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Cityscape 2011-12 City of Tigard's Official Newsleaff CITYSCAPE Mayor's Corner City Prepares for Winter Weather Hello,Tigard!Mayor Dirksen generously Street Sanding Priorities Identified shared this space so that I could introduce City For city crews,winter weather often brings long hours in sanding myself to you as I begin serving as your Ctrucks creeping along treacherous roadways.You might be surprised to Manager on December 1.I look forward it learn that a lot of preparation and planning goes into this effort. becoming part of the Tigard community and was drawn to its great quality of life and focus Every fall,city crews gear up for icy,snowy weather.To kick-off this on forming regional partnerships that will set a effort,the city's streets supervisor attends an annual Sanding Summit strong course for the future. where various I grew up in Bellevue,WA and have lived agencies meet to Sandbag Station Opens most of my life in western Washington.I'm review the previous If it's winter in Oregon, years activities,oinin Tigard after serving as the Assistant confirm routes, share then it's probably raining...a Chief Administrative Officer in Renton,WA. plans and update lot.Sandbags are often the first A student of Political Science and information.With a line of defense when it comes Public Administration,I have practical game plan in place, to preventing high water from experience in state and local projects in the staff orders hundreds reaching your home or business. areas of local government financial planning, of yards of sand, As a service to residents and business annexation,community outreach and economic inspects equipment, owners,the city offers a free sandbag station development. loads sanders onto in the parking lot of the Tigard Public Works I'm looking forward to joining the City trucks,equips Building(8777 SW Burnham Street.)The of Tigard team.I arrive with my bicycle,two city vehicles with self-service station is stocked with sand and cats,golf clubs,a love of travel and my Seattle chains and reviews sandbags and can be accessed at any time. Sounders scarf in tow! I see many parallels safety procedures Shovels are not provided,so please bring between my hometown and Tigard,including and winter driving your own. the challenges and changes that come with techniques with staff. For more information,contact managing a growing community.Because what Then we're ready! Wastewater Operations Supervisor Rob Block we do affects your daily life,I am committed to During a winter at 503-718-2607 or rob@tigard-orgov. providing high-quality service that responds to storm,roadway the needs of Tigard residents. maintenance is Recently,the city conducted its biennial prioritized.In general,streets at higher elevations or with steep grades are community attitudes survey.Survey results will sanded first,followed by major city thoroughfares. Since Pacific Highway be used to shape budget and services for the and Hall Boulevard are state roads,they are maintained by the Oregon future.Your input is important!I welcome your Department of Transportation. Other streets are maintained by the city. feedback as 1 become part of Tigard's team and To view a detailed map of street sanding priorities,visit www..tigard-orgovl continue building upon the strong foundation sanding. the city is constructing.The door's open—stop For more information or to report road hazards during regular by anytime! t►/I business hours,contact Streets Supervisor Vance Walker at 503-718-2606 /�'I Martha"Marty"Wine,Gly Manager or vane@tigard-orgov. For after-hours emergencies,dial 503-639-1554. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD City of Tigard (Woadaq roc0r r aal o&G Holiday Crime Prevention Tips Keep the Season Cheerful! oOr lg. Don't Drink&Drive " Keep Shop early,avoid darkness. Post-holiday:don't advertise new Tigard safe Park in awell-lighted area if you high-ticket items by the boxes left this season. plan on returning to your vehicle for garbage collection.Flatten and If you are after dark. invert the boxes to keep the plain sides visible. making Shop with a friend or two.Your the rounds chances of victimization are cut Use lighting timers to give the of holiday in half when there are two or impression that your home is gatherings, more in a party. occupied,even when it's not. remember Walk briskly to Be careful when that one bad your vehicle. shopping online. decision on your part can affect the In parking Conduct your lives of your friends,families and even lots,watch `/ 1 transaction with total strangers. for anyone 1 prudence,caution who may be and sensibility. nwl*6tM 0 nm following Widespread 610 you. ��ti ,e fraud has been ��,�y� f connected with Place your `f '" "IZ1012' - — — valuables popular shopping Have a designated driver.Plan websites. or purchases to have a sober driver with you at in your trunk Lastly, the party.Volunteer to be a sober BEFORE you arrive remember this:if you see driver at someone else's parry. at your next destination. something—say something. Have a phone number for a cab Criminals watch for shoppers For non-emergency police company and cab fare.If you stowing new purchases in the assistance in Tigard and throughout can't afford to pay for it yourself, trunk and leaving the vehicle all of Washington County,please call ask your host or a friend to pitch unattended. 