City Council Packet - 02/12/2013 TIGARD
City of Tigard
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
OF THE TIGARD AND
BEAVERTON CITY COUNCILS
February 12, 2013
COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
11 . City of Tigard
Tigard Special Meeting - Agenda
TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AND BEAVERTON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE AND TIME: February 12, 2013 - 7 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
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SEE ATTACHED AGENDA
City of Tigard
Tigard Special Meeting - Agenda
TIGARI)
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AND BEAVERTON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE AND TIME: February 12, 2013 - 7 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
7 p.m.
1. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH TIGARD AND BEAVERTON CITY COUNCILS
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Council Communications & Liaison Reports
E. Call to Council and Staff for Non - Agenda Items
2. PLANNING COORDINATION BETWEEN TIGARD AND BEAVERTON
7:10 p.m. - time is estimated
Attachments
Joint Resolution
3. REVIEW AND DIRECT STAFF REGARDING TIGARD'S FEDERAL LEGISLATION AGENDA
8:10 p.m. - time is estimated
4. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
5. NON AGENDA ITEMS
6. ADJOURNMENT
8:20 p.m. - time is estimated
AIS -1170
2.
Special Meeting
Meeting Date: 02/12/2013
Length (in minutes): 60 Minutes
Agenda Title: Planning Coordination between Tigard and Beaverton
Prepared For: Kenny Asher Submitted By: Darren Wyss, Community
Development
Resolution
Item Type: Joint Meeting -Board or Other Juris. Meeting Type: Special Meeting
Public Hearing: No Publication Date:
Information
ISSUE
Shall the Tigard and Beaverton City Councils sign a joint resolution directing staff to coordinate efforts during the
planning of River Terrace and South Cooper Mountain?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Staff recommends approval of a joint resolution directing staff to coordinate efforts during the planning of River
Terrace and South Cooper Mountain.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
The cities of Tigard and Beaverton are both commencing planning efforts to get the necessary land use and
infrastructure plans in place to allow urban growth boundary expansion areas to transition from rural to urban use. The
areas being planned are adjacent to one another and have issues of mutual interest for the cities. This presents
opportunities for collaboration and coordination during and after the planning processes, especially since both cities
anticipate completion of the plans in Summer 2014. A joint resolution (attached) between the city councils could
provide the direction for staff and elected officials to follow as the planning moves forward.
The Tigard planning effort is known as the River Terrace Community Plan (RTCP) and will build upon the West Bull
Mt. Concept Plan (WBMCP) completed by the county in 2010. The RTCP covers 500 -acres and will refine the land
uses from the WBMCP into city zoning and regulations, as well as update city infrastructure master plans for the
necessary support needed for development to occur. The entire RTCP area has annexed into Tigard. The city
anticipates approximately 2,800 dwelling units to be accommodated as well as a small neighborhood commercial area to
provide services to local residents. A series of parks and trails, as well as a system of well - connected streets, will be
developed to provide recreational opportunities and transportation options for autos, bicycles and pedestrians. The
Tigard - Tualatin School District owns property and will develop a school in the future. The city has already begun work
on natural resource tasks and land use transition from the WBMCP recommended land uses into city zoning. Choosing
a consultant team to help update the city's infrastructure master plans is the next step, as well as convening a meeting of
the technical advisory committee and the stakeholder working group. A community meeting will occur shortly thereafter.
The Beaverton planning effort is known as the South Cooper Mountain (SCM) Concept and Community Plans. The
project area encompasses: 1) the 510 -acre Cooper Mountain area that was added to UGB in 2002; 2) the 544 -acre 2011
SCM UGB addition; AND 3) the balance of Urban Reserve Area 6B (1,232 acres) not added to the UGB. The City's
objective is to prepare a concept plan that establishes a vision that will guide future development and urbanization of
the entire project area, with complementary community plans that will effectively implement that vision in the areas that
have been incorporated into the UGB.
