Resolution No. 14-11 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.14-11
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING BALLOT MEASURE 34-210,A MEASURE TO "ADOPT TIGARD
POLICY OPPOSING NEW HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECTS",ON THE
MARCH 11,2014 BALLOT
WHEREAS,citizens have submitted a proposed measure the City has developed into a ballot title and
summary approved as a measure to be before the city's voters at the March 11,2014 election;and
WHEREAS,the measure,if approved by the city's voters,would adopt Tigard policy opposing new high
capacity transit corridor projects;and
WHEREAS,the measure,if approved,would prohibit the City from adopting an ordinance amending its
comprehensive plan or land use regulations to accommodate sitting of new high-capacity transit corridor
project absent voter approval;and
Wl IEREAS,the measure,if approved,would require that the City annually notify public officials of the
county,state,region,and federal governments of the existence of the policy;and
WHEREAS,the measure defines a "new high-capacity transit corridor"broadly,including any roadway
within five miles of the City that currently permits automobile traffic or any public rights-of-way that could
provide additional road capacity at a future date;and
WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council has the right to pass a resolution either in favor or in opposition to the
city measure.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council opposes Ballot Measure 34-210 that would adopt a Tigard policy
opposing high-capacity transit corridor projects unless voter authorization is obtained.
SECTION 2: The Tigard City Council opposes the measure because restrictions would be placed on the
City as a result of passage of the measure with negative impacts on the City including, but not limited to:
a) the default policy created by the measure would improperly restrict City Council
to always oppose high-capacity transit without consideration of the specific
planning and land use elements and potential benefits of any transit proposal
that fits the broad definition of high-capacity transit,
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b) the default policy would require the City to annually notify county,Metro,state
and federal officials of its policy opposing high-capacity transit. The City's role
in regional transportation planning and decision making will be severely
weakened and less effective to mitigate congestion and obtain funds for
planning and carrying out transportation improvement projects.
c) the default policy could create a negative perception of the City in the region
and weaken its ability to be a regional partner in matters involving
transportation issues. The impacts could be far-ranging;both financial to the
City as well as to individual property owners.
d) the default policy would predetermine the City's position on high-capacity
transit unless voter approval is obtained to authorize City staff and Council
members to take a position to support high-capacity transit. The effect of such
a limitation would restrict the ability of the City to act in support of planning
for or providing transportation improvements without forcing citizens to vote
on specific measures. Measures can be costly and the time lost in preparing for,
scheduling,and conducting an election could result in the City losing
opportunities that could be beneficial to the City and cost effective for the
citizens;
e) the default policy may have unintended consequences by preventing
amendments to the City's comprehensive plan or land use regulations without
the City first seeking voter approval. If the measure is approved,
implementation and direction of the measure could lead to costly litigation
when the City adopts amendments to plans,regulations,or acts to approve or
deny individual land use applications;
f) the default policy defines road capacity to include streets within five miles of the
city including right of way. If the measure is approved,the City could be forced
to devote city resources to participating in the local government procedures of
other jurisdictions,even if the action proposed has little potential impact in
Tigard.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of1d2aAY014.
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