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May 9, 2019
1. Affordable Housing Bond Comments— 9. News Articles
Presentation on May 14 Council Agenda - Triplet staff makes recommendation on preferred
Schuyler Warren included a memo summarizing staff route through Tigard
comments on the Washington County Local - WEA Mayors Forum—May 23 C. 7:30 a.m.
Implementation Strategy for Metro Affordable - plan stole$33,000 in merchandise from Home
Housing Bond funds in advance of the presentation Depots around the Northwest,Tigard police say
from Washington County at the May 14 Council - Tigard police arrest New York man for using
session. forged barcodes at Home Depot
- plan dead after standoff in Tigard hotel room
2. Thank you for your Bike Rodeo Help! - Hwy. 217 Auxiliary Lanes Community Open
Sam Copelan attached a summary of the recent Bike House
Rodeo.
10. Council Calendar
3. Approved Special Event Permits Tuesday,May 14 Business Meeting
+ Regatta Run 5K Run/Walk, Oct. 19, 9—10 a.m. 6:30 p.m.—Town Hall
4. Arbor Day Saturday, May :1.8 Budget Meeting
Marissa Grass attached an update on Arbor Day in 8:30 a.m.—5 p.m. I Town Hall
Tigard. Tuesday, May 21 Workshop Meeting
5. Construction Project Update 6:30 p.m.—Town Hall
Christina Zellmer attached an overview of road, trail
and construction projects underway in the city. Thursday,Afay23 BUIL GET Committee
(If needed) Town Hall- 6:30—9 p.m.
6. Public Works Project Updates
Marissa Grass pro-,ided two weeks of updates in
today's news! Cancelled for lack of items
7. Burn Ban in Effect Thursday,May 30 Council hosts Good Alorning Tigard
T`TF&R issued a Burn Ban release today—details are 7:30 a.m. -Town Hall
attached.
The ban does not include recreational burning
(backyard/outdoor fire pits),but caution should be
exercised.
8. Press Releases
Staff issued the following releases this week:
4. TPD receives statewide Law Enforcement
Accreditation
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" City of Tigard Newsletter:
Memorandum
To: Honorable Alayor Jason Snider and Tigard City Council
Cc: Komi Kalevor, Director, Housing Authority of Washington County
Shannon Wilson, Housing Authority of Washington County
From: Schuyler Warren, Associate Planner
Re: Washington County Draft Local Implementation Strategy—Metro Bond
Date: May 8, 2019
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide staff comments on the draft Local
Implementation Strategy (LIS) for Washington County. The LIS guides the use and allocation of
funding to Washington County from the regional affordable housing bond passed by voters in
No-,-ember of 2018.
Comment 1: Homeownership
The strategy needs stronger language around affordable homeownership.Throughout the
document, the focus is on rental,with little attention given to ownership. Page 3 includes the
following introduction:
`7lousing developed will primariIy be regulated afordable rental housin_unity,with the potential for regulated
affordable home ownership units."
Recognizing that the income targets for the bond money will necessitate rental units for the lowest
income bands, the targets for higher bedroom counts present an opportunity for affordable
homeownership for families. Additionally, there will likely be significant competition for state
subsidy to match bond dollars,meaning that bond dollars might be better spent in some cases on
permanently affordable homeownership models that can utilize alternative subsidy and finance
models to deliver units. Further,if the county is to truly follow the principles of racial equity as
outlined on page 5 of the draft, then the history of racial segregation,redlining,and unfair lending
practices that have disenfranchised minorities of the opportunities and wealth-building inherent in
homeownership must be acknowledged and should begin to be at least partially rectified through
this bond. None of these historic practices axe mentioned or addressed in the section on racial equity
for their contribution to the disproportionate minority need for affordable housing. While rental
housing is important,it will not fully address the long-term ramifications for minority families of
being excluded from the real estate market. Some level of commitment to addressing these issues is
warranted. Finally,middle housing developments have been identified as a regional priority by Metro
and many of the jurisdictions of Washington County. Regional bond dollars should be spent at least
partially to demonstrate the viability of this regionally-prioritized housing type to help fill the gap in
affordable homeownership. This is in line with the comment received on page 9 seeking"equitable
distribution of housing in mixed-income areas with broad geographical dispersal."
City of Tigard staff recommend the following:
• Address contributing factors to lower minority homeownership in racial equity
section.
• Acknowledge regional priority for middle housing.
• Include targets for ownership units in the "Framework Unit Production Targets for
Washington County" table.
