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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
JUNE 6, 1977, 7:30 P.M.
SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BOARD ROOM
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR - Burglary Prevention Month
3. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE: Resolution 77-54
4. CONMMUNICATION FROM CRAG RE: Transportation Improvement Program
5. PROPOSED LIBRARY BOARD ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
Library Board
6. REPORT BY LEGAL COUNSEL RE: Berman vs. Wheeler and Killion, and Hiransport Suits.
7. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NPO III AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RELATING
to 135th St. Extension.
8. DISCUSSION OF PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN AND PROPOSED PARK SITES
9. SUBDIVISION STREET STANDARDS AMENDMENTS REPORT BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR
10. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION RE: Pending Appeals to City Council from Planning
Commission Decisions.
11- STATUS REPORTS ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS (see enclosed memorandum)
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TIGARD Ci T1 COUNCIL
ST'.:D'i SESSION MINUTES
S1--qr ) DISTRICT. ADMINISTRATION
Bt'.T.'Di.ti •, BOARD ROOM
R01 , CAIA,: Present.., May.;r Wilbur A. Bishop; Councilmen John E. Cook, Alan W.
Mickelson, Lv-.r,. R. Waken; R. B. Adams, Chief of Police; Ben Altman,
Assistant Plar.r.=r; J,.D. Bailey, Legal Counsel; Richard Bolen, Planning
Dire tori B-i,.e P. Clark, City Administrator; Doris Hartig, City
E,=corder.
Mt:ivcr 8-- ;-- c•p preser•tcd proposed time schedule for agenda items and stated the
w, t.o adjoutn by 10;30 P.M.
:i*v advis�.,d Co.:ncil the Sanitary Franchise Haulers had requested an
c Fpc _?.. ^_i t y ::� p-ak to Cc• ,;coil even though they were not included on agenda.
of C<u.-Ici l was to cr•~sider request later in Meeting.
414. rION BY MAYOR - R :re_ a;y Prevention Month
M., ti:;r by Cci n i l*..'.3'i W.iker.. seccnded by Councilman Cook to approve Mayor
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,.pry-cv,�-d 1 cf Coancil present..
-014M(.%.TCA-1'0N FROM C01':NTY COMMISSIONERS RE: Resolution: 77-54
a%!d staff .3i - =ed letter from the County Administrator.
was
rt`M141 ?I' :ATIO'v FRO`! 4:Ry, RE_ ?'raaspertation Improvement Program
as Dis::ussio- by Cit. it a�,A- staff regarding status of upgrading 72nd street pro
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ec.t for submitsic.. for funding.
P710POSED LIBRARY BOARD ORD117ANCE AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LIBRARY BOARD
a) discussir-m by library board chairman, head librarian and Council re-
garding board mc-mbership, duties and powers, status of board, length of terms,
zxp1_aticn date of ter-^s, increasing membership and citizen participation.
rrqu sted staff prepare two items for consideration; (1) statement of
po-loy; .and (2) xovgh draft of amended ordinance.
t.b) Ceurr.il concurred ns~ber.ship should be increased to seven; membership not to
•Kceed two mernbers frcm outside the city limits.
REPCj?T BY LEGAL COUNSEL
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(a) C' ' Attorcc-.y Bailey reported the two Hiranport suits were scheduled for
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rial as fol i.cwst
1 . Cordernnv.ior� case s-t for trial July 7th.
2. W.It-of—:-evirw cask> set for trial August 11th.
Wt-cS!F.r and t{?t yrs
iity Attorney stated he ba: volunteered to privately prepare a proposal, on
behalf cf Officers Wheeler and Killion, and submit it to the insurance company.
Bail(iy further stated the proposal had been rejected,
Di_cucslor by Council, staff and Officer Wheeler regarding alterna.4ves for
pt-;ss--ing case and the cost of filing a lawsuit.
Cc,I--ilman. Wake-m stated he was opposed to considering the case further.
s�n_us of the majority of Council present was to review transcripts of case
,t-d cc.zsider natter further at future meeting.
a SANITARk FRANCHISE HAIJI-ERS
directed staff to prepare ordinance, regarding increase in hauler
`�=s, fer consideration by Council at their June 13th regular meeting. Council
:,-quested staff Rrovide them with any background information required
to m.jk.r decision,
:0. NPO IT? kND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RELATING TO 135th STREET EXTENSION
City Administrator reported staff had advised several people that the present
'ia• :•ssios was not a public hearing, therefore testimony would not be received
bti rr:u•:Cil
C: :.il discussed if NPO IIT and CPO members were to participate in meeting.
