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03/01/2014 Cityscape City of Tigard's Official Newsletter (:.ITYSCAPE, y� Mayor's Corner YOUR TIGARD.YOUR VOTE. Each of Tigard's registered voters Decide What's Best for Our Community on March 11. was mailed a ballot regarding a proposed charter amendment for Tigard.I ask each In March you'll of you to read all the facts on the issue have the chance to vote (there's an article on page 1),but more on Measure 34-210. ���� TIGARD importantly,I urge all of you to VOTE. This measure would RD. Whether you feel that voting is a right,a require the city to YOUR VETE privilege,or a responsibility,all I ask is that oppose high-capacity you be an informed and engaged voter on transit like light rail or this issue. bus rapid transit,until Have you ever thought that your voters approve such a family or friends should have won that plan. award. Now is your chance to nominate The current city ` them for it.Tigard's annual award charter gives you a nominations for First Citizen,""From transit vote.Tigard's the Heart"and"Youth Volunteer"are current city charter ,....0 out and due back in by March 17.You states that voters must can download the nominations at www approve any new city tigardchamber.orgIshining-stars-communio- fees or revenues for awards-celebration.These are for all light rail construction in Tigard. citizens of Tigard,not just Chamber of Measure 34-210 could limit the influence of city leaders.Transit planning Commerce members. is already underway through the Southwest Corridor Project.Tigard leaders I'm sorry the February"Fireside are at the table pushing for solutions that fight congestion,promote economic Chat with the Mayor"was snowed out, growth and build a more connected community.With this measure,the city's but you'll have another opportunity to join automatic position would be to oppose new transit. me on Thursday March 6 at Symposium We support your vision for Tigard.As our community continues to grow, Coffee, 12345 SW Main St.,Tigard.The we want to plan responsibly,preserve our great neighborhoods and create a March Fireside Chat begins at 6:30 p.m. safe and vibrant downtown.Above all,we want transit options that support the My March quote is from American varied needs of our growing community. football coach Jimmy Johnson, 'Doyou want to be safe andgood, or doyou want to take LEARN MORE a chance and begreat?" Visit www.tigard-orgov/election.asp and look for your voter's pamphlet in late February. Remember to Vote on Tuesday,March I1 John L.Cook,Mayor TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD A& City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter Announcing Tigard Safety Town: RULES OF THE ROAD: ` e"I (Two sessions: June 17-27 and June 30-July 11) Suspended Licenses in Oregon ByJudge Michael O'Brien What is Safety Town? Tigard Safety Town is a nine-day event that teaches A young man who resided in children about safety through the use of speakers,puppets,films,art projects, Washington came to our court for Looking for Bloggers in all the Right Places: We're Starting Down music and hands-on activities like riding through our own Safety Town! arraignment on a citation for Driving that Path Children learn about bicycle,pedestrian,home,fire,electrical and personal While Suspended(DWS).When I called Cook Park and Tigard Triangle Area 5 safety. his case,he politely asked: "How can I be The newest segment of the Who is eligible to participate? Children who are 5 or 6 suspended here when I don't even have an Hep makeyour Fanno Creek trail is complete! years old on or before September 1,2014. No EXCEPTIONS. $ Oregon license?"It turned out that he had neighborhood blog fun, _ - This section connects Main Street STOP failed to appear on another minor traffic in downtown Tigard through the r14 . , a educational and a place where TION INFORMATION: violation in a different Oregon court, underpass beneath Pacific Highway Saturday,April 12,2014 (Tigard High School cafeteria) resulting in a suspension of his right to our conatnunity gathers to, well to Grant Avenue.The new trail drive in this state.Until he took care of the be a communio! includes underpass lighting.This 8:30 a.m. for Tigard residents (97223,97224) previous ticket and paid a reinstatement project is the latest section of the 8:45 a.m. for non-legal guardians registering residents Two areas are looking for fee to DMV,he would be at risk of larger regional Fanno Creek Trail to 9:00 a.m. for non-city residents receiving another ticket for DWS,with a new volunteer web administrators;Cook Park and the Tigard Triangle be completed and is an important Registration Fee: $65 (Each additional sibling$60 Cash or check only. presumptive fine of $435 ever time he areas. If you're interested,you must live in the designated neighborhood connection providing access for ) Y pot behind the wheel in Oregon. and be at least 15 years old. pedestrians n d bicyclists from To register a child,you must provide the following: g g p Y 1) Child's original state-issued birth certificate (no substitutions!) There are many reasons for We'll show you how it works and you provide the fun.Why not neighborhoods to the consider administering the site as a family or as part of a team? It redeveloping 2) Proof of address suspending the right to drive but the P g 3) Medical insurance policy number and medical information most common are failure to respond to doesn't take a lot of time and you may just learn a new skill or two while downtown. 