05/01/2014 Cityscape City of Tigard's official Newsletter
CITYSCAPE
Mayor's Corner SW Corridor... Public Testimony from Council
I'd like to thank the residents who shared their On April 7,Councilor Marc Woodard represented Tigard at a
ideas for improving connections throughout our SW Corridor Steering Committee meeting.An excerpt of his statement
community.The Council is still engaged in gathering about the importance of High Capacity Transit(HCT) Planning and
your thoughts and suggestions for improving travel i Tigard's priorities in the wake of the recent vote on Measure 34-210 are
options for pedestrians and bicyclists.Ultimately,these below. Find his entire statement
ideas will help us build a strategic plan that reflects at wwaa tigard orgov/election.asp. "Tigard's priorities ocus on e
your desires for Tigard.Please take a moment to share "One message city following vision: The most walkable
your suggestions at www.tigard-orgov/StrategicPlan. government needs to be community in the Pacific Northwest
Here are a few of the connections neighbors mindful of,Its not necessarily about where people of all ages and abilities
have asked for: ourgeneration.Baby Boomers enjoy healthy and interconnected lives.
Finish the Tigard trail on the abandoned rail line and Generation X grew up 40 Keep in mind it will be years
dependent on cars,large homes before high capacity transit could
I would like see Summerlake Park connect to and back yards.Many may never be constructed.We must not
121st to the east want to experience the benefits lose momentum.The city must
I
Connect Dirksen Park to Summerlake Park of HCT,but the millennial continue planning to resolve
following Summer Creek generation marches to the beat our congestion problems while
Sidewalks on North Dakota Street all the way to of a different lifestyle drum. it's cost effective to do so and
Tiedeman Millennials and their grab our share of badly needed
"Z"offspring will soon be an transportation resources for other 4
A sidewalk connection between Gaarde and road im improvements that will hel
Walnut would make walkingto Mar Woodward economic powerhouse and 1' 1'
y will support and sustain the relieve traffic congestion.
and Fowler safer for our kids and promote easier
access to TriMet line 45 "Boomers and Gen Xs"way This means Tigard City Counc
of life,which includes aging needs a different leadership
Sidewalks on 79th in place.To be successful at perspective and approach in
My next Fireside Chat is scheduled for Thursday,
sustaining all lifestyle choices how we communicate with our
requires a balanced and voters,stakeholders and regional
May 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.at the Symposium informed effort by all to get partners."
Coffee in downtown (12345 SWMain St., Tigard. If
there.
you've never stopped by before,this is a great time I
to bring your ideas regarding the city to light.I look These young people aren't as likely to value big houses and yards and
forward to meeting you! I big cars.A majority will likely prefer multi-modal choices to get around
and smaller dwelling spaces;interconnected lives within a 21 st century
My quote for this month is from Chief Seattle, regional marketplace that includes efficient transit connections central to
"ile do not inherit the earth from our ancestors;we borrow it their living space,place of work and places they spend their leisure time.
from our children." A„
rW��j-' The advisory vote to be put forth to the citizens of Tigard is part of
,.Wt-/ that"different communicative approach"to engage HCT options voters
John L.Cook,Mayor
will support.„
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK,GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD
City of Tigard
Mayor and Two City Council Positions on November Ballot Tigard Farmers Market
Terms expire for the Mayor and Two City Councilor positions on December 31,2014
If you are interested in filing for To qualify for nomination a candidate Your Tigard Farmers Market is
candidacy,please note that the first day must submit a petition signed by at least 20 coming! Opening Day is Mother's Day:
local candidates can file is June 4,2014. City of Tigard registered voters and pay a Sunday,May 11.After May 11,the
To be eligible to serve on the $50 filing fee. Farmers Market is open every Sunday
Tigard City Council,candidates from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of
must have been a Tigard resident For More Information Hall Blvd.and Burnham St.in the
for at least one year and be a Please contact City Public Works parking lot.
registered voter. Recorder Cathy Wheatley Each week the market offers
Official filing and petition t at 503-718-2410 or fresh local produce,beautiful flower
forms are available at Tigard cathy@tigard-orgov if bouquets,delicious food and more.
