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Cityscape 2007-12 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter (11TYSCAPE. Mayor's Corner It's Your Neighborhood! Tigard's updated Comprehensive Although Tigard citizens view Plan,a blueprint for the community's some issues from a citywide perspective, Neighborhood networks more often issues that affect citizens on strengthen connections between future is taking shape! Over the last neighbors and the city through: several months citizen member Policy a day-to-day basis are unique to their Interest Teams have been meeting to neighborhood. ■ Neighborhood web sites provide input on goals,policies,and One of the City Council's 2007 ■ Opportunities to comment on recommended action measures for a goals is to complete the City Active development proposals number of the topic areas—everything Neighborhood(C.A.N.) Program. The ■ Annual neighborhood get-togethers from public facilities and services citizen members of the Committee for and clean-up activities to the economy,housing and citizen Citizen Involvement(CCI) have been involvement. working with staff over the last several ■ School to Neighborhood Connections Over the next six months,the months to develop the program. The ■ Neighborhood Watch City Council will complete public city is divided into 13 geographic areas ■ Community Emergency Response hearings on all of the topic areas. The around elementary schools and major Teams recommendations of the Policy Interest transportation routes. To see which Teams are presented to the Planning neighborhood you're in,check the map ■ Neighborhood grant programs Commission in public hearings then the on the city's web site at www..tigard-orgov ■ Capital Improvement Program input Commission's recommendations are or contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412. referred to the City Council for final Interested in being trained to A TOOT You C.A.N. Use! neighborhood's web site?nei our e review and adoption. City Council held The neighborhood web site manage y g public hearings on Environmental Quality, The training only takes about an hour Parks,Recreation and Open Space,and Each neighborhood network can and anyone—middle school on up—is Energy in November. have its own web site to serve as a eligible! Contact Liz Newton at li�@ communication and information center tigard--orgov or 503-718-2412. In December,City Council will to strengthen connections with the city consider Public Facilities and Services, as well as communications within the Watch This Space! Hazards,and Citizen Involvement. Topics neighborhood. Beginning with the January for January Council meetings will include Economy and Housing. If any of these The web site will be managed by 2008 Cityscape,active neighborhood topics interest you,1 encourage you to get volunteers. This will allow neighbor- networks can post neighborhood involved in setting the course for Tigard's hoods to feature information that is news on the new neighborhood page future. Information on all topic areas is relevant to their unique interests and in Cityscape! Also a C.A.N.program available online at www..tigard-orgov/2027 or issues. If you're curious,there's one kick–off event will be held February 2. contact Project Manager Darren Wyss at neighborhood web site up and running! Watch for details in the January issue of 503-718-2442. Check it out atyourneighborcblogrj�ot.com. Cityscape! Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor *AAimf TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON,TOM WOODRUFF ACity of Tigard A New Park...A New Place to Play In October 2007,the city broke ground on a new,underground reser- Reservoir/Park Construction Underway. voir.The site is located along SW Bull Mountain Road,opposite Alberta Rider 'AkYtd M $Ch001 Elementary School,in Tigard. l --- - --==-F - �•';,'., ........................... The reservoir is part of the city's Playground Water System Distribution Plan,and will save pumping costs and provide additional drinking water storage. O The increased water capacity will also _.. j K;•,..: - . .................: provide improved fire protection in Interpretive Picnic Area —----------------i the area.The entire 3-million-gallon Trail * reservoir will be enclosed in concrete ........... .......r........: w� 1 - -�. •• •. ,• _ ' d and will supply drinking water to residents on the south and east sides of Bull Mountain.The city purchased property for the reservoir earlier this ��J`— �� �` •' ,, year and recently started work on the >.................... Open project. �y,;, ,' . . - `"""• - � ;�: ' Space Once the underground reservoir is completed in fall of 2008,a small park will be constructed above the buried • -- ---• -- f _ �� reservoir.Park amenities will include a playground for young children,picnic •;• tables,and open space both on top and F ..• ti`` �`���\ ,� :_ °°"`"� _ adjacent to the reservoir.A winding interpretive trail atop the reservoir •'•>.� �. ':, :�'�; t ' � ;:: - -• will lead park-goers past a viewpoint ,� 1' r__ _ ;• - .,, ' .. to a compass inlaid in concrete.The 2.5-acre park is expected to open in the Y Reservoir r '""" - summer of 2009. .. > ` �< Outline For more information contact Project Engineer Rob Murchison at rpts Elizabeth Price ParkConceptual Design503-718-2699 or robm@tigard-orgov. