Cityscape 2008-10 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner Tigard and Lake Oswego Seal the Deal on a
It's Council election time again Water Partnership
(though not for me yet-2 more years!) Starting in 2016,
Three candidates will appear on the water originating from
ballot for City Council in November: the Clackamas River will
• Marland H.Henderson flow from Tigard water "
customers'taps.At a
• Jeremy T.Vermilyea signing ceremony on
• Nick Wilson August 6,Tigard Mayor
The two candidates receiving Craig Dirksen and Lake
the most votes will be elected to the Oswego Mayor Judie `
Council positions currently held by Hammerstad officially
Tom Woodruff and Nick Wilson, signed off on a long-
whose terms expire December 31, awaited water partnership
2008. agreement between the two
cities.
The successful candidates will
be elected to serve a four-year term, In his opening
January 1,2009 to December 31,2012. remarks,Mayor Dirksen said Tigard's The cost of these projects is
quest for ownership in a water source estimated at$136 million.Tigard's
The right to vote is a privilege had spanned more than 17 years. share of the improvements and cost
granted to us as U.S. citizens. I
encourage you to exercise your rights He described the ability of the two to buy-in to Lake Oswego's existing
municipalities to cooperate and share system is currently estimated at$81
ye November 4th and if you're not water rights as "momentous." million.The improvements will allow
yet registered to vote,there's still time.
Registration forms are conveniently Tigard and Lake Oswego had been Tigard and Lake Oswego to produce
located at US Postal Offices,libraries, ironing out the details of the water up to 38 million gallons of water per
and the DMV. You can also download partnership since 2005.Under the day. Of this amount,Tigard will receive
one from the Oregon Secretary of agreement,Tigard and Lake Oswego between 14 and 20 million gallons per
State web site at www..sos.state.or.us. will jointly: day.
If you have questions or would like 4 Expand Lake Oswego's water Mayor Hammerstad said,"We
more information,please call Elections treatment facility. [Tigard and Lake Oswego] truly walk
Official,Cathy Wheatley at 503-718- 6 Replace the existing river intake. hand-in-hand for the next 100 years for
our citizens . . .I am very proud that we
2410 or by email at Cathy@tigard-orgov.
6 Construct a reservoir. can leave that as our legacy."
6 Upsize transmission lines. For more information on the
♦ Develop existing water rights and Fater partnership,visit www..tigard-or.gov/
permits on the Clackamas River. a vaterpartnership.
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON,TOM WOODRUFF
ACity of Tigard
Tigard is Recruiting Volunteers: Make Your Mark IN YOUR BAcKYARD:
Planning Commissioners Needed COYOTES
The City of Tigard is recruiting The Planning Commission consists
to fill two vacancies on the Planning of nine members and generally meets At first glance,the coyote looks
Commission. The Planning at 7 p.m.on the 1 st and 3rd Mondays at like a small German shepherd with
Commission advises the City Council Tigard City Hall. a shorter,bushier tail. Coyotes are
on general land use and transportation Individuals interested in being curious but timid animals and will
planning issues,long-range community considered for a Planning Commission generally run away if challenged.
investment programs,and acts as a position need to fill out a Citizen Sightings of coyotes are most
hearings body for certain land-use Committee Interest application and common just after sunset and before
applications. return it to City Hall by 5 p.m. on sunrise. As habitat shrinks,complaints
Commissioners make Monday,October 27. Applications about these highly adaptable creatures
recommendations to update and are available online at www..tigard-orgov/ increase.
maintain the Tigard Comprehensive community/volunteer or at City Hall, The Truth of the Matter
Plan,assist City Council in the 13125 SW Hall Blvd. For more Neither Tigard nor Washington
formulation of Community Investment information about these vacancies,and County Animal Control have programs
Plans,apply development regulations, Planning Commission activities,contact for managing the coyote population.
and advance cooperative relationships in Dick Bewersdorff at 503-718-2432 or The Oregon State Police Fish&
the community. dick@tigard-orgou Wildlife Division protect and enforce
wildlife laws and habitat. If you have
Tigard City Center Advisory Commission Openings questions or concerns about coyotes,
The Tigard City Center Advisory ■ One City of Tigard resident you can contact them at ospfind@state.
Commission(CCAC)is recruiting representing a cross-section of onus or by phone at 503-378-3720.
for two new members. The CCAC interests in the community at-large Coyotes are extremely wary,
advises the City Center Development Applications are due November 3, making them difficult to capture.
