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11/08/2017 - Packet q Completeness Review for Boards, Commissions • � r and Committee Records CITY OF TIGARD TCAC -Town Center Advisory Commission Name of Board, Commission or Committee November 8, 2017 Date of Meeting I have verified these documents are a complete copy of the official record. Joe Patton,Meeting Secretary Print Name a's figil V-gnature December 14,2017 Date City of Tigard Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda MEETING DATE/TIME: November 8, 2017—6:30 to 8:25 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: Red Rock Creek Conference Room, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 1. CALL TO ORDER Carine 6:30 2. CONSIDER MINUTES Carine 6:35 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Carine 6:40 4. TCAC/TCDA JOINT MEETING DEBRIEF Carine and Sean 6:45 5. REVIEW 2017 TCAC DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Carine and Sean 6:55 6. TIGARD TRIANGLE URBAN RENEWAL IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT METRO GRANT PREVIEW Sean 7:25 7. SW CORRIDOR HOUSING STRATEGY Sean 7:40 8. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 7:55 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION* Sean 8:05 10. LIAISON REPORTS Carine 8:15 11. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 8:20 12. ADJOURN MEETING Carine 8:25 *EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard Town Center Advisory Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss real property transaction negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e).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. Upcoming meetings of note: Tuesday,December 5,6:30 p.m.,TCDA Meeting,Town Hall Wednesday,December 13,6:30 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting, Red Rock Creek The City of Tigard tries to make all reasonable modifications to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate equally in all city meetings. Upon request,the city will do its best to arrange for the following services/equipment: • Assistive listening devices. • Qualified sign language interpreters. • Qualified bilingual interpreters. Because the city may need to hire outside service providers or arrange for specialized equipment,those requesting services/equipment should do so as far in advance as possible,but no later than 3 city work days prior to the meeting.To make a request, call 503-718-2591 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD-Telecommunications Devices for the Dea . TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA—November 8, 2017 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of 1 CITY OF TIGARD TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes November 8, 2017 Members Present: Carine Arendes (Chair),Joyce Casey,Josh Kearney, Gloria Pinzon Marin,Tim Myshak, Kate Rogers (Vice Chair), Richard Shavey and Sarah Villanueva (Ex Officio). Members Absent: N/A. Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, City Engineer Lori Faha, and Senior Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: Councilor John Goodhouse, Council Liaison to the TCAC and Mark McGirr,Atiyeh Bros. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Arendes called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held in the Tigard Red Rock Conference Room, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.Joe recorded the roll call. 2. CONSIDER MINUTES The October 11, 2017 TCAC Minutes were approved.Joyce and Gloria abstained. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. McGirr spoke on behalf of the Coalition for SW Max Railroad Options and noted their support for options C2 and C4. The other options will displace a greater number of businesses. 4. TCAC/ICDA JOINT MEETING DEBRIEF Members discussed items of note from the meeting including recommendations on equitable business and housing,public spaces with accessibility and fitness opportunities, and Council viewpoints. 5. REVIEW 2017 TCAC DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Carine briefly discussed the draft report and solicited revisions to the TCDA recommendations. Commissioners suggested including timeframes and adding more details to the recommendations, identify specific segments of trails for lighting (those leading into downtown),note the urgency to acquire property (especially with the SW Corridor project planning) and using improvement grants in the $50 - $100 K for each URD. Feedback and approval of the exact wording for recommendations will take place via email due to the December 1 deadline. Sean will research for the TCAC the costs to light pathways and trails. 6. TIGARD TRIANGLE URBAN RENEWAL IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT METRO GRANT PREVIEW Sean reported the award of a new$340,000 Metro grant. It will fund four projects: equitable development strategy,urban renewal finance plan,property and redevelopment study, and an infrastructure investment plan. These will help guide TCAC recommendations. Page 1 of 2 TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION November 8, 2017 7. SW CORRIDOR HOUSING STRATEGY Tigard received two equitable housing grants. One is only for Tigard building off work from the Urban Lofts Project. Unite Oregon was hired for the community engagement portion to determine affordable housing needs from community members. The architectural and real estate market work is on hold until final determination of the SW Corridor alignment. The other grant is in partnership with the city of Portland looking at the whole corridor to help minimize displacement due to alignment and increased rents in nearby areas. A PSU study commissioned for the grant and Sean briefly discussed some statistics from it. The SW Corridor Equity and Housing Advisory Group is looking at ways to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing. Changes in Tigard's Development Code is also under review. 