01/12/2022 - Agenda City of Tigard
- Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda
MEETING DATE/TIME: January 12, 2022 — 6:00 to 7:05 p.m. (Business meeting)
7:05 to 9:00 p.m. (Goal Setting/Retreat)
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1. CALL TO ORDER Ryan 6:00
2. CONSIDER MINUTES Ryan 6:05
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Ryan 6:10
4. PUBLIC COMMENT Ryan 6:15
5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Sean 6:20
6. FY22-23 BUDGET PRIORITIES Sean 6:25
7. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 6:40
8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 6:50
9. NOMINATIONS AND OFFICER ELECTIONS All 6:55
10. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Chair 7:05
TCAC RETREAT AND GOAL SETTING 7:05 to 9:00 PM
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Upcoming meetings of note: Related websites and information:
Tues.,February 1,6:30 p.m.TCDA/TCAC Joint Meeting Tigard TIF Districts
Wed.,Feb. 9,6:30 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting Tigard Construction Updates
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CITY OF TIGARD
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
December 8, 2021
Members Present: Scott Hancock (Vice Chair),Adrian Hinckley, Hemendra Mathur,Tom
Murphy,Tim Myshak, Kate Rogers,Ryan Ruggiero (Chair), Chris Sjolin,Justin Watson (Ex Officio),
and Derrick Wright.
Members Absent: Chris Cach (Alternate),Renette Hier, Kris Mitchell (Alternate), and Elise
Shearer.
Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe
Patton.
Others Present: TCAC Council Liaison John Goodhouse,new TCAC appointees Travis Diskin,
Lindsay Gregg, and Carolyn Hyink, and REACH Community Development representatives Alex
Aleman, and Erik Pattison.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ruggiero called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held remotely using MS
Teams with a call-in number provided for the public.
2. WELCOMES AND GOODBYES
Ryan welcomed the new members for next year and thanked Tim and Hemendra for their service.
3. CONSIDER MINUTES
The November 10, 2021 TCAC Minutes were unanimously approved.
4. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS—N/A
5. PUBLIC COMMENT—N/A
6. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The TCAC Annual report was submitted to the TCDA and will be discussed at the Joint meeting in
February. The date will be announced at the January meeting.A Steering Committee including city
staff, downtown business owners and a member from TCAC will meet to discuss recommendations
from the Parking Study for implementation.There will be approximately four meetings.
7. AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE REQUEST
Alex Aleman gave a brief presentation on Dartmouth Crossing including Transit Oriented
Development,TIF Programmatic Criteria, Equitable Economic Participation, Public Amenities,
Pedestrian Friendly,Urban Design, and Place Making. There is a small parking area in Phase I and
additional on street parking,but Phase 11 will include a parking garage and Community Center.
There are 85 units planned. Phase I will start next year and Phase II in 2023. The construction will
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December 8, 2021
include a diversity of minority owned contractors. Each floor will have bike parking. After
discussion, Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to recommend approval of TIF funding
for the REACH Dartmouth Crossing project to the TCDA for the full amount requested. The topic
will go before the TCDA on February 1, 2022. The funds will be used to pay down some of the
Service Development Charges.
8. DISCUSSION OF HYBRID OR VIRTUAL TCAC MEETINGS
Sean noted that hybrid meetings with the option to meet in person may be an option for next year.
After discussion, Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to hold hybrid meetings with the
option to meet in person as soon as the option is available.
9. NOMINATIONS FOR 2022 TCAC OFFICERS
Ryan gave a brief discussion of Chair responsibilities and Scott gave an overview of the Vice Chair
role. Ryan indicated he is unable to serve as Chair due to work commitments. Scott was nominated
as Vice Chair.Tom was nominated as Chair. Additional nominations will be accepted, and a vote
taken at the January 2022 meeting.
10. PLANNING FOR JANUARY TCAC GOAL SETTING MEETING
A pre-goal setting meeting will take place with Tom, Scott,Derrick,Adrian, and Chris Sjolin.
