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Cityscape 2003-10/11 ■ISI MENii un EWEN October/November 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXI No. 10 Mayor's corner You can make a difference in Tigard I hope that all of you who Make-A-Difference Day is Saturday,October 18, 9 a.m.to noon. Here's a attended the Tigard Blast in Septem- chance to make a difference in your community by selecting an activity: ber had a great time! Tigard Library The next few Cityscape newslet- . Organize carts of books alphabetically or numerically ters will feature information on the . Power shelving teams—help get those books off the carts and back on the impacts of possible annexation of shelves the unincorporated Bull Mountain . Bulletin board preparation— prepare materials for new displays area to the City of Tigard. In the Kids under 12 are welcome with adult supervision. Contact Trish coming months,the council mem- Stormont at trish@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext 2516. bers and I will be available to meet with Tigard and unincorporated Bull Plant trees and remove blackberries in Tigard greenspaces r Mountain residents at neighborhood Help make Tigard a little greener. Sites are: ZMM CM Iii "coffees"and other functions • Bonita Park on Milton Ct.off 72nd Ave. and Bonita Rd. planned to distribute information and • Water Quality Facility near the Tualatin River off River Drive answer questions about the annex- For more information or directions to the site, contact Susan Koepping at ation plan process. Please read the susank@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext. 2402. Bull Mountain Annexation Plan Update insert. If you have questions Greenburg Oaks Apartments please contact 503-718-2799 or 9151 Street off Greenburg Road-would like volunteers to help plant spring bullmountain@ci.tigard.or.us. bulbs in their flower beds. Call Colleen at 503-443-2117. Have a great fall! Watch out for Planning Commission and Tree Board those surprisingly fast kids on bicycles and skateboards! Remem- ber applications sough t to support the Skatepark Planning Commission is seeking applicants for two four-year terms. Two fundraising effort underway. To find members may reside outside city boundaries. The Commission usually meets on out more, contact Task Force the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of the month. Chairman Rich Carlson at Tree Board-The Tree Board develops and Bull Mountoin ricb@teleport.com or 503-224-0871 administers the program for trees on public prop- or Tigard Parks Manager Daniel erty. Terms are for four years, and the Board Annexation Plaza at danieWi.tigard.or.us or I generally meets monthly on a Monday evening. Plan Update 503-639-4171, ext. 2590. Application are available in the City Hall lobby, See insert the Tigard Library and on the website, wwci.tigard.or.us,"Volunteer Opportunities" Additional postal routes w. were added so that page.Applications are due October 31. If you are interested or have questions,contact Susan Cityscape was delivered to all Bull Mountain area Jim Griffith, Mayor 44 Koepping at susank@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext. 2402. residents. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON City of Tigard A �A MAYOR James Griffith mayor@ci.tigard.or.us COUNCIL PRESIDENT I ° Craig Dirksen craigd@ci.tigard.or.us COUNCILORS �f Brian J. Moore brianm@ci.tigard.or.us I'.41aC:iii+iii 11101111z1L101141rtV01V Me.Ill0ISSuC Sydney Sherwood sydney@ci.tigard.or.us October's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday, October 2, and November's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday, November 6, Nick Wilson at 7 p.m. on TVTV Cable Channel 28. The program will replay throughout nickw@ci.tigard.or.us the month. For a complete schedule of broadcast times, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and CITY MANAGER click on the link under Focus on Tigard. Bill Monahan October - Bull Mountain Annexation Outreach bill@ci.tigard.or.us How can I learn more? CITYSCAPE EDITOR Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder What's an annexation plan? What's the timeline? How can I be involved? cathy@ci.tigard.or.us November - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Program Overview CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: What has changed in the CIP process? City Council What is the schedule for considering projects? October 7-6 p.m. What projects are being considered for 2004-05? How can I provide input? October 14,20,and 28-6:30 p.m. Tune In! If you have Focus ideas contact Liz Newton at November 4,18 and 25-6:30 p.m. lit@ci.tigardorus or 503-639-4171,ext.2412. Town Hall Library Board CAP update 2nd Thursday,7 p.m. Library Puett Room Community Assessment Program(CAP)walks were conducted in Areas la, lb, Planning Commission 25, 29, 30 and 38 in September. To view the report to citizens for one of those 1st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. areas,log onto the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us, click on Community Town Hall Assessment Program under hot topics and click on a CAP area map. Intergovernmental Water Board No web access? Call Julia Hajduk or Liz Newton at 503-639-4171. If you see the 2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. walkers in your area,feel free to ask questions or share your observations. Tigard Water Building The schedule for CAP walks in October and November are as follows: Oct. 15 -Area 5, Oct. 22 -Area 36, Oct. 29 -Area 15 Nov. 5 -Area 6, Nov. 12 -Area 37, Nov. 19 -Area 44, Nov. 26-Area 16 TVTV Ca blecast Due to a regular quarterly review of the program in early October there will Council business meetings shown as be no CAP walk October 1 or 8. follows:Live Coverage-(Comcast) September Employee of the Month Channel 28:2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. Replays of the Congratulations to Louis Sears! Louis single-handedly upgraded about 60 most recent meeting air on Channel 28: computers to the Windows XP platform. As a Tech,he is always learning new Thursdays*9 a.m. &11 p.m.;Fridays*7 technology and developing new approaches to the City's needs. Louis'great p.m.;Saturdays*12 p.m.;Sundays*4a.m. mentorship and enthusiastic attitude set an excellent working environment for (*Following 2nd and 4th'Tuesdays) everyone.Thanks Louis,for your hard work and positive attitude! Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Bull Mountain Annexation Plan Update Completing our Community Since the adoption of its Comprehensive Plan over 20 years ago, Washington County and its partner cities recognize that neighborhood services are best provided by cities and special service districts, such as Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) and Clean Water Services (CWS). Together, the County and the City of Tigard have taken a number of actions to move in this direction for the Bull Mountain community. • In 1983, the County and City signed an agreement confirming that Bull Mountain, and other unincorporated lands within Tigard's Urban Planning Area, would be part of Tigard within 20 years. • In 1984, the County adopted the Bull Mountain Community Plan acknowledging that neighborhood services would ultimately be provided by the City of Tigard or, in the case of parks, either Tigard or a special service district. • In 1997, Tigard Beyond Tomorrow, a 20 year community vision was adopted. One of the goals of the Citizens Task Force is that "Urban How can I learn more? Services are provided to all citizens within Many public information op- Tigard's Urban Growth Boundary and recipi- portunities are planned, including ents of services pay their share." small scale "Coffee Talks" with • In 1997, the County contracted with the City to provide planning and building services to Council members, community unincorporated areas, including Bull Moun- meetings, presentations to civic tain. groups, presentations on the • In 2003, the Tigard Urban Service Agreement Tualatin Valley Cable station, was signed by the City, County, and special flyers, City Hall lobby displays, service districts recognizing Tigard as the and published public notices. appropriate provider of urban services for all residents and business owners within its Watch the City's web site at boundaries and to adjacent unincorporated www.ci.tigard.or.us for detailed areas to meet state law. information. If you are interested • Beginning July 1, 2004, the City, through an in hosting a coffee talk with mem- intergovernmental agreement with CWS will bers of Tigard Council and staff, provide storm and sanitary sewer services contact Jerree Gaynor at within the unincorporated areas, including Bull Mountain. 503-639-4171. Questions/Comments? Contact us via e-mail at bullmountain@ci.tigard.or.us or leave a detailed message for us to respond to on our 24-hour phone line at 503-718-2799. - Bull Mountain Annexation Plan Update - 0 What is an Annexation Plan' At its September 9`h City Council meeting, the Tigard Council passed a resolution to initiate the development of an Annexation Plan for the possible annexation of unincorporated Bull Mountain. An Annexation Plan is a comprehensive method of annexation. The Annexation Plan provides an opportunity for both residents of the unincorporated area and the residents of the City to vote on whether and when an area should be annexed to Tigard. The Annexation Plan for Bull Mountain will identify: • The timing and sequence of annexing the area. The Annexation Plan could propose that the annexation of Bull Mountain be phased over a few years or all at one time. • The schedule for providing (urban) neighborhood services (what services will be pro- vided and when); • The effects annexation would have on existing service providers; • The long term benefits of annexation to the Bull Mountain residents, the existing City residents, and the service providers (City, County and special districts). After being planned for 20 years, why is annexation of Bull Mountain being discussed now? Opportunities to provide effective and efficient service to the Bull Mountain area will decrease as time goes on: • Park Opportunities —The City of Tigard would like to take advantage of opportunities to locate and develop parks and open spaces on Bull Mountain while land and financial tools are still available. For instance, since 1984 only 11.68 acres of park land have been purchased on Bull Mountain. No parks system development charges have been charged to new development in unincorporated Bull Mountain. As a result, since 1997, $1.2 million of revenue to purchase and develop park land has been lost. The County has agreed to begin charging a park fee on new development (Systems Development Charges) for parks immediately after the City Council sets a date for an election on the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan. The funds would be collected by the City on new develop- ment and could only be used to purchase land for parks or open space once the area is annexed. • Equity— Residents of unincorporated Bull Mountain enjoy many of the benefits of being in the Tigard community, such as parks and the City library, without paying City property taxes. For example, although