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01/10/2018 - Packet City of Tigard 41- Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda MEETING DATE/TIME: January 10, 2018 — 6:00 to 7:10 p.m. (Business meeting) 7:10 to 7:30 p.m. (Light dinner and introductions) 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. (Goal Setting/Retreat) MEETING LOCATION: Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 1. CALL TO ORDER Carine 6:00 2. CONSIDER MINUTES Carine 6:05 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Carine 6:10 4. TRIANGLE URBAN RENEWAL BRIEFING Susan Shanks 6:15 5. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 6:30 6. REVIEW TCDA DRAFT BUDGET Sean 6:40 7. LIAISON REPORTS Carine 6:50 8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 6:55 9. NOMINATIONS AND OFFICER ELECTIONS All 7:00 10. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Chair 7:10 *EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City 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. LIGHT DINNER AND INTRODUCTIONS 7:10 to 7:30 PM TCAC RETREAT AND GOAL SETTING 7:30 to 9:00 PM • CODE OF CONDUCT&BYLAWS Sean 7:30 • KICKOFF Kate 7:35 • BRAINSTORMING-AREAS OF FOCUS All 7:45 • DISCUSSION- CONVERTING AREAS OF INTEREST INTO GOALS All 8:00 • WRAP UP Kate 8:45 Uucoming meetings of note: Wednesday,February 14,6:30 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting,Town Hall Tuesday,March 6,6:30 p.m.,TCDA-TCAC Joint Meeting,Town Hall TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA—January 10, 2018 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 oft CITY OF TIGARD TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes January 10, 2018 Members Present: Carine Arendes,Lucas Brook (Alternate), Scott Hancock,Josh Kearney,Tom Murphy,Tim Myshak, Kelsey Parpart, Gloria Pinzon Marin, Kate Rogers,Ryan Ruggiero, and Faez Soud. Members Absent: Richard Shavey. Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, Senior Planner Susan Shanks, and Senior Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: Councilor John Goodhouse, Council Liaison to the TCAC. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Arendes called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The meeting was held in the Tigard Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.Joe recorded the roll call. 2. CONSIDER MINUTES The December 13, 2017 TCAC Minutes were approved. Lucas, Scott,Tom, Kelsey, Ryan, and Faez abstained. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT—None. 4. TRIANGLE URBAN RENEWAL BRIEFING Susan gave a brief overview of the Triangle Urban Renewal District and the recently passed Lean Code for that area. With the approval of the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Plan by Tigard voters in May 2017, city staff applied to Metro for a grant to implement the plan. The proposed implementation project has four interrelated deliverables: an equitable development strategy, an urban renewal finance plan,a property redevelopment study, and an infrastructure investment plan. These deliverables are intended to help guide near-term urban renewal investments in the area that optimizes public and private investment, facilitates equitable development, and advances the community's vision. Improvements that would help spur development in the area include transportation, stormwater and sewer infrastructure and help for small businesses and developers. 5. PROJECT UPDATES Sean briefly discussed the project updates. 6. REVIEW TCDA DRAFT BUDGET This topic was deferred until a future meeting. 7. LIAISON REPORTS A. Carine noted the SWC schedule has shifted with the DEIS being delayed. B. Kate noted the Levy and Bond Advisory Task Force unanimously recommended Council seek a levy. Starting on January 18 they will look at the bond issue in order to make a recommendation. Page 1 of 2 TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION January 10, 2018 8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Sean noted that the joint meeting with Council is coming up and offered two dates. It was agreed to schedule it for February 20. He also stated that there will be a minor change to the Urban Renewal Plan. The original downtown URD was stated as 193 acres but it is actually only 191 acres. Right of way can be removed from the expanded district. 9. NOMINATIONS AND OFFICER ELECTIONS Nominations took place at the previous meeting and there were no additional nominations. By a unanimous vote, Kate was elected as Chair and Gloria was elected as Vice Chair. 10. ADJOURN MEETING The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. 4i I _Yoe Patton,TCAC Meeting Secretary ATTEST: Kate6ogers, Chair Page 2 of 2 CITY OF TIGARD TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION January 10,2018 Members Present: Carine Arendes,Lucas Brook (Alternate), Scott Hancock,Josh Kearney,Tom Murphy,Tim Myshak,Kelsey Parpart, Gloria Pinzon Marin,Kate Rogers, Ryan Ruggiero, and Faez Soud. Members Present: , Richard Shavey. Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, and Senior Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: Councilor John Goodhouse, Council Liaison to the TCAC. 1. GOAL SETTING/RETREAT The meeting started at 7:30 pm. The meeting was held in the Tigard Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Sean gave a brief review of the Code of Conduct and TCAC Bylaws. He stated this year will include asking members for recommendations on the Triangle URD. Members reviewed a summary of previous goals set by TCAC and other citizen advisory groups in Tigard, the TCAC report and TCAC recommendations from last year. They discussed areas of focus for 2018 including recommendation for SWC route, connecting the Downtown and Triangle URDs, continuing to support, leveraging of funds,perspective, and track Downtown projects, and affordable housing.A visit to the Triangle area will occur to give members a better idea of some of the issues. Due to time constraints, Kate will circulate the ideas via email to finalize the TCAC 2018 goals. 2. