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Cityscape 2005-08 ■lel MENil un EWEN August 2005 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXIII No. 5 Mayor's corner Introducing the Citizen Leadership series! Each year as part of the city's Would you like to get more involved in the community but aren't sure where budget process,the budget commit- to start? Are you curious about how local government operates and how decisions tee also finalizes and approves the are made? Want to volunteer to make a difference? The Citizen Leadership series annual Capital Improvement Plan is designed to provide participants with a broad base of information on local issues (CIP). This year's plan totals a little and develop leadership skills. All sessions are on Thursday evening except where over $21 million, or about $460 for noted. each resident. Aside from the usual Session 1 - Governmental Structure & Function in Oregon (September 22) funding for things like streets,city Come and learn how your government works! facilities,sewers,storm drainage,and Session 2 - Budget & Finance (Wednesday,September 28) the water system,this year's budget includes over $4 million for what I Yes,you CAN balance a budget and still have services! call"green"projects. We've alio- Session 3 - Citizen Involvement (October 6) cated money for new walking and Your involvement can make a difference! biking trails,tree planting,and a little Session 4 - Land Use—the Nuts & Bolts! (October 13) more than $2 million to purchase How land use planning affects you! more land for parks and open space. Session 5 - Transportation (October 20) We're also working hard to protect the environment by dedicating Why is traffic congestion so severe in the Tigard area and are there solutions? money to wetland and creek corrido' Session 6 - Public Safety (October 27) monitoring,stream bank stabilization, Your partners in crime prevention, fire safety and emergency response. and wetland improvement. This Session 7 - Public Works (November 3) money will also fund projects for the Water, streets, parks, storm water and wastewater. Healthy Streams Program as identi- Session 8 - Major Local Issues (November 10) fied in the Fanno Creek Watershed Plan What are the major issues affecting Tigard's future? It's a big job,and a substantial Session 9 - Group Project amount of money,but our citizens Graduates of the program will select a project to work on that addresses a have made it clear how important major local issue. this work is,to maintain our quality The series has a limit of 20 participants. If fewer than 20 city residents apply, of life in the face of continuing up to two non-city residents may participate. For more information and to get an growth and urbanization. application, contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or liz@ci.tigard.or.us. School zone laws still in effect Now that school has ended,there have been recent inquiries about the 20 mph speed limit in school zones where it's posted"AT ALL TIMES"such as in front of Craig Dirksen, Mayor Fowler. That's exactly what the sign means and enforcement action can be taken. Officers have discretion over whether to issue a citation or warning depending on the circumstances-but we want drivers to be aware of school speed zones and that some remain in effect all year. If you have any questions, please contact Sergeant Karl Kaufman at 503-718-2567 or 06317@ci.tigard.or.us. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, SALLY HARDING, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON, TOM WOODRUFF City of Tigard It's Your Tigard = Get Involved! Be a part of the decision making process and learn more about programs. Agendas are available at wwmci.tigardorus under the Events Calendar link. No web access? Contact the person noted under each board or committee. City Council Committee for Citizen Learn more! Town Hall Involvement 6:30 p.m. - 2nd, 3`d, and 4'Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 3'Thursday in September City Council Goal 1 Let your voice be heard—2nd and and November 4''Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.