11. AVA/ OTHER PROJECT UPDATES
Sean briefly reviewed the updates included with the Agenda. Ava will not be able to finance the
office space so the building will only be three stories tall. They also need to get regulatory approval
for the proposed slab to make sure it qualifies for FEMA flood insurance.They have asked for a
nine-month extension and staff will recommend approval to the TCDA.
12. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES —N/A.
13. NON-AGENDA ITEMS —N/A.
14. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Joe Patton,TCAC Meeting Secretary
Ryan Ruggiero, Chair
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Proposed Priorities for FY 22-23 TCDA Budget
City Center
Project/Program Notes Potential
Funding
Universal Plaza Construction to be completed in October) $4.4M (TIF and
Park SDC's)
Main Street Green St Phase 2 TIF contribution $580K
Design and Engineering of Nick Public space/Fanno Creek Trail $80K
Wilson Memorial Plaza and connection adjacent to brewpub
Fanno Creek Trail lighting
Downtown Improvement Grants Matching grants to property and business $150K
owners for fagade and tenant
improvements (increased funding)
Development Assistance Provide pre-development and assistance TBD
to affordable housing projects.
Triangle
Project/Program Notes Potential
Funding
Park Acquisition Carryforward $3.78M (TIF
and Park SDC)
Affordable Housing Development Provide pre-development and $1M
Assistance development assistance to affordable
housing projects.
Development Assistance Previously approved development $1M
assistance for the Overland
Opportunity Fund Provide assistance to new and existing $100K
businesses including fagade and
improvement grants
Pedestrian Infrastructure Look for opportunities for sidewalk infill TBD
Agenda item 7
1/6/22 TIF District Project Updates
City Center TIF District
1. Universal Plaza
• Reviewing plans for cost reductions
• City Council approved comp plan amendment on Jan. 4
• Construction on target for May-October 2022
2. Main Street Green Street Phase 2
• Bid awarded on Dec. 14
• Construction schedule to follow
• Planning an Open for Business campaign, before and during construction
3. Senior Center Affordable Housing
• Hearings Officer hearing December 13, record kept open. Decision expected early
February
• Parking agreement, lease being reviewed
4. Main Street at Fanno project
• In response to financers request, the building is being re-designed-3-stories, no
office use, and revised foundation
• TCDA Board will consider a 12-month extension to allow time for permit approvals
for building design changes
5. TIF Improvement Grants
• Committee changed guidelines to prioritize Main St. Ph.2 area, and eating/drinking
establishments and active retail
6. Nick Wilson Fanno Creek Overlook
• Project shifted to start design in mid-2022
7. City Facilities Consolidation (only parking structure is TIF funded)
• Council decision to come on referring to future ballot
8. Downtown Reimagined
• TGM scope and contract being finalized at ODOT. Likely February project kick-off
• Public Engagement plan to be written, but will include TCAC presentations/feedback
opportunities, Downtown stakeholder focus group, and affordable housing focus
group
9. Downtown Parking Strategy
• First steering committee meeting with DT business owners, staff, and TCAC member
on January 24
Agenda item 7
Tigard Triangle URD
1. Affordable Housing
• Viewfinder project under construction-91 units
• REACH Dartmouth Crossing (85 units) application for$1M in development
assistance to be considered by TCDA Board on Feb. 1
2. The Overland (Dartmouth and 72nd Mixed Use)
• Construction in progress
3. Red Rock Creek Trail Planning
• ODOT grant to study trail alignment to start spring 2022
4. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217
• Project on hold pending until clarity on SW Corridor
5. Parks
• Agency working with advisor to secure park property
6. Opportunity Fund
• Marketing materials distributed to City's partners (e.g MESO, Adelante Mujeres)
7. Infrastructure
• Staff will work with Public Works to identify opportunities to build sidewalks and
other pedestrian infrastructure in the Triangle
2021 Annual Report of the
Town Center Advisory Commission
To the Board of the Town Center Development Agency
December 1,2021
The past 20 months have proven challenging to all of us. Nonetheless,the durability of Tigard's
urban and community planning vision for its two TIF districts remains clear,as expressed by voters
in May when they elected to approve the City Center TIF Plan Substantial Amendment,choosing to
further leverage the successes they have witnessed through thoughtful conversation,planning,and
implementation over many years.The Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC) is pleased to
have been a contributor and advocate to these efforts.
