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09/12/2007 - Packet City Center Advisory Commission Wednesday September 12`h, 2007 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tigard Library 1" Floor Community Room 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 6:30-6:35 pm 2. Review / Approve Minutes 6:35-6:50 3. Fanno Creek Park&Plaza—Discussion re: plaza decision, council concerns, next steps 6:50-7:05 4. Downtown Street Lights—Review/ Recommendations 7:05–7:35 5. CCAC Membership / Recruitment 7:35-7:50 6. Council Communications—Discussion 7:50–8:10 7. Recognition of Contributions to Downtown 8:10-8:20 8. Other Business/Announcements 8:20-8:30 TIGARD Minutes for CCAC Meeting Date of Meeting: September 12, 2007 Name of Committee: CITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Location: Tigard Library - Community Room, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Minutes taken by: Doreen Laughlin, Administrative Specialist II Called to order by: Chairman Carl Switzer Time Started: 6:40 pm Time Ended: 8:55 pm Commissioners Present: Carolyn Barkley; Vice Chair Alexander Craghead; Ralph Hughes; Chairman Carl Switzer; Lily Lilly; Alice Ellis Gaut; Roger Potthoff Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Lisa Olson Staff Present: Tom Coffee, Community Development Director; Phil Nachbar, Senior Planner; Doreen Laughlin, City Admin Specialist II Agenda Item #1: Welcome and Introductions Important Discussion and/or Comments: Chair Switzer convened the meeting. Since no one new attended, introductions were not necessary. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): None Agenda Item #2: Review/Approve Minutes Important Discussion and/or Comments: It was noted by Commissioner Ellis Gaut that Suzanne Gallagher is no longer a member of the CCAC, and the minutes should be amended in that regard. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): A vote was taken, and the 8/22/07 minutes were unanimously approved, as amended,with no abstentions. CCAC Meeting Minutes for September 12,2007 Page 1 of 5 '11-is meeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained for one year. lALRPLN\DOWNTOWN\CCAC Meetings 2007\CCAC Sept 12\CCAC Meeting Minutes 9-12-07.doc Agenda Item #3: Fanno Creek Park & Plaza—Discussion re: plaza decision; Council concerns; next steps Important Discussion and/or Comments: Before beginning the discussion on the agenda item, Nachbar referred to the "Economic Development" first draft that was in the Commissioner's packets for their review. He noted that comments, suggestions, or recommendations on this document would be due by October 10. Tom Coffee noted this is the result of a year-long effort by staff to find out what the community's basic facts about economic development are, and what their attitudes and values are. He said there is time, even past the 10th, to make comments. Nachbar noted that it would be brought up again at the next CCAC meeting. One of the commissioners said he felt it was important, especially in light of the CCAC's involvement in other projects, to clarify the role the CCAC plays. He noted that, based on conversations with other people, there has been some confusion as to roles. He said as new citizen groups are formed, these roles can become muddied up and people can become confused. It was noted the goal is to expand citizen involvement but to be mindful of how roles evolve. There was further discussion about the role of the CCAC. The chair said there should be clarification, especially if new people are brought in. Tom Coffee, Community Development Director, assured the CCAC that "role clarification" would be number one on the agenda when new people come aboard various new groups. At this point, Nachbar went into the actual agenda item– discussion as to the plaza decision, council concerns, etc. Nachbar said some of the concerns that were brought up by Council and that he had noted were: Open space, native restoration, creation of open fields/spaces, creek realignment, park-like feel, openness, safety, loop road and design, and the plaza size. There was discussion as to natural habitat area. Lisa Olson said she believes it would be helpful if the CCAC were educated by CWS as to what, exactly, natural habitat is. She thinks it would be good to learn how CWS sees things and what is important. One of the commissioners posed the question... With regard to the "green heart of Tigard"- what is the most important thing? Playgrounds? Fountains? Pastures? Is environmental protection highest on the list? He believes we should restore and protect the area that people can view and not necessarily traipse though. Some of the other commissioners agreed. They believed the area should remain as natural and sustainable as possible. There was much discussion as to the different uses of the park and the desire to keep it natural. Tom Coffee summed it up by saying he observed a consensus on the part of the CCAC to err on the side of protecting the integrity of the creek, and the CCAC concurred. There was then discussion as to the "next step." Nachbar noted that part of this project is to look at the redevelopment area next to the plaza because they want to be sure that buildings designed next to the plaza work well with the plaza. He said some design guidelines CCAC Meeting Minutes for September 12, 2007 Page 2 of 5 This meeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained for one year. I:A1,RPLN\DOWN"TOWN\CCAC Meetings 2007\CCAC Sept 12\CCAC Meeting Minutes 9-12-07.doc would be needed. He said the next steps would be to have consultants, with sub-consultant architects, come up some design scenarios with design guidelines. Coffee said since we have consultants on board, it would make sense to look at the surrounding area and think about building forms, shapes, materials, etc. that would complement the plaza. This would be a good thing to have in place should there be an immediate need, and even if the need is not immediate, it's a good thing to have something in place. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Nachbar will bring a set of alternatives to the next meeting. Agenda Item #4: Downtown Street Lights — Review/Recommendations Important Discussion and/or Comments: Before getting into the review of streetlight options, Chair Switzer asked if the Commission wanted to review the process and several members agreed that that should occur first. After a lengthy debate, it was the unanimous conclusion of the CCAC that Commissioner Barkley's concerns over the process, as outlined in her letter (Exhibit A), were more important than the selection of a streetlight. The CCAC then constructed a motion calling for a formal action of the CCDA that would clarify why previous decisions on the type of streetlight should not be followed. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Commissioner Ellis Gaut made the following motion: "The CCAC requests formal clarification by the CCDA [City Center Development Agency], both of its referral of the streetlight selection to the CCAC, and of its rationale for departing from the streetlight selection included in previously adopted resolutions 03-11 (the recommended design elements of the downtown commuter rail station) and 06-02 (Streetscape Plan), as outlined in Carolyn Barkley's letter dated 9-7-07. Should the CCDA choose to formally refer this matter, the CCAC further requests direction as to any selection criteria deemed important by the CCDA." Commissioner Craghead seconded the motion; there was a vote, and the motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item #5: CCAC Membership / Recruitment: Important Discussion and/or Comments: Nachbar said he placed an ad in the Cosc e to fill vacant positions. He said there is a need for: • One downtown business person • One to fill the new composition requirement which is the real estate, portable housing, environmental design expertise CCAC Meeting Minutes for September 12,2007 Page 3 of 5 This meeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit(:enter,and is retained for one year. 1:A].RPI.N\I)OWN'I'OWN\CCAC Meetings 2(11)7\CCAC Sept 12\CC.AC Meeting Minutes 9-12-07.doc • He said he also advertised for an at-large person because it's not known for sure whether they'll get a downtown business person and they may have to substitute depending on what kind of response they get. Nachbar noted the need for two alternates. He said he advertised for three of the categories, and would fill the vacancies from that group with whichever kind of people they find. [Note: Cityscape AD went out advertising for two rather than three vacancies. Bullet 3 was not included in the AD.] Switzer noted the process is: 1. There's a person responsible (to advertise), and 2. There is an interview process comprised of the Mayor, City Councilor, and other staff. Nachbar indicated he is the staff person who will advertise. He will leave it open for about a month. The next step would be to summarize what the applicants are –get it to two people on Council to review,Tom Woodruff and the Mayor. They go through the interview process – then summarize who the applicants are. Nachbar noted the CCAC will have some input. It was noted that the CCAC members themselves will try to recruit qualified people they know for the positions, focusing on a downtown business person. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Advertisement for CCAC positions will be published in the Ci sc e in early October, and will be open for one month. Anda Item #6: Recognition of Contributions to Downtown Important Discussion and/or Comments: Phil Nachbar provided a sample certificate and asked that the CCAC give him feedback. He wanted them to think about how to apply it. One of the commissioners said every single merchant and business in downtown Tigard is important to Tigard. He said they should be sensitive to singling out one or two businesses. He brought forth the idea of blanket recognition. He said special acknowledgements could also be made. