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City Council Packet - 09/24/2019 ■ * City of Tigard Tigard Business Meeting—Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL& LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME: September 24,2019 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session;7:30 p.m.Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard-Town Hall- 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 PUBLIC NOTICE: Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign-up sheet(s). If no sheet is available,ask to be recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of that agenda item. Citizen Communication items are asked to be two minutes or less. Longer matters can be set for a future Agenda by contacting either the Mayor or the City Manager. Times noted are estimated;it is recommended that persons interested in testifying be present by 7:15 p.m. to sign in on the testimony sign-in sheet. 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SEE ATTACHED AGENDA VIEW LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ONLINE: http://www.tigard-or.,v/city hall/council meeting.oho CABLE VIEWERS:The regular City Council meeting is shown live on Channel 28 at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be rebroadcast at the following times on Channel 28: Thursday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Friday 10:00 p.m. Monday 6:00 a.m. q City of.Tigard - Tigard Business Meeting—Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL &LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME: September 24,2019 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session;7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard-Town Hall- 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 6:30 PM STUDY SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Council will 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. 6:30 p.m. estimated time COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 7:00 p.m. estimated time 7:30 PM 1. BUSINESS MEETING A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (Two Minutes or Less,Please) A. Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication B. Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce C. Citizen Communication—Sign Up Sheet 3. CONSENT AGENDA: (Tigard City Council&Local Contract Review Board) The Consent Agenda is used for routine items including council meeting calendars,appointments to boards and commiittees and approval of contracts or intergovernmental agreements. Information on each item is available on the city's website in the packet for this meeting.These items may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Council members may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. Motion to: A. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: •July 9,2019 •July 23,2019 •August 20,2019 •September 3,2019 B. PROCLAIM NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH C. LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD: CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE/PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES -UNIVERSAL PLAZA AND FANNO CREEK OVERLOOK •Consent Agenda-Items Removed for Separate Discussion:Any items requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion will be considered immediately after the Council/City Center Development Agency has voted on those items which do not need discussion. 4. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON PACIFIC HIGHWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SCOPING PROJECT 7:45 p.m. estimated time 5. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS 8:05 p.m. estimated time 6. RECEIVE UPDATE ON LOCAL OPTION LEVY PLANNING 8:15 p.m. estimated time 7. NON AGENDA ITEMS 8. 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. 9. ADJOURNMENT 9:00 p.m. estimated time Ili ,, City of Tigard Tigard City Council Meeting Agenda TIGARD September 24, 2019 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION A. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to discuss real property 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 Sessions may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 6:30 p.m. estimated time Community Development Director Asher, Redevelopment Manager Farrelly and Attorney Dan Olsen will be present. B. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 7:00 p.m. estimated time Administrative Items: Metro Regional Flexible Funds Allocation—September 26—City Manager Wine Council Meeting Calendar September 2 Monday Labor Day Holiday- City offices and Library closed 3* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 10* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 17* Tuesday Council Workshop—6:30 p.m.,Red Rock Creek Conference Room 24* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall October 1* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 8* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 15* Tuesday Council Workshop Meeting —6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 22* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 29 Tuesday Fifth Tuesday Council Outreach in Patrol Districts,Details 1'BD November 5* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 11 Monday Veteran's Day Holiday- City offices and Library closed 12* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 19* Tuesday Council Workshop Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 26* Tuesday Council Business Meeting—6:30 p.m.,Town Hall 28 Thursday Thanksgiving Holiday—City offices and Library closed Regularly scheduled Council meetings are marked with an asterisk (*). AGENDA ITEM NO. 2 C - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION DATE: September 24, 2019 (Limited to 2 minutes or less,please) The Council wishes to hear from you on other issues not on the agenda and items on the agenda, but asks that you first try to resolve your concerns through staff. This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony becomes part of the public record The names and addresses ofpersons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record NAME,ADDRESS & PHONE TOPIC STAFF Please Print fi CONTACTED Name: ‘—i Ah lG ((�1 ` ,A f Also,please spell your name as it sounds,if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: .ke,._ . Ot n.s.1-4., Address Z A City T i i:0 State Zip 4—12-7-- Phone 7"L.ZPhone No. 5 3 !v + 4 5 14 t, Name: Also,please spell your name as it sounds,if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: Address City State Zip Phone No. Name: Also,please spell your name as it sounds,if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: Address City State Zip Phone No. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION I:\ADM\CITY RECORDERS\000 City Recorder-Records Resources and Policies\CCSignup\2019\2C Citizen Communication.doc City Council Update September 2019 SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET FOR 9-2- ',5201 Chamber Update (DATE OF MEETING) Leadership Tigard Our 4th Leadership Tigard class will be starting October 8`h. This will be our largest class with 23 participants! Education,Advocacy, & Building a Strong Local Economy • 9/24/19—7:30 AM —Invest in U—Stop Wasting (And Start Investing) Money on Facebook(and Instagram) • 9/26/19—5—8 PM —Astikos Lofts Grand Opening& Ribbon Cutting Formal ribbon cutting is at 5:30 PM. • 5 businesses have joined the chamber in August Promoting Community • Save the Date for Holiday Happy Hour Tuesday 12/3/19, 6 to 8 PM at the Broadway Rose Theatre. • Save the Date for Tigard Shining Stars Community Awards Gala Friday 5/1/19, 5:30 p.m. Networking/Visibility Good Morning Tigard (GMT),Thursday A.M. Networking 7:30 a.m.—Weekly 9/26— Hosted by Co-Working at Office Depot Workonomy Hub and 10/10— Hosted by MorningStar of Beaverton Speed Networking hosted by U-Haul Moving&Storage SW Portland,Thursday, October 3rd from 7 to 9 AM. Details at http://business.tigardchamber.org/events/calendar/follow us on Twitter @tigardchamber Tigard Farmers Market Update There are only 5 Sundays left of the market season. Rain or shine, the market is open from 9 AM to 1:30 PM in Downtown Tigard on Burnham Street. Fall produce and flowers are starting to arrive at the market. TDA Downtown Updates Save the date for Trick or Treat Main Street on Thursday, October 31 from 4 to 6 PM. Street Fair& Latino Festival was a huge success! The TDA has hired a part time staff person. Find us on Facebook at exploredowntowntigard and at www.exploredowntowntigard.com. Follow us on Twitter @Tigarddowntown and on Instagram at downtowntigard \ VII f a TDA Leadership Tigard � KET 3?f3rnu; s4 AIS-3997 3.A. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 09/24/2019 Length (in minutes):Consent Item Agenda Title: Approve City Council Meeting Minutes Submitted By: Carol Krager, Central Services Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Consent Agenda Public Hearing: No Publication Date: Information ISSUE Approve City Council meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Approve minutes as submitted. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Attached council minutes are submitted for City Council approval: •July 9,2019 •July 23,2019 •August 20,2019 •September 3,2019 OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES,APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION N/A Attachments July 9,2019 Minutes July 23,2019 Minutes August 20,2019 Minutes September 3,2019 Minutes City of Tigard Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes TIGARD July 9, 2019 STUDY SESSION At 6:30 p.m. Council entered into an Executive Session called under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) to discuss real property negotiations. The Executive Session ended at 7:21 p.m. Youth Councilor Turley joined the meeting at that time. Administrative Items: • Council Liaison reports were not given and will be covered at the next Study Session. • Councilor Lueb requested a discussion on general concerns with the drop box franchise renewal. City Attorney Rihala and Utility Manager Goodrich will schedule this for an August or September meeting. BUSINESS MEETING A. At 7:31 p.m. Mayor Snider called the City Council meeting to order. B. City Recorder Krager called the roll. Present Absent Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Youth Councilor Turley ✓ C. Mayor Snider asked everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. D. Mayor Snider asked staff and council if they have any Non-Agenda Items. None 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication—Mayor Snider asked Community Development Director Asher if there is any follow-up to previous citizen communication. He reported that in late May a concerned neighbor reported some code violations on a property. The city's Code Compliance Officer has been working with the property owner to TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 1 of 15 bring it up to code. The City organized a volunteer party scheduled for this week to go over and help the property owner with things such as lingering issues such as weeding and general cleanup. Multiple departments are working on this and there are 30 people who have volunteered to help. Mr.Asher also updated council about a speeding traffic issue brought to Council on June 11 in the Pebble Creek neighborhood. Traffic monitoring devices were put in place and staff is now in the process of compiling and reviewing that data to see what solutions can be offered about traffic and possible enforcement. B. Update from Police Chief McAlpine The Chief reported that June was a pretty calm month. The peacocks at River Terrace were a community concern but Tigard Police had no role. They referred the issue to Fish and Wildlife and other entities. Two officers were hired,Klayton Fink and CJ Boungnavath. She showed a slide highlighting crime trends in June. There was an increase in organized retail crime with crews coming in from Washington and the I-5 corridor. There was also an increase in burglaries with no items taken. Food carts are being burglarized and receiving minor damage. Four vehicles were stolen in June at the Washington Square Mall but none left the parking lot. The Fourth of July fireworks led to 52 callers from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Mayor Snider said he received some calls, even at 2:00 in the morning. Chief McAlpine said they do not allow officers to take the Fourth of July Holiday off so it is a highly staffed day. She said there were many citizens that were very frustrated. There were some that want regulations by ordinance regarding fireworks and she strongly encouraged them to give their input to Council. She said the department is not meeting the expectations of citizens regarding fireworks and is looking for solutions to make the city more livable around that holiday. C. Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Mollahan gave an update. Eight members were added in June. The annual meeting was held to review the year end accomplishments. Board members were elected. The Farmers Market still getting new vendors and continuing to expand and will probably need to move some booths into the Burnham parking lot. August 2 is the annual Farm to Table event, featuring local products. She announced that the Tigard Downtown Affiance is planning the Street Fair and Latino Festival for September 7. Councilor. Newton suggested that Council have a booth at the Street Fair. D. Citizen Communication—Sign-up Sheet. Mayor Snider noted that two people signing up wanted to speak on ADUs and asked if they could hold their testimony to the public hearing. Scott McCormack,McCormack Properties, 7190 SW Sandburg Street,Tigard, OR 97223, spoke about the design contract on the consent agenda for the connection of Wall Street with Tech Center Drive. He said he owns two buildings on Tech Center Drive and TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 2 of 15 understands the benefits of the road extension as it might open up new development. He said they are not against the road extension but wanted to make council aware of potential negative impacts. This change will send a lot more traffic down Tech Center Drive towards the intersection on 72nd Avenue,which is already a difficult intersection. He said it is easy to see that more vehicles will cause traffic issues along Tech Center Drive including blocked driveways. He said a solution is to make improvements to that intersection at the same time the road is being worked on. Mr.MacCormack said he spoke with the city's Senior Project Engineer Newbury to review the traffic and their concerns and he agreed to take consideration of their concerns during the design process,including looking at adding a new traffic signal and other possible changes to the intersection. He said the meeting went well and he looks forward to seeing the final design. He asked that consideration be given to the importance of improvement to that intersection to help all the existing long-term businesses along Tech Center Drive. 5. CONSENT AGENDA (Tigard City Council&Local Contract Review Board) A. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUl'ES • May 14, 2019 B. CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR WALL STREET/ 1'ECH CENTER DRIVE PHASE 2 DESIGN Councilor Newton requested that when scoping the project staff take under consideration citizen comment given tonight. Council President Goodhouse moved for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilor Newton seconded the motion. Mayor Snider conducted a vote and the motion passed unanimously. Yes No Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Council President Goodhouse V Councilor Newton ✓ 6. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENTS, ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS,AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE TIGARD DOWNTOWN PLAN DISTRICT a. Mayor Snider opened the public hearing. b. Mayor Snider announced that anyone may offer testimony and a sign-up sheet was at the front of the room. c. Associate Planner Warren gave the staff report. The PowerPoint projector was not working so paper copies were made available to the audience,through Council was able to view the TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard ( 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 3 of 15 PowerPoint on their computers. He said the hearing was for Council to consider the adoption of map and text amendments related to the Tigard Downtown Plan District. The Downtown Plan District Chapter was streamlined,and accommodations were made for affordable housing including allowances for density,height and parking. The Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning map were reconciled and the zoning designation corrected along Fanno Creek Park. Other issues addressed include the residential island at Knoll Drive. Residential zone conditional uses were clarified. He said existing Downtown reviews have three tracks. Track 1 is an issue of a design compliance letter. This is the only place in the Community Development Code where this is done. Track 2 (design review) is more typical and Track 3 was for discretionary design review. Proposed changes will bring all those reviews into one process—Downtown design review,which can be Type I or II. Type I is minor consideration of clear and objective standards with no discretion needed. Type II would have some discretion,like a site development review and has the appropriate notice procedures.The former Track 3,which was the design committee becomes an adjustment.There is another type of adjustment which brings in two kinds - adjustment to design standards and adjustment to specific standards (formerly called exceptions).The cost and barrier to getting through these design standards is lower. It is a quicker process and will make the code in Downtown more flexible and predictable for applicants. The chapter has been restructured and repetitive language was consolidated. Minimal language in the standards was clarified. He showed a slide of the existing chapter structure with 13 different sections and one showing the proposed structure reduced to 8 sections. Mr.Warren said another big policy change is related to affordable housing projects - an incentive zoning proposal. When Council heard about the Affordable Housing Plan last month the concept of incentive zoning came up. Staff thought this was a good place to implement it in a small fashion because it helps make affordable housing in the Downtown economically feasible. These bonuses only apply to qualified,regulated affordable housing and include two kinds: height,up to 20 additional feet;and density,variable depending on number of affordable units,with a maximum of 1.5 times the standard maximum density. This is the first time the City has offered an incentive for both rental units and home-owner units and would be in place for the life of the development. Mayor Snider asked if this meant the homeowner could only sell to qualified affordable home buyers.Associate Planner Warren said it did and that is typical for home-ownership units within the community land trust model. He said the reality is that most of these bonuses will be used mostly for affordable housing. In the near-term this will be used primarily by non-profit housing developers. Another policy change is residential development standards which will provide standards for nonresidential development in residential zones. He said this is for schools, churches, and lodges,etc. and offers more guidance to conditional uses and minimal standards. