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Provided to the Tigard City Council on a weekly basis to stay abreast of current city issues.
July 25, 2019
1. Council Outreach at Summerfield - Politically active voices rise among county youth
Council's Summer BBQ Outreach Event is Tuesday, - Affordable homes for Greater Portland
July 30, from 6— 8 p.m. at the Summerfield Club - Humanitarian Dental Complex Breaks Ground in
House. Tigard
2. Affordable Housing at the Senior Center 10. Council Calendar
Sean Farrelly attached a memo regarding affordable
housing at the Tigard Senior Center site. Tuesday,July 30 Council Outreach
Summerfield Club
3. Public Works Truck Display House 6-8 p.m.
John Goodrich invites you to check out the new Tuesday, Aug. 6 Business Meeting Cancelled
hydro-cleaning vehicle—a significant investment to the NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
public fleet.
4. Taxable Fringe Benefit—Logo wear Tuesday,Aug 13 Business Meeting
Tigard has connected with DEI for new logo clothing; 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall
the attached memo is a note about clothing's taxable Tuesday,Aug 20 Workshop Meeting
status.
6:30 p.m. -Town Hall
5. Special Event Permits Tuesday,Aug 27 Business Meeting
Staff approved the following event permits: 6:30m. -Town Hall
Block Parry-Kahle St. 107`h— 109`h,Aug. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. p
6. Construction Project Update
Christina Zellmer attached an overview of road, trail
and construction projects underway in the city.
7. Public Works Project Update
Marissa Grass attached an update on Public Works
activities and projects.
8. Transient Lodging Tax Grant
Marty attached a thank you letter from Broadway Rose
relating to support Council identified in the adopted
budget from the TLT.
9. News Articles
- Tigard Chief calms fears on immigration
enforcement
- Tigard mayor: Should new MAX line end at
Bridgeport?
- Tigard council approves Tigard Street Heritage
Trail
- Tigard Mayor: Ending MAX at Bridgeport?
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Memorandum
To: Mayor Snider and the Tigard City- Council
From: Sean Farrelly, Redevelopment Project Manager
Re: Senior Center Affordable Senior Housing
Date: July 23, 2019
As reported at the June 4 Council meeting, staff issued a Request for Information for developers
interested in building affordable senior housing on the Tigard Senior Center site_ Three non-
profit affordable housing developers submitted responses - Community Partners for Affordable
Housing, Northwest Housing Alternatives, and Hacienda CDC.
Interviews were scheduled vith all three organizations on July 18, 2019. The interview panel was
made up of Council President Goodhouse, Councilor Tom Anderson, TCAC Chair Kate
Rogers, TCAC member Hemendra Mathur, Senior Center Director Vicki Adams, retired
affordable housing specialist Ramsey Weit, and Tigard staff Kenny Asher, Schuyler Warren, and
Sean Farrelly.
The panel selected Northwest Housing Alternatives (NHA) as their preferred candidate. NHA
is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, mission-based organization founded in 1982. They operate 1,800 units of
affordable housing in 16 counties in Oregon, housing about 2,900 people, and approximately
1/3 of their units are affordable senior housing.
Over the next several weeks, staff and the city's legal team will negotiate a lease and
development agreement. The terms of this agreement will be brought to the Tigard City Council
for their approval at a future meeting. A Council update session on the project is scheduled for
August 13.
cc: Marty Wine, City Manager
Shelby Rihala, City Attorney
Kenny Asher, Community* Development Director
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'Q City of Tigard
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: John Goodrich, Public Works Executive Manager
Re: Combination Hydro Cleaner Truck Display
Date: July 24, 2019
The Public Works Department recently acquired a new Combination, Hydro Cleaner Truck. This is
the largest vehicle in the cite fleet and represents a significant business purchase for the department.
To celebrate our delivery, the department is arranging to park the hydro-cleaning vehicle in front of
Cite Hall on Tuesday,July 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will have staff on hand to answer any
questions about the truck and maintenance activities.
The purpose of the truck is to maintain city sanitary sewer and storm water systems. This truck is a
replacement for hydro-cleaning vehicle 09-034 which was purchased in 2009. The new vehicle:
• Carries 1,300 gallons of water to perform high-pressure jetting to clean sanitary and storm
water pipe.
• Has a vacuum suction system to remove debris accumulated during cleaning from manholes.
• Transfers material to a 13 cubic yard waste tank.
• Allows transportation of sludge and material for proper disposal.
cc: M. NVine; K. Nyland;B. Rager
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City of Tigard
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and City Councilors
From: Joanne Bengtson, Exec. Assistant
RE: Logo Clothing Taxability
Date: July 24, 2019
As Marty shared with you during the July 23 study session, Finance told me that Council's
logo embroidered clothing orders are considered a taxable fringe benefit.