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): It was decided to move the rest of the discussion to the next meeting. Agenda Item #7: Council Communications—Discussion Important Discussion and/or Comments: Switzer opened the discussion stating that this agenda item is about the CCAC having a better relationship with Council. One of the commissioners stated the CCAC needs to understand what it is they want to put before Council. She said just"showing up" doesn't help anything. Another commissioner said he believes the CCAC Council liaison should attend the CCAC. Coffee explained that the liaison is basically the "contact person." He said rather than them attending the CCAC, the liaison is meant to be there for an open line of communication between the CCAC and CCAC Meeting Minutes for September 12,2007 Page 4 of 5 This meeting in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained for one year. 1Al.RP1.N\D0WNT0WN\CCAC Meetings 2007\CCAC Sept 12\CCAC Meeting Minutes 9-12-07.doc Council. There was discussion that there isn't necessarily "agreement" even amongst the Councilors. One of the commissioners brought up the idea of"branding" that had been brought forward, and that there was never agreement on that. In fact, two of the Councilors were of complete opposite opinions. Chair Switzer said the meaningfulness of the dialogue is what's important. He suggested meetings where there is a work session of sort with the Council. He suggested perhaps even twice a year meetings with Council would be good so they can get insight into what the CCAC is thinking. They would understand how knowledgeable and passionate they are about different things and vice versa. He said the value of Port Moody was the fact that they could simply sit next to each other and talk. Coffee told them the workshops are the third Tuesday of every month and that he knew October was booked already. He said they'd be looking at November before there'd be a time available. He said the request should come from the CCAC directly. There was consensus that this meeting should happen. One of the commissioners suggested the CCAC liaison attend at least some CCAC meetings. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Chair Switzer said he will talk to Mayor Dirksen about the CCAC attending a work session with Council and, in addition to that, a liaison from Council should come to the CCAC meeting semi-regularly, or at least once in a great while, so there is some understanding as to the extent of work and thought the CCAC puts into issues. Agenda Item #7: Other Business/Announcements Important Discussion and/or Comments: Chair Switzer acknowledged the work Lisa Olson had done on the photos and Power Point presentation that she wasn't able to present. He thanked her and said that would be done at another time. There was no other business. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Chair Switzer adjourned the meeting at 8:55pm. Doreen Laughlin, City A&4.. Specialist II ATTEST: Cliainnan Carl SwiVer CCAC Meeting Minutes for September 12,2007 Page 5 of 5 This meeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained for one year. L•\LRPLN\DOWNTOWN\CCAC Meeting,2007\CCAC Sept 12\CCAC Meeting Minutes 9-12-07.doc City of Tigard SFity Council Decides Location for Downtown Plaza At an August 28 public hearing,the and Main Street at Burnham St. (car wash in the area,allowing better circulation,a City Council unanimously approved a site). While it was initially thought that a direct pedestrian walkway from the new resolution selecting the Stevens Marine plaza right on Main Street would be more commuter rail parking lot to the plaza, property as the site for the Downtown likely to be used on an everyday basis and a new loop road next to the plaza and Plaza,and endorsed the concept plan for and support redevelopment there,the along the edge of a new"Upland Park" the core area. community and Council felt that a strong next to the Fanno Creek natural area. Deciding the location for the plaza connection to Fanno Creek Park,and There were two key citizen groups which is essential to progress in downtown. It being able to work with adjacent property reviewed the options and came up with allows consultants Walker Macy,landscape owners towards redevelopment was more recommendations to City Council. Both architects,to begin working on the plaza's important. the Fanno Creek Steering Committee,the specific design. It also provides direction The August 28 Council Meeting heard lead group for the project,and the City for the city to begin working more closely testimony from the two key groups and Center Advisory Commission(CCAC), with property owners to look at what a members of the public. Representatives the advisory group to Council for Urban redevelopment project next to the plaza of the committees and members of the Renewal projects,independently arrived will look like. public liked the concept plan for the core at the same endorsement of the Stevens The four site options included the area of downtown and said that it showed Marine site for the plaza. Stevens Marine site,the corner of Main a better understanding of how the plaza The project schedule and documents and Burnham(liquor store site),the would be connected to other areas. The are on-line at:tarvu.tigard-or:gov/masterplan. Dolan Property(on Burnham Street), concept plan shows a smaller block system Commuter Rail Parking lot Get Involved Today in Downtown Plaza Site Tigard's Future Pedestrian Connection _ The City Center Advisory Commission(CCAC)is recruiting for ti three new members and two alternate positions. The CCAC advises the City Center Development Agency on Urban MI.aRenewal projects in the downtown. U. - - - !6d ''�.� + Applications are due November 15. The following openings are available: ur ~PP�X • One member representing business or property owners • whose business or property is located within the City Center Urban Renewal District; y\ • One Tigard resident with relevant professional experience including lOo \ real estate development,land use Nod" \� planning,affordable housing or / design, \` \ \ % • One resident of Tigard °a ° y. representing across-section of ° interests in the community at large. `.� For more information or to receive an application,contact Redevelopment l° Manager Phil Nachbar at 503-718-2557 � 48 orphit@tigarrl-orgov. 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BY-LAWS OF THE CITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION (CCAC) SECTION 1. CHARGE AND DUTIES (a) The City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC) hereafter referred to as the "Commission" shall have no powers except as conferred by this resolution, City Charter, or the Tigard Municipal Code. (b) It shall be the function of the Commission to act as an advisory body to the City Center Development Agency (CCDA), the Urban Renewal Agency for the City of Tigard or the City Council as appropriate. (c) The City Center Advisory Commission is charged with advising the City Center Development Agency, the Urban Renewal Agency for the City of Tigard, on matters pertaining to Urban Renewal Plan implementation and tax increment fund allocations for the City Center Urban Renewal District. Recommendations pertaining to policy, budget, and implementation of urban renewal projects identified within the Urban Renewal Plan and / or the annually adopted Downtown Implementation Strategy and Work Program will • be made to the City Center Development Agency or City Council as appropriate for consideration,deliberation and action. The Commission may also provide recommendations with regard to amendments to the City Center Urban Renewal Plan. (d) The Commission shall perform other duties as assigned by the City Center Development Agency. (e) The Commission may form subcommittees to investigate areas relevant to its charge or duties pursuant to this section. SECTION 2. COMPOSITION (a) The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council who are residents of Tigard or own businesses or property within the City Center Urban Renewal District with the following representation if possible: (1) At least two (2) business owners or property owners whose business or property is located within the City Center Urban Renewal District; (2) Five (5) persons who are residents of Tigard and represent a cross- section of interests in the community at large; CCAC By-Laws Page l 1 1 Exhibit A (3) One (1) person residing within or adjacent to the boundaries of the City Center Urban Renewal District; (4) One (1) member of the Planning Commission (5) Two (2) alternates (non-voting) including one (1) at large resident of Tigard, and one (1) business or property owner from within the City Center Urban Renewal District SECTION 3. APPOINTMENTS (a) Council shall fill vacancies with individuals necessary to meet the compositional requirements of above. (b) In addition, Council shall determine a means of staggering appointments of all current members using three (3) three-year terms, three (3) two-year terms, and three (3) one-year terms. . (c) Appointments shall be made by the City Council with recommendations from the Mayor. SECTION 4. TERM OF OFFICE (a) After the initial staggering of terms for current members as defined in Section (3)(b) above, the term of office of all future, appointed members shall be three (3) years or until their successors are qualified and appointed. (b) All terms shall begin January 1 and end December 31St. (c) Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled by appointment by the Council upon recommendation by the Mayor for the unexpired portion of the term. The unexpired portion of a term does not count towards the fulfillment of the three (3) year appointment. (d) Members may be reappointed for up to two consecutive terms. (e) Members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for their services. SECTION 5. ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION (a) At its first meeting of the year,and thereafter annually, the Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from its members who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Commission. • CCAC By-Laws Page 2 Exhibit A (b) If the Chair or Vice Chair should resign, the Commission shall, at it next meeting, conduct an election and provide a replacement. (c) The Commission shall meet at least quarterly during a calendar year at a time and place that is specified at least 5 days in advance. (d) All meetings shall be conducted in conformance with Public Meeting Law. (e A record of the Commission's proceedings shall be filed with the city recorder. SECTION 6. VOTING (a) General procedures of the Commissions including voting shall follow Robert's Rules of Order. (b) A majority of votes shall determine the official position of the Commission on a given issue. (c) Chair and Vice Chair shall vote on all matters before the Commission. SECTION 7. COMMISSION MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES (a) Members of the Commission shall: (1) regularly attend CCAC meetings and contribute constructively to discussions, (2) consider and discuss issues from a Citywide perspective, as well as that of particular stakeholders or interests, (3) understand and be able to articulate the CCAC's charge, responsibilities and adopted, annual work program, (4) strive to reach consensus on matters under consideration (5) act with respect and consideration for the viewpoint of others, (6) review and provide comment on reports,presentations, and recommended policies or strategies related to Downtown redevelopment before the Commission, and CCAC By-Laws Page 3 1 Exhibit A (7) vote on motions in front of the Commission, except where reasonable w abstention is necessary. (b) Commission members may engage in general discussions