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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD (LCRB)
MEETING DATE/TIME: April 28, 2009 — 6:30 pm Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
• Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Dirksen, Council President Wilson, Councilors Buehner, Henderson and
Sherwood.
Staff Present: City Manager Prosser,Assistant City Manager Newton, City Attorney Ramis, City Recorder
Wheatley,Assistant Planner Daniels, Human Resources Director Zodrow, Senior Human Resources
Analyst Burbank, Community Development Director Bunch,Associate Planner/Arborist Prager.
• STUDY SESSION
Track 1007
➢ Update on Urban Forestry Master Plan
Associate Planner/Arborist Prager presented the update:
• Reviewed information provided to the City Council in the staff report regarding progress made on
developing and implementing a citywide Urban Forestry Management Master Plan.
• Tree canopy has remained relatively steady over the last ten years; however, it is becoming fragmented.
Larger groves of trees are being replaced by smaller groves and individual trees.
• According to survey results, the community is highly satisfied with the current state of the urban forest,
but they are not complacent in that they want to continue to protect, expand and maintain the urban
forest.
• Urban forestry management and efficiency of City operations could be improved with more
communication between departments/divisions with a focus on long-term maintenance and
management of the urban forest.
• Through meetings with community stakeholders,people want the City to take a qualitative approach to
tree protection, especially during development. The stakeholders do not want the City to focus as
much on mitigation and replacing trees on a caliper-inch basis.
• The Urban Forestry Committee will be meeting May 6,2009,to begin formulating recommendations to
provide the basis of the Urban Forestry Master Plan and provide a road map for Code and program
implementation.
• Associate Planner/Arborist Prager distributed a draft Tigard Urban Forestry Master Plan showing the
format for implementation of the goals and action measures. This is a sample only and was not
reviewed by the Committee.
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Six goal areas were identified:
1. Develop a hazard tree program for public and private property.
2. Revise the street tree and landscaping/screening ordinances to address consistency of
provisions and to areas of the Code that have not worked well.
3. Revise the tree protection ordinances for better protection during development. The focus
would be to preserve a higher quality of trees by taking a qualitative approach rather than
mitigating on a caliper-inch basis.
4. Expand the City's Goal 5 resource protection program. This will mean focusing on protecting
the remaining groves of trees through the Goal 5 process.
5. Develop a tree and urban forest stewardship program for all properties in the City. The focus
would likely be providing educational materials and some level of tree protection on private
property;i.e.,limiting pre-development clearing of sites.
6. Improve the City's management of its urban forest by creating City standards, identifying
funding sources,and focusing on long-term maintenance.
Council President Wilson questioned how hazardous trees can be identified with certainty. Associate
Planner/Arborist Prager referred to his experience when he worked for the City of San Francisco where there
was Code language dealing with hazardous trees on private property. There had to be clear evidence that the
tree was likely to fall within a 24-hour period. Councilor Buehner commented that a problem is that a
dangerous tree is left standing until it falls on someone house and then the costs are paid by an insurance
company. She said almost all homeowners'insurance plans do not cover the cost of removing a hazardous tree
until it falls. If there is a Code provision in the local jurisdiction specifying- that a third-party arborist identify a
tree as a hazardous, then a larger number of homeowners' insurance policies will cover the removal. This
would give the homeowner an incentive to remove a hazardous tree,a proactive approach.
In response to a question form Mayor Dirksen, Associate Planner/Arborist Prager advised the map indicatin,,:,
the amount of tree canopy lost is a comparison of tree canopy in 1996 to tree canopy in 2007.
Assistant Planner Daniels provided the City Council with information regarding public involvement for the
Urban Forestry Master Plan. Some new things staff introduced in this project have been successful. One of
those things was allowing a public comment period at the end of every of Urban Forestry Master Plan Citizen
Advisory Committee meeting. This allowed the Committee to make deliberations without interruptions and the
public knows they will have an opportunity to participate. Assistant Planner Daniels said information has been
posted online and this has provided additional communication to the public.
Council President Wilson noted he supported the staffs general approach. He referred to specific areas such as
issues regarding trees planted in parking lots. Mayor Dirksen noted in the staff summary that areas to be
improved include commercial areas —parking lots and along rights of way. Associate Planner/Arborist Prager
referred to the map showing commercial/industrial zones, which illustrated areas of sparse tree canopy.
