14
• On August 28, along with a delega
the inaugural Alaska Airlines direc
meetings in DC with White House
• On August 30, Stumptown held a g
unable to attend due to trip to DC
• On September 6 – 8, along with ot
conjunction with Music Fest North
Shelley Midthun, Film & Video Coo
Coordinator.
• On September 11, the third class (
announced. The program is heavi
companies, but this year attracted
advantage of this program.
• SalesForce.com made an announc
that will add hundreds of jobs.
• Two items for the community to p
o We are currently looking for p
community that would help st
to the survey at http://www.p
o On September 11, Mayor Ada
looking for ideas for how to re
• Upcoming events:
o On September 22, eastside
Science and Industry;
o On September 27, Greater Po
o On September 27, SoloPower
and
o On September 27, Bridge to P
• In September, PDC employees are
staff’s commitment to the type of
• Introduced new employees:
o Diane George, Programmer An
o Chris Ritzau, student working
o Andrew Ferroggiaro, law stud
• Spoke about the passing of Art De
value to the city. Stated that Ar
projects; he will be missed in our w
the business and historic sides to p
4. Meeting Minutes
Chair Andrews called for a motion to a
Commissioner Straus moved and Com
AYES: Andrews, Dickson,
NAYS: None
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a delegation of business leaders, including Commissioner
nes direct flight from Portland to Reagan National Airport.
e House and Department of Commerce officials.
n held a grand opening of their new headquarters in southea
rip to DC.
g with others, PDC sponsored PDX Digital Experience, which
est Northwest. Two of the panels were lead/moderated by
ideo Coordinator, and Jared Wiener, Sr. Business Developm
ird class (consisting of eight companies) of the Portland Seed
is heavily focused on Portland companies, heavily focused
attracted a company from Iceland who moved to Portland t
announcement that they are opening a presence in the Port
nity to provide input:
ing for people to respond to a survey that was sent out to th
ld help staff to continue to refine PDC’s business programs.
//www.pdc.us; and
ayor Adams sent out a request for interest for the Gateway
ow to redevelop certain parcels around the Transit Center.
stside Streetcar ribbon cutting is being held at the Oregon M
eater Portland will hold their fifth annual regional economic
loPower ribbon cutting at their new state-of-the-art facility i
idge to Produce Row evening event.
yees are participating in the Bike to Work Challenge; he rec
e type of city we are trying to create here.
mmer Analyst IV;
working on PDC’s Enterprise Content Management System
law student from Lewis & Clark working in PDC’s legal depar
of Art Demuro; there are many great editorials depicting Mr
that Art was an inspiration to PDC and pushed PDC to aim hi
d in our work. Chair Andrews added that Art was really goo
sides to projects.
tion to approve the August 15, 2012, board meeting minute
and Commissioner Mohlis seconded the motion.
kson, Mohlis, Straus
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sioner Wilhoite, flew on
irport. Also had
n southeast; though he
e, which was held in
rated by PDC staff
evelopment
and Seed Fund was
focused on technology
rtland to take
the Portland region
out to the business
ograms. There is a link
ateway Transit Center;
Center.
regon Museum of
conomic summit;
t facility in Rivergate;
he recognized PDC
System; and
gal department.
icting Mr. Demuro’s
to aim higher on
ally good at balancing
g minutes.
5. Public Comment for Items No
No public testimony was presented.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Action Item: Authorizing an In
Provide Funding of $5,844,59
Economic Development Activ
With this action the Board will authori
Portland (COP) to transfer $5,844,591
Neighborhood Economic Developmen
basis. These activities have been budg
This is the fifth year that PDC has had
fund resources to PDC to support spec
without an IGA.
B. Action Item: Authorizing the S
Agreement with Grove Hoste
With this action the Board will authori
the Disposition and Development Agre
the Final Termination Date by 90 days
2011, executed on August 18, 2011, an
15.8.3 of the DDA, the Executive Direc
the Final Termination Date by 180 day
The project team is preparing to bring
November or December 2012. Since t
DDA must be extended to allow the Bo
the Board, would be implemented thr
Chair Andrews called for a motion to a
and Commissioner Dickson seconded
AYES: Andrews, Mohlis, Stra
NAYS: None
REGULAR AGENDA
7. Action Item: Approving Certa
System in an Amount Not to E
Portland Development Commission st
Mr. Lew Bowers, Central City Division
Mr. Kevin Brake, Sr. Project/Program Co
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Items Not on Agenda
ented.
