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December 2002 Volume XX No. 12
Mayor's corner City of Tigard thanks Councilor Ken Scheckla
One of the Council's goals has Tigard City Councilor Ken Scheckla has served on the Tigard City Council for
been to improve communication the past eight years,which is the maximum length of service due to term limits set
between the City and Tigard citizens. by City Charter. Tigard thanks Ken for his dedication to the citizens of Tigard.
We have made many positive strides Councilor Scheckla also served on the City Council from 1977-
in this direction and I am proud to 1984, including an appointment as Mayor Protem in 1984!
report that Tigard recently received Mayor Griffith said, "Ken's departure will have an impact—
the League of Oregon Cities' "Good his connection to the community and his historical perspective
Governance" award(see article on have benefited the Council on many occasions."
page 3)• This is quite an honor for Ken has agreed to continue to represent the City of Tigard
Tigard and attests to the progress on the Community Development Block Grant Policy Action
we've made.The City was also Board. He has served on this Board for 14 years and has made sure that the City of
awarded the"Gold Medal"for our Tigard received its share of grants to improve streets, sidewalks, storm drainage,
employee safety program. Good job the senior center and parks.
staffl Thanks Ken,and best wishes in your future endeavors!
I'd also like to encourage you to
give some thought to the proposed City Council election results!
street maintenance fee.Funds It's official! Mayor Jim Griffith,who ran unopposed,and Sydney Sherwood and
generated from this fee would be Nick Wilson who were the top voter-getters in the recent election for Tigard City
used to maintain City streets and Council will all be sworn in for four-year terms of office on January 14, 2003.
traffic control devices.The City Mayor Griffith said, "I was pleased to be re-elected and look forward to
Council will be discussing this pro- working with the new City Council. Thanks to all who voted in the last election.
posed fee at its December 17, 2002 We have a lot to do in the next few years and I hope to see more citizens become
meeting.Please consider attending involved in City government."
the meeting if you'd like to know Councilor-elect Sherwood has been active in city and county government.Ms.
more. Sherwood has served on the Tigard Budget Committee,Tigard Water District and
Have a safe and happy holiday the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force,as well as the County Housing Advisory Board
season! and County Housing Authority.
Councilor-elect Wilson has served as the President of Tigard's Planning Commis-
sion and has been a member of several task forces including the Development
Code Update,the Transportation System Plan Update,the Tigard Parks Master Plan
Update and the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force.
Jim Griffith, Mayor
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Third Annual
"Tree Lighting Event," 7 p.m. December 6 at Liberty
Park on Main Street. This event offers fun for all ages.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH KEN SCHECKLA BRIAN MOORE CRAIG DIRKSEN
City of Tigard
MAYOR
James Griffith CIT Agenda �T
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mayor@ci.tigard.ous a =moi
CIT-Citizen Involvement Team Grassroots, Neighborhood-Based
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Brian J.Moore The CIT meeting is cablecast live on the first Thursday on Channel 28 at 7 p.m.
brianm@ci.tigard.or.us Replays are shown Thursday at 11 p.m., Saturday at 9 p.m. and Monday at 7 and
ii p.m., Tuesday at 10 a.m. and the 3rd and 4th Sunday at 10 a.m.
COUNCILORS Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings.
Ken Scheckla Refreshments will be provided.
kens@ci.tigard.or.us When: Thursday, December 5, 2002, 6:30-9:00 P.M.
Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Craigraig Dirksen
Craig igard.or.us 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,
CITY MANAGER Engineering,Library,Police and Public Works. (This portion is not
Bill Monahan aired on cable.)
billfti.tigard.or.us
7:00 p.m. General Session—Announcements,updates and status reports on
CITYSCAPE EDITOR current activities,issues and events.
Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder 7:20 p.m. Automated.External Defibrillation Devices(AED)-Chief Ron
cathy@ci.tigard.or.us Goodpaster will explain what these devices can do to assist in an
emergency and how they work.
All City Hall employees can be
reached byphone at503-639-4171 7:35 p.m. Long-term Water Supply Options-Sally Mills,Water Quality
Program Coordinator,will present information on the options under
consideration with the Bull Run Drinking Water Agency for a long-term
CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: water supply.
City Council 8:00 P.M. Break
2nd,3rd&4th Tuesdays,6:30 p.m. 8:05 p.m. Capital Improvement Program(CII')-This is your chance to
Town Hall nominate projects to be included in the CIP budget for the coming year.
