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Cityscape 2001-01 Visit our website: www.ci.tigard.or.us 11111 nnnn ■■■ © CM 11111 nnnn MM ■��■ inri C I T Y S C A P Vol. XIV No. 1 The Official Newsletter of Tigard January 2001 I You are invited to a Happy New Year from Mayor Griffith!!! Special Council Happy New Year! May the year make headway on our transporta- Meeting 2001 be as good or better than 2000. I tion issues,both in moving people January 9, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. am amused when I think back to last through our city as well as within Tigard City Hall year and how happy everyone was our city. Should our future water that the year 1999 ended smoothly source come from the Clackamas 13125 SW Hall Blvd. with no disastrous Y2K computer River,Bull Run,or the Trask crashes! This year's year-end crisis River/Hagg Lake supply? How do was exasperating as it came down to we address downtown parking,es- a count,a recount,don't count,and pecially as the commuter rail plans then count(some?). progress? Where should we put the new Library? Where can we This past year,we focused our ever- find new space for parks? Again,I gies on a number of projects. We could go on and on;however,with j made progress on our greenway trail your assistance,I am confident that system;we almost finished our draft these issues can be resolved to ev- Transportation System Plan(hear- eryone's best interests. Ings are coming up in January);we Meeting Highlights: have an off-leash exercise area for Remember,the best way to change ■ Oaths of Office-Councilors our citizens'dogs;the Balloon Festi- things in our city is to get involved. Craig Dirksen&Brian Moore val was the biggest and the best;the Communicate by calling,writing or downtown Tigard businesses had stopping in at City Hall. You can ■ State of City Address by their first tree lighting event,hope- make a difference by volunteering Mayor Jim Griffith fully the first of many;our Chamber your time.Call Volunteer Coordi- ■ Executive Summary by of Commerce has a new home on nator Susan Koepping,at City Manager Monahan Main Street. I could go on and on, susank@ci.tigard.or.us or but suffice to say that 2000 was a503-639-4171,ext.460. ' Elect Council President- good year. City Council Have a great New Year! ■ Reception to follow...visit your In 2001,we have a number of impor- elected officials! tant decisions to make. How do we (Cablecast live on Channel 22) j Jim Griffith,Mayor For more information,please call _ a Cathy Wheatly at cathy@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,ext.309 I MeetingJanuary CIT ACCITT Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 1312 5 SW Hall Boulevard When: Thursday, January 4, 2001, 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. The CIT meeting is cablecast live on the first Thursday on Channel 22,78 or 28 at 7p.m. Replays are shown the following Friday at7p.m.,Saturday at noon and Monday at 10 a.m.on Channel 21 or 30 depending on your cable access. 4 4K 6:30 p.m. An opportunity to meet one-on-one with staff to ask questions or discuss specific issues. Representatives will be available from the following departments: Administration,Community Development,Engineering,Library,Police and Public Works. (This portion is not aired on cable.) 7:00 P.M. General Session — Aired live on Cable Channel Z Z, 7 8 or 2 S. Announcements,updates and status reports on current activities,issues and events. 7:20 p.m. Update on Community Connector Concerns ➢ No"School"sign on Walnut westbound. ➢ Level of"Yield"sign on Tiedeman approaching Walnut above motorists eye level. City staff will report back on these concerns raised at the December meeting. 7:2 5 p.m. Dog Park Update -Find out about the Dog Park Committee's activities and latest recommendations. 7:40 p.m. Mail-in Ballot Etiquette -Can you correct a mistake on a mail-in ballot?Come and make sure your vote counts. 7:50 p.m. Greenburg Road and Center Street Intersection-Concerns have been raised about the safety of the intersection.The Engineering Department will discuss how the intersection is currently working and what might be done to improve safety.Come and find out what you can do! 8:10 P.M. Break 8:1 s P.M. Metro Charter Amendment -A Charter amendment was passed by the voters in November changing how Metro is governed.Did anything else change?What does Metro do that impacts you? 8:45 p.m. Meeting Follow-up and Evaluation.CIT members'concerns or questions on other issues.Set February agenda. 