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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - APRIL 7, 2009
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City of Tigard
Special Joint Meeting of Tigard and Beaverton
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE /TIME: April 7, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. - Special Meeting
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE /TIME: April 7, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. - Special Meeting
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
6:30 p.m
1. SPECIAL MEETING
1.1 Call to Order - Mayor Dirksen
1.2 Roll Call:
• Tigard City Council
• Beaverton City Council
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications &.Liaison Reports
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non- Agenda Items
2. TRAFFIC CONTROL ON SHARED FACILITIES (SCFIOLLS FERRY ROAD AND HALL
BOULEVARD) -- DISCUSSION
3. BARROWS ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR - DISCUSSION
4. DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL - TIGARD'S EXPERIENCE - DISCUSSION
5. WASHINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SERVICFS (WCCLS) STRATEGIC FUNDING
PLAN FOR LIBRARY SERVICES - UPDAIE /DISCUSSION
6. URBANIZATION ISSUES - 'DISCUSSION
A. City of Tigard Community Aspirations and Growth Expectations
B. West Bull Mountain (Areas 63 and 64) Traffic Analysis
7. TIGARD ASPIRATIONS FOR THE WASHINGTON SQUARE REGIONAL CENTER -
UPDAlE /DISCUSSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - APRIL 7, 2009
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Agenda Item #
Meeting Date April 7, 2009
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Of Tigard, Oregon
Issue /Agenda Title Tigard /Beaverton Joint Meeting — Traffic Control on Shared Facilities
Prepared By: Mike McCarthy Dept Head Approval: City Mgr Approval:
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ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Discuss with Beaverton traffic control on shared facilities
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Discussion item
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
Scholls Ferry Road
® Scholls Ferry Road is under the jurisdiction of ODOT and Washington. County.
o The dividing line is the railroad crossing, which is between Nimbus Ave and Cascade Ave.
® North and East of the railroad crossing, Scholls Ferry Road is a State Highway.
o Traffic signals are timed and maintained by ODOT.
o ODOT is the road authority and makes the final decision on any traffic flow or geometric change. The Cities
can raise issues and suggest solutions.
o West of the railroad crossing, Scholls Ferry Road is under Washington County jurisdiction.
-o Traffic signals maintenance: Beaverton maintains the hardware; Washington County times the signals.
o As the signals are synchronized, timing changes are more complicated because a change at one intersection may
necessitate changes at other intersections.
o Washington County plans to install flashing- yellow -arrow left turn signals at Conestoga, 121 ", 125
Dakota, 130t 135` and Barrows as part of an economic stimulus project.
• Washington County is the road authority and makes the final decision on any traffic flow or geometric change.
The Cities can raise issues and suggest solutions.
Hall Boulevard
o In Tigard, Hall Boulevard is a State Highway.
o Traffic signals are timed and maintained by ODOT.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
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CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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ATTACHMENT LIST
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FISCAL NOTES
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Agenda Item #
Meeting Date April 7, 2009
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Of Tigard, Oregon
Issue /Agenda Title Barrows Road Bridge Repair
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Prepared By: A.P. Duenas Dept Head Approval:. /b� City Mgr Approval: (04 c •/
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ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Discuss with Beaverton City Council repair of Barrows Road Bridge; the need to realign Davies Street with Barrows Road and the
prospect of Washington County transferring jurisdiction of the bridge and Barrows Road to Tigard and Beaverton
RECOMMENDATION
"The following talking points are provided for Council's reference.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
• An agreement has been made in principle between Washington County and the cities of Tigard in Beaverton to repair the
existing bridge by replacing the superstructure and using sheet pilings to ensure a span life of about 15 years.
• The previous proposal to repair the bridge would have provided a useful structure line of only about five years.
• The agreed -upon proposal increases the project cost from about $150,000 to about $205,000. This results in an increased cost
between the four parties of about $20,000 each ($69,000).
• The higher cost alternative is Tigard's preferred option. It would keep Barrows Road open while the ultimate plan to realign it
to intersect with Davie Street is pursued. The future realignment project and is the ultimate solution to traffic problems in the
area.
• It is proposed to transfer jurisdiction ()Elbe Bridge and Barrows Road to the cities of Tigard in Beaverton after repair work is
completed and the pavement condition of the street is improved to a level acceptable to each city. The alternative is payment
in lieu of improvements by Washington County and agreed to by both cities.