regarding its charge, responsibilities or projects within the Urban Renewal Plan or Downtown Implementation Strategy, but shall not discuss specific real estate projects or proposals with potential developers or property owners without the authorization of the City Center Development Agency. (c) In addition, members shall not make representations on behalf of the City of Tigard or City Center Development Agency without authorization. (d) Members shall not make representations on behalf of the CCAC whether intentional or not,without the authorization of the Commission. SECTION 8. ATTENDANCE If a member of the Commission is unable to attend a meeting, he or she is expected to notify the Chair or Vice Chair. If any member is absent from any six (6), regularly scheduled meetings within one year or three (3) consecutive meetings without reasonable cause, the issue shall be placed on the upcoming agenda, and upon majority vote of the Commission that position shall be declared vacant. The Commission shall forward its • action to the Mayor and Council,who shall fill the vacant position. SECTION 9. QUORUM At any meeting of the Commission,a quorum shall be a majority of the current members of the Commission. No action shall be taken in the absence of a quorum except that the meeting may continue with discussion on agenda items. For the purposes of forming a quorum,members who have disqualified or excused themselves from participation in any matter shall be counted as present. In the event a quorum will not be present at any meeting, the Chair or Vice Chair shall notify the Commission members in advance so that a decision may be made whether to meet and take no action on agenda items or to reschedule to a different time. SECTION 10. REMOVAL OF MEMBERS (a) The City Council may remove members of the Commission in accordance with Section 8 Attendance. (b) The Council may also remove members, when, in its judgment, the conduct of a member does not conform to Section 7 Member Responsibilities or other conduct unbecoming a representative of the City ' CCAC By-Laws Page 4 Exhibit A (c) The Commission may make a recommendation to Council for the removal of a member in accordance with Section 7 Member Responsibilities. The Commission shall forward a recommendation for replacement to the Mayor and Council in a timely manner. SECTION 11 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSION (a) Not later than December 1 of each year, the Commission shall prepare and file its Annual Report to the City Center Development Agency (CCDA). (b) The Annual Report shall include a summary of key activities and proceedings and any specific suggestions or recommendations which the Commission believes would assist its mission or the overall goals for the Downtown. (c) The Annual Report shall not be submitted unless approved by the Commission. • CCAC By-Laws Page 5 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Economic Development Economic activity is the lifeblood of any community,providing jobs,creating wealth,and generating tax revenue.Tigard's economy is intertwined with the economy of the region, the nation,and the world. Tigard's location at the crossroads of several transportation routes has proven to be a major advantage. Other advantages include the relatively high educational attainment level of its citizens; and its proximity to the high technology centers in Washington County and major educational institutions such as Portland State University and Portland Community College. A recent study found that Tigard was a "hub for innovation" for a city its size due to the comparatively high percentage of patents granted to individuals and small business. Tigard residents envision a future economy that builds on these strengths.Tigard shall have a strong and resilient local economy with a diverse portfolio of economic activity: retail, professional service,and industrial jobs.The local economy shall provide for goods and services for local resident and business needs but also have the goal of expanding the "traded sector."This sector sells goods and services outside the region to the broader state, national and international markets and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported to the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. Tigard's future economy may include activities whose characteristics are not foreseeable at this time such as live-work arrangements;light manufacturing combined with research and development;creative crafts and arts such as film,advertising,communications,etc. Therefore the City's land use and other regulatory practices shall be flexible and adaptive so as not to preclude desirable economic development opportunities. Tigard is sometimes perceived as a bedroom community for nearby cities.This is not accurate.Tigard businesses provide 38,628 full and part time jobs in 2005 (State of Oregon Employment Department).This number is greater than the number of Tigard residents over the age of 16 in the workforce: 25,537 (O.E.D,2006). 70%of Tigard residents work outside the City, so thousands of workers from throughout the region are regularly commuting to Tigard jobs (2000 Census).The City shall seek to expand the opportunities for residents to work closer to where they live. This will require promoting a mix of high quality housing opportunities for households with varying incomes. Quality of life factors shall be promoted to attract economic investments and a skilled work force. Among these factors are an attractive and well-maintained community;high levels of public safety;accessible and responsive local government;availability of a variety of housing, good public schools;access to nature, high quality parks,leisure and recreation activities, safe and convenient multi-modal transportation opportunities,and smoothly running essential infrastructure. State and Regional Policies . The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and Metro have DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT M developed policies that address economic opportunities which are based on Statewide Planning Goal 9: Goal 9: Economic Development •To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. A major emphasis of the Goal 9 policies is to preserve and protect land for industrial and employment uses. Metro has sought to implement this on a regional basis. Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan identifies Industrial and Other Employment Areas that are important to the region. Tigard has little available vacant land suitable for new large-scale industrial development. The City is severely limited in its ability to expand its boundaries,so the only way to designate new industrial land would be to re-zone existing land.This is unlikely to happen at a large scale. Tigard can ensure a strong economy with these desired characteristics by working on a formal economic development program. In the near term the Downtown Urban Renewal District has the potential to redevelop and attract additional employment and economic activity. Key Findings for Economy of ■ Tigard is home to a wide range of economic activity. ■ Tigard does not have a formal city-wide economic development strategy. ■ Tigard's location at the crossroads of important transportation corridors I-5, Hwy 217,and Hwy 99W is a major advantage in attracting economic activity. • Approximately 31%of Tigard's land area is zoned for commercial,industrial,and mixed use purposes.These properties represent about 31%of the total assessed property value. ■ The major commercial and mixed-use areas of the City are Washington Square,Tigard Triangle,Downtown Tigard,and the Hwy 99W corridor.Industrially zoned properties are generally located along the freight rail line,in between Fanno Creek and I-5. ■ In 2005,Tigard public and private sectors provided 38,628 full and part time jobs. (This does not include self-employed workers.) ■ In 2005,3,124 businesses paid the Tigard business tax.About half of these businesses employ four people or fewer. ■ There are more jobs in Tigard than people in the workforce living within the City boundaries. 70%of residents commute outside the city;therefore Tigard is a net attractor of commuters. ■ In Tigard, the Wholesale Trade sector has the largest amount of sales.The Retail sector has the largest annual aggregate payroll and largest number of workers. ■ Financial Activities, Retail,and Construction are employment sectors with high Location Quotients (propensity to locate)in Tigard. r DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT ■ Metro has designated approximately 1,100 acres of Industrial and Commercially zoned properties in Tigard as Title 4 Industrial and Employment Areas. Tigard will have to amend its code to limit the development of retail and service uses for some I-P zone properties. ■ There has been no large-scale encroachment of retail/office uses in industrial areas in Tigard. ■ In 1997 Metro assigned Tigard a capacity of 17,801 new jobs by the year 2017. Between 1997 and 2004,Tigard added approximately 3,800 jobs. ■ Tigard's supply of industrially zoned land will likely be inadequate to meet the forecasted 2024 job'demand in this area. It appears that there is an adequate supply of commercial land. ■ Tigard has little vacant industrial land available to attract new large scale industrial development. ■ A recent study found that Tigard was a"hub for innovation."A study of patents and communities by the research firm iPiQ found that in 2005,Tigard had a high percentage of patents granted to individuals and small business (29).The study attributed this to Tigard's lower rents and taxes attracting professionals from Portland and Beaverton. Goals: • 9.1 Develop and maintain a strong,diversified, and sustainable local economy. 9.2 Make Tigard a center and incubator for innovative businesses, including those that focus on environmental sustainability. Policies: 1. The City shall establish strategies to retain and encourage the growth of existing businesses. 2. The City shall actively encourage businesses that provide family-wage jobs to start up, expand or locate in Tigard. 3. The City shall provide appropriately zoned lands and development regulations to accommodate a contemporary mix of economic activities. 4. The City's land use and other regulatory practices shall be flexible and adaptive so as not to preclude desirable economic development opportunities. 5. The City shall participate and represent Tigard's interests in economic development activities and organizations at the regional, state and federal levels. 6. The City shall periodically review and update its policies,land-use regulations, and other efforts to ensure the City's land use program is responsive to changes in the economic structure and is adaptable to businesses changing development needs. 