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DECEMBER 2015
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Voters Approve Library and Public (_OTayors
Safety Levies, Reject City Measures Corner
Mayor John L. Cook
Tigard voters weighed in on five
measures in the November Happy Holidays! I hope everyone
election—two countywide levies and enjoyed Thanksgiving, and as we
three ballot measures offered by the look forward to the New Year, I trust
City of Tigard (see the results). - everyone finds the time to spend
Washington County voters approved -'= with their family.Time is the most
a Washington County library services y . cherished commodity we have,and
levy that continues funding for h spending it with loved ones through
libraries countywide, including the _ the holiday time imprints memories
Tigard Library.They also gave the that we remember forever
nod to the Washington County public Library I look forward to seeing you at the
i
Starting January
safety levy that sustains existing Open January
Thursdays, Tree Lighting set for Friday, Dec.4, at
services.
6:45 p.m., in Liberty Park, across from
Tigard voters rejected all three The passage of the five-year McDonald's on Main Street.
city measures. One would have countywide library levy will allow the Falling leaves are still an issue,so
amended the City Charter allowing Tigard Library to open on Thursdays mark your calendar for free leaf
a cit councilor to run for cit office from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., beginning
Y Y disposal events at Cook Park(at the
without resigning and a second Jan. 7. It had been closed on
g g Thursdays since 2012 because of city end of 92nd Ave., nearTigard High
would have amended the charter School) on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19,
allowing councilors to serve an cutbacks. The library will maintain from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please be
extra term. Voters also turned down programs for children to enhance courteous to pedestrians by clearing
a proposed $34.5 million bond their reading skills and prepare them wet and slippery fallen leaves from the
measure that would have funded a to begin school ready to read. sidewalk in front of your house—just
community and recreation center. See VOTING RESULTS > Page 2 make sure the leaves are not blown or
raked into the street. It is against city
code and contributes to flooding.
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Table of Contents Quote of the month by W.C.Jones:
"The joy of brightening other lives,
Progress Continues in River Terrace........2 Tigard Housing Task Force........................5 bearing each other's burdens, easing
Tigard Chamber College Scholarships.....2 Sanding Trucks Ready for Winter.............5 others'loads and supplanting empty
Rules of the Road.....................................3 Safety Tips for the Holidays......................6 hearts and lives with generous
Tigard School Resource Officers..............3 Tigard Enterprise Zone Growing..............6 gifts becomes for us the magic
Program Empowers Young Women.........3 Tigard Active Permits Online Tool............6 of the holidays."
Shelf Life....................................................4 City Meetings, Events...............................7
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: Mayor John L.Cook I Marland Henderson I Jason Snider I Marc Woodard I John Goodhouse
Voting Results > from Page
The library will also continue to
purchase books, movies, music
and other materials patrons
have requested in a wide varie
of formats. Without funds
provided by the levy, some of
those services would have been
reduced or eliminated.
One out of five computer
users throughout the county
have said that they have used
Progress Continues in River Terrace library technology and services
to find work. In addition to
computer use, the Tigard library
Since the city adopted urban zoning been approved in concept and are has offered computer classes
for River Terrace in February, major being designed. on writing resumes and cover
progress has been made toward the letters. During the city's budget
River Terrace Boulevard,development of this area into Tigard's One regional trail will , built along process last spring,the Budget
newest neighborhood. and many Committee and the City Council
local neighborhood trails will be built approved opening on Thursdays
The city has approved six subdivision to and through the many parks and approved
levy passed.
applications by developer Polygon storm water facilities. All storm water
Northwest, which will lead to the facilities will be required to provide
construction of over 1,000 new opportunities for recreation, education
housing units. and/or habitat. / Measure 34-235
Three of these sites are already cleared Development will also restore many Replacement Local Option Levy
and graded. Construction crews are of the area's existing stream corridors to Support Countywide Library
now adding infrastructure, such as and preserve existing tree groves to Services(Washington County
roads and water lines. Nearly all of benefit downstream neighbors and Library Services)Yes:63.9% No:36.1%
this infrastructure needs to be in place new residents.