Bull Mountain residents pay for countywide library services through the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) levy, the City of Tigard receives only 53% of the funding for its library from WCCLS funding. The remain- ing 47% comes from the City's taxpayers. • Future Planning - Once an Annexation Plan is adopted and approved by voters, the City of Tigard will involve the whole community to develop a new community plan to shape the future of Tigard. This plan will address growth management, future infrastructure improvements and will include the new Urban Growth Boundary expansion areas on the west side of Bull Mountain. - Bull Mountain Annexation Plan Update - How would the Bull Mountain Annexation affect me? Residents of Bull Mountain would receive enhanced neighborhood services including increased law enforcement, park services, additional road maintenance services and code enforcement. They would also gain a voice in local policy decisions through 5 elected officials, more opportunities to serve on City advisory committees, and as equal participants in the City's planning process for the expanded urban growth boundary areas. Inclusion of the Bull Mountain area would mean that existing Tigard residents would receive better coordinated infrastructure planning and improvements, including parks, sewers and roads, as well as consistent standards for development and code enforcement. Newly annexed property owners would pay their share of the new library building bond. For enhanced neighborhood services, residents of Bull Mountain would pay a net annual in- crease (after subtracting the tax rates for ESPD and URMD) of $1.6259 per $1,000 of assessed property value minus their individual annual street lighting district assessment (averaging $35-$40 per year). NOTE — the assessed value is not the same as market value — consult your tax bill to obtain your assessed value and the current street lighting district assessment. Example— home with an assessed value of$250,000 $250.00 x $1.6259 - $35.00 = $371.00 per year Existing residents of Tigard would share the cost of providing the current level of City services with Bull Mountain residents with no change in their tax rates. How are Bull Mountain residents currently involved in City of Tigard affairs? The City's comprehensive plan adopted in 1983 recognized that all of Bull Mountain would ultimately receive services from the City of Tigard. Since then, residents of Bull Mountain have participated as members of the Tigard community: • As Neighborhood Planning Organization members • As Citizen Involvement Team (CIT) facilitators • As Community Connectors — neighborhood liaisons to the City • On the Planning Commission • In the "Tigard Beyond Tomorrow" vision process as survey respondents, Task Force members, and Action Committee members • Serving on City Task Forces (Transportation Funding Strategies Task Force, Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force) • Enjoying City parks and libraries without paying City taxes Because Bull Mountain residents are already involved in Tigard affairs, many people believe that Bull Mountain is already in Tigard. Some of Bull Mountain is in Tigard, however a larger portion is actually in unincorporated Washington County. Residents in unincorporated Bull Mountain do not receive most City services. They are assessed additional fees for special service districts that provide - Bull Mountain Annexation Plan Update - urban levels of services (road maintenance, additional Sheriffs patrol, and street light maintenance where there are street lights). Below is a map that shows the area under annexation consideration. Bull Mt Annexation Area `= Z%� \�_A -i� `^.e�a.a R i yr .•�.�� i .....� 1 / 1 1 ,...ea.. C■J �..�. / � t• I � � i '�� � „ �� , .rte 1 f. as } i.. .� 8.'1 IA Am atom Asea 77 What is next? The Annexation Plan is being prepared and will be completed by mid-October for City Council review. Once the Annexation Plan draft is accepted by City Council, the public will be able to review the plan. Opportunities to provide input include coffee talks, a community meeting, e-mails, a 24-hour phone line, and correspondence. A public hear- ing on the Annexation Plan is scheduled for December 2, 2003. The residents of Bull Mountain and the residents of Tigard will then have an opportunity to vote on the plan, tentatively in a March 2004 election. - Bull Mountain Annexation Plan Update - Cityscape Newsletter Shelf 71 Lwfo 1 News from the Tigard Library Library - nts Calendar Hard Hat Report October 1,8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11 a.m. Stories&Crafts(all ages) Picture the New Library October 2,9, 16,23,30 2-3:30 p.m. New Parent Network Infant Playgroup-Town Hall By Margaret Barnes (Reg.req'd-Call Sheila Walker at 503-846-2139) October 6, 13,20,27 10:30-11 a.m. Little People Story Time(ages 3 and under) Tigard Public Library Director October 7, 14,21, 28 10:30 a.m.-noon New Parent Network Playgroup-Town Hall While our lawns turned brown this (Reg.req'd,call Sheila Walker) summer and gardens withered under October 8,22 4-5:30 p.m. Club Newbery Book Discussion (Grades 5 and up,Reg.req'd) the heat,the new library construction October 9 6-7:30 p.m. Ages&Stages Parent Workshop-Town Hall was a heartening reminder that some- (Ages 1 to 6,Reg.req'd,call Sheila Walker) thing was growing! October 10 10:30-11:30 a.m. TVF&R Safety Program-Town Hall/parking lot October 10 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Rick Meyers If you squint your eyes and cock October 17 11 a.m.