9:00 P.M. Adjourn Bring a friend or neighbor! Ifyou are unable to attend and would like to have your ideas included or ha ve suggestions for the January 4th meeting, please call Liz Newton,at liz@6 tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171 ext 308. -2 - Congratulations to WHAT TO DO WHEN COLD THREATENS WATER PIPES Nadine Robinson, Employee of the Winterize plumbing Month for December ■ Insulate exposed pipes,disconnect and drain hoses and install insulated 2000 covers over outside faucets. ■ Locate your shut-off valve. You'll need to use it if a pipe bursts. Nadine started work as the Court/Records Manager in February of 1987.She was promoted to the To prevent freezing pipes Administrative Services Manager in When low temperatures threaten water pipes,property owners can take August of 1993. Nadine is an excel- simple precautions to protect water pipes from freezing: lent City employee who routinely ■ Open cupboard doors in the kitchen and bathrooms. Water lines in these demonstrates outstanding customer areas are frequently located in outside walls. Leaving the cupboard doors service,exemplary professional stan- open allows pipes behind the cupboards to get more heat. dards,high productivity,initiative • and a commitment to serving Tigard Let cold water run in faucets farthest from the street. (A stream slightly citizens. smaller than a pencil width should be sufficient.) ■ Close foundation vents. She recently spearheaded a major upgrade to the computer system serving the Municipal Court,which To thaw frozen pipes was accomplished with no interrup- ■ Thaw the lines safely. Use hair dryers,heat lamps or electric lamps. tion in service. Nadine and her staff Thawing won't be fast,but it will be safe. Do not leave pipes unattended. j helped integrate the Building Divi- ■ Don't use an open flame or an electric arc welder to thaw frozen water sion records into the City's central Re- lines. Both can cause fires. cords Management System and are providing increased levels of support ■ When home plumbing pipes are frozen,there is often water available at to the Building Division. She also one faucet but not another. If there is no water at any faucets,the recently completed a review of the problem may be at the meter and the Public Works Department may be City's fleet management system and able to help. Call our office during business hours at 503-639-4171 or our identified opportunities for improve- after-hours emergency number 503-639-1554. ments in the way the City budgets for these resources.Congratulations If your pipes are broken Nadine and thank you for all your ■ Shut off the water and the water heater. hard work! ■ If you are unable to find the shut-off valve or have water leaking in they house from a broken pipe,we can help you shut off the water.Call the Public Works office during business hours at 503-639-4171 or our T ' after-hours emergency number 503-639-1554. ■ To repair the broken pipe you may want to call a plumber. ns Hunter Education Class YOU CAN 'SOLV ITI The class consists of sessions on hunter ethics,wildlife management and con- SOLV IT will occur on April 21,2001, servation,wildlife laws,firearms safety,specialty hunting and survival with at more than 60 sites in the metropoli- guest speakers and live fire. The successful completion of this class is required tan area. Thousands of volunteers for anyone under 18 wishing to hunt on lands other than their own. will come together on that day to • This is an eight-session class held at Fowler Middle School in Tigard. clean up,restore and beautify Ore- gon. It's not too early to put together ■ Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays,starting February 6,2001,7 to 9 p.m. a team of volunteers (friends,family, ■ Cost is$10. coworkers, associates or neighbors). Call Clee Ann at SOLV to register ■ Pre-registration is required,please call Paul Blasko at 503-248-0612. your team 503-844-9571. We will link you to a project in your area. -3 - I ,III J II i Shel Lif News from the Tigard Library 13125 SW Hall Blvd Just for kids! Look what's happening at the Winter Story Times Begin Library in January Again! January 1 Library closed for New Year's Day Preschool Story Time January 1-3 Homework Center closed Come and shake your sillies out! January 3 7-8 p.m. Teen Idea Group-Red Rock Creek Conf Rm Preschool story times begin Thursday, January 4,11,18,25 8:30-10 a.m. Internet Demonstrations