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01-09-2020 Council Newsletter • ouncel Newsletter S Provided to the Tigard City Council on a weekly basis to stay abreast of current city issues. January 9, 2020 1. Photo Red Light & City-Owned Vehicles - Council president named to National League of With the advent of photo enforcement at key Tigard Cities board intersections, Chief McAlpine shared the guidelines for - Tigard expected to move forward with May public what to expect if you're operating a city-owned vehicle safety levy and run a red light. - After 22 years as the voice of Tigard Police,Jim Wolf calls it a career 2. Los Empresarios de Tigard You're invited to attend the first Los Empresarios de 9. Council Calendar Tigard workshop for Latinx business Tuesday,Jan. 14 Business Meeting owners/entrepreneurs on January 29'at the Tigard 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall library. Economic Development Coordinator Dylan Dekay-Bemis attached a flyer for the event. Tuesday,Jan. 21 Workshop Meeting 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall Tigard 3. MLK 2020—Healing the Divide Saturday,Jan. 25 Council Outreach Event The Tigard Baha'i community invites City Council to 11:30 a.m.Library Community Rm MLK2020: Healing the Divide on Monday,January 20 at the Tigard Library from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Details are Tuesday,Jan. 28 State of the City Address attached. 6—8 p.m.,Broadway Rose 4. New Business Licenses 12850 Sim Grant Ave, Tigard Liz Lutz attached business licenses for December 2019. 5. Southwest Corridor Team Update Kenny and the SWC team provide Council with this week's update on the light rail project. 6. Construction Project Update Christina Zellmer attached an overview of road, trail and construction projects underway in the city. 7. Press Release - Council President Goodhouse appointed to NLC Transportation&Infrastructure Services Committee 8. News Articles - Photo red-light cameras kick-on Wednesday at Hall Blvd & 99W - Sen. Ron Wyden Town Hall in Tigard - Tigard Dem Margaret Doherty won't seek re- election - Traffic blocked after semi-truck driver causes gas leak in Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigard,OR 97223 1 Web www.tigard-or.gov Phone:503.639.4171 FAX: 503.684.7297 TDD 503.684.2772 From:Julia Jewett, TPD Exec. Asst. Item# �I p Sent: Tuesday,January 7, 2020 12:10 PM Newsletter:' / To: #All Employees Subject: Notification of Photo Enforcement Program Activation In 2017, City of Tigard staff were directed by City Council to research the need for Photo Enforcement of red light and speed to improve safety at certain intersections along Pacific Hwy (99V). After an arduous process, implementation has been completed with construction nearing completion on the first intersection at Pacific Huy and Hall Blvd. On January 8, 2020 the equipment at this intersection will begin taking photographs and video of red light runners and issuing warnings. Thirty days later, this will change to the issuance of citations. This notification will set forth guidelines for what City of Tigard emnlnyeec can PxPPrt ;f thPv red light in a city-owned vehicle. While any employee operating their own personal vehicle and running a red light, whether at work or off work, will be handled as any private citizen would, the process for someone in a city-owned vehicle will be different. The citation will initially be issued to the City of Tigard, as it will be to any employer, the city will then notify the Police Department that it is not liable and identify the employee. The citation will then be issued to the employee. Additionally,all Police Officers who are approved reviewers of photo enforcement citations are required to notify the Police Traffic Enforcement Supervisor when they have evidence of an official vehicle committing a violation. The Supervisor will notify the City of Tigard if it is a city vehicle. Tigard Police Department employees are required by policy to notify their supervisor as soon as practical if they believe they have triggered the photo enforcement cameras. We recommend Tigard non-police employees who believe they have triggered the photo enforcement cameras during the legal performance of their duties notify- their supervisor of their legal justification for doing so.The supervisor can then notify the police department of this justification prior to a violation review. Supervisors may contact Sergeant Leigh Erickson (Leigh.erickson2ti�4ard-or.gov, with questions regarding the program or citation notification process. City of Tigard employees are encouraged to review Citk Wide Personnel Polic�: 53.0 Driving& Vehicle Operations. Please refer to the following table for warning and citation periods. Thank you and please drive safely! Kathy McAlpine Chief of Police Red means _ S TO I SAFETY FIRST Safer Intersections Coming to Tigard The City of Tigard will begrn using photo eriforcernew ra make rntersecnons aiong PdCific I-llghway("VV)SJfe?i tar moiorists, ped Strwns,and tii(yclists. the inSTa laIll Oil qi egwpment aT thref,,nrersections i5 in progress with the following esbmated Starr dates for war'nwgs acid Citat.ons' 30 MY citations for intersections warning Period Red Light Vioistions Begins Begin P,aCific Highway (99W) and Hall Boulevard January$, 2020 February 10, 2020 Pacific Hhghway(99W) January 13, 2020 February 13, 2020 and Durham Road PacifiC Highway(99W) and 72nd Avenue January 17, 2020 February 18, 2020 j i J City o1"Tigard I POLICE DEPARTMENT 13125 5W gall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 -� k y� �+er i V,�'�►Er -- fie 119(11'r ,Esta interesado en comenzar un negocio o hacer crecer su negocio actual? Are you interested in starting a business or growing your existing business? 