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Cityscape 2004-09 un Mimi MEN EWEN September 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXII No. 6 Mayor's corner Tigard City Council decides on Bull The new Tigard Library is open! After more than Mountain Annexation three years of effort by literally thousands of people, After months of work and many opportunities for the Tigard's beautiful new library is a reality. The old library public to express their thoughts on the Bull Mountain annex- closed on July 16,and the new library opened its doors to ation,the City Council has decided to place the issue on the its first customers on August 2. On August 21 we cel- November 2004 ballot.The Council opted for a voting method ebrated the official Grand Opening with tours,games,and which requires a majority of Tigard voters and a majority of all the pomp and ceremony such an event deserves. I'd unincorporated Bull Mountain voters to approve the annex- like to take this opportunity to once again thank the ation.The measure,if approved,would annex the unincorpo- citizens of Tigard for passing the bond measure in favor of rated Bull Mountain area into the City of Tigard on July 1, 2005. the new library. I'm pleased to announce that the library City property taxes for the annexed areas would be was built on time and well within budget,and the final phased in over three years.In the year following annexation, product is even better than we had hoped. Please drop by annexed properties would be assessed at one-half the city's soon and enjoy your new facility. Be sure to go upstairs actual tax rate.In the second year,assessments would increase and check out the view of Fanno Creek Park, and step to 75%and taxes for subsequent years would be assessed at the inside the Houghton Room for a look at"Tigard's living actual tax rate. room." I'd also like to report that after three years of study To obtain more information on Bull Mountain annexation, and 100's of hours of public meetings and testimony,onel visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us or contact Julia August tenth the CityCouncil voted to put the annexation Hajduk at 503-718-2442 or julia@ci.tigard.or.us. of the Bull Mountain area on the November 2 ballot. First street Maintenance Fee paving Washington County and the City of Tigard have worked project underway! toward this outcome for over 20 years,identifying Tigard as the ultimate provider of urban services for the area. The first contract awarded to Brix Paving of Tualatin, The Bull Mountain area was brought inside the Urban Oregon will provide pavement overlays on 1101 Avenue,Park Growth Boundary in 1980, and as a result has become Street, Derry Dell Court,James Court,Ventura Court, 661h developed to an urban level. As Tigard residents,they Avenue, 67d'Avenue, and 72nd Avenue. Also,two gravel roads would pay city taxes and be subject to the Tigard Municipal (661h and 67`'Ave)will be paved. Code. In return,annexing into the city would place theThis is the first of three phases scheduled. The other two area under the jurisdiction of the Tigard police department phases will be performed in spring 2005 and include 121' give residents of the area access to Tigard's street mainte- Avenue from Walnut Street to North Dakota Street, Burnham nance and capital improvement programs,as well as all the Street, and Fern Street. other city programs and services we all enjoy. The Street Maintenance Fee provides the City with a stable source of revenue to maintain existing streets. More detailed information on the Street Maintenance Fee is available on the City's web site www.ci.tigard.or.us or contact Gus Duenas, Craig Dirksen, Mayor City Engineer, at 503-639-4171 ext 2470 or gus@ci.tigard.or.us. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, BRIAN MOORE, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON, TOM WOODRUFF City of • , s MAYOR Craig Dirksen --. craigdQci.tigard.or.us � Is COUNCIL PRESIDENT T/t Nick Wilson nickw@ci.tigard.or.us CIA'Vic) COUNCILORS Brian J. Moore y'� I:d uCt ti011+biformation Irivolye meet 4l brianm@ci.tigard.or.us S�11 4 j Sydney Sherwood September's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. sydney@ci.tigard.or.us on TVTV Cable Channel 28. The program will replay throughout Tom Woodruff the month. For a complete schedule of broadcast times, tomw@ci.tigard.or.us visit the city's web site at www.ciAgard.or.us and click on the link under Focus on Tigard. CITY MANAGER Bill Monahan September bill@ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE EDITOR Traffic Safety Find out about: Liz Newton liz@ci.tigard.or.us • "The new school zone law • The new pedestrian crossing law All City Hall employees can be • Other tips on traffic safety reached by phone at 503-639-4171 Tune In! If you have Focus ideas contact Liz Newton at 503-639-4171,ext.2412 or liz@ci.tigard.or us. CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: City Council CAP update Meet your Council 2nd,3rd and 4th Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Community Assessment Program candidates Town Hall (CAP)walks were conducted in Areas 6, The October Focus on Tigard 16, 37 and 44 in August. To view the Planning Commission report to citizens for one of those areas topic is the Candidate Forum which will 1st and 3rd Mondays,7 