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Mayor John L.Cook
` With June comes the end of another
school year. Graduation for some,
and many new opportunities and
challenges lie ahead. Seek out what
�u" ! you want your mark in life to be,and
what you want to be remembered by.
- R` Most of you do not know what
Anew playground structure replaced aging equipment on the east end of Summerlake Park. lobbying activities the city does. We
have been to Salem four times so far
his month, the City Council will What is in the budget? to propose our state agenda, and in
take up the budget approved May, I was in Washington, D.C.,for a
by the Budget Committee for Of the budget's proposed $194 week promoting our federal agenda.
2015-16. The spending plan holds million in outlays, $145 million Both agendas include promoting for
most city services unchanged, would be appropriated to fund city transportation funding,economic
while laying the foundation for services, handling debt and paying development infrastructure and
the city to begin funding improve- for improvements like roads and the brownfield clean-up grants.
ments to parks and adding more water system. Last year we were awarded more
sidewalks long term. Because of annual cost growth of than $470,000 in federal grants and
The council will hold a public hearing about 4 percent, the city is facing countless regional ones.We hope this
on the budget June 9, when the a choice to keep its current level of year is just as prosperous.
core services and likely face future
public has an opportunity to weigh Art Walk on Main Street was a
in on the city's fiscal road map. cuts, or make changes that would huge success. if you have not been
See PROPOSED BUDGET > Page downtown lately,stop by to support
our local businesses,and see the
great new bling that the Tigard
Table of Contents Downtown Alliance just installed
from a Washington County Visitors
Festival of Balloons...................................2 Patrolling by Districts................................6 Association grant.
Keep Fireworks Legal................................2 Lifesaving Intervention.............................6 Quote of the month by Jane Goodall:
Rules of the Road.....................................3 Community Center Proposal....................7 "you cannot get through a single day
Bonds Savings...........................................3 Parks Legacy..............................................7 without having an impact on the world
Marijuanna Dispensaries.........................3 Dog Park Move.........................................7 around you. What you do makes a
Bridge Closure Begins June 1...................4 City Hires Faha,Wright.............................8 difference and you have to decide what
Shelf Life....................................................5 City Meetings, Events...............................8 kind of difference you want to make."
Summer Reading Begins..........................5
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: Mayor John L.Cook I Marland Henderson I Jason Snider I Marc Woodard I John Goodhouse
Festival Keep Your
Fireworks
OfBalloons
Legal
Returns
Oregon law bans fireworks that
fly, explode or move across the
ground more than six feet, or up
in the air more than 12 inches.
This includes popular items like
bottle rockets, roman candles,
firecrackers and M80s.
Fireworks purchased by mail
order, or in the state of Wash-
ington or on Native American
reservations, may be illegal
in Oregon.To keep it legal,
purchase all fireworks at a
licensed Oregon firework stand
or retail outlet.
Under Oregon law, law enforce-
ment officers can seize illegal
fireworks and you can be fined
up to$500 per violation. You
Fri.—Sun. June 26-28 ► Cook Park can also be held civilly liable
, for damages resulting from
improper use of any fireworks,
Tigard's annual Festival of Balloons Admission: legal or illegal.
returns to Cook Park for three days of A three-day pass at the gate costs$7, In an effort to help curb illegal
colorful aerial displays and events for or purchase for$5 online.This ticket is activity,Tualatin Valley Fire&
the whole family,starting Friday,June good for unlimited access to the festival Rescue (TVF&R)firefighters
26, and ending Sunday,June 28. for all three days. Kids 6 and under are will conduct neighborhood
Weather permitting,the balloons will free. Online tickets will be available drive-thrus on July 4,to promote
ascend from 5:45 to 6:15 a.m. on each after June 6 on the event website: fireworks safety and convey
morning of the festival. www.tigardballoon.org. penalties associated with illegal
fireworks.TVF&R deputy fire
The festival will also feature a carnival Car and bike parking: marshals also will be present at
fun center, craft and vendor booths, a Event parking is available on the Tigard public displays and will be riding
beer garden and a festival of cars. Live with local law officers to assist
music can be found on the main stage High School field for$5 a day. Bike racks
at both entrances will be provided for with their enforcement efforts.
