Loading...
Cityscape 2009-06 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter (11TYSCAPE. Mayor's Corner Tigard Appreciates Military Families It's June again,and with the arrival The City of Tigard is home to Whether or not you know a of warmer and drier weather,more the headquarters of the 41 st Brigade neighbor,friend or relative serving people will be sharing the road with Combat Team of in the military, bicycle and motorcycle commuters on the Oregon National please honor their way to work and doing errands. Guard. In early May, the sacrifice Especially this year,with tough economic Oregon sent 3,000 0 _ on a soldier's conditions and the high cost of fuel. men and women Army National Guar family makes Included in that ridership are many from the 41 st for our of our school-age children on vacation Brigade Combat community. for the summer.With this increase in Team overseas Toss an two-wheeled traffic comes greater danger for the next 12 extra burger of accidents as we reacclimate ourselves months—most Courage and Coninlitillent or two on the to the presence of different types of headed for duties in barbecue grill vehicles on the street with us. So,I ask Iraq.This deployment this summer or everyone to: is in addition to the make a point to 71500 guardsmen and 3,500 reservists include their children in neighborhood "Be aware,and the road share; already deployed for service abroad. games,events and celebrations. Bikes and cycles are everywhere!" No corner of our state will go The 41 st Brigade Combat Team untouched by this deployment,the includes moms,dads,husbands,wives, largest since World War 1I. brothers, sisters and friends to many Keep in Touch in the Tigard community. As summer Skype technology is available at kicks off,many kids will be missing y' _ the Tigard Public Library and can help one of their parents,husbands and keep families connected. Make free wives will be without their spouse, and soldiers will miss celebrations and or inexpensive calls and video calls over the Internet using the free Skype milestones. Your support for military families embodies the reason Tigard is software in the library's Technology Lab. This program enables soldiers a place to call home. to see and speak to friends and family For more information about the during their deployment. Come 41 st Brigade Combat Team log onto to an Open Lab to learn about the the Oregon National Guard web site technology and try it out! Staff at n)m)w..mil state.or.us/oafp/fam–supp. assistance will be available throughout html or the Governor's Task Force n� June on Sundays from Noon-2 p.m.; on Veterans'Affairs at www..oregon. Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m.;and govl odva/taskforce/. Craig E Dirksen,Mayor Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, SYDNEY WEBB, NICK WILSON ACity of Tigard Festival of Balloons at Cook Park: June 19, 20 and 21 Join the fun! Be dazzled by spectacular balloon launches and night glows at Cook Park! Festival Hours Admission Fee _ • Friday&Saturday: 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. The Balloon Festival will occupy all of Cook Park. ANYONE WISHING TO GAIN • Sunday: 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ENTRANCE TO THE PARK DURING THE Balloon Lift Off FESTIVAL WILL NEED TO PURCHASE AN The balloons will lift off around ADMISSION PASS. of IIHOOIS5:45 and 6:15 a.m. on Friday,Saturday and • Three-day festival admission passes are Sunday(weather and wind conditions permitting). $7 at the gate,or$5 if purchased in !_ z89rd Arrive early to watch the teams prepare advance at wwwtigardballoon.org. their balloons for lift off. Some balloons • On Friday,Z100 is sponsoring may remain tethered for display until about admission and unlimited carnival rides 8:30 a.m. each morning. for$18 when purchased in advance at g Road closures may occur on wwwtigardballoon.org. NW Natural • Kids age 6 and under are free! Millen Drive&Martha Street Night Glow at 92nd Avenue from As the sun sets on Friday Parking Fee 6:30 p.m.Friday,June 19 until and Saturday,watch the Parking is available at Tigard High School for a$5 daily fee to benefit the THS noon on Sunday,June 21 a balloons light up the y night sky(weather and Boosters and the THS Breakfast Rotary. wind conditionspermitting). Pets Not Allowed For More Information You won't want to miss Please: No pets allowed in the Go online: www.tzgardballoon.org this colorful event! festival area. How Will We Pay For