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City Council Packet - 08/11/2020       TIGARD CITY COUNCIL & LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME:August 11, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION:Remote participation only. See PUBLIC NOTICE below. PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with the City of Tigard's Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 and Oregon House Bill 4212, this will be a virtual meeting where Council and staff will participate remotely. There will be no in-person public testimony during this meeting. How to comment: Written public comment may be submitted electronically at www.tigard-or.gov/Comments. All comments must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. If you prefer to call in, please call 503-966-4101 at the beginning of the meeting to be placed in the queue. We ask that you plan on limiting your testimony to three minutes. SEE ATTACHED AGENDA   ONLINE VIEWERS: View live video stream at http://www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/council_meeting.php CABLE VIEWERS: The regular City Council meeting is shown live on Channel 28 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be rebroadcast at the following times on Channel 28:    Thursday       6:00 p.m.  Friday          10:00 p.m.             Sunday       11:00 a.m.             Monday       6:00 a.m. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL & LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME:August 11, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION:Remote participation only.         6:30 PM   1.STUDY SESSION   A.COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS   7:30 PM   2.BUSINESS MEETING   A.Call to Order   B.Roll Call   C.Pledge of Allegiance   D.Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items   3.PUBLIC COMMENT    A.Follow-up to Previous Public Comment   B.Update from Police Chief McAlpine   C.Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce   D.Written Public Comment   E.Phone in Public Comment   4.CONSENT AGENDA: (Local Contract Review Board) The Consent Agenda is used for routine items including council meeting calendars, appointments to boards and committees and approval of contracts or intergovernmental agreements. Information on each item is available on the city's website in the packet for this meeting. These items may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Council members may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. Motion to:   A. CONSIDERATION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A WATER A. CONSIDERATION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A WATER INTERTIE FEASIBILITY STUDY WITH CITY OF BEAVERTON & TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (TVWD)   Consent Agenda - Items Removed for Separate Discussion: Any items requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion will be considered immediately after the Council/Town Center Development Agency has voted on those items which do not need discussion.   5. CONTRACT AWARD FOR TIER 1 & 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK SUPPORT TO BRIDGE TECH, LLC  7:45 p.m. estimated time   6. INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING: CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS 7:55 p.m. estimated time   7. DISCUSS COMMUNITY INPUT ON THE TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION 8:15 p.m. estimated time   8.NON AGENDA ITEMS   9.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT   10.EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:15 p.m. estimated time The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent under ORS 192.660(2)(a). 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.   11.ADJOURNMENT 9:35 p.m. estimated time   55,514 (Adopted Budget FY 2020-21) Selected Group A Offenses Jul-19 Jul-20 % Chg 2019 YTD 2020 YTD % Chg 35 39 11.43%232 249 7.33% 28 35 25.00%190 212 11.58% 2 1 -50.00%18 10 -44.44% 181 178 -1.66%1227 1173 -4.40% 3 3 0.00%34 34 0.00% 3 7 133.33%32 55 71.88% 2 2 0.00%12 16 33.33% 8 9 12.50%67 51 -23.88% 111 97 -12.61%660 579 -12.27% 26 30 15.38%177 223 25.99% 54 71 31.48%455 408 -10.33% 10 18 80.00%80 71 -11.25% 4 11 175.00%56 60 7.14% 4 7 75.00%39 35 -10.26% 90 99 10.00%703 608 -13.51% Felony 13 16 23.08%114 93 -18.42% MISD 30 12 -60.00%252 153 -39.29% Warrants 28 30 7.14%232 189 -18.53% Calls for Service Jul-19 Jul-20 % Chg 2019 YTD 2020 YTD % Chg Dispatched Calls 2085 2207 5.85%12977 12216 -5.86% Self Initiated Calls 1435 1065 -25.78%9934 9476 -4.61% Online Crime Reports n/a 41 n/a n/a 76 n/a Response Time Jul-19 Jul-20 % Chg 2019 YTD 2020 YTD % Chg 5.98 6.02 0.67%6.13 6 -2.12% 9.58 10.27 7.20%10.27 9.48 -7.69% 10.75 9.52 -11.44%10.53 10.07 -4.37% Month of: JULY 2019 2020 Yr to Yr Received Issued Rejected Issued Issued % Chg 99W / SW Hall Blvd 139 126 13 n/a 768 N/A 99W / SW 72nd Ave 117 101 16 n/a 345 N/A 99W / SW Durham Rd 29 28 1 n/a 59 N/A Month of: JULY 2019 2020 Yr to Yr Received Issued Rejected Issued Issued % Chg 99W / SW Hall Blvd 151 132 19 n/a 132 N/A 99W / SW 72nd Ave 662 610 52 n/a 610 N/A * Person Crime - Assault, Homicide, Robbery, Kidnap, Forcible/Non-Forcible Sex Offense * Property Crimes - Arson, Bribery, Res Burglary, Bus Burglary, Oth Burglary, Forgery, Vandalism, Embezzle, Fraud, Theft, UUMV, Bad Check * Societal Crimes - Drug Offense, Prostitution, Weapons, Curfew, DisCon, DUII, Family Offense, Liqour Laws, Peeping Tom, Trespass * The data is National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) compliant and not Uniform Crime Report (UCR) compliant and cannot be compared to any report using that standard. 2020 Population Estimate For July 2020 Tigard PD Strategic Dashboard Assault Person Crime Small numbers cause large percentage increases and decreases. Crime Snapshot Robbery Burglary - Residential Property Crime Priority 1 & 2 Vandalism DUII Burglary - Business UUMV Theft Disorderly Conduct Societal Crimes Drug Offense Arrests *CTA in Total Burglary - Other Intersection Speed - Began Issuing 7/14/20 Priority 3 Photo Enforcement Priority 4 + Red Light - Began Issuing 03/11/20 1 55,514 (Adopted Budget FY 2020-21) Department Staffing Information Actual Budget % Budget Sworn 65.0 79.0 82% Non-Sworn 16.0 18.0 89% Total Number of Personnel 81.0 97.0 84% Patrol Staffing Authorized 33 Days Swings Graves Overall % # of Shifts Conducted at Minimums 10 32%22 71%18 58%51% Personnel Unavailable for Work Patrol All Other Overall # of Recruits in Pre-Academy - - - 3 - - - - - # of Personnel on Extended Sick Leave / FMLA - - - # of Personnel on Military Leave 1 - - # of Personnel on Light Duty 1 - - # of Personnel on Administrative Leave - - - Total Personnel Unavailable to Work during some Period during the Month 5 0 5 Total Officers Available to work PATROL some period during the Month 28 Budget Information is based on the best available data. Department Budget Actual Budgeted Actual Budgeted Administrative 8%8%-1%8%8%0% Operations 7%8%-2%10%8%2% Services 10%8%1%9%8%0% Total Department Budget 8%8%-1%10%8%1% Budget Information is based on the best available data. Department Overtime Actual Budgeted Actual Budgeted Administrative 7%8%-1%2%8%-6% Operations 4%8%-4%3%8%-6% Services 3%8%-5%2%8%-6% Total Overtime 4%8%-4%3%8%-6% FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-21 Budget Status Budget Status Budget Status Budget StatusPercent YTD Percent YTD Percent YTDPercent YTD Tigard PD Strategic Dashboard 2020 Population Estimate FY 2019-2020 # of Recruits in FTEP FY 2020-21 Operational Effectiveness Snapshot # of Recruits in Academy Employee Snapshot For July 2020 2 55,514 (Adopted Budget FY 2020-21) Jul-20 Jul-20 2020 YTD 2020 YTD Training Officers Hours Officers Hours Advanced Crisis Intervention and De-escalation Training n/a n/a n/a n/a Crisis Intervention n/a n/a n/a n/a De-escalation Training n/a n/a n/a n/a Totals 0 0 0 0 Levy Staffing Information - Year to date progress Actual Budget % Budget Sworn - Patrol (priority hire)1.0 8.0 13% Sworn - SRO (targeted 2021-22 school year)0.0 1.0 0% Non-Sworn 0.0 2.0 0% Total Number of Personnel 1.0 11.0 9% Levy Hiring Process - Month of JULY Patrol All Other Overall Patrol All Other Overall Jul-20 Jul-20 Jul-20 2020 YTD 2020 YTD 2020 YTD Interviews 23 0 23.00 23 0 23.00 ORPAT (physical fitness test)0 0 - 0 0 - Background investigations 6 0 6.00 6 0 6.00 Conditional Offers of employment 2 0 2.00 2 0 2.00 Hires 1 0 - 1 0 1.00 Days Swings*Graves Overall % 14 45%9 29%12 39%38% Community Outreach and Events Media Outreach Upcoming Events * Virtual chat with the Chief (7/1)* Press releases issued in July: 3 * Virtual outreach TBD * Virtual Fireside with Mayor (7/8)*Publications / Interviews * Virtual Neightborhood Watch (7/23) Chief in Tigard Life article (7/1) * Virtual chat with the Chief (8/5) Lt Eskew interview with KATU Community Snapshot District integrity (5 police districts) # of Shifts conducted with 5 or more patrol officers Tigard PD Strategic Dashboard Levy Status Update Emergency Response Times - 6 Year Trend 2020 Population Estimate For July 2020 Priority 1 calls = Imminent threat to life Priority 2 calls = Immediate threat to life, occuring now 3 55,514 (Adopted Budget FY 2020-21) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Overdose 5 8 17 14 13 Mental Health hold (POH)66 80 116 81 75 Suicide 3 5 5 9 2 Attempted Suicide 17 42 40 26 29 DHS Referral 255 319 324 337 245 Domestic Violence (DV)35 69 88 70 81 DV No Crime 57 77 79 80 63 Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Theft 36 31 33 44 18 Graffiti 44 34 74 28 62 Total Dispatched Calls:2207 Total Societal Calls:1536 % of monthly workload 70%# of Calls - BHI**450 # of Calls Transient 188 # of Calls Dispatched 523 # of Calls Self Initiated 49 Total Time Spent 166:26:44 (hr:min:sec) Total BHI/ Transient calls 572 *Note 1: Behavioral Health Incidents (BHI) and Transient calls are a subset of the category "Societal" calls. The statistics above are based on officer inputs. **Note 2: An incident may be both BHI and Transient related. These figures are not additive. BHI - Transient Tigard PD Strategic Dashboard Calls For Service - By Month: 7 Year Trend Tracking Code Cases - Year to Date 2020 Population Estimate For July 2020 DHS referrals and cases of allegations of abuse to an elderly or mentally challenged victim end up in the caseload of Detectives and SRO’s. 4 City Council Update August 2020 Chamber Update Leadership Tigard Congratulations to the Class of 2020 on officially graduating from Leadership Tigard! Thank you Mayor Snider for speaking at the graduation. Applications are now open for class of 2020 - 2021 Education, Advocacy, & Building a Strong Local Economy • TeleWork, TeleSchool, Tele-What? – August 19 at 9 A.M. We will be unpacking the challenges and opportunities for employers, employees and educators in the world of online schooling. • Eat Local Night – August 18 from 5 to 8 P.M. Support a local restaurant by dining in, ordering to go or having it delivered. This month’s spotlight restaurant is Beach Hut Deli in Downtown Tigard. Snap a food picture and/ or selfie and post to social media using #TigardChamberEatLocal. Remember to tag @TigardChamber. • Candidate Endorsement Committee: We are just finishing up our candidate endorsement process for the two City Council seats. We will announce the committee’s decision soon. We are still in process for the Metro Council endorsement. • Educational Webinars – Starting in September We will be launching a new educational webinar series that will be free to attend. September’s topic is called “Cash is King” and will go over budget planning and forecasting. Promoting Community • Congratulations to our High School Scholarship recipients Luc Ta, Maria Delgado and Teddy Fronczak. They will be recognized in our special scholarship award ceremony that will be streamed online August 26 at 3 p.m.. Networking/Visibility Good Morning Tigard (GMT), Thursday A.M. Networking 8 a.m. – Weekly 8/13- Tigard Chamber Ambassadors South Metro Young Professionals Staycation Social Hour – 8/27 at 5 p.m. Professional Services Affinity Group – 8/25 at 7:30 a.m. Health Care Affinity Group – 9/1 at 7:15 AM Home, Garden & Design – 9/8 at 8 AM Details at http://business.tigardchamber.org/events/calendar/ Tigard Farmers Market Update We are halfway through the season. New vendors joining the market! The market is transitioning to a new layout that will include half of Tigard Street, the Tigard Street Public Parking Lot and Rotary Plaza. TDA Downtown Updates The launch of the Downtown Tigard Art Scavenger Hunt has been moved to the end of August. The TDA is currently discussing what Trick or Treat Main Street and the Holiday Tree Lighting could look like this year. They are also looking at ways to showcase the commercial vacancies to recruit new businesses for Downtown Tigard. Find us on Facebook at exploredowntowntigard and at www.exploredowntowntigard.com. Follow us on Twitter @Tigarddowntown and on Instagram at downtowntigard    AIS-4374     4. A.             Business Meeting Meeting Date:08/11/2020 Length (in minutes):Consent Item   Agenda Title:Consideration of an Intergovernmental Agreement for a Water Intertie Feasibility Study with the City of Beaverton and Tualatin Valley Water District Prepared For: John Goodrich Submitted By:John Goodrich, Public Works Item Type: Resolution Meeting Type: Consent Agenda Public Hearing Newspaper Legal Ad Required?: No   Public Hearing Publication Date in Newspaper: Information ISSUE Shall Council approve a resolution authorizing an intergovenrmental agreenment (IGA) for a water system intertie feasibility study with the City of Beaverton and Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD)? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends Council approve the resolution to authorize an IGA for a water system intertie feasibility study with the City of Beaverton and Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD)? KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The City has an opportunity to participate in a water system intertie feasibility study with the City of Beaverton (Beaverton) and Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD).  Beaverton is initiating a water system improvement that includes a new pipeline along SW Hall Blvd terminating near SW Oleson Road, where an existing large transmission pipeline serves both TVWD and Tigard. The City's waterline is the connection to the Portland Water Bureau (PWB). Currently the water connection is used for emergencies only. PWB is transferring the portion of pipe that is serving both TVWD and Tigard, and this transfer of pipe includes removing the connection point between TVWD, Tigard and PWB. This removal of the connection impacts Tigard’s ability for the transfer of water during emergency needs. TVWD is extending their Willamette Water System piping to connect at SW Oleson Road. Tigard may have the ability to develop a water system intertie during TVWD’s design and construction of the SW Oleson Road connection. The proposed water system intertie feasibility study will provide information on pressure and capacity requirements based on hydraulic modeling and engineering review. Beaverton’s waterline extension along SW Hall Blvd provides an opportunity for the three water systems to partner on a three-way connection point that would allow the transfer of water to each system in case of emergency need. The three systems have different water system pressure and capacity and further engineering analysis is needed to ensure that a major connection is feasible. The proposed study will provide a basis for future design and construction of an intertie between the three parties.  As Tigard is connected to Lake Oswego through the joint water supply system, Lake Oswego may also benefit from Tigard’s access to emergency water supply nearby.  A future water system intertie may provide benefit to both communities due to disruption of water supply. TVWD, Beaverton, and the City agree to allocate one-third of the cost for a water system intertie feasibility study (approximately $110,000 total) with Tigard funding approximately $37,000 for their portion. The feasibility study will determine if the next phase of design and construction to provide a water system intertie is beneficial to Tigard for emergency water supply needs. The City Attorney has reviewed the IGA as to form. Staff respectfully recommends Council approve the resolution to enter into an IGA for the water system intertie feasibility study. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council could decide to not approve the resolution authorizing an IGA for a water system intertie feasibility study. COUNCIL OR TCDA GOALS, POLICIES, MASTER PLANS 2010 Water Master Plan and 2014 addendum identify water system supply requirements, including intertie connections and emergency water supply availability. DATES OF PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION N/A Fiscal Impact Cost:$37,000 Budgeted (yes or no):Yes Where Budgeted (department/program):Water Additional Fiscal Notes: These costs may be shared between the City of Lake Oswego and City of Tigard as alternate water sources benefit both parties relating to emergency and supplemental water needs.   