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City Council Packet - 01/24/2006 Chu ~/?C~..~~ CITY OF TIGARD OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 24, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED 1: \Ofs\Don n a's\Ccpkt3 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639-4171 TDD (503) 684-2772 AGENDA TIGARD CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING January 24, 2006 - 6:30 p.m. 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 6:30 PM • STUDY SESSION • > REVIEW PROCEDURE - REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK PUBLIC HEARING • City Attorney > REVIEW CITY OF TIGARD BUSINESS CARD DESIGN • Administration Staff • EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to discuss exempt public records and potential litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(f) and (h). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. • ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS o Items for tonight's business meeting: ➢ Material submitted in the Council's January 20, 2006, Council Newsletter ■ Revised Agenda ■ Agenda Item No. 5 - Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Vision Report - 2005 ■ Agenda Item No. 7 - Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Funding ■ Agenda Item No. 8 - Metro Presentation - Proposed Bond Measure ■ Agenda Item No. 9 - Revised Resolution Regarding Tigard's Proposed Greenspace and Trail Projects - Metro's Bond Measure ■ Agenda Item No. 10 - o January 24, 2006 letter from Robert G. Van Brocklin of Stoel Rives o Warranty Deed - Winmar Pacific/Washington Square, Inc. -1 /20/95 o Bargain and Sale Deed - Coan/Bischoff - 8/27/65 o Written Testimony from John Frewing Regarding Refuge at Fanno Creek Development ■ Agenda Item No. 11 - G.R.E.A.T. Grant Application - Check with Council during Study Session to determine if they have questions on this application. ➢ Agenda Item No. 2 - Executive Director Jeremy Monlux and Chamber President-Elect Ralph Hughes will be present to give the Tigard Chamber of Commerce Update. > COUNCIL CALENDAR January ' 31 Tuesday 5th Tuesday - 7-9 p.m. - Tigard Water Auditorium February 14* TuesdayCouncil Business Meeting - 6:30 pm, Town Hall 21* TuesdayCouncil Workshop Meeting - 6:30 pm, Town Hall 20 MondayPresidents Day Holiday - City Offices Closed 28* TuesdayCouncil Business Meeting - 6:30 pm, Town Hall Executive Session - The Public Meetings Law authorizes governing bodies to meet in executive session in certain limited situations (ORS 192.660). An "executive session" is defined as "any meeting or part of a meeting of a governing body, which is closed to certain persons for deliberation on certain matters." Permissible Purposes for Executive Sessions: 192.660 (2) (a) - Employment of public officers, employees and agents, if the body has satisfied certain prerequisites. 192.660 (2) (b) - Discipline of public officers and employees (unless affected person requests to have an open hearing). 192.660 (2) (c) - To consider matters pertaining to medical staff of a public hospital. 192.660 (2) (d) - Labor negotiations. (News media can be excluded in this instance.) 192.660(2) (e) - Real property transaction negotiations. 192.660(2) (f) - Exempt public records - to consider records that are "exempt by law from public inspection." These records are specifically identified in the Oregon Revised Statutes. 192-660 (2) (g) - Trade negotiations -'involving matters of trade or commerce in which the governing body is competing with other governing bodies. 192.660 (2) (h) - Legal counsel - for consultation with counsel concerning legal rights and duties regarding current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. 192.660 (2) (i) - To review and evaluate, pursuant to standards, criteria, and policy directives adopted by the governing body, the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer, a public officer, employee or staff member unless the affected person requests an open hearing. The standards, criteria and policy directives to be used in evaluating chief executive officers shall be adopted by the governing body in meetings open to the public in which there has been an opportunity for public comment. 192.660 (2) Public investments - to carry on negotiations under ORS Chapter 293 with private persons or businesses regarding proposed acquisition, exchange or liquidation of public investments. 192.660 (2) (k)- Relates to health professional regulatory board. 192.660 (2) (1)- Relates to State Landscape Architect Board. 192.660 (2) (m)- Relates to the review and approval of programs relating to security. 1: 1admlcathy%council%pink sheet - study session a0endas12005t060110ps.doc ft Revised January 20, 2006 -Added Executive Session Topic at beginning of meeting. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANCTARY 24,2006 6:30p.m., , CITY OF TIGARD OREGON TIGARD CITY MALL 01 _j 13125 SW HALL BLVD TIGARD, OR 97223 FPUBLIC NOTICE: Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign-up sheet(s). If no sheet is available, ask to be recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of that agenda item. Citizen Communication items are asked to be two minutes or less. Longer matters can be set for a future Agenda by contacting either the Mayor or the City Manager. Times noted are estimated; it is recommended that persons interested in testifying be present by 7:15 p.m. to sign in on the testimony sign-in sheet. Business agenda items can be heard in any order after 7:30 p.m. Assistive Listening Devices are available for persons with impaired hearing and should be scheduled for Council meetings by noon on the Monday prior to the Council meeting. 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SEE ATTACHED AGENDA COUNCIL AGENDA -JANUARY 24, 2006 page 1 AGENDA TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2006 6:30 I'M • STUDY SESSION > REVIEW PROCEDURE - REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK PUBLIC HEARING • City Attorney > REVIEW CITY OF TIGARD BUSINESS CARD DESIGN • Administration Staff • EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to discuss exempt public records and potential litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(f) and (h). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 7:30 I'M 1. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 Call to Order - City Council & Local Contract Review Board 1.2 Roll Call 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (Two Minutes or Less, Please) • Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce Representative • Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication 3. CONSENT AGENDA: These items are considered to be routine and may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Anyone may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. Motion to: 3.1 Approve Council Minutes for December 20, 2005 • ConsentAnenda - Items Removed-for Separate Discussion: Any items requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion will be considered immediately after the Council has voted on those items which do not need discussion. COUNCIL AGENDA -JANUARY 24, 2006 page 2 4. APPROVE 2006 CITY COUNCIL GOALS • Mayor Dirksen 5. REPORT ON TIGARD VISION - 2005 ACCOMPLISHMENTS UPDATE • Staff Report: Administration Department • Council Discussion 6. UPDATE FROM TUALATIN RIVERKEEPERS' ABOUT ACTIVITIES IN TIGARD • Staff Report: Administration Department • Update from Representative of Tualatin Riverkeepers • Council Discussion 7. CONSIDER TUALATIN RIVER BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE FUNDING • Staff Report: Public Works Department • Council Discussion and Direction to Staff 8. METRO PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED NOVEMBER 2006 BOND MEASURE TO PRESERVE NATURAL. AREAS, IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, AND PROTECT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT • Staff Report: Public Works Department • Presentation by Metro President David Bragdon and Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka • Council Discussion 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF TIGARD'S PROPOSED GREENSPACE AND TRAIL PROJECTS FOR INCLUSION IN METRO'S NATURAL AREAS BOND MEASURE 2006 • Staff Report: Public Works Department • Council Discussion • Council Consideration: Resolution No. 06- p3 10. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI JUDICIAL): REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK (Site Development Review SDK 2005-000021Sensitive Lands Review SLR 2005-00097, 98, 99 201Adjustment VAR2005-00055 ems' 56) On January 10, 2006, Council approved a motion to set a Public Hearing for the Refuge at Fanno Creek Condominium Project to consider whether the Council should hear this matter and the scope of applicability of a railroad easement. COUNCIL AGENDA -JANUARY 24, 2006 page 3 a. Open Public Hearing b. Staff Report: City Attorney and Community Development Department C. Declarations or Challenges d. Public Testimony e. Close Public Hearing f. Council Discussion g. Council Consideration 11. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR THE GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TRAINING (GREAT) GRANT • Staff Report: Police Department • Council Discussion • Council Consideration: Direct staff to apply for the GREAT grant. 12. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 13. NON AGENDA ITEMS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If an Executive Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 15. ADJOURNMENT i Aad mtcathyXccat2006X060124p.doc COUNCIL AGENDA -JANUARY 24, 2006 page 4 Agenda Item No. 3, I For Agenda of oa - a$ ow Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Date: January 24, 2006 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon Attending: Mayor Craig Dirksen Presiding Councilor Sally Harding Councilor Sydney Sherwood Councilor Nick Wilson Absent: Councilor Tom Woodruff Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u Study Session Discuss Use of Business Card Design Review - Assistant to the New Logo City Manager Newton reviewed this agenda item. Council preferences for business cards included: Landscape orientation, heavier stock and white paper (not grey). The Core Values should not be printed on the back. Cards are due to be redone because of the City's website address change. Assistant to the City Manager Newton discussed printing costs and the Council consensus was to go without embossing. Assistant to the City Manager Newton said the police have a patch on their uniforms that immediately identifies them as police officers. They have requested to be allowed to use the new logo inside a shield outline. Deviation of the logo shape will be acceptable for the police but all other uses will be standardized. Police staff members had drawn up a few suggestions that were discussed by Council. A simple design was preferred. The police also want the shield design on their cars and will put together some suggestions, including the italic Garamond font for vehicle lettering. The City's standard logo will appear on other City vehicles. Forms will be revised inhouse. Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u Executive The Council went into Executive Session at 7 p.m. Session to discuss exempt public records and potential litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(f) and (h). Executive Session concluded at 7:21 p.m. 1. Business 1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the City Council and the Meeting Local Contract Review Board to Order at 7:30 p.m. 1.2 Council Present: Mayor Dirksen, Councilors Harding, Sherwood, and Wilson. Council Absent: Councilor Woodruff 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 2. ° Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Citizen Director Jeremy was present. Mr. Monlux Communication reported that things are going well at the Chamber. He is finding that Tigard is a very hardworking, busy community with many issues. He feels people are looking forward to urban renewal. The Chamber is starting a nine-month program of leadership sessions designed to foster, empower and support future business leaders. Councilor Sherwood said she would like to see a partnership again between the City and the Chamber. Mayor Dirksen said the leadership program sounded interesting. Mr. Monlux will return to talk to the City Council about this plan. Councilor Harding asked whether the networking breakfasts are open to all. Mr. Monlux indicated that the Tigard Business Connection breakfasts are held on the 2na and 4`h Tuesdays and are open to everyone, as are their regular Thursday breakfast meetings. Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u John Frewing spoke about the Parks System Development Charges. He said he spoke at a council meeting one year ago saying he felt these charges were too low and needed to be revised annually. His concern was that the property values continue to rise and the SDC's need to keep pace. Mayor Dirksen asked Dan Plaza to comment and Mr. Plaza said SDC's are reviewed each January 1 • Dave George, of 13132 SW Ascension Drive in Tigard, representing his neighbors and himself. He said their concern is the lack of parks and open spaces. As a teacher he used open spaces as outdoor classrooms and feels that many people enjoy hiking, bird watching and observing wildlife. He is frustrated to see so many open areas disappearing due to development. Mayor Dirksen said the City of Tigard shares his concern and would like for the City to have more local control over items such as density. He said this Council is looking for properties not only inside but outside of the Tigard city limits for future open spaces and parks. Councilor Wilson said he was disappointed in a recent public opinion poll that indicated people were not interested in spending much for parks. He suggested that Mr. George and others talk it up among their neighbors. He would like a bond measure for parks. Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication: No action. None 3. Consent 3.1 Approve Council Minutes for December 20, 2006 Motion by Councilor Agenda Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u by a unanimous vote of Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Harding Yes Councilor Sherwood Yes ° Councilor Wilson Yes 4. Approve Mayor Dirksen reviewed the 2006 Goals in a Motion by Councilor 2006 City PowerPoint presentation. A copy of this is available Wilson, seconded by Council Goals in the City Recorder's office. Councilor Sherwood, to approve the 2006 Council Goals. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Harding Yes Councilor Sherwood Yes Councilor Wilson Yes 5. Report on Risk Manager Mills gave a presentation on the Tigard Report/No action. Tigard Vision Vision. This report is now available at the Library and 2005 on the city website. She felt it was appropriate that Accomplish- the Tigard Vision report followed the Council goals ments Update presentation because what people have asked for is being reflected in the Council's goals and it shows that the Council and City are listening to the public. 6. Update Waterwatch Coordinator Brian Wegener and TRK Report/No action from Tualatin Board Member John Donnellson gave a presentation Riverkeepers on current TRK activities in Tigard. They moved their about Activities headquarters to downtown Tigard this month. For 16 in Tigard years TRK has been a leader in improving water quality and protecting and restoring the Tualatin River system. They hold annual river clean-ups, help improve and restore riparian habitat along Fanno Creek, the Brown Natural Area and along the Tualatin River. Their Paddler's Guide will be republished next month. The Tigard Community Development Department is contributing to TRK's re tint of the Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u Field Guide to Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control, a publication for contractors and those who live near a site under construction. Mr. Wegener thanked the City for its support. The Tualatin Riverkeepers annual meeting will be held from 1:30- 4:00 on Sunday, January 29`h at the Tigard Library. Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u (Note Items were not discussed in order at the January 24, 2006 Council Meeting.) 7. Consider Parks Manager Dan Plaza reported that the latest Motion by Councilor Tualatin River information on the Tualatin River Bicycle and Sherwood, seconded by Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge shows costs are up $1.5 million. Councilor Wilson, to Pedestrian Tigard's share is $592,578. The City of Tualatin's approve additional funds Bridge Funding share is $412,228, and Durham's share is $25,764. needed for the bridge, and Clean Water Services has committed to spend for confirmation of this $600,000 and will pay for all of the cost of running approval to be conveyed by pipes under the bridge. Metro will not be letter to the City of participating in this project. Tualatin. Tualatin approved an Intergovernmental Agreement After discussion, Councilor at their City Council meeting last week and Durham Nilson amended the motion just approved it tonight. ODOT would like the City to state that Tigard's share of Tigard to commit to their portion by January 31, of the project is now 2006. Staff will also be preparing a budget $592,578 and a budget amendment for Council to approve the additional amendment will be cost. considered by the City Council on February 14, Parks Manager Dan Plaza went over the reasons for 2006. the higher project cost. The original project was going to be built of wood but the National Marine The motion was approved Fisheries Commission had concerns about the wood by a unanimous vote of preservative being harmful to fish in the river. The Council bridge is now designed of steel and concrete. The present. ADA requirements for the ramps have added costs Mayor Dirksen Yes and the square footage is 20% higher. They had Councilor Harding Yes planned to use a crane to lift it into place but there are Councilor Sherwood Yes only two cranes in Oregon big enough and this is not Councilor Wilson Yes a priority project for them. Now we have to build a work bridge at water level that will need to be torn down when the project bridge is completed. Steel costs have risen. Another issue is that there are currently 30 bridge projects ready to be bid in Portland. The design complexity of the 380' span and necessary environmental permitting also raise the cost. Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u The project goes to bid on February 2 with a bid opening on February 23 d. Construction will occur from April-December, 2006, with projected opening in January 2007. Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka noted that Metro was never asked to participate in any formal fashion. There are potential opportunities for grant monies but probably not anything that can come to fruition in the next few weeks. Councilor Hosticka asked that staff contact him and said he will consider any grant request submitted. In response to a concern from City Councilor Wilson about learning of the cost overrun at this time, Tualatin Community Development Director Hennon, Tualatin City Manager Wheeler and Tigard Parks Manager Plaza outlined the circumstances of the cost increases. There was discussion about where the additional funds would come from: $200,000 would come from the MSTIP and the balance from park SDC's. In response to a question from Councilor Sherwood about whether this would affect the Greenburg Road project, Mayor Dirksen said he understands that these projects are funded from separate sources. During discussion, City Council members expressed support for going forward with the project. Any money left over will be refunded to the City. 8. Metro Metro President David Bragdon and Metro Councilor Presentation - Carl Hosticka gave a presentation on their proposed Proposed Nov. bond measure for the November 2006 ballot which 2006 Bond will provide funding to purchase natural areas in the Measure to region for parks and open spaces. They are going to Preserve the various city councils in the area to let them know Natural Areas, what they are doing and to hear any concerns the Improve Water cities may have. They have scheduled public hearings Quality, and to obtain input. President Bragdon felt that the need Protect Fish for this measure was supported tonight by the items and Wildlife listed on the Council's agenda and the comments Habitat made during citizen communication. Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u Metro's 1995 Bond Measure helped Tigard by adding 8 acres to Cook Park, 2 acres along Fern Street and trail construction and right-of-way on the Fanno Creek Greenway. This new measure will help them continue targeting regional natural areas by acquisition, improvements and making opportunity grants available to "re-nature" neighborhoods. Tigard's share would be about $1.3 million. The Fanno Creek Greenway and Tualatin River Greenway are included among the areas targeted by a blue ribbon committee. Councilor Harding expressed concern about the lack of open space within the urban growth boundary. Citizens are asking for help in getting more greenspaces and stopping development's encroachment. In response to Councilor Harding's concern about the high cost of property, Metro Councilor Hosticka said local efforts could be helped by using matching funds. He noted that the corridors are within the Urban Growth Boundary. Councilor Harding asked if Metro could take away some of the density requirements to help our citizens. Councilor Wilson said he appreciated being asked for input in advance. He thought the measure would be popular with people but noted that Metro's map shows some areas that are "pretty far flung" and not very accessible to people. He said those areas are attractive but he hears all the time that people want to be close to natural areas. Each development brings out angry neighbors who want more parks and open space. He asked if more areas could be added inside the Urban Growth Boundary because they contribute to how people live. Mayor Dirksen suggested adjusting the balance back towards the neighborhoods. He felt an important criterion for land selection is that the areas be close to people. He said that Metro, by choosing to run this regional bond measure, may be precluding Tigard's own bond measure to help ourselves. He asked if Mr. Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u Bragdon and Mr. Hosticka could stay because later in the meeting there would be a discussion on a list prepared by the Tigard Parks and Recreation Board of properties they want Metro to consider putting in their bond measure. Mr. Hosticka said we can acquire greenway properties with regional funds. Mayor Dirksen will forward the list to him. 9. Parks Manager Dan Plaza described the process used Motion by Councilor Consider a by the Parks and Recreation Board to identify Sherwood, seconded by Resolution potential greenways, passive and active parks to be Councilor Wilson to approve Approving the included in Metro's bond measure. The properties Resolution No. 06-03. Submittal of the were 90% citizen and 10% staff identified. They did a City of Tigard's willing-seller analysis and several property owners The motion was approved Proposed who would consider selling property for parks were by a unanimous vote of Greenspace and identified. 17 acres of land, worth $3.6 million were Council present. Trail Projects donated. By February 14" 2006, a more completed for Inclusion in list will be available.. Mr. Plaza will forward this list to Mayor Dirksen Yes Metro's Natural Metro. Councilor Harding Yes Areas Bond Councilor Sherwood Yes Measure 2006 Councilor Wilson Yes 10. Public Mayor Dirksen opened the Public Hearing. City Motion by Councilor Hearing (Quasi Attorney Ramis read the procedures and described Wilson, seconded by judicial): the process. He read three options that the Councilor Sherwood, that Refuge at Council may consider tonight: 1) decide to not re- the Council uphold the Fanno Creek hear the matter; 2) agree that there is a fatal flaw hearings officer decision (Site Development in the design, approve with the secondary access and decline to re-open the Review SDR deleted; and 3) not approve. Attorney Ramis case. 2005000021 contacted the railroad and they have not had Sensitive Lands enough time to review the issue. The motion was approved Review SLR by a 3-1 vote of Council 2005-00017,18, City Attorney Ramis asked the Council if they'd present. 19 & 201 had ex-parte contact or if there were any other Adjustment potential conflicts. Mayor Dirksen reported that Mayor Dirksen Yes VAR2005- he had viewed the property from North Dakota Councilor Harding No 00055 &56) Street. He asked if they were familiar with the Councilor Sherwood Yes Council packet materials. He then asked if there Councilor Wilson Yes were any challenges from the audience. There were none. He stated the order of testimony: (1) applicant, (2) those opposed, and then (3) applicant rebuttal. The hearing focus is narrow - Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u is there access across the railroad tracks for the secondary access? Dick Bewersdorff (City of Tigard Planning) stated that the secondary access is not a requirement of the project. Mayor Dirksen said it was unusual, bordering on unique, for the City Council to review a hearings officer decision and that no one should assume they will reopen future developments. He reminded everyone present that the testimony is limited to one issue. No other testimony will be allowed. Public Testimony: • Bob Van Brocklin, 900 SW Fifth, Suite 2600, Portland, OR. 97204 (representing the Applicant). Mr. Van Brocklin requested that the City of Tigard decline to exercise to review and allow the hearings officer decision to stand. He said this case went before a hearings officer who is an experienced land-use attorney and who, after considering all the evidence, approved it. Mr. Van Brocklin said there is considerable evidence to conclude that a 1965 Bargain & Sale Deed granted public right to cross the railroad property. He said the issue was raised a few weeks ago by John Frewing but Mr. Frewing provided no new evidence. He said that practical interpretation of aerial photographs shows 60 years of easement in use, since at least 1936. Practical evidence is historical use. The county's own tax map shows this easement. There exists an underpass that is designed to get people from one side of the tracks to the other. In building a trestle the railroad acknowledges that there is access. The railroad has not objected to this easement. They are not here tonight and they have not objected in the course of the hearings. He requested that his letter of January 26, 2006 be Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u placed into the record. • Matt Sprague, 9020 SW Washington Square Drive, Tigard, Oregon 97223 (representing the Applicant) Mr. Sprague displayed maps and photos of the property in question. He showed a tax lot map showing a dotted line and the word "easement". He had a photograph from 1936 showing a raised grade. A July, 1953 photograph showed a raised grade but no trestle yet. In 1968, the aerial photograph showed Cascade Boulevard and the trestle in place. In a 1977 aerial photo there is access to Cascade Boulevard as well as in a 1983 photograph. He brought in an enlarged copy of page 615 of the Bargain & Sale Deed. • Sue Beilke, 11755 SW 114t", Tigard, OR 97223 Ms. Beilke said she wanted the Council to review this matter because the Council is representing the people of Tigard and should protect the public health, safety and general welfare. She cited Section 18.705 of the Community Development Code - Access, Egress and Circulation. Attorney Ramis reminded her that the focus of this hearing is limited and she cannot address other issues. She then stated that the Friends of Summer Creek agrees with Mr. Frewing that there is not an easement. She also noted that the words, "Condominium Project" were shown on the agenda; this is an old project title. • John Frewing, 7110 SW Lola Lane, Tigard, OR 97223 Mr. Frewing stated that two weeks ago he asked the Council to review this application. He said he has visited the property and there is a ditch at the trestle now. He said the applicants are required to show an easement Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u and they have not. He read the property descriptions of Parcel #1 and Parcel #2 on the 1965 Sale Deed while pointing to the drawing supplied by the applicant. He indicated where the property lines are in reference to the bridge and thinks there is no evidence that there is an easement through the railroad bridge. He said that deleting this access changes the application substantially. He asserted the proposed development application should be thrown out and started over. He checked on why the railroad isn't here tonight and wasn't here before. The City of Tigard sent out a notice to affected property owners listed on the Washington County tax rolls. The railroad is not on this list because they are taxed by the state, not the county. He said representatives from the railroad have not addressed this matter and that there is no easement. Mr. Frewing feels the application should be denied. • Gretchen Buehner, 13249 SW 136`" Place, Tigard, OR 97223 Ms. Buehner advised that she has researched old maps and deeds and finds that easements are not always labeled as such. They are sometimes referred to as private driveways. An easement cannot be terminated without agreement among all involved parties. Applicant Rebuttal • Matt Sprague asked that the Council to avoid getting bogged down in legal descriptions. The two parcels can use the easement. In 1907 the property was sold to the railroad and at that time an easement was reserved for the property. A railroad overpass was installed to provide access. The property owners didn't install the overpass, the railroad did. • Greg Corbin, 900 SW Fifth, Suite 2600, Portland, OR 97204 Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u Mr. Corbin said there isn't anything new in the record. The survey map was presented at an earlier meeting. He said the Council is being asked to hear the same argument a second time. He said could not follow Mr. Frewing's description and said it would be difficult for anyone to follow. As to whether or not the deed recognizes an easement, the easement need not be in the parcels that are being conveyed. The easement may be in another location. The documents could be written more clearly. The fact that the deed describes two different properties is irrelevant. The property being conveyed has rights. The railroad has been contacted by the City and the fact that the railroad has made no comment does not mean that there is no easement. Council Discussion Councilor Harding said it would be nice if the railroad were represented at this meeting. There is no new evidence but there is still a question in her mind. The fact that the railroad is not here doesn't prove the existence of an easement. Mr. Corbin said all of this evidence was before the Hearings Officer when he made his decision. The evidence was substantial enough for him to make that decision. Mr. Sprague said the trestle is indicative that there is an easement in that location. The railroad would only have built it to allow people to cross under. By building a trestle, the railroad acknowledges that there is access. The railroad has not objected to this easement. Mr. Frewing stated that the applicant has not produced anything saying that the railroad gave anyone the easement. Councilor Wilson said that the adjacent property owners could not convey the railroad Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Discussion & Comments Action Items follow u Adjournment 11:24 p.m. Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Harding, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Harding Yes Councilor Sherwood Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder Attest: '~f' - Mayor, ~ity of Tigard Date: ~J lou i:tadmbethy\ccmt2006\060124.doc Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 14 January 24, 2006 January 24, 2006 - Council Motion - Refuge at Fanno Creek (corrected - Councilor Woodruff was absent on January 24, 2006) Councilor Wilson: I move that the Council decide to uphold the hearings officer decision and decline to reopen it. Councilor Sherwood: I second it. Mayor Dirksen: Moved and seconded to not reopen the case and to uphold the previous decision. Is there any further discussion. All those in favor of the motion say aye. Mayor Dirksen, Councilor Sherwood, Councilor Wilson: Aye (Councilor Woodruff was absent on January 24). Mayor Dirksen: Any opposed. Councilor Harding: Aye Mayor Dirksen: One opposed. iAadm1cathy\ccm\2006\060124 - transcript - motion on refuge at fanno creek.doc PUBLIC HEARING ITEM The following will be considered by the Tigard City Council on COMMUNITY Tuesday Janua►y 24, 2006 at 7:30 PM at the Tigard Civic Center - Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon. L A REW SPAPERS Both public oral and written testimony is invited. The public hearing on this matter will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 18.390 6605 SE Lake Road, Portland, OR 97222 - PO of the Tigard Municipal Code, and rules of procedure adopted by the Box 22109 - Portland, OR 97269 City Council. Testimony may be submitted in writing prior to or at Phone: 503-684-0360 Fax: 503-620-3433 the public hearing or verbally at the public hearing only. Failure to raise an issue in person or by letter at some point prior to the close of Email: the hearing accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to legaiadvertising@commnewspapers.com allow the hearings authority and all the parties to respond on the request, precludes an appeal, and failure to specify the criterion from AFFIDAVIT O F PUBLICATION the Community Development Code or Comprehensive Plan at which a comment is directed precludes an appeal to the Land Use Board of State of Oregon, County of Washington, SS Appeals based on that criterion. Further information may be obtained from the Planning Division I, Charlotte Allsop, being the first duly sworn, (staff contact: Dick Bewersdorffl at 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon 97223, or by calling 503-639-4171. A copy of the application depose and say that I am the Accounting and all. documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the Manager of The Times (serving Tigard, applicant and the applicable criteria are available for inspection at no Tualatin & Sherwood), a newspaper of cost. A copy of the staff report will be made available for inspection general circulation, published at Beaverton, in at no cost at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing, and copies for the aforesaid county and state, as defined by all items can also be provided at a reasonable cost. ORS 193.010 and 193.020, that SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (SDR) 2005-. City of Tigard 00002/SENSITIVE LANDS REVIEW (SLR) 2005-00017,18,19 Public Hearing-Refuge at Fanno Creek & 20/ADJUSTMENTS (VAR) 2005-00055 & 56 CNITT10729 > REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK < HEARING ITEM: On January 10, 2006, the Tigard City Council moved to review the Hearings Officer decision of December 27, 2005 a copy of which is hereto annexed, was in regard to whether there is an access easement under the Southern published in the entire issue of said Pacific Railroad right-of-way. LOCATION: 10225 SW North newspaper for Dakota Street; WCTM 1S135BC, Tax Lot 1200. ZONE: MUE-1 1 and MUE-2: Mixed Use Employment Districts. The MUE-1 and 2 zoning district is designed to apply to areas where employment uses successive and consecutive weeks in the such as office, research and development and light manufacturing are concentrated. Commercial and retail support uses are allowed but are following issues limited, and residential uses are permitted which are compatible with January 19, 2006 employment character of the area. Lincoln Center is an example of an area designated MUE-1, the high density mixed use employment district. The Nimbus area is an example of an area designated MUE- ' 2 requiring more moderate densities. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapter 18.705. Charlotte Allsop (Accounting Ma ager) Publish 1/19/06 TT10729 Subscribed and sworn to before me this January 19, 2006 L"D a 6"~ OFFICIAL SEAL ROBIN A. BURGESS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR OREGON NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 390701 My commission expires MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 16, 2009 Acct #10093001 Attn: Accounts Payable City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 Size 2x5 Amount Due $96.50 ' remit to address above -r_v_ 1 ~r f- _ lI _ I ~f 1 _ r 1 `'c / ~ 1 ~ ~ ~~--1 i ~ / ' 1 ~ i=~'~-.~ ~ Wit{' , - t , J ~ ' M ~ i j f. _ ~ ~ ~ ff ~ ~ ~ t~ CL~% i~ . ' ; l~ ~ y 1 ~x I`' 1 i 5 1 ~ _ ~ 1 1 z~ i ' - } ` ` / 't,- ~ 1 - }yyy ~F 2;`--~ ti 1 / @ _ ~ i ~ , ~-7 e l--,h a 1 ` v /l 3 i ~ ~ ~ _ e I _ ~ ~ _ r'(ff''~rr(j 1 'V ~ tip f~~~ l i ~ ~ r r- ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ . 1, ~ _ ~ ~ y~~,, 1; ~ ~ t:~• ~SCb ` `Ili: E c ` t F 6_ r. = TIGA R D _ oR r Y _ `T^! ti --T?-'.- _ a k ~ s ~'x~r*~ ~ ~~1 ~ z~ ;,f ~ ~ . ~ r~ ~ r ~ ~ 1 r~ -e '-V r ~ ~5 Im ~ 7~ (I f~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ tr~4~ ~ x' f ~ ~ -c tJ~ ~Et T~~ J t i i r ~4,." William Dickinson !Tq Chief of Police Phone 503-639-6168 Frq TY OF TIGARD CI CITY OF TIGARD direct: 503-718-2572 POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT home: 503-516-6778 13125 SW HALL BLVD 13125 SW HALL BLVD fax: 503-670-1561 TIGARD OR 97223 TIGARD OR 97223 e-mail:chiefbill@tigard-or.gov William Dickinson Chief of Police phone: 503-639-6168 . direct: 503-718-2572 home: 503-516-6778 fax: 503-670-1561 e-mail:chiefbill@tigard-or.gov -AGENDA ITEM NO.2 - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION DATE : JANUARY 24, 2006 (Limited to 2 minutes or less, please) Please sign on the appropriate sheet for listed agenda items. The Council wishes to hear from you on other issues not on the agenda, but asks that you first try to resolve your concerns through staff. Please contact the City Manager prior to the start of the meeting. Thank you. This is a City of Tigard pub/ic meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's pub/ic meeting and records laws. All wr/tten and ora/ testimony become part of the pub/ic record and is open/y availab/e to all members of the public. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard pub/ic meetings wi// be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE TOPIC STAFF CONTACTED jp7 N m to 1s-, Fr~ 4--g V 5 PCB co 61(len 'S' I CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Page 1 AGENDA ITEM # FOR AGENDA OF January 24.2006 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Approve Tigard City Council Goals 2006 PREPARED BY: Cathy Wheatley DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Approve the final list of Tigard City Council Goals for 2006. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the goals as listed. INFORMATION SUMMARY The City Council met in a special meeting on January 6, 2006, to review progress on 2005 City Council goals and to set goals for 2006. Attached is the list of goals for 2006. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Revise the list of goals. COUNCIL GOALS AND TIGARD BEYOND TOMORROW VISION STATEMENT This action will establish Council goals for 2006. The Council goals are also reflected in the following Vision Statement goals: 1. Community Character and Quality of Life: Communication The City will maximize accessibility to information in a variety of formats. City policy makers shall facilitate two-way communication by providing timely information and responding to concerns raised. Central Business District Work proactively to set the course for the future of the central business district. Provide a gathering place for the community that honors the sense of a small town/village. The community will be encouraged to participate in all decision-making processes. 2. Growth and Growth Management Growth will be managed to protect the character and livability of established areas, protect the natural environment and provide open space throughout the community. Urban services will be provided to all citizens within Tigard's urban growth boundary. The Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed and revised. Develop transportation infrastructures concurrently with new growth. 3. Public Safety The community residents, business owners, and service providers will understand their roles through effective communication. Develop long-term, stable funding sources to ensure efficient, uninterrupted public safety and emergency services. Police outreach - better communication with all citizens. 4. Schools, Education and Youth Schools and city government will effectively work together to achieve operational efficiencies and develop support options. 5. Transportation and Traffic Improve traffic flow. Identify and develop funding sources. 6. Urban & Public Services Library will have a stable funding base for the provision of basic services. Open space and greenway areas shall be preserved and protected. Actively participate in regional development of drinking water sources. Equity position in a regional water system by 2007. ATTACHMENT LIST Tigard City Council Goals 2006 FISCAL NOTES N/A is\adm\packct'06\060124\council goals ais.doc 1 DRAFT Tigard City Council Goals - 2006 Continuation of 2005 Tigard City Council Goals ► Revise City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Complete draft by year end / Implement Downtown Plan Implement catalyst projects including: o Improvements to Burnham Street o Identify and purchase land for a Downtown public gathering place Work to assure passage of the Urban Renewal Plan Ballot measure Identify and make changes to the Tigard Development Code needed to implement the Downtown Plan (e.g., zoning overlays, design standards) / Improve 99W Corridor Complete Transportation Growth Management (TGM) Corridor Study Continue Greenburg Road intersection project Continue Hall Boulevard intersection project Other Important Goals for 2006 / Improve Communication and Relationship with Citizens Implement the new neighborhood program throughout the City Conduct a city-wide scientific survey/report card on City services Connect Council with students in schools ► Consider Opportunities for Major Greenspaces Purchases Purchase first-refusal options Explore School District property exchange ► Clarify City's Position on the Provision of Urban Services to Unincorporated Areas and in the Best the Interests of the Citizens of Tigard / Secure Long-Range Water Source(s) / Stabilize Financial Picture Review Financial Strategy Task Force recommendations Take appropriate action to control costs hadmlpackel'06\0601 0 8kdrafl council goals for 2006 final after 1.10.00 mee0ng.doc AGENDA ITEM # 5 FOR AGENDA OF 1/2 /06 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Tigard ision - 2005 Accomplishments Update A PREPARED BY: Liz Newton & oreen Mills DEPT HEAD OK_ CITY MGR OK ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Receive and file the 2005 progress and accomplishment report for Tigard's vision process "Tigard Beyond Tomorrow." STAFF RECOMMENDATION Receive and file the report. INFORMATION SUMMARY In 1996, the Tigard City Council expressed concern that the community's future was too important to leave to chance and directed a process to pull resources together to determine long-term goals for Tigard. Residents, government professionals, business people, and community group leaders volunteered to work together to determine the community's future direction. Adopting the name "Tigard Beyond Tomorrow," they established a process that defined a vision for our community and identified resources for implementing that vision. 9 During 2005 and each year since 1996, the citizen-based Action Committees have reviewed and updated the strategies and action plans to accomplish the goals of "Tigard Beyond Tomorrow." While City Council has received periodic presentations and information about some of the progress on the community's vision achievements, this meeting time is set aside to review the highlights of the 2005 achievements in all target areas and identify the activity focus for 2006. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A COUNCIL GOALS AND TIGARD BEYOND TOMORROW VISION STATEMENT The Vision Task Force and Action Committees are citizen-based groups that are volunteering their time to focus on the future of our community. The vision goal is that of Volunteerism; "City will maximize the effectiveness of the volunteer spirit to accomplish the greatest good for our community." ATTACHMENT LIST N/A FISCAL NOTES The printing of the 2005 report was budgeted and cost about $2,400. 