The payroll division cited the chapter numbers below as the reason for the change. This comes
from the city's Fringe Benefit policy:
1.1. Work Clothes and Uniforms. (IRC §162-,Reg. §1.62.2( c)(1)) Clothing or
uniform allowances or reimbursements are excludable from wages of an
employee if the clothing or uniforms are specifically required as a condition
of employment and are not worn or adaptable to general usage as ordinary
clothing (ie Police uniforms). Any clothing that is suitable for taking the place
of regular clothing is taxable. It is not enough that the employee is
prohibited by policy from wearing the clothing outside of work. There is no
de minimis amount.
1.1.1. Most clothing items marked with the City of Tigard logo are taxable
because these items can be worn as ordinary clothing.
1.1.2. Clothing allowances are taxable.
1.1.3. Non-taxable clothing items include safety shoes and other safety
equipment such as safety glasses and hard hats.
If you placed an order for clothing since January 2019, I will share the data with Payroll and
the amount will be deducted from your next stipend check.
Thank you!
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Construction Project Update -July 24, 2019 Newsle ter:-7-Z5
This update is a listing of major construction projects with traffic impacts. If you do not see a project on the list
here are a few resources you can use to find more information:
• Tigard Active Permits—interactive map with a list of planning, building, and engineering permits.
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• Public Works Update— summary of work done by our Public Works crews. https://www.tigard-
o-r.gov/comm-uni",/pw
• Capital Improvement Plan—Tigard's 6-year plan for large-scale improvements. https.%/wwww.tigaid-
oC.gov/city- _hall/c___ip.hp
Pavement Mana ement Program ''
The 2019 Summer Paving Project is underway. View the
interactive Construction Map and Schedule for paving dates. '1
Slurry Seal — Updated 7/10 IL
• Slurry seal work started on July 10, 2019 ' �_ •
• View the map to see affected streets and work dates ,��
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Expect a doorhanger and phone call before work on your
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street WORK-
• Streets will be closed for one day from 7:30 a.m. to AHEAD
approximately 5 p.m.
• You must remove all vehicles and other objects from the
street
Pavement Overlay— Updated 7/8
• Work started on July 8, 2019 to rebuild curb ramps along the pavement area
• Paving is scheduled to begin July 29, 2019
• On-street parking will be prohibited in the work zone
• Business access and residences may be blocked for about an hour
• View the map to see affected streets and work dates
View frequently asked questions at www.tigard-or.gov/paving fags. Stay up to date on project progress on Twitter
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Commercial Street Sidewalks
ODOT will be constructing sidewalks between Lincoln and Main St starting July 22"". Commercial Street w-ill be
closed between Lincoln Ave and Main St for 60 days from approximately August 2 to October 1.
Fern Street
Fern Street west of 135"Ave will have half street closures with flagging during the day starting next week for a
sewer line project.
74'i`Avenue
7T'Ave at Red Cedar Way will have half street closures with flagging during the day starting next week for utility
work on the Red Cedar Estates subdivision.
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Arthur Court
Colony Creek Trail is closed between Deeann Ct and Wall St for a streambank restoration project.
124`E'Avenue and Ann Court
A short section of 124"Ave will be closed north of Ann Ct from July 15 to September 13 for w=ork on a culvert
replacement. Detours will be provided.
Beef Bend Road Culvert
Washington County will be replacing a pair of failed culverts under Beef Bend Rd near 146"Ave. This project also
includes installing a new waterline for the City- of Tigard. A six-week road closure is expected during construction
from 9/4/19 to 10/15/19. Beef Bend Road, between 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 Co.. for an escort during construction. Visit the project website at
https://w\v-,v.co.washing_ton.or.us/LUT/TransportationProjects/beefbendculvert.cfinrpage About
River Terrace Area Construction
• River Terrace subdivisions are under construction particularly on the east side of Roy Rogers Rd south of
Scholls Ferry Rd. See https://www.tigard-or.gov/river terrace.php for more information.
• A new sewer line is being installed along Clementine Street, out to Roy Rogers Rd and will impact
Clementine Street, a section of Pumpkin Valley Terrace, and Sabrina Ave. Expect some delays and short
closures while work is in the roadway.
• A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150'Ave south of Hawksridge.
There are other significant road, sewer and water projects underway or planned in the area.Visit
GetUsThere.org for information and updates.
69"Avenue— Hampton In
A Hampton Inn is being constructed on 69th Avenue at Clinton Street. 69th Avenue is closed to traffic from Baylor
Street to Clinton Street.
114th Place
A new subdivision is being installed on 114th Place north of North Dakota Street. Contractor will be striping the
roadway in the upcoming weeks.
13181 Avenue (King Cito
Ding City is constructing improvements on 131'`Ave from Beef Bend to Fischer. Lane closures are expected on
131"between 7 AM and 8 PM. Construction is anticipated to end September 15". See the project website for
additional information: http://wy.-w-.ci.king-city.onus/king city projects/131st avenue improvements -
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100'Ave south of McDonald St
A new subdivision is being installed on 100th Ave south of McDonald Street. Expect delays on 100'Ave as utilities
are being installed.
