Cityscape 2012-06 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner Over-the-Counter
Tigard—like most cities in Oregon— ; Plan Review/Permits
continues to face a variety of economic Make an Appointment with the
challenges.The costs of providing service are "? Building Division
rising at twice the rate of revenues,and despite Did you know the city's building division
responsible budget reductions over the last few
offers over-the-counter plan review and
years,proactive changes are necessary to create a
permit issuance for some commercial-grade
sustainable budget plan for the future.
minor construction projects.?
Tigard's budget proposal addresses priorities Over-the-counter plan review is
set by Tigard residents,the 2012 City Council o performed by appointment at 10 a.m. and
goals and the following key principles: 2 p.m. on Tuesday,Wednesday and at 10 a.m.
on Thursday. Call 503-718-2439 for the
■ Maintain the long-term ■ Deliver high-quality public
financial health of the services using available � next available time slot and a list of required
General Fund and reserves. resources. � materials.Appointments are generally an
hour in length and include staff from Tigard's
■ Focus on priority services ■ Control costs. building and planning division.
and programs identified by ■ Advocate for major revenue
Permits will be issued directly following
citizen surveys. reform for the long term. the appointment,provided that all project
• information and work is found to be in
This year's budget includes a 9.2 percent overall reduction in city conformance with applicable codes.If plan
staff,an increase in some employee contributions to health premiums corrections are required,applicants must
and changes to certain programs.We'll gain additional savings in energy
obtain another appointment once the required
costs and janitorial services by closing city hall and the permit center every corrections are complete.
Friday and the library on Thursdays.These closures will not affect the •
essential operations of the police department or public works. Examples of qualifying applications
° include the following:
For most residents,one-day-a-week facility closures will have no effect
on the services you receive from the city.Thanks to technology and a • Modification of existing sprinkler and
commitment to provide residents with options that suit many schedules, y fire alarm systems
we provide more than one way to access many city services. On the next • Commercial tenant improvements that
page,you'll find a fairly comprehensive listing of frequently-used city F do not involve a change of occupancy or
services and ways you can access them without making a trip to city hall. ; land use
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As we move forward,we'll face these challenges and find the solutions F • Replacement of existing mechanical
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Eke we always do,together.Working together is one of the things that ; equipment
makes Tigard"A Place to Call Home." F • New mechanical units weighing less than
400 pounds
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor b
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD
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Different Hours, Same Great Service
Beginning Monday,July 2,most city offices will change 3.The Tigard Public Library will be closed all day Thursday.
business hours to implement budget reductions necessary to Effective Monday,July 2,library open hours will be:
maintain the city's long-term financial health. Our commitment •Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
to providing residents with high-quality programs and services •Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.and Sunday:Noon-6 p.m.
remains strong.
Key:
A change in hours,but we're still here:
1.City hall,public works and the permit center business offices will = ACCe55 services Online
be open 8 a.m.to 6 p.m.Monday through Thursday and closed
on Friday. = Call during business hours
2.Essential services provided by police and public works will
continue to be accessible all day,every day. = Mail anytime
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Save A Trip! Access These Popular Services Online
For easy web access to online services,log onto www.tigard-orgov/services
Building Inspection 1 Passport Application`� Traffic Complaints
Schedule an inspection 24/7 at Applications and information about Report neighborhood traffic nuisances
503-639-4175. requirements are available online.To online (speeding,abandoned vehicles).
submit an application,you must apply 2
Building Permits in-person at city hall on Tues. and Traffic Signal Malfunction 11ti
Permit applications are available online. Thurs.,9 a.m.-5 p.m. For outages or malfunctions along
To schedule an appointment for an over- Pacific Hwy.,Hall Blvd.,or interchanges
the-counter plan review/permit issuance Police Non-Emergency 9 on 217 or I-5,call 503-731-4652 (24/7).
call 503-718-2439. Call 503-629-0111 to report crimes like On city or county roads call 503-846-
e-t graffiti,damage to public property or 7950,M—Fri,. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,or call
Business license � stolenp �'•per ro Tigard police non-emergency after hours
Find the application online or call at 503-629-0111.