Cost:$37,000 Budgeted (yes or no):Yes Where Budgeted (department/program):Water Additional Fiscal Notes: Tigard's cost share for the water system intertie feasibility study is approximately $37,000. Attachments Resolution Intergovernmental Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 20- Page 1 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 20- A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A WATER SYSTEM INTERTIE FEASIBILITY STUDY WITH THE CITY OF BEAVERTON AND TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (TVWD) WHEREAS, ORS 190 authorizes units of local government to enter into intergovernmental agreements for the performance of any or all functions and activities that a Party to this Agreement has the authority to perform; and WHEREAS, the City of Portland (Portland) owns, operates and maintains a 24-inch diameter water line and related water system facility assets that terminates at the intersection of SW Hall Boulevard, SW Oleson Road, and SW Greenburg Road, commonly referred to as Bradley Corners; and, WHEREAS, the Portland waterline and water system related facilities (Bradley Corners Waterline) were constructed at the expense of the Parties, or their predecessors, pursuant to an Agreement dated March 12, 1973 and the Bradley Corners Waterline has since been used to provide TVWD and Tigard with Portland water at various connection points to their water systems pursuant to long term wholesale water supply contracts (Regional Water Sales Agreements); and, WHEREAS, by Supplemental Agreement between TVWD’s predecessor (Metzger Water District) and Beaverton, Beaverton was granted an opportunity to connect to the Bradley Corners Water line to obtain Portland water if Beaverton built a connection thereto and entered into a Regional Water Sales Agreement with Portland; and, WHEREAS, the Regional Water Sales Agreement between Portland and TVWD is in place until 2026 and the Portland and Tigard Regional Water Sales Agreement expired in 2016 but Tigard wishes to continue an emergency connection with the Bradley Corners Waterline; and, WHEREAS, the City of Portland has a small number of Portland water users on the Bradley Corners Waterline and has agreed to transfer it to TVWD for use by TVWD for its water users and to provide water service to Portland customers during the remaining term of the Regional Water Sales Agreement and thereafter when the Willamette Water Supply System(WWSP) begins and TVWD uses the Bradley Corner Waterline to convey Willamette River water to its service area; and, WHEREAS, each Party has and will make significant infrastructure investments and interconnection of the infrastructure would enable Parties to receive water from three sources; and, WHEREAS, City of Beaverton is constructing new facilities on Hall Blvd; and, WHEREAS, the Parties wish to provide for the design and construction of efficient and effective emergency interties of their respective water systems at the Bradley Corner Waterline terminus which involves modification of existing facilities and construction of new facilitiesto provide reliable and redundant water supply between them. RESOLUTION NO. 20- Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: SECTION 1: City Council approves the intergovernmental agreement for a water intertie feasibility study with the City of Beaverton and Tualatin Valley Water District, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” SECTION 2:This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED:This day of 2020. Mayor - City of Tigard ATTEST: Deputy City Recorder - City of Tigard AGREEMENT BETWEEN TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, CITY OF BEAVERTON AND THE CITY OF TIGARD FOR THE BRADLEY CORNERS EMERGENCY INTERTIES This Agreement is made between the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), the City of Beaverton (Beaverton) and the City of Tigard (Tigard), sometimes referred to as Party or Parties, effective the XX day of August, 2020. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City of Portland (Portland) owns, operates and maintains a 24-inch diameter water line and related water system facility assets that terminates at the intersection of SW Hall Boulevard, SW Oleson Road, and SW Greenburg Road, commonly referred to as Bradley Corners; and, WHEREAS, the Portland water line and water system related facilities (Bradley Corners Waterline) were constructed at the expense of the Parties, or their predecessors, pursuant to an Agreement dated March 12, 1973 and the Bradley Corners Waterline has since been used to provide TVWD and Tigard with Portland water at various connection points to their water systems pursuant to long term wholesale water supply contracts (Regional Water Sales Agreements); and, WHEREAS, by Supplemental Agreement between TVWD’s predecessor (Metzger Water District) and Beaverton, Beaverton was granted an opportunity to connect to the Bradley Corners Water line to obtain Portland water if Beaverton built a connection thereto and entered into a Regional Water Sales Agreement with Portland; and, WHEREAS, the Regional Water Sales Agreement between Portland and TVWD is in place until 2026 and the Portland and Tigard Regional Water Sales Agreement expired in 2016 but Tigard wishes to continue an emergency connection with the Bradley Corners Waterline; and, WHEREAS, the City of Portland has a small number of Portland water users on the Bradley Corners Waterline and has agreed to transfer it to TVWD for use by TVWD for its water users and to provide water service to Portland customers during the remaining term of the Regional Water Sales Agreement and thereafter when the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSP) begins and TVWD uses the Bradley Corner Waterline to convey Willamette River water to its service area; and, WHEREAS, each Party has and will make significant infrastructure investments and interconnection of the infrastructure would enable Parties to receive water from three sources; and, WHEREAS, City of Beaverton is constructing new facilities in Hall Blvd; and, WHEREAS, the Parties wish to provide for the design and construction of efficient and effective emergency interties of their respective water systems at the Bradley Corner Waterline terminus which involves modification of existing facilities and construction of new facilities to provide reliable and redundant water supply between them. AGREEMENT 1.Consultant Retention. The Parties, through TVWD, agree to retain Murraysmith to perform the following work: A. A feasibility study and recommendations to the Parties regarding interties to transfer water to and from the Parties during emergency events, as described in Section 4 below, and include events such as main breaks, boil water notices, planned shutdowns, or when a Party’s primary water source is unavailable. The feasibility study will consider and make recommendations regarding, among other matters: (a) the existing connection and transfer of water between TVWD and Tigard at the Bradley Corners Water line; (b) connection and transfer of water between TVWD and Beaverton; (c) connection and transfer between Tigard and Beaverton; and (d) sub-regional hydraulic model to analyze potential emergency supply scenarios. Murraysmith will conduct such modelling as approved by the Parties to determine the range of flows and pressures available to each Party and duration thereof. B. When the Parties have reviewed the Murraysmith study and recommendations and agreed upon the scope of work, Beaverton shall provide design directions to WWSP for an emergency connection to the Tigard system. The scope of work, budget, and payment of fees and costs will be included in a separate construction agreement between Beaverton and Tigard, as negotiated. Similarly, TVWD shall provide design directions to WWSP to modify configurations to the existing connection to allow emergency water to flow to the Tigard system. If the study recommends connection between Beaverton and TVWD, and this recommendation is agreed to by Beaverton and TVWD, TVWD shall provide design directions to WWSP for such connection. Costs associated with design and construction of specific connections shall be negotiated between affected partners. C. The Parties agree that time is of the essence that that Murraysmith will complete the Phase I work by mm/dd/yr unless the schedule is extended by mutual agreement. 2. Consultant Fees and Costs. TVWD agrees to contract with Murraysmith for the work described in this Agreement at a cost of $109,996. The Parties shall pay Murraysmith fees and costs on the basis of TVWD (33.3%), Tigard (33.3%) and Beaverton (33.3%). TVWD will pay the undisputed amount of any invoice received from Murraysmith and will in turn send a copy of the Murraysmith invoice to Tigard and Beaverton for payment of their respective shares. Tigard and Beaverton will pay their share of the invoice to TVWD within 30 days of receipt. 3. Project Management. The Parties shall jointly direct Murraysmith in the performance of its services. Each Party shall appoint a project manager: TVWD Tigard Beaverton Nick Augustus John Goodrich David Winship 1850 SW 170th 8777 SW Burnham St. Po Box 4755 Beaverton, Or Tigard, Or Beaverton, Or 97003 97223 97076 Ph. (971)327-6292 (503) 718-2609 (503) Nick.Augustus@Tvwd.org johng@tigard-or.gov dwinship@beavertonoregon.gov 4. Emergency Supply A. The Parties agree that the goal is to provide emergency water to each other utilizing multiple sources to the extent available, to wit: the Portland Water Bureau through 2026, the Willamette River commencing in 2026, the Joint Water Commission, and the Clackamas River. B. Emergency shall mean unforeseen inability to provide water to a Party’s water system users because of main breaks, boil water notices and contamination, or interruption of a Party’s water source. It may also include planned water shutdowns for construction, repair, or replacement at mutually agreed times. C. Each Party hereby agrees to provide emergency supply to each other to the extent possible without adverse impact to its own water system users. Until 2026, TVWD agrees to provide emergency water to Tigard and Beaverton through the existing connection at Bradley Corners. When the Willamette Water Supply System is delivering water in or after 2026, TVWD will provide emergency water at Bradley Corners. Similarly, Tigard agrees to provide emergency water to TVWD and Beaverton at Bradley Corners to the extent feasible and without adverse impact to Tigard’s water system users. As those additional interconnections are expanded with construction of new facilities identified in the Phase II implementation of the Feasibility Study, then the Parties making those connections and providing additional sources shall provide emergency water supply. D. Any Party receiving emergency water agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the providing Party from adverse financial or operational impacts directly caused by the provision of emergency water. E. Upon completion of construction of the facilities to effect the interconnections described in Section 1.A., the Parties will execute a new Emergency Supply Agreement. Rates or charges for emergency supply shall be included in this new Emergency Supply Agreement. 5. Notices. Any notice required shall be in writing and received by the other Project Managers at the addresses set forth in Section 3. Notice may be hand delivered or sent by first class US Mail, postage prepaid. Electronic notice shall be sufficient if the original written notice is subsequently placed in the mail for delivery. 6. Term and Termination. A. The term of this Agreement is through June 30, 2026 or until the Willamette Water Supply System is operational and delivering water to Bradley Corners. Upon the change from Portland water to Willamette River water, the Parties will execute a new Emergency Water Supply Agreement to account for this new source and the construction of new facilities by Beaverton and Tigard. B. Upon breach of this Agreement, following 10 days’written notice for non-payment or 30 days for all other breaches, the non-defaulting Party may terminate this Agreement. In such case, the Murraysmith work will be suspended or terminated for convenience by TVWD. Each Party shall be responsible for its allocated share of the Murraysmith agreement and such obligation will survive termination of this Agreement. C. If a Party breaches this Agreement regarding the terms and use of emergency water supply, then that Party shall not be entitled to call for emergency water supply until the breach has been cured. 7. Disputes A.Any dispute shall be resolved at the project management level at the earliest possible time. B. If the dispute cannot be resolved, then any Project Manager may request executive negotiation by written notice. Within 10 days of receipt of notice, unless otherwise mutually agreed, the TVWD Chief Executive Officer, Mayor of Beaverton, and City Manager for Tigard shall meet to resolve the dispute. C. If the dispute is not resolved, then any Party may pursue legal and equitable relief under Oregon law. D. The Parties agree that jurisdiction and venue for any legal proceedings shall be in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Washington County. In any legal proceedings, each Party shall be responsible for its own attorney fees, but the prevailing party may recover costs and disbursements under the ORCP 68. 8. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by all Parties. 9. Third Party Beneficiary. The Parties acknowledge that Tigard is a member of the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership (LO-T) and agree that the City of Lake Oswego is a beneficiary of the emergency connections contemplated herein, either by taking water from TVWD or Beaverton supply sources, or by providing water to TVWD or Beaverton from LO-T supply sources. 10. Mutual Agreement and Cooperation. The Parties agree to cooperate in good faith to respond to Murraysmith as needed, to obtain and issue permits and approvals in a timely manner, and other steps necessary to complete their work as identified in this IGA. Tualatin Valley Water District City of Tigard City of Beaverton By______________________ By_______________ By__________________ Tom Hickmann, CEO Marty Wine, City Manager Dennis Doyle, Mayor Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form: By:______________________ By:___________________ By:__________________ District Counsel City Attorney City Attorney    AIS-4360     5.             Business Meeting Meeting Date:08/11/2020 Length (in minutes):10 Minutes   Agenda Title:Contract Award for Tier 1 & 2 Information Technology (IT) Help Desk Support to Bridge Tech, LLC Prepared For: Christine Moody Submitted By:Christine Moody, Finance and Information Services Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Local Contract Review Board Public Hearing Newspaper Legal Ad Required?: No   Public Hearing Publication Date in Newspaper: Information ISSUE Shall the Local Contract Review Board award a contract to Bridge Tech, LLC for the Tier 1 & 2 Information Technology (IT) Help Desk Support? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff Recommends that the Local Contract Review Board award a contract to Bridge Tech, LLC for Tier 1 & 2 IT Help Desk Support for an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to take the necessary steps to execute the contract. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Historically the City of Tigard has made use of internal resources to address all forms of IT support service needs ranging from break fix engagements to implementing large scale solutions to improve our compute environment. A year ago, the City of Tigard’s technical team explored outsourcing basic desktop support services to get a better understanding of the value it provides to the City.  It was determined that there is significant usefulness gained in being able to free up the technical team and by doing so allowing them the time necessary to focus more on infrastructure and project-based work, elevating services necessary for the City to achieve its mission.   The city issued a Request for Proposals on May 4, 2020 and on May 26th three proposals were received from the following firms: Bridge Tech, LLC Ricoh USA Arctic MSP The RFP asked Proposers to have proven experience in supporting 300+ user environments, be able to respond onsite to a service request within 30 minutes and have the ability to provide configuration, deployment and end support for city technologies currently in use. A selection committee reviewed and scored proposals based on the following criteria: Technical Experience Firm and Team Qualifications Cost Structure After careful consideration, including follow-up clarifications, staff recommends that the city award the contract to Bridge Tech LLC.  Mike Nolop, IT Manager and his staff will manage the contract and resulting services. OTHER ALTERNATIVES The Local Contract Review Board may choose to not enter into this contract with Bridge Tech and direct staff to issue another Request for Proposals instead. This would result in a lapse of contracted help desk services. COUNCIL OR TCDA GOALS, POLICIES, MASTER PLANS IT Strategic Plan DATES OF PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION N/A Fiscal Impact Cost:750,000.00 Budgeted (yes or no):Yes Where Budgeted (department/program):Information Technology Professional Services Additional Fiscal Notes: With approval of a five-year contract, the city will be able to eliminate the computer support technical position in IT. Attachments No file(s) attached.    AIS-4372     6.             