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05-10-2018 Council Newsletter CoundINewskfter Pmnderi to the Tigard Cate Cuunal on a neekly btms to str�j abrerzrt r1;:urren:..z,'� is-r�;.s. May 10, 2018 1. Hunziker Groundbreaking—June 1 8. Council Calendar Kent Wyatt attached a memo regarding the Hunziker , Nieeting Cancelled for lack of ribbon cutting with Congresswoman Bonamici. items 2. TriMet Listening Sessions Monday,May 21 Budget Committee Meeting New TriMet General Manager, Doug Kelsey is hosting 6:30 p.m.—Public Wotks..dud. a series of town hall listening sessions to meet the public,hear ideas and concerns, and answer questions Tuesday, May 22 Business Meeting about TriMet. 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall The Tigard session is May 16 at the Ballroom Dance Tuesday,May 29 Budget Committee Meeting Co. on Commercial Street from 5—6 p.m. 6:30 p.m —IF NEEDED 3. Special Event Permit Tuesday,June S Business Meeting • Hero-Up Half Marathon, 5K&Kids Race (0 of 980'Minutes Scheduled) September 1, 7:30— 10:30 a.m. Ca; Cook Park 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall • 21't Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Tuesday,June 12 Business Meeting Parade,July 4,4-5 p.m. across from THS stadium 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall 4. Construction Project Update Tuesday,June 19 Workshop Meeting Mike McCarthy attached an overview of road, trail and 6:30 p.m. —To-am Hall construction projects underway in the city. Tuesday,June 26 Business Meeting 5. Public Works Update 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall An update on Public Works activities is attached. 6. Press Release - Tigard awarded coveted NEA grant - Tigard police and OLCC conduct compliance check in Tigard 7. News a City receives $75,000 grant for artwork along Tigard Street Heritage Trail a Tigard celebrates Walk and Bike to School Day a Youth representing Tigard in Washington,DC a Awards honor LOT Water Partnership a Tigard Peer Court marks fifth anniversary a Tigard students participate in national Walk and Bike to School Day a Tigard-Tualatin gets new superintendent 13125 SW Hall Blvd liga*d,C IR 97223 1 V eb �z�z ug ard-oiard-oi 90 Phone 503 639 4171 1 FAN' 503 684-297 TDD 503 684.2-72 i Item# Newsletter: 5--10 " City of Tigard Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor Cook and City Council From: Kent Wyatt, Senior Management Analyst Re: Hunziker Groundbreaking Ceremony Date: May 10, 2018 The City Council is invited to attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Hunziker Industrial Core project on Friday,June 1 at 9:30 a.m. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici will attend and deliver remarks about the project. Tigard secured $2.1 million in EDA grant funding to improve public infrastructure and increase development capacity in the Hunziker Industrial Core. Development of commercial/industrial sites with adequate infrastructure and proximity to transportation and regional markets will support 150 to 300 jobs, depending on the size of private investment and tenant mix. Item# Newsletter: 5-10 -� r r r NO ED V r �i■ gal II � We're looking forward to muting you! Starting in May,we're holding a series of public meetings where you can share your thoughts on transit and help us prioritize service improvements in your neighborhood. Listening Sessions Is our service working for you? How could it be better? It's important for us to hear directly from the communities we serve. Join us at an upcoming session to share your ideas, concerns and questions about TriMet. These are also opportunities to meet our new general manager, Doug Kelsey, as well as the TriMet board member who represents your neighborhood. Attendees will receive a$5 Hop card(while supplies last). Light snacks will be provided. Wednesday, May 16 Tigard Ballroom 8900 SW Commercial St., Tigard 5-6 p.m. Share your thoughts with TriMet's new general manager, Doug Kelsey, and board member Linda Simmons. I low 0 ' Having trouble with the link?Email us at listeningsessions@trimet.org. � Construction Project Update —May 9, 2018 Item# Newslett r: Pavement Patching in Northern Tigard Neighborhoods I This summer we will be slurry sealing many of the neighborhood streets in northern Tigard. While slurry seal is a very cost-effective way to counter the effects of weathering,it does not stop cracking. The street crew is removing and replacing areas of more heavily cracked pavement in preparation for the slurry seal work. Interstate 5 (Hwy 99W to I-205) Paving and Auxiliary Lane The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is adding a southbound auxiliary lane on Interstate 5 from Lower Boones Ferry Rd to I-205,improve on- and off-ramps, and repave Interstate 5 (both directions) from Hwy 99W to I-205. Expect some nighttime lane closures through fall 2019. Wall Street (south of Hunziker) Wall Street is under construction south of Hunziker Rd,with some construction on Hunziker. Access is available to local properties (including Potso Dog Park) but drivers should expect delays. HmW 99W/Garrett St/School St A developer is building new`specialty retail' stores along the northwest side of Hwy 99W across from Garrett Street,near C.F. Tigard School. Site clearing is in progress, followed by pipe work under Hwy 99W at night. 