29 de enero de 2020 • 6-8 p.m. Biblioteca Publica de Tigard , Cena Gratis 7anuary 29, 2020 . 6-8 p.m. • Tigard Public Library . Free Dinner • Conectese con empresarios y duenos de negocios • Network with local Latinx business owners and entrepreneurs. locales de Latinx. •Tell us what trainings you need to help your business grow • Diganos que capacitaciortes necesita para ayudar a que and thrive. negocio crezca y prospere. ■ Hear From local organizations that provide business support • iEsc uche a las organizacio nes locales que brindan and resources! apoyo comerciai y recursos disponibles para usted? MESO,Hacienda CDC,Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, MESO, Hacienda CDC, Hispanic Metropolitan Adelante Mujeres,DAME,SBDC.SCORE,Mercy Corps Chamber,Adelante Mujeres,DAME, SBDC, SCORE, Los Empresarios de Tigard is a new city program to connect Mercy Corps Latinx business owners and entrepreneurs to business advising services and resources. Los Empresarios de Tigard es un nuevo programa de la ciudad para conectar a los empresarios Latinx con servicios y recursos de asesoramiento empresarial. Wnete a • • • un taller Join us for a F k)EF G RATu I T01 workshops TIGA Item# MLK 2020 Newsletter: DIVIDEHEALING THE Dear friends, As we witness the ongoing racism and division in our nation, many are called to do something to address this most challenging issue and work toward racial justice and unity. With that vision, you are invited to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January, and explore how we can move forward in unity and common purpose to heal the racial divide in our country. This event will include speakers, music, and facilitated breakout sessions. Together with our fellow citizens, we will engage in elevated conversations around questions of racism, healing, &justice. The goal is that each participant will leave with a deeper understanding of the issues and a commitment to take individual and collective action. Please join us and meet other members of our extended community. MLK2020: Healing the Divide Monday, Jan. 20, 1:30-3:30 pm Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 Speakers Ebonee Bell, Literacy Outreach Specialist Ken Gibson, Mayor of King City Leslie Lee, Founder, the Soul Box Project Kathy McAlpine, Tigard Police Chief Musician Cheryll Simmerman, Singer-Flautist Master of Ceremonies Chris Ragland, Dr. King Admirer Facilitators Small group facilitation will be provided by area community members. Feel free to share the flyer with your community. If you would like more copies, please let us know. Warmly, The Tigard and Tualatin Baha'i Communities "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." -Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. www.mlkjr202O.org Tigard & Tualatin Baha'i Communities info@mlkjr202O.org Item# New business-December 2019 —� Newslet er:! �9 ADDRESSBUSINESS NAME BUSINESS , Metalair LLC 12264 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD Tigard Or Contractor 1 CTA Lab 12254 SW GARDEN PL Tigard Or Medical Lab 26 Tigard Ace Hardware 16200 SW PACIFIC HWY Tigard Hardware Store 10 Samadhi Psychiatric 9600 SW OAK ST # 325 Tigard Or Health Practitioner 1 Sharpe Plumbing 11890 SVS'WILTON AVE Tigard Or Plumbing Contractor 2 R & D Electric Inc 13430 SW 107TH AVE Tigard Or Electrical Work 1 Providence Expresscare 13939 SW PACIFIC HVG'Y Tigard Or Health Care Facility 5 Supercuts 9009 SW HALL BLVD # 150 Tigard Hair Salon 4 Caliber Collision Centers 10925 SVC' GREENBURG RD Tigard Or Auto Repair 27 Redhawk Network Security LLC 13125 SVG' HALL BLVD Tigard Or Computer Security Consultant 1 Bare Beauty 9504 SW WASHINGTON SQ RD Tigard Or Retail Store 15 Frontier Communications 8840 SW BURNHAM ST Tigard Or Communications 41 Oregon Natural Health Clinic 7157 SW BEVELAND RD # 100 Tigard Or Health Practitioner 1 Four Creative Seasons 13211 SVG' BROADMOOR PL Tigard Or Non-store Retailer 2 Fred Shearer&Sons Inc 8015 SW HUNZIKER RD Tigard Or Building Contractor 14 Fast Solution Cleaning Maintenance 8600 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD #8 Tigard Or Cleaning Services 5 Geese LLC 15685 SW 116TH AVE #215 Kin"Gty Or Miscellaneous Services 2 Total Employees 158 Item # / Newsletter: Southwest Corridor Team Report Dec/Jan Updates for Councilm For • NEPA REVIEW The FEIS commits the_pro'ect to specific mitigations(actions)where it causes significant impacts. Week of 22/g/2019 COT Update/Request Submitted written comments 9/26 on draft FEIS drawing set and met 20/29/19 with TriMet to discuss COT concerns(we need full inclusion of MOU project elements within the boundary covered by the FEIS analyses). TriMet Response Verbal indication of adjustments to Hall Blvd within FEIS boundaries;other project elements will not be included. Have not seen new drawings yet. Week of 12/16/2019 COT Update/Request None this week. (L. Faha on vacation) TriMet Response N/A Week of 2/6/2020 COT Update/Request Requested feedback about whether FEIS boundary adjustments have been made, and to confirm that the area requiring storm%vatertreatment is properly calculated based on this. Trimet and consultants presented draft property impacts from stormwater facilities that will be in FEIS. Clty/CWS provided Trimet an update on the Red Rock Creek Stormwater study that may produce an alternate approach where some of the stormwater management can be done along the creek_ TriMet Response Will get back to Lori on FEIS boundaries and next stormwater coordination meeting date. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REPORT The CDR describes the pro*ect in words and images(not engineered drawings)and must be accepted by COT council. Week of 12/g/2019 COT Update/Request Comments submitted on Partner Draft CDR Chapters 0-4 and 7 TriMet Response COT comments are generally being incorporated into the document by TriMet,with continuing omissions around 701h Avenue (no guideway design, no Atlanta intersection) and 681h(no mid-block crossing on Hwy 99) and Elmhurst(no side platforms)station areas. Week of 12/16/2019 COT Update/Request City is commenting on CDR Chapter 7—the chapter that shows the Tigard alignment specifically TriMet Response Persistent omission of important urban design and MOU elements related to station area development and transit infrastructure; CDR publication date delayed, extra review meetings scheduled. Week of 1/6/2020 COT Update/Request TriMet is meeting with partner staff on Station Access Projects Prioritization for inclusion in the CDR. Tigard's highest priority is the Hwy 227 integrated MUP Bridge between Hunziker and 72"dxvith Hall Blvd sidewalks south of Commercial Street second. TriMet Response TriMet's to prioritize these projects as requested 1 Future Project Updates: Transit Overlay Code; Affordable Housing MOU; PW Rail Standards; COT/TriMet IGA 70TH AVE RIGHT-OF-WAY The city needs the project to acquire enough right-of-way for the future street. Week of 12/9/2019 COT Update/Request Reiterated comments to include guideway design elements and right-of-way through to Atlanta St. TriMet Response CDR still not showing guideway treatments or inclusion of the Atlanta intersection. Week of 12/16/2019 COT Update/Request CDR comments submitted on 12/14 TriMet Response CDR still not showing right of way north of Baylor, Atlanta intersection, full four-way intersection at 70th and Elmhurst, or guideway treatments. Week of o1/o6/2020 COT Update/Request CDR continues to show loth right-of-way between Baylor and Atlanta as an unresolved element TriMet Response Will discuss at CDR review session January 9th HALL BLVD DESIGN The project(per the MOU)must improve Hall b/t RR tracks and Hunziker to the satisfaction of the city council. Week of 12/9/2019 COT Update/Request Reiterated comments to show Hall improvements from Hunziker to RR in CDR. TriMet Response Nothing yet. Possibly with chapter 7 of CDR draft? Week of 12/16/2019 COT Update/Request CDR comments submitted on 12/14 TriMet Response CDR still not showing project boundary(or improvements)south of Commercial to the RR tracks, Hail Blvd future design thinking not shared or shown in the CDR Week of 1/6/2020 COT Update/Request No update/request TriMet Response I Waiting on post-holiday resumption of the TAC and UDIG workshops January to December 2020 MOS STATION DOWNTOWN TriMet and Tigard(per the MOU) mustjointly agree to the location of the downtown station in MOS scenario, re-FEIS Week of 12/9/2019 COT Update/Request Upper Boones Ferry Interim Terminus was presented to CAC last week TriMet Response N/A Week of 12/16/2019 COT Update/Request Upper Boones Ferry Interim Terminus passed unanimously by the SC on 12/16. Tigard City Council was not consulted (per MOU). Issue has not been raised to TriMet. TriMet Response N/A Week of 1/6/2020 COT Update/Request N/A(issue has been decided. Staff to brief council on 1/21) TriMet Response N/A 217 BIKE/PED BETTERMENT TriMet and Tigard (per the MOU)will be co-applicants for a grant to fund multiuse path (to be designed by TriMet w/SWC) 2 Future Project Updates: Transit Overlay Code; Affordable Housing MOU; PW Rail Standards; COT/TriMet IGA Week of 12/9/2019 COT Update/Request Federal funding request will be based on rough order of magnitude cost of$8M for an integrated MUP TriMet Response Project was responsive in providing above cost estimate. Week of 12/16/2019 COT Update/Request CDR comments request that the MUP extend from Hunziker to 72"d and include mid-point connections to the future Red Rock Creek trail. TriMet Response Verbal acknowledgement that the CDR will incorporate Week of 1/6/2020 COT Update/Request No update/request TriMet Response Pending resumption of TAC and UDIG workshops monthly from January to December 2020 HALL STATION PARKING AGMT. TriMet and Tigard(per the MOU)will negotiate a shared use agreement for parking facilities at the downtown station Week of 12/9/2019 COT Update/Request Pending 12/16/19 steering committee alignment decision,we will engage TriMet in discussion of shared parking. MOU calls for understanding parking demand and capacity with consideration of non-transit parking, securing outside funding to support non-transit