zing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Port
5,844,591 to the Portland Development Commission for Im
ent Activities on a Citywide Basis
ll authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the
,844,591 to PDC to fund certain economic development acti
elopment and Traded Sector Job Creation and Retention on
een budgeted in the FY 2012-13 Adopted PDC Budget.
has had an IGA with the COP that provides for the transfer o
port specified PDC activities. Prior to FY 2008-09, such trans
zing the Second Amendment to the Disposition and Develo
ve Hostel Property, LLC, to extend the Final Termination Da
ll authorize the Executive Director to execute the Second Am
ent Agreement (DDA) with Grove Hostel Property, LLC (GHP
90 days. The original DDA was approved by the PDC Board
, 2011, and was set to terminate on March 31, 2012. Pursua
ive Director approved the First Amendment to the DDA whi
180 days, to September 30, 2012.
to bring a revised deal structure to the PDC Board at its reg
. Since the Final Termination Date of the DDA is September
w the Board to consider the revised deal structure which, if
nted through a Third Amendment to the DDA at that time.
tion to approve Resolutions 6961 and 6962; Commissioner
conded the motion.
hlis, Straus, Wilhoite
ng Certain Expenses Related to the Rose Quarter Shared Th
t Not to Exceed $650,000
ission staff presenting this item:
Division Manager
rogram Coordinator
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y of Portland to
on for Implementing
with the City of
ent activities including
ntion on a citywide
ransfer of COP general
ch transfers occurred
d Development
ation Date by 90 days
cond Amendment to
LLC (GHP), to extend
C Board on July 27,
. Pursuant to Section
DDA which extended
at its regular meeting in
ptember 30, 2012, the
which, if approved by
at time.
issioner Mohlis moved
hared Thermal Energy
With this action the Board will authori
date in the assessment and design of t
provide heating and cooling to the Vet
Court office building. The action will a
work completed in the feasibility analy
the Memorandum of Understanding o
a shared heating and cooling system a
delay to the potential construction of
RQ STES, and if agreement is reached
as PDC’s contribution toward hard con
Chair Andrews wanted to confirm that
responded that Corix has met their res
that work product.
Commissioner Straus, who is the presi
He stated that Glumac is working to d
currently related to the project discus
be connected to the Rose Quarter sys
Glumac’s project could potentially dire
Glumac, Commissioner Straus declare
that, if in the future this Board conside
recuse himself from participating in su
Commissioner Mohlis wanted to expre
that PDC will try to move forward with
this up at his briefing earlier, and Chai
that PDC will retain the product that is
negotiations do not work out and we c
staff continues to meet with Corix staf
Commissioner Mohlis acknowledged t
and felt that it is important that we be
are indeed doing.
Commissioner Dickson asked a questio
can share into this system? Mr. Bowe
possible expansions to the Oregon Co
Center Hotel; plus another system bei
brewery blocks) that could be compat
models.
Commissioner Dickson wanted to con
developments within the district. Mr.
new construction as well as existing bu
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authorize payment to Corix Utilities for $550,000 in soft co
esign of the Rose Quarter Shared Thermal Energy System (R
o the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Rose Garden Arena, and
ion will also authorize the payment of an additional $100,00
ility analysis phase, but will not be payable to Corix unless PD
anding or allows it to expire on December 31, 2013. Negoti
system at the Rose Quarter have taken longer than expecte
ction of the RQ STES. PDC and Corix are continuing negotia
reached and a system is implemented, this initial payment w
hard construction costs once construction of the RQ STES b
firm that we would get the work product out of this. Mr. Bo
t their responsibilities under the letter of agreement which i
the president of Glumac, made a statement of potential con
king to develop a shared thermal energy system for a separa
ct discussed today. He added that it is possible that Glumac
arter system or if PDC decided to put this work out for bid in
directly compete with Corix’s. Without any current dir
s declared his interest and desire to participate in this matte
d considers any matter that will result in a direct benefit to G
ting in such action.
to express his main concern that negotiations are going to
ard with this project and make it successful. Secondly, he h
and Chair Andrews also requested confirmation after the pr
ct that is finished to-date, that the product belongs to PDC
and we can still move forward. Mr. Bowers confirmed and
Corix staff to brainstorm moving forward with this project.