- an opportu- A newly expanded committee that Revitalize Downtown nity to speak to Council for two minutes reviews and evaluates public involve- We're in the final stretch!The on any item not on the agenda. ment and communication plans prima- Downtown Task Force will be reviewing Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder, at rily for city land use and development a draft version of the Downtown 503-718-2410. programs. Jim Hendryx,Community Improvement Plan at its August 4 Planning Commission Development Director, at meeting(6:30 p.m,Town Hall).For Town Hall 503-718-2443. more information or a copy of the draft 7 p.m. - Is'and 3rd Mondays Planned Development Review plan,visit www.ci.tigard.or/downtown or contact Denver Igarta,Planner, at A nine member citizen committee Committee 503-718-2429. The Task Force will be that conducts public hearings on land A citizen committee who reviews finalizing the plan in September.Thank use issues and development applica- and recommends changes to the you to everyone who has dedicated tions. Dick Bewersdorff,Planning Planned Development sections of the their time and energy to making this Manager, at 503-718-2432. Community Development code. Mor- plan a reality! Park and Recreation Advisory gan Tracy, Planner, at 503-718-2428. Board Tree Board Clarification Tigard.Water Bldg.Auditorium Library Conference Room In the June/July issue of Cityscape, 7 p.m. - 2nd Monday 6:30 p.m.- 21 Monday the City Council Goal 2 Update(Im- A seven member citizen board that The Tree Board's mission is to prove 99W) stated that the Walnut/ advises the Council on park and recre- develop and administer a comprehen- Ash/Scoffins Street Connection ation policies,facilities,programs and sive program for the management, Feasibility Study(for FY 05-06)was budgets. Daniel Plaza,Parks&Facilities maintenance,removal,replacement and awaiting recommendations from the Division Manager, at 503-718-2590• protection of trees on public property. Downtown Improvement Plan.Please Library Board Matt Stine, City Forester, at note that the Plan will not include a Library Conference Room 503-718-2589. recommendation for the Walnut Street 7 P.M. - 21 Thursday CPO 4B-C.F.Tigard Elem. extension or an Ash Avenue vehicular A seven member citizen board that 7 p.m.- is`Thursday crossing of Fanno Creek. advises the Council regarding library CPO 4M -Metzger Park Hall Opportunities policies,budget,facilities and other needs. Connie Martin,Senior Adminis- 7 p.m. -4t'`Wednesday Continue to look here for opportu- trative Specialist, at 503-718-2512. Membership is open to all residents nities that may be of interest to you or and property owners within the CPO 4B call Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or Downtown Task Force or CPO 4M boundaries. Ma and Town Hall p liz@ci.tigard.or.us. agendas are available at the Washington 6:30 P.M. -Thursday,August 4 County Citizens Participation Organiza- A twenty-two member citizen task tion link on the city's web site. Contact force guiding the Tigard Downtown Patt Opdyke, at 503-725-2117. Improvement Plan. Denver Igarta, Planner, at 503-718-2429. Page 2 Cityscape Editor - Liz Newton Layout Design - Jill Byars CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Tigard's First Annual Family Festival A week of family-friendly activities and events throughout the community! Please consider making a canned food donation to assist Tigard families in need. Food collection boxes will be placed at each event. Here's the line-up: Saturday, September 10: Skate Park Fest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the proposed City Hall parking lot site A day of free music, games, skate competitions. Bring empty pop cans/bottles to support the Skate Park! Sunday, September 11: Ice Cream Social 6 to 8 p.m. in the Library Community Room Celebrate the city's birthday with free ice cream treats and a short fireworks display! Families of those serving overseas in the military will be recognized.If a member of your family is serving overseas, please contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or liz@ci.tigard.or.us. Monday, September 12: Family Movie Night 7 p.m. at the Tigard Cinemas. Bring the whole family(and a can of food)to see a first run family movie. Free! Tuesday, September 13: Story Time!7 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Children of all ages will enjoy the storytelling of Alton Chung. Birthday cupcakes will be served. Free! Wednesday, September 14: Music Night 7 p.m. in the Library Community Room Enjoy a free concert featuring the Tualatin Valley Community Band&the Tigard High Jazz Ensemble. Thursday, September 15: Family History/Activity Night 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. (location to be announced) At 2 p.m., genealogy specialists will be on hand to help you do a computerized search of your family's history. Beginning at 7 p.m., families can do a craft project together! Friday, September 16: Game Night 7 p.m. at Tigard High School Cheer on the Tigers as they play Central Catholic. Saturday, September 17: 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m. (starting line location to be announced) Register