Council President Wilson noted the tree code was in place when construction occurred at Washington Square;
however, those trees are not growing likely because of the way the trees were planted. Council discussion
followed.
Council President Wilson said mitigation fees might a good way to collect funds ("pay in lieu of") to purchase
protection casements for other large trees around the area. City Attorney Ramis said this might be possible; a
review of the Code is needed.
Mayor Dirksen commented that he Eked that a landscape architect has been engaged to help with the tree
plantings. Some of the past tree plantings look more like a tree farm with letter effort for an aesthetic, natural
looking planting.
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In response to a question from Council President Wilson, Associate Planner/Arborist Prager advised that
Costco was required by the City to meet a 35 percent canopy cover within fifteen years. This was not met.
Therefore, the City required them to increase the size of the landscape islands as well as install irrigation. He
commented that Winco did a minor modification and were required to upgrade their parking lot. Winco
increased the size of their landscape islands and did treatments under the pavement, increasing the size of the
rootable areas for the trees while not losing parking spaces. This could be a technique staff could use in the
future. Council President Wilson commented on how plantings were done in Canada: porous paving Lip next
to the trunk along with irrigation and protection bollards.
Track 1008
Discuss Proposed Ordinance to Allow Use of Police All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on City Streets
Police Chief Dickinson and Captain Bell reviewed how the Police Department would like to use the ATVs
purchased. To allow City staff to get the ATVs to the parks,tracks and trails, an ordinance has been
prepared to allow city staff to use City streets. They do have a trailer for the ATVs;however,it is
sometimes more practical to drive the ATV on a City street for short distances.
Police Chief Dickinson also advised the City Council that the proposed ordinance repeals a section
regarding trains blocking City streets (10.32.180). The legislature took authority away from local
governments regarding trains blocking City streets; therefore, if the City Council adopts the proposed
resolution, this section will be repealed.
City Manager Prosser pointed out that the proposed ordinance would also allow Public Works staff to drive
ATV vehicles on City streets. Public Works uses ATVs for their work in City parks.
Councilor Buchner commented her only concern was that the ordinance should be explicit insofar as this is
for city-owned ATVs only.
In response to a question from Mayor Dirksen, Captain Bell said the City does not have the authority to
regulation other jurisdiction's streets or highways (State and County). He pointed out,however,that the
City of Tigard enforces the laws on roads within the City's boundaries. In response to a question from
Councilor Buehner, Captain Bell advised the vehicle code is not enforced by the City on private streets.
Councilor Henderson asked about whether the ATVs are licensed. Captain Bell said the ATVs are not
classified as a motor vehicle.
• EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Council went Executive Session at 6:57 p.m. under ORS
192.660(2)(d) and (e) to discuss labor negotiations and real property transaction negotiations.
Executive Session concluded 7:08 p.m.
• STUDY SESSION (continued)
Trick 1009
Administrative Items were reviewed by City Manager Prosser
Agenda Revisions
- Add Proclamation: Military Families Appreciation Day
- Removed Agenda Item No. 8—Fields Final Order (continued to June 9,2009)
- Added Agenda Item No. 11 — Authorize City, Manager to Sign Documents — Burnham Street
Business and Storage
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Metro Planning Trip — Mayor Dirksen advised he learned today that Metro is planniing, another trip to
Vancouver B.C. and asked if any Tigard Council members who would be interested in going again. Lake
Oswego would like to see representatives from this area go on this trip. This trip will be in mid June.
Additional details will be comin,_c, to determine who should possibly participate, Councilor Webb and
Mayor Dirksen a,_Dyeed it would be more beneficial to Tigard representatives to see the Port Moody area.
Track 1010
➢ Construction Excise Tax Meeting—Mayor Dirksen reported Metro is planning to extend the construction
excise tax another five years. He pointed out that Tigard was opposed to this tax when it first came out.
The good news is that Metro is addressing many of the issues that"made us oppose it." Our criticism was
that they were collecting money Metro-wide and using the money to benefit certain small areas. Tigard was
not the only jurisdiction to make this complaint. Portland contributes most of the money but does not
have any urban expansion area and, therefore,receives no direct benefit The consideration for this time,is
if they extend the tax, the majority of the mot-icy would be used to fund localgovernments who are doing
development plans/comprehensive plan "re-dos" to meet 2040 goals. A list of potential projects was
provided. For example, in Tigard the projects include the Tigard Triangle, the 99W Corridor, and the new
street plan for downtown Tigard. Portland projects include the high-capacity transit along Barbur
Boulevard/99W. Mayor Dirksen says he believes this extension would be more palatable to Tigard. The
process to receive the funds,through grants,would need to meet certain criteria.