C-- was to limit discussion to Council and staff,
P -v ?i c5 Dir*=ctor repo r.ted on County's activities regarding proposed extension
17•11 1.!, lire 29th public .hearing.
-reviewed; (1) traffic study prepared by County; (2) alternatives pro-
p`.-c-d by Cr:unt.y; and (3) June 6th meeting with City staff and County,
d:. May; t• B.ihop presented a proposal to develop a network of residential streets
for fut.--e &-,velopment of the acreage west of Tigard along the northerly slope
M:;;;ntain.
Ge: =rat discussion by Council and staff regarding alternate routes, traffic
i-pact ar.rt concerns with through traffic to Pacific Highway.
t C,:�r �i.l directed staff to request County to conduct traffic study on Mayor's
proposal . Council requested information be provided to them prior to the June
29.;: hcarirtg at the County.
PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN AND PROPOSED PARK SITES
:•a+ rlir..v Administrator advised Council item was set for public hearing at the
J,unt. 13th me_ting.
fb) As3lstar.t Planner reviewed proposed plan and park site map.
.Assistant. Planner submitted letters, from Mr. & Mrs. Palaske, 505 S.W. Westwood
Diva and M,. Chapman, 11850 S.W. 95th Ave. , in opposition to two specific
F:apr.sed park sites.
A p=•tition, from property owners on 108th was submitted, opposing park site
proposed on S.W. 108th. Assistant Planner stated site had been removed from
•-r,^ lderation.
'1 to consider request by Park Board members, regarding membership and
ada*tce, at their Jure 20th study session.
;BDIVISI_ON STREET STANDARDS AMENDMENTS REPORT
(a) City Administrator reported status of meetings with a sub committee of the
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Metropolitan Home Builders Association. To date they have made the following
recommendations:
1 - Roll curbs be allowed.
2 - Reducing breaking strength of concrete after cured from 3,500 pounds to
3,000 or 2,500 pounds.
3 - Reducing asphalt paved width within a 40 foot right-of-way rather than
a 50 foot right-of-way and to be allowed to utilize utility easements
outside of the right-of-way.
(b) General discussion by Council and staff followed.
(c) Administrator advised Council, if they concurred with recommendations, the only
action needed would be an amendment of the subdivision ordinance changing the
minimum right-of-way width and paved width.
(d) Council took no action at this time.
13. PENDING APPEALS TO CITY COUNCIL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS
(a) City Administrator requested Council's direction regarding appeal fees on the
following appeals:
1 - Tigard Drive In, Conditional Use Permit
2 - Pollock, Subdivision
3 - Carlyle, Zone Change
Administrator stated legal counsel advised transcript fee could be charged on
the basis the ordinance was in effect prior to appeals being received by the
City; even though the resolution establishing fees was prepared and approved
after appeals were received.
Council concurred to charge transcript preparation fee.
(b) Administrator stated there were two different appeals regarding the drive in.
Administrator recommended collecting fee from both, divide cost equally and
rebate excess on equal basis.
Council concurred.
(c) Discussion by Council and staff regarding Public Hearing items on June
27th meeting.
Council concurred to hear all items scheduled with exception of NPO 5.
NPO 5 to be scheduled for July 11th hearing.
14. STATUS REPORTS
(a) City Administrator provided Council with written status report on various items.
15. OTHER
(a) Discussion regarding parking on East end of Main Street.
City Administrator recommended an ordinance be prepared regulating parking in
area.
Discussion by Council and staff followed regarding "No Parking" signs to be
installed on East end of Main Street.
16. ADJOURNED 10:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
City Recorder - City Tigard
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WASHINGTON COUN'T'Y
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING-150 N. FIRST AVENUE
HILLSBORO, OREGON 97123
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RAY MILLER,Chairman DANIEL O.POTTER
BILL BLOOM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
VIRGINIA DAGG . ROOM 418
MILLER M.DURIS (503)648.8676
RICHARD C.HEISLER
May 25, 1977
Mayor and Council Members
City of Tigard
P. 0. Box 23557
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
The Board of Commissioners of Washington County has asked that
I acknowledge receipt of Resolution 77-54 in which your body
supported the adoption of a County-wide gasoline tax and systems
development charge for road purposes.