113th Avenue south of Durham Road A contractor is building a new subdivision along 113`'Avenue south of Durham Road and is now installing pipes for water, storm,and sanitary sewer for the future new houses. Daytime delays likely. Fanno Creek Trail (Woodard Park to Bonita and Hall Blvd to Tualatin] Design work is in progress on a project to build the remaining segments of the Fanno Creek Trail from Woodard Park to Bonita Road and build a new connection from the end of 85'Avenue (Hall Boulevard) to the Tualatin Bridge. Contact Mike McCarthy at 503-718-2462 or mikemntigard-or.gov with questions. River Terrace River Terrace subdivisions are under construction particularly on the east side of Roy Rogers Rd south of Scholls Ferry Rd. If you have any questions,please contact Mike White at 503-718-2464. Oak Street near 90"Avenue A contractor is working on Oak Street near 90`'Avenue for a new apartment complex. Daytime delays likely. 97th Avenue south of McDonald Street A contractor is building a new subdivision along 97`'Avenue south of McDonald St,including connecting View Terrace to 97th. Crews are laying pipes for water, storm, and sewer for future houses. Daytime delays likely. East Fork Derry Dell Creek Fieldwork is in progress on East Fork Derry Dell creek north of Gaarde St. This stream restoration project is to protect exposed sewer pipes and undermined manholes along the creek. i HmW 217 Auxiliary Lanes The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is designing a project to add an auxiliary third lane on Hwy 217 southbound from Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to Hwy 99\W,and Hwy 217 northbound from Hwy 99W to Scholls Ferry Rd. More information is on the project website at hwy217.org Bull Mountain Road (Rgy Rogers Rd to 164`'Ave) Closure June-July Bull Mountain Road will be closed from Roy Rogers Road to 164`'Avenue for the months of June and July to reconstruct the road and add a traffic signal at Roy Rogers Rd and a roundabout at the new River Terrace Blvd. Pedestrian Counts Counts are being done today to better understand pedestrian volumes at locations around Tigard. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan A consultant team is collecting data on sidewalks,paths, and ramps for our required ADA Transition Plan Update to inventory accessibility-needs on public facilities (sidewalks,parks, buildings, etc.). Crews are working in northwestern Tigard on this project to advances our walkability. hW2://wwa.tigard-or�ov/ada/ Public Works Update 5/10/18 Item#5 C�Here is a summary of the work happening in Public Forks. Newsletter: S-1 Q Lake Oswego and Tigard: An Award-Winning Partnership The Lake Oswego Tigard Water Partnership was recently recognized by two professional and industry organizations for Excellence in Engineering and Excellence in Concrete Construction for the new 38-million gallon water treatment plant. The awards were given by the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Oregon Concrete&Aggregate Producers Association (OC APA),respectively. For more information: htW://Iotig;ardwater.org/?e=983 Officials and representatives f vm CADMAN,Lake Oswego Tigard mater Partnership,MWIH/Stantec, Slayden Construction Inc. and 1'VI1A accept the Excellence in Concrete Construction L award from Oregon Concrete &Aggregate Producers Association. _ xkrr- _ 1 1 Plan Your Trip to Dirksen Nature Park this Weekend The Camas is blooming at Dirksen Nature Park! Camas is a culturally important plant for northwest native tribes and is a beautiful oak savannah flower. Over 30,000 Camas bulbs were planted in Dirksen Nature Park in 2015 and bloomed for the first time in 2017. In addition,restoration specialists were caught by surprise when a large bloom of native bulbs emerged that were lying dormant and had been out-competed by non-native pasture grass. AL.. i Public Works Day is Just around the Corner Public Works plays a role in nearly every aspect of our lives—from turning on the tap, to play in the park, to helping us get from one place to another on our trails, sidewalks,and streets. Come and learn what your Public Works Department is all about. For more information and to register: VvV-w.tigxd-or.gov/recreation Wastewater/Stormwater Division Update - } The Wastewater/Stormwater Division proudly provides stewardship over the city's wastewater and stormwater systems. Pictured to the right is Craig Daily,who works with a team to clean and maintain pipes within the city. Based on a regular schedule of inspection and maintenance, all stormwater pipes within the city are cleaned and inspected within a seven- year period. Because this job takes them all over town, they also get to enjoy the beauty of the seasons in Tigard. For more information about the Wastewater/Stormwater Division visit: http://www.dMd-or.gov/city hall/wastewater storm php Item# Newsle er: 5-q0--10 City of Tigard Press Release 13125 SW Hall Boulevard I Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2018 