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Cityscape 2003-12 ■ISI MENil un EWEN December 2003 / January 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXI No. 11 -` (originating near Tigard Fitness) Mayor's corner _ that will take you through"Old I hope you are enjoying the TK {fl Town"Tigard beginning at 6 p.m.. holiday season!For those of us who Fourth Annual-- n n u a I Santa Claus will arrive at 7 p.m., p Tree Lighting along with Fox 12's,Kimberly are fortunate and in the spirit of the season,it's a good time to lend a Maus from Good Day Oregon who helping hand or donate to the many _ Festivities will kick off the festivities. Watch charities that would appreciate your F r I CI a y� as thousands of lights come to life. Choirs will sing holiday songs and assistance. December 5 t" there will be surprises for young This year has been busy with the starting of construction for the new and old alike. Immediately library, some major street projectfollowing the lighting of the huge s - — --_ and the completion of Cook Park sequoia,Mr.and Mrs.Claus will improvements. We are makin work their way down to Tigard Fitness p g You and your family are invited to where the whole family can enjoy free progress,but as always,we'd like to join the Tigard Central Business District hot chocolate and cookies. Pictures see more done! Association and Tigard's downtown with Mr.and Mrs.Claus will be available Council is preparing for its goal- businesses in watching Santa Claus light for $5. setting review in January. If you the Christmas Tree. The 4''Annual have ideas for us to consider,please Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Have a safe and happy holiday season and we will look forward to email me at mayor@ci.tigard.or.us in Liberty Park,across from McDonalds or contact City Administration staff on Main Street. There will be hayrides seeing you at the celebration! by calling 503-639-4171, ext. 2410. The goal-setting meeting is open to A t • * * ` * ' the public and is scheduled for January 12 at 1 p.m. in the Tigard Tree planting program Water Building,8777 SW Burnham Tree planting season has begun so it is time to get the Street Tree Planting Street. Program back into full swing. This program provides free street trees to any Tigard As this year comes to an end, I resident who is willing to plant the tree(s)in the public right-of-way. Ideally,entire thank you for your support. I look neighborhoods come together to participate in the program. Last year the city forward to 2004,which will be the provided more than 200 street trees to Tigard residents. If you have any questions best yet! or are interested in participating in this exciting program,please call the Tigard City Free Leaf Forester Matt Stine at 503-718-2589. Disposal Bull Mountain? Jim Griffith, Mayor December � Please see page 6 for Bull Mountain annexation plan information and a map of See Page 7 for details the proposed annexation area. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON City of • , s MAYOR ` James Griffith mayor@ci.tigard.or.us COUNCIL PRESIDENT I ; Craig Dirksen � � craigd@ci.tigard.or.us CIA COUNCILORS V Brian J.Moore brianm@ci.tigard.or.us I 1'.lILl4';Iti+3IL I1i01111'1L10114Irrvr�lvCpo�iris � 45 Sydney Sherwood sydney@ci.tigard.or.us December's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday, December 4, and January's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday,January 8, Nick Wilson at 7 p.m. on TVTV Cable Channel 28. The program will replay throughout nickwCa@ci.tigard.or.us the month. For a complete schedule of broadcast times, CITY MANAGER visit the city web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and Bill Monahan click on the link under Focus on Tigard. bill@ci.tigard.orus December - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) CITYSCAPE EDITOR Program overview Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder What has changed in the CIP process? cathy@ci.tigard.or.us What is the schedule for considering projects? All City Hall employees can be What projects are being considered for 2004-05? How can I provide input? reached byphone at503-639-4171 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: January - Bull Mountain Annexation Learn more about the annexation plan City Council December What's the difference between an annexation plan and a comprehensive plan? 1st and 3rd Tuesdays,6:30 p.m. What's the timeline? How can I be involved? Town Hall January- Tune In! If you have Focus ideas contact Liz Newton at 2nd and 4th Tuesdays,6:30 p.m. liz@ci.tigard.orus or 503-639-4171,ext. 2412. Town Hall Jan.12-Special Goal Setting,1 p.m. CAP Update Water Auditorium Jan.20-Special Meeting,5 p.m. Community Assessment Program(CAP)walks were conducted in Areas lb, 5, Town Hall 36, 15, 6, 37, 44, and 16 in October and November. To view the report to citizens for one of those areas,log onto