Comment 2: Flexible Allocations
City staff have some concerns about the operating principles agreed to by Washington County-and
the implementing jurisdictions of Beaverton and Hillsboro on page 4. The two entitlement cities
each have an earmarked amount to allocate to developments within their jurisdiction. However,the
following language makes those amounts flexible:
"Second, each jurisdiction will have autonomy in project selection, commitment of bond resources,and oversight of bond
f anded projects. The jurisdictions may choose to collaborate on specific projects that will serve their individual as well as
collective community needs. This may result in actual expenditure of the bond allocations across the three jurisdictions in
a different blend than envisioned at the outset."
While some flexibility is warranted given that it would be difficult to spend the exact allocation amount
in each implementing jurisdiction,the language in principle number 2 is overly broad and does not
provide a guarantee that Beaverton and Hillsboro have an upper limit.
City of Tigard staff recommend providing a specific flexibility target for each jurisdiction that
cannot be exceeded.
Comment 3: LIS Revision
The LIS includes a provision for review and revision of the LIS after 18-24 months and 48-60
months. Page 10 includes the following language:
`...the review process will include community,outreach and engagement, review and amendment b)-the Washington County
Board of Commissioners,and submission to Metro's Community Oversight Committee for review and approval"
This language does not specifically include outreach to the non-implementation jurisdictions.
City of Tigard staff recommend including specific outreach and collaboration with non-
implementation jurisdictions in any review and revision of the LIS.
Comment 4: Tigard Affordable Housing Targets
Affordable housing need figures are identified in a table on page 11. Locally identified need
figures were not included for Tigard. The Southwest Equitable Housing Strategy (2018)
identified the following need in just the Southwest Corridor area of Tigard (along the planned
SWC light rail alignment):
• 730 constructed
• 850 acquired or converted
• Total: 1,580 homes
Based on these figures, the actual need throughout the city is much higher.
City of Tigard staff recommend including the housing need identified in the Southwest
Equitable Housing Strategy as a baseline need, acknowledging that citywide need is far
higher.
Comment 5: Metro Acquisition Funds
One of the identified factors for evaluating potential projects (page 12) is land availability and
cost:
Land Availability and Cost. Buildable land that is also appropliateyZoned and offered at a fair
market price will be a high priority factor in determining the location of an affordable housing
development. However, donated land meeting other factors will receive a very hiih priority.
This factor does not specifically give weight to county or local jurisdiction coordination with
Metro on land acquisition, using the funds earmarked from the bond for that purpose.
Further, the section on the Metro acquisition program (page 15) states that the county will
coordinate with Metro on identification of potential sites, but does not specifically state how
local jurisdictions may participate in that process.
City of Tigard staff recommend:
• Including identifying the ability for the county, developers, and local jurisdictions
to coordinate for property acquisition with Metro as an evaluation factor.
• Include language affirmatively coordinating with and including local jurisdictions
in the identification process for potential Metro acquisition sites.
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Tigard Safe Routes to School
Tigard Safe Routes to School Bike Rodeo
May 4'couldn't have been more festive!While some were celebrating an unofficial Star Fars day
and others the Kentucky Derby,over 150 residents of Tigard gathered at Charles F.Tigard (CFI)
Elementary School to celebrate bikes and learn safe riding techniques.The fourth annual Tigard Safe Routes to
School Bike Rodeo taught children how to safely ride a bike,how to avoid being hit in driveways,and how to
check their bike for generic mechanical issues. City of Tigard Police,City Councilors, and Planners were in
attendance to ensure that all participants were safely riding their bikes and enjoying a warm, sunny spring
day.This fun-filled event featured bike races,an obstacle course,a raffle for bike helmets and safety-colored
t-shirts,and over 250 ice-cream cones and popsicles!
Riding a bicycle is fun and can lead to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle! For this and many other
reasons,the City of Tigard values educating children in bike literacy to ensure that everyone has access to
mobility. The City of Tigard has a strategic plan to become one of the most walkable and bikeable cities in
the entire Pacific Northwest,and one of the first steps to achieve this goal is teaching bike safety.