Contact:Lauren Scott Community Engagement Coordinator City of Tigard 503-718-2595 ❑laurens@tigard-or.gov City of Tigard Awarded Coveted National Endowment for the Arts Grant Tigard, Oregon--National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced 60 awards totaling$4.1 million supporting projects across the nation through the NEA's Our Town program. The City of Tigard is one of 60 recommended organizations for a grant of$75,000 to add interpretative elements and artworks as part of an Outdoor Museum along the Tigard Street Heritage Trail. "The variety and quality of these Our Town projects speaks to the wealth of creativity and diversity in our country," said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. "Through the work of organizations such as the City of Tigard, NEA funding invests in local communities,helping people celebrate the arts wherever they are." The NEA grant will fund two types of artworks as part of this project, three large public artworks that will be selected by a jury, and a number of smaller interpretative art pieces that will developed and created by Principal Artist Suenn Ho, the primary designer behind the Garden of Surging Waves project in Astoria. The larger works will incorporate historic narratives into thought provoking pieces about our shared history and future. "Our project,Tigard's Outdoor Museum,is a crucial next step in the revitalization and reimagining of our downtown," said Tigard Mayor John Cook. "The museum will serve to anchor visitors in time and place, interpret our region's rich history through art, and provide an opportunity to consider a future of possibilities. The project will artistically weave together our many stories using the common yarn of rail history." For a complete list of projects recommended for Our Town grant support,please visit the NEA web site at arts.gov. To join the Twitter conversation about this announcement,please tag the NEA @NEAarts and use the hashtag#NEASpringl8. Valuable support for this project was provided by Mayor John Cook, Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Merkley, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. Page 1 of 1 Tigard Police Department Media Release 13125 S`Y'Hall Boulevard I Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov/police FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May8,2018 Contact: Jim Wolf,Public Information Officer Tigard Police Department Phone: 503-718-2561 Pager: 503-795-2391 Email: jim dgard-or.gov Tigard Police and OLCC Conduct Compliance Check in Tigard Two out of 9 businesses visited in Tigard on May 3 failed to pass an OLCC check for alcohol sales to minors. The Tigard Police Department assisted the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) with the recent compliance check. This grant-funded effort consists of a team of two Tigard Police officers and an OLCC inspector accompanying a twenty-year old volunteer. The group visited the pre-selected establishments in Tigard,which either sell or serve alcohol. Oregon Revised Statutes set strict guidelines for the OLCC regarding minor decoy operations at businesses selling alcohol. Throughout the year, checks are conducted unannounced at randomly selected businesses to ascertain compliance regarding the sale of alcohol to minors. Compliance checks may also be initiated based upon complaints lodged with the OLCC or local law enforcement. This recent alcohol sales check in Tigard demonstrates 77 percent compliance,which closely mirrors the statewide average of 78 per cent. Historically, compliance rates in Tigard peaked as high as 100 percent(2016) and drew dismal compliance figures as low as 30 percent(2009). One way police are working to combat the problem of underage drinking is to partner with coalitions that help educate and support our community's youth in efforts to promote healthy and substance-free lifestyles. Tigard Turns the Tide is one example. You can learn more about this community coalition at www.dgardturnsthetide.M In addition, Tigard Police plan on continued enforcement and additional compliance checks to reaffii-m the importance to affected businesses that the sale of alcohol to minors will not be tolerated. Page 1 of 1 Item# Newsle er: 5-f o ,(Q City receives $75,000 grant for artwork along Tigard Street Heritage Trail Times staff Wednesday, May 09, 2018 The National Endowment for the Arts names Tigard as a recipient for an award to fund Outdoor Museum artwork COURTESY CITY OF TIGARD-An artist's rendering shows what the future Outdoor Museum will look like along the Tigard Street Heritage Trail. 