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Cover Long-term Water Costs Corner
Mayor John L. Cook
Effective Jan. 1, City of Tigard utility borrow money to fund them. This in
customers will see a 10.5 percent turn will save customers money on Happy New Year! I hope your holidays
bump in their water rates.This will their utility bills. were filled with joy and glad tidings,
amount to an increase sharing time,food and memories with
The water partnership family and friends.
of about$3 and $5 will provide the com-
more per month. i will provide
sustainable At the end of 2014,the Council unani-
munity
The Tigard City Council, This increase only source of high-quality mously approved a 20-year strategic
by a 4-1 vote at a Dec.9 applies to the water drinking water at the plan,with a vision to become the most
hearing, approved utility portion of a least cost for ownership walkable community in the Pacific
the increase to fundfor the Ion term. Northwest where people of all ages
customer s city bill. g and abilities enjoy healthy and inter-
completely the Lake Other fees and For more information
Oswego-Tigard ater connected lives. (See Strategic Plan
Partnership water charges related on the partnership,visit Adopted Unanimously by City Council.)
supply project. (See to storm water, www.lotigardwater.org. The plan sets four clear goals that will
Progress Made on Water sewer, street
9 maintenance, etc., For more information chart how the city plans for and delivers
Partnership in 2014.) about water rates, core services over the next two decades:
are not affected.
The council also please visit www. ► Facilitate walking connections to
approved a water rate tigard-or.gov/ develop an identity.
hike of 3.25 percent WaterRates, or contact ► Ensure development that
beginning in 2016 through 2019. John Goodrich,Tigard interim advances the vision.
These increases will fund additional assistant public works director, at ► Engage the community through
projects without requiring the city to 503-718-2609 orjohng@tigard-or.gov. dynamic communication.
► Fund the vision while maintaining
core services.
v Please join us for the"State of the City"
Table of Contents Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. I will
again show a video we created with
Strategic Plan Adopted.............................2 Leaf Disposal Success...............................5 highlights from 2014 and the goals for
New Year's Walks......................................2 Shelf Life....................................................6 2015.We will also swear in our newly
Grants for Community.............................2 Rules of the Road.....................................7 elected councilors and hear their vision
Cannabis Business Issues.........................3 Planning and Health.................................7 for their upcoming term.
Street Maintenance Funding...................3 City Meetings, Events...............................8 Quote of the month by Vern Mclellen:
Police Academy Recruiting.......................4 Passports,Water Meter Sales..................8 "What the new year brings to you will
Park Reservations, 2015...........................4 Cityscape: New Look................................8 depend a great deal on what you bring to
Water Partnership Progress.....................5 the new year."
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: Mayor John L.Cook I Gretchen Buehner I Marland Henderson I Jason Snider I Marc Woodard
Strategic Plan Adopted Unanimously Grants Available for
q the Community
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' Are you a member of a registered
non-profit organization providing
services to our community? Do you
know of a community event in need
' of funding?
Did you know Tigard sets aside 0.5
percent of the operating budget to
fund social services and community
After more than a year of planning and nected with residents at community events?This year,that percentage
months of outreach that engaged more events, through neighborhood visits is providing more than $270,000
than 1,200 residents,the City Council and at the farmers market and shared to 30 organizations and events in
unanimously voted to adopt a new information on Tigard's website, amounts ranging from $400 to
Strategic Plan on Nov. 25. Cityscape and social media pages. $29,000.
TheIan provides Tigard Staff also went to
p p g Tigard boards, commit- Through this grant process,the city
with a 20-year blueprint to v teesschool meetingshas helped fund the City of Tigard
, ,
become the most walkable Dog Park,Tigard Area Farmers'
community in the Pacific • service clubs and many Market, Balloon Festival, LifeWorks
Northwest where people of vision other gatherings. and Luke Dorf,to name a few.
all ages and abilities enjoy ....................... . Overall, residents
healthy and interconnected shared positive feed- Funding deliberations takes place
The most walkable during the annual budget process.
lives. (See Mayor's Corner.) community in the back. They noted they A subcommittee of the Budget
Councilor Marc Woodard, Pacific Northwest like to walk. Residents Committee meets to review social
a long-time walking and recognize walking's
g g where people of all health benefits and service requests and to recommend
trail advocate, said: "This is ayes and abilities that it allows them to funding in the adopted budget.
a roadmap for our city and enjoy healthy and connect with neigh- Community event requests are
the way we can develop interconnected lives. bors and businesses. reviewed by the City Council.
our identity to become a Sidewalks topped the The adopted budget presents the
community where our resi- list of citizen requests results of both reviews. Once the
dents can remain healthy provided through feedback. budget is adopted in June, organi-
and connected to the city and each
other.Starting now,we can begin to zations will receive notice of their
plan for our future decisions and make You can learn more about the plan and funding from the city.
long-term investments.All of these will still provide comments at the city's
ensure we achieve this vision" website at: www.tigard-or.gov.