Safe Routes to School at the City of Tigard is a grant-funded program that educates elementary and
middle school aged students on bike and walking safety,while also identifying and mitigating barriers that
may prevent more students from walking and biking to school. Recent accomplishments include updating
school maps with sidewalk gaps,updating Action Plans for nine TTSD schools,and conducting walk and
bike surveys at TTSD elementary and middle schools.This program is made possible with support from
Aletro and the Federal Transit Administration. For more information on Safe Routes to School,please
contact Tina Skiles, the Safe Routes to School Coordinator,at (503) 718-2708 or by email at TinaS�?a dgard-
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Memorandum
To: Tigard City Council
From: Marissa Grass, Community Engagement Coordinator
Re: Arbor Day
Date: April 24, 2019
The City of Tigard has a proud history of commitment to preserving, enhancing and
maintaining its urban forest. The city's trees provide an important backdrop for life in
Tigard.
Background
J. Sterling Morton first proposed a tree planting holiday, Arbor Day, which was celebrated on
April 10, 1872,in Nebraska. Today, many communities across the nation celebrate trees on
Arbor Day. The state of Oregon declares an entire week as Arbor Week, instead of a single day.
Each year the city proclaims April as Arbor Month in the City of Tigard.
Tree City USA
In March, Tigard was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. Tigard
achieved the recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or
department, a tree care ordinance, and an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per
capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
Tigard has received this recognition annually since 2001, making this the eighteenth year Tigard
has received the award. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day
Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State
Foresters.
Celebration Planting
In celebration of the award, Council President Goodhouse joined students from Tigard High
School's Community Experience for Career Education (CE2) Program for a tree planting in
Dirksen Nature Park on April 8, 2019. Students worked with staff to plant trees near the
recently completed nature play area. In addition, Councilor Goodhouse and Tigard staff shared
with students about the different types of careers available at the city. The CE2 Program offers a
unique opportunity for students to explore careers and engage in community activities while
earning credits towards graduation.
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Construction Proiect Update — May 9, 2019
Tigard High School
Contractor working on installation of domestic water line on 92nd Ave. to serve new buildings
on campus. Expect light to moderate traffic impacts along 92nd Ave. /SW Durham Rd. near
Tigard High School.
Beef Bend Road Culvert
Washington County will be replacing a pair of failed culverts under Beef Bend Rd near SW 146th
Ave.This project also includes installing a new waterline for the City of Tigard. A six-week road
closure is expected during construction from 7/15/19 to 8/25/19. SW Beef Bend Road, between
SW Roy Rogers and Hwy 99W, will be open to local traffic only during the closure. Beef Bend
Road, between 146th Avenue and the Oak Mont Apartments entrance, will be closed to all
traffic. Pedestrians with mobility needs who travel between 146th Avenue and the Oak Mont
Apartment entrance will need to contact Washington County for an escort during construction.
See
https://www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/TransportationProiects/beefbendculvert.cfm?page=Abo
ut for more information.
Roy Rogers Rd
Contractors will be working in the roadway on Roy Rodgers Rd. Work is scheduled for 5/10-5/12
at night. Lanes may be closed and flagged during this time. Regular lanes will be open during
the day.
Scoffins St Sanitary Sewer
Contractors will be installing a liner to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer line on Scoffins Street.
Work is scheduled for 5/9 at night. Lanes will be closed and flagged for a single night on Scoffins
Street up to the intersection with Main Street. Expect night time delays on both Main and
Scoffins.
Pavement Repair
City crews are out saw cutting and paving in Picks Landing and the City Hall parking lot.This is in
preparation for slurry seal this summer.
Bull Mountain Road
Washington County is adding a 5-foot sidewalk on the east side of Bull Mountain Road,
between Nemarnik Drive and 155th Terrace, and on the north side of Bull Mountain Road,
between 155th Terrace and Grandview Lane. Anticipated completion date is July 15. Traffic will
be reduced to one lane intermittently, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. See https://www.wc-
roads.com/for more information.
Beef Bend east of Roy Rogers Road
Construction is on-going on the sewer line being installed on Beef Bend Road. Beef Bend Road
has been reopened but may have flagged lane closures during the day while the crews clean up.
They will return in late Spring/early Summer to repave the road. Visit www.getusthere.org for
more information.