Business Meeting Meeting Date:08/11/2020 Length (in minutes):20 Minutes   Agenda Title:INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING: City Manager Recruitment Process Prepared For: Dana Bennett, City Management Submitted By:Dana Bennett, City Management Item Type: Public Hearing - Informational Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main Public Hearing: Yes Publication Date: Information ISSUE The current City Manager, who has been in the position since December of 2011, has provided notice that she will not be renewing her contract with Tigard following its expiration on November 30, 2020. As a result, the City must determine what hiring standards and selection criteria will be used in designing a process to find and select a new City Manager. The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to gather Council input on the direction of the process and allow an opportunity for public comment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommend the selection and use of an executive search firm with experience in hiring at the City Manager/County Administrator level and working with Council or Boards in those processes. Staff further recommend the use of the existing qualifications as noted on the attached job classification along with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities listed to help the search firm design a process to find and select the next City Manager. In addition, staff recommend consideration be given in the process for what Tigard will need in a next leader to help meet the current challenges and those likely to exist in the coming months and years. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The hiring standards and selection criteria that will be used to recruit, select and hire for a new City Manager needs to be established. In addition, Council may consider whether an interim City Manager might be appointed, in order to ensure continuity of City operations as the process of finding and bringing on board a new City Manager may go beyond the date of the existing City Manager’s notice. Attached is a copy of the current class specification for the City Manager, which includes the hiring standards and selection criteria base information in the form of a description of the City Manager job, including a list of minimum qualifications, and essential knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be successful in the position.  Council may add or subtract from this list based on its own direction or comments received from the public. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council may direct staff to use a different process as directed by Council or to modify the recommendation based on public input received.  COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION N/A Attachments Job Classification Draft Scope of Work City Manager Class Description Definition Under policy direction, plans, organizes, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all City functions and activities; provides policy guidance and program evaluation to the City Council and management staff; encourages and facilitates provision of services to City residents and businesses; fosters cooperative working relationships with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; pursues appropriate avenues of economic and community development; and performs related work as required. Supervision Received and Exercised Receives policy direction from the City Council.Exercises general direction and supervision to the entire City staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision. Class Characteristics The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City, accountable to the City Council and responsible for enforcement of all City codes and regulations, the conduct of all financial activities and the efficient and economical performance of the City's operations. Essential Job Functions o Plans, organizes, and administers operations of the City, either directly or through subordinate management and supervisory staff; coordinates and evaluates the work of the City in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations, and adopted policies and objectives of the City Council. o Directs and coordinates the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and programs for the City; develops administrative policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure that the goals and objectives are met and that programs provide mandated services in an effective, efficient, and economical manner. o Oversees the preparation of the annual budget for the City; authorizes directly or through staff, budget transfers, expenditures, and purchases; provides information regarding the City's financial condition and needs to the City Council. o Advises the City Council on issues, programs, and financial status; prepares and recommends long-and short-range plans for City service provision, capital improvements, and funding; and directs the development of specific proposals for action regarding current and future City needs. o Oversees the administration, construction, use and maintenance of all City facilities and equipment, including buildings, parks, facilities, and other public property. o Represents the City and the Council in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations; acts as the City liaison with the media. o Provides for the investigation and resolution of complaints regarding the administration of and services provided by the City government. o Provides for contract services and ensures proper performance of obligations to the City; has responsibility for enforcement of all City codes and regulations. o Oversees the selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation of City staff; oversees the implementation of effective employee relations and related programs; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff. o Directs the preparation of and prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, and other written materials. o Ensures that the Council is kept informed of City functions, activities, and programs, and of legal, social, and economic issues affecting City activities. o Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required. o Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or a field related to the work and ten (10) years of management or administrative experience in a municipal agency setting, including five (5) years of management and supervisory experience; experience in working with an elected Council or Board is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of: o Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision. o Principles, practices, and procedures of public administration in a municipal setting. o Functions, services, and funding sources of a municipal government. o Functions, authority, responsibilities, and limitations of an elected City Council. o Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. o Principles and practices of municipal budget development, administration, and accountability. o Principles, practices, and legal elements of economic and community development and redevelopment. o Current social, political, and economic trends affecting City government and service provision. o Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment. o Computer applications related to the work. o English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. o Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations. o Techniques for dealing effectively with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff, in person and over the telephone. o Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone. Ability to: o Plan, administer, coordinate, review, and evaluate the functions, activities, and staff of the City. o Work cooperatively with, provide staff support to and implement the policies of the City Council. o Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls. o Oversee all City financial activities, including administering investments, the development and implementation of the City budget and the control of all expenditures and purchases. o Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. o Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations and the media. o Direct the preparation of and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. o Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. o Use sound independent judgment within general legal, policy, and procedural guidelines. o Organize own work, coordinate projects, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. o Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs. o Comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communication in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to intended audiences. o Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. o Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licenses and Certifications o Possession of a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Working Conditions Physical Demands Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. The incumbent in this classification occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, reaches, pushes, and pulls drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbent must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Environmental Elements Incumbent works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Draft Scope of Work – City Manager Recruitment and Selection Process The following areas are to be performed by the Search Firm Consultant including, but not limited to: 1. Develop a timeline a. Prepare a realistic timeline to accomplish each phase of the recruitment and selection process with clarity between search firm/City roles and responsibilities at each phase. Recommendations can include modification to what is proposed in the scope and changes to the order of the phases, etc. 2. Candidate profile development a. Survey, interviews or other input options to determine desired key traits (Leadership Team, designated external city partners, department/city staff and community.) Potential one on one meetings with Council to ensure their needs and expectations are addressed in the profile. b. From data collected, develop a candidate profile (possible review with City/Council search team before finalizing.) 3. Development of a selection process a. Aspects of the selection process could include a community component (including external city partners), a city staff component, a Leadership Team component and a Council component. Staff will work with the search firm to design a process to meet Council and community needs. b. A candidate presentation component will need to be incorporated into the selection process. c. Cultural competency questions will also need to be built into the process. 4. Develop a recruitment brochure a. Utilizing advertising campaign, do an on-line outreach to a variety of sources. b. Utilizing direct mail, do a mailer/emailer to viable candidates. c. Utilizing a networking campaign, do outreach to qualified candidates with a focus of qualified candidates of color. 5. Evaluation/screening of applicants a. Using a system based on the candidate profile, search firm will conduct an initial screen of candidates. b. Screening interviews used to confirm the qualifications of finalist prior to sending them to the city. c. Finalist list of approximately 8-12 top candidates will then be sent for City/Council selection committee consideration. 6. City/Council Interview and Selection Process a. Search firm will assist in the logistics of the finalist selection process, including candidate coordination, process fine tuning, advise to City/Council, etc. b. Conduct Council interviews c. Open house/meet-and-greets or alternative process with staff, leadership team, community members 7. Complete Comprehensive Background a. Conduct a full reference and background check as appropriate for a municipal administrator. 8. Finalize Offer and Hire (Search Firm may provide some assistance) a. Negotiations of employment agreement including start date.    AIS-4361     7.             Business Meeting Meeting Date:08/11/2020 Length (in minutes):60 Minutes   Agenda Title:Discuss Community Input on the Transformation Commission Prepared For: Kathy Nyland, City Management Submitted By:Caroline Patton, Central Services Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main Public Hearing: No Publication Date: Information ISSUE Receive community input on the Transformation Commission and outline next steps. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends refining the Transformation Commission proposal based on community input (if necessary) and identifying next steps for creating the Transformation Commission. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY In response to the killing of George Floyd, Mayor Snider challenged the entire Tigard community to join him on a journey to: Eliminate institutional racism and ensure equity within all city operations and structures Eliminate institutional racism and ensure equity within the Tigard community Improve the lived experience of all persons of color in Tigard such that everyone enjoys the same safety and privilege. Over 500 community members responded with ideas for how the city can meet the objectives. This input was instrumental in shaping the Council's discussion about racial justice and city action.  The creation of a Transformation Commission was one of the ideas that grew from community input and Council discussion. The City Council refined the proposal for a Transformation Commission in mid-July and then sought community input on the proposal. Staff embarked on a comprehensive effort to solicit input by sharing the proposal with the: City's listerve (23,000 subscribers) Community Roundtable Committee for Community Engagement Facebook groups (Tigard Community Resources, Tigard Chamber of Commerce, Tigard MOMs) Leaders of the Tigard-Tualatin School District Black Lives Matter movement Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and Twitter) Tigard Baha'i community mailing list Tigard employees who live in Tigard Tigard Life  Tigard Times Tigard Youth Advisory Council The outreach effort yielded 150 responses. Staff has reviewed the responses and organized the input by different themes. OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS Strategy 4.4: Promote an inclusive, open-minded, and progressive community. Implement initiatives to improve city services and participation that captures the diversity of the community and improves equity and inclusion. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 7/28/2020: Racial Justice and City Action 7/14/2020: Racial Justice and City Action 6/23/2020: Racial Justice and City Action 6/9/2020: Racial Justice and City Action Attachments No file(s) attached. Input Received (Direct Quote)Date Received people are asking - who I'm surrounded by Tigard voters who recognize your questions and plans as the revolutionary dogma they really are. Are you serving the voters of Tigard or announcing that you are unilaterally identifying with the likes of Black Lives Matter and ANTIFA? If the former, please listen more and talk less at some meetings where both sides of these matters can be respectfully be presented and discussed. If the latter, please be honest and admit that your are pushing for radical change of our nation. In other words, honestly declare your intent. 7/10/2020 generally oppose spending additional city resources on partisan issue ginned up by the Democratic Party. Everyone in Tigard condemns what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis. However, there is not one shred of evidence that the police actions were motivated by racism 7/13/2020 How do the community members for this commission get chosen? And who chooses them 7/17/2020 Community should select members. One of the most important things on this proposal, in my opinion, is the establishment of non-police responses. I would like to see an even greater emphasis on this, as well as more preventative measures in place. For example, the number of social workers should be increased, and their pay should be similar to that of police officers. I'd also like to know more details about the training that officers receive in terms of racial equity and generalized non-discrimination practices. How frequently will these trainings happen? Who will lead them? What kinds of action steps/homework can the officers do to ensure the messages are heard and integrated? 7/18/2020 The community should select. I don’t appreciate that it doesn’t mention anything about redirection of funding. If we’re saying that the police do too much, and we’re going to lessen the scope of their service, then they certainly shouldn’t need the same amount of funding, right? As usual, divest from policing in our community! 