Street Repairs? City Council is gathering public comment on a proposed increase to the Joe Citizen Here... Street Maintenance Fee. This fee is collected from residential and non-residential Get the facts on the City's website. customers through utility bills and is used for the maintenance of existing roads in Tigard. www.ti ay, rd-orgov/input Established in 2004,the fees have remained constant while the costs of repairs have increased dramatically.In other words,the existing fees are not enough to maintain a healthy road system. So....how do we pay for repairs? We want to hear from you! Take a few minutes to talk with staff at the r Tigard Farmers Market,June 14,2009,between 9 a.m.and 2 p.m. The market is located at 11831 SW Pacific Highway(Hwy 99W). There will be more opportunities to meet with staff in J@ If you cannot be there in person,send us your comments via email or US mail. If you have questions, contact Marissa Daniels at marissa@tigard-orgov or 503-718-2428. Your input is critical to Council's decision. Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Newsletter -- Cityscape Thanks to All Our City Volunteers!! We couldn't do it without your help. WANTED: The City of Tigard issued its annual Your Comments on the Urban 4 � �d '�'l, ,�" �' ��"�'�' '+ �1 volunteer report to the City Council j; ,; , sy °'�, ;ti Forestry Master Plan on April 28. Figures showed that local Tigard's urban forest is a complex volunteer participation increased in 2008, ■ Partnerships were formed to connect system of trees,plants,wildlife,soil, providing a critical asset that bridged neighbors,promote bicycle safety and water,air and people in and around the gap between need and availability of launch a new Police Explorer Program. our city. Tigard residents serving resources. ■ C.E.R.T.volunteers increased public on the Urban Forestry Master The City of Tigard continues to preparedness through production of Plan Committee want to hear your champion volunteer involvement in all educational videos and a new web site comments on development of a departments. Thanks to volunteers: m)ww..tigardeert.org. draft plan. The draft Urban Forestry ■ Over 4,000 native plants were planted in ■ Adopt-A-Street teams removed more Master Plan is online at avzvav tigard support of the city's stream restoration than ten dumpster loads of trash from orgov/rnarterplan. program. local streets. Take a moment to submit ■ 4th Annual Family Fest was celebrated. Volunteers donated 31,775 hours of comments online,or stop by one of their time to our community,which is the"listening posts"to ask questions ■ The Library kept pace with another or make suggestions. Listening posts record-breakin year of attendance equivalent to 15 full time employees for a g y savin s of $643,444. From all of us at the are scheduled: and check-outs,proving that Library g volunteers continue to be the backbone city,THANK You. ■ Thursday,June 11,6:30-7:30 p.m. of the operation. at Tigard City Hall—Red Rock Creek Conference Room , „ „ ■ Tuesday,June 16,4-5:30 p.m. at Tigard's Newest Park: East Butte Heritage Park Tigard city Hall—Permit center The city recently purchased property Tigard,grandson of founding father Conference Room 1 along 103rd Avenue and Canterbury Lane, Wilson Tigard,the city named this new ■ Thursday,July 9,6-7:30 p.m.at where the historic John Tigard House park"East Butte Heritage Park." Tigard City Hall—Red Rock Creek is located.The John Tigard House will The Tigard City Council found the Conference Room remain on the site and a neighborhood celebration of Curtis Tigard's 100th The Urban Forestry Master Plan park is slated for construction on the birthday a fitting time to reflect upon the remaining onion of the parcel. will not replace the Tree Ordinance. g p p rich heritage of the Tigard family and Instead,it will work with the Tree Wilson Tigard settled near this chose a name which reflects this heritage Ordinance to include practical steps property in 1852 and at that time,the and the early history of the Tigard area. for improving the urban forest's Tigard area was known as"East Butte." health and management,allow In honor of the 100th birthday of Curtis for better coordination of urban forest programming between city Traveling Abroad This Summer? departments and residents,and ❑How long does it take to get a passport? provide a framework for evaluating the w# r future of the urban forest in Tigard. ❑How do I replace my damaged/mutilatedpassport? Based