capacity, and development of shared-use agreement prior to engineering. TriMet Response Current TriMet plans suggest surface parking at Hall station for park and ride only. Week of 12/16/2019 COT Update/Request CDR comments reject surface parking (Mayor's comments at 12/16 SC also challenged interim surface parking use). TriMet Response Committed to surface parking. Week of 1/6/2020COT Update/Request Waiting to learn more at the January Stn CDR review meeting TriMet Response TBD EMPLOYMENT _ TOD TriMet will(per the MOU)help effectuate an Employment TOD district to miti ate'ob loss in the Hunziker industrial core Week of 12/9/2019 COT Update/Request List of businesses that will be displaced due to SWC. TriMet Response Meeting with TriMet about business impacts scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2020. List provided. Week of 12/16/2019 COT Update/Request CDR comments and Mayors comments at 12/16 Steering Committee pushing for opening day TOD TriMet Response Rhetorically in support; has done some economic analysis, but CDR still not showing TOD potential or TOD projects Week of 1/6/2020 COT Update/Request Meet with Bob Hastings to talk about TOD strategy 1/7/2020 TriMet Response None yet 3 Future Project Updates: Transit Overlay Code;Affordable Housing MOU; PW Rail Standards; COT/TriMet IGA O&M FACILITY _ DESIGN TriMet will(per the MOU)design the O&M facility to complement adjacent development and connections Week of 12/9/2019 COT Update/Request OMF configuration proposed to parallel RR avoiding impacts to the Red Rock Creek floodplain and most properties fronting on Hunziker. Focus on remaining property between OMF and Hall,with direction to consider station-integrated desi n to maximize redevelopment potential. TriMet Response/Request Subject to future station area planning. Week of 3-2/16/2019 COT Update/Request City comments on CDR Chapter 7 emphasize need to show the O&M in a manner that allows _ meaningful public review. TriMet Response Agreed to consider developing boards for winter outreach to boards and commissions. Week of 1/6/2020 COT Update/Request No update/request TriMet Response Pending resumption of TAC and UDIG workshops monthly from January to December 2020 4 Future Project Updates:Transit Overlay Code; Affordable Housing MOU; PW Rail Standards; COT/TriMet IGA [tem# Construction Project Update —January 8, 2020 Newsletter: 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 feu- resources you can use to find more information: • Tigard Active Permits —interactive map with a list of planning, building, and engineering permits. https:LLw,,,�zv.arc gis.comLappsZN1apSeries/index.html?appid----d86ee383511 e43Oda 1 c050637040107c • Public Works Update—summary of work done by our Public Works crews. https://-,v«'A,.tig_ard- or.gov/community/pw news.php • Capital Improvement Plan—Tigard's 6-year plan for large-scale improvements. htLRs://www.tigard- or.Vov/ciZ, hall/cip.php • ODOT Project Tracking— State Transportation Improvement Program projects. htWs://gis.odot.state.or.us/transgis/­opt/ • Washington County Roads—Washington County projects impacting roads. https:/ w x-,v.wc- roads.com/ Greenfield Drive at Gaarde St Greenfield Drive is closed from Maplecrest Court to Gaarde Street, and 132nd Avenue from Rockingham Drive to Greenfield Drive. It is estimated that roughly 500' of roadway sustained significant damage during a recent water main break. The erosive forces of water from the water main break caused erosion of a substantial amount of gravel and soil from underneath the pavement, leaving large voids and the potential for sink holes. Detour Route:The signed detour routeior this road closure will be Gaarde Street, to 129'1Avenue, to Morningstar Dave, to Greenfieli Drive. The city-is currently working with consultants to determine the structural integrity of the roadway, and the extent of subterranean damage. Once the damage is understood, the city will put together a plan to reopen the road. However, needed repairs could take six months or more. Visit htws://www.tigard or.gov/community/12w news.php for news. 99W Intersections Photo Red Light camera installation is finishing at 99W/Hall Blvd and has begun at 99W/Durham Rd and 99W/72"Ave. Most of the work will be done at night. Expect nighttime lane closures on 99W and the side streets. N71sithttl2s://,,vww.tigard-or.gov/12olice/12hoto traffic enforcement.ph,p for more information. Tigard Street Heritage Trail Tigard Street Heritage Trail will have some closures through January to complete irrigation and landscaping. River Terrace Area Construction • Traffic on Roy Rogers Rd has been shifted to the east side of the roadway onto the newly widened portion, and work begun on installing a waterline and widening the west side of the road. • River Terrace subdivisions are under construction particularly on the east side of Roy Rogers Rd south of Scholls Ferry Rd. See htWs:/Zw-ww.tigard-or.gov/rii-er 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`h rive 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. NATIONAL LEAGUE NLCOF CITIES CITIES STRONG TOGETHER NLC PUBLIC AFFAIRS AItem# -7 TE RELEASE q FOR IMMEDIATE l Newsletter: January 9, 2020 Press Contact: John Goodhouse, City Council President, Tigard, OR 971-212-7533 jgoodhouse@tigard-or.gov City Council President John