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Cityscape 2003-01 ■ISI MENil un AMEN January 2003 Volume XXI No. 1 Mayor's corner Happy New Year! You are invited to a The city made great progress in special Council meeting 2002. For our transportation goal, January 14, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., Tigard City Hall, Council approved a work plan for 13125 SW Hall Blvd. improved bus service and finished the Meeting Highlights: Transportation System Plan. Tigard . Swearing-In Ceremony: Mayor Jim Griffith and Councilors Sydney voters approved the bond measure to Sherwood and Nick Wilson for Four-Year Terms construct a new library,Cook Park • State of the City Address: Mayor Jim Griffith improvements are almost done,more • Elect a Council President for aTwo-Year Term: City Council trees have been planted in parks and along pathways and volunteers have • 2002 Annual Vision Report:Administration Staff cleaned streams and removed Reception to follow. Come visit your elected officials! Meeting will be unwanted vegetation. cablecast live on Channel 28. For more information,contact Cathy In January,City Council will set Wheatley at cathy@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext. 2410. goals for the year. If you have ideas on goals for the city, contact me or City Administration staff,along with some supporting information and Peoples Choice Awards your idea will be reviewed and Three Young Artists Honored considered. During our goal-setting Three young Tigard artists received session,we will review our current accolades for their artistic visions of the goals and revise them as needed. new library in the People's Choice Art ' Transportation will probably be high Awards. From the 46 entries in three age on the list once again! Also,we will categories the following received the most be setting targets related to parks, votes from the public: downtown,our water supply,growth . Preschool:Lauren Kerr, age 4 Y2, management and communications. Metzger Community Preschool Have a great and safe New Year! . Grade School:David Shumway,age 10,home schooled • Middle School:Dave Brown,age 13, Fowler Middle School The three winners will be VIPs at the Jim Griffith, Mayor groundbreaking for the new library in spring. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON kk. City of Tigard MAYOR James Griffith CIT Agenda �T r. mayor@ci.tigard.ous a =moi CIT-Citizen Involvement Team Grassroots, Neighborhood-Based COUNCIL PRESIDENT Brian J.Moore The CIT meeting is cablecast live on the first Thursday on Channel 28 at 7 p.m. brianm@ci.tigard.or.us Replays are shown Thursday at 11 p.m., Saturday at 9 p.m. and Monday at 7 and ii p.m., Tuesday at 10 a.m. and the 3rd and 4th Sunday at 10 a.m. COUNCILORS Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings. Craig Dirksen Refreshments will be provided. craigd@ci.tigard.or.us When: Thursday,January 9, 2003, 6:30-9:00 P.M. Sydney Sherwood Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard sydney@ci.tigard.or.us 6:30 p.m. An opportunity to meet one-on-one with staff to ask questions or discuss specific issues. Representatives will be available from the Nick Wilson following departments: Administration,Community Development, nickw@ci.tigard.or.us Engineering,Library,Police and Public Works. (This portion is not aired on cable.) CITY MANAGER Bill Monahan 7:00 p.m. General Session—Announcements,updates and status reports on bill@ci.tigard.orus current activities,issues and events. 7:20 p.m. Rules of the Road-This presentation will serve as a reminder on some CITYSCAPE EDITOR common rules of the road that make driving safer for all of us. Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder 7:40 p.m. Tualatin Basin Water Supply Feasability Study-A presentation by cathyQci.tigard.or.us Jeanna Cernazanu,Public Involvement Coordinator for Clean Water All City Hall employees can be Services,will present information on water sources to meet long-term reached byphone at503-639-4171 needs in the Tualatin Basin. 8:05 p.m. Break CITY MEETING SCHEDULE• 8:10 p.m. Capital Improvement Program(CEP)-Engineering staff will report • on suggestions made at the last CIT meeting and will present the list of City Council recommended projects that will be considered by the Planning Com- 2nd,3rd&4th Tuesdays,6:30 p.m. mission for inclusion on the budget. Learn how you can be involved in Town Hall the next phase of the process. Library Board 8:35 p.m. Meeting Wrap Up 2nd Thursday,7 p.m. 8:50 p.m. Adjourn Library Puett Room Planning Commission Bring a friend or neighbor! 