-noon Mad Science!Optical Illusions your head a certain way,you can almost (Grades 4 and up,Reg.req'd) hear the delighted squeals of children October 17 12:30-1:30 p.m. Mad Science!Kitchen Chemistry having fun at story time.Squint a little (Grades 4 and up,Reg.req'd) October 22 7-8 p.m. The Ties That Bind:Quilts of Community harder,and you'll notice that other (Call 503-222-6216to register) patrons aren't bothered by those squeals October 24 10:30 a.m.-noon New Parent Network Spanish Playgroup because the children's program room is (Reg.req'd,call Sheila Walker)-Town Hall November 3 4-5:30 p.m. Let's Play Chess Game Day far removed from other library areas. (Grades 5 and up,Reg.req'd) Coming soon...Watch the library November 5, 19 4-5:30 p.m. Club Newbery Book Discussion grow from the comfort of your home. (Grades 5 and up,Reg.req'd) November 6, 13, 20 2-3:30 p.m. New Parent Network Infant Playgroup A webcam will capture a bird's eye (Reg.req'd,call Sheila Walker) view of daily construction. Log on to November 11 Veteran's Day-Library Closed the new library web page at November 12 6:30-8:30 p.m. Leap Into Language and Literacy-Town Hall www.ci.tiga rd.or.us/library/ (Reg. req'd, call 971-223-6100) November 12 7-8 p.m. Tribal Trade—Networks and Legends w/Ed Edmo proposed library/default.asp, where (A Chatauqua Series) you can also explore the photo galleries. November 14 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music Updated weekly, they are the best way November 18 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brian Waite Band(all ages)-Water Auditorium to trace the progress of the project. November 19 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Magic of Children's Books (Reg. req'd, call 971-223-6100) While the project remains within November 19-25 Teen Read Week,Slammin @Your Library:Steve budget,additional funds are needed for Leiber,Dark Horse Comics Workshop books,artwork and some furnishings. Library programs are free and in the Puett Room unless noted otherwise. Looking for an unusual gift for that For more information on library programs, visit our web site at uuw.ci.tigard.or.us. Some library programs require registration. To register, call 503-684-6537. special person? Consider buying an Volunteer! Brian Waite Band engraved brick for the new library courtyard from the Tigard Library Volunteers are needed to help with 'Tuesday,November 18 Foundation. The recipient will receive routine jobs such as shelving and book 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. a lovely certificate,and your thoughtful check-in. Computer searching and Water Bldg Auditorium gift will allow them to become a part of other projects are also available. Con- Celebrate Children's Book Week with a history and the future at the same time. tact Trish at trish@ci.tigard.or.us or great trio of musicians performing 503-684-6537, ext. 2516. interactive music for the whole family. October/November 2003 www,ci.tigard.or.us Page 3 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Back to school safety , the agenda... Here are some reminders now that children are back in school: Upcoming City Council • "When children are present"is defined as: "at any time and on any day when children can reasonably be expected in the area." Therefore,the 20 mph . Special Meeting on October 7, speed limits are activated at an after-school activity such as a sporting event or 6 p.m.,with Washington County school concert. Board of Commissioners to discuss • Vehicles must stop for school buses displaying red flashing lights. Bull Mountain Annexation Plan • Public hearing for the Bohan/Cooper • Pay attention to signs warning that a school bus stop is ahead. Annexation • Children on bicycles must observe the rules of the road and wear a helmet if • Proposed amendments to the Sewer under the age of sixteen. Reimbursement Program • Encourage children to walk with at least one friend.Discourage children from • Updates on the Bull MountainAnnexation Plan taking shortcuts or going through wooded or out-of-the-way areas.If children . Preview and consider the street arrive home when no adult is present have a plan of action ready. maintenance fee ordinance For further information, contact the Tigard Police Department at • Complete project to commemorate 27047@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-718-2561. the 501 anniversary of the Korean War Public Works presents... Streetlights for safety Parks Division-Reclaimed water irrigation lines were installed under the If you notice a streetlight outage, older baseball fields at Cook Park to reduce the domestic water supply demand. please contact PGE at 1-800-544-1795 or Storm/Waste Water Division-The West Nile virus has NOTbeen re- www.portlandgeneral.com. When ported in Oregon. City staff will continue monitoring. reporting a streetlight outage, it is Water Division- Vater rates to increase-Tigard's wholesale water important to provide the following suppliers increased rates. On October 1,Tigard water customers will pay 6 information: address;nearest cross street; percent more on water-related charges averaging an additional $2 per billing pole number(on pole);and map number period. For more information, please contact Utility Billing at 503-639-4171. (on pole). With your help, PGE can repair Hard-to-find fire hydrants- Some residents planted foliage and shrub- streetlights quickly to make our commu- bery to camouflage the fire hydrant in their yard. Remember, City of Tigard nity safer. requires property owners to maintain a 3-foot clear space around a fire hydrant. Forfurther information, visit the City's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.