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Cityscape 2011-02 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter (] 1TYSCAP.F,_ 1 Mayor's Corner ����`�� �•�� On December 30,2010,the City Council met to draft goals for the coming year. We considered input from the city's Boards and Committees ��LL'`L L' • and Executive Staff to help Council develop priorities for 2011.While the wording may change slightly,the goals are scheduled for review and You're invited to drop by the Tigard adoption at the January 25,2011 City Council meeting. • Library Community Room on Saturday, .' 2011 Council Goals February 5,anytime between 11 a.m.and 3 p.m.for the 4th Annual Neighborhood 1. Implement Comprehensive Plan . Network Open House. a. Show substantial progress on new Tigard Triangle Master Plan • b.Update Tree Code • c.Participate in the Southwest Corridor Study ZhA d.Work with state and regional partners to modify the Transportation v Planning Rule �eK c.Work with partners on urbanization policy issues N , • Saturday,February 5, 11 a.m.to 3 P.M. • 2. Implement Downtown and Town Center Redevelopment . • Library Community Room Opportunities • 13500 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard a.Develop strategy and materials to attract developers and tenants b.Advance Ash Avenue railroad crossing 3. Complete Plans for Parkland Acquisition Discover your neighborhood web 4. Advance Methods of Communication page. Get information about funding a a. Communication is a part of everyone's job neighborhood event,accessing community b. Support efforts to change organizational culture resources and connecting with neighbors and the city to address those"rocks in your 5. Continue Coordination with Lake Oswego on Water Partnership shoe!" 6. Financial Stability ® The Neighborhood Network program a. Hold the line on the General Fund Budget ® has something for everyone—let us show you b.Work with partners on long-range solutions to statewide • what it can do! City staff and representatives structural problems N s from the Neighborhood Network Program c. Evaluate the city's internal sustainability efforts ® will be on hand to answer your questions and ® listen to your ideas.Refreshments will be served. For progress reports on achieving these goals,check the quarterly goal R updates posted on the web at wwm..tigard-or.gov/councilgoa/s. For More Information Contact Joanne Bengtson at d/ 503-718-2476 or joanne@tigard-orgov. Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD ACity of Tigard City Values Update The New Normal The City of Tigard wants to be an organization that is known for getting Last spring,budget reductions Compliance program.For almost things done,doing it right,and respecting forced two primary changes to services three months no complaints were and caring for others.We want citizens to provided at the Permit Center. taken while new efficiency measures believe the message on entryway signs that First,the hours for the Planning were developed and code compliance says"A Place to Call Home."We believe services counter were reduced by one day responsibilities were redistributed.In that creating a genuine affiliation between per week,matching the already reduced late July,the city began receiving code city employees and residents will be a key hours for the Building services counter. compliance requests via an online factor in our success. We're happy to report that these services system.As with any new technology, City staff asked themselves "What continue to function smoothly. The bugs were encountered.These issues does it take to ensure that departments are Building Counter operates Tuesday and other challenges with the system as welcoming and friendly as the images through Friday from 7 a.m.to 5 p.m. were remedied as quickly as possible, and the Planning/Engineering of home? The answer was pretty clear: Counter but the program continues to be a work looking for ways to help;and building a is open Tuesday through Friday from in progress.The new code compliance camaraderie and a connection between 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.Both permit service team continues to devote as much time employees and citizens.There is an energy counters are closed on Mondays except as possible to these responsibilities,and you feel when working with people who for appointment check in,submitting plans to make additional improvements enjoy the work they do. Staff developed the land use appeals and deliveries.The over the next several months. following values for success: Permit Center remains open five days a We appeciate your continued efforts Respect and Care—for each other week for other business. to keep your business or property in � compliance with city codes. For more and the residents of the city A Work in Progress information about what you can do to Do the right thing—look for The second change resulted in a prevent common violations,please visit solutions