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Cityscape 2005-02 un Mimi MEN EWEN February 2005 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXIII No. 1 Mayor's corner Tigard seeks members for two boards Happy 2005! As we say Applications are being accepted from area residents who would like to be goodbye to the old year and look considered for the Tree Board or the Building Appeals Board. forward to the new, it is my sincere The mission of the Tree Board is to develop and administer a comprehensive wish for each of you to have a happy program for the management,maintenance,removal,replacement and protection and prosperous new year. of trees on public property. As the City of Tigard steps into The Building Appeals Board hears and decides appeals of decisions made by 2005,we have the opportunity to the building official relative to the Oregon State adopted specialty building codes. pursue several goals that will improve One citizen member represents the general public. our future. On January 18, the City Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2005. Please complete a Council met to discuss which goals Citizen Interest Application form,which can be downloaded from the city web site and priorities to focus on for the www.ci.tigard.or.us, "Volunteer Opportunities" page. Hard copies of the form are coming year. Two of those were to available in the City Hall lobby.Additional information is available on the City web complete and implement the Down- site. If you have questions or would like an application form mailed to you,please town Plan,and to proceed with the contact Susan Koepping,Volunteer Coordinator, at 503-639-4171,ext. 2402 or review and revision of Tigard's susank@ci.tigard.or.us. Comprehensive Plan. This document will serve as a guide and map of what. Your Tigard, Your Downtown we want our city to become. To that end, the first thing to do is put Exciting things are happening with what's Next together the citizen involvement the Downtown Task Force! Join us as we plan for Downtown's process for the Comprehensive Plan • The Task Force developed a Tigard future! update. If you have ideas on how the,,4 Downtown Improvement Plan logo. It Monthly Meetings: The Task plan should change,or would like to incorporates the upcoming commuter Force meets February 10, March 3, be involved in the review and rail,Main Street's historic buildings,and April 23 and May 26. revision,please contact Julia Hajduk, Fanno Creek. March:Community dialog round Associate Planner, at 503-718-2442 or Look for Task two is coming!The Downtown Task julia@ci.tigard.or.us. Force members Force will hold small-group discussions On February 7, city staff will wearing their to present the revised plan design, and submit their proposed Capital Im- logo button. ask for your comments on how to make provement Plan for 2005/2006 to the Thank you to the plan happen. Planning Commission for input. For everyone who April 23:Mark your calendar for more information,please see the attended the the Funding Forum with state and community calendar on the web site. December 4 i regional agencies,and state representa- "Your Tigard, i 1111111 Zi I f tives.From design to making it a reality, Your Downtown"community workshop. the entire plan will be presented. Your ideas and comments will help For more information contact revise the draft Downtown design and Beth St.Amand,Associate Planner, Craig Dirksen, Mayor create the Tigard Downtown Improve- at 503-718-2435 or ment Plan(completion June 2005). downtown@ci.tigard.or.us. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, SALLY HARDING, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON, TOM WOODRUFF City of • - s MAYOR Craig Dirksen cr i @ '.tz'tigard.a gd ca g COUNCILORS l ° Sally Harding sallyh@ct.tigard.or.us Sydney Sherwood Vi sydney@ci.tigard.or.us Nick Wilson 1:i1 uc ti011#Liformation Ltivolvc meat 4I N nickw@ci.tigard.or.us "- Tom Woodruff February's Focus on Tigard airs Thursday,February 3,at 7 p.m.on TVTV Cable tomw@ci.tigard.or.us Channel 28. The program will replay throughout the month. For a complete schedule of broadcast times,visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us CITY MANAGER and click on the link under Focus on Tigard. Bill Monahan bill@ci.tigard.or.us February-What's Happening in Downtown Tigard? CITYSCAPE EDITOR • Hear the exciting news on the progress that is being made on shaping the Liz Newton future for our downtown. liz@ci.tigard.or.us • Did you miss the December 4, 2004"Your Tigard,Your Downtown" community workshop? Learn how the community wants to shape the All City Hall employees can be future of our downtown. reached byphoneat503-639-4171 • How can you get involved in the future of the downtown? More commu- nity dialog meetings will be scheduled starting in March 2005- CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: get involved! City Council 2nd,3rd and 4th Tuesdays Tune In! If you have Focus ideas contact Liz Newton at 6:30 p.m. 503-639-4171,east. 2412 or liz@cL tigard.onus. Town Hall Planning Commission CAP update Tigard City Council 1st and 3rd Mondays,7 p.m. Town Hall Community Assessment Program meetings a i r Park and Recreation (CAP)walks were conducted in Areas 1, Advisory Board 5, 25, 29, 30, 36 and 38 in December Live on the second and fourth 2nd Monday,7 p.m. and January. To view the report to • Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Tigard Water Building citizens for any of those areas,log onto Replays every Intergovernmental Water Board www.ci.tigard.or.us/cap. • Sunday at 12 p.m. 2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. No web access? Call Liz Newton at Tigard Water Building 503-639-4171. If you see the walkers in Monday at t a.m. your area,feel free to ask questions or 'Thursday .2:30 a.m. Library Board and 11 February 10,7 p.m. share your observations. p.m. Library Conference Room The schedule for CAP walks in Friday at 7:30 p.m. February are as follows: • Saturday at 4 p.m. Downtown Task Force rams are on Channe128.ro February 10,6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 -Area 15 Feb. 9 -Area 6 All programs Town Hall Feb. 16 -Area 37 Feb. 23 -Area 44 For questions about programming, contact David Renshaw,TVTV Program- Meeting agendas are available on the web. ming Coordinator, at 503-629-8534, Click on Board and Committees under the ext. 124 or david@yourtvtv.org. City Hall link for a complete list of boards and committees. *a Page 2 www.cktigard.or.us CITYSCAPE BeyondTi and Tomorrow g 2004 Annual Report Where we've been A remarkable event happened in the Tigard community in the fall of 1996 and throughout 1997. Residents, government professionals,business people,and community group leaders volunteered to work together to determine the community's fixture. Adopting the name "Tigard Beyond Tomorrow,"they established a process to define a vision for our community. Then they identified the resources for implementing that vision through a partnership of individuals and organizations. The Tigard Beyond Tomorrow process has now completed its eighth year of working toward the community's long-term goals. Goal update A commitment was made to update the vision on a regular basis and conduct a community-wide review of the vision to ensure that Tigard Beyond Tomorrow stays on track with the changing times and desires of our community. In the spring of 2004, the Citizen's Vision Task Force met to hear updates on issues in all six target areas and provide input for a citizen opinion survey. The 2004 opinion survey was distributed in the City's newsletter, Cityscape, in June. The survey asked respondents about neighborhood and commercial area characteristics,leisure time activities,volunteerism,Tigard's identity and communication. In October 2004, the Vision Task Force met to review the survey results and modify and add to the goals in each target area. Where we're going What will Tigard look like in 2017? In 1997, the services and understand their responsibility to citizen-based Vision Task Force developed the direction for participate as members of the community. our community and goals to be achieved by 2017. These There are a variety of opportunities for citizens principles continue to be the overall direction for our of all ages to access education programs for life-long community as reflected in our community's vision state- learning. Our community recognizes and accepts ment. the responsibility each citizen has in promoting and We, as citizens of the Tigard community, are supporting quality education. committed to shaping the community's future in Small and local businesses thrive. Business agreement with the direction given through this on- owners are involved and take responsibility for the going vision process. This process relies on citizen impacts their businesses have on the community. involvement and participation, and coordinated A community value "to respect open spaces and actions by the community's decision-makers. natural features" encourages access to these by our Tigard is a safe, dynamic community supported citizens. Many leisure time and recreational oppor- by coordinated and efficient public services. Fund- tunities are available for our community. ing for services is stable and recipients pay their All of these elements work together to promote share. and protect Tigard's individual identity and quality Citizens are educated about how to access public of life. Turn the page On the following pages the reader will find the direction statements and the goals for each target area. The direction statements were developed by the original Citizen's Vision Task Force based on citizens input in 1997 to express what the citizens want the community to look like in 2017. Goals for each target area shown include the existing goals and those modified shown in green by the 2004 Vision Task Force to reflect the latest citizen input. - Tigard Vision Update- Tigard Beyond Tomorrow J6; Progress Report The major review of the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Vision in 2004 allowed citizens to give input to the Citizen's Vision Task Force. Several key themes emerged in the survey responses: Urban and • Access to pathways,sidewalks,street and mass transit Public Safety Public Services • Community appearance • Safety • Traffic congestion Community C • Community center/gathering place haof and Quallityity of Life Schools, • Density and growth related issues Education • Downtown development Transportation and Youth and Traffic • Environmental protection • Open space, greenway and tree protection Growth and • Park and recreation opportunities Growth Management • Two way communication between city and citizens Community Character & Quality of Direction