7. The City shall promote well-designed and efficient development and redevelopment of vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial lands. i DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 8. The City shall promote actions that result in greater/more efficient utilization of its Metro-designated Employment and Industrial Areas to gain higher numbers of employees per acre. 9. The City shall strongly represent its interests at the regional, state and federal levels to acquire transportation funding,including for truck and rail freight movement, needed to support existing business activity,attract new business and improve general transportation mobility throughout the community. 10. The City shall address the public facility needs of business and economic development through identifying and programming needed public facilities and services within the Public Facility and Community Investment Plans. 11. The City shall strongly support,as essential to the region's economic future, the development of efficient regional multi-modal transportation systems throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. 12. The City shall limit the development of retail and service land uses in Metro- designated industrial areas to preserve the potential of these lands for industrial jobs. Recommended Action Measures i. Develop a formal City of Tigard economic development program and strategy to implement the community's economic development goals and policies. ii. Increase the number of higher paying,knowledge based and traded sector jobs in Tigard. iii. Develop and periodically update Comprehensive Economic Opportunities Analyses and other employment and economic development studies to determine the status of Tigard's economy including strengths,deficiencies and trends. iv. Coordinate economic development activities with Metro,Washington County, Greenlight Greater Portland,Portland Regional Partners for Business, the Westside Economic Alliance,and other entities. V. Encourage the expansion and recruitment of industries that already have a presence in Tigard. Vi. Investigate the potential of an"Economic Gardening"program in Tigard which provides information,infrastructure and connections to local businesses with the potential for growth. vii. Improve data collection on local economic trends by gathering up-to-date and accurate information from local,regional,state,and Federal sources. viii. Support redevelopment of existing vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial lands rather than designating additional lands for these purposes. ix. Research strategies to inventory,assess,clean-up and redevelop brownfields. X. In view of the limits imposed on Tigard's ability to expand its city limits by surrounding jurisdictions,develop strategies to increase employment growth through more intense and efficient use of existing lands. xi. Maintain updated land use inventories and associated characteristics of commercial,industrial,and other employment related land uses to assist in DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT economic development planning and coordination with other jurisdictions/agencies. xii. Consider implementing additional Urban Renewal Districts where feasible. xiii. Develop a comprehensive"Area Plan" for the Tigard Triangle to promote its full development. Goal: 9.3 Make Tigard a prosperous and desirable place to live and do business. Policies: 1. The City shall focus a significant portion of future employment growth and high density housing development in its Metro designated Town Center (Downtown);Regional Center (Washington Square);High Capacity Transit Corridor (Hwy 99VI). 2. The City shall adopt land use regulations and standards to ensure a well designed and attractive urban environment that supports/protects public and private sector investments. 3. The City shall commit to improving and maintaining the quality of community life (pubic safety,education,transportation,community design,housing,parks and recreation,etc) to promote a vibrant and sustainable economy. 4. The City shall allow opportunities for home based businesses that are compatible with existing and planned residential living environments. Recommended Action Measures: i. Consider instituting design regulations to ensure that new commercial,mixed-use and industrial development are well designed and make an aesthetic contribution to the community. ii. Increase Tigard's supply of open space and recreational opportunities as an amenity to attract new businesses and their employees. iii. Promote Tigard's cultural, historic,recreational,educational and environmental assets as important marketing tools for the City's business areas and neighborhoods. iv. Support environmental conservation and wildlife enhancement activities for their contribution to the local economy as quality of life amenities for residents, business owners,and their employees. V. Investigate ways to improve the appearance and function of Pacific Highway. vi. Develop high quality work force housing to increase the opportunity for employees who work in Tigard to also live in the community. vii. Streamline the City processes required to start or expand a business by techniques such as online permits and business tax applications. viii. Improve communications with business.networks through regular updates with the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce and other local business associations. ix. Produce a"Doing Business in Tigard"packet for businesses. i DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT X. Support catalyst projects outlined in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan and make public investments in infrastructure,such as streets,sidewalks,and public areas to leverage desirable development in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. xi. Attract new businesses and retain existing ones that will assist in creating an Urban Village in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. xii. Institute new land use regulations,including design regulations, to ensure high quality development in the Downtown. xiii. Work with Work Systems, Inc.,Tigard-Tualatin School District,and Portland Community College on ensuring business employment needs and trends are in line with educational curriculums. xiv. Consider joining an international"sister cities"program to develop reciprocal cultural, educational,municipal,business,professional,and technical exchanges and projects with foreign cities. xv. Prioritize the development of a wireless internet system in Tigard. DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Economic Development Economic activity is the lifeblood of any community,providing jobs, creating wealth,and generating tax revenue. Tigard's economy is intertwined with the economy of the region, the nation,and the world. Tigard's location at the crossroads of several transportation routes has proven to be a major advantage. Other advantages include the relatively high educational attainment level of its citizens; and its proximity to the high technology centers in Washington County and major educational institutions such as Portland State University and Portland Community College. A recent study found that Tigard was a "hub for innovation" for a city its size due to the comparatively high percentage of patents granted to individuals and small business. Tigard residents envision a future economy that builds on these strengths.Tigard shall have a strong and resilient local economy with a diverse portfolio of economic activity: retail, professional service,and industrial jobs.The local economy shall provide for goods and services for local resident and business needs but also have the goal of expanding the "traded sector."This sector sells goods and services outside the region to the broader state, national and international markets and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported to the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. Tigard's future economy may include activities whose characteristics are not foreseeable at this time such as live-work arrangements; light manufacturing combined with research and development;creative crafts and arts such as film,advertising,communications,etc. Therefore the City's land use and other regulatory practices shall be flexible and adaptive so as not to preclude desirable economic development opportunities. Tigard is sometimes perceived as a bedroom community for nearby cities. This is not accurate. Tigard businesses provide 38,628 full and part time jobs in 2005 (State of Oregon Employment Department). This number is greater than the number of Tigard residents over the age of 16 in the workforce: 25,537 (O.E.D, 2006). 70% of Tigard residents work outside the City, so thousands of workers from throughout the region are regularly commuting to Tigard jobs (2000 Census). The City shall seek to expand the opportunities for residents to work closer to where they live. This will require promoting a mix of high quality housing opportunities for households with varying incomes. Quality of life factors shall be promoted to attract economic investments and a skilled work force. Among these factors are an attractive and well-maintained community;high levels of public safety;accessible and responsive local government;availability of a variety of housing, good public schools; access to nature, high quality parks,leisure and recreation activities, safe and convenient multi-modal transportation opportunities,and smoothly running essential infrastructure. State and Regional Policies The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and Metro have DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT developed policies that address economic opportunities which are based on Statewide Planning Goal 9: Goal 9: Economic Development •To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. A major emphasis of the Goal 9 policies is to preserve and protect land for industrial and employment uses. Metro has sought to implement this on a regional basis.Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan identifies Industrial and Other Employment Areas that are important to the region. Tigard has little available vacant land suitable for new large-scale industrial development. The City is severely limited in its ability to expand its boundaries,so the only way to designate new industrial land would be to re-zone existing land.This is unlikely to happen at a large scale. Tigard can ensure a strong economy with these desired characteristics by working on a formal economic development program. In the near term the Downtown Urban Renewal District has the potential to redevelop and attract additional employment and economic activity. Key Findings for Economy ■ Tigard is home to a wide range of economic activity. ■ Tigard does not have a formal city-wide economic development strategy. ■ Tigard's location at the crossroads of important transportation corridors I-5, Hwy 217,and Hwy 99W is a major advantage in attracting economic activity. ■ Approximately 31%of Tigard's land area is zoned for commercial,industrial,and mixed use purposes.These properties represent about 31%of the total assessed property value. ■ The major commercial and mixed-use areas of the City are Washington Square,Tigard Triangle,Downtown Tigard, and the Hwy 99W corridor. Industrially zoned properties are generally located along the freight rail line,in between Fanno Creek and 1-5. ■ In 2005,Tigard public and private sectors provided 38,628 full and part time jobs. (This does not include self-employed workers.) ■ In 2005,3,124 businesses paid the Tigard business tax.About half of these businesses employ four people or fewer. ■ There are more jobs in Tigard than people in the workforce living within the City boundaries. 