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09/01/2015 Cityscape i -A Cityscape Vw SEPTEMBER 2015 a ml. Oj-egoii Tigard Street Trail Awaits Q!11a ors y Corner Walkers and Cyclists Mayor John L.Cook [I& CIty crews recently installed a equipment, historical interpretive Summer has ended but you cannot temporary, multipurpose pathway signage and other improvements tell that by the weather. Can you on the abandoned railroad right of along a 12-foot-wide concrete believe it is back to school time? wayadjacent to Tigard Street from Please drive safely as our children 1 g pathway. The city hopes to fund the Tiedeman Avenue to Main Street. project with grant money, which may are on and around the schoolyard. The pathway links to a gravel plaza take years to secure. Last month I was able to attend area next to Symposium Coffee in See TIGARD STREET TRAIL > Page 5 the Oregon Mayors Association Downtown Tigard. conference in Cottage Grove.There Last year the city and were more than 60 mayors from the rail division of around the state. Discussions included Oregon Department of —, transportation, updating main streets, Transportation (ODOT) r k water and sewer infrastructure, parks signed a long-term lease. and community gardens, and urban ODOT granted the city renewal. It was a great place to meet permission to install a so many others working toward trail and other pedestrian a bettering their communities. amenities within the Thank you to all of the neighborhoods abandoned right of way. that participated in National Night The city has long-term Out. I was able to visit about half plans to develop the of the 17 events hosted in Tigard, Tigard Street Trail as a including one in every corner of the Tigard Public Works in mid-August laid down asphalt on the city.Sorry if I missed your event this linear park, with plantings, Tigard Street Trail,providing walkers,bikers and strollers more benches, exercise ways to get around Tigard. year—I would have visited each neighborhood if there was time. September is also our birthday month. The City of Tigard was incorporated Table of Contents on Sept. 11, 1961, and has existed as a community since 1852. Happy 54th Safe Routes to School...............................2 Tigard Walks..............................................5 birthday,Tigard! Slow Down for School Safety...................2 Rules of the Road.....................................5 Quote of the month by Maya Angelou: Shelf Life....................................................3 Downtown Tigard Street Fair...................6 "I've learned that people will forget Walk'n' Roll to the Library.......................3 Family Emergency Plan............................6 what you said, people will forget what November Election Ballot Measures.......4 Garden at Metzger Elementary...............6 you did, but people will never forget How to Register and Vote........................4 City Meetings, Events...............................7 how you made them feel." Transforming the Triangle........................4 Apple Harvest Festival..............................7 TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: Mayor John L.Cook I Marland Henderson I Jason Snider I Marc Woodard I John Goodhouse Safebutes Slowing Down for Tigard Safe Routes to School School Safety - ►~ Back to school time is an adjustment for everyone. Please watch for children and A - .,.^� slow down for safety. Students r . need to readjust to a more structured schedule. Motorists need to pay special attention to THE NEW COOL increased pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic. Biking and Walking to School Remember to watch carefully for signs identifying school speed zones. In Oregon, certain school The start of a new school year is an The City of Tigard is committed to zone speed limits are enforced exciting time. Some new items all turning this tide through parent when school is in session. families can add to their back-to-school and student engagement, as well However in Tigard,several school lists are ideas for getting to and from as infrastructure and operational speed zones are identified when school. improvements. a flashing yellow light affixed to Traveling to school safely is everyone's The SRTS program also reinforces the the speed sign is activated. In priority. The City of Tigard now has a city's commitment to being the most essence, pay close attention so Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program walkable community in the Pacific you know when school speed coordinator, Liz Hormann, to help. Northwest where people of all ages limits are in effect.The school Hormann is working with elementary and abilities enjoy healthy and inter- speed limit is 20 mph. and middle school students, parents, connected