503-718-2487 for assistance. Public Records Traffic Ticket(s)W''�
Community Tip Line 2 /� Many public records are available online.
Pay online,mail your check to Tigard
Police officers rely on residents to Reserve a Park Shelter 2 /� Municipal Court, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,
advise them of suspicious activity. Call Reserve online or call 503-718-2641, Tigard,OR 97223 or call court staff at
503-718-COPS or email information to M—Th., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 503-718-2478,M—Th.,8 a.m.-6 p.m.to
tps@tigard-orgov. discuss payment options.
Please remember that the to line is not suited for Reserve a Sports Field 9 everything.For emergencierand erimesinpro
gress, Call 503-718-2641,M—Th.,
Utility/INaterBill2
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always call 9-1-1. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Pay your bill online,mail your payment
to Tigard Utility Billing,PO Box 3129,
Jobs with the City of Tigard Security Alarm Permits Portland,OR 97208 or call 503-718-
Apply online. Pay for a new permit or renewal online 2460 to discuss payment options
including automatic withdrawal.
Library Materials: Renew/Reserve 2 Street Hazard(pothole,flooding)i
Renew and reserve materials online or Report online or call 503-718-2591, Water/Sewer/Storm Drain W
call 503-846-3245 for renewals. M—Th., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 503-718-2591,M—Th.,8 a.m.-
6 p.m. Call 503-639-1554 for water-
Nuisance Violation 2`u Streetlight Outage W related after-hours emergencies.
File a complaint online or call 503- Report online or call PGE (24/7) at
718-2441 for the code compliance 1-800-544-1795 (press 3).
information line.
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00mr Area 6—Downtown Tigard Summer Fun
Wanted: Enthusiastic Volunteer for Neighborhood Page! Tigard has lots of fun things to
Do you live in Area 6?Are Thank you Area 6 resident Stefan do this summer! Check this out:
you interested in sharing news with Lidington for your years of dedicated
your neighbors and being"in the service to keeping this neighborhood's Discover Tigard by bike
know"with what's happening in your blog active and informative. Stefan has The city's colorful bike map
neighborhood?Consider serving as done a great job providing residents (partially funded by Metro regional
your neighborhood web administrator! with a new view of urban renewal government)is available for free at
We can show you how easy it is to work and keeping residents up-to- city offices,the library and several
post the latest news and photos from date on the city's largest-ever public local businesses.If you would like
around the`heart of the city.'Give works project—the Burnham Street a map mailed to you,email your
Joanne a call at 503-718-2476 or reconstruction. name and address to Mikem@tigard-
joanne@figard-orgov. orgov or phone 503-718-2462.
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Farm fresh food, flowers and fun!
The Tigard Area Farmer's
Area 1 —Summerlake/Scholls Market operates every Sunday
Living on the Edge... of Another City from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.through
Bordered on the north by site so nicely for many years.This October 28.It's located at 11831
Beaverton and on the west by busy lady has decided to give someone SW Pacific Hwy near Hwy 99&
unincorporated Washington County, else a chance to get involved with the 217 with lots of nearby parking.
Area 1 is home to the beautiful neighborhood and the city. It doesn't Tigard Festival of Balloons
Summerlake area.This great take a lot of time;you'll learn some June 22, 23, 24
neighborhood is looking for a new new skills and help your neighbors Weekend events include a
blog leader—maybe it's you!We'll stay connected to the news that affects carnival,exhibitors,food,car
show you all you need to know them.
show,youth soccer tournament,
to produce a blog that is fun and Contact Joanne at 503-718-2476 and,weather permitting,a hot
informative. orjoanne@tigard-or.gov.Do it today!I'd air balloon launch(5:45 a.m.—
Many thanks to Karen love to hear from you-
6:15 a.m.) and a night glow at dusk.
Brandenburger for managing this Event details at www..tigardballoon.org
Swim like a fish!
