Cityscape 2003-03 Mimi
March 2003 Volume XXI No.3
Mayor's corner Tigard Municipal Code...what you need to
As the city's financial situation know
continues to be assessed,the Council
remains focused on the following The Tigard Municipal Code is a compilation of ordinances(laws)adopted by the
issues.
Tigard City Council. The Code organizes the ordinances and outlines how the city is
Alternatives for moving traffic to be governed. Specific examples of sections within the Municipal Code include
around the city continues to be a building codes,parking codes,business license regulations,franchise agreement
provisions,the framework for court procedures,park regulations,sign regulations,
concern. At present,there are 31,748
nuisances and civil proceedings.
jobs in Tigard and census data shows
only 21,893 workers living in the city These local laws are enforced in a similar method as criminal and traffic laws.In
only 20 total population). With city the same way a police officer may issue a court citation or"ticket"for speeding,a
more jobs than resident workers, code enforcement,community service or housing enforcement officer may issue a
Tigard has a large number of workers,
- court citation when finding a violation of the Tigard Municipal Code. Most Code
ers.This tells us we must view traffic violations are considered"Class One"violations,with potential Ernes of$250 for each
concerns as a regional issue. violation per day. Fines for repeat violations can increase up to four times the original
amount.
The future of parks and recreation
What are some of the most common violations?
is also a concern.The Council will
soon be considering whether to form a • Allowing grass or weeds to grow over 10-inches tall
Parks and Recreation Advisory Com- • Storing RVs,boats or trailers on the street
mittee and what such a committee's • Leaving garbage outside(not in the garbage can)
responsibilities might be. • Keeping household items outside,such as indoor furniture and appliances
Water remains a major issue. We • Accumulating"junk"outside,such as vehicle parts and miscellaneous items
are making progress toward securing a • Posting illegal signs
• Using sidewalks or streets to store toys,landscape materials,basketball
long-term water supply and hope to
have a final plan in place by the end of hoops,etc.
the year. • Conducting construction or remodel work without a permit
• Neglecting maintenance of homes and buildings
Lastly,we are working closely . Placing inoperable or rarely used vehicles in the street
with our state legislators and the Parking in a way prohibited or dangerous(in front of fire hydrants,blocking
League of Oregon Cities to try to limit traffic,etc.)
the local impact of decisions made at
Municipal Code enforcement action is complaint driven. If you report a possible
the state level.
Code violation,you will need to provide the address of the property you are reporting.
As always,we are open to your All complaints are public record. Anonymous complaints are not investigated.For
ideas. street parking violations,request a Community Service Officer at 503-629-0111. For
building and housing issues,ask for the Housing Enforcement Officer and for
Jim Griffith,Mayor nuisances,including RVs on the street,contact the Code Enforcement Officer at
503-639-4171. The Tigard Municipal Code maybe viewed at www.ci.tigard.or.us/p—
business✓municipal code.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON
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James Griffith
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT rj
Craig Dirksen
craigd@ci.tigard.or.us
COUNCILORS 11ti vc�lv4. it #
Brian J.Moore
brianm@ci.tigard.or.us March's "Focus on Tigard"airs beginning Thursday,March 6, at p.m. on
TVTV Cable Channel 28. Theprogram will replay throughout the month.
Sydney Sherwood For a complete schedule of broadcast times, visit the city's web site at
sydney@ci.tigard.or.us www.ci.tigard.or.us and click on the link under Focus on Tigard.
The program is designed to educate, inform and
Nick Wilson involve viewers in issues and programs that impact our community.
nickw@ci.tigard.or.us Announcements on current and upcoming activities and
events will also be included.
CITY MANAGER March - Update on Downtown Improvements
Bill Monahan
bill@ci.tigard.or.us • What is the Downtown Task Force?
• What are TriMet's short-term and long-term plans for the downtown
CITYSCAPE EDITOR commuter rail station?
Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder • Which design elements have the Task Force recommended for the
cathy@ci.tigard.or.us station?
The Focus for Upcoming Months:
All City Hall employees can be
reached by phone at 503-639-4171 April: Code Enforcement/Court
May: Volunteers/Youth/Library
June: Parks
CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: Tune in! If you have Focus ideas,
City Council contact Liz Newton at 503-639-4171, ext. 2412
.onus
2nd,3rd&4th Tuesdays,6:30 p.m. or liz@ci.tigard .