Goodhouse Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities' Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee WASHINGTON — 1/9/20 — City Council President John Goodhouse from Tigard, Oregon has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2020 Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC's federal policy positions on issues involving transportation, including planning, funding, safety and security of public transit, streets and highways, aviation, railroads and ports. The appointment was announced by NLC President Joe Buscaino, councilmember, Los Angeles, California. Goodhouse said "I'm honored to be re-elected to the NLC's Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee to continue to be a voice for the region federally on important infrastructure needs, to continue working on making the grant process simpler and focusing on unfunded mandates." As a committee member, Goodhouse will play a key role in shaping NLC's policy positions and advocate on behalf of America's cities and towns before Congress, with the administration and at home. "NLC's federal advocacy committees ensure policymakers in Washington understand the most pressing issues facing local communities," said Joe Buscaino,councilmember of Los Angeles, California, and president of the National League of Cities (NLC). "I am proud to have Council President Goodhouse join NLC's Transportation and Infrastructure Services committee on behalf of his city's residents. Together, with a team of local officials from across the country, we will strengthen the federal-local partnership, and ultimately create stronger cities, towns and villages." The leadership of this year's committee will consist of Chair Dan Fowler, Councilman, Kansas City, Missouri, Vice Chair Krisanna Clark-Endicott, Councilor, Redmond, Oregon, and Vice Chair Elaine Clegg, Council President Pro Tem, Boise, Idaho. For more information on NLC's federal advocacy committees, visit: www.nlc.org/advocacy/committees. The National League of Cities(NLC)is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. www.nlc.org AOV Item# Newsletter: Photo red-light cameras kick-on Wednesday at Hall Blvd/Hwy 99W Ray Pitz Friday, January 03, 2020 Two other intersections will follow but a 30-day warning period precedes any fines being mailed out. COURTESY CITY OF TIGARD - The citys first- Rea irst- Red means ever photo traffic enforcement camera will be turned on Wednesday at Highway 99W and Hall Boulevard. Two other intersections will follow but _ S _ there will be a 30-day warning period before any fines are issued. The City of Tigard is expected to officially switch on its first red-light camera next week I SAFETY FIRST at one of the most accident-heavy intersections in the city. Safer Intersections Coming to Tigard On Wednesday, Conduent State and Local The C LV Of itgard will begin wising phvtoenfc)rcernent to make intersections along Pacific Highwav t99W)safer tot motorists,pedestrians,and bic.?05ts Solutions Inc., will go live with the city's first-ever Ihr•tnstafLOM of equipment at three,nteoev on+is in progress w Ti+iiia photo traffic enforcement at the intersection of tollowing estimated suirr dates tot warn ng4 and clultrons Highway 99W and Hall Boulevard, the caveat { 30 flay Ci 80011IS for being that there will be a 30-day grace period for I' Intersections Warning Period Red ug0t vietations Begins Begin violators. Pacific Highway(99W)� Two other intersections will follow with cameras January S, 2020 February 1©,ZOZO and Hall Boulevard turned on at Highway 99W and Durham Road on Pacific Highway(99W) I Jan. 13, followed by Highway 99W and 72nd and Durham Road January 13, 202Q February 13, ZOZO Avenue on Jan. 17. Pacific Highway(99W) January 17,2020 February 18, 202 and 72nd Avenue "Once they turn on, each intersection will allow 30 days warning period just to allow motorists to city Of Tigard I POLICE DEPAR.'TNWLN'1' become accustomed to these changes," said Jim 13125SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97323 Wolf, spokesman for the Tigard Police Department. "But once the 30 days has expired, the citations will be mailed." Those citations will result in a $262 fine. The city has been talking about installation of such cameras for years and is believed to be one of the last large jurisdictions in the Portland-metro area to use such equipment. In September 2018, the Tigard City Council approved entering into a $2.1 million contract with Conduent State and Local Solutions Inc. for the cameras. "It's all on the premise we have dangerous intersections in Tigard," said Wolf. "And the number of crashes certainly validate that." Tigard officials have said that"photo enforcement leads to fewer violations, reduced fatalities and injuries as a result of intersection crashes." Last year, a police lieutenant explained that motorist receiving a citation in the mail will receive four photographs of the alleged violation as well as a link where they can view a 12-second video of the incident. A police officer will review the photographs and video as well. That same lieutenant explained that once a light turns red along Pacific Highway-- and the cross street light turns green -- an additional .1 second of time will be added before the camera is triggered to photograph the motorist who goes