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07/08/2020 - Agenda City of Tigard Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda MEETING DATE/TIME: July 8, 2020 — 7:15 to 8:05 p.m.- note late start time after Vision Workshop MEETING LOCATION: Members Remote via MS Teams Public— (971) 256-0577,PIN = 13125# 1. CALL TO ORDER Kate 7:15 2. CONSIDER MINUTES Kate 7:20 3. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS Sean 7:25 4. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 7:30 5. TCAC LETTER ON HALL BLVD Sean 7:40 6. TCAC LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR TGM GRANT Sean 7:50 7. LIAISON REPORTS Kate 7:55 8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 8:00 9. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Kate 8:05 *EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Center Advisory Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss real property transaction negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e).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. Upcoming meetings of note: Wednesday,August 19,6:30 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting,MS Teams- note new date The City of Tigard tries to make all reasonable modifications to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate equally in all city meetings. Upon request,the city will do its best to arrange for the following services/equipment: • Assistive listening devices. • Qualified sign language interpreters. • Qualified bilingual interpreters. Because the city may need to hire outside service providers or arrange for specialized equipment,those requesting services/equipment should do so as far in advance as possible,but no later than 3 city work days prior to the meeting.To make a request, call 503-718-2481 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD-Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA—July 8, 2020 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 oft CITY OF TIGARD TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes June 10, 2020 Members Present: Angeline Chong, Chris Haedinger, Scott Hancock,Renette Hier, Hemendra Mathur,Tom Murphy (Vice Chair),Tim Myshak, Kate Rogers (Chair),Ryan Ruggiero,Elise Shearer, Faez Soud, and Justin Watson (Ex Officio). Members Absent: Teri Karren-Keith (Alternate), and Katlyn Prentice (Alternate). Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, and Senior Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: TCAC Council Liaison John Goodhouse,Johnson Economics Senior Analyst Brendan Buckley. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The meeting was held remotely using MS Teams with a call-in number provided for the public. 2. CONSIDER MINUTES The March 11, 2020 TCAC Minutes wcre unanimously approved. 3. CITY CENTER FUTURES PROJECT Brendan Buckley discussed options for the City Center TIF District: increase the maximum indebtedness and duration of the current District, close the District early and create a new larger TIF District, and create a new TIF District after the current District expires in 2027. The first option offers the most benefits as it builds upon the existing District. The current District can only increase the maximum indebtedness by 20 percent with voter approval.The maximum indebtedness can be increased by a larger amount only with the concurrence of the other taxing jurisdictions and voter approval.Johnson Economics will have more information for Commissioners in August or September. SERA Architects is working on updating the downtown vision and will have a charette prior to the July meeting which will be shortened. 4. TCDA BUDGET UPDATE The TCDA budget is scheduled for approval on June 16. The largest change for the Downtown District was in the funding of the Main St. Green St. urban renewal contribution which went from $100,000 to $1.1 million. Originally the money was coming largely from Gas Tax funding,but due to the pandemic the funds have dramatically decreased. The largest change for the Triangle District was the $2.5 million funding match for the new Hwy. 217 light rail crossing to include pedestrian and bicyclist access. Grants will be sought for the remainder of the costs. Page 1 of 2 TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION June 10, 2020 5. PROJECT UPDATES Sean briefly reviewed the updates included in the packet. Commissioners discussed the Ava extension of six months with a requirement to have financing secured within 3 months. The TCAC will receive updates. Sean will look into Rotary Plaza vending to see if there are restrictions. The Dartmouth and 72°d project is called The Overland. AutoZone is moving into the former Babies R Us. 6. CITY'S COVID RESPONSE The city is exploring phase 2 reopening of some buildings. Parks and some park restrooms are open. A partnership with Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) for the Tigard CARES (Commercial Assistance&Relief for Economic Stability) has awarded 94 grants of up to $1,500 to small businesses and more than $400,000 in loans to businesses impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic. Council is waiving late fees and residential users receiving unemployment can submit proof and the base water fee will be waived. Businesses impacted can also have the base water fee waived. Business and alarm permit late fees are waived and an extension for payment is available. Additional hotspots for internet connectivity will be available for check out from the Library. Council may resume in person meetings in July. 7. LIAISON REPORTS A. The TCDA events on hold potentially for the remainder of the year. They are working on other ideas that are feasible given gathering restrictions. B. The SWC meeting discussed budgetary pressures and actions TriMet is taking during the pandemic. A decision on the 2040 ballot measure will be made by Metro in August. 