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Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee [TTAC] Summary
Wednesday,June 06, 2012, 6:30 PM—8:30 PM
Tigard Library, 2nd Floor Conf. Room - 13500 SW Hall Blvd,Tigard, Oregon
MEMBERS PRESENT (6):
Steven Bass (Chair); Christopher Warren; Don Schmidt;Mike Stevenson; Shane Brown, alternate;Mark
Bogert, alternate.
MEMBERS ABSENT (6):
Basil Christopher;Dennis Mitchell; Karen Hughart (Vice Chair); Evelyn Murphy;Jennifer Stanfield;
OTHERS PRESENT (1):
Elise Shearer, CCAC member;Michael Denton, citizen;Martin Dodge, citizen.
STAFF PRESENT (4):
Judith Gray, Sr. Transportation Planner;Michael McCarthy, Sr. Project Engineer; Carissa Collins, Sr.
Management Analyst; Shelley LaBarre, Sr.Administrative Specialist.
1. Call to Order—Chair Steve Bass called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call—Shelley LaBarre called roll. The meeting did not have a quorum.
3. Consider summary of May 2nd meeting.
The meeting summary was reviewed. Chair Bass motioned for approval, Don Schmidt seconded.
The summary was approved.
4. Visitor comments.
No comments
5. City Budget process update.
Staff reviewed general elements of the proposed budget,which will go to council for adoption next
week,June 12, 2012. The Budget Committee approved the proposed budget with some additions. In
the original proposal, six police officer positions were eliminated;youth programs were those most
affected. After strong public response, two positions were restored. The positions will be funded by
a change in franchise fee rates for PGE (increasing by 1.5%). Staff also reviewed reductions in
service hours,including building closures. The Permits Center will be closed on Fridays for
Community Development-Planning as well as Engineering and Construction (with the exception
of inspectors), and the Library will be closed all day on Thursdays. Staff encouraged TTAC
members to attend the meeting next week if they had additional comments they wished to add to
the record.
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6. Pacific Highway/McDonald-Gaarde intersection update.
Staff presented three options for Pacific Highway/McDonald-Gaarde intersection design
improvements. The two options presented (see exhibits: Maps of Option B2 and Option C2) give
the most improvement value for the dollar. Several adjustments are under discussion. The city is
trying to strike the right balance between short and long term investments and associated values
presented by each of the options. It is possible that combining both options makes the most sense
for getting the most out of each investment dollar (Option A2 = Option B2 + Option C2). Existing
conditions (survey, environmental, hazardous materials, etc) evaluation is wrapping up. At next
month's TTAC, staff will present the consultant's study results and the project team's
recommendations.
Funding strategies were also discussed. A combination of Tigard funds, federal and state dollars as
well as grant opportunities would be desirable, but some of those traditional funding avenues will
present particular challenges given the current economy. Staff questions include whether Tigard
transportation funds are available if A2 (the combined option) is selected/recommended? Possible
funding strategies include: shuffling projects, delaying or stretching the schedule of projects and
drawing on available funds from existing and new revenue sources. MISTP funds (Washington
County) have been requested for Tigard projects,which might free up dollars. Next month staff
recommendation will inform discussion for TTAC, so they can formulate their recommendations to
council.
Update: McDonald storm drainage project will be completed. Paving projects will go forward with
July being a particularly busy construction period (watch website for updates).
7. HCT Land Use Plan Update—council presentation.
On May 15`'''2012, the project consultant presented the High Capacity Transit (HCT) Land Use Plan
to City Council and Planning Commission,which was well received. The neighborhood concepts,
informed through community input, resulted in a valuable framework for subsequent planning
efforts. TTAC commended Tigard staff and their proactive efforts,which contributed to the HCT
Land Use Plan. Additional planning work will build on the HCT Land Use Plan. Staff will be
considering potential TTAC involvement in those future planning efforts.
Southwest Corridor Plan—The project team is assembling the "wide range of projects"in
matrix/spreadsheet,including state, county, and city projects. These will be presented for public
review, comment, and additions. The forum is not yet known. Concepts from the HCT Land Use
Plan will be incorporated into the Wide Range of Projects in the SW Corridor Plan.
8. Potential Transit Service Improvements.
At the May meeting,TTAC identified potential transit service improvements,including operational
changes (e.g. bus routes) and capital investments (e.g.WES stops, Park and Ride locations). Staff
consolidated the results of the collaboration into a single map,which they presented to TTAC for
review and additional comments. The committee added the need for better access from the
Washington Square WES station to the surrounding area. These will not be a"formal
recommendation"but rather will be presented as "comments" to be included in the SW Corridor
Plan. A future effort addressing transit operating improvements will be led by TriMet and could start
in 2013.
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9. Upcoming joint workshop with City Council.
The annual joint meeting between TTAC and the council is scheduled for July 17 s, 2012. Staff led a
discussion of how the meeting will proceed and what TTAC would like to discuss.. Three major
areas of interest included: background and current status of the committee;highlights and major
efforts of the past year; and TTAC interests and topics in the coming year.
Staff will assemble draft outline,potential agenda and confirm attendance for the meeting. TTAC
can discuss and finalize at their July 11 meeting.
At the same council meeting Only 17) Mike McCarthy will be presenting 3 alternative concepts for
the Highway 99W/McDonald-Gaarde intersection design. He will also inform Council of TTAC's
recommendation and will be asking council for direction. TTAC members look forward to the
opportunity to see the council discussion on this item following their own discussion and
recommendation.
10. Project Updates/Announcements.
MSTIP 3d Update—Staff reviewed major project and construction updates. Of note are ongoing
discussions/decisions regarding Washington County MSTIP 3d project selection. Roy Rogers,
Mayor Dirksen and staff worked hard to make the strongest possible case to place Tigard's Walnut
Street projects on the MSTIP project"short list"which will be the first construction year. MSTIP
technical rankings have been completed. Next step will be to refine criteria for project selection. The
remaining MSTIP 3d list will encompass a four year period.
11. Adjourn—
Chair Bass motioned to adjourn. Mike Stevenson seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at
8:30 p.m.
Liz Lutz,TTAC Secretary
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ATTEST: Steven Bass,Chairman
The next TTAC meeting will be held on Wednesday,July 11, 2012 at the Tigard Town Hall, 13125
SW Hall Blvd.from 6.30pm - 830pm.
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