Speed humps,sidewalks,street,sewer,water,storm water improve-
Library Board ments and park facilities are all eligible for consideration.
2nd Thursday,7 p.m.
8:35 p.m. Meeting Wrap Up
Library Puett Room
8:50 p.m. Adjourn
Planning Commission
1 st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. Bring a friend or neighbor!
Town Hall If you are unable to attend and would like to have your ideas included or have suggestions,
Intergovernmental Water Board please contact Liz Newton at liz@ci.tigard.or.usor503-639-4171,ext.2412. Anytimeyou
2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. have questions,CIT agenda topic suggestions or CIT program ideas,send an email to
Tigard Water Building citmail@ci.tigard.or.us. It's checked dally and you will get a response!
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City of Tigard receives Good Governance Broadway Rose offers
Award holiday musical treat
The City of Tigard received the League of Oregon Cities Good Governance Come one, come all to the G.I.
Award for Large Cities in recognition of its"Connecting Citizens to Their Commu- Holiday Jukebox—a salute to the
nity"program.The award was presented at the League's 77th Annual Conference Stage Door Canteen of the 1940s
held in Portland November 8-10. featuring four fictitious Hollywood stars
In selecting the winner of the Good Governance Award,the judges considered who have gathered a string of 1940s hits
whether the event or program: and Christmas music to entertain the
• successfully engages citizens in the local government process; troops.
• enhances the citizens'awareness of decision-making at the local level The holiday revue will be per-
fosters local leadership through hands-on education,planning efforts,or formed December 6– 22, at the
volunteerism. Tualatin High School auditorium,22300
The city's nomination focused on a commitment to do more to reconnect with SW Boones Ferry Road.
citizens on the community's identity and vision for the future.Recent efforts to To purchase tickets call The
educate the public,stimulate more citizen involvement,and"accentuate the Broadway Rose box office
positive"involved a number of specific actions to ensure that a variety of communi- 503-620-5262 or online at
cation tools are in place to effectively educate,inform and involve citizens.Re- www.broaduayrose.com
cently,this was demonstrated when Tigard citizens approved both a bond measure Adults= $18, Seniors and
for schools and a bond measure for a new library at the May 2002 election. Students = $16, Children 12 and
under= $10.Discounts available for
Finance Director Craig Prosser nominated for groups of 10 or more.
the Herman Kehrli Award
The City of Tigard nominated Tigard Finance Director Craig Prosser for the
2002 League of Oregon Cities Herman Kebrli Award for Exceptional Contribu-
tions to City Government. The Herman Kehrli Award was given to Corvallis City
Manager John Nelson and Pendleton City Manager Larry Lehman.Although Craig
did not receive this award, the City of Tigard is proud of Craig's efforts on the
behalf of Tigard and the public agencies he served before Tigard. 16.
Examples of Craig's contributions include participation in the ICMA Resource
Cities Program assisting Samarinda,Indonesia to help them better manage Want to volunteer?
Samarinda's accounting procedures;streamlining the Tigard budget process;
spearheading the effort to audit franchise fees;working with the Oregon Economic Various city departments need
Development Department to secure a low-cost loan to the city for Cook Park volunteers for:
improvements and to manage the bond process for the new library for a potential • Special projects involving
savings to Tigard citizens of$440,000 in bond-related expenses! Thanks Craig for research,some internet and
your efforts that have benefited the citizens of Tigard. computer knowledge needed
• Indexing photo collections
Tigard wins 2002 safety award! • Clerical support in various
The City of Tigard was awarded a Gold Medal Safety Award at the 771 annual departments
League of Oregon Cities conference held in Portland in November! Each year the • Maintaining media clippings files
League of Oregon Cities and City/County Insurance Services sponsor an annual Please call Susan Koepping,Volun-
safety awards program to encourage Oregon cities to participate in loss-prevention teer Coordinator, at 503-639-4171,
programs. Tigard was the only city in the "large city" category to receive this gold ext. 2402 or susank@ci.tigard.or.us
award. if you would like to help.