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OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
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CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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ATTACHMENT LIST
N/A
FISCAL NOTES
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Agenda Item #
Meeting Date April 7, 2009
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Of Tigard, Oregon
Issue /Agenda Tide Lessons Learned from Downtown Urban Renewal
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Prepared By: Ron Bunch Dept Head Approval: 1 7 4 7--= City Mgr Approval:
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Discuss with Beaverton City Council lessons that Tigard has learned regarding Downtown Urban Renewal
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The following are talking points provided for Council's reference.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
• Tigard's successful urban renewal vote in 2006 was the result of careful preparation and extensive citizen information and
participation. Citizens were presented with specific concepts regarding what urban renewal funds would be spent on;
• Engage a broad constituency of citizens and make every effort try and constructively resolve rivalries between different
constituencies; make the tent very big;
• Urban Renewal is a long term prospect. Tax increment growth has occurred at a much slower rate than expected. Do not
• establish unrealistic expectations in the short term.
• Changing circumstances can drastically affect urban renewal plans. Be prepared to make changes if necessary to respond
to changed conditions.
• In the first few years' fiscal support of urban renewal operations and capital projects must come from other sources such
as capital funds general revenue sources;
• It is important to have resilient committed and engaged citizen and business support for urban renewal;
• Include support and services to existing businesses; leadership from the community is essential
• High Density, transitoriented housing is essential to provide the market base for downtown goods and services;
• An effective and interconnected street and pedestrian network is essential as is a long term parking strategy.
• Always have ,a large number of small projects going on. Progress on several fronts is essential.
• Setbacks are unavoidable, but success often comes from unanticipated sources;
• Make urban renewal part of the whole community's long term suite of livability /economic development strategies.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
N/A
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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ATTACHMENT LIST
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FISCAL NOTES
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Agenda Item # 5
Meeting Date April 7, 2009
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Of Tigard, Oregon
Issue /Agenda Tide Update on Washington County Cooperative Library Services ( WCCLS) Strategic
Funding Plan for Library Services
Prepared By: Margaret Barnes Dept Head Approval: /� City Mgr Approval:
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Update on possible future funding options for libraries in Washington County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
This is an informational briefing. Council may wish to provide guidance on how the City should proceed.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
Operational funding for the Tigard Library currently comes from both the City tax rate and from WCCLS. County
library funding is generated by both County property taxes from the County's permanent tax rate and a four -year local
option levy approved in November 2006.
Shortcomings with the current funding structure include dependence on an unstable source of funding and uneven
distribution of tax burden, especially those living in urban unincorporated areas who pay less than city residents.
This is a follow -up to the initial briefing of the Council in December regarding possible funding options for the libraries
that are currently members of the WCCLS cooperative. Four options were developed in a preliminary study
commissioned by WCCLS. The following two options received the most attention in subsequent meetings:
A. Special library district -- -can levy taxes, requires public vote that also establishes a permanent tax rate. Everyone
in district pays the same rate for library services. District is governed by five - person elected board.
B. County service district- -Board is appointed by county government, which sets policy. Libraries could either
continue to operate as a cooperative or they could consolidate and make decisions at a county level. City libraries could
continue to operate as city libraries and could fund their library at a higher rate if they wanted more services.
WCCLS has held community meetings throughout the county with both the public and key stakeholders. Library
Directors also had a joint': meeting with City Managers. As a result, a second report has been drafted that compiled the
findings of those meetings. This study provides no clear direction on changing current library governance or funding.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Maintain the current funding structure that relies on city and county property taxes as well as a countywide local
option levy.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
None.
ATTACHMENT LIST
N /A.
FISCAL NOTES
Property tax costs will vary depending upon which method of funding is selected.
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Agenda Item #
Meeting Date April 7, 2009
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Of Tigard, Oregon
Issue /Agenda Title Urbanization Issues: City of Tigard Community Aspirations and Growth Expectations
Prepared By: Ron Bunch_ Dept Head Approval: v4� City Mgr Approval: G V1 .frixt
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Discuss with the Beaverton City Council Tigard's Community Development aspirations and growth expectations
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The following talking points are provided for Council's reference.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
® The City Tigard accepts that new urban lands will be needed to accommodate population and employment growth expected in
coming decades.
• Tigard's development aspiration is to increase urban densities in its Downtown, Washington Square, along Highway 99W, and
in the Tigard Triangle. , The City also aspires to increase employment opportunities in its existing industrial, commercial and
office park designations. High capacity transit is essential to achieve these objectives.