through a red light. Working on the assumption that the cameras are turned on as planned, citations will begin being written on Feb. 10 for Highway 99W and Hall Boulevard, Feb. 13 for Highway 99W and Durham Road, and Feb. 17 for Highway 99W and 72nd Avenue. Violations by the numbers Last year, Tigard police released the following data regarding red-light violations and accidents that occurred between 2012 and 2016: • Highway 99W and Hall Boulevard: 72 crashes; 1,334 monthly red-light violations. • Highway 99W and 72nd Avenue: 42 crashes; 239 monthly red-light violations. • Highway 99W and Durham Road: 40 crashes; 1,448 monthly red-light violations. Senator Ron Wyden town hall in Tigard By Mark Graves I The Oregonian/Oregon Live U.S. Senator Ron Wyden held a town hall meeting in Tigard on Sunday, Jan. S, 2019, at Tigard High School. Tigard-Tualatin School District Superintendent Dr. Sue Reike-Smith and Tigard Mayor Jason Snider assisted with questions from the crowd. C3 Tigard Democrat Margaret Doherty won't seek re-election Pamplin Media Group Saturday, January 04, 2020 Doherty, who has served in Oregon House District 35 since 2009, said she'll finish the remainder of her term 4 � 4 ' r AJ SUBMITTED PHOTO-Margaret Doherty Rep. Margaret Doherty(D-Tigard) has announced that she would not seek re-election to the Oregon House District 35 seat that she has represented since 2009. Doherty made the announcement today. "This was a bittersweet decision to make but I think the time is right for me to step aside, allowing someone else to serve this incredible community," Doherty said in a news release. "I have loved every minute of my time in the Oregon House. We have accomplished so much good and made progress for every Oregonian. This was truly one of the greatest privileges of my life." Doherty is the longtime chair of the Oregon Legislature's House Committee on Education and a former chair of the House Committee on Business and Labor. She has spent her entire legislative career fighting for reforms to our public education system and policies that level the playing field for every Oregonian including leading the charge for universal free school lunch, pay parity for substitute teachers, the expansion of school-based health centers, HIV testing in emergency rooms and various consumer protections. "Margaret Doherty is a larger than life personality in the Oregon House with admirers across the aisle," said House Majority Leader Barbara Smith Warner. "Her fierce advocacy for her community as well as public education here in Oregon will be sorely missed." Doherty spent the first 10 years of her career as a teacher at Milwaukie High School. For the following 22 years she was an advocate for teachers with the Oregon Education Association. A long-time Tigard resident, she also served in countless community volunteer positions including the Tigard Planning Commission. Doherty will serve out the remainder of her term which ends in January 2021. Traffic blocked after semi-truck driver causes gas leak in Tigard FOX 12 Staff January 7, 2020 P i � t KPTV V photo. KPTV photo. TIGARD, OR (KPTV) — Traffic was blocked for hours Tuesday afternoon after a semi-truck driver hit the cover of an underground safety valve, causing it to leak, according to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. Buildings were evacuated while firefighters and Northwest Natural crews responded to the scene along Southwest 72nd Avenue. The road was temporarily closed between Upper Boones Ferry Road and Redwood Lane. Northwest Natural crews were digging at two locations to stop the leak Tuesday afternoon. Tigard police officers were on scene to help direct traffic. It's not clear what caused the driver to hit the safety valve. Tigard City Council president named to National League of Cities board Pamplin Media Group Monday, December 30, 2019 John Goodhouse, a Tigard resident since 1974, was elected to a 2-year term on the board, the largest representing cities in the nation. SUBMITTED PHOTO-John Goodhouse John Goodhouse, president of the Tigard City Council, was recently elected to the National League of Cities board of directors during the organization's City Summit held in San Antonio. Goodhouse was elected to a 2-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for group's federal advocacy, governance and membership activities. "I'm honored to have been elected to the NLC Board of Directors, to be a voice for the City of Tigard and the State of Oregon at the national level," Goodhouse said in a news release. As a member of the board, Goodhouse will meet in regularly to guide NLC's strategic direction. Board members are selected by a 15-member nominating committee, and are confirmed by a vote from NLC's membership at the organization's annual business meeting. "Our board of directors helps guide the National League of Cities' priorities and policies," said Joe Buscaino, National League of Cities president and a member of the Los Angeles City Council. "It is made up of an amazing group of local leaders and I am excited to work with them to lead with urgency in addressing homelessness, building innovation-driven economies and strengthening local-federal partnerships." Goodhouse, an independent insurance agent and local business owner, has lived in Tigard since 1974. He previously