70%of residents commute outside the city;therefore Tigard is a net attractor of commuters. ■ In Tigard,the Wholesale Trade sector has the largest amount of sales. The Retail sector has the largest annual aggregate payroll and largest number of workers. ■ Financial Activities, Retail,and Construction are employment sectors with high Location Quotients (propensity to locate) in Tigard. DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT ■ Metro has designated approximately 1,100 acres of Industrial and Commercially zoned properties in Tigard as Title 4 Industrial and Employment Areas. Tigard will have to amend its code to limit the development of retail and service uses for some I-P zone properties. ■ There has been no large-scale encroachment of retail/office uses in industrial areas in Tigard. ■ In 1997 Metro assigned Tigard a capacity of 17,801 new jobs by the year 2017. Between 1997 and 2004,Tigard added approximately 3,800 jobs. ■ Tigard's supply of industrially zoned land will likely be inadequate to meet the forecasted 2024 job demand in this area. It appears that there is an adequate supply of commercial land. ■ Tigard has little vacant industrial land available to attract new large scale industrial development. ■ A recent study found that Tigard was a "hub for innovation."A study of patents and communities by the research firm iPiQ found that in 2005,Tigard had a high percentage of patents granted to individuals and small business (29).The study attributed this to Tigard's lower rents and taxes attracting professionals from Portland and Beaverton. Goals: 9.1 Develop and maintain a strong,diversified, and sustainable local economy. 9.2 Make Tigard a center and incubator for innovative businesses, including those that focus on environmental sustainability. Policies: 1. The City shall establish strategies to retain and encourage the growth of existing businesses. 2. The City shall actively encourage businesses that provide family-wage jobs to start up, expand or locate in Tigard. 3. The City shall provide appropriately zoned lands and development regulations to accommodate a contemporary mix of economic activities. 4. The City's land use and other regulatory practices shall be flexible and adaptive so as not to preclude desirable economic development opportunities. 5. The City shall participate and represent Tigard's interests in economic development activities and organizations at the regional, state and federal levels. 6. The City shall periodically review and update its policies,land-use regulations, and other efforts to ensure the City's land use program is responsive to changes in the economic structure and is adaptable to businesses changing development needs. 7. The City shall promote well-designed and efficient development and redevelopment of vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial lands. DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 8. The City shall promote actions that result in greater/more efficient utilization of its Metro-designated Employment and Industrial Areas to gain higher numbers of employees per acre. 9. The City shall strongly represent its interests at the regional,state and federal levels to acquire transportation funding,including for truck and rail freight movement, needed to support existing business activity,attract new business and improve general transportation mobility throughout the community. 10. The City shall address the public facility needs of business and economic development through identifying and programming needed public facilities and services within the Public Facility and Community Investment Plans. 11. The City shall strongly support,as essential to the region's economic future, the development of efficient regional multi-modal transportation systems throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. 12. The City shall limit the development of retail and service land uses in Metro- designated industrial areas to preserve the potential of these lands for industrial jobs. Recommended Action Measures i. Develop a formal City of Tigard economic development program and strategy to implement the community's economic development goals and policies. ii. Increase the number of higher paying,knowledge based and traded sector jobs in Tigard. W. Develop and periodically update Comprehensive Economic Opportunities Analyses and other employment and economic development studies to determine the status of Tigard's economy including strengths,deficiencies and trends. iv. Coordinate economic development activities with Metro,Washington County, Greenlight Greater Portland,Portland Regional Partners for Business, the Westside Economic Alliance,and other entities. V. Encourage the expansion and recruitment of industries that already have a presence in Tigard. vi. Investigate the potential of an"Economic Gardening"program in Tigard which provides information,infrastructure and connections to local businesses with the potential for growth. vii. Improve data collection on local economic trends by gathering up-to-date and accurate information from local,regional, state,and Federal sources. viii. Support redevelopment of existing vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial lands rather than designating additional lands for these purposes. ix. Research strategies to inventory,assess,clean-up and redevelop brownfields. X. In view of the limits imposed on Tigard's ability to expand its city limits by surrounding jurisdictions,develop strategies to increase employment growth through more intense and efficient use of existing lands. M. Maintain updated land use inventories and associated characteristics of commercial,industrial,and other employment related land uses to assist in DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT economic development planning and coordination with other jurisdictions/agencies. xii. Consider implementing additional Urban Renewal Districts where feasible. xiii. Develop a comprehensive"Area Plan" for the Tigard Triangle to promote its full development. Goal: 9.3 Make Tigard a prosperous and desirable place to live and do business. Policies: 1. The City shall focus a significant portion of future employment growth and high density housing development in its Metro designated Town Center (Downtown); Regional Center (Washington Square);High Capacity Transit Corridor (Hwy 99W). 2. The City shall adopt land use regulations and standards to ensure a well designed and attractive urban environment that supports/protects public and private sector investments. 3. The City shall commit to improving and maintaining the quality of community life (pubic safety,education,transportation,community design,housing,parks and recreation,etc) to promote a vibrant and sustainable economy. 4. The City shall allow opportunities for home based businesses that are compatible- with existing and planned residential living environments. Recommended Action Measures: i. Consider instituting design regulations to ensure that new commercial, mixed-use and industrial development are well designed and make an aesthetic contribution to the community. ii. Increase Tigard's supply of open space and recreational opportunities as an amenity to attract new businesses and their employees. iii. Promote Tigard's cultural, historic,recreational,educational and environmental assets as important marketing tools for the City's business areas and neighborhoods. iv. Support environmental conservation and wildlife enhancement activities for their contribution to the local economy as quality of life amenities for residents, business owners,and their employees. V. Investigate ways to improve the appearance and function of Pacific Highway. vi. Develop high quality work force housing to increase the opportunity for employees who work in Tigard to also live in the community. vu. Streamline the City processes required to start or expand a business by techniques such as online permits and business tax applications. viii. Improve communications with business,networks through regular updates with the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce and other local business associations. ix. Produce a "Doing Business in Tigard"packet for businesses. DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT X. Support catalyst projects outlined in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan and make public investments in infrastructure, such as streets, sidewalks,and public areas to leverage desirable development in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. xi. Attract new businesses and retain existing ones that will assist in creating an Urban Village in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. xii. Institute new land use regulations,including design regulations, to ensure high quality development in the Downtown. xiii. Work with Work Systems,Inc.,Tigard-Tualatin School District,and Portland Community College on ensuring business employment needs and trends are in line with educational curriculums. xiv. Consider joining an international"sister cities"program to develop reciprocal cultural, educational,municipal,business,professional,and technical exchanges and projects with foreign cities. XV. Prioritize the development of a wireless internet system in Tigard. Intro: economic dev policy/project planning/policy guidance---CCAC opportunity Next mig: Oct 10 • CCAC opportunities • Affordable housing • Econ dev policy • Fanno Park& Plaza design 3. Fanno Creek Park& Plaza • Park design: open space, native restoration, meadow, creek realignment • Council concerns: park-like feel, openness, safety, loop road design,plaza size • Plaza design: redevelopment/design guidelines 4. Street lighting • Process: review/recommend to council • Ppt • Options; discussion 5. Membership needs: current-7 , Need 2 new members: • 1 business • 1 RE/housing/design Composition • 2 bus • 5 at large • 1 res • 1 re/housing/design City of Tigard OFity Council Decides Location for Downtown Plaza At an August 28 public hearing,the and Main Street at Burnham St.