The Board wishes to thank you for your action in supporting
these ordinances to provide funding for the road system of
Washington County.
As you know, these ordinances were introduced at the Board
meeting on May 24 and, given the normal processes, will be
before the Board for public hearing on June 14. For your
information, I attach a copy of both ordinances.
S1 cerely your ,
Da lel 0. Potter
C my Administrator
DOP:ams
Attachments
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P R 0 C L A 14 A T I 0 N
WHEREAS, Burglary, both in number of violations and
in resultant property loss, is the leading major
crime across the nation; and
WHEREAS, Burglary all too frequently results in
extensive property damage, and irreplaceable loss of
personal belongings; and
WHEREAS, The success of burglary prevention and detection
efforts is dependent to a large degree on the partici-
pation of an aroused and involved public,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wilbur A. Bishop, Mayor of the City
of Tigard, do PROCLAIM:
That the month of June, 1977, is Burglary Prevention
Month and call upon all citizens of Tigard to aid and
assist their police department, and do all else possible,
to prevent, detect, and report burglary.
WILBUR A. BISHOP
MAYOR •
Attest:
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MEMORANDUM
June 2, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Administrator
SUBJECT: Status Reports and Information Dissemination
1. Pacific Highway Traffic Signalization Application.
CRAG Board of Directors met-on May 24, 1977 to consider a lengthy
agenda which included a resolution that would approve our project
application. Action on this item and several other transportation
related issues was deferred until the next monthly meeting due to
the late hour. Our application has strong support for approval from
CRAG staff, the State Highway Dept. and Washington County. A copy
of CRAG Resolution BD 770507, a memo from CRAG staff, the staff
recommendation and staff report is attached hereto for your information.
The prognosis for approval looks good at this time.
2. Additional CETA II Positions
At a CETA meeting held June 1, fifteen additional CETA slots were
tentatively allocated to the Cities of Washington County. We were
able to secure 3 more CETA II slots from this new money. Only
Beaverton received more positions than Tigard on the tentative
allocation. We do not yet know when these additional positions can
be filled because CETA will be allowing only a few positions to be
filled each month between now and November 1978. The logic appears
to rest in an attempt to show a declining unemployment rate leading
up to election time in 1978.
We will also be considering CETA 6 applications for special projects
at a later date.
Finally, we have made application for summer youth employees under
a special CETA program to place summer help in public works and the
library. No final word has been received on these positions to date.
3. B.O.R. Applications Status
Four applications were submitted to the Washington County Parks
Advisory Committee for their review and recommendation to the
Board of Commissioners and thence to the State agency which. administers .
these funds. Of 10 applications submitted, 2 of Tigard's applications
were ranked.! sufficiently-,high to anticipate probable, funding. These
two applications' consist of (1) further work on parking and playfields
at Cook Park and (2) a bandstand/stage for Cook Park. The other two
applications consisted of a softball field and backstop at Jack Park
and Liberty Park improvements.
City Council Memo Page 2
Study Session June 6, 1977 June 2, 1977
4. E.D.A. Local Public Works Grant Application (Civic Center)
Congress has funded a second'go round' under this act at almost twice
the level of last year. Our application for a City Hall complex is
automatically included in the competition for funds. Key dates are:
June 3 - June 10 --- We will receive re-application forms
June 10 - July 8 --- Re-submission of application
June 15 - August 15 --- E.D.A. processing and approvals
While the odds of approval are slightly better, rule changes as to
computation of unemployment figures could work to our disadvantage.
5. Anti-Recession Aid Program - (E.D.A.)
Congress has extended the anti-recession program for an additional
5 quarters. It is too early to accurately estimate the amount of
funds Tigard will receive. When more inforwation becomes available,
we will request that Council incorporate these funds into the budget
for 77-78. You will recall a supplemental budget was adopted this
current year to incorporate thse unanticipated revenues.
6. H.C.D. Grant (Greenburg-Tigard Storm Drains and Sidewalks)
Our consultants have completed the Environmental Review which
is on file in City Hall. The required notice proclaiming "no
significant impact" will appear in the Saturday June 4 Times.