Public Works, Attachment# 7
7/25/19
Overlay Ramping Up, Slurry Seal Winding Down
The 2019 Summer Paving Project is underway.View the interactive
Construction Map and Schedule for paving dates.www.tigard-
or.gov/paving faqs t ROA D
Slurry Seal ' .
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AHEAD
• This week, SW Lomita was removed from the slurry seal schedule.
Unfortunately, 7 vehicles were not removed from the street.
• Friday July 25 is the last scheduled day of slurry seal work.
• In total, contractors will have worked in Tigard for thirteen days to complete about 500,000 square yards of
slurry seal.This covered 17.6 miles, about the distance of Tigard to Hillsboro.
• Project completion,including striping,is expected to be complete by the end of August.
• Project Manager Nichole George thanks everyone for their patience during this important project.
Overlay
• Contractors will begin major work on Durham Road on Monday,July 29.
• The process includes grinding a short section of roadway and then paving it over before moving on to the
next section.
• Expect the following closures during work hours:
o Lane closures on Durham Road. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
o Street closures on side streets (98', Serena, 103 d' 104th)
• Signal work will be completed at the same time.
• Ramp work is now substantially complete,with only a few minor adjustments expected next week.
Movies in the Park Kicks-off Saturday
IN THE Plan to check out Movies in the Park Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
on Saturday at Dirksen Nature Park. Come early to hang out with Tigard
Parks &Rec to play games for added fun.All movies start at dusk.
I I I Remember to bring: blankets,lawn chairs, flashlights and friends! For more
information,visit:www.tigard—or.gov/recreation
Community Preparedness Fair
The annual Community Preparedness Fair in Cook Park proved popular last
week!
Visitors to 35 booths gained information about hands-only CPR, alternate
cooking methods, and turning off your utilities. Popular activities included a Pop-Up by Tigard Parks &Recreation,
the Safety House from Tualatin Valley Fire&Rescue, and live music from the Killer Granddaddies.
Estimated attendence was between 800 to 1,000 people.The event was co-hosted by the city's Emergency
Management Program,Tigard CERT, faith-based partners and sponsored by ServPro.
"Partners coming together to promote preparedness and deepen our commitment to resiliency is what this event is
all about," says Mike Lueck,Tigard Emergency Services Coordinator. `Bringing the community together is
important to achieving preparedness goals and making our community safer for everyone."
For more information on steps you can take for yourself,your family and coworkers visit www.tigard-
or.gov/prepared or contact Mike Lueck at mikel e,tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2593.
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The Family Fest Fun Run is back!
i omilyfest
Run or walk with Tigard Parks &Rec through our city's parks and trails. This 5k
route starts at City Hall and ends at the Downtown Tigard Street Festival. This
event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Sign up early and
receive a free t-shirt:www.tigard-or.gov/recreation tom Cost: $5; Free for kids under 5 years old
Distance: 5 kilometers (3.10686 nailer) RUN
Touch a Truck at Tigard City Hall T
The Public Works Department is excited to announce the purchase of a new Hydro Cleaner Truck. This is the
largest vehicle in the city fleet and represents a significant purchase for the department. To celebrate delivery, the
department is arranging to park the hydro-cleaning vehicle in front of City Hall on Tuesday,July 30, from 4:30 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. We will have staff on-hand to answer any questions about the truck and maintenance activities.
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Board of Directors
Tyrene Boda, CRM
Arts advocate
Geoff Dougall July 9, 2019
Dougal!Conrodie LLC
Martha Wine
Laury Girt City of Tigard
Arts advocate 13125 SW Hall Blvd,
Paul Irvin Tigard, OR 97223
Arts advocate
Jeff Knapp Dear Marty'
Attorney
With a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck, Broadway Rose has grown
Jan Leone dramatically in the decade since we renovated the New Stage building and moved
U.S. Bank (retired) to a year-round season of musicals. Thank you for your guidance with the city's
Sharon Maroney procedures as we move into the next phase of our history. Thank you,too, for
Broadway Rose Theatre being a lead donor on this project, which we will announce to the public at our
Curtain Up! event on August 4. Your pledge of$100,000, of which we received
Barbara Miller
Neil Kelly the first $50,000 installment, will help tremendously as we move forward. It's an
exciting time for us, and we appreciate your support.
Dan Murphy
Broadway Rose Theatre We will break ground in Spring 2020 and look forward to keeping you informed
Bonnie Pavel of our progress.
Pavelcomm
Harvey Platte Warm regards,
Business leader
Resource Coun
baron Maroney Dan Murphy
John L. Cook
John L. Cook, CPA Artistic Director Managing Director
Hannah Dahl
Arts advocate
Jennifer Dale
Albertina Kerr
Joan Kingsley
Portland Spirit
Rorie Leone
Washington Trust Bank
Dan Yates
Portland Spirit
Broadway Rose Theatre Company • P.O. Box 231004 • Tigard, Oregon 97281 • www.broodwayrose.org
Box Office: 503.620.5262 • Admin; 503.603.9862 • Fax: 503.670.8512
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Tigard chief calms fears on immigration
enforcement
Times staff
Thursday,July 18, 2019
Chief Kathy McAlpine writes that the city, like others in Oregon, follow state, not federal law
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COURTESY CITY OF rIGARD-Tigard's police chief has said they will follo" state,not federal law when it comes to immigration
issues.