significant reorganization of the Code avw2v.tigard-orgov/codecompliance. Get it done—go the extra mile,help residents and each other to succeed. These values have been incorporated Cuts Improve Financial Outlook into the city's performance evaluation In response to the recession,Tigard In two areas,the city has turned to system,hiring process and day to day implemented budget cuts last spring technology to supplement the loss programs. that resulted in an adopted of staff.The first area So far we have seen staff working operating budget that is is with an automated harder to make a difference and define $2.7 million lower than the phone attendant Tigard as"A Place to Call Home!" prior year and reduced launched in May.The staff by six percent. attendant has worked From a financial well and remarks are Street Sanding Priorities standpoint,the cuts positive. Identified were necessary and The second area is During a winter storm,roadway have been successful in in Code Enforcement. maintenance is prioritized.In general, solidifying Tigard's fiscal As noted above,we're streets at higher elevations or with steep health.However,staff working on solutions. grades are sanded first,followed by cuts triggered reductions While technology doesn't major city thoroughfares. To see your in the services the city provides.These replace the type of service that a person neighborhood and its sanding priority,go include:a reduction in open hours for provides,Tigard has found ways to to WWW..tigard-or.gov/sanding. the library on Thursdays,loss of police continue to provide key services with staff including patrol,reduced counter fewer dollars. hours for planning and for passports,and If you have questions,contact the discontinuation of room reservations Finance Director Toby LaFrance at 503- ` — A���...t for city facilities. 718-2406 or toby@tigard-orgov. Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tigard Sets Course to Grow Parks : High Capacity Transit... In November, Tigard voters passed a$17 million park bond measure.At least What's It All About? eighty percent of the bond proceeds will be used to buy park land and open Join us as we kick off the first ; space; the balance will be used to purchase additional park property or to ; phase of planning for high capacity ; construct improvements. transit(HCT) service.Although HCT service is many years away,we're starting the public planning process : to identify locations and general ; characteristics for potential station • areas.We hope to hear from as many citizens as possible as we develop the ; Serve on the Park and Recreation Or...Share Your Ideas plan. Advisory Board(PRAB) The PRAB welcomes your : The"Southwest Corridor" The city is looking for residents, ideas!Within the framework of ; (connecting Portland to Sherwood especially those living in the west or the Park System Master Plan,the ; through Tigard)has been identified ; north part of Tigard,to serve on the board encourages citizens to provide by Metro as the region's next priority ; PRAB.An orientation will be provided suggestions on park improvements and for HCT investments.As Tigard and : to new board members. property purchases. surrounding areas grow,increased With the passage of the bond transportation needs add pressure : measure,the city's PRAB will be busier Share your thoughts: to already congested roads. Fast and ; than ever.Using the Park System In person convenient transit service will be a big Master Plan as a guide,the board will Attend a PRAB meeting part of meeting those needs,while seek citizen input and prioritize park See meeting schedule (left) : protecting the existing transportation improvements and property purchases. system. : PRAB members serve four-year In writing A state grant is being used to hire terms and are selected through an Parks&Facilities Manager Steve Martin a consultant with technical expertise ; application and interview process. City of Tigard for the public planning process.The Individuals interested in serving on 13125 SW Hall Blvd. process is expected to take place : the board are encouraged to submit a Tigard OR 97223 : through mid-year 2012. : neve@tard orgov citizen committee interest application. ; For more information about the Applications are available at mww..tigard Allcorrespondence will be HCT Corridor Land Use Plan,visit : orgov/volunteer or at Tigard City Hall, forwarded to the PRAB. wwx1igard-or.gov/HCT: Questions? 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Contact either Judith Gray at 503-718- ; `o ; 2557 or Judith@tigard-orgov,or Marissa ' Meeting Schedule _ The PRAB typically meets Property Purchases = Daniels at 503-718-2428 or naarirra@ at 7 p.m. on the third Monday in the Works - tigard-orgov. ; of each month.However, _ • Three parcels adjacent to the Summer the February meeting will be = Creek property near Fowler Middle held on Tuesday,February 22. = School Meetings are held at the Tigard Public Works Building,8777 SW = • The Sunrise property off Sunrise Lane . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Burnham. For more information,or = Property Purchases = Growing, growing, gads! to have a citizen committee Under Consideration = In 1961 when the city was incorpo- interest application mailed to = = rated,the population numbered 1,084 • The Potso Dog Park property off residents.Today,that number is 47595 you,contact Parks and Facilities = = > Manager Steve Martin at 503- = Hunziker Street (currently leased by according to recent estimates from 718-2583 or.neve@tigard-oquov. = the City) Portland State University's Population °%m o Research Center.Way to grow! February 2011 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page ACity of Tigard Community Emergency RULES Of the ROAD: OREGON'S CELL PHONE LAW REVISTED Response Team (CERT)Training Offered Oregon's new cell phone law went extended keyboard entries are not Should disaster strike,the city into effect on January 1,2010. Since allowed. has a team of more than 200 trained then,Tigard police officers have issued Q The hands-on use of a cell phone citizens and community leaders who nearly 500 citations for this violation. while stopped at a red light is a are ready to respond.Join our team Here are a few observations from one violation,since the law applies andg et the year's experience with the law in our whenever a person is "operating skills You courtroom: a motor vehicle on a highway." need to 0 Most drivers were aware If you don't have assist your of the new law before • a hands-free community receiving a citation, accessory,the duringan suggesting that the only lawful gg g emergency. 0massive statewide effort alternative is to to publicize it was pull over in a safe CERT Training: � successful. place and make Teaches basic emergency response the call. 0 Many drivers believed skills like first aid,search and that it's lawful to use a Studies show rescue,and fire safety and hands-on cell phone if that driving while suppression. they're engaged in a work-related talking on a cell phone is as dangerous 0 Cultivates partnerships between conversation. In fact,the narrow as driving while impaired, even if the emergency service providers and exception for business use only driver is using a hands free device.The p Y the people they serve. applies when"operation of the conversation itself,rather than the use motor vehicle is necessary for the of one's hands,is the real distraction. 0 Expands our community's person's job." These studies also show that emergency response capability © Ahands-free accessory„ conversations with passengers are far through citizen involvement. is generally cheaper than a citation less distracting, since passengers tend The next eight-week .16N for a cell phone violation,which is to be responsive to traffic conditions. CERT training session subject to a base fine of $145. An Based on these studies,it wouldn't kicks off Tuesday,March acceptable"accessory”is a device, surprise me if legislators next consider 1 and runs through April 23. Eke a headset or speaker phone, banning all use of cell phones while Class size is limited and registration that"when used allows a person driving. is required. For more information,a to maintain both hands on the detailed class schedule,or to enroll in steering wheel." the next class,visit the city's website 0 The law allows an exception to the BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN at svrvry tigard orgov/CERT or contact "hands-free"rule when"activating TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT Emergency Management Coordinator or deactivating the device or a Mike Lueck at 503-718-2593 or mikel@ function of the device." Texting or tigard-orgov. Tigard Employees Give Back Working with the Community The Tigard Police Department co- to serve as "shoppers." Shoppers helped Partners for Affordable Housing(CPAH), sponsored the 21 st annual Christmas for children find basic necessities such as city employees donated gifts for 60 low- Kids which took underprivileged grade underwear,boots and clothing. income children during the 2010 annual school children on a holiday shopping Tigard's employees also contributed Holiday Giving drive. One employee went trip to Fred Meyer. Many of the children to CPAH's Back to School drive,providing the extra mile by making a personalized lacked shoes that fit or warm winter coats. assistance with back-to-school supplies. "treat bag"with candy and other goodies Police and volunteers were joined by These acts inspire us and strengthen for each child! employees from several city departments Tigard as A Place to Call Home. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Survey Do the services offered at the Tigard Public Library meet your needs? This is your chance to let us know. Please take a moment to fill out this February 2011 brief questionnaire,because this is your library. 