The SCM community plan will provide: zoned capacity for around 4,500 dwelling units; a main street feature to
accommodate neighborhood scale retail and service businesses that complement the existing commercial centers in the
area; and a site for a new high school needed by the Beaverton School District. The planning process creates
opportunities for greater use of community investments such as the recent intersection improvements at SW Scholls
Ferry and SW Roy Rogers Roads, pending improvements on SW Scholls Ferry, and PGE's newly constructed
substation, and expands potential for public access and use of local and regional investments in parkland, open space
and trails. Concept and community planning for SCM can build on other planning efforts such as the West Bull
Mountain Plan completed by Washington County, and the River Terrace Community Plan currently being developed by
the City of Tigard. Close coordination among Beaverton, Tigard, Washington County and service providers such as
Clean Water Services has the potential for taking advantage of economies of scale and cost savings in providing
infrastructure needed to serve these urbanizing areas. The city is currently soliciting a consultant team with expertise
needed to engage the public and stakeholders to create the concept vision, conduct technical analyses, and develop
realistic funding and implementation strategies. The project timeline calls for comprehensive plan and zoning
amendments to be adopted by City Council in the summer of 2014.
The joint meeting between the Tigard and Beaverton City Councils provides a good opportunity to discuss the issues of
mutual interest, why they are important and what the cities can achieve through collaboration. Here are some of the
issues:
• Transportation
• Major streets will remain in the county system
• Off -site impacts of development
• Opportunities for elected officials to work together at WCCC and elsewhere
• Explore a coordinated funding strategy to pay for needed improvements
• Sanitary Sewer
• Topography and needed pump stations
• Opportunity to share infrastructure costs
• Coordinate efforts with CWS to develop financing plan
• Stormwater
• Topography and shared regional facilities
• Opportunity to share infrastructure costs
• Coordinate efforts with CWS to develop financing plan
• Public Involvement
• Possible joint open house for the planning efforts
• Regular coordination meetings
• Shared information on project websites
• Infrastructure Financing Strategy
• Opportunity to coordinate lobbying efforts
• Commitment to dedicate funding in annual CIPs for projects on a proportional basis
• Potential future funding IGA(s) as appropriate
• Natural resource protection, enhancement and access
• Work jointly to identify opportunities to protect resources and mitigate impacts
• Explore trail locations and connections that will provide pedestrian and bicycle access to local and regional
parks and natural areas (e.g. Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Cooper Mountain Nature Park,
Westside Regional Trail)
The infrastructure financing strategy of both planning efforts will be one of the more important tasks. The opportunity
to collaborate on the strategy and future funding of improvements has the potential to eliminate duplicate efforts and
lower costs for each jurisdiction. Council direction to have staff engage in these efforts will help show fiscal
responsibility for the Tigard and Beaverton City Councils.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
N/A
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
N/A
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
N/A
Attachments
Joint Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. , City of Beaverton
RESOLUTION NO. , City of Tigard
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BEAVERTON AND CITY OF TIGARD REGARDING
COORDINATION OF THE SOUTH COOPER MOUNTAIN AND RIVER TERRACE PLANNING
EFFORTS
WHEREAS, the City of Beaverton recently annexed approximately 544 acres along the
north side of SW Scholls Ferry Road in the South Cooper Mountain (SCM) area known as urban
reserve 6B, and over the next 18 months intends to complete a concept plan and community
plan leading to comprehensive plan and zoning amendments authorizing urbanization; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has annexed approximately 500 acres known as the River
Terrace Community Plan (RTCP) area , adjacent to the SCM area annexed by Beaverton along
the south side of SW Scholls Ferry Road, and intends to prepare a community plan over the
next 18 months based on the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan completed by Washington
County and that will refine land uses identified in the concept plan into city zoning and
regulations, and update city infrastructure plans to reflect future urbanization needs; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Beaverton and Tigard are both commencing planning efforts in
preparation for future urbanization of areas added to their respective jurisdictions in the
general vicinity of SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW 175 /Roy Rogers; and
WHEREAS, the geographic proximity of the two planning areas, and concurrent project
timelines, creates opportunities for the cities to collaborate on matters of mutual interest to
ensure the successful urbanization of both UGB expansion areas, including: transportation;
sanitary sewer; stormwater; infrastructure financing strategies; natural resource issues; and
public involvement; and
WHEREAS , the Beaverton City Council and the Tigard City Council held a joint meeting
on February 12, 2013 for the purpose of discussing coordination and collaboration on the SCM
and RCTP planning efforts; and
WHEREAS, the cities recognize and acknowledge the mutual benefits in working
together closely on matters of mutual interest as the urbanization planning proceeds; and
WHEREAS, both cities concur that it is advantageous to collaborate on infrastructure
development and financing strategies to potentially eliminate duplicate efforts and lower the
costs for each jurisdiction for funding improvements needed to support development in the
newly urbanizing areas; and
WHEREAS, both cities agree that timely completion of the planning necessary to
accommodate urbanization in SCM and RCTP is important for economic growth and vitality, and
that these planning efforts and subsequent capital improvement programming for
infrastructure projects needed for urban development will be prioritized accordingly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Beaverton and the City of Tigard agree that
it is desirable to coordinate on matters of mutual interest as the planning efforts for SCM and
RCTP move forward, and direct staff to collaborate to address planning, extension and financing
of infrastructure needed to support planned development in these newly urbanizing areas.