June 26 and 27. Weather permitting those cycling in. Please bring our locks.
those two evenings,some hot air y g g y Individuals needing to report a
balloons will return to the field and be fire or medical emergency should
Volunteers still needed: ort a nuisance or call 9-1-1.To re
inflated for"night glow." p
Balloon Festival organizers are looking concern about illegal fireworks,
Festival hours: for volunteers to assist with the balloon call the non-emergency police
crew.You also can volunteer to help response number: 503-629-
/ June 26 and 27: 5:45 a.m.—11 p.m. with the field setup, parking, cleanup, 0111.These situations will be
/ June 28: 5:45 a.m.—5 p.m. festival of cars and more. Call 503-612- logged and passed on to local
8213 or email info@tigardballoon.org enforcement, and addressed as
/ Reminder: No pets allowed for details. resources allow.
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Here are some of the
Traffic Court FAQs I questions use f equently Marijuana
hear in our court
Dispensaries Rules
reckless driving, are punishable by and Permits in Place
ales fines,jail time and other sanctions like
license suspensions. New policies for marijuana
of the — 041d
seeking to operate in
What is a "no contest"plea, and what Tigard went into effect May 1.
Judge Michael O'Brien if I want to just plead"guilty"?Does
the ticket go on my record? For now,the rules only apply to
medical marijuana establishments,
"Guilty" pleas were recently eliminated but will expand to recreational
What are my options if I am issued a P
� for minor traffic cases. A no contest marijuana in January 2016 when
ticket, and how is the fine determined. plea means that you choose not to ry
Your options are described in detail on challenge your ticket even though you commercial sales become legal.
the citation.The dollar amount on the may not agree with it. If you plead "no All marijuana facilities that require
ticket, called the "presumptive fine;' is contest;'the court will impose a fine a state license or registration
determined by state statute depending and the conviction will be forwarded to must also obtain a Marijuana
on the seriousness of the violation.That DMV for entry on your driving record. Facility Permit from the city.These
amount may be reduced by court staff permits will help balance the right
or a judge based on your driving record Will a conviction affect my insurance of individuals to produce and
and other circumstances. rates? access marijuana with the need
Neither the court nor DMV will to minimize adverse impacts to
Can an officer issue a ticket if no officer automatically notify your insurance nearby properties.
witnessed the alleged violation? company of a conviction. An insurance City of Tigard staff will review the
Generally, no. But if there is a crash, company must inquire to obtain that permits to ensure that a proposed
an officer can issue a citation based on information. A minor traffic violation facility will meet the adopted
witness statements. may affect your rates depending on your standards:
driving record, including any at-fault ► Is not located in downtown
Is a traffic offense a crime in Oregon? collisions and other circumstances.
Tigard
Most traffic offenses are violations
because they are punishable only by a For more information, call the court at ► Is not within 1,000 feet of
fine. Traffic crimes, like driving under 503-718-2478 or visit our website at schools,and/or 500 feet of
the influence of intoxicants (DUII) and www.tigard-or.gov/court. public libraries and parks
► Is located along Pacific
Highway,with clearly visible
Tigard Issues Bonds for Water Project, Saves $1 Million primary entrances
► Is not within 2,000 feet of
Tigard recently received positive Tigard went to the bond market on another state-licensed facility
financial news related to the Lake Feb. 19. Prior to receiving our bond ► Operates between 10 a.m.and
Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership. rating, the financial team made
To help pay for the project,Tigard
assumptions on the pricing and debt $p m'
recently issued its second set of bonds. service needed to produce $35 million Review time for a permit can take up
in proceeds. to 10 business days.As of mid-May,
In 2012,Tigard issued $97.7 million for the city has received one permit
the first set of water revenue bonds. Thanks to hard work by the team and
application,for a location near SW
In preparing for the next bond market good luck in market timing,Tigard s Pacific Highway and 74th Avenue.
issue,Tigard's financial team met with bonds were well received in the
bond rating agencies. bond market and actual pricing was
g g favorable. By receiving the needed More information may be found on
Standard and Poor's affirmed our AA- $35 million in proceeds, Tigard was the city's website atwww.tigard-or.
rating and Moody's Investor Service able to save more than $1 million in gov/mm or by contacting Associate
upgraded our Al rating b awarding Planner John Floyd at 503-718-
Pg g Y g principal and interest payments over 2429orjohnfl@tigard-orgov.
Tigard with a positive outlook. the life of the bond.