/ Measure 34-236
before home construction can begin,
likelyin spring 2016. Public Safety Renewal Levy
p g To learn more about River Terrace, visit (Washington County Public
://riverterracetiard.com/or the
River Terrace will also have neighbor- htt p g Safety)
hood parks,trails and open space city's webpage at www.tigard-or.gov/ Yes:72.7% No:27.3%
areas. Four neighborhood parks have riverterrace / Measure 34-239
Amends Charter Allowing
Council To Seek City Office
Without Resigning
Tigard Chamber College Scholarships (City of Tigard)
Yes: 5% No: 52.5%
The Tigard Chamber of Commerce plan to pursue a career in business or / Measure 34-240
is accepting applications from high the non-profit sector and demonstrate Amends Charter to Allow
school seniors for its Pride Disposal participation in extra-curricular activities Additional Term(City of Tigard)
and Tigard Chamber Scholarship for and/or after school employment. Yes:20.5% No: 79.5%
2016.Three$1,000 scholarships will be / Measure 34-241
awarded during the Tigard Shining Stars The deadline is Feb.25,2016. Authorizes General Obligation
Community Awards Celebration,to be Recipients will be notified before Bonds for Tigard Community
held April 29, 2016. March 31, 2016. and Recreation Center
(City of Tigard)
Eligible applicants must live in or attend Application forms can be downloaded at Yes:34.3% No:65.8%
school in zip codes 97223 and 97224, w ww.tigardchamber.org/Scholarships
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A Decline in Impaired Driving
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education and increased enforcement TIH
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of impaired-driving laws, by the Tigard
ku les Police Department and other agencies, G,Mo
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ofthe saving lives and reducing injuries.
Judge Michael O'Brien 61In Oregon,traffic fatalities involving . . POLICE
impaired drivers have gone down by
43 percent over the last 10 years.Our Program Empowers
Although there is no safe level for state remains below the national average, Young Women
impaired driving,a long-term federal though nearly one out of three fatal
study with more than 30,000 participants crashes in Oregon involved an impaired Unfortunately,the threat of
has revealed some good news:alcohol driver.This is not surprising. Drivers with dating violence is a reality for
use by drivers has declined significantly a .08 BAC or higher are at four times many young women. It can also
since 1973,when research began. the risk of being in a collision than be tough to talk about.
During the dangerous weekend nights, sober drivers.
To tackle the issue and the
the number of drivers at or above the It is too early to assess the impact of taboo that keeps it silent,the
legal limit of.08 breath alcohol concen- legalizing marijuana in Oregon, but Tigard Police Department has
tration (BAC)decreased by 80 percent the national study showed that one developed a program called
over 40 years. In 2014,only one in five in every eight drivers had evidence of Be That Girl, designed especially
drivers had measurable amounts of marijuana use in their systems.The for young women to improve
alcohol in their systems,suggesting the presence of marijuana byproducts does their safety.
designated driver concept has caught not necessarily mean that a driver was
on.The research indicates that public impaired at the time of the test. The program empowers young
women to speak out and also
support fellow ''sisters'' to
promote everyone's safety.
City of Tigard School Resource Officers Developing self-defense skills
To achieve its goal of"fostering vis an important step toward
good citizenship in our youth''the
_ a avoiding violence.The two-hour
Tigard Police Department has four '�, �
sessions include a presentation
sworn police officers working within ' / and workshop that builds upon
area schools. Known as school participants' natural strengths
resource officers, or SROs,they assist
and abilities.
students and staff and also act as The attendees learn how to
liaisons between the schools and the identify risks and explore options
department. training programs focus on the "triad on how to manage potential
SROs offer training, attend school- concept,' of SROs serving as teachers, threats. Overall confidence
related events, provide traffic control as counselors and as members of law building is emphasized.
and investigate criminal activity. enforcement. Be that girl: strong, confident
They work closely with the schools to SROs continually attend specialized and supportive.
develop crisis response planning in case training, and several SROs are also
of major incidents. certified to teach Gang Resistance The program is planned to run
SROs also work with the Oregon Education and Training, or G.R.E.A.T., throughout the year based upon
Department of Human Services(DHS) within schools. demand. If you or someone you
to investigate possible cases of child know is interested, email
For residents who may see a patrol shell wert@ti and-or. ov
neglect or abuse. vehicle at a school parking lot, y g g
p g for more information.