During the process, city staff con- If you are interested in applying,
applications can be found on the
finance pages of our website at
www.tigard-or.gov. Completed
Tigard d Walks Starts the New Year with Two Group applications must be returned to
g p the City Finance Office no later than
Walks, Rain or Shine Jan. 1 Thursday, Feb. 12,to be considered.
With the City Council's adoption of a Strategic Plan, residents and city staff are Our address is 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,
invited to join a new series of non-competitive walks designed to get out and tour Tigard, OR. 97223.
our city.
The first outing of the year organized by the group Tigard Walks, rain or shine, will You can submit your application
be on Thursday,Jan. 1,at 11 a.m.in Cook Park.There are two different walks to online at lizbeth@tigard-or.gov.
choose from: short and medium-length. Both are paved and easy to walk. If you have any questions, please
contact Liz Lutz at 503-718-2487.
See TIGARD WALKS > Page 8
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Planning Commission Takes up
Cannabis Business Issues
On Jan. 12,the areas, limits to hours of operation and contacting Associate Planner John Floyd
Tigard Planning visibility requirements to reduce crime. at 503-718-2429 orjohnfl@tigard-or.gov.
Commission will hold its Details regarding the proposed regula- Written comments may be mailed to:
first public hearing to consider where tions may be found on the city's website John Floyd, City of Tigard, 13125 SW
and how marijuana-related businesses at www.tigard-or.gov/mm or by Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223.
may operate within the city.
The hearing begins at 7 p.m.in City Hall, Election Results Ballot Measure 91 Tigard Precincts
located at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2,000
The public is invited to attend 1,800 " N
■ Yes ■ No
and participate.The commission 1,600 " Totals 10,747 8,567
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would like to hear from as many 1,400 2 55.64% 44.36%
citizens as possible before making a 1,200-
recommendation
,200recommendation to City Council.
1,000_1 --
The rules seek to balance the right of 800-
Oregonians
00 Oregonians to access marijuana as 600
1
allowed by state law, with the need M °°
400
to avoid or minimize unwanted
200
community impacts associated with N N
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marijuana-related businesses. Potential Precincts: 400 402 X403 404 405 406 408 409 416 427 450 454
restrictions could include minimum The Washington County Elections Division provided November 2014 elections results from Tigard precincts
distances from parks and residential on Ballot Measure 91,to decriminalize and regulate marijuana in Oregon.
Tigard City Council Invites Ideas About Street Maintenance Funding
The Tigard City Council is beginning city could make, even if there were
its five-year review of the city's Street budget implications.
Maintenance Fee program,and council Both residential and non-residential
members would like to hear from the (business) customers are billed for this
community.Tigard's Street Maintenance
fee via their monthly utility bill. For
Fee funds the Pavement Management residential customers, the fee is $5.83
Program (PMP)that keeps existing road- per unit each month. Please take a
ways and rights-of-way in good condition. - m
few moments to provide your input on
The City of Tigard maintains 150 miles of _ the level of maintenance, the amount
paved roads, representing an investment =, of the fee and whether right-of-way
of more than$200 million—the largest maintenance should be included.
investment owned by our community. ensure that goods and people can Visit www.tigard-or.gov and click
Over time, traffic and weather wear move efficiently throughout Tigard on "Take the survey" under"Street
down the pavement surface and and beyond, and they enhance the Maintenance Fee: Provide Your Input"
its underlying structure. Roads in appearance of our community. on the front page.The survey closes
poor condition require more costly In the city's most recent community on Jan. 15.
maintenance, increase vehicle repair survey conducted in October 2013,
costs, are unpleasant to travel and respondents named "Increase the Questions?Contact Liz Newton at liz@
are detrimental to the economy level of street maintenance" as the tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2412.
of our city. Well maintained roads second most important change the
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Citizens Police Academy Park Reservations
in n 2015
' The city has six park shelters and
nine sports fieldsavailable for rent.
'Shelter Amenities
t Shelters in Cook Park and Summer-
'- lake Park can be reserved from
i April 4 through Sept. 27. Most
-- - shelters are equipped with picnic
Wit=
tables, barbeque grills, electricity
and water. Restrooms are usually
located nearby.The largest shelter
can accommodate up to 250 people.