7/18/2020 We stand behind Tigard police 100%. We expect as tax paying members of this society that you will support the Tigard police . Both financially and emotionally. Transparency and sensitivity training and de-escalating training is wonderful but if you tie the hands of officer and turn Tigard into a Portland. We will move and take our business elsewhere.My eyes are on this city and the management of it. Back your police . The people of this community want a pro active police force that interacts with the community. We want them respected and supported. We want this community strong for all races . We support the Good hardworking citizens of this 7/18/2020 Community should select members. I don't see the purpose of having the police officer's association or the police chief there and fear they may make people afraid to speak up about their true feelings about the police department or just try to defend the department - I think those spots of the commission should be taken away and instead given to a student of color that leads a different affinity group and a school board member - preferably Director Bowman. I am also confused why the commission members need to do a full ride along shift with a police officer - I feel if individuals on the commission already don't feel comfortable around officers this would only make it worse and put them in a bad position. Other than that, I like the topics and I am excited to see what happens - especially about the SROs in Tigard. I would love to see the city branch out from the police department more and listen to people of color in our community. After seeing the police chief shut my requests for more body cameras and training down in April, I believe the police department values may not be aligned with the cities and I think it would help if the city worked more independently and listened to people of color before they worked with the police department and made an action plan. I am not sure if that is already happening, but from my view I am not seeing it. 7/18/2020 I just hope this charter does not promote White Shame as many people are not guilty of racism. Please address the hate that is directed at older people.Excluding anyone creates a new kind of racism. I am concerned because my 32 year old daughter, college grad, liberal RN at Providence in Portland feels white shame and COVID shame. It was surprising to hear her admit it. Please be sure not to shame all people which will actually divide us anymore. I am a school bus driver and I have been called a White Cracker and also shamed for being older. As a healthy, respectful and intelligent senior citizen, I take it and let it go with humor. To make me a target on a school bus, gives me pause to wonder if I will be physically attacked by angry students who see me as a white tyrant. 7/18/2020 Why no representation from the Tigard High School White Student Union? Only black? Statistically more white people are killed by police than black people.As long as all people are treated equally, nothing more should be done. Color of police uniforms and cars - how silly! 7/18/2020 My feedback is that this is just another tremendous waste of taxpayer money and the city's time. As mentioned in the very beginning, Tigard has not had any issues around most of the issues people seem to have nationally. I do think our local police can use some additional training but let's not go overboard. I also have a problem that we immediately implement any recommendation by the commission. Any recommendation should be sent to the city council for their review. I thought Tigard was better than this. Then you get to one of the items to consider and you talk about the police cars being to militaristic. What? What snowflake came up with that thought. The police are here to keep us safe. They need quality vehicles that are well equipped to handle any situation they encounter. From my perspective, they should look intimidating to the criminals. Then the bail thing. If you can't afford the bail then how about not committing a crime and then you don't have to worry about bail. This whole thing is ridiculous and should be scrapped. I have a good acronym for the name based on the City Anti-Racism Activism Program - CRAP. Don't do this. There are better ways to deal with whatever issues people are making up for us. Again, another over-reaction from the liberals that want us to become socialists. I for one will not be responsible for putting another nail in our coffin. How about we move on with important issues like transportation, fiscal responsibility and the homeless. I think there is racial equality in Tigard. This effort is a big waste of my taxpayer money and the city's time. Our efforts are better spent on issues that we do have instead of placating all the snowflakes. But no one seems to want to listen to common sense anymore. So sad to see our society reacting this way where the minority is driving the bus. How about putting this commission formation on the ballot? There's a novel concept. Let the people decide whether we need this or not. Oh wait. That's called Democracy. We can't be having that. I can't wait for the city council to decide we should play Lean on Me before meetings instead of the Star Spangled Banner. My guess is they don't start with the Pledge of Allegiance either. Stalin is laughing in his grave as we dig ours. 7/18/2020 Spot on!! Also if they did their research they’d find plenty of examples of institutionalized racism in Tigard. I’m happy the city is taking this issue seriously. 7/18/2020 The topic areas are reasonable for discussion and open good dialogue segments.7/18/2020 Systematic racism isn’t something like seeing someone use racial slurs walking down the street. Its built into the system. the war on drugs esp crack v cocaine (thanks Reagan administration), etc and the prison for profit systems, check out the 13th documentary, are a couple of examples. White generational wealth vs black generational wealth has a huge disparity. Unemployment rates disproportionately affect bipoc. Bipoc do not hold as many leadership/high earning positions. Congress has a much smaller number of Bipoc then white congresspeople. Are just a couple of examples of systemic racism. 7/18/2020 More white people saying they haven’t experienced racism as if that isn’t the whole point 🙄7/18/2020 How about you not cave to the liberals at every turn? Its ridiculous and the rest of us are getting so sick of this. Now we just assume it exists in Tigard because,...sure,... why not? Cultural pressure to conform. C'mon Tigard. That you have to ask,... is very sad. :( That you can't see the political tie happening now in our Nation is astounding. That you don't see the BLM organization as a Marxist movement (fully admitted by their co-creator, btw) is a sign that many are not fully aware of what's really going on. Now it's being added to school curriculum... and millions are drinking the kool-aid. 7/18/2020 What we need is for more white people to respond about how there is no racism in Tigard. Their input is so important right now. In the USA, white people are not the ones suffering from institutional racism. It’s really pathetic how badly you need to yell for your voice to be heard when it’s the minorities that need to be heard from. Your “what if’s” are just as pathetic because the reality is racism exists and it’s really blatant today. Btw, I voted for Jill Stein so your political argument only makes you look even stupider which is surprising considering your opening post. 7/18/2020 how is anything in the proposal hurting you? And how is working toward anti racism political?7/18/2020 There has been a lot of protests demanding things like "accountability," "justice" and "fairness" but surprisingly little display on the part of the protesters that they themselves should have any of these ideals placed on them. It greatly concerns me that the public leaders have not enforced the theft, vandalism, arson and graffiti laws that exist on the books. If the existing laws cannot be enforced by the governor, mayors, city councils and legislature, I have little hope that limiting police actions is a good direction in the future. I believe equality, justice and fairness are ideals we should practice regardless of the color of a person's skin. However, once a person violates the law, their treatment by police should match the severity of the offense. If the criminal activity warrants non-lethal force or if lethal force is prudent, then that is the result that should be expected. Nationally, this has not always been the case. In Tigard, I am not aware of any excess force being used by the police. In general, the Tigard plan seems okay. My greatest objections re with the Legislature's actions last month which greatly compromise police enforcement of the laws. I fully support non-lethal force to break up riots and lethal force when a suspect threatens the life and/or safety of the public and the police. If legislators disagree with this, perhaps they should go out on the front line and experience the issue first-hand. First, take color out of the equation. All races have committed autrocities against each other over the centuries. No one race is to blame. Stop the blame and work the problem by concentrating on the future, not your tainted view of the past. The word slave came from Slavik people (Slavs) being the first slaves, and we are reminded each Easter int he Ten Commandments movie that the Egyptians used Jewish slaves to mine and haul the rock to build the pyramids. Tyrants that murdered hundreds of thousands or millions came in all colors and continents. No one has claim to being the sole oppressed nor the sole oppressor. Humans have been bad for thousands of years and we can't change the past. We can only change the future. 7/18/2020 I am glad to see this draft. I do feel that a peer court needs to be reinstated. I also am wondering if there is a discussion to be had re: educational requirements for officers. As a teacher we are required to have continual educational opportunities, a BA and/or Masters Degree in a specific field. I feel that police officers need to be required to have more education to help them make educated guesses. I, personally, have seen some issues within the police society (along with good decisions). When it results in a death, there is no going back. Training, education, modeling, accountability and empathy are needed in every job, especially in law enforcement. I feel that there need to be more inclusive classes for all, possibly adding more programs at the library that include diversity. Schools need more opportunities for others than just the mainstream white that can afford to find sources. Officers could be more involved with youth encouraging and mentoring. 7/18/2020 Thanks for Transformation Commission response from Friday, I've applied to be on the TC 7/19/2020 I know from what the Mayor & police chief said at the "state of the city" that Tigard is attempting to hire more officers and keep the existing ones from leaving to higher paying jurisdictions. I would like to know what percentage of our police force lives within Tigard city limits (community policing) and what is being done to "embed" officers with the neighborhoods they patrol. This may be addressed somewhere on the city's website, but, if I don't know the answer to this, other folks may not either. Generally I think the draft commission charter looks great. Where is the data for citizen complaints against the force tracked, and how is it reported to the community? What is Tigard doing to push back on Federal overreach into local, county, or state level law enforcement, or has this not really been an issue in a city of our size?This is obviously an uncomfortable question for many who come from privilege and represent the dominant racial group in Oregon. That being said, there has to be a way to give a larger voice to the communities that statistically speaking have had more police contact and exposure to the criminal justice system, than those for which this is an academic discussion. Transparency is key. Embedding and listening sessions. 7/19/2020 What I have found..is that our society will seek outlets for discriminatory behavior..I have found that the way we legislate anti discrimination is flawed. We consistently try to address these issues by addressing the problem "targeted demographic" - flavor of the month..one form of discrimination at at time. This allows discrimination to work through remaning "cracks" and return/re-surge, almost always finding new ways to negatively impact those demographics previously attempted to be protected as well as finding new targets... (Discrimination manifests in clear ways, through well known processes..) the only way to finally get ahead of it is to legislate against "all discriminination" target known unnacceptable conducts/impacts/behaviors ect.. This way we raise needed cultural/societal awareness, stop future abuse and provide needed coverage to those demographics not yet being focused upon to the extent required. 7/19/2020 I think this is a really good start, I'm excited to see what the Transformation Commission would do for our Tigard community. My hope is that citizens who are not members of the Commission would be able to provide feedback and interact with Commission members once this commission is up and running. Community should select. Keep being open, keep listening, keep doing the work. 7/19/2020 I agree with the topic areas. I strongly recommend that the statement, "There have not been any incidents in Tigard that look and feel like those documented in the national media" be eliminated. Says who? It sounds immediately defensive and doesn’t bode well for the City being open to critical feedback. I am very happy to see the president of the Tigard High Black Student Union or designee and the Youth City Councilor included. I suggest adding to the business leader qualification that people of color be given preference. Regarding the 6 community members, I would like to see a word stronger than "preference" for members from marginalized communities. I am concerned that only white, straight, cisgender, able-bodied, Christian people will apply and an effort will not be made for more outreach. I hope that if that is the case, the City will not accept the pool and will broaden their search until there is a strong pool of people from marginalized communities from which to choose. In fact, maybe a statement to this effect could be added to supplement the statement that marginalized people will be given preference. The voices we need to hear from most are those who have been marginalized, and we shouldn’t settle for less. Council should select. There has been talk of an outward facing DEI committee of City employees which still hasn’t happened. Please make this happen. 7/19/2020 I recently learned the difference between systemic and systematic racism and found it very helpful. Systematic racism is when laws allow for racism to happen (ie, segregation) and systemic racism is when the system itself is built upon a foundation that leads to inequity between whites and people of color. So systemic racism persists as a result of systematic racism even if the laws have been changed. Yes, it is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their race, but when it was legal, it led to the after effects decades later of people of color being more likely to live in poverty, have less access to resources, etc. 7/19/2020 The largest institutional racism issues in Tigard are the violence in our public schools (starting in elementary school), not teaching children about consequences and respect, failing to address Dyslexia in public schools (50% of inmates have Dyslexia) and public policy that results in fewer living wage jobs. These are systematic problems that disproportionately affect people of color, create bullies out of the privileged/entitled and create an atmosphere of mistrust and fear. These are also base issues (root cause). 7/19/2020 Really like those listed that will be able to serve as commission members and the commission member training requirements. The draft Commission charter seems thorough.I see positives and negatives in each. So I will just say, whichever will allow the least bias selection of the 6 at-large Commission members. 7/19/2020 I would like to see more diversity on the commission including representatives of the following groups: Latinos, homeless, immigrants, MET, NAMI. It seems to me that a public defender might have special insight on this subject, having represented those who have had conflicts with law enforcement. That insight would be valuable on the commission. I think six is not enough. They should be chosen by a variety of community groups and agencies. Good question. Consider who might be missing out on the benefits of living in Tigard. Who doesn’t have access to health care? Who is hungry? Who is missing educational opportunities during the pandemic? 7/19/2020 Community should select, or at least have a voice in selection. I agree and applaud the effort. Can't think of anything missing, but am looking forward to following this and staying involved if at all possible. I would volunteer to be a commission member but I'm old straight white guy so should be last possible choice :) Keep talking, stay open and transparent. Chief McAlpine and Mayor Snider are doing a good job of that so far, please just keep it up. 7/20/2020 Continue to dialogue with people of color to learn how institutional and systemic racism is affecting them and effect positive changes. At this time, we have a problem with residents of Tigard ignoring the evidence of systemic racism, and confusing systemic racism with bigotry. 