Study Session concluded at 7:17 p.m.
1. BUSINESS MEETING
1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the City Council &Local Contract Review Board meeting to order at 7:31:30 PM
1.2 Roll Call:
Name Present Absent
Mayor Dirksen ✓
Councilor President Wilson ✓
Councilor Buchner ✓
Councilor Henderson ✓
Councilor Webb V/
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications &Liaison Reports: None
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items:
City Manager Prosser called attention to the City Council action regarding a real estate transaction for
the Burnham Street Project. See agenda Item No. 11.
Mayor Dirksen announced that final decision scheduled for the Fields Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (Agenda Item No. 8) was continued to June 9,2009.
7:32:52 PM
1 PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Dirksen proclaimed:
A. PROCLAIM MAY 1, 2009 AS SILVER STAR BANNER DAY TO REMEMBER OUR WOUNDED
AND ILL SOLDIERS FROM ALL BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES
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B. PROCLAIM MAY 3-9,2009,AS BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK
C. MILITARY FAMILIES APPRECIATION DAY
7:33:42 PM
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
• Citizen Sign Up Sheet
o Ralph E. Robbins, 8376 Pfaffle Street, Apartment 119, Tigard, Oregon (Carriage House
Apartments) testified that he entered into a lease for his current apartment in December of 2008.
He reported the apartment management has not lived up to their obligations with regard to the
condition of the apartment including cleanliness and mold problem. He noted a concern that his
complaints had not been dealt with because of his age.
Mayor Dirksen responded that he was unsure whether there was any, direct action the City could
take, as this might be a civil action matter. The Mayor asked City Manager Prosser if there was an
issue regarding a mold problem with a potential safety hazard,would there be some action the City
could take. City Manager Prosser responded that the City has a housing inspection program and
said an inspector could review a mold complaint. The Mayor asked Mr. Robbins to leave his
contact information with the City Recorder so a City representative could contact him.
7:38:02 PM
o Gordon Ilovies, 6832 SW 67`h
Avenue, Tigard, Oregon introduced himself as a candidate for the
Tualatin Valley Fire&Rescue Fire Board Position No. 3. He gave his background and the years he
has been a citizen of this community and his fire service experience.
7:39:11 PM
o Jim Long, 10730 SW 72" Avenue distributed a letter to the City Council. He said he and his
neighbors were before the City Council a couple of years ago regarding problems with motorists
disobeying stop sign at the SW Spruce and 72" Avenue intersection, At that time, the Chief of
Police followed through with quick action and more than 50 citations and warnings were issued
within a short period. Mr. Long read the text of his letter to the City Council; a copy of the letter is
on file in the City Recorder's office.
The problem is ongoing a represents safety issues to the neighborhood. The neighborhood was
surprised to learn that the City opened bids for a pedestrian project on April 21, 2009. He advised
he contacted Project Manager Vannie Nguyen and staff member Zen Dutson contacted the
neighbors to explain the City of Tigard's plans for a pedestrian walkway. Prior notification
regarding this project did not occur and this is their principle concern along with the lack of City
concern regarding pedestrian/vehicle safety. The neighbors did not have an ability to provide input
on this project early on. At this time, they suggest:
1. An official, designated crosswalk, with appropriate signage, angled from the north
wheelchair ramp across Spruce connecting the pedestrian walkway, wlitcli should be the
entire length of the block on 72`1 Avenue (not just 20 feet from the intersection).
2. A line in the middle of the street to keep drivers more focused on staying within their
proper lane and not in the walkway.
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Mr. Long said this is an overdue, poorly designed, low-cost band-aid on the problem of drivers
disobeying stop signs at the 72""and SW Spruce intersection. At this time, they, are not suggesting a
traffic light, speed bump,more strectlights or reflectors for the walkway.
Mayor Dirksen said the letter submitted will be distributed to appropriate staff City, Manager
Prosser noted both the Community Development Director and Police Chief are present at the
meeting to take note if these matters.
