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1. Councilor Reminders... Sunday,Nov. 4 Daylight Savings Time Ends
- Dana Bennett has placed a memo in your green "Fall Back" One Hour
mailbag and requests Council feedback. 'Ir u�sd�t� -rcfi N!f:eeti=�g Cancelled
- Open Enrollment is taking place now through Election C
Oct. 15. Please contact Brandi Leos in HR at Night
503-718-2407 if you have questions. Monday,Nov. 12 Veterans Day Observed
- The October 9 Council Meeting is cancelled. City Hall Closed
2. Consent Agenda Summary for 10/16/18 Tuesday,Nov. 13 Business Meeting
Carol Krager attached a summary of proposed consent 6:30 p.m. —Torn Hall
agenda items for the October 16 Council meeting.
Please contact staff if you have questions or would like
any items pulled for discussion.
3. Construction Project Update
Mike McCarthy attached an oven iew of road, trail and
construction projects underway in the city.
4. Library Update
A short summary of library activity is attached.
5. LOC Local Priority Advocacy Dates
Please contact Joanne if you want to attend one of the
presentations.
6. Press Release
Tigard students walking&rolling to school
Tigard Mayor receives James Richards award
7. News Articles
✓ Cook receives top award from League of Oregon
Cities
✓ Natural Grocers grows its presence in Oregon with
new store in Tigard
8. Council Calendar
Tuesday, Oct. 9 Meecing Cancelled
Tues., Oct. 16 Business/Workshop Mtg
6:30 p.m.—Town Hall
Tuesday, Oct 23 Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.—Town Hall
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City ofTigard
City Council Meeting— Consent agenda
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MEETING DATE: October 16, 2018
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - 13125 SAX'Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
• Approve City Council Meeting Minutes
o August 14, 2018
o September 11, 2018
o September 18, 2018
o September 25, 2018
• Receive and File: Council Calendar and Tentative Agenda
o Council Calendar
o Tentative Agenda for Future Council Meetings
• Consider Resolution Waiving Sign Permit Fee for Just Compassion of
East Washington County
Issue: Does the Tigard City Council find the benefit to the community of waiving the new
sign permit fees for the Just Compassion of East Washington County to hang one banner
outweigh the$218 financial hardship to the city?
On September 24,2018,Donna Krauthoefer of Just Compassion of East Washington
County emailed the city to request a waiver of permit fees charged to hang one 2-foot by 3
—foot banner.. _according to the Master Fees and Charges Schedule, a new sign permit is
$218 per sign.They are requesting the city waive fees for one sign,totaling a fee waiver of
$218.
The Tigard Municipal Code Section 3.32.070 authorizes council to waive fees for non-
profits. The text is as follows:
3.32.070 Exemptions. The City Council is authorized to waive or exempt the fee or
charge imposed upon an application or for the use of city facilities and services,if a
nonprofit organization requests such a waiver in writing and the council determines that
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA—October 16,2018
Cityof Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 9-223 j vm-w.tigard-or.gov j Page 1 of2
community benefit for the proposed activity outweighs the financial burden on the city.
The waiver or exemption shall not excuse the nonprofit organization from compliance with
other requirements of this code.
Just Compassion of East Washington County is a qualifying non-profit.They have made
their request to waive fees in writing. If council determines that the benefit to the
community outweighs the loss of$218 in permit fees, then council is authorized to v.aive
the fees.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA—October 16,2018
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Construction Project Update — October 3, 2018 I
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Cook Park Sewer Line
A portion of Clean Water Sen-ice's West Durham Basin Improvement Program will take place at Cook Park
beginning in October. The project will replace aging interceptor pipes that help control water flow. Crews will install
larger,more resilient pipes to improve wastewater capacity. Tigard residents can expect truck traffic, trail closures
and detours at the park through April 2019. See CWS for more info. htip://%-ww.cleanwaterservices.org/about-
us/12roj ects/west-durham-basin-improvement-program/
Fanno Creek Trail—Woodard Park to Tiedeman Ave
The Fanno Creek trail is closed from Woodard Park to Tiedeman Ave to build a new bridge and trail connecting the
Fanno Creek Trail straight from Woodard Park across the creek to the existing crosswalk on Tiedeman
Avenue. The contractor is planning to drive bridge piles Thursday 10/4. Detour routes are via Johnson Street and
via the Tigard Street Heritage Trail.
Dirksen Nature Park
Construction has started on an Interpretive Shelter/Restroom and Nature Play area in Dirksen Nature Park south
of Tigard Street. The Fanno Creek T rail is closed. rl.rrough Ocrober. Detour routes are signed on soft-surface trails
through Dirksen Park, and a longer paved detour via the Tigard Street Heritage Trail.