1 st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. If you are unable to attend and would like to have your ideas included or have suggestions, Town Hall please contact Liz Newton at liz@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,ext.2412. Any time you Intergovernmental Water Board have questions,CIT agenda topic suggestions or CIT program ideas,send an email to 2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. citmail@ci.tigard.or.us. It's checked daily and you will get a response! Tigard Water Building Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Prevent frozen pipes this winter Parks update Plumbing located against exterior walls,in unheated basements and crawl Aside from the recent improve- spaces is vulnerable to freezing when the weather turns frigid. To avoid costly ments at Cook Park,two other Tigard repairs, here are some tips to winterize your plumbing and irrigation system: parks will also be receiving a face-lift • Close crawl spaces and exterior doors. this winter. • Repair cracked windows and make sure windows are closed. Woodard Park—The Tigard park • Use heat tape or pipe insulation to insulate pipes in unheated parts of crew has completed construction of the your home. If pipes are not accessible, open interior cabinet doors to 2-to 5-year age group playground.The allow warm air from inside the home to reach the water pipes. 5-to 12-year age group playground • Make sure your water meter lid is not broken or missing. should be finished by January 1,2003. • Disconnect hoses and drain outside faucets. These two structures will replace the • Shut off and drain your irrigation system. old wooden structure located in the • Do not leave your backflow assembly out in the cold. Remember that lower area of the park. Installation of a backflow assemblies that require insulating must be available for testing. small picnic shelter,located near the For more information, contact Hung Nguyen at 503-718-2603 or play structures, is slated for spring 2003. h ung@ci.tigard.or.us. Summerlake Park—Construction of an off-leash dog area,complete with fencing and landscaping,started in Budget Committee Recycle holiday cards December. Ornamental grasses, seeks new memberIf you y receive holiday cards,there is flowering shrubs,and trailing vines will a great program that reuses donated be planted along the dog park fence on The Budget Committee consists of the Winterlake side of the park.In the members of City Council cards AND benefits needy Council and five addition more rhododendr children.St.Jude's Ranch for Children additional community members who will be planted to enhance raises funds by selling holiday cards that serve three-year terms. The committee the Sorg Rhododendron have been rejuvenated. Their kids cut, meets as needed and is generally busier Garden collection. in the spring. This committee reviews glue and create new holiday cards from the City Manager's proposed budget, the used cards donated to them.The reused cards are then sold to help pay Free wildlife hike s makes adjustments and sends the for field trips and other childrens The Tualatin Riverkeepers are budget to the City Council for adoption. projects. Their program accepts cards sponsoring a series of Saturday morning Citizen Interest Applications are from any occasion.You may donate wildlife viewing hikes that take place at available in the City Hall lobby or on the your old cards and purchase reused sites featured in Exploring the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us. cards year-round. Tualatin River Basin:A Nature and Contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan Recreation Guide. The first hike is on To donate your cards to St.Judes: Koepping at susank@ci.tigard.or.us or February 1 at Cook Park and Durham 503-639-4171 ext. 2402 if you would If you wish,remove any personal y Park to view waterfowl,raptors and a like more information or are interested messages and information. Destroy or recycle this part of the card. variety of songbirds. Meet at the in serving on the Budget Committee. wetland viewing kiosk on the east side Please return completed applications to Send your cards to: p pp of Cook Park at 8 a.m. Bring binoculars City Hall by January 31, 2003. 10 St.Jude's Ranch for Children and dress warmly. 100 St.Jude Street Boulder City, NV 89006-0100 Information on dates and locations Telephone: 800-492-3562 of hikes planned throughout the year are posted at www.tualatini-iverkeepers.org or by calling the Tualatin Riverkeepers at 503-590-5813. January 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 3 City of Tigard Sholf 71 Lmlfo News from the Tigard Library Fire & Ice with Library Events Calendar Mad Science ' ` January 1 Library Closed-New Year's Day January 6 2-4 p.m. Job Searching Resources Session I-Resume Mad Science of Portland entertains and Cover Letter Workshop-Puett Rm and teaches science at the same time! January 8 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion hosted by Kim Stafford Their lively and interactive shows -Puett Rm are a fun way to learn!Witness giant January 10 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Areil Tebben-Puett Rm beach balls floating in mid-air and flashy January 13 2-4 p.m. Job Searching Resources Session II- reactions that go POOF! Interviewing Workshop-Puett Rm Friday, y Jan24 12:30 to January 11 10 a.m.