7 d1 Mayon o02n o t?-r ~w 2005 Accomplishments Report ''LLIISS Since 1996 3 Public Partners Based on Citizen Opinion Managed by Citizen Task Force Urban and Publk sarvkaa cmmamlty Character and Qwtlty Of Life Shcools and hanspo n Edu tlm and hmffi aHic all/ 1 C,C' ifirlifirllUjifl~ff~ C,~fl lfj, I(f'IfiPif City Council 561 Family Fest Tuesday And Meetings Heritage Day Open Forum J9 Erma lfio li 1fliilf~ ~fl Ifj, l:C'ifi if Enhanced 970 Volunteers Neighborhood Program Spanish Translation _ Pilot Program City Forms & Information L New Logo Graphic Identity - Developed ° 2 tt~~ Tigard Urban Renewal Downtown Financing Plan Improvement Plan Election May 2006 F ~'r~U\~j~Cfll~l ;I~/~S!if];~ISJ~j~fl~if~l(f Citizen Park Board Identified Park & Greenway Properties For Possible Purchase Graffiti Grant Funding Abatement Provided Program Washington Square Mall & Effective Police With Uninterrupted Communication System 3 lpidibbf`r j;Ilfrif~ Fire Safety Landlord Materials Training Translated Into Programs Spanish 0 ~~FF Emergency Emergency Response Plans Responders Held Rewritten Based Six Countywide On Emergency Exercises in 2005 Events In US During 2005 r1 '11U'f~IJ;'I17~d~lltj%•Sii~({~i~~l Walking Track City Library Created At Worked With Metzger School Teachers With Volunteer (r ; Time Curriculum I' Resources ~°Z, J 4 ~~'~'lll'r, ol~~~~ I~~;~rilii~ir~•,ij~oi~l 1,..:1`~nli!lirl7 Citizen Efforts "Fifth Quarter" Coordinated To Program For Lobby State Teens Provided Legislature To After Home Address School Football Games Funding [-avrf,!n&-rvD, L~,tsit~iu Lea -LrvrSaurJC McDonald Street Street / Highway 99W Maintenance Fee Intersection Revenue Used To Improvements Resurface Streets Completed ~rl~~fr lSfl ~h'f~ir f lij l ( L rl1 rn,1i'r (r, Walnut Street Improvement Project Started 1216[ To 135th Completion by June 2006 5 ~~~~1 ISfi "'`f (ff fli,fil f lfil ~w% ~)~ffai~irl f Received Grant Funding For Highway 99W Corridor _ Improvement Plan` Intersection To Be Funding Constructed In Received 2006 72nd Avenue & s;y s Dartmouth Durham Road & 1081h Avenue I~ r is~ls fit, ir,tS1 lCa e: -a Federal To Be Funding Constructed In Secured 2008 Tigard Commuter Rail Project ee 6 ~L1r~6 %sLin L~? I~~uf i UiL 11 Five-Year Strategic Plan Adopted By Citizen Board El- fl Uib,6 -Pid Ih it iL ?-rNli1C~ WCCLS Levy First Annual Failed & Library Social Services Hours Reduced Fair Held Programs Topped Previous Records Ijrh lLaf NiliJiac jE Four Citywide Educated School Tree Planting Children About Events Wetlands 7 Uri si LrIA Lie idbbt Worked With Completed Water Consortium To Quality Pond Provide Regional Improvements Programs Rebates Conservation Bits ri l(Jsrb sLra f e JA wil.,ilic: Regional Complied with all Discussions Endangered Continue Species Act Rules Find A Drinking Water Source .28'YON6 Un Downtown Redevelopment Improve 99W Corridor Open Spaces & Park Land Drinking Water Source 8 +I I~i lUfl , ijaeLr lbra''_`b, Lru flaj(1 fi L(IP; L Tigard Library City's Website www.tigard-or.gov ~~Vghxs>, earl r DID Are You Interested In Any Issues Mentioned? Do You Want To Make A f Difference In Your Community? O~ lla U ~s1 i r Ifs1ryvl1\1,Q1,' l(I City of Tigard Tigard/Tualatin School Dist. 503-6394171 503-620-1620 Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue & 503-649-8577 ~o b 9 TOMOIAIAOW %I RepotAf OnCI Bey IsIon ig zed Accompliskmenfs :t . s Wopkins TO cpeafe Commuinify Partnerships between citizens and local service providers are working well. (City of Tigard, Tigard-Tualatin School District, and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue) Tigard Beyond Tomorrow 2005 Progress Report what will Tigard look like in 2017? In 1997, the citizen-based Vision Task Force developed the direction for our community and goals to be achieved by 2017. These principles continue to be the overall direction for our community. Following is our community's vision statement. Legend for report sections ➢ Report is formatted for an 11 x 17 sheet of paper ➢ Language indicating change: stFikethtough is language deleted and underlined is We, as citizens of the Tigard community, are committed to shaping the community's future in language added. agreement with the direction given through this on-going vision process. This process relies on ➢ Bold italicized lettering indicates special notes. citizen involvement and participation, and coordinated actions by the community's decision- makers. A remarkable event happened in the Tigard community in the fall of 1996 and throughout 1997. Residents, Tigard is a safe, dynamic community supported by coordinated and efficient public services. government professionals, business people, and community group leaders volunteered to work together to determine what should be the community's future. Adopting the name "Tigard Beyond Tomorrow," they established a process Funding for services is stable and recipients pay their share. that would define a vision f6r our community. Then they identified the resources for implementing that vision through a partnership of individuals and organizations. Citizens are educated about how to access public services and understand their responsibility to participate as members of the community. The Tigard Beyond Tomorrow process has now completed its sixth year of working toward the community's long- term goals. The City, Fire District and School District have taken the lead in carrying out some of the action plans. There are a variety of opportunities for citizens of all ages to access education programs for life- Other plans have required the involvement of local businesses, non-profit agencies, volunteer groups, churches, and the community at large. Every person and organization that takes part is making our community's vision a reality. long learning. Our community recognizes and accepts the responsibility each citizen has in promoting and supporting quality education. The major goals for Tigard Beyond Tomorrow were updated during 2004 and all citizens had the opportunity to share comments and suggestions through a city-wide survey. The citizen-based Vision Task Force continues to Small and local businesses thrive. Business owners are involved and take responsibility for the represent citizens in the effort to develop Tigard's future. Based on the information from citizen themes, the Vision impacts their businesses have on the community. Task Force has developed directions and goals to achieve the desires of the community. A community value "to respect open spaces and natural features" encourages access to these by our citizens. Many leisure time and recreational opportunities are available for our community. PW)WSdely gdgn3Pu6ue5eruloes All of these elements work together to promote and protect Tigard's individual identity and quality of life. CanmunXy Charade, s Gully d ltle frmnpoda w ! Trdlk Education What is the next step & how can I get involved? Implementation of the enclosed goals and action plans will occur during 2006. If you are interested in a particular area of the vision work, please give a call and request more information from one of the organizations listed below. Growth! Growth Management City of Tigard Tigard/Tualatin School District Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue 13125 SW Hall Blvd 6960 SW Sandberg Road 20665 SW Blanton Street What is in this report? The Vision Task Force didn't just develop a direction for the overall community, but Tigard, Oregon 97223 Tigard, OR 97223 Aloha, OR 97007 developed direction statements for each of the six areas of review as noted in the above graph. In the next several Phone: (503) 639-4171 Phone: (503) 620-1620 Phone: (503) 649.8577 pages, the reader will find information on 2005 achievements and areas of focused activity planned for 2006 in each TDD: (503) 684-2772 http://%vww.ttsd.kI2.or.us http://www.tvfr.com specific target area and the adjustments to the goals. The six target areas are seen above. http:/hvww.ti rag dor.gov Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Community Character & Quality of Life Direction Statement: 2005 Progress Summary: Tigard citizens are involved in their community. Involvement will be citizen driven and citizens will have the tools to During 2005, the Cityscape Newsletter was distributed monthly based on citizens sharing that this was the most popular means for communicate effectively with community-wide decision-makers. Volunteer spirit will be maximized through community-wide them to get information about Tigard. It is also available for email subscription at the City's website (www.tigzard-or.eoy). coordination of volunteers. Our community will support its volunteers with appropriate training and volunteer recognition. Tigard Volunteers were very active throughout the City and many are translating City brochures and other informational items into will encourage local, regional and community events. City funding priorities will go to events, which move toward financial self- Spanish. The 2005 Citizen Leadership Series was implemented in the fall to provide participants with a broad base of information sufficiency, and new community-wide events. Business owners, property owners, and residents of the Main Street Area shall and develop community leadership skills. A new Enhanced Neighborhood Program started up in the fall and during 2006 will display strong leadership, ownership, and commitment to downtown development. The Main Street area will be seen as a'focal emphasize communication in the local affected areas and re-invigorate interaction which is lead by citizens. Tigard City Council point' for the community. A clear direction will be established for a pedestrian-friendly downtown will be implemented. The meets on every fifth Tuesday and the meetings are open forums for citizens to come talk with City Council about any issue. Family Tigard community must have a defined, proactive vision for community aesthetics. Fest, held in September was organized by an all-volunteer committee and included a wide variety of activities, included a broad segment of the population and A Heritage Day was held that showcased a variety of ethnic music and dances. GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS Communication 1) Improve communication about all aspects of the ➢ Agenda for City meetings and announcements of events are Accomplishments in 2005: #1) The City will maximize accessibility to City's business. posted in multiple locations throughout a variety of mediums ❑D Agendas for City meetings are posted on the website and appear in City Hall, the information in a variety of formats, (e.g., kiosks at retail stores, newspapers, website, cable Library, newspapers, cable television bulletin boards and meeting dates are listed providing opportunities for input on television, bulletin boards, Cityscape, Focus meetings and in the Cityscape Newsletter. community issues and effective two-way Library lobby displays). D The Cityscape is now distributed monthly and is available for email subscription communication. ➢ Develop effective ways to share information with citizens and at the City's website (www.ti arg d-or.gov). service users (e.g., volunteers, website, email, Cityscape). x❑ The email-based Community Connector communication is distributed bi-weekly. ➢ Communicate information about available social services. ❑D Volunteers are translating brochures and other informational items into Spanish. ➢ Investigate an e-mail subscription service for distribution of the Focus For 2006: Cityscape newsletter. ❑ Information about Social Services available in the Tigard area will be shared 9 Provide communication tools to reach an increasingly diverse more effectively. Contact Liz Newton about social service information you want population (including those who use English as their second to receive (li a tid a~gov). language). ❑ City meeting information will be available in retail locations. ➢ Provide month) Cityscape newsletters. 2) Evaluate the effectiveness of the communication ➢ Examine the effectiveness of the use of cable broadcasting Accomplishments in 2005: tools used. facilities, web page, Cityscape, Community Connectors, press The citizen survey on the downtown conducted in 2005 asked respondents about Z releases and other communication tools. the effectiveness of a variety of communication tools. Information was gathered from users of each communication tool to determine what was most effective. 1 ` PFOgfflffl. ❑D The Focus on Tigard program was discontinued due to increased cost without a ➢ Gather information from users of each communication tool to commensurate increase in viewer-ship while the Cityscape was produced determine what is most effective for the community. monthly based on input that it's the most popular means for citizens to get information about Tigard. Focus For 2006: ❑ The participants of the City's 2005 Citizen Leadership Series will conduct a citizen survey and, based on the results, will recommend a communications model to enhance communication efforts citywide. 3) Encourage public participation through D Continue to make Council meetings (study meetings) accessible. Accomplishments in 2005: accessibility and education. ➢ Sponsor Annual Residents Open House for existing and new ❑D Council study meeting agendas continue to be available online and in the Council residents; promote volunteer opportunities. chambers at the meetings with Study Sessions open to the public. ~ Update the New Citizens Pael O Volunteer opportunities are now featured in a monthly column in the Cityscape. ➢ Improve communication of Council decisions in a variety of The new citizen's packet/brochure is updated regularly though. the Welcome formats. Wagon is no longer effective to use for distribution. ➢ Develop community education programs on local government ❑D The 2005 Citizen Leadership Series was implemented in the fall to provide and its services. participants with a broad base of information and develop leadership skills. ➢ Contact other local governments and request samples of Focus For 2006: communication plans. ❑ Sponsor Annual Residents Open House for existing and new residents; promote volunteer nities. This will be held in even-numbered ears. 1 Community Character & Quality of Life - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2 & 5 YEARS #2) City policy makers shall facilitate two- l) Facilitate interactive communication ➢ Meet people out in the community where they are when Accomplishments in 2005: way communication by providing timely opportunities. communicating City issues (i.e., schools, sporting events, senior The City's Enhanced Neighborhood Program is operational with pilot programs information and responding to concerns center, etc.) during the fall. raised. ➢ Find ways to communicate with people who don't usually get A recent focus in the volunteer arena is translation of information for Spanish "touched" by the City through communication. speaking residents and outreach to area service clubs. ➢ Community information sharing will be provided in a. friendly, D Open Houses and Coffee Talks in homes were the backbone of the development inviting way to gather information from citizens. of the downtown plan. Invitations in the mail and by phone have gone out to ➢ Determine whether a City phone-in message line for citizen calls volunteers in the "pilot" Neighborhood Program areas. would be an effective way to help citizens get answers from the Focus For 2006: City. ❑ Continue and expand the City's Enhanced Neighborhood Program will emphasize neighborhood schools as the gathering place for information and involvement. ❑ Continue working on meeting people out in the community to communicate City issues and information. ❑ Review whether a City hone message line for citizens would be effective. 2) Provide early and ongoing two-way ➢ If issues are locality driven, opportunities for communication will Accomplishments in 2005: communication opportunities on major issues. occur in the area affected. 0 Solutions to neighborhood issues are often developed on site in Police and Public Works. Focus For 2006: ❑ The City's Enhanced Neighborhood Program will emphasize communication in the local affected area. #3) The community will be able to 1) Provide early and ongoing two-way ➢ Comprehensive Plan review and major land use/transportation Accomplishments in 2005: effectively participate in decision-making communication opportunities. issues will include early and ongoing two-way communication 19 The CCI (Committee for Citizen Involvement) reviewed the neighborhood processes because they understand the opportunities before decisions are developed. meeting process and made recommendations to Council. land-use system. ➢ Various types of communication forms will be used at the Focus For 2006: neighborhood and community wide levels. ❑ The City's Enhanced Neighborhood Program will emphasize communication in the various local areas. 2 Community Character & Quality of Life - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS Volunteerism 1) Keep current volunteer program healthy and D Maintain an inventory of current volunteer opportunities. Accomplishments in 2005: #1) City will maximize the effectiveness of active. ➢ Sponsor four large volunteer events each year in April, May, x❑ A master list of City volunteer opportunities is maintained and distributed as an the volunteer spirit to accomplish the September and October. outreach / recruitment tool. This list identifies volunteer positions on an annual greatest good for our community. ➢ Maintain a Volunteerism Program for students. basis which enhances volunteer planning and placement by staff. Ongoing ➢ Continue to use Cityscape to facilitate the Volunteer Program. communications with staff generates additional volunteer opportunities. ➢ Add new volunteers and keep track of how many new people DD The Solvlt/Earth Day event on April 23~ attracted 63 volunteers who volunteer. contributed 232 hours to care for the Rhododendron Garden & the Cook Park Wetland. On May 21 the Down by the Riverside event involved 50 people who provided 192 hours of assistance. The City of Tigard hosted the 2005 Make A Difference Day event on October 15 at the Dairy Dell Creek wetlands and Tigard Library with 111 volunteers participating. A fourth event is scheduled for November 19 to mulch 2000 new plants installed along Derry Dell Creek. The Annual Volunteer Recognition event was held on June 24 at the Tigard Library. To promote increased public awareness & involvement in volunteer activities, outreach was expanded to local schools such as Portland State University and Pacific University. Cityscape articles focused on specific event needs and new opportunities such as bi-lingual or clerical projects. Focus For 2006: ❑ Formalize volunteer outreach and supervision citywide through the application of Volunteer Management Guidelines. ❑ Enhance successful Library and Public Works volunteer programs through expanded communications and cooperation. 2) Reevaluate and broaden volunteer selection ➢ Form groups of volunteers with broad and diverse backgrounds Accomplishments in 2005: process for City committees and task forces. and interests. D Recent volunteer opportunities have attracted diverse cross sections of ➢ Train volunteers to lead meetings with strong facilitation skills. individuals and organizations including church participation in riparian ➢ Communicate back to the community what successes and impacts restoration projects and musicians' involvement in the June volunteer I have been achieved by volunteers. recognition. Neighborhood Watch participation has been promoted through one n f ➢ Recognize volunteers through events and communication with the volunteer's efforts. community at-large. Our Public Works Department provides extensive training programs for CERT ➢ Expand Board & Committee selection process. volunteers, teaching leadership, search and rescue, fire suppression, disaster ! medical operations, and incident command management tools. CERTtrainingis provided 2 times a year in the spring and fall. This fall Cert volunteer donated 155 hours to the City in leadership training. Media outlets and websites have been utilized effectively to announce volunteer project outcomes and to facilitate further involvement. In addition to describing a _ J the number of volunteers attending and activities carved out when possible these events were placed in larger contexts. City of Tigard volunteers were recognized at a June 28 event held at the Tigard Library which featured live music, refreshments, and City Council remarks. Post event press releases distributed by staff emphasize participation by local groups such as the Boy Scouts. Individual volunteers have been featured in Oregonian articles. Volunteers facilitate the City Council's Fifth Tuesday meetings which are open forums for citizens to come talk with City Council about any issue. Focus For 2006: ❑ Train volunteers to lead neighborhood program meetings. ❑ Review Board & Committee selection process with City Council to determine how to expand the process to involve new people in City business. 3 Community Character & Quality of Life - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS Central Business District (CBD) 1) Work proactively with TCBDA for long-term ➢ Consider financing options and opportunities proposed by the Accomplishments in 2005: #1) Provide opportunities to work planning. TCBDA (e.g., Economic Improvement District). ❑ Included in proposed Urban Renewal Plan/Report. proactively with Tigard Central Business D Determine levels of City planning and engineering resources that District Association (TCBDA) businesses can be utilized by the TCBDA. and property owners and citizens of Tigard ➢ Provide more visible connection between TCBDA and the to set the course for the future of the Downtown Task Force. central business district. 2) Upgrade City's regulations for the Central ➢ Review zoning code - how does it support the TCBDA mission Accomplishments in 2005: Business District in cooperation with statement. 0 Included in proposed Urban Renewal Plan/Report. consultant's recommendations ➢ "Court" family-friendly business through design criteria. D City has received grant funding for 2 sidewalk and 2 pathway projects. ➢ Explore grant programs and/or matching funds. Will be reviewed in Hwy 99 Corridor Study to be undertaken in 2006. ➢ Review in five years the 99W ramp along Main Street and how Focus For 2006: widening would affect the Central Business District (CBD). ❑ Identify direction for land use regulations for the downtown CBD and develop appropriate regulations to support the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan TDIP . 3) Develop strategies for public improvements in ➢ Complete downtown plan and identify funding sources in 2005. Accomplishments in 2005: Tigard's central business district area (this area ➢ Work with TCBDA businesses, property owners and citizens to ❑0 The Downtown Plan was completed and accepted by City Council in September. Fit includes Main Street) and adjacent areas. adopt and implement a viable plan for improving economic Council review of an urban renewal plan is scheduled for November with an ; vitality of the Central Business District (CBD). urban renewal district vote planned for May 2006. ➢ Develop a plan for an urban renewal district and submit to voters D Included in proposed Urban Renewal Plan/Report. November 2005 including an in-depth citizen involvement and The City has added a staff position to focus on downtown improvement and education process before election. economic development. ➢ Develop "gateway" portal improvements (e.g. "Welcome to Focus For 2006: Tigard"). ❑ Develop a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (C1P) for the downtown. D Develop design standards to encourage small entrepreneur businesses rather than higher vacancy rates. ' ➢ Install special street-lighting fixtures reflecting theme. Showcase Fanno Creek Park - use as a connection to the community. ➢ Install public restrooms. ➢ Develop pedestrians/bicycle connectivity. ➢ Involve TCBDA and Chamber of Commerce in all of the above actions. ➢ City should staff an economic development position. #2) The downtown will provide a 1) Develop the gathering place identified on the ➢ Development of downtown place for events will be high priority Accomplishments in 2005: gathering place for the community and Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan (TDIP). when the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan (TDIP) is D Included in proposed Urban Renewal Plan/Report. honor the sense of a small town/villa e. finished. Community Events 1) Maintain philosophy developed for City event ➢ Consider new City events to carry out Council's philosophy. Accomplishments in 2005: #1) Develop overall approach for sponsorship. ➢ Encourage adding more community-based events rather than 19 Family Fest, held in September was organized by an all-volunteer committee and sponsoring community events that "destination" events (e.g., Balloon Festival). included a wide variety of activities to include a broad segment of the population. establishes balance among popular or ➢ Create a resource directory identifying individuals (with their Focus For 2006: traditional standing events, requests for permission) who could give advice to new event planners on how ❑ Family Fest will continue as an annual event. support of new events and limited City to plan a community event. resources. Community Character & Quality of Life - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS 2) Develop an understandable, step-by-step process ➢ Develop "how to" packets for event organizers to assist event Accomplishments in 2005: to assist event volunteers. planning and coordination. 19 The Downtown Improvement Plan encourages community events to be held in D Encourage events, such as Tigard Farmer's Market and Tigard the City Center in the long term. Blast, to be central) located in the Central Business District area. #2) On-going community-events will be 1) Develop guidelines to establish balance between ➢ City will back popular community events each year. Accomplishments in 2005: financially self-sufficient long-tern. popular and traditional events and requests for ➢ Upscale community events to be more wholesome with creative x❑ Family Fest will be held again in 2006 along with the Balloon Festival and the Council developed philosophy for City new events. themes/venues. Old events in 1998. Long term financial ➢ Central plaza will be available for community events. Fashioned 4th of July. Family Fest activities were held in multiple locations. sufficiency was not identified as a criterion ❑D The downtown concept plan included an outdoor plaza. for consideration of funding for a community event. Community Aesthetics 1) Balance development and aesthetic needs. ➢ Develop a list of methods for dedication or acquisition of open Accomplishments in 2005: #1) Identify and implement projects and space. 19 The Park & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) developed criteria to use when activities that enhance aesthetic qualities ➢ Design and i Install portal areas signage into Tigard to give the evaluating specific sites for dedication or acquisition of open space. 29 sites valued by those who live and work in community a more defined entrance by the end of 2005 (e.g., were reviewed in the fall. Tigard. special signage, landscaping themes, etc.). The City developed a new logo/graphic identity to be used on entry signs in key ➢ Support a "community arts" effort of City staff, Tigard-Tualatin locations. The signs will be installed in 2006. School District staff, and citizens for acquisition and display and D Street standards are being developed for the downtown plan. construction of community art projects. Focus For 2006: ➢ Build aesthetic value in all above-ground capital improvements. ❑ Develop design guidelines as appropriate for different areas of the downtown to ➢ Develop and implement plans for beautification of major insure development consistent with the TDIP. throughways in Tigard. D Establish design standards for all new commercial construction. Improve citywide sign standards and then consistently enforce throughout the community for compliance. Create a Site Design Review Board 6 7/l/06. Community Diversity l) Celebrate diverse cultures in Tigard. ➢ Stait Continue celebration of ethnic groups in the community Accomplishments in 2005: #1) Ethnic groups represented in Tigard during 2805. A Heritage Day was held as part of the Family Fest celebration that showcased a will be recognized and involved in the variety of ethnic music and dances. community. Focus For 2006: ❑ Heritage Da will continue as an annual event. Community Participation 1) Citizen involvement is expected in the decision- D Develop and i Implement an enhanced citizen involvement Accomplishments in 2005: #1) The community will be encouraged to making process. program which may include re-invigorated neighborhood An Enhanced Neighborhood Program was developed and a meeting with participate in all decision-making associations encouraging interaction which is led by citizens residents of three "pilot" areas was held in December. The program is scheduled processes. der+ng-2005. to roll out in the winter of 2006. ➢ Developer meetings will continue to be held with the community Focus For 2006: with City staff attending. ❑ The City's Enhanced Neighborhood Program will emphasize communication in ➢ Developer meetings with community will be at the beginning of a the local affected areas and re-invigorate interaction which is lead by citizens. land use process and as changes are made to the development. An effort will be made to have neighborhoods understand their ability to share at ➢ Ongoing educational opportunities will occur during the land use City meetings as a neighborhood area. process now and after the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is ❑ Developer meetings will continue to be held in the community with City staff amended. attending. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please contact the following staff person: Liz Newton, Asst. to the City Manager, 503-639-4171 ext. 2412 - e-mail liznti arg d-ongov 5 Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Growth & Growth Management Direction Statement: 2005 Progress Summary: Tigard continues to grow. Growth will be accommodated while protecting the character and livability in new and During 2005, the City's Growth Management efforts were focused on Downtown and the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan. The established neighborhoods. The City will encourage and support private sector programs to maintain diverse and affordable Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan work was completed by the Downtown Task Force and the Plan was adopted by the City housing. Urban services will be provided to all citizens within Tigard's Urban Growth Boundary. Recipients of services Council. An Urban Renewal Plan and Report were prepared by consultants and reviewed by staff, the City Center Advisory will pay their share. Local and small businesses will be encouraged as an important part of our community and our Commission, and Planning Commission, and adopted by the City Council in its capacity as the City Center Development Agency. economy. The City of Tigard must be an active participant in regional issues. Its citizens will be educated about issues in The Plan will be voted on by citizens in May 2006. our region and take advantage of opportunities to participate in decision-making processes. Bull Mountain Annexation required a positive vote in the area to be annexed and in the City. City voters approved the annexation, but Bull Mountain voters rejected it and the area was not annexed. The Comprehensive Plan update and Development Code revision projects were delayed due to staff vacancies and the priority given to the Downtown and Bull Mountain annexation. Both projects will be initiated in 2006. GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS #1) Growth will be managed to protect the character 1) Review and modify development code ➢ Revise code sections to ensure that residential Accomplishments in 2005: and livability of established areas, protect the natural sections to integrate open space preservation development incorporates open space. 00 The Planned Development Code Review Committee is drafting code language relating to environment and provide open space throughout the and protection into design standards. ➢ Design transportation facilities to include street trees planned developments. Proposed code changes will be considered by Council. community. and natural features and promote connectivity to 21 Street tree requirements have been adopted. open space, greenways, and natural area access. Focus For 2006: ❑ Will be addressed in current revision of the Planned Development regulations and in future revision of the Development Code scheduled to begin in fall 2006. 2) Develop and implement design standards ➢ Amend code to promote design that includes natural Accomplishments in 2005: that preserve and protect open space, features and promotes connectivity to open space, ❑D The Planned Development Code Review Committee is drafting code language relating to greenways, and natural areas. greenways, and natural area access. planned developments. Proposed code changes will be considered by Council. ➢ Implement a public process for adequate Focus For 2006: development/ design review. ❑ Will be accomplished in the future revision of the Development Code scheduled to begin in fall 2006. 3) Resolve that infill, increased densities and ➢ Evaluate infrastructure needs to accommodate infill, Accomplishments in 2005: redevelopment are compatible with existing redevelopment and increased densities. Z No action this year. neighborhoods. ➢ Consider compatible, small scale, neighborhood Focus For 2006: commercial zoning in Bull Mountain area when ❑ These actions will be accomplished over the next two years (200612007) during the expansion of Urban Growth Boundary occurs Comprehensive Plan Update. through the Metro concept planning process. ❑ Design review process will be established through Development Code revision. ➢ Protect natural resource areas from the impacts of increased growth. ➢ Provide an educational element that informs and involves the public on an ongoing basis for growth related issues. ➢ Evaluate Metro's density requirements and Tigard's compliance. ➢ Establish adesign review process. Growth & Growth Management - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS i 4) Provide park and open space throughout the ➢ Target properties both within/outside the Urban Accomplishments in 2005: community to offset the impacts of growth. Growth Boundary for acquisition of park and open 0 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board identified 29 properties for possible space. acquisition by the City. Once willing sellers are identified, the City will determine which ➢ Target Spring 2007 for parks/open space bond properties to pursue for park and greenway use. ' measure. Focus For 2006: ❑ This action is ongoing. ❑ Schedule parks/open space bond measure for spring 2007. 5) Address the Tigard Town Center and the areas ➢ Monitor the transition from adoption of the Accomplishments in 2005: designated as Corridors in the 2040 Growth Plan. Downtown Improvement Plan to implementation of x❑ The Downtown Tigard Improvement Plan has been adopted. the Plan, including funding 00 The public has been involved and informed through an extensive public outreach effort. ➢ Involve and inform the public about this effort. Focus For 2006: ➢ Complete 99W Corridor Study. ❑ A public vote on financing the Downtown Improvement Plan is scheduled for May 2006. ❑ Im lement 99W Corridor Stud recommendations. 6) Address planning and growth issues Y Involve and educates the public on the efforts with Accomplishments in 2005: associated with the Regional Center. implementing the Washington Square Regional With the focus on Downtown, no actions have been taken on the Regional Center strategy Center Plan. this past year. ➢ Consider funding programs to address Regional Focus For 2006: Center's infrastructure needs. ❑ Evaluate Washington Square Plan for progress & feasibility. ➢ Review Washington S uare plan. #2) Urban services will be provided to all citizens 1) Adopt criteria that outlines when and under ➢ Build relationships with residents of targeted Accomplishments in 2005: within Tigard's urban growth boundary. what circumstances areas on Bull Mountain annexation areas for mutually beneficial outcomes. 19 An effort to annex Bull Mountain was unsuccessful. will annex. ➢ Expand ability to get annexation waivers for Focus For 2006: provision of sewers to Bull Mountain. ❑ The City Council will review its annexation and urbanization policies in January, 2006. ➢ Create agreement with County that establishes under what conditions City will accept Count facilities. 2) Adopt a plan to educate Metzger residents Build relationships With Fesidents of targeie Accomplishments in 2005: about annexation to Tigard. annexation aFeas for mutually benefleial . Z No action this year. ➢ Reach agreement with Wash. County that allows Focus For 2006: full provision of services by City including police ❑ Build relationships with residents of targeted annexation areas for mutually beneficial service and annexation. outcome. D Expand ability to get annexation waivers for provision of sewers to Metzger. D Create agreement with County that establishes under what conditions City will accept Count facilities. #3) Encourage affordable housing development 1) Implement a program to educate Tigard D Continue community dialogue on issues associated Accomplishments in 2005: through public/private partnerships. citizens about the importance of affordable with affordable housing. ❑9 Affordable housing is housing that costs a household no more than 30% of its gross home ownership and rental housing. ➢ Develop outreach program including Cityscape income for rent and utilities. For Tigard, in 2002, that percent was $1,289 per month. articles, press releases, speaking opportunities, Focus For 2006: outreach to businesses, churches, senior centers and ❑ Update Housing Strategy in conjunction with Comprehensive Plan update. community based organizations. ➢ Implement outreach program. ➢ Defined The term affordable housing for Tigard needs definition and to be better- under-stood by the eewinwnity D Public understands the resources that are available and the process to access them. 7 Growth & Growth Management - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2 & 5 YEARS 2) Make incentive programs available to ➢ Implement Council direction. Accomplishments in 2005: providers of affordable housing units. ➢ Continue outreach program to "advertise" D The Affordable Housing development fee subsidy program is "advertised" on the web. incentives. 3) Review City's zoning code and 9 Track the number of existing and new affordable Accomplishments in 2005: Comprehensive Plan policies to provide housing units. The City tracks affordable units owned and managed by non-profit housing providers. maximum opportunities for affordable housing. 4) Incorporate affordable housing policies into ➢ Affordable housing should be considered with Accomplishments in 2005: study of Downtown, Washington Square, and development of the Downtown Redevelopment 00 Citizen task force considered affordable housing in the Downtown improvement area and other mixed use areas. Plan. concluded it would not be appropriate. 5) Strengthen ties between City, Wash. County, ➢ Support Wash. County and other non-profit entities' Accomplishments in 2005: and other Wash. County cities to jointly development of subsidized units in Tigard. The City has financially supported 486 County and private non-profit affordable housing provide affordable housing. ➢ Work with other local jurisdictions to develop units within the City. affordable housing programs and help them D The City participates in the County-wide Housing Advocacy Group. understand the value of affordable housing. Participate in the Vision Action Network and support the county-wide Affordable Housing Trust C Fund. N/A 0) HOMELESS - Investigate tools to provide ➢ Review opportunities to support a regional Accomplishments in 2005: emergency housing. emergency information and referral resource center. D The County Housing Services provides information and referral services. ➢ The City, through community non-profit organizations, develops a plan and sites for inclement weather shelters . #4) Distribute affordable housing throughout the This coal will be addressed in the N/A NIA community where it is close to services and Comprehensive Plan Update. transportation. #5) Establish and maintain economic development 1) Attract, retain and assist local businesses. ➢ Assure input is received from local businesses as Accomplishments in 2005: programs to attract and retain business. development codes are developed. I] The City Council authorized a Senor Planner position for Downtown and Economic Explore incentives to encourage & recruit new small Development in the 05106 budget. The position was filled in October, 2005 and the businesses in Tigard. planned actions will now be implemented. ➢ Explore new financial tools to encourage and assist Focus For 2006: redevelopment. ❑ Prepare and adopt an Economic Development Strategy. #6) The City Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed 1) The Planning Commission shall develop an ➢ The Planning Commission shall prepare a complete Accomplishments in 2005: and revised to: update process, using community outreach. inventory for the Comprehensive Plan update within ❑X No action this year. D Accommodate growth while protecting the the next 12 months. Focus For 2006: character and livability of new and established ❑ The Comprehensive Plan update will be initiated in January, 2006. neighborhoods; ➢ Provide for preservation of the natural environment and open space throughout the community; ➢ Provide for parks and alternative transportation (e.g., bike paths); and ➢ Create community gathering laces. Growth & Growth Management - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS 2) The Dowateym Task Fffeels effibFts will be New goal plamed aefiens will be N/A 3) Funding for the Comprehensive Plan update is ➢ The Visioning Task Force shall continue its work Accomplishments in 2005: a top priority. groups to ensure that goals are included in the 19 No action this year. Comprehensive Plan update. Focus For 2006: ❑ The Comprehensive Plan update will be initiated in January, 2006. #7) Develop transportation infrastructures 1) Transportation Finance Strategies Task ➢ Council will consider Task Force recommendations. Accomplishments in 2005: concurrently with new growth. Force needs to determine long tern funding 9 Recommendation for local gas tax accepted by Council for further consideration. (See program for major street improvements. Transportation & Traffic Action Committee Report later in this report). 2) Evaluate Oregon land use laws concurency ➢ Planning Commission and Council study will Accomplishments in 2005: requirements for transportation concurency requirements for transportation ❑X No action this year. improvements. improvements. Focus For 2006: ❑ This action will be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan update. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please contact Tom Coffee, Interim Community Development Director, 503-718.2443 e-mail: tomc a,tigard-or.gov 9 Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Public Safety Direction Statement: 2005 Progress Summary: Tigard will be a safe place to live, play, and do business, with efficient public safety services coordinated by police, fire, and Emergency Services providers continue to coordinate to ensure that Tigard remains a safe community in which emergency management providers. Citizens and businesses will be well educated about public safety services; Tigard's citizens to live, play and conduct business. Through a series of Citizen Leadership presentations conducted in 2005, a will understand their role and responsibilities for the safety of themselves and their community, and businesses will take a number of citizens in the community now have a clearer understanding about Tigard's city government and proactive role for their responsibility in protecting their investment in the community. Public Safety service providers shall plan citizen's roles and responsibilities for safety and personal preparedness. The City continues to search for secure for their service delivery in such a way as to minimize the negative impacts of the regional populations that travel to and through alternate and additional funding sources to maintain uninterrupted public safety services. Through consistent our community each day. Stable funding will provide uninterrupted public safety services at desired levels. coordination and reviews of "best operating practices" the City and its contracted Emergency Services work tirelessly to reduce or eliminate any possible negative impact on the community during its day-to-day operations. GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2 & 5 YEARS #1) The community residents, business 1) Re-energize existing neighborhood watch areas. ➢ Determine status of existing Neighborhood Watch areas. Accomplishments in 2005 owners, and service providers will D Educational promotion for existing Watch Programs. 