Adopted by the Beaverton City Council this day of February, 2013.
Approved by the Mayor this day of February, 2013.
APPROVED:
DENNY DOYLE, Mayor
Adopted by the Tigard City Council this day of February, 2013.
Approved by the Mayor this day of February, 2013.
APPROVED:
JOHN L. COOK, Mayor
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
AIS -1181
3.
Special Meeting
Meeting Date: 02/12/2013
Length (in minutes): 10 Minutes
Agenda Title: Review and Direct Staff Regarding Tigard's Federal Legislative Agenda
Prepared For: Liz Newton Submitted By: Carol Krager, City Management
Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Special Meeting
Public Hearing: No Publication Date:
Information
ISSUE
The agenda item summary and attachment(s) will be distributed Thursday, February 7, 2013.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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AIS -1181 3
Special Meeting
Meeting Date: 02/12/2013
Length (in minutes): 10 Minutes
Agenda Title: Review and Direct Staff Regarding Tigard's Federal Legislative Agenda
Prepared For: Liz Newton Submitted By: Carol Krager, City Management
Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Special Meeting
Public Hearing: No Publication Date:
Information
ISSUE
Council review and consensus on the 2013 Federal Legislative Agenda
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Staff recommends council discuss the proposed Federal Legislative Agenda attached, provide direction to staff on any
revisions and reach consensus on the final document.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
Each year the city council reaches agreement on a proposed Federal Legislative Agenda. The document serves a couple
of purposes. First, it identifies council's priorities for federal funding for local projects and programs. Second, it
communicates council's policy and funding priorities to the citizens and regional partners.
When approved the document will be converted to a brochure format that will be distributed to the congressional
delegation when the mayor and city manager meet with the members in Washington DC at the end of February.
Grant opportunities identified for the coming year include funding for completion of the Fanno Creek Trail,
improvements to Hall Blvd and the Hwy 217 /72nd interchange, Automated License Plate Recognition Equipment, an
after school /summer program at Metzger school and promotion of the relocated Farmers Market.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
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COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
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DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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Attachments
Draft 2013 Federal Legislative Agenda
CITY OF TIGARD
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TIGARD
2013 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA (DRAFT)
GRANT PRIORITIES
Fanno Creek Regional Trail
Completing portions of the existing paved multi -use Fanno Creek Regional Trail will connect
neighborhoods with schools, parks, jobs and downtown Tigard. The trail provides an off - street
alternative to walking and riding on busy roads as well as opportunities for healthy outdoor activities.
Request Amount: $900,000
Hall Boulevard - Burnham Street to Durham Road
This project will repair pavement, add turn lanes at key intersection, illuminate, add transit stop
amenities and fill in the sidewalk gap along Hall Boulevard from Downtown Tigard to Durham
Road. Request Amount: $7,100,000
Highway 217 Interchange with 72nd Avenue
Evaluate and develop a conceptual design to address the transportation issues in the area of the
interchange of Highway 217 with 72nd Avenue. This project will focus on the ramp terminals, cross
street and streets intersecting 72nd Avenue. Request Amount: $800,000
Police Interoperable Communications
Because of federal mandates, the regional dispatch center in Washington County will be moving from
an analog communications network to 800mhz digital format. To accommodate this transition, all
radios operated by first responders in the region will need to be replaced by 2018. Thus, the Tigard
Police Department would need to replace 94 portable and 61 mobile devices. While expensive, the
digital format will provide some benefits, including greater capacity and flexibility for transmitting
data and allow for seamless communications between the city, county and other first responders on
the network. Request Amount: $250,000
Police Automated License Plate Recognition Equipment
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) is a surveillance method that uses optical character
recognition on images to read vehicle registration plates. Automated license plate recognition would
be of great value to Tigard because of the major state highways intersecting the city as well as having
the state's largest shopping mall within city limits. Tigard has some of the busiest roads and highest
traffic counts in the State of Oregon and could employ ALPR to track stolen vehicles, amber alert
suspects and drivers operating on a suspended license. Washington Square, Oregon's largest
shopping mall, is a target of frequent car theft and stolen vehicle "drops" are prevalent. The
implementation of the license plate recognition technology will maximize the efficiency of a police
force that has been reduced because of budget cuts. Request Amount: $238,000
Tigard /Metzger After School Program
The city is working with the Tigard Tualatin School District on securing funding for a new recreation
and student achievement program at Metzger Elementary. Metzger Elementary serves the highest
Spanish speaking student body in Tigard and highest percentage of students receiving free and
reduced price meals in the district. The campus is oversized for an elementary school. Grant funds
would be used to enhance the outdoor fields and play area to serve as a neighborhood park with a
small community garden for area families. In the summer, educational enrichment programs focused
on reading and technology would be offered along with a lunch distribution program.