4) Parent/Guardian contact address,phone and email a ticket and failure to pay fines for traffic you help neighbors connect with the city we call home. What 5) Name and phone number of child's doctor violations.To put it simply,tickets don'tWhich Nother eighborhood is Mine? 6) Signed,original Parental Permission Waiver form(Www..tigardsafetytown.com). just go away for those who choose to connections If you have questions or need help identifying your area,call Joanne Session times: 9-11:15 a.m. or Noon-2:15 a.m. ignore them.Most DWS offenses are at 503-718-2476 or Joanne@tigard-orgov.Do it today!!I'd love to hear from would you violations,with no risk of jail time.But like to see? Safety Town will be held at Mary Woodward Elementary School. you. repeat DWS violators may face maximum Sidewalks. For more information visit www.tigardsafetytown.com fines as high as $2,000 along with Trails? substantial impacts to insurance rates. Access to transit,parks or services? The most serious forms of suspended Spring Forward! Log on to www.tigard-or.gov/ci_ Opportunity for Local Businesses driving are crimes—either misdemeanors hall/strategiclan.arp Prepare for Spring Break by Doing Something Good or call 503-718- Donate Blood clocks forwardd one hour on or felonies.For example,a defendant who Present Your Product It's time move the 2402 and let us know. drives after losing their license for refusing If you have (or know o fl a Sunday,March 9.The official Creating connections is what WHEN: Tuesday,March 18,2014 from 9 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. to take a DUII breath test may face business that focuses on organic or change begins at 2 a.m.and the city's draft 20 year strategic plan misdemeanor charges with a maximum health food with no preservatives or vision is all about: WHERE: Library's Burgess Community Room penalty of a year in ail and a$6,250 fine. Y p lasts until November 2. (13500 SW Hall Blvd.)If you cannot find a parking spot GIVE p t3 Y 1 additives,representatives from a new "The most walkable community in the at the library,you can park across the street at the Tigard BLOOD Some defendants cited for DWS Tigard supermarket want to meet you. Pacific Northwest where people of all P P Christian Church(93405 SW Hall Blvd.). LIFE claim that they did not receive an advance Register now for a meeting time ages and abilities enjoy healthy and written notice of their suspension from Dog Park Hours interconnected lives."" How: Check to see if you meet donor p on Thursday,March 13 between eligibility requirements and learn about the DMV.The"notice defense"and other 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.at the Grand Wondering if your favorite Share your thoughts about the donation process at a ww..redcrossblood.org. DWS defenses can be highly technical,and Hotel at Bridgeport(7265 SW Hazel : Tigard dog park is open? Log vision at www..tigard-orgov/ci_O-hall/ in some cases they may succeed.However, Fern Rd. . • onto www strategicplan.asp. If eligible to donate,make an appointment online at www.tigard-orgov/ the notice defense is not available if a Learn more about this : tigard-orgov/ Watch future issues of Cityscape Blooa'Drive. defendant has relocated and failed to ;parks for up opportunity at www..tbelocalforager.com/ - for opportunities to shape the Bring your current medication list and donor card,driver's license or other inform DMV(and not just the post office) news/calling-all-oregon producers-3/. : to-the-minute direction of the city's future. form of identification to the appointment. of the new address within thirty days. schedule Learn more about donating at mxw..redcrossblood.org or call the Red Cross at Drivers who wish to challenge a : changes. 