Tigard's police chief is reassuring residents that the city is abiding by Oregon and not
federal law when it comes to immigration matters.
"As Tigard's Chief of Police, I want to assure members of our community that our mission is to
provide public safety services to all persons in our community, regardless of status," Chief Kathy
McAlpine wrote on Tigard police Facebook and Twitter accounts last month.
She said that ORS 181A.820 prohibits involvement in any administrative or civil manner. Still,
McAlpine noted that the statute does allow for some limited latitude when it comes to exchanging
information regarding immigration matters with federal authorities when they believe a crime has
been committed or when it comes to arresting a subject wanted on a federal arrest warrant for an
immigration crime if signed off by a federal judge.
"Immigration enforcement is the work of the federal government, not local law enforcement," she
concluded. "All members of the Tigard Police Department will follow State law. Except as authorized
by Oregon law, a person's immigration status is not our concern."
The Portland Police Bureau announced on July 14 that it would not be cooperating with immigration
officials in immigration raids President Donald Trump promised that same weekend.
Tigard mayor: Should new MAX line end at
Bridgeport?
KOIN 6 NEWS by: Bill Gallagher, Portland Tribune
Posted: Jul 24, 2019 111:14 AM PDT 1 Updated: Jul 24, 2019105:06 PM PDT
Trimet is considering shortening the Southwest Corridor MAX lines
PORTLAND, Ore. (Portland Tribunes —What once seemed unthinkable is now on the table as TriMet
considers the option of shortening the proposed Southwest Corridor MAX line and having it only run
between downtown Portland and Tigard. The plan until now has been to run the line 12 miles between
Portland and Bridgeport Village in Tualatin.
At the behest of Tigard Mayor Jason Snider, a member of the project's steering committee, TriMet
staff will spend the next seven weeks revisiting what's called the "Minimum Operating Segment" — or
what the region can afford — and report back on the impact of funding a light rail line that would be
shorter by about 3.5 miles and have two fewer stations.
Although the light rail project is more than a year from seeking voter approval, its projected cost is
currently $462 million more than the money that TriMet is counting on to be available to build it.
Initially,the cost was pegged at $2.375 billion. But the latest estimate is $2.84 billion, a difference of
$465 million. The eventual cost would be shared by the Federal Transportation Administration, local
voters and local government partners, such as Portland, Washington County, TriMet, Metro and the
State of Oregon.
Snider told committee members overseeing the project they have some "hard choices"to make.
"Skinnying it up is a choice. So is shortening it. Which one will do the most good for the people and
places in this corridor? That's a question for every member of the CAC (Citizens Advisory Committee)
and this Steering Committee."'he said in a prepared statement, meaning certain features of the light
rail line could be eliminated to cut costs ("skinnying"), or the line could be shortened.
"We have always known that getting to Bridgeport was the project's goal. But it was always a goal,
never a given," Snider said.
Light rail has been a sensitive issue with Tigard voters,who once voted to forbid their city from
spending a dime on the project. But that vote was later reversed by an exceedingly narrow margin.
Snider says he's been willing to settle for a smaller light rail station in Tigard, but that now with the
projected funding shortage, he's not so sure.
"We determined that it would be unfair for Tigard to insist on an appropriately-located downtown
station if that location made it harder to reach Bridgeport. But if Bridgeport is no longer the terminus,
what then? Don't we all want the project to cause more affordable housing,walking and biking and
higher transit ridership? Or do we want a Bridgeport terminus at all costs?" he asked.
Snider said he favors "a shorter project, not a skinnier one," and that, "Tigard voters would welcome a
light rail line that terminates in Tigard."
Washington County's representative on the Steering Committee, Commissioner Roy Rogers, has said
publicly that if a proposed light rail line doesn't go all the way to Bridgeport Village, the county's $75
million contribution to the project would be threatened.
Rogers said at the July 23 meeting that he had met with Mayor Snider to talk about shortening the
light rail line and is willing to reassess his position, but that the Chair of the Washington County
Board of Commissioners is "insistent that the line go all the way to Bridgeport."
After the meeting, Snider said of Washington County's stance, "They're willing to evaluate it
(terminating in Tigard instead of Tualatin), especially in a project in which we're $46o million over
what we can afford. So everything's got to be on the table,"he said.
The head of the Steering Committee, TriMet General Manager Doug Kelsey, said in a project this big,
reassessing options is a "natural part of the process" and reiterated five times that he is "still
optimistic"the line will extend to Bridgeport.
"The north star of this project is to go to Bridgeport. The next couple of months is going to be very
important If we shorten the line (and lose potential passengers) revenue is lost and we are non-
competitive for federal funding," he said. Federal funding is partly based on estimates of how many
people will ride the light rail line.