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News from the Tigard Library
Teens, listen up! Library Events - • •
Over 50 of your peers volunteer at December 4 6:30-8:30 p.m. Play with Print(Reg.req'd/Call 503-466-1894)
the library. Want to know why? -Puett Rm
• To fulfill requirements for December 5 7-8 p.m. "Punk,Rotten&Nasty:the construction of the
community service. Wilson River Valley railway"(Reg.req'd)
-Puett Rm
• To develop job skills or boost December 7 1-2 p.m. "Beads!Beads!Beads!"(Grades 5-12/Reg.
a resume. req'd)-Puett Rm
• To participate in activities of December 9 People's Choice Art Awards Voting Ends
National Honor Society, December 11 7-9 p.m. Community Meeting-Town Hall
Scouts or other groups. December 13 2-3 p.m. 5'Annual Mitten Tree Event-Puett Rm
• To find cool stuff to check December 13 5:30-8 p.m. Snow Falling on Readers Open House/
out! Reception-Puett Rm
Flexible scheduling is available! To December 25 Library Closed-Christmas
learn more about groovy volunteer December 28 11-2 p.m. Winter Holiday Matinee Harry Potter and
jobs,contact Trish Stormont,Volun- the Sorcerer's Stone(PG)-Town Hall
teer Coordinator, at 503-684-6537 or For more information on library programs, visit our web site at
www.ci.tigarAorus
at trishC�ci.tigard.or.us.
All library programs are free. Some library programs require registration.
To sign up, call 503-684-6537
Free movies at the
library are back! Snow Falling on Readers. ..a holiday open _aa,
Read the book and enjoy the house and adult reading program reception ' `
movie!
Friday, December 13, 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Puett Room r, '
Winter Holiday Matinee-Harry
Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone(Rated Please join us for an event celebrating the season,the library and the reading
PG), Saturday, December 28, 11 to 2 community. Enjoy the hallowed sound of Renaissance choral music performed live
p.m.,Town Hall.Snacks provided. by the Portland Camerata. Settle in and hear seasonal readings by local author,
Louise Gherasim. Warming refreshments,make-your-own paper snow- J.
Rescued from the outrageous * ti f ry�r
flakes and a wonderland of doorprizes round out the festivities. The -�
neglect of his aunt and uncle,Harry �,:�
Tigard Library has so much to celebrate this year. We invite you to take a f!,
Potter is a young boy with a
break from all that's hectic this time of year and rejoice with us. Drop in for
great destiny. Watch him
a moment or stay as long as you like. This is your library.
as he proves his worth
`Tis the season ofivin helpus decorate our Mitten Tree. Bring
while attending g g'''
Hogwarts School for ' .l.;, new hats,scarves,mittens and gloves to put on the tree. Donations will
Wizards and Witches.
+' be delivered to the Good Neighbor Center later in the month.
Free for the whole `Tis also the season of receiving...prize-winners in the 81 Annual Adult Reading
family. Program, Stark Reading Mad, are invited to claim their prizes at the reception.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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*41 1 "*.A The 5th Annual Mitten Tree!
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Tigard Public Library will once again host the Mitten Tree Project. View the
■ tree in the Puett Room throughout the month of December, and bring a new scarf,
1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ hat or a pair of mittens to decorate it. Your gift will help spread the warm glow of
■ ■ ■ ■ the holiday season to children in Tigard who may not be warm otherwise.
Join us for an event to celebrate the Mitten Tree, Friday,
December 13, 2 to 3 P.M. in the Puett Room. Bring your
Hard Hat Report children and enjoy entertainment,warm refreshments and tree
Public Involvement = trimming.All ages.
A New Library You Love All donations will go to the Good Neighbor Center,offering
By Margaret Barnes assistance to the homeless in Washington County. 10
Tigard Public Library Director
Feedback,input,suggestions, 12" Annual Kids Play with print
comments. Whatever you call it,it
spells public participation. During the Preschool & Wednesday, December 4, 6:30 to
past month the architects at SRG Information Fair 8:30 p.m. Puett Room
Partnership have been busy revising and Join educator Angela Reynolds for a
refining plans for the new library. Many c o m I n g January 11 look at how to add literacy materials and
changes occurred because of sugges- Call for service providers activities into play centers.
tions from citizens and staff. This program is for childcare
If you have a preschool or service
About 40 citizens attended the directly related to children and working providers seeking CDA credit hours and
October 16 community meeting where adult caregivers.
families and would like to be a partici-
they viewed preliminary sketches of the pant in the fair please call 503-684-6537 Registration required;call Angela
library's shape and location. They also and ask for Louise Meyers or Terri Reynolds 503-466-1894.
commented on general interior dia- Smith
grams that illustrated the basic compo-
nents of the adult and children's areas, punk, Rotten and Nasty
as well as the community meeting room.