ledged that this is a new and complex concept with a lot of
at we be leaders but also proceed in a prudent matter; whic
a question regarding the shared use: how many different ty
r. Bowers responded that there may be parallel systems
egon Convention Center, Metro headquarters, and the new
stem being looked at in South Waterfront; and a third mode
compatible and may link up depending on the technology a
d to confirm that this project would be a benefit to the City
rict. Mr. Bowers responded that we are trying to learn how
xisting buildings and work around their existing plans and te
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in soft costs incurred to
ystem (RQ STES) to
ena, and One Center
l $100,000 to Corix for
unless PDC terminates
. Negotiations to build
expected, causing a
negotiations for the
yment will be treated
Q STES begins.
s. Mr. Bowers
t which is to provide
ntial conflict of interest.
a separate project not
t Glumac’s system could
for bid in the future,
rrent direct benefit to
is matter and added
nefit to Glumac he may
going to continue and
dly, he had brought
er the presentation,
PDC in case the
ed and added that PDC
roject.
a lot of moving parts
tter; which he felt we
ferent types of entities
stems (this one with
the new Convention
ird model in the
nology and business
the City and to other
arn how to work with
ns and technologies.
Commissioner Straus asked three que
• Why is staff here again? Had
that the cumulative liability ex
Andrews clarified that becaus
needed to come to the Board.
• What was the contract amoun
contracts: one for $100,000 an
expenses incurred.
• He was happy to hear that sho
the engineering product and a
errors or omissions, would Co
entities be responsible? Mess
Legal will need to be consulte
When Chair Andrews called for a moti
would approve moving forward if Cori
he cannot see that PDC is receiving th
staff need more time to have those ne
counsel. Commissioner Straus reitera
the product without errors or omissio
Chair Andrews asked Eric Iverson, Leg
look into it and come back to the Boar
item.
8. Action Item: Approving the Se
Authorizing Negotiations with
the Oregon Convention Cente
Hotel
Chair Andrews started by asking if Me
Quinton responded that Metro is mee
is an early step to a very lengthy proce
a development agreement; these will
Portland Development Commission st
Mr. Lew Bowers, Central City Division M
Mr. Eric Jacobson, Sr. Project/Program
Ms. Cheryl Twete, Sr. Development Adv
With this action the Board will approv
(Mortenson/Hyatt) team for the deve
Convention Center Urban Renewal Are
Mortenson/Hyatt team for a Dispositi
documentation for development of th
On April 30, 2012, the PDC Board endo
issued the RFP on May 11, 2012, and b
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hree questions:
in? Had this project not been previously approved? Mr. Bow
ty exceeded the $500,000 threshold of the Executive Di
t because it came to $550,000 plus the potential of another
e Board.
ct amount for? Mr. Bowers responded that there were two
00,000 and the other for up to $550,000 which turned out to
r that should the contract with Corix not move forward, PDC
uct and asked, should PDC move forward with the project an
ould Corix take responsibility for that product, or would PD
le? Messrs Brake and Bowers said that they will need to loo
consulted.
or a motion to approve Resolution 6963, Commissioner Stra
rd if Corix would take responsibility for the product PDC is re
eiving the value that is expected. He asked is that can be am
those negotiations? Mr. Bowers responded that they need
s reiterated his concerns that we need a guarantee that PDC
omissions.
Legal General Counsel, to assist. Mr. Iverson responde
Board. Chair Andrews agreed to hold voting and move
ng the Selection of the Mortenson/Hyatt Development Tea
ions with Mortenson/Hyatt on Potential Disposition of Rea
on Center Urban Renewal Area for Construction of a Conve
ing if Metro’s Council had approved this yesterday. Executiv
ro is meeting on September 13. Chair Andrews added clarifi
thy process. This is not approval of a project, of a budget, of
ese will be brought back to the Board in the future.
ission staff and others presenting this item:
Division Manager
/Program Coordinator
ment Advisor, Metro
approve the selection of the Mortenson Development and
the development of a Convention Center Hotel (CCH) in the
ewal Area and authorize staff to enter into direct negotiatio
Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) or other app
ent of the CCH.