503-284-1234 or contact City of Tigard organizer Sara Doughty at 503-718-2675 suspension order have the right to request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • or sarad@tigard-or.gov. a DMV hearing. Page 2 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE March 2014 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 Page 3 Tigard ResidentsIto n 2010, Tigard voters approved a $17 million bond measure acquire, preserve and protect parks and open spaces. Using bond dollars and $6.05 ( create a million in contributions and grants from Metro, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Washington County and Clean Water Services, more than 108 acres of park land and open v space have been preserved.To date, the city has spent approximately 85 percent of bond a� ae a revenues; remaining funds will be used to purchase additional park land and to construct � a � i park improvements. ■ _ 7Z 1.Bagan Park(2.9acres) 7.Fields Property(26 acres) Use the key to see how your park bond dollars An acre of this future neighborhood park could Tigard and Metro share ownership of this property.It were used at each of these park properties. accommodate parking,picnic areas and community has 10 acres of open fields;the remainder of the site H Taylors Ferry Rd. gardens.The rest of the site will be preserved as is wooded.A trail across the property could connect to o'►// open space.Conceptual planning will begin shortly. existing segments of the Fanno Creek Greenway Trail. e/►�Q► ......................................................................... .............................................................................. — Property Purchased —Current Development 2.Bull Mountain Park(10acres) 8.Jack Park Addition(7 acres) — Future Development — Conceptual Plan This future neighborhood park has woods,open A new trail and footbridge over Krueger Creek now w space and a small creek.A shelter,playground, connect Jack Park to Walnut Street.Other work is Rd• informal play fields,picnic tables and soft trails are underway,including the installation of play equipment, Schotts Fect 217 planned. benches,a bike rack,trees and landscaping. a F�o s 99W 3.Dirksen Nature Park(48 acres) 9.Potso Dog Park(2.6a(res) �os�y a' © �I-eenb4� Dirksen Nature Park has forests,woods and two An irrigation system has been installed to improve turf ami y 9q creeks.It will become Tigard's second largest quality and the existing gravel parking lot will be paved Ln a community park,with a focus on environmental in the near future. r Q education.The majority of the property will be .............................................................................. 0 217 preserved as open space.Work to build a shelter, Walnut St. restroom,pathways,and upgrades to the existing 10.Senn Park(0.2 acres) 5 In the near future,a playground will be constructed at education building will soon begin.Future work will improve streets,add trails and natural play areas,and this pocket park. , 3a Sao upgradethe ball fields. .............................................................................. ■ © •••••••••••••••........................... 11.Steve Street Property(1.37acres) 0 This future neighborhood park includes a grassy field CP Gaarde St. Q McDonald St. 4.East Butte Heritage Park(3.4 acres) area and a small,wooded wetland.Conceptual planning Bull Mountai Rd. This new neighborhood park was improved with restrooms,a picnic shelter,a playground,pathways, will begin shortly. y O Bonita Rd. street improvements,landscaping and bicycle racks. """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" ......................................................................... 12.Sunrise Park(20 acres) ,; 6 i future uture communark will link Cach Nature Park a' 5.Fanno Creek House(1.6 acres) community p r m This future special use area will host small-to and the Westside Powerline Trail.Future plans include medium-sized events.Improvements include sports fields,pathways,parking and a sports court,a t2 upgraded parking areas,trees,landscaping and playground,restroom,shelter and overlook. Durham Rd. bicycle racks. Beef Bend Rd. ......................................................................... 13.Two Washington County Properties 6. Fanno Creek Greenway Trail (0.13 acres and 0.27 acres) 9 zR, N ualatin One property could become an access point to a A segment of the Fanno Creek Greenway Trail— large,city-owned greenspace,and the other property linking Main Street in Downtown Tigard to Grant could become a small pocket park with picnic or play Avenue near Woodard Park—was constructed. equipment. City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter City Council Sets Goals Library is Closed Late in 2013,Council met to define the h December 2014 for each of the areas.The milestones reflect Council's success measures that will les short- and long-term ad to, .,.oals in �completion.n major The Council has established clear milestones FDhelf Ar.- m on Chursdays ife .......................................................... .......................................................... Water Southwest Corridor Main St./Green St.Construction News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Lake Oswego—Tigard Water Partnership Determine modes and alignment for study Continue Downtown Plaza Site acquisition All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted. Negotiate/proceed with water purchase from in federal Economic Impact Study(EIS) and design approval(contingent on site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lae Oswego Determine regional route segments acquisition) CelloBop An Irish Ceili:Concert and Dance ; Renegotiate LOTWP Intergovernmental Participate