Fanno Creek Trail Re-meander
'Ihe Fanno Creek trail.is closed until inid-October:from Main Street through (and including) the Ash _Avc trail
crossing. This project is restoring Fanno Creek to a more natural floe-path and realigning the trail. The new bridge
has been installed and the contractor is preparing the trails for paving.
River Terrace Area Construction
• River Terrace subdivisions are under construction particularly on the east side of Roy Rogers Rd south of
Scholls Fera-Rd. If you have any questions,please contact Mike\Xhite at 503-718-2464.
• A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150`"Ave south of Hawkstidge. Utility work
(with traffic delays)will begin soon in 150"Ave.
• Bull Mountain Road Widening and Traffic Signal Construction: Bull Mountain Road (from 164`"to
Roy Rogers Rd) is open a7th a new roundabout at the future River Terrace Blvd, and a traffic signal at Bull
Mountain and Roy Rogers Road. Visit GetUsThere.org for information and updates. The contractor is
preparing the nearby- subdivision site for wet fall/winter weather.
• 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 Huy 99W,and Hwy 217 northbound from Hwy 99W to Scholls
Ferry Rd. More information is on the project website at hwy217.org.
92°d Avenue Pathway to North Dakota Street
The street crew has built a new wood-chip pathway connection in existing right-of-way from the north end of 92nd
Ave (off Greenburg Rd) to North Dakota Street.
Wall Street(south of Hum! erg
Wall Street is under construction south of Hunziker Rd. Access is available to local properties (including Potso Dog
Park) but drivers should expect delays. New curb and sidewalk is being constructed along Hunziker St (near Wall
Street) for the next couple of weeks;Delays likely.
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,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.dnyurl.com/I5ODOTProject
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 mikem cnie tiggrd or.gov with questions, or if you would like to
join the Citizens Advisory Committee for this project.
Oak Street near 90'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'Ave south of
Bonita Road.
Tiedeman Avenue and Tigard Street
A developer is building a new subdivision south of Tigard Street east of Tiedeman Avenue. The contractor is
working in Tiedeman Ave from gam to 3pm installing storm and sanitary utilities. Expect delays on Tiedeman.
68`' Parkway south of Hwy 99W
A developer is building a new self-storage facility on the west side of 68`'Parkway south of Highway 99W. Some
delays possible.
72"d Avenue between Clinton St and Baylor St
A developer is building a new 37-unit apartment building on the east side of 72nd Ave between Clinton St and
Baylor St. Current work includes relocating existing utilities underground,and pouring the building pad; some
delays likely on 72"d Ave.
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,vith 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 newer 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 are viewable on
tripcheck.com.
Summer Paving and Slurry Seal
The major summer paving and slurry seal work is complete. This work has resurfaced 22 miles of streets—about
15°10 of Tigard's street network. The contractors are striping the slurry seal streets and completing finishing items
and cleanup. Street sweepers are removing the loose sand that comes off the slurry seal as it cures. Thank you for
your patience this construction season!
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Pay Library Fines Online!
A frequent question from patrons has been"can we pay our fines online?" Until yesterday, PAY
the answer was, "not at this time."Now patrons can go to their account and click on Fines
and Fees, where they will find a green Pay Fines Now button. Online credit card payments FINES
are not refundable, and no credit card information is stored in the system. HERE
For more information, patrons can go to https://www.wccis.ora/pay-account-charges-
online. This page also contains FAQs about the process. One more way to improve your
library experience. Of course, you can still pay fines at the library with cash, check or credit
card.
A Close-Knit Program
"This was a really nice program for me, a cancer survivor. Thanks so much!"
Remark from a program attendee
One of the library's popular programs is the annual Knit Out and Crochet
event every August. Members of local knitting and crocheting guilds set up
shop in the Community Room for half a day and help other knitters and
■ crochet enthusiasts with projects and provide instruction for beginners.
- This year 81 people had fun with yarn at this intergenerational community
event. Said one of the presenters "I'm a member of the local crochet guild
A "Always in Stitches,"and I came to help volunteer teach. I love doing
community service and enjoyed chatting with the Tigard Library community
and other crafters!" +
Cantos! Cuentos! Ailegos! Songs! Stories! Games! -
A year ago the Library first offered a story time in Spanish and English for kids up to six years old. As with many
new programs, participation grew gradually. When the fall session began this September, the library welcomed 30 '
kids and adults, more than double the number of participants from a year ago.