ard endorsed Metro’s Request for Proposals (RFP) process f
12, and by the July 22, 2012, deadline, had received two res
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Mr. Bowers responded
cutive Director. Chair
another $100,000 it
ere two separate
ed out to be actual
PDC would own
roject and there were
ould PDC or other
ed to look into that;
ner Straus said that he
is receiving; if not,
an be amended or does
ey need to confer with
that PDC is purchasing
esponded that they will
d move on to the next
ment Team and
n of Real Property in
f a Convention Center
Executive Director
ed clarification that this
udget, of a land sale, or
ent and Hyatt Hotels
) in the Oregon
egotiations with the
other appropriate
process for CCH. Metro
two responses from
teams led by (1) Garfield Traub Develo
and (2) Mortenson/Hyatt. An Evaluati
Evaluation Committee recommended
development team.
This action further supports and advan
of Portland, and PDC to establish a CC
present at the meeting to answer any
action on the Evaluation Committee re
approves the selection of Mortenson/
potential DDA. Any resulting DDA will
Chair Andrews asked any representati
statement, if they wished.
Mick O’Connell, Schlesinger Companie
member of the Mortenson/Hyatt team
and pointed out Hyatt’s commitment
Hyatt’s confidence in the Portland ma
Chair Andrews called forward individu
written testimony submitted by Leland
Attachment 1.
Brian Carson asked if the 600 rooms is
Andrews responded that they will ask
Nischit Hegde, representing Unite Her
Oregon. Spoke in favor of the project
potential for the hospitality sector. Th
for all concerned, and will inform the b
Portland hotel workers.
John Weigant requested minimum pu
of the future will not meet expectatio
infrastructure, and that this project is
favor of an online convention model.
Brian McCartin, Executive VP of Conve
visitors bureau for greater Portland. S
currently books due to a lack of a Con
is great and the economic impact is ph
Tim Ramis, a lawyer speaking on beha
Westin, Lucía, Governor, Lux, and Ben
The Nines, and suffered from it when
Spoke regarding rosy projections and
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b Development, LLC, Langley Investment Properties, and Sta
Evaluation Committee appointed by Metro reviewed the pr
mended entering into negotiations with the Mortenson/Hya
nd advances the partnership between Metro, Multnomah C
lish a CCH. Metro is the lead agency for the effort and Metr
wer any questions. In addition, the Metro Council is schedu
mittee recommendation on September 13, 2012. This actio
rtenson/Hyatt and authorizes negotiations with Mortenson/
DDA will be subject to future Board approval.
resentative(s) from the development team to come forward
ompanies, the managing member of StarTerra, the landown
yatt team. Stated that they are looking forward to working
itment to this project; this is a significant investment and s
tland market.
individuals to provide public testimony and took receipt of
Leland Consulting Group, attached at the end of these m
rooms is a closed project, or is it expandable to a larger pro
will ask staff when they come back after public testimony.
nite Here Local 8, which represents hospitality workers in W
project and stated that the union is interested in the projec
or. They will continue to be engaged to ensure that this p
orm the board how this project is shaping up from the persp
imum public funding of a CCH. He expressed concern that ou
pectations, that there will be growth in the community but
roject is bound for disappointment. Spoke against public fu
model.
Convention & Tourism Sales for Travel Portland, the conv
rtland. Stated that Portland loses as many potential conven
of a Convention Center headquarter hotel. Added that the
pact is phenomenal.
on behalf of the Coalition of Downtown Portland Hotels (inc
nd Benson). Stated that these hotels supported PDC’s prio
it when the market weakened and from The Nines’ undercu
ons and a lack of contingency plans. The Coalition seeks rea
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s, and Starwood Hotels,
ed the proposals. The
son/Hyatt
nomah County, the City
and Metro staff will be
is scheduled to take
his action only
rtenson/Hyatt on a
forward and make a
landowner, and a
working on this project
nt and speaks of
ceipt of a letter of
these minutes as
rger project. Chair
timony.
kers in Washington and
he project and its
hat this project is good
he perspective of
rn that our anticipation
nity but not in
public funding and in
the convention and
l conventions as it
that the need for a CCH
otels (including Hilton,
DC’s prior hotel project,
’ undercutting of prices.
seeks reassurance and
requested two changes to the resoluti
period to allow public and peer vettin
Chair Andrews asked the presenters
testify and appreciates hearing their t
Coalition provide the numbers that th
Board and staff.