Arts, Classes, Stories and The Tigard Aquatic District
Area 3 Movies—Oh My! offers swimming lessons,exercise
One Donation, Two Great Feelings! Check out some fun at classes and a place to play in the
Have fun and help homeless families by the library!If you haven't water.For pool hours and more,
attending a benefit for the Good Neighbor been there lately,it's a whole log onto wzvavttadpoolccom.
Center on Saturday,June 9 from 7:30 to lot more than just books.
9:30 m. "In Other Words..."is an evening of Paddle like a duck
p g Throughout the summer The Tualatin Riverkeepers
storytelling and light hors d'oeuvres for grown- you'll find games, story
u sat the Broadway Rose Theater 12850 SW offer guided canoe and kayak tours
P Y ( times,movies,arts and of the Tualatin River,as well as
Grant Ave). crafts activities,technology
Tickets are$25 and available for purchase classes and more.Even day camps and a host of naturalist
1' activities suitable for the whole
at the Good Neighbor Center 503-443-6084 or better?Nearly all of these family.Visit a ww.tualatinriverkeeperr.
online at 2vnnvbro�anpa�ierticketr.com/event/244657 escapades are free:zvnty org for a list of adventures!
tigard-orgov/library.
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Neighborhood Crime Fighting
An Ounce of Prevention Beats a Pound of Cure! City Sponsors Red Cross
Start making plans for your • Use timers throughout the house to Blood Drive
neighborhood to participate in National control lighting,radio and television WHEN: Friday,June 15,2012 from
Night Out 2012 on Tuesday,August 7. to give the illusion someone is home. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CwE
It's a great way to promote neighborhood WHERE:Tigard Public BLOND
spirit and develop police partnerships that While you're at home... Library Burgess
deter crime in your area.But until then,the • Never leave the front door or garage Community Room FLIFE
Tigard police offer the following tips for a door open unless you are in the (13500 SW Hall
crime-free summer. immediate area to observe. Blvd.)
Protect Your Home and Family • Never allow children to open the How:Check to see if you meet
door. Keep doors locked at all times, donor eligibility requirements and
If you think that crime only happens
to someone else,somewhere else,you're even when you're home.Know who is learn about the donation process at
at your door BEFORE you open it. www.redcrossblood.org
wrong. Criminals prey on exactly that
combination of complacency and overly- • Use exterior lighting around your • If eligible to donate,make an
confident attitude.Take a critical look at home and maintain the surrounding appointment online at wmv.tigard-
your family's lifestyle and safety habits to landscape so it doesn't provide orgov/BloodDrive.
stay one step ahead of the"bad guys." intruders with a place to hide or • Bring a list of your current
Small changes may make a big difference in prevent you from making a safe entry medications and a donor card,
crime prevention. or exit. driver's license,or other forms of
• Secure ground floor windows that identification to the blood drive.
Before you leave home... provide an easy entrance for intruders.
• Keep drapes and blinds in normal Window locks may keep your home To LEARN MORE:
positions. secure and still provide venting in • Visit m=redcrossblood.org
• Stop the mail and newspaper.Ask a warmer weather. • Call the Red Cross at 503-284-
trusted person to check on the house Find more crime prevention tips at 1234
and collect deliveries. www.noc.org or on the city's website at • Contact the City of Tigard
wwzvtigard-orgov/police. organizer,Sara Doughty,at 503-
718-2675 or Barad@tigard-orgov
Safety Spotlight: Child-Proof Your Windows
��•, Warm summer out,not to keep kids in.
days invite open Festival of Balloons
Q If you have double-hung windows June 22-24 at Cook Park
windows and (they open at the top and bottom)
fresh air.In open only the top pane.Some kids may The hot air balloons are definitely
households withthe featured
have enough strength and curiosity to
children,it may open the bottom pane;prevent that attraction of GAMEPME
also invite hazard. with the installation of window guards. the festival,but
Statewide,approximately 50 children a They allow light and air to enter but it's more than } �}
year suffer severe injuries or even death keep children from tumbling out.Make just balloons! �r _
by falling from second and third story sure there's a quick-release feature for For information
windows. fire or other emergency escape. on admission, �@Ixl 1111'
hours,parking
Q Install window stops that prevent
Keep your kids safe with these and a complete line-up of festival events,
a window from opening any more
simple preventative actions: please visit wwwtigardballoon.org.