The architects will consider the The Pacific Railway&Navigation Company,also known as the"Punk,Rotten
citizens views as they hone the designs.
and Nasty,"was a railroad that connected Portland,Lake Oswego,Tigard and
A follow-up community meeting Beaverton to the Garibaldi beaches from 1911 to 1933. Writers,Elizabeth and Paul
will be held on Wednesday, Decem- Clock,will present a slide-show on construction of the railroad,Thursday,Decem-
ber 11 at 7 p.m. in Tigard Town ber 5, 7 to 8 p.m.in the Puett Room. Registration required.
Hall. At that meeting the architects will
display schematic designs. Please join us
then and let us know what you think.
Also, stop by the library by Decem- ' WgW W W
ber 9 and vote on your favorite concept
of the new library as envisioned by child Beads! Beads! Beads! Have no fear, the time
and teen artists. The People's Choice
Art Awards allow everyone to become Learn to make cool bracelets and is near!
involved in a fun journey into the necklaces for friends,family or yourself! Kids! Story Times resume January 14,
imagination. Winners will be announced For teens in grade 5 and up. 2003.
at the December 11 community meet- Saturday, December 7, 1 to 2 p.m.
mg. Registration required.
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City of Tigard
SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS IN TIGARD
City staff periodically provides advance notice of potential subdivisions being contemplated in Tigard or its Urban Growth Area.Plans are
only in preliminary stages and are based on pre-application conferences with the City of Tigard. Plans have not been finalized. It is
possible that development will not occur immediately.If the applicant goes forward with the project,a neighborhood meeting will be
scheduled by the developer/applicant prior to a formal application being made with the City.Notice of the meeting is sent to property
owners within 500 feet of the proposed development.City staff can be reach at 503-639-4171.
PROPOSAL #1
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named"
Subject: 4.89 acres into approximately 23 lots
Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots
Location: Vicinity of 8940 SW McDonald Street
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Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Graham Colton/Colton Fettig Company,LLC
503-222-1025
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Applicant's Engineer: Jay Harris/Harris-McMonagle Associates,Inc.
503-639-3453
City Staff: Mathew Scheidegger and Brian Rager
PROPOSAL #2
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named"
Subject: .89 acres into approximately 5 lots a
Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots
Location: 11285 SW 92'Avenue �
Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Ken Gertz/Gertz Construction Company
503-692-3390 F
Applicant's Engineer: Jay Harris/Harris-McMonagle Associates,Inc.
503-639-3453
City Staff: Morgan Tracy and Brian Rager
PROPOSAL #3
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named"
Subject: 4.95 acres into approximately 46 lots
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Zoning: R-12,3,050 square foot lots I SK '
Location: 7735 SW Durham Road
Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Graham Colton/Colton Fettig Company,LLC
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503-222-1025
Applicant's Engineer: Jay Harris/Harris-McMonagle Associates,Inc.
503-639-3453
City Staff: Morgan Tracy and Brian Rager
PROPOSAL #4
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named"
Subject: 2.33 acres into approximately 10 lots
Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots aT '
Location: 12630 SW Walnut Street
Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Abbas Samani
503-913-4650
Applicant's Engineer: N/A
City Staff: Morgan Tracy and Brian Rager
PROPOSAL #5
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" r
Subject: 9.36 acres into approximately 43 lots
Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots;PD,Planned Development Overlay - -
Location: 9750 SW 74'''Avenue,including the adjoining tax lot. ;;
Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Dale Richards/Windwood Construction,Inc. I�_
503-625-6526 wa.
Applicant's Engineer: Kurahashi&Associates,Inc.
City Staff. Morgan Tracy and Brian Rager
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Estafador enfocando a la Comunidad Latina Holiday tree recycling
Con Artist targeting the Latino Community Give a gift to the environment by
recycling your holiday tree this year!
El viernes, 25 de octubre,2002,una hombre desconocido,defraud6 a una There are several non-profit and
mujer Latina de $20 d6lares con la promesa que el dinero pagan a por un curso charitable organizations that are collect-
para aprender ingles en la biblioteca de Beaverton. Cuando la victima se ing and recycling trees as fund-raisers.
present6 en la biblioteca para inquirir sobre el curso,le avisaron que era un" If you choose to have your garbage
victima de una estafa y que to reportara a la policia. hauler recycle your holiday tree during
On Friday October 25, 2002 an unknown Hispanic man conned a Hispanic January,please contact your garbage
woman out of $20 with the promise that the money would pay for ESL classes at hauler(Pride Disposal at 503-625-6177
the Beaverton Library. When the victim went to the library to inquire about the or Miller's at 503-644-6161) for prepara-
classes she was told that she had been the victim of a scam and to call police. =Eli tion guidelines so the trees can be taken
Se han reportado varios casos similares recientemente en Beaverton,Tigard to the recycling processor.
y el Condado de Clakamas.