The Steering Committee made up of elected and appointed leaders, will receive a report from staff on
the ramifications of a shorter light rail line at its September meeting and is expected to vote on the
issue in October. Voters within Metro boundaries will more than likely see a multi-billion dollar
transportation funding measure in November 2020. TriMet is hoping to get the federal government to
pay half the eventual cost of the project ($1.25 billion)with millions more coming from the City of
Portland ($75 million),Washington County($75 million), TriMet ($75 million), Metro ($850 million
if voters approve the funding measure) and the State of Oregon ($150 million).
Snider says this decision on where the line ends will be a crucial one. "My vote will be for a project
that is consistent with past promises and votes, and is worth its hefty price tag — or a project that will
be transformative. My belief is that we need to build a shorter project, not a skinnier one, that
terminates in Tigard's downtown. That's a paradigm shift that I know my council and Tigard voters
will be happy to support in November 202o and beyond," he said.
Tigard council approves Tigard Street Heritage
Trail
Ray Pitz Tigard Times Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Council approves a $1.25 million bid awarded to Lee Contractors for project; agrees to color scheme for
repainting metal entrance sculptures
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PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP FILE PHOTO-Last fall, Suenn Ho, a principal with Resolve Architecture and
Planning,who is helping design both the Outdoor Museum and Rotary Plaza, held a glass casting of a
partial railroad tie one of the artifacts planned at the entrance to the Tigard Street Heritage Trail and
Outdoor Museum planned for downtown Tigard
The city is moving forward with plans to construct its long-awaited Tigard Street
Heritage Trail, a project that will include a 12-foot wide pathway from Tiedeman
Avenue to Main Street.
On Tuesday, the Tigard City Council approved a $1.25 million bid to Lee Contractors for the three-quarter mile
project that will also include a public open space next to Main Street and the Tigard Chamber of Commerce,
While the amount is more than the $1.1 million more than the city had budgeted there are plans to select various
funding sources to make up the shortfall.
The city needs to move forward soon with the project by Dec. 31 or risk losing at least one of two grants earmarked
for the trail's planned Outdoor Museum, city staff told the council. Discussion Tuesday by some council members
centered on concern that the needed shortfall not dip into money for parks projects.
When completed, the trail will include fencing, lighting, landscaping and artwork.
The museum will focus on Tigard history and will include artifacts and replicas of historic items. It is being designed
by Suenn Ho, a principal with Resolve Architecture and Planning. Ho was involved with Astoria's Garden of Surging
Waves, a project that memorializes the history and heritage of Oregon's Chinese immigrants.
i•J -"�. jti t$��• PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP FILE PHOTO-Here's what the pink paint scheme currently
looks like on the entry sculpture on Main Street. Plans are to soon repaint the sculpture
In other council news, the city will move forward with plans to
repaint the city's two gateway sculptures along Main Street.
During a work session Monday, the Tigard City Council told city staff to
move forward with repainting the current artistic version of hazelnut
trees at the entrances to Main Street from its current pink to a two-tone
option that includes a light green exterior with a light pinkish white in the
interior of the metal sculptures.
"The paint has begun to fade,"said Sean Farrelly, of the city's
community development department. The recommendation to repaint
the sculpture came from a subcommittee of the Town Center
Development Agency
The sculptures were originally installed in 2015. Estimated cost is
$10,000,
TIMES PHOTO RAY
PITZ-The city is planning
to repaint the two metal
hazelnut tree sculptures
going from pink to this
two-tone option that includes a light green exterior with a light pink interior laws
The two-tone color scheme is expected to add depth, have a
closer connection to nature and the hazelnut blossom and #
would be eye-catching from Highway 99W, according to the
agency.
The city still needs final permission from the Oregon Department
of Transportation to make the color change. _'
Tigard mayor: Should new MAX line end at
Bridgeport?
Bill Gallagher Portland Tribune Tuesday, July 23, 2019
TriMet staff will crunch the numbers for a couple months as mayor contends Tigard could be a better
terminus for new southwest line.
I PMG FILE PHOTO-Planning for a$2 billion project to expand MAX to Tigard and
I Lt Tualatin will wait for a couple of months as TnMet staff come up with a budget for a shorter
_ T11@ME1 line that ends in Tigard, not at Bridgeport Village.
MHX What once seemed unthinkable is now on the table as TriMet
I considers the option of shortening the proposed Southwest Corridor
—r~ MAX line and having it only run between downtown Portland and
Tigard. The plan until now has been to run the line 12 miles between
Portland and Bridgeport Village in Tualatin.
At the behest of Tigard Mayor Jason Snider, a member of the project's
steering committee, TriMet staff will spend the next seven weeks revisiting what's called the "minimum operating
segment"—or what the region can afford —and report back on the impact of funding a light-rail line that would be
shorter by about 3.5 miles and have two fewer stations.