8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS A. The Hall St. light rail station is not being designed per the MOU with TriMet. SWC citizen members are trying to put more focus on it.Tigard has also hired some consultants to lobby for more Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Sean, Kate,and Tom will work on a letter to be discussed at the July meeting. B. Mayor Snider and Chief McAlpine were commended for their leadership. Though not used in Tigard,the police enforcement code was updated to prohibit carotid control holds.A march took place on June 8 from downtown to City Hall which included the Chief and some officers. Council is soliciting action items on ways to improve Tigard. C. St. Anthony's is offering food boxes to anyone in need. 9. BUSINESS MEETING The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. Joe Patton,TCAC Meeting Secretary Kate Rogers, Chair Page 2of2 Agenda Item 4 7/1/20 Urban Renewal Project Updates City Center URD 1. Main Street at Fanno project • TCDA Board granted 6-month extension of DDA on May 12 due to AVA's report that financing was put on hold by their funders due to COVID uncertainty • Building permits pending 2. Universal Plaza • Building has been demolished. Project will wrap up in a couple of weeks • Working with RCH Studios on early design and website. • Planned activation events have been adjusted due to COVID. Will start off as online events 3. Tigard Street Heritage Trail/Rotary Plaza/Public Restroom • Trail/plaza construction complete 4. Main Street Green Street Phase 2 • The conceptual design is on hold until we receive community input. Century West is continuing to work on tasks not impacted by public coordination, such as stormwater and utility design which are moving into 30%design. S. Senior Center Affordable Housing • NHA has applied for funding from Washington County/ Metro Housing Bond • Webinar sponsored by City, NHA and AARP held on June 25, 6PM-7:30PM • Council update on July 14, 2020 • DDA and lease being negotiated 6. Community Engagement • Website updated 7. Urban Renewal Improvement Grants • Communicated with brokers representing vacant properties on fund availability 8. Nick Wilson Fanno Creek Overlook • Design to start in spring 2021 9. City Center Futures Project • Online charette on updating Downtown Vision held on July 8 • Development opportunity study sites identified Agenda Item 4 Tigard Triangle URD 1. A New Tigard Triangle • Phase 2 to wrap up in August • Meetings with TriMet on 70th Avenue and Elmhurst Street • Leland revising development assistance program guidelines • Pre-development assistance to CPAH for potential new affordable project off Hwy 99W 2. Red Rock Creek Commons • Project underway, should be complete in fall 2020 3. The Overland (Dartmouth and 72nd Mixed Use) • Building permit application being reviewed 4. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217 • Grant applications have been made AIS-4285 6. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 07/14/2020 Length (in minutes): 35 Minutes Agenda Title: Update on Senior Housing Alongside the Tigard Senior Center Project Submitted By: Sean Farrelly, Community Development Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main Public Hearing: No Publication Date: Information ISSUE Receive update on Senior Housing Alongside the Tigard Senior Center Project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST The Tigard City Council is requested to participate in the discussion. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The Tigard City Council's current goals include a strategy (3.2) to promote the development of affordable housing in Tigard. The Board of the TCDA authorized the signing of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with non-profit affordable housing developers Northwest Housing Alternatives (NHA) on October 8, 2019. NHA and the City are progressing with the Senior Housing Alongside the Tigard Senior Center plans. This project would construct 50-60 affordable units for seniors 62 and older adjacent to the Tigard Senior Center. The project furthers the City's commitment to equitable outcomes and helps redress past inequitable housing policies. Through past zoning practices, which made most of the residential land in the city unavailable for housing that is affordable to lower income residents, often seniors, Tigard perpetuated some common suburban inequities in its housing policies. Among the reasons this location is attractive for affordable senior housing: •It is close to the