City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.) you have questions or For more information on
or online at www..tigard-orgov/ would like to discuss the ' the market,email manager@
CouncilElections. nomination process. tigardfarmersmarket.org. See you there!
Grad Students Work to Make Tigard's Neighborhoods �Y
More Walkable
Step Up Studio,a group of Portland Why Not Share Your Experience?
State University urban planning graduate Tell us about your experience
students,is working on a pedestrian walking in Tigard and suggest ways to
planning project called Tigard Walks. make Tigard's neighborhoods more
The project aims to identify better comfortable and attractive places to
access to neighborhood destinations walk.Visit www.. Tigard Downtown
and propose ways to tigardwalks.com Alliance Launches"The
enhance pedestrian and select the Explorer"
connections to way you want to
schools,local � contribute to the For news on what's happening in
downtown Tigard,sign up to receive
businesses,activity project(there are
The Explorer,a newsletter by the
centers,parks and the lots!),check out
city's network of off- the online map
Tigard Downtown Alliance (TDA).
street trails. comment tool Each month,The Explorer will
The Step Up referenced above, feature one or two downtown stories
Studio team needs or attend one and links to keep you updated on Main
help characterizing of the following Street construction.Don't miss the
the pedestrian project events if spotlight on Becki Bosley,who shares
environment in your - you're more of a her memories of growing up in Tigard.
neighborhood. So far, hands-on visionary: Choose how you would like to
they've gathered input from residents at a connect with downtown by visiting
TIGARD FARMERS MARKT b#
e loredorvntosvnti ard.com.
Safe Routes to School gathering,a transit �•// � g
fair,the city's Pedestrian and Bicyclist Sunday,May 11 19:30 a.m.2 p.m.
Subcommittee and at a Community Public Works Building
Conversation kickoff event at Fowler (8777 S1V Burnham)
Middle School. Comments from city COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WORKSHOP �' O o0°
oa oci 0
residents have also been gleaned from Tuesday,May 13 6:30-8:30 p.m. r VID 00 ;�a
the Tigard Walks online map comment Fowler Middle School o COQ
tool,available at htip.•//maps.kittelson.com/ (10865 SWI Waln@
tigar@edconnections.
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Tigard Police Advise Residents: Parade Fun!
Don't Be Fooled! ; ;
. Looking for a fun family project?
Criminals use clever schemes to Grandparent scams, contest scams and Plan to participate in the Middle :
defraud millions of people every year. fraudulent rentalproperty scams with one of Millen Drive Independence Day
Whether through telephone,letter or common factor:the demand for immediate : Parade on July 4 at 4 p.m.at the
e-mail,crooks combine sophisticated money. corner of 92nd Ave.and Millen
technology with age-old tricks to get Legitimate businesses do not Dr.by Tigard High.Fun floats,
people to send money,provide sensitive demand payment by pre-paid credit walking groups,scooters,strollers ;
information or worse. cards.If you receive such a demand, ; and roller skaters are all welcome! ;
Recently,unsuspecting Tigard it should raise a red flag. Stop and use This neighborhood event is a family-
residents were targets of fraud resulting extra caution before taking any steps to : friendly celebration not to be missed!
in the loss of considerable money. comply with their demands. Search for MOMDIDP on Facebook.