All SROs receive training from the remember it likely will be a Tigard SRO
National Association of School Resource promoting the safety and well-being of
Officers(NASRO).These week-long area youth.
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Newsfrom the Tigard Public ' EXPANDED HOURS!
ShelfLifeOpen on Thursdays
' Starting in January
aLd It,'A The passage of the five-year
countywide library levy will
allow the Tigard Public Library to
open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
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Holiday Concert with Aaron Meyer Thursdays, beginning Jan. 7.
Sat., Dec. 12 • 2-3 p.m.
Enjoy a rare free holiday concert by this Reindeer Crafts
popular contemporary violinist. Sat., Dec. 19 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Puett Room • Kids
a
Celebrate the first day of winter
break with reindeer crafts galore.
Mitten Tree Find the Frog Prince
Tue., Dec. 1—Thu.,Dec.31 • Puett Room Sat., Dec. 19—Sun.,Jan.3 All Ages Anime
Throughout December, bring new hats, Children's Room • All ages Tue., Dec. 29 • 3-5 p.m.
scarves and gloves to decorate the The Frog Prince is hiding out in the All ages
branches of our 19'annual Mitten Tree. Children's Room during winter break. Ring in the New Year with
The Good Neighbor Center will give He will have a new special surprise each Japanese games, crafts and
them to families in Washington County day. Unzip his ribbety mouth to discover snacks, and a screening of a
who are currently homeless. it,then tell us at the Children's Desk and popular anime film.
Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library win your own little treasure.
Get One-on-One Tech Help
en Taiko:Youth Japanese Taiko Handmade Holiday Cards with Make a one-hour individual
Drum Ensemble Main Street Stamp&Stationary appointment with a tech helper.
Tue.,Dec.8 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. • All ages Wed.,Dec.2 • 7-8 p.m. Call the Reference Desk at 503-
This group of youth musicians combines Make four holiday cards with a personal 718-2517.
traditional Japanese-style taiko with touch. Patterns and materials provided.
marimba in a high-energy performance. Limit 30. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Experience taiko drumming yourself Call 503-718-2517.
after the program. Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Holiday Stress Relief Through Yogic 3-D Origami Albums 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Breathing and Vocal Exercises Sat., Dec.5 • 2-4 p.m. Tigard, OR 97223
Mon., Dec.7 • 6:30-8 p.m. Make a personalized fold-out album you www•tigard-or.gov/library
Learn how to use yogic breathing and can use for photos and more. Limit 25. Voice: 503-684-6537
singing to reap health benefits for your REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call 503- Renewal Phone: 503-846-3245
body and mind during the busy holiday 718-2517. O
season. -r
Knotty Yarn Crafts
Game On Sun., Dec. 13 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. �I Monday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 12 • 2-4 p.m. • YA Room Puett Room • Kids Tuesday 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
Teens in grades 6 and up Use colorful yarn and your imagination Wednesday 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
We're game, are you?Join us for Wii UT" to make festive winter decorations for Thursday CLOSED
and Tabletop gaming. your home. Bring the whole family.
Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Community Room unless otherwise noted. Sunday Noon—6 p.rn
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Call for Volunteers Do Not Blow Leaves
Tigard Housing Task Force into City Streets
Leaves, coupled with rainy
Do you care about the quality and avail- weather, pose problems on city
ability of housing in the city?We do and streets. Leaves that are raked
we need your help. or are blown onto the roadway
Weare assembling a group of interested cannot be picked up by street
sweeping equipment due to the
residents, housing advocates and volume of leaves. Wet leaves
regulatory agencies to assist us in
updatingthe city's housing policies and _ also create slick conditions
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development standards.This group for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
will review our policies and standards
and provide the city with input on the During heavy rains, leaves can
following topics: clog storm drains. Standing water
/ Housing Variety:Should we allow and occasionally flooding result,
newer housing types like live/work No previous experience is necessary creating a hazard for motorists
units, detached accessory dwelling to participate.We are designing this and pedestrians.