4. The city of Tigard is one of 60 t recommended organizations in line to L receive a $75,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to add interpretative re elements and artworks as part of an Outdoor Museum along the Tigard Street Heritage Trail. National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu made the announcement recently with Tigard one of the cities receiving grants totaling $4.1 million supporting projects across the nation through the NEA's Our Town program. The Tigard Heritage Trail uses a three-quarter-mile inactive rail corridor parallel to Tigard Street, acquired by the city in December 2013 and is used as a safe, off-street biking, walking and skating commuter route. "The variety and quality of these Our Town projects speaks to the wealth of creativity and diversity in our country," said Chu. "Through the work of organizations such as the City of Tigard, NEA funding invests in local communities, helping people celebrate the arts wherever they are." The NEA grant will fund two types of artworks as part of this project, three large public artworks that will be selected by a jury, and a number of smaller interpretative art pieces that will developed and created by Principal Artist Suenn Ho, the primary designer behind the Garden of Surging Waves project in Astoria. Ho also is the designer of a planned 13-foot-tall clock planned for Rotary Plaza, which will be installed at the beginning of the trail. Meanwhile, the large public artworks will incorporate historic narratives into thought-provoking pieces about the city's shared history and future. "Our project, Tigard's Outdoor Museum, is a crucial next step in the revitalization and reimagining of our downtown," said Tigard Mayor John Cook. "The museum will serve to anchor visitors in time and place, interpret our region's rich history through art, and provide an opportunity to consider a future of possibilities. The project will artistically weave together our many stories using the common yarn of rail history." For a complete list of projects recommended for Our Town grant support, visit arts.gov. To join the Twitter conversation about this announcement, please tag the NEA @NEAarts and use the hashtag#NEASpring18. Valuable support for this project was provided by Mayor Cook, Sen. Ron Wyden, Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. Tigard Celebrates And 1 • 1 School / / f' By Boyle • 1 r • . Tigard, •, • School District is celebrating National • Bike To School • • • �++r students,parents and other membersof • School.walked or rode to class this morning. Tigard's Police Chief also took part in the event. Chief Kathy McAlpine walked to school with a group to Durham Elementary � ' ' r x ►, 1 ' • `� _ � lei � �: �r - � Youth representing Tigard in Washington, D.C. Cait Smith Thursday, May 10, 2018 Tigard High student Cait Smith reflects on D.C. trip, serving city, upcoming levy election. r- f ■ i �� _ . . • rte PHOTO COURTESY OF CAIT SMITH -Tigard youth delegates, from left, Cait Smith, Skyler Gambill and Marquesa Calderon at the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. From March 10 to 14, Tigard youth delegates attended the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C.Among those who attended were Skyler Gambill and Marquesa Calderon, all of us members of the Tigard Youth Advisory Council. Along with youth representatives from across the country, we were encouraged to learn about city issues and how to advocate for our communities. Attendees were required to submit an application including a resume and two essays prior to their trip to D.C. In return, the city of Tigard covered the travel expenses for the students who displayed qualities of leadership and motivation. Upon returning from our trip, we thought of events to promote teen activism.We also hope to help the city address its greatest issues now that we have gained a knowledgeable perspective at the Washington, D.C., conference. Outside of the conference sessions, we had the opportunity to sightsee and interact with other youth leaders. Between dinner with our city councilors and giving our own "elevator pitches"to the city staff attending the conference, we had many opportunities to voice our opinions to adults who seemed eager to listen. While sitting down for a D.C. dinner with Councilors Jason Snider and John Goodhouse, the councilors asking for our opinion on the Tigard Levy, with election day soon approaching in May. If put into action, the levy will increase property taxes by more than 3 percent. Simply put, the councilors asked each of us what we think they should do about the property tax. Coming from the dinner with the city staff, I became aware that the levy is a decision that truly affects the city. As a result, I was suddenly determined to increase youth engagement concerning the issue. In a broader sense, I hope that the Tigard Youth Advisory Council can find ways to inform the students of local schools about city issues. I want Tigard's youth to collaborate with the city's advisers, and for them to have a voice in how they are governed. I am a high school sophomore at Tigard High School, and I serve as a member on the Tigard Youth Advisory Council. I am dedicated to increasing student activism in government, so I started my school's first Political Activism Club. Here, students will bridge a connection with local government, determine their own political values, and learn how to report on and debate issues that they are enthusiastic about. A moment from the National League of Cities trip that profoundly impacted me was our trip to the Newseum, a museum dedicated to journalism and news throughout history. A particular exhibit has historic front pages of newspapers