the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us, click on Library Board Community Assessment Program under hot topics and click on a CAP area map. 2nd Thursday,7 p.m. Libraryrsda Room No web access? Call Julia Hajduk or Liz Newton at 503-639-4171. If you see the walkers in your area,feel free to ask questions or share your observations. Planning Commission The schedule for CAP walks in December and January are as follows: 1st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. Dec. 3 —Area 3, Dec. 10—Area 10, Dec. 17—Area 15 Town Hall Jan. 14—Area 22,Jan. 21 —Area 2a,Jan. 28—Area 2b Due to a quarterly review of the Intergovernmental Water Board i � program,there will not be CAP walks 2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. Tigard Water Building December 24&31 and January 7. Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter it Hav - - Have you checked your right-of-way lately? What can I do about Property owners, please take a few minutes to check out the right-of-way next my noisy neighbors? to your property.Is anything there that should not be? Is it time to do some maintenance work? Property owners are not always aware of their responsibilities According to a 1999 U.S.Census and liabilities associated with maintaining the public right-of-way adjacent to their Report,Americans named noise as one property. Right-of-way areas include streets and sidewalks,meridians,planter of the major problems in neighbor- strips,drainage ditches,private and public access ways and roadsides. The prop- hoods. Noise problems range from a erty owner is responsible to keep these areas clean, safe and in good repair for neighbor's barking dog,loud music, their"intended use." muffler noise or the aspiring garage What is "intended use"? The sidewalk is for pedestrian travel. The street is band next door. for pedestrian and vehicular travel and temporary parking of motor vehicles. What should you do if you are Pedestrians should not have to duck under tree limbs,watch out for overgrown experiencing a noise problem in your bushes,step cautiously on grass clippings,negotiate around basketball hoops,hop neighborhood? Call the Beaverton over landscaping materials,dodge signs,or avoid raised,cracked or buckled Dispute Resolution Center, a free and sidewalks. Motorists should not have to swerve around items such as basketball confidential service provided to Tigard hoops or landscaping materials being"stored"in the street. In addition,motorists and eastern Washington County resi- need to have adequate vision clearance for safe travel,which means dents. property owners should clear away sight obstructions caused The Dispute Resolution Center's by overgrown trees,bushes or recreational vehicles parked staff are experts at helping neighbors on their property. Planter strips, ditches and areas next to resolve noise issues.They can provide fences should be kept free of signs or improperly stored " you with some time-tested techniques items. Grass,weeds and other vegetation should be on"How to Talk to Your Neighbor." trimmed and not allowed to encroach into the right-of-way. If approaching your neighbor is too If you have questions about this information,please uncomfortable or difficult for you,the contact Code Compliance Specialist Christine Darnell at Center's trained volunteer mediators can cbristine@ci.tigard.or.us or by calling 503-639-4171, ext. 2441. make the call for you. Besides noise concerns,the Center also provides services to help neighbors resolve conflicts such as property line disputes, tree and vegetation issues,parking Congratulations to Joel Groves, Employee of problems,landlord/ the Month for November 2003 tenant concerns, and manu- Joel has been working for the City of Tigard since April 1999 as an Associ- factured i ate Planner with the Community Development Department. Joel is well known dwelling for his valuable contributions to the Geographic Information System(GIS). He is park issues. eager to assist and extremely knowledgeable in working with other county,state Contact the and local jurisdictions.Joel's mapping information is used by city departments Center at 503-526-2523 or everyday.Joel also just finished developing the first Global Positioning System cdrc@ci.beaverton.or.us. The center's for the city, borne from code enforcement's need to identify properties where office hours are Monday through the address and property lines are not identifiable.He is creative and open to Thursday 7 a.m.to 7 p.m.and Friday new ideas.Joel is described by his coworkers as hardworking,innovative,a 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. valuable team member and a pleasure to work with.Thanks Joel for a job well done! December 2003/January 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 3 City of Tigard Shelf 71 Lmife News from the Tigard Library Library - nts Calendar Let's play chess day December 1 4-5:30 p.m. Let's play chess game day(Grades 4 and up) Monday, December 1,4 to 5:30 p.m. December 2,9,16 10:30 a.m.