on the data in the draft ❑How long is a passport valid and when should I renew my passport. Plan and your comments,the ❑I was recently married/divorced.How do I change my name on my Urban Forestry Committee will passport? formulate their recommendations Get answers to these questions at City Hall lobby Monday through Friday and for presentation to City Council in hap://travel.mategov/pacrport/pacrport 1738. staff are on hand to accept applications November. html. If you're applying for a passport,the between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.Monday–Friday. If you are unable to attend,or City of Tigard accepts applications at the If you'd like to schedule a passport want more information,please contact Utility Billing counter inside Tigard City appointment,please call 503-639-4171. City Arborist Todd Prager,at 503-718- Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Appointments are available Tigard. from 3 p.m.to 2700 or todd@tigard-or.gov. Application forms are available in the 5 p.m. June2009 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page ACity of Tigard Citizens Participate in Do You Drive In Tigard? Emergency Earthquake If you struggle with driving in Community feedback is important Drill and around the city,tell us why and to this project. This is your chance to sit Recently graduates of the city's where. Where are the trouble spots? down with staff and offer feedback that What do you like (and dislike) about will help to refine transportation goals Community Emergency Response our transportation system? How would and policies. Your contributions could Team (CERT) training participated in you prioritize transportation spending? provide the platform for developing an emergency earthquake drill in Cook Which roads would you fix first? solutions to our transportation Park.These citizen volunteers worked deficiencies. alongside city staff responding to a Stop by one of the city's public mock 9.0 magnitude earthquake that forums to share your thoughts on the For more information visit www. "shook"the city. Tigard Transportation Plan. The first tigard-orgov/transportation. There you The earthquake exercise gave the forum is scheduled for Wednesday, will find the materials for discussion, June 24 at 6:30 p.m.in the Tigard including the current Transportation volunteers an opportunity to hone Public Works Auditorium(8777 SW System Plan,the current Comprehensive their skills in: Burnham St.,at the corner of Hall St.) Plan Transportation chapter,and project • Establishing an emergency Staff and consultants will be on- updates. response post hand to ask and answer questions about If you have questions,contact • Search and rescue present and future transportation in our Darren Wyss at darren@tigard-orgov or • Triage city. 503-718-2442. We hope to see you soon! • Fire suppression 0!!M .06W .004 oi6w ORW afidly. s -260 • Traffic control • Communications including Now Open: Emergency Food Pantry amateur radio operations A new resource has opened in Tigard month until October,with dates in • Water filtration which provides emergency food supplies November and December to be decided • Emergency survival activities to residents in Tigard and Tualatin. As later in the year. an agent of the Oregon Food Bank,the Individuals and/or entire families CERT Training Tigard Covenant Church food bank is open are welcome to enjoy a hot,hearty meal Interested in joining the ranks of every Tuesday&Thursday from 9 a.m. to complete with dessert at no cost. Tigard CERT volunteers who have the skills 12:30 p.m. Covenant Church is located just north of and confidence to provide life saving In addition to the Emergency Food the King City Safeway store at 11321 SW support in an emergency?Free CERT Pantry,they offer those in need a free Naeve St.at Pacific Hwy(99W)in Tigard. training is open to Tigard residents. community dinner from 6 p.m. to If you have questions,contact Barb For more information on the CERT 7:30 p.m.on the last Thursday of each Woolverton at 503-639-3084. program and the next training session, visit the city's web site at www.tigard- Wipes Clog Pipes! orgou/CERT or contact Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Lueck Many household cleaning products These products don't dissolve once at 503-718-2593 or mikel@tigard-orgov. are labeled and marketed as they are flushed.Instead they "disposable,"but that doesn't clog household plumbing mean you should flush and lead to expensive and them down the toilet. time-consuming repairs These items include: for homeowners. On a ■ Disinfecting wipes �; 1 larger scale,these products ■ Paper towels - 1' obstruct public sewer lines ■ Baby wipes leading to unpleasant sewer ■ Towelettes backups. ■ Mop refills Save yourself and the City ■ Dusting and sweeping cloths from a pain in the drain—put wipes, rags and towels in the trash,not the toilet. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter A Adult Summer Reading rphelf rr. Li � Library Bingo: June1-August 24 Registration for the Adult Summer Reading News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Program begins Monday,June 1. Get"bingo" by completing a full row of library activities in Summer Reading Kick-Off Party any direction. Weekly prize drawings begin Monday,June 15. The grand prize drawing is Tommy Twimble:A Vaudeville Performance and Workshop Monday,August 24. Tuesday,June 16, All Ages,Community Room 7-7:45 p.m.—Performance Register at Adult Reference Desk. 8-8:30 p.m.—Workshop }t; First-time Homebu ers'Seminar Summer Reading program registration for kids,teens and t� y adults begins on Monday,June 1! Drop by the sign-up tables at " Q Saturday,June 6,1-2:30 p.m. the party or visit the Library anytime during open hours to sign ,�: ! Community Room u for a summer of reading fun. , p g GVg �y� Portland Community College Real Readers of all ages are invited to join us for a drop- Estate Instructor Brad Vincent will in celebration with creative activities,treats and vaudeville explain the new$8,000 federal tax credit performer Thomas Schroyer. "Tommy Twimble"is a one- available for first-time homebuyers. man variety show using props,original music and physical Mortgage industry experts will be on comedy. After the show,Schroyer will conduct an all-ages workshop hand to answer questions about buyer on miming and illusion. qualification and financing options. FishingArt 101 Job Interview Workshop teen days lab p Tuesdays,June 23&30,2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday,June 23 Wednesday,June 17,1:30-2:30 p.m. Young Adult Room 7-8:30 p.m. Community Room We'll provide the materials and ideas,and you Community Room Worried about missing out on a job bring the creativity.Beginning June 23,join Want to get because your interviewing skills are not us in the Young Adult Room every Tuesday for hooked on fishing, your strongest asset?Do you want to learn arts and crafts on the edge,including Magnetic but unsure where to how to bring your resume to life in an Poetry on June 23.At the end of the summer begin?Local fishing enthusiast,Pat Furrer, interview?Dr. Sean Harry from Portland we'll publish your work in an arts journal. will guide you through the basics of gearing Career Management Solutions will give you up,getting a license and finding the perfect tips and advice on job interviews. WEEKEND ADVENTURES spot to catch"the big one." Vintage Aprons: Ages 5&up, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Backyard Birding Memories from the Past Puett Room Saturday,June 13,1-2:30 p.m.,Community Room Thursday,June 25,2-3 p.m. Join local birding expert,Doug Community Room Crafty Character Creations Sunday,lune 14 Robberson,to discover how to attract and Folk art historian Make fun crafts inspired by fairy tales and identify common backyard birds. Bobbe Schafer takesbooks by favorite authors such as Eric Carle, C x % a look at the history Lois Ehlert and Dr.Seuss. Getting Started with of aprons and vintage Costume Carnival I Saturday,June 20 the Library Web Catalog *NEW* clothing. Get into the spirit of the summer reading Friday,lune 12,2-3 p.m.and Tuesday,June 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Technology Room Place and History:In Search of art theme by making dress-up hats,carnival This computer class will cover the the Pacific Northwest masksandjewelry. basics of searching the Library Web Tuesday,June 2,7-8:30 p.m.,Community Room Sunday Movie Matinee I Sunday,June 28 Catalog. Learn how to place a hold and William Robbins discusses how Come cool off with a classic family movie about several other things you can do with your geography and history worked together a young cat and dog who discover the dangers library account online. Take a quick look at to turn the Pacific Northwest into both a and delights of the outside world when they the many available online databases. place and a state of mind. wander away from the farm.Snacks provided. June2009 