For the 2015 park season,shelters
Tigard Citizens Police Academy's graduating class of 2013.Since its inception in 1994,500 citizens have can be reserved beginning at 8 a.m.,
completed the program. Jan. 5.Sports fields can be reserved
beginning at 8 a.m., March 2.
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Make a Reservation
Now Recruiting for Spring Session ► Online at www.tigard-or.gov/
parks(shelters only).
Learn about your police department Academy graduates emerge with ► By fax or email, send application
from Tigard's finest.The Tigard Citi- increased knowledge and enthusiasm with credit card payment infor-
zens Police Academy returns this spring to share with their family,friends and mation to 503-684-8840(fax) or
for a nine-week course on consecutive neighbors. In addition,some academy parkres@tigard-or.gov.
Wednesday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m. graduates pursue volunteer efforts
at Tigard City Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.). with the department that match their ► By mail, send application with
The first session begins April 1, and the interests. payment to Tigard Public Works
course ends on May 27. If you are interested and able to commit Department, Parks Division,
The goal is not to train citizens in law to attending most, if not all of the 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR
enforcement. Instead,the academy sessions,you are encouraged to apply.
97223.
seeks to create better understanding A criminal history background check is ► In person at the Tigard Public
and communication between citizens conducted to determine eligibility. Works Building, 8777 SW
and police through education.When Burnham St.,Tigard,OR 97223.
the community knows and under- Apply Now: Office hours are from 8 a.m.to
stands the limitations and abilities of 6 p.m., Monday—Thursday.
law enforcement,the police can better Enrollment is limited to 25 participants.
The application deadline is March 15.
serve the community.
Park and Sports Field Access
Applications are available online or in Due to the possibility of winter
The academy subject matter covers p y
the Tigard Police Department lobby. flooding,the lower section of Cook
many law enforcement topics.These Completed applications can be returned Park just beyond the restroom/
include investigations, patrol functions, in person,faxed to 503-718-2645 or � y
traffic-related matters,community p concession stand, is closed to
policing,gangs, narcotics investigations, mailed to the Tigard Police Department, vehicle traffic.This area will re-open
use of force and firearms. Attn:Jim Wolf, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., March 2. Baseball and soccer fields,
Tigard, OR 97223 or emailed to tigard- also closed for winter,will re-open
All sessions are conducted by members police@tigard-or.gov. on March 2 and April 18 respectively.
of the Tigard Police Department.
To date, more than 500 community For more informationlease call
members have participated in this p For more information, contact
popular program since it began in 1995. 503-718-2561 during business hours. the Public Works Department at
503-718-2641.
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Water Pro ress Made ongLeaf Disposal and
in
Lake Oswego•TigardPartnership 2014 Water Partnership Food Drive Events
a Success
The City of Tigard held four Leaf
Disposal and Food Drive events
this November and December.
4 All told 591 vehicles showed up.
The events give residents a no-
& A#
cost way to recycle their leaves,
which also keeps the leaves out
of city streets and storm drains.
- In conjunction with the leaf
-, disposal,the city collected food
items for Tigard's St. Vincent de
°i Paul food distribution facility.
The 2014 events netted 530
- yards of leaves and 21 barrels
of food donations.That comes
down to 4,200 pounds of food.
A recent aerial shot shows the water treatment plant that will serve the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership.
The city wishes to thank every-
one who dropped off leaves and
Ensuring the long-term supply of sustainable, high-quality drinking water remains donated food.You helped to
a priority for the city. Maintaining this critical core service is also a key part of make the 2014 Leaf Disposal and
implementing the recently adopted strategic plan. Food Drive a success.
During 2014,substantial progress was made on the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Part- Thanks,Tigard residents.
nership.The good news is,the end is in sight for the largest public works project in
the history of Tigard, and we are on budget.
The system will carry water from the Clackamas River to Lake Oswego and Tigard. It
is the lowest-cost option to provide a safe and reliable water supply for the long term
for water customers served by the partnership of Lake Oswego and Tigard.The city
was able to negotiate and acquire additional capacity at a very favorable cost on the 4\A s`
$254 million project, ultimately saving millions of dollars. M .;
The past year saw the project move from planning and permitting to construction,
with work on the treatment plant expansion, river intake structure, piping and
pumping facilities.
One of our most complex and challenging undertakings, installing a new pipeline '
under the Willamette River,was completed late in the year. *,
Looking ahead, 2015 will be just as busy: ,,..