-noon New Parent Network Play Group(NPN) Puett Room, Grades 4&up (Reg.req'd,call Sheila Walker 503-846-2139) December 3,17 4-5:30 p.m. Club Newbery book discussion Challenge your friends! Out-think (Grades 5-8,Reg.req'd) your opponents! Chess Odyssey game December 3,10 6:30-8:30 p.m. Early Words(Reg.req'd,call 971-223-6100) masters will be on hand to offer both December 4 6-7:30 p.m. NPN Nutrition Basics class(Reg.req'd) beginners and experienced players help December 5 10:30 a.m.-noon NPN Spanish Playgroup(Reg.req'd,call Kristy with improving their game. Game Hinson 503-846-4533) boards and snacks provided. December 10 10:30-11:30 a.m. 6'Annual Mitten Tree Event(All ages) December 19 5-8 p.m. 3`d Annual Holiday Open House New Parent Network December 25 Christmas Day-Library Closed Nutrition Basics January 1 New Year's Day-Library Closed Thursday, December 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m., January 5,12,26 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler Time(Ages 18-36 mo.) January 6,13,20,27 10:30-noon NPN Playgroup(Ages 9 mo.-5 yrs.,Reg.req'd) Puett Room,Reg.req'd -Town Hall Teaching your children to eat healthy January 7 4-5 p.m. Club Newbery parry(Reg.req'd) foods can be fun. Creative ways to work January 7 7-8:30 p.m. Friends of William Stafford host readings healthy eating habits into your family diet and celebration will be discussed. To register call Sheila January 7,14,21,28 10:30-11 a.m. Stories&Crafts(Ages 3-6 yrs.) Walker at 503-846-2139. January 8,15,22,29 10:30-11 a.m. Book Babies(Infants up to 18 months) January 9 10:30-noon NPN Spanish Playgroup(Req.req'd,call Krisry 6" Annual Mitten Tree Hinson 503-846-4533)-Town Hall January 9 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music Wednesday, December 10, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.,Puett Room,All ages January 13 7 p.m. Pajama Time(All ages) January 14,21 6:30-8:30 p.m. Early Words(Reg.req'd) The whole family is invited to enjoy January 19 Martin Luther King Jr.Day-Library Closed wonderful winter stories,make fun winter crafts, January 22 The Joy of Reading: warm up with refresh- Adult Reading Program begins ments and decorate the tree with January 22 7-8:30 p.m. "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night" mittens! with Jill Hinckley January 22 7-8:30 p.m. Early Words for Parents-Town Hall 3" Annual Holiday January 28 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Pharoah's Curse(Grades 6-12,Reg.req'd) Open House Library Programs are free and in the Puett Room unless noted otherwise Friday, December 19 p. For more information on library programs, y, , 5 to 8 m. visit our web site at www.ci.tigardorus/library Puett Room Some library programs require registration. To sign up, call 503-684-6537 Join us for our Third Annual Holiday Open House. Drop by for refresh- ments,to chat with staff and friends,and to enjoy a variety of musical perfor- mances throughout the evening. Page 4 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter it Cozy up with Books at the Library Toddler Time Book Babies Monday,January 5, 12, 26, 10:30 a.m., Thursday,January 8, 15, 22, 29, 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Ages 18 to 36 months, Puett Room 10:30 a.m., Infants up to 18 months, 1 y Puett Room ■ ■ ■ ■ Enjoy books music and movement activities chosen with special consider- Join us for this"lap-sit"program and Hard Hat Report ation of the abilities and needs of toddlers share the joy of books,stories and ages 18 to 36 months. Limit 20. rhythm with interactive activities Wrap Up the New Library Stories and Crafts especially suited for infants up to 18 By Margaret Barnes months. Limit 20. Tigard Public Library Director Wednesday,January 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m., Ages 3 to 6 years, Pajama Time As we enter the season of giving, Puett Room Tuesday,January 13, 7 p.m.,All ages, the Tigard Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library have some Scratch your imagina- " �^ Puett Room suggestions to help you through the tion with books! We will ti Wear your jammies to the take the words right off _ library for books and more holidays. of the page and create I, " Do you know any library lovers? As good night"fun. Don't forget some beautiful artwork to bring your favorite grown- the holidays approach,consider buying t them an engraved brick for $50. It will o take home. up(and your teddy bear)! be a lasting testament to their passion for reading and libraries. Recipients will The P h a ro a h s Curse! receive a special certificate describing Wednesday,January 28,6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Puett Room, Reg.req'd., Grades 6-12 this original gift. A girl is found injured and unconscious at the foot of the stairs. Can you unmask the The bricks will be laid in the culprit?Refreshments will