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Street Tree Program Underway The city's Street Tree Program is in full swing.This community-wide beautification program supplies : free street trees to Tigard residents and neighborhood groups who are willing to plant trees in the public right-of-way. : Street tree orders will be accepted through December 28,2007.Trees ordered by this date will be ; available for pick-up or delivery in January 2008.To learn more about the Street Tree Program,visit the city's web site at zvavzvtigard-orgov/street trees. : To order trees,or for more information,contact Associate Planner/Arborist Todd Prager at 503-718-2700 or todd@tigard-orgov. ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paget www.tigard-or.gov-503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter ............................................ Cozy Up with Books Shelf While many children learn the 1W Lmlf e mechanics of reading and writing in News from the Tigard Library 13500 SWI'Half Blvd. � 1�dndergarten or first grade, Super Tuesday. early literacy Winter Break Festival .� Mad Science-Up,Up&Away Skills begin ' December 21 through January 6 mto develop - . Tuesday,December 11,7-8 p.m. at birth Family fun at the k Community Room,Ages 5&Up : 00 through fun Library during Winter The Mad Scientist will amaze you and everyday Break! Join us for ° ' with demonstrations of the many interactions movies,crafts,cartoons, * uses of the most misunderstood state : such as talking,sharing books,singing story times and poetry of matter—gas!Volunteers from the songs,and naming objects. readings. Refreshments audience will attempt to pull apart the Story time is a terrific place for will be served during the movies and amazing Magdeburg Sphere,launch a hot young children to build on at-home cartoons. Please call the Library at air balloon,and witness a dinosaur sneeze. literacy play.Stories,song,and creative 503-684-6537 or visit the web at mwx. movement are essential parts of each program and are carefully chosen with tigard--ongov/library for movie titles and Pacific Pops Choir : the needs of the blossoming reader in additional information. Thank you to Thursday,December 6,7-8 p.m. mind.Through the magic of stories, the Friends of the Library for supporting Community Room we promote the love of books and the Winter Break Festivals Join us for a musical evening with reading—the most important early the Pacific Pops Choir. Sit back, literacy skill of all. 11 th Annual Mitten Tree relax,and enjoy the eclectic repertoire, I Attend these Children's Programs Saturday,December 8,12:30-2 p.m. including everything from 50's doo- in the Library Puett Room Puett Room p Broadway► to Bdwa standards and ■- wo Bring the whole family for close-harmony jazz. Thank_you to the + Preschool Story Time for 3-6 years winter stories,crafts and warm, .�� Friends of the Library for supporting this Mondays,Dec.3,10,&17 at 10:30 a.m. music program. yummy refreshments!Library + Fun for Ones for 12-24 months patrons are invited to decorate Tuesdays,Dec.4,11&18 at 10:30 a.m. the Mitten Tree throughout Elf Workshop for Teens the month of December with donations Saturday and Sunday,December 15-16 + Book Babies for 012 months of new scarves,hats,and gloves. Items Open Hours,Young Adult Room,Grades 6-12 Tuesdays,Dec.4,11,&18 at 11:30 a.m. will go to the Good Neighbor Center Last-minute teen elves are invited to and will be distributed to the homeless indrop in any time over the Pajama Story Time for 0-6 years Washington County Generously sponsored by weekend to make a fu4—r Tuesdays,Dec.4&18 at 7 p.m. the Friends of the Library. craft,card or jewelry f + Toddler Time for 24-36 months �n someone special on Wednesdays,Dec.5,12&19 at Alsea Christmas Chair their list! 10:30&11:30 a.m. Wednesday,December 12,7 to 8 p.m. Houghton Room Create a + Spanish Story Time for 0-6 years Local author and historian June Holiday Letter Thursdays,Dec.6,13&20 at 6 p.m. Reynolds will present readings and Tuesday,December 4,7-8:30 p.m. + Family Story Time for 0-6 years songs from her new Oregon history Saturday,December 8,10:30 a.m.-Noon book, The Alsea Christmas Chair.Join Library Technology Room(2nd Floor) Fridays,Dec.7,14&21 at 10:30 a.m. Ms.Reynolds and illustrator Clyde List Using MS Word,learn to create a All programs are FREE and open to explore how pioneer immigrants in holiday letter on the computer to send to the public,but the number of Oregon blended their diverse culturalto family and friends. Customize your : participants may be limited in order to backgrounds to form new friendships :letter using graphics. There are two class provide a high quality experience—it's and mutual acceptance of one : best to arrive a few minutes early. See 1' sessions offered. Feel free to attend both another's holiday traditions. sessions. you at the library! December2007 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page & City of Tigard Have Your Say About Be Great in '08 by Getting Involved Parks and Recreation Around New Year's Day • Mark a Family Fest event many individuals resolve to do on your calendar next The City's Park and Recreation more with their families and September. Advisory Board(DRAB) has