Agency on Urban Renewal projects 2008 and are available online at www.. Their sense of smell is remarkable,
in Downtown Tigard. The following tigard-orgov/community/volunteer or at and their senses of sight and hearing
openings are available: City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.For are exceptional. Traps and poisons
■ One Downtown business or more information,contact Phil Nachbar, frequently capture and/or kill
property owner Redevelopment Manager,at 503-718- domestic animals or wildlife other
2557 or pbil@tigard-orgov. than coyotes. If a coyote approaches
you,wave your arms,throw stones,
and shout.The idea is to convince
the coyote that you are not prey,but a
potential danger.
Englewood Park Gets New Play Structure Do Your Part
Prevention is the best tool for
A new play structure has minimizing conflicts with coyotes
been installed on the east side
of Englewood Park just off ` " = and other wildlife.We suggest the
following strategies:
Springwood Drive. The structure, • Don't leave small children
geared to kids between the ages
of 5 and 12,features a sloped unattended where coyotes are
climbing wall,slide,overhead frequently seen or heard.
ladder-trek,and lookout tower. • Never feed coyotes—prevent
So if you feel the urge to climb, access to garbage,fruit,pet food,
slide or"hang"around,be Qin and compost.
sure to visit Tigard's newest T`' • Keep dogs and cats indoors
neighborhood play structure. especially from dusk to dawn.
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Cityscape Newsletter
Investing in Our Community
Help for Traffic Woes?
Tigard Street
Pedestrian Bridge Metro is considering where the
Earlier this year, next 30 years of high capacity transit
the pedestrian bridge q- investments should go.High Capacity
over Fanno Creek ,,. 4. Transit(HCT)could mean light rail,
at Tigard Street was commuter rail,streetcar or buses.
closed to pedestrian Metro will complete the Regional
traffic after high water it HCT Plan with assistance from
flooded the bridge. .7 TriMet,the Oregon Department of
Replacement of Transportation,and the 25 cities and
the deck and railing _ three counties in the region.
is scheduled for _ Y I I ���
this fall,with a re- �'
opening anticipated by
December.
One of the potential corridors
79th Avenue could affect Tigard. The route
Reconstruction Tigard Street Pedestrian Bridge would (roughly) follow 99W and
This month, Barbur Boulevard from downtown
reconstruction begins on 79th Avenue Walnut Street @ 135th Portland through Tigard and extend
from Churchill Way to Ashford Street to fix To assist drivers,the city re-striped and to the southwest. It would connect
added a short right-turn lane from Walnut commuters with:
pavement deficiencies.
Street to 135th Avenue. The lane addition ✓ Oregon Health Sciences
While we're there,the city will widen will improve traffic flow until a traffic g
the street to allow for bike/pedestrian
signal can be installed at the intersection University(OHSU)
travel and improve the width of the travel ✓ Hillsdale
lanes.The water main will be upgraded and If you have questions,contact Project ✓
Manager Vannie Nguyen,P.E.,at 503-718- Multnomah Village
the storm drainage will be improved. We
anticipate the project to be complete in Con or Consvantruction
Inspector Ze or Engineering ✓ Portland Community College
November 2008. Construction Inspector Zen Dutson at (PCC) Sylvania Campus
503-718-2472 or Zen@tigard-orgov.
✓ Tigard Triangle
✓ Downtown Tigard
Right Tree, Right Place ✓ King city
Western Tualatin
Have you ever seen a tree underneath a powerline with a really bad haircut?
If so,it's a case of the wrong tree planted in the wrong place. Sherwood
It would also provide an
PGE spends millions of Free Street Trees alternative for drivers from Yamhill
dollars each year pruning tree Are Available County and the Oregon Coast—many
branches away from utility lines If you're of the people who use 99W. This
to prevent power outages and planning to plant in could reduce congestion on 99W and
maintain public safety. You the city right-of-way, reduce the incidence of drivers cutting
can help by planting the right you may be eligible through neighborhoods to avoid 99W.
tree in the right place. PGE for a free street tree.
recommends planting trees with Contact City Arborist Learn More Today
mature heights that are less than Todd Prager at 503- To learn more about the project,
30 feet tall. 718-2700 or call 503-797-1756,send an e-mail to
Check out a list of "powerline todd@tigard-orgov. Please remember that trans@oregonmetrogov,or visit the web
friendly"trees at wwwttiortlandgeneral.com. you will need permission from the city site at www..oregonmetrogov/goingplaces.