7/20/2020 I think for that body cameras should be implemented for all police. That will provide a sense of accountability for all, and unbiased evidence for both sides. I agree with the training in the plan, but a focus on deescalation is vital. It is important for police to learn to identify different symptoms of mental illness. It will benefit all. 7/20/2020 I agree with the topic areas and appreciate that you have not gone overboard with concessions and accommodations.. I agree with the topic areas and appreciate that you have not gone overboard with concessions and accommodations.I can't think of any. other actions. My one comment has to do with a term listed in your bullet point #3 above and in the Transformation Commission document - "Improve the lived experience" I have never seen this term nor know how to say the word lived. It is a long I or a short I? I also do not know the meaning of this term. Is it vernacular used in city governments? Is there a way to phrase it so it is understood by all? 7/20/2020 I think this is a fantastic foundation. I only wonder if police have to satisfy continuing education like many professions. I was a medical coder and had to prove a level of knowledge about new codes and Medicare laws, etc. I could not maintain my certification without this. At the very least are there any mandatory seminars on dealing with challenging humans and situations? Many corporations require this just for their customer service departments.Council should select the at-large members. Strive to have a diverse police force and leadership. 7/20/2020 There is no substantiated proof that Tigard promotes "institutional racism", either in the confines of city bureaus/agencies or in the public sphere at large. This smacks of an over reaction to a media blitz designed to legitimize yet another crisis of the month. That you have wasted resources to this point is very objectionable - that you plan to continue is unconscionable. My support for this scam will never happen and it will be opposed with vigor. Provide proof that there is indeed racial inequality created or fostered by the City or it's citizens. 7/20/2020 how are councilors going to receive data from transformation commission public feedback 7/20/2020 Hello Mayor Snider and Council Members, I have prepared the attached proposal to consider in place of the proposed Transformation Commission. I believe strongly that we don't need to transform, we need to unite and build a foundation of police and community members to lead us forward. Please read as much as you can handle 😉 and let me know if you have any questions. I appreciate your time. 7/20/2020 How can you ensure that officers can report actions by their fellow officers? Currently the system and culture in law enforcement doesn't support good cops to speak out against the "bad apples" 7/20/2020 Haven’t seen racism in Tigard. But, I have seen lots of homeless people downtown these days.7/20/2020 Hi Kent, Community should select the members. Topic Areas look very thorough to me. I DO support Tri-Met Transit Police Program as well as re-establishing the youth peer court. I submitted my feedback and have forwarded your request to our Tigard Baha'i community mailing list. Possible formation of a Community Roundtable focused on racial justice and unity (separate from current Roundtable.) Bring more voices to the table regularly. Listening is an important aspect of addressing racial equity. Tigard is already doing a good job, but this could bring in more of the community members and groups. --Possibly host regular Forums on Racial justice/unity for the community--with speakers and break-out sessions. Education is another important aspect of addressing racial equity. Send my comments = Send my comments... 7/20/2020 The community should nominate 6 at-large commission members. If we are thinking about equity, how will these folks be provided adequate resources to attend (childcare, food, transit, tech equipment, etc)?.This statement does not seem accurate to me: "Overall, the Tigard community has been well served and protected by the members of the Tigard Police Department for decades. There have not been any incidents in Tigard that look and feel like those documented in the national media." I think communities of colors, for decades, do not feel the same way white communities feel in regards to the police serving and protecting them. I think this statement negates the pain and trauma police have had and continue to have on communities of color (also seems tone deaf). defunding police and allocating funds to more community/social services 7/20/2020 Community should select. I'm glad to see this important work. I'd like to see more on the specific focus on the link between law enforcement and schools. Are we asking SROs to address issues that could be better handled with more guidance counselors, for example? Might be worth including an educator or administrator on the commission. This is obviously an uncomfortable question for many who come from privilege and represent the dominant racial group in Oregon. That being said, there has to be a way to give a larger voice to the communities that statistically speaking have had more police contact and exposure to the criminal justice system, than those for which this is an academic discussion. 7/21/2020 I want to say the community should select the members, but if this committee is to be implemented sooner than later, I might be willing to suggestion city council. My only concern is that the city council members may not have an accurate idea of the range of citizens in Tigard. I think that the topics are broad and I am happy about that. You're addressing not only the actions, but the causes of some of these tensions. After reading the Transformation Commission proposal, I'm honestly not sure if there's anything the city can do further than what they can. Much of the issues are large are on a state or federal level, which ultimately puts it out of the city's hands. My major hope is that seeing the actions Tigard takes will encourage other cities to take notice and join. With that kind of support, I think the state as a whole could make some serious changes. 7/21/2020 May I suggest you require all people on the citizens commission to read and understand the United States Constitution. it is the foundation of our country and is the "supreme law of the land" because no law may be passed that contradicts its principles. it is easy to read, it’s the size of a pamphlet, and it would be nice if we were all on the same page while making decisions on the fundamentals of our laws and civil rights. 7/21/2020 I am one of the nearly 600 marchers that recently marched through downtown Tigard. My family and friends felt compelled to take part in the march and were pleased to see the city of Tigard thoroughly involved with it. I think one of the things most cities, large or small, need to have in place is (for lack of a better term) an public Action Team. For example: Tigard could put together a group of approximately 15 core members who can come together in a ‘moment’s notice’ in the face of any acts of racism, prejudice or bigotry - reported to us by liaisons from your office as well as police, fire and other organizations. In addition to these 15 there will be a larger group of active volunteers to assist from as wide a demographic as possible, race, age, etc., - who can bolster the actions decided by the core 15. The reason for the action group? Too often when news gets out that, e.g., someone defaced a minority-owned business - its been days - maybe a week or more before we’ve heard of this. If we’re lucky we might catch news of it on one of the local stations but that is of course hit or miss. I’ll give you a real life example. Just days ago our friends - a inter-racial couple living in Hillsboro - dear friends of ours - faced what certainly seemed to be a racial ‘attack’ composed of teens/young adults and at least one adult. They set off big firecrackers in their front door and then sped away. The police came and went - there wasn’t much to go on - but these same people did it again hours later! What my family and our extended circle of friends have done is - in essence - create an action team. We and perhaps 20+ friends are going over there in the next few days (the couple is out of town now, having left the next day) -to have a block party . We are sending a CLEAR message to everyone close by - these people are loved, are cherished, ARE PROTECTED! Such a team in Tigard could visit nearby towns urging them to also put together such an Action Team and those teams can then work in conjunction. To paraphrase Martin Luther King when he said that we could not ‘legislate love’ but we could certainly ‘legislate against racism’. Ridding ourselves of racism is a long process both individually and collectively. But having such action teams, linked hand in hand 7/21/2020 Community should select the members. I think that this draft is a good starting place. While I recognize that many of the changes needed go beyond our city, it is important that we do our part to start making the changes we can and pushing for the changes that are bigger than us. The only thing I see missing is creating more connection between the police and the community they are serving. Antiracist training for all city employees (police dept included). 7/22/2020 I am opposed to defunding the police. Voters approved an increase in the police budget and this should be respected. “Equity” is derived from Critical Race Theory and is very different from equality. I believe the Equity focus is a grave mistake, while it signifies intention to take on problems of current concern, could exacerbate the issues or create new ones. 7/22/2020 i like option 2. way more wide reaching 7/22/2020 Option 2 -- seems to lead to an election process...I'm for Option 1 for Council to vet and create the caucus.7/22/2020 Option 2 7/22/2020 Option 1 7/22/2020 Option 2 7/22/2020 Option 1 7/22/2020 Option 1 7/22/2020 Option 2 if equity issues can be worked out 7/22/2020 No, I do not agree. I think Tigard is jumping on this bandwagon to cater to the elite left (Democrats). Why don't we first PROVE their is racism in Tigard. Can you point to any actual examples of it that you want so badly to address? Have you shared examples with the community to showcase the exact type of thing you hope to solve for? No. So, why are we assuming there is? This is the cart before the horse and, in my opinion, straight up pandering to those who are on the liberal side of the political aisle. If you are moving forward with this the residents should choose the 'at-large" people. And, this group ought to have more "at-large" people than City officials. Frankly, 6 is not enough. I'd like to make sure you put people who lean left and right (politically) on this committee. If you don't, you really aren't representing the City fairly. Every voice is of value, right? I think the City is going way overboard catering to this madness. 7/22/2020 Perhaps, with input from folks from the most at risk and challenged parts of our community.. The focus seems to be mostlly on policing and legal issues. For transformation, we need to also focus on available, affordable stable housing, especially for families with children; safe locations for homeless people and families to live, with sanitation and clean water;, equal opportunity in schools at all ages for all students, particularly in this time of distance learning: and a plan so that no one in our community has to survive on less than minimum wage. If we can broaden th focus, we would have a truly transformed community, in addition to a transformed police force. 7/22/2020 I’m so glad that for her Citizens at large group that you have included the Faith Community. ( it’s written as lower case “faith”. I am a proud American citizen and am also proud of my Christian heritage. It’s balanced and has been a sounding board for peace for many generations. Council or Community = Yes, ask for nominees and then select those who’s only agenda is equality. What Actions Should Be Taken = Transparency and equal equity. Let’s keep it balanced. If this was developed for Black Lives Matter then let’s keep it focused there. If it’s equity for all then be sure and have equity for all. Thank you for making up this commission and for doing whatever is necessary to support of citizens and law enforcement. 7/23/2020 Topic ares and draft looks great and it shows much thought out into it. I do feel that all violence and causes for police attention starts with parents and educating their children from birth. There would be a significant decrease in in all police activity if families could receive ongoing education and communication on topics of racial equality and prejudice. EX: meeting with parents with school age kids, additional education of parents as to how to have discussions in the home with kids. Also providing community gatherings regularly to promote tolerance and respect of others of all races. It all starts at HOME. Council or Community = Yes What Actions Should Be Taken = Keep talking about it. Encourage social interaction of cultural activities and events. Stop the crime and you stop the conflict. Listen to racial complaints and follow up with racial equality training. 7/23/2020 Given what has recently transpired in our nation, state and city I suggest the members be made up of mixed race and NOT mostly white male/female. The age of these members may be more beneficial if they were young to middle age of various education and professions. My suggestion is simply an attempt to involve members who can relate to our diverse community. What Actions Should Be Taken = A active community policing program again with multi race members actually being visible and active with all neighborhoods and individual streets. 7/23/2020 Given that Tigard is not an island and crime, violence and racism know no boundaries, it seems like there should be a WashingtonCounty member . Likely the Commissioner who covers Tigard who i believe is Roy Rodgers Council or Community = Community What Actions Should Be Taken = Not fall trap to ‘ ONLY’ black lives matter . Certainly blacks at times In the last few years have Indeed suffered at the hands of police in the country but i am unaware of it being a major ACTUAL issue in Tigard. 7/23/2020 I would like to see folks who are truly interested in this commission to submit their interest. Again, I think the City should put a preference on the 6 at large commission members be BIPOC. AS a person of color and a leader in the community that runs a mental health company, I am interested in being part of this commission. Love to get involved. To truly look and work towards breaking down institutional racism I think more training are needed so we can share common vocabularies and languages. This work is hard and I think working with a consultant is important to be able to make a cultural shift. Also BIPOC representatives are needed on this commission. Calling it out is important.The Center for Equity and Inclusion is a great organization that can assist organizations make a cultural move towards chipping away from institutional and cultural racism. I highly recommend that the City invest in them making an assessment on the City and work towards this change. 7/23/2020 To ensure racism is achieved for everyone who pays taxes and that the elected officials serve ALl constituents, don’t end up being racists against Caucasians,Blacks, Latinos, Asians, Indians or anyone else. Our society has rushed to believe whites are the enemy and are privileged and now are being attacked. It has become reverse racism. Council or Community = What Actions Should Be Taken = Be fair to all - don’t assume whites are all racists 7/25/2020 I believe it covers all the bases Council or Community = A combination of both What Actions Should Be Taken = Perovide city-wide discussion to provide and unearth the subtle tendencies that may lurk within qll of us that manifest or betrays any racial bias or hostilities. 7/25/2020 This is a total waste of taxpayer time and money. More "feel good" rhetoric with no solutions. Council or Community = No. This commission should never exist. What Actions Should Be Taken = I would like to see police trained better. There is no racial inequality in Tigard or Oregon. Send my comments = Send my comments... 7/25/2020 It would be helpful to define equity. We used to strive for equality. Now it’s equity, and I’m not sure what that means in this document. Be sure to learn from the mistakes of NYC when changing how bail works. Council or Community = Community What Actions Should Be Taken = I don’t know what racial equity means. 7/25/2020 Would it be possible to identify institutional racism in city operations and in the community? Eliminating something that isn't clearly identified and isolated seems like a futile effort. Does this exist, institutionally, in the city and community? If so, first call it out, let's ensure it is what it is, and then eliminate it. We might find it harder to qualify and identity than to "eliminate". Council or Community = City Council What Actions Should Be Taken = The best way to ensure racial equality is to avoid policies and procedures the lead to real and objective racial inequality as opposed to perceived or subjective inequality. Seems in today's way of doing things, one person's perception becomes a forced reality for someone else. Let's find if inequality does exist and if so, address it. But this needs to be done objectively, with reason and logic as opposed to emotion and rhetoric. 7/25/2020 Why was there a need for a specific commission regarding race. It's been against the law to discriminate for decades? Is the city of Tigard now stating our tax money was being used for elected officials to disobey the law? This is disgusting, if it is true and disgusting if it is all being put on for show when the city of Tigard has been in compliance with the law all aong. Council or Community = NO! They should be lected just like the city council members. What Actions Should Be Taken = Just obey the laws that are already in place and stop wasting tax money on this stuff. Send my comments = Send my comments... 