01/01/2014 Cityscape City of Tigard-s' Oficial Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner March Measure Seeks to Set Policy on Future
Happy New Year!I hope everyone Transportation Options
enjoyed the holiday season with family, We all know traffic congestion is a huge
friends and loved ones.Itis hard concern in Tigard;for residents,our businesses
to believe the year is over as it has and our neighborhoods.The city is continuing What we know about
been an amazingfirst year for me as high capacity transit
y its longstanding efforts to find responsible
options for Tigard:
Mayor.I've gotten to know so many solutions to congestion by addressing problems p g
new people and attended countless now and preventing them long into the future.
meetings;from Cub Scout dens in your p g g Tigard has a law on
For the past three years,Tigard citizens the books requiring
home to Senators and Representatives
in Washington D.C.,from all of you
and city staff have collaborated with 13 voter approval if
other cities and agencies to study how local new city dollars are
that attend Fireside Chats,Town Halls, to be spent on light
Council meetings,commission and congestion problems could be addressed 1'
task force meetings,or just meeting
with light rail,bus rapid transit or other rail
me on the street or at a sporting event, transportation improvements.This Southwest State and federal
I've come to have an additional 49,000 Corridor planning process continues to study funds will help pay
friends.I look forward to this year with and evaluate future transportation options that for improvements
great anticipation.I hope to continue promote healthy growth and identified in the
everything we had been doing in 2013 development in Tigard and the Southwest Corridor
and look forward to all the new and region. �vt;', plan
w
exciting challenges and projects we will In March,Tigard citizens Any light rail or
tackle in 2014. will vote on whether to adopt bus rapid transit
My next"Fireside Chat with the a policy requiring the city to alignment would
Mayor"is on January 2,from 6:30 oppose any high capacity transit avoid Pacific
to 8:30 p.m. at Symposium Coffee, until voters approve such a plan. Hwy/99W
12345 SW Main St.If you haven't If the measure passes,Tigard would be on the
attended one of these,I hope you'll record as opposing light rail,bus rapid transit New lines and
consider doin so this ear! and other options before any comprehensive stations would
g y be placed in the
planning,public input or City Council
My January quote of the month is evaluation could take place. Tigard Triangle and
by Edith Lovejoy Pierce,"Wl'e will open downtown
the book.Itspages are blank. TIIe aregoing to What's Next? It will likely be five
put words on them ourselves. The book is called We encourage you to learn more about the to ten years before
Opportunity and its first chapter is New Years s Southwest Corridor project(wwav tigard orgov/hct) any project could
Day." and how the city is addressing transportation be built
issues by attending a public meeting on Monday,
January 13 at 9 a.m.at the Tualatin Police
Station located at 8650 SW Tualatin Road,
John L.Cook,Mayor Tualatin.
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK,GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD
ACity of Tigard
RULES OF THE ROAD: Now Accepting Grant Applications
How traffic violations cause congestion
By Judge Michael O'Brien Are you a member of a registered Award of the funds is determined
A driver on a busy two-lane street with a
non-profit organization that provides during the annual budget process by a speed limit of 35 mph was cited for impeding services to the Tigard community?Do subcommittee of the Budget Committee.
you know of a local community event in Community event requests are reviewed
traffic after traveling nearly a mile at just need of funding?Each year,Tigard sets by the City Council.The Adopted Budget
mph.A dozen vehicles had backed behind aside 0.5 percent of the operating budget presents the results of both reviews.
the slow car. trial the defendant testified
tified to fund social services and community Once the budget is adopted in June,
that he had been"looking for an address." events. organizations will receive notification of
I entered a"guilty"finding but reduced the
presumptive fine ($110) because he had a This fiscal year,that percentage will their funding from the city.
good record. provide over$250,000 to 30 organizations If you are interested in applying,
and events in amounts ranging from instructions and applications can
At another recent trial,an officer's $400 to$29,000.This grant process has be found at www..tigard-orgov/fznance.
video showed cars stopped in a left-turn helped fund the city dog parks,Tigard Completed applications must be returned
lane onto Pacific Highway.Traffic began to Area Farmer's Market,Balloon Festival, no later than Thursday,February 13 in
flow smoothly when the arrow turned green,
but one of the cars didn't budge.The driver LifeWorks NW and Luke Dorf to name a order to be considered.If you have any
few examples. questions,please contact Liz Lutz at 503-
finally sped up to enter the intersection 718-2487.
just as it turned yellow,leaving a line of
frustrated drivers behind.He too was cited College Scholarship Opportunity
for impeding traffic.After I entered a"guilty" Apply for a $1,000 Scholarship
finding,the defendant admitted that he had
been reading(but not sending) text messages Do you know a high school senior presented at the 2014 Shining Stars
and didn't notice the green signal. who lives or goes to school in zip codes Banquet in April.