1. How often do you visit the Tigard Library? Please check one. ❑ 4 or more times a month ❑First-time visitor ❑ 1-3 times a month ❑Never ❑Less than once a month 2. How old are you? ❑ 18 or younger ❑ 26-40 ❑ 61 or older ❑ 19-25 ❑ 41-60 3. Please rate the following areas of library services: Library Service Excellent Good lust OK Poor Don't Use Availability of Internet Computers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Checkout Desk ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Reference Desk ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Children's Room Desk ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 4. In your opinion,what are the top three functions of the Tigard Public Library?Please select only one response in each column. Library Service Most Important Second Most Important Third Most Important Providing books/materials forAdults ❑ ❑ ❑ Providing books/materials for Children and Teens ❑ ❑ ❑ Providingprograms and classes forAdults ❑ ❑ ❑ Providing programs and classes for Children and Teens ❑ ❑ ❑ Providing access to the Internet ❑ ❑ ❑ Providing a place to gather/meet socially ❑ ❑ ❑ 5. The library provides access to online resources at www.wccls.org/online_resources. Which of these have you used in the past year?Check all that apply. ❑Auto Repair Reference Center ❑ Reference USA ❑ Oregon Career Information Center ❑None of the above ❑Magazine full-tenet articles ❑Ancestry Plus ❑Medline Plus ❑Newspaper full-text articles ❑Learning Express ❑ World Book Encyclopedia 6. Comments? Thank you for your time! Please return your survey to the Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223. Beginning January 31,2011,this survey also will be available online at www.tigard-or.gov/library. "Tree for All"Planting @ Summerlake Park Donate Food and Take a Planting Season is here...Volunteers are Needed Bite Out of Your Fines at Tigard is teaming with • Saturday,February 5,from the Tigard Library Friends of Trees to plant V z 9 a.m.to 1 P.M. Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness 1,300 native trees and • Summerlake Park, 11450 Week at the library.Participate in the shrubs at Summerlake SW Winterlake Drive, library's food drive from Sunday, Park.This event is part Tigard February 6 through Saturday, of a regional challenge to February 12.For every two non- install two million trees Plant native trees and perishable food items donated,$1 in the Tualatin River shrubs in fines will be cleared from your Watershed over the next °iiii • Registration is required account,up to$10 in fines. 20 years.Tigard installed for groups of three or Food collected will be donated more than 85,000 plants since more to the Tigard St.Vincent de Paul the"Tree for All"challenge began Dress for the weather; food pantry to be distributed to local in 2005.This year's goal is to install rubber boots are recommended.Tools families in need.For more details 20,000 more plants. and gloves will be provided. about the program,including what ..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... types of food will be accepted,pick To Participate: up a bookmark at the library or log For more information or to register,please contact Environmental onto www..tigard-orgov/librag. Program Coordinator Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788 or carla@tigard-orgov. Fold Here Tigard Public Library " 13500 SW Hall Blvd. First Class Tigard,OR 97223 Stamp 503-684-6537 Required Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. a a Tigard, OR 97223 Tape Closed Cityscape Newsletter Teen Day Off ife Thursday,February 17, p.m. Community Room,Gradeses 6-12 News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW!-Fall Blvd. BUE.LLER?BUELLER?... Hey,you've been working hard,now A Little Old-Fashioned Romance... for Adults! take some time off at the library. Friday,February 18,7-8:30 p.m.,Community Room Join us to save Ferris with audience Love and courtship never get old.Two different couples meet for the participation movie games and help us first time in stories by O.Henry and E Scott Fitzgerald.Remember bling our bookcart.Turn our bookcart when you were a child and a parent or grandparent read stories aloud into a phenomenal work of art,and to you?Relive those days with some tales for adults!David Loftus, we'll display it in the Young Adult longtime host of "Story Time for Grownups"and reader of books Room! for recordings for the blind,will read"While the Auto Waits"and"The Offshore Pirate"for your listening delight. Sponsored by Friends ofthe Tigard Library. Taekwondo Demonstration Sunday,February 20,1:30-2:30 p.m. South Indian Classical The South Pacific You've Always Imagined Community Room,Ages 5&up Dance Tuesday,February 22,7-8:30 p.m.,Community Room Members of the U.S.West Coast Tuesday,February 8,7-8 p.m. Do you need to escape our winter weather,if only Taekwondo Association will Community Room,All Ages for a few hours?Join us for tips on exploring the demonstrate Dancers in bright,beautiful