served on the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard Chamber of Commerce's Government & Public Policy committee. The National League of Cities is the largest and most representative organization for cities, their elected leaders and municipal staff, and advocates for city priorities in Washington by building strong federal-local partnerships. iTigard expected to move forward with Mayublic safe levya C1 Council agrees numbers on what 29 cents per "This is really a priority for provements along school as abusiness license,food and of the city. „ g $1,000 of assessed value would us," Councilor Liz Newton, a rouges Those improvements beverage, or payroll tax to The City Council will meet '1 T and needs at least buy for the city. former Tigard assistant city are nb fon es being discussed pay for the added officers. again next Tuesday, Jan. 14. d All five members of the manager,told the council con- as part of the current propos- Snider said his experience At that meeting,city staff are eight new patrol council,including Mayor Snid- cerning a May levy. "I think al. has been that even those who expected to present the coun- er,have expressed support for we need to give voters anoth- Council members all agreed are concerned about increases cil with specific costs foF. the :,o fjicer5' adding more police. City offi- er shot at it.'' iliat tliey would prefer to go in property taxes are support- add iorial officers, support 1 cials say a larger force will A previous local option levy out for the levy as opposed to ive of the levy after he-ex- staff and de-escalation train- ensure there are more than that would have paid for more pursuing other options such plains the public safety needs ing. By RAY PITZ three officers on duty at any police officers as well as li- Pamplin Media Group given time to cover the city's brary and parks maintenance five patrol districts,especially operations,failed in May 2018. Despite polling numbers in the event of more than one That levy would have added that show support for a emergency at one time. $1.18 per $1,000 of assessed planned local option levy to In addition,the goal is to re- value to local property taxes pay for additional police of- duce response times for high- — a considerably larger bur- 1,ficers is"low and soft,"the priority calls such as those den than the levy rates the ,,Tigard City Council is ex- involving thefts or physical council is now considering. pected to let voters decide assault. However, Newton said she ,,for themselves in May. The council wants to add wants to see needed support "We have an obligation to eight patrol officers,a school staff for those officers is in- the community to make the resource officer and two offi- cluded in the levy as well. ,community safe," Mayor Ja- cers dedicated to dealing with An initial survey conducted son Snider said during a Tues- issues involving the city's in October showed only a 38% day night, Jan. 7, council homeless. level of support when an meeting. "And we're going to The council also is looking amount of$46 cents per$1,000 'figure out how to do it." at whether the levy should of assessed value was being The most recent survey pay for training in"de-escala- discussed, an amount that tested property tax rates of 33 tion" tactics for officers as would have included 2 to 3 cents and 29 cents per $1,000 well. cents dedicated to safety im- of assessed value. The council directed city y staffto come back with firm el The Times • Thursday,January 9,2020 Beaverton•Tigard Tualatin•Sherwood A9 After 22yearsp as the voice of Tigard olice, Jim Wolf calls it a career By RAY PITZ large quantities of merchandize from In addition,the"Chat with a Chief' Pamplin Media Group local big-box stores,as well as Wash- program where residents can meet ington Square mall outlets. one-on-one with Tigard Police Chief aving served under four po- Al In addition,Tigard,like other cities, Kathy McAlpine has also proved pop- lice chiefs as public infor- +" has seen an increase of counterfeit ular, and Wolf said he's been im- mation officer for 22 years, credit cards to purchase gift cards pressed with McAlpine's tenure as the Tigard Police Depart- and also electronics. well. ment's Jim Wolf has the distinction "We had some very significant in- "Under Chief McAlpine's direction, of being the longest-serving person vestigations surrounding organized the department has made the most currently serving in that capacity in retail theft that included the trans- significant strides toward profession- the Portland metro area. ; porting of the merchandise that was alism,accountability and,I think,just And as Wolf heads to retirement obtained out-of-state,out of the coun- operational efficiencies," he said. "I after serving as the voice for Tigard's try," Wolf said. "Our commercial respect her managerial style and 65-officer department since 1997, he crimes unit has been very active in have enjoyed working under her au- recently reflected on the many chang- investigating those types of occur- thority." es he's witnessed over the years,from rences." McAlpine said she appreciates the the advent of social media to get the While Wolf finds a single overshad- time Wolf has spent with the depart- word out about criminal incidents to owing event difficult to pinpoint over ment as well. trends