OR 99W Sidewalk Project: SW Royalty Parkway to SW Durham Road
ODOT, in partnership with King City, plans to construct new sidewalk on OR 99W (Pacific
Highway) and on SW Royalty Parkway. Work has begun and is expected to continue through
July. During construction, road users should expect daytime and nighttime work. There will be
single-lane, bike lane and shoulder closures on OR 99W and on Royalty Parkway as well as
short-term sidewalk closures, with ADA-approved pedestrian detours. Nearby residents may
hear intermittent nighttime noise. More information can be found on the project website at
https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-detaiIs.aspx?project=18807
Cook Park Sewer Line
A portion of Clean Water Services' West Durham Basin Improvement Program has started at
Cook Park. The project is replacing aging sewer interceptor pipes that help control water flow
with larger, more resilient pipes to improve wastewater capacity.Truck traffic,trail closures
and detours at the park are planned through April 2019. The West parking lot will remain
under construction until June 2019. Work began near the wastewater plant and progresses
westward. More info is on the CWS website: http://www.cleanwaterservices.org/about-
us/projects/west-durham-basin-improvement-program/
Fanno Creek Trail—Woodard Park to Tiedeman Ave
The new bridge and trail connecting the Fanno Creek Trail straight from Woodard Park across
the creek to the existing crosswalk on Tiedeman Avenue is now open. This project completed a
missing link of the Fanno Creek Greenway Trail, provided an ADA accessible route where it did
not exist before, increased trail safety by lining the trail up with a safe crosswalk, and provided
a very clear definition of the regional trail route at Tiedeman Avenue. Most of the project was
paid for with a generous$800,000 grant from Metro. Upcoming projects in this location
include safety changes at the crosswalk, adding refuge islands and more visible lighting. As
soon as a long enough stretch of rain free weather happens, a new mural will also be painted
on the retaining wall and bridge foundation to add character to the trail and to help discourage
graffiti.
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
White at 503-718-2464.
• A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150th Ave south of
Hawksridge. Utility work (with traffic delays) is in progress on 150th Ave.
• Bull Mountain Road Widening and Traffic Signal Construction: Bull Mountain Road
(from 164th to Roy Rogers Rd) is open with 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.
• 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 99W to Scholls Ferry Rd. More information is on the project website at
hwy217.org.
SW 150th Ave—Stoneaate Subdivision
A developer is constructing a subdivision just south of Bull Mtn. Rd. on SW 150th Ave. It requires
water and road work with flagging on SW 150th which is a Washington County Road.
69th Avenue—Hampton Inn
A Hampton Inn is being constructed on 69th Avenue at Clinton Street. 69th Avenue is closed to
traffic from SW Baylor Street to SW Clinton Street from until May 3rd.
Oak Street near 90th Avenue
A contractor is working on Oak Street near 90th Avenue for a new apartment complex. Daytime
delays likely.
76th and 79th Avenues south of Bonita Road
A developer is constructing the Elderberry Ridge subdivision on the south end of 76th Ave east
of 79th Ave south of Bonita Road. The contractor is paving 7911 Ave. Daytime delays expected
while paving is in progress. Traffic impacts expected on 79th Ave.
Tiedeman Avenue and Tigard Street
A developer is building a new subdivision on Tigard Street east of Tiedeman Avenue. The
contractor is installing storm line in Tigard Street between Tiedeman and Katherine streets.
Expect delays on Tigard Street.
68th Parkway south of Hwy 99W
A developer is building a new self-storage facility on the west side of 68th Parkway south of
Highway 99W. Sidewalk improvements along 68th Parkway will be beginning soon. Some delays
possible.
SW 150th Ave south of Hawk Ridge Drive
A developer is building a 180-lot subdivision on SW 150th Ave south of Hawk Ridge Drive. No
impacts to traffic expected.
72nd 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. Building foundation and concrete piles finished. Expect light to
moderate traffic impacts on 72nd Ave. between SW Clinton and SW Baylor as site work
continues.
Hunziker Road—Fields Apartments
A developer is building apartments on Hunziker Rd and improvements include widening
Hunziker Rd.
Atlanta Street—Tigard Storage
A sanitary line is being installed at the Tigard Storage on Atlanta Street. Possible light traffic
impacts on Atlanta Street.
114th Place
A new subdivision is being installed on 114th Place north of North Dakota Street. Some traffic
impacts expected on North Dakota Street and 114th Place for the next few month.
School Construction
Construction continues on Templeton Elementary School, and on the new Durham Center
education services building near Durham Elementary School.
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>>Access for All Training in Cook Park
What if the biggest barrier to trail use in Tigard wasn't the facilities themselves, but the information we
provide about them?
Meet Georgena Moran from Access for All:
"Living in Portland, Oregon, I feel fortunate to be surrounded by so much natural beauty and to
have such great hiking and outdoor resources all around me. But, as a wheelchair user, I also
feel the frustration of not having access to reliable and meaningful information about those
hiking opportunities. I feel that printed materials and online resources vary greatly in the
information provided and often are offered with little understanding of what is most useful to
people with different types of disabilities.