0 A volunteer worker from PSU Criminal Justice Studies has been understand their roles through effective D Measure effectiveness of Active Watch Programs. utilized to contact all existing Neighborhood Watch Groups to communication to successfully enhance check on their status and see what needs to be done. This is in public safety and emergency services. progress and almost completed. 0 Crime Prevention Coordinator has put several news and success stories in the Tigard Times and Cityscape Newsletter. 0 It is believed that the more active watch programs are showing a slight increase in reporting "suspicious behavior" type calls and these statistics are being studied. Focus for 2006 ❑ Review information from PSU volunteer and implement suggestions where needed. ❑ Continue to get press exposure through Police Public Information Officer of positive news stories and crime prevention information. ❑ Determine if call-for-service loads are being "balanced" within district boundaries. ) Expand Neighborhood Watch Program. ➢ Develop Watch Programs in additional or new neighborhoods. Accomplishments in 2005 Educational promotion for new Watch Program areas. 0 Total Neighborhood Watch Programs now number 98 with four L I I ➢ Measure effectiveness of active new Watch Programs. additional new ones within the past year. I ( 0 Educational promotion consists of the Cityscape Newsletter, I III Tigard Times and various outreach booths at community events. (I I ocus for 2006 ' ❑ Continue to respond to requests for Neighborhood Watch groups and maintain training for existing groups. ❑ Continue with media promotions. ❑ Look for ways to evaluate the effectiveness of Neighborhood Watch groups realizing there may not be a way to "best" measure the effectiveness with limited staffing. Implement Crime Prevention Through Environmental D Implement CPTED with Public Safety providers reviewing Accomplishments in 2005 Design (CPTED) to assist efficient and effective public and commenting on all land use applications received by the 0 All land use applications are currently reviewed by the Police safety response to calls for service. City. Crime Prevention Specialist who makes recommendations when appropriate. Focus for 2006 ❑ This is an ongoing process and will be continued. Public Safety - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS Implement Enhanced Safety Properties Program (ESP) 9 Implement ESP program with multi-family dwelling units Accomplishments in 2005 to assist safety and emergency responses to multi-family (apartments) within the City. D The ESP Program is an on-going partnership with John Campbell complexes. 9 Increased emphasis through education will be provided for the & Assoc., a local, recognized authority in landlord tenant law and ESP. training. On-going classes are regularly given to landlords and property managers. Crime Prevention officer reviews sites for security/CPTED issues and makes recommendations. 0 There are on-going community building partnerships with various housing units and events such as "National Night Out" highlight these partnerships. Focus for 2006 ❑ These are all on-going practices and will continue. ) Develop business crime prevention program for the D Educate downtown merchants. Accomplishments in 2005 Main Street business area. A dedicated Downtown Liaison Police Officer has been assigned to work directly with downtown merchants to address their needs and concerns. Some events with significant police presence to foster this partnership are the kids' "trick or treat" Halloween event downtown and the holiday tree lighting event. There has been some work looking into limiting alcohol abuse in downtown park areas. Focus for 2006 ❑ District officers will be used to liaison with businesses. ) Specifically address crime and public safety concerns ➢ Form partnership agreements to address issues. Accomplishments in 2005 through partnerships. ➢ Develop partnership forms to be agreed to by partner and 0 Community policing projects developed through citizen police to address concerns. complaints and district officer input are assigned and tracked. ➢ Establish criteria of responsibility for partner and police to N1 Internal communication is fostered with the Crime Prevention address issues. Officer sending complaints directly to district officers. ➢ Track number of agreements, success rate and results El Police redistricting and assigning specific geographical areas to ➢ Explore new partnerships with Washington Square Mall. patrol officers give individual officers a sense of "ownership" and accountability for the area they patrol. 9 Formal written contracts have not been found to be the most effective communication tools between police and problem sites Q but chronic nuisance warnings have shown to be a very effective O d tool. Increased communication, partnerships and participation by all have reduced the need for formal "forms". ED Community policing projects are tracked on every shift by Lieutenants and this is part of their annual evaluation. 19 Partnerships with Washington Square have been strengthened with a newly obtained grant which will place a "repeater" in the Mall, allowing for uninterrupted police / security communications. This funding will also pay for additional pack set radios and cell phones for Mall security to improve interoperability communications designated by Homeland Security. The Mall itself is designated a `significant site' in Oregon b Homeland Security. 11 Public Safety - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS TVF&R has purchased and installed 84 Stovetop Fire Stop automatic fire extinguishers in kitchens at Greenburg Oaks, an at- risk apartment community, in a three year pilot program. This is a fire safety partnership between TVF&R and Community Partners for Affordable Housing, which operates Greenburg Oaks. The program will study the effectiveness of these 12-ounce extinguishers. They are about the size of a large tuna can and are designed to automatically deploy a small extinguishing agent to put out stove-top fires, the number one cause of residential fires in our Fire District. Focus for 2006 ❑ The above mentioned partnerships are relatively new and they will be on-going for the foreseeable future. The focus will be to make adjustments where needed to provide better service or accountability. Fire Safety education will be effectively promoted ➢ Education will be targeted to the residential and business Accomplishments in 2005 within the community. communities. TVF&R has a formal Public Education Committee headed up by ➢ TVF&R will re-evaluate the business self-inspection program. a 112 time Manager of Public Education. This committee has: 0 Standardized all public education materials at every fire station with curriculum, hand outs, videos, and speakers' outlines. Additionally, the committee created a standardized calendar of O topical information so that all personnel can be presenting season- appropriate materials consistently. 19 Translated basic fire safety materials into Spanish. 19 Applied for and received a grant to purchase a new, multi-media, all-hazard safety house. The existing fire safety house had reached the end of its useful life span. The new house will have fire safety, calling 9-1.1, earthquake safety, and weather safety capability. The house will be marketed to public schools in the Fire District, as well as used at public events, safety fairs, fire incident follow-up at apartment complexes, and other venues. 9 Has received a federal grant to research why tenants are disabling smoke alarms in rental properties. The research showed that landlords are pivotal in educating tenants on why they need working smoke alarms and much more effective in enforcing smoke alarm provisions in the leases than fire district personnel are in simple educational efforts. 0 As a result, TVF&R has instituted an aggressive Landlord Training program targeting at-risk apartments, but keeping it open to all landlords who express interest. To date, we have conducted two training sessions with nearly 100 landlords taking part. The goal is to conduct up to four sessions per year providing landlords with education and resources of how to keep their properties safe from fire. By invitation, TVF&R personnel have shared this program concept with Washington state fire districts, as well as national fire & life safety organizations. 12 Public Safety - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS El A secondary element of the grant was a multi-lingual, direct mail, billboard/bus board, and radio campaign to the tenants of our at- risk apartment communities. The direct mail pieces and the posters and materials used here and in the landlord training program use pictorials to reach non- or limited-English tenants. These materials are also useful in all facets of multi-lingual fire safety efforts. TVF&R Low Priority Business Self Inspection Program 9 The TVF&R Business Self Inspection program was determined to be less effective than hoped. It was instituted district-wide during a time of rapidly increasing numbers of businesses with a constant number of fire inspectors. The concept was spreading around the nation for low risk occupancies, such as barber shops, real estate offices, etc. Based on the low number of responses, the follow-up made on those who did respond, and the amount of time to administer the program, it wasn't deemed an effective use of resources. It has been discontinued. El The Fire Prevention Inspectors focus their efforts on higher risk occupancies--essentially any place that attracts or contains larger numbers of people, such as restaurants, theaters, schools, retailers, and, of course, the higher risk manufacturing and hazardous materials facilities. 8) Reduce fear of crime through graffiti removal. ➢ Assign staff to address graffiti problem. Accomplishments in 2005 D The City has a full time Community Service Officer who handles an assignment of all graffiti calls and abatement. Focus for 2006 ❑ Make sure this is an on-going assignment. #2) Develop long-term, stable funding 1) ReNiew FiFe and Emergency Management sewiee ~ Centaot depaFtments with foundations. ccom lishments in 2005 sources to ensure efficient, N TVF&R has aggressively pursued Federal Grant opportunities and uninterrupted public safety and to-date, has been awarded about $3.5 million dollars in grants. emergency services. Among those grants are the Public Education Grants, as described Note to Vision Task Force: in Goal 1, Item 7 above, and Urban Area Security Initiative grants Public Safety Action Committee (UASI). The UASI grants have purchased and outfitted two new recommends Goal #2 be deleted in Hazardous Materials Response Team vehicles. These vehicles future, will be able to respond to day-today Hazardous Materials calls, as well as the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) type calls that could result from a terrorist attack. These new vehicles replace aging and under designed apparatus for similar functions. A third vehicle designed to function independently or in tandem with other Metro area vehicles of similar design, has been purchased to support mass casualty incidents. This Special Operations Support Vehicle contains extra medical kits, backboards, decontamination equipment and other vital resources useful in a large scale disaster or terrorist attack 13 Public Safety - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2, & 5 YEARS A fourth vehicle has been ordered and is due for delivery in spring 2006. This is a mobile command center. This vehicle will contain updated command and control communications equipment, work stations, monitors, and other equipment required by an Incident Management Team to effectively manage a major incident. In addition to major fires or Hazardous Materials incidents, this vehicle can also be used as a command center for coordinating public safety response to community events, such as the Tigard Balloon Festival. Focus for 2006 ❑ Goal work will be discontinued until further direction from the Vision Task Force is received. f}3) The community will be trained and 1) Develop community-wide program to train citizens to D Educate citizens to be self-sufficient for the first 72 hours Accomplishments in 2005 prepared for emergencies. be self-sufficient for the first 72 hours after an after disaster strikes. 0 The City developed and delivered a 72-hour Preparedness emergency event. D Emergency Responders meet regularly to coordinate presentation to the citizens of Tigard four times in 2005. The emergency process updates & county-wide operational presentations were delivered through the City's CERT Program. coordination. 0 TVFR, Tigard PD and Tigard PW met once a quarter in 05' and participated in exercises. During the exercises several operational methods and protocols were revised and are being re-written during the scheduled City Emergency Operations Plan review. D Police managers attended a day long seminar by the Metro Explosives Disposal Unit on their emergency capabilities. Focus for 2006 ❑ Continue to provide 72-hour preparedness educational outreach to Tigard citizens. ❑ Continue to coordinate participation in multi-level exercises throughout the year. ❑ Complete the City's Emergency Operations Plan review. Complete the revisions and submit the plan to City Council for approval. Coordinate Tigard emergency response providers. ➢ Emergency Responders meet regularly to coordinate Accomplishments in 2005 emergency process updates and operational coordination. 1~x Tigard formally became a member of Office of Consolidated ➢ Modify Tigard's response plans based on exercise/real life Emergency Management (OCEM) for Washington County in 05'. cccooc response experiences. Through this multi-jurisdiction/multi-discipline collaboration, the ° v o 00 0 00 00 00 o0 0co000 ➢ Conduct annual exercise of response programs. seamless information exchange helps reduce redundancy in efforts ° 000 ➢ Continue to strengthen and sustain Tigard's Community as well as keeps all the emergency responders on the same sheet. Emergency Response Teams WERT~ The City also met five federally mandated compliance ` Q ➢ Communicate to Tigard citizens all city Emergency requirements for emergency preparedness during the same period. O O Preparedness plan updates D Due to lessons learned from several devastating incidents throughout the US during 2005, the City and its partners are currently re-writing emergency operational plans as well as developing new plans. ~0 9 First Responders for the City participated in six exercises at varying levels; from table top exercises to a county-wide functional exercise. Through the exercises the City developed strong relationships with the actual responders they will work with in a real-life event. 14 Public Safe - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS Focus for 2006 ❑ Continue to collaborate with OCEM Partners on county-wide emergency management projects that benefit Tigard. ❑ Conduct all scheduled training events in preparation to participate in the county-wide exercise. ❑ Coordinate '06 National Incident Management compliance measures by the year-end deadline. ❑ Offer two basic CERT classes during the review period (30 seats) and conduct six enhanced trainings for CERT members. ❑ Update the Emergency Management link on the City's web page. ❑ Provide updates through the Cityscape Newsletter and the local news media. #4) Police outreach - better 1) Develop stronger relationships with businesses ➢ Expand programs that increase business participation, such as Accomplishments in 2005 communication with all citizens CTED and other crime prevention programs aimed at crime D All land use applications are reviewed by the Crime Prevention prevention for businesses. coordinator and CPTED comments are put into the documents The Public Safety Action Committee ➢ Communicate through service clubs such as Kiwanis, and when relevant. The Police Chief attends Kiwanis meetings and recommends the Vision'Task Force add through Tigard Chamber to reach as many businesses as we have assigned a liaison officer to work directly with the this goal in 2005. In the meantime, this possible. Chamber of Commerce on business related issues. is activity the Police Department will Focus for 2006 track. ❑ Continue communication through service clubs and continue to have CPTED service available when needed. Improve communication with the schools D Strengthen the School Resource Program in the schools. Accomplishments in 2005 Implement training for school personnel regarding emergency 19 The City now has three full time school resource officers assigned police response (such as active shooter. to various schools in the city. The officers work closely with D Increase gang awareness and prevention programs. citywide police personnel to address issues in and around the ➢ Coordinate police support for school activities. schools. They address all juvenile related issues such as drugs ➢ Work with Police Athletic League (PAL) to communicate and gangs. Tigard has a full time employee who manages the events and youth activities. PAL program and an active Peer court for juvenile offenders. Focus for 2006 ❑ Police will develop a city ordinance for Council consideration that would give officers better tools to deal with truancy. ❑ The other outreach programs will be continued. Police Substations - increase the number around town D Add three more substations over 2 years, including one at Accomplishments in 2005 Washington Square. 21 Police have a shared facility at Washington Square and work very closely with the Square Security Department. Tigard requested funding for a storefront for a substation at the Square but it was not approved by City Council in the 05/06 budget. Focus for 2006 ❑ Request additional resources for this in City's budget process. Better communicate services provided with all citizens ➢ Include crime prevention information in Cityscape Newsletter. Accomplishments in 2005 Plan short crime prevention programs for TVTV during pre El Crime prevention information is incorporated into the Cityscape City Council televised meetings. newsletter. We are working on crime prevention programs for Y Develop a PD newsletter that can be disseminated to the TVTV but other priorities have kept this from being regular. The community updating citizens on current activities and Chief has developed a PD newsletter that is only being distributed successes. internally at this time. Eventually we would like to produce one for wider distribution after we see how well this one works. Focus for 2006 ❑ Work on developing a communit newsletter. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please contact the following staff person: Mike Bell, Police Captain, 503-718-2697, email: mikebell(@,tigard-or.gov or Mike Lueck Tigard Emergency Manager, 503.639.4171 ext. 2593 e-mail: mikel(r)ti~ aa~goy or 15 Storm Smith, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Battalion Chief, 503.356-4713 email: stomr.smith(latvfr.com Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Schools, Education and Youth Direction Statement: 2005 Proeress Summary: Tigard area residents will have access to good quality public and private schools. Residents of our community, whether or not During 2005, the Tigard Tualatin School District distributed more outreach information to the community they have children in the school system, will understand the importance of education and how they can help promote education of about schools and school programs. The District entered into discussions with Broadway Rose to form a our community. The public schools will have stable funding through state and local funding options. Curriculum and extra- partnership to use the CF Tigard "multi purpose" building for a community space. A walking track was curricular programs are important and will be well supported through volunteers, local funding, and increased partnerships with created at Metzger Elementary School through a partnership coordinated by the city and a Boy Scout needing business and government. New development will assist in paying for new education infrastructure required by growth in the an Eagle Scout project. Tigard Library worked with District teachers to feature resources that complement community. Public schools and governmental entities in our community shall actively partner in day-today operations and other specific grade level curriculum. The School District continues to receive strong volunteer support from costs to facilitate the most efficient derive of services. parents in the schools. GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2 & 5 YEARS # 1) Fully funded educational 1) Use volunteers to support teachers, provide Y Expand outreach into the community to gain involvement of more Accomplishments in 2005: opportunities for students in Tigard- additional learning opportunities for students. community members through community events in the schools, appoint ❑X The city's community connector communication includes Tualatin Schools will be maximized. a neighborhood liaison for each school, and do outreach to churches information on schools and school programs to designated and area businesses. communicators. 0 The district distributed "key communicators" email on school programs and issues to community representatives. D The Tigard Covenant Church hosted the "Fifth Quarter" for area teens after home football games. Focus For 2006: ❑ Develop and implement outreach tools for parents of students from other cultures to encourage their involvement in the schools. ❑ Support the goals of the "Tigard Turns the Tide" non-profit as a community coalition to provide programs and activities to empower youth to make positive choices. ❑ Involve area congregations in reaching out to involve and celebrate diverse cultures in the schools. Maximize the use of district facilities. ➢ Explore a partnership between the City and the School District to use the Accomplishments in 2005: CF Tigard "multi purpose" building for a community space. D The District entered into discussions with Broadway Rose to form a partnership to use the CF Tigard "multi purpose" building for a community space. I] A walking track was created at Metzger Elementary School through a partnership coordinated by the city who linked the school up with a Boy Scout needing an Eagle Scout project. City employees volunteered their time and equipment to dig out the track and lay gravel and cedar chips. Focus for 2006: ❑ Determine the financial feasibility of making the necessary improvements to the CF Tigard "multi purpose" building for a community space and, if financially feasible, obtain the necessary approvals to implement the improvements. 16 Schools, Education and Youth - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS Partner with community resources to address ➢ Develop a community outreach/communication plan that includes Accomplishments in 2005: student needs to ensure success. partnerships with the Ministerial Association, service clubs, community N Representatives of the School District serve on the Schools members, and area businesses to identify and develop resources that Foundation, the Tigard Rotary, the Tigard Area Chamber of address students' needs to ensure success. Commerce Board of Directors and meet monthly with the 0 / Ministerial Association. Focus for 2006: ❑ Develop a written community outreach/communication plan that includes partnerships with the Ministerial Association, service clubs, the Chamber of Commerce, and the City's neighborhood program. Actively pursue mentorship opportunities with ➢ Coordinate volunteer resources and referrals between the City and Accomplishments in 2005: businesses and colleges. School District to maximize the effectiveness of volunteerism in the N The City of Tigard connects student groups (i.e. Key Club) community. and individual students (for community service hours) with 2006: specific volunteer projects. ➢ Pursue opportunities to speak to local businesses and business groups Focus for 2006: about mentorship opportunities and structured programs to connect with ❑ The City and School District will jointly speak to local youth. business groups (Chamber, Rotary etc.) about specific mentorship opportunities and programs to connect adults with youth in the community. #2) Schools and city government will 1) Examine the potential for city government and the 2005: Accomplishments in 2005: effectively work together to achieve school district to provide complementary programs ➢ The City continues to participate in the CE2 program and expands the 00 The City continued to participate in the CE2 program placing operational efficiencies and develop and services. offerings to include opportunities with the City Forester. six students in the Engineering Department. support options. ➢ Actively work with the City to ensure library programs and resources ❑D The Tigard Library worked with teachers to feature resources complement district programs. that complement specific grade level curriculum. Focus for 2006: ❑ The City and School District actively work together to provide resources, perhaps volunteers, to do outreach to schools on civic involvement to complement civics curriculum. ❑ The City continues to participate in the CE2 program and expands the offerings to include opportunities working with the City Forester and other City departments. #3) Adequate government funding will 1) Support legislative changes that will promote the ➢ Support efforts to impose a development tax on all new construction Accomplishments for 2005: permit the Tigard • Tualatin School District's ability to provide adequate school (residential and commercial) for schools Although efforts by citizens to lobby the state legislature to District to prepare for. programs and facilities. ➢ Provide tax incentive for land donated to schools change legislation to allow SDCs to be collected for schools Maintain cooperation between government agencies, schools, were unsuccessful, community awareness was raised about developers, and planners the issue. ➢ Investigate lottery funds as a source for funding school operations. Focus for 2006: ❑ Stand for Children, a political action group focused on improving conditions for Oregon's youth, is pursuing a possible ballot initiative that would permit SDC's to be collected for schools. ❑ Continue to pursue changes in the law to allow SDCs to be collected for school construction while pursuing alternative solutions. ❑ Strengthen cooperation between government agencies, schools, developers, and planners regarding school siting and construction projects. 17 Schools, Education and Youth - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2 & 5 YEARS 44) School districts will ensure 1) School officials develop and implement a program ➢ Develop and implement a communication plan with a focus on Accomplishments in 2005: effective two-way communication to the to use local media and city communication tools to communication about school programs and successes with the D The City's Enhanced Neighborhood Program was developed to entire community by regularly enhance communication about school programs broader community. incorporate a strong connection with local schools. providing information about school- and successes with the broader community. Focus for 2006: related issues. ❑ Include School District and parent representatives in the development and implementation of the City's Enhanced Neighborhood program to ensure a strong connection to the local schools. ❑ At least quarterly, include a column in the City's Cityscape newsletter that provides information on schools and school programs for the broader community. School officials develop and implement a ➢ Promote volunteer opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Accomplishments in 2005: community outreach program to promote ➢ Expand the student Career Day to include the City providing The City continues to provide a variety of volunteer opportunities volunteerism with youth in the community and in opportunities for students to shadow city employees. for youth volunteers, primarily in the library and parks. the schools. The School District continues to receive strong volunteer support from parents in the schools. Focus for 2006: ❑ Establish a formal connection for the City to refer volunteers to specific volunteer opportunities in the District schools. ❑ Pursue participation of City elected officials and staff in the District's Career Day activities to inform students about opportunities in government service. #5) Schools will encourage a variety of 1) School officials promote available community ➢ Strengthen the School District's relationship with Portland Accomplishments in 2005: opportunities for citizens of all ages to education programs held in school facilities to the Community College through a partnership to offer lifelong learning 19 Portland Community College continues to provide a wide variety access education programs for life-long community. opportunities in school facilities. of community education offerings in local schools. learning. ➢ Develop and distribute a combined listing of community education Focus for 2006: programs that are available at schools or city facilities. ❑ Through the City's Enhanced Neighborhood program, pursue ➢ Contact area program providers to determine interest in holding ways to use school facilities for neighborhood programs and programs in school or city facilities as appropriate. facilitating community involvement in schools. School and city officials coordinate facility and ➢ Develop and implement a system so the city and school district can Accomplishments in 2005: equipment schedules to maximize opportunities for share information about community program schedules in all school 0 The City continued the Arbor Day tradition of tree planting at citizens to access education programs. and city facilities. schools. D Continue to evaluate opportunities to share equipment and facilities Focus for 2006: to create additional opportunities for the community to access ❑ Implement tools to provide comprehensive information to the educational programs. public about community programs scheduled in District and City facilities. ❑ Continue to explore opportunities for the City and the School District to share facilities and equipment in providing community education programs. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please contact the following staff person: Susan Stark Haydon, Tigard/Tualatin School District, 503.431-4000 e-mail sstarkhaydon -,ttsd.Kl2.or.us 18 Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Transportation and Traffic Direction Statement: 2005 Progress Summary: Tigard will take a proactive role in regional transportation planning. Funding sources will be diverse, include regional Progress was made towards achieving all goals. The intersection capacity improvements to add a dedicated right-turn lane resources and shall be adequate to build and maintain our transportation system. Each type of street will safely handles the and extend the left-tum stacking at the McDonald Street/Highway 99W intersection were completed in August 2005. The traffic it is designed to serve. Local traffic will be served by a well-connected street network that minimizes traffic impacts City applied for and received a grant to prepare a Highway 99W Corridor Improvement and Management Plan. The study on neighborhoods. Tigard's arterials and major collector streets will accommodate through-traffic reducing the impact of is expected to begin in early 2006 and will produce a package of projects aimed at congestion relief on Highway 99W. The regional traffic on local neighborhoods. Alternative transportation methods will be affordable and available. Use of Street Maintenance Fee revenue is being effectively used to resurface deteriorated streets in the City. A comprehensive alternative transportation will be encouraged. review of school zone signing was completed to ensure that all school zones are properly signed and comply with the current law. The Wall Street/Hall Boulevard signalization project was initiated and completed at the end of 2005. The County MSTIP 3 project to improve Walnut Street from 121" to 1350' Avenue was initiated and is in progress for completion in the spring of 2006. Intersection improvements, including signalization, of the 72"" Avenue/Dartmouth Street and Durham Road/108" Avenue intersections are funded and will be constructed in 2006. The Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan was completed in September 2005. A streetscape design project is now underway to provide a design theme unique to Tigard for incorporation in the catalyst projects to reconstruct and widen Burnham Street and to improve Main Street and other streets in the Tigard Downtown area. Additional traffic calming devices were installed to reduce speeds in residential neighborhoods. To enhance pedestrian safety, a sidewalk project was completed along Hall Boulevard north of the Highway 99W intersection to fill in gaps in the sidewalk in that area. Another project to extend the sidewalk further north along Hall is planned for early 2006. Finally, a sidewalk project on the west side of Hall near Bonita Road will be constructed during earl 2006 to enhance pedestrian access to the bus stop in that area. GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2 & 5 YEARS #1) Improve traffic safety. 1) Discourage through-traffic on local streets. ➢ Develop Comprehensive Traffic Calming Program - yearly Accomplishments in 2005: implementation. 00 The Comprehensive Traffic Calming Program is currently being ➢ Implement Traffic Calming Program, which installs traffic calming developed. Traffic studies continued and specific traffic calming measures appropriate to resolve speeding issues. measures were developed for streets requiring traffic calming. ➢ Enforce posted speed. 0 The Police Department continued its emphasis on traffic enforcement. Saturation patrols were conducted routinely in conjunction with the cities of Tualatin and Beaverton. D A comprehensive review of school zone signs for each school in the City was conducted to ensure compliance with the recent changes in the law and to verify adherence to the requirements in the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Signs were added or revised within each school zone as necessary. Focus For 2006: ❑ Complete and adopt the Comprehensive Traffic Calming Program Plan ❑ Revise the school zone signing to comply with changes in the law effective July 1, 2006 ❑ Continue of traffic enforcement efforts at key areas in the City. ❑ Continue working with residential neighborhoods to enhance safety by reducing excessive traffics eds. 19 Transportation and Traffic - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS I, 2, & 5 YEARS Encourage through-traffic on major collectors and ➢ Widening and improvements of major collectors and arterials. Accomplishments in 2005: arterials. ➢ Identify and promote use of through routes. D The McDonald Street approach to Highway 99W was improved to add ➢ Examine and implement ways to maximize use of existing lanes. capacity to the intersection. A dedicated right-turn lane and extension of ➢ Accelerate removal of vehicles after minor accidents. stacking for the through and left-tum lanes greatly improved movement ➢ Work with Oregon Department of Transportation and Metro to through this intersection. pursue funding for improvements to Highway 99W and Hall 121° Avenue received a new pavement overlay and was restriped with Boulevard. permanent striping for greatly improved ride-ability and visibility, especially at night. 0 Signalization of the Wall Street/Hall Boulevard intersection was completed in December 2005. This signal provides controlled and safe access to and from the Tigard Library. i" ❑D Signalization of the intersection of 108" Avenue and Durham Road was funded in FY 2005-06 and will be constructed in 2006. / Intersection improvements, including signalization, are also funded for the 72nd Avenue/Dartmouth Street intersection in the Tigard Triangle. ❑D The County MSTIP 3-funded improvement project to widen and reconstruct Walnut Street between 121" and 135" Avenues is currently in progress and is expected to be completed by mid-2006. The City applied for and received a Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) grant to prepare a Highway 99W Corridor Improvement and Management Plan. The preparation of the plan is expected to begin in April 2006. Focus For 2006: ❑ Identify projects to draw traffic from Highway 99W, provide improved local circulation, and reduce traffic congestion on Highway 99W. ❑ Work with Washington County, ODOT and the County consultant to complete the Hall Boulevard/Highway 99W intersection design and move the project into construction beginning early 2007. ❑ Resurface and restripe Greenburg Road from its intersection with North Dakota Street to Center Street to correct pavement deficiencies and improve visibility and ride-ability. ❑ Complete the Highway 99W Corridor Improvement and Management Plan for use in identifying and constructing projects to relieve congestion on that highway. ❑ Design and construct the 72"d/Dartmouth and 1080'/Durham Road intersection projects. Transportation and Traffic - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2 & 5 YEARS Reduce actual speed on neighborhood streets. ➢ Strict enforcement of posted speed limits and other traffic Accomplishments in 2005: regulatory requirements through dedication of more resources in The Traffic Calming Program continued with installation of speed humps this area. on Park Street, Fern Street and Summerfield Drive. New devices will be ➢ Traffic calming measures. speed cushions in the future (speed humps with slots for emergency ➢ Implement and enforce traffic control measures where appropriate. vehicles) to address concerns from emergency responders. ➢ Controlled access to collector roads. ❑D Traffic volume and speed studies were again performed throughout the year to provide information for use in traffic calming and in planning street expansion projects. The Police Department continued to use the Multi-Agency Traffic Team concept to address speeding issues through saturation patrols in conjunction with the cities of Tualatin and Beaverton. Focus For 2006: ❑ Continue traffic calming efforts to reduce excessive speeding in residential neighborhoods. ❑ Continue selective enforcement efforts, especially in school zones and in residential neighborhoods with speeding issues. ❑ Continue providing assistance to neighborhoods through current programs (Radar self-help and SMART trailer programs). ❑ Continue access control and consolidation of driveways as appropriate. #2) Improve traffic flow. 1) Develop a program to implement the Transportation ➢ Review all existing streets to be connected for feasibility of Accomplishments in 2005: System Plan. connection. © The Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force recommended ➢ Prioritize street connections in order of importance. adoption of a local gas tax tied to improvements on Highway 99W. ➢ Develop funding strategy for City-funded street connections. The City is conducting an alternatives analysis of the Greenburg ➢ Where possible, preserve and protect existing natural areas. Road/Highway 99W/Main Street intersection to determine feasible ➢ Design transportation facilities to include natural features and solutions to the traffic bottleneck at that location. The findings of the promote connectivity to open space, greenways, and natural area study will be incorporated into the corridor study for prioritization of access. projects. Focus For 2006: ❑ Identify potential projects to be funded through a proposed local gas tax. ❑ Complete design of Burnham Street in accordance with the streetscape design theme being developed in support of the Downtown Improvement Plan. Ensure appropriate placement and visibility of signs ➢ Ensure street signs, bike paths and other directional signs are Accomplishments in 2005: visible and properly placed D Street crews continued the program of streetscape maintenance to ensure ➢ Cut branches away from signs where needed that signs within the rights-of-way are visible to motorists. Z o ° ➢ Ensure that landscaping along streets is maintained so that they do El A comprehensive review of the school zone signs was conducted to O 0 not impede traffic flow ensure compliance with recent legislation and with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Additional signs were installed as a result of this review. Focus For 2006: ❑ Review school zone signs to determine changes necessary to comply with the most recent legislation, which becomes effective July 1, 2006. ❑ Continue to perform periodic streetscape maintenance to ensure visibility of signs within the rights-of-way. 21 Transportation and Traffic - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2 & 5 YEARS #2) Improve traffic flow. 1) Develop a program to implement the Transportation ➢ Review all existing streets to be connected for feasibility of Accomplishments in 2005: System Plan. connection. The Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force recommended D Prioritize street connections in order of importance. adoption of a local gas tax tied to improvements on Highway 99W. Develop funding strategy for City-funded street connections. The City is conducting an alternatives analysis of the Greenburg Where possible, preserve and protect existing natural areas. Road/Highway 99W/Main Street intersection to determine feasible D Design transportation facilities to include natural features and solutions to the traffic bottleneck at that location. The findings of the promote connectivity to open space, greenways, and natural area study will be incorporated into corridor study for project prioritization access. Focus For 2006: ❑ Complete design of Burnham in accordance with the streetscape design theme being developed in support of the Downtown Improvement Plan. Look for additional points of connectivity. ➢ Coordinate with other jurisdictions for connection points. Accomplishments in 2005: ➢ Communicate the need for local street connections to reduce the New local street connections are incorporated into new development traffic impact on existing neighborhoods. projects as they arise. Consider opening streets closed with cables while being sensitive 114'" between Bull Mountain Road and Gaarde was paved and opened to to traffic calming devices on the street being opened provide a direct connection between those two streets while Mapleleaf between 71" & 72nd Avenues was widened and paved. The City of Beaverton continues to pursue funding for the Murray Boulevard Extension connecting Murray to Barrows at Walnut Street. Focus For 2006: ❑ Continue to require connectivity as part of developments and continue to look for opportunities to construct street connections. Design and implementation of traffic flow ➢ Synchronization of state, county and city traffic signals. Accomplishments in 2005: enhancement. ➢ Improve dialog for efficiency of traffic signal synchronization. D The annual street striping program addressed those streets with faded ➢ Coordination with other jurisdictions for continuity of enhanced striping to provide enhanced visibility of street striping and markings. now. D The Hall Boulevard/99W intersection will be expanded to provide ➢ Emphasis on street striping. additional capacity and improve north-south traffic movement along Hall ➢ Increased street lighting throughout City streets. Boulevard. This project is entering the design phase for construction to ➢ Emphasize maintenance of areas where clear sight distance is begin in early 2007. necessary. 0 The City's Code Enforcement Officer is cognizant of clear vision ➢ Ensure that landscaping along streets is maintained so that they do problems and routinely takes action to have home owners comply with Q not impede traffic flow. the clear vision area whenever problems are identified. Clear sight ➢ Improved signage on freeways and arterials. distance was enhanced at certain areas in the City through coordination n, )o)) ➢ Encourage construction of new toll roads as opportunities arise. with property owners or maintenance by the City's street crews. 