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Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: January 10, 2006
Time: 6:34 p.m.
Place: Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon
Attending: Mayor Craig Dirksen Presiding
Councilor Sally Harding
Councilor Sydney Sherwood
Councilor Nick Wilson
Councilor Tom Woodruff
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Study Session
Administrative • City Council reviewed a draft of the 2006 City Staff to prepare a final draft
Items Council goals. Wording changes were suggested. and submit goals for City
Council approval on January
24,2006. Mayor Ditksen
presented the dtaft goals to
the public during the
business meeting.
• City Council reviewed a proposal for City of Mayor Di_tksen presented
Tigard logo new logo design to the
public ducting the business
meeting.
• City Council finalized travel plans for Congress
of Cities Conference—Match 11-16
• The March 14,2006, City Council meef g has
been canceled. City Council will be attending the Staff to send out the notice
Congress of Cities Conference on that date. canceling the March 14,2006
Staff asked if the City Council would like to City Council meeting.
consider adding business items to the Match.21
workshop meeting; City Council members agreed
to keep this meeting as a workshop unless there
is a need to consider business items.
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+ City Manager Prosser reported on the status of
the Court of Appeals Case: John Ftewing v. City
of Tigard and Windwood Construction. The
Court of Appeals upheld the Land Use Board of
Appeals decision.
Study Session recessed: 7 p.m.
Business 1.1 Mayor Ditksen called the City Council and the
Meeting Local Contract Review Board to Order at 7:35
p.m.
1.2 Council Present: Mayor Dirksen, Councilors
Harding, Sherwood,Wilson,and Woodruff.
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports:
None
1.5 Cali to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items:
None
2. Citizen + Tigard High School Student Envoy Krista Foltz
Communication presented a report to the City Council on Tigard
High School Activities. A copy of her report is
on file in the City Recorder's office.
+ John Frewuag,7110 SW Lola Lane,Tigard, Motion by Councilor
Oregon 97223 requested that City Council call up Harding, seconded by
the Hearings Officer decision for the Refuge at Councilor Woodruff, to set
Fanno Creep. Mr. Ftewing submitted this matter for a hearing on
documentation outlining his concerns with regard January 24, directing staff to
to the proposed condominium development. provide notice to all
Mr. Brewing was asidng for the Council call up as participants in the
he noted the appeal fee was more than what he proceeding and anyone else
could pay. The documents referred to above ate entitled to notice under the
on file in the City Recorder's office. zoning code and also
directing the staff to contact
After City Council discussion and upon advice of the railroad to determine if
City Attorney Rz-nis,the following motion was the railroad has any position
made and adopted: on the scope and
applicability of the easement;
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directing the City Attorney's
office to do the same.
January 24, 2006, is the time
for anyone to comment on
the findings from the
railroad and the City
Attorney's office; also at this
time, allowing to people to
advocate as to whether or
not the Council should even
hear this matter. The
proceeding will be confined
to this narrow issue.
The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote of
Council present.
Mayor Dnksen Yes
Councilor Harding Yes
Councilor Sherwood Yes
Councilor Wilson Yes
Councilor Woodruff Yes
• Leonard Logan signed in to speak but declined to
testify.
+ Sue Bielke, 11755 SW 114",Tigard, OR 97223,
also testified about the proposed Refuge at
Fanno Creek condorrd ium project She
distributed copies of photographs showing water
levels on the subject property. She supported
Mr. Frewines request for a City Council call up
of this itein and also said the appeal fees were
too high and requested the City Council consider
reducing the fees for filing an appeal. Ms.Bielke
said she did not thinly the decision was adequate
and noted her concerns vi ith flooding. She said
she does not believe the proposed development
rneets the Code and that it should be processed
as a Planned Development The subject site is in
the Washington Square Regional Plan area.
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3. Consent 3.1 Approve Council.Minutes for December 13, Motion by Councilor
Agenda 2005 Sherwood, seconded by
3.2 Receive and File: Councilor Woodruff,to
a. Council Calendar approve the Consent
b. Tentative Agenda Agenda.
3.3 Approve Budget Amendment#7 to the FY
2005-06 Budget to Increase Appropriations in The motion was approved
the Mayor and Council Budget for Funding of by a unanimous vote of
Tigard's Contribution to the League of Oregon. Council present.
Cities for Telecommunication Litigation
Expenses—Resolution No. 06-01 Mayor Dirksen Yes
Councilor Harduig Yes
RESOLUTION 06-01 —A RESOLUTION Councilor Sherwood Yes
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT#7 Councilor Wilson Yes
TO THE FY 2005-06 BUDGET TO Councilor Woodruff Yes
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL BUDGET FOR
FUNDING OF TIGARD'S CONTRIBUTION
TO THE LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
FOR TELECOMMUNICATION
LITIGATION E,-XTENSES
3.4 Initiate Vacation Proceedings for Several Small
Pieces of Public Right-of-Way Along 68d'
Parkway and 69"'Avenue North of Dartmouth
Street;Public Right-of-Way Vacation (VAC2005-
00004 and VAC2005-00005)—Resolution No.
06-02
RESOLUTION NO. 06-01 — A
RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
VACATION OF FIVE (5) SMALL
PORTIONS OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
TOTALING 3,392 SQUARE FEET ALONG
68'x" PARKWAY AND 691" AVENUE
WHICH ,.ADJOIN TAX LOTS 1S136DD-
03001, 1S136DD-06100, 1S136DD-6300,
1S136DD-06600, AND 1S136DD-06700.