Tigard would seek grant funding from the Carol M. White Physical Education Program. The
initiative provides grants to local education agencies and community -based organizations to initiate,
expand, or enhance physical education programs, including after - school programs, for students in
kindergarten through 12th grade. Request Amount: $250,000
Promote the Farmers Market in Downtown Tigard
The Tigard Farmers Market is focused on bringing farmers, community and non - profits together in a
way that benefits all. The market is seeking additional resources to promote a new location in
downtown Tigard to expand producer -to- consumer opportunities in a larger space. Funds are needed
for signage including permanent way - finding signs and a kick -off event to promote the new
expanded market to the community. Request Amount: $100,000
PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE CITY OF TIGARD
Pacific Highway (99W) /Barbur Boulevard High Capacity Transit Alternative Analysis
An alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering study to determine the best high capacity
connection to provide transportation options to connect downtown Portland, Tigard, King City,
Tualatin and Sherwood. Reductions in automobile trips will reduce roadway congestion and
pollution, reduce accidents and set the groundwork for efficient development along the transit line.
Total Cost: $11.4 million; Federal Request: $1 million
Lake Oswego- Tigard Water Partnership
In August 2008, the cities of Lake Oswego and Tigard formally endorsed a partnership agreement for
sharing drinking water resources and costs. Lake Oswego's water supply system is near capacity, and
key facilities need expansion and upgrades. Tigard residents need a secure, dependable water source.
Both cities want to keep water affordable for their customers and sharing the cost of new
infrastructure to serve both communities does that. Total Cost: $240 million
Columbia River Crossing Project
The City of Tigard strongly supports the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) Project, which is a long-
term, comprehensive solution to problems on Interstate 5 near the Columbia River. The I -5 corridor
is the backbone of a network of roads that provide access to the region, which is more susceptible to
long -term economic losses from congestion than other areas because of its ties to trade. Completion
of the CRC project will create benefits for both trucks and marine freight through reduced
congestion in the corridor, improved access to ports and highways, elimination of bridge lifts. The
CRC project will improve safety for travelers, increase community livability, provide new travel
options, and an improved highway to support jobs, the regional economy and future growth.
POLICY ITEMS
Tigard Street Trail - P &W Rail Abandonment
The Tigard community envisions a future where a wide variety of transportation and recreational
opportunities are available through a diverse system of parks, trails and open space. Providing
residents with alternative transportation access to jobs, housing and shopping is a priority for the City
of Tigard. The potential rail -to -trail in Downtown Tigard is an opportunity for the City to work
together with regional partners to achieve these goals.
Oppose Sequestration Cuts
Tigard supports a balanced approach to deficit reduction and encourages the Congress to avoid
arbitrary sequestration of domestic discretionary programs. In particular, the City supports
protecting important programs including Community Development Block Grant, State and Local
Law Enforcement, COPS Technology, Economic Development Administration, TIGER and FTA
Transit Capital Grants, among others.
Secure a Tigard Zip Code
Tigard staff is investigating the process to secure a distinct Tigard mailing address, instead of the
current Portland designation.
Buy America Concerns - MAP -21 took steps to close a Buy America loophole, but the unintended
consequence of the legislation could cause delays and redundancies for local government and utilities.
We recommend that FHWA guidance and future rule making drive toward the following:
• Use of federal funds for pre - construction activities does not trigger inclusion of Buy America
requirements for future non - federal construction contracts if all future contracts are
implemented without federal highway funds.
• Buy America requirements are not applied to contracts or work under an agreement with a
utility that is not funded by title 23 programs.
EPA Regulatory Concerns and Unfunded Mandates