97223 or 97224,plans to pursue a career
Both these violations took place during in business or non-profit work and has Build Your Application
busy times of day and contributed to traffic in extra-curricular activities
congestion. Similar violations include: participated Find the grant application and
and/or after school employment.? requirements at www.tigardchamber.org
Following too closely: If a vehicle is The Tigard Area Chamber of (click the Scholarship Application icon
tailgating and the lead vehicle brakes,the Commerce and Pride Disposal have at the top of the page).Submit your
following driver is likely to brake hard to teamed up to offer three$1,000 completed application by 4 p.m. on
avoid a collision.This can produce a chain scholarships.Scholarships will be Friday,March 7 to the Tigard Chamber.
reaction,or"accordion effect,"that may
extend for a mile or more backwards in heavy
traffic,causing significant delays.Abrupt or Park Reservations 2014
unsignaled lane changes can have the same Make Plans for Your Summer Gathering
effect. The city has six park shelters and SPORTS FIELDS can only be booked
Distracted driving: Drivers who use nine sports fields available for rent. by phone;online reservations are not
cell phones or similar devices may be so Shelters in Cook and Summerlake accepted.
unfocused on their driving that they lose Parks can be reserved from April 5— Park & Sports Field Access
awareness of traffic conditions around them, September 28.Most shelters are
Due to the possibility of winter
contributingto both congestion and the risk equipped with picnic tables,barbecue
con g flooding,the lower section of Cook
of collisions. grills,electricity and water.Restrooms
Park,just beyond the restroom/
Obstructing cross tragic: Oregon law are usually located nearby.The largest concession stand,is closed to vehicle
prohibits entering an intersection,even on a shelter can accommodate up to 250 traffic.This area will re-open March 3.
green light,unless there's enough space on people. Baseball and soccer fields,also closed
the far side to clear crosswalks and all lanes Make Your Reservation for winter,will re-open on March 3
of traffic before the signal changes. Beginning January 2 and April 19 respectively.
Many traffic violations have the same SHELTERS can be booked online For more information or to make
dual nature:they can present a threat to or by phone.Receive a$5 discount by a reservation,call the parks reservation
public safety while also contributing to reserving your shelter online at www.. line at 503-718-2641.
gridlock. tigard-orgov/parks.
Paget www.tigard-orgov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE
A& City of Tigard
Library is Closed
Shelf Ar'w L'Ife
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.
Family Square Dance
the Dark Friday,January 3 7:15-8:15 p.m.
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Bring the family for an evening of square
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Oregon Reads 2014 Kickoff with Kim Stafford
Saturday,January 1812-3:30 p.m. Author Visit:Diane Goeres-Gardner
Inside Oregon State Hospital:A History
Join us for the Tigard kickoff of Oregon Reads 2014,a yearlong, statewide of Triumph and Tragedy
celebration that commemorates the centennial of Oregon's most celebrated poet, Tuesday,January 2817-8 p.m.
William Stafford (1914-1993).Kim Stafford will talk about his father and his poetry.
If you are a library cardholder,you can pick up a complimentary copy of Ask Me: 100 Inside Oregon State Hospital
Essential Poems of William Stafford at the kickoff while supplies last. looks at the Northwest's
oldest continuallyW'I'Nslur
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library OREGON STATE
operating hospital as seen
through the eyes of the
Oregon Symphony Story Time Sculptural Needle Felting patients who lived there.
Wednesdays:January 8,15,22&29 Workshop Books will be for sale.