Click on"safety and outages,"then click on before planting a tree in the city right-of-
"tree maintenance." moray.
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City of Tigard
7th Annual Free Leaf
Get Your"Green"On! Disposal & Food Drive
Area residents are encouraged to
Check Out One(or more)of These Environmentally-Friendly Events drop off leaves and donate non-perishable
food items from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the
SOLV's Washington County Clean&Green following dates:
• WHEN: Saturday,October 11 �..es' • Saturday,October 25 Mark
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Saturday,November 8 C eraar '
• WHERE:Cook Park,off Durham Road at • Saturday,November 22
the end of 92nd Avenue
• WHAT:Help spruce up the park by
• Saturday,December 6
spreading bark chips on the trails and The Leaf Disposal will be held at the
removing non-native vegetation. Public Works Building,8777 SW Burnham
• REGISTRATION: Sign up under the Cook Street. Leaves can be loose or bagged in
Park project at xww.solv.org. paper or plastic. For more information
contact Storm Water Supervisor Rob Block
at 503-718-2607 or rob@tigard-orgov.
"Tree for All"at H iteon Creek
WHEN: Saturday,October 25,9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Halloween Canine
WHERE:Signs will direct volunteers to the site located off Scholls Ferry Costume Contest dw
Road,approximately 3 blocks down Springwood Drive. Come join the fun
• WHAT:Help plant 1,000 native trees and shrubs along Hiteon Creek.This at the seventh annual
event is part of a regional challenge to install 2 million trees in the Tualatin Halloween Canine fil;
River Watershed over the next 20 years.The city and volunteers have been Costume Contest hosted
working to restore the creek since 2002. Come check out the progress,which by the Tigard Dog Park
includes a new boardwalk and improvements to the creek channel. Committee. The event will be held on
• REGISTRATION:Required for groups of 3 or more—contact Carla Staedter. Saturday,October 25,at Potso Dog Park.
The park is located off SW Hunziker
Street at SW Wall Street behind the Coe
Stream Planting at Blue Heron Drive Manufacturing building in Tigard.
• WHEN: Saturday,November 8&November 22 Start planning your canine companion's
9 a.m.to 1 p.m. costume today. Human escorts are
• WHERE:Signs will direct volunteers to the site welcome to dress up,too! A celebrity panel
located off of Walnut Street at Blue Heron of judges will award prizes for the best
Drive. costumes. Contestant registration opens
• WHAT:The city and the Blue Heron at 9:30 a.m. Judging will begin at 10 a.m.
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Homeowners Association are teaming up to Proceeds of raffle drawings will go to
restore an important tributary to Summer support Tigard dog parks.
Creek by planting over 1,500 trees and shrubs. The City of Tigard is proud to have
• REGISTRATION:Required for groups of three off-leash dog parks and was the first
three or more—contact Carla Staedter. city in Washington County to create these
parks.Dog park users are responsible for
NEED MORE INFORMATION? keeping the parks safe and clean so they
can continue to be enjoyed by all park
For more information on any of these visitors.
events,contact Surface Water Quality/Volunteer
For more information on Tigard dog
Coordinator Carla Staedter at
parks,visit the Tigard Dog Park Committee
503-718-2788 or carla@tigard-orgov.
web site at www..tigarddogparks.org or the city
web site at wxw..tigard-orgov/Parks.
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Cityscape Newsletter A
Shelf Ir. Limfe Weekend
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Adventures
SUPER TUESDAY: Richard Ritchey the Reptile Man
All Ages!Community Room Kids in elementary school are invited to
Tuesday,October 14—5:30 AND 7 p.m.(two shows) join us at 1:30 p.m. in the Puett Room on
The Reptile Man is back! Investigate the the first and third Saturdays and second
amazing world of reptiles with a mesmerizing and fourth Sundays of each month for
program that will keep you on the edge of your
seat! Take a close-up look at some truly fantastic members of the animal kingdom and these fun activities:
learn the truth about these often misunderstood creatures.
WORLD GARWMMI 6 DAY
Take Charge of Your Life Creature Features: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
Wednesday,October 15,4-6 p.m. Vintage Monster Movies Make beautiful cards to share with family
Community Room Thursday,October 30,3:30-8:30 p.m. and friends. All supplies provided,just
The Tigard Library will host presentations to Community Room,All Ages bring your imagination.
help seniors maintain their independence. As Drop in anytime for a delicious u
part of National Aging in Place Week,speakers dose of classic black-and-white WAY UP HIGH IN THE
will discuss long-term-health insurance and horror movies.Your favorite
APPLtiAW,-
Medicare Part D.Informational displays will monsters will be on hand to
provide ideas for seniors to take charge of their delight and disgust you. Costumes SU DAY, OCTOBER 12 M
lives. For more information call 503-684-6537. encouraged. Snacks provided. ,SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Games, crafts, apple tasting and more!