Commissioner Straus thanked staff for
• It is his understanding that PD
decision as to whether the sel
correct? (The PDC Board was
Development Team but is bein
A PDC staff member was a me
PDC is seeking endorsement o
that if anyone is uncomfortab
opinion.
• He is not familiar enough with
however, he does support a C
select the best qualified devel
responded in the affirmative.
Commissioner Dickson asked two que
• Brought up the question asked
expansion? Mr. Jacobson resp
enough but if it is decided tha
structure and more public fun
a CCH is put in other hotels wi
available properties in the vici
Bowers affirmed and added th
• As the project proceeds and th
to the information of the RFP,
responded that at this point th
room layout or the finances o
room count would not meet t
would be making an updated
questions.
Commissioner Mohlis asked one ques
• He started by saying that one
than from the other, and aske
responded that the Mortenso
on a similar project elsewhere
that was more than conceptua
predevelopment planning and
this approach. Mr. Jacobson a
expenses during the explorato
back to the public sector. Mr.
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resolution: (1) a rate floor to stop undercutting of rates, an
er vetting of the term sheet and upcoming market evaluatio
enters to return to the table and thanked the public for taki
g their thoughts on issues being presented. Recommended
s that they are basing their arguments on; this would be hel
staff for their efforts and asked two questions:
g that PDC is following Metro’s lead, staff is not asking the B
r the selection is right or wrong, but rather support the CCH
ard was not involved in the selection of the Mortensen/Hya
ut is being asked to support the decision made by the select
was a member of the selection committee.) Mr. Bowers resp
sement of proceeding based on the recommendation. He fu
mfortable with the selection process itself now is the time t
ugh with either proposal to state his opinion as to which on
port a CCH and trusts the group served in the public’s best
ied developer for the project. Is Metro taking the lead? Ms.
rmative.
two questions:
ion asked by a member of the public earlier; is there potent
bson responded that the 600-room project is expensive and
ided that the project needs to expand then it would need an
ublic funding. He added that even if this project was not exp
hotels will also come in as the market increases, and with th
n the vicinity it is possible that other hotels would expand th
added that at this time the finances are the constraint in the
nd the needs are continuously looked at, is it possible to
the RFP, like additional rooms, if priorities are shifted? Mr.
s point the 600 room count is set and is unlikely to change; h
nances o other fundamental issues could be changed, but les
t meet the needs of the Convention Center. Ms. Twete add
updated market study and will ask again some of these fund
ne question and made one recommendation:
that one slide showed that more public subsidy was needed
and asked: can you explain why this team was chosen? Ms.
ortenson/Hyatt team’s proposal was more flushed out; the
lsewhere and were able to provide a financial and developm
onceptual. Additionally, the Langley team asked for two mo
ning and the evaluation committee felt there was more risk
cobson added that the Langley team asked that all or a port
exploratory phase be paid for and this shifted the risk and th
tor. Mr. Bowers added that the tipping point for many mem
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rates, and (2) a 60-day
valuation.
c for taking the time to
mended that the
ld be helpful to the
ing the Board to make a
t the CCH itself. Is that
sen/Hyatt
he selection committee.
wers responded that
n. He further stated
time to express their
hich one is better;
ic’s best interest to
ad? Ms. Twete
e potentially room for
sive and challenging
d need another
s not expanded, when
d with the other
xpand there. Mr.
int in the room count.
ossible to make changes
ed? Mr. Bowers
change; however, the
d, but lessening the
ete added that they
fundamental
needed from this team
en? Ms. Twete
out; they are working
evelopment structure
two months of
ore risk involved with
or a portion of their
sk and the financials
any members of the
selection committee was that
purchase the hotel upon its co
commitments.
• With regards to the labor piec
development team to encoura
Executive Director Quinton reiterated
packets, and staff has been very explic
URA is ending next year and only has a
Rose Quarter and to the District Energ
to this project.
Chair Andrews made a final comment
to the contract. These need to be loo
urged the public to bring these comm
analyze and make changes.
