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08-09-2018 Council Newsletter ComxdINewsktkr Provided'o the Ti�a9r Cit ��ouncil or,a t��ee VP basis to stq;v ac�rwst oriun-nt c'it}'isXA(es. August 9, 2018 1. Construction Project Update Mike McCarthy attached an overview of road, trail and construction projects underway in the city. 2. Public Works Update This week's update on Public Works activities is attached. 3. Community Grant Thank You A letter from CPAH is attached. 4. Special Event Permit The following special event permit was approved this week: - Block Part•, 9/2, 4—9 p.m. at 15243 SW Summerview Dr. 5. News • National Night Out • Suspect stole two cars, crashed twice,ran over man • `Let Cities Work'—LOC announces legislative priorities • Officials disagree over Metro bond at campaign meeting • Clean Water Services names general manager 6. Council Calendar Tuesday,Aug. 14 Business Meeting 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall Tuesday,Aug. 21 lkleeting Cancelled forlack of 11-z-ans Tuesday,Aug. 28 INTeed.xl5 Canceled for, lack of items Tuesday, Sept. 4 Business Meeting 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall Tuesday, Sept. 11 Business Meeting 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall (Tigard's 57''' birthday) 13125 SNHall Bhci. Iigaxci,OR 9 223 1 XXeb uuu ttgaid-o�z eon I Phone: 503.639.41771 F.-A- 503.6847297 TDD 503.6841772 Construction Project Update —August 8, 2018 Item# Newsletter: Summer Paving Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc.is slurry sealing many streets in northern Tigard in late July and early August. A slurry seal is a liquid mixture of thick oil, sand, and other additives applied to the surface of a roadway to extend its life by restoring the asphalt binder near the pavement surface. The first street each day is closed at about 7:30 a.m., and streets remain closed for 3 - 6 hours while the slurry is applied and as it dries. Affected residents have received a mailed notice and map and will receive a door-hanger a couple of days before slurry seal. About 13 miles streets have been slurry sealed so far. The current schedule is: Area Streets Slurry Seal Cottonwood/ Cottonwood,Manzanita, Hazelwood, Ironwood, 114`h, 118`h' 119`h July 27—Aug 13 Ironwood Summercrest East, Summercrest, Burlcrest,Burlheights, Gallo,Torland, 113`h' 114`h, July 27—Aug 13 Burlcrest, 113th 116`' Summerlake North Hawksbeard, Huntington, Eschman, Summerlake, Glacier Lily, July 27—Aug 13 Summercrest, Summer, Millview Summerlake South Morning Hill, Shore, Sheffield,Brittany,Laurmont, Falcon Rise, August 2—9 131", 133 rd) 134`h Wilton/Tallawood Wilton,Tallwood,Ashbury,Feiring, Swendon,Walnut Creek, August 3—9 Morning Hill (West of 135`h) Castle Hill Northview,Liden,)X'indsong, Fern, 134", 138th August 2—9 Metzger School 901h August 13 Northeast Tigard 66r'', 69th,Walnut Pl, Cedarcrest, Elmwood August 13 - 14 72nd/Ventura Ventura,Landau,Locust, Oak,Pine, 69th, 70`h, 72nd, 74th August 13 - 14 Streets scheduled for July 27t' that did not get done have been rescheduled for august 13`". 87"Avenue (from Oak to Locust) will not get slurry sealed due to access concerns for a clinic and a day care along the street. The major paving work is complete on 74'Ave,Tiedeman Ave, and Greenburg Rd. Pavement markings have been installed on Greenburg Road,including new bike lanes on Greet.iburg from Hwy 217 to Tiedeman Ave,and widening the bike lanes from Tiedeman Ave to Hwy 99X'. Dirksen Nature Park Construction begins in early August on an Interpretive Shelter/Restroom and Nature Play area in Dirksen Nature Park south of Tigard Street. The Fanno Creek Trail will be closed from mid-.Augusir thr(xigh October;users will be re-routed on a soft-surface trail through the park during construction. Fanno Creek Trail—Woodard Park to Tiedeman Ave A new bridge and trail are being constructed this summer/fall to connect the Fanno Creek Trail straight from Woodard Park across the creek to the existing crosswalk on Tiedeman Avenue. Signage is being posted to notify trail users and detour maps provided for upcoming trail closures for this Metro-funded project. i Fanno Creek Trail Re-meander The 1;tnnn Creek trail u4ll rennaui closed for the next month from Main Street through (and including) the Ash Ave rra.il croiu`. This project is restoring Fanno Creek to a more natural flow path and realigning the trail. The contractor is removing the existing bridge and trail and excavating the restored creek alignment. River Terrace Area Construction • 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 XK hite at 503-718-2464. • A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150'Ave south of Haw=ksridge. • Bull Mountain Road Widening and Traffic Signal Construction:Work is underway to widen Bull Mountain Road (from 164'to Roy Rogers Rd) to 3 lanes with bike lanes, sidewalks, a roundabout, and a traffic signal at Bull Mountain and Roy Rogers Road. Visit GetUsThere.org for information and updates. Bull Mountain Road is closed from 164` Ave to Roy Rogers Rd until August 20. • There are other significant road, sewer and water projects underway or planned in the area. Visit GetUsThere.org for information and updates. Hwy 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 99W,and Hwy 217 northbound from Hwy 99WW to Scholls ,Ferry Rd. More information is on the project website at hwy217.org. Wall Street (south of Hunziker) Wall Street is under construction south of Hunziker Rd. Access is available to local properties (including Potso Dog Park) but drivers should expect delays. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Transition Plan A consultant team is collecting data for our required ADA Transition Plan Update to inventory accessibility needs on public facilities (sidewalks,parks, buildings, etc.). Crews are measuring sidewalks, paths,ramps, etc. southeast of Hwy 99)x'on this project to advance our accessibility-and walkability for all ages and abilities. hM://www.tipard- or.gov/ada/ 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 1-205,improving on- and off-ramps, and repaving Interstate 5 (both directions) from Hwy 99W to I-205. Expect some nighttime lane closures through fall 2019. www.tinvurl.com/I5ODOTProject 113th Avenue south of Durham Road A contractor is building a new subdivision along 113t'Avenue south of Durham Road. 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 preparing to pave the new street. Daytime delays possible. 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 mikemnti�d-oror.gov with questions, or if you would like to join the Citizens Advisory Committee for this project. Oak Street near 90te Avenue A contractor is working on Oak Street near 90`h Avenue for a new apartment complex. Daytime delays likely. 76`' and 79`'Avenues south of Bonita Road A developer is constructing the Elderberry Ridge subdivision on the south end of 76`'Ave east of 79`h Ave south of Bonita Road. Tiedernan Avenue and Tigard Street A developer is constructing a new subdivision on the south side of Tigard Street east of Tiedeman Avenue. Expect flaggers and delays on Tiedeman Ave as new storm and sewer connections are built near Meadows Ct, and on Tigard Street as a new water connection is built cast of Tiedeman Ave. 68te Parkway south of Hwy 99W A developer is building a new self-storage facility on the west side of 68`h Parkway south of Highway 99X'. Some delays possible. School Construction Construction continues on Templeton Elementary School, and on the new Durham Center education services building near Durham Elementary School. Tigard High School construction is in progress,with periodic sidewalk closures (with pedestrian detours)while the contractor is working in the immediate area. Durham Road and Upper Boones Ferry Road Traffic Signals Tigard is working with Washington County to improve communications between the traffic signals along Durham Road and Upper Boones Ferry Road, and install new er technology allowing the signals to adapt in real time to changes in traffic demand. This project included new traffic cameras and travel time sensors that can now be viewed on tripcheck.com. Item# P Public Works Update 8/9/18 Newsletter: Here is a summary of the work happening in Public Works. Movies in the Park Pack some carrots and bring the family to some carrots and bring the family to Metzger ` Elementary Park this Saturday,August 11 to watch Peter Rabbit. The movie will start at dusk. Come early to hang out with Tigard Parks&Rec to play games for added fun. Don't forget your blanket,lawn chairs and flashlights! a Music in the Park Mark your calendar to join the fun HIT Wncuinff with the band Hit Nfachine,August 15 at 5 p.m. at Cook Park.They'll play covers of songs ^,,a* P the whole family v.ill enjoy—from Ste-,ie Wonder to Michael Jackson to Justin Timberlake. Bring your dancing shoes! Free admission for all. 1 1 r } Cheers from the public for pavement patching along the Fanno Creek Trail Trail users were excited to find the Fanno Creek Trail through Englewood Park safe and smooth.The city's Streets Crew's quick response to concerns about tree stumps breaking through the concrete brought Kudos from the public. { t. Linda Maestri .. Oh yay? First time in a l0000ng time that the Fanno Creek Trail through Englewood Park is bump-free and water-free CIP OJigarc[OR F item#?) Newsletter: ■ ,i COMMUNITY PARTNERS P.O. Box 23206 • Tigard, OR 97281-3206 • www.cpahinc.org FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Tel: 503.293.4038 • Fax: 503.293.4039 • TTYNCO: 800.735.2900 July 27, 2018 Liz Lutz—Finance Department City of Tigard t 13125 SW Hall Blvd. V Tigard, OR 97223 Dear Liz, A gracious thank you to you, Mayor Cook and the Tigard City Council,for your generous social services grant funding of$3,200 to Community Partners for Affordable Housing(CPAH). ($'1,200 from a City Sponsored Grant recommendation, and$2,000 from Marland Henderson Grant Program recommendation;$3,200 check received 7-18-18). We are grateful for your continued partnership in this important work! Y t These funds will specifically help CPAH increase our Eviction Prevention and �? Housing Stabilization programs for our Tigard residents. CPAH will also continue our mission of building new housing communities— including Red Rock Creek Commons in the Tigard Triangle, which we hope will begin construction in 2019—along with providing After School Homework Club and Summer Youth programs, and Thriving in Place senior services. We'll also distribute annual backpacks, school supplies, and new winter coats to kids, plus we have community gardens where residents can j grow healthy food, and we offer families