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 4 of 15 Associate Planner Warren listed a few small omnibus changes regarding flag standards, removal of the requirement for pre-application conferences for certain small Type Is such as Home Occupations and Extensions, etc. It also makes noticing requirements for Type II and III decisions consistent. He showed a slide of various non-policy changes that provide greater clarity for standards that already exist. They include how side lot lines are measured for flag lots, entrance standards for ADUs,ADU garage conversion,removing references to mobile home park subdivisions and clarification of façade standards for single detached houses. Comprehensive Plan Map changes will correct a disconnect between Open Space Comprehensive Plan designation and Parks and Recreation zoning and make them match. Associate Planner Warren discussed the zoning changes. Proposed zoning on Knoll Drive will preserve the housing island without making it non-conforming by extending the MU- CBD zoning from across the street. The existing single family detached housing use cannot be extended but can continue. The downtown code allows incremental development into commercial development. An example of this is the Tigard Taphouse,where a single detached house was converted into a commercial use. In the O'Mara Street area,the Parks and Recreation zone is overlaid on the Senior Center property and this is not appropriate zoning for the site. There is an MU-CBD planning designation covering the Tigard Christian Church and a residential area. The proposal is to compress the comprehensive plan district, so it does not include residential properties and rezone the Senior Center and Tigard Christian Church as MU-CBD. Next to Woodard park there is a flag lot originally acquired by Metro. It was carved off as surplus, but the plan designation never changed. It has a single-family dwelling built on it but is zoned Parks and Recreation. They will be rezoned to match their neighboring residential zoning. In response to a question from Council President Goodhouse about why the map is considered downtown and citywide,Associate Planner Warren said it was because the Comprehensive Plan designation follows the entire corridor along Fanno Creek all the way from the north end of town to the Tualatin River and it is citywide. Council President Goodhouse asked for a recap about flags in the code. Associate Planner Warren said flags have always come under code compliance and he understood that some time ago there were issues with equitable enforcement because the code preferred institutional flags such as the American flag or state flag over others and that is not a content-neutral designation. There is case law that the city must have content-neutral regulation for signs. The code changes provide greater clarity that there is not a permit required for a flag,but enforcement comes down to code compliance which is complaint- driven. The height bonus in the downtown was discussed and Councilor Newton asked if having 80-foot tall buildings would make it seem like a tunnel through Main Street and reduce the pedestrian feel of the downtown. Associate Planner Warren said the height was not TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 5 of 15 changed;it is currently 80 feet. Mayor Snider clarified that this would allow it to be 80 plus • 20 feet if they provide affordable units. Council President Goodhouse requested clarification on measurements for ADUs built on garages. Associate Planner Warren said a garage would count towards the square footage just like it would for a home. The change clarifies that the portion of an ADU that is above an existing attached garage is counted separately from the garage. Councilor Newton asked about the process change and was interested in adjustment tradeoffs. Associate Planner Warren said the downtown adjustments used to be a Director's decision but there were no criteria. What is now offered is a lower threshold for getting the design-related adjustments because these are typically minor changes. There is a well- developed purpose statement for each of the design standards, so the applicant will be asked how they are meeting the purpose statement and staff can decide if they met it. d. Public Testimony— Bill Reed, 12360 and 12390 SW Knoll Drive,Tigard, Oregon 97223, spoke in favor of the zoning change on his property. He looked at how he could develop his property for single family dwellings and given the topography and other issues it was not practical. He said leaving it as a big lot would be a waste when it is so close to downtown Tigard. He supported changing the zoning to mixed use. He said the neighbors to the left and right of his properties are also favorable and this equates to 60 percent of the land in the Knoll Drive area. He asked that Council consider parking when discussing affordable housing. Many people eligible for affordable housing cannot afford a lot of cars. Parking is expensive. He asked that the City also offer incentives to those property owners that are not non-profit agencies. He stated that his mission is to build affordable or workforce housing on his land but sometimes subsidies come with too much red tape and are more costly. He said he wants to deliver units for $120,000 to $150,000 each but a non-profit entity would have to charge$250,000-$350,00 each. Bryn Stephens, 12450 SW Knoll Drive,Tigard, OR 97223,voiced support for the zone change. He has a large lot and it would allow a lot more flexibility. e. Response to testimony by staff—Associate Planner Warren clarified that the density and height bonuses do not require the developer or operator to be a non-profit,it just requires the deed restriction to be in place regarding regulated affordable housing for the life of the structure. He added that the downtown adjustment specifically related to parking is only offered to those developments demonstrating public benefit such as affordable housing. Council President Goodhouse said sometimes developers pay extra not to have to increase the height. He would like it to be for all development, not just affordable housing. He suggested an SDC waiver to encourage the height limit increase. Councilor Anderson said he saw this presentation earlier with the Planning Commission. The text and maps in these code amendments work better and he was supportive of them. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 6 of 15 He added that there would not a lot of buildings using the height increase option. He suggested the language about height increases remain. Councilor Lueb said the height increases are a creative way to incentivize affordable housing rather than continuously offering a fee waiver and she was not in favor of changing it. Councilor Newton said to leave it in as proposed.Youth Councilor Turley agreed with leaving the language in. Mayor Snider commended staff for putting a lot of thought and work into these amendments and the support received in the community testimony tonight reiterates that. Councilor Newton said she appreciated the time it took to prepare these changes. f. Mayor Snider closed the public hearing. g. Council Discussion and Consideration: Ordinance No. 19-09 Councilor Anderson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 19-09. Councilor Lueb seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the ordinance and conducted a roll call vote. Ordinance No. 19-09 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO UPDA'1E THE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS IN THE TIGARD DOWNTOWN PLAN DISTRICT AND ADOPT OMNIBUS CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP TO RESOLVE DISCREPANCIES; AND AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICTS MAP TO ADD PROPERTIES TO THE TIGARD DOWNTOWN PLAN DISTRICT AND REMOVE A PROPERTY FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION ZONE Yes No Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Mayor Snider announced that the ordinance passed unanimously. 7. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER EXEMPTION FROM SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR CERTAIN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS a. Mayor Snider opened the public hearing. b. Mayor Snider announced the hearing procedures and said anyone may offer testimony and there is a sign-up sheet at the front of the room. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 7 of 15 c. Associate Planner Warren gave the staff report. Copies of the PowerPoint were available. He said system development charge (SDC) exemptions for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) was brought up during Phase II code amendment discussions. This is being considered because SDCs are a higher percentage of the total project cost. Most developers of ADUs are homeowners and ADU construction is financed with home equity or cash. Homeowners may be on the fence about building ADUs. An exemption may allow thee ADU to be rented at a lower rate and this helps bring the city into alignment with regional ADU production goals. It also promotes aging-in-place and multigenerational households. Associate Planner Warren discussed impacts. It does impact parks and transportation project budgets,but the fiscal impact is relatively small. It is a loss of$6,678 in parks and $3,909 in transportation SDCs. The Transportation Development Tax is still in effect and that money comes back to the City.ADU households are smaller and have lower impact. Their construction does slightly increase the tax base with annual property tax increases of$200-$300. Several nearby cities offer exemptions: Hillsboro,Lake Oswego,Tualatin, Wilsonville, Sherwood,Troutdale and Portland. Mr.Warren showed a slide of the proposed terms of the exemption.They are that the ADU must be 1,000 square feet or less,not used for short-term rentals (Airbnb,VRBO) and the exemption expires July 31,2022. Owners must record a deed restriction. SDUs become due if the ADU is used for short-term rental within ten years. The SDC exemption sunset will allow the City to examine impacts and encourage homeowners to act soon. Council President Goodhouse asked about water and sewer SDCs. Associate Planner Warren said water and sewer lines are typically shared by an ADU, so they don't trigger that SDC. There will be instances where an ADU could push the property into the next tier for water meter size and that would increase their water bill. Mayor Snider clarified that Washington County Chair Harrington is having conversations with cities to see if they want to band together with the county and act on reducing the SDCs. Council President Goodhouse asked if other cities have any additional incentives. Associate Planner Warren said the largest barrier is the regulations and that has been removed. Other barriers are outside of what the city can control. Financing has not caught up to the development world and the desire of property owners to build these. Councilor Newton asked if she wanted to build an ADU and keep it as a guest house and not rent or sell it,would she qualify for incentives. Associate Planner Warren said she would qualify. Councilor Lueb said the Affordable Housing Plan said that Tigard previously exempted ADUs from SDCs and then started charging for them. She asked if anyone took advantage of the ADU program during that time. Associate Planner Warren said anyone who applied for an ADU permit during that time would have received it. However,there TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 8 of 15 were not a lot of ADU applications because attached ADUs were not allowed, there was an owner occupancy requirement,and there were other regulatory barriers. d. Public Testimony—Mayor Snider called upon those who have signed up to testify. Greg Foley, 11280 SW 78th Avenue,Tigard, OR, said he really appreciated the work staff has done to remove the barriers to ADUs. He said the SDCs are a lot of money and it would help. He said he is not a developer and would be doing his ADI as a family project. Gayle Kent, 10155 SW Murdoch Street,Tigard, OR, said she appreciated the help when she called in to the city to discuss her plans for an ADU in her basement. She said it will be a substantial investment to make sure the unit is not only safe and compliant,but comfortable and modern. She said the SDCs would have come to 34 percent of their original budget and they did not think they could continue with their plan. She heard about this public hearing and wanted to share three reasons in support of the SDC exemptions. 1 —Cost. She thought that one reason ADUs were allowed last fall was to have a wider range of housing options to increase citizen diversity and reduce housing costs. She said for regular citizens like she and her husband to afford to adhere to the requirements to develop a nicer place for people to live and alleviate housing costs, the associated SDCs should be substantially reduced or eliminated. 2—Livability. Another goal of the code amendment last fall was to create a more vibrant and sustainable community while allowing for flexible design and development of housing. She agreed that ADUs can make this happen. A few people can be added to each neighborhood without cramming in more homes or apartments. She noted something in Metro's audit report in Table M of self-reported incidence of ADU inquiries and outcomes. She cited Oregon City because it has a similar SDC price and said while a few inquiries came in weekly,most of them did not go on to construct ADUs, often choosing to build accessory structures without a kitchen. She does not think that is fair to future residents nor to the City because it would not create the atmosphere the City seeks. 3—Fairness. The SDCs are related to Transportation and Parks,which she fully supports and very much enjoys. However, the street maintenance fee and park and rec fee are already being charged on the utility bills.Then there are additional Washington County charges so the SDCs seem out of proportion to the monthly fees. She said, "If your goal is to create a financially equitable situation for citizens who are able and willing to contribute to your plan to make the city more equitable,vibrant and sustainable,please support this exemption." Ezra Hammer, Home Builders Association, said he echoes and agrees with the last two speakers. He said this is a positive step in the right direction. He is speaking for builders who say the No. 1 issue they hear from members bidding on ADU projects is concern with SDCs. Folks do not have a ton of equity in their homes. This is cash out of their TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 9 of 15 pockets.The waiving of SDCs will encourage a significant number of these projects to move forward. Other points to consider for additional incentives are a limited property tax abatement and a waiver of water SDCs in the rare instance where the addition of a fixture or two adds to the size and price of a water meter. He said a recent DEQ survey found that 10 percent of ADUs are offered rent-free to family members or friends for a shorter period. He said this can move the needle on producing naturally occurring low income or free housing which is of tremendous value to the community. He encouraged Council to support this proposal. He asked that they also consider a limited property tax waiver,water SDC waiver and extension of the cap beyond 1,000 square feet.Larger families will have a hard time with those square footages. It makes sense to look at this program and determine its effectiveness,but a sunset clause may not be appropriate if there is a downturn in the market. City Attorney Rihala noted that written testimony was received and added to the record. e. Response to testimony by staff. Associate Planner Warren said he did not profess to understand how water meter fees are charged as that is a Public Works policy,but it would merit looking at more closely. He was not aware of any jurisdiction in the state offering a property tax exemption, probably because the tax increase due to the addition of an ADU is marginal compared to the entire property tax bill. The State had to intervene when Multnomah County was reassessing the entire property when an ADU was added and said they should only reassess based on the value of the ADU which typically is small. He said the ADU size limit was carefully considered by staff. The 1,000 square foot limit is an important way to incentivize these units. They will be built at a lower cost for the person living there. Going from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet is not a huge soft cost difference for mobilization, etc. But what is likely to happen with a higher limit or no limit is that the property owner will be incentivized to build the maximum size that they can. This doesn't serve the population of smaller or lower income households that are really the intended target of this policy. Staff across multiple departments carefully considered the sunset period. The consensus was that it made sense and was the appropriate period to offer staff the opportunity to reexamine and bring back to council. They felt it was important to have the clause there so if someone is on the fence about building an ADU,they know now is the time to act. f. Mayor Snider closed the Public Hearing. g. Council Discussion and Consideration: Ordinance No. 19-10 Councilor Anderson commented to the audience who may not be aware, 1,000 square feet is equivalent to a very large two-bedroom apartment with a dining room and kitchen. He said he supported keeping the 1,000 feet or lower language in the code. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 10 of 15 Councilor Newton appreciated the sunset clause, so staff and council can consider other barriers. She said the City needs to be as creative as possible in finding opportunities for missing middle housing. Councilor Lueb said it seemed well thought out and she supported the 1,000 square feet or lower size, as 1,000 feet is a lot of space. She appreciated having the sunset clause so it can be evaluated to see if it solves the missing middle issues. Council President Goodhouse suggested if ADUs are the best way to meet the missing middle,he did not want to limit the size. Mayor Snider said it is unlikely to be affordable if it was 1,500 square feet. He said a 1,500 square foot rental in the current market would probably cost$2,000. Council President Goodhouse asked staff to report back to Council on whether people are asking to build larger ADUs. Council President Goodhouse said a five-year sunset clause would be more appropriate. People do not know what these are, and it will take a while to get started. Some need to get built so people can see what they are. Associate Planner Warren spoke on behalf of Finance Director LaFrance who wants to examine the impacts of SDC waivers on the Parks and Transportation Funds. Three years seemed like a good enough window to get good data but short enough to take time to assess the fund impacts from a cost and benefit analysis. Community Development Director Asher said a sunset clause does not mean it ends then. It is a structural check-in point. Staff would make a report to council and anything can be decided at that time. Council President Goodhouse suggested extending the sunset clause to five years. Mayor Snider suggested four and he, Council President Goodhouse and Councilor Anderson indicated support. Councilors Lueb and Newton said they wanted to keep it at three years. Council President Goodhouse asked about adding the water SDC waiver to this ordinance. Mayor Snider noted that this was not in the meeting materials and was not noticed so he did not want to act on it tonight. City Attorney Rihala said staff has not been involved in discussions on this and it would be a significant departure from policy as the City currently does not exempt affordable housing from water and sewer SDCs. Community Development Director Asher suggested that the Community Development Department track whether the water SDC is disincentivizing anyone from building ADUs. Council President Goodhouse asked for a report in six months or a year. Council President Goodhouse moved to change the sunset timeframe from three years to four years. Councilor Anderson seconded the motion. Council Lueb said the City is getting rid of barriers but she is concerned about how many will receive SDC waivers,yet the City still has roads that need to be fixed. She said she looked at this financially. One year is too short, three years is critical to gather enough information. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 11 of 15 Mayor Snider asked what Finance Director LaFrance would say about this timeframe amendment if he was here. Community Development Director Asher said he would agree wholeheartedly with Councilor Lueb's explanation. The policy of exempting SDCs going towards badly needed funds—Transportation and Parks—without knowing exactly what that cost is to the city makes him nervous as a rule,not just to ADU exemptions,but on affordable housing SDC exemptions which will be discussed during the next agenda item. He said Finance Director LaFrance would be asking that the timeframe not be extended. Councilor Newton said she would not support an extension because the impact on funds is unknown. She hoped that this will incentivize people to do this and that the City takes the time to see if this is a workable balance. Three years was enough time to do this. Council President Goodhouse said it will take a while to get the message out to the construction industry who can get this started and get the model and concept down. He said the biggest problem with transportation is affordable housing. So people can find a place to live and work in the same area,it would be perfect if ADUs sprung up all over. There would be fewer impacts on transportation or toads. Mayor Snider conducted a vote and the motion to amend the timeframe from three to four years passed 3-2. Yes No Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Council President Goodhouse moved to adopt Ordinance No. 19-10,as amended. Councilor Anderson seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the ordinance. A roll-call vote was conducted and the motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 19-10—AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.24 TO EXEMPT CERTAIN SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR ALL ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS amended to change the sunset time to four years. Yes No Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ At 9:34 p.m. Mayor Snider conducted a time check and verified that Council wanted to continue the meeting. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 12 of 15 8. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON CONSTRUCTION EXCISE TAX Associate Planner Warren gave a briefing on progress being made on bringing a Construction Excise Tax for Council consideration. A CET is a tax levied on the permit value of construction, not the sale price or land value. They were made possible by SB 1533 in 2016 and can be levied on both residential and commercial construction. Residential CETs are limited to a maximum of 1 percent. It must be allocated in the budget to defined uses: 50 percent to developer incentives for housing such as SDC exemptions or tax abatements, 35 percent for flexible affordable housing programs and 15 percent to Oregon Housing and Community Services for homeownership programs in Tigard. For Commercial/industrial CETs there is no upper limit but 1 percent is typical. It also must be allocated to defined uses: 50 percent for developer incentives for housing and 50 percent is unrestricted but recommended for affordable housing programs. Reasons for adopting a CET include backfilling SDC funds from exemptions like the affordable housing exemption, funding flexible affordable housing programs, and supporting affordable homeownership in Tigard through a state down payment assistance program. A CET is a key implementation step for the city's Affordable Housing Plan. Johnson Economics did a CET revenue forecast by looking backwards at permits issued from 2009 through 2018. Estimated revenue from a 1 percent residential CET is $587,500 in revenue; Commercial 1 percent would yield$158,000 and 2 percent$316,800. This is a total of$745,900 for both at 1 percent. For a 1 percent residential/2 percent commercial would bring in total revenue of $904,300 less around 4 percent for administration. Other cities in Oregon that have adopted a CET include Milwaukie,Medford,Portland, Corvallis, Eugene, Bend, Cannon Beach, Hood River City,Newport, Hood River County, and Tillamook County. Associate Planner Warren said next steps are determining rates,vesting and delayed implementation, refining detailed budget allocations for projected funds, and working with stakeholders,including the Home Builders Association. He said Council could consider this as early as Fall 2019. Mayor Snider asked about stakeholder input and Associate Planner Warren said the feedback given by the Home Builders at the Affordable Housing Plan adoption summarizes it. There will be impacts to development and considerations about balancing the costs of a CET with other incentives to offset it. Staff will be looking at this closely. Councilor Newton is interested in a commercial CET and going to 2 percent. She asked what other cities are doing. Associate Planner Warren said he knew of no other cities in Oregon with a 2 percent CET and the City would engage with the commercial development community to work on this. Council President Goodhouse commented on testimony given by the Home Builders about affordable housing about collecting fees closer to when they receive their certificates of occupancy. He asked if there was a sliding scale for larger construction projects. Associate Planner Warren said staff could look at that. He mentioned that State law enabling the CET spells out a number of projects that cannot be charged a CET, such as schools. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 13 of 15 He added that the CET for ADUs has been exempted by other cities and this would be very likely encouraged by staff. 9. CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2019-2022 SEIU CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN Human Resources Director Bennett and Library Director Bernard presented this item. Ms. Bennett walked council through major changes in a new three-year collective bargaining agreement between the City of Tigard and SEIU Local 503/OPEU 199. The staff recommendation is for Council to adopt the resolution approving the new agreement and authorizing the City Manager to sign the final agreement. Mayor Snider noted for the public that Council may not ask a lot of questions tonight because they have been involved during numerous stages and staff has kept them apprised of details of the negotiations. Council President Goodhouse moved to approve Resolution No. 19-29 and Councilor Newton seconded the motion. City Recorder Kroger read the number and title of the resolution and Mayor Snider conducted a vote. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 19-29—A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIGARD AND SEIU LOCAL 503/OPEU LOCAL 199;AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN Yes No Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Mayor Snider asked Human Resources Director Bennett to extend Council's appreciation to the entire bargaining team. 10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were none. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION None scheduled. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 9:53 p.m. Council President Goodhouse moved for adjournment. Councilor Newton seconded the motion. Mayor Snider conducted a vote and all voted in favor. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 14 of 15 Yes No Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Carol A. Kroger, City Recorder Attest: Jason B. Snider,Mayor Date: TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 9, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 15 of 15 ligq City of Tigard Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes TIGARD July 23, 2019 'NW NEM e e STUDY SESSION Council present: Mayor Snider, Council President Goodhouse, Councilor Newton, Councilor Anderson and Councilor Lueb. Staff present: City Manager Wine,Assistant City Manager Nyland, City Attorney Rihala,Public Works Director Rager,Parks Manager Martin, Redevelopment Manager Farrelly and City Recorder Drager A. DISCUSSION ON A CITIZEN REQUEST TO NAME A PARK Parks Manager Martin said staff received a letter from State Representative Courtney Neron suggesting that the city name of its newest parks,Nancy Tracy Park. Nancy Tracy passed away April 3. She worked against development near wetlands and encouraged parks and community gardens in underserved areas. She taught at Metzger Elementary School for many years and was a resident of the Metzger area in Washington County. Mr. Martin recapped the city's Naming and Recognition Policy which states that requests must be reviewed by the parks manager and approved by a formal council action. He said Ms. Tracy's family is supportive of naming a park or even a community garden after her. He identified potential options such as the park at Metzger School or the Steve Street property which is a future neighborhood park. He contacted Tigard- Tualatin School District regarding the Metzger School Park but has not received a response. Councilor Newton said Ms. Tracy was on the original Vision Task Force. She cautioned about naming the school property without their input. Mayor Snider noted that since she was a county resident a Washington County Park might be more appropriate. Council was supportive of Parks Manager Martin continuing to reach out to 1`l SD to discuss naming the school park or a feature of the park, such as the community garden,in Nancy Tracy's honor. B. REVIEW GATEWAY ART COLOR RECOMMENDATION Redevelopment Project Manager Farrelly presented this agenda item. Steve DeAngelo from Tigard Downtown Affiance and Town Center Advisory Committee Chair Kate Rogers were also in attendance. The gateway sculptures at each end of Main Street, "Corylus"which is the scientific name for hazelnut tree,were installed in 2015 and the paint is beginning to fade. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 23, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 1 of 11 A subcommittee of the TCAC,including members of the Tigard Downtown Alliance, considered new color choices.Artist Brian Borello was consulted and presented four options for a new color scheme. The subcommittee recommends a two-tone (light green exterior and pale pinkish white interior) option because it would give the sculptures added depth,would better reflect the changing lights that shine on them at night, and the colors have a closer connection to nature and a hazelnut blossom. It will still be eye-catching from Highway 99W. The TCAC unanimously endorsed this color scheme at its May meeting. A smaller scale model was in the room for Council to view. They asked to carry it outside to judge the colors in natural light. Mayor Snider asked if ODOT approved of the new colors and Mr. Farrelly said they had. If green paint is used it cannot be too close to the color of a green traffic light. Council President Goodhouse suggested the green should be more like the Tigard logo shade. TCAC Chair Rogers noted that red or pink hues tend to fade more than others,and this should last longer than the original color. Redevelopment Project Manager Farrelly said the next touch-up should not be needed for 7-10 years. Council members agreed with moving ahead with the new paint color scheme.A painting contractor will be selected and if possible, schedule and weather-wise, the work will be done before the fall rains start, although it may have to wait until next spring. Administrative Items: 1. City Manager Wine reported that city logowear is taxable and a stipend deduction would be the easiest method of paying for Council purchases. 2. Summerfield Council Outreach is on July 30 from 6-8 p.m. under cover at the front of the Summerfield Clubhouse. Collateral material will include Minutes Matter and the Council Contact handout. The August 6 National Night Out neighborhood list will be emailed to Council. 3. City Manager Wine notified Council that the City had received a claim for a ruptured sewer lateral on Thorn Street and it is in the process of being settled. The Study Session recessed at 7:09 p.m. 1. BUSINESS MEETING A. At 7:31 p.m. Mayor Snider called the City Council meeting to order. B. City Recorder Krager called the roll. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-July 23, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 2 of 11 Present Absent Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Youth Councilor Turley ✓ C. Mayor Snider asked everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. D. Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items—None. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication—City Manager Wine reported on actions taken to study speeding and parking issues in the Pebble Creek neighborhood. The Public Works and Police Departments are following up on concerns raised by residents. B. Citizen Communication—No one signed up to speak. 3. CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENTS OF TIGARD LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES Library Director Bernard presented this agenda item. Interviews were held on June 13 and July 2 and the following applicants were selected for the open Library Board positions: Shirley Edwards, Kate Ristau, Christopher Allen, Suzanne Sikora, Gail Stephens and Alicia Turner. Council President Goodhouse moved to approve Resolution No. 19-30 appointing the new members and Councilor Lueb seconded the motion. Councilor Lueb mentioned that 16 people applied, and she was excited that there were so many who love the library and want to serve. She thanked everyone for their time. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 19-30—A RESOLUTION APPOINTING SHIRLEY EDWARDS, KATE RISTAU,AND CHRISTOPHER ALLEN TO THE TIGARD LIBRARY BOARD FORA TERM OF FOUR YEARS,EFFECTIVE JULY 23,2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023;AND APPOINTING SUZANNE SIKORA TO THE TIGARD LIBRARY BOARD FOR THE COMPLETION OF A TERM OF ONE POSITION VACA 1'ED MID-TERM, EFFECTIVE JULY 23,2019 THROUGH JUNE 30,2021;AND APPOINTING GAIL STEPHENS AS AN AL'1'ERNA'1'E FOR A TWO YEAR PERM,EFFECTIVE JULY 23, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30,2021;AND APPOINTING ALICIA TURNER AS AN TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 23, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 3 of 11 ALTERNATE FOR A ONE YEAR TERM,EFFECTIVE JULY 23,2019 THROUGH JUNE 30,2020. Mayor Snider conducted a vote and the motion passed unanimously. He presented a city pin to new Library Board members. Yes No Council President Goodhouse V Councilor Newton V Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider V 4. CONSIDER RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY FINDINGS REGARDING VACATION OF PUBLIC SLOPE EASEMENT IN RIVER TERRACE City Engineer Faha said the Tigard City Council is required to concur with Washington County when County property within City boundaries is vacated to allow development to occur. Washington County Commissioners received a petition to vacate a slope easement and county staff reviewed the request, determining it is no longer necessary for public use. ORS 368.361(3) requires the city to concur with the findings,by resolution, for the vacation to be completed. This property is in Tigard between Scholls Ferry Road and Roy Rogers Road and will become part of the River Terrace development. Council President Goodhouse moved to approve Resolution No. 19-31. Councilor Anderson seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the resolution. Resolution No. 19-31 —A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY FINDINGS REGARDING VACATION OF A PUBLIC SLOPE EASEMENT ALONG SW SCHOLLS FERRY ROAD AND SW ROY ROGERS ROAD Yes No Council President Goodhouse V Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb V Councilor Anderson V Mayor Snider V Mayor Snider conducted a vote and the motion passed unanimously. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES —July 23, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 4 of 11 5. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 7.48, SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT A. Mayor Snider opened the public hearing. B. Mayor Snider announced that anyone may sign up to offer testimony. C. City Attorney Rihala presented the staff report. This is the product of several years of work involving representatives from all City departments to improve the application and permit experience for events occupying public right-of-way or taking place on City-owned property. This includes events as large as the Tigard Balloon Festival down to park reservations and everything in between. The process was inconsistent,which created problems for staff and for the public trying to navigate the system. The existing code only defined public assembly as a gathering of over 1,000 people for over 10 hours,which is basically no events in Tigard. Due to this limitation,there was a gap in the City's ability to regulate other types of gatherings and led to different permits issued by different City departments,which led to inconsistencies and no clear criteria for approval. The proposal is to repeal Chapter 7.48 and replace it with a revised code chapter that applies to all special events being held on public right-of-way or City property. It also adds the ability to impose conditions on applicants in order to protect the City's interests such as requiring liability insurance or OLCC licensing. To ensure consistency between departments and equal treatment of applicants, the City will develop one process for reviewing all special event applications. Staff will provide outreach to the public,proactive information and work towards a technological solution that is on-line,with dropdown menus and appropriate routing. Because of this additional work,the effective date of the ordinance would be October 1,2019. Mayor Snider asked if the City expects a group conducting an organized protest to use this chapter. City Attorney Rihala replied that it depends on whether they were going to close any streets. She added that there are Constitutional limitations to what can be required in advance. For a spontaneous group the City may not be able to require something in advance. Mayor Snider said he could see situations where the $500 fine may not be enough to deter some activity. Council President Goodhouse asked for clarification on whether the Council would get a second look at the form changes. City Attorney Rihala replied that the code,if approved tonight,will not change after adoption. Staff will be developing an application form and inform the public on the website, etc. in the next few months. D. Public Testimony—No one signed up to testify. E. Response to testimony by staff. — No testimony was received. F. Mayor Snider closed the public hearing. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-July 23, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 5 of 11 G. Council Discussion and Consideration: Councilor Newton commented that the new process was very linear and will help people understand what they need to do out front and will be less confusing. Council President Goodhouse moved to approve Ordinance No. 19-11. Councilor Newton seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the ordinance and conducted a roll call vote. Mayor Snider announced that Ordinance 19-11 passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 19-11 —AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 7.48 RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS Yes No Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ 6. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 10.16.085 RELATED TO BLOCKING STREETS A. Mayor Snider opened the public hearing. B. Mayor Snider announced that anyone may sign up to offer testimony. C. City Attorney Rihala presented the staff report. These amendments stem from updates to the special events permit process. The current code has a blanket prohibition of blocking a street or hindering traffic "without proper authority," but does not define what that is. State Statutes authorize the police department to continue community caretaking. Public Works sometimes needs to block a street to do work in the right of way. These instances are covered in the new code language. D. Public Testimony—No one signed up to speak. E. Response to testimony by staff. —None F. Mayor Snider closed the public hearing. G. Council Discussion and Consideration: Ordinance No. 19-12 Council President Goodhouse moved to approve Ordinance No. 19-12. Councilor Anderson seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the ordinance and conducted a roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 19-12—AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 10.16.085 RELATED TO BLOCKING STREETS TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-July 23, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 6 of 11 Yes No Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Mayor Snider announced that Ordinance No. 19-12 passed unanimously. 7. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 10.32 RELATED TO PARADE PERMITS A. Mayor Snider opened the public hearing. B. Mayor Snider announced that anyone may sign up to testify. C. City Attorney Rihala presented the staff report and said this is another cleanup item. Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 10.32 currently requires a parade permit from the police department for all parades or processions on City streets,with the exception of funeral or military processions.The police department is unaware of ever issuing a permit.The update of Chapter 7.48 creates a special event permit so the need for a separate parade permit is eliminated. Future parades will require a special event permit. As most military parades are in conjunction with civilian-organized events which would require a permit, the exemption for military processions has been removed. Funeral processions will continue to be exempt from the permit requirement. D. Public Testimony—No one signed up to testify. E. Response to testimony by staff—None F. Mayor Snider closed the public hearing. G. Council Discussion and Consideration: Ordinance No. 19-13 Councilor Lueb asked about the effective date of this ordinance being in 30 days,which is earlier than when the special events permit will be in effect. City Attorney Rihala replied that there had never been a parade permit issued between September and October 1. Council President Goodhouse moved to approve Ordinance No. 19-13. Councilor Lueb seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the ordinance and conducted a roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 19-13—AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 10.32 RELATED TO PARADE PERMITS TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-July 23, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 7 of 11 Yes No Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Mayor Snider announced that Ordinance No. 19-13 passed unanimously. 8. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 10.36 RELATED TO RIDING ON CERTAIN SIDEWALKS AND RACING ON PUBLIC WAYS A. Mayor Snider opened the public hearing. B. Mayor Snider announced that anyone may sign up to offer testimony. C. City Attorney Rihala presented the staff report and said this is related to a clean-up of the special events items in the code. The first provision (TMC 10.36.100) currently prohibits riding a bicycle on any sidewalk adjacent and parallel to SW Main Street. However,Main Street is the only way to access the Heritage Street Trail.The second provision is to eliminate the requirement for a bicycle racing permit from the police department since this could be handled with a special event permit. D. Public Testimony—No one signed up to speak. E. Response to testimony by staff—None. F. Mayor Snider closed the public hearing. G. Council Discussion and Consideration: Ordinance No. 19-14 Council President Goodhouse moved to approve Ordinance No. 19-14. Councilor Anderson seconded the motion. City Recorder Krager read the number and title of the ordinance and conducted a roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 19-14—AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 10.36 RELATED TO RIDING ON CERTAIN SIDEWALKS AND RACING ON PUBLIC WAYS Yes No Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb V Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 23, 2019 City of Tigard ( 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 8 of 11 Mayor Snider announced that Ordinance No. 19-14 passed unanimously. 9. LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD: CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR TIGARD STREET HERITAGE'TRAIL CONSTRUCTION Public Works Senior Management Analyst Barrett and City Engineer Faha presented this agenda item. The LCRB is being asked to approve a contract with Lee Contractors,LLC in the amount of $1,253,752 for the construction portion of the Tigard Street Heritage Trail and Rotary Plaza. Mr. Barrett said the issue is the funding because due to quirks in budget law the City may not do a full carryover. The bid came in over the estimate and budget. Funding is available, and staff will come back to Council with additional scenarios. Current funding sources are urban renewal Fund, Parks SDC Fund, Connect Oregon VI Grant and Washington County MSTIP. The total amount of these sources plus some anticipated additional funding from the Urban Forestry Fund in the first quarter supplemental to help with tree planting,is $1,107,000. Staff would like to add a small contingency amount for unforeseen construction issues. Including the contingency the project requires just over$230,000 in additional funding. No additional money is available from the Connect Oregon VI Grant or Washington County MSTIP,leaving the urban renewal and Parks SDC for addressing the shortfall. Mr. Barrett said there are a number of funding options and staff has not selected one because preliminary FY 2019 numbers are not in quite yet. There are a number of options including unanticipated beginning fund balances for either the Urban Renewal Fund or Parks SDC Fund, which is the staff preference;reducing funding for the Universal Plaza for FY 2020,reducing park land acquisition for FYF 2020, and reducing the size of other projects. Funding could come from any combination of these sources. Mayor Snider asked if there is intent to decrease the scope of the project. City Engineer Faha gave background on this project,which has been a long-time priority. It puts structural elements in place. It took quite a while to get it designed and obtain permits since it is adjacent to railroad tracks and is on railroad property. All bids were over budget. Staff discussed this will all departments and they want to see this project built. We need lighting and basic landscaping for this trail project. We found other places where we can find money, -unanticipated fund balance in the meantime or from Urban Renewal Fund or potential park land acquisitions. She said council could decide not to approve the contract and it could be rebid later. However,there is no guarantee the bids would come in any lower and not moving ahead now jeopardizes a lot of funding,including state and federal funding. Councilor Newton noted that approving this contract tonight does not tie the City to any one of the funding options. She said she was concerned about reducing some of the parks projects but this can all be discussed. Council President Goodhouse said he is in support but does not want to see any reduction in funding for the Universal Plaza. Mr. Barrett acknowledged the potential that there will not be an TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-July 23, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 9 of 11 unanticipated fund balance and there is still a chance that some of these projects will have to be slowed. $238,000 is the gap. Councilor Anderson asked when construction would begin and Project Manager Peck said the intention is to get them going in the next few weeks so it is done by the end of October and art installation could begin. Councilor Lueb said this is a large amount not to know whether it is available or not. She said she struggles with not knowing how the gap will be filled and said it is no one's fault;it is just the accounting process. Mayor Snider said this is a high priority project with a lot of grant money tied up and some could go away. He asked staff how confident they were that it can be figured out. Mr. Barrett said he cannot speculate and there are other project fund reserves that could be considered. There were some changes to Oregon budget law that do not allow contingency. Mayor Snider asked about loaning money to the Urban Renewal fund,which has been done in the past. Council President Goodhouse made a motion to award the contract for construction of the Tigard Street Heritage Trail. Councilor Newton seconded the motion. She added that she is mindful of the grant limitations and the way the funding is cobbled together. She requested that when staff returns to present funding scenarios, there is robust discussion so Council can select the most prudent option. Mayor Snider conducted a vote and Council approved the motion unanimously. Yes No Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton V Councilor Lueb V Councilor Anderson V Mayor Snider V Mayor Snider thanked staff for their work on this and said he was excited that the project is underway. 10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS —There were none. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION—None scheduled. 12. ADJOURNMENT TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 23, 2019 City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 10 of 11 At 8:16 p.m. Councilor Anderson motioned for adjournment. Council President Goodhouse seconded the motion. Mayor Snider conducted a vote and the motion passed unanimously. Yes No Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Mayor Snider ✓ Carol A. Kroger, City Recorder Attest: Jason B. Snider, Mayor Date: TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -July 23, 2019 City of Tigard 113125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 11 of 11 N City ofTigard • .,r Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes TIGARD August 20, 2019 1. WORKSHOP MEETING A. At 6:30 p.m. Council President Goodhouse called the City Council workshop meeting to order. B. Deputy City Recorder Burgoyne called the roll. Name Present Absent Mayor Snider ✓ Youth Councilor Turley ✓ Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ C. Council President Goodhouse asked those attending to stand with him for the Pledge of Allegiance. D. Council President Goodhouse asked Council and staff for Non-Agenda items.None. 2. JOINT MEETING WITH THE TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION ON URBAN FORESTRY ISSUES Assistant Community Development Director McGuire presented this item. Members of the Planning Commission in attendance included: Brian Feeney,Yi-Kang Hu,Nathan Jackson,John Roberts,Jamie Watson and Alexandria Quinones. Planning Commission President Feeney thanked council for meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss this topic. Mr. McGuire talked about City Council's previous discussion on this topic and their desire to discuss further questions and concerns that were raised regarding the Urban Forestry Program. He said this meeting would allow City Council and the Planning Commission to talk about Urban Forestry policy issues and provide staff direction regarding information gaps,policy direction and to identify necessary improvements needed to the Urban Forestry Program. Planning Commission President Feeney explained that generally the Planning Commission sees very few trees being saved when it comes to properties being developed. Developers are cutting down TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES —August 20, 2019 City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of 6 old growth trees and paying into the tree fee instead of preserving trees. Not sure if there is something staff can do to help direct developers back to the original intent of the tree code. He talked about an application from last year where the homeowner on their application showed trees being saved,but then they decided to take the trees down. He said on one hand, the city is asking for trees to be saved,yet a homeowner can obtain a permit to take trees down. Mr. McGuire explained that when the Urban Forestry Code was developed,the city created a citizen committee who were tasked with coming up with the plan. Within the plan,existing trees would be protected,and subject to plan regulations. When Council adopted the Urban Forestry Plan,they decided to include protections while developers were working on subdivisions,but that once a single-family lot was sold,Council felt the homeowner could make the decision on whether or not they wanted to keep the tree(s) on their lot. He said staff has been seeing trees coming down on single-family lots,but that often times, the homeowner is taking one tree out and replacing it with another. He said there are two tree related protection issues that have been identified for discussion. One is the protection for identified Significant Tree Groves (STG's),which is a voluntary incentive program. He said that to date,no development applicant has taken advantage of the incentives provided by the program and that where development has taken place near an STG site,the trees have been removed. This leads staff to believe the inventive program does not seem to provide enough incentive to be considered worth taking advantage of by developers. Secondly,protection for substantial individual trees has been an issue. He said citizens are responding favorably to the canopy coverage based forestry program and there have been few complaints about the process. However,the canopy cover focus leaves mature individual trees at risk and they are seeing some trees being removed and replaced with new trees. He said Council might wish to consider exploring additional incentive options and discuss the merits of providing protection for individual trees that are of some defined significance,especially within the Tigard Triangle. Planning Commissioner Quinones asked if there is data over the last seven years on why certain trees have been taken down. Mr. McGuire replied no,because there is no permit required for it. Councilor Anderson asked what the builders are saying and if they are paying into the fund at all or are they replanting trees. Mr. McGuire responded they are replanting trees most of the time,but that some are paying into the fund. Councilor Anderson asked if they are still tagging trees. Mr. McGuire said there is a provision for heritage trees,but there are none he is aware of since he has been with the city. Councilor Lueb said it might be good to look at it more holistically and to make it more consistent across the board. She said it can be confusing as a homeowner and it sounds as though incentives are not working. She suggested looking at finding other ways to incentivize,to think outside the box and encourage homeowners to keep trees. Planning Commission President Feeney said maybe there is a way they could identify trees within certain areas,and create a checklist. Planning Commissioner Hu said maybe they could add language that states once a land use application has been submitted they cannot do anything with the trees until a permit has been issued. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES —August 20, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 2 of 6 Planning Commissioner Watson added that if a developer removes trees while the City is still reviewing the land use application,then the City could require they submit for another review and hold a public meeting. He said this would add more time and money to the developer. Planning Commission President Feeney said they could require that once an application is in place there is nothing done on the land until a decision has been finalized. Council President Goodhouse asked if there is a requirement to put in a certain number of trees when a development comes in or pay into the tree fund. Mr. McGuire said it depends on the zoning. They would have to have a certain percentage of tree coverage on the site,whether that would be in preserving existing trees or planting new trees to get to that percentage. He said it is up to the developer to put all the trees on one lot or split that throughout multiple lots. Council President Goodhouse asked if paying into the tree fund is a way to get around this requirement. Mr. McGuire said yes. Council President Goodhouse suggested looking into changing this system. He said it could be more beneficial to developers to just pay into the tree fund rather than plant or preserve tree canopy. He said the tree fund is growing,but then there is a loss of tree coverage. City Manager Wine said the Public Works department manages the tree fund,but the balance of that fund has been level since 2016. She said they use part of this fund to plant trees in the public rights- of-ways. Planning Commissioner Quinones said they do not even know if the developer is alerting homeowners that there are heritage trees that have been saved on their lot. She suggested developers could give homeowners a packet of some sort notifying them of any heritage trees on their lot. Mr. McGuire said the next step would be to come back and present some ideas once staff has worked with the Planning Commission. Councilor Anderson suggested staff utilize the communications team to get the word out to homeowners. 3. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON ODOT HWY 217 IMPROVEMENTS City Engineer Faha presented this item and gave a PowerPoint presentation. ODOT Staff attending: Matt Freitag,Area Manager,Region 1 West,Kelly Martin,Sr. Project Lead and Larry Fox, OBEC Design Consultant. Ms. Faha said they would discuss certain elements of the plans for Highway 217 improvements that would include replacement of Hall Boulevard crossing over Highway 217,possible impacts during construction,and then introduced Matt Freitag and Kelly Martin with ODOT and Larry Fox with OBEC. Mr. Freitag provided a quick update on House Bill 2017 for making improvements to Highway 217. Ms. Martin discussed the project as a whole,the southern end piece of the project,and talked about the bridge replacement and impacts that would occur during the bridge replacement. She discussed the project design,project timeline and when they would be going out to bid. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES —August 20, 2019 City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 3 of 6 Mr. Freitag talked about the existing structure and the proposed new structure. Council President Goodhouse asked why they are proposing such a wide median. Mr. Freitag said the proposed median provides shy distance for vehicles traveling in the opposite direction. Mr. Fox explained the overall width of the new bridge is not much wider than the existing. Mr. Freitag said these improvements provide an opportunity to improve the overpass and build new sidewalks and bike lanes in both directions. He discussed construction options, schedule,cost, impact to Highway 217,and how utilities would be impacted. He said Option 2 is the preferred option,and that Option 2 would allow them to remove and build the new structure in one stage,and would require less time to construct and would cost less money. He talked about traffic impacts, results in lowest number of closure to Highway 217 to complete the work,talked about what the detour route would look like and possible vehicle delays. Councilor Newton asked about Greenburg Road and said she hopes they think about timing in relation to the holiday season. Ms. Faha mentioned that in addition to traffic concerns with closures and other project,they would be making sure schedules are coordinated so there is not added congestion,and the order of how things should be done and putting the contract together in going forward. Ms. Martin said city staff has been invited to the construction meetings. She talked about the three sounds walls being proposed and how they would notify and outreach to voting residents about the proposed sound walls since a vote of those effected would need to occur. She said the vote would need to happen in September and needs to be at least 50%in favor of the sound walls. Councilor Newton said at National Night Out,most of the citizens she spoke to did not understand the need for the project and so she encouraged them to get in contact with city staff and ODOT. She said there is a lack of information and a need for engagement and outreach. Ms. Martin said they have done several open houses about the project and there are more coming up. Councilor Newton asked if staff has heard from people about the project. Ms. Faha replied not yet. Council President Goodhouse asked why Phaffle would need to be closed and if there is any way to keep it open. Mr. Fox said the bridge at that end is close to the intersection and may require some kind of design exception to help minimize that intersection. Council President Goodhouse asked about noise impacts to local residents during the project. Ms. Martin said they do a noise study that shows who would be impacted,at what noise level and how much noise savings the wall would reduce if it were put up. She said the minimum decrease would need to be five decimals before they could make the offer to put in the sound wall. 4. BRIEFING ON THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN City Engineer Faha and Central Services Director Robinson presented this item and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Robinson described what the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) is and what it ensures. She provided background on Tigard's plan and talked about what has done to date,explained the TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES—August 20, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 4 of 6 self-evaluation process,identifying obstacles,project step, feasible methods to remove barriers and make facilities accessible for all and schedule. She said they had invited people from the public to be part of the process and talked about the transition plan moving forward and data collected. Ms. Faha discussed feedback they had received from residents and how areas were rated in regards to priority levels. She talked about the evaluation that was done for parks, trails and curbs. Ms. Robinson said this is an ongoing fifteen-year plan and is a joint effort between the City and community. The final plan would be coming to council for approval along with budget requests. Ms.Faha told council the consultant said the city is doing a good job and that any new builds going forward would be built to current ADA standards. She reviewed curb ramps in River Terrace and said they have required the developer replace those. She said when the city does any pavement overlay projects they will replace curb ramps that need to meet current standards and said they currently have a number of capital projects that will include updates to meet current standards and that a budget process was created for this. Councilor Anderson asked if there is any federal money for this. Ms. Robinson replied no. Councilor Lueb said this is an exciting starting point,will help make the city more accessible and thanked staff for their efforts. Councilor Newton agreed with councilor Lueb and said she likes the way it is organized. It should be easy for budget recommendations,review,and tracking. Council President Goodhouse asked if the requirement is to have a plan in place and to be ADA compliant within fifteen years. Ms. Robinson replied yes,however,as long as the city is putting in a good effort and can show there is a process in place and that things are being worked on,there is some flexibility. 5. RECEIVE QUARTERLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE City Engineer Faha presented this item and gave a PowerPoint presentation. She provided an over view of projects completed in Fiscal Year 2019,funding sources,current parks,streets,water, sanitary sewer and stormwater projects underway. She discussed new CIP projects that would be starting in FY 2020,Pavement Management program on Durham Road and Fanno Creek Bank Stabilization,and talked about grant funded projects,what those projects included and status. Council thanked staff for the update. 6. LAND USE TRAINING Council President Goodhouse called for a two-minute recess at 8:36 p.m. At 8:40 p.m. Council President Goodhouse reconvened the meeting. City Attorney Rihala presented this item and gave a PowerPoint presentation. She discussed a land use case in the City of Lake Oswego and the outcome of that case,talked about the importance of taking public testimony,procedures for continuing a public hearing,rebuttal testimony and final written arguments. She walked through the public noticing requirements,code requirements and challenges to improper noticing and reminded council about the importance of adopting findings based on approval criteria and explained professional vs lay opinions and interpreting code. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES—August 20, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 5 of 6 Councilor Newton asked if there are any edits to staff's recommendation in findings,if staff recommends council make those recommendations and then have staff bring the findings back to council for final adoption instead of trying to write the findings at the meeting. Ms. Rihala replied yes. Ms. Rihala discussed Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) procedures and options the city has if something is appealed to LUBA. Council thanked staff for their presentation. 7. NON-AGENDA ITEMS—None. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION —None. 9. ADJOURNMENT At 9:21 p.m. Councilor Newton moved for adjournment. Councilor Anderson seconded the motion. Council President Goodhouse conducted a vote and all voted in favor. Name Yes No Mayor Snider(absent) Youth Councilor Turley ✓ Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton ✓ Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson ✓ Kelly Burgoyne,Deputy City Recorder Attest: John Goodhouse,Council President Date TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES—August 20, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 6 of 6 City ofTigard Tigard City Council and Town Center Development Agency Meeting Minutes TIGARD September 3, 2019 1. BUSINESS MEETING A. At 6:31 p.m. Mayor Snider called the meeting to order. B. Deputy City Recorder Burgoyne called the roll. Name Present Absent Councilor Anderson Mayor Snider Youth Councilor Turley Council President Goodhouse Councilor Lueb Councilor Newton C. Pledge of Allegiance—Mayor Snider asked everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance D. Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items—None. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (Two Minutes or Less,Please) A. Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication—None. B. Citizen Communication—Sign-up Sheet. None. 3. CONSENT AGENDA: (Tigard City Council and Local Contract Review Board) A. LCRB CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AWARD—PARKS SYS 1'EM MAS 1'ER PLAN Councilor Lueb motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council President Goodhouse seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Name Yes No Councilor Anderson Mayor Snider TIGARD CITY COUNCIL, LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD AND TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY— September 3, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of 6 Council President Goodhouse '1 Councilor Lueb Councilor Newton 4. DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Redevelopment Manager Farrelly and Derrick Wright the owner of Senet Game Bar presented this item. Mr.Wright explained what the business is and what they offer. He said they are excited about the upcoming Main Street events like the "Trick or Treat" event. He talked about the grant money they received when first starting out and how that helped them. He said the mural that was recently painted on the side of the building helps draw people in,and that most people who come in either walk or bike there. Mayor Snider welcomed him to downtown Tigard. Mr. Farrelly talked about the city providing bike racks to downtown area businesses that want them. Councilor Newton said she has been a few times and asked how brunch is going. Mr.Wright replied not well yet,but he is not giving up on that. He said they have extended their evening hours. Councilor Anderson asked how they chose the name. He said Senet is the oldest known game and that there is another Senet in Iran,which is set up the same way. Mayor Snider convened the Town Center Development Agency 5. TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REVIEW OF MAIN STREET AT FANNO CREEK PLANS Redevelopment Manager Farrelly presented this item and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Farrelly said this is a milestone for the development and disposition agreement with AVA Tigard Development LLC and an opportunity for the Town Center Development Board to approve the final draft project plans. He introduced Amy Saberiyan and explained she would walk council through the project. Amy Saberiyan,Ava Roasteria,Co.gave some background about the company,previous developments,their core mission for the project,proposed plan,project challenges,design of the commercial floor and patio area,parking garage and number of spaces,residential floors, facade and apartment layout, elevation and the project team. She said their goal is to turn the brownfield land into a viable business,become a catalyst for further development in downtown Tigard,create local jobs and become a destination in the community. She explained the development would be mixed- use that would consist of four commercial units,three floors of residential units with twenty-four apartments and discussed the parking garage that would reside underneath the commercial floor. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL, LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD AND TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY— September 3, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 2 of 6 Mr. Farrelly outlined the development agreement and said the project plans are consistent with the Tigard Downtown Plan District design standards and goals of the City Center Urban Renewal Plan. He said the board could accept,reject or propose modifications to the project plans. Director Anderson asked if the design would change. Ms. Saberiyan said the facade could change but not the footprint. Director Anderson asked if the design standards are in place. Mr. Farrelly said this will have to go through the design review again,but the general appearance would remain the same. Director Newton said she likes the different mixture of textures on the facade and hopes they keep that general design. Director Lueb asked about parking. Ms. Saberiyan said this was a concern of theirs as well,but that it meets the requirement and they have maximized the underground parking spaces in addition to some street parking. Chair Snider said there is a continual struggle to be a more transit-oriented community and he realizes it currently is not. Council President Goodhouse said he is also concerned about the limited parking. Ms. Saberiyan said parking always seems to be an issue in every community. Mayor Snider asked about the zoning and why the limitation on the number of units. Mr. Farrelly said the maximum density has always been there, and that initially the project was proposed to be condominiums and building apartment's is denser, therefore decreasing the number of units allowed. TCDA Director Anderson motioned to approve the projects plan. TCDA Director Goodhouse seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Name Yes No Director Anderson Chair Snider Director Goodhouse Director Lueb Councilor Newton Mayor Snider reconvened the City Council meeting. 6. UPDATE ON STORM WATER MAS 1'ER PLAN FINANCIAL STRATEGY Public Works Utility Operations Manager Goodrich and City Engineer Faha presented this item and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Goodrich said staff is conducting a stormwater financial strategy and cost of service analysis, and that as part of the cost of service analysis, the consultant was developing the framework for a separate stormwater system development charge methodology for council to consider later. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL, LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD AND TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY— September 3, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 3 of 6 Ms. Faha walked through the interactive map provided on the city's website,which highlights Tigard's Stormwater Master Plan,caring for streams,detailed drainage area information,proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP),recommendations and the Stormwater Master Plan documents page. Mayor Snider commented on what a great resource this is for the public and thanked staff for sharing. He said he would be spending time exploring the information and encouraged others to do the same. Councilor Newton asked if there was a place rate payers could go to that would show when projects in their area would be happening. Ms.Faha replied that most of the projects are not currently scheduled,and when the Masterplan was adopted in 2018,they did include some of the smaller projects in the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Councilor Newton asked if it would be a good idea to direct people to the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list. Ms. Faha responded yes. Mayor Snider thanked staff for the update and said council has a good idea of what is to come. 7. CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO REAFFIRM TOWN CENTER BOUNDARY Senior Planner Shanks presented this item,provided background as to why the city needed to reaffirm this and the procedural process. She explained that in May 2010,the city approved a resolution to revise the Tigard Town Center boundary to include the Tigard Triangle as well as all the land within the City Center Urban Renewal Area. Subsequently,Metro changed the 2040 Growth Concept Map to reflect this,however,sometime in 2011,ODOT objected to those revisions by objecting to Metro's process and lack of required notification to ODOT. In 2017, ODOT raised this again when the city was in the process of rezoning the Tigard Triangle,which resulted in the need for reaffirming the revised boundary. In July 2019, staff notified Metro and ODOT of the city's intent to adopt an ordinance reaffirming the Tigard Town Center boundary. She said staff had received no comments from ODOT or Metro regarding the ordinance to reaffirm the Town Center boundary. Mayor Snider asked how ODOT had realized this. Ms. Shanks said it was a planner at who was familiar with this. Councilor Goodhouse motioned to approve Ordinance No. 19-15 as presented. Councilor Newton seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 19-15—AN ORDINANCE TO REAFFIRM THE TIGARD TOWN CENTER BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE THE TIGARD TRIANGLE AND THE ENTIRE CITY CEN 1'bR URBAN RENEWAL AREA CONSISTENT WITH ADOP 1'ED CITY PLANS AND THE METRO URBAN BROWTH MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONAL PLAN Name Yes No Councilor Anderson Mayor Snider TIGARD CITY COUNCIL, LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD AND TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY— September 3, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 4 of 6 Council President Goodhouse Councilor Lueb J Councilor Newton 4 8. INTRODUCTION TO RED ROCK CREEK TRAIL PLANNING WORK Project Planner Pagenstecher presented this item,gave a PowerPoint presentation,and said Skip Grodahl with DBG Properties and Economic Development Manager Purdy were available for questions. Mr. Pagenstecher discussed what is happening in the watershed,talked about the Tigard Triangle, Hunziker Core and Rail Road Bridge trail segments, funding of key infrastructure,development thresholds and employment goals for industrial land,design development and alternatives analysis progress for transportation. He explained the process and discussed the timeline. Council President Goodhouse said the Town Center Advisory Council(TCAC) discussed having a bike and pedestrian connection as part of the bridge build and said everyone was in favor of the connectivity. Councilor Newton said her concern is funding and that it would be good to think about the trail and developments and how the city could get creative in how the city funds some of this. Mayor Snider thanked staff. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS LEASE AGREEMENT Central Services Director Robinson and Fleet and Facilities Operations Manager Cole presented this item,provided background and explained why staff is bringing this forward. She said the agreement would allow for two new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the library and discussed problems with the current Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station. She discussed the agreement and outlined additional services from the provider that would include eight rotating images with some that could be of city functions on the charging screen. She said there would be no maintenance costs, the city would receive money from rent and electricity usage,and that it provides the best value to the city. Mayor Snider asked what staff means when they say it offers new technology and what level of charging it is. Ms.Rihala said that Schedule A of the agreement includes what type of equipment and rate it is and said it is a level two. Councilor Lueb asked if this was a situation where the vendor approached the city. Ms.Robinson said yes. Councilor Lueb asked if the city had talked with any other providers. Mr.Cole said they did reach out to blink who is the current contractor,but they do not see any revenue with that option. Councilor Newton motioned to authorize the City Manager to enter into a 10-year lease agreement with Volta Charging,LLC. Councilor Lueb seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL, LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD AND TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY— September 3, 2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov 1 Page 5 of 6 Name Yes No Councilor Anderson Mayor Snider Council President Goodhouse 1� Councilor Lueb Councilor Newton 4 10. NON AGENDA ITEMS —None. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION—None. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 8:49 p.m. Councilor Lueb motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Name Yes No Councilor Anderson Mayor Snider Council President Goodhouse Councilor Lueb 4 Councilor Newton Kelly Burgoyne,Deputy Recorder Attest: Jason B. Snider,Mayor Date TIGARD CITY COUNCIL, LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD AND TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY— September 3, 2019 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Page 6 of 6 AIS-3985 3. B. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 09/24/2019 Length (in minutes):Consent Item Agenda Title: Proclaim National Preparedness Month Prepared For: Joanne Bengtson, City Management Submitted By: Joanne Bengtson, City Management Item Type: Receive and File Meeting Type: Proclamation Public Hearing: No Publication Date: Information ISSUE Should Mayor Snider proclaim September as National Preparedness Month? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST N/A KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The State of Oregon's Insurance Commissioner noted that last year more than 846,000 acres were burned and almost 4,000 residents had to evacuate their homes without time to prepare. September is National Preparedness Month and a great time to create a home inventory and review insurance coverage to ensure financial resiliency in a disaster. OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES,APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION This proclamation was last made in 2016 to coincide with CERT activities. Attachments National Preparedness Month ,aim--�.,.;�:' ....-.--,,.....r l ss�r'''fi ..,. , �ie.� 4,6 c� , . . .: . 0 / 411rta, c I ,,_ '=mak I:' tii •:<,fit.. § I City of Tigard Ire +j 1-Y NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH �. September 2019 I' WHEREAS, "National Preparedness Month"creates an important opportunity for every M• ,.` : resident and employee of the City of Tigard to prepare their home, business and the I: - . 1 community for any type of emergency, including natural disasters or catastrophe; and t WHEREAS, the State's office of Consumer and Business Services encourages every community member to take active steps to protect their family and neighbors from 'is• ( natural and manmade disasters; and I: WHEREAS, all residents are encouraged to create a home inventory to include as part t : of their disaster preparedness kit; and ;. -e rn 1 -'--1: WHEREAS,WHEREAS, residents are encouraged to make sure they are properly insured against ' fire,flood, earthquakes and storms; and r '�` • :� WHEREAS, investing in emergency preparedness for ourselves, our families, , Iv` ;i businesses, and the community can reduce fatalities and economic devastation in our community and in our nation; and ;:,.-::i:-:,-,.,.-,,, 'N f i:, WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every resident and all are ',.;',I.7*--,!: urged to make preparedness a priority and work together as a team to ensure that v. - l" individuals, families, and the community are prepared for disasters and emergencies of l:: •: any type; and . WHEREAS, all residents should be aware of special needs for emergency :l .�' _ preparedness for our more vulnerable populations, and for the well-being of household H pets, and should take steps to address those needs in their planning. ,: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I,Jason B.Snider, Mayor of the City of l 1 Tigard, Oregon,do hereby proclaim the month of September 2019 as � i_I NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH :4 l;. in Tigard,Oregon and encourage residents and businesses to develop their own i ' emergency preparedness plan and work together to build a more prepared and resilient i '' community. I - ' ter.., , ,: :, Dated this day of , 2019 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City ..3 of Tigard to be affixed. ,l= . .t- ).�' Jason B. Snider, Mayor , City of Tigard 1 Attest: l w :1f Carol Krager, City Recorder j l "- 4 ••,- - r!,' 1, AIS-3957 3. C. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 09/24/2019 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE/PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - UNIVERSAL PLAZA AND FANNO CREEK OVERLOOK Prepared For: Jamie Greenberg Submitted By: Jamie Greenberg,Finance and Information Services Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Consent Agenda- LCRB Public Hearing No Newspaper Legal Ad Required?: Public Hearing Publication Date in Newspaper: Information ISSUE Shall the Local Contract Review Board award the Owner's Representative/Project Management Services contract for the Tigard Universal Plaza and Fanno Creek Overlook to Sheils Obletz Johnsen? STAFF RECOMMENDATION /ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends that the Local Contract Review Board award the contract for Owner's Representative/Project Management Services for the Tigard Universal Plaza and Fanno Creek Overlook to Shiels Obletz Johnsen for an amount not to exceed$250,000 and direct the City Manager to take the steps necessary to fully execute the contract. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The Universal Plaza and Fanno Creek Overlook projects are included in the Town Center Development Agency's fiscal year 2019-2020 budget. A consultant team will assist the city by serving as the City/Agency's Owner's Representative for both projects. Contractor will provide the following services: *Advise and support the city on the most effective way to implement the project including time and cost control,inspection,quality control and safety •Pre-design project planning and organization documentation,including review of scope, schedule, budget, communications,risk management,and project permitting •Review design and construction documentation,including cost estimate analysis,design document review and monitoring of schedule/progress •Support during pre-construction activities,including analysis of construction phasing plans, constructability reviews and cost estimate verification with architect/engineer •Support during construction,including coordination with owner and coordinating and assisting construction inspection and testing as required,ensuring compliance with specifications and assisting with project closeout. The RFP was issued on August 8,2019. The city received three proposals from qualified firms in response to the RFP.A selection committee of staff members scored each proposal based upon the criteria in the RFP. •Firm and team qualifications (40%) *Project understanding and approach (35%) •Cost structure (25%) Shiels Obletz Johnsen scored the highest based on the selection committee's scores and best meets the city's needs for the project. Staff recommends Shiels Obletz Johnsen be awarded the Owner's Representative/Project Management Services -Tigard Universal Plaza and Fanno Creek Overlook contract by the Local Contract Review Board in an amount not to exceed$250,000. A separate Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Universal Plaza-Design and Engineering will be released within the next month. Project design and engineering will take place during 2020 with construction likely to begin in 2021. OTHER ALTERNATIVES The Local Contract Review Board may reject this contract award and direct staff to resolict for the work.This would likely result in a delay of the release of the design RFP and project timeline. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES,APPROVED MASTER PLANS Council Goal 2.2 Continue to Make Downtown Tigard a place people want to be by making substantial progress on projects that attract new residential and business investment. •Design and engineering of the Universal Plaza •Fanno Creek Overlook DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION This is the first time the Local Contract Review Board has discussed this potential contract. Fiscal Impact Cost: $250,000 Budgeted (yes or no): Yes Where budgeted?: Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Additional Fiscal Notes: The proposed contract will be for a not to exceed amount of$250,000. Currently,the project has the full amount approporiated in the Urban Renewal Capital Improvement fund with a transfer from Parks SDC Fund. Attachments No file(s)attached. AIS-3960 4. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 09/24/2019 Length (in minutes):20 Minutes Agenda Title: RECEIVE BRIEFING ON PACIFIC HIGHWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SCOPING PROJECT Prepared For: Dave Roth,Community Development Submitted By: Dave Roth,Community Development Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting -Main Public Hearing: No Publication Date: Information ISSUE Staff will brief Council on a collaborative,partnership-based approach to obtain funding in support of a comprehensive plan for the Pacific Highway 99W corridor from Tigard to Sherwood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION /ACTION REQUEST None. This is a briefing for the City Council. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The City of Tigard,Washington County,ODOT,King City,Tualatin,and Sherwood have initiated a collaborative process to address the performance of the Highway 99W corridor.The partners wish to identify and coordinate new projects that transition this auto-centric commercial corridor into a 21st Century multi-modal, safe road.This project provides an opportunity to convert a liability—a congestion choked highway—into a resource that promotes economic growth and community vitality consistent with Council Goals 2&3. The genesis of this project concept was the omission of Highway 99W for consideration as a Tier 1 Corridor in the upcoming Metro-led T2020 Regional Transportation Funding measure. In addition to providing a significant portion of local dollars for the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project($850M anticipated),if supported by voters,the T2020 Regional Transportation Package could fund improvements to several important regional Tier 1 corridors,and planning support for other corridors. Highway 99W,or Pacific Highway,provides regional connectivity from Portland to cities in and beyond Washington County,including Tigard,King City,Tualatin,and Sherwood. It sees approximately 48,000 daily auto trips while also serving as a TriMet bus corridor and,to varying degrees,a pedestrian and bicycle route where infrastructure exists. Equally important is its role in providing access to jobs,housing,and commerce.Approximately 70,000 people live within one mile of the corridor and this number will increase along with regional density. Highway 99W serves a high concentration of people of color,low-income households, and people with limited English proficiency. Despite these key facts,analysis conducted by Metro staff and T2020 Task Force committees over the past several months identified Highway 99W as a Tier 2 Corridor,meaning it is unlikely to be included for project funding in the package referred to voters. Their evaluation was based on the following criteria: •Values (safety,congestion,equity,travel options,jobs access,and affordability), •Readiness and Opportunities (readiness and project opportunities),and •Climate Evaluation(Traffic volume per mile / duration of congestion and potential for emission reduction). Although unlikely to be funded through T2020,The City of Tigard,Washington County, ODOT,King City, Tualatin,and Sherwood recognize the importance of conducting a comprehensive study of Highway 99W to be well-prepared for future funding opportunities. In collaboration with the local agency coalition,ODOT is funding and leading an effort to develop the study project scope during the fall of 2019. Simultaneously,the City of Tigard is taking a lead role in identifying funding to support the comprehensive study of Highway 99W.As part of this effort,coalition partners have engaged CFM Strategic Communications to secure state funding during the 2020 legislative session to support the study.This work is underway now and will continue through March of 2020. If successfully funded,a comprehensive study of the Highway 99W corridor would enable the community to engage in a meaningful conversation on the future of the roadway and surrounding areas. The project would ensure that a collective vision for the corridor would drive the types of strategies and specific projects prioritized to help transform the roadway into a complete street to serve all road users today and into the future. OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES,APPROVED MASTER PLANS The Highway 99W comprehensive study and funding strategy support the 2014 Strategic Vision,the 2019 Complete Streets Policy,Transportation System Plan 2035 Goals 1 thru 6,and the City's Comprehensive Plan Goal 2: Land Use Planning;Goal 12: Transportation;Goal 13: Energy Conservation,and 2019 Council Goals 2;3;and 5. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION None. Attachments No file(s)attached. AIS-3979 5. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 09/24/2019 Length (in minutes): 10 Minutes Agenda Title: CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS Submitted By: Dave Roth,Community Development Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting Resolution -Main Public Hearing: No Publication Date: Information ISSUE Shall Council amend Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) bylaws to reflect TTAC recommendations regarding charge and committee composition? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends Council adopt resolution amending TTAC bylaws. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Tigard's Transportation Advisory Committee (1-IAC) is charged with advising city staff on a broad range of transportation-related decisions. These include project prioritization for the Capital Improvement Plan, preparations for multimodal transportation system plans, developing funding mechanisms and sources for projects, traffic safety issues,and providing input on projects. During the first half of the 2019 calendar year,TTAC played an important role in advising staff on the development of Tigard's Complete Streets Policy,adopted in June of 2019. In addition to the policy itself, TTAC helped staff create an implementation plan with 23 specific activities designed to support the policy. One of the key activities called for in the plan is the inclusion of Complete Streets Policy implementation guidance and reporting responsibilities to be added to TTAC's charge as described in its bylaws. Further, this activity calls for the combination of the TTAC Pedestrian and Bicycle Subcommittee (PBS) into a single committee with representation by self-identified pedestrian,bicycle,and transit advocates. Proposed TTAC bylaw amendments to effectively enact these changes are shown in Exhibit A. Changes include: 1.Addition of Complete Streets Policy Implementation to the list of TTAC advisory activities (Section I.D.), 2.Addition of pedestrian,bicycle,and transit members in Section II.A),and 3.Minor housekeeping. Existing TTAC PBS members interested in serving on TTAC will be actively engaged during the fall 2019 TTAC recruitment period to fill these new roles. Following a staff presentation and discussion at its September 4,2019 meeting,TTAC voted unanimously in support of this proposal. OTHER ALTERNATIVES City Council could choose not to adopt this resolution. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES,APPROVED MASTER PLANS 2019 Complete Streets Policy. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Dec 04,2018. Attachments Resolution to Amend TTAC Bylaws Exhibit A:Amended TTAC Bylaws CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE BYLAWS OF THE TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (11AC) WHEREAS,the Transportation Advisory Committee was formed by Council Resolution No. 09-14 to act as an advisory body to the City Council and staff and to provide a venue for citizen input and awareness of transportation issues; and WHEREAS, certain revisions to the bylaws approved under the resolution are necessary for the Transportation Advisory Committee to perform its established functions;and WHEREAS, Tigard City Council wishes to clarify TTAC's role and more accurately reflect '1'1 AC's current charge relative to Tigard's adopted Complete Streets Policy; and WHEREAS, TTAC discussed at their September 4, 2019 meeting and voted in support of amending governing bylaws. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that SECTION 1: Bylaws governing the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee are hereby amended as specified in Exhibit A. SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED: This day of 2019. Mayor- City of Tigard ATTEST: City Recorder- City of Tigard RESOLUTION NO. 19- Page 1 EXHIBIT A ■ City of Tigard IIGARD Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee BYLAWS September 24,2019 City Council Meeting SECTION I. CHARGE AND DUTIES A. The Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee (TIAC) hereafter referred to as the"Committee" shall have no powers except as conferred by resolution,City Charter,Tigard Municipal Code,or the Oregon Revised Statutes. B. The Committee and its members shall conduct itself in a manner that's in keeping with applicable federal, state,and local laws pertaining to conduct and ethics and the City of Tigard Code of Conduct.Any violation of the provisions of such laws shall be grounds for removal from office. C. It shall be the function of the Committee to act as an advisory body to the City Council and city staff pursuant to these bylaws. D. TTAC serves in an advisory role to staff and Council on a broad range of relevant transportation issues reflecting city priorities and work program capacity,which may include,but is not limited to: 1. Complete Streets Policy implementation 4, 2. Project prioritization for funding in the Capital Improvement Program 2, 3. Preparation of multimodal transportation system plans and corresponding transportation financing/capital investment programs 3: 4. Developing funding mechanisms and sources to implement transportation projects 5.Traffic safety 5- 6. Input on project development and concept design E. The Committee may form project-based subcommittees to investigate areas relevant to its charge or duties pursuant to this section. 1. A subcommittee shall include at least one member who is also a member of TTAC. 2. A subcommittee shall operate in accordance with the TTAC bylaws, subject to the direction of TTAC and City Council. 3. A 3ubcommittcc Shall provide an annual report to TT-.C;the annual report-may be in the form of a joint meeting. 3. TTAC may dissolve a subcommittee at the time that TTAC determines the work to be substantially completed or no longer productive. City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 I www.tigard-or.gov I page 1 SECTION II.COMPOSITION A. The Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members appointed by the City Council with the following representation and restrictions: 1. There shall be at least one (1) self-identified pedestrian advocate; 2. There shall be at least one (1) self-identified bicycle advocate: 3. There shall be at least one (1) regular transit user; 4- 4.There shall be at least two (2) representatives who own or have primary management responsibility for businesses,employers,or major institutions within the City of Tigard; 27 5. There shall be at least eight(8) persons who are residents of Tigard and who represent a cross- section of interests in the community at large. 6.At the discretion of the Mayor and Council,up to one (1) of the above resident positions may be filled by a nonresident who has professional or personal experience that would contribute to the overall purpose of the Committee. B. Membership may temporarily drop below required minimums due to resignations and/or difficulty in recruiting qualified applications. SECTION III.APPOINTMENTS A. Council shall fill vacancies with individuals who meet the compositional requirements listed in Section II. B. Appointments of at-large members shall be made k the City Council,with recommendations from the Mayor. SECTION IV.TERM OF OFFICE A. Committee members serve for a term of three years;terms begin on January 1,except that a mid-year appointment may be made to fill a partial term. B. Any vacancy in the Board shall be filled by appointment by the Council and Mayor for the unexpired portion of the term. The unexpired portion of a term does not count towards the fulfillment of the maximum number of allowed terms. C. Members may serve up to two consecutive terms. D. Members shall receive no compensation for their services;members may be reimbursed for duly authorized expenses.The community development director or city manager shall determine and authorize reimbursable expenses. E. A member who seeks to resign from the Committee shall submit a written resignation to the chair of the Committee,the staff liaison, or the city recorder's office. If possible,the resignation should allow for a thirty (30) day notice so the City Council has the opportunity to appoint a replacement. City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I page 2 SECTION V.ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMITTEE A. The officers of the Committee shall be a Chair and Vice Chair. B. At its first meeting of the year,notice will be given of officer elections at the following meeting.At the second meeting,the Committee shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from its members who shall hold office for one year,at the pleasure of the Committee. 1. The Chair shall have general directional powers over the Committee. The chair shall preside at all meetings and,in consultation with support staff, set the agendas and notify the board of all meeting times and place. 2. The Chair shall be the primary spokesperson for the Committee unless this responsibility is delegated to another member or a staff liaison. 3. Vice Chair.During the absence,disability,or disqualification of the Chair,the vice chair shall exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the chair. 4. In the absence of the chair and vice chair,the remaining members present shall elect an acting chair. C. If the Chair should resign,the Committee shall,at its next meeting,conduct an election and provide a replacement to fill the unexpired term. D. Staff liaisons are the primary contacts for City of Tigard boards and the primary interface between these bodies and the City Council,City Manager,and departments. Besides serving as a technical resource, staff liaisons are responsible for meeting logistics,member recruitment and recognition,recordkeeping,and monitoring board effectiveness. SECTION VI.MEETINGS A. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly during a calendar year at a time and place that is specified at least 5 days in advance. B. The regular meeting of the Committee shall be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Tigard Library 2"d Floor Conference Ream Public Works Auditorium,unless otherwise determined by the Committee. If the regular meeting day is in conflict with a city holiday,the meeting may be rescheduled. Proper public notice will be given of any variations from the regular meeting schedule. C. All meetings shall be conducted in conformance with Public Meeting Law. D. Agendas and meeting summaries shall be posted for public notice on the City of Tigard web page. Meeting agendas will also be posted in the lobby of City Hall in compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law.All meetings shall be open to the public. E. A record of the Committee's proceedings shall be filed with the city recorder. F. The Chair may call a special meeting,and the Chair shall call a special meeting if requested by a majority of Committee members.The call shall state the purpose of the meeting. Notice of a special meeting must be in writing and communicated to all members at least five days before the meeting. City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I page 3 G. A majority of votes of Committee members present,and not abstaining from the vote,shall determine the official position of the Committee on a given issue.Alternates are not allowed to vote under any circumstances. H. The Chair shall vote on all matters before the Committee unless having declared a conflict of interest. I. Committee members shall not send or receive electronic communications concerning any matter pending before the Committee during a Committee meeting. 1. Electronic Communications means e-mail,text messages,or other forms of communications transmitted or received by technological means. 2. Electronic Communications Devices means laptop computers,blackberries,cell phones, notebooks,or other similar devices capable of transmitting or receiving messages electronically. J. Committee member shall not use electronic communication devices to review or access information regarding matters not in consideration before the Committee during a Committee meeting. SECTION VII.COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES A. Members of the Committee shall: 1. Regularly attend Committee meetings and contribute constructively to discussions; 2. Consider and discuss issues from a Citywide perspective,as well as that of particular stakeholders or interests; 3. Understand and be able to articulate the Committee's charge,responsibilities,and adopted annual work program; 4. Strive to reach consensus on matters under consideration; 5. Act with respect and consideration for the viewpoint of others; 6. Review and provide comment on reports,presentations,and recommended policies or strategies related to transportation issues that may come before it;and 7. Vote on motions in front of the Committee,except where reasonable abstention is necessary. B. Committee members shall discharge their duties as specified and or directed by Council. However,the Committee may propose recommendations or otherwise participate regarding legislative matters including but not limited to,citywide transportation policy;transportation system planning,development standards, etc. C. Members of the Committee shall not make representations on behalf of the City of Tigard or the Committee,nor act in an official capacity,unless specifically authorized through an action of the Committee. D. Membership in the Committee does not restrict in any way the rights of any Committee member from exercising their participatory or due process rights as a private citizen. SECTION VIII.ATTENDANCE If any regular member of the Committee is unable to attend a meeting,he or she is expected to notify the Chair or Vice Chair,or the staff liaison if delegated by the Chair. If any member is absent from any six (6),regularly scheduled meetings within one year or three (3) consecutive meetings without reasonable cause,the issue shall be placed on the City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 Iwww.tigard-or.gov ` page 4 upcoming agenda,and upon majority vote of the Committee, that position shall be declared vacant.The Committee shall forward its action to the Mayor and Council,who may fill the vacant position. SECTION IX.QUORUM At any meeting of the Committee,a quorum shall be a majority of the current regular members of the Committee. No action shall be taken in the absence of a quorum except that the meeting may continue with discussion on agenda items. For the purposes of forming a quorum,members who have disqualified or excused themselves from participation in any matter shall be counted as present. In the event a quorum will not be present at any meeting,the Chair or Vice Chair shall notify the Committee members in advance so that a decision may be made whether to meet and take no action on agenda items,or to reschedule to a different time. SECTION X.REMOVAL OF MEMBERS A. The City Council may remove members of the Committee in accordance with Section VIII Attendance. B. The Council may also remove members,when,in its judgment the conduct of a member does not conform to the City of Tigard Code of Conduct for Boards,Commissions and Committees or based on other conduct unbecoming a representative of the City. C. The Committee may make a recommendation to Council for the removal of a member for failure to comply with Section 7 Committee Member Responsibilities.The Committee shall forward a recommendation for replacement to the Mayor and Council in a timely manner. SECTION XI.ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE A. Not later than December 1,the Committee shall prepare an Annual Report to the City Council. B. The Annual Report shall include a summary of key activities and proceedings and any specific suggestions or recommendations which the Committee believes would assist its mission or improvement of the City's transportation system. C. The Annual Report may be in the form of a joint meeting with Council. D. The Annual Report shall not be submitted unless approved by the Committee. Committee members will be provided an opportunity to prepare for and participate in the joint meeting. SECTION XII.AMENDMENTS A. These bylaws are adopted by resolution of the Tigard City Council,are binding on the Committee,and may be amended by the City Council.The Committee may propose amendments for Council consideration. City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 I www.tigard-or.gov I page 5 AIS-3971 6. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 09/24/2019 Length (in minutes):45 Minutes Agenda Title: Receive Update on Local Option Levy Planning Prepared For: Marty Wine,City Management Submitted By: Marty Wine, City Management Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting -Main Public Hearing: No Publication Date: Information ISSUE Receive a briefing about activities to plan to seek a Local Option Levy in May 2020,including the work of the Levy and Bond Task Force,community surveys regarding messages about the levy,and feedback from outreach efforts at summer 2019 events. STAFF RECOMMENDATION /ACTION REQUEST No action is requested by the Council. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY In April,the City Council received a Levy Communications &Engagement Plan divided into three phases. The following is an update on what we accomplished and learned in Phase I and what's ahead in Phase II. Phase I: Inform and Consult the Community about the Levy (June to September) Our goal for this phase was to engage the public about the cost and value of city services.To do so,we: •Engaged the community at Concerts in the Park,Pop in the Park,Movies in the Park,and the Street Fair and Latino Festival. •Launched the Levy webpage and social media plan. •Participated in a Tigard Chamber forum about the Safety Levy. •Produced the video,Minutes Matter: Day in the Life of a Police Officer. •Convened the Levy and Bond Task Force. The Levy and Bond Advisory Task Force is an important part of pursuing Council's goal regarding a levy.The task force has met twice to discuss services voters value and are willing to pay for,information voters need to better understand the city finances and service levels,and the most effective communication tools and messages. The task force's feedback will be presented to Council in late October. Safe Routes to School survey results At the June 25th Council meeting City Council directed staff to gather community input on whether to addneighborhood safety projects to a 2020 Safety Levy.The community was engaged on the topic through a Safe Connections,Safer Communities survey. Community members were notified of the survey via the board, committee listserv,Cityscape (22,000 subscribers),Nextdoor (19,568 members), open houses at Tigard public schools, social media (6,240 Twitter followers &5,897 Facebook likes),and the Street Fair&Latino Festival. The survey was completed by 215 community members. Results indicate: •80% of respondents think the City of Tigard should fund these safety projects as part of the levy. •85% of respondents are likely to support a levy if safety projects are included. The community also shared valuable comments in their survey responses.Those comments are in the attachment documents. Phase II: Refining the Levy Proposal (October 2019 to January 2020) The City Council and staff will focus on refining and conveying key messages about a refined levy proposals. Whether to include Safe Routes to School projects in a levy proposal is a Council decision that will impact these messages. During this phase,the city will develop two citywide mailers highlighting the current staffing challenges of the police department. City leaders will highlight those challenges by connecting with board and committees, hosting Council Outreach events,and attending invitations from "Out of City Hall,Into Your Community initiative ". On the city's website,a tax calculator will be added so the communitycan determine the financial impact to their household. To learn more about the community's needs,the city will administer two surveys in Phase II. Survey#1- October: The purpose of this survey is to test our evolving communication and messages abouta levy and bond to understand what voters understand and can support,and which messages work. Survey#2- December:This survey will test the ballot title language and is planned for early December. Staff will also work with the Oregon Secretary of State's office on getting safe harbor for materials that will be used if a levy is referred. This will be a key component to a successful Phase III: Inform the community about the levy measure (February to May. Update on the Facilities Plan While implementing the Levy Communications and Engagement Plan,Council wanted to ensure planning for a future Police facility continued.The city is working with FFA Architecture + Design to determine priorities for a new facility. FFA completed staff interviews and a survey to inform space needs for a future building. City staff and FFA staff are beginning the next phase which is in-depth space planning. The project teamwill be providing an update to City Council in November that will include the FFA report as well as diagrams and renderings for the project. OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES,APPROVED MASTER PLANS City Council Goal 1:Ensure the City's continued financial stability and sustainability while providing mandated services. Seek ways to fund and increase services valued by the community. Strategic Plan Goal 4:Fund the vision while maintaining core services. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION City Council discussed the levy at meetings on March 26,April 23,June 4, and June 25. Attachments Levy PowerPoint Survey Comments AgendaQuick©2005-2019 Destiny Software Inc.,All Rights Reserved lialCity o 1 igayd Respect and Care Do the Right Thing I Get it Done Update on Local Option Levy Planning City Council Meeting September 24, 2019 MINUTES rir MRTTER 1_1 =1 City of Tigard City ofTigard Tonight's Presentation Phase I: Inform & Consult the Community (June to Sept) / Recap outreach efforts / Results from 'Safe Connections, Safer Communities' survey 1 Update on Levy & Bond Task Force Phase II: Refine the Levy Proposal (Oct to Jan) .. , . ' ,` _ . ,U corrin communitysurveys tT. y / Outreach opportunities R waif , Facilities Planning ► Survey and interviews I WI 1 / In-depth space planning 1 b „tip Feedback from the City Council City of Tigard Phase I : Outreach Recap -1‘4<- - Key actions from this phase: y , :, / Engaged the community at Concerts in the ,, � f Park, Pop Up in the Park, Movies in the Park, dr ), Police Open House, Street Fair and Latino 4 k Festival. to," 1 Launched the Levy webpage and social media II 4 plan. a / Participated in Tigard Chamber Forum about the levy. / Produced the video, Minutes Matter: Day in the Life of a Police Officer. City ofTigard Phase I . Safe Connections, Safer Communities Survey • 228 survey responses • •f $ i*� J"� }'T Y i2 -..-ii.,,...,,1 ..4.z, m,., . • 80% of respondents think the City of * '` "� . Tigard should fund the seven ~ �,°' �' `C ' �, t. neighborhood safety projects. L •$ ;� , I , ,t-1. is • 85% of respondents are likely to support a r41:'l , - ; . ) " : 1 �. 47J j levy if neighborhood safety projects are i ,Fl ►- r included. E_ ..� , • • a �. • Comments are included in your packet. City ofTigard Phase I : Levy & Bond Task Force Task Force has met twice to discuss: Which specific services do voters most value and would be willing to pay for? 4 ,ffr I. ill" / What information do voters need to better , _ 704 understand the finances, the service levels r Mli and the ask? i, " What communication tools and messages are -, most effective about delivering the information? Final meeting is Wednesday, October 16. i Aa City ofTigard Respect and Care I Do the Right Thin; I Get it Done Phase II : Refining the Levy Proposal October 2019 to January 2020 "v OLIO, .� ` �? T IGaRn �'. UR I G A t . .r^FDPI) R City ofTigard Phase II : Two Community Surveys Survey #1 - October Purpose: Test key messages about a levy to understand what voters understand and can support, and which messages work. Survey #2 - December Purpose: Test the ballot title language + ' City ofTigard Phase II : Key Outreach Opportunities Continue 'Out of City HaII, Into Your Neighborhood' Engage the community at: 1 Walk & Bike to School Day j� / Trick-or-Treat Main Street Holiday Tree Lighting Council Outreach — St" Tuesday Provide an update to board and committees. Write op-eds for the Tigard Times and Tigard Life. City ofTigard Update on Facilities Planning • Continuing to explore future Police facility options. • Completed interviews and survey to inform space needs for a future building. • Completed a seismic review of the Police facility. • In November, Council will receive a report as well as diagrams and renderings for the project. • Next phase: In-depth space planning. { City ofTigard Feedback Needed from the City Council What has Council heard from the community? / What questions do they have? / What information do they need? Will the levy include Safe Routes to School projects? MINUTES r MRTTER City of Tigard Safe Connections, Safer Community Survey Comments We need a safe crossing point over McDonald at SW 97th to get to Templeton and Tuality. McDonald is too busy to not have a light or at least flashing crosswalk. It is currently unsafe for kids and barely safe for adults. This is the single biggest barrier to my family walking or biking to school. Hall Blvd from downtown,through the civic center,through the high traffic McDonald/Bonita corridor to the Tigard High School should have a coordinated, local Safe Route focus with full ADA compliance. I love the work to bring the trail behind the library to Bonita Park- keep the great work up on completing the Fanno Creek Greenway as that helps provide less car-trafficked pedestrian access in the area. Adding SROs back to elementary schools Don't bundle it with other stuff. Make safe ways to school its own thing. The neighborhood surrounding CFT has a ton of kids and a lot of the streets lack sidewalks. People speed through the neighborhood (Walnut and Fonner and Watkins especially). We hardly ever see traffic laws being enforced. It's really frustrating when you have kids that want to walk or bike to their friends but it isn't safe. It's disconcerting that code enforcement of walkable routes to school is complaint-driven rather than proactive on the part of the city. How about some additional training and funding in that area? The solar powered flashing beacons are cheaper than those that require electricity How about cutting spending elsewhere instead of always going to taxpayers for more money? Isn't it fun to always be spending other people's money I'm tired of being taxed while livability in Tigard just keeps diminishing. Do you even listen to what the residents who live here are saying? Could these projects be funded by builders as a part of the permitting fees?What other sources of revenue could be utilized? Developers should be helping to pay for these upgrades as well as contributing to police/fire. If you build a 200-unit apartment where there used to be 1 house, you need to contribute for the burden that places on the city services. Don't be so myopic when approaching levy renewal. I'm not going to vote for an LOL for just a few routes to "schools". Many people don't have kids or don't want their kids walking to school in general so what will these improved street projects do for EVERYONE?Are we focusing current dollars on projects that benefit the many?Where are we on coordinating with ODOT for sidewalk improvements on HALL; A major road many people, including children, use& leads right to Tigard HS The safety of our children is our future. The walkability of our city makes it accessible for everyone regardless of abilities and challenges. Sidewalks and bike lanes are critical on all major routes that kids use to get to school. Bike lanes need to be a reasonable width, not just tiny things like on Walnut in the dip just east of the intersection with Tiedemann. Police enforcement-or use 'red light' cameras in school zones to detect speeding and unsafe practices... PLUS send a notice to all parents that those would be in place and the number of fines. I believe the Safe Routes projects should be completely separate from the goal of Tigard of being the most walkable city in the NW(which is an unobtainable goal, but that's a whole other survey:) If the goal is to have more students walk/bike to school, I'm wondering if there are any studies that have been done in Tigard (or other local school districts)to track the number of students who walk/bike to school before and after safety projects. Before voting for a levy, I, as a taxpayer,want to know that safety projects have been proven to increase students walking/biking to school. Also, PLEASE put in sidewalks all along Hall Blvd (both sides). Students(and any Tigard resident)should not have to walk in the bike lane or on grass/dirt/gravel." Strict enforcement of traffic laws around schools. No wiggle room. Offenders should be sentenced to be school crossing guards. Flashing lights for ALL schools. More traffic officer,more enforcement of violators in school zones and parking around schools enforcement of existing no parking zones and speed enforcement in school zones Make sidewalks on dangerous roads a priority, please.That is my top priority. I know it's expensive, so I would hope to include enough to cover it in a levy. But of course,the outreach and information would need to be broken down so people know what they are paying for and why it is so expensive. Total levy size and priority of other projects Consider how safety projects have no relationship to having funding for additional officers on the street. SRTS and funding FTE's do not belong on the same ballot measure. Keep the levy initiative limited to adding police officers/training ONLY. SRTS could trigger a no vote (even if I totally support adding additional officers). Let's not muddy the waters. You have to work on marketing it well.The gas tax ballot measure failed and the water bill increased to make up for it--but it could have been marketed as less of an increase because everyone who fills up in gas in Tigard will pay, not just Tigard residents (as the water increase resulted in). For example, a lot of people use the Costco gas station in Tigard city limits. Similarly,this should be heavy on the safety focus for kids. I think you should consider paying an outside consultant for marketing feedback A public safety levy should not include safe routes to schools.The last levy failed because of too many add-ons instead a clear focused purpose. Please continue the good work around Tigard and King City. The added sidewalks and bike lanes are used daily by my family! Most parents these days drive kids to school. I am likely to vote for safety related measures. Most in the community are surprised to learn that Safe Routes to Schools also means less school busing can be offered. More important to have mental health so we don't have school bullying and violence than a walking route. I would like to see projects focused on adults walking or biking to work as well. Increase POLICE cruising of Tigard schools during mornings and afternoons while students are walking to/from school -to prevent increasing"snatching" of students. Improving all sidewalks and adding sidewalks to major roads (like Walnut). Lighting on these roads is important as well. Funding for additional police officers must be dropped. This is not desirable as police would be misused on speed traps and motorcycle traffic stings.... not relevant to safety program. I ride my bike around Tigard to explore the neighborhoods, and have found an excessive number of chain-link fences which separate parking lots from other parking lots... We could go a long way towards a more walkable city simply by removing sections of these and/or adding gates. I believe more bike paths which create shortcuts through neighborhoods would go a long way towards creating safer routes and adding value to the community. Please spend wisely. This community hasn't been very forthcoming with levy money in the past. The more sidewalks we have the safer it is for bikers and walkers. I walk from St Anthony's Cemetery to Progress Ridge daily or when weather permits. I pay attention to oncoming traffic and I see at least 3 or 4 drivers texting while driving. SIDEWALKS. I live directly across the street from an elementary and MOST of our neighborhood does not have sidewalks. Parents park on both sides of the road creating a narrow road AND blocking the sides where students sometimes walk. It is mind blowing to me that neighborhoods where schools are do not have sidewalks.This FORCES students to walk in the road. Even when people are driving cautiously if a child is walking in the road IT IS DANGEROUS. You can tell I'm very passionate about this because I don't understand why money gets spent on things like beacons, crosswalks, etc. when there are no sidewalks. Potential crossing guards for kids during school hours. Cars tend to go around or drive as soon as any person gets half way through. I have witnessed it one too many times. There are a lot of routes that inhibit people from walking in Tigard. The big one lacks sidewalks/bike lanes or spotty sidewalks/bike lanes. Hall, McDonald is a prime example. Also McDonald is an accident waiting to happen due to the lack of sidewalks and places to cross. I will not support any levy that will raise the current tax until City of Tigard proves that they practice proper stewardship of my tax monies.$100k+salary for a librarian is not proper stewardship. $90+ in monthly administration fees for utility bills is not proper stewardship. I do not and will not support this endeavor until I feel my money will be spent properly. Bull Mountain from Angus To Peachtree is impassable and crossing Bull Mountain twice in order to walk to school is unrealistic. Please extent and connect the sidewalk there. The weather. While I love that my kids can walk to school when going to Fowler, I think it is ridiculous that when its pouring rain,they still must walk because I am unable to give them a ride. Also,those walking to Fowler have to go through on the Fanno Creek trail,which is fine but can be a little creepy,especially in the mornings, as you never know who may be hiding in the woods. Some patrol for mornings would be great. " A walkable city is also a bike friendly city. League of American Bicyclists Enforcing current speed limits and making sure there are safe places to walk/bike everywhere (not just around schools)should be the priority. So many roads still with no sidewalks. Why continue with the vision statement when a Tigard had an expert on "walkability"and he said that Tigard could not meet the vision? Make this a separate topic(vs. the current plans for a levy for police). It's important that people see the issues (and funding)as separate. We pay more in taxes than most cities and states. There is zero reason this city should not be walkable and ridable with current tax dollars.Tigard street from Tiedeman Ave to 115th needs to be a 25 mile an hour zone and a flashing crosswalk needs to be installed now that the park has been put in and the foot and bike traffic has increased exponentially. It is an accident waiting to happen. Remember there are retired people in Tigard who live on fixed incomes! Teach the students the rules of the road for bike use and safe walking. Be sure to include the impact on reducing congestion by schools. Also most people are wanting less congestion so need to know that we can't build our way out of it so alternatives need to be available. We support Safe Routes to School. Making sure to include the new schools and projects that the district will be completing in the next few years in the levy projects. Looking at the roads with the highest speed limit and assessing whether or not those roads are safe for walkers/bikers and kids in schools. These roads should be a priority, particularly Bull Mountain Road. Keeping kids safe and making sure there are safe routes to schools benefits all! Having consistent sidewalk coverage is most important to me. A walk from our house to downtown Tigard or to nearby schools alternates between stretches with sidewalks and stretches without. Even when a sidewalk gets built on one short stretch,the others are left untouched, so we still have the same problem -on Commercial St, a sidewalk was built between 95th and Lincoln but not between Lincoln and Main St,so the same problem exists. The city already spoke when it declined the levy previously,don't waste more of the city's funds trying to pass another. You can change the color of the lipstick on the pig but it's still a pig. You need more police officers to write tickets to change behavior and slow people down Our street(110th &Gaarde/Fairhaven area)does not have sidewalks--I do not feel safe sending my child out to head to school or even walk the dog, as there is a blind hill at the stop sign with little visibility. Issues like this discourage us from having our child walk to school. We live off Spruce and the walk to Metzger Elementary on Hall is sketchy at best, people drive crazy and don't slow down, even just a sidewalk would be a vast improvement As a Tigard resident districted to Beaverton Schools, I would like to know how safe routes is going to benefit my family as well as those districted to Tigard schools. Educating voters about the importance of these engineering improvements. More police to enforce the current cross walks Safer bicycle routes for commuters. Working with Washington County to get sidewalks in unincorporated areas. Don't call them Safe Routes to School projects. Call them Neighborhood Safety improvements. Additional traffic growth in the past few years is absurd. Additional routes and bike trails connecting neighborhoods would be a fantastic inclusion,to keep students away from roads and away from traffic and congestion. Many more sidewalks in the area around Fowler More sidewalks and a crosswalk on bull mountain to near Alberta Rider. Perhaps consider other city models to reduce automobile dependency.You have a vision. Can you identify other cities and schools that found success with the same goals you have? Invite someone to research this.Thank you for your leadership. Safe routes to schools and a walkable community are key to a high quality of life. Do not make the same mistake of attaching safer routes to school with increased funding for law enforcement. The last option levy failed because of an attempt to force all or nothing with PD being the big motivation to vote yes.We need the additional 10 officers. Council works for us,give your customers what we want and deserve. That is the right to choose how our dollars are spent by voting on each issue based Solely on their own merits. The city has the funds,they need to re-evaluate their budget and start adding these improvements slowly,they don't need to use outside companies to do the work, because these contractors that do the work charge prevailing wage which ends up costing three time more than it should have,the city has the competent workers and staff to do the project themselves and not hire it out then it wouldn't cost so much money to do the project Tigard seems to build things without the wear with all to maintain them. Quality research,a timely, actionable,plan. I'd vote yes for the additional police presence in a safety levy. I would not oppose some minimal amount of safe route to school funding, but if it was a huge part of the package, I may vote no. Safe routes to school projects like adding sidewalks and curb ramps benefit more than just students--it helps everyone who walks through Tigard.Also my experience with bike &walk to school day is that it's fun but doesn't lead to more walking/biking beyond just that day. Sidewalks on Taylor's Ferry Road Not increasing property taxes. Find use with current funds. No property tax increase. Durham, 98th and Sattler is a mad house before and after school,to get to sporting events and practices. My opinion is 90%of the drivers exceed the speed limit while traveling down 98th and Sattler. I would love to see photo raider on these roads. The city tried with new signs and cross walks but no obeys these. I know nothing will ever be done, but my fear is someone is going to get seriously hurt. Installing a pedestrian crossing with touch activated flashing caution lights on Greenfield road. There is currently zero marked ways to cross the road,and it has a very steep hill with low visibility. A signed crosswalk would enable residents and students to cross safely. They should make sure they're a very clear actionable steps,so the community can see the results and feel like they were a part of it. Children are some of the most likely Tigard ciitzens to be walking in Tigard.You don't necessarily need to put sidewalks everywhere if there is a striped or raised path and other methods of calming traffic along routes to schools. Flashing lights would help at crossings. I would prioritize sidewalk gaps over brand new sidewalks. Overall impact on property taxes,which are already too high. I suggest that the City take funds out of the bloated Library budget, which is nearly as large as the Public Safety budget. Public Safety is an order of magnitude more important than the library. Is there a specific problem or history of problems the project will address, or do we just need sidewalks? How many students will utilize the safe routes and will students and parents actually change their behavior and use the new routes?What analysis has been done regarding safety improvements. What are the current traffic to pedestrian incidents at the proposed sites, and what will the incident rate be as a result of the project? So typical-a grant to point out safety problems, but no money to fix them. Reminds me of a bond measure to buy more property for parks, but no money in the budget to maintain them.Tigard should not assess any more taxes on its citizens. Implement the no/low-cost safety projects first, (educating students/citizens,enforcing the law, using volunteer crossing guards within the current budget).Then, carve out money for the spendier projects by prioritizing them in future budgets with the tax money we're already paying. Be crystal clear about the specifics of how the money will be spent and then provide follow-up when it is done My understanding of the levy is that it would include additional Police officers. I think having better Police staffing in a priority. Adding a lot of other different projects to this levy will make it bigger and, in my opinion, less likely to pass. Let's get our Police staffing addressed in this levy and figure out Safe Routes another time. Really need a stop sign at CFT entrance. So many people are cutting through from Beaverton to get to 99 and have seen a ton of aggressive and unsafe driving at that crosswalk from people rushing trying to get around. If its less convenient(with a stop sign)for people to cut through,they'll use a different route or be forced to stop.The safety issues are related to the sheer volume on the roads and people using Tigard as a cut through to the 5. Stop wasting our tax money and you won't need to ask for more...stop the diversion of our taxes to urban renewal, boondoggles,etc. I read in the September issue of the free Tigard newspaper in the mail, "Tigard Life",that the old Durham School is 99 years old. It sits in front of Durham Elementary and next door to the newly built Creekside Community Alternative High School. And after all of these decades, kids still don't have a sidewalk on either side of 79th,three blocks from school to access the schools safely. 