Cityscape 2010-06 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner Pacific Highway/99W Construction: Making Progress
As I write this,Tax Day has come You may have noticed construction We are saving all the trees that
and gone.Some Americans choose to file has started on Pacific Hwy. Kerr we can. Some trees must be taken out
on April 15 to symbolize their frustration Contractors are doing a great job of during construction;however,for each
with government tax policy. completing most of the work at night tree removed,four or five new trees
In Tigard,a group of citizens ar- to minimize traffic disruption. A lot will take their place!We don't want to
ranged a rally which assembled along of the construction work happens miss out on earning our Tree City USA
Pacific Hwy and then marched over underground so accomplishments Award for the 10th year in a row!
Hwy 217 to our post office on Main St. aren't obvious. Did you know the
Across the country,demonstrations
water and storm lines were installed in Stay Informed...Do It Your Way
of this sort often lead to disruption, May? Some of the work is obvious, • WEB:svwwligard-orgov/99TV
acrimony and even violence. However, like the street widening underway on • PDA: twitter.corn/991YI Tigard
I'm pleased to say that in Tigard this the southeast side of Pacific Hwy from o 24-hour Hotline: 503-846-7807
political expression only resulted in the Liberty Park to Hwy 217. • Meet with the Contractor every
peaceful exercise of the peoples'right to Drivers are advised to use alternate Friday: 8 a.m. at the McDonalds
assemble. routes to avoid the area,particularly on Main Street,Tigard
A large group of people marching during nighttime construction.
down Pacific Hwy with placards and
shouting slogans during rush hour has
great potential for disrupting the evening
commute for hundreds of Tigard
residents.But the demonstrators were '
courteous,drivers stayed calm,and the
Tigard Police did an awesome job of
making sure everything moved smoothly.
In the end,the extra activity only
affected traffic for a few minutes and
there was little,if any,backup.
I am proud to live in a community
where citizens are able to express
themselves in a respectful and non-
disruptive way and receive courtesy and
tolerance from their neighbors.
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Craig E Dirksen,Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, SYDNEY WEBB, NICK WILSON
& City of Tigard
Park& Recreation Advisory Board Seeks Volunteers Festival of Balloons @
Are you interested in parks,green Individuals interested in serving on Cook Park: June 25 , 26& 27
spaces and recreation in Tigard? the PRAB are encouraged to submit a Experience the sights and sounds of
The city is looking for Tigard Citizen Committee Interest application the Festival of Balloons in Tigard
by 5 p.m.,Friday,June 25.Applications
residents interested in serving on the ■ Festival Hours:
Park and Recreation Advisory Board are available at xwn.1igard-orgov/volunteer, Friday,Saturday: 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
(DRAB).The PRAB studies and makes or in the Tigard City Hall Lobby, Sunday: 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
recommendations on park and recreation 13125 SW Hall Boulevard.
■ Three-day festival admission
planning and funding and meets on the For more information,or to have an
passes are$7 at the gate.or$5 if
third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. application mailed to you,contact Parks purchased in advance at
and Facilities Manager Steve Martin at
PRAB members are selected to serve avzvtv.tigardballoon.org.
four-year terms.A member orientation is 503-718-2583 or steve@tigard-orgou
y ■ The Balloon Festival will occupy
provided to new board members. ALL of Cook Park. Visitors
wishing to gain entrance to the
park during the festival will need to
Congratulations Tigard High Speech Team! purchase an admission pass.
The Tigard High School Speech Narinothn Luangrath,Aaron Liu,Jamy ■ Friday is Z100 Day! Check out
team won the 2010 Oregon School Lee,Hiro Nukaga,Crystal Lor,Anthony m)mw..tigardballoon.org for more details!
Activities Association Statewide Speech Quach,Sean Sakaguchi,Kayley Broyles,
Championship held April 22-24 at Chandler Patterson,Erin Matheson, ■ Kids (ages 6 and under) get in for
Western Oregon University in Nikki Yoke,Olivia Cordell,Tristy FREE!