0 00 A streetscape design project is now underway for the entire Tigard downtown area to develop a design theme that would be applied to the various streets in the downtown. Burnham Street will be designed for reconstruction and widening in the next two to three years. The street design will incorporate the streetscape design theme now being developed for the area. Focus For 2006: ❑ Continue to address clear vision problems and take action to resolve them as they are identified. ❑ Continue working with County and ODOT staff to move the Hall/99W intersection project through the design phase into construction. ❑ Begin the design of Burnham Street and identify rights-0f--way needed for the street widening. Project construction will be scheduled in 2007-08. Transportation and Traffic - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2 & 5 YEARS ) Reduce reliance on Highway 99W for local traffic ➢ Implement the recommendations in the TSP to extend Walnut Accomplishments in 2005: use Street and improve Commercial and Tigard Streets. D Following the completion of the Downtown Improvement Plan, the ➢ Work with ODOT to study the feasibility of closing and project to establish a feasible corridor for the Walnut Street Extension consolidating access along.99W. was divided into two phases. Phase I from Fanno Creek through the ➢ Investigate the feasibility of closing cross traffic at Greenburg and downtown area to connect to Hunziker will begin in early 2006. 99W. The Highway 99W Corridor Improvement and Management Plan will provide a package of projects aimed at congestion relief on 99W. It will include access management as a key component of the plan. The Greenburg Road/Highway 99W/Main Street alternatives analysis began in the fall of 2005 and should be completed by January 2006. The findings of the study will be incorporated into the corridor plan. The Region I Manager, Matt Garrett, met with City Council twice during the year and committed to maintain a continuing dialog with the Council. He has since been appointed to the ODOT Director's. Focus For 2006: ❑ Establish dialog with the new Region I Manager after the position is filled. ❑ Complete the Greenburg Road alternatives analysis, report the findings to Council, and incorporate the recommendations into the Corridor Plan. ❑ Begin the Corridor Plan in April 2006 and complete it b 12/06. #3) Alternative modes of transportation 1) Identify alternate transportation modes. ➢ Enhance off-street bikepath/pedestrian walkway connectivity. Accomplishments in 2005: are will be available and use is shall be ➢ Explore rail commute options. Z The segment of Fanno Creek Trail from Fanno Creek through the library maximized. site to Wall Street was completed in December 2005. A marked crosswalk was installed and a paved shoulder was constructed on SW North Dakota to connect two offset Fanno Creek trail segments. A sidewalk project to fill in gaps in the sidewalk system along Hall III Boulevard north of the Highway 99W intersection was completed. Federal funding for the Commuter Rail project was secured and the project is resuming at the 75% design stage. The project is expected to be completed in 2008 to include a rail station in Tigard east of Main St. Focus For 2006: ❑ Connect the Fanno Creek Trail within the library property north of Fanno Creek to Hall Boulevard directly across from the existing trail. Install a marked crosswalk at Hall Blvd. to facilitate pedestrian crossing there. ❑ Construct the half-street improvements on Commercial Street from Lincoln Avenue to Main Street. This project will provide safe pedestrian access from the residential area north of Commercial Street to the upcoming commuter rail station and to the Tigard downtown area. ❑ Continue the sidewalk extensions on Hall Boulevard further north from the project completed in 2005. ❑ Continue working with TriMet to enhance transit stops through construction of sidewalks and other amenities at those locations. 23 Trans ortation and Traffic - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS ) Encourage uses of alternate modes. ➢ Endorsement of increased gas tax and registration fees and provide Accomplishments in 2005: data to support increases. [9 The City's telecommuting and eco-incentive programs continue. ➢ Encourage establishment/construction of HOV lanes on state Efforts continue to be made in encouraging use of alternate modes. highways. The Memorandum of Understanding executed with TriMet establishes Support reduced fares for transit users. the framework for joint projects to enhance transit use in Tigard. One Investigate feasibility of fate-less (or very low fare) square concept initial project to be constructed in early 2006 is sidewalk installation for Tigard in areas such as Downtown Tigard, Washington Square, along Hall Boulevard to enhance pedestrian access to the transit stop near City Hall, Library, etc. Bonita Road. D Educational campaign to increase awareness of alternate modes. ❑D The Tigard Police assigned a police officer to TriMet to serve as part of ➢ Work with TriMet on security provisions for mass transit ridership. the Transit Police force. Focus For 2006: ❑ Construct the sidewalk improvements to enhance pedestrian access to the transit stop along Hall Boulevard near the Bonita Road intersection. ❑ Continue support of TriMet security through Transit Police assignment. Encourage development of alternate modes. ➢ Coordinate with other jurisdictions for continuity of various modes. Accomplishments in 2005: ➢ Participate in regional efforts to develop & promote use of alternate 00 Worked with TriMet on the development of the Commuter Rail project modes. design. Reviewed plans up to the 75% stage. ➢ Require development of bikepath/pedestrian walkway connectivity. 19 Street connectivity for improved traffic and pedestrian circulation where ➢ Review & provide connections in existing areas. feasible remained a significant requirement for each new development ➢ Focus efforts on improvements to provide enhanced connectivity proposed. for pedestrian and bicycle travel as alternative modes of Focus For 2006: transportation. ❑ Begin the design and right-of-way acquisition for the greenbelt trail project in the Washington Square Regional Center area. Schedule the project for construction in 2006, or 2007. ❑ Construct the half-street improvements on Commercial Street to provide access to the Tigard downtown area from Lincoln Avenue. ❑ Complete the Fanno Creek Trail segment from Hall Boulevard to Fanno Creek on the library property. ❑ Work with TriMet in the identification and implementation of transit enhancements at various locations Citywide. 9A Transportation and Traffic - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1 2 & 5 YEARS Support and Promote ECO (Employee Commute D Encourage private sector to promote an ECO program by providing Accomplishments in 2005: Options) Rules space in public communications such as Cityscape, Focus on 0 The City continued its emphasis of the ECO program by supporting the Tigard and Business Tax renewal notices countywide program through participation by City employees. Focus For 2006: ❑ Provide more emphasis of the program through the city's existing communication channels, specifically the City website, the Cityscape publication, and news releases. #4) Identify and develop funding 1) Examine current and possible new sources of ➢ Examine current funding sources and possible new sources of Accomplishments in 2005: resources. funding. funding including matching funds for grant programs. The Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force recommended Present recommendations to City Council for discussion. adoption of a local gas tax once projects are identified from the Highway 99W studies. This could add up to a million dollars each year targeted at specific projects to provide congestion relief on 99W. The Task Force presented the concept to City Council in February 2005 1S for discussion and made its recommendation at the Council meeting on July 26, 2005. Applied for and received a Transportation and Growth Management grant ($176,000) for preparation of a Highway 99W Condor ti Improvement and Management Plan. Focus For 2006: ❑ Continue the Task Force efforts to evaluate new funding sources for major street projects. ❑ Evaluate the feasibility of a system development charge for transportation to supplement the Countywide Traffic Impact Fee and capture more of the true impact of development on the City's transportation network. ❑ Seek to obtain funding for major projects through future County MSTIP programs by working with the County Transportation Advisory Committee and Coordinating Committee. Implement recommendations. ➢ Implement short-term measures. Accomplishments in 2005: ➢ Initiate long-tern measures. 0 Set the basis for future adoption of a local gas tax targeted at specific projects to provide congestion relief on Highway 99W. Focus For 2006: ❑ Identify high-priority projects for design and construction through a local gas tax. ❑ Establish a public process to select projects for construction using a local gas tax. ❑ Begin the public process late in 2006 carrying over into 2007. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please contact the following staff person: Gus Duenas, City Engineer, 503.639-4171 ext. 2470 e-mail: gus a, i arg d-or.go_v 25 Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Urban & Public Services Direction Statement: 2005 Progress Summary: Basic Urban Services (parks, recreational opportunities and libraries) will be provided to Tigard citizens through property taxes, Library - Library experienced record use in new building - circulation, visitors, Internet use and program fees, endowments, grants, estate planning and other alternative funding sources for service. Enhanced services (i.e. rental of attendance all topped previous records despite a reduction in the number of hours the library was open. shelters in the park, rental of rooms in the library, etc.) will be available on a cost-for-service basis. Expansion of the Additional space allowed library to host a variety of programs. Also, various community groups and infrastructure necessary to serve growth will be paid for by growth. In an effort to facilitate the most efficient delivery of basic organizations benefited from library meeting rooms. The Library Board set library priorities by adopting a Five- urban services, partnerships with businesses, special interest groups, and other communities will be encouraged. Citizens will Year Strategic Plan. be educated about basic urban services, and how to access and preserve the services. Parks & Creenwavs - Routinely made presentations to elementary aged children regarding wetlands, erosion, flora and fauna, water, etc. Continued implementation of the City-Wide Park Master Plan with the following: Fanno Creek Trail/Bridge construction, Cook Park Tualatin River Trail construction begun of a 1,500' segment from the gazebo to pedestrian bridge trail, and more park and greenway acquisition was began during 2005. Water & Stormwater - Tigard as a member of the Joint Water Commission (JWC) continues to study the options for a water source. Tigard City Council, the Intergovernmental Water Board and Tigard Water District are currently discussing a water source decision matrix. All waster source options should be compared by May, 2006. Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) for the water service area continues to be an important way to supplement the water supply and up to four test wells will be reviewed for ASR potential in 2006. Tigard is in compliance with all Endangered Species Act rules and regulations while starting the initial repair of Hiteon and Deny Dell Creeks and completing enhancement of Cook Park wetlands. GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2 & 5 YEARS LIBRARY 1) Using general fund revenue, continue to provide ➢ Update the Library's Long Range Strategic Plan (5-year plan) and Accomplishments in 2005: #I) Library will have a stable funding basic services and programs effectively and review annually. D Five-Year Strategic Plan set library priorities while activities held base for the provision of basic services. efficiently. D Consider WCCLS operational levy. and more materials and services were provided. D Consider local option levy. Focus in 2006: ❑ WCCLS le may be considered for November 2006 election. 2) Tigard Public Library Foundation and Friends of D Tigard Public Library Foundation will develop a fundraising plan. Accomplishments in 2005: the Library take lead in developing alternative D Continue fundraising to support the library. ❑x The Library Foundation developed a Business Plan to better market sources of funding to provide added support for D Friends' book sales have been increasingly successful. itself and solicit contributions. programs and library services. ➢ Foundation to develop a'Planned Giving' packet. D The Foundation conducted its annual Brick sale. #2) A wide array of opportunities for 1) Expand overall use of the library's basic computer ➢ Provide links on library web site to free online tutorials for basic Accomplishments in 2005: life-long learning will be available in a resources. computer skills. Computer - Internet, e-mail classes offered for public free of variety of formats and used by the a) Increased Internet ➢ Continue to expand computer classes. charge. community. b) Increased word processing D Implementation of an Internet Wireless Network for public use. D Ancestry Library Data Base, donated by the Friends of the Library, c) Increase CD-Rom educational use was installed for in-house use to assist patrons with genealogical research. 2) Ask for patron suggestions regarding their interests D Establish patron advisory groups for specific genres. Accomplishments in 2005: r r ~r t in Library materials and programs. a) Comment cards Annual survey elicited record number of responses. 00 b) Purchase suggestion cards D Sunday hours were restored in response to public demand. c) Annual survey Teen Advisory Group is being formed. ➢ Establish Teen Advisory Group 0 Teen activities got a boost as young adults became acquainted with ➢ Annual survey of patrons using the new young adult area on the second floor. a) Cityscape 0 Collections Satisfaction Survey provided valuable feedback from b) In-house patrons. Results will be used to refine collection to respond to c) Webpage patrons' needs. ,j ➢ Update Webpage ❑ Webpage information updated on regular basis. ➢ Use TVTV more often to encourage public participation. Focus in 2006: ❑ Determine how to maintain existing open hours and adequate staffing to meet public demand. ❑ Determine if other sources of funding will be available to continue to rovide services nested b the ublic. Urban & Public Services - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS 3) Increase the focus on outreach to the community. ➢ Increase cultural programs offered to the community. Accomplishments in 2005: a) Partnerships with other agencies; CPAH, ➢ Continue joint programming with other agencies. ❑X Increase in cultural programs for both adults and children. School District, TAHPA. 19 Several library brochures translated into Spanish. 9 First Social Services Fair held in Community Room and provided a variety of services in one setting. #3) Adequate facilities will be available 1) Community regularly updated on project. Update through: Accomplishments in 2005: for efficient delivery of life-long ➢ Annual Report 9 Library's first annual report distributed to Council, Library Board learning programs and services for all ➢ Webpage photo gallery and project updates and public. ages. D Displays 9 New display space provided educational exhibits on topics ➢ Presentations to the community ranging from Indonesia to baseball to Banned Books. ➢ City Council meetings 9 Series of brochures were created highlighting programs, services ➢ Brochures and materials in new library. Over 6,000 of the "Welcome ➢ "Expand Your World" in Cityscape Brochure" were distributed in 2005. ➢ Promotion of library meeting rooms for community use. 2) Maintenance of the Building - Improvements to the D Completion of section of Fanno Creek Trail. Accomplishment in 2005: site- ➢ Completion of access road. [9 Traffic signal completed. ➢ Signalization of intersection. ❑ Fanno Creek Trail completed. ➢ Additional limited parking. Focus in 2006: ❑ Soft trails to be constructed in the Spring of 2006. ❑ Engineering Dept. in the design phase for access road and parking lot. Construction scheduled for 2006. 27 Urban & Public Services - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS PARKS & GREENWAYS 1) Adopt educational and presentation program for ➢ Develop community wide partnership to educate citizens about Accomplishments in 2005: #1) The City will educate and supports wetlands and open spaces. need to protect and preserve wetlands and open spaces. 00 Routinely made presentations to elementary aged children citizen efforts to understand the ➢ Address funding issues. regarding wetlands, erosion, flora and fauna, water, etc. A importance of floodplains and wetlands city public works education program coordinator makes and how the areas are managed and the presentations and conducts hands-on activities. protected. Focus For 2006: ❑ Presentations will be made annually to elementary aged children regarding wetlands, erosion, flora and fauna, water, etc. A city public works education program coordinator makes the presentations and conducts hands- on activities. #2) Open space & greenway areas shall 1) Acquire and develop parkland. ➢ Develop Bonita Park Phase I with CDBG Grant. Accomplishments in 2005: be preserved and protected. ➢ Continue to look into Bull Mtn area for land acquisition. Continued implementation of City-Wide Park Master Plan ➢ Build shelter/playgrounds at Woodard Park. D Fanno Creek Trail/Bridge - began construction of 1/4- ➢ Continue tree planting plan. mile segment from Hall Blvd. to Wall St. ➢ Conduct at least 4 major volunteer projects. D Cook Park Tualatin River Trail - began construction of ➢ Phase implementation of Park System Master Plan. 1,500' segment from the gazebo to pedestrian bridge trail ~ Started installation of park welcome signs city-wide Began park and greenway acquisition r J © Conducted 4 city-wide volunteer tree planting events Continued tree planting plan ` J Focus For 2006: Continue implementation of City-Wide Park Master Plan ❑ Construct 15,000 sq. ft. Jim Griffith Memorial Skate Park facility ❑ Continue park and greenway acquisition ❑ Conduct BPA trail feasibility study C~- ❑ Install playground, soccer field, picnic shelter and path in Northview Park ❑ Construct Fanno Creek trail segment from Hall Blvd. to Fanno Creek (north of library) ❑ Construct Tualatin River bicycle and pedestrian bridge ❑ Construct 3,000' Washington Square Regional Center trail ❑ Conduct at least 4 city-wide volunteer tree planting events ❑ Continue tree planting plan ❑ Evaluate installation of solar lighting on trail segments 28 Urban & Public Services - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS RECREATION 1) Develop partnerships with current providers to ➢ Allow current providers opportunities to continue existing Accomplishments in 2005: #1) Partnerships will provide a wide provide opportunities for recreation. services (i.e., PCC, Senior Center, City Library, Balloon Festival, Developed partnerships with current providers to create range of leisure and recreation Tigard Blast, a of July, Mayor's Youth Forum, cooperate with opportunities for recreation opportunities that are coordinated and existing leagues & groups, and Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting D Allowed current providers opportunities to continue available for the Tigard community Event). existing services such as: Arbor Day, 4th of July, Tigard ➢ Investigate & develop the utilization of existing Blast, Balloon Festival, Holiday Tree Lighting, Senior school/park/church facilities and properties. Center, Atfalati Recreation District Address grants, fees, and raising local matching funds to work 19 Continued to work with the Mayor's Youth Forum with Metro, conservancies, and private/public sources. Focus For 2006: Continue to develop partnerships with current providers to create opportunities for recreation ❑ Allow current providers opportunities to continue existing services such as: Arbor Day, 4th of July, Tigard Blast, Balloon Festival, Holiday Tree Lighting, Senior Center, Atfalati Recreation District ❑ Continue to work with the Mayor's Youth Forum r y 1 29 I Urban & Public Services - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS 1, 2, & 5 YEARS WATER & STORMWATER 1) Investigate developing partnership or contracts ➢ Continue participation (leadership) of Bull Run Regional Accomplishments in 2005 #1) Actively participate in regional with other jurisdictions to develop a long-term initiative, make buy-in decision. © Bull Run Regional Initiative has been cancelled by Portland. In development of drinking water sources source of water. ➢ Continue participation in Joint Water Commission (JWC) its place a new wholesale contract has been negotiated and is and adequate, innovative funding Feasibility Study. currently in review by the Intergovernmental Water Board. mechanisms to develop those sources ➢ Continue partnership status in JWC Capital Improvement Plan D Tigard continues to participate in the JWC Feasibility study which for Tigard users while exploring local (CIP) that allots water to Tigard. is currently in the Environmental Impact Statement process. options for water reuse and groundwater We continue to be a partner in the JWC, and lease surplus water source. made available by the other partners. Purchased water from Lake Oswego during the summer months as an alternate source. Focus for 2006 ❑ Continue partnership with JWC ❑ Complete an analysis of the Lake Oswego supply option. ❑ Compare all source options b May, 2006. 2) Develop a feasibility report of Aquifer Storage and ➢ Complete pilot project, evaluate ASR effectiveness, construct Accomplishments in 2005 Recovery (ASR) for the water service area. additional ASR. ASR pilot project is complete, determined to be feasible, and D Drill ASR #2 well. transitioned into an operational well. D Drill and evaluate ASR test well #3. ❑D ASR 2 has been drilled, tested, and wellhead improvements are being completed. ❑ ASR site on 150'" was drilled, tested, and determined to not be a good candidate for ASR development Focus for 2006 ❑ Acquire property for additional ASR test well sites ❑ Drill u to 4 test wells and test for ASR potential 3) Build identified water capital improvements. ➢ Complete new financial plan/rate review. Accomplishments for 2005 D Implement CIP. ❑ Rate model has been developed ➢ Rider school reservoir construction. ❑x Rider School projects delayed due to siting issues wl the District. ➢ Rider School pump station. Alternate site located, acquired. ➢ Rider school pipeline. Focus for 2006 ❑ Land use approval for new reservoir location. Begin construction. 4) Conservation - Reuse -Alternatives. ➢ Continue activities in local schools. Accomplishments for 2005 Implement new Consortium programs looking at regional issues. ❑x The City continues to work with other Consortium members to ➢ Construct demonstration garden projects in conjunction with develop and deliver new programs. Most Westside members stormwater pond enhancements. work together to regionalize programs such as rebates, _ ➢ Initiate code changes for conservation. conservation kit distribution, and media releases. ➢ Incentives such as rebate program, conservation kits distribution, Focus for 2006 etc. ❑ Initiate code changes for conservation. ❑ Develop an annual water loss analysis. ❑ Continue regional and sub regional activities. ❑ Initiate adult education programs. ❑ Develop demonstration gardens. ❑ Install bat houses to provide habitat and control insects. U1 Urban & Public Services - continued GOAL STRATEGY PLANNED ACTIONS PROGRESS DETAILS I, 2, & 5 YEARS #2) Equity position in a regional water 1) Continue to explore all options open to Tigard ➢ Develop a funding strategy. Accomplishments for 2005 system by 2007. where the City can buy into the source and the ➢ Continue to investigate all potential sources and partner 00 Tigard continues to keep all water Source options open. associated infrastructure and become a part owner of arrangements. A vote on the Willamette option has not been proposed at this the source/system. ➢ Consider a vote on the Willamette River as a source. date. Public education programs and media coverage has been ➢ Educate our customers about all sources and the associated costs. intensified. ➢ Maintain a high profile in conservation. Council, IWB, and TWD are currently beginning a discussion ➢ Develop a decision matrix. about a water source decision matrix. Focus on 2006 ❑ Continued work on the water source decision matrix. Decision on the Portland contract by May, 2006. Decision on the JWC option b Jul I, 2006. #3) Stormwater runoff is effectively 1) Develop a management plan for storm water ➢ Water quality pond enhancement (2). Accomplishments for 2005 managed. facilities. ➢ Neighborhood participation "Adopt A Stream". 0 Completed water quality pond enhancements. ➢ Repairing damage creeks/waterways. D Two new Adopt-a-Stream groups were created and a recruiting ➢ Comply with all Endangered Species Act ESA rules and campaign for more groups was started with local churches. ky+ regulations. ❑D Started initial repair of Hiteon and Deny Dell Creeks, and w~ ➢ Expand the City of Tigard coverage area to include Clean Water completed enhancement of Cook Park wetlands. Services area expansion. Complied with all ESA regulations. w } ➢ Construction and Building Code modifications to allow innovative © COT and CWS could not come to agreement on expanded area stormwater practices. issue; so discussions were discontinued. Y Partner with neighboring cities and CWS to construct storm water ❑ Continued to support installation of vault-type water quality } debris handling facility. facilities in new developments which keeps storm water cooler. 'A Joint city debris handling facility will be completed in 2006. Focus on 2006 4, r.. ❑ Continue WQ pond enhancement program. ❑ Continue Adopt-a-Stream recruitment to care for restoration sites. ❑ Continue to comply with ESA rules and regulations. ❑ Complete Phase I design for two culvert replacements on Deny Dell Creek, to open the creek up to cutthroat trout. ❑ Culvert replacement for fish passage on Red Rock Creek at Dartmouth Street. ❑ Construct Hiteon Creek riparian enhancement. ❑ Partner with Friends of Trees for Hiteon Creek planting. ❑ Work with Community Development Department and Engineering to modify development and building codes to allow innovative restoration and storm water practices. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please contact the following staff people: LIBRARY Margaret Barnes, Library Director, 503.639.4171 ext. 2501 e-mail: mar aret a tiard-or.gov PARKS, RECREATION, WATER & STORMWATER Dennis Koellermeier, Public Works Director, 503-639.4171 ext. 2596 e-mail: dennis n,ti arg d-or.gov 31 Tigard Beyond Tomorrow 2006 Vision Implementation What is the next step & how can I get involved? Implementation of the enclosed goals and action plans will continue to occur during 2006. These steps are essential to ensure that Tigard Beyond Tomorrow continues to be an effective tool to create our future. If you are interested in a particular area of the vision work, please consider taking the time to be involved in the process during 2006. Contact one of the organizations below for more information. City of Tigard Tigard/Tualatin School District Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue 13125 SW Hall Blvd 6960 SW Sandburg Road 20665 SW Blanton Street Tigard, Oregon 97223 Tigard, OR 97223 Aloha, OR 97007 Phone: (503) 639-4171 Phone: (503) 620-1620 Phone: (503) 649-8577 TDD: (503) 684-2772 http://www.ttsd.kl2.or.us http://www.tvfr.com http://www.ti arg dor.gov I Downtown Redevelopment n 00 Open Spaces and Park Land Transportation & Traffic Sheet for bookmarking items unable to send to microfiche Date: 1/24/06 Item: CD Subject: Tualatin Riverkeepers Presentation to Tigard City Council Stored in vault: See Records Division AGENDA ITEM # FOR AGENDA OF January 24, 2006 QTY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SL 24ARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE UPDATE FROM TUALATIN RIVERKEEPERS ABOUT ACTVITES IN TIGARD - . n PREPARED BY Elizabeth A. Newton ~V (DEPT HEAD OK_ Q CITY MGR OK ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL An update to City Council on the activities of the Tualatin Riverkeepers in Tigard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION No action necessary- information only. INFORMATION SUMMARY John Donnelson and Brian Wegener of the Tualatin Riverkeepers will give a power point presentation on the group's recent activities in Tigard. Included will be information on Restoration, Outreach, Education, Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Publications and upcoming events.. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A COUNCIL GOALS AND TIGARD BEYOND TOMORROW STATEMENT N/A ATI'ACIIMENT LIST N/A FISCAL NOTES N/A is\adm\city council\cm=a agenda item summaries\2006\ais for tualatin riverkeepers060124.doc 1/ 13/06 TUALATIN Tualatin Riverkeepers' Trips & Tours 2006 Paddle Season Riverkeepers While Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) trips are open to all members and the general public, space is limited and reservations are required. There is a trip charge of $S per person for TRK members and $10 for nonmembers. Canoes are available to members free of charge by reservation. Nonmembers may rent our canoes for our paddle trips for $30. Alcohol is not permitted on trips or tours and personal flotation devices must be worn on paddle trips. TRK trips may be cancelled due to severe weather (lightning, flooding, ice, etc.), but will often take place in light rain. Please dress accordingly. All trip leaders are volunteers and are not compensated for the time and energy that they put in to making our Trips & Tours Program successful. Trips may be canceled if we are unable to recruit sufficient volunteer support to lead a safe and enjoyable trip. For more information or to register, please contact us at 503-620-7507 or info@tualatinriverkeepers.org. April 22, Saturday. Wild in the City Paddle Trip and Bike Ride. Where: Fanno Creek Bike Ride & Tualatin River Float. Time: Noon to 4 pm May 13, Saturday. International Migratory Songbird Festival FREE Paddles (Beginner/Intermediate) Where: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Sherwood. Times: 11 am & 2 pm May 21, Sunday. Metro Paddle and Hike with Naturalist James Davis (Beginner/Intermediate) Where: Munger Property, Scholls. Time: 10 am to 2 pm June 3, Saturday. Blue Heron Week Celebration Paddle Trip (Intermediate/Advanced) Where: Rood Bridge Park, Hillsboro to Eagle Landing, Scholls. Time: 10 am to 4 pm June 10, Saturday. Metro Paddle and Hike with Naturalist James Davis (Beginner/Intermediate) Where: Munger Property, Scholls. Time: 10 am to 2 pm June 24, Saturday. 16th Annual Tualatin River Discovery Day Where: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Time: 9 am to 3 pm July 9, Sunday. Summer Paddle Trip (Beginner) Where: Cook Park, Tigard. Time: 9 am to noon July 22, Saturday. Summer Paddle Trip (Beginner) Where: Rivergrove Park, Lake Oswego. Time: 10 am to 1 pm August 5, Saturday. Paddle & Picnic Where: Field's Bridge & Tualatin River Nursery, West Linn. Time: 11 am to 2 pm August 19, Saturday. Mid-Summer's Night Paddle Trip (Beginner) Where: Tualatin Community Park, Tualatin. Time: 6 pm to 8 pm September 9, Saturday. School's In! Summer Paddle Trip (Beginner) Where: Cook Park, Tigard. Time: 11 am to 2 pm September 23, Saturday. Upper Tualatin River Van Tour Where: Upper Tualatin River areas. Time: 9 am to 5 pm September 24, Sunday. Bye-bye, Summer Paddle Trip (Intermediate) Where: 99W Bridge. Time: 10 am to 2 pm September 30, Saturday. Fall Paddle Trip (Beginner) Where: Tualatin Community Park, Tualatin. Time: 11 to 2 pm October 14, Saturday. National Refuge Week - Free Paddles on the Refuge (Intermediate) Where: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Sherwood. Time: 11 am & 2 pm Dates and time subject to change. Please check our web-site for updates at www.tualatinriverkeepers.org. FERKEEPERS' Muddy Water Watch Site Details SEDIMENT CONTROL SEDIMENT CONTROL SEDIMENT CONTROL SEDIMENT CONTROL THE TUALATIN RIVERKEEPERS' MUDDY WATER WATCH t WATCH Date &Time: Location: INLET PROTECTION CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE SIDEWALK SUB-GRADE GRAVEL BARRIER OUTLET PROTECTION Nearest Waterway: Inlet protection prevents sediment from entering and Construction entrances reduce tracking of sediment onto A sidewalk sub grade gravel barrier allows runoff from Outlet protection reduces the velocity of flow leaving a pipe FIELD GUIDE TO Type of Project: clogging storm drains. There are many types of material public roads and stops them from entering storm drains. construction areas with mild slopes to be captured and to prevent scour erosion downstream of the discharge. EROSION PREVENTION i ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential ❑ Road/Utility used for inlet protection, ranging from bio-filter bags to filtered before flowing off site. Weather during visit: rocks and catch basin inserts. Good example: AND SEDIMENT CONTRA Has it rained in the past 24 hours? l Good example: Good example: Outlet protection in the form of a riprap channel allows With a properly maintained rock entrance, there is no Gravel is placed along the sidewalk sub-grade to filter flow leaving the pipe to move through the rocks, reducing CONSTRUCTION SITES BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE RATING Good example: visible sediment tracking. runoff coming from the slope. velocity and filtering sediment. Overlapping bags that are in good condition assure that ' R fer to images Circle one l. Ground Cover good bad sediment is filtered out. - I i r . M 1 (Matting, seeding, plastic sheeting) Y ;I 2. Buffer Zone good bad ' r x s , x 'IT - AEI p~ij~C 3. Sediment Fence good bad r ♦ xk, 4. Bto-filter Bas good bad S. Construction Entrance/Exit good bad , 6.Outfall Protection good bad J,t. _ lid Based on our observations: Circle one 1. Is sediment contained on the site? yes no M~ 2. Is there any color change in stream? yes no _ ,ti ► ~zy W t_- 1 3. Is pavement clear of visible sediment? Yes no CHECK DAMS REPORT PROBEEms To: Check dams are small dams constructed from various Clean Water Services materials, including rock, bio-filter bags and sandbags. ~ (For Urban Washington County, Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood) Proper installation reduces velocities and sediment flow. Erosion Control Hotline: 503-846-8444 City of Portland Bad example: Bad example: Bad example: Y Good example: Erosion Control Hotline: 503-823-0900 Observable tears and improper installation allow for Entrance pad is contaminated with soil, allowing sediment Bio filter bags placed across a grass Swale slow water The elevated pipe contributes to higher flow velocities. The ti. Water Environment Services (For Clackamas County) unfiltered runoff to enter storm drain. to easily leave the site. velocity and filter runoff. minimal rock cover allows the flow to cause scour erosion. # I t ~i General Information: 503-353-4567 r City of Lake Oswego Water Quality Specialists: 503-675-3991., ~y City of West Linn t Environmental Technician: 503-722-5503 4 Tualatin Riverkeepers 90 KW (For Tualatin Watershed) Hotline: 503-590-5813 r" . Mudd Water Watch - is supported by grants from the=°u "Keeping an eye out or the Tualatin Waters Tualatin Valle Water Quality Endowment Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Bullitt Foundation, Tualatin Riverkee ers Port of Portland, and The Mountaineers Foundation, P .v 16507 SW Roy Rogers Rd. This brochure was made with the assistance of AmeriCorps . >>F t Sherwood, OR 97140 volunteers, Clean Water Services, and Environmentally Wright. 503 -590 - 3 0 5813 www.tualatinriverkeepers.org I WHAT IS EROSION PREVENTION EROSION PREVENTION EROSION PREVENTION SEDIMENT CONTROL SEDIMENT C0NTR( CONTROL EROSION CONTROL? I ~ Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) Ground cover involves the placement of a uniform layer Seeding establishes ground vegetation that intercepts Buffer zones are areas of vegetation between a disturbed site Sediment fences are geotextile fabric barriers that must be Bio-filter bags are mesh bags containing recycled b; ataininv re-r-vc]ed hark This guide describes the appropriate Erosion GROUND COVER TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SEEDING BUFFER ZONE SEDIMENT FENCE BIO-FILTER BAGS practices needed to protect public water resources. of straw or yard debris compost to provide immediate rainfall (splash erosion), allows water infiltration, and filters and a waterway. They filter sediment, reduce flow velocities, trenched and buried into the ground, so that soil cannot flow and/or wood chips used to assist in filtering out se( These practices are most effective when used as a two step protection against erosion. sediment. All seeding must be applied prior to September I st. promote water infiltration, provide wildlife habitat and underneath. They should be placed at the toe of the slope process to manage erosion at construction sites. The first stabilize stream banks. and alon i I g contours. Good example: step is erosion prevention, which aims to decrease exposed Good Example: Good Example: Properly installed and maintained bags are shown v soil and make it less susceptible to wind or rain transport. Straw ground cover is being used to effectively reduce Notice there is no bare soil on this well-seeded slope. Good Example: Good example: overlapping ends, equal distribution, and no tears c I The second step is sediment control, which includes splash erosion and water flow velocity. Prior to construction, an orange safety fence and sediment Notice how the soils are blocked from flowing past the visible damage. 1 techniques designed to capture moving sediment and stop it fence marks the protected wet and buffer. properly installed and maintained sediment fence from leaving construction sites. s 9e MMWWM A bags are shown with Why is it important. tion, and no tears or other ~ 11 Properly installed and maintained EPSC practices are r required by building permits. State and Federal law prohibits rho ' the discharge or placement of wastes into state waterways. . _ 1a • The sediment leaving construction sites impact drainage y systems and ultimately pollute.streams and rivers. I - ' Major impacts include: as.x h ~ ~ 3 ~,,,1 '°+s,,°' ~ xtf~ t § y, f •:r L ~ -c*y, f y.lfi~~~~~nyr..%p., 9 i. a, I "i" r~f•:?f f i ~ t I ~ .Pk. 4d'+ I I'R . Z ' 1 ~ a j + Decreased water claret and available oxygen -71 levels needed to sustain aquatic life. ~m e 5 - r J. M1 i K Addition of harmful nutrients, bacteria, heavy metals MATTING PLASTIC SHEETING b~ . and other substances that travel along with sediment into river ecosystems. Matting is an erosion control blanket that can be made from Plastic sheeting is a short-term prevention measure that covers . straw, jute, wood or coir (coconut fiber). Matting prevents slopes and stockpiles. Improper installation may generate Degradation of riparian habitats and stream stability, soil erosion and protects newly seeded areas. increased runoff velocities, causing erosion elsewhere. Bad Example: ~ Development right up to the stream channel elevates levels Bad example: Bad example: k- Good Example: Good Example: of erosion and runoff. (Also notice misplaced sediment fence The sediment fence was not trenched and buried, therefore These bags are damaged and not equally distribute( HOW Can you help. Straw matting on a slope is being used in conjunction Notice the grass and rock barrier at the toe of the slope to sediment continues to leave the site. causing water velocities to erode around and under C in stream.) This guide provides a simple way of identifying good and with a sediment fence. intercept the runoff, reducing off-site impacts. bad examples of erosion prevention and sediment control techniques. The community can help protect streams and - rivers by reporting observable erosion concerns before _ I they become a problem for the environment. The Tualatin. I . at` Riverkeepers monitors erosion problems for the entire Tualatin River Watershed. To become more involved, join the , Riverkeepers' Muddy Water Watch program. 