process to be dynamic and engaging. It
units and cottage clusters? Should will include many learning opportunities What can you do to help? Please
wi
we allow existing housing types like wi issues related to housingcollect and dispose of your
.
duplexes in more locations? leaves properly by:
/ Housing Needs:What can we do For more details and to sign up, contact ► Composting
to meet our residents' needs for Marissa Grass at morissa@tigard-or.gov 1 Placing them in your yard
age-friendly and affordable housing? or503-718-2428. debris container
► Bringing them to one of the
Washington County Seeks Your Input city's free leaf disposal events
at Cook Park, details at
Help improve how the community contributes to decision-making www.tigard-or.gov/PW
that shapes livability countywide. Take the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/involvedWashingtonCounty It is a violation of the Tigard
Municipal Code for anyone to
blow or rake leaves or needles
into the street.
Preparing for Winter Weather and Street Sanding Penalties of up to$250 per day
can be assessed for violations.
For city crews, winter weather can Because Pacific Highway(99W) and
mean long hours running sanding trucks Hall Boulevard are state roads,they are To report violations, submit
along treacherous roadways. Extensive maintained by the Oregon Department a code compliance request
preparation and planning for icy,snowy of Transportation.The city maintains online at www.tigard-or.gov/
weather begins months earlier other streets. CodeComplionce
In the fall,the city's streets supervisor During a winter storm,the city
attends an annual Sanding Summit to prioritizes roadway maintenance,with a
review the previous year's activities, streets at higher elevations or with r f'
confirm routes,share plans and update steep grades sanded first,followed by
information. major city thoroughfares. .
With a game plan ready,city employees
order hundreds of yards of sand, inspect To view a map of sanding priorities, visit ,-
equipment, load sanders onto trucks, www.tigard-or.gov/sanding. For more
equip city vehicles with chains and information or to report road hazards,
review safety procedures and winter contact Vance Walker at 503-718-2606
driving techniques.Then we are ready. or vance@tigard-or.gov.
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SafetyTips for the See What Is New and
The Tigard Police Department wants to WHILE SHOPPING OR ON OUTINGS Coming to Tigard
remind residents how to avoid crime In an ongoing effort to make city
/ Shop early in the day to avoid
during the holiday season. darkness. data available online, documents
CRIME PREVENTION AT HOMEhave been added to Tigard
/ Remember where you park, and Active Permits tool. Now you can
/ After the holidays, do not advertise try to park in well-lit areas. view site plans, hearing notices,
high-ticket items received by the ► Try to shop with another person or decisions and more.
boxes left for recycling. Flatten and two.You reduce chances of victim-
Visit www.tigard-or.gov/
invert boxes to show plain sides only. ization in half when there are two or
communitydevelopment
1 Give the impression your home is more persons.
occupied when you are gone. ► Walk briskly, confidently and Click on the link to visit Tigard
/ Be careful when shopping online, directly to your vehicle and avoid Active Permits.
particularly on social networking cut-throughs. Watch for anyone
sites. Widespread fraud has been who may be following you.
connected with sites such as Craigslist ► Place your valuables or purchases
and eBay. in your vehicle before you arrive
/ See something, say something. at your next destination. Criminals '
For non-emergency police assistance look for shoppers putting gifts
in Tigard and throughout all of purchases in the trunk when they
Washington County, please call leave their cars. ® View a map of the city's
503-629-0111. active land use cases.