for this free family friendly race. See registration form below. Family Heritage Day 1 to 5 p.m. in the Library Community Room Enjoy free music, food and dance from other lands that reflect the variety of family heritages. Save the dates. More information will be available in the September Cityscape and online at www.ci.tigard.or.us. r———————————————————————————————————————I 5K Family Fun Run/Walk Registration Form Gather your family and join us on September 17 at 9 a.m. for a 5K run/walk through Tigard and parts of the Fanno Creek trail; or join us at the finish line at the LDS church on North Dakota Street for a free pancake breakfast! Name Age Gender Family/Participant email address: Mail the above entry to: 5K Run/Walk, City of Tigard, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 or email the info (and/or questions)to Mark&Melissa at tigardSk@gmail.com. Race details(including starting line location)available to participants via email and in the September Cityscape. L-------------- ---------------------J August 2005 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 3 it� City of Tigard Sholf 71 L =1 I fe News from the Tigard Library Library events calendar Stepping Back August 1,3,8,10 10:30-11:30 a.m. Summer Story Time Adventures—Puett Rm A look at local history— August 3,10,17,24,31 6-7:30 p.m. Dogs and Tales(Reg.req'd,beginning readers Lilly Morgen, it's 1860! -grade 5)—Puett Rm August 3, 11 a.m.to Noon, August 3 11 a.m.-Noon Stepping Back: Lilly Morgen—it's 1860! Houghton Room —Houghton Rm August 3, 17 2:30-4 p.m. Computer Class: Internet for Beginners June Reynolds of Sherwood will August 4 2-3 p.m. Pink Pig Puppet Theatre"The Wide-Mouthed give a living history presentation based Dragon"—Comm. Rm on early pioneer charac- August 4 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Leisure Cafe(grades 6-12)—Puett Rmter,Lilly Morgen,and her August 6, 13,20,27 1-3 p.m. Tigard Chess Group(ages 8 and up) journey to homestead in —Puett Rm Oregon. August 6 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Computer Basics(new) 2 August 6 1-3 p.m. Medieval Fair with the Shire of Dragon's Mist (kids 8r teens welcome)—Comm.Rm August 9 7-8 p.m. Henrick Bothe,Entertainer!—Comm.Rm Check out a Pass to August 11,25 10-11:30 a.m. Computer Class: Internet for Beginners August 12 2-4 p.m. End of Summer Reading Program Parry for Adventure Teens—Comm.Rm The library offers free Cultural August 18 7-7:30 p.m. Hora De Cuentos para la Familia Passes to 11 cultural institutions. The (Spanish Storytime)—Comm.Rm passes, sponsored by the Friends of the All library programs are free. Some library programs require registration. Tigard Library, are available for reserva- To register,please call 503-684-6537 tion up to two months in advance. All For more information about programs, visit our web site passes are good for at least a family of at www.ci.tigard.or.us/library/ three—one adult and two children. Passes are available for: A.C.Gilbert Dogs & Tales Discovery Village,Children's Museum, Chinese Garden, Forestry Discovery Beginning readers — grade 5 Center,Japanese Garden, Oregon August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Garden,Oregon Historical Society, �A�_ Puett Room Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Keep your skills up over the summer by Museum,Pittock Mansion,Portland Art reading to a furry friend.Registration required, Museum,and Rice NW Museum of please contact the library for details. Rocks and Minerals. For more information and to Pink Pig Puppet Theatre reserve a pass please call the Tigard g library at 503-684-6537. Information on "The Wide-Mouthed Dragon" the passes is also available online at August 4, 2 to 3 p.m., Community Room www.wilinet.wccls.lib.or.us/news/. Puppeteer and children's librarian Steven Engelfried ' shares the tale of a hungry dragon who searches for something good to eat and meets a knight,a princess, and several silly animals along the way. Page 4 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter it Medieval Fair Hora de Cuentos para with the Shire of Dragon's Mist la Familia August 6, 1 to 3 P•m., Community Room 18 de agosto, 7 a 7:30 p.m., Take a step back in time as members of the local chapter of Community Room the Society for Creative Anachronism share their knowledge of Durante el verano continuaremos medieval arts and activities with hands-on demonstrations. con la Hora de Cuentos en espanol,el 3er jueves de cada mes. Se presentardn cuentos,canciones y rimas para ninos de Juggler, Performer, Extraordinaire todas las edades y sus familias. August 9, 7 to 8 p.m., Community Room Spanish Storytime-Stories,songs r Henrik