in federal EIS process(regional Continue Tigard St.Trail negotiation, Saturday,March 113-4 p.m. I All Ages Wednesday,March 12 16:30-8:30 p.m.j All Ages T L 19, I T 19E1H 019191K Agreement(IGA)to reflect structure and partner,,financial)fiial design and development Composer and electric cellist Celebrate St.Patrick's Day early with a fun, management post-construction(evaluate Finalize downtown redevelopment 'm A o ru n_1 S future of partnership roles) ......................................................... Gideon Freudmann will fuse blues, lively Pro ram featurin , Recreation(Evaluate options and resources to opportunities(if issues can be addressed) jazz,folk,classical,rock and more. dance. LOTWP bond sale(#2) create a pilot recreation program) : UP� 9 q ioi F `�9 F A IA L Advance options for rail crossing"trade"for Generously sponsored by Generously sponsored by , Monitor progress of Complete demand analysis for recreation Ash Avenue at-grade crossing Friends of the Tigard Library Friend of the Tigard Library : construction and opportunities Explore Pacific Highway Urban Renewal DIY TechnARTology Show ; budget;LOTWP projects March 1-31 j Teens in grades 6 and up ; Compare recreation inventory with demand District options Linoleum Block operational ~ analysis to identify needs/gaps ; Submit your work to our technology- ......................................................... Printmaking Workshop Develop Willamette River Water Council decision on city role(direct delivery Growth/Annexation Spring Break Scavenger Hunt Saturday,March 29 12-4 p.m.j Puett Room Adults : themed art show curated by the Teen Sources provider,contract/partnerships with others, Successfullylete River Terrace Monday,March 24—Saturday,March 29 : Library Council. Stop by the library to Rewrite WRWC member contract funding source) Community Plan comp Begin at the Children's Desk Local artist Suki Allen will teach the pick up a submission form or check All ages basics of linoleum block printmaking, : our website to download one.We're Continue to consider other sources: Implement a new recreation effort based Reconsider and agree to annexation including transferring your image onto accepting work in three different Sherwood,TVWD(studies) on role policy:reauthorize financial incentives as How well do the linoleum block,carving the block : categories: Develop"roadmap"for Tigard's future needed consider islands and remainder you know your and creating a small edition of prints. water decisions through 2026 Economic Development of Bull Mountain;incentives for voluntary library?Prove No prior printmaking experience Art made with technology Develop and adopt strategic priorities, annexation;timeline for Washington your knowledge needed. Supplies and tools provided. Technology-themed art Intergovernmental Water Board resources,design program County by searching the Registration is required and begins Work plan and next governance agreements Data collection and understanding the Develop planning and timeline together Children's Room and the library Saturday,March 1.Please call 503-718- Art made by human power with Tigard Water District Durham Kin with Washington County for future grounds to find all the items on 2517 to register. Teen Libras Council will select a g g economic base g y our list.Work at your own pace to Generously onsored b favorite from each category and City(expires 2017,2-yr notice) annexations sp y g y Communicate with Tigard residents about Community E find all the items on the list!Pick Friend of the Tigard Library library patrons can vote for their own ' ngagement Update din arup a form at the Children's Desk. : rate impacts/outreach acts/outreach re l ion fiscal choice on Facebook and in person at p regarding potential Redesign community survey effort to annexation Completed forms can be entered the library.We'll accept submissions increases analysis(from Y p include regular two-way communication into a drawing to be held on Early Literacy Workshop from Saturday,March 1,to Saturday, .Ri.....••.•••.•••••. Consider....................................... (based on 2013 survey results) 2004) M►'oil Sunday,March 30. Rain or shine! Monday,March 3116:30-8 p.m. Puett Room Parents March 15.Visit the library's Young ver Te rrace — ' "� ' Continue 3-4 quarterly open forums to and caregivers Adult Room from March 17-31 to see Park land acquisition(strategy,funding, engage residents/neighborhood groups annexation of all the art on display.Winners will be ; urban reserves for Before the Show Began: Attention,grownups raising children under land dedication) : selected Tuesday,Aril 1. Community education efforts;develop employment land Theaters of Oregon 6!Would you like to help your child become y� p Complete Community Plan,zoning, fiscal report card(Blue Ribbon Task Force Wednesday,March 5 7-8:30 p.m. a successful reader?Leave your kids with adopted master plans recommendation) Finance"""""""""""""""""""""' the babysitter and come learn fun and easy ' Finance Award-winning videographer/ y y Recycled Robot Battle Building permits issued;development Develop Tigard's community identity historian Darrell Jabin celebrates tips and strategies for preparing your child : DIY Rec ty : begins Represent Tigard at the regional,state and dozens of theaters throughout to read.Registration required.Please call the Saturday,March 15 j Noon-2 p.m. .o.w. .t.o . .......