Town Hall
Library Board Public viewing of school history
1st Thursday, 7 p.m.
Library Puett Room The public is invited to explore the history of Tigard-Tualatin area schools on
Saturday,March 29,2003,1-4 p.m.,at the Tigard Senior Center located at 8815 SW
Planning Commission O'Mara Street.
1st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. Former school students will be able to share experiences and view historical items
Town Hall
and photographs donated to the School History Project. A complete collection of
Intergovernmental Water Board Tigard High School yearbooks from 1928 through the 1970's will be on display. You
2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. may also bring items(photos and memorabilia)to donate or merely to show for the
Tigard Water Building day.
The School History Project is an undertaking by the Tigard Area Historic Preserva-
tion Association. For details,contact Mary or Don Feller at 503-639-1816.
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Avoid becoming a fraud victim... Tigard Safety Town
The Tigard Police Department has received reports about unsolicited email registration
and telephone campaigns requesting money for fictitious charitable organizations
Tigard Safety Town is a nine-day
or to acquire prize winnings.For example,fraudulent solicitations were sought in
class where children learn about bicycle,
connection with the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy and for an injured police
pedestrian,home,fire,electrical and
sergeant.Recently,a local elderly man was bilked out of several thousand dollars
in an effort to"collect"prize winnings. personal safety.
Who: For kids who have a birthday
Using a charity,tragedy or"prizes"to swindle people is common and,unfortu between September 1,1996 and
nately,easy.Following these basic rules can help you avoid being scammed:
January 1, 1999.No exceptions!
• Never pay in cash.Always pay by check and never make it out to an indi-
When: Registration is on April 5,2003
vidual.
• NEVER give your credit card,bank or Social Security number to someone who at 9 a.m.for Tigard Residents. At 9:45
a.m.registration is open to those living
calls you on the telephone. outside of the 97223&97224 zip codes if
• Before providing any donation,it is a good idea to verify the validity of the lows. Each session offers a
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organization by calling the Department of Justice at 503-229-5725.The morning space eal (9-11:15 a.m.)or afternoon
office can advise whether the charity is legitimate and if there have been any (12:00-2:15 p.m.)class. This year the
complaints filed against the organization. session dates will be:
• Ask the following questions if an unsolicited email or telephone caller is 15L Session: June 17-June 27
seeking a donation,trying to sell something or asking for money: (weekdays)
- Who are you working for? 2'Session: June 30 July 11
- What is the location of the main office?
(weekdays-no class on July 4)
- Where are you calling from? Where: Registration is at Tigard City
- What is your phone number so I can call you back? Hall. Safety Town is held at Mary
- What is your name? Woodward Elementary School.
- How did you get my name and telephone number? Fee: $45(each additional sibling $40).
- How will my money be used and by who? Limited scholarships are available.A legal
- What federal regulator has oversight of your organization? guardian must be present at registration
- Is your organization registered with the State of Oregon? and bring:Child's birth certificate(no
- How much of my money will go for fees and commissions? substitutions!), proof of address, insur-
For additional information on fraud or consumer protection,you can contact ance policy number,medical information,
the Office for Consumer Protection at 503-229-5576 or the Crime Prevention and the name and phone number of the
Officer at the Tigard Police Department at 503-718-2561. participant's doctor.
For additional information,please
Spring dance camp contact Julie at 503-524-0664 or Lorrie at
Looking for fun during spring break? Can we find you courtrep@attbi.com.
Tigard Recreation Association is excited in an emergency?
to offer two dance camps March 24-25 Don't f o rg et t h e book
&27-28! Brush up on your dance Check to see if your sale
technique while having a great time with address is visible.
Browse and buy at the Friends of the
other dancers. These two-day camps are police, fire and medical
Tigard Library Early Spring Book Sale,
$25foronedanceror$45fortwo. Ages delays can result if addresses
5-7 from 9:30-11 a.m.Ages 8 and up from can't be easily read. February 28-March 1. Town Hall. Great
11-1:30 p.m. Please call TRA at 503-524- books at great prices! Friday,February
Take a look...toda 28,9 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Saturday,
8794 to register. Space is limited. y
Thanks! March 1,9 a.m.to 3 p.m.