Although the light-rail project is more than a year from seeking voter approval, its projected cost is currently $462
million more than the money that TriMet is counting on to be available to build it. Initially, the cost was pegged at
$2.375 billion. But the latest estimate is $2.84 billion, a difference of$465 million. The eventual cost would be
shared by the Federal Transportation Administration, local voters and local government partners, such as Portland,
Washington County, TriMet, Metro and the state.
Snider told committee members overseeing the project they have some "hard choices"to make. "Skinnying it up is a
choice. So is shortening it.Which one will do the most good for the people and places in this corridor? That's a
question for every member of the CAC (citizens advisory committee) and this steering committee."' he said in a
prepared statement, meaning certain features of the light-rail line could be eliminated to cut costs ("skinnying"), or
the line could be shortened.
"We have always known that getting to Bridgeport was the project's goal. But it was always a goal, never a given,"
Snider said.
PMG PHOTOS BILL GALLAGHER-Tigard Mayor Jason Snider wants to take
another look at proposed light rail route.
Bridgeport 'atall costs'?
A new southwest light-rail line from downtown Portland to
Tualatin has been a sensitive issue with Tigard voters, who once
voted to forbid their city from spending a dime on the project.
But that vote was reversed by an exceedingly narrow margin.
Snider said he's been willing to settle for a smaller light-rail
station in Tigard, but that now with the projected funding {
shortage, he's not so sure.
"We determined that it would be unfair for Tigard to insist on an
appropriately located downtown station if that location made it harder
to reach Bridgeport. But if Bridgeport is no longer the terminus, what
then?" he asked. "Don't we all want the project to cause more
affordable housing, walking and biking and higher transit ridership? Or
do we want a Bridgeport terminus at all costs?"
Snider said he favors "a shorter project, not a skinnier one," and that, "Tigard voters would welcome a light rail line
that terminates in Tigard."
Washington County's representative on the Steering Committee, Commissioner Roy Rogers, has said publicly that if
a proposed light-rail line doesn't go all the way to Bridgeport Village, the county's $75 million contribution to the
project would be threatened.
Rogers said at the July 23 meeting that he had met with Snider to talk about shortening the light-rail line and is
willing to reassess his position, but that the chair of the Washington County Board of Commissioners is "insistent
that the line go all the way to Bridgeport."
After the meeting, Snider said of Washington County's stance: "They're willing to evaluate it (terminating in Tigard
instead of Tualatin), especially in a project in which we're $460 million over what we can afford. So everything's got
to be on the table.
i TriMet General Manager Doug Kelsey says he is'still optimistic'that a light rail line to
Vii► Bridgeport Village in Tualatin is doable despite cost concerns
��•�"-"� ��,' The head of the steering committee, TriMet General Manger
Doug Kelsey, said in a project this big, reassessing options is a
'"natural part of the process" and reiterated five times that he is
"stilt optimistic" the line will extend to Bridgeport. "The north
star of this project is to go to Bridgeport. The next couple of
months is going to be very important. If we shorten the line (and
lose potential passengers) revenue is lost and we are non-
competitive for federal funding," he said.
Federal funding is partly based on estimates of how many people will
ride the light-rail line.
A hefty price tag
The steering committee, made up of elected and appointed leaders,
will receive a report from staff on the ramifications of a shorter light-
rail line at its September meeting and is expected to vote on the
issue in October. Voters within Metro boundaries will more than likely
see a multi-billion dollar transportation funding measure in November 2020. TriMet is hoping to get the federal
government to pay half the eventual cost of the project ($1.25 billion) with millions more coming from the city of
Portland ($75 million), Washington County ($75 million), TriMet ($75 million), Metro ($850 million if voters approve
the funding measure) and the state ($150 million).
Snider said the decision on where the line ends is crucial. "My vote will be for a project that is consistent with past
promises and votes, and is worth its hefty price tag —or a project that will be transformative. My belief is that we
need to build a shorter project, not a skinnier one, that terminates in Tigard's downtown. That's a paradigm shift that
1 know my council and Tigard voters will be happy to support in November 2020 and beyond," he said.
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Politically active voices rise among county youth
Shelby Cokeley
Tuesday, July 16,2019
Young people make their presence known in Washington County's local politics
F I COURTESY PHOTO-Portland Community College Board member.Alexander Dias Rios hopes to inspire
� other young people to become politically active.
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• For years, the adage has been that politics is for the older and wiser. But
i J increasingly,young people across Washington County are getting involved
in local governments, taking publicly-elected seats and pushing for a voice
- in the community.
In the last year alone, the county has seen a swell of young people running for
public office. Race winners—all in their raid-20s — include Metro Councilor Juan
Carlos Gonzalez, Hillsboro School Board member See Eun Kim, Tigard-Tualatin
School Board member Ben Bowman and Portland Community College Board
member Alexander Dias Rios. In Forest Grove, high school student Solomon Clapshaw mounted an unsuccessful
run for city council.
Each ran on progressive platforms that called on providing a voice for young people, who have felt silenced in
politics for years.