► The river intake pump station will be completed as well as the new Waluga
Reservoir in Lake Oswego and the Bonita Pump Station in Tigard.
► A new pipe will be installed under 1-5 to supply water to Tigard water customers. -Y-
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► The treatment plant will be nearly complete, and in 2016, high-quality treated ' E
water will be delivered into the Tigard Water Service area. Residents brought mounds of compostable
leaves at four events in November and
While in the short term this project will have some higher costs up front,the result will December.
be a stable supply of high-quality water for about a penny a gallon delivered to your home.
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Newsfrom the Tigard Public Library Library Self-checkout
Machines Will Require
Sh
elf Life Passwords
r Beginning Jan. 2, patrons will
need their password to use the
self-check machines.This change
will improve library card security
by preventing someone from
using a lost or stolen card to use
the machines.
Become Your Own Publisher
Patrons will use the same password
Monday,Jan. 12 • 7-8 p.m. that they use to access their
account online. If they have
John Williams and Sean Jones from localL7;9:
forgotten their password or wish
publishing company Inkwater Press will providebato reset it,they can change it
authors with the tools and guidance to publish online on their account or ask at
and market their own works. k. the Circulation or Welcome desks.
Self-hypnosis for Successful Managing Caregiver Stress
New Year's Resolutions Monday,Jan.26 • 1-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday,Jan.7 • 7-8:30 p.m. Representatives from Powerful Tools
Learn what self-hypnosis is and is not for Caregivers will provide information
and how to use it to succeed with your on how family caregivers can handle
New Year's resolutions. Generously stressful situations like communicating
sponsored by Friends of the Tigard with family members, health care and
Library. other providers and making tough
decisions.
The Reptile Man
Tuesday,Jan. 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Stuffed Animal Sleepover
The remarkable Reptile Man will Saturday,Jan. 10 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
educate and entertain you with live Puett Room
animals. For ages 5 and up. Teen Library Council will host your TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
favorite stuffed animal overnight at 13500 SW Hall Blvd.,
Hire a Reliable Contractor the library. Bring your beloved stuffed Tigard, OR 97223
Tuesday,Jan.27 • 7-8:30 p.m. friend for a story time and crafts,then www.tigard-or.gov/library
Find a reliable contractor for your leave it in the caring hands of the teens
construction or remodeling projects. overnight. Pick them up the next day Voice: 503-684-6537
Oregon Construction Contractors with pictures of their silly nighttime Renewal Phone: 503-846-3245
Board representatives will suggest adventures.
what questions to ask when hiring a
contractor and discuss how to avoid the Huichol Yarn Art O
most common consumer mistakes. Sunday,Jan.4 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Puett Room • Kids Monday 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
All Ages Anime Make your own eye-catching yarn p
painting just like the Huichol WEE-chol Tuesday 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
Friday,Jan.2 2-4 p.m. p g j � )
Ring in the New Year with Japanese people of northwest Mexico. Wednesday 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
games, crafts,snacks and a screening of Thursday CLOSED
a classic anime. Friday 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess
Community Room unless otherwise noted. Sunday Noon—6 p.m.
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Deep Equipment in Working Order "Tigard's s Strategic
Lighting restrictions seek to avoid Plan Wins Praise
confusion, as only emergency vehicles from Health Experts
` uks are allowed to display lights of
��s' rn _ _ ,] certain colors. Packaging claiming a
of the ,/'(\(/,(,l(,L product is "100 percent street legal" Tigard's new Strategic Plan got a
may not be accurate. hearty round of applause recently
Judge Michael O'Brien at a major state public health
White or amber fog lights are allowed conference called Place Matters.
During the winter months, Oregon in Oregon, but they must be used in The annual event that attracts
drivers have to cope with up to 16 the same way as the high beams on it hundreds of experts was held
hours of darkness every day. With headlights if they are bright (more than in mid-November in downtown
limited visibility in dark and cloudy 300 candlepower). Portland, and those working to
weather, it is important to make sure When a driver is cited for a minor promote healthier communities
that vehicle lighting is in good working equipment violation,judges may liked what they heard.
condition. Fines for not maintaining reduce fines if theroblem has been
p Sponsored by public health agen-
a vehicle's lights and other required
fixed before the driver appears in cies and the Oregon Public Health
equipment can be expensive, ranging court. Drivers should bring a receipt, Institute,the conference educates
from $110 to $260. photograph or other proof of com li
- attendees about innovative actions
Oregon law requires cars to have two ance. In Tigard and some other courts, that create healthier communities
white headlights, two brake lights, two a citation may be dismissed upon through partnerships and practical
taillights that are visible for at least payment of a $40 administrative fee if it solutions.The City of Tigard was
500 feet, a rear license plate light, the problem has been corrected and asked to join other local and na-
turn signals on the front and rear, side the driver has a good record, with no tional experts about best practices,
marker lights and two rear reflectors. convictions for similar violations. successes and lessons learned.