Statement: Tigard citizens are involved in their community. Involvement will be citizen driven and citizens will have the tools to communi- cate effectively with community-wide decision-makers. Volunteer spirit will be maximized through community-wide coordina- tion of volunteers. Our community will support its volunteers with appropriate training and volunteer recognition. Tigard will encourage local,regional and community events. City funding priorities will go to events,which move toward financial self- sufficiency, and new community-wide events. Business owners,property owners, and residents of the Main Street Area shall display strong leadership,ownership,and commitment to downtown development. The Main Street area will be seen as a `focal point'for the community. A clear direction will be established for a pedestrian-friendly downtown and will be imple- mented. The Tigard community must have a defined,proactive vision for community aesthetics. Goals: Communication Central Business District(CBD) 2)On-going community-events will be 1)The City will maximize accessibility to 1)Provide opportunities to work financially self-sufficient long-term. information in a variety of formats, proactively with Tigard Central Business Community Aesthetics providing opportunities for input on District Association(TCBDA)businesses 1)Identify and implement projects and community issues and effective two-way and property owners and citizens of activities that enhance aesthetic qualities communication. Tigard to set the course for the future of valued by those who live and work in 2)Citypolicy makers shall facilitate two- the central business district. Tigard. uay communication byproviding timely 2)The downtown will provide a gather- Community Diversity information and responding to con- ingplace for th4e community and 1)Ethnic groups represented in Tigard cern raised. honor the sense of a small town/village. will be recognized and involved in the 3) The community will be able to Community Events community. effectivelyparticipate in decision- 1)Develop overall approach for Community Participation makingprocesses because they under- sponsoring community events that stand the land-use system. p g 1) The community will be encouraged to establishes balance among popular or participate in all decision-making Volunteerism traditional standing events,requests for processes. 1)City will maximize the effectiveness support of new events and limited City of the volunteer spirit to accomplish the resources. greatest good for our community. - Tigard Vision Update- Growth and Growth . . - Direction Statement: Tigard continues to grow. Growth will be accommodated while protecting the character and livability in new and established neighborhoods. The City will encourage and supports private sector programs to maintain diverse and affordable housing. Urban services will be provided to all citizens within Tigard's Urban Growth Boundary. Recipients of services will pay their share. Local and small businesses will be encouraged as an important part of our community and our economy. The City of Tigard must be an active participant in regional issues. Its citizens will be educated about issues in our region and take advan- tage of opportunities to participate in decision-making processes. Goals: 1)Growth will be managed to protect 4)Distribute affordable housing 7)The City Comprehensive Plan shall be the character and livability of established throughout the community where it is reviewed and revised to: areas, protect the natural environment close to services and transportation. • Accommodate growth wbileprotect- and provide open space throughout the 5)Establish and maintain economic ing the character and livability of new community. developmentprograms to attract and and established neighborhoods; 2)Urban services will be provided to all retain business. 0 Provide forpreservation of the citizens within Tigard's urban growth 6)Develop transportation infrastructure natural environment and open space boundary. concurrently with new growth. throughout the community; 3)Encourage affordable housing aProvide forparks and alternative development through public/private transportation(e.g., bike paths); and partnerships. Create community gatberingplaces. Public Safety Directio - Direction Statement: Tigard will be a safe place to live,play,and do business,with efficient public safety services coordinated by police,fire,and emergency management providers. Citizens and businesses will be well educated about public safety services;Tigard's citizens will understand their role and responsibilities for the safety of themselves and their community,and businesses will take a proactive role for their responsibility in protecting their investment in the community. Public Safety service providers shall plan for their service delivery in such a way as to minimize the negative impacts of the regional populations that travel to and through our community each day. Stable funding will provides uninterrupted public safety services at desired levels. Goals: 1)The community residents,business 2)Develop long-term,stable funding 3)The community will be trained and owners,and service providers will sources to ensure efficient,uninter- prepared for emergencies. understand their roles through effective rupted public safety and emergency 4)Police outreach— better communica- communication