My belief is that there are actually many trails that could be used by people with disabilities, but
what is lacking is the information to make an informed decision.The concept is simple and
empowering—people can make their own determinations if they are just provided the right
information."
The purpose of this project is to implement the AR Guidelines for providing trail information to people
with disabilities for Tigard's community parks(as phase 1). On Wednesday,volunteers from Central
Services, Police and Engineering gathered to learn from Access for All what information benefits hikers
with disabilities and how to apply it to Tigard.These Guidelines do not propose to alter existing trails as
much as to improve the quality of information that is provided about them.
Key takeaways included:
• Pictures are worth 1,000 words: it is important to include photos of features like the amenities
and features(benches,viewpoints),trail characteristices(soft surface vs. paved trails), and
operations and maintenance (tree roots,transitions).
• Signage and wayfinding is important. For example,distance markers along the trail can help
power chair users who use distance to manage battery life.
• This information is good for anyone, not just users with disabilities.Suggested information
includes contact information, a specific address for the trail, park hours,whether the trail is
accessible by public tranist, length,difficulty, etc.
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>>Sanitary Sewer Repair Work at City Hall Niche Facility
The Public Works Watewater Crew worked this week to repair a sewer line at the City Hall Niche Facility.
Overtime,this line had become a nuicence line requiring frequent maintenance.Work to repair the line
and install a manhole will help to ease this maintenance burden.
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>>Weed Watcher Workshop
Community members concerned about invasive weeds joined the Tualatin Watershed Weed Watchers
for a free workshop at Public Works on Wednesday. More than 20 people were registered to attend the
training. Clean Water Services reports that this type of training is always particularly popular in Tigard.
Weed Watcher workshops are presented annually in the spring to help alert area residents to weeds
considered to be of greatest concern. Participants are trained to be'50 mph botanists', able to identify
these invaders in local natural areas and along streamsides while driving throughout the county.
Participants receive a copy of an ID guide,which includes information on how and where to report
infestations. Learn more about the threat posed by invasive species and the Tualatin Soil and Water
Conservation District's efforts to stop it: https://swcd.net/resource-areas/invasive-and-noxious-species/
>>Register Today for Public Works Day!
Celebrate National Public Works Week(May 19-25)with some hands-on fun, both inside and outside
the library! Operate a backhoe.Visit with the Water Division.Tools,street signs and more fun activities
in the library. Get your own construction hat. See more about what to expect:
https://voutu.be/UVjHz7wm171
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Date: May 8, 2019
Release: Immediate
Contact: Chief Cassandra Ulven, 503-441-9324
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Enacts Burn Ban
Beginning May 9, 2019 at 7a.m.,TVF&R is enacting a High-Fire Danger Burn Ban. Outdoor burning will be
banned throughout TVFR's jurisdiction, which includes portions of Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas
and Yamhill counties. (See jurisdiction map below.)
The burn ban prohibits all of the following:
1. Backyard or open burning(branches,yard debris, etc.).
2. Agricultural burning(agricultural wastes, crops,field burning, etc.).
3.Any other land clearing or slash burning.
The burn ban does not prohibit:
1. Small backyard recreational fire pits(maximum three feet in diameter and two feet high) in a
safe location. Use only clean, dry firewood.
2. Outdoor fireplaces, grills, portable fireplaces(chimineas, etc.) and similar appliances with
clean, dry firewood, briquettes, propane or natural gas.
The ban will remain in effect until weather conditions pose less fire risk. Since this is an early-season
ban,the fire marshal anticipates it will be temporary until normal weather patterns resume.
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Tigard Police Department Newsletter:
Media Release
13125 SW Hall Boulevard I Tigard,Oregon 97223 vF•ww.tigard-or.gov/police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8,2019
Contact:
Stefanie Kouremeds,Community Engagement Program Coordinator
Tigard Police Department
Phone: 503-718-2814
Email: stefanie.kouremetis@tigard-or.gov
Tigard Police Department Receives State-Wide Law Enforcement Accreditation
Effective April 30,2019,the Tigard Police Department(TPD) has been certified as a state-
accredited law enforcement agency by the Oregon Accreditation Alliance (OAA). Currently,49 of
211 Oregon law enforcement agencies share this status.To ensure continued compliance,this
certification requires TPD to undergo an OAA audit every three years.