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard 'I IF Area 3 Annual Meeting Help Wanted: Thursday,June 11,5-8 p.m. Volunteer(s)needed to manage the web page for Fowler Middle School Commons Neighborhood Network Area 12 Here's your chance to learn some basic web design skills!The training is free ✓ Here'ryour opportunity to meet and only takes about an hour. Residents of Area 12 are eligible! your neighbors! Not sure you live in Area 12? Check out the map online at www..ligard-orgov/ ✓ Learn about their concerns and neighborhood. If you're interested,please contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or issues li@tigard-or.gov. ✓ Share your ideas for neighborhood improvements ✓ Raise issuesyou would like to see You May Have New Neighbors! addressed On April 15,2009 the Tigard citizens affected by the boundary Come by any time! Committee for Citizen Involvement change were notified and invited Refreshments will be served! (CCI)voted to change the boundaries to provide comments to the CCI of Neighborhood Network Areas 3, regarding the change. 5,and 6. If you have any questions about Area 11 Annual Meeting The boundary change,initially the change,or are not sure which requested by a resident in Area 5, neighborhood you belong to,please Saturday,lune 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. helps to make the program boundaries contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 Location: TBA more logical.Prior to the decision, or li.Z@tigard-orgov Save the slate and watch for your invitation in the mail! _ ao m' U Area 10 C Annual Meeting Set! v�----r-- *Saturday,June 13,2—S p.m. *CF Tigard Elementary Cafeteria Area 3 PREF"B°R� a qo Stop by anytime and learn what the Neighborhood ' Network has to offer! Check out y+ your neighborhood web page and trail maps. �+ ` Share your ideas for '� �� �'� Area J neighborhood improvements Area 6 Q and a neighborhood event.Raise issues you would like to see addressed! MCDONAID sr Bring the whole family! Refreshments will be served! Three neighborhood boundaries have changed Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter 14 RULES of the ROAD: TEXTING AND PHONING BEHIND THE WHEEL Oregon legislators are considering brakes. Cautious drivers will increase use,even if hands-free,comparing the several bills that would prohibit the following distances to make up for the dangers to driving while intoxicated. use of mobile communication devices delayed reaction times caused by such As legislators consider pending while driving,including hand-held cell unavoidable distractions. bills,statutes are already in place phones and text messaging. Under Cell phones and other mobile that may apply to driving while cell current law,these limitations apply devices can create far more dangerous, phoning or texting. Oregon's Careless only to drivers under 18. but quite avoidable,distractions. Driving law,for example,prohibits Even with speed dialing,drivers are "driving in a manner that endangers momentarily distracted. Dialing a 10- or would be likely to endanger any digit number can require more than a person or property." The base fine is second for each entry. Text messaging $250,or$450 if there's a collision. is even more hazardous for reasons Criminal laws may apply 1 as well. that scarcely need to be listed. Texting can lead to charges of reckless The proposed Oregon legislation driving or worse. In one recent Utah is based on years of research that case,a 19-year-old man was convicted documents the risks of mobile of criminally negligent homicide devices. For example,a Harvard after he drove into an oncoming lane Any distraction from the road study concluded that cell phone use and killed two people in another car. ahead increases reaction time if while driving was the primary cause Subpoenaed records showed that an unexpected situation develops. of collisions that resulted in 2,600 he and a friend exchanged 11 text Even necessary distractions,like fatalities and 12,000 serious injuries messages right before the collision. checking mirrors,can add a full per year. The National Safety Council second to the 1.5 seconds needed to supports a total ban on cell phone BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. 