Assuming no objections, i request for release of funds will be
sent to HUD on June 21, 1977.
7. Staff Resignations
Both Leonard Cook, Engineering Tech. II (Public Works Inspector) and
Theron Martin, Director of Public Works have submitted their
resignations. Leonard's becomes effective June 16 and Marty's last
day is June 30. Recruitment efforts for Leonard's position are
underway. Recruitment for a Director will commence shortly. Copy
of Marty's letter of resignation is attached for your information.
8. Noise Meter
In accord with Council direction, a Scott Sound level meter and
calibrator has been purchased and staff is being trained in its use.
9. Gaarde Street Pathway Amendment
Follwing the last Council meeting-whereat Council received a status
report and directed that the termination of the Gaarde Pathway occur
at 117th Street, the Water District advised us of plans to dig a 12
foot wide ditch along the South6rly.-: travel lane of Gaarde Street
sometime in the next year. Accordingly, I have instructed staff tD
terminate the pathway at 112th (rather than Pacific Highway) to avoid
a double expense to the public.
In this way, only a short section of path will need to be torn up
and replaced by the Water District when they put their transmission
lines in Gaarde.
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Study Session June 6, 1977 June 2, 1977
4. E.D.A. Local Public Works Grant Application (Civic Center)
Congress has funded a second'go round' under this act at almost twice
the level of last year. Our application for a City Hall complex is
automatically included in the competition for funds. Key dates are:
June 3 - June 10 --- We will receive re-application forms
June 10 - July 8 --- Re-submission of application
June 15 - August 15 --- E.D.A. processing and approvals
While the odds of approval are slightly better, rule changes as to
computation of unemployment figures could work to our disadvantage.
5. Anti-Recession Aid Program - (E.D.A.)
Congress has extended the anti-recession program for an additional
5 quarters. It is too early to accurately estimate the amount of
funds Tigard will receive. When more information becomes available,
we will request that Council incorporate these funds into the budget
for 77-78. You will recall a supplemental budget was adopted this
current year to incorporate thse unanticipated revenues.
6. H.C.D. Grant (Greenburg-Tigard Storm Drains and Sidewalks)
Our consultants have completed the Environmental Review which
is on file in City Hall. The required notice proclaiming "no
significant impact" will appear in the Saturday June 4 Times.
Assuming no objections, a request for release of funds will :,e
sent to HUD on June 21, 1977.
7. Staff Resignations
Both Leonard Cook, Engineering Tech. II (Public Works Inspector) and
Theron Martin, Director of Public Works have submitted their
resignations. Leonard's becomes effective June 16 and Marty's last
day is June 30. Recruitment efforts for Leonard's position are
underway. Recruitment for a Director will commence shortly. Copy
of Marty's letter of resignation is attached for your information.
8. Noise Meter
In accord with Council direction, a Scott Sound level meter and
calibrator has been purchased and staff is being trained in its use.
9. Gaarde Street Pathway Amendment
Follwing the last Council meeting whereat Council received a status
report and directed that the termination of the Gaarde Pathway occur
at 117th Street, the Water District advised us of plans to dig a 12
foot wide ditch along the Southerly-,:travel lane of Gaarde Street
sometime in the next year. Accordingly, I have instructed staff to
terminale the pathway at 112th (rather than Pacific Highway) to avoid
a double expense to the public.
In this way, only a short section of path will need to be torn up
and renlacea by the Water District when they put their transmission
lines in Gaarde.
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City Council Memo June 2, 1977
Study Session June 6, 1977 Page 3
10. A great deal of time has been spent on the Budget recently. One
result is the public notice of hearing that appears in the June 1
and June 4 editions of the Tines. This budget hearing notice is the
most complete, understandable and informative budget hearing notice
ever published in local papers. For more information on the Budget
adoption process, please refer to the memorandum entitled Budget
Adoption Process dated June 2, 1977.
CRAG RESOLUTION
• BD 770507
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES FOR INTERSTATE TRANSFER
FUNDS PROJECTS UNDER CATEGORY III OF THE BOARD'S PROCESS.