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Turn right onto Boones Ferry Road. When Boones Sherwood Road. Historic site of Scholls Ferry. Informal Enter park on 12th Street. This site provides paddling access Ferry Road turns right, continue straight on Tualatin Road access site on northeast end of bridge. Please stay on the to the Willamette and the last few hundred yards on the for one block. Turn right at the railroad trestle (stay on the highway right-of-way. There is limited parking along the Tualatin. Shallow rocky rapids immediately upstream from south side) and follow it to the boat ramp. Tualatin road. The path to the river is steep and slippery. Metro has here will keep you from getting very far on the Tualatin. Community Park is a large multi-purpose park with a boat purchased a future access point located west of the bridge. ramp, restrooms and picnic facilities. Fields Bridge, West Linn (RM 1.7 LB) Rainbow Lane (RM 29.6 LB) Enter on Dollar Street off Hwy. 212 (Borland Road -Willamette Caution (RM 9.3) Just upstream from Fanno Creek and From Highway 210 (Scholls Ferry Road) just north of the Falls Drive) You can't paddle downstream due to rocks and Railroad Bridge the river becomes very shallow during Scholls Bridge, turn west at the Groner School onto Rainbow shallow water, but you can paddle upstream for about a mile summer. If the diversion dam is down, beware of rocks. Lane. Drive west about 2/3 mile to the bend in the road. Go from this site to where rocks and rapids will stop your south for another 1/2 mile. Limited parking. Opens in 2001. progress. Tualatin River Wetland Park is at RM 2.4 (north). Cook Park, Tigard (RM 9.8 LB) Turn south on SW 92nd off Durham Road behind Tigard Rood Bridge Park, Hillsboro (RM 38.4 LB) Hazard - Diversion Dam (RM 3.45) High School. Follow the road into the park past the From T. V. Highway (Hwy. 8) take River Road southeast to This low dam which raises the river level a few feet wetlands, soccer fields, parking lot, and playground areas. Rood Bridge Road. Follow Rood Bridge Road south for a few is DANGEROUS AND IMPASSABLE. STAY AWAY! The road twists through the trees with many speed bumps blocks. The park is on the east side of Rood Bridge Road just before you come to the boat ramp and dock. Take note of before crossing the river. Restrooms and parking are available. Stafford Road - Shipley Bridge (RM 5.4 LB) the large flood marker on the piling west of the dock. Cook Take Stafford Road exit of I-205 north past Wanker's Park is a large multi-purpose park with restrooms, picnic The Rest of the River - Upstream from RM 40 Corner. Cross the bridge and turn right onto Shadow Wood facilities, boat ramp and parking. While you may be able to access the Tualatin River at various Drive. Access river from Shadow Wood Drive, northeast of bridges upstream from river mile 40, we would not recom- the bridge. Parking is limited. Metro has purchased land 99W Bridge & Hazelbrook Rd., Tualatin (RM 11.5 RB) mend it. The river is blocked by many log jams which are just upstream behind Stafford School for a future access point. From 99W turn south onto 124th. Turn east onto Tualatin dangerous. Banks of the river are steep and often covered Road. Turn north onto SW 115th Avenue. Turn left (west) with vegetation (including blackberries and poison oak) Rivergrove Boat Ramp (RM 7.4 LB) onto Hazelbrook Road. There are four parking spots at the which makes portaging difficult. Most log jams cannot be From SW Childs Road turn south onto SW Marlin. Turn put-in. No restroom. More parking at Hazelbrook Middle portaged without crossing private property. Do not trespass. right onto Dogwood Drive and park. Small boat ramp is School, two blocks east. This was the historical site of Always ask permission before crossing private property. located between two houses on the south side of Dogwood Taylor's Ferry. Pilings from an old wooden covered bridge Drive. Limited parking available. are still in the river here. Other Access - Tualatin River Discovery Day The Tualatin Riverkeepers runs several paddle trips through- Brown's Ferry Park, Tualatin (RM 7.5 RB) Schamburg Bridge, Sherwood (RM 16.2 RB) out the year. Our biggest paddling event each year is Tualatin From I-5 take Tualatin-Sherwood exit. Go east on SW From 99W turn northwest onto Scholls-Sherwood Road. River Discovery Day, held on the last Saturday of June. Some Nyberg Street. When the road turns right to SW 65th, make Turn right onto Elsner Road and proceed to the bridge. of our paddle trips start or end at sites not normally accessible a left turn onto Nyberg Lane. Keep going east for a few Park on the shoulder of Elsner Road. BEWARE OF TRAFFIC! to the public. The public is welcome to join us on these trips. blocks. The park has a network of nature trails, parking, Access river from the southwest end of the bridge on county For a list of trips currently planned, please visit our website picnic facilities, restrooms and a very nice dock for canoes road right-of-way. Limited parking. Provides best paddling at www.tualatinriverkeepers.org or call us at (503) 590-5813. and kayaks. No boat ramp for motorized craft. Canoe rental access to Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. - is available on summer weekends. For rental information Note: Refuge land is closed to the public, but the river is call Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe at (503) 691-2405. open for This site is being considered by several paddling. government agencies for a developed river access point. The path to the river is steep and slippery. lb Taking out canoes under the Schamburg Bridge at River Mile 16.2 R s L,&,ood Brid L A, ge Under the ark (38.4) 8 wy j 99W Bridge . A- s r 9 River Otter Y ~a © Bob Sallinger 1 M , t ,~C II W Green Herons ,I r y r:: . t , u Michael a rt/ Creek Wilhelm * a S l_, j a e z Z A10 ca iS+ a' r Estimated Canoe Paddling Times: NO SAFE ACCESS Rood Bridge Park to Scholls Bridge - 6 hours }¢I jyjJ Scholls Bridge to Schamburg Bridge - 5 hours' a , E This guide describes points on the Far~'n9to Schamburg Bridge to 99W Bridge - 2.5 hours Tualatin River that are currently n Rq 208 accessible to the public. The 99W Bridge to Cook Park 1 hour Cook park` - , - Cook Park to Tualatin Community Park - 30 minutes ` Tualatin Riverkeepers are working with Tualatin Community Park to Brown's Ferry Park - 45 minutes local governments to increase public access to the river. Brown's Ferry Park to Shipley Bridge -1 hour 4 Much of the Tualatin River runs through R; private property. Currently there are no t-o~R Fa a °'70 c'lek campsites on the lower Tualatin River. Rain ane Scholls Bridge Please do not trespass on private property (26.9) Scholls Ferry Rd. (29 6) 210 TO or on the National Wildlife Refuge. We also Rai°b0w 210 Portland ask that you pack your litter out with you. aQe w -6 V Trash cans and restrooms are located along o ~ m Cook Park the river at Willamette Park, Brown>s Ferry (9.8) 2 f Park, Tualatin Community Park, and Rood co © Osprey Bridge Park. 21 s Michael oat m .el Be Durham Rd. Wilhelm This guide starts at the mouth of the Tualatin 210 ,dRoad N m i~~} 0 CAUnON u Rivergrove and works its way upstream, describing V SHALLOWW Boat Ramp (7.4) (9.3) o access points and some of the hazards along m the river. Each site location is described in RIVER MILE Watch W Q Lake Oswego the listing by river mile (RM) and by which for these ~ Tualatin Rd. Canal ~ Scholls Sherwood Rd. D side of the river it is on as you face down- mile signs 99W Bride stream. LB stands for left bank, RB for along C UL5) Bridge Childs Rd. TUALATIN RIVER The river. Schamburg m Tualatin right bank. River mile markers have been Nyberg Shipley Bridge Bridge (16.2) ` o Community Brown's (5.4) placed along the Tualatin by the Tualatin Park (8.9) Fe Pa ek rk (7.5) Riverkeepers and other volunteers. RM 0.0 L ~tuk, Borland Rd Fields Bridge (1.7) is at the mouth of the Tualatin where it L - eF,' joins the Willamette. Tualatin Sherwood Rd. I-205 ~?ps Willamette Tualatin River _ Park (0.0) The Paddler's Access Guide to the Lower National Wildlife 4t kr) a a o~ Tualatin River is produced and published Refuge y 0 0 by the: \\y (land closed to o public access) 1 m HAZARD 99 N s~ gti9et (1 g Diversion Dam (3.45) 6ttC TUALATIN T W Impassable L ti~a Riverkeepers t -J J, ~I Impassable Area The Metro Greenspaces program has acquired several parcels of land Watch For --oBALDER CREEK along the Tualatin River for future public access points. These sites, Tualatin Riverkeepers KAYAK & CANOE located near Farmington Road, Scholls, the Tualatin River National Guide to Wildlife Viewing g Wildlife Refuge, and Stafford Road, will permit public access to the river in the Tualatin Basin SPORTCRAFT MARINA 503-285-0464 every 5 to 7 miles from Rood Bridge to the Willamette River. For more www.aidercreek.com information contact the Metro Greenspaces program at (503) 797-1850, A full-color comprehensive guide to City of Tualatin Parks & 1701 Clackarnette Dr. natural areas in the Tualatin watershed. Recreation Department City of Hills, Trees I Oregon City, OR Summer Rentals at Brown's Ferry Park send email to openspacesC~metro.dst.or.us, or visit the website: For information, call P- and Rivers http:l/pub.multnomah.lib.or.us/metro/parks/openspaces/tual.html. 503-656-6484 I~ t 9 i Tualatin Riverkeepers (503) 590-5813. WASHINGTON COUNTY HAGG LAKE gijoes.~om` The Gre'en Heron Herald A Quarterly Newsletter of the Tualatin Riverkeepers VOLUME 13, ISSUE I, WINTER 2006 Visit our website at www.tualatinriverkeepers.org Don't .'VLiss the AnnuaC_,A4eeting! The Tualatin Riverkeepers' Annual Meeting will be "Don Elder's held on Sunday, January 29th from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the Tigard Library. Please help us celebrate 'Work shows as we move into our 17th year dedicated to protect, restore the yo`Wer of a and enjoy the Tualatin River system. reaCyeoyCe Our featured speaker this year will be Don Elder, president taking action 44 9e of River Network, a national support organization for river tO yrotect and » and watershed groups. River Network provides technical1 " and organizational support for more than 600 watershed restore the protection groups across the U.S. and Canada. Don will share river, lakes, his perspective on river and watershed protection garnered from his vantage point as president of River Network and and coastal from years working on local and statewide conservation waters they issues in Alabama. Prior to joining River Network, he served _ i as founding executive director of the Cahaba River Society in Cove. Birmingham, Alabama; helped organize the Alabama Rivers Alliance; and served as development director for The Nature he Betsy Otto, co-chair the Clean Water Network rk Conservancy of Alabama. Today, Don is an avid fly fisher and backpacker who spends as much of his free time as possible enjoying Oregon's rivers and high lakes. On display you will see two traveling art exhibits: Landscapes for Rain along with the Art of Storm Water. The Annual Meeting also provides an opportunity for us to highlight our activities and is a prime opportunity for us The Riverkeepers' Board is in the midst of revising our to hear from you. three-year strategic plan. We'd like to know what you think we should be doing to protect and restore the Tualatin River Watershed. Please join the Tualatin Riverkeepers for this delightful gathering and bring a friend. The Tigard Library is located at 13500 SW Hall Blvd. ° " _ - (This is the new library located on the east side of Hall Blvd. i on Fanno Creek). Your RSVP is appreciated. Please contact LL L l Sara at sara@tualatinriverkeepers.org or call our office at (503) 620-7507. 7 TRK News ..............................2-3 Volunteers ................................4 Restoration Program ........................5 Tualatin Riverkeepers has moved cn Watershed Watch-Citizen Action • • . . • • • . • . .6-7 and will be open in January 2006! Education Programs ........................8 Our new address is: s. Trips F~ Tours .............................9 12360 SW Main Street, Tigard, OR 97223 Membership News . ..........10 p Please join us for our ~ Calendar of Events Ribbon Cutting and Open House Celebration • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •11 Membership Form .........................12 on Thursday, February 16th from 4pm - 7pm. THE GREEN HERON HERALD OUR MISSION NewYear, The Tualatin Riverkeepers i New Digs and is a community-based organization 7_7 - working to protect and restore New Riverkeepers! Oregon's Tualatin River system. r The Tualatin Riverkeepers he big news in the Riverkeepers' office is builds watershed stewardship that it has moved. We are now located at through public education.- T12360 Main Street, Tigard, in our own access to nature, _ office space. Thank you to everyone who helped citizen involvement and advocacy. us load, unload, clean up and organize. The ! new location provides some much needed room The Tualatin Riverkeepers became a I and is much more accessible to the public. Any- non-profit in 1992 and is tax-exempt _ under Section 501[c][3) of the Internal one who drove down the old gravel driveway Revenue Code. ( to our former office can testify to that. Please join us by completing and For eight years we enjoyed sharing office space with the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. mailing the enclosed application or by As a fledgling organization, we could not believe our good fortune. Thanks to US Fish and contacting its. Phone: 50its 7507 Wildlife Service's generosity we were able to grow our organization in a sensational location. Fax: 503-620-7645 We witnessed incredible displays of wildlife and gorgeous sunsets from our desks. Though we info@tualatinriverkeepers.org will miss the views, we will continue our close partnership with the Refuge by offering paddle www.tualatinriverkeepers.org trips and stewardship opportunities for the community. BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are now located in an urban center on the Main Street of Tigard, directly behind Manila Ron Garst, President Express, across from the Tigard Tri-Met station and what will be a stop along the new commuter Bob Fuquay, Vice-President/ rail route from Wilsonville to Beaverton... all aboard. We are excited for the additional visibility Secretary and the increased space our new office provides. Please join us on Thursday, February 16 from Jean Sandwick, Treasurer 4 pm to 7 pm for our ribbon cutting and open house celebration, or just stop by and say hi. John Donnelson John Driscoll The other big news with TRK staff is the arrival of our two newest members, Oscar Anthony Susan Murray Smiley (born Sept. 23rd) and Jonathan Forest Neamtzu (born Nov. 23rd). Congratulations to Ramsay Weit Monica and Margot and their families. STAFF Sue Marshall, Executive Director We plan to nurture our newest members and reach out to youth in the new year to build a Sara Halverson, Office Manager community that protects clean water and wildlife for generations to come. Margot Fervia-Neamtzu, Office Manager Our New Location: Brian Wegener, Watershed Watch 12360 SW Main Street Coordinator Tigard, OR 97223 Monica Smiley, Stewardship Telephone: 503-620-7507 Fax: 503-620-7645 Coordinator Patty Lyons, Development Director Andrea Nelson, Youth Education Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member The Green Heron Herald is a quarterly publication of the Thank You to Our Generous Funders Tualatin Riverkeepers. We Bullitt Foundation for an unrestricted two-year grant of $60,000. welcome your comments and suggestions. Please let us Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation know if we have misspelled for a grant of $4,000 to build awareness of urban storm water solutions. your name, misaddressed the newsletter or sent you a Umpqua Bank for a $1,000 contribution duplicate copy. to support our Nature Awareness and Service Education Program for youths. Editor: Sara Halverson Jubitz Family Foundation for a grant of $2,500 Design: BeBop Graphics Printing: Natural Press r Recycled to support our Nature Awareness and Service Education Program for youths. Tualatin Rit-kkeepen Herbert A. Templeton Foundation for a grant of $7,500 , wn,eweeePnuwnc[ , mu' MEMBER Waterke,7u•rAU;aaeMembrc to support our Nature Awareness and Service Education Program for youths. Tualatin Riverkeepers 2 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD Welcome Sara Halverson! Save the Date! ~xd Mark your Calendars Now! xr Join us in welcoming Sara Halverson as TRK's new Office Manager, ajob-share TRK's 8th Annual Green Heron ' Awards Dinner & Auction position with Margot Fervia-Neamtzu. Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 6 pm at the Sara comes with a wealth of experience from Tualatin Country Club in Tualatin. her former position as financial coordinator a , with the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce This year promises to be the best one to date. S and educational background including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Management from Portland State and an ReQuest for Donations Associate Degree in Business Administration Do you have a vacation home r x, from Clackamas Community College. located on the Oregon Coast or in the Mountains? 4 F ' Sara is also notable in her outstanding Maybe you have a piece of artwork ^ , achievement as the head women's or another item you think gymnastics coach with Sunburst Gymnastic would be a valuable donation Center where she distinguished herself as State of Oregon Coach of the Year in for the Green Heron Auction. 2004 and 2005. Please contact Patty Lyons at (503) 620-7507 or We are delighted to have Sara as the newest addition to our Riverkeepers staff. pattyQtualatinriverkeepers.org. satin Riverkee .w2 pegs - ; - ~ T F~LL FES~ 3. The 3rd Annual Fall Fest was a success thanks to ourf - participants, volunteers and corporate contributors. 7rL~ Special thanks to Cooper Mountain Vineyards, r x UmpQua Bank, Portland General Electric, Hamilton Realty, e, Z11 ' Wild Oats, NW Natural, Party Pros, Albertsons and 1^{^ Hagg en Food & Pharmacy. ~ f ~_4 (4\ ~1711t , 1 Tualatin Riverkeepers 3 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD Volunteers ' Volunteer Spotlight - Barbara Schaffner When Barbara Schaffner moved to Tualatin in 1975, the Tualatin River was to be "avoided instead of enjoyed." Today, with a lot of help from clean-up volunteers, Barbara most enjoys canoeing / through Sherwood's Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, "especially the squiggly part on either side of Schamburg Bridge. There's always something new 44ki around the next bend!" r +r Barbara first volunteered for Tualatin Riverkeepers nine years ago when she updated our Green Heron logo, and since then has worked on many projects. Although TRK now contracts with Barbara to produce our newsletter every quarter as a professional graphic artist and talented painter, Barbara continues to give her talents and many hours to TRK by designing logos, invitations and posters for TRK events. She volunteered as co-editor ' v and designer of the Tualatin Riverkeepers' book, Exploring the Tualatin River Basin. She also has designed Discovery Day t-shirts, painted the Restoration Tool Bank trailer and recently painted animal tracking posters for the Riverkeepers' new environmental education program, Nature Awareness and Service. Barbara volunteers for TRK because she knows "non-profit organizations depend on Monica Smiley wants to volunteers, so I offer what I can. I volunteer for TRK because I believe that what we are introduceyou to her doing is important and can make a difference to the health of the river as well as the favorite new TRK Volunteer, entire ecosystem (including neighborhoods) that it affects." Oscar Smiley. As a resident of Sherwood near the urban growth boundary, Barbara watches the encroachment of development closely, "as the population grows, the demands on Statistics: natural spaces are going to be stretched to the edge. I feel our greatest challenge is to Oscar Anthony Smiley protect that edge and keep it as far away from the river ecosystem as possible." • September 23, 2005 Thank you, Barbara, for your volunteerism. Your willingness to volunteer your 7 Ibs and 20.75 inches long tremendous talent to TRK helps move us forward. • Brown Hair and Brown Eyes Do you have professional skills that could help TRK protect and restore the Tualatin River Sunny Disposition watershed? We hope you consider volunteering. Please contact Monica Smiley, Stewardship Coordinator at (503) 620-7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org. We look forward to working with you! Volunteer Classifieds - Everyone Can Help!` Do you have special skills or a desire to learn new skills to help protect and restore your Tualatin River watershed? Contact Monica Smiley to volunteer at (503) 620-7507 or monica®tualatinriverkeepers.org.°h Citizen Action Committee Member: Learn about hot A Fundraising Event Coordinator: Help coordinate issues and how to be a voice for the Tualatin River. our annual Green Heron Awards Dinner & Auction on May 6, 2006. Gain skills in event planning. ® Annual Meeting Event Volunteer: Help with set-up, greet and register guests for the Annual Meeting, Paddle Trip Leaders: Lead and assist with TRK January 29, 2006. Apo~ paddle trips. (Attend the March training course). I Tualatin Riverkeepers 4 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD Volunteers Restoration Program Volunteer with Tualatin Riverkeepers Tualatin Riverkeepers is planning many projects for the upcoming restoration season. Here's was happening in your neighborhood. For a full list of Tualatin watershed restoration events, check out our on-line calendar at www.tualatinriverkeepers.org. -n ~ Y.k p FF Oak Savannah Restoration - Maroon Natural Area, Forest Grove \t Saturday, February 4, 9 am - noon Oregon voles forage for plants. Red-tailed hawks circle overhead hunting for prey. Open habitats like meadows and savannahs are rare in the Tualatin River Valley. t r~"'q W Oregon wildlife like voles and hawks depend on these habitats to find the food they 1~' need to survive. Help to restore an oak savannah and learn about the animals that livet there. Volunteers will plant native oak and pine trees. Great activity for individuals,' is it f. t , j families and groups! Fanno Creek Restoration - Bonita Park,Tigard Saturday, February 25, 9 am - noon Beaver and Otter slide down the muddy banks to reach their water highway. The waters C 5, r of Fanno Creek and adjacent parks, natural areas and back yards provide everything they need to find food and build their homes. Help to restore the banks of Fanno Creek and ;Xd + - s { learn about the animals that live there. Volunteers will plant native ash trees and riparian shrubs. Great activity for individuals, families and groups! For volunteer information about either of these restoration events, please contact Monica Sniilep,~, rr Stewardship Coordinator at (503) 620-7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org. Volunteer Alden Potter plants natives at Maroon Natural Area ~ x Tlt.ctictt'~,w2wev' CU~avl,t~ i% C y servbcel -r7Aats- Fu*i/ by Katherine Donaldson, student at Oregon Episcopal School ' ast week e l& I pa.rticLpate& ivy the- Fall Tu cal tt w R Lver Clea+u p. Th.e-evevttt-akekplacestwice ayear a -L&rtk " pu vposQi Ls to deavv tra4hthat o-Owown/ unto-the. Tu a la.twv R Leer. Vo to tteerk p- out oyv the' river Lw a ca.vLoe, t-0- % for trash that how wa4he& up ova the- ba vt 4 ov us, i*v the F~ river itbelf Ur' la~t'~,a brwy, back, They p~ ~'f trash that- ca*i/thevyvbythrowwaway. Diw"iWth&trLp weweyYX u.vt der two- bri,d g 6ncltAz4 W the, I - 5 brLd#e, O w on& stretch , o f the river hou sed a A& a pa* tm *it-,,1, vt.e th& rt verbaat.k k O n& ° 9.. place, where, I saw a lot o f tra h. way befteatli, over of the~&& 1 ho u4ek li u t by other housek, yaw coaU teW that th people, 4el a Zi vin g there. were,,mare evwirov> iu taUy cowsctou s: H u ntia *w have a largel i m pact oyv the ecosyste+m., espec,6cad popu.la t'i ow growth a4,L& h.afnat/ develop m nt that expands further a.n& Katherine and David Donaldson paddle at the Tualatin River fi+,rther into-th&eywcroyww4At. Clean Up on October 8, 2005. Tualatin Riverkeepers 5 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD Watershed Watch - Citizen Action Metro 2006 Greenspace Bond Measure Stormwater Management Shaping Up It's time to act! Planning in Progress urisdictions within the Tualatin Basin are busy working on Now is the time to contact your local jurisdiction to let Durban stormwater management plans. are a requirement on them know which natural areas in your community the permits recently issued by DEQ, local stormwater agencies need permanent protection. Metro Council will vote will be conducting a public involvement process to inform on the final components and target areas of a 2006 these plans. On December 14, Clean Water Services held a Greenspace acquisition bond measure on March 9, 2006. stakeholder meeting to discuss their plan. TRK staff and several members attended the meeting and raised the following Following on the heals of the successfu11995 natural area concerns about the developing plan: acquisition program, a new bond measure is being proposed that focuses on acquisitions that will protect clean water, fish • State water quality standards should be met and wildlife in the region. A Blue Ribbon Committee made within the 5-year permit cycle. up of business and community leaders met in the fall and . Zero impact development and impervious area recommended a $220 million dollar bond (18 cents per $1,000 reduction needs to be a significant part of the plan. assessed value) with the following components: • The stormwater management plan should aim to • 75% to acquire regionally significant properties that restore natural stream flows. protect clean water and habitat. • The public involvement process should be opened up to • 20% pass through to local jurisdictions to acquire land the entire public with opportunities to present testimony. for conservation and parks. • 5% for a 1:1 matching grant program for compelling • Monitoring of water quality should be sufficient to acquisition and restoration opportunities that protect assure progress toward water quality goals and to support and restore clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. adaptive management. • Water quality standards should be met in all streams In the next two months local jurisdictions will be developing in the basin, not just in the Tualatin River. a list of projects for their 20%. Contact your local park provider or planning department to find out what is on their Stormwater planning is also going on in the City of Portland list and to let them know your priorities. and in Clackamas County. Contact Brian at (503) 620-7507 or Several informational meetings are planned to gather input brian©tualatinriverkeepers.org to receive notice of upcoming from the community. Check out one of the following: meetings. • January 17, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Light & Power Infiltration -The Key to Stream Health auditorium, 1818 B Street, Forest Grove • January 25, from 1 pm to 3 pm at Metro; focus on trails s work continues on stormwater management plans in January 31, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Athey Middle School, Athe Tualatin Basin, you should be hearing the terms, • West Linn "infiltration," "zero-impact development" and "effective impervious surface reduction." These terms all describe • February 2, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Tualatin Hills Nature strategies for restoring streams to health by taking measures Park, Beaverton to prevent rainwater from picking up pollutants and running off of the land into streams. • February 23, at 5 pm, Metro Council hearing at the Hillsboro Civic Center auditorium In a natural landscape, less than 10% of water runs off of the • March 9, at 5 pm, Metro Council vote to refer a 2006 land into streams. In forested areas, virtually no runoff occurs. Greenspace Bond Measure Instead, about half of the water evaporates or is taken up by trees and transpires back into the atmosphere. The other half If you would like to receive up-to-the-minute email of rainwater infiltrates into the ground. alerts about the Greenspace Bond Measure, contact Brian Wegener, brian@tualatinriverkeepers.org. Infiltration, continued on page 7. Tualatin Riverkeepers 6 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD Watershed WatcA - Citizen Action DEQ Report Raises Water Quality Concerns in the Tualatin Basin n May of this year, Oregon Green roof at r Clean Water Tualatin Basin Lags Behind Department of Water Quality Services ~4 x4. Statewide Improvements (DEQ) released their Water operations Q 1 uality Index Summary Report for centerin Comparing the monitoring results in C~a the years of 1995-2004. The report Beaverton the Tualatin Basin to statewide results absorbs rain ra f shows trends in the Oregon Water and reduces causes concern for Tualatin Quality Index for 132 sites across the runoff. c, = x Riverkeepers. Statewide only 10% of % Green roofsthe monitored sites showed declinin state. Five of the six sites in the are just one g Tualatin Basin were categorized by strategy used in water quality trends, while half of the DEQ as "poor" water quality, with the Zero Impact sites in the Tualatin Basin showed sixth being categorized as "very Poor." Development. k . declining trends. Statewide, 49% of sites were rated by DEQ as having The Water Quality Index analyzes a defined set of water quality "good" to "excellent" water quality (index of 85 or above). None variables and produces a score describing general water quality. of the sites in the Tualatin Basin fell into this category. The variables analyzed include temperature, dissolved oxygen, total solids, ammonia, phosphorus and E. coli. The index scores In 1989 the Tualatin River was the first river in the nation to range from 10 (worst case) to 100 (ideal water quality). Scores in implement Clean Water Act total maximum daily loads, setting the Tualatin Basin ranged from 55 (very poor) in Beaverton limits on the amount of specific pollutants that the river system Creek at Cornelius Pass Road, to 78 (poor) in the Tualatin River can handle without compromising water quality. With this early at Rood Bridge. start, we would expect the Tualatin River system to be leading the nation in water quality improvements. The types of water The site with the lowest water quality score, Beaverton Creek, quality improvements achieved at the wastewater treatment showed the most improvement, increasing by 8.7 points plants through enforceable permits have not been achieved from between 1995 and 2004. The Rood Bridge site showed a sources of stormwater significant increase of 4 index points over the same period. Two runoff. This is why y r 3 1 sites on the Tualatin (at Boones Ferry Road and at Elsner Road) Tualatin Riverkeepers ~~i~?+±A''+ti.. u, showed significant declines (-10) points. The Tualatin River at continues to advocate ~ ~ , ~ Scholls declined by 5.7 points and Fanno Creek at Bonita Road for enforceable showed no significant trend. (See graph below.) limits on pollutants in - ! stormwater runoff. Monitoring Site 2004 Score Category Trend Removing native S vegetation and Beaverton Creek at Cornelius Pass Road (Orenco) 55 Very Poor +8.7 adding impervious area for development Fanno Creek at Bonita Road (Tigard) 61 Poor none increases runoff and I Tualatin River at Boones Ferry Road 61 Poor -10.0 are major factors in f D' the decline of urban Tualatin River at Elsner Road 66 Poor -10.0 streams. Tualatin River at HWY 210 (Scholls) 65 Poor -5.7 Tualatin River at Rood Bridge 78 Poor +4.0 Infiltration, continued from page 6. In the dry season, healthy streams need cooling groundwater flows to sustain life. In urban areas with impervious areas, Impervious surfaces, such as streams that don't get groundwater flows can dry up or i streets, roofs and parking lots do overheat. Infiltration strategies that restore cooling ground- not allow rainwater to infiltrate into water flows are essential to restoring urban streams to health. the ground. Instead, rainwater is Zero Impact Development (ZID) aims to mimic natural water rushed off of impervious surfaces flows by eliminating runoff and promoting infiltration. ZID through storm drains and is piped to the nearest stream or techniques include eco-roofs, pervious pavement, rain gardens, wetland, picking up pollutants on its way. Accelerated flows soil amendment, native vegetation and harvesting rainwater in streams cause erosion and stir up sediments that deplete for domestic uses. ZID reduces costs for builders when dissolved oxygen and harm aquatic life. conventional storm drains and drain pipes are eliminated Tualatin Riverkeepers 7 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD Education Programs Fourth Graders Witness Gotter Prairie in the Fall t- "I've. newor been.a/beaver Lvvth& wdder ew =21 alllu~u~ I've, had,mayy chavwekto-se&on,e. Ow Movulay, Octcber3, 2005 myclaskwento vou.r fwstfid&trLp- ItwakatDotter P rairie, ands Xwas ama,~" - Hailey t F October, the fourth graders at Oregon Episcopal hoo1 participated in our education program: ature Awareness and Service. With the help of some wonderful Metro volunteers and TRK staff, these young people became tracking experts, stalking super- - spies and plant identifying aficionados! T z Their experience at Gotter Prairie clearly left an impression. Fourth grader Chris writes: "Thank you Patricia Lara Guadalupe Ramirez and Bertha Moreno as they present so much for teaching us and reinforcing respect to the their display board to fellow classmates and community members. creatures in the riparian area. I hope I can go to Gotter Prairie once again." The students then took it upon Crossing the Language Barrier themselves to make chickadee nesting boxes for our fine-feathered, native birds. They decorated the boxes Flan, chocolate y sonrisas! Flan, hot chocolate and smiles greeted and sold them at their school store for gifts. It came as Monica and Andrea as they entered the Adelante Mujeres' quite a surprise when one of their teachers called up headquarters to hear a group of three women present their and asked us to pick up some checks. The students raised $535 selling chickadee nesting boxes and research project on the Tualatin Riverkeepers. donated every penny to TRK! This money will be used Adelante Mujeres (Forward Moving Women) is a group dedicated to to further develop the education program and to / educating Latina women and their families. The women take classes purchase native plants for our restoration sites. Thank you OES. in everything from literature to micro-economics while their young children learn to read, write, sing and draw. -i In November, their class was asked'to research a local community organization via interview. The organizations represented through their project ranged from Hospice Care of Washington County to the Animal Humane Society to the Tualatin RiverkeePers. The purpose of presenting a diverse range of organizations was to educate the Latino community about what services are available to them. "I've driven by the Humane Society so many times, but because the signs were in English, I didn't know who. they were or what they did. I didn't know what I was supposed to do when my family was told we could no longer keep our dog. So, we went to 'Ne the park and abandoned him. This haunts me still. You see, in Mexico it's different. There is no place like the Humane Society. But now I know more and I can teach my peers and my children."'_ y Patricia Lara Guadalupe Ramirez and Bertha Moreno put together a display which will help us expand our outreach efforts within the Latino community. We are grateful that they chose to highlight the Riverkeepers as part of their coursework! k L l ^'t`tihH Y 3 rp F . i Students from OES, lead by TRK staff and Metro volunteers, participating in a fox walking as they search rF for tracks and signs left by Gotter Prairie residents! L. Tualatin Riverkeepers 8 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD TRIPS & TOURS Trip • 2006 Lecture Series Ne.e& a4v er c44,w to- get owt o-rv the, rf veer? By popular demand, Tualatin Riverkeepers is Becampi a. rrLp Le t4erl excited to offer our 2006 Lecture Series. Learn about local avian wildlife, how to photograph flora and fauna like a pro, and everything you've There's no better way to inspire people to protect and restore the Tualatin always wanted to know about the Tualatin River River than by showing them the river up-close. Help us introduce and more. community members to this jewel of a river via our paddle trips. Each lecture includes a guided field trip and is Tualatin Riverkeepers is seeking volunteer trip leaders for this season's FREE for members and $15 for non-members. paddle trips. We will be offering a Trip Leader Training class on Saturday, Individual/ family memberships start at only $35. March 11, 2006. The class will cover access points on the river, local wildlife, Contact us at info@tualatinriverkeepers or (503) canoeing safety tips and training (we'll be in a pool with our canoes!), and 620-7507 to register for these events. much more. TRK will also host a CPR and First Aid certification class in April. All trip leaders and assistants are strongly encouraged to attend. WATERFOWL OF THE TUALATIN WATERSHED But, before you attend the training come to a party! TRK's Paddle Season with local birding instructor Doug Robberson Planning Party will be on Thursday, January 19 at 6:30pm. Volunteer trip Class: leaders and assistants will sign up for the upcoming season's trips while February 7, Tuesday enjoying food, drink and sharing tales of their paddling adventures. 6:30 to 8:30 pm Sherwood Sr. Center a= Registration is required for both events. Please contact Sara at (503) 620-7507 Walk: for more information. February 11, Saturday A\ i/ 8amto11am Fernhill Wetlands, ❑ ❑ near Forest Grove f# © Michael Wilhelm PHOTOGRAPHING NATURE IN THE WATERSHED with local nature photographer Michael Wilhelm Margot Fervia-Neamtzu y Class: wants to introduceyou *k March 7, Tuesday to her newest Trip 6:30 to 8:30 pm t ° Leader, Jonathan Forest ` 1 Sherwood Sr. Center, l Neamtzu. 1 r r Walk: ' ` March 11, Saturday ` 8amto11am Location TBD © Michael Wilhelm HISTORY OF THE TUALATIN RIVER WATERSHED with TRK co founder Rob Baur yrt ❑ ❑ ~ Ili ~ f ~T - 1 r I ~ ' Statistics: Class: April 4, Tuesday ! • Jonathan Forest Neamtzu 6:30 to 8:30 pm • November 23, 2005 - 6: IS am Sherwood Sr. Center t~ • 7 Ibs 8 oz and 19.5 inches long Walk: • Lots of Straight Black Hair April 8, Saturday r xw. 8 Marathon Eater am to 11 am • Lower Tualatin River r~'4 (Van Tour) Haines Falls Tualatin Riverkeepers 9 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD Membership We would like to thank those members who joined or renewed their membership between September land November 30, 2005. OSPREY MEMBERS ($250+) DRAGONFLY ($50+) INDIVIDUAUTAMILY ($35+) Leland "Bud" and Janet Lewis Susie Anthony Rob and Carol Baird Sue Beilke and John Benassu Kathy Luscher Jennifer and William Davies Jon Begley Sunne Beimborn Phyllis Martin Linda Lane and Wayne Waters Pieter Braam Manny and Karen Berman Earl and JoAnn McCracken Peter and Emily Toll Lynn Carver Meeky and Dave Blizzard Mitch and Pam McDougal Mary Van Domelen Chavez Lumber Jacqui Bostrom Brenda McGowan Donald Fontenot* Sid and Tina Bruckert-Frisk Jay and Elizabeth Medley John Gatewood Pat Budahl Jim Merzenich and Karen Wilson KINGFISHER MEMBERS ($100+) Shelly Haver Stephanie Burchfield Melissa Morrow Lillie Fitzpatrick Alan. and Judy Horowitz* Patrick Callahan Judy and Jim Morton Dave and Carole Hull Doug and Donna Jackson Peter Carlin and Sarah Ames Connie O'Reilly Marianne Kandel Andrew Klossner and Rachel and Derek Cornforth Ingrid Palm William Keppler Lauri Rathman Robert and Ramona Crocker Richard Piland Veronica Macdonald ' Mike Lee and Kay Korzun Barbara Drake and Barbara Priest Timothy and Barbara Mahoney. Mary and Rick Lonergan William Beckman Vonda Marie Purdy-Myers Wilma and Joel McNulty Victor Neamtzu Melinda and John Emery Judith and Charles Roberts Jean and Ralph Quinsey Patricia O'Brien Kathryn Evers Gerritt Rosenthal Gary and Leslie Worthen Susan Parsons Neil Farmer Gaye and Bruce Schafer Jean and Ralph Quinsey Christine Fenner Peter Schludermann John and Mary Reding Barb Fitzgerald Deb Scrivens *River Bank Members, a monthly Edward and Elizabeth Ritz, Jr. George Fox Nancy and Tom Seidl donation program Mark Roberts Jack and Carol Franklin Allan and Maureen Smith Paul and Jean Rose Charles and Darlene Hamar Patricia and Harold Smith Catherine and Wayne Salvo Monique and Paul Harris Louis Sowa and Carolyn Lang Business Partnership Greg Schifsky Bruce and Cathy Hummel Mary and Michael Stock Program Bill Sefler Nancy Isaacson Mike and Jean Sutherland Amy Stoyanov Loretta Katzberg Bob Swanson and Terry Kenny ~7 Kevin and Mary Ellen Studer Laurel and Paul Kaufman Mark and Wanda Van Duser (,V e would like to thank Rita and Bill Tomison Anna Kenny John Wadsworth Gary and Carol Vallens Kurt and Eleanor Krause Judy and Jim Wallin the following who recently Paul and Diane Whitney Jim Labbe Suzanne Whisler joined our Business Pam Layoun Karen Wiprud Partnership Program. River Bank Program You can now take part in our new River Bank Program, an easy and convenient monthly donation program. No more renewal notices - just fill out a one-time form. Even a $5 per month Leupold and Stevens donation provides a stable source of funding all year long. These donations will ensure the independent voice for Foundation the Tualatin River. Sign up today! Please contact Patty at (503) 620-7507 for information. You may also find this form at our website at www.ttialatiiiriverkeepers.org. Bring Earth Share Here's how it works: Earth Share cooperates with private and into Your Workplace public employers to offer a payroll deduction program through which employees can either donate to ESOR as a whole or to a member of Earth Share designate a gift for one or more ESOR members. The key to success When Oregonians were asked in a series of surveys and for Earth Share members is participation - increasing the number workshops in the 1990s what they wanted the state's future to of employers who offer this opportunity to their employees. This is include, they resoundingly called for clean air and water, open where you can help. space, parklands, natural areas, and fish and wildlife habitat. First, find out if your workplace allows employees to donate to Since 1989, Oregonians have been asked every year to stand by Earth Share of Oregon. If you aren't sure, check the list of Earth that vision of a healthy environment by supporting the groups Share's Business Partners at www.earthshare-oregon.org. who work to keep people healthy, preserve wildlife habitat and reduce global warming. Tualatin Riverkeepers is one of those Next, if you don't have an Earth Share campaign, ask your company groups. Our membership in Earth Share of Oregon (ESOR) enables president or other top leaders if they would consider starting one. us to reach out to a broad cross-section of the state that might not Trudy Toliver, Earth Share of Oregon's executive director, can help otherwise learn about our work. This results not only in increased you approach your company's leaders and provide materials for financial support, but helps us build bridges based on understand- them to review. If you are an owner or leader in your company, it ing the challenges and successes of environmental work. makes adding an Earth Share campaign that much easier! Last year, funds raised through Earth Share enabled TRK to To learn more about bringing Earth Share to your workplace, call continue to offer our trips and tours programs to the community. Trudy at 503-223-9015 or email her at trudy@earthshare-oregon.org. Tualatin Riverkeepers 10 Winter 2006 THE GREEN HERON HERALD Calendar of Events Cla • For information about Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) events call Make your clutter useful by (503) 620-7507 or email info@tualatinriverkeepers.org. TRK's office is located at 12360 SW Main Street, Tigard, OR. donating it to TRK! If you are able to donate any of the following items, please call (503) 620-7507. anuary Canoe paddles and straps Thursday, 19 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Paddle Season Planning Party Vest-style life jackets (adult sizes) Tualatin Meadows Apartments Recreation Center Walkie-talkies / FRS Laminating machine Sunday, 29 1:30 pm to 4 pm Tualatin Riverkeepers' Annual Meeting Bird and plant field guides Tigard Library Community Room, Tigard Binoculars Raingear (youth & adult sizes) February[ for restoration events Tuesday, 7 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Waterfowl of the Tualatin Watershed Class Rakes, toppers, pruners, shovels Sherwood Senior Center and other gardening tools for restoration work Saturday, 11 8 am to 11 am Waterfowl of the Tualatin Watershed Walk Large plastic bins with covers Fernhill Wetlands, near Forest Grove Pro bono time from an Thursday, 16 4 pm to 7 pm TRK's Ribbon Cutting and Open House environmental attorney 12360 S W Main Street, Tigard March Wish List Tuesday, 7 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Photographing Nature in the Watershed Class Sherwood Senior Center Saturday, 11 8 am to 11 am Photographing nature in the Watershed Walk FAA Location TBD Saturday, 11 11 am to 6 pm Trip Leader Training Did you make a New Year's TRK Office /Tigard Swim Center resolution to remodel, replace, or retire a room in your house? If so, please take a second to look below to see if you have any of the following items you would be able Exploring the Tualatin River Basin - to donate to TRK's new location. A Nature and Recreation Guide by Tualatin Riverkeepers is available for only $19.95. Microwave Refrigerator itut~ wuwwr i°3 Use the form on back to order your copy today. Desk lights Ir4 Call us at (503) 620-7507 to order by phone. Vacuum ter: To order on-line, check out our website at Brooms or mops ' www.tualatinriverkeepers.org. Garbage cans Wall shelves Book shelves "A concise, accurate, thorough and downright beautiful guide to an area fly that is under-appreciated by those who haven't taken the time to look Bike rack ,t around them. Silverware This little book is so well written, so well organized, so well illustrated, Kitchen supplies that readers can learn to love the beauty and value of the Tualatin just Cabinetry for kitchen area tvU1 ?hO by reading the book Credenza Buy this amazing book and let it spark a summer of outdoor discoveries." Storage cabinets for front office - Dan Hays, Statesman journal Tualatin Riverkeepers 1 1 Winter 2006 NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE JSTUALATIN PAID Riverkeepers PORTLAND, OR PERMIT NO. 2726 12360 SW Main Street Tigard, Oregon 97223 Return Service Requested i11 the Meeting r AnnnaLibrary~ ou at o Tigard ary 29th see y ne nday J0111 Su - - - - - Suppoit Tualatin Riverkeepers! Help protect and restore Oregon's Tualatin River Watershed. f Name Email Address City State Zip Phone (h) (w) For a membership of $35 or more, you will receive our Paddler's Guide, quarterly Green Heron Herald newsletter, discounts at events and classes, as well as use of canoes on our trips. ❑ $35 Family /Individual ❑ $50 Dragonfly ❑ $100 Kingfisher ❑ $ Other ❑ $250 Osprey includes free guided paddle trip ❑ $500 Green Heron includes paddle trip plus two tickets to Fall Fest ❑ $1000 Sustaining includes all of the above plus two tickets to Green Heron Awards Dinner & Auction ❑ $2500 River Benefactor includes all of the above plus one van tour, paddle or hike with TRK's Executive Director ; ❑ Check enclosed for $ Your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law. ❑ Please charge my: ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ Discover Signature Card Number Exp.Date i ❑ I will donate on a monthly basis with the River Bank Program. Monthly amount $ ❑ Please deduct the indicated amount from my CHECKING ACCOUNT. Submit a voided check. ; ❑ Please charge my CREDIT CARD. Fill out the information above. We may occasionally share our mailing list with other organizations. If you wish to NOT have your name shared, check here. ❑ ; Contact me regarding volunteer opportunities. ❑ Contact me about my employer's company matching programs. ❑ 1 ❑ I'd like to purchase Exploring the Tualatin River Basin -A Nature and Recreation Guide for only $19.95 (add $3 S&H). (See page 11 for more information) t--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 0-r-n- i 2006 Green Heron Award Nominee Information Sheet Nominee Name Date submitted: Address Phone Person submitting nomination Address Phone Please check award category (only one should be checked). ❑ Business ❑ Community ❑ Youth ❑ Public ❑ Individual Based on the selection criteria, explain why the nominee is deserving of this award. Please provide as many details as possible, outlining specific accomplishments, contributions, or support and benefits to the Tualatin River watershed. Please attach additional information as needed. Please return this form by March 11, 2006 to: Tualatin Riverkeepers 12360 SW Main St Tigard, OR 97223 503-620-7507 Nominations can also be made via the form on our website www.tualatinriverkeepers.org. AGENDA ITEM # 1 FOR AGENDA OF January 24, 2006 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY IS TITLE Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Funding PREPARED BY: Dan Plaza DEPT HEAD OK 00 CITY MGR OK C PC-0 ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL The City of Tualatin, managing partner of the Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge project, has informed its partners, Durham and Tigard, that substantial project cost increases are anticipated. ODOT, the constructing agency, needs to confirm the partners' willingness to provide additional funding. Tigard's share of these cost increases is projected to be between $103,828 and $374,078, depending on Metro's participation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Council review the materials and the presentation by Mr. Paul Hennon, and provide direction on the Council's willingness to commit additional park system development charge (SDC) funds to the project. INFORMATION SUMMARY City of Tualatin Project Manager Mr. Paul Hennon will be presenting this issue to the Council. In February, 2004, the Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Cities of Durham and Tualatin to construct the Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge. Since that time, the project has incurred significant cost increases and we are operating under an ODOT deadline, of January 31, 2006, to verify our level of financial commitment to the project. A February bid date is scheduled and would allow sufficient lead time to obtain the materials, specifically the steel, so the project can begin June 1, 2006, as scheduled. If delayed, the project will slip an entire year and costs will undoubtedly escalate during that time. Please refer to the attached memo for more detailed information. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED The Council could choose to delay or cancel consideration of the funding increase. COUNCIL GOALS AND TIGARD BEYOND TOMORROW VISION STATEMENT Council Goal - "Addressing Growth - Acquire and Develop Park Land and Open Space" Tigard Beyond Tomorrow, Urban and Public Services, Parks and Greenways #2 - "Open space and greenway areas shall be preserved and protected." Strategy #1 - "Acquire and develop park land." Tigard Beyond Tomorrow: Parks and Greenways; Goal #2, Strategy #1, Acquire and develop parkland. ATTACHMENT LIST Memo from Dan Plaza to Dennis Koellermeier dated January 13, 2006. FISCAL NOTES Tigard has proposed to fund its share of the project with $250,000 of Metro Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) monies and parks SDCs. The actual SDC amount is dependent on Metro's financial participation in this project. The MTIP funding was approved in 2005 when the City Council tabled the Greenburg Road improvement project. The parks SDC fund currently has approximately $2.7 million. This is sufficient money to fund this project, as well as projects approved in FY 05-06, and SDC eligible projects being considered for inclusion in the upcoming FY 06-07 budget. Joanne Bengtson - Responses to tigard questions.doc - - - - Item No. For Council Newsletter dated 110 p a LOUrN Ci A. ~X~-l? ICJ LZ 0 I •a~t.vl,~ DAVID EVANS ANDASSOCIATES INC. MEMORANDUM DATE: January 17, 2006 TO: Paul Hennon FROM: Mike Odom SUBJECT: 1/13/06 E-mail questions PROJECT: Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge PROJECT NO: ODOT0000-0483 COPIES: Michele Thom, ODOT As requested in your 1/13/06 e-mail, I offer the following responses to questions for the City of Tigard Mayor. A. Footings are being placed in the 100-year floodplain. Bridge length and the final footing locations were based on the FEMA requirement to achieve a "no-rise" to the 100-year flood elevation. The need to comply with this requirement was known at the beginning of the project; however, until completion of a hydraulic analysis, the design details were not known. B. We did not have prior approval for the bridge and no agency has changed its mind. We had a feasibility study based on a conceptual design and two alternative alignments that indicated a bridge project was feasible, identified key issues to address and resolve (including the "no-rise" requirement, bridge location, and bridge material), and made an estimate of design and construction costs. The cost estimate was based on a wood main bridge span, but it was determined that a steel main bridge span would simplify permitting due to concerns NOAA raised with preservative treatments of the wood. The feasibility study was completed in 2000 and Tigard and ODOT Rail participated. C. To the best of my knowledge, the original project funding was based on a report prepared in May 26, 2000 by Thomas Wiser, PE. The report evaluated two alternatives (Alternatives A and B) and provided an estimated project cost of $1.039 million for Alternative A, which most closely resembles the current project's design. This project total included engineering and a 30% construction contingency. The cost of the bridge was estimated to be approximately $500,000 in the report, which included an anticipated 200-foot wood main span with concrete girder approach spans. Currently, the estimated cost of the bridge is approximately $1,250,000. This cost represents a bridge cost of $830,000, which includes a 140-foot steel main bridge span, concrete box girder approach spans, and a work bridge. The work bridge cost of $420,000 was not addressed in the original estimate. The 30% contingency item included in the original estimate was not adequate to cover the work bridge cost. Additionally, changes in length and width of the bridge during design resulted in approximately 1000 square feet more bridge than the originally contemplated structure, which is an 2100 SW River Parkway Portland Oregon 97201 Phone: 503.223.6663 Facsimile: 503.223.2701 Joanne Bengtson - Responses to tigard questions.doc Page 2 1 Paul Hennon January 17, 2006 Page 2 approximate 20% increase in size. P:\O\ODOT00000483\0300COM\0320Client\0323Letters\Responses to tigard questions.doc Joanne Bengtson - Responses to tigard questions.doc Page 3 - Paul Hennon January 17, 2006 Page 3 In summary, additional costs are primarily associated with: • Square foot increase in bridge size; • Steel vs. wood main bridge span; • The need to provide a work bridge; • Market Conditions; and • Design Complexity. Please note that the estimated cost is currently being review by ODOT and may change as a result of this review. P:\O\ODOT00000483\03000OM\0320CIient\0323Letters\Responses to tigard questions.doc i MEMORANDUM TO: Dennis Koellermeier, Public Works Director FROM: Dan Plaza, Parks and Facilities Manager RE: Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Funding DATE: January 13, 2006 The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the latest information regarding the Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge. The project has incurred significant cost increases and we are operating under an ODOT deadline, of January 31, 2006, to verify our level of financial commitment to the project. Amending the IGA to Include Clean Water Services (CWS) The original partners in the project were the Cities of Tigard, Tualatin, and Durham. These partners agreed to contribute a combined total of $400,000 to this project based on a formula whereby Tigard contributed 57.5 percent, and Durham and Tualatin contributed 2.5 and 40 percent respectively. Recently, CWS has agreed to join the partnership, at a cost of $600,000. To bring CWS into the partnership, the original IGA must be amended. ODOT and Metro Funding ODOT, the bridge contracting agency, is a significant player in this venture and originally awarded a $990,000 project grant. Paul Hennon, Tualatin Community Services Director, is acting as project manager for the partners, including CWS. Paul is working with ODOT and Metro to cover cost increases of about $500,000. ODOT has contributed an additional $297,000 to the project. At the time of this writing, Metro had been asked to contribute, but had not made a decision. In the meantime, the partners need to be prepared to address the funding deficit. Funding and Costs Total estimated project costs have grown from $1,390,000 to $2,937,570. Tigard's share of the cost has increased accordingly. The funding scenario for each agency is as follows: Original IGA Current Estimates Current Estimates May 2004 with Metro without Metro ODOT $990,000 $1,287,000 $1,287,000 City of Tigard $230,000 $ 333,828 $ 604,078 City of Tualatin $160,000 $ 202,228 $ 420,228 City of Durham $ 10,000 $ 14,514 $ 26,264 CWS 0 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 Metro 0 $ 500,000 0 Project Total $1,390,000 $2,937,570 $2,937,570 Tigard has proposed to fund its share with $250,000 of Metro Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) monies and parks SDC's (SDC amount dependent on Metro's financial participation in this project). The MTIP funding was approved in 2005 when the City Council tabled the Greenburg Road improvement project. Irrelevant of the project's final outcome, the partners are committed to pay ODOT approximately $350,000 for design work to-date. Tigard's share of this payment is $201,250. Why the Increase? The main reasons for the cost increases are as follows: ■ The bridge structure is longer than envisioned in the feasibility report. This is due to final alignment, avoidance of existing utilities, and footing placement outside the floodway to create a "no-rise" in flood elevation. ■ Material costs for steel and concrete have escalated, and costs for certain aspects of the project are expected to double. ■ Approximately 30 area bridge projects are planned to bid this spring. With this kind of market saturation, contractors will be in demand, and bids will likely be higher. ■ Design and construction engineering fees will be higher than anticipated due to the project's complexity related to increased length, material selection, and in-water work window. Timing ODOT's bridge contract is with the City of Tualatin. Prior to the targeted February 23 bid date, ODOT requires Tualatin to make a deposit of 110% of the final engineers estimate. This date places the project at the front end of the bidding schedule for area bridges and could result in more favorable bids. Additionally, there is an in-water work window for the Tualatin River from June 1 to September 30. This window allows the contractor four-months to get the work bridge built and drive the steel piles to support the actual bridge. A February bid date would allow sufficient lead time to obtain the steel so the project can begin June 1. If delayed, the project will slip an entire year and costs will undoubtedly continue to escalate during that time. Project Importance The Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is a critical park project; this bridge will provide a pedestrian and bikeway connection to three significant parks, a jumping off point for the Fanno Creek greenway, and a long-awaited north/south crossing over the Tualatin River. 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ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Metro Presentation on the Proposed November 2006 Bond Measure to Preserve Natural Areas, Improve Water Quality, and Protect Fish and Wildlife Habitat PREPARED BY: Dan Plaza DEPT HEAD OK- D-'K' CITY MGR OK ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL No action required. The Council is asked to listen to a Metro presentation on their proposed November 2006 bond measure to preserve natural areas, improve water quality, and protect fish and wildlife habitat. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Listen to the presentation. INFORMATION SUMMARY Metro President David Bragdon and Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka will present information on a proposed bond measure, currently under consideration by the Metro Council. Monies collected from the proposed bond measure would be used to preserve natural areas, improve water quality, and protect fish and wildlife habitat. The Metro Council is expected to refer the measure to the voters at the November 2006 election. As a separate agenda item at tonight's meeting, the Council will be asked to consider a resolution describing, in general terms, potential City of Tigard projects for inclusion in the bond measure. The measure will include a $44 million set aside for local greenspace and park projects. Tigard's share of these funds is estimated to be $1,326,780 and would be used for greenspace, park land, and trail acquisition and improvement projects both inside and outside the urban growth boundary. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A COUNCIL GOALS AND TIGARD BEYOND TOMORROW VISION STATEMENT Council Goal - "Addressing Growth - Acquire and Develop Park Land and Open Space" Tigard Beyond Tomorrow, Urban and Public Services, Parks and Greenways #2 - "Open space and greenway areas shall be preserved and protected." Strategy #1 - "Acquire and develop park land." ATTACHMENT LIST None FISCAL NOTES N/A Proposed 2006 Metro Natural Areas Bond Measure Protecting natural areas, clean water, and fish and wildlife habitat Presentation to Tigard City Council Metro Council President David Bragdon and Councilor Carl Hosticka METRO January 24, 2006 PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES Need for bond measure • Disappearing habitat • Threats to water quality Acquisition is the strongest tool The opportunity is now F"A METRO PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES 1 1995 bond measure 62% voted "yes" • $135.6 million total • 8,120 acres and 74 miles of river and stream frontage $25 million local share for over 100 natural area related projects METRO • Nearly one million trees and shrubs planted PEOPLE PLACES • More than 20,000 volunteer hours for restoration OPEN SPACES Local share results from 1995 measure: Tigard • $757,954 provided in local share moneys 1 r Projects funded: Cook Park additions: 8 a 5. ~ acres next to Tigard High School and park, 2.3 acres along Tualatin River 2 acres of wooded areas acquired along Fern St. - Trail construction and METRO right-of-way on Fanno PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES Creek Greenway 2 Continuing the work Cry __oe METRO ' Building on the success of the last bond measure PEOPLE PLACES Save the best of what's left OPEN SPACES Ballot measure elements Regional natural area acquisition I Regional capital projects • Local acquisition and ! improvements • Opportunity grant program METRO PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES 3 Blue Ribbon Committee recommendations - 11 new proposed target areas 6 proposed greenways Continued investment in a~• j existing areas y, $220 million total package: ~ I - $44 million local share - $11 million opportunity grant 'P fund METRO > - $165 million for regional PEOPLE PLACES OrEN SPACES target areas Choosing the target areas Water quality Habitat value rp , Rarity Parcel size ' Restoration Connectivity Scenic resources Public access J t ~ Partnerships METRO PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES 4 s~ ~~f :jarP : 7,', i j, '`~}%*Ye} It._ i; ~l, +p~r~t• ::3."," %V%~f 'uTY:''"!~~°"''.- a ' y w•...,....x ;:r--=•7 ---L .'"'3'""`". - , P i'.aRa. • cd 'yrb%r`'Y» ~a Vie:: kk J..J," , r u'. ,1 n1 ~7"` 1.: E.Bj.. k,,Al76ont CO.W, S6 ra y,: ;ny yt ."f+r J' ~.2f`,.r 9,'••,r ai'd'" s:4. 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' , .xss :.•s.;.~,r.' tf a/.:f OPEN SPACES ,e.•,<r~ is I6. j Y~~ .•~ttF f) 5 Regional capital projects NY, High-profile capital improvements 3 Building regional trails , VW; opening new public natural areas ~I Regionally significant I restoration projects Q h~ Pfd METRO PEOPLE PLACES `d e OPEN SPACES Local share Acquisition of natural area or park lands 4y Restoration Improved public access to nature ,t Trail design and construction Environmental education facilities METRO ! E. a x PEOPLE PLACES 'OPEN SPACES...., 6 Proposed local share: Tigard $1,326,780 f Projects have been identified t 7 2- by Tigard Parks staff and the Y { Parks and Recreation ti - Advisory Board and are being considered tonight. • Approved resolution listing identified local share projects to be submitted to Metro Council by March 1 METRO PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES Opportunity grant program • "Re-nature" neighborhoods • Build community partnerships ail TT! ~ . ff l Y ; METRO • Leverage resources PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES • Restore habitat • Demonstration projects 7 The 2006 vision Continue 1995 investment k.r, Rfs and success • Renew and extend efforts to protect water quality and critical habitat ' Secure a legacy for future generations METRO PEOPU PLACES OrEN SPACES O Next steps: public input • Discussions with City Councils • Seven regional public forums • Three Metro Council Public Hearings - Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:00 p.m., Hillsboro Civic Center - Thursday, March 2, 2:00 p.m., Damascus City Hall - Thursday, March 9, 4:00 p.m., Metro Regional Center (final referral vote) On the November 7 general election ballot METRO PEOPLE MACES OPEN SPACLS 8 Seven regional public forums • Tuesday, Jan. 17,7:00-9:00 p.m., Light and Power Building, Forest Grove • Wednesday, Jan. 25,1:00-3:00 p.m., Metro Regional Center, Portland (focus mostly on trails) • Thursday, Jan. 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, Portland • Saturday, Jan. 28, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Metro Regional Center • Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Athey Creek Middle School, Stafford Thursday, Feb. 2, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Beaverton METRO Saturday, Feb. 4, 9:00-11:00 a.m., PEOPLE PEACES Deep Creek School, Damascus OPEN SPATES 9 Pr osed. 2006 op: : Tatal Areas Bond Measur .e ltie_Mefro._OD ncil is planning to submit to the;=re ion's voters at the November 2006 general election, a bond measure that would enable Metro to acquire and preserve regionally significant natural areas, greenways, and stream corridors throughout ; the metropolitan region. Uhl . L.. t q SKwK gg S ,'I ~Y'k~f _ r The zntent of the°pro_ posed 2006:' I natural areas bond:measure -zs to. i Protect water quality and preserve fish Background 'and•:.wildlif& habitat :for._the and enjoyment of' 'current and. future In May 1995, voters in the Portland metropolitan generations,: area approved Metro's open spaces, parks and streams measure, a $135.6 million bond measure devoted to the acquisition of 6,000 acres of natu- 2 Provide funding to cities, counties ral areas, parks and stream corridors to preserve and 16:6 1 parks providers to support ` for current and future generations. That effort ex- identified local projects 'aimed at:, ceeded expectations. Working in partnership with local parks providers, cities, counties, conserva-protection and cfthancement iof natural: tion organizations, and other community leaders, Metro Purchased more than 8,100 acres of open areas;.and.., spaces and 74 miles of stream and river front- : _ - age from willing sellers to be preserved as natural 3 Esfabhsh a competitive grant program areas. In addition, $25 million of the bond funds -whereb local or anizations acid were distributed directly to each public parks y9. public entities can apply'for funding provider in the region for the completion of more than 100 land acquisitions or capital improve- -to acquire land and develop projects ments in neighborhoods arks in ever city within designed:to;protect and,enliance: . _ the region. ;;':natural resources'in th&:urban: Just a few examples of regionally significant projects funded through the 1995 measure include: • Acquisition of lands along the Tualatin River " - to protect habitat and enhance public access for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing `Y • Purchase of additions to Forest Park in Port- land; • Enhancements to the Willamette River Green- way between Wilsonville and the Multnomah Channel for scenic value and protection of fish The current proposal and wildlife habitat; • Purchase of a group of extinct volcanoes and The proposal currently under consideration by the lava domes in the Boring/Damascus area, pro- Metro Council would operate in much the same tecting the unique geographic character, wildlife manner as the 1995 measure. The proposed 2006 habitat, and scenic vistas; bond measure would provide $220 million for the protection of natural areas throughout the Port- • Acquisition of riparian forests and islands along land metropolitan region. An independent panel of the Columbia River to improve public access local business, civic and other community leaders and preserve habitat; recommended: • Acquisition and development of the Springwater . Setting aside $44 million to be provided to on the Willamette Trail, linking the Vera Katz cities, counties and local park providers and Eastbank Esplanade to the Springwater Corri- distributed on a per capita basis for acquisition dor Trail in Southeast Portland. of natural areas, wildlife and trail corridors, and As the population of the Portland region continues neighborhood parks, as well as for preservation to grow, the continued acquisition of natural areas, of water quality and for capital improvement stream corridors, habitat sites, greenways and projects that can include restoration or enhance- other areas is needed to protect fish and wildlife ment of fish and wildlife habitat, improvement habitat, enhance water quality, preserve forest of public access to existing natural areas, land, and provide educational opportunities and development of public use facilities, design and access to nature close to neighborhoods through- development of greenways, and development of environmental education facilities such as nature out the metropolitan area. centers and interpretive displays. _ ? a# ¢4;t • Dedicating $11 million for an opportunity grant program whereby local neighborhood ~y Po; associations, non-profit organizations, cities and public parks providers, and other community groups can identify local conservation projects ~ k7 and apply for funds to support acquisition or restoration of important local sites. Funding would be matched, on at least a one-to-one basis, by moneys or in-kind services from sources other than Metro (other conditions would also apply). • Dedicating the remaining 165 million for use = = - - - by Metro for acquisition, from willing sellers, HOUJ' YIZLIGyI ZdVOUlC~ the . of regionally significant river and stream cor- bond measure:cost.: ridors, headwaters, wildlife areas, other natural a er tax a ers 2. areas and trail corridors to hold in public trust. rp y These areas were identified by leading ecological experts working with Metro staff. In, the first .year_following'its:passage a $220 milliori?bond measure would likely cost the The Metro Council is using these recommenda- region's property owriers_;18 _cer tser $1;000, assessed value For the;average homeowner; tions as the basis on which public discussions are taking place in January, February and March in the region, this is likely to'amount to 2006 to receive further comments and suggestions $30=35;peryea Tliat:costis::expected to'.;;; from the public on this measure. Based on these decrease over the life of the repayment period recommendations and additional comments and of the--bonds whicli=willaikely be _20 years feedback received from citizens, the Metro Council It`shouldbe noted that:the rates would be will craft the final bond measure proposal and will based on assessed value, and:not on:market . likely refer the measure to the region's voters at the ; value of propeit es: in ih- Portland regio , Councils public hearing on March 9. The voters will consider the bond measure proposal at the November 7 election. How can I get involved? I .1d: - Metro ~s;holdm seven.. ubhc-forums throw h- - TuesdaY_Jan: •31 .7 to 9 :m % 9. , P g < P out the region to inform citizens about the Athey Creek Middle`School Commons 2900 SW Borland Ad , Stafford bond measure proposal:and receivecomments and feedback: Thursdayjeb. 2, 7:to 9 p:m r Tualatin Hills Nature Park' Beaver Den Tuesday, lan 77,.7 to 9:p m 15655 SW MilliUn Blvd :Beaverton, Light and Power Bdilding.Auditonurn ' This meetin will be:co-hosted b the Tualatin 1$18 B Si ;Forest Grove'' Hills Park and :Recreation :Datrrct:asrd Tualatin: Wednesday, Jan:-25, 1 to 3 p.m Rwerkeepers:: Metro Regional Center Council Chamber Saturday, Feb 4, 9 to 11 a:m 600 NE Grand Ave:, Portland - : =Deep Creek School This meeting, to be, co-hosted by_.Bicycle Transpor 15600 SE 232nd Drive, Damascus tation Alliance, will focus,mostly on trails: Thursday, Jan: 26;7-to 9 P.M. Iriteestate!Firehouse Cultural:Center The Metro Council also will hold three public " 5340 N.1rite'rstate Ave -Portland hearings on the bond-measure proposal: This nieetin will be Go-hosted by Portland Parks Thursday, Feb. 23, 5 p m and Recreation and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. Hillsboro Civic Center _Auditorium 150.E. Main St. Saturday, Jan. 2k 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2; 2 p.m. Metro Regional Center Council Chamber amascus City Hall. -D 600. NE Grarid Ave., Portland 199,20 SE Hwy 212 This meeting will be co-hosted by Portland Parks an Recreation. Thursday, March 9, 4 p.m. Metro Regional Center Council Chamber...: NE Grand Ave., Portland How to contact the Metro Council You can also contact Metro Councilors directly Where can I get morc to share your ideas, concerns and questions about in f ortnatio ? this bond measure. Information on the proposed bond You can reach each Metro Councilor by mail at: rneasilre is posted on Metro's web site at www.metro-region.org. 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232-2736 For additional information, contact: Ken Rai Each Metro Councilor can also be reached Senior Public Affairs Coordinator via phone and e-mail: (503) 797-1505 David Bragdon, Metro Council President, ra%'kL metro.dst.or.us (503) 797-1889, bragdond@metro.dst.or.us Rod Park, Metro Councilor, District 1, (503) 797-1547, parkr@metro.dst.or.us Brian Newman, Metro Councilor, District 2, - (503) 797-1887, newmanb@metro.dst.or.us Carl Hostieka, Deputy Council President, District 3, (503) 797-1549, hostickac@metro.dst. f or.us , Y ,i r* Susan McLain, Metro Councilor, District 4, (503) 797-1553, mclains@metro.dst.or.us V I Rex Burkholder, Metro Councilor, District 5, (503) 797-1546, burkholderr@metro.dst.or.us t Robert Liberty, Metro Councilor, District 6, (503) 797-1552, libertyr@metro.dst.or.us Clean air and dean water do not stop A regional approach simply makes Your Metro representatives at city limits or county lines. Neither sense when it comes to protecting fi % does the need for jobs, a thriving open space, caring for parks, Metro Council President - David economy and good transportation planning for the best use of land, Bragdon choices for people and businesses in managing garbage disposal and Metro Councilors -Rod Park, our region. Voters have asked Metro increasing recycling. Metro oversees District 1; Brian Newman, District 2; to help with the challenges that cross world-class facilities such as the Carl Hosticka, deputy council M E T R O those lines and affect the 25 cities Oregon Zoo, which contributes to president, District 3; Susan McLain, and three counties in the Portland conservation and education, and the District 4; Rex Burkholder, District 5; PEOPLE PLACES metropolitan area. Oregon Convention Center, which Robert Liberty, District 6. benefits the region's economy. Auditor - Alexis Dow, CPA OPEN SPACES Metro's web site www.metro-rLgion.org Printed on teryded<ontent paper. 0601 5 t:m ,l r ATTACHMENT A - LOCAL LEGACY PER CAPITA ALLOCATION FORMULA 2006 Natural Areas Bond Measure cou- r) G Local Share Allocation - $44 million- distribution a Oln Total Amount allocated based on Taxable Assessed Values $ Percent Amount Clackamas County 23.88% 10,507,200 Multnomah County 43.69% 19,223,600 Washington County 32.43% 14,269,200 100.00% 44,0001000 Clackamas County Methodology: the Cities within Clackamas County, the North Clackamas Park District and the county met and came to a consensus decision on their preferred local share distribution formula. Percent Amount - Gladstone 3.69% 387,716 Happy Valley 4.59% 482,280 Lake Oswego 10.92% 1,147,386 Milwaukee 6.26% 657,751 Oregon City 9.41% 988,728 Portland (portion) .0.24% 25,217 Rivergrove 0.10% 10,507 Tualatin (portion) 0.880/0 92,463 West Linn 8.30% 872,098 Wilsonville 7.18% 754,417 No. Clackamas Park District 22.90% 2,406,149 Clackamas County 18:44% 1,937,528 Johnson City 0.19% 19,964 Damascus 6.90% 724,997 Total 100.00% 10,507,200 Multnomah County Methodology: The cities within Multnomah County met to discuss a preferred allocation methodology. While there was not a consensus among all of the cities, 4 of the cities agreed to the following formula, based on the formula used in 1995: City share = (total available - base alloc for small cities) * population percentage + basic alloc. Base Ailoc. + Pot). % x Avail - Amount % Portland 0 + 81.6% x 18,623,600 15,196,858 79.05% Gresham 0 + 14.0% x 18,623,600 2,607,304 13.56% Troutdale 200,000 + 2.1% x 18,623,600 591,096 3.07% Fairview 200,000 + 1.4% x 18,623,600 460,730 2.40% Wood Village 200,000 + 0.5% x 18,623,600 293,118 1.52% Lake Oswego (portion) 0 + 0.4% x 18,623,600 74,494 0.39% 600,000 100.0% 18,623,600 19,223,600 100.00% Washington County Methodology: Allocated by PSU Population Research Center population estimates for July 1, 2004. For THPRD overlapping jurisdiction allocation: city of Beaverton will receive allocated for population within the city, THPRD will receive allocation based on population of 2005 THPRD minus city of Beaverton population, and Washington County will receive allocation for unincorporated population outside of THPRD boundaries but inside Metro boundary. NOTE: THPRD population number on this sheet is an estimate, based on 2000 census data with the Metro-wide growth rate from 2000 to 2004 (est.) applied. The THPRD population estimate for 2005 (prepared by PSU on special contract) is anticipated to be completed by December 30, 2005. When that study is complete, the amounts and percentages will need to be recalculated. Until then these numbers for Washington County should be considered estimates for discussion purposes only, and do not represent the acutal allocation under the Local Share program. 2004 Pop. % of total Amount Beaverton 79,350 16.52% 2,357,895 Cornelius 10,150 2.11% 301,608 Durham 1,400 0.29% 41,601 Forest Grove 19,200 4.00% 570,530. Hillsboro 79,940 16.65% 2,375,427 King City 2,100 0.44% 62,402 Lake Oswego (portion) 20 0.004% 594 Portland (portion) 1,440 0.30% 42,790 Sherwood 14,190 2.96% 421,658 Tigard 44,650 9.30% 1,326,780 Tualatin 24,940 5.19% 741,095 Wilsonville (portion) 1,655 0.34% 49,179 THPRD 121,227 25.25%. 3,602,266 Uninc. Washington County 79,938 16.65% 2,375,376 (inside Metro; outside THPRD) 480,200 100.00% 14,269,200 2066 Natural Areas Bond Measure Local Share Allocation - $44 million distribution Summary 2006 Allocation 1995 Allocation (for comparison) Gladstone 387,716 156,857 Happy Valley 482,280 35,305 Lake Oswego (combined) 1,222,475 697,166 Milwaukie . 657,751 334,856 Oregon City 988,728 268,322 Rivergrove 10,507 5,673 West Linn 872,098 333,385 Wilsonville. (combined) 803,595 218,222 No. Clackamas Park District 2,406,149 1,043,025 Clackamas County 1,937,528 1,876,235 Johnson City 19,964 0 Damascus 724,997 0 Portland (combined) 15,264,865 7,480,868 Gresham 2,607,304 1,164,474 Troutdale 591,096 257,327 Fairview 460,730 169,109 Wood Village 293,118 169,109 Multnomah County 0 3,415,711 Beaverton 2,357,895 1,372,654 Cornelius 301,608 147,186 Durham 41,601 28,538 Forest Grove 570,530 321,226 Hillsboro 2,375,427 989,745 King City 62,402 0 Sherwood 421,658 103,705 Tigard 1,326,780 757,954 Tualatin (combined) 833,558 388,528 THPRD * 3,602,266 2,315,771 Washington County * 2,375,376 949,049 44,000,000 25,000,000 * Estimate only (waiting for study to be complete - see detail sheet for explanation) ay-0(0 ATTACHMENT B - BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE REPORT DATED DECEMBER 3, 2005 2006 Bond Measure Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations & Considerations December 3, 2005 Background Over the past ten years, several planning efforts and other collective actions have been undertaken to.develop a vision for our.region that defines how it should grow and what qualities should be protected. Responsible development that builds strong local communities, the protection of ecologically significant lands and providing people.with the experiences of nature that they value so highly are central tenets in all of them. In 1995 citizens strongly approved Metro's $135 million Open Spaces, Parks and Streams bond measure to protect the landscapes that help define our region. Since then more than 8,100 acres of river, stream and interconnected wildlife and trail corridors, buttes, wetlands and prairies have been protected. In 2600 - 2001, the Metro Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), a task force composed of elected officials from throughout the region, stated the need to protect. and improve the ecological health of fish and wildlife habitat in the region and .urged the Metro Council to extend its land acquisition efforts beyond the scope of the successful 1995 bond measure. In December 2004, the Council adopted resolution No. 04-3506A, which resolved to take before the voters an acquisition and restoration program bond measure by November 2006. In accordance with this resolution, the Council established the.Blue Ribbon Committee in September 2005 (Resolution No. 05-3612). The committee, a short-term task force, was to advise and make preliminary recommendations to the Council on the content of such a bond measure program. Committee Process and Charge The Committee, composed of 18 business, civic and citizen representatives recruited by Council President Bragdon, met for three sessions - October 25, November 2 and November 9, 2005 - and was asked by the Council to provide advice on the following questions: 1. What should the overall size of the bond be, within a range of $140 to $270 million? MArpglparkslstafNam1sonU1m DesmondlLocal Share Project LIOAttach B - BRCfinalfina11205-3.doc Page 1 2. Which regional-scale target areas should be prioritized for future acquisition by Metro? 3. What type, if any, of regional capital projects should be included - for example, open some previously acquired open spaces for public. use, complete regional trails, build a few high profile capital improvements (e.g. trailhead facilities for Forest Park) 4. How much of the bond should be dedicated to the "local share per capita" component, as implemented under the 1995 measure? 5. Should the "local share" fund be %limited to acquisitions and capital projects related to natural areas as in the 1995 bond, or be open to any parks or public space projects at the discretion of the local jurisdictions, including soccer fields, tennis courts, urban plazas, etc.? 6. Should the bond also contain a more flexible, opportunity-driven fund, such as the proposed competitive "Nature in Neighborhoods" capital grant program? If the committee favors this approach, what should be its primary focus and how large should it be? . In March 2006, Council will decide on a final bond sum and program after it considers and reviews the Blue Ribbon Committee's recommendations, recommendations from Metro's Greenspaces Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC) and seeks input from local jurisdictions and the community at large. Recommendations & Considerations 1. Size of a 2006 Bond Measure. Protection of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat is essential in order to protect our quality of life, manage regional growth and leave a legacy for future generations. The Committee recommends a 2006 natural areas acquisition bond measure of a maximum of $220 million in order to, as one member stated, "maintain a keen eye on what's doable, sustainable and what protects our natural and cultural heritage." It is critical to balance an investment in water quality and natural resource protection with strong voter support. The Committee believes that $220 million is the "break point" between what will be gained from such an investment and where public support may fall off in the face of competing measures. A majority of the committee felt that going higher than $220 would jeopardize support for the measure. $220 million also translates into a $32 per year contribution by the average homeowner, or $2.67, approximately; per month for the protection of water quality,, natural areas and fish and wildlife habitat - a sum consistent with preferences reflected in recent polling. The Committee was asked by the Metro Council to consider a range of between $140 million and $270 million based on the size of the 1995 bond and indications of an acceptable ceiling provided from recent polling. In-depth discussions about the success of the last bond measure ($135.6 million) weighed against lessening voter tax tolerance and the urgency of and opportunity for protecting remaining headwaters and areas critical to fish and wildlife habitat led the Committee to conclude that a balance must be achieved between these competing concerns in order for the measure to be enthusiastically embraced by voters. The Committee understands and strongly supports MArpglparks\stafNam1sonU1rn DesmondUca1 Share Project t-1sMttach B - BRUnaNina11205_1doc Page 2 1. the need to continue investing in the region's landscape in order to protect essential values but the investment must be made at a level palatable to citizens. $220 million will provide a substantial local component and provide Metro with $165 million to acquire ecologically significant lands and develop public access to previously acquired natural areas. 2. Protection of ecologically significant lands. The Blue Ribbon Committee' recommends acquisition of lands in ecologically significant headwaters, rivers and stream corridors, forests and other critical habitat areas throughout all parts of the region in order to protect water quality and fish and wildlife habitat for the long term. The Committee also strongly supports the methodology of specific, justified target areas being clearly identified in advance on scientific grounds, and in pursuing only those acquisitions which are consistent with those standards. The Committee recommends eleven new target areas (acquisition goal: 4,200 acres, approximately), six regional greenways, and continued acquisition (850 acres, approximately) of critical lands in specific target areas remaining from the 1995 bond measure. The recommendation is based on the assessment of over 40 public and private scientists from throughout the region who identified these areas as essential to the continued. protection of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. The protection of these proposed new target areas, when taken together with the lands acquired under Metro's 1995 .bond measure, will help protect a vital ecological landscape for current and. future generations, maintaining the values that make this region a desirable place to live, raise a family and do business. The eleven Proposed Target Areas include (see attached map and target area descriptions on back): Damascus Butte Chehalem Ridge Deep Creek and Tributaries Wapato Lake Clackamas River Bluffs Rock Creek Watershed Abernethy Creek Columbia Slough Stafford/Wilson Creek Johnson Creek Watershed Lower Tualatin Headwaters The six proposed regional greenways include: Tonquin Trail Westside Powerline Trail Willamette River Greenway Cazadero Trail Fanno Creek Greenway Gresham-Fairview Trail Remaining 1995 Target Areas include: East Buttes and Boring Lava Domes Tonquin Geologic Area Clear Creek Canyon Cooper Mountain Clackamas River Greenway Gales Creek Newell Creek Canyon Jackson Bottoms/Dairy-McKay Creeks M:V"\parkslstafNamfson\Jlm Oesmond\Local Share Project LfstW.ttach B - BRCRnafflna41205_1doc Page 3 Tryon Creek Linkages Forest Park Willamette Narrows Springwater Trail Corridor Canemah Bluff Rock Creek Sandy River Gorge The Committee recommends the removal of Hayden Island as a proposed target area because of its land use designation (industrial) and the owner's documented unwillingness to sell, but encourages continued exploration of potential opportunities in the existing East Buttes Target Area, given its location in the region relative.to population growth. Metro staff will continue analyzing opportunities in each target area in order to produce "an ecologically meaningful portfolio." 3. `Peopling Nature' Projects. The Committee recommends that no more than a few (approximately six) highly visible capital improvement projects on public land, regardless of jurisdiction, be included to improve peoples' access to previously acquired public sites and to help protect and improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Some capital projects, only if they clearly reflect the ecological intent of the measure and provide opportunities for citizens to use and appreciate previously acquired natural areas, will increase park provider and citizen support without eroding support overall. Completion of important land and water trail corridors, new trailheads and other projects that help citizens be in and enjoy natural areas should receive consideration. Metro staff will continue to develop a compatible package in close coordination with local park providers that own key elements of the current regional system (e.g., Forest Park). Current potential projects include $16.5 million, approximately, of total bond funds. We believe this level of involvement is advisable, but to go further would undermine the purpose by inappropriately diluting the land acquisition and water quality protection focus of the bond. 4. Local Legacy Program. Local government and community involvement in the implementation of the bond measure provides an opportunity for communities to contribute to the protection of water quality, fish and wildlife habitat and the presence of nature in neighborhoods throughout the region. Such efforts will reinforce the regional vision by integrating natural areas, wildlife and trail corridors, and nature-related parks and parklands into local areas. The Committee recommends that twenty-five percent (25%) of the total bond be provided for local projects. Twenty percent (20%) should be allocated as a per capita share to be used by local jurisdictions and park providers. Five percent (5%) should be allocated to a capital fund made available to a variety of community groups, on a competitive basis, for projects that produce the same results - improve water quality, protect or enhance fish and wildlife habitat and return nature to deficient neighborhoods throughout the urban and exurban parts of the region. M:VN\parks\staftyamison\Jlm DesmondlL.ocal Share Project LlshAttach B - BRCflnalflna11205 3.doc Page 4 5. Local Legacy Criteria. Local projects should directly complement the larger regional vision by focusing on the protection of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat, and the restoration of areas important to our quality of life. The Committee embraces and recommends use of the attached local share project selection criteria but encourages some flexibility to accommodate communities with multiple park needs. However, the Committee reiterates that projects should connect directly to or complement the ecological intent of the bond measure, and cautions against deviating from that intent. Hence, land acquisition for future neighborhood parks may be eligible, but construction of active recreation facilities should not be considered eligible (see attached criteria). 