(car wash in the area,allowing better circulation,a City Council unanimously approved a site). While it was initially thought that a direct pedestrian walkway from the new resolution selecting the Stevens:Marine plaza right on Main Street would be more commuter rail parking lot to the plaza, property as the site for the Downtown likely to be used on an everyday basis and a new loop road next to the plaza and Plaza,and endorsed the concept plan for and support redevelopment there,the along the edge of a new"Upland Park" the core area. community and Council felt that a strong next to the Fanno Creek natural area. Deciding the location for the plaza connection to Fanno Creek Park,and There were two key citizen groups which is essential to progress in downtown. It being able to work with adjacent property reviewed the options and came up with allows consultants Walker;Macy,landscape owners towards redevelopment was more recommendations to City Council. Both architects,to begin working on the plaza's important. the Fanno Creek Steering Committee,the specific design. It also provides direction The August 28 Council Meeting heard lead group for the project,and the City for the city to begin working more closely testimony from the two key groups and Center advisory Commission(CCAC), with property owners to look at what a members of the public. Representatives the advisory group to Council for Urban redevelopment project next to the plaza of the committees and members of the Renewal projects,independently arrived will look like. public liked the concept plan for the core at the same endorsement of the Stevens The four site options included the area of downtown and said that it showed Marine site for the plaza. Stevens Marine site,the corner of Main a better understanding of how the plaza The project schedule and documents and Burnham(liquor store site),the would be connected to other areas. The are on-line at:www.igard-orgov/marterp/an. Dolan Property(on Burnham Street), concept plan shows a smaller block system Commuter Rail Parking Lot Get Involved Today in Downtown Plaza Site , i Tigard's Future Pedestrian Connection The City Center Advisory Commission(CCAC)is recruiting for 1% three new members and two alternate positions. The CCAC advises the City °t"' Center Development agency on Urban r.. -.01 Ile Renewal projects in the downtown. s" Applications are due November 15. srr \ The following openings are available: C' M fP�°� • One member representing business or property owners whose business or property is .~ P Pew' upk located within the City Center � �,� � Urban Renewal District; �Z, • One Tigard resident with relevant professional experience including real estate development,land use planning,affordable housing or design; • One resident of Tigard X, representing a cross-section of ' interests in the community at large. For more information or to receive an application,contact Redevelopment s Manager Phil Nachbar at 503-718-2557 or phi4a,tigarri orgov. Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE cortirlicate of Hecouflitiofl for Contribution to the Revitalization of Tigard's Downtown e City Council of the City of Tigard and the City Center Advisory Commission (CC-NC) would like to thank you for helping to improve our Downtown. Your project, (insert info and description) con utpat. Iniam,quat exec si. Iduisis nos nulputat. Ut landre diam dolore facil exerciliqui ecte velit, summy nim zzrit autpatum quit. Rilit acidunt adit nonce euguera estrud magniam alisit,veliscilit for iuscin ero eu faccum dion ulpute velessisim deliquisci tat accummy nissi. It is our intention that your commitment to doing business in the Downtown will be supported by the efforts of the City of Tigard, and the City Center Advisory Commission. Only together can we create the kind of Town Center that will improve the fabric of our community. 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CHARGE AND DUTIES (a) The City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC) hereafter referred to as the "Commission" shall have no powers except as conferred by this resolution, City Charter, or the Tigard Municipal Code. (b) It shall be the function of the Commission to act as an advisory body to the City Center Development Agency (CCDA), the Urban Renewal Agency for the City of Tigard or the City Council as appropriate. (c) The City Center Advisory Commission is charged with advising the City Center Development Agency,the Urban Renewal Agency for the City of Tigard, on matters pertaining to Urban Renewal Plan implementation and tax increment fund allocations for the City Center Urban Renewal District. Recommendations pertaining to policy,budget, and implementation of urban renewal projects identified within the Urban Renewal Plan and / or the annually adopted Downtown Implementation Strategy and Work Program will be made to the City Center Development Agency or City Council as appropriate for consideration, deliberation and action. The Commission may also provide recommendations with regard to amendments to the City Center Urban Renewal Plan. (d) The Commission shall perform other duties as assigned by the City Center Development Agency. (e) The Commission may form subcommittees to investigate areas relevant to its charge or duties pursuant to this section. SECTION 2. COMPOSITION (a) The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council who are residents of Tigard or own businesses or property within the City Center Urban Renewal District with the following representation if possible: (1) At least two (2)business owners or property owners whose business or property is located within the City Center Urban Renewal District; (2) Five (5) persons who are residents of Tigard and represent a cross- section of interests in the community at large; CCAC By-Laws Page 1 Exhibit A (3) One (1) person residing within or adjacent to the boundaries of the City Center Urban Renewal District; (4) One (1) member of the Planning Commission (5) Two (2) alternates (non-voting) including one (1) at large resident of Tigard, and one (1) business or property owner from within the City Center Urban Renewal District SECTION 3. APPOINTMENTS (a) Council shall fill vacancies with individuals necessary to meet the compositional requirements of above. (b) In addition, Council shall determine a means of staggering appointments of all current members using three (3) three-year terms, three (3) two-year terms, and three (3) one-year terms. . (c) Appointments shall be made by the City Council with recommendations from the Mayor. SECTION 4. TERM OF OFFICE (a) After the initial staggering of terms for current members as defined in Section (3)(b) above, the term of office of all future,appointed members shall be three (3) years or until their successors are qualified and appointed. (b) All terms shall begin January 1 and end December 31St. (c) Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled by appointment by the Council upon recommendation by the Mayor for the unexpired portion of the term. The unexpired portion of a term does not count towards the fulfillment of the three (3) year appointment. (d) Members may be reappointed for up to two consecutive terms. (e) Members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for their services. SECTION 5. ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION (a) At its first meeting of the year,and thereafter annually,the Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from its members who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Commission. CCAC By-Laws Page 2 Exhibit A (b) If the Chair or Vice Chair should resign, the Commission shall, at it next meeting, conduct an election and provide a replacement. (c) The Commission shall meet at least quarterly during a calendar year at a time and place that is specified at least 5 days in advance. (d) All meetings shall be conducted in conformance with Public Meeting Law. (e A record of the Commission's proceedings shall be filed with the city recorder. SECTION 6. VOTING (a) General procedures of the Commissions including voting shall follow Robert's Rules of Order. (b) A majority of votes shall determine the official position of the Commission on a given issue. (c) Chair and Vice Chair shall vote on all matters before the Commission. SECTION 7. COMMISSION MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES (a) Members of the Commission shall: (1) regularly attend CCAC meetings and contribute constructively to discussions, (2) consider and discuss issues from a Citywide perspective, as well as that of particular stakeholders or interests, (3) understand and be able to articulate the CCAC's charge, responsibilities and adopted, annual work program, (4) strive to reach consensus on matters under consideration (5) act with respect and consideration for the viewpoint of others, (6) review and provide comment on reports,presentations, and recommended policies or strategies related to Downtown redevelopment before the Commission, and 4F CCAC By-Laws Page 3 1 Exhibit A (7) vote on motions in front of the Commission,except where reasonable abstention is necessary. (b) Commission members may engage in general discussions regarding its charge, responsibilities or projects within the Urban Renewal Plan or Downtown Implementation Strategy, but shall not discuss specific real estate projects or proposals with potential developers or property owners without the authorization of the City Center Development Agency. (c) In addition,members shall not make representations on behalf of the City of Tigard or City Center Development Agency without authorization. (d) Members shall not make representations on behalf of the CCAC whether intentional or not,without the authorization of the Commission. SECTION 8. ATTENDANCE If a member of the Commission is unable to attend a meeting, he or she is expected to notify the Chair or Vice Chair. If any member is absent from any six (6), regularly scheduled meetings within one year or three (3) consecutive meetings without reasonable cause, the issue shall be placed on the upcoming agenda, and upon majority vote of the Commission that position shall be declared vacant. The Commission shall forward its action to the Mayor and Council,who shall fill the vacant position. SECTION 9. QUORUM At any meeting of the Commission, a quorum shall be a majority of the current members of the Commission. No action shall be taken in the absence of a quorum except that the meeting may continue with discussion on agenda items. For the purposes of forming a quorum,members who have disqualified or excused themselves from participation in any matter shall be counted as present. In the event a quorum will not be present at any meeting, the Chair or Vice Chair shall notify the Commission members in advance so that a decision may be made whether to meet and take no action on agenda items or to reschedule to a different time. SECTION 10. REMOVAL OF MEMBERS (a) The