will amaze and amuse audience members with and rhymes in Spanish for families with juggling and unique acrobatic feats involving a ladder,a straight children of all ages. r jacket,a unicycle and more! Computer Classes Party for Teens Sign up for free Internet for End of Summer Reading Program Beginners or Computer Basics classes at the library. August 12, 2 to 4 p.m., Community Room Registration is re- Come celebrate the end of summer reading with a pizza parry. There will be quired and begins one drawings for terrific prizes awarded for a summer full of fun and fabulous reading! week prior to the The more books you read, the more chances to win! date of the class. Volunteers Take Time for . • • Jobs Looking for People Looking Forward To Serving Outdoor Opportunities -Help maintain the 9/11 Memorial at Cook Park by Tigard removing weeds,spreading mulch and planting native species; Stencil storm drain I appreciate this opportunity to catch basins to discourage dumping and improve water quality in local streams; introduce myself.My name is Bob Roth Assist staff in caring for the Tigard Senior Center grounds;or Join the Adopt- A- and I began employment with the City Street,Adopt-A-Stream, or Adopt-A-Path Programs and improve of Tigard as the Volunteer Program conditions around our community. �w, - Development Specialist on June 1.I will For more information about these outdoor opportunities - ' � � � l be working with Tigard staff,local I and/or to volunteer,contact Public Works Volunteer Coordi- residents,and organizations to expand nator Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788 or carla@cUigard.or.us and enhance volunteer involvement in Library-Summer is a busy time for readers and for the Tigard Library. projects,special events,committees,and Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and family members at least 12 ongoing activities. years old. New volunteer orientations are held twice a month.You may download Before accepting my current a library volunteer application, check out current volunteer opportunities or position I worked in Marion County as upcoming events on the library's webpage. If you are interested, contact Trish the Salem Keizer Watershed Council Stormont at 503-718-2512 or trish@ci.tigard.or.us. Coordinator. In an earlier position I Clerical&Computer-City of Tigard served as the first Johnson Creek departments are seeking volunteers to copy, I Thanks for your help!! Watershed Council Coordinator. collate,organize files and carry out similar On June 7,46 LDS Summerlake Please do not hesitate to contact me tasks. Individuals proficient in graphic arts, Youth Group volunteers if you have any questions,comments or desktop publishing,and database manage- contributed 69 hours of labor want to volunteer at 503-718-2402 or ment are encouraged to apply for volunteer removing old flowers and bob@ciAgard.or.us opportunities. Please contact Bob Roth at carrying out weeding at the 503-718-2402 or bob@ci.tigard.or.us. SummerlakePark Rhododendron Garden. _ August 2005 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 5 A& City of Tigard Fraud - one of the fastest growing crimes Did you know? In the State of Oregon, and in Tigard, fraud is one of the most reported crime. The mission of the Tigard Police Fraud involves criminals obtaining information about you,your credit cards or Department is to create the highest banking information and then use it to obtain your money or property illegally. By level of livability possible by working safeguarding ALL personal information about you and your family you can lower/ with our citizens to preserve and reduce your risk of becoming a vicitm of fraud. Here are some tips to help: protect life, liberty and property. • Shred any paperwork or mail,even junk mail,which may contain sensitive Take a look at a sampling of information about you or family members.Also,remove pre-printed addresses what it takes to maintain a full from magazines or other items you receive, don't forget the pre-printed order service,community policing agency: forms in catalogs and make sure to remove barcodes pre-printed on mail. • We drive nearly 25 vehicles on a • Limit the number of credit cards you carry or keep in your home. Social given day. Given the number of security cards,credit card account numbers and locations to call in the event of officers on patrol and the overlap of a theft or loss of a credit card should be kept in a secure,but readily available two shifts,patrol vehicles are in high location. demand and use. Police vehicles are • If possible,place outgoing mail in a secure mail collection location or US driven an average of 25,000 