7/25/2020 I fear that what I think will be unwelcome, however I will share my thoughts as a member of this community because we supposedly have the freedom to still do so. I personally believe such a "commission" is unwarranted and unwise. Unwarranted because is accepts the premise that there is institutional racism in our community and unwise because such a "commission" validates the premise and promotes further fragmentation of our community by advancing this premise. Yes, there are racist individuals in every community. It has always been so and will continue to be so. One cannot legislate away evil thoughts, prejudices, or intentions. Such things are within the human heart and can only be addressed on an individual basis. When racism is evident, it must be addressed firmly and directly. Is there systemic racism in our community? I do not believe so. The proof is all around us. Those crying "foul" the loudest are not people of color but white. Sadly, I believe what may have been intended for good has been co-opted for bad by individuals with an ulterior motive. If our nation at large and our communities in specific are truly and systemically racist, why do people of color still flood our nation in an effort to be a part of America? You ask what I think. That is what I think. Council or Community = I personally don't think such a "commission" should be created in the first place. The "fate" of our community as relating to what is "racially equitable" will be dependent upon the ideological opinions of six people that will have no accountability to those they are impacting. What Actions Should Be Taken = If the city truly wishes to address racial equity, it should dispense with the creation of a "commission" and focus upon those things which have proven successful in the past: 1. Support of the nuclear family to enhance the overall well-being of the next generation, 7/25/2020 Regarding options on getting on board, for purpose of expediency, I like that Option 2 invites the community to step up, but be vetted thru a process. As far as appointment, I'd skip the creation of a caucus to select. Just get the applications and the council select. One step less, quicker result. Council or Community = As I said, I prefer the council select but from applications from greater community. What Actions Should Be Taken = First of all, I'd like to assess how much racial INequity there is in the City of Tigard. At this year's Leadership Training, on DEI Day, I expressed that in my 30+ years of volunteerism in the city (and State, for that matter), what I encountered was more simple ignorance -- at least FOR MY ETHNICITY. As for blacks, it just was obvious there wasn't enough to see/cause problems, IN MY EXPERIENCE. 7/25/2020 YES- children should be taught in schools how to respond, and how not to respond when interacting with law enforcement. I know the PD would be happy to offer this training. I do not believe we have a racist police force, and the notion is probably absurd. Most people likely respond to lawful police requests appropriately, but when they don't that is a major potential conflict, therefore I think this should be addressed in school. 7/25/2020 Having a Transformation Commission sounds like a good idea. Maybe they can review all policies related to our City to make sure they are equitable for all members of the community - black, brown and white. I've lived in this community for 27 years and do not want to create problems where we didn't have them before. Maybe we should look at including homelessness, which we do see in Tigard and mental illness as well as we look at transformation. No one should be left out. Council or Community = Yes What Actions Should Be Taken = Keep in mind that we are not Portland and that we recently voted for more policing in our City. It is clear that is what the people wanted or we wouldn't let our taxes be raised if it wasn't important. Maybe look at the Springfield/Eugene model of policing that uses a group that answers 911 calls vs the police. They answered 22,000 calls instead of police last year I believe I heard. Look at other cities to get their ideas of what has already worked for them. Review all policies we have in the City to make sure there is equity for all. Change policies where indicated or send for vote. 7/25/2020 This charter is comprehensive and I agree with the topic areas. From this list it is easy to see that there is room for improvement in many areas. A lot of the accountability and transparency is dependent on advocacy. I would like to know more about what the plan on advocacy looks like. Council or Community = City Council What Actions Should Be Taken = Reparations and incentives for BIPOC to live and/or work in our area. We have a vibrant Hispanic population and I would love to see more cultures celebrated. 7/25/2020 I like this a lot. My only question is why do we need people of faith from the community? I do not understand that reasoning. How are they impacted by this? Why is that role singled out for this commission? Maybe we should include members of the atheists communities. Council or Community = It should be a combination of both. The city council has the resources to back ground check people and the community should also get some involvement. 7/25/2020 This is concerning the 15 commissoners. The only specified minority mentioned is the President of THS Black Student union. But what about other minority groups like Hispanic and Asian populations and people in our LBGTQ community. Is there someone who would be qualified to speak for minorities as a whole? Maybe someone from a community resource group or a respected educator.. Thank you for working to make Tigard a great community for all... Council or Community = City council.. What Actions Should Be Taken = Since racism is a learned belief, the community must offer places/events that encourage young people and their parents to interact with different people... can be as simple as Bball in the park or meet your neighbor event.. We must also find ways for people of color to feel comfortable and financially able to live and raise a family in Tigard.. 7/25/2020 I don’t seethe”Topic areas”. I’m very interested in this because of my own heart and also because of my personal experience as the white adoptive mother of a non white son. Council or Community = This is a potentially difficult one given the number of potential individuals and potential methods of selection!! Wow! What Actions Should Be Taken = Since as I said above, I m on my iPhone and can’t see how to view what has been considered and decided so far. How can I do that in these next few days?? 7/25/2020 Haven’t read one piece of substantive fact as to what aspects of our government are systemically rascist? The only substantive change I’ve seen from these rioters are their ability to destroy property, break laws and disrupt commerce with the silent support of Large city mayors. Give us specific examples of institutional rascism then we can talk. 7/25/2020 The beginning statement "There have not been any incidents in Tigard that look and feel like those documented in the national media" is false. In 2006, Lukus Glenn was murdered by police and a wrongful death suit followed where a jury sided with the family. Though, this was not a race incident, it was a mental health incident. And this issue needs to be addressed. Mental Health professionals need to be sent out for incidents like this. Yes, Lukus had a knife, so an officer needed to be there, but a mental health professional may have been better suited to help this young man who was in crisis. Council or Community = Community should select the 6 at large Commission members. What Actions Should Be Taken = 1- All white City Council members, the Mayor and white police officers should be required to attend "white supremacy-white privilege" educational/discussions groups that are facilitated by a white person who is already doing this personal work. This work is needed for white individuals to understand systemic racism since the very beginning when people of European descent came to this continent. We have been blinded for far too long. For instance: reading and discussing A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn, White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo , How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram Kendi, My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem. 2- Mandatory Trauma healing work and wellness care for all Tigard police officers along with reading My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem who works with police departments concerning their trauma due to their jobs. His book is written for White Bodies, Black Bodies and Blue Bodies (Police Bodies) and should be read and worked through with all police departments. He works often with police departments on wellness, trauma healing and how to care for the whole police person to minimize their trauma, so that that trauma is not then perpetuated on the citizens they are supposed to serve. I am passionate about this type of work, because it starts with us individually as human beings, especially white human beings to do the work of healing, perspective, perception and understanding of our history and our own personal complicity in it. It takes humility 7/25/2020 Yes. Missing is the voice of the opposition to such assumption of guilt. Council or Community = Yes. What Actions Should Be Taken = Consider carefully the nature and extent of assumed racial equity and equality. Dogmatic assertions deserve opposition representation in a free society. For the moment, I want to believe we are not yet subsumed in a fascist state. 7/25/2020 Although racism is a thing, it's less common and is done by jerks. A topic that needs to be discussed is the fact the the government to include city government has forgotten who they work for and who their boss really is. Council or Community = No, this should be done by public vote. What Actions Should Be Taken = Give hand ups not hand outs also hold the black community accountable for their actions along with everyone else. 7/25/2020 I agree with the topics presented. There was one issue I felt would be contentious depending on the perspective/audience. When we write laws like this, it opens the door to abuse by those it intends to protect "Consequences for calling 911 to report normal community activity based primarily on race - Criminal law is set at the state level and local governments are generally preempted in this area." Oregon's hate crime laws are already progressive and reasonable (I'm sure room for improvement). Instead of going this direction, I think we should focus on enforcing the existing laws already on the books, additional training police how to respond to hoax calls based on race and education. My general perception is that Tigard PD officers recognize hoax calls. Council or Community = no preference What Actions Should Be Taken = The City should advocate for the end of classroom violence and the era of 'room clears' and teacher assaults in our public elementary, middle and high schools. The City should advocate for parental notification when children are exposed to violence in a public school setting. It does the community great harm to let our youth (particularly our disadvantaged youth) to be led to believe that violence will be rewarded or that they will escape consequences as adults just because a great deal of violence is currently acceptable in public school with little consequence. I think I have some concerns about this topic area: "Qualified immunity - Qualified immunity is a legal defense to claims for certain constitutional violations. - Tigard Action: Advocacy. This is a complex legal principle with far reaching legal implications and would require Congressional action." I know there are some very passionate and vocal proponents locally and nationally on social media to end qualified immunity, however I don't think I could support advocacy to 7/25/2020 Great ideas hate crimes in general any kind of predijuce. antisemitsm everyone equal..... Council or Community = Yes What Actions Should Be Taken = Accountability for actions.... mabey classes to educate people...information facts are power. PEOPLE NEED to know theres a story behind every culture and ethnic group . Information is power Facts history. 7/25/2020 More community members should be on the commission. Council or Community = Community What Actions Should Be Taken = Look for ways in housing jobs and other resources to make Tigard a more diverse community. 7/25/2020 I appreciate the thoroughness of topics covered, especially the accountability, use of force, and deployment of resources section. I'm particularly interested in the SROs and the non-police response for mental health, homelessness, and non-criminal calls. Council or Community = City Council--with a caveat that anyone interested should be able to nominate themselves or another to City Council, and then the Council picks from nominees What Actions Should Be Taken = Perhaps hosting community conversations/Tigard reads/Oregon Humanities conversations about race. Send my comments = Send my comments... 7/26/2020 Overall I agree with the topic areas. I'm not sure how applicable this is to Tigard's PD, but I feel it is important to assess the culture of policing and reinforce the overarching principle of community well-being rather than a "warrior" mentality. I also think it's important to build positive relationships with marginalized communities, not only allowing input but going out and seeking out the experiences of marginalized communities. I am glad to hear the Tigard PD does not have military weapons or gear; can that be committed to moving forward? Also, could there be more funds for drug and alcohol treatment at the city level? Council or Community = The community should select the 6 at-large members. What Actions Should Be Taken = I like the history of all of Tigard's people, which intentionally includes the experiences of marginalized communities, which has been incorporated into the new path along Tigard St. I would like to see more of the history, including the ugly parts of our history (i.e. racist events), recognized and apologized for. 7/26/2020 Yes, I agree with this. It demonstrates a progressive mindset by our city leadership and provides a safer more secure city for our citizens. Council or Community = Community What Actions Should Be Taken = have a standing agenda item on the city council meeting agenda to address issues in a timely manner. Provide training to business owners and interested members of the community, sponsor more ethnic pride events, feature the success of community members and business owners of diversity on social media and in the city's publications. Support school education. Make a declaration of ANTI-racist intent as a city government. 7/26/2020 I'm impressed with how extensively this charter seeks to begin community based analysis on a very complex subject. A few thoughts: Commission composition * Does the City Attorney primarily represent the City's legal interest relative the laws which bind the City? The Municipal Court Judge may represent a neutral arbiter and both sides of issues which typically come before the court, or not. In the context of a broad class of people feeling discriminated against, who is representing those specific people's experiences within the legal system? Would representation from a public defender be beneficial? * Community representatives: I value the expressed preference toward BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, faith. But could this detract for some from the legitimacy of any finding? I wonder if a community member of the majority race should also be preferred, perhaps with a specific chartered goal of establishing and sharing some type educational syllabus on the topic of institutional racism back out into their community. * Is a 15 person commission too big to reliably get a quorum of attendees? Is this too many, versus a smaller set of people with established passion and dedication to persist on the task to completion? What will happen if members regularly do not attend meetings or have not done their pre-work? Commission operations * While I wonder at comm. too big, I also wonder if it's too small. I'm skeptical 15 people can efficiently operate through fact finding, analysis, proposal, and consensus building on such a large list of topics without a project manager or members having strong 7/26/2020 This looks very complete. I agree with the topic areas and can not think of anything missing.7/26/2020 The 3 outcomes stated on page 1 of the draft charter talk about ALL Tigard operations and talk about the community experience. And, yet, the remaining pages are ONLY about the police. While the police are certainly an obvious issue, systemic racism and treatment of BIPOC is much more involved and insidious than just the police. So, yes, what's missing is an approach that will address systemic racism in all City of Tigard operations and in the community! And, please, you MUST have BIPOC as integral members of this commission. You can't have a lily-white commission. It would have no credibility, especially among those BIPOC in Tigard who you want to have "lived experiences" of inclusion and equality. You need to include leaders of the BIPOC community, not so they do the work for you, but for the Whites on the commission to hear their truth. I recommend that you contact Dr Shirley Jackson, chair of the Black Studies dept at PSU. She is a sociologist by training and could certainly recommend some qualified people to be on this commission. And, you should never use the word "never"! For example, the second sentence says "there have not been any incidents that look and feel like those documented in the national media". You don't know that. You just may not be aware of it because it hasn't been officially reported through official channels. And, to start off the entire document with how great the police are belies your openness to truly listen to BIPOC about their experience and about systemic racism in the City of Tigard operations. As someone who was an Asst Regional Director for Civil Rights for the federal government in the early 80s and as a woman activist, I can easily tell you that this work is very difficult, especially if you only focus on the obvious (the police). Racism is so much deeper than we have allowed ourselves to think about. It's time to do the heavy lifting now and I applaud Tigard for knowing that something needs to be done. 7/26/2020 I do not see any BEHAVIORAL goals attached to the three points. Without behavioral accountability I fear written goals have a good chance of being empty rhetoric. Council or Community = The community What Actions Should Be Taken = 1. Council should review citizen video and police body cam video, if it exists. Police accountability to the community should not be isolated to the police. 