As Lindsay Delaney, our bilingual youth services librarian, remarked, "It has been great to see the story time
community grow and to know that everything we do in story time —talking, singing, reading, writing and playing —
is preparing kids to be ready to learn to read."
Want to learn more about Lindsay? Check out her profile from this month's Books & Bits, the Library's
e-newsletter. http://www.tigard-or.gov/profiles/library_php
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Effective Local Priority
Advocacy
This year the League is rolling out its 2019 legislative
priorities in a new way. A series of two-hour
workshops entitled "Effective Local Priority Advocacy"
will be conducted by the League's advocacy staff for
city officials at regional sites throughout the state.
WorkshopsLOC Advocacy
Coming to a Place Near You In Octoberl The primary goals of these workshops:
1. Impart knowledge about the League's legislative priorities.
2. Explain effective grassroots advocacy.
3. Collect anecdotal evidence (stories) that will be helpful in presenting testimony during the 2019 session.
During the month of October, workshops will provide background to League members on the 2019 legislative
priorities developed through the LOC policy committee and priority survey process. In addition,these
workshops will focus on issues specific to each region and offer training to city officials on the art of meaningful
and effective communications with legislators. Unlike past years, League staff will organize and conduct these
meetings.
Cost: Free Register now at www.orcities.or training
Questions? Contact Jenna Jones Jiones@orc!t!es.org or Craig Honeyman choneyn;aE'@orc ties erg
Happy Valley (Happy Valley City Hall 16000 SE Misty Drive, Happy Valley)
October 8th
10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Hillsboro (Hillsboro Civic Center 150 E. Main Street, Hillsboro)
October 29th
10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Wilsonville ',Wilsonville City Hall 29799 SW Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville)
October 30th
10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October1,2018
Contact.
Tina Skiles
Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator
City of Tigard
503-718-2708
tinas@.tigard-or.gov
Tigard Students Walking & Rolling to School
For the fifth straight year,the City of Tigard Safe Routes to School program is partnering with
Tigard area elementary and middle schools in celebrating International Walk+Roll to School Day on
Wednesday,October 10.The day celebrates aspirations of the Tigard community,like creating safer
more walkable routes to school;building a sense of community or school spirit;and inspiring
families to use their feet for the school commute more often.
Former Portland Timber Jack Dewsbury participated in Walk to School Day activities in 2017 along
with 1,200 students from eight Tigard-area elementary and middle schools who showed their
enthusiasm for active transportation by walking and rolling to school.
This year,-,walking school buses are being organized at C.F Tigard Elementary,Durham Elementary,
and Mary Woodard Elementary.
• C.F.Tigard Principal Ryan Blasquez will meet parents and students in the Fouler Middle
School at 7:40 a.m. to walk to school. Students from C.F. Tigard Elementary School will
demonstrate the importance of being visible by rearing bright colors on their walk to
school.
• Durham Elementary will have two walking school buses leaving at 7:20 a.m. Principal Rhett
Boudreau will meet interested participants at SW 88`x'Avenue and Hamlet Street. Teacher
Bettina Megowan u ill lead another group departing from the intersections of SAX'81 st
Avenue and Leiser Lane.
• Mary Woodward Elementary has organized walking school buses departing at 7:40 a.m. from
to o locations: the parking lot at Summerlake Dog Park and the parking lot of TSR&R
Station 50 at 12617 SW Walnut.
The Safe Routes to School Program represents a key community activity that supports Tigard's vision
to become the most walkable community in the Pacific Northwest where people of all ages and
abilities enjoy healthy and interconnected lives. To learn more visit www.tigard-or.gov/srts
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October 1,2018 Kevin Toon
(503)588-6550
Tigard Mayor Receives James C. Richards Award
EUGENE,Ore.—The prestigious James C.Richards Memorial Award was presented Friday evening to
Tigard Mayor John Cook during the League of Oregon Cities' 93rd Annual Conference in Eugene. The
award is given to elected city officials who serve the citizens of Oregon through an exceptional personal
investment in intergovernmental affairs.
Mayor Cook has served the city-of Tigard,supported the work of the Washington County and the Metro
Region,and worked collaboratively with mayors statewide and nationally-all with distinction,
excellence,and the highest of ethics. As a leader,he has successfully navigated the many challenging
issues facing cities. Whether it's sanctuary and immigration, finances,planning,or partnering with other
jurisdictions, Mayor Cook builds consensus and partnerships while making sure all voices are heard and
all perspectives considered.
Mayor Cook's many accomplishments include the following:
• Serving as co-chair of two regional committees that helped successfully pass two ballot measures:
a levy for the Washington County Cooperative Library Service,and approval for the city to
continue participating in the study of potential light rail in the SW Corridor.