Monmouth. Retzlaff,Rachel Ramirez,Courtney ■ Parking—Available at Tigard High
Nearly 500 students representing Bither,Margaret Butler,Clara Dunklee School for a$5 daily fee which
67 high schools participated in the 2010 and Kyle Novy-Riley. Six of these benefits the THS Boosters and
State Speech Championships.The team outstanding students excelled to become Tigard Breakfast Rotary.
from Tigard High took top honors in the qualified to compete at the national level. ■ Live Music featuring Five Guys
6A Sweepstakes, scoring 56 points to win These remarkable youth earned the Named Moe(Friday) and Johnny
the competition.The second place team championship by outshining their peers Limbo and the Lugnuts (Saturday).
scored 39 points. in debate,oratory and extemporaneous For a complete line-up visit
Team members who qualified speech skills that will serve them well xww..tigardballoon.org
and/or placed at the state level include: throughout their life. Other Events:
Hot Air Balloon Launches
Burnham Street Construction Continues
Night Glows
The new water line is installed and Log onto Neghborhood Network Festival of Cars
water service to businesses is complete Area 6 at svaysvtigardarea6. Premier Youth Soccer Tournament
and conduits have been installed blogspot.com for a peek at work 10 Arts and Crafts Vendors
for the franchised utilities (PGE, underway and be on the Funtastic Carnival
NW Natural,Verizon,etc.). lookout for a"pole-free"
Now comes the process of Burnham Street. Safety Safari
relocating the utility lines, L In other work,excavation
cables and fiber optics to the has begun on Burnham Street
conduit runs.This important from Main Street heading g.
work is expected to continue towards Ash Avenue. Curbs are
throughout July. going in along the frontages of
After that,watch as we the Tigard Liquor Store,Stevens
remove overhead lines from utility Marine,Ferguson's Plumbing and
poles along Burnham Street followed by B&B Print Source.
the removal of the power poles. STAY TUNED!
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Cityscape Newsletter
Keeping Our Water Source Safe Report Graffiti Vandalism
The city extends a big"Thank our drinking water,and the state Graffiti vandalism is not a
You!"to all Tigard water customers who requires annual testing to ensure they are harmless prank. It is
completed their annual backflow functioning properly. a crime that causes
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prevention testing. Backflow Your compliance is serious economic
prevention devices are greatly appreciated.To consequences as
required anytime an learn more about backflow well as visual blight f
irrigation system,pond, prevention,visit the city's in our community.
pool,or other item is �ll/l website at www.tigard-orgov/ Report graffiti to the Tigard Police
connected directly to the backflow or contact Water non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-
public drinking water system. Quality/Backflow Coordinator 0111.This service is available 24-hours
These devices are important because Hung Nguyen at 503-718-2603 or a day. Tigard uses the Washington
they prevent contaminants from entering hung@tigard-orgou County Consolidated Communications
Agency to dispatch an officer to make
a report. Officers photograph the
graffiti to collect valuable crime data.
Backflow Fast Fact! Police then notify the landowner about
There are 6,132 backflow devices within the Tigard Water removing the graffiti.
Service Area(1,954 commercial devices and 4,178 residential If graffiti is removed quickly it is
devices). less likely to happen again,so residents
are urged to continue to report graffiti
no matter how small.Your assistance
helps us reduce the amount of graffiti
2010 Tigard Tree Stewardship Awarded Close to Home in the city.
Congratulations to the City of positive connections with the community Tips to Prevent Graffiti Vandalism
Tigard's Surface Water Quality/Volunteer and local organizations and is incredible ❑Keep yourproperty well-maintained
Coordinator,Carla Staedter! to work with. She has a tireless devotion
to habitat and natural area restorations LJ Keep yourproperty well-lit;vandals
The Tigard Tree Stewardship Award fear light
recognizes individuals or groups who excel throughout the City of Tigard. Without
in protecting and enhancing her passion and persistence,these ❑Plant bushes or shrubbery in areas to
the city's urban forests. projects would not be impede access to buildings
The criteria for completed! She not ❑Install security cameras or motion
receiving the I nominate Carla based upon only organizes sensor lighting
award includes her tireless devotion to habitat volunteer events, ❑Report suspicious activity and
contributing she ensures that encourage neighbors to do the same.
to the beauty and natural area restoration all those who
and long- throughout the City of Tigard" volunteer with Graffiti Watch
term health her experience The Neighborhood Network
and benefits of -Christian Haaning,Cascade Education Corps the fulfillment Graffiti Watch provides a process
the city's tree-rich of community for neighbors to report and eradicate
urban forest. The involvement"
graffiti within their neighborhood
individual or company Congratulations to a area. Learn more at wwzv.tigard-orgov/
nominated is judged on impact,quality, staffer who goes above and beyond her neighborhood.
innovation,stewardship,and adherence to job description and inspires others to do
sound tree management practices. the same.Whether it's bringing hot cocoa General Information
This year there were a lot of to a volunteer project site or knowing If you have questions regarding
nominations for the Tree Stewardship all the students'names,Carla makes graffiti,contact Community Service
award. According to Christian Haaning, stewardship fun which brings volunteers Officer Michelle McMahan at 503-718-
Cascade Education Corps,"Carla makes out again and again. 2756 or email 37315@tigard-orgov.