lives. Pay particular attention to school school officials and teachers in Tigard Oct. 7 is International Walk and buses when they are loading to encourage and support families who Bike to School Day. With our school or unloading children. Oregon are choosing to have their children partners, we will test new ways of law requires motorists to stop walk or bike to school. getting your kids to school. Let's for flashing red lights on school The rise in obesity and overweight see how many students we can get buses on most roadways.The among young people and the decline walking, biking or rolling safely to Tigard Police Department works of children getting to school by bike school in Tigard. It is great for the in partnership with the school or foot have been noted by many community and even better for young bus transportation companies. health experts. Within one generation, brains. Stay tuned for more details. Their drivers report observed the percentage of children walking violations to the department. or bicycling to school has dropped For more details, contact Liz Hormann Both drivers and pedestrians sharply, from 48 percent in 1969 to at lizh@tgard-or.gov or503-718-2758. need to be familiar with laws 13 percent in 2009, according to a regarding crosswalks. Drivers, 2011 study. remember that all intersections y are crosswalks,whether they are marked with paint or unmarked. Pedestrians, use extreme caution ` when stepping onto the roadway. Motorists may not always be f,. f able to stop. Crosswalk safety is a shared responsibility. Learn more about school bus, school speed zone and pedestrian laws by visiting www.tigard-or. gov/police/schoolsafety.php City of Tigard I Cityscape Newsletter www.tigard-or.gov 1503-639-4171 September 2015 I Page Newsftom the Tigard Publie Libmrj, Walk 'n' Roll to the Library ?1� Shelf Life Sun.,Sept.13–Wed.,Sept.30 Make the most of the spectacular September weather and our location on the Fanno Creek Trail by walking, biking, scooting or skating to the library. San Francisco 1906: Destroyed by an Earthquake Visit the Children's or Adult Reference desks.Tell us that you Sat., Sept. 26 • 2-4 p.m. walked or rolled (on human- III z powered wheels). Get a small Using dramatic archival images,author prize and a big thumbs-up! and speaker Sig Unander will tell the -�1 story of the aftermath of the magnitude 8 f s1 _ earthquake that struck San Francisco at t 5:12 a.m.on April 18, 1906. The Dance of India BridgeStories—A Multimedia Show Sun.,Sept. 13 o 2-3:30 p.m. Wed.,Sept.16 • 6:30-8 p.m. Artist, choreographer and author Sharon Wood Wortman, author of Jayanthi Raman will present a dance and The Big&Awesome Bridges of Portland lecture on her books about the Indian & Vancouver and The Portland Bridge dance of Bharatha Natyam. Book,will share images and stories Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library from more than 20 years of studying and leading tours of many bridges in f National Grandparents Day the region. Sun.,Sept. 13 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Puett Room • All ages Make your own special treat to enjoy Test Prep Workshop while you create one-of-a-kind crafty Tue.,Sept.22 • 5-7 p.m. keepsakes to give to those you love. Teens in grades 10 and up Getting ready for college entry tests? John Twist on 12-string Guitar Learn from the pros at Huntington Mon.,Sept.21 • 7-8:30 p.m. Learning Center. Discover the difference TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY All ages between the SAT and the ACT, new 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Local musician John Twist will perform features of the SAT,testing do's and Tigard,OR 97223 on the 12-string guitar,then discuss the don'ts and how best to prepare. www.tigard-or.gov/library artistic musical process. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.Stop by the Voice:503-684-6537 Generously sponsored by Friends of the rigardLibrary Children's Desk or call 503-718-2656. Renewal Phone: 503-846-3245 Hands-on Wood Shop Indalo Wind:A Change of Seasons O Sat.,Sept. 26 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wed.,Sept.23 • 7-8:30 p.m. Puett Room • All ages All ages Use tools and your imagination to Celebrate the change of seasons with a Monday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. create projects out of wood. Make your musical and spoken-word performance Tuesday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. own bulletin board,funny wooden by local favorites,the father-son duo Wednesday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. animal, buoyant boat and anything else Indalo Wind. Thursday CLOSED you Can dream up. Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library 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 Sunday Noon 6 pp. Community Room unless otherwise noted. City of Tigard I Cityscape Newsletter www.tigard-or.gov 1 503-639-4171 September 2015 I Page TransformingTrianglethe With input from you and advisory The code will require developments be =Mown team members, the city has developed designed to improve street connections a vision for the Tigard Triangle that and create a safe and inviting walking Ar _r7 includes a walkable neighborhood environment.These are consistent with apartments, offices, restaurants with Tigard's newly adopted vision to and other services. Public meetings become a healthy, walkable and inter- regarding new code and zoning for the connected community for all. triangle will be held this month. A national walkability expert who ► Sept. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. visited Tigard this summer,Jeff Speck, found the triangle had potential to Open House g Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) become a more walk-friendly area, '1 with the right next steps. ► Sept. 15, 6-7 p.m. Triangle property owner meeting In addition, Community Development Senior Center (8815 SW Omara St.) is considering minimizing code Photo by Doug Vorwaller regulations and shortening review / Sept. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. times to encourage a mix of small and For more information, please visit Code workshop closing and large scale development, because both www.tigard-or.gov/tigard triangle.php public comment are important in making the triangle an or contact Cheryl Caines at 503-718- Town Hall (13125SWHallBlvd.) interesting place. 2437 orcherylc@tigard-or.gov. Three City Ballot Measures Heading How toRegister Oregon elections conducted for the November Election by mail. Ballots willrbe mailed to registered voters on Oct. 14. Tigard residents will be asked to vote Ballot Measure The deadline for qualified on three city ballot measures for the 34-239 asks persons to register to vote on Nov. 3 election. voters if the the Nov. 3 ballot is Oct. 13. Ballot Measure 34-241 will ask charter should '° To register online, contact the Tigard voters whether the city should be amended to Oregon Secretary of State or authorize and issue up to $34.5 million allow sitting City Council members torun for city office without resigning contact Washington County of general obligation bonds fora Elections. community and recreation center.This their current position. This would would allow the city to plan, acquire let a current city councilor run for To register to vote in Oregon,you property, design and construct a facility mayor without resigning his or her must be a U.S. citizen, an Oregon and program space. council seat, if the council seat term resident and at least 17 years old. overlapped with the mayoral term. If you are 17,you will not receive The city expects the community and The amendment would not apply to a ballot until an election occurs recreation center to be operated by currently serving council members. on or after your 18th birthday. a nonprofit organization, such as the YMCA. The center is estimated to cost The other charter amendment, Ballot Voters will need to mail or drop a property owner$0est per ed to$1,0c st Measure 34-240, would allow council off completed ballots to a county members to serve 16 consecutive years election office or an official assessed value per year, or$122 per year for a home with an assessed value instead of 12 consecutive years. This drop site ballot box by 8 p.m. on of$240,000. would change city councilors' term election night. limits from eight consecutive years Tigard City Hall (13125 SW Hall The remaining two measures before to 12 consecutive years.The mayor's Blvd.) is an official drop site for voters on the fall ballot propose position would remain capped at eight ballots. changes to the City Charter. consecutive years. City of Tigard I Cityscape Newsletter www.tigard-or.gov 1 503-639-4171 September 2015 1 Page Q Safe Roads and Safe SchoolsTIGARD WALKS Walk Planned driveways. Children are harder to see for September than adults,so drivers need to be Rules especially cautious on neighborhood You may have seen groups streets. walking your neighborhood on of the o / a Saturday morning.Those are `' Passing another vehicle that is Judge Michael O'Brien already stopped in an adjacent lane your neighbors turning Tigard's for a pedestrian at a crosswalk. vision—to be the most walkable The City of Tigard is working to make its Children may not be visible until they city in the Pacific NW where neighborhoods and downtown more suddenly appear right in front of a people of all ages and abilities inviting to walkers and bicyclists.As passing vehicle. enjoy healthy and intercon- nected lives—into reality through part of that effort,the