8. PROJECT UPDATES Sean noted the updates were included with the Agenda and did not review them due to time constraints. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSIONTIGARD BOARDS AND COMMITTEESS The regular meeting was recessed at 8:18 pm for an Executive Session to discuss real property transactions in accordance with ORS 192.660(2)(e). The Executive Session closed and the regular meeting reconvened at 8:25 pm. 10. LIAISON REPORTS A. Carine and Councilor Goodhouse noted that Tigard's revenue is not keeping pace with increased costs even though there are unfilled positions. To address this,a local option levy will appear on the May ballot and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year will include cuts and lower service levels. The cuts will not be necessary if it passes,but failure of the levy will require additional cuts in future budgets. The choices are to ask for an amount either to maintain the current level of service or to restore services lost during the recession. The next Levy and Bond Advisory Task Force meeting is on November 16. 11. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Sean stated the remaining pier was unstable and removed at the Main at Fanno site. There is a chance of replacing them but cantilevering the planned deck may also be an option. 12. ADJOURN MEETING The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. fta f Joe Patton,TCAC Meeting Secretary ATTEST: Carine Arendes, Chair Page 2of2 Agenda Item 5 DRAFT 2017 Annual Report of the Town Center Advisory Commission to the Board of the Town Center Development Agency December 1, 20/7 The Town Center Advisory Commission (ICAC),which formally changed its name from the City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC) in September 2017, adopted annual goals and objectives for calendar year 2017. The annual agenda for the TCAC was largely devoted to developing and implementing the goals. This report is organized around the adopted 2017 TCAC Goals and Objectives. Goal 1. Support URA Project Infrastructure & Development a. Monitor, review, and provide input on key projects b. Monitor and review Improvement Programs Implementation Key Projects o Attwell off Main implementation o Fanno Creek Remeander o Main @ Fanno & associated Brownfield work o Parking management (public parking facilities) o Public restrooms o Tigard Street Heritage Trail &plaza development o Urban Lofts/Nicoli (transit& housing) Outcomes: Staff provided the TCAC with regular updates on the progress of the Attwell off Main (Ash/Burnham) mixed use redevelopment project,which officially opened May 2017. The Main Street at Fanno Creek project reached major milestones,including the demolition and remediation of the site utilizing EPA Brownfields grants. In addition to regular briefing by staff to the whole commission, two Commissioners served on the interview panel for the Request for Letters of Interest to develop the site. The panel interviewed the one respondent and made a recommendation to the Board of the TCDA to start negotiating a development and disposition agreement (DDA). The TCAC looks forward to the completion of DDA negotiations once the environmental requirements have been met. The TCAC was briefed on new downtown parking regulations that are under consideration. The TCAC was briefed on the design Tigard Street Heritage Trail. The TCAC has stated a strong preference for public restrooms and a water feature to be included in the design of Rotary Plaza. The TCAC chair and vice chair wrote a letter of support for a Federal "Our Town" grant application to fund public art and historic insulations that would amenities for the trail. The Commission was briefed regularly on the Metro CET grant-funded Main Street Lofts project to study the Tigard Transit Center and neighboring properties for redevelopment. At the October meeting, the TCAC reviewed the Financial Analysis and Implementation Strategies, endorsed a strategy to continue to pursue affordable housing as a part of the SW Corridor project. 1 Agenda Item 5 DRAFT The TCAC supported and participated in the process that resulted in the May 2017 voter approval of a Substantial Amendment to the City Center Urban Renewal plan. The amendment increases the size of the district by 37.7 acres, thereby increasing the District's capacity to reach the approved maximum indebtedness by$2.8 million. This will ensure more urban renewal projects are completed. Two commissioners and one alternate served on the committee that awards grants through the Urban Renewal Improvement Program Goal 2. Monitor Mid/Long-term projects located downtown and/or likely to have impacts on downtown Implementation o Equitable Housing Grant o Civic Center Facilities Planning o Main St/Green St Phase II o Sidewalk Infill (area of interest: Hall Blvd) o SW Corridor o Plaza opportunities Outcomes: Commissioners receive regular briefings on the Equitable Housing Grant activities. Individual commissioners also attended the SW Corridor Equitable Housing: Learning& Sharing Session. City Center Facilities planning updates from the council liaison and the TCAC chair have been shared as liaison reports,while the TCAC Vice Chair serves on the Levy and Bond Advisory Task Force related to City Center Facilities Planning Members of the TCAC participate in SW Corridor planning activities and the TCAC has a designated representative and alternate representing