several for their communities than last • Review upcoming Tigard vacancies.The PRAB advises the year.The challenge is to follow- City Council meeting Tigard City Council and the Public up on these good intentions. agendas at www..tigard- Works Director on park and recreation Participating in the � orgov/agenda and attend policies,facilities,programs,and budget.Meetings are held on the 2"a following activities may a meeting that sounds Monday of each month at 7 p.m.in lead you in new and interesting. the Auditorium of the Public Works rewarding directions: Want to learn more? Building, 8777 SW Burnham Street, • Help out local streams and wildlife by Contact Volunteer Program Tigard. planting native trees at family friendly Development Specialist Bob Roth at Individuals who wish to be restoration projects. 503-718-2402 or bob@tigard-orgou considered for the board should • Attend an event at your local school complete a Citizen Committee Interest even if you don't have children Application and return it to Tigard attending. City Hall by 5 p.m.,Wednesday, • Roll on over to the new Jim December 5.Applications are available online at zvzvay.tigard-orgov/volunteer or at Griffith Memorial Skate Park which is open dawn to dusk. City Hall. For more information,contact • Check out the wide array of Dan Plaza at 503-718-2590 or daniel@ presentations and activities at tigard-orgov. the Tigard Public Library and try something new. y • Be prepared for your family and neighbors by completing the free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. • Get a behind the scenes look by volunteering at the Balloon Festival on Father's Day weekend. • Spruce up your neighborhood by encouraging graffiti removal on private property. t� sin U far C(r�ica(Vo�unteer� OJ r (unities y h ho h City of Tigard departments volunteers are encouraged to learn volunteer positions. Some placements have a variety of clerical volunteer new skills and sharpen current ones. may require background checks.For opportunities including regularly Individuals re-entering the workforce more information about volunteer scheduled activities and one-time and retirees who want to stay active and opportunities contact Volunteer Program assignments. Clerical volunteers provide involved are encouraged to apply. Development Specialist Bob Roth at important support for Tigard staff and Computer skills,attention to detail, 503-718-2402 or bob@tigard orgov. department services. In these positions, and reliability are important for clerical Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter RULES of the ROAD: Six"Non-Defenses"to Speeding Tickets Each year the Tigard Municipal to speed because,for example,your 0 "I'm a careful driver and I Court receives over 6,000 traffic speedometer was malfunctioning. never speed." While a good driving citations,of which about 26%are The basic legal question is whether record is commendable,it's not for speeding. If a driver pleads "not you were exceeding the limit. If considered(nor is a bad record)in guilty,"the case is set for trial before you're convicted,your speed is a determining whether a person is a judge. While every case has unique factor in setting the fine. guilty of a violation at the specific facts,drivers often raise"defenses" © "I sped up to pass another car time and place alleged in the citation. to speeding that are generally not (or merge)." Oregon law doesn't Your good driving record can result recognized under Oregon law, authorize exceeding the speed limit to in a reduced fine if you're found including: pass or merge with other vehicles. guilty. 0 "I was going with the flow of 0 "Road and weather conditions Oregon's speed laws are found traffic." The fact that other vehicles were perfect,so my speed was in sections 811.100 through 811.124 may have been exceeding the limit reasonable and prudent." Under of the Oregon Revised Statutes. You doesn't justify going faster than the Oregon's "basic rule"law,a speed can access these statutes through the posted speed. Also,drivers cannot above the posted limit is"prima facie Municipal Court's web page,wwx. legally exceed the speed limit simply evidence"of a violation. In bad tigard orgov/city hall/departments/ because another vehicle is tailgating weather,the appropriate speed may be municipal court or ask at the 2nd floor them. less than the limit. Reference Desk at the Library. 0 "I admit to speeding,but I © "My car won't go that fast." BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O°BRIEN wasn't going 75." You're in violation This claim is generally not an effective of Oregon law whenever you exceed rebuttal of the speed recorded by a TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT the limit,even if you don't intend laser,radar or pace. Improvements on Bull Mountain Road at Highway 99W Right-turn Lane Widening The City of Tigard,Washington the Bull Mountain Road/Highway 99W County,and ODOT (Oregon Department intersection.The project also repaired the of Transportation) have worked together storm drain outfall and installed a sidewalk „yy to improve the right-turn lane from Bull next to the new lane. Mountain Road onto southbound Highway Because the location of the 99W. improvements is under the jurisdiction The existing eastbound lane from Bull of