referrals to additional services. Again,thank you. We know that this year's proposed Social Services- Community Events grant program was cut by about 50 percent from previous years, and we at CPAH appreciate being included as a funding recipient in the 2018-19 budget. Your support means that we can keep providing essential services and programs for our residents, creating opportunity and hope. Without you,we could not do the work we do: building housing and building lives. Warmly, T'�, bLt'<, Rachael Duke Executive Director rduke@cpahinc.org 503-293-4038,ext. 310 Community Partners for Affordable Housing, Inc. (CPAH) is exempt from federal and state income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and comparable state law. Our Tax ID#is 93-11-55559.As required by IRS this is to acknowledge that you received no goods or services in exchange for your contribution. Therefore, the donation is deductible as a charitable contribution to the full extent allowed by your particular tax situation. CPAH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age,race,color,religion,sex,sexual orientation or gender identity,disability(physical,mental or developmental),familial or marital status,or national origin,in admission or access to, - or treatment of,residents,employees or volunteers in any of its projects or programs. & °"°"'°"'" National Night Out Item#J!.` q Newsletter: The Times Wednesday, August 08, 2018 National Night Out was celebrated throughout Washington County on Tuesday, and The Times sent journalists to several events. National Night Out is a nationwide event that connects communities with first-responders such as police and firefighters. Across the country, millions of neighbors take part in events in thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August, according to the NNO website. G � i f F PPB: Suspect stole 2 cars, crashed twice, ran over man 26-year-old suspect allegedly armed By: Velena Jones, KOIN6 news Updated: Aug 07, 2018 9:21 AM PDT i' PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) - -An armed carjacking I suspect in Northwest Portland was later taken into custody in Southwest Portland after Portland Police said he allegedly crashed twice and ran over a pedestrian "multiple times." ■ 26-year-old Quinton Franklin. (MCSO) 26-year-old Quinton Franklin was taken into custody after he fled a Tigard Police officer and crashed into a BMW sedan with people inside. While fleeing in the stolen vehicle, officers said he ran over a man multiple times. That man was transported to the hospital, though his in are not believed to be life threatening. Later on, someone reported that a vehicle,matching the stolen Hyundai's description, had rolled over on I-5 southbound near Capitol Highway. That caller also reported that the suspect had got out of the car and forced his way into a second stolen car,this time a Toyota Camry. That Camry belonged to Kimberly Cavallo. She said that she saw a man walking away near the multi-vehicle accident on I-5. He told her he needed to talk to her. She said he looked dazed and confused--he did just walk away from an accident, after all. She asked if he was OK, but before she knew it she said he - was inside the car. "He was like 'Get out, get out now,"' Cavallo recalled. "He was coming towards me in the seat and he was becoming more forceful." Eventually a Tigard Police officer found the Camry and attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the Franklin Valens Jones G y continued on, sparking a brief pursuit before the suspect crashed a second time. I spoke to the carjacking victim who says she spoke to the suspect thinking he needed medical help and instead he stole The first carjacking took place at 5:20 p.m. near Northwest her car.WOIN(;News Broadway and Northwest Glisan. Portland Police said the 7 r'r - suspect showed a knife and stole a teal Hyundai Santa Fe that had multiple people in it. Police surround a car involved in a crash at SW 30th and Multnomah near 142ultnomah Village,August 6, 2018 (KOIN) Erna LLAGUI: ul Oregon CITIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: August 8,2018 Craig Honeyman,Legislative Director (800)452-0338 "Let Cities Work" - LOC Announces Legislative Priorities SALEM,Ore. —The League of Oregon Cities' Board of Directors has set six legislative priorities for the 2019 session of the Oregon Legislature. The priorities were established through a committee process in the spring and a statewide vote of the League's member cities.The six priorities were approved by the LOC Board Wednesday and focus on the theme,"Let Cities Work." Specifically,the League is requesting state investment in city solutions for systemic problems,and allowing cities to address the needs and goals of their communities with all necessary tools. The six priorities are: 1. Mental Health Investment While the state and Oregon's 36 counties serve as the direct providers of mental health services,service levels have not kept pace with demands.This has resulted in cities responding to an increasing number of situations in which people are in crisis. In 2015,the Legislature invested in crisis intervention services,expansion of emergency access to care,rental assistance for mental health clients,and specialized training for police.The League asks that the Legislature recognize the power of these investments and continue to protect them through the challenging budget process in 2019. 