the commission on the SW Corridor Citizens Advisory Committee. TCAC has been briefed by engineering staff on the Capital Improvement Plan (Main Street/Green Street phase 2) and sidewalk infill gap analysis and potential future funding. Plaza opportunities within the Tigard Street Heritage Trail and the Main @ Fanno redevelopment site have been considered by the TCAC. Goal 3. Communications & Engagement a. Liaisons b. Tigard Downtown Alliance C. Communication appropriate for all Tigard communities d. Communication with Council/CCDA Board e. Work with Economic Development staff Implementation a. Liaison Role & Scope o Attend meetings when downtown related agenda items listed o Identify liaisons for TTAC, SW Corridor CAC, and PRAB. Appoint main liaison and a 2 Agenda Item 5 DRAFT second. b. Invite TDA to provide regular briefings c. Advocate for a variety of outreach activities and formats to promote inclusive communications d. Chair/Vice Chair regularly attend Council/CCDA Board meetings [when downtown related agenda items listed] and majority of Commissioners will attend/participate in Joint Meetings with CCDA e. Engage existing Downtown business/property owners and potential developers/new businesses Outcomes: The TCAC continued to maintain and improve its communications with other boards and commissions. One or more commissioners routinely attended meetings and/or monitored the agendas of the Tigard City Council,Park and Recreation Advisory Board (DRAB),Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee ('ITAC) and the TTAC Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee. The TCAC named liaisons to these committees. The TCAC had two joint meetings with the Board of the TCDA in 2017. The chair of the TCAC regularly attended TCDA Board meetings, and Council/TCDA's liaison regularly attends TCAC meetings The Tigard Downtown Alliance (TDA) Chair provided updates to the TCAC on current activities and to discuss ways to collaborate on downtown revitalization twice in 2017. Commissioners attended events planned by the TDA,including Downtown Dialogues and the field trip to Milwaukie. TCAC members also attended the 2017 Oregon Main Street Conference in McMinnville. TCAC members provided communication recommendations related to increasing access to public meetings that staff adopted. TCAC was briefed by independent commercial real estate experts on the current commercial market for retail and other commercial spaces in Downtown Tigard. Goal 4. Walking& Parking Focus • Develop policy and project recommendations to support the city's Strategic Plan&the City Center Urban Renewal Plan Implementation o Learn about Downtown walking and parking o Consider opportunities related to the Tigard Street Heritage Trail o Consider mobility and accessibility concerns Outcomes: The TCAC researched and discussed policy and project recommendations to support the city's Strategic Plan&the City Center Urban Renewal Plan. Final recommendations to the TCDA are included as an attachment to this report. The Town Center Advisory Commission looks forward to further progress in the year to come,particularly on working on its new charge to provide recommendations on implementing the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Plan. 3 Agenda Item 5 DRAFT On behalf of the Town Center Advisory Commission, Carine Arendes Kate Rogers Chair Vice-Chair 4 Attachment A Town Center Advisory Commission 2017 Recommendations 2017 Recommendations for Town Center Development Agency Consideration Background The Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC) is charged with advising the Town Center Development Agency (TCDA) on policy and projects related to the City Center Urban Renewal Plan and the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Plan.The commission is charged with producing an annual report and recommendations for the TCDA's consideration. Prior to September 5, 2017, the commission was known as the City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC), and for the majority of 2017 the group's advisory commission was limited to the City Center urban renewal area. At the February 2017 meeting,the CCAC adopted a goal to develop policy and project recommendations related to walking and parking to support the city's Strategic Plan and the City Center Urban Renewal Plan.The intent of this goal was to learn general information about walking and parking in downtown retail districts, and about current conditions in Downtown Tigard related to walking and parking.The research conducted on walking and parking allowed the commission to develop a shared group understanding of the Downtown walking environment and potential for improvements. Findings Walkable downtowns provide a variety of destinations that attract users throughout the day and into the night. CCAC members identified a large number of policy responses to transportation challenges during the research process, and were encouraged to see that many commonly recommended policies have already been adopted by the city. These include adopting a Safe Routes to Schools program, changing rules and regulations to increase street connectivity, adopting pedestrian-friendly design standards for road construction, and managing public parking. One important lesson from the commission's research is that destination, activities, and events bring people downtown. So although parking serves an important function, it is a supportive function-not a reason to come Downtown. Ultimately, Downtown Tigard will be a successful walking neighborhood when there are a wide variety of destinations that are comfortable and safe for people of all ages and abilities to reach by