-Noon 12'h Annual Preschool and Early Childhood Information Fair-Tigard United Methodist 1:30 p.m.in Town Hall. Church(9845 SW Walnut Place,Tigard) Mandala and atter n January 11 2-4 p.m. Mandala&Pattern Making(Reg.req'd/ages 13 p and up)-Puett Rm making January 14,21,28 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Stories&Crafts-Puett Rm January 16,23,30 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Louise Mandala is a sanskrit word meaning (Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm "whole world,"or"healing circle,"and is January 17,24,31 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Terri used as a symbol for meditation,protec- (Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm tion and healing. Learn how to make January 19-February 1 Annual Library Services Survey paper mandala patterns to use in January 20 Library Closed-Martin Luther King Jr.Day artforms from quilting to gardening. January 24 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fire and Ice with Mad Science Local artist,Mark Brody,will lead the (Ages 5 and up)-Town Hall way. January 27 2-4 p.m. Job Searching Resources Session III- Saturday,January 11, 2 to Job Search Tactics Workshop-Puett Rm Tues.,Wed.,Thurs. 4-6 p.m. Homework Center(Grades 5-12) 4 p.m. in the Puett Room. Ages 13 and -Young Adult Area up. Registration required. For more information on library programs, visit our web site at Winter music at the www.citigardorus All library programs are free. Some library programs require registration. library - To sign up, call 503-684-6537 Performer Ariel Tebben will play songs Winter Story Time is here! of the winter solstice on Friday,January Preschool Stories and Crafts Little People Story Time 10, 6 to 8 p.m.in the Tuesdays,Jan. 14-Mar. 4, 10 to Thursdays,Jan. 16-Mar. 6 with Puett Room. Tebben is a vocalist and 10:30 a.m., Puett Room, ages 3 to 6. Louise, Fridays,Jan. 17-Mar. 7 songwriter who also plays a variety of Each session is filled with stories,music, with Terri, 10 to 10:30 a.m.,Puett instruments including Celtic harp and laughter,surprises and a fun art activity Room,ages 3 and under. guitar. The style of her music ranges to take home. Bring the whole family. Enjoy stories,songs and activities from traditional Celtic,folk,and classical, designed for children ages 3 and under to new age and rock. with their grown-up. Page 4 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Job searching resources This is a series of workshops with Tanya Maldonado,Career Specialist,from Portland Community College. Mondays,January 6, 13, 27, 2 to 4 p.m.in the Puett Rm. ■ Session I: Resume & Cover Letter Workshop -Target your resume to the job t ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ you want—learn how to highlight your skills to stand out and master the art of the ■ ■ ■ ■ job-specific cover letter. Session II: Interviewing Workshop-Take command of your interview with tips on preparation,tough questions,and interviewing styles. Phone,panel and behavior- H a r d Hat Report based interviews,as well as salary negotiation will be covered. Reflections on 2002 Session III:Job Search Tactics Workshop-Learn how to stay organized, ener- By Margaret Barnes getic and efficient. Gear up for informational interviewing and effective networking. Tigard Public Library Director Familiarize yourself with employment resources such as job fairs,temporary agen- 2002 was a busy year for the Tigard cies, executive search firms and the Internet. Library. We continued to break circula- Got the homework Kids preschool & early tion records as the library became even more popular and cramped. Ayear blues? childhood info fair ago,we were worried about where we Get free homeworkSaturday, January 11, 10 a.m. to could squeeze in one more book,table help from tutors at Tigard Noon, Parker Hall, Tigard United or computer. Library's Homework Methodist Church, 9845 SW Then in May, the people of Tigard Center, 'liuesday Walnut Place, Tigard helped ease that tight fit by passing a through Thursday Looking for assistance with children bond measure to build a new library. from 4 to 6 p.m.Closed during school and family concerns?Come to the fair! Since then,things have gotten even holidays.Free school bus pass available Representatives of local preschools busier.From the creation of the citizen- at school. and other community organizations will based New Library Resource Team in be on hand to provide information about July to the City Council's approval of the Kim Stafford to host child related services.Fun activities and schematic designs in December,we are giveaways for the whole family. in construction mode. Book Club! If you have a preschool or service In August the City hired the archi- Libraries around the state will offer directly related to children and working tects(SRG Partnership)and a general programs to commemorate William families and would like to participate in contractor(Hoffman Construction)in Stafford's birthday this month. In honor the fair, please call 503-684-6537 and September. October and November of one of Oregon's most beloved ask for Louise Meyers or Terri Smith. brought sale of the bonds and purchase writers,the Book Club has selected of the property near Hall Boulevard and Early Morning: Remembering