ODOT,design review and approval Mountain Road to southbound Highway from ODOT were obtained prior to the 99W was not wide enough to accommodate construction. Construction management truck turning movements and other large- and inspection was performed by sized vehicles.In addition,the turning Washington County. radius was substandard,which made it Construction of the improvements has difficult for vehicles to stay within the lane been completed.The project was funded while maintaining the traveling speeds.The through the Urban Services Traffic Impact ` outfall of the storm drain pipe that ran Fee Fund. underneath the road was also broken off If you have questions,please contact and was in need of repair. Project Manager Vannie Nguyen at 503- The project enlarged the turning 718-2460 or vannie@tigard-orgov. radius and widened the right-turn lane at I December2007 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page A% City of Tigard City Prepares for Weatherizing Tips for Winter Winter Weather Inside Your Home Outside Your Home Street Sanding Priorities ■ Insulate or apply heat tape to pipes ■ Drain and disconnect hoses. Identified that run along exterior walls or are in ■ Turn off and drain water from your For city crews,winter weather unheated parts of your home,like the irrigation system. often translates into spending lcrawl space,basement or garage. p gon g ■ Inspect your outdoor water meter to be hours in sanding trucks creeping along ■ Close off vents to crawl spaces and sure the lid is intact and secure. treacherous roadways.You might basements. be surprised to learn that a lot of ■ On very cold days,take special Hint:If pipes become frozen,use a and Tannin goes into blow dryer to thaw them.Hold the dryer preparation P g g precautions in older homes.Allow water about six inches away from the pipe and this effort. to drip from faucets that are supplied move it back and forth along the frozen Every fall city crews gear up for by exposed pipe and open kitchen and area. icy,snowy weather.To kick off this bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm effort,city staff attends an annual air to circulate around plumbing. For more information contact Water Quality Program Coordinator "Sanding Summit"where various ■ Make sure all doors and windows are in Hung Nguyen at 503-718-2603 or hung@ agencies meet to review the previous good repair and are closed tightly. tigard orgov. year's activities,confirm routes,share ■ Shut off inside valves supplying plans and update information.With pp 3g outdoor faucets. a game plan in place,the next step is to order hundreds of yards of sand, inspect equipment,load sanders onto Holiday Tree Recycling trucks,equip city vehicles with chains, Holiday trees and greenery can be ■ Holiday greenery can � �* and review safety procedures and recycled through your garbage hauler. be recycled in the yard winter driving techniques.Then we're r ready! When recycling these items,please adhere debris cart once all ►r to the following: metal and decorative Since Highway 99 and Hall ■ Remove the tree stand and all material has been Boulevard are state roads,they are removed. maintained by the Oregon Department decorative material (tinsel,lights, of Transportation. Other streets ornaments,etc.) from the tree. Flocked ■ If you have arranged for an are maintained by the city.During a trees can be recycled. organization to collect your tree, AM ■ Trees over 5 feet in len � schedule pick-up on a day other than winter storm,roadway maintenance is g your yard debris collection day to avoid prioritized.In general,streets at higher must be cut in half. s. confusion. elevations or with steep grades are ■ Place the tree at the curb in lieu of your sanded first,followed by major city yard debris cart,the same day as regular ■ If you do not subscribe to yard debris thoroughfares.To view a detailed map yard debris pick-up.Your tree will be service,or you live in multifamily housing,call your hauler for details on of street sanding priorities,visit t wv. collected at no additional cost. tigard-orgov/sanding. holiday tree collection. ■ An extra charge of up to$6 will be Questions?Contact your hauler,either For more information or to report added to your bill if your tree is put out road hazards,contact Street Supervisor Pride Disposal Company at 503-625-6177 p in addition to your yard debris cart. or Waste Management at 503-249-8078. Vance Walker at 503-639-4171 or vane@tigard-orgov. Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule This holiday season,Christmas and New Year's Day holidays fall on a Tuesday. Garbage will not be collected on these days,but will be picked up one day later than your normally scheduled day. For example,Tuesday collection will occur on Wednesday; \1 Friday collection will take place on Saturday. Normal collection days will resume the week of January 7,2008. 4 If you have any questions,please contact your hauler,either Pride Disposal Company at 503-625-6177 or Waste Management at 503-249-8078. Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Tree lighting Festivities: Friday, December 1 celebrate the Season It's a heart Bring your children and whole family to watch Santa C warming holiday light the Tigard Holiday tree! This annual tree lighting celebration with the ceremony will take place in Liberty Park,across from C C Tigard Historical McDonald's on Main Street on Friday,December 7. C C Association! Stop A Festivities begin at approximately 6:45 p.m. C by the John Tigard Special event highlights: House located at 103`d and SW • Musical entertainment for young and old alike. Canterbury Lane in Tigard on Sunday, • Santa Claus will arrive around 7:20 p.m.in a fire truck! December 16 from Noon to 4 p.m. Join us for homemade cookies as • After the tree lighting,join Santa and Mrs. Claus for cookies,cocoa and the house comes alive with the spirit children's activities at Crown Carpet. of the past. A special performance of harp music will be featured at 2 p.m.by a high school member of the Tigard Historical Association. FPolIce SANTA! For more information,contact again, the Clarinda Hanson White at 503-629- epartment7094 or clarindahansonwbite@comcast.net. ding freehildren Get in the Holiday visitingwith Santa! Spirit! The Tualatin Valley Community Band,under direction of Steve Heuser, will present a free holiday concert on Sunday,December 9 at 3 p.m.in the Holiday Safety with You in Mind! Deb Fennell Auditorium,Tigard High School,9000 SW Durham Road in Crime Prevention Tips When Crime Prevention Tips @ Home Tigard. Shopping After the holidays,don't The concert will feature a number ■ Shop early and leave early to qV; , advertise gifts received by the boxes of traditional concert pieces and newly avoid darkness. '' left for garbage collection. Flatten arranged holiday melodies that you will ■ Prior to arriving at your and invert the boxes to keep only be humming while you shop! destination lock all your the plain sides visible. TVCB is a volunteer organization valuables in the trunk.Do When you are away from consisting of 65 musicians ranging not leave items of value home,use methods to simulate that in age from teens to eighties.TVCB visible in your vehicle. people are inside like having a radio performs a variety of free concerts in ■ Leave the store with or television on and leaving lights the Tigard-Tualatin area every year. others—not alone. on inside and outside as well. For more information,please visit the ■ When leaving the store, Crime prevention isn't TVCB web site at www..twhorg. walk briskly,confidently seasonal. It should be practiced throughout the entire year.Report and directly to your vehicle. !� Use the main aisles and do any suspicious activity to police. ° The non-emergency telephone not cut through aisles and between ' vehicles.Watch for anyone who may be number to call in Tigard and all of following you.This can occur inside as Washington County is 503-629-0111. well as outside the store. Additional crime prevention is available online at www..tigard-orgov/police. December2007 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard PRSRT STD Canines for Clean Water ° 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Tigard,OR 97223 PAID 101 Reasons to Pick Up Pet Waste: Reason#1 503-639-4171 Portland,OR Permit No 2528 yr 1 Y • ~�\ EE •:';• POSTAL CUSTOMER s 'r Children Follow Your Example! Stewardship of our local rivers and streams for future City Council Meetings in December generations begins with you.Scoop up pet waste,bag it, Tuesdays,December 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m. and place it in the trash! Tigard Town Hall—13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard Your City Supports the Canines for Clean Water Program. All meetings are open to the public and agendas are available online at www..tigard-orgovl council or contact Cathy YOU SHOULD T00. Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov. ........................................................................................................................................... Recycling Reminders! 10111111111W...... Things that don't belong in your blue recycle cart: CIrbs`ae ReGyG\,r9 No}dor ■ Flat plastic lids or ■ Take-out food h. trays.During the sorting containers or clear process, the si.Ze and shape deli/bakery containers p of the lids cause them to ■ Individual-serving , be mixed in with paper containers smaller recyclables. Ultimately, than 6 oz. (applesauce the lids end up with the or pudding cups) paperprocessor and are not recycled. ■ Disposable plastic !' plates,utensils,or ■ Plastic bags,plastic , cups film,zipper plastic , bags or bubble wrap. ■ Children's toys,large OL Kecycleplasticgrocery or plastic items (kid <� r news aper bags atyour pools,patio chairs, a grocery store. etc). or garden hoses _ ■ Styrofoam,block ■ Plastic seedling trays Many materials not accepted curbside can be dropped off at foam,or foam or plant pots that local depots and collection facilities. To find a depot near you visit peanuts crinkle Washington County's Cooperative Recycling Program web site at wwx..recyclewise.org or Metro's web site at xww..metro-region.org and ■ Tough,clear,molded ■ Bottles that contained type find a recycler to the search field.You can also contact your plastic packaging hazardous products or motor oil hauler,either Pride Disposal at 503-625-6177 or Waste Management at 503-249-8078. ..........................................................................................................................................