"To be certified by the Oregon Accreditation Alliance is to receive a seal of approval that the Tigard
Police Department's policies,procedures,and practices are aligned with an identified international
set of best practices in critical areas of high risk and liability,accountability,and transparency," says
Tigard Chief Kathy DlcAlpine. "It also ensures the police department is operating efficiently and
meeting the community's needs."
TPD started the accreditation process in September 2018. Staff members compared department
policies and procedures against 103 OAA standards,which are considered best practices for the
industry. Standards range from policies related to personnel files,public records,search and seizure
to use of force. Staff compiled supporting documentation including police reports,photos,training
logs and other"proof" to demonstrate to OAA that the department was complying with each
standard.
The accreditation process resulted in policy updates and overall improvements to the department.
For example,it prompted the Department to revise its Prisoner Transport policy.TPD has never
had a prisoner escape occur during transport and our policies were silent on the issue. Best practices
recommend planning for this possibility.
OAA reviewed supporting documentation and conducted on-site interviews with staff before
awarding certification. Ed Boyd,Executive Director of OAA,presented TPD's certification to
Tigard City Council on May 7,2019.
The purpose of attaining accreditation is to ensure that TPD's procedures and practices are aligned
with industry best practices. By doing so, the Department can provide better service to the
community,improve practices that impact safety,and enhance the overall professionalism of the
Tigard Police Department.
To learn more about accreditation,please visit www.oracaU.org.
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Media Release
13125 SV6'Hall Boulevard I Tigard,Oregon 97223 wuw.tigard-or.gov/police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May9,2019
Contact:
Stefanie Kouremeds,Community Engagement Program Coordinator
Tigard Police Department
Phone: 503-718-2814
Email: stefanie.kouremeds@tigard-or.gov
Tigard Police Arrest New York Man for Aggravated Theft I
On 5/6/19,Tigard Police Commercial Crimes Unit(CCU) Detectives arrested Jose Modesto Adon-
Cano,a 25-year old from New York, on an Aggravated Theft I charge involving the alleged
purchase of over$33,000 worth of merchandise for approximately$1,100 using forged barcodes. He
is currently lodged in the Washington Counts-Jail.
The arrest stemmed from a 5/2/19 incident that prompted CCU detectives to get involved in the
case. On 5/2/19 at 4:20pm,Home Depot Loss Prevention Officers at 14800 SVC'Sequoia Parkway
called police dispatch after reportedly observing the suspect placing circuit breakers and outlets in
his shopping cart and then affixing lower-priced, forged bar codes on the merchandise. The suspect
allegedly proceeded to purchase the items valued at$1,019 at the register for$42 and then took
them out to a rental vehicle. After depositing the merchandise in the car,the suspect returned to the
same store and allegedly purchased similar items valued at$780 and paid only$33 using similar
tactics.When he returned to his vehicle,a Tigard Police Officer was waiting with the Loss
Prevention Officer in the area.Tigard Police arrested Adon-Cano on a theft I-other charge and
lodged him in the Washington County Jail.
While the suspect was in jail,CCU Detectives obtained a search warrant to search the suspect's
vehicle on 5/3/19 and seized over$33,000 worth of merchandise with forged bar codes affixed to
the items. CCU Detectives working with Home Depot Loss Prevention determined that the suspect
had engaged in similar transactions between April 30-Map 2nd along the I-5 Corridor at stores from
Everett,WA to Tigard.Detectives contacted the suspect,who had bailed himself out of jail from the
first charge,and arrested him for Aggravated Theft I on 5/6/19 and lodged him in Washington
County Jail.The suspect is also being held for a federal probation violation related to unlawful
skimming of a credit card that occurred in another state.
Detectives continue to investigate the case to determine the extent of losses related to this activity in
Tigard and other jurisdictions.
Fortunately,a Loss Prevention Officer was able to observe this activity and police were able to
quickly respond and arrest the suspect,resulting in a significant arrest charge.We do ask the
community members who may vaitness similar activity or other suspicious behaviors in stores to
contact the police and also alert store employees.
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The Commercial Crimes Unit is uniquely situated to investigate commercial crimes in the Tigard area, allowing
detectives to investigate organitied retail and other crimes impacting the Tigard business community.
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Ray Pitz Thursday, May 02, 2019
Staff says what's known as the LPA at-grade refined route would have fewer negative impacts.
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COURTESY OF TRIMET-This map shows the Southwest Corridor light rail route TriMet staff believes would have the fewest negative effects
on the area
TriMet staff believes a Southwest Corridor light rail route that uses what's known as the LPA at-grade
refined proposal to make its way from Bonita Road to Bridgeport Village is the best path for the proposed
rail system to take as it makes its way through Tigard.