enticing South Pacific island nations of Fiji,Tahiti how this costumes will demonstrate the and the Cook Islands.These tropical islands offer martial art athletic and sun,sand,crystal clear waters and much more. develops narrative balance, dance form a a Donkey Arcade Night flexibility, of the W Wednesday,February 9,6-8:30 p.m. stamina,focus Tamil Nadu Community Room,Teens&Adults and confidence. region of No quarters required! Play classic arcade video They'll also get the audience up and India.This games on the WiiTM from 6 to 7 p.m. and stay for moving, so wear comfy clothes! interactive a documentary about a modern Donkey Kong performance high score rivalry from 7 to 8:30 p.m.The film is will also give rated PG-13. Origami Workshop the audience Saturday,February 12,1:30-2:30 p.m. a chance to tell stories with Board Game Fun Puett Room,Ages 5&up their hands,eyes and bodies. Friday,February 4,2-4 p.m.,Puett Room,Grades K-5 Try your hand at Japanese paper- This program will be led by School's out!Drop-in to play a variety of board folding.Members of Tigard High Subashini Ganesan,founder of games. Play a quick game or stay for the full two School's Japanese Honor Society will Natya Leela Academy. hours. show you how to create simple figures. Super Bowl Sunday Ebuilding 'Construction Sunday,February 6,3:30-8 p.m.,Community Room Watch the broadcast of the Big February 27 Read Across America Day Game on the library's big screen .m. Celebration in an alcohol-free environment. om,Ages 5&up Wednesday,March 2,4-5 p.m. Test your Super Bowl smarts withPuett Room,Ages 3&up n to work on your a trivia challenge.The winner and 1hns with other Join us after school to two runners-up will receive gift ®fans.We'll celebrate Dr. Seuss'birthday certificates from a local sporting goods store. the building blocks. with Seuss stories and crafts.Free food and refreshments will be provided ing the creativity. by Friends of the Tigard Library. February 2011 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard PRSRT STD _ " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Leaf Collection and Food Drive Total Tigard,OR 97223 PAID Thanks Tigard! This year,802 vehicles ' ' 503-639-4171 Portland,OR dropped off 780 yards of leaves. Permit No 2528 Your generous contributions of food for the Tigard St.Vincent de Paul Food Pantry provided 33 barrels of food (6,300 pounds) to an organization that provided nearly 6,000 families with emergency food boxes in 2010. POSTAL CUSTOMER A special thanks to all the volunteers and staff who helped with the events. Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday,February 8, 15,22 t @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are available online at www..tigard-orgov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-orgov. Budget Cycle Begins at the City Open House: TREE GROVE PRESERVATION PROGRAM The city is gearing up for the next There are a few key dates of interest: fiscal year budget cycle. It is certain that Are you interested in how the city ■ The City Manager's proposed budget, proposes to preserve the community's we will continue to closely monitor our includingtheCapital Improvement expenses and revenues. a premaining native tree groves?If so, Plan and City Center Development join us for an opportunity to review Finance staff is continuing to Agency budget,will be available for and comment on the proposed Tree refine the financial forecast and will review on April 8,2011. Grove Preservation Program on collaborate with the City Manager over ■ As required by law,the proposed Thursday,February 17,2010 from the next couple of months to produce a budget is reviewed for changes by 6:30-8:30 p.m.in Tigard Town proposed budget for early April. the Budget Committee to present an Hall.We welcome your questions and When complete,the proposed approved budget to the City Council. comments. budget will be posted on the city's The Budget Committee will hold The Tree Grove Preservation website. It will contain all the public meetings at the Public Works information that the City Manager will Auditorium on April 18,April 25, Program was born from community submit to the Budget Committee for and May 2,if needed. support for the Urban Forest Master Plan process. City Council directed. consideration.The Budget Committee ■ On June 14,the City Council will staff to develop a program that is made up of City Council and citizen review the approved budget and provides incentives and flexibility to volunteers who have an equal vote in adopt the city's budget for the property owners for the continued modifying the proposed budget to create upcoming fiscal year. stewardship of the 544 acres of tree the approved budget. groves included in the program. Questions?Contact Sr.Planner If you have any questions about the budget process, call Toby LaFrance, Darren Wyss at darren@tigard-or.gov an v or Finance and Information Services Director at 503-718-2406. 503-718-2442.