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PROPOSED BUDGET > from Pagel
create opportunities to support BUDGET REQUIREMENTS North Dakota
parks and sidewalks. These provide a Street Bridge to
foundation to help the city achieve its Current Expenditures
20-year vision to be the most walkable Operating Budget $59,285,989 Close June 1
community in the Pacific Northwest. Debt Service 9,465,985
Loan to CCDA -
The Budget Committee's budget, CapitalImprovements 38,325,180 Following a state safety inspection,
approved May 4, paves the way for Contingency 4,210,000 the city will close the North
future council discussions on creatin Dakota Street Bridge to all vehicle
g Subtotal Current
a system to maintain and support Expenditures 111,287,154 traffic effective June 1.
parks,through a fee to all residents and Fund Transfers 33,959,191 The Oregon Department of Trans-
businesses.This would be similar to what portation (ODOT) recently notified
is aid for utilities like water and sewer Subtotal Total
p Appropriations 145,246,345 Tigard that the city's North
services. That discussion still awaits Dakota Street Bridge was in poor
future council hearings later this year. Reserve for Future condition. ODOT is responsible
The parks utility option would allow Expenditure 48,134,028 for inspecting and determining
general tax dollars that previously Total Requirements $193,380,373 the load capacity of bridges.
funded parks to be reinvested into Built in 1962,the wooden bridge
other city needs, such as police, spans Fanno Creek along North
library and facility needs. L Dakota Street between 105th
Place and Tiedeman Avenue.ODOT
Library and staffing issues addressed � reported the timbers supporting
The Budget Committee also recom- the bridge have deteriorated to
mended an opportunity for opening PROGRAM a point where they need to be
the Tigard Public Library on Thursdays, EXPENDITURES repaired or replaced.
pending the outcome of the Washington A detour map is now available at:
Total Operating Budget
County Cooperative Library Service by Department www.tigard-or.gov/bridgeclosure.
(WCCLS) local option levy this fall.
$59,285,989 City Engineer Lori Faha regrets the
Because the potential levy revenue closure,saying, "While we hate to
alone would not be enough to open inconvenience people by closing
the library, sustaining Thursday hours the bridge, our first priority is the
will require freeing up existing general safety of motorists who travel
tax resources by moving parks to a North Dakota Street. We are
possible parks utility. ■ Public Works $20,779,331 35% working as quickly as we can to
The Budget Committee also approved: ■ Police $15,964,020 27% find a solution to the problem"
Starting a process to study ■ Community Development $5,987,026 10% The city is not sure when the
/
sidewalk gaps and making more ■ Library $5,784,634 10% North Dakota Street Bridge might
pedestrian connections Financial and Information Services re-open.The ODOT notification
$4,151,693 7% has prompted an evaluation of
/ Funding a police officer for the ■ Administrative Services $3,424,318 6% both the North Dakota Street
Commercial Crimes Unit paid Bridge and the nearby Tigard
through an increase in business ■ City Management $2,462,486 a% Street Bridge.
licenses ■ Social Services and Community Events
$409,657 <1% The city has hired a consulting firm
/ An additional full- and part-time ywith expertise in bridge assess-
position in Community Mayor and Council $322,824 <1%
p Y Develo p- ment and design to evaluate
ment to help handle the River the condition of both bridges
Terrace development, paid by and help identify temporary and
building fees increased activity permanent repair options.
will generate A copy of the draft budget can be
found on the city's website at: www. The bridge will remain open to
/ A new recreation coordinator tigard-or.gov/city_hall/finance_and_ cyclists and pedestrians.
position information services.php.
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Fri.,June 5, 7-8:30 p.m.
ti Oregon Book Award winner Molly Gloss will discuss
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Mon., June 1
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` Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
Sign • for
Summer Reading • •
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Teen Henna Heroes Battle of the Bands
with fun
Mon.,June 22 • 2-,4 p.m. Fri.,lune 19 • 5-8 p.m. • All ages a • •
r all ages.
Teens in grades 6 and up Catch the performances of local teen •
Express your secret superhero identity bands selected for the battle.
through unique body art! Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library ? '
Recess Monkey The Zaniac w '
Tue.,June 16 • 3-4 p.m. • Kids Tue.,June 23 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Rock out to the awesome tunes With the energy of 1,000 suns, The
of Seattle band Recess Monkey Zaniac bounces across the stage like
consisting of three teachers whose an untamed rubber band.
music engages the entire family.