My HOW d OO u useyour O'Mara Street. y Father, William Stafford by Kim What's next? A new year brings a Stafford. library? new phase of the project—design Read the book,described by one We want to know,so we may tailor development. The nitty-gritty of reviewer as"elegantly precise,"and join our services to suit your needs! Tigard planning is at hand:deciding how many the author, Kim Stafford,Wednesday, Library will sponsor our annual survey shelves we need,computer configura- January 8, 7 to 9 p.m.in the Puett between Sunday,January 19 and tions, seating etc. A new year also Room to discuss it. A reader said, "For Saturday, February 1. Please stop by means groundbreaking for the new anyone who has read William Stafford's and tell us how you feel about the library in spring. On behalf of the staff, verse and marveled at the way he could services and programs we offer. This is thank you for all the support you gave capture the pulse and power of life,his your chance to help shape the future of the Tigard Library in 2002. son's words help reveal the source of your library. Don't miss this opportu- that power." nity to let your voice be heard! January 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 5 City of Tigard Subdivision proposals in Tigard City staff periodically provides advance notice of potential subdivisions being contemplated in Tigard or its Urban Growth Area.Plans are only in preliminary stages and are based on pre-application conferences with the City of Tigard. Plans have not been finalized. It is possible that development will not occur immediately.If the applicant goes forward with the project,a neighborhood meeting will be scheduled by the developer/applicant prior to a formal application being made with the city.Notice of the meeting is sent to property owners within 500 feet of the proposed development.City staff can be contacted at 503-639-4171. PROPOSAL #1 Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" Subject: 2.34 acres into approximately 10 lots Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots ' r Location: 2 tax lots in the vicinity of 16455 SW 108'Avenue;off of SW 108`'Avenue, 4 ''` south of SW Chateau Lane. Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Matt Sprague/Alpha Engineering 503-452-8003 - Applicant's Engineer: Same City Staff: Brad Kilby and Brian Rager PROPOSAL #2 0 Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" Subject: 5.76 acres into approximately 35 lots - Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots Location: 3 tax lots in the vicinity of 9335 SW Sattler Street;on the north side of SW Sattler Street between SW 921 Avenue&SW 961 Avenue. Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Peter Kusyk/Beacon Homes Northwest,Inc. 503-570-8828 Applicant's Engineer: Mark Grenz/Multi/Tech Engineering Svcs.,Inc. 503-636-9227 City Staff: Morgan Tracy and Brian Rager PROPOSAL #3 Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" .7 e " Subject: 7 acres into approximately 29 lots �a Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots Location: 5 tax lots in the vicinity of 13560 SW 121`Avenue;on the east side of SW 12151 Avenue between Quail Creek Lane and SW Rose Vista Drive. , Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Matt Sprague/Alpha Engineering 503-452-8003 _ Applicant's Engineer: Same City Staff: Brad Kilby and Brian Rager �—� PROPOSAL #4 Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" �� L Subject: .44 acres into approximately 4 lots , Zoning: R-12,3,050 square foot lots — Location: 11040 SW Hall Boulevard;on the east side of SW Hall Boulevard between SW Spruce Street and SW Pfaffle Street. Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Liviu Stefan 503-641-4925 Applicant's Engineer: TRT Engineering,Inc.503-235-7592 City Staff. Matt Scheidegger and Brian Rager f� � Page 6 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter & Be a Water Saver 2003 calendars Free Street Tree The City of Tigard is pleased to present their 2003 Water Conservation Program a success Calendar, "Be a Water Saver." This year's calendar is comprised of winning artwork from a coloring contest held last spring. The contest was open to all Several neighborhoods throughout elementary students in the Tigard Water Service Area. In addition to the Stu- Tigard have taken advantage of the dents'drawings,the calendar is filled with water conservation tips and facts. city's Street Tree Planting Program.This program,available to Tigard neighbor- The winners are:Chloe T.,Samuel H.,Laura S.from Charles F.Tigard hoods or homeowners,provides free Elementary School;Ariel C. from Deer Creek Elementary;Mary-Ann D., Rebecca street trees for public right-of-way areas K.,Savannah W.,Sid H.,Melanie E.from Durham Elementary School;Omar A. along city streets. who is home schooled; Johannah R.,Noelle P.,Sarah S.from St.Anthony School; and Alexa K.from Templeton Elementary School. The Eagle Pointe neighborhood has planted 57 trees through the Street Tree To view the calendar,look under"conservation"on the Water Division web Planting Program.Traci