Resolution No. 86-134 1
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 86—_
IN THE MATTER OF THE CREATION OF A CITY CENTER PLAN TASK FORCE FOR THE: CITY OF
TIGARD.
WHEREAS, The Tigard Economic Development Committee over the past 18 months has
identified the need for a City Center revitalization effort; and
WHEREAS, efforts to create a private sector sponsored revitalization and
marketing effort for the area have not gained momentum; and
WHEREAS, the City Center's economic vitality and development activity is
lagging behind other commercial areas of Tigard; and
WHEREAS, the threat of piecemeal zoning changes exists which could be
detrimental to orderly revitalization of the area unless a thorough review of
the Community Development Code provisions governing the area is undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the City Center has great potential to be a flourishing area which
can assist the City to establish its identify as a vibrant, progressive,
inviting, and livable community; and
WHEREAS, before undertaking a revitalization effort a comprehensive planning,
economic, public facilities, transportation, and marketing plan is needed to
guide City efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City as a whole has the need for additional commercial and
industrial land which is buildable or redevelopable to meet market demands; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Economic Development Committee, recognizing the issues
above, has approached and received a commitment of resources from Portland
State University for the development of a City Center revitalization plan; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Economic Development Committee work program does not
permit time to coordinate a specific revitalization effort nor does it have
the broad representation of community interests needed for such a plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council twat:
1. The City of Tigard hereby creates the City Center Plan Task Force to work
with the Economic Development Committee, staff of the Community
Development Department, and Portland State University design team to
prepare a City Center Plan.
2. The Task Force will consist of seven members, to be appointed by the City
Council. The initial term will run for one year beginning January 1,
1987. Subsequent terms will be for one year with the Task Force
disbanding at the completion of the study. Task Force members shall
receive no compensation; however, support staff, materials, and other
services will be provided through the Community Development Department
budget.
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3. Preference for membership will be given to members of established City
committees, not to exceed three in total. No more than two Task Force
members may be non—residents of Tigard
4. The Task Force will be composed of:
A. No more than three individuals who are members of either the Economic
Development Committee, Transportation Committee, or Utility and
Franchise Committee.
B. At least four at—large members.
5. The Task Force shall consult with and utilize the expertise of established
City boards, committees, and NPO's as appropriate throughout the
formulation of the plari.
6. The Task Force is charged with the responsibility of preparing, with the
assistance of staff and Portland State University, a comprehensive
revitalization and marketing plan for the City Center. The plan shall
include at least the following:
A. Creation of a boundary for the city center area.
B. Development of an inventory of existing businesses, commercial and
industrial buildings, residential properties, and public facilities
within the area.
C. An evaluation of existing conditions of the buildings, public
facilities, and properties in the area.
D. An evaluation of physical, zoning, governmental, and economic
limitations on the revitalization of the area with recommendations for
action steps to remove or, reduce those limitations.
E. Creation of a market analysis to evaluate and take advantage of the
economic potential of the area, not limited to analysis of:
1) Cosir;,ercial retail
2) Commercial professional offices
3) Residential
4) Light industrial parks.
F. Development of a marketing and economic development attraction
strategy with the assistance of the Tigard Economic Development
Committee for implementation by the Committee.
G. Development of a Capital Improvement Plan and cost analysis and
priority list for implementation.
H. tin evaluation of the architectural and aesthetic potential and needs
of the area for the purpose of producing a report on the most
beneficial c;,anges and improvements needed by existing developed
properties.
I. Identify topographical,
gc:ographicaZ, and natural feature limitations
and opportunities in the area.
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T. Develop a financial plan which evaluates funding e:echanisms for
implementation of the plan.
K. Prepare an action plan with detailed sequential steps for adoption by
the Tigard City Council.
L. Provide an opportunity for citizen involvement and input throughout
the development of the action plan.
.. The Task Force shall meet in a timely fashion to respond to the progress
of the Portland State University study, but not less than once each month
until project completion. All meetings of the Task Force or Subcommittee
shall be public, noticed, and have minutes kept.
8. The Task Force Shall provide regular reports to the City Council, no less
than Four times a year, on the status of the study and progress toward
completion.
9. The Task Force is authorized to create special subcommittees and enlist
the assistance of private citizens to complete any of the elements of the
study.
10. The Director of Community Development, or his designee, shall serve as an
ex-officio, non-voting member and shall be notified of all committee or
subcommittee meetings. Advance notice shall be given to the Director with
sufficient time tof post a notice in the Civic Center and notify members.
PASSED: This 1 C� day of 1�'Q�4, 198
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