miles Post Office mailbox. Another suggestion is to have newly ordered checks per year. Last year Tigard police delivered to your work or where you bank for pickup,rather than mailed to officers drove over one half million your home if you do not have a locking type mailbox. miles combined! If you think you may have been a victim of fraud you can obtain information on • We processed over 53,000 calls the prevention of fraud and identity theft or help in the event you are a victim for service in 2004. Calls range from the Federal Trade Commission at www.consumergov/idtheft. You can also anywhere from life emergencies, to contact the Crime Prevention Officer at 503-718-2561 or 27047@ci.tigard.or.us. assisting motorists,locating a run- away juvenile to responding to calls City Council Goal 2 reporting suspicious circumstances. Numerous arrests were made as a Improve 99W result of observant citizens taking the The McDonald Street/Hwy. 99W intersection project which will add a time to report suspicious activity.Do dedicated right-turn lane,a dedicated through lane across 99W,and an extended your part by being the "eyes and left-turn lane on McDonald Street is expected to be completed by mid-July. ears"for our community. The study to determine the scope of work for improvements to the Hall • During the first six months of Boulevard/Hwy.99W intersection has been completed. Washington County staff 2005,Tigard Police have arrested and the consultant performing the work gave a project status briefing to City over 100 drivers who were operat- Council at the June 21 workshop meeting. The estimate for that project exceeds ing a motor vehicle under the the MSTIP budget by $500,000.The county, city and ODOT will look at providing influence of alcohol. additional funds to enable construction. • Last year,we received donations Funding for a study to determine alternatives for the Main Street/Greenburg of nearly 1,000 stuffed animals. Road/Hwy. 99W intersection was approved by City Council. The study will take Those plush toys are used in pro- into account the findings of the Hall Blvd/Hwy.99W project to ensure that these grams involving children in our recommendations support and enhance other improvements. community. New intersection signal In 2004 we assisted nearly 2,800 Hall Boulevard/Wall Street Intersection Signalization and Driveway motorists.Assistance involves vehicle Relocations - Construction Update and Lane Closure collisions,mechanical breakdowns and stranded motorists. Construction of the traffic signal on Hall Blvd at the entrance to the new library is underway and should to be completed by December 2005. Intermittent We are always working to make lane closures will continue to occur during construction. The signal includes an our community safer. interconnected system connecting the existing signals on Hall Blvd.at McDonald Street and Burnham Street to the new signal. Any questions, contact Vannie Nguyen, Engineering Manager, at 503-718-2460 or vannie@ci.tigard.or.us. Page 6 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Earthquake! Do you have a plan? City Council Goal 3 By Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Budget for FY 2005-06 It's the middle of a work day and the suffer a major earthquake-it's only a On June 14 the Tigard City Council walls and fixtures in your office begin matter of time. Are you and your adopted the Fiscal Year 05-06 Operat- violently shaking! You get under the family prepared? Following a major ing Budget of $32.7 effective July 1. desk and hold on for what seems like earthquake,with thousands of people Earlier this spring,the budget commit- minutes. After the shaking stops,you affected, emergency services will be tee held four public hearings on the check on your coworkers and begin to taxed and it will be impossible to budget where citizens were given the worry about your family. You attempt to respond to everyone's needs at once. opportunity to provide input. call,but there's no phone service. You Incidents with confirmed multiple Many elements of the budget seek jump in your car expecting to quickly injuries and/or with a high life-threaten- to address the three main City Council drive home,but hear on ing potential will be the goals established this past January. The the radio that bridges number one priority of fire, major goals include revitalizing the are not safe to cross, rescue, and safety person- downtown area,making improvements side streets are blocked nel. to the traffic flow on Highway 99W,and and the highway you It is imperative that addressing growth in the Tigard area. need to travel on is you prepare now to help Council discussed