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ACity of Tigard
RULES of the ROAD: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Last year,9,165 violations of the speed limit
state and local laws were cited into by 11-20 mph, Top 5 violations in Tigard - 2009
the Tigard Municipal Court. The with a base 3000
vast majority of the court's caseload fine of$195.
consisted of traffic violations under If the driver 2500 –
Oregon's Rules of the Road,although has no proof
the court also handles some categories of insurance, 2000
of juvenile crimes and civil infractions or is driving
15Wunder Tigard's Municipal Code. The uninsured,the
five most common categories of traffic driver can also low
violations during 2009 are displayed in be cited for that
the chart(right). violation,which soo
As in past years,the two most carries a$295
base fine. Even °
common offenses were Speeding speeding signals/signs insurance License Registration
and Failure to Obey Traffic Control worse for the
Devices,includingsignals and stop driver,an officer
g p care of business by keeping their
signs. But about one-quarter of all can order that the licenses,insurance documents and
traffic violations were not directly vehicle be impounded if the officer
mailing address with DMV current.
related to drivingbehavior,including has"reasonable grounds to believe
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Driving without Insurance (or No that the driver is uninsured,suspended, State law encourages that practice by
driving under the influence or has an requiring Oregon drivers to change
Proof of Insurance),Driving without g their addresses with DMV within thirty
a Valid License,Driving e Whilinvalid license.
days of relocating.
Suspended and Expired Registration. Many of these"non-moving"
One common scenario goes like violations could be avoided if drivers By JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
this: a driver is stopped for exceeding simply paid closer attention to taking TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
Lake Oswego - Tigard Family Fest &the 41 st!
ter Pa rt C101'S h I This year's family friendly celebration.
p will take place over two weekends.We will
sharing water-connecting communities celebrate Tigard's 49th birthday on Saturday,
September 11 and share festivities with
In August the cities the National Guard's 41st Infantry Brigade
formally endorsed a partnership You
of Lake Oswegoo aannd Tigard 're Invited to an. at Cook Park.The party will include
Open House the rousing tunes of the Tualatin Valley
for sharing drinking water Community Band,a barbeque,games and
resources and costs.Bring your fireworks.
questions,review recommended Learn more about the
system upgrades and share your LO�gard Partnership The following Friday(Sept. 17),the
Community Room at the Library will be
thoughts at a fun and informative
open house on June 24. ■ Thursday,June 24,2010 filled with a"Holidays Around the World"
For information,contact ■ Doors open 5-8 P.M. event that will send kids of all ages around
Jane Heisler,Communications Presentations at 6 and 7 p.m.
the world without leaving town. On
Saturday(Sept. 18)get a running
Director,City of Lake Oswego at ■ West End Building start with our annual 5K Fun Run
503-697-6502 or jheisler@d.oswego. 4101 Kruse Way,Lake Oswego and something new—Doggies'Day
onus or visit the project website at ■ Activities for kids.i Out and a Pet Parade in Summerlake
www.LoTigardWater.org. Park. More details soon!
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Garden Tour & Art Show— And the Winners Are...
Two days of garden-filled fun!
Art Show Garden Tour Thank you to all the residents
Friday,June 25,noon-8 p.m. Saturday,June 26,10 a.m.-4 p.m. who logged onto their neighborhood
Saturday,June 26,9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain or Shine area web page to share comments and
Fowler Middle School,10865 SW Walnut Street Tour eight wonderful private gardens photos of what they like best about
Shop the Garden Art Show where in Tigard and Tualatin.Be dazzled by their neighborhood. The responses
you can purchase one-of-a kind art from flowers,tempted by edibles and delight in Fere fun,engaging and inspirational.
selected Northwest fragrance. Each area winner received a$50 gift
artists.Enjoy Ticket Required. Log onto certificate to a Tigard business.
entertainment wwwfoundation4smartkids.org or call the The
by students Foundation for Tigard-Tualatin Schools comments and
throughout the at 503-431-4024 to purchase a ticket or photos were
day. Admission
is free. find a vendor near you. so great that �-
we plan to
share them in a
Neighborhood
Construction Season Builds Curiosityt°
Network
"What does that machine do?" Volunteer web administrators calendar!