Tigard Enterprise Zone is Growing After one Year
The Tigard Enterprise Oswego Enterprise
Zone is expanding to Zone, adds about 100
become the Tigard/ acres in the City of Lake
Lake Oswego Enterprise The City of Tigard Oswego's Southwest
created the 0 Click for more details
Zone, at the request enterprise zone to Employment Area of including staff contact
of leadership from the industrial and commer- information, upcoming
City of Lake Oswego. support hiring and cially zoned properties.
business investment. public hearings and
The State of Oregon This area, encompassing case documents.
approved the City of 85 properties, qualifies
Tigard's application for for enterprise zone The Permit Center is part of the
the creation of an enterprise zone status based upon economic hardship city's Community Development
in 2014.Through this program, eligible criteria. Up to 15 firms in Lake Oswego Department. Permit Center staff
firms receive a three-to five-year local could be eligible to participate in this provide all development review
property tax abatement on new capital expanded enterprise zone. Currently and permit services information.
investments when the firm also grows three firms in Tigard have been certified
its workforce by at least 10 percent. for enterprise zone tax abatements. Curious what is going in next
The City of Tigard created the zone to Lloyd Purdy,Tigard's economic door? Want to see what is
support business investment and hiring development manager,will manage proposed in River Terrace?
in areas of economic hardship in parts the expanded enterprise zone and
of Tigard with higher rates of poverty work with eligible firms in Lake Oswego Visit Tigard Active Permits
and lower levels of household income. on certification. City councils from both for _
information
The original zone covers 1,598 acres cities passed resolutions to create
of industrial and commercial land.The the partnership.
amended zone, called the Tigard/Lake
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TigardCity Leaf Dispos
Last Chal and Food Drive
SaMEETING SCHEDULE
turda` ec. 12 an . 19
Residents are encouraged to drop off leaves and donate non-perishable food
City Center Development Agency items at the free Leaf Disposal and Food Drive.The event will be held at Cook
(CCDA)Meeting: Park, at the end of 92nd Avenue just off of Durham Road near Tigard High School.
► Tue., Dec. 1 1 6:30 p.m. / Leaves can be loose or bagged.While we accept plastic bags, paper bags
City Council Study Session and are preferred.
Business Meeting: ► A donation of two non-perishable food items is recommended. Donations
/ Tue., Dec.8 will be forwarded to Tigard's St.Vincent de Paul food distribution facility.
Study Session 1 6:30 p.m.
Business 1 7:30 p.m. For more information,please contact Theresa Reynolds at theresoptigord-or.aov
or 503-718-2704.
City Council Workshop Meeting:
Tue.,Dec. 15 1 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Tree Lighting
Meetings are held at Tigard City Hall Friday, Dec.4 1 Starts at 6:45 p.m. Community Survey
(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open
Liberty Park at the corner of SW Main St. There's still time to take the Tigard
to the public. Council agendas are
and swPacific Hwy.at Greenburg Rd. Community Survey(ends Dec. 3).
available at www.tigard-or.gov/council
or contact Carol Krogerot503-718- Festivities include a performance WWW.tigard-or.gov/survey
2419 or carolk@tigard-orgov by the Templeton Elementary choir,
followed by remarks from Mayor John
Cook. The Tualatin Valley Fire and Visit Santa Claus
Rescue will escort our resident Santa
■ ■ and Mrs. Claus to light the tree at 7 p.m. The John Tigard House hosts Santa
Fireside Claus on Saturday,Dec.12,from 1 to
The Tigard Downtown Alliance will 4 p.m. The 1880 Tigard House will be
feature a holiday tent with holiday decked out with Christmas trees and
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treats. In addition to the alliance,, lights. Holiday treats and hot apple cider
Chat supporters include downtown Ti and
g will be served.
merchants,the City of Tigard and the
with the Mayor Tigard Chamber of Commerce. The house is located on the corner of
103rd Avenue and Canterbury Lane in
Thu., Dec. 3 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information,please visit Tigard.Admission is free with donations
Symposium Coffee, 12345 SW Main St. www.exploredowntowntigard.com cheerfully accepted. For more details,
visit www.tigardhistorical.org
Public Invited to Brownfields Meeting
/ Wednesday, Dec. 9 1 6-7 p.m. I Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
The City Center Development Agency of the City of Tigard is applying
for a $400,000 grant from the U.S. EPA to clean up two publically owned
properties located at Main Street and Fanno Creek. Stakeholders can
review and provide feedback on the draft grant proposal, including the
potential methods to clean up the properties. For more information,
go to www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/brownfields_initiative.php
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