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm. Jo atton,TCAC Meeting Secretary Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 5 1/4/17 Urban Renewal Project Updates 1. Fanno& Main (Saxony) project • Met with potential developer and DEQ on December 12 to review path to PPA Certificate of Completion necessary for property sale 2. Parking management • Council gave approved downtown Parking Municipal Code amendments on January 2. 3. Developer recruitment • Draft development agreement being negotiated on Fanno @ Main property • Two meetings with developers on opportunity sites in downtown and Triangle 4. Tigard Street Heritage Trail • 30% Design complete • Online survey on interpretive elements 5. Fanno Creek Park Improvements • CWS design, engineering underway. Project begins spring 2018 6. Equitable Housing Grants • Three outreach events to affordable housing residents,January- March. (Dates TBD) 7. Community Engagement • Website updates 8. Urban Renewal Improvement Grants • Reviewed application for Just Compassion's new facility on Hall Blvd. Committee asked for more information on the plans and will consider again in January Goal Setting Comparative Chart Advisory Group 2017 Goals Park And Recreation • Participate in budget committee meetings and advocate Advisory Board for the needs of parks and recreation in the annual budget (PRAB) process. • Guide and support expansion of the citywide recreation *No Prioritization program. Intended • Finalize the bond measure allocation of remaining funds. • Engage other community and city organizations to drive park development, park stewardship and recreation. • Maintain Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) transparency and public communications. • Explore alternative recreation programs and engage advocacy groups. • Support the city's walkability vision. The Transportation • Stay informed: Projects, technologies, trends, regional Advisory Committee initiatives, etc.) (TTAC) • Fulfill Bylaws duties: CIP prioritization, annual meeting w/ Note: Proposed recommendations) • Implement specific actions: ➢ Recommend clarifications re: CIP prioritization Form Transit Subcommittee Prepare/promote traffic calming policy guidelines City Center Advisory • Support/Track Current Projects [Main ria Fanno Creek, Commission Urban Lofts/TriMet Station ,Tigard Street Trail] (CCAC) • Mid/Long Term Planning [Civic Center Facility Plan, SW Draft Goals* Corridor] • Communication, Engagement and Liaison Activities • Walkability and Parking- Learn about topics to develop recommendations that support the Strategic Plan and Urban Renewal Plan Youth Advisory Council • Through empowerment young people know they are (YAC) valued by the adults in their community. • Through involvement, young people serve useful roles in Note: YAC commits to their school, family and community. Guiding Principles • Through volunteering, young people provide service to rather than goals others in the community. • Through respect, young people feel safe in their community. *Implementing actions added later to goals when adopted by commission 2017 Annual Report of the Town Center Advisory Commission to the Board of the Town Center Development Agency December 1, 2017 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 Iplementation 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/Nicoll (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 Tigard Street Heritage Trail design. 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 installations that would add 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 and endorsed a strategy to continue to pursue affordable housing as a part of the SW Corridor project. The TCAC supported and participated in the process that resulted in the May 2017 voter approval of a 1 Substantial Amendment to the Cit\-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 second. 2 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 On behalf of the Town Center Advisory Commission, d-I (— KoAs- 'RczAuA Chair aaire Arendes Kate Rogers Vice-Chair 4 Attachment A Recommendations for 2017 TCAC Annual Report Recommendations for Town Center Development Agency Consideration Background The Town Center Advisory Commission (ICAC)is charged with advising the Town Center Development Agency (ICDA) on policy and projects related to the City Center Urban Renewal Plan and the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Plan. 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 capacity was limited to the City Center Urban Renewal area. The commission is charged with producing an annual report and recommendations for the TCDA's consideration. The commission 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 at the beginning of 2017. The intent was to gain general knowledge about walking and parking in downtown retail districts and information related to current walking and parking conditions in Downtown Tigard.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.A number of possible responses to enhance walkability were identified in the research process and commissioners were encouraged to see that the city has already adopted many commonly recommended policies, such as initiating a Safe Routes to Schools program, changing regulations to increase street connectivity, adopting pedestrian-friendly design standards, 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. 2017 Recommendations The Commission developed the following recommendations to ensure continued investments and support for the Main Street revitalization currently underway,with an emphasis on actions that support walking access into Downtown and encourage walking within the area. Recommendations are intended to be 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. • Prioritize lighting for trails that lead into Downtown and identified segments of the Fanno Creek Trail within Downtown • Ensure sufficient visitor parking is available through the implementation of Phase 2 and 3 of the Downtown public parking management plan,including management of employee parking • Proactively seek opportunities to acquire and consolidate land over the next two years for public spaces and to ensure a range of housing options is available to Tigard residents and families of all income levels • Continue funding of the urban renewal improvements grant program at a level of$50,000- $100,000 a year for each district