That was the recommendation made to the 16-member Community Advisory Committee during a meeting held
Thursday in Tigard.
Scott Robinson, a TriMet design manager, told the group—composed of members representing various citizen,
business and education perspectives--that the committee's task was to let staff know if they were in favor of
TriMet's recommendation.
Robinson said staff looked at six options and selected what's known as the LPA (or locally preferred alternative)
route at road grade (see accompanying map) after the route passed such criteria as having fewer impacts, costing
less, providing for the location of a station at Upper Boones Ferry Road to serve an employment center there and
the fact there would be the potential for designing its Bridgeport-area terminus so that no businesses would be
displaced.
The other alternative TriMet had keyed in on last month as a primary option was the 74th Avenue refined route.
Several large companies including PGE and Comcast had said that route would have affected their operations
significantly.
"There is still much more work to do," Robertson told the committee. "We're at 5% design (stage)."
Robertson said TriMet had received 168 comment cards from those attending recent public meetings along with 350
emails and letters regarding the proposed routes.
"In the comment cards, there was a preference for the LPA elevated,"said Robertson.
Earlier this year, TriMet had added two routes that would have elevated rail tracks in an effort to address significant
traffic issues and concerns at the location where the light rail tracks will cross Upper Boones Ferry Road. However,
those proposals were later determined to be too costly.
Robertson said overall, comments were in favor of some version of the LPA at-grade refined or elevated routes over
the 74th Avenue options.
By a display of hands, the Community Advisory Committee on Thursday showed they were unanimously in favor of
the LPA at-grade refined option.
Next, the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project Steering Committee will determine whether to accept the staffs
recommendation on the Bonita to Bridgeport
Westside Economic Alliance 5/6/19
11 mayors + 1 forum stage = A great upcoming event
It's become an annual event and one of WEA's most popular-the Westside `
mayors Breakfast Forum.
This years event will be on Thursday, May 23, and for the first time, WEA will
have 11 mayors on one stage.
The line up includes:
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• Mayor Russ Axelrod of West Linn
• Mayor Frank Bubenik of Tualatin :
• Mayor Steve Callaway of Hillsboro
• Mayor Jef Dalin of Cornelius
• Mayor Denny Doyle of Beaverton
• Mayor Ken Gibson of King City
• Mayor Tim Knapp of Wilsonville
• Mayor Teri Lenahan of North Plains
• Mayor Keith Mays of Sherwood
• Mayor Jason Snider of Tigard
• Mayor Pete Truax of Forest Grove
The mayors will be talking about the issues pertinent to their cities and the ones that cross city lines-
transportation, housing, economic development, community outreach, emergency services, and more.
To register for this event, which is at the Embassy Suites in Tigard near Washington Square, click here.
Man stole $33,000 in merchandise from Home
Depots around the Northwest, Tigard police say
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—Jayati Ramakrishnan; 503-221-4320;jramakrishnan@oregonian.com; @JRamakrishnanOR
A New York man allegedly stole $33,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depots, including from one
in Tigard.
A New York man was arrested in Tigard after allegedly stealing more than $33,000 worth of merchandise
from Home Depot stores around Oregon and Washington, including one in Tigard.
Jose Modesto Adon Cano was arrested by Tigard police on Monday and is lodged in the Washington County
Jail on one charge of first-degree aggravated theft.Adon Cano, 25, is suspected of using forged Barcodes to
purchase items for prices much lower than the listed value,police say.
Stephanie Kouremetis,Tigard police's community engagement program coordinator, said police are still
investigating,but so far they believe Adon Cano rented a car in Seattle and drove down Interstate 5,
stopping at Home Depots along the way. "All that we're aware of is Home Depots, and he seems to be
stealing similar items," she said.
Kouremetis said he has stolen circuit breakers and duplex outlets.
According to Tigard police, Home Depot employees at the Sequoia Parkway store on May 2 watched Adon
Cano put circuit breakers and outlets into his shopping cart, and then put forged barcodes with lower
prices onto the items. Police say employees then saw Adan Cano put the items into his rental car and come
back into the store to buy more items.Adan Cano spent about$75 that day on close to $1,800 worth of
merchandise, officials say. Tigard police arrested him at that time,but he bailed himself out of jail.
The next day, officers got a search warrant to such Adan Cano's vehicle, and they found more than $33,000
worth of merchandise with forged bar codes,police say. Tigard police arrested Adan Cano again Monday.