m. tape on Thursday, September 30, 2004 y p• log onto the city's web site at Town Hall www.ci.tigard.or.us/cap. at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall. The Mayor and Council candidates have all been No web access? Call Liz Newton at invited to participate. We hoe you will Park and Recreation P P P Advisory Board 503-639-4171. If you see the walkers in be able to attend the taping and have a 2nd Monday,7 m. your area,feel free to ask questions or chance to meet the candidates. il Tigard Water Building share your observations. The schedule for CAP walks in Council meetings a i r Intergovernmental Water Board September are as follows: Live on the second and fourth 2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. Sept. 1 —Area 3 Sept 8 -Area 10 Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Tigard Water Building Sept 15 -Area 24 Sept 22 -Area 41 Replays are every: Sunday at 12 p.m.;Monday at 7 a.m.;Thursday at Library Board AM MEL 2:30 a.m.and 11 p.m.; Friday at 2nd Thursday,7 p.m. 7:30 p.m.;and Saturday at 4 p.m. Library Conference Room All programs are on Channel 28. Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Make-A-Difference... New school zone law - have you heard? Volunteer! A new traffic law approved by the Oregon Senate went into effect on July 1. The new rule is designed to improve safety for pedestrians in school zones.In Eighth Annual Tigard Make-A-Difference Day addition,language was also changed to better define"when children are present." Saturday, October 16 The basics for the changes are as follows: M Volunteers make a positive differ- ' Within a school zone,if the roadway traveled is posted as ence in the Tigard community through- 30 mph or less-the speed in the school zone is 20 mph all day, out the year. Gather your friends, everyday. IM family,neighbors or fellow employees • If the roadway which coincides with the school zone is desig- and make a difference in Tigard on nated at 35 mph or greater—the 20 mph speed limit will be Saturday, October 16. Most projects will indicated by a flashing yellow light and/or when times are specified on a school be from 9 a.m.to noon but some speed zone sign. Signs will be posted before school starts in September. projects may extend throughout the • The 20 mph speed limit applies at crosswalks in school zones when lights are day. Sites will include a local pioneer flashing,and/or children are present,and/or during designated times as speci- cemetery,downtown Tigard, fied on school speed signs and/or when a crossing marshal is present. Summerlake Park,Bonita Park,Good Remember to use caution,particularly this time of year when schools are Neighbor Center and the wetlands preparing to resume classes.Children may not be accustomed to the new routines behind Fowler Middle School. that are associated with back to school and traffic safety.Also remember the If you can't volunteer on the 16"', requirement to stop for school buses that are displaying flashing lights. perhaps you would like to assist with Setting a standard for safety and pedestrian awareness is every motorist's pre-event preparation or after-event responsibility.Tigard Police Departments appreciates your assistance in getting the wind up activities.Your company might new school year off to a safe and happy start. want to donate project supplies, or snacks and beverages for volunteers. Planning Commisslon openings Watch the October Cityscape issue The City Council is accepting applications from citizens interested in serving on for more details on projects and sites. the Planning Commission. Applications are being accepted through September 30. For more information please contact The Planning Commission plays an integral role in the city's growth issues and Susan Koepping,Volunteer Coordinator, consists of nine volunteer members who are appointed by the City Council.Two at 503-639-4171 ext. 2402 or members may reside outside the city boundaries. The Commission usually meets susank@ci.tigard.or.us. on the first and third Monday evenings of each month. Members may also be asked to represent the commission on additional task forces or committees. "John E. Boss" Copies of the required Citizen Appointment Interest Application are available in the City Hall lobby,the Tigard Library and on the website, www.ci.tigard.or.us, Award `Volunteer Opportunities"page.If you are interested in serving on the Planning City of Tigard Building Official Commission or have questions,please contact Susan Koepping,Volunteer Coordina- Gary Lampella received the"John E. tor, at 503-639-4171, ext.2402 or susank@ci.tigard.or.us. Boss"award of Building Official of the Year at the Oregon Building Officials Update childhood vaccinations Association(OBOA)annual confer- Summer is a great time to make sure your child's vaccinations are up to date to ence. Gary was recognized for his prepare them for school. If you are unsure about your child's immunization status, contribution and leadership in check with your child's physician to review his/her immunization records. Oregon's codes adoption process. f If you do not have health insurance or a health care provider, Obviously,this is a significant accom- contact the Washington CountyDepartment of Health and rfti p plishment. Through Gary's effort I Human Services at 503-846-8851 for an