503-629-0111. in. Plan to be sober.Whether you're a guest or the host,limit your alcohol Crime Prevention and You intake and enjoy time with friends Did you know that the Tigard Police Department produces a monthly and family. online newsletter called the Crime Prevention Connection?It's loaded The Centers for Disease Control with news and tips designed to help residents keep their family,home and reports that,"Every day,almost 30 property more secure. Check out the latest edition(and catch up on back people in the United States die in issues) at bttp://cpc.trimepreventionoutreacb.com/publiclarcbive/484 motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver and the annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than$51 billion." Do your part to keep our roads safe—don't drink and drive. Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter • -UdAAP � Give Local! Free Holiday Concert Santa Stops by Whether the holiday season inspires The Tualatin john Tigard House you to help those less fortunate or you Valley Community Museum! need to make a donation to qualify for Band,under the tola tax deduction before December 31, direction of Steve �� * Saturday,December 3 please consider making your gift count Heuser,presents a Noon to 3 p.m. for recipients in Tigard.Here are a few free holiday concert Free local agencies serving Tigard residents. on Sunday,December Visit Santa Claus at theJohn 11,from 3 to 4:30 Tigard House Museum 103rd and • Tigard Senior Center Loaves & � I g ( Fishes/Meals-on-Wheels (8815 Audi o Deb Fennell Canterbury Lane in Tigard).In a SW O'Mara St.,Tigard,503-620-4613) Auditorium,Tigard call from the snowy North Pole, High School,9000 SW Santa said meeting Tigard families is • Good Neighbor Center(11130 SW Durham Road,Tigard. a highlight of his year!Take home Greenburg Rd.,Tigard,503-443- The 65-member concert a souvenir candy cane and enjoy 6084 or staf) goodneighborcenter.org) Donations can be dropped off daily band will perform seasonal homemade cookies and hot apple music including a medley of cider. from 6 a.m.to 10 p.m. traditional Hanukkah songs,the While you're there,enjoy a Oregon Food Bank Agencies: classic Vaughn Williams'Fantasia display of Santa figurines from • St.Vincent de Paul at St. on Greensleeves,some Christmas around the world and two Victorian Anthony's (12630 SW Grant Ave., favorites like Leroy Anderson's scenes: an 1890 cardboard village Tigard,503-639-4179) Sleigh Ride,and many more.For augmented with painted pewter more information about this and • figures from re-World War II Barb's Pantry at Tigard Covenant upcoming concerts,please visit the P Church (11321 SW Naeve St. Germany and a Victorian skating Tigard,503-639-3084) band's website zvzvavtvcb.org. scene with tin figures. Holiday Tree Lighting in Downtown Bring the whole family Santa,courtesy of the Tigard Police downtown on Friday,December 2 Department. for the annual Tree Lighting Special thanks to event!The fun begins at Lauren Ostrander,volunteer 7 p.m.at Liberty Park, coordinator with the located at the north Albertsons at Durham 1 end of Main Street at Road and Pacific Hwy. Pacific Hwy for the generous '/ ;�'�' After Santa donation of hot cocoa and Mayor Dirksen and cookies.This gives light the tree,the Mrs. Claus a break from event moves down baking and more time the block to the to spend with excited Tigard Area Chamber children! {r of Commerce where Questions?Contact Santa and Mrs. Claus will tree lighting event planner meet families at 7:30 p.m. Jane Davies at 503-816-7084. and get photos taken with December2011 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page ACity of Tigard Prevent Tree Hazards Winter is here,along with the type of • Has the trunk developed a strong Just a reminder... wet and stormy weather that may cause lean? If you need to have a tree removed, trees to become hazardous.Before the • Have the roots been broken off, contact City Arborist Todd Prager at 503- worst of the weather arrives,examine the injured or damaged by lowering 718-2700 or todd@tigard-orgov to find out trees on your property with an eye towards the soil level,installing pavement, about Tigard's tree removal requirements. these potential hazards adapted from the repairing sidewalks or digging The Urban Forestry Code Revisions International Society of Arboriculture. trenches? project currently underway may affect you. • Are there large dead branches in the Learn more at wwwtigard-orgov/trees. g • Has the site recently been changed by tree?Are there detached branches construction,raising the soil level or hanging in the tree? installing lawns? • Does the tree have cavities or rotten • Have the leaves prematurely wood along the trunk or in major developed an unusual color or size? branches? • Has the tree been`topped'or heavily n • Are mushrooms present at the base pruned? of the tree? If you answered"yes"to any of these • Are there cracks or splits in the trunk questions or if you would like a more or where branches are attached? thorough assessment of your trees,find an • Have any branches fallen from the ISA