with Chuck Heckman January 11, 11 to 11:30 a.m.,and (Reg.req'd/limit 3) continue every Thursday until the final session on February 22. No Week of January 7 Winter session of Preschool Craft Time,Family Story Time,and Preschool Story Time begins signup is required. January 8-13 Library Survey Preschool Craft Time January 8,22,29 8:30-10 a.m. Internet Demonstrations with Chuck Heckman Let's get messy! Everyone is welcome (Reg.req'd/limit 3) to share a story and make a great craft January 9 1:30-3 p.m. "Fixed Income Investments"(Reg.Req'd/limit to take home. Craft times are offered 22)-Puett Rm beginning on Tuesday,January 9, 10 to 10:30 a.m.and Wednesday,January January 9 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of Makai hosted by 10,1 to 1:30 p.m.and will continue Kathleen Tyau-Puett Rm through February 20 and 21. The January 14-Feb 4 Lib.Hours Library Trivia Contest same craft is offered both sessions and January 15 Library closed for Martin Luther King,Jr.Day changes each week. No signup is January 15 Homework Center closed required. January 17 7-8 p.m. Teen Book Group-Red Rock Creek Conf Rm Family Story Time Everyone is welcome to share the January 18 6:30-8 p.m. "Mask-Making Workshop"(Ages 6 and up) -Puett Rm magic of stories. Family story times begin on Wednesday,January 10,7 to January 25 7-8:30 p.m. "Communicating With Your Preschooler:A 7:30 p.m.and are held every Wednes- Program For Parents"-Town Hall day through February 21. No signup January 26 7-9 p.m. Movie Night"X-Men"(Rated PG-13/grades 6 is required. and up)-Town Hall Mask-Making Workshop January 27 10 a.m.-Noon 10th Annual Preschool Fair-Water Bldg.Aud. On Thursday,January 18,from 6:30 to January 29 Homework Center closed 8 p.m.in the Puett Room,artist Dayna January 30 7-9 p.m. "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen&Listen So Courtney McErlean will host a Kids Will Talk"(Part 1 of 7/$30-35 fee/reg. mask-making workshop. Participants req'd/limit 15)-Senior Center will create a fascinating vellum mask Mon.-Wed. 4-6 p.m. Homework Center-Teen Area decorated with glitter glue,markers, hole punchers,feathers and chenille Some Library programs require registration. stems.This class and is designed for To sign up,call 503-684-6537ext.276 children ages 6 years and up and their grown-up helper. All materials are provided and no registration is needed. -4- J � Kathleen Tyau will Stuff to Do for Teens lead the book club Want to start the new year off voices be heard! Snacks and laughter discussion right? are par for the course. The more the The book club selection for January The Tigard Library's Homework merrier,so bring your friends. Red is Tyau's novel,Makai,which tells Center is open Mondays,Tuesdays Rock Creek Conference Room. the story of the long and compli- and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. m. cated friendship of two Chi- Friendly and knowledgeable volun- Wednesday,Jan. 17, 7–8 book teer tutors are on hand to help Teen Book Group: Find a new bbook nese-Hawaiian women.Read the P mid- to fall in love with—even if you book,a finalist for the 2000 Oregon dle school and high school students with homework questions in all sub- never have before. Teens chat with Book Award for fiction,and join the q teens about good stuff to read just for discussion,hosted b the author, ject areas. Please note that the Home- g y � work Center will be closed January fun. Yes,fun! Snacks and good con- Tuesday,January 9,7 to 9 p.m.in the J y versation are provided,so come hang Puett Room. For more information 1-3 for winter break,as well as Janu- P g Confer- about the Book Club,contact Kate ary 15 and 29 for school-closure days. out with us. Red Rock Creek Confer- Miller at kate@ci.tigard.or.us or ence Room. 503-684-6537 ext.285. New mem- Friday,Jan. 26, 7 –9 p.m. bers are always welcome. Wednesday,Jan.3,7–8 p.m. y Teen Idea Group rides again! This X-Men(PG-13): Big-screen adapta- P group isopen to all middle and tion of the classic comic book about a s b high Funding for P g andfi ouniquely gifted mutants who this program ,��� school students--come in and let us q yi g has been pro- know what you would like to see in live in a world where their kind is vided by Live! library materials and programs for hated and persecuted by humans. at the Library, ATTHELIBRARY teens. Meet the Library's new Young Snacks and drinks are provided. supported by Adult Services Librarian and let your Grades 6 and up. Town Hall. the Lila Wallace -Reader's Digest Fund and the Investing Class nicipal dsanhi National Endowment for the Arts. fo- Pin a bdPrt Dave Poppe,investment o Volunteer from the representative with Edward ap Jones,will host a class on Tuesday,January 9, 1:30 to comfort of home! fixed-income investments. 