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News from the Tigard Library
Story and craft time Library Events - - • •
Winter programs end the first week in March 1 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friends of the Tigard Library Spring Book
March. Spring programs resume during Sale continues
spring break week. March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m. AARP Tax Help (Reg. req'd/one-hour
Preschool Stories and Crafts sessions)-Red Rock Creek Rm
March 3 10-11 a.m. Read Across America: Celebrate Dr. Seuss'
Tuesdays,March 4 and 25 Birthday-Town Hall
10 to 10:30 a.m. March 4, 25 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Stories & Crafts-Puett Rm
Puett Room,ages 3 to 6. March 6, 27 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Louise
This is a family event filled with stories, (Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm
songs and a fun art activity to create March 7, 28 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Terri
and take home. Please call in advance (Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm
if you would like to bring a group. March 8 1-2 p. m. Capoeira do Brasil martial arts
demonstration-Town Hall
Little People Story Time March 14 7-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Duo Banjo2
Thursdays,March 6 and 27 with -Puett Rm
Louise and Fridays,March 7 and March 15 1-2 p.m. Hugo Nava, bi-lingual music for children
28 with Terri, 10 to 10:30 a.m. -Puett Rm
March 15 10-12 noon Creative Marketing for Child Care Providers
Puett Room,ages 3 and under. (Reg. req'd, $15, 503-693-3241)-Town Hall
Little People Story Time is a special March 19 7-8 p.m. Washington County Reads event-Start Your
time of stories and songs designed for Own Book Group-Red Rock Creek Conf Rm
children ages 3 and under with their March 19 6-8:30 p.m. Best Books for Children w/
grown-up. Angela Reynolds (Reg. req'd)-Puett Rm
March 28 2-4:30 p.m. Washington County Reads event-Movie
"Pay It Forward" (Rated PG-13)-Town Hall
Best Books for March 29 1-2 p.m. Grupo Kultura Pan Latin music-Puett Rm
Children Tues., Wed., Thurs. 4-6 p.m. Homework Center (Grades 5-12)
-Young Adult Area
Wednesday,March 19,6:30 to 8:30 For more information on library programs, visit our web site at
p.m.,Puett Room,registration required. www.ci.tigardor.us
Library programs are free unless noted otherwise.
Participants will learn about the Some library programs require registration.
newest and best in children's books. The To sign up,call 503-684--6537
class will focus on the award-winning AARP tax help a@ your library
books of the year such as the Newbery,
Caldecott,Coretta Scott King,and others. Saturdays,February 1 to Aprll 12,9:30 a.m.to 4:30 P.M. in the
This WCCLS sponsored program is Red Rock Creek Conference Room,by appointment.
also for childcare providers seeking CDA Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons
credit and parents. To register call [AARP]will assist with tax return preparation.The AARP Tax Help
presenter Angela J.Reynolds at Program is designed to assist low-income individuals and senior
A-
503466-1894. citizens. Registration required,call for an appointment at
503-684-6537.
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Read Across America Washington County
with Dr. Seuss Reads events
• Monday,March 3, 10 to 11 a.m. Pay It Forward
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• • • • Join kids who will be reading all over Friday,March 28, [sts� 17"
the country on Dr.Seuss'birthday,and 2 to 4:30 P.M. RFWA
Hard Hat Report read with Tigard Mayor Jim Griffith One Town Hall `
A View to the Future Fish,Two Fish,Red Fish,Blue Fish by Dr. Rated PG-13
By Margaret Barnes Seuss,followed by some great activities Trevor is caught up by an intriguing
for the whole family.Back by popular
Tigard Public Library Director assignment from his new social studies
People use the library for different
demand will be a visit with the teacher,to think of something to change Cat-in-the-Hat!Get your
reasons—to study,research,escape into ma the world and put it into action.Trevor's
picture taken with that
reading,music or films,introduce their :y idea is to pay a favor forward—doing
children to the joy of reading or just to favorite feline! Readgood deeds to three new people and to
Across America is a
find a quiet place to think. The new ask them to pass it on.Based on the
National Education book b Catherine Ryan Hyde.
library is being designed to accommodate Y Y Y
Association project.
many uses. Start your own book group
We will have quiet study areas,a Wednesday,March 19,7 to 8 p.m.
warm,welcoming reading room,spaces
Red Rock Creek Conference Room
for children and adult programs,addi- Multicultural Events Are you interested in starting your
tional electronic resources and much
own book group,but not sure how to
more. One of the most impressive Capoeira Regional do Brasil
begin? Join us for an information training
features of the new library will be the Saturday,March 8,1 to 2 p.m. session and discover how to start your
beautiful views. The architects have Town Hall.Afro-Brazilian martial art
created a designthat accentuates the own book group.
demonstration.Many people see it as a Congratulations to Templeton
calming and inspiring natural sights martial art,others as a dance. All ages are
surrounding the building. welcome to attend this demonstration Elementary and Tigard High School,
Take the Time to Pay it
A year ago we held a preliminary and workshop. recipients
meeting to get ideas from citizens about Forward grants!nts!