"What's going in there?""When in the neighborhoods containing Watch this � w
will this project be finished?" major construction projects receive space for an
photos and information about the
"How much will that cost?" projects as they progress. You'll find opportunity to share your images in
fun facts about road constructionthe 2011 calendar that illustrates why
,
For answers to those questions Tigard—and YOUR neighborhood—
and a peek at what's happening Tigard history and more. Add your
behind the scenes,log onto comments,ask a question or suggest is A Place to Call Home.
Neighborhood Network Area 3 a travel route that (safely)goes
(wwav tigard-area3.blogasiot.com)Area 5
around the construction. Congratulations to these lucky
�ivzvzvtigardareaS.blogspot.com)or Area 6 Log onto your Neighborhood neighborhood residents:
(ww..tigardarea6.blogspot.com). These Network Area Blog—it's your Area 1—Eileen Kerry Kovac
neighborhoods are in the thick of the opportunity to connect or Area 2—Rochelle Villenave
construction taking place around the commiserate with neighbors as these
city. necessary improvements take place. Area 6—Lindsay Lidington
Area 7—Dominique Gay
Area 8—Mary Kerns
Is it Fashion or Sediment Control? Area 10—Carol Krager
You may have noticed the black fabric"skirts"attached to storm Area 11—Donna&Randy Witten
grates around the city. While Tigard is definitely fashionable,the"skirts"
are functional. They're called catch basin inserts and the city requires Want to see all the entries?
contractors to put them on the catch basins within their construction Log onto to www..tigard-ongovl
zones to stop debris from flowing into the city's storm system. neighborhood and see why your
This is another too]in keeping Tigard's stormwater systems healthy neighbors say Tigard is
and sediment-free. A Place to Call Home.
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ACity of Tigard
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Reduced Hours Affect
Cityof Tigard `A Place to CallHome" Service Counters
Recently enacted cost-saving
i The city has changed to an automated attendant phone system to answer and direct i
i i measures produced changes in the
i incoming calls as a result of reduced staffing.The automated attendant will be
� equipped with voice recognition capability in addition to traditional keypad dialing. i availability of counter staff to assist the
public.Here are the changes:
i (Callers will be able to dial an extension or speak a name, extension, department name or keyword.)
' 0 Business License Application,
ADMINISTRATION: LIBRARY: i Utility Billing Counter:
City Manager's Office.....................503-718-2476 Library...........................................503-684-6537 Monda -Frday�9 a.m. to 5 m.
City Boards and Committees..........503-718-2476 Renewal Line.................................503-846-3245 i 0 Passport Application Counter:
i City Council and Mayor's Office......503-718-2476 Volunteer Coordinator....................503-718-2516
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:9 a.m.
' BUILDING: MUNICIPAL COURT: i to 3:30 p.m.Appointments no longer
' Citations....................................... 503-718-2478 ' accepted.
Bwltling Codes...............................503-718-2439 ,
Building Permits............................503-718-2439 Court Schedule............................. 503-718-2478
i � 0 Building Counter: Tuesday—Friday:
Inspection Request Line.................503-639-4175 POLICE: i 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday.
' CITY RECORDER/PUBLIC RECORDS: Emergencies.............................................9-1-1 Q
iMeetings ' Planning Counter: Tuesda Fiiday
City Council ....................503-718-2410 Non-emergency Services 503-629-0111
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday service is
Local Elections Information............503-718-2410 Alarm Permits................................503-718-2810 i limited to appointment check-in
Public Records..............................503-718-2483 Commercial Crimes Unit................503-639-6168
Crime Prevention and Information..503-718-2561 and acceptance of land use decision
' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: D.A.R.E.Program...........................503-718-2578 i appeals and deliveries.
' G.R.E.A.T.Program.........................503-718-2578 '
Affordable Housing Information......503-718-2444
' Annexation Information..................503-718-2437 Graffiti...........................................503-629-0111
Police Records...............................503-639-6168
i
Arborist/Urban/Perms Forester..................503-718-2700 Public Information Officer..............503-718-2561 ' Library Adjusts Programs
' Blasting Permits............................503-718-2421 503-718-2677
Tip Line.........................................