than four inches—the maximum
Q Close and lock windows when not in recommended height for child safety. Cook Park Access and Use
use and keep "climbable"furniture Finally,nothinglaces adult
away from open windows. replaces The Balloon Festival will occupy
supervision when windows are open. For the entire park.Visitors wishing to gain
Q Do not rely on screens to prevent a more information about window safety,go entrance to the park during the festival will
fall. Screens are designed to keep bugs to www.stopat4.com. need to purchase an admission pass.
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Attention Parents & Caregivers:
Our Story Time schedule is changing starting with
Shelf Ar,4r L01fe this summer's session, Monday,June 11 through
Friday,August 17.Note the earlier start times of
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Full Blvd. 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.Mark your calendar for FREE
early literacy-building family fun!
Summer Reading Sign-Up Starts June 11 Kids and Teens
"Dream Big and READ"at the library during our Summer Reading Program,featuring Book Babies
music,magic,comedy, story times,crafts and prizes for reading lots of books!Teens Ages 0-12 months I Mondays,10:15-10:45 a.m.
can also read for prizes and"Own the Night"all summer long with events just for Babies and their grown-ups are invited to
middle and high school students.Pick up full schedules and register at the library share nursery rhymes,finger plays,songs
beginning Friday,June 1! and a simple book while making new
friends and developing early literacy skills.
Read Your Way"Between the Covers"I Adult Summer Reading Program Stay and play after the program.
Friday,June 1-Friday,August 10
This summer,all readers 18 and older can discover new authors and new adventures Spa shcle StoryCuenTS para la Familia
at the library. Sign up and explore`Between the Covers"of a good book.You could Spanish Story Time
Lunes de 6 a 6:45 p.m. en el salon Puett
be eligible for three monthly prize drawings and a Grand Prize drawing for a two- Mondays,6-6:45 p.m. Puett Room
night stay at the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport,Oregon.To learn more,sign up at
the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor and pick up your game piece with all the details Cuentos,canciones y rimas para niiios de
starting Friday,June 1. todas las edades y sus familias. [Stories,
songs and rhymes in Spanish for families
Tigard Public library f Adult Summer Reading Program is made possible with the support of with children of all ages.]
Washington County Cooperative library Services and Friends of the Tigard Library.
Fun for Ones
TuesSummer Kickoff Concert: Between the Book Covers: (Two sessions)
I Age 1 a.m.AND 11:15-11:45 a.m.
(Two sessions)I Ages 12-24 months
Roundhouse Bluegrass Band : The Western from Buffalo
Friday,June 117-8 p.m. Bill to Larry McMurtry Join us as we sing,rhyme,share simple
George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room : Wednesday,June 131 7-8 p.m. stories and enjoy movement activities in
Uncover an Oregon bluegrass George and Yvonne Burgess this story time especially designed for new
treasure.Roundhouse brings ; Community Room walkers and their grownups. Stay and play
impeccable harmonies, Award-winning author and after the program.
interesting arrangements and historian Richard Etulain traces Toddler Time
a blend of classic bluegrass, the roots of the Western,which Wednesdays,10:15-10:45 a.m.AND
folk,country and original tunes remained relatively unchanged 11:15-11:45 a.m.(Two sessions)
featuring mandolin,banjo, ; for a century,but has moved Ages 24-36 months
guitar,bass and vocals. in thought-provoking new Explore basic literacy concepts and group
directions since the 1960s. skills activities designed to appeal to
Author Visit with Phillip Margolin
Wednesday,June 20,7-8 p.m. Introduction toddlers.Be ready to wiggle!Stay and play
George and Yvonne Burgess to Selling fi a after the program.