Get Rolling With the
Scottish Country Dance Bicycle Transportation Alliance(BTA) TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Fri.,June 12 • 7-8 p.m. • Adults Sat.,June 20 • 1-2:30 p.m. • All ages 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
The Portland branch of the Royal Scot- Bring your bike and your helmet to Tigard,OR 97223
tish Country Dance Society will perform the library for an outdoor adventure. www.tigard-or.gov/library
and provide instruction on Scottish The BTA will share road safety and
country dancing, a form of social dance preparedness tips, basic bike mainte- Voice:503-684-6537
with roots that go back centuries. nance and local riding routes.Then join Renewal Phone:503-846-3245
Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library BTA outside for a guided community
bike ride. Participants must sign waivers.
Kristin Ohlson• The Soil Will Save Us Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library (�j
Wed.,June 10 • 7-8 p.m.
Oregon author Kristin Ohlson makes Become Your Own Publisher
a passionate case for helping reverse Mon.,June 22 • 7-8 p.m. Monday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
climate change by creating healthier John Williams and Sean Jones from Tuesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
soil to put carbon back where it Inkwater Press will provide authors Wednesday CL a.m.-9 p.m.
with the tools and guidance to Thursday CLOSED
belongs—beneath our feet. g Friday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library become their own publishers.
Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Sunday Noon—6 p.m.
Community Room unless otherwise noted.
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Patrolling by DistrictsOfficer Orth's
Over the past several years, the generated by the community. The Lifesaving
Tigard Police Department has program also improves officers' ability
been developing a "district officer to identify and respond to problems.
Intervention
concept." This would assign the same Improved police services enable
uniformed patrol officer to the same officers to take greater
geographic or district ownership for their patrol
boundary.
�. beats and improves our
A district officer provides community response to +
accountability for each District officers reported crime and the
patrol officer for a specific
can develop fear of crime day to day.
area. District officers can area-specific
develop area-specific knowledge Want to know what
knowledge and create and create district you reside in?
relationships with citizens. relationships Take a look at the map
The model also expressly with citizens. below. By the way,have you explored the
embodies the elements of
community policing. expansive mapping
programs available
The concept allows police to better online? Go to www.tigard-or.gov/
match their resources to the workload maps/default.asp.
Bob Brands,right,recently visited the Tigard
Police Station to thank Officer Brian Orth for
the officer's lifesaving intervention using a
mobile defibrillator.
BEAVERTON
217 It is time to celebrate another
Rdy�o w. successful deployment of an
S`�o��sFE automated electronic defibrillator
(AED).Tigard Police Officer Brian
Orth was first on-scene to a call
WALNUTST
of a person in cardiac arrest on
TIGARD >, Feb. 22. He quickly implemented
" his available AED.
MC DONALD ST__ Orth continued with CPR until
ULLMTNRD BONITA RD emergency medical helparrived.
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The patient, Bob Brands,was
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•• local hospital. Brands survived.
W BEEF BEND RD KING
o clTy Recently the Tigard Police
Department celebrated when
Brands reunited with Orth at the
TUALATIN DURHAM
police station.
We are proud of Orth and all
the other Tigard officers who
Join Tigard's Email Listservs are looking out for the
lfare
of the entire community. Orth
was presented with a Lifesaving
Sign up for the city's email listservs and we will keep you informed about Award in April. Congratulations
future city updates shared by email.
to both men.
Join online at: www.tigard-or.gov/community/social_media.php
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Council Considers Community Center Ash Avenue Dog Park
At its June 2 meeting, the City Council The City Council will consider Gets Ready for Move
will consider placing a ballot measure language for the ballot title and other
before voters in November to build next steps at its June 2 meeting.
a community center in Tigard. The
council suggested that the measure
would involve a 60,000-square-foot
facility at an estimated cost of$30
million.
Survey Says...