Code Compliance..........................503-718-2441 Towed Vehicle Information.............503-639-6168 The Library will eliminate some
Planning/Engineering Counter........503-718-2421 Youth Peer Court............................503-718-2578 ' programs as a result of closing on
Sign Permits..................................503-718-2421 Thursday mornings and staff layoffs.
i Speed Humps................................503-718-2421 PUBLIC WORKS: ' While the Library has sought to reduce
Transportation Planning.................503-718-2557 Addressing Information..................503-718-2589 Zoning...........................................503-718-2421 Backflow Devices/Testing 503-718-2603 �
i g "''''' 1 impacts on the public,we've had to make
i the following changes in programming:
CERT(Community Emergency
ENGINEERING: Response Team)..........................503-718-2593 Program Eliminations:
i City Engineer.................................503-718-2759 i
City Facilities........................... 503-718-2605
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Right-of-Way 503-718-2462 •• * Pre-School Story Time on Mondays
g y••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••� Code Red(Emergency Notification
Transportation Engineering............503-718-2462 System).......................................503-718-2593 at 10:30 a.m. I Both morning and
Conservation Programs................503-718-2599 i evening Adult Book Discussion
FINANCIAL 8 INFORMATION SERVICES: Crossflow Connection ..................503-718-2603 groups.
Accounts Payable...........................503-718-2491
Dog Parks......................................503-718-2591
' Accounts Receivable......................503-718-2495 ' Program Reductions:
� Emergency Management...............503-718-2593 �
Assessments&Liens.....................503-718-2487 Leaf Disposal.................................503-718-2591 ' * Weekend Adventures for Kids will
' Bids...............................................503-718-2477 '
Park Reservations..........................503-718-2641 i be reduced to twice a month.
Business License...........................503-718-2487 Park Maintenance..........................503-718-2598 Computer classes will be reduced.
' Capital Improvement Projects........503-718-2643
Public Works After-Hours for Water/
City Lien Information......................503-718-2487 Street/Sewer Emergencies ........503-639-1554 Program Time Changes:
Passport Acceptance.....................503-718-2489
i Recycling/Solid Waste....................503-718-2599 i gc The Thursday afternoon Pre-School
Tigard Maps...................................503-718-2404 Street Maintenance.......................503-718-2606
Utility(Water/Sewer)Billing............503-718-2492 Story Time will begin at 1:15 p.m.
i Sewer Locates/Backups................503-718-2600 Book Babies will move to Monday
HUMAN RESOURCES: Tax Lot Information........................503-718-2589 i mornings at 10:30 a.m.
Wastewater/Stormwater Issues.......503-718-2607
Job Applications ...........................503-718-2413
Water Quality/Conservation.............503-718-2604 , The new Thursday hours begin
i Job Hotline................................... 503-624-9471 i
June 3,when the Library will open at
UTILITY BILLING: 1 p.m. For the most current information
i Water/Sewer Billing.......................503-718-2460 log onto www.tigard-or.gov/library.
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Sumer Reading
Shelf Ar-r LmIfe Sign Up Starts June 1!
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Kids and teens can'rtake a
Splash,,at the Library this summer
Adult Summer Reading Kickoff with The Harmonics with concerts,craft programs,story
Tuesday,lune 1,2-4 p.m.,Community Room times and prizes just for reading the
Adults just wanna have fun! Help us books you love!
celebrate the beginning of a fun-packed Pick up a full schedule of events
summer reading program just for adults. s and register for Surnmer Reading
Register for the program and learn how at the Library between June 1 and
to play this year's version of Library July 31,then READ,READ,READ.
Bingo.Drop by for a bit of refreshment Bring your completed reading record
and lots of good entertainment by The back to the Library between July 15
Harmonics,one of Portland's most and August 31 to earn cool prizeS,
entertaining a cappella quartets. including a paperback book of
your choice and a coupon for a$4
deluxe ride bracelet to be redeemed
` Nena Baker and The Body Toxic at the Oaks Park Summer Reading
/ Wednesday,June 9,7-8:30 p.m. Celebration in August.