to successfully enhance services. tions with all citizens. public safety and emergency services. TransportationTraffic Direction Statement: Tigard will take a proactive role in regional transportation planning. Funding sources will be diverse,include regional resources and shall be adequate to build and maintain our transportation system. Each type of street will safely handles the traffic it is designed to serve. Local traffic will be served by a well-connected street network that minimizes traffic impacts on neighbor- hoods. Tigard's arterials and major collector streets will accommodate through-traffic reducing the impact of regional traffic on local neighborhoods. Alternative transportation methods will be affordable and available. Use of alternative transportation will be encouraged. Goals: 1) Improve traffic safety. 3)Improve traffic flow. 5)Reduce reliance on 99 W for local 2)Alternative modes of transportation 4)Identify and develop funding re- traffic use. will be available and use shall be sources. 6)Support and promote ECO(Employee maximized. Commute Options)Rules. - Tigard Vision Update- Schools, Direction Statement: Tigard area residents will have access to good quality public and private schools. Residents of our community,whether or not they have children in the school system,will understand the importance of education and how they can help promote educa- tion of our community. The public schools will have stable funding through state and local funding options. Curriculum and extra-curricular programs are important and will be well supported through volunteers,local funding,and increased partner- ships with business and government. New development will assist in paying for new education infrastructure required by growth in the community. Public schools and governmental entities in our community shall actively partner in day-to-day operations and other costs to facilitate the most efficient delivery of services. Goals: 1)Fully funded educational opportuni- 3)Adequate government funding will 5)Schools will encourage a variety of ties for students in Tigard-Tualatin permit the Tigard-Tualatin School opportunities for citizens of all ages to Schools will be maximized. District to prepare for growth. access education programs for life-long 2)Schools and city government will 4)School districts will ensure effective learning. effectively work together to achieve two-way communication to the entire operational efficiencies and develop community by regularly providing support options. information about school-related issues. Urban Direction Statement: Basic Urban Services(parks,recreational opportunities and libraries)will be provided to Tigard citizens through property taxes,fees,endowments,grants,estate planning and other alternative funding sources for service. Enhanced services(i.e. rental of shelters in the park,rental of rooms in the library, etc.)will be available on a cost-for-service basis. Expansion of the infrastructure necessary to serve growth will be paid for by growth. In an effort to facilitate the most efficient delivery of basic urban services,the city will encourage partnerships with businesses,special interest groups,and other communities. Citizens will be educated about basic urban services,and how to access and preserve them. Goals: Library Parks & Greenways Water& Stormwater 1)Library will have a stable funding 1)The City will educate and supports 1)Actively participate in regional base for the provision of basic services. citizen efforts to understand the impor- development of drinking water sources 2)A wide array of opportunities for life- tance of floodplains and wetlands and and adequate,innovative funding long learning will be available in a how the areas are managed and pro- mechanisms to develop those sources variety of formats and used by the tected. for Tigard users while exploring local community. 2)Open space&greenway areas shall options for water reuse and groundwa- 3)Adequate facilities available for be preserved and protected. ter source. efficient delivery of life-long learning Recreation 2)Equity position in a regional uater programs and services for all ages. 1)Partnerships will provide a wide system by 2007. range of leisure and recreation opportu- 3)Stormwater runoff is effectively nities that are coordinated and available managed. for the Tigard community. Want to know more? Each of the action committees representing the six target areas met in the fall of 2004 to review progress on the 2004 goals and establish strategies and action plans to achieve the goals set for 2005. A copy of the full report will be posted on the city's web site, www.ci.tigard.or.us, in mid-February or contact Loreen Mills or Liz Newton at 503-639-4171. - Tigard Vision Update- it� City of Tigard Lmlfo Shelf 71 News from the Tigard Library Library ' • We want to hear Feb 1,8,15,22 10-10:30 a.m. Family Stories(0-6 yrs.) from you! Feb 2 7-8:30 p.m. Financial Planning for your later years (Part III)—Community Rm Now that the new library has Feb 3,10,17,24 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Time(ages 18-36 mo.) been open for almost six months, Feb 4,11,17,25 2:30-4 p.m. Computer classes(reg.req'd) we'd like to ask you some questions. Feb 5,12,19,26 10:15-11:30 a.m. Dogs and Tales(new readers-Grade 5) The Tigard Public Library will conduct (reg.req'd) its annual survey from Monday, Feb 5,12,19,26 1-3 p.m. Chess group(ages 8&up) February 7 through Saturday, Feb 7,14,21 10-10:45 a.m. Preschool Stories(3-6 yrs.) February 19. Please take the time to Feb 8 7-8 p.m. Super Tuesday:Poetry Alive!