WHEREAS, through BD 761104 and BD 761205, the Board of Directors
established three categories of projects under the Interstate With-
drawal and Transfer Process; and
WHEREAS, Category III monies, estimated to be $34,245,000; through
BD 761205, BD 770202, BD 770203 and BD 770410 have been allocated as
follows: Columbia Bv. at $522,138; 72nd/217 Interchange at $1,473,180;
Broadway Bridge Resurfacing at $86,000; Oregon City Bypass at $8,259,000;
221st/223rd Avenue, Gresham at $2,150,000; Union Avenue, Portland at
$3,870,000; and Highway 212, preliminary engineering at $120,000; leaving
a balance of $17,765,000 to be allocated to other projects; now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Directors establishes additional Category
III project priorities and respective federal monies for each as
follows: �y
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(To be determined by the Board of Directors pending
discussion of staff report)
and be it further
RESOLVED, the Board of Directors hereby finds: The projects
are in accordance with the region's continuing, cooperative compre-
hensive planning process; are incorporated in the Transportation Improve-
ment Plan and Annual Element; and hereby are given affirmative A-95
approval; and be it further
RESOLVED, the Board of Directors directs and authorizes the
Executive Director to forward project applications to the Governor
through his Department of Transportation for his consideration an
submission to USDOT and to take other action as necessary to carry
out the purposes of this resolution.
ADOPTED By the Board of Directors this day of
1977.
BY
Larry Rice, Executive Director
ATTACHMENT TO
BD 770507
COLUMBIA REGION ASSOCIATION Of GOVERNMENTS
CRAG
527 S.W. HALL STREET
PORTLAND, OREGON 97201 (503) 221-1646
LARRY RICE,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR M E M O RAN D U M
REGULAR MEMBERS
CLACKCOUNTY
Barlowarlow DATE: May 19, 1977
Canby
E.tscada TO
Gladstone CRAG Board of Directors
Happy Valley
Johnson City
LakeOawago FROM: Bill Ockert"'—'
Milwoukie
Malaita
Oregon City SUBJECT: Analysis and Recommendations of "Option 2"
Rlwryrwa
Sandy Projects
j Watt Linn
Wilsonville
MAH
MULTNOrview COUNTY The purpose of this memo is to document the staff
Gresham analysis and recommendations of the projects placed by
q Maywood Park
Portland the Board in Option 2, "Defer and Consider for Possible
Troutdale Funding from TSM Reserves"
Wood Village . This is in response to the
Board' s request at its April 26 meeting, asking for a
WASHINGTON COUNTY general staff review of the status and
Banti - immediate funding of Option 2 Potential o£
B"'""°^ projects.
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For FGrove A staff report is attached. A complete list of recom-
oresi
C.tan mendations and suggeste,! conditions
Hillsboro should projects be
KingCity approved is included in the staff report. A summary of
NorthP"ino the recommendations of the staff re
S'"'w°°d below: port is listed
Tigard
Tualatin
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 1• Highway 99W- Tigard. Project represents a consis-
CLARK000NTY tent and appropriate treatment of this critical
Vancouvrrr corridor. Project meets policies and management
Carries
strategies. Fundingof
project from the TSM
SColumbia City Reserve would be appropriate with conditions
tt..HHOW". regarding local access, through traffic, I-5
The Pon ofPo"land traffic impacts, and transit provisions.
Tri-Mot
The Stas of Oregon
2. Tualatin Valley Highway and 185th. This project
is .not an agpropra.ate TSM project because of its
high cost and limited scope. Project should be
removed from Option 2 and considered for funding ,-
from remaining Category III funds with conditions
regarding transit provisions and provisions for
future TSM options on the Tualatin Valley Highway.
The project meets both the management strategies
and the policies established by the Board.
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May 19, 1977
Page 2
3. Other Option 2 Proposals. Further analysis is needed to
insure that projects are consistent with the appropriate TSM
treatments for the corridors in which they lie. This analysis
should be conducted as part of the TSM Prototype Study.
Action on funding should be deferred until study recommenda-
tions are prepared.
