City Council Minutes - 11/27/2001 Agenda Item No. t i
Meeting of
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 27, 2001
Mayor Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Griffith, Councilors Dirksen, Moore, Patton, and Scheckla (arrived
at 6:40 p.m.).
Executive Session was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council went into Executive Session to discuss
real property transaction negotiations and current and potential litigation under ORS
192.660(1 e) and (1 h).
Executive Session adjourned 7:26 p.m.
1. BUSINESS MEETING
1.1 The meeting of the Tigard City Council 8t Local Contract Review Board was
called to order by Mayor Griffith at 7:34 p.m.
1.2 Council Present: Mayor Griffith, Councilors Dirksen, Moore, Patton, and
Scheckla
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications 8i Liaison Reports — None
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items
City Manager Bill Monahan stated that the Tigard Central Business District
Assocition's invoice for holiday tree lighting electrical work should be added to
the agenda.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
Before considering the consent agenda, Councilor Patton asked City Engineer Gus
Duenas to discuss the process related to the resolution of necessity. Mr. Duenas stated
that the City would make every effort to negotiate an amicable agreement with the
property owners. If this is not possible, Mr. Duenas stated he would return to the
Council to get their approval prior to condemnation.
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Motion by Councilor Dirksen, seconded by Councilor Patton to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
3.1 Approve Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Properties for the Gaarde Street
Improvements (Phase 2) Project — Resolution No. 01- 71
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote:
Mayor Griffith - Yes
Councilor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Moore - Yes
Councilor Patton - Yes
Councilor Scheckla - Yes
4. UPDATE ON BULL MOUNTAIN ANNEXATION STUDY
Community Development Director Jim Hendryx introduced this topic and gave a
PowerPoint presentation. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Recorder's
office. Mr. Hendryx concluded his presentation by saying that there would be a public
meeting in January to discuss annexation with Bull Mountain residents. Focus group
participants from the July 2001 meeting will be notified of the January meeting.
Copies of the Bull Mountain Annexation Study can be purchased or reviewed at the
Community Development counter in City Hall. The Study can also be found on the
City's web site.
Councilor Moore stated he would be interested to hear the public's comments
regarding the annexation. He expressed concern about the "price tag" of annexation
for both the City and Bull Mountain residents. Councilor Patton noted the projected
revenue shortfalls associated with annexation, and questioned where funding would
come from. She pointed out the estimated tax increase for a $227,000 home is
$256. Mayor Griffith advised that if the annexation was not to the mutual benefit of
Bull Mountain residents and the City, then the City would not pursue annexation.
Discussion of three pending applications for annexation ensued. Mr. Hendryx stated
he would like the Councilors to attend the January meeting with Bull Mountain
residents. In response to a question from Mayor Griffith, Mr. Hendryx stated that the
Urban Reserve Area had not been factored into the annexation calculations.
Mayor Griffith commended staff on the Study.
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5. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.28.030 OF THE
TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE CHANGING REFERENCE TO OREGON REVISED
STATUES AND ELIMINATING THE TERM "HOUSE TRAILER"
Police Chief Ron Goodpaster introduced this item. Chief Goodpaster explained that
the amendments would eliminate a double reference within the Code and would
eliminate the term "house trailer," which is not defined under Oregon Revised
Statues.
Motion by Councilor Patton, seconded by Councilor Scheckla, to adopt Ordinance
No. 01-23.
ORDINANCE NO. 01-23 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
10.28.030 OF THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE CHANGING REFERENCE TO
ORS AND ELIMINATING THE TERM "HOUSE TRAILER."
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote:
Mayor Griffith - Yes
Councilor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Moore - Yes
Councilor Patton - Yes
Councilor Scheckla - Yes
6. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 96-08 AND
ADOPTING REVISED TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS PERTAINING
TO THE LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD
Financal Operations Manager Tom Imdieke introduced Buyer Terry Muralt. Ms.
Muralt described the proposed changes to the Code as listed on the Council Agenda
Item Summary, which is on file in the City Recorder's Office.
Motion by Councilor Patton, seconded by Councilor Dirksen, to adopt Ordinance
No. 01-24.
ORDINANCE NO. 01-24 — AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 96-
08 AND ADOPTING REVISED PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE LOCAL
CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote:
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Mayor Griffith - Yes
Councilor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Moore - Yes
Councilor Patton - Yes
Councilor Scheckla - Yes
7. VOTE ON THE CITY OF TIGARD'S CHOICE FOR THE WASHINGTON
COUNTY OTHER CITIES ALTERNATE POSITION — METRO POLICY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPAC)
City Manager Monahan discussed this item. Washington County has both a regular
and an alternate member on MPAC. A recent vacancy has occurred in the alternate
position and the Council has the opportunity to vote on who should fill this position.
The nominees are Angela Weeks, a Sherwood City Councilor, and Jim Griffith,
Mayor of Tigard. The City of Tigard has one vote.
Motion by Councilor Dirksen, seconded by Councilor Patton, to cast Tigard's vote for
Jim Griffith.
The motion was approved by majority vote:
Mayor Griffith - Abstained
Councilor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Moore - Yes
Councilor Patton - Yes
Councilor Scheckla - Yes
8. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS — None.
9. NON AGENDA ITEMS
• Tigard Central Business District Association (TCBDA)Tree Lighting Invoice
City Manager Bill Monahan described the TCBDA's request for the City to pay
$4,900.49 to cover the cost of providing electrical service to the City-owned
park. The electrical service was needed to light the holiday tree. Mr. Monahan
reminded Council that this item had been discussed at an earlier meeting, and
Mr. Tyler Ellenson of the TCBDA had now presented the City with the final
bill. Mr. Monahan recommended the Council approve payment of$4,900.49
to TCBDA to be paid to Oregon Electric Group.
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Councilor Moore asked if funding was coming from money allocated to the
TCBDA during the budget process. Mr. Monahan confirmed that there had
been $261667 allocated to the TCBDA, and this was the only expenditure he
was aware of. He continued by saying the $4,900.49 would be deducted
from the $26,667.
In response to an inquiry from the Mayor, Councilor Moore stated that the
electrical box was permanent, while the electrical connection was temporary. It
is anticipated that the TCBDA will return to the City for an additional $8,000
to $10,000 for a permanent connection. Councilor Patton confirmed that the
permanent connection would need to be placed underground in order to meet
City code.
Motion by Councilor Moore, seconded by Councilor Patton, to authorize
payment for the electrical work performed for the TCBDA holiday tree
lighting event.
The motion was approved by majority vote:
Mayor Griffith - Yes
Councilor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Moore - Yes
Councilor Patton - Yes
Councilor Scheckla - Yes
Councilor Dirksen reminded the Council that he would not be attending the
December 11, 2001, Council meeting.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - No Executive Session was held.
11. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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