Bridges,an page on the city's web site www.ci.tigard.or.us.Calendars can be picked up at Eagle Pointe resident,was the driving the Tigard Library, City Hall or Water Building and are free of charge. Supplies force in getting her neighbors to are limited,so don't delay! � participate in the program. The Former Woods neighborhood Mediation program New Washington has planted nine trees. With the help of available County Health Clinic Tena and Russ Oehler,neighbors came together to dig holes,plant trees and Are you involved in a conflict with opens in Tigard! add a finishing touch of mulch. your neighbor? Maybe your neighbor's Health services include family The West Coast Evergreen Heights dog barks too much or they allow their planning, WIC, immunizations and neighborhood planted 20 trees.Ted tree branches to extend over your more! Karr headed up this project,got his fence line. Would you like to get these Washington County opened the neighbors involved,chose planting sites types of issues resolved?Mediation may doors to a long-awaited health clinic in and made sure the trees were planted be the answer. Tigard,located at 15350 SW Pacific properly. The mediation process is confiden- Highway,Tigard. Serving women,men Thanks to neighborhood heroes, tial, voluntary, and convenient. It is a and children,the Tigard clinic will offer Traci, the Oehlers and Ted,for their friendly process and resolves disputes family planning;immunizations; Sexu- hard work and commitment to making quickly and creatively before police, ally Transmitted Disease(STD)educa- their part of the city a little greener! attorneys or courts are needed. tion,diagnosis and treatment;HIV The City of Beaverton Dispute education and testing;and the Women, Three other Tigard neighborhoods Resolution Center provides FREE are in the process of planting street p Infants and Children(WIC)Program. trees. If you or your neighbors are mediation services to Tigard residents For additional information about interested in receiving free trees, through a cooperative partnership with community health services,please call contact City Forester Matt Stine at the City of Tigard. the clinic at 503-846-8881 (TTY 503- mstine@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639- Most cases are resolved over the 846-8601) or visit the web site at 4171, ext. 2589. telephone with the assistance of a www.co.wasbington.or.us/bealtb. volunteer mediator and 95 percent of people who use these services are satisfied with their mediation experi- ence. For more information about media- tion services contact the Center at cdrcmail@ci.beaverton.or.us or 503-526-2523. January 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 7 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER TigardRecap! For additional information or if you have any questions about any of the items listed below,please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley at503-639-4171, ext.2410. A copy of Council packet information can be found on the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us or at the library.Audio and video tape recordings of most meetings are also available at the library. City Council Meeting highlights for the past month • Recognized Tyler Holmgreen for his Eagle Scout Leader- • Finalized Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement District No.23, ship Service Project. S.W.O'Mara Street. • Appointed Tom Woodruff to the Budget Committee. • Finalized Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement District No.25, • Reappointed Scot Sutton and appointed Bill Haack to the S.W.Carmen Street. Planning Commission. Also appointed Rex Caffal as an • Issued a Certificate of Recognition to Councilor Ken Alternate to the Planning Commission. Scheckla for his years of service to Tigard. • Adopted the Local Service Transit Action Plan. • Discussed the street maintenance fee public process • Approved the Urban Service Agreement related to results. Senate Bill 122. • Discussed urban renewal financing fundamentals. • Endorsed projects for the Metro Transportation Improve- • Reviewed final schematic designs for the new Tigard ment Program. library. • Approved an Intergovernmental Agreement to conduct a • Heard an update on the Cook Park Expansion Master review of Qwest and Verizon franchise fees. Plan Project. AgendaFuture Council Items • Council goal setting meeting scheduled for January 6, • Hear presentation from social service agencies about the 2002,noon,at Tigard City Hall. services they provide to Tigard residents. • Mayor to deliver the State of the City Address. • Review proposed intergovernmental agreement with • Oaths of office to be administered to Mayor Griffith and Clean Water Services. new Councilors Sydney Sherwood and Nick Wilson. • Review an update on Community Development long- • Council to select the Council President for the next two range planning and prioritization. years. • Adopt Council goals. • Hear the 2002 Annual Vision Report. • Hear presentations on affordable housing fee subsidy. • Hear an update on long-term water supply.