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COLUMBIA REGION ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Memorandum May 19, 1977
To: Bill Ockert
From: Roger Budke
Subject: Staff Analysis of Option 2 (TSM Reserve) Projects
OPTION 2 PROJECTS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD AT ITS
APRIL 28 MEETING
C. Oatfield Road/I-205 ($129, 000 - Federal Cost)
G. Sandy Boulevard ($112,000 - Federal Cost)
P. Cedar Hills and Parkway ($ 86, 000 - Federal Cost)
Q. Cedar Hills and Walker ($119, 000 - Federal Cost)
R. Cornell Road and Murray ($119, 000 - Federal Cost)
T. Tualatin Valley Highway
and 185th ($860, 000 - Federal Cost)
U. Tualatin Valley Highway
and 170th ($ 72,000 - Federal Cost)
V. Tualatin Valley Highway
and 209th ($ 47,000 - Federal Cost)
W. Highway 99W--Tigard ($731,000 - Federal Cost)
APPROACH
In response to requests by the CRAG Board at its April 28
meeting, the CRAG transportation staff have:
A. Evaluated all of the projects designated in the TSM
Reserve against factors considered essential for TSM
project development (see TSM checklist attached) .
B. Evaluated in more detail the merits of Tigard' s Highway
99W proposal as a TSM project ready for implementation
(Option 1) .
The staff findings are outlined below, with supporting
analysis attached. All Option 2 projects were checked
against factors considered essential for TSM project develop-
ment. This checklist, drawn from background materials
presented to the Board on March 9, is also attached. A
special analysis was performed on the Highway 99W proposal
and the TV Highway and 185th Avenue Intersection.
Memorandum
May 19, 1977
Page 2
ANALYSIS OF "OPTION 2" PROJECTS
Staff Findings: CRAG staff checked all Option 2 projects against
the TSM Project Development Checklist attached. With the excep-
tion of Highway 99W and the intersection improvements between TV
Highway and 185th Avenue, the analysis indicated all projects
need further review and analysis prior to funding consideration.
Although there are some variations among projects, essentially
all projects lack analysis of' the total corridor or subarea
implications and require further coordination of proposals with
Tri-Met. In addition, the proposals as currently described are
essentially limited to traffic engineering considerations.
Consideration of other techniques to improve conditions, parti-
cularly transit, paratransit, pedestrians and bikeways, are not
addressed.
Staff Recommendation: Defer action on remaining Option 2 projects
until- recommendations are prepared from the TSM Prototype Study.
W. Highway 99W--Tigard
Staff Analysis: A special analysis of this project was conducted
in response to a Board request. The CRAG staff has met with the
staffs of the City of Tigard, Washington County, Tri-Met and ODOT
to discuss the disposition and appropriate treatment of this
project. Staff has also looked closely at the problems on 99W,
the objectives of the project, and possible alternatives to the
project (see attached staff report) to determine the most appro-
priate treatment of the project.
The analysis has produced the following findings:
. The project encompasses the most serious problem areas on
Highway 99W. This section of 99W has substantially more
congestion and accidents than sections north and south of
the project.
• The project is not expected to appreciably contribute to
either the problem or solution of congestion on I-5.
. The vehicle carrying capacity of Highway 99W as a through
route will not be appreciably altered as a result of the
improvements.
. The project will improve transit operations, but significant
increases in ridership will be largely dependent upon more
service, park and ride provisions and specialized marketing.
The project offers some good opportunities to- reschedule
existing service to be more compatible with the West Portland
park and ride station.
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May 19, 1977
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. There is sufficient highway capacity north of the project
(North Tigard Interchange) to handle the volumes from the
project area.
. The project will have significant positive safety benefits.
. The project will provide safe access to local neighborhoods
at intersections. Serious problems currently exist due to
lack of access provisions from neighborhoods to 99W.
Staff Recommendation: Funding of this project with Option 2
funds would be appropriate under the following conditions:
A. Assure project design features have minimum effect on increas-
ing I-5 traffic by not increasing capacity for through
traffic on Highway 99W.
B. Coordindate the provision of shelters at transit stops with
Tri-Met.
C. Evaluate park and ride facilities and bus route structures
with Tri-Met to develop an improvement program for park and
ride, carpooling, vanpooling and transit service that will
help reduce the number of peak hour vehicle trips.
T. Tualatin Valley Highway and 185th
Staff Analysis: CRAG staff met with the staffs of Washington
County, ODOT and Tri-Met to discuss the disposition and appro-
priate treatment of the 185th project.
Analysis has indicated this project is a capital intensive rather
than TSM project. The high relative cost of this proposal, the
demolition and relocation associated with it, and the relative
independence of this project from other Tualatin Valley Highway
problems technically removes this project from consideration
under TSM.