Community Room i on eBay �' Family Story Time
Bestselling author Phillip ; Wednesday,June 27 Fridays,10:15-11 a.m.AND 11:15 a.m.—Noon(two
7-8 p.m. sessions) Ages 0-6 ears
Margolin will discuss his new j � � 1 9 Y
George and Yvonne
book"Capitol Murder,"a ; Burgess Community Room Bring the whole gang for stories,songs
political thriller with action in ; and super-duper silliness!
both Washington,D.C. and Learn the ins and outs of
Portland.Private investigator ; selling on eBay. Find out how For more details about summer reading programs
Dana Cutler and attorney to price items,write persuasive and events for kids and teens,please visit the
Brad Miller investigate a scandal and a senator's ; descriptions,post great product library's website at www.tigard-or.gov/library
disappearance while contending with a looming photos and much more. or visit the library to pick up a brochure of events.
terrorist attack on a packed stadium.
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City of Tigard PRSRT STD
13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
City Council Public Hearings Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
Tuesday,June 12 at 7:30 p.m. ' 503-718-2476
Tigard Town Hall,13125 SW Hall Blvd. Portland,OR
Permit No 2528
Open to the public
1. Consider a resolution adopting Park System
Development Charge(SDC) methodology
and decide how to implement updated SDCs.
2. Adopting the FY 2012-13 Budget,making POSTAL CUSTOMER
appropriations,declaring the ad valorem tax
levy,and classifying the levy as provided.
3. Consider adopting FY 2012-13 City Center Special City Council Meeting:
Development Agency Budget to make 10,June 5 @ 6:30 p.m.,Red Rock Creek Conference Room,
appropriations and impose and categorize 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
taxes. City Center Development Agency Meeting:
4. Consider a resolution certifying the City of 10-June 5 @ 7 p.m.,Red Rock Creek Conference Room,
Tigard provides services qualifying for state- 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
shared revenues. City Council Meetings:
5. Consider a resolution of the city's election to 1110-June 12, 19,26 @ 6:30 p.m.,Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
receive state-shared revenues. All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are available
online at wwsutigard-orgov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at
503-718-2410 or Cathy@tigard-orgov.
RULES of the ROAD: SHARING THE ROAD WITH PEDS By JUDGE MICHAEL J.O'BRIEN—TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
With the arrival of warm weather • About six in ten had alcohol in when negotiating traffic.A pedestrian is
and the extended daylight to enjoy it, their bloodstream;and, likely to be the loser in any conflict with
expect to see more walkers and runners • Four in ten were impaired,with a vehicle,no matter who had the legal
using our streets.It's also a good time to blood alcohol levels of .08 percent right-of-way.
review safety concerns and the laws for or more. Oregon law requires drivers to stop
sharing the roadways with pedestrians. whenever a pedestrian is in a marked or
Traffic safety is the responsibility The best advice for pedestrians? unmarked crosswalk.Every intersection
of drivers and pedestrians.According Walk smart—use has a crosswalk,with or
to the Oregon Department of marked crosswalks and .. ................ .. without painted marks
Transportation,pedestrians contributed paths and wait for traffic on the street. On roads
in some way to nearly seven out of ten to stop before crossing Pedestrians tend to with two or more lanes
fatal collisions with vehicles.In many of the street.Pedestrians overestimate how visible in each direction,it is
those incidents,the pedestrian entered tend to overestimate unlawful to pass another
the street illegally b crossing between they are to drivers vehicle that is stopped
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intersections or failing to yield when the drivers,whose ability to . . . . . . .. . . .. . . ...•... for a pedestrian.At
vehicle had the right-of-way. see their surroundings traffic lights,wait until
may be limited by a pedestrian has cleared
Other factors: motion and vehicle blind spots.With your lane and at least six feet of the
• About one in three victims wore more electric vehicles and bicycles using next lane before making a turn.At other
dark clothing at night,making the street,pedestrians should rely on intersections,remain stopped until the
them less visible; their vision more than their hearing pedestrian has cleared both your lane
and the lane next to it.