7:44:26 PM
Mayor Dirksen reviewed the Consent Agenda:
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
4.1 Approve. City Council Minutes for February 17 and March 10,2009
4.2 Receive and File:
a. Volunteer Program Report
b. joint Meeting inutes —Tigard-Tualatin School Board and the Tigard and Tualatin City Councils
for March 31,2009
4.3 Appoint Linda Monahan to the Library Board—Resolution No. 09-22
4.4 Appoint Troy Mears as a Member, and Holly Polivka as an Alternate Member, to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Board—Resolution No. 09-23
4.5 Approve Grant Application to the State of Oregon for a 2009 1 lorneland Security Grant for the Police
Department
4.6 Approve Grant Application to the Department of Justice for the Community Oriented Policing
Services (COPS) Grant for the Police Department
4.7 Approve Grant Application to the Department of justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial justice
Assistance Competitive Grant Under the Fiscal Year 2009 Recovery Act. for Two-Year Fundingb for a
Crime Prevention Specialist for the Police Department
4.8 Approve Grant Application to the Department of justice for the Fiscal Year 2009 Recovery, Act Local
Youth Mentoring Initiative for After-School and Summer Camp Programs for the Police Department
4.9 Approve a Grant Application to the Department of justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial justice
Assistance Competitive Grant for Under the 2009 Recovery Act to Enhance Forensic and Crime Scene
Investigations for the Police Department
4.10 Authorize Application for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) Grant to Purchase
Summer Creek Property—Resolution No. 09-24
4.11 Authorize Dedication of $1 Million from the Open Spaces Bond for Purchase of Summer Creek
Property—Resolution No. 09-25
Motion by Council President Wilson, seconded by Councilor Webb, to approve the consent agenda.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present:
Mayor Dirksen Yes
Council President Wilson Yes
Councilor Buchner Yes
Councilor Henderson Yes
Councilor Webb Yes
Mayor Dirksen called upon Bob Betcone of the Trust for Public Lands (TPL). TPL is working with the City on
the Summer Creek property negotiations. Mr. Betcone noted TPL is proud to be asked to work-with the City
to assist ill the effort to purchase this property,which has been a long-time ongoing effort. He said he brought
with him 350 letters written by Fowler Middle School students and Tigard community members supporting the
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purchase of the property. He said the letters indicate how important this property has become to the
community. The TPL will continue to assist the City to acquire the funds to purchase the property; they are
optimistic noting the support of Washington County and Clean Water Services. Applications will be submitted
for funding sources so this property can be purchased for a beautiful new park for the City of Tigard.
Councilor Buchner thanked Mr. Betcone for all the work done by the Trust for Public Lands.
7:49:49 PM
5. COUNCIL GOAL UPDATE
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the City Council goals. A copy of the written report is on file
in the City Recorder's office.
7:56:52 PM
6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
11.04 REGARDING RECYCLING FOR BUSINESSES
Public Works Utility Division Manager Goodrich introduced Environmental Program Coordinator Joe who
presented the staff report to the City Council. A copy of the staff report is on file in the City Recorder's
office.
Motion by Councilor Buchner, seconded by Council President Wilson, to approve Ordinance No. 09-05.
ORDINANCE No . 09-05 -- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 11.04 TO INCLUDE A BUSINESS RECYCLING REQUIREMENT
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present.
Mayor Dirk-sen Yes
Council President Wilson Yes
Councilor Buehner Yes
Councilor Henderson Yes
Councilor Webb Yes
Motion by Councilor Buchner, seconded by Council President Wilson, to approve Resolution No. 09-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-26 --A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE TIGARD'S BUSINESS RECYCLING REQUIREMENT
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present.
Mayor Dirksen Yes
Council President Wilson Yes
Councilor Buehner Yes
Councilor Henderson Yes
Councilor Webb Yes
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW POLICE ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES
(ATV'S) ON CITY STREETS AND REPEAL TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 10.32.180, TRAINS NOT
TO BLOCK STREETS, WHICH HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ORS 824.222 AND 824.223
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Police Chief Dickinson presented the staff report. Captain Be]] was also present for this agenda item.
Motion by Council President Wilson, seconded by Councilor Webb, to approve Ordinance No. 09-06.