3 p.m.in the Puett Room. With more than 7000 videos in ! He will discuss CDs,bonds, _ Seating is limited,so please Tigard's collection,imagine how agency notes,tax-free mu- call 503-684-6537 ext.276 to much we appreciate our video repair reserve a seat. volunteer! To help lighten the load, the Library ( ow emht cards are maxed out qou.m on a diet Its rainin+ needs volunteer videotape repair about a trip to t6 Library to lift your spirits? Jain. us far a assistants. Our COeSt ofW pursues expert volunteer will train the Washington County Cooperative Survey of Swim next generation Library Services and the Tigard While you're testing your knowledge of Public Library wills sponsor a repair techni- three-week trivia contest ins est that be of Library services,we invite you to g tell us how we are doing. We need to cians in the fine Sunday,January 14,and runs know if the services offered at the points of clean- through Saturday,February 4. Stop Tigard Public Library meet the needs ing,troubleshooting and repairing the by the Library and answer trivia Libraryvideos. Some tasks will be of our community. This is your questions about Library services. If chance to let us know. Take a mo- done at the Library and others may be your answers are correct you will ment to fill out a brief questionnaire done from home. qualify for daily,weekly and grand the next time you stop by the library. To find out more or apply for one of prizes! We challenge you to show us The survey will begin Monday,Janu- over 20 positions throughout the how much your know! For more in- ary 8,and run through Wednesday, Library,please call Trish Stormont, formation,contact Kate Miller at January 31. Let your voice be heard Volunteer Coordinator at kate@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-684-6537 because,after all,this is your Library trish@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-684-6537 ext.285. (always free,no calories and out of ext.269. the rain). - 5 - Programs for Parents at Tigard Public Library Tiny Tykes Indoor Play � Communicating With your Preschooler:A Program for Park - Parents A parent supervised play park co-op On Thursday,January 25 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.in for children up to age four. (A re- sponsible caretaker must stay at the Town Hall,Dr.Terry Hadlock,Ph.D.,will present a s gym with attending children at all free program designed to strengthen the relationship u times.) between parent and child. He will discuss various a r ■ Hours: Weekdays 9:30-11:30 components of parent-child interactions,such as parenting styles,temperaments and practical commu- nication skills. There is no registration required. ■ Location: Tigard United Preschool Fair 2001 Methodist Church Gymnasium, 9845 Walnut Place,Tigard Tigard Public Library will host its 10th annual Preschool Fair on Saturday, (located behind the Jiffy Lube on January 27,from 10 a.m to noon in the Water Building Auditorium,located at 99W) 8777 SW Burnham Street. ■ Membership: 3 different options Representatives of local preschools and ranging$40-125 per family for a daycares will gather to answer questions on i four month term curriculum,educational philosophy and to An option with NO volunteer discuss the services they offer. There will be a ■ prize drawing for some wonderful books and time is available) FREE on-site childcare. Parents,if you're 1 ■ Spring term:February-May starting to think about preschools or daycare, ■ Registration: January 22,23,and join us at the fair. 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.in the If you have questions or are a childcare provider who would like to partici- church gymnasium pate,please call the Library and ask for Terri Smith at terri@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-684-6537 ext.271. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk The Tigard Library will host a seven-week program for parents to help them communicate more effectively with their children. Based on the popular books by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish,these sessions will cover topics such as: ■ Helping children deal with their emotions ■ Engaging cooperation New families who want to come ■ Encouraging autonomy play,view the facilities,and see what ■ Freeing children from playing roles we have to offer are welcome to at- The program begins Tuesday,January 30,from 7 to 9 p.m.in the Tigard Se- tend a registration session with no nior Center,located at 8815 SW O'Mara Street,and continues on Tuesdays obligation. through March 13. A fee between$30-$35 will be charged for materials and For more information please call some scholarships are available. Registration is required either in person at Tigard Recreation Association's the Library's Circulation desk or by phone 503-684-6537 ext.276. If you have . information line at 503-524-8794. questions or are interested in a scholarship,please call Teresa Laubach at teresa®ci.tigard.or.us or 503-684-6537 ext.280. - - - --- - - -J ALSO: Council Goal Setting Meeting Scheduled An Indoor Play Park Kids'Concert Mr.Bob The Tigard City Council will hold a This meeting will be held in lieu of the ■ Friday,January 19, 10-11 a.m. Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, regularly scheduled Council meeting ■ January 16,2001 at 1 p.m.,at Tualatin planned for 6:30 p.m.on the same Aimed at kids aged 5 and under Valley Fire and Rescue Building,8935 day. ■ Cost: $1 per child SW Burnham Street,Tigard,Oregon. For information,please contact Cathy ■ At the above-listed Tiny Tykes The purpose of this meeting is to set Wheatly at cathy@ci.tigard.or.us or Play Park City Council goals for the year 2001. (503)639-4171,ext.309 6 i Safety on wheels Tri-Met rolls out service improvements The City of Tigard is not unique Public invited to comment at three January events when it comes to crimes of opportu- Tigard,like most other towns in Tri-Met will roll out its transit service Redirecting service the Portland metro area,has seen a improvement plan at three open Tri-Met is looking at reducing late dramatic increase in thefts from vehi- houses in January.The public is night MAX service when ridership is Iles. Between January and June 2000, invited to comment on the plan, low to allow more time for mainte- the Tigard Police Department which goes into effect in nance of track and overhead wires. received reports of over 500 thefts September 2001. We're also looking at low ridership from vehicles.The list of items stolen The proposal includes increasing bus lines and are working with the includes audio systems and related transit service to better serve the community to improve their perfor- equipment,CDs,sports equipment, ! community,adding 100 bus shelters mance or determine if those service clothing,computer and telephoneand implementing Transit Tracker, hours should be redirected to serve equipment,tools and sunglasses. real-time displays that tell riders more people. Nine hundred incidents were exactly when their bus or MAX train Open Houses reported in 1999,almost 100 more will arrive. The three open houses in January run than the previous year. Airport MAX from 5-8 PM at the following Fortunately,there are ways to reduce The .5-mile line opens in September locations: the likelihood of your vehicle becom- ':, 2001 and bus service in the Parkrose • Wednesday,Jan.24: ing a target for crime. Remember to area will be changed to complement Parkrose High School always lock all windows,doors andthe new MAX extension,improve 12003 NE Shaver sunroofs. it is critical that all valu- off-peak service,reduce travel time Bus Lines 71,22 ables be removed from your vehicle. I and provide a wider range of connec- ■ Thursday,Jan.25: Do not leave valuable property in I tions.The proposal includes changes Portland Building plain sight. Remove the"detachable" to Line 12-Sand Blvd.and 10 other face of our audios stem if it has this Y 1120 SW 5th Ave Rm C Y Y lines in the mid-county area.The On the Transit Mall option. proposal would extend Line 12, which currently serves PDX,provid- • Monday,Jan.29 ing high quality service along Sandy Tigard Water Building Blvd.New service is also being Auditorium �^ proposed along NE 102nd Ave. 8777 SW Burnham,Tigard Bus Lines 45,76 Barbur Blvd. Corridor / Here are some other ways to Tri-Met proposes expanding daily service on Line 12-Barbur Blvd.To comment or to obtain copies of the Here are some safety tips when trav- proposal: elling by car.Remember to park in every 15 minutes 7 days a week, ■ Call the Comment Line: adding shelters and schedule infor- well-lit areas.Take extra caution mation,and making improvements 503-962-5806 when