be provided.For details,call Suzanne Harold,Young courtyard and entry plaza of the new Adult Librarian, at 503-684-6537 ext. 2520. building. Proceeds from the bricks will _ help buy new materials for the many "it I t Was a Dark and Stormy Night" shelves we will be adding. So far,the Thursday,January 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m.,Puett Room ' Foundation has sold more than 160 Jill Hinckley, co-owner of Murder by the Book,brings a bricks, but there is room for 1,000. You wealth of information about the detective and mystery genre. can pick up a Bricks for Books flyer at Jill will discuss the history of the mystery,the wide variety of the library. mystery and detective novels,the hottest titles, authors, current trends and who Tigard Library Foundation volun- else writes like Janet Evanovich. teers will gift wrap purchases at the Borders Books and Music Store in Friends of William The Joy of Reading: Tigard on December 13, 20 and 23. All Stafford host reading The 91h Annual Adult proceeds will go to the new library. If the holidays put you in a giving and celebration Reading Program mood,consider dropping your spare Wednesday,January 7, Thursday,January 22(Registration change in the Change Your Library jar 7 to 8:30 p.m., Puett Room begins) near the circulation desk. We appreci- To celebrate the birthday of Oregon's Join us for the annual Adult Reading ate your support of the library during Poet Laureate,the Friends of William Program and explore the joy of reading! the holidays and all year long. Stafford bring an illustrious group of The grand prize, donated by the Tigard Oregon poets to read and reminisce. Library Foundation,will be a brick Audience members may bring a poem inscribed with the winner's name. Call to read or share a story. or visit the library for more details. December 2003/January 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 5 it City of Tigard Learn more about Bull Council decides on phasing alternatives for Mountain annexation annexation plan plan At the City Council meeting on November 4, 2003, the City Council provided Council will conduct a public direction on the Bull Mountain annexation plan proposal. An annexation plan hearing on December 2 to consider the identifies the timing and sequence of annexation. The Bull Mountain area has been Bull Mountain annexation plan. divided into 4 areas for evaluation purposes. Council was given several options, ranging from annexing all areas being proposed at one time to one area being If Council decides to place the annexed per year over afour-year period. Annexation Plan on the ballot at this meeting,two open houses will be held The Council determined that the annexation plan should specify the East area to provide an opportunity to both Bull as the first to be annexed,in part because it has a smaller population and fewer Mountain and City of Tigard residents to service needs. Second to be annexed would be the South area in 2005, followed by ask questions and obtain information. the North and West areas in 2006. This would give departments more time to The open houses are scheduled for acquire staff and equipment to serve the more populated areas. January 21 at Fowler Middle School Now that Council has made the sequencing policy decision,the annexation plan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and February 18 will be finalized for Council consideration at a public hearing on December 2 at at Tigard High School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.in Tigard Town Hall. At the same meeting,Council will determine 8:30 p.m. whether to place the annexation plan on the ballot. If placed on the ballot,regis- tered voters in the Bull Mountain area and Tigard would vote on the annexation. For current information, visit www.tigard.onus, e-mail questions to BullMountain a@ci.tigard.onus, or call the Bull Mountain phone line at 503-718-2799. .!�'.. Bull Mt Annm*xau 74 RTH WEST-i SOUTH r--. ,...�. EAST 4- ' ♦....% 6JI FA An'waate4�Area - ` ...t.. ♦ QBut%V*&.Carcas ./�. -ter t_. I Page 6 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter it Public Works Presents... Broadway Rose offers Parks Update - a Musical Survival Potso Dog Park is now open on weekends only. The park will resume its Guide for the Holidays regular schedule next spring. Also,the soccer and baseball fields at Cook Park Do you find the holidays more than have been renovated;however the fields are closed for play until spring. a little stressful? Then the light-hearted The construction at Bonita Park is nearing completion. The playground is in musical,A Christmas Survival Guide,is and the shelter is almost completed. The grounds have been seeded but will not be just what you need! ready until next summer. Performances are scheduled Friday The Sorg Rhododendron Garden at Summerlake Park continues to expand through Sunday,December 5—21 at thanks to generous donations from