ORDINANCE NO. 09-06- AN ORDINANCE REVISING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC)
10.32.175 TO ALLOW OPERATION OF CITY OF TIGARD-OWNED ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
(ATV'S) UPON PUBLIC ROADWAYS, STREETS, HIGHWAYS, PARK PATHWAYS, AND OTHER
RELATED AREAS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIGARD,AND TO REPEAL TMC 10.32.180
RENDERED OBSOLETE BY ORS 824.222 AND 824.223 (2007) AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present.
Mayor Dirksen Yes
Council President Wilson Yes
Councilor Buchner Yes
Councilor Henderson Yes
Councilor Webb Yes
Agenda Item No. 8 was rescheduled to June 9, 2009.
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8:08:11 PM
9. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CODE DESIGN STANDARDS AND
ASSOCIATED LAND USE REGULATIONS AND PLANNING AND ZONING MAP
REGULATIONS
Associate Planner Farrelly presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation; these documents are
on file in the City Recorder's office.
After the presentation, Councilor Buchner asked if there has been consideration to include the library in the
Urban Renewal District. Associate Planner Farrelly indicated this would be something that could be
considered. Mayor Dirksen said the benefit and impact of including the Library would need to be
determined. Councilor Buchner said it might be beneficial when considering a library expansion in the
future.
Council President Wilson asked if the City Attorney has reviewed the TPR. City Attorney Ramis said he has
reviewed the TPR and this does represent a challenge. It's a good thing that the City is discussing this with
Oregon Department of Transportation. We need to be sure that this conversation takes place at the line
level and above as important policy questions need answers that might have legislative implications. Mayor
Dirksen said there are other actions the City is taking concerning transportation that might mitigate the
concerns that Oregon Department of Transportation has with the plans for the Downtown.
Councilor Buchner commented on the long-term plans for fight rail with the density plans being contingent
upon the light rail. She asked if the State could look at the long-term implications of having light rail or do
they only look at the status quo in terms of transportation planning. City Attorney Ramis said mitigation for
the impact of development is a key part of the Rule and how it works. One of the unanswered questions
concerns the schedule for the mitigation when compared to the schedule for development- this is often a
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funding issue, The Rule says, in a clear way, that if your project affects a state facility negatively, then your
choices are to mitigate the impact, scale back the project, or do not do the project. City Attorney Ramis
added, "In the world of development of cities, sometimes life is a little more complicated than that." Mayor
Dirksen said that this has brought up an issue at the Metro level (MPAC and JPACf) that, at present, it
appears that the way the codes are written, the existing transportation system dictates land use. This seems
backwards to Mayor Dirksen in that the land use should dictate what the transportation system needs to be.
Mayor Dirksen said this issue is above the level of this City Council and needs to be addressed at the
regional and state levels. City Attorney Ramis said the Rule is premised on the idea that transportation and
land use planning are interactive. However, determining which comes first and how this interaction works,
has not been worked out very well.
Council President Wilson commented that the Transportation Planning Rule is worded such that every new
driver has a negative impact on capacity. It seems like a good idea until you think about how it actually
works.
Mayor Dirksen said he thinks there is broad base support in the Metro region for the plans for the
Downtown area. Regardless of the challenges and accommodations that need to be made, the will appears
to be there to accomplish the plans. Council President Wilson said he would be opposed to watering down
the plans for the Downtown because of the TPR; he would engage in garnering support to change the TPR.
Councilor Webb commented that we are not the only City unhappy with the TPR implementation. Mayor
Dirksen reported that Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Cornelius are experiencing similar problems as Tigard.
City Manager Prosser advised that he and Mayor Dirksen met with Portland Mayor Adams and learned that
Portland is having problems with development of the Macadam Corridor because of the TPR application.
This is a statewide issue. City Manager Prosser advised that this has been taken to Senator Burdick and
Representative Galizio, and is only at the conversation stage. There are no plans to address the TPR this
Legislative Session.
Mayor Dirksen pointed out that downtown Portland is specifically excluded from needing to meet the
requirements of the TPR. Perhaps, the question should be why should this exclusion be limited to just this
one center? It might be argued that centers, in general, should be exempted from the TPR. Council
President Wilson said that if you decentralized the center, then this should alleviate transportation problems.
Councilor Buchner said the rules date back far enough to the time when downtown Portland was the only
dense, urban center. Like a number of ODOT rules and regulations there needs to be a push to change
outdated requirements.
8:27:03 PM
10. URBAN/RURAI,RESERVES PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT ASPIRATIONS
Councilor Buchner referred to maps distributed to the City Council. The maps show theoretical urban and
rural reserves. There has been no delineation yet regarding what might be removed from rural reserves.