79th is the road that T-bones into the entry to the schools. And this area still doesn't have its portion of the Fanno creek trail from Bonita Road to Durham Road built yet either, even though it is shown on many maps. But,yay we have those$500k pink tulip statues downtown, and had$100k to subsidize moving the asian art gallery from over by Winco to main st, and we found$4.2M to rip out parking build a street bullseye and planter swales downtown,found $1.68M to buy the Ferguson Plumbing building,and have $450k to help move Ferguson Plumbing from downtown, and had hundreds of thousands to build a dog park, demolish the dog park and rebuild the dog park for an apartment developer, and how many million$are being diverted from basic services and education to paying for infrastructure for developers via the urban renewal districts in the triangle and downtown. We found$292M for school remodels,additions, rebuilds. Even found the money for every kid to have a laptop at school this year, if they make it to the school safely.And we found$17M for parks. We even built a new huge library for many millions even in a time of the internet age and shrinking libraries. But,guess what,there is not a sidewalk to walk from the high school,elementary school or middle schools in the area to the library. And now they are talking about rebuilding the police station and still talking about subsidizing a YMCA. Recently, among all the low-income apartments and condos on 76th and Bonita, and the surrounding area,the city removed 14 no parking signs on 76th and now cars line the street so a kid has no choice but to walk down the middle of 76th.The problem is not just 79th, Hall, MacDonald, 76th, 72nd,etc. It is becoming more than clear,this part of Tigard and its citizens, especially their kids do not matter to the powers that be? Heck, even though 79th is within the walk shed of the proposed SW Corridor plan light rail,the city leaders didn't deem it necessary to lobby for sidewalks on 79th as part of the$3B SW corridor plan light rail program. Up on Bull Mountain and River Terrace,they are getting sidewalks, even tree lined streets and medians on roads like River Terrace Blvd... I try to tell myself it is because this area isn't able to adequately advocate for itself. But, I know I have been very vocal for years.And I know that the powers that be are aware of the issue. Sorry for the rant, but 79th only needs 600 yards of sidewalk on either side of the road to have a complete sidewalk on one side of the road. Even with that 47%tax increase the city was asking for and will ask for again,they don't plan to finally address these issues or this area... But,we can thank our lucky stars,the Tigard City Council has had for years now, a written stated goal to be the most walkable city in the pacific northwest. Not,the metro area,or Oregon, but the whole NW...it seems to me being walkable starts with being able to walk to your area schools,the library and your area's transit stop...so when are they going to start making our area walkable?" I'd like to know their long-term vision for including a bike path to the Tigard Transit Center(from the area around Tigard HS). Openness and honesty about where the dollars go and open about'tollgates.' 79th is a major route to get to Durham Elementary, however, many portions of the walking routes do not have sidewalks which forces pedestrians to walk in the street (there are no bike lanes on 79th). There are many accidents with parked cars and these would definitely kill someone if a pedestrian was hit instead of a car. In addition to sidewalks,the entire route of 79th could benefit from stop signs or lights at intersections. Many people now use 79th as a thoroughfare to avoid traffic on more crowded streets such as Hall, Bonita, and Durham. Cars parking in bicycle lanes should be ticketed. This behavior forces bicycles/pedestrians into traffic! If you don't enforce the rules, inconsistent driving behavior will continue. Please add streetlights on 79th. With no light,this is an unsafe road for neighborhood kids walking home after practice or an after-school activity. Lights and sidewalks for the length of 79th will help to keep our kids and citizens safe. It's dangerous even for the drivers who can't see pedestrians on the street. Listen to the people in the neighborhood. We've been trying for years to get something done about the 'S' curve on 100th.The answer is always something like 'there's not enough data to constitute making changes.' We live here.We see the issues,data it not. It is a very dangerous situation at Tigard High when pedestrians hit the flashing yellow crosswalk and there is not a delay before the light flashes and walkers begin to cross. Many times pedestrians just hit the button and begin crossing.Also when multiple people crossing it can mean that traffic just sits there not moving for many minutes. With two schools so close this back up traffic in an area where there are not other options to bypass the schools. I would suggest doing some visual observations of before and after school traffic patterns and safety.Thank you for your time and interest in our community. Sidewalks and safe bike routes are very important for a city that is trying to be walkable. There are so many gaps between sidewalks on semi-major roads. Let's promote exercise and saving carbon footprints by creating more safe walking paths,sidewalks, and bike paths. THANK YOU for listening! Bull Mountain Rd needs safer sidewalks all the way to 99. Safety at bus stops is something I would like to see. Our stop is on Omara and I am scared for my children's safety. I am walking with a 5 and 3-year-old to our nearest bus stop. There isn't a safe place to wait for kids this age,especially. No sidewalks to get to the stop and the bike lanes are not even,with bushes in the way. Cars go way too fast on this street. I want sidewalks on Omara, I want better enforcement and maybe school bus zone flashing lights. It is scary and dangerous. Also, McDonald is frightening.When my kids go to middle and high school,they won't be able to walk or ride their bike to Twality or Tigard High. But we are close enough that they could *if* McDonald were made safer.This part if Tigard would be incredibly walkable if there were sidewalks, better signage and enforcement and more traffic stops. Right now, it is scary. Working with ODOT on state-controlled roads. Rapid flash beacons slow traffic unnecessarily and give kids a false sense of being able to diagonally cross intersections. Tigard High is a perfect example. That should be a signaled crosswalk to help traffic flow and group kids together to cross at one time instead of constantly crossing. The lack of students at all schools who ride the bus is also a major factor to adding vehicles to the roads hence making walking/biking more dangerous." I think the city and schools should help identify parental objections to having kids walk to school. Additionally, I'd like to include,where possible, trail features or amenities that kids would see as fun on their route to help encourage walking and biking. Adding sidewalks on streets such as Tiedeman and Fonner. Many kids walking and riding bikes on streets. More sidewalks and RRFB crossings near schools. Heritage Street Trail needs a direct connection with Fanno Creek Trail How it affects homeowners by altering easements. Focus more on sidewalks/crosswalks on busy streets rather than pathways. I feel like the title makes it sound like it's only beneficial for families with kids in school, but the improvements would help everyone. I find our need for police officers a higher priority. Enforcement of pedestrian and school zone safety would go a long way to making Tigard, overall,safer. Determining where traffic lights should be added to main thoroughfares. Also, determining which schools have many children being bussed that could walk with minimal improvements. " If the proposed route adjustments also benefit the greater neighborhoods and community as a whole— safe routes for kids also means safe routes for active transportation,which reduces congestion of motor vehicles! Keep in mind there are some kids that have to walk long ways on very busy streets... not everyone will be able to do this... I think the double-lined bike lanes are WAY more important.Those keep motorists further away and it makes it so much safer for bike riding which is how kids that have ways to,will most likely get to school if not on the bus. Anything to make the city more pedestrian and bike friendly would be great! Infrastructure like sidewalks and bike lanes are priority followed by education around safe use and finally promotion.These can all happen concurrently. The neighborhoods on Gaarde between Hwy 99 and Walnut only have one crosswalk on 121st, yet I see families out walking there children to school. There isn't a safe place to cross. Sidewalks from Bonita to the Library along Hall are desperately needed. It would be great to see the city work with ODOT to improve this small but crucial area to improve safe access to and from the school to the library. Need to make it personal as voters seem resistant to spending more money. Many voters that do not have kids (or homeschool or go private) already complain that their money goes to public schools. Need to make it attractive to the entire city, not just public-school parents. I would want to see a comprehensive plan with budget. Looking at streets, like Gaarde,where we have unsafe access to safe walking paths with our children & dogs.We ask for crosswalks on Gaarde Street. How busy a street being considered is and how much foot traffic it regularly has. Gaarde does not have any crosswalks between Pacific Hwy and SW 121, and vehicles do not slow down at all for pedestrians crossing. The idea that Tigard wishes to become the most walkable city in the PNW is laughable. My kids have attended four schools and there is not one even remotely safe route to any of these four schools. I feel like the city has really let the students in our area down in this arena. My nieces and nephews attend schools in Bend, OR and the Bay Area of California and BOTH PLACES have allowed them to allow walk and bike to school. I am happy to be a resident of Tigard, but this is idea that we are walkable is nonsense. McDonald, 121st, Fonner Street, Bull Mountain Road...the list goes on and on. If blinking lights is not available painted cross walks around the area will make drivers slow down and remember to yield to pedestrians. Potential to community mobility beyond school accessibility All kids should have a safe way to walk or ride their bike to school. I live on the Bull Mt side of Gaarde, yet my son goes to Fowler.There is really no good way for him to get there other than the bus. We need to consider safe routes to school as part of any redistricting plan. Even if he were going to Twality,the same problem exists. I love the mission of becoming the most walkable city,but we have a long way to go. The council should consider Tigard's overall budget and/or current levy funding,to see if there are current viable funds that could cover the program. In the past,Tigard has spent a great deal of money on aesthetics, rather than insuring resident safety issues/programs. Crosswalk at Gaarde near 115th It would be nice if CODA was not on a route to school. I am not comfortable having my children walk past while large groups of men are hanging around or walking up and down McDonald. Every child deserves a safe route to get themselves to school! Beef bend road is not safe for walkers or bike riders. My kids can't walk to deer creek because there is no safe place to cross beef bend road. Engineer infrastructure. Don't add people. Crossing guards on all busy roads next to schools. Do we really need 10 additional police officers to accomplish the goal of encouraging a more walkable Tigard? Transparency-The 10 officers planned probably represent a high%of cost of this plan. Have no objection to funding police dept. Do have an objection if it is being added to this project in an unscrupulous manner as a minor part when in reality it is a major part of cost. Last levy went down- need to be honest about what you are really trying to achieve here. What is the problem the city is trying to solve by establishing a levy? Are students not getting to school? Are we trying to reduce the number of busses? Are there a lot of accidents involving students? This almost sounds like a solution in search of a problem. Please make the case--what problem are we trying to solve and what are the statistics to back up this case? Then tell us what specifically the city proposes to do and how much it will cost. This would be a great place to start. Armed with this information---- I have confidence that the majority of Tigard voters will make the right decision at the ballet box. There is no point to the program if there are not actually SAFE walking routes to school. We could have walked to Alberta Rider if there were sidewalks and/or a crosswalk ANYWHERE on Bull Mountain Road. Tigard is a terribly unwalkable city!! I'm all for keeping children safe, but any improvements should be done as part of public works'general projects. Stop adding levy funding to our property bills. Even with barriers, signage and crosswalks, I see a lot of stop sign running in the Summerfield area; 98th and Summerfield Drive, which is especially well marked,they know they are doing it; 98th and Sattler, which is near a school, 109th and Naeve and Naeve and Royalty. It has reached the point of being ridiculous. It happens if there is cross traffic or not. Granted this is not near schools, but I don't think these people would care if it were. This really needs to be addressed. I am in Milwaukie several times a week driving my grandsons around, and I and very rarely see stop signs run there. Properties are already over taxed. Especially considering the increase in property values. How about lottery funds and marijuana taxes? Children do not walk if bike to school.They come in cars. Stop trying to increase taxes. A significant amount of money is spent on school improvements, but what good do those improvements do when some students have difficulty accessing buses or walking/biking to their schools.Student safety inside, outside and on the way to/going home from school should be the#1 on the list for funding. There are landscaping issues to be addressed when considering safety. Line of sight issues and more open spaces around bike paths and where bike paths cross roadways. It is difficult to see oncoming bikers at a number of these crossings until you are on top of the crossing.And perhaps more promotion of these issues in the community. " I cannot continue to give more money to Tigard.They need to realize homeowners do NOT have bottomless pockets. PLEASE consider other ways to fund this. Maybe LESS frilly things like art in the city or bands in the park or other things that could be funded with donations or admission charges.... The equity of how solutions are implemented; prioritizing areas with higher concentrations of underserved communities because they are most in need of services, would benefit the most, and would get a higher value out of any resources I strongly support funding to connect neighborhoods with adjoining neighborhoods. Like the genesis loop, Englewood park address and the proposed bridge on 116th and KATHERINE. Helps adults and kids safely extend their friend circles and walking options. Making sure sidewalks are continuous on Beef Bend and Bull Mtn Roads. So that you don't have to randomly cross and re-cross the streets. Make developers pay for improvements instead of allowing a fee to be paid. Sidewalks on streets should be a priority. Especially for those streets close to schools. There's only so much the tax payers can support!This constant money grab needs to end. Have the state pay for any walking improvements on Hall Blvd. It's a "Highway" isn't it? Community Education-as "global" as possible (i.e.will reach as many people as possible). Since I have never heard of the"Rodeo," I'm not inspired that it is an effective way to reach a lot of people. Being able to share potential projects and projected costs may help encourage support. Also consider lighting on paths and sidewalks— in a lot of the winter months kids are leaving for school when it is dark.Also for safe recreation in neighborhoods, better lighting could make everyone safer. I think flashing beacons would be great across walnut street between Fowler and 99. They need to determine if they are wasting money putting safety routes on places where none are needed. In the last 7 years I have yet to see ANY child walking on Bull Mountain Rd to/from Alberta Rider. Yet there is a school zone there. I am sure that isn't the only place where money has been wasted. How to educate parents about the benefits of SRTS, and biking/walking in general. Why are we considering a lot of these,when I have not heard of any major problems thus far. With the levy funding,there should be police officers assigned to specific areas where they can get to know the citizens of the neighborhoods in there area.The citizens will then know who to contact when a concern arises. The shortage of bus drivers makes for longer bus rides to and from schools. My kids would rather walk but I don't feel like it's safe for them to do so. I will support funding for additional police officers. Will vote NO if funding for other projects are "coat tailed" in levy proposal. That taxpayers are maxed out already. Stop adding more and more taxes and fees. We have way more than enough. Please coordinate with the City of Beaverton to create a blinking crosswalk on Barrow's road west of 160th or improve the walking path on the south side of Barrows road all the way west to the round- about. It is not safe for our high schoolers to walk to Mountainside HS Reset the crosswalk lights that the kids use. The minute they press the button,the flashing crosswalk light comes on. Give the motorists a few seconds to come to a complete stop once the walk button is pressed before the flashing light comes on. Crossing guards for more safety and police cars parked by schools during start and ending of school days. Speed limits not observed. I will not vote for anything that raises our property taxes again.The projects near my school make no mention of adding sidewalks.this is the biggest barrier in allowing my students to walk. not signage or ramps. but just simply continuous sidewalks on the same side of the street. Infrastructure for sidewalks and safe crossings