Chair Andrews called for a motion to a
Commissioner Dickson seconded the m
AYES: Andrews, Dickson, Mo
NAYS: None
At approximately 4:25 p.m. Chair Andr
Chair Andrews called the meeting bac
question of PDC’s ability to rely on the
7. Action Item: Approving Certa
System in an Amount Not to E
Mr. Brake affirmed that the Memoran
commercially feasible efforts to transf
holds an errors and omissions insuran
insured under that policy and it is assi
Chair Andrews called for a motion to a
Commissioner Mohlis seconded the m
AYES: Andrews, Dickson, Mo
NAYS: None
9. Action Item: Authorizing the E
Real Properties to the City of
Portland Development Commission st
Ms. Jina Bjelland, Real Estate Services &
Mr. Steven Blank, Real Estate Coordina
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was that the Mortenson/Hyatt proposal has a commitment
on its completion thus simplifying the public sector’s financ
bor piece agreement, he urged Metro, in their discussions,
encourage to Hyatt put in place an agreement sooner rathe
iterated that copies of the URA financials are included in the
ery explicit about the amount of public money that will be co
nly has a specific amount leftover after the commitments m
ict Energy thus limiting PDC’s ability to change the financing
omment regarding suggestions that have been made to mak
o be looked over before PDC proceeds with committing fun
e comments and suggestions to the board in advance to giv
tion to approve Resolution 6964; Commissioner Mohlis mo
ded the motion.
kson, Mohlis, Straus
hair Andrews called for a five minute break. At approximate
ting back to order and brought back Resolution 6963 to add
ly on the plan and asked Messrs Bowers and Brake to come
ng Certain Expenses Related to the Rose Quarter Shared Th
t Not to Exceed $650,000
emorandum of Understanding states that Corix is required
to transfer the work product to PDC; the consulting enginee
s insurance of $5,000,000 that is good for two years. The wo
it is assignable to PDC.
tion to approve Resolution 6963; Commissioner Straus mov
ed the motion.
kson, Mohlis, Straus
zing the Execution of a Bargain and Sale Deed for the Dispo
e City of Portland
ission staff presenting this item:
Services & Loan Servicing Manager
Coordinator
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itment from Hyatt to
r’s financial
ussions, and the
ner rather than later.
ed in the board
will be committed. This
tments made to the
financing commitment
e to make amendments
tting funds but also
ce to give them time to
ohlis moved and
roximately 4:34 p.m.
63 to address the
to come up.
hared Thermal Energy
required to use
engineering company
. The work product is
raus moved and
he Disposition of Six
With this action the Board will authori
City of Portland Bureau of Transportat
Portland. Two of the properties are lo
is within the North Macadam Urban R
designated urban renewal area. All of
redevelopment projects and upon com
city bureau that has the exclusive use
redevelopment plans for any of these
not marketable for disposition and are
public missions of the city bureaus, ar
all intents and purposes are considere
This action will remove PDC as the leg
dedication) for each property and serv
control of real properties.
Chair Andrews provided an introductio
within districts were there is no mone
their potential. This presentation is th
After the presentation Chair Andrews
August Board Meeting the Board auth
added that PDC is not in the business
interested in the best use for the prop
Chair Andrews called forward Romeo
Romeo Sosa, works at Voz, the Worke
four, located at 240 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. T
the property, what the plans for the si
Chair Andrews responded that PDC wo
not a project that will happen right aw
Mr. Sosa to talk with Ms. Bjelland and
the disposition list but the timing is un
would continue to lease that site until
Commissioner Mohlis asked for confir
people to who are interested in PDC p
keeping a list of interested parties who
Commissioner Mohlis thanked staff fo
PDC owns.
Commissioner Dickson thanked staff a
will market and reach out to people w
of selection. Ms. Bjelland responded t
recommendation for disposition uniqu
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authorize the disposition of six remnant real properties fro
nsportation or other city bureau or bureaus designated by t
ies are located within the Airport Way Urban Renewal Area,
Urban Renewal Area and the remaining three are not locate
a. All of these properties were initially acquired by PDC for
upon completion of those projects were not conveyed to the
sive use and control of both the property and project. PDC
of these properties; they are not needed for any strategic pu
n and are only useful to the City of Portland. These properti
reaus, are managed, improved, and maintained by those bur
onsidered as City assets.
s the legal owner of record (or control, in the case of the rig
and serve to address potential risk associated with legal ow
troduction: several districts are coming to an end and PDC o
no money to redevelop them; PDC needs to evaluate these p
tion is the beginning of the reporting on this process.
ndrews had additional comments. He reminded everyone
authorized the sale of property in South Waterfront for
usiness of selling properties at the highest price, but rather
the properties where the owner will redevelop it in a tim
Romeo Sosa to provide public testimony.