Tigard Police have seen a Stay a step ahead of • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •
number of fraudulent criminals by arming yourself
schemes focused on those with knowledge and self- Electric Vehicle Courtesy
of Latino,Asian and East p confidence. Stop scammers According to the Oregon
Indian ethnicity. by hanging up on the caller Department of Transportation,the
The Tigard Police when demands for money number of electric vehicle (EV)
Department has taken appear uncustomary. Call the charging stations in Oregon continues
numerous fraud reports police immediately. to grow.
involving: Never trust ay telephone number Recently,a Tigard EV owner
Bogus offers of employment as "secret provided to you by a suspicious caller. called to implore motorists with gas-
shoppers"and work from-home schemes. Criminals have methods to fraudulently powered vehicles to avoid parking in
Crooks alleging to be from the IRS or even display local telephone numbers on caller spots reserved for EV charging—a
law enforcement, demanding money with ID.Many of the newest scams appear to parking lot courtesy sure to be
threats of arrest if payment is not made. originate from others areas of the nation appreciated by EV owners needing to
Most often, calls specifically demand a pre- and many more from foreign locations. power up!
paid credit card purchase.
In 2012 the city worked with
Criminals statinAvoid Becoming a Victim the EV Project to install charging
g they're from utility
companies threatening immediate service Learn more about scams and ways stations in Tigard at the library,senior
shut-off unless a pre paid credit card is to avoid becoming a victim at wwwFTC. center,public works building,Main
purchased and the credit card code number gov or wway.ic3.gov. St./Burnham St.parking lot and City
is provided. Hall.The EV Project is sponsored by
the U.S.Department of Energy and
works to deploy electrical charging
infrastructure to cities across the
Main Street Tigard nation. The city is also home to an
Open for Business During Construction _n For increasing number of privately-owned
The city is in the process of rebuilding the EV charging stations.
southern half of Main St. from Pacific Hwy/99W Busi ness Visit www.tigard-orgov/EVPr0ect
to the railroad crossing.Work is underway and • to find an EV charging station near
on schedule.Aging water lines under the street you or to learn more about Oregon's
have been replaced;new sidewalks and pedestrian electric vehicle charging network.
improvements are next on the fist.
During construction,Main St.is open for
business!Streets are drivable and sidewalks are
walkable.There is convenient,2-hour,free parking
available in public lots at Burnham St.and Main St. t '°
and behind Symposium Coffee,at Tigard St. and
Main St.Learn more at www.ligard-or.gov/mainstreet.
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City of Tigard
Voters will Consider Replacement Levy for Fire and Library Survey Results
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Medical Services this May 'Would love to attend a workshop to learn technology
Tualatin Valley Fire&Rescue prevention,training,and apparatus (get my device up to speed)to use e-books,e-magazines."
(TVF&R) provides firefighting, maintenance would also be funded. `Tigard library is great.Excellent building,wonderful
emergency medical,rescue,and fire I selection of books,great staff and volunteers."
prevention services for 454,000 What steps has TVF&R taken to Comments from 2014 survey
citizens in nine cities and portions of address response challenges? --------------------------------------
Washington,Clackamas,and Multnomah The Fire District has employed The 2014 annual library survey yielded
counties. several deployment tools and risk 2,974 responses.People gave the staff high
On May 20,voters will decide reduction measures including: marks for service at the public desks.More
whether to continue funding for Single-person paramedic units that than 96 percent rated service as"Excellent"
TVF&R that would take the place of a respond to less severe incidents or"Good."
current levy which expires in June 2015. (serving 8 percent of calls). Not surprisingly,library survey
TVF&R's highest priority is to provide takers are a well-read lot.A total of 612
fast and effective emergencyThe targeted use of incident data to
address community risks respondents said they had read 21-50
response and the levy g e P Y books during the past year and 545 read
through education �
supports that mission 11-20 books.
(e.g.,fall reduction
by: for senior The survey also asked about re-
1.Retaining care facilities, opening the library on Thursdays.A total
42 current fire safety for of 48.2 percent said they favored reopening
firefighter medics apartment and 51.8 percent said they opposed it if it
hired since 2000. managers). involved higher taxes or reductions in other
These firefighters Partnerships with programs.A large percentage (8.5percent)
help ensure each crew
businesses which have did not answer the question.Many said
has enough personnel to enter reduced false alarm calls by 28 they did not have enough information.
a burning building without waiting percent since 2006. Almost half of the responses included
for backup,and provide immediate
life-saving care at medical and rescue Partnerships with city,county comments;requests for specific additions
incidents. and state transportation agencies to the library's collection and suggestions
to encourage improvements that for improvements. Complete results,
2.Adding up to 44 firefighter including the comments,are available
facilitate rapid response. g
medics as well as apparatus and three ' online at www.tigard orgov/LibrarySurvey.
new fire stations in areas where response CPR education,smartphone
challenges exist. technology and public access
defibrillators to empower"citizen Welcome Elena Knepprath!
