plus Addt'l Property Tax $ 14,887 $ 30,226 $ 45,113
Minus Total GF Expenses $ (27,976,689) $ (29,158,928) $ (30,106,745)
Net GF Revenues $ 7,063,909 $ 7,500,605 $ 7,925,462
Assumptions based on the annexation of all unincorporated areas beginning FY 2012 -13 using a 3 -Year phase -in of property
taxes.
+ +Total GF Revenues includes all revenues such as Property Taxes, Franchise Fees, Licenses & Permits, Intergovernmental
Revenues, Service Charges, and Fines.
In addition, Building, Street Maintenance Fee, and Storm Funds would see nominal increases in
revenue due to development activity. Planning fees are included in General Fund revenues. Future
costs associated with Sanitary Sewer and road construction are difficult to quantify due to varying
economic factors that are unknown at this time.
Any increased workload in Finance and Information Services will occur in Utility Billing as it relates
to meter reading and billing for those areas that are not currently receiving services. In addition,
Financial Operations will see a slight increase in workload due to any possible infrastructure
financing resulting from the creation of Local Improvement Districts (LID).
Potential Impacts of Annexation on the Police Budget
With annexation of Area 64 and the potential of island annexations taking place during the near
future, as well as Area 63 and Roy Rogers West eventually being brought in to the city, it will be a
major challenge for the Tigard Police Department to maintain the same level of service and response
time with the budget reductions made in FY 2012 -13. The analysis completed at the time of the
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annexation of Area 64 showed that at build -out that area alone would bring an additional 2,760 to
3,542 new residents. The department, before the FY2012 -13 budget reductions, was staffed with
sworn officers at 1.44 officers per thousand. The goal at that time was to eventually reach the goal
of 1.5 officers per thousand. That would better position the department to at least be prepared for
island annexations as they take place. However, with the projected population growth in Area 64
and the future impact of Area 63, the department will be faced with attempting to provide the same
level of service at a ratio of less than one officer per thousand, well below the national standard for a
city the size of Tigard. Just annexing the unincorporated islands would dilute strength and
potentially response time depending on increase in calls for service, especially with budget
reductions. Quantifying impacts with specific numbers would be difficult.
Potential Impacts of Annexation on the Public Works Budget
We know from past experience that the city has often had to find funds to bring services, such as
streets and parks, up to municipal standards when County urbanized lands are annexed. Also
associated with annexation is the demand for maintenance and operation. Typically maintenance
requirements increase when annexed areas are underserved or have substandard public infrastructure
that is often in constant need of repair. Prior to identifying operation and maintenance needs the
water, sewer, storm and street systems should be included in the Master Planning of each system.
This is especially true for areas like 63 and 64, while island annexations are usually already included
in current master planning efforts.
The area being considered may have need for pump stations, reservoirs and transmission lines.
These should be identified in a Water Master Plan that covers a 20 year CIP and a list of projects.
The sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements are a joint consideration between City of Tigard
and Clean Water Services. The development of reimbursement districts, SDCs and rates should be
developed prior to annexation and should be part of the Master Planning efforts.
The streets system planning should consider the impacts to the street maintenance fee, which is
based on the existing 2008 street system.
In general, as annexations occur, PW's workload increases, both from an operational perspective
and from engineering planning. Operationally, annexations increase the lineal footage of streets and
utilities, thereby adding to the maintenance workload of our staff. Thus, we have to factor those
increases into our work planning and division budgets. On the Engineering side, the increase in
street footage will eventually lead to a need to amend the Street Maintenance Fee to include those
streets. The Pavement Management Program (PMP) is also revised to include these streets in future
pavement work.
Islands of Unincorporated Territory
There are 14 islands comprised of 43.77 acres of unincorporated Washington County territory
within the City's boundaries. These lands include 79 properties with 73 owners. Total assessed value
of all properties is approximately $26 million. Once all islands are completely annexed, there would
be approximately $45,000 in additional annual City property tax revenues (Table 2, above).
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These island areas can be categorized into four general areas where there is more than one property,
as shown on Map D: Existing Unincorporated Islands, and profiled in Table 3, Unincorporated
Island Area Profiles.
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1 Arlington Heights 1 15.34 54 R -7 85 (54 actual)
2 Fern Street 5 13.61 12 R -7 76
3 Bull Mountain North 3 10.87 8 R -7 60
4 Sunrise Lane 2 1.06 2 R -7 6
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' Lot potential is calculated on 80% of gross area of property multiplied by the number or units per acre
allowed in the zone; actual number of lots would be based on net developable area, which would likely yield
significantly fewer lots (e.g. 63% of calculated lot potential for Arlington Heights due to sensitive areas).
In January 2010, Council reviewed a draft approach to initiate involuntarily annexation of island
territories within one year. This included an outreach plan involving personal contact with property
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owners to discuss individual issues and give island area property owners the opportunity to annex
voluntarily before implementing the involuntary approach. Without written county support for
island annexation, council concluded the initiative.
The recent IGA with Washington County on Coordination in Urbanizing Areas regarding River
Terrace includes a section on annexation which states the "City agrees to begin annexation of
unincorporated islands within its boundaries." Council will need to determine whether this
statement within the context of the IGA provides the city with adequate county support of an
initiative to annex its islands.
The city has recently purchased two parcels (Paul Living Trust) totaling 8 acres within the Bull
Mountain North island area ( #3). Annexation of these parcels is currently being processed. Pursuant
to the city's administrative policies, owners of the three remaining parcels in the island will be
invited to join the annexation. Both state law and the city's policies would allow the city to annex
these three additional parcels without consent. However, under the city's existing voluntary
annexation policy and consistent with past practice, the city would not involuntarily annex the
adjoining island properties.
Future Annexation of County Roads
Based on the recent IGA with Washington County, the city is assuming ownership of county roads,
and roads will transition into City ownership. To achieve some of these aspects of the IGA,
annexation of right -of -way may be required in order to take jurisdiction of the roads. These
annexations will result in the creation of several islands, which is not consistent with Tigard
Comprehensive Plan policy (Goal 14.2, Policy 4(A)). The policy states: "The city shall evaluate and
may require that parcels adjacent to proposed annexations be included to avoid creating
unincorporated islands within the city." However, the City Attorney suggests that this
comprehensive plan provision is not mandatory for annexation approval. Based on the language and
context of the provision, this is intended as an encouraging policy statement, and no case law or
statute prohibits creation of unincorporated islands.
Summary
This report provides background information to prepare the City Council for planned discussion
about potential changes to the current annexation policy. At the July 17, 2012 council workshop
meeting, staff will review this report and council will prioritize topics for the first policy discussion,
which is scheduled for August 21, 2012.
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