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City Council Minutes - 03/03/2020 City of Ti and Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 1. BUSINESS MEETING A. At 6:30 p.m. Mayor Snider called the meeting to order. B. Deputy City Recorder Patton called the roll. Present Absent Councilor Lueb J Councilor Anderson J Mayor Snider .� Youth Councilor Turley J Council President Goodhouse .� Councilor Newton J C. Mayor Snider invited everyone to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. D. Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items—None. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT (Two Minutes or Less,Please) A. Follow-up to Previous Public Comment—None. B. Public Comment—No one signed up. 3. CONSENT AGENDA: (Tigard City Council,Local Contract Review Board) A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INTERGOVENRMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH METRO FOR URBAN RESERVE CONCEPT PLANNING GRANT AWARD B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 14UNZIKER PROPERTY WITH SMITH GERIG WESTERN PROPERTIES,LLC Councilor Anderson motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented. Councilor Goodhouse seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously. Yes No Absent Councilor Lueb J Councilor Anderson J Mayor Snider •� Council President Goodhouse Councilor Newton •� TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES —March 3, 2020 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of 8 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR THE 2020 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) HIRING GRANT Chief McAlpine presented this item. Chief McAlpine explained that the L.S.Department of Justice's Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) office is accepting grant applications for the 2020 hiring grant closing on March 11.This is the department's first opportunity to apply for this hiring grant,which has a 26-year history but has been closed to new applications the last two years. The City's grant will be for two officers assigned to patrol division to address quality of life calls and respond to emergency calls for service. These officers would work directly with community members to improve sen ice and response times,strengthen relationships and partners within the community as well as increase police visibility. Chief McAlpine clarified that unlike the Police Services Levy,staff are only applying for two additional officers in this grant due to the fiscal constraints of the grant requirements.The grant only funds 75%of the officers'salaries and the City is responsible for the matching 25% for the first three years and 140%in the fourth year. If awarded,the last year of the grant would require approximately $271,000 in matching City funds. Thus,the request for two officers balanced the need for grant funding with the financial impacts of matching funds. Councilor Lueb asked how often the Police Department had applied in the past. Chief McAlpine stated they had not during her time with the City. City Manager Wine believed the City had applied twice in the last six years. Neither time was successful. Councilor Newton stated she appreciated staff putting together this grant application to try to secure additional funding for police services. Councilor Lueb trade a motion to approve Resolution 20-09. Council President Goodhouse seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Yes No Absent Councilor Lueb J Councilor Anderson V Mayor Snider Council President Goodhouse Councilor Newton +/ 5. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON SW CORRIDOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) Economic Development Manager Purdy and Senior Planner Shanks presented this item. Mr. Purdy began by explaining that staff are currently designing a project to encourage Transit- Oriented Development('I'OD) around light rail stations that would be consistent with the City's vision. TOD focuses on dense,mixed-use development within walking distance of new light rail stations,which can increase ridership and reduce traffic congestion among other benefits. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES—March 3,2020 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW I lall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 2 of 8 The TOD strategy will inform light rail station planning before these stations are designed and constructed. Therefore,staff are trying to fully develop this strategy in advance of the 605/0 designs for the SW Corridor light rail project.This would allow the City to achieve economic development goals,increase walkability,and encourage better site design around stations in order to attract private investment sooner. The TOD project will have several key phases,including: ■ Mapping and creating and an urban design framework for each station area • Developing TOD code amendments for future adoption • Adjusting TriMet's SW Corridor station area layouts and design • Developing the partnerships,programs and policies that result in TOD • Ensuring adequate TOD capacity for long term development The project is led by a staff team including Kenny Asher,Tom McGuire,Susan Shanks,Lloyd Purdy and project consultants.They will meet with TriMet's TOD team to finalize and confirm a joint work plan. Mayor Snider stated that he felt he was an honorary member of the TOD team due to his participation. Councilor Anderson asked what role TriMet is playing in this process. Mayor Snider said he is pushing TriMet to coordinate with the City from the beginning of the project to achieve TOD.He did not want TriMet to simply hand over remaining remnant parcels after the project is completed. Ms. Shanks stated that City staff sent Triplet a TOD work plan proposal after meeting with them and that their returned comments were workable. She believes they are moving in a good direction in terms of partnering with TriMet. City staff have encouraged Triplet to expand the role their consultants will play regarding remnant parcels. Mayor Snider said that the General Manager of TriMet made a commitment to partner with us on TOD. Council President stated that TOD needs to remain at the forefront of this project and not become an afterthought. He believes the TOD process should be robust and the City should hold TriMet to their word. Mr. Purdy reviewed the map showing six potential light rail stations in Tigard and the opportunities for TOD around them, demonstrated with a half-mile walking radius. G. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURSUIT OF FUNDING A MULTI- USE PATH OVER HIGHWAY 217 AS PART OF THE SW CORRIDOR PROJECT Economic Development Manager Purdy presented this item. He explained that the MOU with TriMet for the SW Corridor Light Rail Project detailed a collaboration between both agencies to pursue grant funding for a bike and pedestrian crossing over Highway 217. What City staff are seeking is a multi-use path (NIUP) between the SW Elmhurst and SW Hall Blvd stations, connecting the two major town centers—the Tigard Triangle and Downtown Tigard—are bifurcated by Highway 217. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES —March 3, 2020 City of Tigard 1 13125 SVG'Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 3 of 8 In order to move forward with planning of the proposed MUP,TriMet is requesting the City secure funding for the project. Guaranteed funding would need to be identified before TriMet would include the MUP in the 60% designs. City staff have identified several potential funding sources,including the 2019 Metro Parks and Nature Bond, U.S. Department of Transportation B.U.I.L.D.program,among others. Funding from federal, state and regional funding requires council approval. This resolution begins that process. Mayor Snider said it is critical to get multi-modal transportation on this connection.This would be a missed opportunity not to have bike or walking paths there. Councilor Lueb stated she was glad staff were thinking ahead and taking these steps to ensure greater modes of transportation through Tigard. Council President Goodhouse is glad to get this project going since it was so hard to get included in the MOU. Talking with other committees,Council President Goodhouse stated that the community views this element of the project as a no-brainer. Councilor Newton asked for clarification regarding the roles of the City versus TriMet in leading this project. Mr. Purdy* responded that it would depend on the source of grant funding. For instance,it may make sense for TriMet to be the lead on any federal grant opportunity,whereas the City would likely be the lead in applying for a Metro grant. Regardless,the project would be pursued jointly. Mayor Snider pointed out that TriMet is asking the City*to show them the money. Mr. Purdy agreed that they are committed to not funding this project without an additional source of funding identified by the City. Councilor Lueb motioned to approve Resolution 20-10. Councilor Newton seconded the motion, It passed unanimously. Yes No Absent Councilor Lueb .� Councilor Anderson ►� Mayor Snider Council President Goodhouse ✓ Councilor Newton •/ 7. CONSIDER UPDATING THE TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO SUPPORT THE 72ND AVENUE PLAN FINDINGS Senior Project Engineer Enloe presented this item with a PowerPoint presentation about the 72"d Avenue transportation study.The study was launched due to conflicts between different adopted City plans.The Transportation System Plan (TSP) identified the road as a five-lane cross section carrying a significant amount of traffic. The Tigard Triangle planning work,in contrast,envisioned the road as more multi-modal focused,with a three-lane cross section and bicycle amenities. The goal of this project was to merge the two existing concepts into a cross section that would support the community and vision as a whole. Specifically,this project sought to define the TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES—March 3, 2020 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,'Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 4 of 8 roadway cross section,look at different intersection conceptual designs,ensure multi-modal transit capability and include amenities like lighting,trees and benches.There was robust community engagement to understand what people wanted for SW 72nd Ave. People said they wanted protected bicycle lanes,more sidewalks,more Grossing opportunities and continued on-street parking. Vere was mixed feedback on whether the public wanted a three-lane or five-lane cross section. The resulting plan has five unique cross sections through the study area (from Highway 99W to Highway 217). In areas that needed more capacity the road was widened,but kept narrower in lower traffic, higher pedestrian areas. Each cross section includes bicycle and pedestrian accommodations and took potential future bus stops into consideration. Engineer Enloe reviewed each cross section identified in the plan: ■ Pacific Highway to Red Rock Creek is the narrowest cross section with sidewalks,a 6-font bike lane,a planter strip and 11-foot travel lane in each direction. • Red Rock Creek to Dartmouth includes a travel lane in each direction with an added 12-foot turn lane,on-street parking lane,landscape area,a cycle track and sidewalks ■ Dartmouth to Seveland has a travel lane in each direction,a 12-foot turn lane,a cycle track,sidewalk and landscape strip,in addition to a parking lane that can be used as a driving lane during peak traffic hours. ■ Seveland to Gonzaga has a travel lane in each direction, a 12-foot turn lane,a cycle track, sidewalk and landscape strip. • Gonzaga to Highway 217 has a travel lane in each direction,a 12-foot turn lane,a cycle track,sidewalk. Ms. Enloe reported that the next steps in the project would be to amend the development code so that the City could require developers build the new and improved cross sections instead of the five-lane cross section that's currently in the TSP. Councilor Newton asked amending the TSP.Ms. Shanks informed Council that Dave Roth is currently putting together a project for a TSP update beginning in May4]une of this year and continuing through next year.Ms. Shanks emphasized that the need to changes the code is more urgent than the TSP due to recent court rulings.City Attorney Rihala has advised staff that the code should not reference a Comprehensive Plan-like document (like the TSP) and that when conflicts between the code and the Comprehensive Plan occur,courts have said that the code will rule. Council President Goodhouse asked about the number of lanes on the bridge over Highway 217 and if that would create a bottleneck with these wider cross sections in other places. Ms. Enloe did recognize that the bridge is a bottleneck today. She explained that the City wanted to complete the 72nd Ave Study assuming the bridge was not a complicating factor and so it assumed that the bridge would be expanded one day. ODOT has not committed to this,but staff felt designed around the existing bottleneck would be a detriment to the study and their resulting designs. Mayor Snider agreed that the bridge will have to be addressed at some point. Council President Goodhouse agreed that it is best to design for what we want to see and be forward thinking. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES — March 3, 2020 City of Tigard � 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 5 of 8 Council Anderson stated that he approved that staff proceed with code amendments. Ms. Shanks explained changes would go through the usual legislative process for a code amendment, which in this case would be to the Tigard Triangle Plan chapter. Mayor Snider stated he was in support. Councilor Lueb said she was excited about the project and to see this area opening up to different modes of transportation. 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING I HE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS Finance and Information Services Director LaFrance presented this item with a PowerPoint presentation. He explained that the City currently has two General Obligation(GO) bonds, for the library and parks. A GO Bond uses the City's general taxing authority to repay the debt under their existing taxes,or with an additional tax,with voter approval. In both cases,Tigard residents voters approved a ballot measure to contribute additional taxes for a defined purpose, a public library and additional parklands. Mr. LaFrance explained that as with a mortgage,paying off a 30-year mortgage in 15 years' time saves you money paid in interest to whomever holds the loan. \What staff are proposing is to pay off the debt sooner in order to pay less in interest, thereby lowering the total amount paid on the bonds. This savings would directly benefit the'Tigard taxpayers,who will end up saving about $1.4 million in interest payments by restructuring the debt.The typical home would save $82 in total over the life of the debt the City currently holds. This restructuring would also secure future property tax dollars for facility needs and not service on the outstanding debt. Mr. LaFrance explained two charts showing the debt versus debt payments over the next 11 fiscal years under the proposed scenario and the status quo. He explained that the typical home will pay a little more each year between now and FY2026, totaling approximately$182 in additional debt payments in the short term. In the long term, however, the taxpayer would not have to pay debt service from FY 2026 through FY 2031 and would end up paving less overall. By restructuring, the City will save approximately$1.4 million. Councilor Newton asked about the additional funds citizens would be paying on the debt service by restructuring and what additional amount that would be annually. Mr. LaFrance answered that residents wouldn't be paying much more at first, a few dollars,and that the bulk of the increase happens in the later years of the debt payments. Councilor Lueb asked if the $182 was based off what a resident would be paying toward the parks bond (in fiscal years 2027 through 2031) compared to what they would be paying if the debt was restructured. Mr. LaFrance stated that between fiscal years 2027 and 2031 the property owner is still paving about$80 a year in property taxes toward the debt,because the City will still be paying on the parks bond. If the City does restructure the debt, there will be no debt payments from property taxes during this time. This more than offsets the additional payments the property owner is making in the first six years (fiscal years 2021 through 2026). TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES — March 3, 2020 City of'Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tig-ard-nr.gov J Page 6 of 8 Councilor Anderson asked if the new bond rate would be better than the existing rate since interest rates are decreasing. Mr.LaFrance said he was Careful not to state as a benefit since they cannot guarantee that will be the case. It is possible,but he cannot promise a lower rate. Councilor Newton asked if they just restructured the library bond over a longer time period. Mr. LaFrance said it was not something he had looked into,but he would need to speak with bond counsel. 'There was discussion regarding what actions would require voter approval. Mayor Snider clarified that under the proposed restructuring, the Council would not need to get voter approval. Council President Goodhouse made a motion to approve Resolution 20-11. Councilor Anderson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Yes No Absent Councilor Lueb +� Councilor Anderson Mayor Snider Council President Goodhouse Councilor Newton •� 9. NON-AGENDA ITEMS—None. 10. ADMINISTR A I'IVE REPORT City Manager Wine reported on steps the City is taking to protect the public and staff in its public facilities and spaces.Although there is a small number of local cases,staff are monitoring ongoing developments through the Oregon Health Authority and acting in coordination with other local jurisdictions. Staff have increased clearing countertops and surfaces in places where the public is circulating.The City has emergency plans in place,but are not expecting any service impacts at this point. If required,the emergency plans allow the City to make changes in services as is appropriate. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:33 p.m. Mayor Snider announced that the Tigard City Council would go into Executive Session to review a Public Official under ORS 192.660(2)(i). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the session.Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions,as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 8:50 p.m.,Councilor Lueb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Newton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Yes No Absent Councilor Lueb ✓ Councilor Anderson +� Mayor Snider Council President Goodhouse J TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES— March 3, 2020 City of Tigard 1 13125 SNL'Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 7 of 8 Councilor Newton Caroline Patton, DepAty City Recorder Attest: Jason B. Snider, Mayor Date: 5/14/2020 TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES — March 3, 2020 Cite of Tigard 1 13125 SW I-Iall Blvd., 'Tigard, OR 97223 mmw.tigard-or.gov I Page 8 of 8