• Membership on Metro's Southwest Corridor Steering Committee,giving residents a
knowledgeable advocate for public transportation and an understanding of the project's potential
to improve traffic congestion in the region.
• Playing a key role as negotiator and spokesperson for Tigard's water infrastructure project with
Lake Oswego. The Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership built a state-of-the-art water system
that went online in late 2016 and now deliverers a clean,safe,long-term water source to more
than 19,000 customers in the Tigard Water Service Area,including the cities of Durham, King
City and Tigard,and to unincorporated Washington County.
• Hosting a monthly `Fireside Chat'—sitting down with residents in Tigard's Main Street coffee
shop, a"fireplace"app running on his iPad,and talking about anything they wish.
About the James C. Richards Memorial Award
James C. Richards was a city councilor for Bay City and was the administrative officer for Tillamook
County. His many years of involvement in intergovernmental affairs serve as a model for others and is
the standard by which nominees are evaluated.
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 city governments serve their citizens by providing legislative
services,policy setting,intergovernmental relations,conferences and training,technical assistance and
publications.
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Cook receives top award from League of Oregon Cities
Tigard Times staff Monday, October 01, 2018
Mayor John Cook received the James C. Richards Memorial Award on Friday at the group's 93rd annual
conference
John Cook
The James C. Richards Memorial Award was presented to Tigard Mayor John Cook during
the League of Oregon Cities' 93rd Annual Conference held Friday in Eugene. The award is
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given to elected city- officials who serve the citizens of Oregon through an exceptional
personal investment in intergovernmental affairs.
In a news release,the league said that Cook has served the city of Tigard, supported the
work of Washington County and the metro region, and worked collaboratively with mayors
statewide and nationally "all with distinction, excellence, and the highest of ethics."
Cook is serving his final term as mayor.
It goes on to state that Cook has successfully navigated the many challenging issues facing cities.
"Whether it's sanctuary and immigration, finances,planning, or partnering with other jurisdictions, Mayor Cook
builds consensus and partnerships while making sure all voices are heard and all perspectives considered," the
release stated.
The league listed Cook's accomplishments to include:
• Serving as co-chair of two regional committees that helped successfully passed a levy for the
Washington County Cooperative Library Service, and approval for the city to continue participating in
the study of the Southwest Corridor light rail project.
• Membership on Metro's Southwest Corridor Steering Committee, advocating for public transportation
and gaining understanding of the project's potential for improving traffic congestion in the region.
• Playing a key role as negotiator and spokesman for Tigard's water infrastructure project with Lake
Oswego in the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership, a state-of-the-art water system that went online
in late 2016 and now serves 19,000 customers.
• Hosting a monthly "Fireside Chat" where he sits down with Tigard residents to discuss issues of interest.
Natural Grocers grows its presence in Oregon
with new store in Tigard
PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire Oct. 3, 2018, 07:07 AM Markets Insider
LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Natural Grocers will open a store in Tigard, OR, on Wednesday, Oct. 17, providing the
community with access to the highest-quality organic and natural groceries at Always AffordableSA° prices. The
store, located at 13115 SW Pacific Hwy, will open at 8:30 a.m., with a grand opening celebration.
Opening Day activities
At the grand opening, Natural Grocers will host a Grocery
Giveaway Sweepstakes', in which nine customers will win
Natural Grocers gift cards ranging in value from $10 to $100 per
r=, ' j week for six months. Customers will be eligible to enter the'J sweepstakes by submitting an entry form at the store between
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7:30 and 8:25 a.m. on Oct. 17. The drawing will be held at 9:00
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good4u - It pays to be first! The first 100 customers will receive a free
Natural Grocers cooler bag containing approximately$40 in free
groceries, a recipe for a healthy and delicious breakfast and a limited-edition Natural Grocers kitchen set.
Other opening day events include:
• 8:25 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rise and Shine, It's Muffin Time! (gluten-free muffin sampling)
• 4 to 6 p.m. Ice Cream Social (includes regular and dairy-free options)
All day Vendor demonstrations throughout the store
Natural Grocers currently operates 12 stores in Oregon.
Tigard Natural Grocers
Natural Grocers provides the community with fresh produce that is 100 percent USDA Certified Organic, as
well as other healthy, Always Affordable organic and natural products. The stores feature a mix of national
brands and a selection of locally produced products in a small, neighborhood market environment. The new
Tigard store will also feature a Nutritional Health Coach and offer free nutrition education classes to the
public. The store will be open seven days a week.
For more information, visit https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store/tigard