foot. Recommendations The commission developed the following actionable recommendations to ensure continued investments and support for the Main Street revitalization currently underway. Recommendations are achievable in the short-term and support existing policy adopted in the city-wide Strategic Plan,the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan and the City Center Urban Renewal Plan. • Light trails and public pathways within and connecting to the City Center Urban Renewal District, in particular the Fanno Creek Trail • Implement Phase 2 &3 of the public parking management plan for the City Center • Seek opportunities to acquire &consolidate land for public spaces& ensure a range of housing options • Continue to invest in Urban Renewal Improvement Program grants such as the fa§ade improvement program &strolling street grants Prepared by Carine Arendes, Chair and Kate Rogers, Vice Chair for inclusion in the 2017 TCAC Annual Report Agenda Item 6 Project Name: Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Implementation Project Goal: The goal of the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Implementation Project is to develop a plan for strategic public investment that supports and catalyzes equitable development in the Tigard Triangle, including but not limited to housing for people with a range of incomes and employment options for a workforce with a range of skills and earnings growth potential. A new urban renewal district in the Triangle and a proposed light rail alignment through the Triangle has caught the attention of property owners, investors, and developers. In order to make strategic investments that align with local and regional goals,the City needs an implementation plan to guide near-term urban renewal investments that optimizes public and private investment,facilitates equitable development, and advances the community's vision for this area. Project Background The 500-acre Tigard Triangle is located just east of downtown Tigard and seven miles south of downtown Portland.This underdeveloped area is surrounded by high-volume highways on each side: 1-5 to the east, Hwy 217 to the southwest, and Hwy 99W to the northwest.The Triangle is well-situated within the region for access to employment centers outside of Tigard and is located on the proposed Southwest Corridor light rail alignment. However, it lacks key infrastructure and suffers from blight and disinvestment in many areas. Over the past five years, the City of Tigard has dedicated significant time and resources to redevelopment in the Triangle. In 2012, the City began work on the Tigard Triangle Strategic Plan to establish the community's land use and development vision for this area. In 2015,the City undertook the following implementation projects in the Triangle: • Walkability Assessment (completed by PSU graduate students and State of Place analytics firm) • Urban Renewal Plan (approved by the City in December 2016 and Tigard voters in May 2017) • Code Amendments known as the "Lean Code" (scheduled for adoption by the City in August 2017) These efforts support redevelopment in the Triangle, but they only indirectly support equitable development.The City desires to change this as it prepares to invest more than $188 million in urban renewal funds in this area over the next 35 years.The City needs more than a list of infrastructure projects and a desire for equitable development to grow this area into a Metro 2040 Town Center. It needs a comprehensive urban renewal investment strategy that prioritizes equitable development as an outcome in order to guide public/private investments in affordable housing and job creation. The Tigard Triangle is ripe for redevelopment, and the timing of this project is critical.The City's past and current efforts, in combination with market forces, show signs of bearing fruit in the Triangle. If strategic investment had to wait until sufficient urban renewal funding was available, it may be too late to make key equitable development Description of Work The City proposes to assemble a collaborative interdisciplinary team—consisting of engineers,financial analysts, and development consultants—to work with City staff on this project.The general timeframe for completion is 18–24 months.The scope of work includes the development of four interrelated tasks detailed below.Tasks are generally listed in chronological order, but will include iterative steps because interrelation between activities is essential. Agenda Item 6 Task 1. Equitable Development Strategy (informs the approach and outcomes of all deliverables) • Task 1.1—Develop a comprehensive strategy that supports equitable housing and employment opportunities; implements the Triangle's land use vision, urban renewal goals, and development code objectives; and coordinates with the work performed under Tasks 2, 3, and 4. A comprehensive strategy should address how to achieve the following: o Increase supply and meet demand for diverse housing types at all affordability levels. o Ensure that vulnerable communities benefit from new investments in the Triangle. o Provide opportunities to build skills to secure higher paying jobs. o Support local businesses to retain customers and employees, and secure small business assistance. • Task 1.2—Provide opportunities for meaningful input from current/new partners, stakeholders, the public. • Task 1.3—Identify and address systemic deficiencies in infrastructure investment that traditionally marginalize under-represented residents and employees ahead of market forces. • Task 1.4—Coordinate with the Southwest Corridor Equitable Development Strategy and Metro Equitable Housing