e Workers’ Rights Education Project. Inquired regarding pro
r. Blvd. They had a workers’ center there and are interested
for the site are, and who they can meet with at PDC to discu
t PDC would be happy to meet with them and get more info
right away. Executive Director Quinton added that he wou
land and Mr. Blank to discuss PDC’s plans for the site; this pr
ing is uncertain. He added that under the terms of their ag
site until the property was sold.
or confirmation that Ms. Bjelland and Mr. Blank are the staf
in PDC properties. Ms. Bjelland confirmed and added that t
rties who will be notified when the properties are listed.
d staff for their presentation and information of all of the pr
ed staff and reiterated Commissioner Mohlis comment regar
people who are interested in these properties, and what wil
ponded that as they bring more properties to the Board, the
ion unique to each site.
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r 12, 2012 – Page 9 of 12
erties from PDC to the
ated by the City of
al Area, one property
ot located within any
PDC for the purpose of
ed to the appropriate
ct. PDC has no future
rategic purposes, are
properties meet the
hose bureaus and for
f the right-of-way
legal ownership of and
nd PDC owns properties
e these properties and
veryone that at the
front for a project and
t rather most
a timely manner.
rding property number
terested in the cost of
to discuss this further.
ore information; this is
t he would encourage
e; this property is on
f their agreement, Voz
the staff to direct
ed that they are
of the properties that
ent regarding how PDC
what will be the process
oard, they will have a
Commissioner Straus asked two quest
• Asked for confirmation that st
properties to other agencies.
these six properties to anothe
• Has PDC looked into vacant or
could use to develop and crea
transferred to PDC? Is this po
responded that it is possible a
portfolio. Chair Andrews adde
added that the value is in the
Chair Andrews called for a motion to a
Commissioner Dickson moved and Com
AYES: Andrews, Dickson, Mo
NAYS: None
10. Information Item: Review of D
Plan, Including Related I-5 Bro
Portland Development Commission st
Mr. Peter Englander, Central City Mana
Ms. Susan Anderson, Director, Bureau o
Mr. Joe Zehnder, Chief Planner, Bureau
On June 13, 2012, the PDC Board auth
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) b
Bureau of Transportation to complete
part of the IGA, BPS is to inform PDC d
review of the two referenced complet
plan for the remainder of FY 2012-13.
Mr. Englander introduced the guest sp
Ms. Anderson stated that these plans
on September 11, 2012, and they wan
important to them for several reasons
the adoption of the Portland Plan, (2)
hub for the region and thrive, then the
the last Central City Plan and the worl
items in the old plan and nearly 90 pe
best that we have and build upon it.
Lower Albina; they supported the urba
making design choices that focus on h
make disparity worse.
After Ms. Anderson’s introduction, Mr
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questions:
n that staff is asking that the Board approve the sale or tran
ncies. Ms. Bjelland responded they are requesting approv
o another agency.
vacant or underutilized properties that the City or County ha
and create new jobs? Could we ask that some of their prop
Is this possible as part of future negotiations? Executive Dire
ossible and conversations have begun with the City around
added that these properties do not have any value. Ms
is in the savings to PDC from having to maintain them.
tion to approve Resolutions 6965, 6966, 6967, 6968, 6969,
d and Commissioner Mohlis seconded the motion.
kson, Mohlis, Straus
view of Draft Central City 2035 Concept Plan and Draft N/N
5 Broadway/Weidler and Rose Quarter District Plans
ission staff and others presenting this item:
City Manager
, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
r, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
ard authorized the Executive Director to execute a final $90
t (IGA) between PDC, the Bureau of Planning & Sustainabilit
omplete work for two of three remaining fiscal years of the
rm PDC during the planning process. This presentation will i
completed plans, including two sub-plans, as well as an out
13.
guest speakers, followed by an introduction by Ms. Anders
se plans were presented to the Planning & Sustainability Co
they wanted to convey to the PDC Board that these two effo
l reasons: (1) these are the first major plans coming to City C
Plan, (2) these plans focus only on the central city, which, if
, then the central city must be revitalized, and (3) it has been
the world has greatly changed since then. There were close
rly 90 percent have been completed. The new challenge is
pon it. The PSC liked the focus of preserving the industrial c
the urban design recommendations for the Lloyd District; t
cus on health and equity; and as decisions are made, that th
ction, Mr. Zehnder gave his presentation.