leaving work-especially during darkness.If possible,try to to help buses move through traffic ■ Fax:503-962-3088 more easily to reduce delays.When � leave work with another person.Two TTY: 503-238-5811 people walking and traveling Tri-Met did similar improvements together reduce the likelihood of along the McLoughlin Corridor, ■ Check Tri-Met's website at vehicle, ridership jumped 20 percent.Eight www.tri-met.org or email to crime by percent.When approach- connecting lines to the Line webmaster@tri-met.org ing your vehicle,quickly scan the 12-Barbur Blvd.have proposed � area to be certain no one is loitering adjustments. Mail to: Tri-Met Transportation near your vehicle.If you observe Planning,4012 SE 17th,Portland, someone near your vehicle,stop,go Extending Fareless Square OR 97202 to a safe location and notify the police In September,Tri-Met is extending immediately.The non-emergency Fareless Square across the river to the telephone number for the Tigard Lloyd District.This means MAX and Police is 503-629-0111. ten bus lines will be free when travel- For more information contact the ing within this expanded service Crime Prevention Officer at area,located between the Willamette 27047@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-684-4997 River to NE 14th St.and between ext.220 Multnomah Blvd.and Holladay St. - 7- Here is a review of the City Council Meeting highlights for the past month: * Adopted Ordinance No.00-34 to * Heard an update on long-term * Conducted public hearings on� address a challenge to solid waste water supply. accepting grants and spending of franchising and implement * Heard an update on the funds for the 1999 and 2000 Local p an interim registration requirement for implementation of a paperless Law Enforcement Block Grants. persons collecting and transporting Council agenda meeting packet * Reviewed a proposed model mixed loads containing solid waste whereby full Council packets will contract for service delivery in and recyclable material. be available to the public and the cooperation with the Unified * Met with State Senator-Elect City Council on the Internet. Sewerage Agency. Ryan Deckert and reelected * Reappointed Glenn Mores and * Heard an update on Phase I of the Representative Max Williams to appointed Judy Munro and Scot Gaarde Street improvements. discuss items of interest to the Sutton to the Tigard Planning City of Tigard at the upcoming * Discussed options available for Commission. construction of sewers in unserved legislative session. areas of the City. r Future Council Agenda Items: ➢ Presentation of the State of the City Craig Dirksen for four-year terms ➢ Set Council goals for the year Address by Mayor Griffith and the (2001-2004). 2001. Executive Summary by City ➢ Election of the Council President for ➢ Meet with the Budget Manager Monahan on January 9, a term two-year b the Ci Council. Committee. 2001. y y City ➢ Hear an update on the 2000 Tigard ➢ Presentation of Award from the ➢ Administration of the Oath of Office Beyond Tomorrow Vision Program Government Finance Officers to Councilors Brian Moore and accomplishments. Association of the United States and Canada. For additional information or ifyou have any questions about any of the items listed above,please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley a t 503-639-4171 ext.309.A copy of Councilpacket information can be found at the Library for the last six months. Audio tape recordings ofmostmeetings are available at the Library. &Mm"a# &&90(= All meetings are held at Tigard City Hall--13125 SW Hall Boulevard,unless noted. Meeting dates are tentative.To confirm a date or agenda topics,please call City Hall at 503-639-4171. The Tigard City Council meetings are City Council: Library Board: Intergovernmental cable cast live at 7:30 p.m.on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the January 9*,23* Puett Room-TPL Water Board: month on Channel 22.Replays air at February 13*,20,27* 2nd Thurs.,7 p.m. 2nd Wed.,5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.and 1 a.m.on Thursday and 6:30 p.m.unless otherwise Planning Commission: Tigard Water Building 10 a.m.,7 p.m.and 1 a.m.on Friday posted 8777 SW Burnham (following the second and fourth 1st&3rd Mon.,unless a Tuesdays)on Channel 21. *Cable cast Meeting holiday,7:30 p.m. Paid for by: CITY OF TIGARD 13125 SW HALL BLVD. TIGARD,OREGON 97223 http://www.ci.tigard.or.us PHONE: (503) 639-4171 CITY OF TIGARD FAX: (503)684-7297 POSTAL CUSTOMER