Certified Arborist in our area at tree?Have adjacent trees fallen over www.pnwisa.org or call 503-874-8263. or died? Severe Weather May Holiday Tree Recycling Impact Garbage Service Holiday trees and greenery can be yard debris pick up.Your tree will be Severe weather may cause recycled through your garbage hauler if collected at no additional cost. interruptions to your garbage service. you follow these guidelines: ■ An extra charge of up to $6 will be Generally,if local school bus routes are ■ Remove the tree stand and all added to your bill if your tree is put cancelled or delayed,garbage routes will decorative material(tinsel,lights, out in addition to your yard debris also be affected. ornaments,etc.) cart. ■ If pickup isn't from the tree. w Holiday greenery can be recycled in possible on Questions? Contact your hauler: Flocked trees the yard debris cart once all metal and your normal Pride Disposal Company: can be recycled. decorative material has been removed. service day, 503-625-6177 or wwwpridedisposal.com ■ Trees over m If a local organization,other than your garbage Weather-related service interruptions: 5 feet in hauler,is collecting your tree,schedule haulers will wwwpridedisposal.com/services/badweatherphp length must pick up on a day other than your tr again the try agan Waste Management: be cut in yard debris collection day to avoid folowing r 800-808-5901 or www.wmnortbnest.com half confusion. day permitting. Weather-related service interruptions: ■ Place the People living in multi-family residences wwavwmnorthwest.COM/weatherboard tree at the should contact the property manager ■ If your curb in lieu to arrange for service.Large properties service is of your delayed two days in a row,garbage can request a drop box from their Y Y ,g g yard debris cart on the same day as regular garbage hauler. haulers will pick-up on your next regularly scheduled service day. Customers may put out twice the Keep Recycling Dry amount of garbage at no additional Paper and cardboard materials that are exposed to moisture like snow or charge.Extra garbage should be rain,cannot be recycled.To protect these recyclables from the elements,place contained in plastic bags and placed them in your recycling cart and make sure the lid is securely closed. next to your garbage roll cart. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Weatherizing 101 Open House December 8 Brace for winter with these simple tips: Urban Forestry Code Revisions Inside Hint: If pipes g. P If you have trees on your property, L plan to develop in the city or are 'Ik Insulate or apply heat tape to pipes become frozen,use • interested in Tigard's tree policies,we that run along exterior walls or are in a blow dryer to thaw heated arts of our home,like the them.Hold the dryer un want to hear from you. p y crawl space,basement or garage. about six inches away �* ■'` Tree Code Open House Take special precautions in older from the pipe andmove it back and Thursday,December 8 homes. On very cold days,allow water forth along the frozen area. Tigard Town Hall to drip from faucets that are supplied 5:30-7:30 p.m. by exposed pipe and open kitchen and Outside 6 p.m.(short presentation) bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around plumbing. 'N` Drain and disconnect hoses Review material,ask questions and Turn off and drain water from our provide input on four draft tree code Make sure all exterior doors and y P p windows are in good repair and closed irrigation system topics: tightly. Remove leaves and debris from your ■ Urban Forestry Standards for *r Shut off inside valves supplyinghome's gutters Development outdoor faucets. Need more information?Contact ■ Tree Grove Preservation Incentives � Backflow/Cross Connection Specialist Close off vents to crawl spaces and ■ Tree Permit Requirements basements during prolonged spells of Hung Nguyen at 503-718-2603 or ■ Hazard Trees extremely cold weather. hung@tigard-orgov. City Council will consider urban forestry code revisions in April 2012. TriMet's Night Stop Drops Riders at Safe Spots For more information,visit avtvzvtigard- Riders can get closer to their destination after dark or.gov/trees. ThMet began its Night Stop ■ TriMet operators will not make an program in November in an effort to unscheduled stop where it is not safe keep customers safe during winter's to do so, such as on a freeway or Join the Tigard darker months.A courtesy stop/Night ramp,where there is a ditch or other Connections Team Stop allows riders to ask the operator to hazard to exiting the bus,or where drop them off at a safe location along the there is potential for the bus to block If you're interested in High Capacity route other than a designated bus stop to other traffic. Transit connections from Portland to get them closer to their destination. Sherwood,neighborhood activity centers BE SEEN,BE SAFE in Tigard,increased opportunities for NIGHT STOP GUIDELINES Riders may be hard to see after dark walking and biking and a better street ■ Let the operator know a block or and can take steps to increase visibility: system then this is the team for you! two ahead of the destination,and the ■ Wear brightly-colored or reflective Get the details at www.tigard-or.gov/ operator will determine if there is a clothing. hct or contact Sr.Transportation Planner safe spot for the rider to get off the Judith Gray atjuditb@tigard-or.gov or 503- bus. ■ Wave as the bus approaches. 