The TCAC worked to produce draft goals and objectives for calendar year 2021 in January 2021 and
presented those goals to the TCDA Board on February 2, 2021.The TCAC's 2021 goals were then
formally adopted by the Commission on February 10, 2021.
The Commission's overarching,aspirational goal for 2021 is to:
"Facilitate and promote opportunities for the development of affordable housing,provide support for
equitable business development, and advance efforts toward improved walkability, equity, and
connectivity across and between both urban renewal[TIF]districts."
New to the function of the TCAC in 2021 was the formation of three distinct subcommittees that
were intended to provide an opportunity for Commissioners to engage more deeply with three
Areas of Emphasis (AOEs) mentioned in the aspirational goal,namely:
• affordable housing
• equitable business development
• walkability, connectivity and transit
Equity,also explicitly stated in the aspirational goal,was intended to be a common thread that
would be considered and integrated across all of the AOEs.
One of the primary objectives in forming subcommittees was for them to bring to more detailed
information, outside speakers and presenters,case studies and perspectives to the whole TCAC,and
there were several examples of that objective having been successfully met in 2021. Subcommittee
participation was entirely voluntary,and as with all things these last 20 months or so,organizing
and meeting as subcommittees proved challenging. For 2022,the TCAC will need to decide
whether the subcommittee structure is something it wishes to continue.
Monthly TCAC agendas in 2021 were aimed at developing and implementing the adopted goals.
Despite the ongoing situation with Covid through the entirety of 2021,we were able to meet
remotely each month (except August when we elected not to meet as a Commission and instead
encouraged subcommittees to meet during our customary time).
This report is organized around the adopted 2021 TCAC Goals,organized by Area of Emphasis,and
later by TIF district. For each ACE,project work accomplished within each of the TIF districts by
City staff,consultants, contractors and others is described,with contributions or involvement by
the TCAC and its subcommittees noted where applicable.
Affordable Housing
2021 Goals:
• Listen to affected stakeholders, learn the needs, identify the opportunities and constraints that
exist within each district, and refer to existing studies and assessments where appropriate.
• Recommend specific programs, innovations, and policies to City staff and Council that directly
affect,support, and encourage the development and preservation of affordable housing forms
downtown and in the Tigard Triangle.
Arguably,the most important issue facing both the City of Tigard and the region as a whole,
affordable housing has been and remains the top priority for the TCAC. It is a topic of near-constant
conversation due to the myriad ways in which the affordable housing need touches multiple
dimensions of life in and around the TIF districts in our lives and community.
The TCAC has offered its support over recent years to several affordable housing projects in both
TIF districts. Notable among them have been Red Rock Creek Commons in the Triangle TIF District
(opened in 2020),The Alongside Senior Housing project located in the Downtown TIF District
(pending),and the new Woodland Hearth project in the Triangle TIF District,for which the TCAC
recommended a$500,000 forgivable loan which has since been approved by the TCDA.TCAC
members have also been participating on the advisory committee for the Alongside project. Asnew,
promising affordable housing projects make their way through the planning process,the TCAC
looks forward to continuing to offer its support to projects that promise to have a meaningful
impact on our community's affordable housing for the present and the future.
The Affordable Housing Subcommittee brought several meaningful discussions to the TCAC that
have served as catalysts for additional engagement between City staff and several local community
partners. Proud Ground,a community land trust dedicated to affordable home ownership,is one of
them. Since that engagement, City staff and Proud Ground have been discussing potential
opportunities for future collaboration.
Looking forward:The TCAC will undoubtedly continue to recommend financial support for
affordable housing projects within the Downtown and Triangle TIF districts that will advance
affordable housing goals for Tigard and the region.