Along with the aggravated theft charge,he is being held for a federal probation violation,for alleged
unlawful skimming of a credit card in another state.
Kouremetis said that when police searched Adan Cano's vehicle,they found a label maker which they think
he had been using to make the forged barcodes.
Officers are still investigating the incident and think there may be more stolen merchandise, police said.
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purchase more than $33,000 worth of merchandise for approximately $1,100, according to Tigard
police.
Jose Modesto Adon-Cann, 25, of New York, was arrested Monday on an aggravated theft charge.
Police say Adon-Cano's arrest comes after a loss prevention officer at a Tigard Home Depot
observed him affixing forged barcodes to items last week.
According to detectives, loss prevention officers at the store on Southwest Sequoia Parkway called
law enforcement after reportedly observing the Adon-Cano placing circuit breakers and outlets in his
shopping cart and then attaching lower-priced, forged bar codes to the merchandise.
Adon-Cano allegedly purchased the items, which were valued at$1,019, for$42 and took them out to
a rental vehicle. Detectives say he then returned to the store and purchased similar items valued at
$780 and paid only $33 using similar tactics.
Adon-Cano when he returned to his vehicle for the second time was met by a Tigard police officer
and a Home Depot loss prevention officer; the Tigard police officer arrested Adon-Cano on a theft
charge and lodged him at the Washington County Jai!.
While Adon-Cano was in jail, detectives obtained a search warrant, searched his vehicle and seized
more than $33,000 worth of merchandise with forged bar codes attached. Detectives working with
Home Depot Loss Prevention determined Adon-Cano lead engaged in similar transactions between
April 30 and May 2 along the Interstate 5 corridor at stores from Everett, WA, to Tigard.
Detectives contacted Adore-Cano, who had bailed himself out of jail from the first charge, and arrested
him for aggravated theft in the first degree. Adon-Cano is also being held for a federal probation
violation related to unlawful shimming of a credit card that occurred in another state, according to
police.
Detectives continue tc investigate to determine the extent of losses related to this activity in Tigard
and other areas.
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Man dead after standoff in Tigard hotel room
Police said he was known to be suicidal
By: Velena Jones KOIN 6 News Staff
Posted: May 06, 2019 02:12 PM PDT Updated: May 06, 2019 05:41 PM PDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) --A man is dead after barricading himself inside a Tigard hotel room for several
hours on Monday.
The Washington County Sheriff s Office said they
were trying to contact the man after Tigard police
x, were asked to do a welfare check around 10 a.m. He
was known to be suicidal and investigators believe
he took his own life.
Deputies said there was a warrant for his arrest.
People were asked to avoid the area around the
Quality Inn on SW Pacific Highway in Tigard.
Velem Jones a KOIN 6 News will continue to monitor the situation.
.@WCSOOregon just breached the hotel room door.They are
now sending in robots to see if it is safe.Deputies say he has a
warrant for his arrest.t#KOIN6News
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EXIT ' AUXILIAR Join us
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Drop in anytime between 5 and 7 p.m.
Beaverton City Library - Meeting Room A 12375 SW 5th St., Beaverton, OR 97005
At this meeting, you can:
• Chat with ODOT staff about planned improvements for OR 217
• Share your experience using the Hall Boulevard overpass (near OR 99W)
• Ask questions about the upcoming sound wall process
• See a preview of construction starting in 2021
• Share how you would like to be kept informed
About this project:
The OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes Project will improve safety and help prevent bottlenecks on a four-mile stretch of
OR 217 between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W.Adding new auxiliary lanes, or on-ramp to off-
ramp connections, reduces merging slow-downs and gives drivers more time to make lane changes. The
project will also add a new frontage road, replace a major bridge structure and add strategic bicycle and
pedestrian improvements.
Construction preview
Construction is expected to begin in 2021. Likely impacts include:
■ Lane and interchange ramp closures on OR 217
• Construction noise
• Lane closures on some local roads
Sound walls outreach later this spring
Our recent noise study found that new sound walls could reduce highway noise for project neighbors. Those
residents who would benefit from a sound wall will have a say in whether new sound walls are built.
Information about the decision process for sound walls will be shared in late spring 2019.
VISIT THE PROJECT WEBSITE: www.hwy217.org
CONTACT ODOT DIRECTLY: Lili Boicourt, Comm. Affairs, 503-731-8247, Lili.D.Boicourt(cDodot.state.or.us