718-2557. ■ If the bus is turning left in the same ■ Wave a reflector,safety strobe light, block as the requested stop,.the rider small flashlight or cell phone display _ may be let off the bus.after the turn light to alert the operator as the bus is made. approaches. Some mobile devices and third-party applications have a strobe ■ The service is available anywhere or light feature for this purpose. outside Portland city center and the Lloyd District between 8 p.m. and ■ Please,DO NOT shine lights in operators'eyes. 5 a.m. ■ Service is for drop-offs only;riders For more news and events log onto still need to board at designated stops. ivsvw.trzmet.org. December2011 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard 15th Annual Mitten Tree Kick-Off S� helf Ta. Lmife Saturday,December 3,1:30-2:30 p.m. News from the Tigard Library 13500 5W Hail Blvd. Puett Room,All Ages Join us for some unique New and Amazing! frosty art activities. Create special Winter Critter Films and Crafts Gadget Petting Z g goo snowflakes with water colors and Monday,December 19 Friday,December 2,10:30 a.m.—Noon crayons,make colorful ice cube art Wednesday,December 21 2nd Floor TechnologyRoom 2-4 p.m.,Community Room and more! Curious about Help decorate the Mitten Tree Slow down,relax and enjoy holiday e-readers,iPads throughout December.Donate movies and refreshments.If you are and other new scarves,hats and gloves and scrambling for that last-minute holiday tech devices? $©Mks the Good Neighbor Center will trim, stop by to decorate a gift bag Experience them �"a give them to homeless families in or create a one-of-a-kind gift tag.For first-hand at Washington County. movie listings,visit the library's website the Technology Generously sponsored b at zvaysv tigard-orgov/library or call 503- Petting Zoo. Friends o the Tigard and Libra 718-2517. Staff will f g demonstrate how some popular sow- Otaku Teens devices work and Thursday,December 1,5-7:30 p.m. how we can help you make the most of Community Room them. In Bleach,Ichigo has always been ...................... able to see ghosts,but his life changes """ forever when a close encounter with a Neon Man member of the mysterious Soul Society Tuesday,December 13,7-8 p.m. gives him the ability to reap souls.Now Community Room Holiday Concert with he must protect the innocent from the International juggler Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer evil Hollows and helpspirits fid �° Friday,December 9,7-8 p.m. P npeace. qP and comedian Henrik Community Room Join us to discuss the first volume eo Bothe will conjure up an of Bleach,watch the anime and enjoy enthusiastic audience with Enjoy a free holiday concert Japanese snacks and crafts. Get a free a performance that is pure by this popular contemporary copy of the book while supplies last magic.He'll walk on ladders, violinist. Feel the magic the thanks to Friends of the Tigard Library. juggle with no hands,escape season with his unique,cutting- thanks tting- Registration is required to receive from a straitjacket and blow edge music. a book.Please stop by the Children's ® your mind with a glowing Dfinale that floats,flies and Desk or call 503-718-2656. o mesmerizes! Fellowship of the Rings Thursday,December 15,4:30-7:30 p.m. o " r Community Room Spend an evening in Middle Earth. a Make your own precious wire-and- beaded ring while watching the film based on J.R.R.Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and playing audience participation Sponsored by games.Hobbit,elf and orc attire Friends of the Tigard Library encouraged,but not required. Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter RULES of the ROAD: Legislative Changes in Fine Schedules During a recent court session, from A to D. Some typical examples: fines"will go down by 12-24 percent, a defendant pleaded"guilty"to a • Class A: Exceeding the speed depending on the class of violation. stop-sign violation.Before offering an limit by 31+mph,speed racing, The law will apply to citations issued explanation,she asked,"Why is the fine failing to stop for a school bus, after December 31,2011. so high for a California stop?" With a driving while suspended; As in the past,the bill requires busy courtroom,I didn't have time to that a state assessment be imposed give her a complete explanation.My • Class B: Failing to stop fora p for ever violation. On typical Class short answer was:fines for traffic and traffic light or stop sign,exceeding Y the speed limit by 21-30 mph, C speeding ticket,for example,the criminal offenses are heavily regulated "presumptive fine"of$160 will include b state ldriving without insurance; Y aw. a$60 assessment that the court must There are nearly 200 municipal • Class C. Exceeding the speed limit forward to the Oregon Department of and justice (county) courts in Oregon, by 11-20 mph,illegal U-turn;and, Revenue. in addition to the state courts in each • Class D: Exceeding the speed Defendants with good driving of the 36 county seats.All courts must limit by 1-10 mph,impeding records,like the one who questioned apply the same