• The City also wants its low - density residential neighborhoods to retain their single- family land use designation.
• It is Tigard's expectation that it will provide municipal services, including water to 1) unincorporated areas within its Urban
Services Area; 2) Urban Growth Areas 63 and 64 and lands south to Beef Bend Road.
• Tigard will ultimately grow toward the Tualatin River and Vandermost Road, excluding areas King City has determined
necessary for its future growth.
The City's ultimate 30 - 50 year growth scenario of new housing and jobs is summarizes as follows:
New Housing Developed Inside Existing City 14,000 New Jobs Established Inside Existing City 23,000
Boundaries - (Aspiration) Boundaries
New Housing Developed on Lands Added to the City 8,300 New]obs Established on Lands Added to 5,700
Boundaries the City Boundaries
Total.Estimated New Housing Units 22,300 Total Estimated New Jobs 28,700
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
N/A
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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ATTACHMENT LIST
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FISCAL. NOTES
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Agenda Item # `D a.
Meeting Date April 7 2009
COUNCILAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Of Tigard, Oregon
Issue /Agenda Title Urbanization Issues: West Bull Mountain (Areas 63 and 64) Traffic Analysis
Prepared By: Mike McCarthy ,
Dept Head Approval: City Mgr Approval:
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Discuss with Beaverton the transportation impacts and issues associated with development of Areas 63 and 64 (West
Bull Mountain).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Discussion Item
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
• Areas 63' and 64, north of Beef Bend Road and mostly east of Roy Rogers Road, have recently been brought
into the Metro Urban Growth Boundary in the Tigard area.
• Washington County is administering the planning process for future development of these areas.
• Their current plan includes approximately 4,000 residences, plus a small amount of community retail space, a
school, and some park space.
• With the location of this development and the regional distribution of employment, shopping, and recreational
opportunities, these residents would be facing long driving commutes to work, as well as long drives to regional
shopping and recreation opportunities.
• Washington County's current plan does not envision any significant transit systems serving these areas.
• This proposed development would generate 30,000 to 40,000 new vehicle trips daily, including 3,000 to 4,000 in
the afternoon peak hour.
• The primary connections from Areas 63 and 64 to the rest of the transportation network are Scholls Ferry
Road, Highway 99W, and Roy Rogers Road.
• Each of these roads would need to absorb several thousand additional daily trips in order to accommodate
development of areas 63 and 64.
• These roads do not have the available capacity to carry several thousand additional trips per day.
• Washington County's most recent analysis makes the assumption that because the roads serving Areas 63 and
64 are so crowded, either the residents would reduce their driving, or the presence of the additional traffic
would cause others in the community to reduce their driving. Inherent in this assumption is an exacerbation of
unacceptable traffic conditions. The County has yet to show a willingness to address the unacceptable traffic
impacts of this development.
• . Significant transportation investment, and livability impacts associated with more and wider roads, would be
necessary to provide adequate road capacity for the proposed development of Areas 63 and 64.
• No funding has been identified for these transportation impacts.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
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CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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ATTACHMENT LIST
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FISCAL NOTES
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Meeting Date April 7, 2009
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Of Tigard, Oregon
Issue /Agenda Title Washington Square Regional Center As irations
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Prepared By: Darren Wyss Dept Head Approval: City Mg Approval: l: Lir
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
• City of Tigard supports the 2040 Growth Concept and Washington Square Regional Center
• Strive to meet the objectives and recommendations of the Washington Square Regional Center Plan
• Envisions the Regional Center as a vibrant, higher- density, urban environment
• 50 dwelling units per acre (aspiration)
• 2.0 FAR or greater (aspiration)
• Maintain regional shopping niche and expand high quality mixed use, residential, and employment
opportunities
• Opportunity to provide for an integrated bus and high capacity transit system
• Significant multi -modal transportation improvements are needed to achieve objectives of the Washington
Square Regional Center Plan
• If the region cannot fund these improvements a revised planning effort is needed
° Frequent transit connection between WES station and mall/offices is needed
• Parking standards need to be addressed and additional structured parking will be required
• ODOT mobility /capacity standards hinder high density /high FAR development
• Housing construction has been slow and new strategies are needed
• Pedestrian and bike connectivity/safety needs to be improved
• Street connectivity needs to be improved
OTHER ALTERNATIVES .CONSIDERED
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CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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ATTACHMENT LIST
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FISCAL FISCAL NOTES
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