Hugo Nava Performs
the site surrounding the new library. Library hosts D u o
Ideas ranged from environmental Saturday,March 15,1 to 2 p.m
Puett Room. Nava,a traditional Tlaxcalan Banjo Z
education programs to bike paths and
walking trails with interpretive signage. musician,who plays and sings in many Friday,March 14,6 to 8 p.m.
languages including Spanish,will perform puett Room. Lori Slater and Jun Blanton
Tigard's Parks Division will hold a Cantos yJuegos con los ninos,bi-lingual
public meeting on the Fanno Creek bring the unique and lively sound of two
songs and games for children.All ages. n'• dp tenor banjos to the library. The duo la
Extension Site Master Plan Thursday, 1 Ys
April 3,at 7:30 P.M. in Town Hall. If Grupo K u l t u ra a blend of old-time, traditional tunes and
you have ideas or questions please plan Saturday,March 29, 1 to 2 p.m. more contemporary music from the
to attend. Puett Room. This popular group presents American
On April 4,at 7:30 P.M. pianist a variety of Pan Latin music on original music
Michael Allen Harrison will perform a instruments,including Paraguayan harp songbook.
benefit concert at Tigard High School. and bombo leguero.All ages. Sponsored by
Proceeds will help equip and buy books Events are provided by the Library the Friends of
for the new library. Tickets can be Services and Technology Act grant the Tigard
purchased by calling 503-620-4829. Library.
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kCity 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 neighbor-
hood 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 contacted at 503-639-4171.
PROPOSAL #1 PROPOSAL #2 PROPOSAL #3
Tentative Project Name: Tentative Project Name: Tentative Project Name:
"Un-Named" "Un-Named" "Un-Named"
Subject: Subject: Subject:
1.92 acres into 32-35 unit Townhomes .76 acres into approximately 4 lots 2.2 acres into approximately 13 lots
Zoning: Zoning: Zoning:
R-25, 1,480 square foot lots R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots R-7,5,000 square foot lots
Location: Location: Location:
13900 SW Barrows Road;on the south 11475&11435 SW 90"Avenue;on the 14125 SW Fern Street and adjacent
side of SW Barrows Road,north of west side of SW 90''Avenue,north of western parcel;on the north side of SW
Davies Road. SW Lomita Avenue. Fern Street,east of SW Ascension Drive.
Contacts: Contacts: Contacts:
Developer/Applicant: Developer/Applicant: Developer/Applicant:
Tom Secolo 503-330-3443 Michael Hoffman 503-827-4501 Larry Hultquist/Marvin Bowman
Applicant's Engineer. City Staff 503-880-0246/503-590-0294
Tom McConnell/Alpha Engineering,Inc. Brad Kilby,Current Planning(zoning, Applicant'sEngineer:
503-452-8003 development code,&land use process Dan Symons/Symons Engineering
City Staff issues) Consultants,Inc.503-760-1353
Brad Kilby,Current Planning(zoning, Brian Rager,Engineering(public facilities City Staff
development code,&land use process &traffic issues) Morgan Tracy,Current Planning(zoning,
issues) development code,&land use process
Brian Rager,Engineering(public facilities issues)
&traffic issues) Brian Rager,Engineering(public facilities
&traffic issues)
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Smoke alarms — will your child wake up? Congratulations to
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue(TVF&R)reminds you that smoke alarms do Dennis D i r re n, o u r
work.In light of recent news stories where children slept through smoke alarms, Employee of t h e
TVF&R wants to reiterate the importance of smoke alarms.While national fire and
safety organizations work to evaluate and improve smoke alarms,keep the follow- Month for February!
ing safety tips in mind: Dennis is a police officer who started
• Test your alarms monthly and include your children in the activity so they with the city in November of 1997.