on display, dating as far back as the early 1400s. The collection exhibits reporting on the Salem Witch Trials, women's suffrage and gigantic"War Ends!" papers. The exhibit is a visualization of what news can do to society. It highlights how media has rapidly changed our modern world. Also on the trip was Marquesa Calderon. She's a high school sophomore at the International School of Beaverton. She serves as president of advisory council and is passionate about the issue of homelessness in Tigard. As a woman and person of color, Calderon said she believes that government engagement is an obligation of all citizens, especially future youth voters. Calderon recalls one of her favorite moments of the trip, at the Museum of Natural History: "One of the exhibits told the story of America, the truthful story. It displayed the forceful moving of slaves, the struggles of immigrants, and how much farther we have to go until we're all free and equal. To see something in our capital acknowledge these topics, which can be covered up in everyday life, simply felt right. And just around the corner was the exhibit on the Japanese Internment Camps. To see people from all ethnic backgrounds learning about that story felt like a step in the right direction. I was on the verge of tears." We also had the unexpected opportunity to walk in the national school walkout on Capitol Hill on March 14. While touring the Newseum, we heard loud chants just outside the building. Walking to the fourth floor open air balcony, we witnessed hundreds of students marching past the museum on their way to Capitol Hill from the White House. There, we were faced with the decision of learning about history, or making it. On a whim, we decided to join in. In light of the Parkland school shooting, the topic of gun violence was frequently brought up at the conference. Between the youth delegates at the National League of Cities Conference and the masses of students standing on Capitol Hill's grass, it was enlightening to see student activism in a new element. Many words still ring in my head. A Mark Twain quote was displayed quite coincidentally at the museum: "History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme" Cait Smith is a sophomore at Tigard High School and a contributor to The Times. Awards honor Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership Pamplin Media Group Sunday, May 06, 20181 Industry recognizes the$254 million project's innovative engineering and use of concrete; plant manager Kari Duncan also honored SUBMITTED PHOTO-Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership officials won two major awards in late April,one for Excellence in Engineering and the other for Excellence I in Concrete Construction.The$254 million project was completed in 2017. Awards and recognition continue to pour in for the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership and its now-completed, $254 million project to upgrade facilities and expand the system's reach. SUBMITTED PHOTO-Kan Duncan(left),manager of the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership's new water treatment plant in West Linn, accepts the Powell-Lindsay Citation at the American Water Works Associations convention in Tacoma. r The latest honors: In late April, the Partnership was recognized with two h i. major awards— Excellence in Engineering and Excellence in Concrete Construction —for its new 38-million-gallon water treatment plant. The awards were given by the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Oregon Concrete&Aggregate Producers Association (OCAPA), respectively. In addition, treatment plant manager Kari Duncan was awarded the Powell-Lindsay Citation from the the AWWA. This award recognizes outstanding service and exceptional devotion to the activities of the organization and is the highest award the regional section presents. In 2016, Duncan became the association director for the Pacific Northwest Section, serving as the direct link to the national association and one of 60 members of the national board of directors. The Excellence in Concrete award recognizes projects that use concrete in extensive or innovative ways. The Partnership received the award under the "Best Of Utility" category for construction of the new water treatment plant in West Linn, where more than 18,950 cubic yards of structural concrete were placed. The Excellence in Engineering award in the "Best Large Works Project" category recognizes the treatment plant's planning and design, which resulted in overall cost savings, enhanced safety and an extended service life and sustainability. Tigard Peer Court marks fifth anniversary Ray Pitz Friday, May 04, 2018 With only a 4 percent recidivism rate, the court of teens ages 12 to 17, have adjudicated 230 cases throughout the years. rr TIMES PHOTO-JAIME VALDEZ-The teen jury takes an oath `- from Tigard Peer Court Judge Richard Carlson. �► �-- Tigard Peer Court Judge Richard Carlson starts by telling those gathered in the Tigard Town Hall chambers that this is serious business, that someone I is before him because he or she has violated a law in the state of Oregon. He then