Room fiiaoui Y Foa EVEI UONF An "a-peeling"good time for the
whole family.
110uL7s a►i►)s ;
RAIN STOMP WITH
Houghton Room. Registration is not required and Kids'Book Club
new members are always welcome. Grades 1-4(2nd to 3rd DIE BO�WELL
Morning Book Discussion Group grade reading level) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
Tuesday,October 14,10:30 a.m.–Noon Monday,October 27& Join local children's author and
The Book ofAirand5hadowsbyMichael Gruber Tuesday,October 28
3:45-5 p.m.,Registration required illustrator Addie Boswell as she shares
Mystery Book Discussion Group Please stop by the Children's Desk to register from her new picture storybook"Rain
Thursday,October 16,6:30-7:30 p.m. and pick up your copy of this month's book, Stomper"and leads kids in writing and
The King of Lies by John Hart The Boy Who Saved Cleveland. drawing activities of their own!
Evening Book Group
Wednesday,October 22,7-8:30 p.m. Super Readers Book Club
Crescent by Diana Abu-Jaber Grades 4-6,Tuesday,October 21
4-5 p.m.,Registration required
TEENS Please stop by the Children's Desk to registerNS ' k
ch; ., "�A�
and pick up your copy of this month's book,
Teen Book Discussion Group Shakespeare's Secret.
Thursday,October 9, 4:30-6 p.m.,Puett Room
Register and pick up your free book. Read it at Thanks to the Friends of the Library for promoting
home,then meet discuss it with other teens at reading by donating the books for the
the library. Enjoy snacks,games and writing children's and teen book clubs. hok ilk
exercises,too! !NI ME
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It's Your Neighborhood!
O Are you interested in how your neighborhood will grow—what new development will take
place and when?
O Do you want to help keep your neighborhood safe and ready to respond to emergencies?
O Are you involved in your neighborhood schools?
O Do you have ideas for small things that could make a big difference in how your
neighborhood looks?
O Are there sidewalk or trail connections needed in your neighborhood?
O What events or activities could be held in your neighborhood to get people connected?
Now that most of the Neighborhood Areas have active web pages,
it's time to get the Neighborhood Network Steering Committees in place.
What Will the Steering Committees Do?
The Steering Committee for each Neighborhood Network will work as a group to gather input on ideas and proposals for
neighborhood beautification/clean-up activities,neighborhood events,and neighborhood improvement at its annual meeting.
The Steering Committees will also serve as a conduit for residents to raise issues or concerns.
Membership
In order to be recognized as a Neighborhood Network Steering Committee there
must be a minimum of four members. The membership of the Steering 7
Committee is comprised of representatives as follows and must be represented interested?
by residents of the neighborhood area: Check out the Steering
X Community Emergency Response Team Member Committee details on
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YOUR neighborhood
Neighborhood Watch Captain
web page. To find your
• Local School PSO Representativevisit
neighborhood link,
• Neighborhood Web Page Administrator/Content Manager the city's web site at www•
• At-Large Member: Preferencegiven to individuals who have served as a community connector. tygard-orgov�neighborhood.
• At-Large Member: Preferencegiven to individuals who have served on the ciy's Bookmark the one that
Committee for Citifen Involvement(CCI. serves your neighborhood
• At-Large Member: Preferencegiven to individuals who are Designatedl Trained
and check it out regularly!
Land Use Coordinators. No web access? Call Liz
AtlarNewton at 503-718-2412.
ge members may be representatives of a business that is located in the
neighborhood area. The CCI confirms the membersh for each Steering Committee.