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12, 2012 – Page 10 of 12
le or transfer of these
g approval to transfer
ounty have that we
eir properties be
utive Director Quinton
around their property
alue. Ms. Bjelland
8, 6969, and 6970;
raft N/NE Quadrant
t Plans
final $900,000
tainability (BPS) and the
rs of the project. As
ion will include a
s an outline of the work
. Anderson.
bility Commission (PSC)
two efforts are very
to City Council since
hich, if we are to be a
has been 25 years since
ere close to 500 action
lenge is to maintain the
dustrial character of
istrict; talked about
e, that they do not
Commissioner Straus asked three que
• Will the change in zoning be li
have been allowed an extra 10
responded that the question o
Lloyd District, the zoning has a
built. Bonuses and incentives
what those might be but are l
• Would PDC play an active role
could be used to make improv
responded that she discussed
Board have a work session tog
added that something that the
quadrant they will learn from
and they can go back and eval
adopting all quadrants as one
• Has there been an overlay tha
the infrastructure to support t
Mr. Zehnder responded that t
already highly developed, are
the districts are able to suppo
Mr. Englander asked Commissioner St
Commissioner Straus responded that
sewer lines to accommodate this deve
Chair Andrews spoke in favor of the pl
they become available.
Chair Andrews called forward Lee Perl
Street, active in the Eliot Neighborhoo
expressed concern over the new Hanc
will happen and will work. Mr. Perlma
smaller still; the neighborhood is half
projects, the Rose Quarter, and Emma
Commissioner Straus reiterated his de
better place.
Commissioner Dickson was particularl
community and hopes that as the proj
Commissioner Dickson asked the year
1988. Mr. Zehnder added that the 70
looks forward to receiving updates as
Commissioner Mohlis also looks forwa
Chair Andrews spoke about the gentri
Quinton for and agreed with his opinio
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questions:
ning be linked to something? For example, in the past a dev
extra 100-foot height if there was more green space. Mr. Ze
uestion of height is waiting to be linked to an incentive; with
ing has all been given away and it has more capacity than is
centives will be tied to the projects, but right now they do n
but are left open for consideration in the future.
ctive role in this process? Commissioner Straus felt that t
e improvements to other parts of the city as needed. Ms. A
iscussed with Chair Andrews the possibility of having the PS
ssion together to discuss and problem-solve some of these i
g that they have not mentioned here yet is that as they wo
rn from it, and after the PSC adopts a resolution it will not b
and evaluate what they have learned and what needs to be
ts as one package by ordinance.
erlay that says it makes sense to have this type of developm
support that development, and has that been considered in
ed that the big infrastructure challenges, considering that th
ped, are having enough open space and eco-districts. Mr. Z
to support the amount of development being discussed.
sioner Straus what sort of infrastructure he was specifically
ed that he is wondering if the streets will be torn up for big
this development.
of the plans and looks forward to reviewing the other quad
Lee Perlman to provide public testimony. Lee Perlman, 512
hborhood Association but stated that he is not speaking for
ew Hancock Street and the impact on traffic in Eliot; he hop
r. Perlman also expressed concern over the neighborhood b
d is half the size it used to be before an I-5 project, other tra
nd Emmanuel Hospital.
ed his desire that changes in height and zoning be used to m
articularly interested in the report on the impact of past pro
the project moves forward these are taken into considerati
the year of the first and last plans. Ms. Anderson responded
t the 70s plans did not address the east side. Commissione
dates as other quadrant plans are available.
ks forward to receiving updates as other quadrant plans are
he gentrification issue that always comes up; he praised Exe
his opinion that we can no longer accept the answer that
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ast a development may
ce. Mr. Zehnder
tive; with regards to the
y than is likely to be
hey do not yet know
hese options
d. Ms. Anderson
g the PSC and PDC
of these issues. She
hey work on each
will not be in code yet
ds to be fixed before
evelopment, what is
dered in your study?
that the area is
ts. Mr. Zehnder felt that
cifically interested in.
p for bigger water and
er quadrant plans as
man, 512 NE Brazee
for them. He
t; he hopes mitigation
rhood becoming
other transportation
sed to make the city a
past projects on the
nsideration.
esponded 1972 and
missioner Dickson also
ns are available.
ised Executive Director
r that gentrification is
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