city's Safe Routes ► Failure to yield to children in special the Tigard Walks program. to School (SRTS) program encourages crosswalks marked with "school children to walk and bike to school as a zone" The monthly, noncompetitive signs even though they may way to address the nation's childhood not The to schools. walks get people of all ages obesity epidemic, reduce local traffic outside to discover walking congestion and contribute to cleaner air The following violations are subject to a connections in our city. around schools. "presumptive fine' of$435: Everyone is welcome to the As the SRTS program promotes these / Failure to obey the directions of next walk at Burnham and Main active transportation options, drivers a "traffic patrol member"who is streets for our 10th walk on should be more aware of students and wearing a uniform or carrying a flag Sept. 12,at 10 a.m.The walk bicyclists on streets, sidewalks and to assist students at any crosswalk. takes place before the start of crosswalks, particularly children heading the Downtown Tigard Street Fair back to school. / Failure to stop for a school bus when on Main Street. its red safety lights are activated. Signs are posted to remind drivers Note:Participants walk at their that many fines double for violations Children may cross streets outside crosswalks or wander outside bike lanes. own risk. If you have doubts committed in marked school zones. Few about participating, consult with realize they can be issued a citation for While kids may not have the legal right your medical provider. these less-common offenses: of way, drivers should always yield to protect young lives. Under Oregon law, / Failure to yield to pedestrians on drivers have a "duty to exercise due care sidewalks, including sidewalks across concerning pedestrians" at all times. Safety Fair Kicks Off Fourth Year Tigard Street Trail > from Page 1 Gather the kids and head out In the interim,the city is pursuing a Downtown Tigard Street Fair activities in to the fourth annual Tigard temporary solution to make the right the plaza area on Sept. 12. Community Safety Fair, organized of way accessible for pedestrians and by Kadel's Auto Body. cyclists. The fair takes place Sept. 12, The surface of the old right of way was from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m., at 10925 made up of jagged,golf-ball-sized rocks SW Greenburg Road,just south that were not conducive to walking or of Highway 217. cycling. The city used its small budget The fair offers opportunities for for"lighter,quicker and cheaper" (LQC) u; : ' parents and children to learn projects that advance the city's vision of ways to practice safe and healthy becoming a more walkable community. gip'' habits.The event will feature LQC funds paid for the asphalt planned demonstrations and material used to pave a temporary, K interactive displays, as well as law enforcement,fire and emergency eight-foot-wide path.The work was The Tigard Street Trail extends from Tiedeman completed in time to host some of the Avenue to Main street. medical service providers. City of Tigard I Cityscape Newsletter www.tigard-or.gov 1 503-639-4171 September 2015 1 Page Q,14 Garden Grows at (!,Wetzg er DOWNTOWN TIGARD Lpt rLe e in ers Imagine fresh produce grown by students at Metzger Elementary School. Something for That is one of the goals behind the +j;;;!;l�jl[ ; -�. . r Everyone planned Metzger Community Garden. Mark your calendars for the Working as partners,Tigard's Public " ', T Downtown Tigard Street Fair, Works Department and the Tigard- + Tualatin School District (TTSD) have Sept. 12,from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. identified several school district } #' ;+ Music will be provided by Cousin properties that may be used as public ,._ It and CelloBop, performing on parks, which include community ,`i+ .4#, �,yf. the music stage.A second stage gardens. Sites include Metzger and - - will offer demonstrations and Alberta Rider elementary schools. community groups. The Metzger site will be Supa Fresh's The proposed Metzger garden will Everyone is invited to participate second location.The program currently be located near the site's northwest runs a successful garden at Durham in the annual chalk walk, on the corner and will not impact the school's Elementary School. south side of Burnham Street. sports fields. Action starts in the morning,with Community gardens generate multiple 50 boxes of chalk for artists of all Megarden will be open benefits related to health, environ- ages.The Tigard Youth Advisory currrentent ssttudents and Tigard residents. mental sustainability and community Council will support the sidewalk It also will serve as a site for the Supa identity. Gardening also creates a art contest and display.T-shirts Fresh Youth Farm, a "YouthSource" unique opportunity for students to learn will be given to the winners. program run by the Oregon Human in a living laboratory—experiencing local Development Corp. food production firsthand. The event also features food The program gives teens opportunities vendors and a beer garden. to gain educational credentials, receive For more information, contact Steve Families and their kids can enjoy job training, learn entrepreneurism and Martin,parks and facilities manager, at the bounce house and picture connect with the community. 