THESE PARCELS ARE OWNED BY THE
PETITIONERS AND ARE LEGALLY AND
GRAPHICALLY DESCRIBED WITHIN
EXHIBITS "A-1, B-1/A-2, B-2/A-3, B-3/A-4,
B-4/A-5,B-5"
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3.5 Local Contract Review Board
a. Adopt Revisions to the City of Tigard's Public
Contracting Rules as Requited by New State
Laws---LCRB Resolution No. 06-01
LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 06-01 —A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISIONS
TO THE CITY'S PUBLIC
CONTRACTING RULES AS REQUIRED
BY NEW STATE LAWS
4. State of the Mayor Dirksen presented the State of the City
City Address address. An outline of the address is attached
(Exhibit A).
5. Introduce Mayor Dirksen presented the new City of Tigard
New City Logo logo design.
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The Mayor and Council commented on the new
design,which was professionally designed to update
the previous logo of 25 years. The City Council
members expressed their thoughts on the new logo's
imagery representing what makes Tigard special
including the quality and professionalism Tigard
citizens expect. The design includes trees, Fanno
creek/pathway and homes showing a transition
from residential to more urban areas of the City.
City Council also wanted to show that with the
urbanized transition, there is an appreciation for
nature. The new logo will be incorporated over
time into itenns such as City signs,business cards
and vehicles.
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Consultant Glen Marcusen thanked the City Council
for their participation in developing the new design.
Mayor Dirksen advised that the"tag Brie,"A Place to
Call Home will also be used in conjunction with the
new logo,
6. Update--0' City Manager Prosser reviewed the Oil' Quarter 2005
Quarter 2005 Goal Update. A copy of the status report of the
City Goals 2005 City Council goals is on file in the City
Recorder's office.
7. Introduce Mayor Dirksen introduced the 2006 City Council City Council will consider
2006 City goals. A copy of the list of goals is attached (Exhibit fon-nal adoption of the City
Council Goals B). Council goals on January 24,
2006.
S. Adjournment: 9:14 p.in. Motion by Councilor
Woodruff, seconded by
Councilor Sherwood, to
adjourn the meeting.
The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote of
Council.present.
Mayor Dirksen Yes
Councilor Harding Yes
Councilor Sherwood. Yes
Councilor Wilson Yes
Councilor Woodruff Yes
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i Exhibit A—Page 1
Attachment to January 10,2006, City Council Meeting Minutes
2006 State of the City Address Outline
Presented by: Mayor Craig Dirksen
INTRODUCTION
2005 was a good year—a year of beghmings. The City Council established the
following City Council goals for 2005:
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• Revitalize Downtown
• Improve 99W
• Address Growth
• Budget focus was on$20 million of Capital Improveinents
2005 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Completed the Downtown Plan,which gave us a toad map to move forward
The citizen involvement plan received the Good Governance Award£torn
the League of Oregon Cities
• IFt year of Street Maintenance Plan (over$800,000 in fees paid for 14,577 feet
of new streets)
• i't full year of new library operation set new records
• Opened talks with ODOT on 99W and received a study grant
• Rebuilt McDonald Street/99W intersection;received funding for a revised
Hall Street/99W intersection and began studying options to improve
Gteenburg Road intersection.
• Mayor's rom n with Metro in response to Tigard and other cities expressing
concern about growth issues.
• Began Heritage Tree Program
• Provided$2 million to purchase new park land
• Began administering Healthy Streams program with Metro
s Held first annual Family Week Celebration
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2006 PLANS
• h-nplement City Branding with new logo,identity, park and entrance signage
• Revise Comprehensive Plan by end of year
• Downtown Urban Renewal District
• Long Range Water Plan—four viable choices
• Begin Downtown Projects
Burnham Street improvements
Coiiitnuter avail station
Streetscape design
Zoning overlays
Architectural design guidelines
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Exhibit A—Page 2
Attachment to January 10, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes
• Purchase public space
• Begin 99W Study and intersection improvements
FUTURE CHALLENGE'S
• General Fund Stabilization
Citizen Task Force Study and Recommendations—February
• Changes in Development Code to address infill and downtown development
• Continued Urban Grown Boundary planning dialog with Metro and County
• County Public Safety Levy
•
Right-of-way kvanageinent and maintenance
We have many things to do and the Council and I are looking forward to an exciting year of
challenge and accomplishment.
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Exhibit B
Attachment to January 10,2006,City Cotiuicil Meeting Minutes
Tigard City Council Goals—2006
Continuation of 2005 Tigard City Council Goals
1 Revise City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan
Complete draft by year end
Implement Downtown Plan
Implement catalyst projects including:
o Irmprovements to Burnham Street
o Identify and purchase land for a Downtown public gathering place
Work to assure passage of the Urban Renewal Plan Ballot measure
Identify and snake changes to the Tigard Development Code needed to
implement the Downtown Plan (e.g., zoning overlays, design standards)
/ h-reprove 99W Corridor
Complete Transportation Growth Management (TGM) Corridor Study
Continue Gieenburg Road intersection project
Continue Hall Boulevard intersection project
Other Important Goals for 2006
i Improve Coimmunidation and Relationslvp with Citizens
h-nplement the new neighborhood program throughout the City
Conduct a city-wide scientific survey/report card on City services
Connect Council with students in schools
/ Consider Opportunities for Major Greenspaces Purchases
Purchase first-refusal options
Explore School District property exchange
i Clarify City's Position on the Provision of Urban Services to Unincorpotated Areas
and in the Best the Interests of the Citizens of Tigard
i Secure Long-Range Water Source(s)
1 Stabilize Financial Picture
Review Financial Strategy Task Force recommendations
Take appropriate action to control costs
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