6. Community Water and Restoration (Opportunity) Grant Program. A new capital fund would provide an additional opportunity for more people to engage in local efforts that reinforce the regional vision. The restoration of natural areas, wetlands and stream corridors, construction of rain gardens, and. the replanting of streets are a few examples of the types of projects. that can re-nature neighborhoods and build strong constituencies that will help protect natural processes at all scales. The Committee embraces and recommends the attached project selection criteria. The Committee discussed and reached unanimous agreement that these funds should not be used to develop facilities such as farmers markets, interpretive centers, or other heavily .developed public spaces. (see attached criteria). Meeting Summaries The following brief summaries present the interim issues and direction set by the Committee in each of its three meetings. October 25, 2005 Council President Bragdon reiterated the Committee's charge and the need for the Committee's scrutiny in recommending elements of the 2006 bond measure. Regional Parks Department staff presented background on the composition and success of the. 1995 Open Spaces, Parks and Streams bond measure and articulated the current need for continued acquisition of critical lands to protect water quality and fish and wildlife habitat for the future. Staff described the 2006 bond measure as contemplated to date and provided a computer flyover of proposed regional target areas selected through a survey of scientists and biologists,,a local share per capita component and a new opportunity grant program designed to include and engage a wide range of local partners. Patricia McCaig presented poll results from a recent survey of 600 residents. that indicates strong interest across all populations in a regional measure focused on the protection of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Mike Ragsdale, chair of Metro's Greenspaces Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC), presented that committee's recommendations concerning the bond measure. M.Vpg\parkslstafNamisonUlm Desmondlocal Share Project Usl\Attach B - BRCfinaNina11205 3.doc Page 5 Issues Identified for Discussion: • Competition from other bond measures (i.e., schools, jails) • Inclusion of active recreation projects as part of the measure • Operation and maintenance revenue needs for current and future land management Direction: Chair Miller asked that Parks staff provide millage rates, population by county, and generate three acquisition and cost estimate scenarios - $140 million, $195 million and $270 million - including acreages for new target areas, acreages for land still to be acquired in the 1995 bond target areas, regional greenway acquisitions and regional capital improvement projects. All three scenarios would assume a-local component of 25% of the total sum for discussion purposes. November 2, 2005 Committee members discussed the three acquisition scenarios and the proposed target areas, and concluded the meeting with a brief discussion of the local share and opportunity fund. The acquisition of the total acreages outlined in all target areas is estimated to cost $800 million. Parks staff stated that given the program's willing seller approach, $270 million is the sum required to sustain all these areas to protect water quality and the current biological functions identified by the science community. Staff described the target areas using biologic and landscape ecology principles and their compatibility with Metro's regional growth management goals. A $140 million scenario would provide little ability to acquire acreages that would contribute significantly to sustaining future water quality or fish and wildlife habitat unless several proposed target areas were dropped, particularly those located within the current Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Chair Miller emphasized the need to reach agreement on the total program in the third meeting on November 9. Issues Identified for Discussion: • Inconsistency of 'signature' projects with intent of the measure based on recent polling and Council's Nature in Neighborhood directive. • Need for flexibility in local share to maintain support for the measure. • Focus of opportunity grant fund - need for clear criteria and types of projects. • Relationship of target areas to vision for region (Metro's 2040 Framework Plan). Need for target areas to be defined in the context of the Regional Framework Plan and current growth management efforts. • Need for target areas and local share to include growing cities and new areas in order to maintain residents' enthusiasm for the measure. Direction: Committee members decided to recommend funding the local component of the measure at 20% per capita and 5% opportunity grant fund. The majority rejected the concern of some members about 'signature' projects and decided to retain them to improve public access to nature and to strengthen local support for the measure. They also requested cost estimates for each project. Committee members rejected the $140 million bond total as too low for success in maintaining regional water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Chair Miller directed staff to generate a $200 million package and to prioritize proposed target areas using four overarching criteria: water quality, ecological MArpg\parks\stafNamison\Jlm DesmondlLocal Share Project Ust\Attach B - 8RCflnalflna11205_3.doc Page 6 significance, public usability and compatibility with regional growth goals. Committee members requested that Hayden Island be identified for deletion due to its inclusion as industrial land in Metro's 2040 Regional Framework Plan. Members also requested that the opportunity grant fund and local share criteria be made more explicit. Finally, members requested a list of potential ballot measures slated for November 2006. November 9, 2005 Chair Miller asked the group to reach as much agreement as possible on the bond total, proposed target areas and criteria of the local funding programs, and to make clear additional considerations for Council on issues not fully resolved. GPAC Chair Mike Ragsdale reiterated GPAC's recommendation of a $270 million bond measure. Members agreed to decide the largest prudent number for the measure in the context of tax weariness, competition with other measures and the need to balance the right target areas with the right locations. Members negotiated a total number after weighing the risk of a higher measure losing with the overall broad regional ecological landscape vision being diluted further in a lower measure by public process or a Council decision. The Committee reiterated the need for the measure to remain consistent with water quality and fish and wildlife habitat protection goals. Issues Identified for Discussion: • Addition of Scouter Mountain (East Buttes Target Area) as a proposed target area • Opportunity grant fund needs tighter focus - needs to reflect poll results and keep 're-naturing' and water quality focus • Retention of regional capital improvement projects vs. trimming; addition of other capital improvement projects (e.g. Willamette River railroad bridge from Milwaukie to Lake Oswego) Direction. The Committee agreed on a $220 million bond that includes $16 million, approximately, for regional capital improvement projects. The local component was set at 25%. Committee members urged Metro to make every effort to acquire land in the 1995 East Buttes Target Area, if financially feasible. Members approved the local share and opportunity grant fund criteria and recommended that community gardens be included under project eligibility criteria. Blue Ribbon Committee Members Fred Miller, Chair Fred Bruning, President, CenterCal Properties Richard Cantlin, Partner, Perkins Cole LLP Debbie Craig, Trustee, Meyer Memorial Trust Carol Dillin, Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy, PGE Ashleigh Flynn, Director, Cascadia Behavioral Health Care John Griffiths, Business Development Manager, Intel Mike Houck, Director, Urban Greenspaces Institute Charles Jordan, Board member, The Conservation Fund Lynn Lehrbach, Representative for Joint Council #37, Teamsters Union M-.V"tparkfttaffgamisonUlm Desmond\Local Share Project Ust A tech B - BRVInaNlnall205_3.doc Page 7 Lori Luchake, President, Miles Fiberglass Patricia McCaig, McCaig Communications and Opinion Research, Inc. Randy Miller, President, The Moore Co., and chairman, Portland Ambassadors Don Morissette, President, Don Morissette Homes Larry. Sitz, CEO, Emerick Construction Hans Van de Meer, President and CEO, The Parati Company Sara Vickerman, Senior Director of Biodiversity, Defenders of Wildlife Dilafruz Williams, Professor of education policy, PSU; Portland School Board M.VK\parkslstafNam1son\J1m DesmondlLocal Share Project LW\Attach B - BRCflnalfina11205_1doc Page 8 2006 Bond Measure Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations & Considerations December 3, 2005 Background Over the past ten years, several planning efforts and other collective actions have been undertaken to develop a vision for our region that defines how it should grow and what qualities should be protected. Responsible development that builds strong local communities, the protection of ecologically significant lands and providing people with the experiences of nature that they value so highly are central tenets in all of them. In 1995 citizens strongly approved Metro's $135 million Open Spaces, Parks and Streams bond measure to protect the landscapes that help define our region. Since then more than 8,100 acres of river, stream and interconnected wildlife and trail corridors, buttes, wetlands and prairies have been protected. In 2000 - 2001, the Metro Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), a task force composed of elected officials from throughout the region, stated the need to protect and improve the ecological health of fish and wildlife habitat in the region and urged the Metro Council to extend its land acquisition efforts beyond the scope of the successful 1995 bond measure. In.December 2004, the Council adopted resolution No. 04-3506A, which resolved to take before the voters an acquisition and restoration program bond measure by November 2006. In accordance with this resolution, the Council established the Blue Ribbon Committee in September 2005 (Resolution No. 05-3612). The committee, a short-term task force, was to advise and make preliminary recommendations to the Council on the content of such a bond measure program. Committee Process and Charge The Committee, composed of 18 business, civic and citizen representatives recruited by Council President Bragdon, met for three sessions - October 25, November 2 and November 9, 2005 - and was asked by the Council to provide advice on the following questions: 1. What should the overall size of the bond be, within a range of $140 to $270 million? 2. Which regional-scale target areas should be prioritized for future acquisition by Metro? 3. What type, if any, of regional capital projects should be included - for example, open some previously acquired open spaces for public use, 1 complete regional trails, build a few high profile capital improvements (e.g. trailhead facilities for Forest Park) 4. How much of the bond should be dedicated to the "local share per capita" component, as implemented under the 1995 measure? 5. Should the "local share" fund be limited to acquisitions and capital projects related to natural areas as in the 1995 bond, or be open to any parks or public space projects at the discretion of the local jurisdictions, including soccer fields, tennis courts, urban plazas, etc.? 6. Should the bond also contain a more flexible, opportunity-driven fund, such as the proposed competitive "Nature in Neighborhoods" capital grant program? If the committee favors this approach, what should be its primary focus and how large should it be? In March 2006, Council will decide on a final bond sum and program after it considers and reviews the Blue Ribbon Committee's recommendations, recommendations from Metro's Greenspaces Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC) and seeks input from local jurisdictions and the community at large. Recommendations & Considerations 1. Size of a 2006 Bond Measure. Protection of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat is essential in order to protect our quality of life, manage regional growth and leave a legacy for future generations. The Committee recommends a 2006 natural areas acquisition bond measure of a maximum of $220 million in order to, as one member stated, "maintain a keen eye on what's doable, sustainable and what protects our natural and cultural heritage." It is critical to balance an investment in water quality and natural resource protection with strong voter support. The Committee believes that $220 million is the "break point" between what will be gained from such an investment and where public support may fall off in the face of competing measures. A majority of the committee felt that going higher than $220 would jeopardize support for the measure. $220 million also translates into a $32 per year contribution by the average homeowner, or $2.67, approximately, per month for the protection of water quality, natural areas and fish and wildlife habitat - a sum consistent with preferences reflected in recent polling. The Committee was asked by the Metro Council to consider a range of between $140 million and $270 million based on the size of the 1995 bond and indications of an acceptable ceiling provided from recent polling. In-depth discussions about the success of the last bond measure ($135.6 million) weighed against lessening voter tax tolerance and the urgency of and opportunity for protecting remaining headwaters and areas critical to fish and wildlife habitat led the Committee to conclude that a balance must be achieved between these competing concerns in order for the measure to be enthusiastically embraced by voters. The Committee understands and strongly supports the need to continue investing in the region's landscape in order to protect essential values but the investment must be made at a level palatable to citizens. $220 million will provide a substantial local component and provide Metro with $165 million to acquire ecologically significant lands and develop public access to previously acquired natural areas. 2 2. Protection of ecologically significant lands. The Blue Ribbon Committee recommends acquisition of lands in ecologically significant headwaters, rivers and stream corridors, forests and other critical habitat areas throughout all parts of the region in order to protect water quality and fish and wildlife habitat for the long term. The Committee also strongly supports the methodology of specific, justified target areas being clearly identified in advance on scientific grounds, and in pursuing only those acquisitions which are consistent with those standards. The Committee recommends eleven new target areas (acquisition goal: 4,200 acres, approximately), six regional greenways, and continued acquisition (850 acres, approximately) of critical lands in specific target areas remaining from the 1995 bond measure. The recommendation is based on the assessment of over 40 public and private scientists from throughout the region who identified these areas as essential to the continued protection of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. The protection of these proposed new target areas, when taken together with the lands acquired under Metro's 1995 bond measure, will help protect a vital ecological landscape for current and future generations, maintaining the values that make this region a desirable place to live, raise a family and do business. The eleven Proposed Target Areas include (see attached map and target area descriptions on back): Damascus Butte Chehalem Ridge Deep Creek and Tributaries Wapato Lake Clackamas River Bluffs Rock Creek Watershed Abernethy Creek Columbia Slough Stafford/Wilson Creek Johnson Creek Watershed Lower Tualatin Headwaters The six proposed regional greenways include: Tonquin Trail Westside Powerline Trail Willamette River Greenway Cazadero Trail Fanno Creek Greenway Gresham-Fairview Trail Remaining 1995 Target Areas include: East Buttes and Boring Lava Domes Tonquin Geologic Area Clear Creek Canyon Cooper Mountain Clackamas River Greenway Gales Creek Newell Creek Canyon Jackson Bottoms/Dairy-McKay Creeks Tryon Creek Linkages Forest Park Willamette Narrows Springwater Trail Corridor Canemah Bluff Rock Creek Sandy River Gorge 3 The Committee recommends the removal of Hayden Island as a proposed target area because of its land use designation (industrial) and the owner's documented unwillingness to sell, but encourages continued exploration of potential opportunities in the existing East Buttes Target Area, given its location in the region relative to population growth. Metro staff will continue analyzing opportunities in each target area in order to produce "an ecologically meaningful portfolio." 3. `Peopling Nature' Projects. The Committee recommends that no more than a few (approximately six) highly visible capital improvement projects on public land, regardless of jurisdiction, be included to improve peoples' access to previously acquired public sites and to help protect and improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Some capital projects, only if they clearly reflect the ecological intent of the measure and provide opportunities for citizens to use and appreciate previously acquired natural areas, will increase park provider and citizen support without eroding support overall. Completion of important land and water trail corridors, new trailheads and other projects that help citizens be in and enjoy natural areas should receive consideration. Metro staff will continue to develop a compatible package in close coordination with local park providers that own key elements of the current regional system (e.g., Forest Park). Current potential projects include $16.5 million, approximately, of total bond funds. We believe this level of involvement is advisable, but to go further would undermine the purpose by inappropriately diluting the land acquisition and water quality protection focus of the bond. 4. Local Legacy Program. Local government and community involvement in the implementation of the bond measure provides an opportunity for communities to contribute to the protection of water quality, fish and wildlife habitat and the presence of nature in neighborhoods throughout the region. Such efforts will reinforce the regional vision by integrating natural areas, wildlife and trail corridors, and nature-related parks and parklands into local areas. The Committee recommends that twenty-five percent (25%) of the total bond be provided for local projects. Twenty percent (20%) should be allocated as a per capita share to be used by local jurisdictions and park providers. Five percent (5%) should be allocated to a capital fund made available to a variety of community groups, on a competitive basis, for projects that produce the same results - improve water quality, protect or enhance fish and wildlife habitat and return nature to deficient neighborhoods throughout the urban and exurban parts of the region. 5. Local Legacy Criteria. Local projects should directly complement the larger regional vision by focusing on the protection of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat, and the restoration of areas important to our quality of life. The Committee embraces and recommends use of the attached local share project selection criteria but encourages some flexibility to accommodate communities with multiple park needs. However, the Committee reiterates that projects should connect directly to or complement the ecological intent of the bond measure, and cautions against deviating from that intent. Hence, land acquisition for future neighborhood parks may be eligible, but construction of active recreation facilities should not be considered eligible (see attached criteria). 4 6. Community Water and Restoration (Opportunity) Grant Program. A new capital fund would provide 'an additional opportunity for more people to engage in local efforts that reinforce the regional vision. The restoration of natural areas, wetlands and stream corridors, construction of rain gardens, and the replanting of streets are a few examples of the types of projects that can re-nature neighborhoods and build strong constituencies that will help protect natural processes at all scales. The Committee embraces and recommends the attached project selection criteria. The Committee discussed and reached unanimous agreement that these funds should not be used to develop facilities such as farmers markets, interpretive centers, or other heavily developed public spaces. (see attached criteria). Meeting Summaries The following brief summaries present the interim issues and direction set by the Committee in each of its three meetings. October 25, 2005 Council President Bragdon reiterated the Committee's charge and the need for the Committee's scrutiny in recommending elements of the 2006 bond measure. Regional Parks Department staff presented background on the composition and success of the 1995 Open Spaces, Parks and Streams bond measure and articulated the current need for continued acquisition of critical lands to protect water quality and fish and wildlife habitat for the future. Staff described the 2006 bond measure as contemplated to date and provided a computer flyover of proposed regional target areas selected through a survey of scientists and biologists, a local share per capita component and a new opportunity grant program designed to include and engage a wide range of.local partners. Patricia McCaig presented poll results from a recent survey of 600 residents that indicates strong interest across all populations in a regional measure focused on the protection of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Mike Ragsdale, chair of Metro's Greenspaces Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC), presented that committee's recommendations concerning the bond measure. Issues Identified for Discussion: • Competition from other bond measures (i.e., schools, jails) • Inclusion of active recreation projects as part of the measure • Operation and maintenance revenue needs for current and future land management Direction: Chair Miller asked that Parks staff provide millage rates, population by county, and generate three acquisition and cost estimate scenarios - $140 million, $195 million and $270 million - including acreages for new target areas, acreages for land still to be acquired in the 1995 bond target areas, regional greenway acquisitions and regional capital improvement projects. All three scenarios would assume a local component of 25% of the total sum for discussion purposes. 5 November 2, 2005 Committee members discussed the three acquisition scenarios and the proposed target areas, and concluded the meeting with a brief discussion of the local share and opportunity fund. The acquisition of the total acreages outlined in all target areas is estimated to cost $800 million. Parks staff stated that given the program's willing seller approach, $270 million is the sum required to sustain all these areas to protect water quality and the current biological functions identified by the science community. Staff described the target areas using biologic and landscape ecology principles and their compatibility with Metro's regional growth management goals. A $140 million scenario would provide little ability to acquire acreages that would contribute significantly to sustaining future water quality or fish and wildlife habitat unless several proposed target areas were dropped, particularly those located within the current Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Chair Miller emphasized the need to reach agreement on the total program in the third meeting on November 9. Issues Identified for Discussion: • Inconsistency of 'signature' projects with intent of the measure based on recent polling and Council's Nature in Neighborhood directive. • Need for flexibility in local share to maintain support for the measure. • Focus of opportunity grant fund - need for clear criteria and types of projects. • Relationship of target areas to vision for region (Metro's 2040 Framework Plan). Need for target areas to be defined in the context of the Regional Framework Plan and current growth management efforts. • Need for target areas and local share to include growing cities and new areas in order to maintain residents' enthusiasm for the measure. Direction: Committee members decided to recommend funding the local component of the measure at 20% per capita and 5% opportunity grant fund. The majority rejected the concern of some members about 'signature' projects and decided to retain them to improve public access to nature and to strengthen local support for the measure. They also requested cost estimates for each project. Committee members rejected the $140 million bond total as too low for success in maintaining regional water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Chair Miller directed staff to generate a $200 million package and to prioritize proposed target areas using four overarching criteria: water quality, ecological significance, public usability and compatibility with regional growth goals. Committee members requested that Hayden Island be identified for deletion due to its inclusion as industrial land in Metro's 2040 Regional Framework Plan. Members also requested that the opportunity grant fund and local share criteria be made more explicit. Finally, members requested a list of potential ballot measures slated for November 2006. November 9, 2005 Chair Miller asked the group to reach as much agreement as possible on the bond total, proposed target areas and criteria of the local funding programs, and to make clear additional considerations for Council on issues not fully resolved. GPAC Chair Mike Ragsdale reiterated GPAC's recommendation of a $270 million bond measure. Members agreed to decide the largest prudent number for the measure in the context of tax weariness, competition with other measures and the need to balance the right target 6 areas with the right locations. Members negotiated a total number after weighing the risk of a higher measure losing with the overall broad regional ecological landscape vision being diluted further in a lower measure by public process or a Council decision. The Committee reiterated the need for the measure to remain consistent with water quality and fish and wildlife habitat protection goals. Issues Identified for Discussion: • Addition of Scouter Mountain (East Buttes Target Area) as a proposed target area • Opportunity grant fund needs tighter focus - needs to reflect poll results and keep 're-naturing' and water quality focus • Retention of regional capital improvement projects vs. trimming; addition of other capital improvement projects (e.g. Willamette River railroad bridge from Milwaukie to Lake Oswego) Direction. The Committee agreed on a $220 million bond that includes $16 million, approximately, for regional capital improvement projects. The local component was set at 25%. Committee members urged Metro to make every effort to acquire land in the 1995 East Buttes Target Area, if financially feasible. Members approved the local share and opportunity grant fund criteria and recommended that community gardens be included under project eligibility criteria. Blue Ribbon Committee Members Fred Miller, Chair Fred Bruning, President, CenterCal Properties Richard Cantlin, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP Debbie Craig, Trustee, Meyer Memorial Trust Carol Dillin, Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy, PGE Ashleigh Flynn, Director, Cascadia Behavioral Health Care John Griffiths, Business Development Manager, Intel Mike Houck, Director, Urban Greenspaces Institute Charles Jordan, Board member, The Conservation Fund Lynn Lehrbach, Representative for Joint Council #37, Teamsters Union Lori Luchake, President, Miles Fiberglass Patricia McCaig, McCaig Communications and Opinion Research, Inc. Randy Miller, President, The Moore Co., and chairman, Portland Ambassadors Don Morissette, President, Don Morissette Homes Larry Sitz, CEO, Emerick Construction Hans Van de Meer, President and CEO, The Parati Company Sara Vickerman, Senior Director of Biodiversity, Defenders of Wildlife Dilafruz Williams, Professor of education policy, PSU; Portland School Board 7 ATTACHMENT C - LOCAL LEGACY GUIDELINES DRAFT 2006 Bond Measure Local Share Guidelines In order to be eligible for Local Share Funds, projects or associated costs must meet the following criteria: 1. Eligible agency is a city or park provider as of November 6, 2006. 2. Funds must be expended only on natural area-related activities or acquisition of land for parks, including: Acquisition • Fee Simple (or easement) purchase of natural areas, wildlife and/or trail corridors identified in the Metropolitan Greenspaces Master Plan, Regional Greenspaces System Concept Map (adopted 2002), the Regional Trails Plan Map (adopted 2002), the Nature in Neighborhood Map (Fish & Wildlife Habitat Protection Program, Resource Classification Map), and/or locally determined significant natural areas, neighborhood and pocket parks, wildlife and/or trail corridors. • Out of pocket costs associated with property acquisition. Capital Improvement Projects • Restoration or enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat. • Improvements to existing parks to enhance the integrity of habitat and increase natural plantings. • Improvements to existing natural area amenities to provide universal access to the public (meets Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. • Public use facilities such as trailheads, rest rooms, picnic tables and shelters, children's play areas, viewing blinds, water systems, camp sites and barbeque pits, fishing piers, associated accessories such as information signs, fences, security lighting, and circulation facilities (i.e. entry, egress and circulation roads, parking areas). Rpg/proj ects/bond2006/localshare 121505 • Environmental education structures or accessories (e.g. nature centers and/or interpretive displays). • Trail design, engineering, construction and landscaping. 3. The city or park provider will enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to be approved by the Metro council and the governing board of the city or park provider. The IGA shall require signage at the project site in an appropriate location(s) to acknowledge Metro, the park provider, and other project partners for project funding; funds from the bond measure shall not be used to replace local funds on the project; and funds from the bond measure should leverage other sources of revenue when possible. 4. A list of local share projects approved by the governing board of each jurisdiction shall be delivered to Metro no later than March 1, 2006 to be eligible for local share funding. 5. Greenspace sites subject to local share funding will be maintained for their intended natural area, trail or recreation activities. Any decision by a park provider to convey title or grant real property rights to property that said park provider purchased with bond proceeds shall be made by vote of its duly elected or appointed governing body at a public meeting, in accord with said governing body's adopted public meeting procedures. Any proceeds from the sale of the property or from the rights to the property shall be used for the purpose set out in the appropriate local share Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). 6. Local share funds should be used to the greatest extent possible to fund new projects and not pay agency overhead or indirect costs. In no event shall the staff, overhead and indirect costs on local share projects exceed 10% of the cost of the projects. Rpg/proj ects/bond2006/localshare 121505 Blue Ribbon Committee 2006 Bond Measure Members and Bios Fred Miller, Chair Fred Miller is former director of Oregon's executive, transportation and energy departments (1976 -1992) and former executive vice president of public policy and consumer services at Portland General Electric. He served as Chair of the 1995 open space bond Blue Ribbon Committee and will serve again as Chair of the 2006 Blue Ribbon Committee. Fred Bruning Fred Bruning is a lawyer, realtor and president of Center Oak Properties, a retail development company notable for its development of Gresham Station and Bridgeport Village. Fred is a member of the Urban Land Institute, the International Council of Shopping Centers and the California Bar Association. Richard Cantlin Richard Cantlin is a partner with Perkins Coie and chair of the firm's real estate group. He has practiced transactional law for over thirty years with an emphasis on real estate development and finance. His peers and clients have recognized him as outstanding in his field and he has been listed in Chambers USA as a leading American business lawyer for 2005. Debbie Craig Debbie Craig is an attorney and a Trustee of the Meyer Memorial Trust. Her non-profit interests include education and land conservation. She has directed four bond campaigns in Lake Oswego for schools and parks. Carol Dillin Carol Dillin is Vice President of Portland General Electric and oversees the company's Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, Community Affairs and Environmental Policy, and Special Attention Customers departments. She also addresses energy policy issues on behalf of PGE customers and actively engages city, state and federal leaders on important public policy issues. Her community work includes membership on the boards of the Portland Business Alliance and the Oregon Business Association, and membership on the Leadership Council of the Northwest Business for Culture and the Arts. Carol is also a William Marsh Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Ashleigh Flynn Ashleigh Flynn works for Cascadia Behavioural Health Care and is a former Americorps worker in the Oregon RARE program (Resource Assistance to Rural Environments) which focused on sustainable development in the McKenzie River watershed. Ashleigh has training in regional planning and landscape architecture from the University of Oregon. She is also an accomplished singer/songwriter and recording artist. John Griffiths John Griffiths is the business development manager for the operating divisions within Intel's Platform Components Group. He is also a board member of the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District and a member of Metro's Greenspaces Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC). John has been actively involved in park advocacy within the Portland metropolitan area for over fifteen years. Mike Houck Mike Houck is an urban naturalist, Executive Director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute at PSU and a member of Metro's Greenspaces Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC). He has been a leader in the regional and national park, trails and Geenspaces community since 1980 when he founded the Urban Naturalist Program at Portland Audubon Society. He has also been involved in previous regional open space bond measures (1992, 1995), the development of Metro Greenspaces and Metro's 2040 Plan. Mike is a Loeb Fellow (2004), a member of the Ecological Cities Project steering committee, and co-author with M.J. Cody of Wild in the City. Charles Jordan Charles Jordan is a former Portland city commissioner and director of Portland and Austin, Texas, Parks. He is currently a board member of the Conservation Fund. Charles is recognized throughout the country for his conservation and park advocacy work. Lynn Lehrbach Lynn Lehrbach is representative for Joint Council #37 of the Teamsters Union. He is also the Oregon legislative representative for the Teamsters, and an international representative in the construction industry for the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters (IBT). Lori Luchak Lori Luchak is President of Miles Fiberglass headquartered in north Clackamas County. She is former president of the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce and a former board member of the American Composite Manufacturing Association. She is also active in Clackamas community programs such as the Oregon State Austin Family Business Program and the Owen Sabin Skill Center. Patricia McCaig Patricia WCaig is a small business owner whose firm, McCaig Communications and Opinion Research, Inc., uses quantitative and qualitative research to develop support for complex public policy initiatives. She specializes in developing communication strategies and building public support for measures that fund public services. McCaig has more than 25 years of political, legislative and public policy experience in the Pacific Northwest. She is a former Metro councilor and in 1995 co-chaired Metro's first successful Open Spaces, Parks & Streams campaign. Randy Miller Randy Miller is president of Portland Ambassadors and a board member of the Portland Business Alliance. Don Morissette Don Morissette has been engaged in the homebuilding industry for over thirty years as founder and president of Don Morissette Homes. He is a former Metro Councilor and crafter of the successful willing seller component of the 1995 bond acquisition program. Larry Sitz Larry Sitz is CEO of Emerick Construction, past AGC president and current chair of Metro's legislative committee. Emerick Construction specializes in school buildings and unique projects throughout Oregon such as Crater Lake Lodge, Salem's Capital Dome, and the Shakespearean complex in Ashland, OR. Hans Van De Meer Hans is CEO and President of The Parati Company, an architecture, planning, transportation and engineering firm. Hans has over thirty years experience in civil engineering, international construction and management, and project finance. He has extensive, global experience in the design and construction of marine ports, airports, roads and bridges. He and his firm are also active in development efforts throughout Washington County. Sara Vickerman Sara Vickerman is Senior Director of Biodiversity Programs for Defenders of Wildlife and oversees its Oregon Biodiversity Project. Sara has served on the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission, the Governor's Willamette River Basin Task Force, the Willamette River Greenway Plan steering committee, and the President's Council on Sustainable Development. She is currently a board member of Sustainable Northwest and a member of the Oregon Sustainability Board. Dilafruz Williams Dilafruz is Professor of education policy and public administration at PSU and an active member of the Portland School Board. She has extensive experience in sustainability education and grants administration, and is involved in promoting conservation education and local, organic food in public schools through Learning Gardens and JEANs' Farm. Pre 1R;. Target Areas as Recommended by Blare Ribbon Committee Wetlands a %i 'Cl Colendpa Slough Rock Creek Willamette Oat -McMaY River Greenway - Creaks „ COWmence ` A - - Rock flaek ' Grasn~ray a r Gresnao: Gales Fairview S Creek Trail _ n Westsele Powerflr:e Trail : Jolaasoa Creek B Sanity 4te h. Gorge watershed . SprimsVeer Eastauifes . Ridgetmp Trail to Refuga Wa }tCk Fanmr f aka, Cowper Crew Tryon Crank Damascus 444urtr:un' - fsmeaway O"kages Sutras Ctac Gazaidim Trail River and Greilwa§;"t 'trait Graanway } Deep creek i s Staffurd T'onqurn R #.ewsr 7'ualadq Headwaters Trait Ciesr Creek t:eapon Ne"H and Proposed Bond Abernathy Measure 3 Stuff Ten 1. 