The maps show what is considered to be good land for farms and forest. One map shows natural features
such as rivers, wetlands, creeks, wildlife refuge, etc. There is quite a bit of controversy among advocates for
rural reserves with a significant difference of opinion between famers in the north and west part of the
County who either farm their own land or lease other land and irrigate using water from the irrigation
district. Their land is mostly in the area that Hillsboro has listed within their aspirations and involves some
of the best farm land in the state.
Councilor Buchner reported that many of the farmers in the southern part of the County (and many of
which are around Tigard) are involved with lower quality farm land and are not committed in the long term
to stay in farming. 'I'liese two groups of farmers are not communicating well.
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The next step will be to try to address some of the conflicts between the farmers and the entities those who
would Eke to put in manufacturing facilities as proposed by the Hillsboro aspiration plan. Where these
facilities are identified to be placed is in the best farm land, north or Hillsboro towards North Plains and
Banks.
At the next meeting, Councilor Buchner reported they will take the next step to come up with a draft for the
"next cut" to reduce the amount of land that might be included in the urban reserves and dedicating more
land to rural reserve.
Councilor Buchner noted that it was interesting that, for example, if the Wildlife Refuge is included in rural
reserves, it would not be eligible for many grant programs for amenities; ie., sewer to the visitor's center.
Councilor Buchner said she anticipates there will be controversy between the farmers and those who are
interested in developed on the flat land. She noted her concerns for protection of lands on steep slopes; i.e.,
how much density will be allowed to occur on slopes.
8:33:31 PM
Community Development Director Bunch advised he has also been following this process at the regional
level. The approaches taken by Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah County are inconsistent.
Clackamas and Multnomah Counties are approaching this from a fairly conservative viewpoint in that they
have not included that much land within the urban reserves. The City of Portland has indicated that it will
likely continue to have a significant amount of infill. Washington County has a large urban reserve area.
There is some concern with the "Core Four" about where to come to agreement among the three counties.
All four entities, the three Counties and Metro, have to come to agreement. Metro wants to have the urban
growth report ready to go by 2010. It will be interesting to watch how the different approaches are meshed.
8:34:50 PM
Councilor Buehner said she was expecting to get another version of maps for the Council to review next
month so the rest of Council can advise her as to how they would like her to vote as this goes forward.
Mayor Dirksen said his observation of the process is that Washington County initially included every piece
of land that should be considered for either urban or rural reserves in the next phase in the study area.
Once the large swath of land was identified, then they will pare away to determine what really should be
included within either an urban or rural reserve. One of the things found in Washington County,is that the
same qualities that make a piece a property good farmland also make it a good industrial land so a lot of land
is on both fists. At some point, the political decisions will need to be made about the designation of these
parcels.
Councilor Buchner said the first cut included the very steep, forested lands and were eliminated from
consideration for urban reserves. She is hoping they will get to the main issues soon.
8:37:00 PM
11. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN DEDICATION DEED AND EASEMENT DOCUMENTS
FOR BURNHAM STREET BUSINESS AND STORAGE, LLC ACQUISITION, INCLUDING
EXPENDITURES FOR THE ACQUISITION
City Manager Prosser reviewed this agenda item for rigbht-of-way acquisition along Burnham Street for the
Burnham Street project. The City has been in negotiations with the Burnham Street Business and Storage
business and has reached agreement with them for a sale of price$80,220. The Council had previously adopted
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a resolution giving the City Manager authority to sign documents for any amount less than $75,000. Because
the purchase price for this property exceeds this limit, the staff is requesting the City Council to authorize the
City Manager to sign the documents to complete this acquisition.
Motion by Councilor Webb, seconded by Councilor Buehner, to sign the deed and easement documents for
Burnham Business and Storage LLC.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present:
Mayor Dirksen Yes
Council President Wilson Yes
Councilor Buchner Yes
Councilor Henderson Yes
Councilor Webb Yes
8:38:37 PM
15. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council President Wilson, seconded by Councilor Webb,to adjourn the meeting.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present:
Mayor Dirksen Yes
Council President Wilson Yes
Councilor Buehner Yes
Councilor Henderson Yes
Councilor Webb Yes
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Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
Attest:
Mayor, City of Tigar
Date: �� ' 0�3 D L7
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