instructs everyone to shut off their cells phones before asking the jury— 10 of the young defendant's peers—if they know the defendant. One student acknowledges he's seen him around school. "Anything you know of him that would affect you from being fair and impartial?"Judge Carlson asks. No, the youth replies. Judge Carlson then makes all those assembled swear an oath to keep the proceedings confidential. (In allowing this reporter to observe the juvenile court case he asked that no specifics, including the nature of the youth's crime, be used due to those confidentiality rules). Soon the jurors are asking pointed questions about the youth's behavior. Judge Carlson asks a question or two of his own. A short time later, the jury adjourns to a small back room inside of Tigard Town Hall for deliberations. When they return, the verdict is read: The youth must write an essay, perform community service, attend a lecture and serve as a member of the peer court. TIMES PHOTO JAIME VALDEZ-Lauren Gysel is a youth service program specialist for the Tigard Police Department who oversees Tigard Peer Court. Judge Carlson adds one more requirement, an essay on what the youth must do to prevent repeating the same behavior in the future. "You do what I ask you to do and what your peers ask you to do and this is expunged," he said, referring to the fact that six months after completing a sentence a youthful offender can apply to have his or her record effectively erased. Like all the youths going through Tigard's Peer Court, they cannot return a second time. The next time, they are referred directly to county juvenile officials. Tigard's Peer Court marked its fifth anniversary last month, with judges having heard more than 230 cases throughout that time. "We get a lot of shoplifting cases,"said Lauren Gysel, a youth service program specialist for the Tigard Police Department who oversees Tigard Peer Court. "We've had quite a few marijuana cases, kids bringing marijuana into schools. Other offenses include pulling fire alarms at school, drinking alcohol and harassment with peers serving one to four days on the jury. In addition to the judge, a local school resource officer acts as bailiff and parents often accompany their children up to the stand. Only first-time offenders between the ages of 12 and 17, who live in Washington County and have committed a violation or misdemeanor in Tigard, are eligible to participate in Tigard Peer Court, Gysel said. TIMES PHOTO:JAIME VALDEZ-Tigard Peer Court Judge Richard Carlson speaks to the bailiff before Peer Court begins. Those who agree to attend Tigard Peer Court, which - meets two Mondays each month, also must take responsibility for their actions. "They have to admit their guilt,"said Gysel, who formerly worked for the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare division. Gysel said she thinks the majority who end up in Tigard's Peer Court know they have done something wrong, something that's not always easy. "I think it's really hard to come out and talk about(what they've done) in front of their peers," Gysel said. Currently, there are five Tigard Peer Court judges—all attorneys or judges—who oversee the proceedings. "They preside over the case, making sure the protocol is being followed,"said Gysel. "I would say the entire process is about 45 minutes." Surprisingly, only 4 percent of the cases result in recidivism, based on tracking of the student defendants over a one-year period. "I really like working with the kids and a lot of them are really good kids who made a bad decision," Gysel said. Locally, Beaverton is the only other city that hosts a similar peer court although both Tualatin and Sherwood have looked at beginning a similar program, Gysel said. Some of the offenders come back as peer jurors. One peer juror, who once was a defendant, said he was a fan of Tigard Peer Court. "I like the environment, how you get to be judged by your peers," he said. While nervous during his trial, he said half-way through he became more comfortable. Gysel observed that many of the young defendants have told her that sitting on the peer jury and listening to what the offenders have done makes them "think about how their actions impact others." Following proceedings on a recent Monday, Judge Carlson talked about his role in the peer court. He said he wants to ensure that the sentence imposed is meaningful and impactful. "Sometimes you absolutely know these kids ... you know they will never do it again," he said. "That's not necessarily true with everyone." The judge in each case can add to students' sentences as well. "They need to know they made a mistake and people make mistakes and they have the ability to control the future," said Judge Carlson, whose daytime job is that of an attorney. "I do tell some, this is a good deal." Tigard Peer Court is one of the programs that is expected to be cut—along with other non-patrol police services—if an upcoming May 15 local option levy doesn't pass. TIMES PHOTO-JAIME VALDEZ-Tigard Peer Court Judge Richard Carlson goes over the rules with the teen jury That's something that irks Clifford Rone, a member of the Tigard Budget Committee. During a recent hearing regarding the proposed city budget, Rone told the committee how impressed he was with the lack of repeat offenders who go through Tigard Peer Court. "The payback there is not having future arrests," Rone said. "Why would we cut something that has such a huge payback long-term?" KATU©On YourSde Tigard students participate in National Bike to School Day bvKATU:Iews Wedn­-da$J:a%i:h201C, f, TIGARD,Ore.