statutes governing or blocking traffic,expired her fine,will remain eligible for limited fines,including any reductions below registration. reductions under the new law the amount written on the front of the During the 2011 session,legislators ticket. overhauled the current fine schedule BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN Not surprisingly,legislators set by adopting House Bill 2712.At 118 TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT fines based on their assessment of the pages,the bill is very complex,but the seriousness of each violation,on a scale practical result is that"presumptive Census Data Released 2011 "Community Attitudes Recently,the U.S. Census *�s- Survey"is Complete Bureau released important Every Every two years a statistically information about Oregon cities Census valid telephone survey is and counties.This data is used 0 administered to 400 residents to help Ci Council identify the for a variety of efforts,including201 p t1' fY legislative redistricting,the issues that are important to Tigard provision of federal funds,city use residents.This year,respondents in grant applications,long-range planning efforts and forecasting. were asked about a variety of In consideration of Tigard's recent 50th birthday,the following subjects,including economic illustrates household and population numbers resulting from the five development,recreation programming,social media census counts that have occurred since Tigard was founded in 1961. and high capacity transit. For the first time,an online version of the survey was introduced to aid City Council in reaching 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 14 a broader segment of the Tigard community.This Population 6,499 14,799 29,344 41,223 48,035 online opportunity allowed the city to gather input from an additional 300 residents. Households 2,560 6,495 12,599 17,369 20,068 Survey results will be used by City Council to set priorities for the coming year at the December 6, The Tigard Community Profile will be updated when more data is Council Goal Setting meeting. released this winter. In the meantime,please visit www..censusgov if you are If you have questions about the survey,contact searching for specific census information and data. Sr.Management Analyst Kent Wyatt at 503-718-2809 1 or kenl@lzgard-orgov. December2011 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Pagel City of Tigard PRSRT STD Seasonal Leaf Disposal and Food Drive 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Area residents are encouraged to drop-off leaves Tigard,OR 97223 PAID 4171 639- and donate non-perishable food 503- Portland,OR items at the 10th annual free Leaf Permit No 2528 Disposal and Food Drive.The event will be held at Cook Park,at the end of 92nd Avenue just off Durham Road near Tigard High School. POSTAL CUSTOMER Drop off leaves and food items between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.on the following days: Q Saturday,December 3 Q Saturday,December 17 Council Goal Setting: Tuesday,December 6 Leaves can be loose or bagged.We will accept plastic Noon-5 p.m.,Fanno Creek House(13335 SW Hall Blvd.) bags,but paper bags are preferred. Regular Council Meetings:Tuesdays,December 13,20 A donation of two non-perishable food items is @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) recommended.Donations will be forwarded to Tigard's Council will not meet on Tuesday,December 27. St.Vincent de Paul food distribution facility. For more information,contact Wastewater Operations All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are Supervisor Rob Block at 503-718-2607 or rob@tigard-orgov. available online at www.tigard-orgovlcouncil or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov. Pet Food & Supply Drive Closures for City Sponsors Red Cross Blood Drive Help Families Care for Their Pets the Christmas WHEN: Friday,January 6,2012 GIVE and New Years from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. BLOOD Holiday WHERE:Tigard Public Library Community Room L1FE City Hall and (13500 SW Hall Blvd.) Permit Center will WHY:Start the New Year on a be closed on Monday, good note—donate blood. J1 December 26 and How:Check to see if you meet donor eligibility City of Tigard employees are Monday,January 2 requirements and learn about the donation process teaming up with Sunshine Pantry for at wwwredcrossblood.org a et food and et supply drive in an Tigard Public p P pP y Library will be • If eligible to donate,make an appointment effort to keep Tigard families from online at htip:lltinyurl.com/TigardBloodDrive. being forced to give up a beloved pet(s) closed on Sunday, this holiday season because of financial December 25 and • Bring a list of your current medications and a hardship. Sunday,January 1 donor card,driver's license,or other forms of identification to the blood drive. Look for the donation bins located in the lobby at City Hall,the Permit To learn more: Center and Public Works.Donations • Visit www.redcrossblood.org will be accepted until Monday, • Call the Red Cross at 503-284-1234 December 19. • Contact the City of Tigard organizer,Sara To learn more about the Sunshine Doughty,at 503-718-2675 or Barad@tigard orgov Pantry visit wwzvsunshinepantry.org.