But are these wins enough to say a new, youthful trend in politics is beginning in Washington County? According to
Jim Moore, director of political outreach at Pacific University, a significant shift may still be some elections away.
"From my perspective, I love that young people are running and winning elections, but until young people start
voting at the same rate as people in older demographics ... I continue to wait for the revolution," Moore said with a
half-chuckle.
The movement isn't unprecedented. Moore notes the shift is somewhat akin to the election years immediately
following 1971, when the voting age was lowered to 18. However, the political uprising that occurred in 1972, 1974
and 1976 trumps modern times by possessing equal parts public interest and action, he said.
Back then, young people voted as much as they ran for office, something Moore said is necessary for a youthful
revolution in politics to come to fruition.
"When you look at Oregon in 2016, 18- to 29-year-olds were about 20% of the total population of the state but they
only voted as 15% of all voters," he said.
That's drastically different from older generations, Moore said. Voters age 45 to 64 made up less than one-third of
the population, Moore said, but accounted for 37% of all voters.
"They were 4.4% up," he said, "and this is a pretty common pattern."
Dias Rios, Portland Community College's youngest ever board member, ran unopposed for the seat this spring. He
said change has to start somewhere, whether that be the halls of Glencoe High School or the steps of the state
capitol in Salem.
"There's no better time than now—as we're seeing this shift in politics or at least an opportunity for one—to get
involved," he said. "When people become [politically] engaged at a young age, I believe it often transfers to them
remaining engaged for the rest of their lives."
Dias Rios said politicians currently in office should pay close attention to the concerns and interests of young voters.
Discussing issues that pique their interest—such as climate change, student loan debt and affordable housing—
might in turn spark a larger youth-voter turnout, Moore and Dias Rios said.
"To me, the biggest change is if the younger demographic votes, and then their issues can become the central
issues of the political system," Moore said.
A real revolution
Only time will tell if the current string of young elected officials proves to be the start of a genuine trend, but several
high school students— many of them too young to run for office yet— have started getting involved in their local
governments.
And those governments are listening.
Hillsboro's Youth Advisory Commission has been making waves with the success of their Sustainable Shopping
Initiative, a ban on plastic bags in Hillsboro that went into effect this summer. The ban was researched by the
commission, which is made of high school-aged Hillsboro residents who proposed the idea to the Hillsboro City
Council. Its passage caught the eye of state Rep. Janeen Sollman, who spearheaded a similar state-wide bill in
Salem.
Gov. Kate Brown made the bill into law last this month, banning plastic bags in Oregon starting in 2021,
"Environmental issues impact youth more than any other age group, because we're the ones who have to inherit it,"
said YAC member Ryan Smith, 16, an incoming senior at Glencoe High School. "But we have the least amount of
power in the political system. We can't vote. But to have a voice in a policy that's going to impact our future is
incredible."
This year, the City of Tigard just introduced its first youth city council member, incoming Tigard High School senior
Meghan Turley, who began her year-long term July 9. Though ineligible to vote on city matters, the youth councilor
has a seat at the same table as any other city councilor and participates in discussions on issues impacting the city.
"We wanted to ensure we're giving the youth in our community a voice," Tigard Mayor Jason Snider said about the
non-voting position. "It really comes down to young people making up such a large part of our city's residents. They
deserve to have a say in the decisions we make for this area just as much as anyone else."
Prior to joining the board, Turley herself worked as an intern for the newly-elected Bowman, who ousted former
school board member Terri Burnette in May.
"I plan to represent Tigard youth by being as engaged with them as possible,"Turley wrote on her application for the
position. "This means attending not only community events, but also events on a high school, middle school and
elementary school level, and listening to what my peers have to say about the state of our city."
Affordable Homes for Greater Portland
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The Metro Council has given the green light to four projects which will bring 339 new affordable homes to the
region. The projects, located in Clackamas, Beaverton, Tigard, and Northeast Portland, will receive $40 million in
Metro Housing Bond money, and account for almost 10 percent of the goals set for the affordable housing
program approved by voters last November.
Read our latest Metro News story here and see the graphic below for details.
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Attend our upcoming Oversight Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Housing Bond Community Oversight Committee is Wednesday, July 24th, 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. At this meeting, the committee will discuss the Local Implementation Strategies submitted by the City
of Beaverton and the Housing Authority of Washington County, and will decide whether or not to recommend
each strategy to the Metro Council for approval.
This event is wheelchair-accessible, and there will be an opportunity for public comment. For more details, see
the full agenda here. Visit our website for summaries of previous meetings of the Oversight Committee and learn
about upcoming events.
OREGON
ACADEMYof Press release
GENERAL DENTISTRY
FOUNDATION
July 23,2019 Contact: Laura Seurynck RDH,MS,Executive Director
For immediate Release 503-228-6266(o)
503-228-4838(f)
laura@oragd.org
Humanitarian Dental Complex Breaks Ground in Tigard
Oregon Academy of General Dentistry(OAGD) Forms Nonprofit Foundation and Begins Construction of Dental
Center to Serve as a Hub For Charitable Dentistry Programs
Tigard,OR—Work has begun on a 7000 sq ft,$2.5 million dental center with a mission of improving the delivery of
healthcare in addition to treating and preventing dental disease to support healthier Oregon communities.