•.•............................... federal level to advocate for tax reform and Teens in grades 6 and up Service delivery planning Downtown Oregon in this documentary. Children's Desk at 503-718-2656 to register. D p g other funding opportunities g y : What can you build out of spare .......................................................... Urban renewalballot measure:Tigard voters Review city facilities strategy and develop � parts?Make wearable or sculpturalTi and Triangle clan authority/projects/pro•ects Chuck Cheesman:Dancing with No Shoes On! • masterpieces out of junk for this options for repair and replacement g rp Complete Triangle Strategic Plan Strategyfor redevelopment of city-owned owned Tuesday,March 4 6:30-7:30 p.m.j All ages p � Seek voter-approved measure for major creative competition. Pizza will be , Adopt zoning,street and design standards property investment(capital,parks,etc.) Original and familiar songs will get families singing,dancing,wiggling and giggling : provided for all humans. Begin implementing plan strategies Resolve composition of City Center together! Dancing in your socks is optional. ; Development Agency ; • „ • , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ; Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE March 2014 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 Page 7 City of Tigard PRSRT STD Library Food for Fines Drive " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Sunday,March 23-Saturday,March 29 Tigard,OR 97223 PAID Do you have fines on your library account?The 503-718-2476 Portland,OR library's Food for Fines drive helps the community and Permit No 2528 patrons too.For every two non-perishable food items you donate,you can clear$1 of fines from your account up to$10. The food will be donated to the St.Vincent dePaul food pantry in Tigard,which distributes to local families POSTAL CUSTOMER in need.March is an important month for food pantries because their inventory is often depleted. Acceptable donations include: Canned meats (tuna,chicken,salmon etc.) Canned and boxed meals (chili,soup,macaroni and City Council/CCDA Meeting:March 4 cheese etc.) City Council Business/CCDA Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. Peanut butter I Pasta,rice and cereal Canned fruits 1 100%fruit juices I Baby food City Council Meetings: The library cannot accept homemade,perishable or March 11, 18,25 @ 6:30 p.m. open items or unlabeled or rusty cans.Donated food can only be used to reduce fines,not other library charges. Unless noted,meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.) and are open to the public.Council agendas are available online at Take a bite out of hunger and your fines I wwwtigard-or.gov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or at the same time. J cathy@tigard-orgov. Popular Passport 2014"If I Were Mayor, I Would..."Contest Opens Saturday Returns! Mayor Cook and the Oregon Prizes! Mayors Association(OMA)invite Tigard Travelers—need to get students grades 4-12 (including home- 1.The local winner in each category a passport but schooled students) to participate in the u be awarded a$50 VISA gift card have trouble annual"If I Were Mayor,I Would..." and recognition at the May 27,2014 rearranging contest! televised City Council meeting. your workday 2. Each Tigard winner will be Oregon mayors are elected by the to fit in a trip to entered into the OMA statewide contest City Hall?Here's voters in their city and they each have for a chance to win one of three Wad interests and backgrounds. Get the answer! Air tablets! Statewide winners and their Make plans creative!How would you serve the city if mayor will be notified in mid-June. to visit Tigard you were the mayor of Tigard? City Hall(13125 SW Hall All entries must be received by Get Busy! Blvd.) on Saturday,March 1, 5 p.m.,Monday,May 12,2014. Submit Entry forms are available at Tigard between 8 a.m. and noon for original work with a completed entry City Hall and online at wwwtigard-orgov/ Passport Saturday.The Passport form to:Tigard City Hall,Attn:Joanne Mayor.If you have questions contact desk will be open to process Bengtson, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, Joanne at 503-718-2476 or Joanne@tigard- passport applications with no OR 97223. orgov. appointments necessary. Mayor Cook will select one winner in each Learn more at www.tigard-or contest category: gov/passj�ort.If you still have questions,contact city staff at 1.Poster(Elementary grades 4-5) 'L 503-718-2460. 2.Essay(Middle School grades 6-8) Bon voyage! 3.Video/PowerPoint(High School grades 9-12)