local residents. r the Tualatin High School auditorium, Free Leaf Disposal - 22300 SW Boones Ferry Road. Show The annual leaf disposal event is scheduled for Saturday,December 6, times are 8 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. Residents are encouraged to drop off leaves at the Tigard X'. and 2 p.m.on Sundays. Water Building, located at 8777 SW Burnham Street(corner of Hall& Seats are assigned, so order early Burnham). In addition,Team Tigard, a volunteer group of city employees for best seats. Tickets may be pur- will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Oregon Food Bank. chased by calling The Broadway Rose °.. box office 503-620-5262 or online at Water Information - www.broaduayrose.com With the abundant rainfall of the Pacific Northwest,it may be difficult to Adults $19;Seniors and Students understand why water conservation is important. To find out more about Tigard's $17;Children 12 and under $10.Dis- conservation program,visit www.ci.tigard.or.us/wateror contact Sara Danz,Water counts available for groups of 10 or Conservation Program Coordinator,at 503-718-2599. more. Sponsored by TIC—The Indus- • The 2004"Make Every Drop Count"Water Conservation Calendar is now trial Company. available at Tigard Public Library. The artwork for the calendar was designed by local students and includes many water conservation tips and TVTV Ca b leca st facts. Council business meetings are • Don't forget about freeze protection!Plumbing located against exterior cablecast on Tualatin Valley Television walls,in unheated basements and crawl spaces,is vulnerable to the cold channels as follows: and can easily freeze. Live Coverage-(Comcast) • Winterize your lawn irrigation system.Remember to shut off and drain all Channel 28:2nd and 4th Tuesday the water from the system. Damage can occur if you fail to take these each month at 7:30 p.m. preventative measures. Replays of the most recent • Backflow prevention assemblies that require insulating must be accessible meeting air on Channel 28: for testing.Do not leave your backflow prevention assembly out in the Thursdays*9 a.m.&11 p.m.; cold.It costs less to protect than to repair a damaged backflow prevention Fridays*7 p.m.; assembly. • For recommended freeze protection information, check out Saturdays* 12 p.m.; www.ci.tigard.or.us/water or contact Hung Nguyen at 503-718-2603. Sundays*4 a.m. For more information on any of the above programs,please contact Tigard (*Following 2nd and 4th Tuesdays) Public Works at 503-639-4171. Free holiday concert Tualatin Valley Community Band December 14, 2003, 3 p.m. -Tigard High School Auditorium December 2003/January 2004 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 ImportantDecember Listed below are highlights of the agenda items scheduled.All meetings are open to the public: December 2 - Bull Mountain Annexation Plan 6:30 p.m.Study Session in the Red Rock Creek Conference Room at City Hall 7:30 p.m.Business Meeting in the Town Hall at City Hall ♦ Public Hearing on the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan ♦ Public Hearing on Forwarding a Ballot Title to City of Tigard and Bull Mountain Voters to Consider the Annexation Plan December 16 - Long-term Water Supply - Joint Water Commission 6:30 p.m.Study Session in the Red Rock Creek Conference Room at City Hall 7:30 p.m.Business Meeting in the Town Hall at City Hall ♦ Continue Deliberation on the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan(if Council did not make a decision on December 2) ♦ Meet with Senator Ginny Burdick and Representative Max Williams ♦ Adopt an Agreement with the Joint Water Commission ♦ Adopt a TriMet Memorandum of Understanding for Improving Local Transit Service January 12 - Goal Setting 1 p.m.Council Goal-Setting Session for 2004 in the Water Auditorium at the Water Building January 13 - State of the City 6:30 p.m.Study Session in the Red Rock Creek Conference Room at City Hall 7:30 p.m.Business Meeting in the Town Hall at City Hall ♦ Mayor Griffith's State of the City Address ♦ Vision Update for 2003 January 20 - Transportation Strategic Planning 5 p.m. Special Workshop Meeting in the Red Rock Creek Conference Room at City Hall ♦ Transportation Strategic Planning January 27 - Community Assessment Program Review 6:30 p.m.Study Session in the Red Rock Creek Conference Room at City Hall 7:30 p.m.Business Meeting in the Town Hall at City Hall ♦ New Library Update ♦ Annual Review of the Community Assessment Program Council agendas and Council packet information are available online five days before the Council meeting at www.ci.tigard.onus/city_hall/city_council/agenda.asp. A Council packet is also available at the Tigard Public Library. For additional information, contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley at 503-639-4171, ext. 2410 or cathy@ci.tigard.or.us. For further information, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.