7/26/2020 This project is completely unnecessary. Please do not waste the time, resources and tax payer dollars, placating what amounts only to a presumptive issue, that your own Transformation Commission Proposal asserts does not even exist within the City of Tigard Police organization. Council or Community = No. See remarks above. What Actions Should Be Taken = Instead of responding in defense of all the far left propaganda and media rhetoric, why not develop a means to sharing City of Tigard best practices with neighboring cities? In particular, the inept City of Portland Police Commissioner (and Mayor) Ted Wheeler clearly could use guidance toward best known policing methods. 7/26/2020 who voted on/for this charter? what is it going to cost in real dollars? No offense, but I'd like to see the streets taken care as the CITY is always complaining about not enough money for police, fire, schools, etc.... Council or Community = now that you ask....it shouldn't be addressed until the next vote and put those interested in running on the ballot. Otherwise it'll just be seen as corruption/favoritism and if it doesn't go the way you or the general population think it should go....then failure falls on you the city council. What Actions Should Be Taken = Have you noticed how everyone is now on a bandwagon for racial equality, of course you have which is why this form has been emailed. Quite frankly it is sickening. The people know and understand, You want to show Tigard that the Tigard city commission is also riding the bandwagon. I guess your wagon has been in the barn since the proclamation? Just like most of politics and politicians, lead the sheep to the green grassy fields and they will abide and be happy until you start redirecting funds to pay for all aspects of an unvoted on commission charter. WHY wasn't this addressed 50 years ago? Abraham Lincoln tried to be proactive. He had the right idea, but little follow thru was available in that era. You can have all the commissions, meetings, pat each other on the back officials, parties, parades that you want...until people change on both sides, satisfaction will be of limited success. But good luck to you and all of your council members. I'm not a robot 7/26/2020 I am mostly in agreement with the draft Commission charter and I agree with the topic areas. In my opinion in the deployment of resources section: “Establish a non-police response for mental health, homelessness, and other non-criminal calls- Non-police assistance may be sought on a case-by-case basis and dependent on available resources. - Tigard Action: Review current policies...” This seems like an empty statement. As a mother of a child with a serious mental illness I have been in the position to need assistance. After calling the Washington County mental health crisis line & having police officers show up to help I can say this is a terrifying situation and it triggers further mental instability in the person needing help. I cannot imagine the terror that a mother of a black child would feel in this same situation. In no way should mental health crisis services ever be based on availability. This is the crux of how we need to change our current police force: we MUST have fully trained mental health professionals working side by side with the police on the front lines 24/7. De-escalation goes hand in hand with this. Not just training. There needs to be a cohort dedicated to more appropriate police response, even here in Tigard. Even though I have been grateful for the Tigard Police department’s help, I have also experienced situations that made me question motives. I am hesitant to open up in such a public way to protect my loved one but it is important for those of us with a voice and an insight to speak out for those who are more vulnerable. Please make real progress and change for good. Let’s not just phone this one in. Council or Community = Community What Actions Should Be Taken = Thank you for your efforts to move our community forward by addressing these difficult issues. 7/27/2020 N/A 7/27/2020 First, make doubly sure that race problems actually exist. In two of the subjects listed above, they both insinuate that “Systemic Racism already exists. Has this actually been proven to be a fact? Council or Community = With the existing unrest in Portland, I believe that the City Council should select a panel of NEUTRAL members. What Actions Should Be Taken = Address all such complaints over Racial Inequality with an unbiased investigation into ALL aligations & then take steps to settle the complaints accordingly. 7/27/2020 How do I volunteer to be on this commission?7/27/2020 It’s a good beginning. What about city laws? Can racism be found in the city laws? How can i get a copy of the city laws? What Actions Should Be Taken = Racism has long been a hidden agenda. Let the public know where it is - in Tigard. Call it out.Council or Community = If no one volunteers, then it might be an option. What is important is that they care about the issue. 7/28/2020 Council or Community = I think the city Council should select the 6 at-large Commission members providing that minority groups are well represented.7/28/2020 One probably racist but definitely brutal, Cop in Minneapolis, MN should not translate to Systemic Racism in Tigard. We have had a two term Black President, Black Supreme Court Justices , Black Mayors, Governors and other political leaders . There are more Black millionaire's and celebrities in the United States than and other country as a percentage of the population. How can this happen, if there truly were Systemic Racism? Please use rational common sense and don't over react to the angry protestors that mostly have never seen what real Racism is. What Actions Should Be Taken = is there really such a thing in Tigard? fire brutal law enforcement officers, if they are racist or otherwise.Council or Community: No 7/28/2020 the attached proposal to consider in place of the proposed Transformation Commission. I believe strongly that we don't need to transform, we need to unite and build a foundation of police and community members to lead us forward 7/28/2020 Mayor Snider again let me thank you for meeting for a Q&A with TPOA last week. After several meetings with our executive board as well as hearing feedback from our members I have attached a copy of our feedback to your most current commission document. I am available if looking over it you have any questions. I think the current copy does address some of the concerns you and I talked about several weeks ago. The most concerning one, as I mentioned, was what power this commission may have regarding each topic as well as what topics are not a concern in Tigard. As always if you have questions please feel free to reach out to me. 7/28/2020 thoughts on transformation commission 7/29/2020 thoughts on transformation commission 8/3/2020 Do you agree with the topic areas? = No Improvements for Existing Proposal = Focus on City Government. Commission Selection via Council Appointment = true Provide definition of terms institutional racism, equity, and lived experience as part of the proposal. These terms are foundational to the proposal. Modify proposal to define participation in commission as non paid/volunteer activity, except in case of those the roles defined as city employees(Chief of Police, etc.). Tigard High School Black Student Union designee, modify proposal to state designer must be a student at the high school. Commission Selection Other Comments = What Actions Should Be Taken = Find an accredited firm to audit and make public any raced based discrimination present in city government and police practices. We should be able to measure and have data to direct any change of value. Unconscious racial bias training for city employees. Speak out in support of our police officers. 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection Other Comments = Just to include another idea, since I'm impartial to either a Council Appointment or Community Vote— what if it was a hybrid process where one of the groups decides to select Commission Member candidates, and then the other decides based on the provided candidates. Like Council picks candidates and the Community decides, or vice versa. Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = My main concern is with the Commission Training, specifically with the ride-along requirement. In addition to COVID-19 being a safety concern, I fear that this will dissuade BIPOC community members from applying to serve as a Commission Member, due to the triggering and fear-inducing environment that, that could create for them. As a POC, I know that I would be hesitant and fearful to do a 1:1 ride-along with an officer, and it isn’t anything personal, but rather my cultural upbringing and past experiences that create this reaction. If there could be a virtual ride-along or virtual training by law enforcement, I think you would get greater participation from folks and it would be more appropriate for our BIPOC voices who should be centered in the Commission Member selection. Additionally, if the community members are required to gain exposure to law enforcement as training, I believe it would behoove the process to have law enforcement have some form of cultural or social training/experience with the community stakeholders. I have no other areas of improvement that I'd like to see. After reviewing the entire document, I was impressed and appreciative of the topic breakdowns and the Tigard Action context provided. What Actions Should Be Taken = After this Commission completes its responsibilities to the community and city on institutional racism, policing, injustice, and inequality in Tigard, I'd love to see the city create a new City Council committee/advisory board regarding Diversity and Inclusion. My cousin used to serve as the Vice Chair of Beaverton's Diversity Advisory Board and I was really drawn to the work and responsibilities that they were 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = Yes, I would like the city of Tigard to take bolder steps. Right now these are very surface level steps that don't get the root of the issue. Many of the steps or reforms outlined in this document have been tried before and failed to decrease police brutality or increase equity in communities. I would like to see more of the steps outlined in https://www.8toabolition.com/. I would like to see steps taken to decrease the Tigard police budget, steps to demilitarize Tigard police (would love it if police responded to non-urgent calls without guns), and I would like to see all Tigard police contracts be ended with schools, social services, care services and government agencies providing care. What Actions Should Be Taken = I know in Lake Oswego they didn't let Black people buy homes. It was written in the housing contracts. Respond to Racism and group in LO was talking to us about it at a 6/19 event. I would assume though I'm still researching this that similar things happened in Tigard. How can Tigard city council work to provide reparations to Black, Indigenous and people of color in regards to housing? Is there a way for Tigard to provide loans or lending programs that would assist Black, Indigenous and people of color so they can buy homes in Tigard? 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = No Do you agree with the topic areas? = No Improvements for Existing Proposal = When hiring city employees, hire by merit, and hire locally. To seek to hire deviants (like the personnel manager and police chief) or people due to other non-relevant factors is a waste of tax payers money and leads to unqualified people running the ship. Get back to basics: transportation (that is not ridiculous like light rail), protection, and infrastructure. Commission Selection Other Comments = Pass a basic citizenship and intelligence screening, then use a lottery system. What Actions Should Be Taken = Recognize that racism is not a Tigard problem, and spend more energy and resources on real issues. To jump on a fad bandwagon is not helpful to spending tax monies wisely. For instance, if Black lives really matter, promote tearing down of crack houses and gangs rather than statues. When I moved to Tigard 30 years ago, it was a sensible, All-American town; now it has become an embarrassment, trending towards "Portland-insanity." Commission Selection via Council Appointment = true 8/3/2020 Draft Comments = 1. "Institutional Racism" is vague terminology. It must be both defined and shown to exist before it can be effectively addressed.Council or Community = Community, absolutely. 2. Either leave qualified immunity alone or make any changes apply to all, not exclusively to law enforcement. I do understand Qi and strongly disagree with removing that protection from our police. 3. BWC--strongly favor. 4. Releasing officer complaint files risks witch hunts and doxxing. Substantiated complaints, fine. 5. Force continuum is a step backwards. Favor Graham v. Connor. 6. Bail/fines. No changes that would result in catch and release (as is currently the case in NYC). Judge's discretion is fine. 7. Uniforms and cars are intimidating and militaristic? Don't be stupid. They are just fine. What Actions Should Be Taken = As indicated in #1 above, "institutional racism" must be a known "thing" based upon evidence if there is to be any real, effective change that encompasses all members of the community. 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Do you agree with the topic areas? = No Improvements for Existing Proposal = I am concerned that the makeup of the At-large members of the Commission will not reflect the Tigard population at large. What Actions Should Be Taken = Also, I think the color of Tigard PD’s cars and uniforms is not a problem and not worth the expense to change. The city has better things to spend its tax dollars on than to make its police cars and uniforms prettier. 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = Yes Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Commission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Commission Selection Other Comments = Perhaps split 2 appointed; 4 caucused? What Actions Should Be Taken = I just want to offer my general support in these tremendous and transformative efforts. I'm so heartened to be part of the Tigard community, even if I don't live in the City limits. 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Council Appointment = true Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = Please read Reimagine Oregon and use it as your blueprint. These demands come from leaders in the Black community and should be taken into consideration first. https://www.reimagineoregon.org/policydemands Commission Selection Other Comments = What Actions Should Be Taken = Please read Reimagine Oregon and use it as your blueprint. These demands come from leaders in the Black community and should be taken into consideration first. https://www.reimagineoregon.org/policydemands 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = Coordination with on-going citizen police advisory function What Actions Should Be Taken = Coordinate Transformation and Police advisory activities with neighboring cities (including Portland). 