Program. Task 2. Urban Renewal Finance Plan (provides financial framework for public investment decision- making) • Task 2.1—Evaluate the key project list developed in Tasks 1 and 4 and develop funding scenarios. • Task 2.2—Synchronize interrelated projects based upon development pressure to align public investments with private sector development and non-profit activities. • Task 2.3—Develop an urban renewal finance plan in coordination with Tasks 1 and 4. Task 3. Property and Redevelopment Study(leverages private sector investment) • Task 3.1—Align public, private, and non-profit sector investment in support of equitable development. • Task 3.2—Identify potential equitable development partners, sites, and projects. • Task 3.3—Leverage private sector investment to maximize the impact of urban renewal investments. • Task 3.4—Draft development agreements and conduct preliminary negotiations as needed. Task 4. Infrastructure Investment Plan (analyzes, prioritizes, and advances key public infrastructure projects) • Task 4.1—Develop key project list by scoping, designing, and analyzing infrastructure projects with sufficient specificity to rank projects and communicate project location/alignment, phasing, and cost. • Task 4.2—Evaluate feasibility and development readiness of key projects in coordination w/ development partners and using appropriate metrics such as surveying, sensitive lands assessment, and traffic analysis. • Task 4.3—Identify appropriate sites and advise on site assembly and acquisition for key infrastructure investments ahead of market-moving activities. Agenda Item 6 Metro 2040 Planning and Development Grant Funding: $340,246 City match: $80,000 match Total project estimate: $420,246 1. Equitable Development Strategy-$50,185 Expertise in equitable development, public engagement and facilitation, land use and transportation planning, and economic development. 2. Urban Renewal Finance Plan -$10,000 Expertise in financial analysis, including public infrastructure financing and tax increment financing. 3. Property and Redevelopment Study-$30,185 Expertise in equitable development and real estate and development negotiations. 4. Infrastructure Investment Plan -$329,876 Expertise in public infrastructure, real estate, and civil engineering. Agenda Item 7 Data from SW Corridor Equitable Housing Strategy Research Bates and Sung, Portland State University Table 1. Number of rental housing properties and units by star rating as of 5/11/17 Star Metro Portland Tigard SW Corridor 1 star (6) (4) 0 0 2 star 64,212 35,190 2,638 5,820 (3,102) (1,865) (85) (253) 3 star 67,284 27,723 3,703 5,602 (1,064) (638) (36) (74) 4 star 41,823 20,017 552 3,079 (329) (219) (4) (21) 4,221 3,763 1,760 5 star (23) (19) 0 (5) Total 177,636 units 86,764 units 6,893 units 16,261 units (4,524 properties) (2,745 properties) (125 properties) (353 properties) Source. CoStar Multi-Family Property database Figure 1: Apartment vacancy rate, 2006-2017, as of 06/22/17 APARTMENT VACANCY RATE Metro Portland =Tigard SW Corridor 10.0% 9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% -- 4.0% 3.0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Jun-17 Source. CoStar Multi-Family Property database Vacancies in the Southwest Corridor have increased very recently, as have vacancies metro- wide. The 2016 vacancy rate in SW corridor increased to 9%, while city of Portland marked 7.3% and Tigard showed a 4.5% vacancy rate. Agenda Item 7 Rental Affordability Rental housing affordability has been a primary concern for the Portland region, prompting declarations of emergency and policy measures to temporarily address rising costs and displacement. Between 2006 and 2017 (as of 6/22/17), average asking rent has skyrocketed by 56% in the Portland metro area. While the city of Portland increase was similar to the regional increase (55%), Tigard had the highest rate of rent increase at 60%. The SW corridor also had a 59% increase in average asking rent due to the significant supply of high-end apartments along the waterfront during the decade. In order to find the difference of rent increase rate between two time periods, during-recession and after-recession, the rent increase rate has been separated between 2006-2010 and 2010- 2017. Rent increase during the after-recession shows much higher than the increases over the previous time period (2006-2010). After the recession, Portland metro area experienced 43% increase in average asking rent, while the rent increase was only 9% during the recession. Rent increases are occurring throughout the Southwest corridor area. Tigard has larger differences in the rent increase between two time periods, since the rent increase rate was only 5% during the recession, and then it went up to 53% during the time period, 2010 and 2017. On the other hand, Portland and the SW corridor show relatively less differences of rent increase rates between two time periods than the region and Tigard. Portland shows 27% differences between the rent increase rate of the two time periods and the SW corridor had a 20% of difference in rent increase. Figure 2: Average asking rent per unit, 2006-2017 as of 06/22/17 ASKING RENT PER UNIT —�Metro –41—Portland Tigard SW Corridor $1,700 $1,500 $1,300 $1,100 5900 $700 $500 2006 20167 2008 2009 2410 2011 2612 2013 2614 2015 2D16 JUN- 17 Source. CoStar Multi-Family Property database Agenda Item 7 Figure 3: Asking rent per unit by star rating in Tigard, 2006-2017 as of 6/22/17 TIGARD: ASKING RENT PER UNIT BY STAR +1,2 star f 3 star 45 star $1,700 $1,500 $1,300 $1,100 $900 $700 $500 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 JUN- 17 Source. CoStar Multi-Family Property database