—Students gathered in small groups on street corners in Tigard Wednesday morning to take part in National Bike to School Day. At Templeton Elementary School,the event is organized by city leaders who work with local police to plan the routes to the area's elementary and middle schools. It's part of the city's"Safe Routes to Schools"initiative,which exists in other parts of Oregon as well. The National campaign of a"Walk to School"day started in 1997,the biking idea began in 2012. Both are coordinated by the non-profit,"National Center for Safe Routes to Schools."The City of Tigard and the Tigard-Tualatin School District does this twice a year,once in the fall and again in the spring. In 2017,many parents chose to let their children ride their bicycles to school instead of taking the bus or driving. At Templeton Elementary School,families have embraced the idea. "We actually have some families that have made a commitment to walk and bike to school on a regular basis.Then,when we do our national day,we get everybody,"said Carrie Ferguson,principal of Templeton Elementary School. Bettina Magowan is a P.E.teacher at Durham Elementary,and believes these days of activity are very important to the students. "Because they have a really long school day,they do not get enough movement and exercise. 1, at least,think so,"she said. She's biking to her school for this event and would love for people to leave their cars at home more often. She's knows that parents with busy schedules can't do this all the time, so she'd like to see more groups organized with parent chaperones. Especially, if they're worried about kids walking to school alone. She believes the regular activity would be good not only for kid's physical,but also their mental health. "I think it's also important for the kids to feel good about themselves that they can go out and walk by themselves. It gives them self-confidence,"Magowan said. Parents, like Jen Waller,see it as a great family activity. "For us, it's just a good healthy activity to get up and do in the morning.And not using cars, I guess,as well,"she said. Ella Eberhart, a second grade student at Durham Elementary School, said she was using the opportunity to get the hang of her new bike. "I got a new bike,it's a mountain bike, and it's hard to control and hurts my hands to stop because I have to press hard,"she said,adding,"I need some more practice." But she knows she can't go anywhere without a helmet. "Because you could fall off,and then you could break your head," she said. Organizers expect a couple hundred students with parents in tow will participate Wednesday. The"walking school buses,"or groups of kids and parents,will head out from designated locations and arrive at school before the bell rings. National Bike to School Day is celebrated every May,but they're also encouraging students to walk. Walk to School Day is in October. Tigard-Tualatin gets new superintendent Dana Haynes Monday, May 07, 2018 School board signs three-year contract for Susan Rieke-Smith, who has worked in Salem-Keizer and Springfield districts. The Tigard-Tualatin School District on Monday hired Susan Rieke-Smith to be the new superintendent. Susan Rieke-Smith She'll replace Ernie Brown, whose three-year tenure on the job ends after July. The Monday, May 7, vote was unanimous. It's a three-year contract, good through June 2021, and would pay �+0 0� 0. � Rieke-Smith $190,000 in the first year. Other items in the contract include: Irk •A tax-deferred annuity of$12,000 per year. N "!� ,,� •A health reimbursement account of$500 per year. •A "professional development" account of$5,000 per year. •A stipend for a car at$500 per month. •A cell phone stipend of$100 per month. Rieke-Smith has a doctorate in education and has worked for 18 years as an educator at all three school levels. She began her career in 2000 in the Salem-Keizer School District where she taught fifth grade, English language learners and worked in Title 1 schools (a federal designation for schools that serve low-income communities). Between 2004 and 2007, she served as an assistant principal at McKay High School in Salem and in 2007, she became principal of Houck Middle School in Salem.At Houck, she was recognized as Oregon's 2011 Middle School Principal of the Year. From 2011 to 2014, she served as Salem-Keizer's director of instructional services. She joined Springfield Public Schools as assistant superintendent in July 2014. In April 2015, she was named interim superintendent and was permanently appointed to lead the district in November 2015. An informal reception was held for her earlier in the day(see story). Several dozen residents and staff had the opportunity to meet her before the formal vote.