immunization' appoint- Ti ards interests were represented + g p �.J �;�- ' , ment. Once your child has obtained their updated process. immuniza- throu h the code adoption g P P Nx tions,make sure that their school or childcare facility has a record. September 2004 www.d.tigard.or.us Page 3 ACity of Tigard Sholf 71 LmIfe News from the Tigard Library CalendarLibrary Events Dragon Art Studio- Sept.6 Library closed for Labor Day Chinese Stick Sept.14 7-8 p.m. Jack&the Beanstalk Puppeteers -Community Room(all ages) Sept.15 7-8 p.m. Destination Retirement Wednesday, September 22, -10 Steps to Becoming a Savvy Retiree 7 to 8 p.m.,Community Room -Community Room Sept.20 2:30-4:30 p.m. Job Searching Seminars Chinese rod puppetry is an ancient -Community Room art form with more than 1,000 years of Sept.22 7-8 p.m. Chinese Stick Puppeteers history.It -Community Room(all ages) started as cultural ritual, + Library programs are free. and later For more information on library programs, became a visit our web site at www.ci.tigard orus/library k form of Click on "Calendar of Events" entertain- Some library programs require registration. ment to the To sign up, call 503-684-6537 royal family and the public. 10 Steps to Becominga SavvyRetiree YuginWang,master puppeteer, p Zhengli Xu and Brenda Zu of Dragon Presented by Ginny Brewster, Financial Planner Art Studio,have performed internation- Wednesday, September 15, 7 to 8 p.m., Community Room ally and nationally to critical acclaim. Want to enjoy a comfortable retirement, then it's important to start planning "Images of China" a series of five and saving at an earlier age. This class is for adults,either working or retired,who vignettes depicting Chinese folklore and want to understand how to gain control of their money. If you have been forced culture,mixes puppetry with music, into early retirement and have not reached age 59 1/2, this presentation will also elegance, humor and special effects to explain the early payout structure and how to avoid the IRS 10%penalty. create a dazzling performance for the whole family to enjoy. Jack and the Beanstalk Presented by Cwerks Interactive Children's Theatre Library Hours August 29 through November 6 'Wesday, September 14, 7 to 8 p.m., Community Room Monday - Thursday Join us for a live theater production of Jack 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the Beanstalk. Children young and old are invited to experience the thrill of live theatre Friday and Saturday while participating in this hilarious presentation 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. of the classic fairytale. Sunday Closed Page 4 www,ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter �1 New rooms available for your event Library construction is complete and the Library has new spaces and resources 1 ■ to discover. If you are looking for a place locally to hold a meeting,small or large, I you can consider the Library as a possible site. Beginning September 1,the ■ ■ ■ ■ Community Room and the Library Conference Room at the Tigard Library will be available to the public. Hard Hat Report The new Community Room is perfect for Space and Places larger events, celebrations,lectures and perfor- in the New Library mances.The 3,000 square foot space comfortably By Margaret Barnes seats 160 people,boasts a hard-surface"stage" Tigard Public Library Director floor and features two projection screens.For a r The most compelling reason to nominal fee,the adjoining pantry is also available. tr build a new library was space. The new Rental hours are Monday through Sunday, C library is over three times larger than 8 a.m.to 10 p.m. The room rental includes: } our old building. Larger spaces like the 40 tables(7 by 1% feet), 160 chairs and ;. j P children's area,the greatly expanded 2 projection screens. The room also features a fiction and non-fiction areas and the hard surface"stage"floor,flexible room configura- Community Room have drawn much tions,fabric wall panels for mounting displays,a Community Room Configuration praise. separate catering/receiving entrance, and a We invite you to also explore some pantry(for additional fee)with microwave, of the smaller spaces in the new library. side-by-side refrigerator/freezer,sink,instant For instance,the new library offers hot water tap, dish washer and counter prep three quiet study areas that can be space. reserved for one hour each day at the The new Library Conference Room is [�r"rnm�n reference desk on the second floor. ideal for meetings,small gatherings and _ J] Each room seats up to six people. classes. Located on the second floor of the The technology room on the second Library, the room offers a large conference table seating for 25, a projection screen dry Library Conference Room floor offers opportunities for training , Configuration and classes. Equipped with 16 comput- erase board and beautiful views of Fanno ers, projector, screen and printers, the Creek. This room is available for rent during normal Library business hours. room will allow for videoconferencing. For more information,visit our web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and click on In the ever evolving world of techno- the Room Reservation Quick Link or contact Jill Byars,Room Reservation Coordi- logical innovation,the technology room nator, at 503-639-4171 ext. 2474 or