Tigard Public Library, the walkable downtown core and adjacent to Fanno Creek Park and trail. •The opportunity for collaboration and support for existing Senior Center and Meals on Wheels services. •The City is contributing its property for a 99-year lease, allowing the new apartments to rent for less, helping to address the affordable housing crisis. • Offers seniors an opportunity to age in place and continue to live in their own community. Council was last briefed on the project on February 4, 2020. Here is an update on activities since then: Public Engagement: City and NHA staff had been planning several forums in Spring 2020 to share project information and obtain feedback. The COVID-19 crisis changed those plans to focus on online engagement. On June 25 an online panel event was held in collaboration with AARP and NHA. The panel discussed the benefits of age-friendly housing and communities, Tigard's affordable housing activities, and the Senior Housing Alongside the Tigard Senior Center plans, followed by a Q and A segment with attendees. A newsletter on the project was mailed to 2300 addresses within approximately 1/2 mile of the site. The newsletter advertised the panel event and included a postage paid post card to submit comments. The Tigard Senior Housing Advisory Committee (made up of stakeholders from the Tigard Senior Center, Town Center Advisory Committee, neighborhood and Councilor Tom Anderson) met five times October 2019-January 2020. Further meetings will be scheduled when NHA secures financing and the project design is refined. Questions/comments that have been received thus far center on the number of parking spaces and the loss of trees on the site. Answers to questions received are compiled and posted to the project webpage. Disposition and Development Agreement/Lease: Attorneys and staff from the City and NHA are currently working out the details of a development agreement and a lease for the portion of the site to be redeveloped. These documents will be reviewed by Council (likely in four weeks) with a request to authorize the City Manager to sign. Design: SERA Architects and Northwest Housing Alternatives have worked through several site concept plans and building configuration options. The current site concept plan calls for a 4-story building with 57 affordable senior units (final count to be determined.) The project will add a significant number of spaces for residents in addition to the 48 existing spaces at the Senior Center. A parking management plan for residents will address the potential spillover into Senior Center parking. NHA will limit the parking of housing tenants during the day when the Senior Center is in operation; utilize strategies to limit the number of tenants who own vehicles; and provide opportunities for shared transportation options. Strategies include providing TriMet passes to residents and frequent van trips to shopping and recreation destinations. The project is less than a fifth of a mile from a frequent service bus stop and within a half mile of the planned SW Corridor light rail station. Financing: NHA has applied for funds from the Metro Affordable Housing Bond and will hear back later this summer. Project Schedule: If financing is obtained, detailed building and site plans would be completed fall/winter 2020-2021. Land use permits would be applied for in summer 2021 and construction completed in summer 2022, with lease up soon after. OTHER ALTERNATIVES No alternatives for consideration at this time. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS Tigard City Council Goals 2019-21 Goal 2: Invest and connect key areas of the city to promote economic growth and community vitality Strategy 2.2 Continue to make Downtown Tigard a place people want to be by making substantial progress on projects that attract new residential and business investment. Cultivate more relationships with future developers that share our multigenerational transit-oriented development vision. Goal 3: Ensure Tigard grows and develops in a smart and inclusive manner. Strategy 3.2: Complete an Affordable Housing Plan and adopt recommended strategies to promote the development and retention of affordable housing in Tigard. Increase advocacy at the regional level for housing that is affordable, funding strategies, and consider an excise tax. Tigard Comprehensive Plan Housing Goal 10.1: Provide opportunities for a variety of housing types to meet the diverse housing needs of current and future City residents. Special Planning Areas- Downtown Goal 15.2: Facilitate the development of an urban village. Policy 6: New housing in the downtown shall provide for a range of housing types, including ownership, workforce, and affordable housing in a high-quality living environment. Tigard Strategic Plan Goal 2: Ensure development advances the vision DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION February 4, 2020- Receive update on Senior Center Affordable Housing Project June 4, 2019- Senior Center Affordable Senior Housing Briefing August 13, 2019- Receive Update on Senior Center Affordable Housing Project October 8, 2019- Consider Agreement with Northwest Housing Alternatives Attachments No file(s) attached.