2. Revenue Reform/Cost Containment The League recognizes that Oregon needs a bipartisan deal in 2019 to address the fiscal crisis at both the state and local government levels. Cost increases are simply outpacing revenues- even in a booming economy-and there is no relief in sight. Revenue reform and cost containment are needed,and for cities two items must be included in a package: Property Tax Reform: The property tax system in Oregon is broken and in need of repair due to Measures 5 and 50, both of which are more than 20 years old. The League proposes that the property tax system be constitutionally and statutorily reformed to restore fairness and local choice. Adjustments should be included in efforts during the 2019 session on state and local tax reform and improving funding for schools. PERS Reform: The League will seek legislation to modernize the PERS investment pool,ensure proper financial controls are adhered to,and give cities greater voice in how their monies are invested. Further,the League will advocate for legislation that calls for the risks and costs of the pension to be shared by employees,but in a manner that impacts employees through an equitable calculation. (continued) Helpme Cities succu—cd "Let Cities Work"-LOC Announces Legislative Priorities 3. Housing/Homelessness Improvement Across the state,cities are looking to address housing shortages and increases in homelessness that are impacting residents. The League will advocate for: additional technical assistance that will help cities plan for affordable housing; a stronger partnership for long-term solutions to homelessness;and an increased state investment in housing development and services for the homeless. 4. Infrastructure Finance and Resilience Investment The League will advocate for an increase in the state's investment in key infrastructure funding sources, including,but not limited to:the Special Public Works Fund(SPWF),the Brownfield Redevelopment Fund,and the Regionally Significant Industrial Site loan program. This advocacy will also seek an investment and set aside through the SPWF for seismic resilience planning and related infrastructure improvements to make Oregon water and wastewater systems more resilient. League research has identified a minimum of$7.6 billion in infrastructure needs for municipal water and wastewater systems in the next 20 years. Without key infrastructure investments,Oregon's economy-cannot continue to grow. 5. Right-of-Way and Franchise Fee Authority Preservation/Broadband Investment The League will continue to oppose any legislation that preempts local authority to manage public rights of way and cities' ability to set the rate of compensation for the use of such rights of way. In addition,the League will seek additional state support and funding for increased and equitable broadband infrastructure deployment,especially in rural areas,while opposing any legislative efforts to restrict municipal authority to provide broadband services. 6. Third Party Building Inspection Preservation The League will seek to clarify the ability of local governments to continue the practice of hiring private-party building officials and building inspectors to provide services for local building inspection programs. This includes recognizing that privately-employed, specialized inspectors can perform specialized inspections. About the League of Oregon Cities Founded in 1925,the League of Oregon Cities is a voluntary association representing all 241 of Oregon's incorporated cities. The League helps cities serve their citizens by providing legislative advocacy,policy consultation,networking and training,technical assistance and publications. Officals disagree over Metro bond at campaign meeting Jim Redden, Portland Tribune Thursday, August 02, 2018 Affordable housing measure is either necessary or poorly planned, Beaverton Chamber of Commerce committee told. COURTESY METRO- The Sunset Vew Apartments in Beaverton is an example of the kind of affordale housing units that can be built if the Metro bond measure and the proposed amemdnent to the Oregon Constitution both pass at the Nov. 6 general election. nu n Metro's affordable housing measure is either a long overdue -- response to skyrocketing home costs or a poorly-written measure that will force more people out of their homes, ~" depending on which elected official you listen to. The elected regional government has referred a$652.8 million bond to build up to 3,900 new affordable housing units to the Nov. 6 general election ballot. Metro President Tom Hughes and Metro President-elect Lynn Peterson supported Measure 26-199 before the Business Advisory Council of the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Washington County Chair Andy Duyck opposed it. "If you work hard, you should be able to put a roof over your head," said Peterson, noting that workers must earn$25 an hour to afford a two-bedroom home anywhere in the region today. "Metro put the measure on the ballot before it was finished," said Duyck,pointing out that a proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution easing restrictions on bond spending must also pass for more that 2,400 units to be built. The meeting was the first joint