jillb@ci.tigard.or.us. will offer educational opportunities to help us keep up with the changing Job Searching Seminars times. This will be the last Hard Hat Monday, September 20, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.,Community Room Report. Our diggin' is done. We hope On the third Monday during the months of September, October and November you will enjoy the results for years to 2004,the Tigard Public Library will host three seminars on techniques to improve come. If you haven't been to the new your job searching skills.The September 20workshop will explore resumes and library, please come and explore. It's cover letters. On October 18 there will be an interactive seminar on effective your building. It takes a community to interviewing,and November 15's workshop will look at general job searching tactics build a library,and it takes a library to and resources you can find at the Tigard Library.Attend one session or attend all build a community. three! September 2004 www.d.tigard.or.us Page 5 kCity of Tigard Street Tree Planting Program returns Help shape the The Street Tree Planting Program returns as tree planting season approaches! downtown's future The program provides free street trees to any Tigard resident who is willing to The Tigard Downtown Task Force plant the tree(s)in the public right-of-way and maintain them so wants to talk to you about the they thrive. Ideally,entire neighborhoods will participate in this downtown's future.Task Force members program to help beautify communities throughout Tigard and will be seeking citizen inputon the Bull Mountain with more trees. Last year the City of Tigard Tigard Downtown Improvment Plan provided over 200 street trees to residents. If you have any from September 20 through October 22 questions or are interested in participating in this exciting pro- through small community get togethers. gram please contact Matt Stine, City Forester, at 503-718-2589 or mstineQci.tigard.or.us. If your group or neighborhood is interested in discussing the plan with a Keep your water drinkable Task Force member, please contact Beth St.Amand,Associate Planner,at Like fastening your seat belt or donning a life vest can save your 503-639-4171, ext. 2435. life,a backflow prevention assembly keeps your drinking i The Task Force is a 24-member water safe.Your irrigation backflow prevention assembly citizen group appointed by the City must be tested at least once a year. Water quality protec- Council.You may have already met tion is a mutual responsibility.For more information about some members at the Balloon Festival, backflow protection'visit www.ci.tigard.or.us\water or the Farmers' Market, chamber events or contact Hung Nguyen,Cross Connection Control Program while filling out the survey,but here's Coordinator, at 503-718-2603 or hung@ci.tigard.or.us. the full list: Mike Marr(Chair),Jim Andrews, New catch basin grates Janice Arave, Carolyn Barkley,Martha Storm water catch basin grates are being reviewed and updated to provide Bishop,Joshua Chaney,Alexander safe travel for bicyclists in the city. The new style catch basin grates are designed Craghead,Ken Dawson,Mayor Craig to have steel bars or straps that provide a checkered appear- Dirksen,Heather Guevara,Marland ance to the top of the grate so bicycle wheels cannot wedge Henderson,Barry Houk,Chris Lewis, between the bars. If you see a catch basin grate that needs Susan Morelli,Judy Munro,Dan Murphy, straps please contact Eric Hand,Wastewater/Storm Water Lisa Olson,Nicole Palmateer,Yudhi Patel, Supervisor, at 503-639-4171 ext. 2607 or eric@ci.tigard.or.us. Catherine Renken,Jan Richardson,Mike Stevenson,John Wilson and Sue Wirick. By focusing on land use and trans- H e l p your neighborhood portation,the Tigard Downtown Im- Help your neighborhood be prepared in the event of an emergency! Become provement Plan will provide a practical a member of Tigard's Community Emergency Response Teams(CERT). Attend an strategy to improve downtown Tigard.It evening meeting once a week for eight weeks to receive training in is important that the plan be community- supported, so everyone needs to be fire suppression,disaster medical support,utilities containment, involved in its creation.All meetings are as well as search 8r rescue operations. The first graduationg open to the public and there will be class of seven citizens completed the training in June.The next *training session begins September 7, 2004 with another session additional workshops and open houses. scheduled to begin February 1, 2005. Space is limited. If you are interested For updates on Task Force meetings please call Mike Lueck, Program Assistant, at 503-718-2593 or and the planning process,visit mikel@ci.tigard.or.us. www.ci.tigard.or.us. Page 6 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter 1k Sign ordinance includes political signs Walnut Street It's that time again when many want to show support for their favorite political improvements candidates. If you plan to display any type of sign,please note that the City of The design is almost complete to Tigard has regulations regarding the type,placement and size of signs. Signs widen Walnut Street between 135'and include but are not limited to lawn signs,A-boards,freestanding signs,balloons, 1215 Avenue to three lanes with banners,flags and