Antique cars may be exempt from
some of these requirements. Kenny Asher,Tigard's community
development director, partici-
Drivers can be cited for installing pated on a panel discussion
custom or after-market equipment that about leadership at the local
is prohibited by Oregon law. Examples level. His presentation on the
include: dark window-tinting materials; plan emphasized how Tigard is
tinted or clear license-plate covers that discovering how it can contribute
change the appearance of the plate; to a healthier environment for
red lights on the front of a vehicle; and people who live and work here.
any kind of blue or green lighting.
Asher told participants that
residents voiced widespread
support for the vision to
make walking and connecting
Winter Driving Tips from the Tigard Police with neighbors and Tigard
institutions easier and more fun.
/ Be prepared.The Tigard Police Department advises drivers to carry chains and be The city received great praise
prepared for winter weather driving emergencies such as unexpected snowfall. from many of the conference
attendees because of the
/ If your vehicle gets stuck,try to move it completely off the roadway, use the emer- plan's commitment to healthy
gency flashers and call for a tow.Vehicles left on the shoulder may create a hazard lifestyles—a national focus of
for other drivers. groups like the AARP, school
/ Do not abandon your car in the traffic right-of-way. Police have an obligation to systems and many more.
protect life and property by keeping the roads clear(including traffic shoulders) so it
Look for more events in the
traffic can keep moving.Any vehicle left in the right-of-way could create a hazard. future that promote walkability
/ If your vehicle is obstructing traffic in any way, it could be towed.A citation and a and local connections as Tigard
tow fee usually accompany police tows, increasing the inconvenience to motorists. begins to implement the plan.
It pays to plan ahead. Thanks for your cooperation, and please drive safely.
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Fireside New Hours for Passports
Tigard City Council
MEETING SCHEDULE and Water Meter Sales
4�"" in January
Chat
New hours for passports and water
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING: With the Mayor meter sales will begin on Jan. 5.
Thursday,]an. 8 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. •
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v Symposium Coffee, 12345 SW Main St.,Tigard ► Mondays: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
: '1Cew Council Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Start the New Year Right New Hours for Passports:
Inauguration by Giving Blood > Mondays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
P, Tuesdays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
and t RemdCross ► Thursdays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
state of the WHEN: Wednesday,Jan. 14
e 9 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. Questions?Please contact City Hall at
Cy/AitcMre 503-639-4171 or email ubonlinepay@
`.j WHERE: Tigard Public Library tigard-or.gov.
Burgess Community Room
Tues., Jan. 6 6:30 p.m. 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard City Hall HOW: Check to see if you meet
eligibility requirements and Cityscape: A New Look
learn about the donation for the New Year
process at www.redcross- Readers may have noticed that City-
City Council Business Meetings: blood.org scape has a slightly different look as
► Tuesday,Jan. 13, 27 1 6:30 p.m. If you are eligible to donate, make we start the new year. Since August,
an appointment online at www. Cityscape has been published elec-
City Council Workshop Meeting: tigard-or.gov/Blood Drive. Bring your tronically, and will continue being
► Tuesday,Jan. 20 1 6:30 p.m. current medication list, donor card produced electronically and shared
and driver's license or other form of by email.
Meetings are held at Tigard City Hall identification to the appointment. Cityscape will continue to share
(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open Learn more about donating at www. stories about city-related news and
to the public. Council agendas are redcrossblood.org,call the Red Cross events. Our mission is to keep resi-
available online at www.tigard-or. at 503-284-1234, or contact City of dents informed and to help them stay
goy/council or contact Carol Kroger at Tigard organizer Sara Doughty at involved with their city government
503-718-2419 orcarolk@tigard-or.gov. 503-718-2675 orsarad@tigard-or.gov. and community.
Tigard Walks, Get out Jan. 1
> from Page 2
Pick up a route map at the shelter by the volleyball court at Cook Park,at 17005 SW
92nd Ave. Plenty of parking is available to those joining the walk.
For information on Tigard Walks, contact Joanne Bengtson at Joanne@tigard-or.
gov or 503-718-2476. For details on the Strategic Plan, go to:www.tigard-or.gov/
city_hall/strategic—Plan.asp.
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