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = Yes Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Commission Selection via Community Vote = Selected 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = I noticed that a large % of the proposal focuses on the police dept. I'd just like to say I think they're doing a great job. However, the fact that wearing cameras is not yet mandatory for all officers at all times leads to inevitable he said/she said situations. Worse, in controversial events the camera is turned off, which allows circumventing it's purpose. Cameras are meant to protect BOTH sides of each encounter. So that topic should be #1. While "Color and style of uniforms and color of cars are intimidating/militaristic" is nit-picky and just plain silly. How else can I easily recognize a law officer? That topic should be at the bottom of the stack. What Actions Should Be Taken = As a white senior raised in an all-white town, I've been sadly oblivious to the challenges minority members face when trying to rent or buy housing. I suppose there're local laws about that, but is there an EASY way for people to make it publicly known if they face housing discrimination in our city? It should be EASY for them to complain to Tigard officials (NOT the police dept.) so we an ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to live in Tigard. And those complaints should be made public, not just pushed across the desk of an employee who may have their own prejudices. I personally would want to know if my neighbors are refusing to sell to a black family, or if someone is being asked their race when applying for an apartment. Or of they have to appear in person first in order to pass the unspoken "what do you look like" test. 8/3/2020 Council or Community = I think we might struggle to achieve a healthy amount of community participation but I generally believe it should be the community who selects the commission members.I didn't have time to completely digest all of the topic areas but I do think this is being addressed in good faith. I do think that decisions being "implemented as soon as practicable" is a little too loose. I think the commission should be tasked with working with the police force to set a reasonable date by which a new policy should be implemented to maintain a level of accountability. Additionally, I think all of these current policy considerations and reviews of current policies / practices should be routinely reported on via virtual video presentation or a newsletter so the community knows how we are progressing on these considerations and reviews. What Actions Should Be Taken = Encourage and support, financially if possible, black owned businesses in Tigard. Financially assist our struggling teachers. 8/3/2020 Commission Selection via Community Vote = SelectedSupportive of Transformation Commission? = No Do you agree with the topic areas? = No Improvements for Existing Proposal = Part 1.A. [1] Proposal (p.1) says: “The mayor challenged the entire Tigard community . . . [to]: • Identify and eliminate institutional racism to ensure equity within all city operations and structures My two comments: [1.1] I note first that you are using the typical undefined terms that are extremely broad and gaseous. Terms such as “institutional racism” and “equity.” Other terms come up elsewhere in the proposal that also need to be defined, such as racism, implicit bias, cultural awareness [meaning you need to define “culture”], restorative justice [meaning you need to define “justice”], and extremist/racist groups. Without precise definitions you are just babbling incoherently. Once such terms are defined, in order to “identify” them, you will need to adopt reliable and valid objective measures and methods of measurement that can prove and measure the existence of such “bad things.” You cannot just assume they exist or that they exist to an unacceptable level, otherwise how can you possibly ever determine that any such “bad things” have been “eliminated”? [1.2] We have innumerable laws and regulations in place at the federal, state, county, and city levels. The Commission’s purpose cannot possibly be to investigate and find violations of such laws. If such laws have been violated, the injured parties, police, and district attorneys can pursue whatever legal processes are available. If there have been such violations and neither the mayor, the rest of the city council, the city attorney, nor the police have done anything about these, they should all resign. 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = No Do you agree with the topic areas? = No Improvements for Existing Proposal = yes, I submitted them via email to the council. Other = Selected Commission Selection Other Comments = Joint council and Tigard Community Police Alliance Oversight Advisors 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Do you agree with the topic areas? = No Improvements for Existing Proposal = Eliminate institutional bias and ensure equity within the entire Tigard community. Improve the lived experience so that all enjoy the same safety and privilege. Please don’t disregard people with mental, physical, emotional and socioeconomic issues. This is not just a race problem we have in our community. Equitable opportunities should exist regardless of your race, religion, physical, mental, emotional, or financial ability. There are as many whites in this community that feel disenfranchised as there are people of color. Don’t divide us by skin color, unite us with equal opportunity. Commission Selection Other Comments = What Actions Should Be Taken = Enlarge your ideals to include equity for all. Your statements are too narrowly focused. 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = Yes Do you agree with the topic areas? = No Improvements for Existing Proposal = Eliminate institutional bias and ensure equity within the entire Tigard community. Improve the lived experience so that all enjoy the same safety and privilege. Please don’t disregard people with mental, physical, emotional and socioeconomic issues. This is not just a race problem we have in our community. Equitable opportunities should exist regardless of your race, religion, physical, mental, emotional, or financial ability. There are as many whites in this community that feel disenfranchised as there are people of color. Don’t divide us by skin color, unite us with equal opportunity. 8/3/2020 Council or Community = I believe the community should choose the 6 extra Commission members, and there should be effort put in to make sure everyone in Tigard is aware this is happening so they may apply and voteDraft Comments = I appreciate the current draft for the Transformation Commission. The only thing I would be interested in seeing added to the topic areas is an assessment of the police budget and potentially limiting it to allow more budget to other community services. Council or Community = I believe the community should choose the 6 extra Commission members, and there should be effort put in to make sure everyone in Tigard is aware this is happening so they may apply and vote What Actions Should Be Taken = As someone that is white, I don't feel qualified to answer this 8/3/2020 I believe the majority of Tigard's draft Transformation Commission Proposal is appropriate and timely. My only suggested subtopic is for police recruits. Besid e the Basic Police Academy srecruit be required to participate in additional live fire target acquisition and discernment traininging. Existing officers participate in semi-annual day-long live fire target acquisition and discernment training Council or Community = 1/2 and 1/2 What Actions Should Be Taken = Encourage Metro/TriMet to require on their Tigard Triangle/Tigard/ Bridgeport Village real estate and major right-of way space the development of 100 to 200 equitable residential units. Most major metropolitan transit authorities in US are doing this. Some lease the air space above their tracks and stations. (If you doubt, look it up) 8/3/2020 Please be very careful about who you are aligning yourself with as this "movement" we are seeing may not be what it seems. I hate having to provide this feedback under a pseudonym, but unfortunately any voice going against the narrative is labeled racist and the "woke mob" shifts into gear. Please know, I am a long term Tigard resident, I pay my taxes, and all around I'm fairly boring; but I'm part of a vary large, quiet group of people that will keep Tigard from turning into a failed experiment like we are seeing with Portland and Seattle. We need law and order in Tigard. We need officers on the street and they need to be equipped to do their job safely; including being allowed to use the right tools to preserve their heath and safety. We passed that levy under the promise of more patrol hours - Don't shift those resources elsewhere. There is a movement out there who's sole focus is destroying the traditional family structure. When you say black lives matter, I hope you saying it in the general term and it is not a statement of endorsement of Black Lives Matter, LLC by the City of Tigard. Black Lives Matter explicitly states their goal is to "disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure" (https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-we-believe/). This horrible "Western-prescribed nuclear family" is central to the success of any community REGARDLESS of color; embracing policies who's aim is to disrupt this foundation is reckless. Look at the final manifestation of this movement in Seattle: https://christopherrufo.com/thread-king-county-executive-offices-training-on- dismantling-the-justice-system/ 8/3/2020 Fantastic report and I would like to volunteer as a BIPOC who has lived in Tigard (outside of college & grad school) since 2000. Let’s make some positive changes and broaden the conversation. 👍🏾 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = No Do you agree with the topic areas? = NoCommission Selection Other Comments = merit, not popularity Improvements for Existing Proposal = I believe in treating people with dignity and respect regardless of the color of their skin or their place of origin. I also believe there should be consequences for persons who break the law. I do not recall any incidents in Tigard involving the police where there was racial inequality. I do not believe that "institutional racism" is real, I think it's an excuse. I have the same stories to tell about being turned away from businesses, not because I was white, but because my appearance did not meet up with their standards of decorum or wealth. I have been denied jobs because I am a white male and would be concerned if the new transformation would deny me further even though I was more qualified because of my experience and educational background. In other words, you should neither be denied access to a job, etc. because of your race or given that opportunity because of your race. Calling it "institutional" seems like a call to lower the standard from the "most qualified" to "anyone with a pulse." I base this on the examples I hear on the news like SAT scores which can no longer be the basis for college admission - math skills and verbal skills are no longer important (an A student should have no more advantage than a D student, really?). I do not wish to see our society spiral downward to mediocracy. America will not be able to complete on the world market if we do not value achievement as a basis for employment and education. Instead of blaming others for our lack of success, we should be focusing on how to make more Americans successful. In other words, raise the bar, don't lower it. Thus, the whole idea of a Transformation Commission to rid the world of measurements of worth is a direction I cannot support. This is not a racial issue, this is a competitive issue. Don't compromise quality by thinking you are achieving equality. What Actions Should Be Taken = First, take the color out of the equation. Labeling only creates an "us vs. them" environment. "Black is King" is just as racist as "White Supremacy" - its only a matter of which group you are disrespecting. Calling one group 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection Other Comments = Mix of the above Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = The first thing I would like to point out is an issue of accuracy with second sentence in the proposal: "There have not been any incidents in Tigard that look and feel like those documented in the national media" There have been a couple of cases where police have used lethal force, though I'm not aware of any across racial lines. Lukus Glenn in 2006 comes to mind, and I believe there was one more such case within a year or two of that incident as well. I'm not meaning to re-open that case as a question of whether or not lethal force was *justified*, but I hope we can all agree that it was *highly regrettable*. In fact, a coworker at the time told me he would think twice about calling 911 if his teenage son came home apparently on drugs out of fear the police would kill him, even *justifiably*. The movement right now is in part racial equality, and in part police brutality. Police brutality has cost African Americans disproportionately, but it has affected all ethnic groups. Therefore, I would urge the commission to not only consider accountability, but instead find ways to practice peace. Personally, I would feel safer if our officers rarely carried guns. I know that may seem unfathomable and unreasonable but please allow yourself to imagine what that might do for the trust of police officers in the community. Ot What Actions Should Be Taken = How about our officers spend time building relationships with folks in the community, most notably those whose cultures they are least familiar 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = I am disappointed in some of the initial responses to considerations that are brought up. While it is true that some of topics being considered have constraints outside the purview of the city, I think there is always room for creative problem solving and finding ways for the city to address and/or mitigate these issues. I feel very strongly that the city council SHOULD NOT be responsible for appointing commission members, as they have pre-existing relationships with the parties and policies being investigated. I also do not think it is appropriate to give even more power to people in power (the power of choosing commission members to people who are already city council members) when the stated goal of the commission is TRANSFORMATION. I also would like more transparency around how strong the obligation is for the mayor/ chief of police/ etc to FOLLOW commission recommendations. Commission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Other = Selected Commission Selection Other Comments = Recommendations from groups who represent/serve traditionally marginalized communities in the Tigard area. What Actions Should Be Taken = I also think the accusations of sexual harassment and assault at Tigard schools, and the police and SRO response in some of those instances should be investigated and addressed by the commission. Sexism is also discrimination and compounds the marginalization of minority students. 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Community Vote = Selected Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = Appointment of all members should be by a vote of constituents. Also, I encourage you to have a bipoc business owner slot. 8/3/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = Yes Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Commission Selection via Community Vote = Selected What Actions Should Be Taken = This is a great start. 8/3/2020 wants to apply to serve on Transf. Comm.8/4/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection Other Comments = Both Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = Agree, most of this should have been done years ago but glad we moving in the right direction. Other = Selected Commission Selection Other Comments = Both What Actions Should Be Taken = By not engaging with people of color you are excluding them from participating. We can’t expect them to just show up, they are there. It’s the system that chooses not to see them. Let the participate, create avenues where they can participate. People of color have no sense of ownership in this town. 8/4/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = YesCommission Selection via Council Appointment = true Do you agree with the topic areas? = Yes Improvements for Existing Proposal = I think there needs to be clarity on the impact the commission has on core public policy issues. Is the commission a review body, an action body? Will there be a responsibility for departments, I.e. police, parks, budget, et.al.to appear in front of the commission if asked? What Actions Should Be Taken = Does the City currently employ a Equity/Diversity Director? I think that would be a good start if not. As well, there should be an equity/diversity coordinator within each department. Training in institutional racism, micro aggression, communication skill development and cultural awareness, must be part of the action the City utilizes to fully engage in discussions and actions around racial equity. 8/6/2020 Supportive of Transformation Commission? = Yes Do you agree with the topic areas? = YesCommission Selection via Council Appointment = true Improvements for Existing Proposal = Make sure you consider potential negative results and increase inequities. One example is not asking about criminal records until making a final hiring decision. This lead to blacks young men just not being considered which increased systemic racism. There can be unintended consequences. What Actions Should Be Taken = -reduce fees and fines such that all have a better ability to pay, or provide non payment solutions. -Provide family learning opportunities; parenting, community involvement. 8/6/2020 TOTAL COUNT: 132