pennants. Any signs in the public right of way are illegal,can be sidewalks,curbs and gutters,and bike confiscated,and are cause for a court citation and fines. lanes. The project includes paving Fern The following is a guideline to help legally display signs: Street, reconfiguring Walnut Street/ Right-Of-Way and City Property: All signs must be Walnut Lane/135`'Avenue intersection placed on private property with the permission of the and constructing two new creek cross- property owner. Signs are never allowed in the public right- ings. of-way or on city property and the right-of-way varies on A final neighborhood meeting to be each property. Persons placing signs illegally do not need to - hosted by Washington County is tenta- be apprehended, as the person for whom the sign is being tively scheduled for October 2004 placed can be cited. Contact the City for legal placement of Legal sign piaccmcnt where attendees will be able to view signs in specific areas. plans and maps for the project. Notices Commercial and Industrial Zones:Lawn signs are I",- will be mailed to area residents prior to not permissible. A-board signs are permissible when a construction. Also check the County's permit is obtained. web site at www.co.uxtsbington.or.us Residential Zones:A temporary lawn sign is a small for updates. sign on a single stick and is allowed without permits in Illegal sign placement The project is funded by Washing- all residential zones. Additionally,A-board signs in residential zones may only be ton County MSTIP-3 dollars. The City erected from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and do not need permits. will spend Street Maintenance Fee funds All Zones:Larger signs which need additional supports such as posts or multiple to pave Fern Street and the intersection stakes are considered freestanding signs,and also require a permit in any zone. If a of Walnut and Gaarde. City will also pay single stick will not securely support the sign, or if a hole must be dug to secure the to place existing overhead utilities sign,it is not a temporary"lawn sign". underground;extend existing sanitary For questions about political advertising,please contact Liz Newton at sewer main and upgrade the water . For more information,contact 503-639-4171 ext. 2412 or liz@ci.tigard.or.us. If you have questions regarding system. Nguyen at 503-639-4171, types of signs,permits,and proper placement,please contact the Planning and Vannext. 2460 or en at 5 CQ3-639-4171, .us. Engineering Technicians at 503-639-4171 ext. 2421. To view the complete sign ordinance,visit hap://www.ci.tigard.or.us/busi- ness/municipal code/docs/titlel8/18780-1.pdf Smoke alarms and fire escape plans I� Most people mistakenly believe that it takes 10 minutes or longer for a fire to 6 create a life-threatening condition.The reality is a fire can produce toxic fumes and block escape routes in less than two minutes. Protect yourself and your family with " WORKING smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan. By installing working smoke alarms on every level of your home you can help save lives in the event of a fire. Make sure your family has a fire escape plan and practice your plan at night at least once a year. For fire and injury prevention tips,visit Tualatin Valley Fire& it Rescue's web site at www.tvfr.com or call 503-649-8577. September 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 7 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID iEV7i4' Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER TigardCruisin' the Employees Saturday, September 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Congratulations to engineering department employees Downtown Tigard Main Street John Hadley,Mike Mills,Ray Woolf and Karleen Aichele,the • Parade City of Tigard Employees of the Month for August 2004. • Car show All were instrumental in completing the design and • Chamber of Commerce trade show construction of the Gaarde Street Phase 2 Project(Hwy. 99W Petting Zoo to 12151 Avenue). The original design consultant for the • project was unable to complete the work.John,Ray and • Kids games Karleen performed the additional survey work needed, • Dunk tank redesigned a major portion of the project and saved the city • Live music approximately $150,000 in consultant fees. • Family fun Mike took over the project during the construction phase This year's event promises to be fun for the whole family. and worked closely with the contractor and residents adjacent Classic and hot rod cars will line the street while a lively to the project. Through his diligence and prompt attention to community parade marches along Main Street.There will be potential problems,Mike was able to help the contractor get activities planned all day. the job done five months earlier than scheduled! Want to be in the parade?Get your groups together to This was a true team effort and the project could not decorate your trailer,bike, car or truck and get ready to have have been completed without the coordinated efforts of these a great time. The parade is free and is a good way to pro- outstanding employees. mote your organization and show your community spirit.For a parade application please contact Dave Owen at 503-866-1658 or bugout926@aol.com. For further information, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.