Why are new personnel and responders"to help cardiac arrest
stations proposed? victims (before paramedics arrive). Your new downtown neighborhood
area blogger.
From the point firefighters leave the What impact would this have on a Elena is an experienced
station,their objective is to arrive at an
homeowner's property tax. blogger who lives in the downtown
incident within 5 minutes/12 seconds
or less.Increases in 9-1-1 calls,traffic The replacement levy has a tax rate neighborhood with her husband.
congestion,and an aging population are of 45¢per$1,000 of assessed value*,a Check out the fun and informative
resulting in longer response times and 20¢increase over the current rate.This news and gatherings she posts about
would result in a total le cost of $104 your neighborhood at tigardarea6.
time spent on scene. �'Y
for a typical home with an assessed value blogspot.com.
Additional firefighters at new and time of$230,000,a$46 increase over the Even better?While you're
existing sites within TVF network current levy.The average homeowner there,say`hi'or leave a question or
would improve response times and would pay approximately$3.53 more per suggestion.Remember what Ralph
increase the reliability of current stations month than the current levy. For more Nader says,"When stranger start
to serve their immediate neighborhoods. information,visit www. acting like neighbors... communities are
Positions that support safe and reliable reinvigorated."
emergency operations such as fire *Assessed value is different from real market value.
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Library is Closed
Shelf Lmife
on Chursdays
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted.
Fused Glass Art and More A ,
U.S.Military Patches: Sunday,May411:30-4 p.m.I Puett Room
History,Heraldry and Meaning Ages 5 and up Ramez Naam
Tuesday,May 2017-8:30 p.m.
Make your own fused glass creation. Sign Linking Human
Military insignia expert up for instruction at 1:30 or 3 p.m. Come Minds
Chris Brown will anytime between 1:30 and 4 p.m.and make Friday,May 9
explain the meaning glass magnets and votives. Registration 7-8 p.m.
behind the colorful required.Please stop b the Children's ��
q p y Ramez Naam
shoulder patches of Desk or call 503-718-2656 to sign up for is a futurist,
U.S. soldiers,sailors, fusedlass instruction.
g technologist and
Marines and airmen
from the Civil War through World War science fiction
Genealogy Workshops author.Books will
II.Participants may bring in patches Tuesday,May 13 14:30-6 p.m.and 6:30-8 p.m.
be available for sale and signing.
for Brown to analyze. Technology Room(2"d Floor)
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Trained volunteers from the Tualatin
Family History Center will help you Steve
learn how to explore our family's roots McQuiddy -
Snip It,Bend It,Use It! p y y Here on the Edge '
HERE
Sunday,May 11 1:30-3 p.m. using Ancestry and HeritageQuest Saturday,May 17 ON
genealogy databases. Registration for the ,
Teens in grades 6 and up Puett Room workshops opens Monday,April 28, and 2-3 p.m.
Learn how to make artsy paperclips, is limited to 16 people for each session. Oregon author
fashionable rings and wearable bird's Please call 503-718-2517 to register for one Steve McQuiddy
nest pins out of wire.Registration of the 90-minute sessions. will talk about his
required.Stop by the Children's new book,Here on
Reference Desk or call 503-718-2656 the Ed
to register. ge.
Navigating Small Claims Court
An Ore on Leads
Wednesday,May 2117-8:30 p.m. g
William Stafford celebration event.
Washington County Law librarians
LEGO'Construction Zone will discuss the ins and outs of small Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
Sunday,May 2511:30-3 p.m. claims court.