—Community Rm fill out a brief survey in the library. Feb9 7-8:30 p.m. Financial Planning for your later years Your feedback will help us help you. (Part IV)—Community Rm Feb 16 7-8 p.m. Oregon Shadow Theater—Community Rm Oregon Shadow Theater Feb 17 7-7:30 p.m. Hora de Cuentos para la Familia Wednesday, February 16, 7 p.m. (Spanish Storytime,all ages) Community Room Feb 22 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Time(ages 0-6) Mick Doherty and Deb Chase of All library programs are free. Oregon Shadow Theater perform For more information about library programs,visit www.ci.tigard.or.us/library Thumbelina,an original shadow play Some library programs require registration. To register, please call 503-684-6based on the classic fairy tale by Hans 537. Christian Andersen as performed in the New to computers and the Internet? ancient tradition of shadow puppetry. Free classes:Basic Internet Part I on February 4 and Part II on February 11; Thumbelina journeys through a series of Be a Wise Consumer with Consumer Reports on Feburary 17 or 25. natural habitats to find her home in a land of flowers,accompanied by live Please call the reference desk at 503-684-6537, ext. 2517 for information about music on hammer dulcimer,electric classes and to register. See calendar above times. guitar and sound effect devices. Dogs & Tales Super Tuesday February 5, 12, 19,26--10:15-11:30 a.m. February 8, 7-8 p.m. New readers-Grade 5, registration required, Puett Room Community Room Could your child use a helping paw with reading? Reading aloud to a dog Join us for an excellent perfor- creates a non-judgmental environment that helps children develop their reading mance for young people. Fun poems skills and builds confidence. Our visiting dog and owner teams are volunteers jump from the page to the stage with certified in pet-assisted therapy through the Bonnie L.Hays Small Animal Shelter. Poetry Alive! Super Tuesdays are made Financial planning for your later years: possible by a Ready to Read Grant. Wednesday,February 2 and 9--7-8:30 p.m.,Community Room Hora de Cuentos para la Familia Parts three and four of a four-part series for seniors and families to learn how to (Spanish Storytime for all ages) protect your assets and plan your future. Presenter Martin Jacobs, a licensed 17 de febrero, 7-7:30 p.m.,Puett Rm securities fund specialist,will cover preparing for the financial needs of retirement Se presentaran cuentos,canciones y in part three,and will address estate planning including wills,trusts,and powers of rimas para ninos de todas las edades y attorney in part four. sus familias. Page 7 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Tigard partners with Friends of Employee of the month Trees Congratulations go to Cathy Herbert, our December 2004 The City of Tigard's parks division,in partnership with Employee of the Month. Cathy is a Senior Human Resources Friends of Trees, is currently working to restore the Analyst in human resources and she has been working for the riparian zone along Fanno Creek in Bonita Park. Tigard's city since September 1999. staff has cleared nearly 3.5 acres of non-native species Cathy assists all city departments in recruiting for new along the stream's bank in preparation for re-vegetation employees. She always welcomes new ideas and is cheerful with native plants. In addition,the City of Tigard has even in the face of daunting tasks and deadlines. As an allocated nearly $10,000 worth of stormwater manage- example, in September she worked with the police depart- ment funds towards the purchase of native plants. ment on five separate tests involving several hundred appli- Friends of Trees has agreed to organize and gather cants, and over the year has helped the department fill volunteers for events to be held in February and March of sergeant,lieutenant and captain job openings. 2005. During this time period Friends of Trees,with the Cathy's major asset is her can-do,upbeat attitude. In spite help of volunteers,will plant over 1,300 native shrubs and of a large work load,she consistently retains her pleasant trees in Bonita Park. demeanor and cooperative spirit. Thanks,Cathy,for a job For more information regarding the project contact well done and congratulations! Matt Stine, City Forester, at 503-718-2589 or mstine@ci.tigard.or.us. For more information on volun- T r i M et open house teering,visit the Friends of Trees web site at Thursday, February 10, 6 to 8 p.m. www.friendsoftrees.org. Library Community Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd Leaf disposal event a success! Stop by and learn more about transit service in our area Thanks to the support and participation of our resi- and around the region served by TriMet bus Line 76- dents,Tigard's third annual leaf disposal event was a great Beaverton/Tualatin. For more information,contact DeeAnn success! During this two-day event, over 181 residents Sandberg at 503-962-5635 or www.trimet.org. delivered over 190 yards of leaves and donated seven barrels of food for the Oregon Food Bank. Way to go Tigard! For further information, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.