City Council may remove members of the Commission in accordance with Section 8 Attendance. (b) The Council may also remove members, when, in its judgment, the conduct of a member does not conform to Section 7 Member Responsibilities or other conduct unbecoming a representative of the City CCAC By-Laws Page 4 i Exhibit A (c) The Commission may make a recommendation to Council for the removal of a member in accordance with Section 7 Member Responsibilities. The Commission shall forward a recommendation for replacement to the Mayor and Council in a timely manner. SECTION 11 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSION (a) Not later than December 1 of each year, the Commission shall prepare and file its Annual Report to the City Center Development Agency (CCDA). (b) The Annual Report shall include a summary of key activities and proceedings and any specific suggestions or recommendations which the Commission believes would assist its mission or the overall goals for the Downtown. (c) The Annual Report shall not be submitted unless approved by the Commission. CCAC By-Laws Page 5 9/18/2007 Chronology of Recent Downtown Streetlight Discussions August 2007 Staff review of PGE Acorn style options (4 styles) prior to ordering for Main Street and Burnham Street projects. Aum 8.2007 City Manager reviewed options with Mayor and Mayor indicated preference for non- PGE, Bridgeport style light. August 14, 2007 City Council reviewed options with two actual PGE lights and pictures of other two in study session. Councilor Wilson suggested that none of the options were what he would like to see and indicated that he would like other options considered. Councilor Sherwood agreed citing the example of community involvement in Port Moody and suggested the issue should be referred to CCAC. It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council to refer the matter to CCAC. August 22. 2007 CCAC discussed the referral with some members expressing frustration over revisiting what they felt had already been decided in the Commuter Rail Station Design Elements and the Downtown Streetscape Plan. Other members welcomed the opportunity to consider options. After considerable debate the CCAC voted 4-2 to recommend to the Council that other options be considered for the Downtown streetlight. August 27, 2007 Carolyn Barkley and the Mayor met with Tri-Met and requested that the Bridgeport style light that Tri-Met was planning to install at the Station be replaced with the acorn style with a band that had been approved by the CCAC in February 2007. August 28, 2007 The City Council discussed the CCAC's recommendation before and during the study session. Councilors Buehner and Woodruff indicated that they were not interested in revisiting the decision to utilize a PGE acorn style light. Councilor Wilson reiterated his position that the City should have a unique and high quality streetlight. Councilor Sherwood stated that if the CCAC wanted to consider other alternatives that was okay with her and the Mayor agreed requesting that the process not be too lengthy. September 7, 2007 CCAC Member Carolyn Barkley submitted a letter to the City Council outlining her concerns with the process of revisiting the streetlight selection decision. 9/18/2007 September 12,2007 The CCAC met to consider the referral of the streetlight selection: Before getting into the review of streetlight options, Chair- Switzer asked if the Commission wanted-to review the process and several members agreed that that should occur first After a lengthy debate it was the unanimous conclusion of the CCAC that Carolyn Baddey's concerns over the process as outlined in her letter were more important than the selection of a streetlight. The CCAC therefore unanimously adopted a motion calling for a formal action of the CODA that would clarify why previous decisions on the type of streetlight should not be followed. Study Session—August 28, 2007 ii - Administrative Items— Discussion on Downtown Streetlights Senior Planner Nachbar: Did you want to discuss streetlights at all at this point, or no? Mayor Dirksen: I really don't think we have time to get into anything. I think we need to leave the door open if the citizen group feels that it needs to be re-explored, then we are willing to let them do that. City Manager Prosser: Which citizen group... Senior Planner Nachbar: Well, the CCAC Community Development Director Coffee: I don't know. Mayor Dirksen: At this point... Councilor Sherwood: The streetscape group is no longer together... Mayor Dirksen: If the CCAC was going to discuss it and members of the streetscape group wanted to come and speak with them, then they could do that. Community Development Director Coffee: So,let me clarify the process. So then you're saying CCAC raise the review of other options for street lights in downtown and come back to us? Mayor Dirksen: I don't ... review if they want to. Several speaking at once.... Community Development Director Coffee: They voted 4-2 to recommend to you that the issue of what streetlight to get is to be reopened and revisited. 1 Mayor Dirksen: If they want to then I think we should go forward. But I think we need to reinforce the fact that time is of the essence because the time for the decision is here. Community Development Director Coffee: They themselves said they would recommend to reopen...60 days... The question remains, are they the ones that are going who are going to select and recommend to you and you are going to decide finally? Or,are you going to...I mean...this will become an issue as we get down to the selection again. Who is deciding. Mayor Dirksen: I think in all cases with regards to this kind of thing,we are the final decider— always. Councilor Sherwood: We're just trying to make sure that they've been heard and we will consider what they're telling us. Community Development Director Coffee: So, they will recommend back to you an alternate light fixture for downtown? Councilor Wilson: Do we have a consultant or somebody... Senior Planner Nachbar: Yes,well,what I've done in the last week or so is I've talked to a consultant. I've also gotten some references to some good websites. I feel pretty confident that we can come up with say, five to seven examples of lights to start with. So,our consultant won't necessarily help us with the design decisions of what type of fixture,but they will help us as to the soundness of that technically. Now, the one question I think out there that would help us a lot in making this choice is: Are we going down the path of what we would call traditional design. And, from everything that I've heard in terms of discussion about our downtown should be like,it has always been within the context of a more traditional downtown... Councilor Wilson: I think that's been decided and I don't think that should be reopened. I think that it's a question of maybe degree or ... and the more technical things, do we stick with the PGE approved thing or can we deviate from that and what are the consequences if we do. Councilor Wilson: We'll need to consider those consequences when we make the final decision. Councilor Buehner: And, I want to know what the price differential is. Mayor Dirksen: I agree. That should be taken into consideration. 2 Senior Planner Nachbar: We'll have all that for you. But, the idea of having a more traditional light,which means basically it's kind of throw-back to a more historic-type replica. Not from something modern,but more historical in nature. Councilor Wilson: As a replica or possibly... Councilor Sherwood: An original Mayor Dirksen: A take on it Councilor Wilson: Well, an adaptation or a ... I don't know if this is really... (referred to illustration) — this at Bridgeport is not a replica,but it has traditional lines to it. I:\ADM\Cathy\CCM\2007\Study Session August 28 street light discussion excerpt.doc 3 recap of the August 21 workshop discussion will be presented during the August 28,2007, City Council Study Session. ■ City Council discussed its November and December Council Meeting Schedule o Council will be attending National League of Cities on November 13; City Council members agreed to cancel the November 13 meeting and hold a business meeting on November 6,2007. City Council agreed to hold two business meetings on December 11 and 18; the December 25, 2007,meeting is cancelled due to the Christmas holiday. ■ Tigard/IWB/Lake Oswego Water Task Force Staff is working to schedule a date for the first meeting. Information on the value of water rights will be sent to members of the Task Force. ■ Street Globes—Downtown Community Development Director Coffee asked if there was any direction on the street globes. Two examples of globes were on display in the room. Councilor Sherwood said, "I think it's got to go back." Mayor Dirksen said that, "We need to hand it off to the CCAC and see what they say." City Manager Prosser noted he had heard some Council discussion whereby there was interest in exploring a dark green color as a standard for Tigard. Study Session concluded at 7:19 p.m. 1. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the City Council and Local Contract Review Board called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. 1.2 Roll Call: Name Present Absent Mayor Dirksen ✓ Councilor Buehner ✓ Councilor Sherwood ✓ Councilor Wilson ✓ Councilor Woodruff ✓ 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Boy Scout Troop#69 from Northwest Portland Tigard City Council, Local Contract Review Board and City Center Development Agency Meeting Minutes August 14, 2007 Page 4 1 CCAC September 12, 2007 Meeting \genda Item #4 "Downtown Street Lights — Review/Recommendations" Commissioner Alice Ellis Gaut made the following motion that was seconded and passed unanimously: "The CCAC requests formal clarification by the CCDA, both of its referral of the streetlight selection to the CCAC, and of its rationale for departing from the streetlight selection included in previously adopted resolutions 03-11 (the recommended design elements of the downtown commuter rail station) and 06-02 (streetscape plan), as outlined in Carolyn Barkley's letter dated 9-7-07. Should the CCDA choose to formally refer this matter, the CCAC further requests direction as to any selection criteria deemed important by the CCDA." To: Tigard City Council Copy: CCAC/Phil Nachbar Subject: Downtown Tigard Street Light Selection AGAIN! 