01BRIEN react to an emergency and apply the TiGnan MUNICIPAL COURT Backyard Burning in Tigard? By now,residents have started gardening and cleaning up landscaping. It's tempting to BACKYARD BURNING RESOURCES burn the piles of yard debris left behind,but Emergency: If a fire starts to Air Quality: Including smoke or stop! Backyard burning is not permitted at spread to other combustible materials noxious odor issues,.call DEQ at 503- anytime inside Tigard city limits. or threatens structures, call 911 229-5393. Tigard is located within the permanent immediately. Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ) Ceremonial Burn Permits & burn ban boundary. Ceremonial or small fires Recycling: For a list of drop Fire Safety Information: Call for religious purposes may be approved,but centers,pick-up and chipping TVF&R at 503-612-7000. all Metro Recycling at 503- c , a permit issued by Tualatin Valley Fire and 234serviceicessc Technical Burning Questions: Rescue is required. Call Deputy Fire Marshal Edward Individuals in violation of the open Concerned about an illegal Bonollo at 503-356-4715 in burning regulations may be issued a citation burn occurring over the and/or found liable for any property loss weekend? Report it to TVF&R Agricultural Burning: If you have a farm or other agricultural damage and suppression costs resulting on the non-emergency line 503-624- g g pp g from a 0111. If you believe the fire is an operation,you may qualify for burning incident. imminent threat to life orP ty Pro er agricultural burning.To determine To report an illegal burn,smoke,or air dial 911. that,contact DEQ at 503-229-5393. quality issue,call DEQ at 503-229-5393. June2009 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard PRSRT STD " SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Did You Know? Tigard,OR 97223 PAID � 503-639-4171 Portland,OR OWork begins on a lighted crosswalk at Permit No 2528 Durham Road and 88th Avenue, across from Tigard High School ■ With traffic volume in excess of 20,000 vehicles per day,pedestrians struggle to cross Durham Road. A large number of pedestrians (many of them POSTAL CUSTOMER students) jaywalk across the road,increasing the chance of injury and accident. The new crosswalk includes highly visible in-road pavement lights and advance warning beacons. By the end of June,lights will be activated to get drivers familiar with the system before school starts in the fall. © FY 2009-10 Budget Goes to Council Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday,June 9, 16,23 ■ The proposed Fiscal Year 09-10 budget goes @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) before City Council at the June 9,2009 Business Meeting. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. The Fifth Tuesday Council Meeting: pTuesday,June 30 @ 7 p.m.,Public Works Auditorium proposal is for a status quo budget that maintains current service levels using our existing resources (8777 SW Burnham,Tigard) and which implements some long-planned capital All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are improvements. available online at wwwtigard-orgov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov. Tigard Partners Being Prepared '- Tip of the Month - Pet Preparedness Do you have an emergency plan for your pets? Your Take time now to identify potential It's always preferable to take your pet home is not shelter sites or other safe havens where with you in an emergency,but if you only a safe your pet could be housed temporarily. must leave your pet behind: haven for Many emergency shelters do not allow ✓ Put him in a secure area inyour home. your family, pets. ✓ Leave him at least 10 days of dry food and but also for Make sureour et wears a to Y p g with several water dishes. your pets. up-to-date information.Your pet's ID When disastertag should contain his name,owner ✓ Place signs on doors and windows describing strikes,people contact information,and any urgent the type and number of pets inside and often have no medical conditions. Other ID items providing owner contact information. other option than to leave their include license and vaccination tags,or Be prepared to describe your pet;having homes.Depending on the severity microchip IDs. a photo of your pet can be especially of the disaster,you may be away Prepare a pet evacuation kit helpful in reuniting pets and their �Ik from your home for a few hours containing a pet carrier,collar,leash, owners. or a few months. So what happens harness,bedding,food/water dishes, to the furry,four-legged members medications,toys,pet first aid kit,and of your family?Here are some tips at least a three-day supply of food and to help you prepare. water.