Last month, the City Council received The Ash Avenue Dog Park is
findings of a jointly funded $25,000 ► The community center
found that moving, but not very far.The
study with the YMCA. Survey details survey new location will be a city-owned
can be found in the presentation respondents exerciseh site kitty-corner(or doggy-corner)to City Council: www.tigard-or.gov/ regularly and there was from its present location.
document_center/Recreation/ymca_ demand for programs
study.pdf. and facilities such as The majority of the new park's
a swimming pool and surface will be wood chips with
The survey was conducted in March. exercise equipment that a small concrete area. Many
More than 500 Tigard voters offered would support a forecasted elements of the existing park
feedback on the demand for YMCA membership level of 1,700 will be re-used at the new site,
services in Tigard and a possible to 2,300 within three years. including benches,sign,shelter,
future partnership to provide tool shed,scoop dispenser,water
recreation and community services Ii, When asked their willing- fountain and the dog-friendly
in the Tigard area. Hess to pay a property hydrant and concrete pipe
tax increase of"about
The concept of a possible YMCAfeatures. New fencing will be
a c a monthenter, 41 percent
facility in Tigard has been proposed for building installed and new street trees will
a c
by some residents, who have brought be planted.
their ideas to the City Council for expressed support, 20
percent were opposed and The current dog park will close
consideration. The city also is moving the rest were unsure or for 48 hours in June to move the
forward with a proposal to offer needed more information. park's features.The new park is
recreation services by hiring a new scheduled to open the week of
recreation coordinator starting in July. June 29.
Move updates will be shared
with the Dog Park Committee,
posted at the park—directing
users to Potso Dog Park—and
placed on the city's website.
The existing dog park site will
be redeveloped,together with
In 2010,Tigard voters approved a $17 million bond measure to acquire, the neighboring public works
preserve and protect parks and open spaces. yard, into two buildings with
apartments and
market rate apa
Using bond dollars and $6.05 million in contributions and grants, more 157 157 square feet a commercial
than 108 acres of park land and open space have been preserved. Eight space.This project, an important
park properties also were developed with amenities ranging from play milestone in downtownportant
to trails to picnic shelters and restrooms. revital-
ization, is scheduled to break
View the entire list of bond accomplishments at: ground in September 2015.
www.tigard-or.gov/community/Parks/docs/
Park_Bond_Update.pdf. For more information on Tigard
=MEMOr' dog parks visit www.tigord-or.
gov/community/dogporks.ph p.
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City hires Faha and Wright to fill key roles
Tigard City Council
L MEETING SCHEDULE The Tigard Public Works Department
has hired Lori Faha as its new city
engineer, and Michelle Wright has
City Council Business Meeting/ been promoted to assistant public
City Center Development Agency works director. M`,y
(CCDA)Meeting:
Wright has more than 20 years of
Tue.,June 2 1 6:30 p.m. personnel management, business
City Council Business Meeting/ management and financial and budget
City Center Development Agency analysis experience in the public and
(CCDA)Meeting: private sectors. She graduated from
Tue.,June 9 Concordia University with a bachelor's
Study Session 1 6:30 p.m. degree in business management.
Business Meeting 1 7:30 p.m. Wright has spent most of her career f
as a business manager in public
City Council Workshop Meeting: works agencies developing innovative
Tue.,June 16 1 6:30 p.m. strategies for operational improve-
Michelle Wright(left)and Lori Faha.
ments. Prior to her new position,
City Council Business Meeting: Wright served as the department's
Tue.,June 23 business manager. Faha graduated from Oregon State
Study Session � 6:30 p.m. University with a bachelor's degree in
Faha has more than 30 years of experi- civil and water resources engineering.
Business Meeting 1 7:30 p.m. ence workingas a consultant and as
She is a registered engineer in the state
a local government program and policy of Oregon and an active member of
Meetings are held at Tigard City Hall manager. She has a professional the American Public Works Association.
(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open to background in stormwater management, Before joining the department, Faha
the public. Council agendas are available as well as overall capital improvement was a water resources consultant with
online at www.ti'gord-or.gov/council or program develo ment and project
GreenWorks PC.
contact Carol Kroger at 503-718-2419 or
management in the Portland area.
corolk@tigard-or.gov
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Fireside
Walking the Walk:
Chat35 Jeff Speck on Tigard's Quest fora Walkable�City
with the Mayor FREE PUBLIC PRESENTATION
Thu.,June 4 I 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., June 15 ■ 6:30 p.m.
Symposium Coffee, 12345 SW Main St. Broadway Rose Theatre (12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard)
What makes a city great?
Jeff Speck, city planner, author and nationally renowned speaker will address
making cities where people can enjoy healthy and interconnected lives.
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