appearance of the two sides in the campaign. Hughes, Peterson and Duyck all agreed that low-income households are struggling to afford their homes in today's market. But they disagreed over the measure, which would cost the average homeowner$60 a year for 20 years. Hughes and Peterson said Metro placed the measure on the ballot after local goverments asked for money to help build housing that is affordable to household who earn below the area's media family income. "Because Metro has a regional tax base, it's the most efficient way to raise money," said Hughes. Duyck called the number of additional units it would fund "a drop in the bucket" and predicted the cost would eventually force some low-income homeowners and renters out of their homes. "The measure will do more harm than good," said Duyck. Duyck also accused Metro of contributing to the affordable housing crisis by not including enough land for development in the urban growth boundary it administers when growth can occur. Hughes said other regions said the boundary-is not to blame for rising home costs, noting the same problem is occuring regions without them. Despite the disagreements,the exchanges between Hughes, Peterson and Duyck were cordial, reflecting the fact that they have known each other for years. Hughes was the mayor of Hillsboro before being elected to Metro, and Peterson is a previous chair of the Clackamas County Commission. The Business Advisory Council will advise the board of the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce on whether to support the measure. Council members expressed a variety of concerns during the question-and-answer period that followed the initial presentations, including whether land used for affordable housing project will reduce the property available for market-rate developments. Passage of the measure would create a new affordable housing funding role for Metro, which is currently charged with regional land use and transportation, solid waste management, and operating a series of natural, recreational and visitor sites. The Metro Council referred the measure to the ballot after declaring that the current lack of housing affordable to households earning below the regional median family income is a regional crisis. The measure is endorsed by many local elected officials in all three counties, along with affordable housing providers and operators, community-based organizations, and business and labor groups. The campaign in support of it is being run by Yes for Affordable Housing, a political actions committee that has so far reported raising over$175,000 in cash and in-kind contributions. The opposition campaign is being run by Affordable Housing for WHO?, a PAC associated with Affordable Oregon, an advocacy organization that blames government regulations and fees for much of the affordable housing crisis. It has so far reported raising a little over$8,000,most of it from Duyck. Clean Water Services names general manager Peter Wong Wednesday, August 08, 2018 Diane Taniguchi-Dennis moves up from deputy to top spot on Sept. 1 after retirement of Bill Gaff!, who has served 24 years. Diane Taniguchi-Dennis will step up to succeed Bill Gaffi as the general manager of Clean Water Services, which covers the urban areas of Washington County. County commissioners, who double as the governing board of Clean Water Services, approved the appointment Tuesday, Aug. 7. "I have great faith that the agency will be in good hands,"said Board Chairman Andy Duyck, who was a commissioner-elect when Gaffi was named general manager in 1994. Washington County's population then was nearing 400,000; today, it is closing in on 600,000, most coming under Clean Water Services. Gaffi, who turns 70 this month, is retiring on Aug. 31. "You have changed this organization and guided it in a positive way,"said Duyck, who is retiring at the end of the year. Gaffi has said that one of his achievements as general manager, aside from broadening the mission of wastewater treatment, is the team that runs the agency. "It's been a labor of love," he said. "We have good people there—and your support(as a board) has been critical to our success." Taniguchi-Dennis, now 57, came to the agency as deputy general manager in 2011. She takes over the top job on Sept. 1. Her salary is $225,000. For 12 years before she came to Clean Water Services, she was city engineer and assistant public works director, and since 2003, was public works director for Albany. During her tenure there, she oversaw completion of a joint wastewater treatment and reclamation plant for the cities of Albany and Millersburg, and a 40-acre wetland for the cities that feeds into the Willamette River. It is similar to Fernhill Wetlands, 700 acres managed by Clean Water Services, Forest Grove and the Fernhill Wetlands Council. Such wetlands remove nutrients and cool treated wastewater before the water is returned to rivers. The alternative would be expensive energy-guzzling cooling systems. Taniguchi-Dennis earned a bachelor's degree in 1983 from Cornell University, and a master's degree in business administration in 2008 from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University. She sits on three national boards: National Association of Clean Water Agencies, WateReuse, and Water Research Foundation. pwong@pamplinmedia.com