in the types of crimes commit- the years, he said one anomaly oc- "Jim has been the face and the ted in the city. curred several years ago when the voice of Tigard PD for over 20 years, When Wolf began in his PIO posi- city recorded six homicides in one and he truly is an icon," said McAlp- tion—he previously served as both a year. While some were quickly re- ine."As a new chief coming from out- community service officer for two solved with an arrest,others lingered. of-state,it was nice to know that Jim years and before that supervisor of Jim Wolfreemed "That was a very busy year," he had much of the media responses cov- the records unit—much of the em- _> farewells,copgMlations said. ered and it was really about consis- phasis was on crime prevention,and and even a plaque for his And Wolf has also been the depart- tency in messaging and we jelled more specifically the creation of sernce to the Tigard Police ment's point person during some right away." .,Neighborhood Watch programs.That Department at a emotional times when parents have She added, referring to a recent i,has changed dramatically. retirement party lost a child or loved ones have lost community survey conducted on be- t "Now,it's not often that we have a TWMY,Jan.2. loved ones. half of the Tigardlcity government, rrequest to initiate a neighborhood PMG PHOTOS: "You know there are times that "The Tigard Police Department has a ,watch,"he said."I think many people JONATHAN HOUSE there was the tragic death of a child, 94%approval rating from the commu- oprefer a more private approach to with thoughts of the incident where nity, and I have to believe that Jim !,maintaining awareness about what's lows public agencies to send news and time(we responded) to something of the aftermath lingers for days, has more than contributed to the pos- going on in their communities, even information quickly to any group of that nature." months or years,"he said."Ican think itive community connection by his Lon their street.There's so many other media across the state,creating what In large part,those labs disappeared about certain incidents a year later media presence and quick responses." resources people tap into." Wolf calls"one-stop shopping." because of statewide restrictions on and just kind of reflect on the sadness Wolf, along with his wife,Rita,has Gone too are the days when a phone In addition,he said, websites such pseudoephedrine,an ingredient ama- that had occurred around that time." three adult children. He has no spe- call or press release were generally as Nextdoor,an online private social teurs once used to make meth. While neighborhood policing has cific plans for retirement,he said,but the only ways to satisfy the media's network that includes news and infor- Another former crime trend was been around in Tigard neighborhoods he plans to keep busy and active. and residents' demand for informa- mation about what's going on in spe- the theft of catalytic converters,sto- since the early 1990s,Wolf said there "I love walking for exercise,"Wolf tion. cific neighborhoods,have allowed the len out of cars and resold for the pre- have been successful additions to the said. "I'm definitely into physical fit- The introduction of social media agency to get police news out quickly. cious metals they contain. concept,including the addition of the ness and hiking." Chas changed the landscape tremen- "I believe in Tigard,we have nearly "You know,people would come out popular"Coffee with a Cop"event,in Past hikes have included the top of dously," said Wolf. "How we now 16,000 residences participating,"Wolf of the shopping center and ... they'd which residents can sit down and talk Mount St.Helens. share information, how quickly we said of Nextdoor. learn immediately when they turned with a Tigard police officer. "That was quite remarkable," he ican accommodate that and even just Meanwhile, what's also changed the ignition on the catalytic converter "We've had very strong response," said. "It was exhausting, but it was tthe creative avenues we can take over Wolfs career are trends in spe- was missing,"recalled Wolf. he said. "I think that's very telling worth it." from livestreaming a press confer- cific crimes.In the 1990s,police were The problem became so bad in the that people are overwhelmingly sup- Summing up his career, Wolf said ,ence on Facebook or livestreaming a often called out to the scene of meth- early 2000s that the Tigard Police De- portive of community policing...Cof- he's met some impressive people ,.,meeting that has interest in various amphetamine labs inside homes or partment began offering free engrav- fee with a Cop is an element of that. along the way, people who have a areas of the city,that's changed con- even hotel rooms. ing on the parts to make them more People learn `what can I do or what genuine concern about the communi- siderably." "I recall those distinctly,"said Wolf. difficult to fence. can the police do or what can I do to ty and support it. Like many agencies, Tigard also "But as you know,over time,that type Crimes more prevalent these days help the police maintain our neighbor- "I've been so fortunate in this role," _ruses the F1ashAlert system,which al- of activity—I cannot recall the last include organized gangs that shoplift hoods more safely?"' he said.