Equitable Business Development
2021 Goals:
• Listen to affected stakeholders, learn about and research the needs, identify the opportunities
and constraints within each district to better support equitable business development.
• Support the deployment of multi-language resources by City staff;recommend specific
programs and policies to City staff and Council that directly affect,support and encourage
equitable business development downtown and in the Tigard Triangle.
Though subcommittee formation and activity on this ACE were somewhat limited in 2021,the
TCAC as a whole was still able to make meaningful progress supporting ongoing efforts to support
equitable business development,particularly in the Triangle TIF.The TCAC reviewed,provided
input and later supported"A New Tigard Triangle"as a guide for equitable TIF district
implementation in the Triangle TIF,which the TCDA adopted.
At our April meeting, Lloyd Purdy presented on city-wide economic development initiatives that he
and other City staff have been working on,many of which are strongly oriented toward increasing
equitable business opportunities in the City.The TCAC looks forward to hearing from Lloyd again in
2022 with an eye toward concrete ways of supporting equitable economic and business
development in both TIF districts.
The TCAC also provided input to City staff regarding the Triangle Opportunity Fund. Several of the
Commission's suggestions were integrated into the plan.The Opportunity Fund is expected to be
implemented beginning in 2022.
Lastly,a$25,000 Improvement Grant was made to Live Edge,a new salon that is moving into the
former Cafe Allegro Building on Main St.
Looking forward: The TCAC looks forward to supporting equitable business development in the
Triangle TIF through recommended investments via the Opportunity Fund in the future,and
through other economic development initiatives as they come to fruition.
Walkability,Connectivity and Transit
2021 Goals:
• Identify,prioritize, and recommend opportunities for development that improve living and
working,foster walkability, and promote equity.
• Promote ongoing efforts toward multi-modal connectivity across and between both urban
renewal[TIF]districts.
The 2020 completion of the Tigard Street Heritage Trail was a significant addition to Tigard's
walkability, and it adds to the network of trails and sidewalks that connect people to the downtown
area. During Covid,the trail has proven especially valuable to the community by offering a highly
accessible corridor for walking, cycling and other pedestrian uses. 2021 saw the addition of more
interpretive and art installations along the Trail,including large murals under the Highway 99W
viaduct. These additions have improved the user experience along the trail while providing unique
and meaningful glimpses of Tigard's history.
The vision for a multi-modal path across Highway 217 to connect both TIF districts was dealt a
blow in November 2020 when voters opted not to approve the regional transportation bond
measure that would have included the crossing as part of the Southwest Corridor light rail project.
Nonetheless,TCAC support for this important,long term project remains strong,and we will
continue to support staff's efforts to secure funding for the project.The crossing project also
integrates directly with ongoing efforts to develop a meaningful trail corridor along Red Rock
Creek,a high priority as development within the Triangle TIF District continues to take shape. The
Red Rock Creek Trail is a regional priority,and it was selected for a Regional Flexible Funds
Allocation grant award to support further planning and design of the trail.
Continued planning and design for Universal Plaza was a major focus for the City as a whole in
2021,and the TCAC has been fairly involved in the project from the beginning.The TCAC voiced
support for the inclusion of a direct,accessible trail connection from the Plaza skirting the restored
Fanno Creek floodplain and connecting to the Fanno Creek Regional Trail (FCRT).This connection
means that the FCRT will be an important means of access to and from the Plaza moving forward,
particularly for active trail users.This simple,short but important design element amplifies the
walkability of the Downtown TIF District.
The TCAC has been kept apprised of progress being made toward the implementation of the Main
Street Green Street Phase II project,and we look forward to watching its implementation in 2022.
Finally,the TCAC was given a detailed presentation by City transportation staff on what
transportation investments in Tigard will look like over the next ten years or so,with numerous
implications for the Commission's goals around walkability,connectivity and transit.