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Cityscape Newsletter A
RULES of the ROAD: Mobile Communications and Driving
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With 130,000 cell phone towers more impaired than those with blood risk of collisions.
spread across the landscape,drivers alcohol levels above the legal limit Meanwhile,a major U.S.auto
can now make calls from most of 0.08%. In response,some states, manufacturer plans to offer mobile
highways in the U.S. The convenience including Washington and California, Wi-Fi and internet access in its 2009
of mobile communications is have prohibited cell phone use models. While this high level of
irresistible,even in heavy traffic. without a hands-free device. Oregon connectivity could benefit children
At any given time,a significant now forbids cell phone use by new and other passengers,it will also
percentage of drivers will be involved drivers under 18. tempt many drivers. We don't
in cell phone conversations for either need a stud to predict the result if
business or Leasure. But is hands-free cell phone use Y
P really safer? significant numbers of drivers start
Drivers using cell phones Some persuasive studies show that using the internet in their"mobile
are distracted by the process of it's not: the greater distraction may be offices."
dialing(or text-messaging) and the the conversation itself. When a driver Oregon law doesn't specifically
conversation itself. Without both is talking to a passenger,the flow address cell phone or laptop use by
hands on the steering wheel,their of the conversation can respond to adult drivers. However,inattentive
ability to respond to an emergency traffic conditions in subtle ways. That drivers could be cited for Careless
may also be reduced. advantage is lost with cell phones. "A Driving,which carries a base fine of
Studies Show... hands-free phone,"according to one $250 (or$450 if there is a collision).
Numerous studies have study,is simply"not any safer."
documented the impacts of cell Lawmakers have to balance
phone use on collision rates. A the obvious advantages of mobile BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
Utah study,for example,suggests communications with safety TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
that drivers on cell phones may be considerations,including the greater
No Reservations Required II. .� Friends of the Tigard Library
Reservations for city park shelters are not } " Announce Book Sale
required from October 13,2008 through March 27, and Web Site
2009.During this time shelters are available on
a first come,first served basis. City baseball and Books! CDs!DVDs! If you're a book
lover or bargain hunter,Friday,October 10
soccer fields will close on October 27.Due to the ',
possibility of flooding,the lower section of Cook and Saturday,October 11 could be your lucky
Park,just beyond the restroom/concession stand, day. The Friends of the Tigard Library are
will be closed to vehicle traffic as of October 27. - 'will their semi-annual used Book Sale.
Baseball fields and the lower section of Cook High-tail it to the Library Community
Park will re-open on March 2. Soccer fields will Room to get a deal on slightly used,out-of-
re-open on April 13. print or collectible items.
Sale hours are Friday from 9 a.m.to
For the 2009 season,reservations can be made: 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.
Funds from the sale support Tigard Library
■ Online at wwwtigard-orgov/darks beginning January 1. programs and projects.
■ In-person at the city's Public Works Building located at Who are the Friends of the Library? They're a
8777 SW Burnham Street,Tigard,beginning January 2. dedicated group of library lovers who generously fund the
■ By calling park reservations at 503-718-2641 beginning library's variety of programs for all ages.Want to learn more?
January 2. Check out their new web site at www.tigardlibragfriendr.org.
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spate, contact Lisa Olson at lisa@you-r-smart.com.
City Council Meetings in October
Regular Council Meetings: ANNE
Tuesday, October 14,2008 NOTE TIME 14t
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L Tuesdays October 21,28,2008
@ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
`t All meetings are open to the public and agendas are
available on-line at www.tigard-or.gov/councilor contact
Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov.
One 1 . Recycle
Recycle your e-waste, have sensitive documents shredded, and safely dispose of fluorescent light bulbs at this one-stop event on
Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to I p.m. The event will be held at the Fowler Middle School parking lot, 10865 SW Walnut Street,
at the corner of Walnut Street and Tiedeman Avenue. Vehicles will enter on Tiedeman Avenue and exit onto Walnut Street.
Payment by cash or check only.
3rd Annual E-Waste Collection Paper Shredding Fluorescent Bulbs
Recycle computers,TVs,laptops,monitors,printers,hard and Food Drive Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury
drives,ink cartridges,batteries,fax machines,modems,and Securely dispose of sensitive along with other toxic substances.
keyboards.(Manuals,boxes,packaging,disks,and software documents,recycle,and help Here's your opportunity to recycle
will not be accepted.) support the Oregon Food Bank. them responsibly and safely.
Fees: Fees: ees: FREE of Charge
■ $15 fee for laptops,computer monitors, ■ One brown,paper grocery bag of
and TVs 27 inches or less shredding per vehicle is FREE with
■ $25 fee for TVs 28 inches to 39 inches the donation of 2 non-perishable
■ $35 fee for TVs larger than 39 inches food items
■ $5 fee additional for console TVs ■ $10 for each additional red
■ Disposal of other items listed above is FREE recycling bin of shredding,
minimum fee of$10