There have been several similar cases reported recently in Beaverton, Off-leash dog parks
Tigard and Clackamas County. winter hours
La descripci6n que di6 la victima del sospechoso es: un hombre Latino, Potso Dog Park,on Wall Street off
aproximadamente de 30 anos de edad,con pelo negro corto. La victima dijo que of Hunziker,is closed Monday through
el hombre aparecia ser bien educado y vestuario profesional. Le dijo a la victima Friday during the winter.It is open from
que su nombre era"Arturo." dawn to dusk on Saturdays,
The victim describes the suspect as a Hispanic male in his 30's,with short Sundays and some holidays.
black hair.She says he seemed educated and was professionally dressed.He also Ash Street Dog Park,
told her his name was"Arturo." 12770 SW Ash Street,will remain
Es importante saber que las bibliotecas del condado de Washington no open every day from dawn to
ofrecen clases para aprender ingles y los programas que si ofrece la biblioteca, dusk.
son gratis. Si alguien se le acerca con esta estafa,no le de dinero y reporte el Holiday schedule f o r
incidente a la policia.
The important thing to remember here is that libraries in Washington County garbage collection
do not offer ESL classes and any programs they do offer are free of charge.If This holiday season Christmas and
someone approaches you with this scam refuse to give him or her any money New Year's fall on Wednesday. As a
and report the incident to police. result,collection of solid waste and
For more information,contact Lorenzo Rubio at the Washington Countyrecycling for Tuesday, December 24
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Sheriffs Office at 503-846-2793 or his pager at 503-271-4691. and Tuesday,December 31 will remain
the same. The collection days for the
rest of the week will be one day later
Tualatin Recreation Association activities than normal pickup.
New Year's Dance Camps-Looking for a fun way to start your new year? Free concert
Want to dance,make new friends or just take a break from your Christmas Break? The Tualatin Valley Community
Mom & Dad's Day Out-Looking for some time to get that Christmas shopping Band(TVCB)will play a free concert of
finished(or started!)?Need to help Santa wrap those presents?Do your kids need holiday favorites that the entire family
more time to dance,sing, do crafts and make new friends? will enjoy Sunday,December 15 at
TRA Dance Program-More classes are being added to its winter session. 3 p.m.in the Deb Fennell Auditorium at
Space is limited, so call 503-524-8794 now to reserve your spot or for more Tigard High School.
information visit www.tigardrecreaHon.org. For more information on this
concert,please contact Phil Pasteris at
503-639-9740 or visit www.tvcb.org.
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For additional information or if you have any questions about any of the items listed below,please contact City Recorder
Cathy Wheatley at503-639-4171, ext.2410. A copy of Council packet information can be found on the city's web site at
www.ci.tigard.or.us or at the library.Audio and video tape recordings of most meetings are also available at the library.
City Council Meeting highlights for the past month
• Heard an update on the status of the new library • Continued review of social service grant recipients
• Heard a Community Development Department overview • Considered appointments to the Downtown Task Force
• Heard an update on Indonesian Resource Cities Program • Discussed the election results of the Washington County
• Continued with the update on the proposed Bull Run Cooperative Library Services operating levy
Regional Drinking Water Agency • Considered amending the Tigard Municipal Code regard-
• Discussed intergovernmental agreement with Clean ing trees on City property
Water Services • Considered adopting a"Tigard Tree Manual"
• Considered funding for implementation of Washington • Considered finalizing Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement
Square Regional Center District 21 (Errol Street and Former Street) and District 22
• Heard a presentation on the conceptual design of the (Howard Street).
skateboard park facility
AgendaFuture Council Items
• Consider adopting a transit plan • Hear a presentation on the"Tigard Fact Book"
• Hear an update on the new library • Discuss urban renewal financing
• Consider an intergovernmental agreement with Clean • Review final schematic designs for the new library
Water Services • Hear an update on Cook Park expansion
• Consider an intergovernmental agreement for Qwest& • Consider an urban service agreement
Verizon franchise fee audit
• Discuss public response to the street maintenance fee