Community Room
J Oregon author and investigative
�'�� Concert
journalist Nena Baker explores the many with Recess Monkey
factors that have given rise to the"chemical Tuesday,lune 22,4-5 p.m.
Bridgetown Big Band body burden."Almost everything we Community Room,All Ages
Thursday,June 17,6-7 p.m.,Library Gazebo encounter—from soap to soup cans,
Tigard Library's new outdoor summer computers to clothing—contributeslig
to a This trio talented teachers from
concert series kicks off with a big band jazz chemical load unique to each of us. Seattle moonlights as Recess Monkey,a
performance by the Bridgetown Big Band. band that performs songs about animals
Bring your own seating for this outdoor A Visit with Roland Smith and other fun stuff set to a great,
concert. Concerts will be held on the third Thursday,June 24,6-7:30 p.m. sing-along beat.Help us get the kids'
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Thursday each month at 6 p.m. through Community Room,Grades 4-12 Reading PrograM off
September.In case of rain, concerts will be held funky
Come a a affununky start with one of our favorite
annual events!
in the Library Community Room. to hear one
• . . � of Oregon's
• • Deelay Ceelay ' • • most popular
authors
•• Friday,June 4,7-8:30 p.m. •• talk about
• Community Room,Teens and Adults Tentacles,the
Energetic music,live drumming sequel to
and synched visuals from the Cgp id Hunters,followed by a question and Q O
'• acclaimed Portland duo. •' answer session.Participants will receive a
• , • Be prepared to dance! free copy of Tentacles while supplies last! --
Spanish Family Movies I Saturday,June 2611-5 p.m.I SAbados de Cine Familiar I SAbado 26 de junio
Community Room I All ages 1-5 p.m.I Sal6n Comunitario I Abierto a todas las edades
Enjoy this double feature of Spanish family movies while Disfrute de dos pehculas familiares en espanol mientras
eating snacks and making crafts. disfruta de unos antojitos y hace manualidades.
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City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Running for City Council... ° 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
Is Public Service in Your Plans? Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
� 503-639-4171
In November 2010,Tigard Portland,OR
voters will be asked to elect a Mayor Permit No 2528
and two Council members to the
City Council.To be eligible for
candidacy,you must be a current
Tigard resident who has lived
here for at least one year and be a POSTAL CUSTOMER
registered voter.
To qualify for nomination,a candidate must submit a
petition signed by at least 20 registered Tigard voters and
pay a$50 filing fee.
Filing Deadlines
❑Mayor's position: 5 p.m.,Monday,August 2
FY 2010-11 Proposed Budget goes to Council
❑ City Councilpositions: 4p.m.,Monday,August 23 for Adoption:
How to Run for City Council Tuesday,June 8 @ 7:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall
To learn more,please review the election
information packet and filing forms on our website at Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday,June 8, 15,22
www..tigard-orgov/elections or contact Tigard City Elections @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
Officer Cathy Wheatley, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,or All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are
phone 503-718-2410 or email cathy@tigard-orgov. available online at wwwt.tigard-orgovl council or contact
Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard orgov.
Tigard Partners Being Prepared r
Tip of the Month: Motor Vehicle Preparedness
Here are some safety tips every High Winds—Avoid driving if you can.
If a disaster or driver should know. Gale force winds can easily push a car
an out of its travel lane or off the road.The
• " Flood—Never attempt to drive through
�k
larger the vehicle,the more susceptible it
occurred high water on a road.A mere two feet of will r to the force of the wind.If you are
• _ • • water can float most cars,and not much already driving when the high winds occur,
more than that will float a large pickup. pull safely off the road and seek shelter.
• • • • Water can be deceptive.It may be deeper
Being in a parked car is safer than staying
what • • • or moving faster than it appears,and outside;however,being in a building is
water levels may rise quickly and leave you safer than being in the car.
Making the wrong stranded.
decision Summer Heat—During hot weather,
� Earthquake—Stay in your vehicle.Pull heat can build rapidly in a closed or nearly
situationoto the side of the road,bring the vehicle closed car. Children,the elderly,and pets
Will you know the most to a halt as soon as safely possible,and can die from heat stroke in a matter of
important thing to shut off the ignition. Steer clear of nearby minutes when left in a closed car. Never
remember? buildings,utility wires and overpasses/ leave any person or any pets in a
bridges.Because of the vehicle's parked car during periods of high
Don't suspension,it may shake violently,but it temperature for any reason.
could be the safest place to stay.