Earlier staff analysis indicated that this project performed very
well against the adopted Board policies. A summary of the tech-
nical findings is listed below:
• The project would remove a severe bottleneck on Tualatin
Valley Highway that impedes through traffic. r
.Left turn provision at 185th would result in significant
benefits to the local area and reduce indirect routing of
traffic through sensitive areas.
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May 19, 1977
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. There exist significant transit opportunities in conjunction
with the project. Currently, spontaneous park and ride
operations cause localized parking problems, safety problems
and discourage transit ridership.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that this project be
considered for funding from the remaining Category III funds with
the following conditions:
A. . Coordinate the compatibility of the project with transit
turnouts and- adjoining park and ride lots with Tri-Met.
B. Coordinate design features with CRAG, ODOT and Tri-Met to
assure reasonable allowances are made for potential TSM
improvements along the full length of Tualatin Valley
Highway.
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Attachments
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y^i ATTACHMENT TO MAY 19th OPTION 2 MEMO
CRAG TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
STAFF REPORT
HIGHWAY 99W TSM IMPROVEMENTS--TIGARD
A. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
1. Location. Highway 99W from Bull Mountain Road to North
Tigard Interchange.
2. Conflicting Road Use. Through and local trip competition.
a. Linear commercial development creates continuous
left turn conflict with oncoming traffic and
accident hazards.
b. Offset local street intersections, combined with a
local street pattern with severely limited internal
circulation, forces high utilization of 99W as a
connection for local trips.
3. 'Substandard Facility Design Width
a. Inadequate roadway on 99W to accommodate any
appreciable increase in vehicle capacity.
b. Too few signalized intersections to allow easy
local access to 99W. Signals spaced at inadequate
intervals to permit good signal progression and
even- traffic flow.'
C. Traffic delays due to lack of transit turnouts.
B. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
1. To improve local circulation utilizing Highway 99W.
2. To maintain regional traffiI handling capacity of 99W.
3. To make improvements to 99W without significantly
adding to traffic on I-5.
4. To improve the person-trip capacity of 99W by improving
transit and ride sharing provisions.
C. DESCRIPTION OF ALTEP.NATIVES
1. Do nothing--unacceptable.
2. New east or west by-pass--too costly for serious consid-
eration at this time.
3. Diversion of through trips to I-5. A signed route
diverting trips from 99W south of Tigard, at either
Sherwood or Durham Road, to I-5. Unacceptable due to
impact on I-5 and local community Disruption.
4. Peak hour reversible lane for either mixed traffic or
transit.
Unacceptable due to:
a. Lack of foreseeable connection with downtown
Portland. Specific problems include narrow bridges
at Tigard railroad overcrossing, North Tigard
Interchange and south of Capitol Highway exit on
Barbur Boulevard (terminus of the bus lane currently
under construction) .
b. Conflict with local traffic circulation during
peak hours.
5. Alternatives recommended for Preliminary Engineering.
a. Elimination of continuous, left turn median to
remove intermittent left turns and facilitate
provision of other improvements.
b. Continuous median barrier.
C. Signalization of eight additional intersections to
facilitate local access and synchronization of
signals for even traffic flow.
d. Computerized signal intertie to facilitate optimum
directional flow during peak hours and adjusted
timing to facilitate local movement during the
off-peak.
e. Left turn bays on 99W at intersections.
f. Bus turnouts.
D. EXPECTED EFFECTIVENESS
1. Improved local circulation, with reduced delays, improved
safety.
2. Maintenance of capacity for through traffic with improved
rate of flow.
3. No appreciable change in traffic split between 99W and
I-5.
4. Potential for improved transit use due to improved
transit stops.
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5. 99W business community impact and acceptance to be
determined during PE.
E. ESTIMATED CAPITAL COST
Estimated cost: $850, 000 (Total) ; local match available.
F. CONDITIONS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
1. Assure project design features have minimum effect on
increasing I-5 traffic by not increasing capacity of
Highway 99W for through traffic.
2. Coordinate the location and design of bus stops and
turnouts with Tri-Met.
3. Evaluate park-and-ride facilities and bus route struc-
ture with Tri-Met to develop an improvement program for
park and ride, carpooling, vanpooling and transit
service that will help reduce the number of peak hour
vehicle trips.
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S: 300/1-3