begin to recognize the sound. Dennis is being recognized for his
• Parents—realize you may have to awaken and assist your children out of significant efforts as the accreditation
the home. manager for the Police Department.Two
• Have smoke alarms placed throughout your home for early warning—on years ago the Oregon Accreditation
each level and in bedrooms. Alliance was formed and they adopted
• Create a home fire escape plan and practice it at night.Adjust your plan 148 standards that police departments
accordingly for children who sleep through the alarm,infants or physically have to meet before they can become
disabled family members. accredited.The standards were Bevel-
• Recognize how deadly smoke is and how quickly fire spreads.Surprisingly, oped by a group of police chiefs after
you may only have minutes to escape your home.(Closed doors can act as extensive research.A final evaluation by
a barrier,providing valuable time for escape and rescue.) an accreditation team was conducted in
• Consider retrofitting your existing home or building your next home with late January and they were very im-
residential sprinklers.Such a system can extinguish or contain 98%of fires. pressed!Thanks to Dennis'hard work
If you do not have a working smoke alarm,call TVF&R at 503-649-8577.For over the course of a year,the City of
more smoke alarm and safety information or tips on how to create a home fire Tigard will receive their accreditation
escape plan contact TVF&R at the number above or visit www.tvfr.com. recognition in June of 2003.This makes
Tigard the second city in Oregon an the
only city in the metro area to receive this
The Broadway Rose continues cabaret series special accreditation. Way to go Dennis!
The Broadway Rose Theatre Company will present its second of three one-night
only cabaret performances on March 22.Susannah Mars will enthrall her audience
with her powerful voice in an evening of eclectic Broadway songs Englewood Park tree
including"Little Girls," "Lost and Found," and"Stars and the Moon."
planting scheduled
She will be accompanied by Bill Wells.One of Portland's brightest
Friends of Trees can use our help
stars and four time Drammy award winner for Outstanding Lead � Y P
Actress in a Musical,Ms.Mars is well known to musical theater and planting trees in Englewood Park on
Oregon Symphony audiences.Her cabaret,"Mars on Life,"pre- March 1 and March 29, from 9 a.m.until
miered in New York City,and later played in Seattle and Portland. noon. If you would like to help,bring
Her debut solo recording,Take Me to the World,was nominated as gloves and a shovel if you have one. It's
"Best CD of 1998,"by the Manhattan Association of Cabaret Artists likely to be wet,but that's
and Clubs. good planting weather.
The series will conclude on April 26 with out-of-town guest Terry Palasz perform- Volunteers are asked to
ing her riotous act, "The Polish Diva from Milwaukee." meet on Nimbus Avenue
Each performance begins at 8 p.m.and will be held at the Tigard Community
off Scholls Ferry Road.
Friends Church located at 15800 SW Hall Blvd.in Tigard.Tickets are $12 each; $10 for For more information or
2003 summer season subscribers.Seats are limited. to sign up to help,contact
Tickets may be purchased by calling The Broadway Rose box office at
Friends of Trees at
503-620-5262. www.friendsoftrees.org
or 503-284-8733. �y
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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 at 503-639-4171, 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
• Administered the oath of office to Police Chief Bill 0 Heard a parks project update
Dickinson Considered several interagency law enforcement
• Heard an update on the new library agreements
• Met with the Indonesian delegation from the Resource 0 Reviewed the Transportation System Plan
Cities Exchange Program
• Discussed the Strategic Financial Plan
• Heard a update on the Youth Forum
• Met with State Senator Burdick and State Representative
• Considered an amendment to the Tigard Municipal Code Williams
regarding city authority to audit payments
• Considered creating a new position to manage Water
• Held a joint meeting with the Planning Commission Capital Improvement Projects
Future Council Agenda Items
• Hear an update on the new library a Hear an update on expansion and policy decisions related
• Review a Metro agreement for matching funds related to to the Urban Growth Boundary
Highway 217 • Hear a presentation on the Tigard Fact Book
• Hear an initial report on the proposed Wall Street Local 0 Meet with State Senator Burdick and State Representative
Improvement District Williams
• Meet with the Intergovernmental Water Board to continue 0 Discuss commuter rail station design
discussions on a long-term water supply
• Consider a property tax abatement request
• Discuss proposed street maintenance fee
• Discuss participation in the proposed Bull Run Regional
Drinking Water Agency