Looking forward:The TCAC will continue to track ongoing implementation of projects in the CIP
that support and advance the City's goals related to walkability, connectivity and transit access. In
the near term,these projects will include Main Street Green Street Phase 11, additional,key trail
segments along the Fanno Creek Regional Trail leading into and out of the Downtown TIF,support
for trail and natural area acquisition in the Triangle TIF,and continued exploration of crossing
options for Highway 217.
TIF District-specific goals for 2021
Downtown Tigard TIF District
2021 Goals:
• Participate in the implementation of the Tigard Development Strategy Updated 5-year plan.
• Provide appropriate levels of support for the Substantial Amendment as it moves toward the
May 2021 ballot.
• Drive existing projects to completion.
• Support projects identified in the City's 2021 Capital Improvement Plan for Downtown.
TCAC members were briefed on the updated 5-year work plan for the Downtown TIF District in
June,and the Commission continues to track active public/private partnership and CIP projects,
some of which have been in the works for several years.These include the Main Street at Fanno
redevelopment project,the Alongside Senior Housing project,Universal Plaza,Main Street Green
Street Phase 11 and the new consolidated civic center.The Commission looks forward to
participating in and providing input to the Downtown Reimagined project in 2022 and beyond.
The Substantial Amendment to the Downtown Tigard TIF District was approved by an
overwhelming majority of Tigard voters in May,and the TCAC actively participated in educating the
public through a podcast appearance and various online forums. Approval of the Substantial
Amendment will greatly amplify the reach and impact of the Downtown TIF District,extending its
duration and nearly doubling its funding over the life of the district.
Tigard Triangle TIF District
2021 Goals:
• Participate in the implementation of the Equitable Urban Renewal Implementation Strategy
Plan.
• Continue to provide financial support for projects that are catalytic in nature.
• Promote and support projects identified foryears2020-2025 in the Implementation and
Action Plan (A New Tigard Triangle,2020).
In 2 02 1,TCAC members provided input for the Triangle Opportunity Fund,a key programmatic
component of the Equitable Urban Renewal Implementation Strategy Plan that was developed for
the Triangle.The TCAC looks forward to contributing to additional elements of the Plan in the
future.
As indicated earlier in this report,the TCAC approved and recommended to the TCDA a$500,000
forgivable loan for the Woodland Hearth affordable housing project sponsored by Community
Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH).The project will create 42 units of affordable housing and,
in contrast to other recent affordable housing projects,Woodland Hearth will include units up to
four bedrooms in size,helping to address the need for affordable housing for larger families in
Tigard.
Recommendations for Town Center Development Agency consideration
The TCAC is charged with advising the Town Center Development Agency(TCDA) on policy and
projects related to the City Center Urban Renewal Plan and the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal
Plan.The commission is charged with producing an annual report and recommendations for the
TCDA's consideration.
2021 Recommendations
• Continue to partner with developers and other agencies to increase the supply and diversity
of affordable housing units in both TIF districts,recognizing that more housing in each TIF
district will enhance the overall economic vitality of each district;
• Continue to emphasize and support the vision articulated in A New Tigard Triangle:
Equitable Urban Renewal Implementation Strategy Plan;
• Acquire property for parks and the Triangle's trail system,understanding that natural
resource protection,critical storm water management improvements and access to nature
and trails are interrelated public benefits requiring particular attention in the Triangle;
• Ensure that community members and potential new business owners are aware of and are
encouraged to seek assistance from the Triangle Opportunity Fund;
• Develop opportunities for equitable business development in Downtown Tigard and
Triangle through TIF funding and other funding sources; and
• Continue to seek,develop and implement community-based policies and solutions that
reflect a deep and enduring commitment to making Tigard a more equitable community.
Finally,the TCAC would like to acknowledge the exceptional work done by City staff,especially
Sean Farrelly and Joe Patton,in enabling and facilitating the work of the TCAC during this most
challenging of times.The City and its people are fortunate to have such fine public servants working
on their behalf.
And thank you to each of you for your ongoing support of the TCAC's work.
On behalf of the Town Center Advisory Commission,
Ryan Ruggiero
Chair
Scott Hancock
Vice Chair