the need to closed due to a landslide. ► yourself and your family in continue work on identifying ways to Panic sets in as you 40 it the event of an earthquake. deal with the city's long term financial realize it could be hours, Start by developing a Family outlook. Mayor Craig Dirksen com- or possibly days,before you will connect Disaster Plan,make sure you and your mented on the need to get direction with your family. You have no idea how family know how to shut off utilities and from citizens on what future steps your children will get home from school. build a 72-hour kit with emergency should be taken to control expenditures You have no way to contact your spouse. supplies. Visit www.tvfr.com(Commu- and identifying new revenue sources. You can't reach your elderly mother to nity Safety\Emergency Preparedness) Mayor Dirksen has proposed the find out if she is safe or has electricity, for valuable information or call 503- creation of a Financial Strategy Task food,or water. It is then that you ask 649-8577 to have this information Force whose membership would include yourself, "Why didn't I make it a priority mailed to you or request a speaker for the citizen members of the Budget to plan for a time like this?" your next business or community Committee, the Committee for Citizen Emergency management officials tell meeting. Help us help you-take time Involvement, and a representative from us that,inevitably,our area is going to and prepare now. the Downtown Task Force and the Transportation Financial Strategies Task Force. The Financial Strategy Task Do you have a lawn irrigation system? Force will be asked to make recommen- dations to the City Council on possible Although irrigation systems make watering lawns and gardens more energy, ways to address the City's financial cost and time efficient,they can also be a source of contamination to the drinking future. water supply.Irrigation systems provide a potential connection in which contami- nants can be siphoned(backflow)into the drinking water supply. To protect the water supply,the City of Tigard requires all irrigation systems to be equipped with an approved backflow prevention assembly.Test the device after installation,annually,and if the device is moved or repaired. Remember everyone uses water,whether it's for drinking,cooking, cleaning or bathing and it is everyone's responsibility to help protect and ensure the safety and quality of the drinking water we use. For more information on backflow prevention,visit Www.ci.tigard.or.usor contact Hung Nguyen at 503-718-2603 or hung®ci.tigard.or.us. August 2005 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 7 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID I Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Tigard City Council meetings air CAP walk schedule Live on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The schedule for CAP walks Replays every Sunday at 12 p.m.,Monday at 7 a.m.,Thursday at 2:30 a.m. and in August are as follows: 11 p.m.,Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. All programs air on Channel 28. August 3 -Area 2b August 10 -Area 33 �IL Employee of the Month August 17 -Area 9 August 24 -Area 18, 19, 40 June 2005 - Hap Watkins July 2005 - Jill Byars Hap is the Inspection Supervisor in Jill,Room Reservation Coordinator To view the report to citizens the Community Development Depart- for the City, is being recognized for her for any of those areas,log onto ment. After work on May 19, Hap contribution in transitioning to a new www.ci.tigard.or.us/cap. No web noticed a car rushing into the city hall citywide reservation system. Jill access? Call Liz Newton at parking lot. The engine was on fire. customized the new system to meet 503-718-2412. If you see the The driver got out and opened the hood, the needs of the city and made the walkers in your area, feel free to but left his child in the car. V r program user-friendly to staff. Jill ask questions or share your Hap got the child out of the also took on the task of transfer- observations. car and closed the hood to ring all the current data to the reduce oxygen supply to the % new system and managed this feat fire. He then retrieved a fire • s in a single day! After the new extinguisher from his city vehicle program was up and running, Jill tr and managed to extinguish the fire. ensured a smooth transition for pro- Thanks to Hap's quick thinking,a more gram users by fielding all sorts of serious fire and possible injuries were questions and working out the final avoided. Thanks Hap! "bugs"from the system. Thanks Jill! For further information, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.