11 a.m.-Noon I All Ages Wednesday,January 15 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
Embark on a fun interactive musical Local fiber artist LeBrie Rich will
storytelling adventure each week,featuring demonstrate needle felting techniques for
a variety of Oregon Symphony musicians creating realistic fiber sculptures.Explore BookTRON
and instruments. techniques and materials and make a (Teens Read Outrageously Now)
Sponsored by Friend of the Tigard Library small felted sculpture in class. Supplies Join this teen book discussion group
and tools provided. Registration and discover some outrageous reads
Funeral Planning:Your Life. Your is required and begins Monday, while enjoying snacks,games and
Legacy.Plan to Make It Right. December 16.Limited to 25 people. crafts.Registration required.Sign up
Monday,January 13 7-8 p.m. Please call 503-718-2517. at the Children's Reference Desk and
Dignity Memorial will discuss the Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library get your free copy of the book while
numerous decisions that need to be made supplies last.
at the time of someone's death.If you Cover Oregon
are planning ahead for yourself or a loved Sunday,Januarys 12-4 p.m. M Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
one,this program will provide valuable Monday,January 20�4:30-6 p.m.
p g p Uncover what's in Cover Oregon,the Teens in grades 6 and up
information. healthcare marketplace for our state
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library under the federal Affordable Care Act. Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one
morning to find a monster outside
his window.The monster seems
Bring Solar Power Home connected somehow to his mother's
Wednesday,January 29 7-8:30 p.m. terminal cancer,a reality he has been
Solar Oregon,a local nonprofit organization,will explain how to improve energy unable to face.
efficiency with solar power and what to do to install it in your home. Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
Jonuory2014 www6gord-orgov/library•503-684-6537 Page
City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Leaf Disposal is a _ " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
Huge Success Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
The city held four Leaf 503-718-2476 Portland,OR
Disposal and Food Drive Permit No 2528
events in the fall of 2013.
The goal was to keep leaves
off roadways and out of storm drains by giving
residents a no-cost way to dispose of leaves.In
conjunction with the leaf disposal,the city collected POSTAL CUSTOMER
food items for Tigard's St.Vincent de Paul food
distribution facility. City Center Development Agency/Council Meeting:
The first Leaf Disposal and Food Drive was Tues.,January 7 @ 6:30 p.m.
held in 2002,and the event has grown in popularity City Council Business Meetings:
every year.A mere 160 yards of leaves were collected Tues.,January 14 and January 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
in 2002,compared to 1,000 yards in 2013. Food City Council Workshop Meeting:
donations have jumped from five barrels in 2002 to Tues.,January 21 @ 6:30 p.m.
35 in 2013.
The city wishes to thank the 887 customers who
NEW DATE:
dropped off leaves and donated food.You helped
City Council"State of the City"Address and Reception
to make the 2013 Leaf Disposal and Food Drive Tues.,February 4
another huge success. 4:30-6:15 p.m.—Reception
Thanks Tigard residents! 6:30 p.m.—Business Meeting
Meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open to the
public.Council agendas are available online at wwautigard-orgovlcouncil or
contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-orgov.
City Hall offices will be closed on January I and January 20.
It Only Happens Once a Year! Looking for a Great Way to
Now Recruiting for the 2014 Start the New Year?
Tigard Citizens Police Academy Donate Blood
The Tigard Police Department WHEN: Tuesday,January 14,9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
operates a nine week Citizen'sWHERE: Library's Burgess Community Room
1TV
Police Academy for people (13500 SW Hall Blvd.)
who want to learn about their POLICE How: Check to see if you meet donor
police department.
Academyeligibility requirements and learn
The department is presently NV about the donation process at
recruiting for the 22nd academy, wwwt.redcrosrblood.org.
which begins this spring.The academy is conducted on nine
consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m.at Tigard City If eligible to donate,make an appointment online at
Hall,located at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.This year,sessions begin xww.tigard-orgov/BloodDrive.
April 2,2014 and conclude June 4. Bring your current medication list and donor card,
If you are interested and able to commit to attending most, driver's license or other form of identification to the
if not all of the sessions,you are encouraged to apply.A criminal appointment.
GIVE
history background check will be conducted to determine eligibility. Learn more about donating at BLOOD
Apply early!Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. wwwt.redcrossblood.org or call the Red
Application deadline is March 14,2014.Applications are available Cross at 503-284-1234 or contact LIFE
online at mlww..tigard-orgov/Police or by calling Jim Wolf at 503-718- organizer Sara Doughty at 503-718-
2561. 2675 or Barad@tigard-or.gov.