503-718-2583 orsteve@tigard-or.gov. taking with Star Wars"' characters. Tour de Parks Bike Rides In conjunction with e Be Smart and Make a Family Emergency Plan Fairfree family b ketrid staret planned for Sept. 12. September is National Preparedness OTHER USEFUL TIPS Month.Although it may be impossible Tiny Tots Ride:9:30-10 a.m., to ►prepare for every type of emergency, Show responsible family members for young and beginning riders a family emergency plan is a good place how and when to shut off utilities who must be accompanied by (water, gas and electricity). a parent or guardian, on the to start. ► Install smoke alarms and fire extin- Fanno Creek Trail. WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PLAN guishers on each level of your home Tigard Tour de Parks:starting / Away your family will stay in contact and test them each month. at 10 a.m., 12 miles and six if separated by a disaster. ► Change the alarm batteries and shake Tigard parks (children 15 and your extinguishers every six months. younger must be accompanied ► Two places to meet—one right by a parent or guardian). outside in case of a home-oriented If you have any questions, contact emergency such as a fire, and the Emergency Services Coordinator Mike The event is free and sponsored second outside your neighborhood in by the Tigard Downtown Alliance. Lueck at 503-718-2593 or by email at case you cannot return home or are mikel@tigard-or.gov. You can also visit To learn more about the asked to evacuate. www.redcross.org/prepare/location/ Street Fair, please visit www. ► An out-of-area friend or family home-family/plan exploredowntowntigard.com. For member as a "check-in contact"for information about the bike rides, everyone to call. visit www.tourdeparks.com. City of Tigard I Cityscape Newsletter www.tigard-or.gov 1 503-639-4171 September 2015 I Page Q Tigard City Council Back to School Blood Drive 074 ' 1 UP 0 MEETING SCHEDULE American Red Cross 4111111 ; fipple Ifarvest Testival WHEN: Wed.,Sept.9 City Center Development Agency 9 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. The Tigard Historical Association is (CCDA)Meeting: hosting its annual Apple Harvest Festival t Tue.,Sept. 1 1 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Tigard Public Library on Sept.19,from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Burgess Community Room 1880 John Tigard House, located on the City Council Study Session and 13500 SW Hall Blvd. corner of SW 103rd Avenue and SW Business Meeting: Canterbury Lane, in Tigard. / Tue.,Sept.8 HOW: Check to see if you meet Study Session ( 6:30 p.m. eligibility requirements An antique apple press and peeler will Business Meeting 1 7:30 p.m. and learn about the be available for children to make cider donation process at and peel apples. Have your photo taken City Council Workshop Meeting: www.redcrossblood.org in period costume in our old-time photo Tue.,Sept. 15 1 6:30 p.m. studio. Apple pies with whipped cream If you are eligible to donate, make an will be available for$.50 a slice. City Council Study Session and appointment online at www.tigard-or. Business Meeting: gov/BloodDrive. Bring your current Admission is free, with donations to the Tue.,Sept. 22 medication list, donor card and driver's association accepted. Call 503-747-9856 Study Session 1 6:30 p.m. license or other form of identification to or visit www.tigardhistorical.org. Business Meeting 1 7:30 p.m. the appointment. Meetings are held at Tigard City Hall Learn more about donating at www. (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open redcrossblood.org, call the Red Cross at to the public. Council agendas are 503-284-1234, or contact City of Tigard available at www.tigard-or.gov/council organizer Sara Doughty at 503-718-2675 or contact Carol Kroger at 503-718- orsarod@tigord-or.gov. 2419 or carolk@Tgard-or.gov. Fireside Chat with the Mayor Thu.,Sept. 3 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. Symposium Coffee, 12345 SW Main St. 91 © M ' City of Tigard 1 13125 SW HALL BLVD.,TIGARD,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 WWW.TIGARD-OR.GOV City of Tigard I Cityscape Newsletter www.tigard-or.gov 1 503-639-4171 September 2015 I Page 0