Puett Room I Ages 5 and up Brian Doyle
Drop in to work on your LEGO' Zomba!Marimba Ensemble The Plover
creations with other builders and give Tuesday,May 1316:30-7:30 p.m.I All ages Wednesday,May 28
our race track a spin.We'll supply Take a musical trip to a sunny place with 7-8 p.m.
the building blocks;you bring your the warm acoustic sounds of Alberta Rider
Award-winning
creativity. Elementary School's marimba ensemble. author Brian
Doyle will discuss PLOVER
Build a Boat!
— his new novel, The
Saturday,May 1711:30-2:30 p.m. I Puett Room I All ages Plover.Books willBRIAN D
be available for
Construct cork sailboats,fold paper rowboats,and '� sale and signing.
put together wood and foam rafts.When you'reSponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
finished,test your creations to see how they float!
May2014 www.tigard-or.gov/library•503-684-6537 Page
City of Tigard PRSRT STD
" 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
Park and Recreation Advisory Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
Board Seeks Volunteer Members 503-639-4171 Portland,OR
The city is looking for Tigard residents Permit#2528
interested in serving on the Park and Recreation
Advisory Board (DRAB).The PRAB advises
City Council on park and recreation planning,
budgeting,facilities,programming and services. ECRWSS
The PRAB meets on the second Monday of POSTAL CUSTOMER
each month at 7 p.m.in the Tigard Public Works
Auditorium (8777 SW Burnham St.).Members
serve 4-year terms and are appointed through an
application and interview process.
Interested in serving on the board?Submit a City Center Development Agency/Council Meeting:
Citizen Committee Interest Application available at Tuesday,May 6 @ 6:30 p.m.
www..tigard-or.gov/volunteer or contact Parks Manager
Steve Martin at 503-718-2583 or Steve@tigard-orgov. City Council Business Meetings:
Tuesday,May 13 and May 27 @ 6:30 p.m.
Applications are due by 6 p.m.,Thursday,
May 29. City Council Workshop Meeting:
d Tuesday,May 20 @ 6:30 p.m.
d
Meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open to the
public.Council agendas are available online at www..tigard-orgov/council or
contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or Cathy@tigard-orgov.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Oregon's court system-an overview
By Judge Michael O'Brien
Let's say a patrol officer court doesn't and justice courts are specialized and
stops"Marie"for driving currently limited by law,these are state courts of
40 mph in a 25 mph zone here in accept "general jurisdiction"that can hear all
Washington County.Depending most adult kinds of cases arising under Oregon law,
upon where the alleged violation misdemeanor including serious felonies,dissolutions
took place,the officer may file cases,while of marriage and major civil lawsuits
the citation in one of three Beaverton's brought by private parties. Circuit courts
different local courts,including: does. are generally located in county seats,like
Municipal court:If the Depending Hillsboro,and their judges are elected.
alleged violation took place within an on the city charter,judges in municipal Under Oregon law,municipal,
incorporated city,Marie's citation can be courts are either appointed by city justice and circuit courts are granted
filed in a municipal court—if it has one. councils (like Tigard's) or elected (like "concurrent,"or overlapping,jurisdiction
Like Tigard,most cities in the county Salem's). over traffic tickets like Marie's.So how
operate municipal courts under their Justice court:In 21 Oregon does the officer choose where to file?
own charters and ordinances.There counties,including our own,an elected A municipal court might be the most
are approximately 150 municipal courts Justice of the Peace presides over this convenient and local choice for both the
across Oregon.These specialized courts other type of specialized court.Justice officer and the cited driver,especially if
can hear certain types of cases,including courts are very similar to municipal Marie decides to plead"not guilty"and
criminal misdemeanors,traffic violations, courts,except they can also hear small- have a trial.In that event,she and the
municipal code infractions and certain claims and landlord-tenant cases. officer might be spared a long trip to a
types of juvenile offenses.Tigard's Circuit court:While municipal more distant courthouse.