The Oregon Academy of General Dentistry Foundation(OAGDF) in collaboration with the Oregon Academy of
General Dentistry(OAGD)will lease, design,and equip a dental facility,which will be known as the"OAGDF Center"
to conduct charitable dental services and fundraise to support the OAGDF mission: to improve dental healthcare
delivery and the treatment and prevention of dental disease by conducting community programs and charitable
initiatives.
The Center,which is expected to open in October 2019,will roast a clinic with 12 dental chairs,an auditorium with
seating for 100,a dental simulation laboratory,and administrative offices. Planned collaboration with the Oregon
Dental Association,local study clubs,and other stakeholders will help shape the programming,which will
complement the comprehensive,continuing education events on which the OAGD has built its' reputation for the
past fifty years.
"We have the opportunity to help populations that typically go without dental care,while at the same time,
improving the clinical education of Oregon Dentists,"said Scott Hansen, DMD, President of OAGD Foundation.
Planned charitable activities and community-impact programs include
• Facilities and support for children's dental health volunteer days
• Facilities and support for at-risk women's dental health days
• Link continuing dental education to programs that provide dentistry to underserved populations
• Home for a bank of dental equipment to be loaned to those traveling for dental humanitarian projects
"Early in practice I relied upon study clubs to inform the way that I practiced dentistry and it greatly shaped the
dentist I have become.This Center will serve as a seat for numerous dental study clubs in an environment where
giving back and serving the community is the norm,"said Martha Rich, DMD MAGD, President OAGD.
"This is the birth of a true win-win for Oregon dentists and Oregonians alike,"said Kim Wright, DMD MAGD,OAGDF
Treasurer,advisor and Past President of OAGD.
In addition to the immediate benefit to Dentists and patients,the Oregon workforce also stands to gain,as a Dental
Assistant Training program is slated to begin in the facility in Fal I of 2020.
Media, Donors,and City and State Dignitaries are invited to attend:
Oregon AGD Foundation Center—Where service meets lifelong learning
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Beginning of Construction
Wednesday,August 7th,6:30 PM
Light refreshments will be served
Triangle Pointe Building 1 13333 SW 68th Pkwy,Ste 010 1 Tigard,OR 97223
503.228.6266 1 fax 503.228.4838 1 13333 SW 68th Parkway,Suite 010 Tigard, 97223 1 staff@oragd.orrg I www.oragd.org
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About the OAGDF Center FAQ
What makes this facility unique?
This will be the largest AGD clinical and educational center in the United States.There is only 1 other of
its kind in the nation.
Where is this facility?
It is in the Triangle Pointe Building(AKA: I Heart Radio Building) at the intersection of 1-5 and 217 (Kruse
Way) in Tigard.Address in footer.
Is the Academy of General Dentistry(AGD) related to the American Dental Association (ADA)?
No,the Academy of General Dentistry is a professional association of predominantly general (non-
specialist) dentists. Its' mission is to advance general dentistry and oral health through quality continuing
education and advocacy. The Oregon AGD has been an active state constituent of the AGD for 50 years!
OAGD and OAGDF, however, work with the Oregon Dental Association (local arm of the ADA)to co-
develop charitable programs with this facility as its home.
Doesn't OHSU School of Dentistry(SOD)already do this?
The School of Dentistry has a shared mission with the Oregon Health &Science University to "provide
educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high-quality care and community programs."The
OAGD Foundation Center will link continuing dental education for practicing dentists to programs that
provide dentistry to underserved populations. OAGD has worked closely with OHSU SOD Continuing
Dental Education Department to coordinate CE curriculum and will continue to collaborate in the future.
Who else does this impact?
We're excited about its potential in workforce development. This facility plans to host a Dental Assistant
training program in Fall of 2020.There is a protracted dental assistant shortage in Oregon, and we
encourage anyone with a passion for Dentistry to inquire.
What is the status of the fundraising?
Two million of the$2.5m goal has been raised.We are currently accepting donations to top-off our
funding with an anonymous donor matching up to$200,000.
Will the clinic be technologically advanced?
Yes. It will boast 3-D x-ray imaging, a surgical suite with live broadcast capability, live webcasting capacity
for interactive long-distance courses, impression-less scanning technology and CAD-CAM crown
manufacturing on site.
Who are the community partners involved with the Center so far?
• A-dec • Kavo Kerr Porter Instruments
• Patterson Dental • Acteon
• Oregon Dental Association • SciCan
• Dental Foundation of Oregon • TDIC
• Columbia Bank • WEO Media
• MODA Health
503.228.6266 1 fax 503.228.4838 1 13333 SW 681h Parkway, Suite 010 Tigard, 97223 1 staff@oragd.org I www.oragd.org