1 am writing this in response to the Tigard City Council and Phil Nachbar's e-mail exchange over the period of August 20 to August 31 , pertaining to the selection of a street light fixture for downtown Tigard. Rather than focusing on the specifics of the street light choices, I want to address the more important point related to the process by which Tigard citizens were called upon to be involved in this decision and what Councilor Wilson's ill-timed objection to our recommendation says and the threat it poses to the entire concept of citizen involvement in Tigard. Councilor Tom Woodruff made clear his concerns about the importance of process in his e-mail dated August 28, e.g. "If we undo decisions that are made by volunteers we undermine their role and reduce [their] willingness to spend the considerable time they give to participate in the process." To understand the process of citizen involvement in this matter, allow me to provide you with some history. As a downtown business owner for over 15 years, I served on the original Commuter Rail Station Design Committee in 2002. This committee morphed into the Downtown Taskforce, which was itself created by the City Council and in fact Mayor Dirksen served initially as its chairman and continued to serve as a member of the Downtown Task Force. The Task Force was made responsible for developing the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan (TDIP). A Rail Station Subcommittee was next formed from Task Force members to work directly with Tri-Met in providing local input into the design and appearance of the rail station. I served on this subcommittee. One of our duties was to study and make a recommendation as to the street lights that were to be placed on the rail station platform. On March 25, 2003, The Recommended Design Elements for the Downtown Tigard Commuter Rail Station was formally accepted by Tigard City Council Resolution #03-11 . (This document has pictures and descriptions of the specific street lights that the Downtown Task Force recommended. In fact, this resolution passed unanimously and thus Councilor Wilson is also on record as having voted for it!) To be fair and accurate in providing this historical perspective, I want to be clear that we did originally choose the same light fixture that Mr. Wilson now seems to favor and which is the fixture used at Bridgeport Village. I do recall vividly, that the Task Force objected to this "Bridgeport" fixture. The mayor even met with Tri-met to try to get them to ask us to reconsider our recommendation favoring the Bridgeport fixture. Ironically, in light of Councilor Wilson's current preference, the Mayor and a majority of the Downtown Task Force thought that we were settling for something less than desirable in recommending the Bridgeport fixture! At this point City Staff came to the Task Force and said that the Bridgeport fixture could not be installed beyond the rail station. The reason being that any fixture installed on Tigard streets must conform to City of Tigard's Public Improvement Design Standards. These standards require that street lighting be operated and maintained by PGE, which would require choosing a style of "luminaire and pole" that is included on the PGE Approved Street Lighting Equipment list. The Bridgeport fixture is not on this PGE approved list. In response to this directive from City Staff, we had a meeting with PGE on October 7, 2004 and spent a lot of time considering all of the issues that Nick Wilson and Sydney Sherwood want to put back under the microscope, per their e-mail messages dated August 20 and 21 respectively. From a historical perspective, ladies and gentlemen, We've been there, done that! It is really important to note that the initial attempt to work with Tri-Met on the Rail Station was motivated by a shared resolve on the part of the Downtown Task Force and the City Council to have a coordinated street light system. Thus our work as citizens, together with City Staff, consultants and Tri-Met was done with the understanding that our recommendation was going to result in the chosen light fixture being installed throughout the down town. Certainly, given the mandated direction from City Staff, we felt obligated to focus on PGE approved fixtures. This is not to suggest that the range of choice was so constrained as to leave us with no choice. Indeed, the Streetscape Working Group made its recommendation for the same street light fixture to be installed throughout downtown that was recommended by the Downtown Task Force for installation at the rail station. This Streetscape recommendation was approved by the Tigard City Council on September 26, 2006 by Resolution # 06-02, and again it was approved unanimously including votes by both Councilor Wilson and Sherwood. For specifics about this resolution please note the following: On September 26, 2006, the Tigard Downtown Streetscape Design Plan was formally accepted by Resolution #06-02 On page 1-16 this light is describe as: 1. Decorative acorn-style luminaire included on the PGE Approved Street Lighting Equipment List. 2. Fluted cast aluminum poles painted black 3. Structural wind-loading for banners or hanging baskets 4. Pole height of approximately 14 feet (lamp height approximately 16 feet) 5. Average luminance consistent with Table 1 in Tigard Downtown Streetscape Design Plan: Street Lighting Recommendations memorandum in the Project Appendix. Moreover, on February 21 , 2007 the CCAC had a consensus vote to record its understanding and support for the street lighting decision embodied in the aforementioned City Council resolution. Obviously, this history shows that all of this work was done with the help of a lot of CONSULTANTS. And there was a lot of detail on technical considerations that the consultants provided. I believe that most, if not all of the many citizens who have been involved in the matter of recommending street lights for the rail station and for downtown recognized that we needed information that only the consultants could provide in an efficient manner. I don't believe any of us felt competent on our own to make these choices, without a lot of help. With such help we worked hard for over 4 years to arrive where we were on August 20, 2007. (This being the date that Councilor Wilson decided to rethink his votes on 2 resolutions that had passed unanimously dealing with this issue.) It is unbelievable, to use Roger Potthoff's phrase, that at this point, we are again looking at revisiting the STREET LIGHT issue. Three different groups of people have worked on this matter and it has been passed unanimously by resolution on 2 different occasions — move on! Moreover, these City advisory groups have spoken face to-face with over 600 Tigard citizens, getting their opinions on this plan, including lighting. I can't see how four people on the CCAC, one city planner, and 2 city councilors (whose prior votes have been duly recorded) should now be allowed to flip flop on this settled issue. The integrity of the entire citizen advisory process is being jeopardized. You should know that the concerns about process that Councilor Woodruff raises in his e-mail message, as previously referenced above, is already a reality_ I believe that many citizens who have been involved in the past, giving of their precious time, and who have made important contributions through selfless efforts have come to recognize that citizen input in Tigard is little more than an exercise. There is a growing perception that the call to get involved is only a procedural necessity that the Tigard City Council and Staff make in order to cloak their own pre-determined actions and the expenditures of public funds with the legitimacy of broad based citizen input and support. This is not how citizen advisory groups should be employed. I want to say that I appreciate Councilors Buehner and Woodruff trying to be supportive of the volunteers. I am concerned that their views may yet be in the minority. I want to believe that the Mayor would take a position that reflects both the history of this matter and one that supports the viability of our citizen volunteer based system. How about it Mayor? In closing, I have never expected the Council to abide by every recommendation put forth by the advisory groups. We are just that - advisory. But we do have a right to expect that our recommendations which become accepted by formal City Council resolutions will be respected. We certainly do not deserve to be told we are incompetent in making the decisions that these same critics have formally appointed us to make in the first place. It remains no less of a concern of mine that city staff would place before these advisory groups the agendas that call for recommendations and then suggest to the City Council that these same decisions should not be made by those same citizens. This is no less true in this instance where such dismissing comments by Staff come after citizens have spent 4 years in meetings, numerous open houses, surveys and parsing through questionnaires and consultants reports. How disingenuous are these staffers? Of course, there is today citizen open houses that remain on the schedule, there is an ongoing call for volunteers. How much of all this is pretense? Please realize that this matter is really about process. How you deal with it will say a lot about the City's attitude towards citizen involvement. Sincerely, Carolyn Barkley City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223 F, September 21, 2007 TIGARD Chair Switzer and City Center Advisory Commission Members: I want to communicate directly to all of you concerning the recent streetlight discussions. It was my desire to meet personally with you at your October 10th meeting, but I (and in fact all members of Council) will be out of the city that day. So, I am meeting with Chair Carl Switzer as our schedules permit and presenting this letter to clarify the Council's original intent in referring the question of Downtown streetlight design options to you. First, let me state that the City Council concurs in your unanimous position that adopted plans and guidelines for Downtown Redevelopment should be followed and implemented unless there is a compelling reason to reconsider and amend them. That is why we decided at our Study Session on September 18, 2007 to not consider changing from the previously approved acorn style streetlight any further. The Council's original intent was to allow the CCAC the opportunity to reconsider the PGE approved acorn style if you felt that other options had not been sufficiently considered previously. Subsequent communications indicate that is not the case so we intend to proceed with the streetlight that had been selected following extensive citizen input and evaluation. It was never the Council's intent to disregard previous decisions and recommendations of the Commuter Rail Station Design Committee and the Downtown Streetscape Plan. This experience has once again prompted me and the City Council to reflect on the importance of clear and direct communication in our ongoing relationship as we work together to redevelop Downtown. We and staff are committed to continuing efforts to improve communications and we request your cooperation and support in this endeavor. Regards, Craig E. Dirksen Mayor Phone: 503.639.4171 Fax: 503.684.7297 www.tigard-or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772