7e sr Ales 3:~ ' Naesasu> north 5 Ties . i Legend Public Ownership Regional Acquisitions 0995 Bond) jTargetAreas (2006 Bond) - - F- - - - `'f 'nom a _ - IN oil MINN 1 photos: Metro Science 6 Stewardship Team Proposed Bond Measure 2006 Metro's proposed 2006 bond measure will focus on the acquisition of habitats (e.g. oak, madrone, and fir mixed into side canyons of ce- Dairy-McKay Creeks Confluence. The creeks converge at the in- Fanno Creek Linkages. Additions to this existing westside greenway natural areas and corridors to protect water quality and fish and wild- dar). The site also abuts the Clackamas River North Bank Greenway terface of farmland and the urban growth boundary, forming broad would extend the corridor from the Tualatin River into a highly urban- life habitat. The measure will include both Metro and local govern- from Barton Park to Clackamette Park and provides an important link wetlands accessible to a rapidly urbanizing area. Protecting the ri- ized, 'walker challenged' area of the city, and further protect water ment acquisitions and projects designed to benefit clean water and to the lower river and the developing communities of Damascus and parian areas and associated wetlands in the confluence area will quality in one of our critical regional rivers. protect natural areas. Happy Valley. contribute significantly to improved water quality in these majortribu- taries of the Tualatin River. Westside Powerline Trail. This 16-mile north/south alignment The map identifies actual acquisitions from the 1995 bond measure Abernethy and Newell Creeks. With successful protection of por- stretches from the Tualatin River in Tigard north through Beaverton, and proposed regional target areas for acquisition after passage of tions of Newell Creek, continued acquisition of undeveloped lands Killin Wetland. One of the largest peat soil wetlands remaining in unincorporated Washington and Multnomah counties through Forest the 2006 bond. The target areas possess regionally significant re- along its lower portion and along Abernethy Creek will expand fish the Willamette Valley, this wetland supports a unique assemblage of Park to the Willamette River. The corridor, located within 1-mile of sources identified using specific criteria (see Selection Criteria). They and wildlife habitat critical to this portion of the region, especially threat- plants and animals. Although much of the wetland is currently in pub- more than 120,000 residents, and near numerous parks, schools, include new areas that focus on regionally significant lands within ened habitat for native steelhead and cutthroat populations. lic ownership, acquisition of the remaining portions of the wetland regional centers and the MAX line, could become a primary westside and beyond the urban growth boundary vulnerable to loss or conver- and main tributaries is essential to the long-term protection of this recreation and commuter spine. sion to new land uses, and areas identified in the 1995 bond that still Stafford/Wilson Creek. Connecting public lands in the Lake Os- highly valuable fish and wildlife habitat. require acquisition to protect water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. wego/Tualatin area to and along the Tualatin River via Wilson Creek Springwater Trail. Funding will complete the 1-mile corridor between will enhance water quality protection and provide diverse natural ar- Rock Creek Headwaters and Greenway. A major tributary of the the existing Springwater on the Willamette Trail and the Three Bridges A proposed list of target areas was developed by Metro staff based eas for local residents. Tualatin River, upper Rock Creek and its tributaries are under in- project at SE 19th Avenue in Portland. This will provide the final con- on interviews with and input from scientists (biologists, hydrologists, tense development pressure as urban growth expands throughout nection of the Springwater Trail between downtown Portland east botanists, etc.) from both the private and public sectors. The Blue Willamette NarrowslCanemah Bluff. Descending the Willamette the watershed. Watershed managers have identified protection of through Milwaukie and Gresham to Boring. Ribbon Committee, composed of business and civic leaders, consid- River, this greenway forms the corridor gateway to Willamette Falls, the upper watershed as high priority for meeting water quality protec- ered these proposed targets areas and made the recommendations Oregon City, and urbanizing areas of the lower Willamette River. Flow- tion goals in the lower watershed. Opportunities to improve and pro- Cazadero Trail. This forested 4-mile corridor, located between Bor- described below. ing through islands and past steep bluffs, this portion of the river tect habitat also exist through the acquisition of key tributaries and ing and Barton Park in the North Fork Deep Creek Canyon, follows retains a sense of wildness like no other reach of the lower river. The their associated wetlands. an historic rail line used to ship timber from Cascade forests to the Regional Target Areas narrows provide high quality wildlife and important fish habitat. Portland riverfront. Development of the corridor for trail use would The 1995 bond was very successful in acquiring critical lands for Tonquin Geologic Area. Bearing visible marks left by the ancient Forest Park Connections. Connecting Forest Park to Rock Creek connect campgrounds, future inter-urban trails, and Portland (via the and stream protection, parks and open space. However, acquisition of floods that shaped our region, the area from Wilsonville to Sherwoodl dors the and Westside tonne Trailctions will between protect the important wildlife corri- Springwater Trail) to Mt. Hood and the Pacific Crest Trail, provide trail il connections largest urban park in additional lands is still essential to protect water quality and wildlife Tualatin is a unique place. Rocky outcrops frame former lake bot- our region and Washington County. Acquiring key properties will capi- Gresham to Fairview Trail. This corridor is a multi-use trail that con- habitat, facilitate healthy biological functioning and promote effective toms and provide wildlife habitat of considerable complexity and rich- talize on recent successful acquisitions of land adjacent to and be- nects the Springwater Trail to the Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail land management. The 2006 target areas integrate areas from the ness. A trail alignment that includes important features in the area yond Forest Park, connecting the park with the larger Pacific and Blue Lake Regional Park. Acquisition to complete the alignment 1995 bond measure and newly identified natural areas into a regional and connects the rapidly developing portions of the region will en- Greenway. will create an important eastern spine of the regional trail system. system that maximizes connectivity. sure protection of our natural history. Columbia Slough. Columbia Slough is one of very few sites in North Damascus and East Buttes. The remaining undeveloped wooded LowerTualatin Headwaters. Watersheds in southwest ChehalemMoun- Portland with the potential to recreate habitat in this part of the city. slopes of extinct lava domes in our eastern metropolitan region pro- tains retain significant wildlife habitat value and include Chicken, Baker, Acquisition along the slough would improve water quality in its critical Regional Target Area Selection Criteria vide opportunities to protect water quality and large areas for wildlife Heaton, and McFee creeks. Acquisition of riparian landswithin these head- reaches and provide trail connections to existing recreation and wild- Delineation of Regional Target Areas is based on the following crite- habitat and wildlife corridors from the outer reaches of the Cascades waters will protect water quality in the IowerTualatin River basin. life corridors. ria established by Metro Council resolutions, the Metro Greenspaces to the inner Portland urban area. Panoramic vistas east and south Tualatin River Greenway. Providing more access points along the Master Plan (1992), and landscape ecology principles focused on from the butte tops provide stunning views of valleys, farmland and Johnson Creek and Watershed. Johnson Creek remains the most the protection and enhancement of natural functions across jurisdic- the Cascades. The forested buttes frame the valleys, create a unique river and increasing floodplain protection through acquisition and res- densely urbanized creek in our region. Opportunities remain to ac- tional boundaries. geography for local residents and provide welcome visual relief from toration will allow people to use the river and see improvements in quire tracts within the remaining floodplain, upland habitat areas ad- surrounding land uses. Expansion of the urban growth boundary in wildlife habitat and water quality. jacent to the main stem, and along both Butler and Kelly creeks to Water Quality: Contributes to the Connectivity: Potential linkages and around Damascus presents a sense of urgency to preserve these Cooper Mountain. Acquiring remaining oak communities and stream protect water quality and connect public holdings with the Damascus protection of watersheds and wa- to stream and wildlife corridors, features. side forests will build on the investment made in protecting Oregon Buttes. ter quality. existing parks, natural areas and trail systems. Deep Creek and Tributaries. Steeply wooded slopes of Deep Creek white oak and rare prairie habitat at Cooper Mountain and will protect Regional Habitat Value: Supports a diver- the wildlife habitat acquired and restored to date. GreenWayS sity of plant and animal life. Scenic Resources: Potential to canyon in eastern Damascus hold some of the largest contiguous Tonquin Trail. This 12-mile corridor will connect the cities of protect views to and from visual wildlife habitat remaining in the region. The creek's sweeping align- Ridgetop to Refuge. The northern terminus of the Chehalem Moun- Wilsonville, Tualatin and Sherwood and the new town center of Rarity: Reflects the relative rar resources representative of the ment serves as the principal corridor connecting the Clackamas River tains provides opportunities for the acquisition of large, undeveloped Villebois to regionally significant natural areas (e.g. Graham Oaks ity of an ecosystem or possesses natural and cultural land land- to habitat areas within the more urbanized portions of the county. tracts of forestland to protect water and wildlife connections unique natural features. region's The corridor includes the Cazadero Trail that will connect Gresham, quality Natural Area, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Kolk Ponds, stapes. from this mountain range to river bottomlands. Cedar Creek Greenway in Sherwood and Willamette River Barton and public lands in the area. It will also complete the Greenway). The corridorwill provide an important recreation and com- Parcel Size: Ability to sustain fun- Public Access: Near neighbor- Springwater Trail from downtown Portland to Barton. Wapato Lake/Gales Creek. This ancient lakebed historically sup- muter connector from Wilsonville north to Tualatin. damental biological features. hoods, existing accessible sites, Clackamas River Bluffs and Greenway. Clackamas River Bluffs ported large numbers of waterfowl, including tundra swans. This flood- Restoration: Current conditions or provides opportunities for pas- represent the last remaining opportunity to protect a large regional ttur enwildlife bottomland of the Tualatin that will connect to r existing puconsidered as a blic lands north fu- W lstonvilbe to the Provide for feasible restoration csive onserve water quality, that d to existi g public holdings along he geeonway and connections fish an park site within this rapidly developing portion of Clackamas County. Forest Grove and Hillsboro. The area has the highest potential for Multnomah Channel would protect fish and wildlife habitat, water action. wildlife habitat and botanic val- lJnoommonhabitat types in this area, resulting from wet and dry con- protecting wildlife habitat and water quality in this part of the region, quality and scenic resources and improve public access to the river. ues. ditions inclose proximity, create a rich diversity of plant and animal and also provides significant restoration opportunities. NQ ? ) N41 Arz ad `easu►re Schedule of Public Forums and Hearings THE METRO COUNCIL is putting together a $220 million bond measure proposal devoted to acquiring natural areas throughout the region for protecting wildlife habitat, preserving water quality and enhancing public access to nature. Come learn more about this proposal and offer your questions, comments and insights to the Metro Council. Seven public forums and open houses will be held: .Irr,additiion, the Metrd.Councilwill hold three public hearings to formally` Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7 to 9 p.m. receive.public testimony;on the proposed bond measure: Light and Power Building Auditorium s, 1818 B St., Forest Grove Thursday, Fob' 235 p m`Hillsb6ro Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1 to 3 p.m. Civic Center'Audrtorium, 150 E. Main St. Metro Regional Center 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland Thursday, March 2,:2 p.m., Damascus (special focus on trails; co-hosted by Bicycle City Hall; 19920 SE.IIighway.212 Transportation Alliance) " Thursday, Jan. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 9,:.4 p_m,41VIeti6 Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center Regional; Center {final consderatior and 5340 N. Interstate Ave., Portland ieferral vote) t (co-hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation and ; r the Columbia Slough Watershed Council) Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 to 11 a.m. Metro Regional Center, FOR MORE INFORMATION, please visit 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland www.metro-region.org or contact (co-hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation) Ken Ray at (503) 797-1508 or Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7 to 9 p.m. raykCmetro.dst.or.us. Athey Creek Middle School 2900 SW Borland Rd., Stafford Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 to 9 p.m. Tualatin Hills Nature Park "Beaver Den" ii 15655 SW Millikan Blvd., Beaverton (co-hosted by Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District and Tualatin Riverkeepers) Saturday, Feb. 4, 9 to 11 a.m. METRO Deep Creek School PEOPLE PLACES 15600 SE 232nd Drive, Damascus OPEN SPACES TIGARD I TUALATIN I SHERWOOD rriines Ilie. I VOL. 49 * No. 50 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, IdeadasecondgeenspawS Washington County voters ought to find the bond propos- al attractive and not simply because it lightens the hand of bond measure is agood one government. At a time when citizens increasingly demand accountability from public agencies, Metro can point to a track record of success in purchasing green spaces. When he Metro Council is making voters approved a similar 1995 bond measure, Metro prom- x good on a commitment to ised it would deliver 6,000 acres. It exceeded that goal by take a friendlier approach to more than 30 percent. The final tally was 8,100 acres of preserving natural areas and q.11 , ace and 74 miles of stream and river frontage - all . f r valuable habitat within the purchased from people who voluntarily sold their land. g; Portland metropolitan The track record of the 1995 bond measure program region. While this latest exemplifies what ought to be the first rule of government: proposal won't be free for Do what you say you're going to do. That should give voters taxpayers, it is preferable to confidence to approve a modest amount - approximately the heavy regulatory $32 each year for a typical homeowner - to continue this scheme that Metro initially advanced in 2004. program. The proposed measure would serve regional needs by pre- Business people, devel- serving significant tracts of land within and outside the opers and ordinary home- urban growth boundary. It also would address local interests owners protested Metro's by assigning a portion of the money to individual jurisdic- 01. previous plan, which could tions have led to development restrictions for thousands of private- . The November 2006 ballot will be crowded with money ly owned properties. The threat of regulation even prompted some landowners to clearcut their holdings rather than have measures, but this one deserves a spot. It offers voters the them listed as valuable habitat areas. chance to preserve the very quality that makes this region special Metro abandoned its original approach in favor of offer- ing incentives to preserve and enhance natural area. Now the regional government is advancing a ballot measure to acquire - from willing sellers - thousands of acres of . THETIMES' EDfTORIAL VIEWS - Editorials (writ- wildlife areas, stream and trail corridors and other land ten by Editor and Publisher Steve Clark, Managing important for conservation or passive recreation. Editor Mikel Kelly and News Editor Kevin Harden) A blue ribbon committee of business and civic leaders appear in the space above and represent the opinion created the outline for the $220 million bond measure. The of the newspaper's management.T6 discuss those committee recommends that 75 percent of the money be views, call Clark at 503-546-0714 (sclark@comm- used to acquire land deemed regionally significant for newspapers.com), Kelly at 503-546-0737 wildlife and water quality. Another 20 percent of the funds - (mkelly@commnewspapers.com), Harden at 503- about $44 million - would be allocated to cities and counties 546-0736 (kharden@commnewspapers.com) or write and parks providers for the purchase of land or for capital Times Newspapers, P.O. Box 370, Beaverton 97075. improvements within existing parks and open spaces areas. The final 5 percent would be available as "opportunity grants" for community groups working to conserve local sites. J L Obituaries B6 Editorial: Oregon's Contractors Board needs teeth Ba Commentary g9 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, ZOOS NEWSROOM • 509-221-8100 METRO:NEWSROOMLMNEWS.OREGONfAN.COM . f. 3M NEWS FROM THE PORTLAND. AREA AND THE. NORTHWEST Metro ma y'-itsk- ote r s foevv • toex v tm~-. a: d, mam. oven : space Task force I The suggestion is fora Preserving natural-areas What A committee recommends that lead- $220 million bond to buy about 5,300 acres ers of Metro,.Portland's.regional government, By KATHLEEN GORMAN. ask Voters to approve. ~ $220 mllllon frond z oREGoNIAN measure In November 2006. Metro leaders ma ask voters for more money to buy parkland What could COQ A $`'20 million bond y eY measure would. cost property owners 18 . and natural areas - and to, care for acreage purchased over the cents for each $1,000 of assessed value. The past decade. owner of a.home:wIth an assessed value of A. task' force of community leaders recommends that Port- $175,000 would pay $3150 a. year. Currently;. land's regional government seek approval next November for a property owners are paying 11 cents for. each .$220 million bond. The money Would be used to •buyabout 5,300 $1,000 of assessed value on a similar 1995 acres to preserve open space, protect wildlife 'habitat and en- bond measure; which is expected to be paid hancewater quality. off In 10, more. years. Oregonians have been iri no mood to spend money lately, but Have your say: The Metro Council will hold Metro leaiiers. say they want to build. on a successful 1995 bond public hearings.In February and March to fi-. measure that raised $136 million to buy about 8,100 acres. They nalize the bond measure proposal. Say an expected 1 million new Portland=area residents by 2030 For Information: Contact Ken Ray, Metro will create the need for more naturalareas. public affairs and government relations; by "Voters consistently tell us this .is what they want," Metro . phone at 503-797-1508 & by e-mail at Please see OPEN SPACE, Page B3 rayk@metro.dstor.us. ,Open Fred Miller, chairman of the task' .'the hock Creek'Watershed in north to acquire natural areas, wildlife space: force and a retired Portland Gener- Vashington County, which is un- and trail corridors and neighbor- al Flectric executive. "People can der intense development pressure hood parks, as well as for projects Poll ll1dlCateS look at that and say, 'OK, we can from urban;growt'h; the remaining that could include restoring or en- • mist these guys.' " undeveloped wooded slopes of the. hancing.fish: and wildlife habitat, voters m favor Polling conducted for Metro in . Damascus Buttes -another area improving public access to exist- targeted for urban growth - in. mg , . Tune showed ne4fi0percentof natural areas and developing . q .Slt,+y l~ns ~ north Clackamas and east Multno- public facilities, trails and, educa- of ac voters approved a. generic version of the bond measure. Support ran mat counties; and regional green= tional centers and displays. even higher when voters were ways, including the 12-mile.Ton- • Dedicate 5 percent - $11 mil- Continued from Page BI asked about protecting water Qom- Qum Traii' wbich would connect lion for a grant program for lo- ity, fish and wildlife habitat the cities of Tualatin, Sherwood cal . neighborhood associations, President David. Bragdon said _ and the new town :center of Ville- nonprofits, cities and public park Monday. Miller said committee members boas in Wilsonville. providers and other community anticipate fierce competition from The committee recommends groups that identify local conser- other money measures in Novem- vationprojects. 1995 program the Metro council separate the berg but they decided 'that seeking the nature of the Metro acquired key areas with more than $220 million would be $220 million into three main uses:. .b By program, mon from the 1995 measure: rejected by voters, while asking for ' Dedicate 75 percent $165 much of the land purchased ` million - to. acquire from willing would be untouched and unseen 'More than 800 acres around Port- .less wouldn't allow them to buy sellers regionally-significant river by most people. But Miller said he land's Forest Park nearly 1,000 crucial land. and stream corridors, headwaters, thinks voters appreciate the need acres along the Willamette Ttiver Metro councilors will use :the wildlife areas and other natural to' preserve land they might never . , from Wilsonville to the Multno- recommendation to' shape:. the areas _ and trail corridors. The, experience up close. mah Channel for fish and wildlife bond measure during the next.few lands, which would be held in "The. polls say to me,'.' Miller habitat and to provide river access, months. A final proposal is ex- public trust, have been identified said, "this'area - Oregon _ likes and more than 600 acres of wet- pected in March. by ecological experts working with to preserve things even if they lands and forest for wildlife habitat envisioned by the task force,. Metro staffers.. might not set foot.on it". in the Gales Creek area south of the proposed bond measure would • . Set aside 20 percent - $44 mil- • `ForestGrove. pay foriland.purchases across the lion - for local, park providers. xarhleen Gorman 503 _294 ss5e; "The '95 me&Lure worked," said Portland area. Key targets include The money~would be distributed ka0demprrnah@neumoregonian..com Y 1 1 , rt ra. k~~ 3 ' r4 ?7 1 ,r 1 - c r4v+.~ Y ' . e V , S I KE T !fit O 6 F Dear reenScenre reader o kovit f page What does it take to protect and restore health ,ustthefaM to our local rivers and streams? Mow do we Program data and acquisition information 4-5 support fish and wildlife habitat? Do we have the Lo-al ;,,are program 13 skill and the courage - to restore swimmable, r•Aap v open spaces and projects 1&17 drinkable waterways In the Portland region for Planning for public access 19 4 i` ourselves and generations to come? Stories Metro Councilor Susan McLain 6 We can and we did. All of us, together. Trains, trails and tuna melts 8 .Volunteer Don McCarty 12 t In 1995, the voters of the metropolitan region created a model The Hevvitts: Clear Creek 14 Wildflowers of Cooper Mountain 18 program for landowners, neighborhoods, businesses and government Restoration greatest hits 20 i' to work together to protect land near our rivers and streams more The potters: Tualatin River 23 than 8,000 acres and counting. By approving the $135.6 million open Tu~jlat;r Riverkeepers•, 23 spaces, parks and streams bond measure, voters directed the Metro The Udebers: Willamette River 2a Council to protect our precious butte tops, stream corridors, river Point Is of view' canyons, wetlands and prairies with significant water quality, wildlife Don Mo6ssette, home budder habitat and recreational benefits for the region. Our acquisitions and former Metro councilor 7 include nearly 74 miles of stream and river frontage which offer an Stephen' Quennoz, Portland 1 important natural buffer from development while allowing greater GeneralEiectric 10 public access to local waterways. Tony'Vecchio, Oregon Zoo 15 Rudy Cadlub, Costa Pacific r` Communities 22 This special edition of GreenScene features voices and stories from Gaiisnyder; Friends of Forest Park. 25. across the region. I hope you enjoy reading about some of the people, Rusesl Hoeflich, The Nature places and ideas that shaped the open spaces program and made our conservancy 26 Mike Houck, Urban Greenspaces mutual success possible. Institute 27 Let's celebrate. Things to do F Open Spaces, Treasured Places 3 Today, nearly all of the bond money has been spent and it's time to Become a volunteer steward 13 celebrate the investment we have all made in our children's future Treasured Friends events 28,f fall calendar of nature activities 28-30 a§. and the region's health and economy. During a special series of events Autumn' bird watching 30 from Sept. 1-11, you'll find an inviting variety of opportunities to get to know your newly acquired natural areas. I hope you'll join me in celebrating all that has been accomplished. Eight thousand acres saved and counting. It's quite a legacy that you have given to this place. On behalf of all the citizens of the metropolitan region - those here today and those yet to come - I- thank you. Sincerely, David Bragdon, Metro Council President t .v.vvr. ~ nv - 2 ....uwatwo-v%.... ywr !y .y.___ +.4tkEY:w~+.`?.reHa 'irW. w.VxLflvK.~ewermsrvi:..tKawwmww:.•pwv. .....Q. 1pp Come. Explore. Repeat, :.-~..,w:z: .:.r.:..:.._a,:.,::n.....+..:.m+rn..+exe+nem.v..rxf-... .:,slicd' .:.n. rrrr..`m.•r-ximra..::.. r .,.nn .-..:e:rv':r•ivvstiy,,... Presented by ..P Portland General Electric and The Oregonian A ROOM WITH A VIEW First Thursday Dedication Event a Photographic Image Gallery _ Featuring photos by Bruce Forster Sept. 1 CONCERTS ON THE LAWN McMenamins Grand Lodge The John Bunzo Trio " Sept. 2 BIKE TO THE MAX Michael McDermott pnoto Bike the Springwater Trail from the Woodstock Bike Gallery sept.3 Open Spaces. Treasured F aces. OPEN HOUSE OPEN SPACE Sept. 1-1" Open Space Walking Tours Celebrate Cooper Mountain Vineyards Sept. 4 WILDLIFE OF THE OPEN SPACES UP THE RIVER WITH A PADDLE LEGACY BREAKFAST AND BUS TOUR Oregon Zoo Amphitheater Join Willamette Riverkeeper, Next Grandparents Day with Elmer's Sept. 5 Adventure and eNRG Kayaking Restaurants and TriMet Willamette Park, West Linn Sept. 11 JUDE AT THE ALADDIN Sept. 10 Tickets at Ticketmaster Sept. 9 THE HARVEST FAIR Sign mp to be a "Treasured Friend" Sauvie Island's Annual at these events or'pn the ANCIENT FOREST HIKE Wintering In Metro web site and be eligible With Friends of Forest Park Sept. 10 and 11 to win a bicycle or a kayak, Sept. 10 ®METRO /PE ' c~ PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES ~ e t~re,~onian Maw T R d~ M E T Pam-ri'd GfRiiR u~ + JW_ ~L u mow; What did we get Jackson Bottom/McKay and Dairy creeks for our moneys (493 acres) More than 8,130 acres of I Acquisitions along these tributaries of the Tualatin valuable natural areas and River support water qual- nearly 74 miles of stream ity enhancement efforts in and river frontage have been the Tualatin Basin and add protected by the open spaces, wildlife habitat to the Jackson parks and streams bond mea- Bottom Wetlands Preserve sure. management area. The bond measure also gave $25 million directly to local Tualatin River access park providers for investment points (398 acres) in local county and city park Acquisitions along the improvements and, in some x Tualatin River provide rare cases, even more land acqui- habitat types and at least four sition. More than 100 local future public access points park projects in neighbor- j s2 for canoeing, kayaking, fish- hoods across the region offer x t" ing, picnicking and wildlife biking, hiking and wildlife r, 71 ~L' viewing. watching opportunities close ' to home. s ^ Cooper Mountain " (256 acres) + Oak woodland, dry native Exceeding s prairie, mixed conifer for- est, and stream and wetland expectations I Metro makes l4~ areas will be the backdrop for iw~ a public natural area being your dollars work planned for Cooper Moun- tain near Beaverton. harder Rock Creek (117 acres) The Metro Council and pro- A tributary of'the Tualatin gram staff have worked hard River, Rock Creek flows to stretch your open space Willamette Narrows through an area of rapid investment. As of June 2005, C. Bruce Forster photo urban growth. Acquisitions more than $10 million has protect some of the natural been leveraged from state and features of the area, provide local partners to buy land. would be spent on overhead Regional natural wildlife habitat, help maintain Seven private landowners and, administrative costs. Not water quality and offer recre donated their property to the only were acreage goals far area aCgl6lsltion ational'opportunities. open spaces program and four surpassed, but administra- !j more provided partial dona- live costs averaged only 9.6 Gales Creek (606 acres) Forest Park buffer/ tions - for a total of nearly percent. Wetlands and riparian forests expansion (86S acres) 200 acres. In some cases, acquired along Gales Creek Acquisition of inholdings and landowners donated confer- south of Forest Grove protect vation easements or ad adjacent buffer area's protects gree Admfnistr,r , wildlife habitat and water the future of Forest Park, to a "bargain" sale of their 96re°' quality near the Tualatin Riv- a 5,000-acre park in urban property. er and connect to other large Northwest Portland. i Local sr. " regional natural areas such as _ P.40A Fernhill Wetlands. When the bond measure was ,5 Willamette River put to voters in 1995, it was estimated that 6,000 acres Trail Greenvvay (9S9 acres) constfuaio:, would be protected and 13.35 '.4% Acquisitions from Wilsonville percent of the bond proceeds to the Multnomah Channel protect fish and wildlife habi- tat and provide scenic value r and future river access. Specif- Tryon Creek linkages to the region, excellent wild- Peninsula Crossing Trail is Willamette River Greenway (S8 acres) life habitat and panoramic (1 acre) projects include Multnomah Stream greenways leading to vistas. Located in North Portland, Channel (326 acres), Willa- Tryon Creek help protect wa- this 3.5-mile trail connects the mette Cove in North Portland ter quality in the watershed as Columbia River shoreline Columbia Slough and Smith (27 acres), Willamette Nar- well as support the integrity (271 acres) and Bybee Wetlands Natural rows near West Linn (472 of Tryon Creek State Natural Riparian forest and island Area with the Willamette Gre- acres) and Canemah Bluff Area. acquisitions west of the Sandy enway. The trail is open for near Oregon City (134 acres). River improve public access public use. Newell Creek Canyon to the Columbia River and Tonquin geologic area (280 acres) preserve remaining undevel- OMSI to Springwater (487 acres) Newell Creek flows through a oped habitat. Corridor This area near Tualatin links forested canyon near Oregon (53 acres) to the Tualatin River National City. Acquisitions include Sandy River Gorge Now home to the Springwater Wildlife Refuge and contrib- nearly 6 miles of stream front- (1,082 acres) on the Willamette Trail, this utes scenic value to the cities age and help protect salmon Acquisitions along this wild critical link in the regional of Wilsonville and Tualatin. It and trout habitat. and scenic waterway and its trails system is used by more also features unique geologic tributaries provide important than 400,000 people per year. evidence of prehistoric glacial Clear Creek Canyon fish and wildlife habitat and flooding. (520 acres) water quality benefits. Clackamas River North JF_ i Acquisitions along this tribu- Bank Greenway F. ry1 ! tary of the Clackamas River Regional trails (608 acres) support a salmon fishery and Acquisition of land along the ,n;V. provide habitat for more than and greenWayS Clackamas River between 3 100 species of fish and wild- Barton and Clackamette parks l life, including coyotes, cougar, FannO Creek Greenway provides significant habitat 4 blacktail deer, elk, cutthroat (39 acres) restoration opportunities, trout, chinook and coho salm- Acquisitions will help com- flood storage, water quality on and 76 species of birds, plete the 15-mile regional protection and future recre- ` trail planned from the shores ational values. { r,• East Buttes/Boring Lava of the Willamette River in f Southwest Portland to the Domes (856 acres) Beaver Creek Canyon t A group of extinct volcanoes confluence of Fanno Creek Greenway (110 acres) and lava domes in north and the Tualatin River. These Near Troutdale, this tributary Clackamas and east Mult- properties also provide water of the Sandy River offers an nomah counties provides quality protection in a highly important fish and wildlife unique geographic character urbanized area. corridor. The city of Troutdale has also completed several seg- ments of a regional greenway trail in the canyon for hiking `r + and wildlife watching. Burlington Northern "e F rails-to-trails (2 acres) This corridor was originally envisioned to provide public access from Sauvie Island just north of the island bridge, over the Tualatin Mountains to the Tualatin Valley. At this time, a trail option is " not likely, since the railroad company has not abandoned the rail corridor as previously planned. s - I Native plants and trees thrive in natural areas protected by Metro's open spaces bond measure. C Bruce Forster photos Building a green ethic F' k D • spa M.„ ",y - The Greenspaces Master Plan was the first major legislation on the agenda when Susan McLain joined the Metro Council in 1491. r - Biologists had inventoried the significant undeveloped natural areas in the region and the plan reflected a hope of what habitat might be protected and restored to give people the kind of outdoor i experience that they enjoy and care about. Metro conducted a livability survey that year and among the top three items was "being close to nature." People clearly expressed that nature was important to them, and played a special role irf their lives. "1 felt proud to vote on that," Susan recalls. "It was a lot of fun to get started with something I care so much about." Metro Councilor Susan McLain Susan says, It was hard to decide how She joined the campaign's speaker's Jeffrey Simon photo to follow through on the Greenspaces bureau and made nearly 70 presenta- toration of urban greenspaces. Her sup- Master Plan - what were the best tools tions - sometimes two or three in one port for the acquisition program has been to restore, acquire and preserve the area's evening - to neighborhood and commu- critical to maintaining the political will to most critical habitats? We decided to nity groups, parks providers, even groups go to the voters for their support." support a bond measure." In 1992, the like water conservation agencies. She Metro Council put a natural areas bond went door-to-door to convince voters to The Regional Trails Plan was another measure on the ballot, and it failed. support the plan. When the $135.6 mil- aspect of the Greenspaces Master Plan lion bond measure passed, Susan says, implementation and Susan, along with "We're not giving up," Susan insisted. "We took a dream and made it into a the other councilors, was involved in Instead, she and the other councilors reality. We promised 6,000 acres and ulti- development of the Springwater Corri- tried to figure out how best to give mately gave more than 8,000 acres. The dor, Rock Creek Greenway Trail, Fanno people the natural areas and parks close bond measure was a turning point for the Creek Greenway Trail, Peninsula Cross- to home that they said they wanted. In region." ing Trail and more. The combination of 1995, another bond measure was put citizen support, agency commitment and on the ballot and Metro came up with a Mike Houck, director of the Urban success securing some federal transpor- new strategy. "We gave the public more Greenspaces Institute and urban natural- tation dollars moved many projects on specific information about the areas ist for the Audubon Society of Portland their way. we would go after - we identified key comments, "Councilor McLain has been properties and projects and promised we one of the most consistent voices on the The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which would purchase 6,000 acres." Metro Council for the protection and res- provided funding for the region-wide inventory, also collaborated with Metro to create a Greenspaces grant program, r and Susan was appointed to the panel 1411' { that would choose the grant recipients. "That was another area I loved. I sat on the panel for close to five years, from 0 1996 to 2000, and it was an exciting time." With $2.2 million in grants, more than 300 project recipients leveraged that n~ money into $9 million to carry out their work on the ground. These were projects that were impor- tant for restoration and education in four counties - Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Clark. Families and children would go out on Saturdays and plant trees, or clean up a stream. It pre- sented people with a way to build a green ethic. It was fun, it was educational. The grant recipients were always groups that had a lot of partners. One project might have a middle school partnering with a Red-flowering currant county, a scout troop and a watershed C Bruce Forster photo organization. It was very proactive." o Thousands of people vol'tinteered over o rMWer t Councilor ~t3ie'course•of the Greenspaces grant pro- ,~Ilh, ,rJ~ am, which inspired the Metro Council explains the willing seller :fund a staff postiori for a volunteer t. cogrdinator to-:tap into that resource. The program matured quickly. In 2004, 1,500 volunteers'donate4d'32,000 hours approach of service to Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces. "I'm proud of that," Susan adds. "We have been able to engage the The 1995 open spaces bond mea- community and the result is having these gore was unanimously referred to U q} ~rc.j great natural areas that are good for hab- voters by the Metro Council with the itat, good for recreation, good for clean air and clean water." provision that It would be a willing seller program. This meant that land- In addition to using acquisition, edu- owners must voluntarily choose to cation and restoration to protect the sell their lend to Metro and that the. region's great natural areas, the Metro Council has worked with local govern- government's power of condemna- ments in the region to develop key regu- tion would be used, if ever, only in latory programs that help improve water the most extreme circumstances. The quality, prevent flooding and protect program has remained 100 percent important fish and wildlife habitat. This faithful to the willing seller policy fall, the Metro Council plans to adopt a and philosophy in all 261 transactions fish and wildlife habitat protection plan C. Bruce Forster photo called Nature in Neighborhoods. "It's completed with landowners. The will- been contentious, complicated, exciting, ing seller policy was championed by and a long time in coming," says Susan. Metro Councilor, Don Morissette, In I believe that government doesn't have "In September when the plan is com- an interview with Metro staff, Don to rely on a heavy hand to be successful. plete, we'll have another success story. It I thought that many private landowners will show our commitment to fish and talked about why, would be shocked that we were there to wildlife, the forest canopy, and maintain- work with them, not to force them. ing the beauty of the region and our con- Q; Was the willing seller policy nection to nature." controversial? Q; Were there other benefits to the A fifth-generation Oregonian, Susan A: The willing seller approach was willing seller policy? grew up in Clackamas County and has really breaking new ground in 1994, but PA: I think there was a lot more support lived for 30 years in Forest Grove. In the there was some resistance to this policy for the measure from unusual areas mornings, she teaches English, speech both internally and externally. There because we were working with people, and debate at Glencoe High School. Her was a fear that it might not work. We not forcing people. four children and three grandchildren proved to a lot of skeptics that it would strengthen her commitment to protect- work. Not to mention that litigation and ing the region's natural resources. "Being argument cost a lot of money and a lot Q: Why did you think willing seller was a mother and a grandmother is a good of money could have been wasted that the right approach? reality test of how you're spending the wasn't. Ultimately this provided more A• limiting money, and what the benefits will benefit to the public. our program to willing be." She is leased with what's coming benefits to the community rather next. "The council is looking at 2006 Q; Why was the willing seller policy so than being deterred by their fear that for another possible natural areas bond important to you personally? we would be taking something from measure, to take a needed next step and them against their will. The legacy of continue the important and good work A: I wouldn't support the bond measure this program is so powerful. I knew it that we have only just begun." until the willing seller policy was included could be used effectively to motivate as a provision. I thought it was important landowners to become willing sellers. to show that people would be far more receptive to selling their land than maybe Don Morissette has been a home builder in the people thought. I wanted buy-in from the Portland metropolitan area for more than 30 years. community to have open space but also He was president of the Home Builders Association of for us as government to learn to deal with Metropolitan Portland in 1992 and served as a citizens on equal footing. The message A was, we're not big brother, we're just like Metro Councilor from 1994 to 1998. you, trying to make the Portland area a better place for our children and our grandchildren. The art of the deal: a willing some initial research figure out if we" ~ could build the trail without his consent,' as Metro did after all own the land now. equic discovered the truth o But hat we seller program in action w niorlpartner at he Chicago f law firm where I started my career had by Jim Desmond, director of Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces told me many years ago when he sat me down, legal pad and pen in hand, to re- w-- - , - _ , ceive what he said would be a "detailed primer" on railroad law. He uttered just three words: "The railroad wins." Trains, trails and tuna melts In most of the areas where Metro was ' buying land, if we couldn't get our first choice, there were frequently alternative sites of high quality. But this was an all > or nothing scenario - there would be no trail unless Mr. Samuels agreed. So it became my job to convince him to either sell to us altogether or agree to coexist in a "rail-with-trail" scenario. I called him up in early 1996 and suggested we meet. Springwater on the Willamette Trail He said I could meet him for lunch at C. Bruce Forster photo Libbie's Restaurant in Milwaukie where, I quickly discovered, Mr. Samuels ate etro officials often lunch nearly every day, and everyone "The railroad wins" knew him. I was right where I needed to M emphasize that the be - on his turf. open spaces bond Few of our successes were more dramatic measure has boon a than the purchase of the corridor that We ate lunch at Libbie's every month or strictly willing sailer became the 3-mile Springwater on the so for about two years, though we had program, which is a nice way of Willamette Trail, starting just south of six or seven meetings before I attempted OMSI and proceeding south along the to "negotiate" anything. Instead, I tried saying we didn't force anyone to soil east side of the Willamette River, through to simply listen, and learn about Mr. us their land using condemnation. Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge to Umatilla Samuels and his business. I came to un- Although it's warty noting that nearly Street at the foot of the Sellwood Bridge. derstand that this was far more than a every other metropolitan natural area business for this man. He loved trains, protection program in the country We bought what is known in the real es- loved them in a way that other men tate business as the underlying fee inter- might love golf, or bird watching, or that has resorted to condemnation, the est" (i.e. the dirt) from Portland General I love old Marvin Gaye records. He was words "willing seller" moan a lot Electric for a price well below market in a buff of train history and especially the mom than that,. a deal that PGE made as easy as any we old Portland Traction line. Mr. Samuels ever did. But that purchase was subject himself drove the freight trains through For those of us fortunate enough to have to an existing right-of-way in favor of an the corridor at 7 a.m. His company em- worked on this program, "willing seller" operating rail line that had existed there ployed his sons and his wife and they all isn't a real estate construct - it's about for more than one hundred years, for- worked together to operate the trains. people and building relationships. Con- merly called the Portland Traction line. Business is one thing, but a man's pas- sider that very few of the 261 parcels of The current owner of the railroad rights sionate hobby is quite another, and fam- land that Metro has purchased as of July was Dick Samuels, .whose company, ily usually trumps them both, so here 2005 were for sale. We identified key Oregon Pacific Railroad, moved freight I had the trifecta of commitment that properties and approached the landown- through the corridor and operated a sea- made any discussion with Mr. Samuels ers about selling their land. This is not- sonal excursion train known as Samtrak about a lot more than money. Metro so-affectionately known as "cold calling" between OMSI and Oaks Park. buying him out of his business was out in the sales business, and it isn't always of the question. easy. But this strategy worked well, and When we started the deal, many people along the way we met great people, ac- warned me about Mr. Samuels, predict- Eventually, in between Mr. Samuels' cumulated some amazing stories, and • ing he would be difficult to deal with as passionate opinions about overly ag- learned a lot about how people in the he had tangled with various city bureaus gressive city bureaucrats and dog own- region feel about their land and their and neighbors for many years. We did ers trespassing along his tracks (despite community. his extensive signage including one that read, "KEEP OUT - THIS MEANS into another negotiation with a railroad Last weekend, my five-year-old twin YOU"), I began to introduce the concept company in Nebraska. Meanwhile, the daughters learned to ride bikes (without of a "rail with trail." I explained that a Oregon Department of Transportation training wheels, they would want me to fence would separate them and probably let us know how high the fence had to add), so I took them down to the trail for decrease the amount of trespassing on his be to meet their safety requirements a ride. From the distance, I heard a train tracks. I showed him photos of a similar and the city of Portland told us such approaching. About the time I could tell successful project from Seattle. a fence would violate their Willamette for sure the conductor was Mr. Samuels, River Greenway requirements designed he stuck his arm out the window and Many tuna melts later, we found our- to promote wildlife passage. (Being a waved at us, though with my sunglasses selves talking generally about relocating government agency, by the way, does not and helmet on, I'm sure he couldn't have the track to the eastern side of the cor- exempt you from government bureau- recognized me. Over my right shoulder ridor to maximize the river views, how cracy.) We methodically worked our way was the best view in town of the down- the trail could be designed to avoid any through each issue and the deal closed in town Portland skyline. A lone kayaker crossing of the tracks at all by trail users, July 1998, two years after I first started was paddling near Ross Island and a and other approaches that would address talking to Mr. Samuels. great blue heron soared over the river Mr. Samuels' concerns - which, by then, across the trail and the tracks to a grace- I had been hearing about for months Through it all, I came to know Mr. ful, muddy landing in Oaks Bottom. One and come to understand and respect. Samuels well and deeply respect his com of my kids said, "Daddy, look, a train!" He had mentioned that one of his sons mitment to his work and the importance Job satisfaction doesn't get any better was a bike rider, so I also outlined how of rail traffic. And I had learned that his than that for me. critical this corridor was to the regional word was his bond. He made good on off-street trail system and the legacy he every promise he ever made me. I made Remember, every time you hear the would be leaving his grandchildren if sure that Metro did, too. phrase "willing seller," that there are sto- we could put a deal together. And I had ries behind those words - 261 stories and learned that all he needed to operate Debuting "our trail" " counting., trains in the corridor was 17 feet and 9 that most of the corridor was 60-100 Jim Desmond has been the director of Metro Regional feet so Metro would be buying a onion When the city of Portland built the trail Ymg portion Parks and Greenspaces since 2003. He came to Metro of his right-of-way that he didn't actually and it officially opened the public in 1995 to run the open spaces acquisition program need. 2002, a ceremony was held with various federal, Metro and city officials. Some and manage a team of real estate negotiators and When we finally did get around to talk- People walked the new 3-mile trail while fosupport r the Before and as regional attorneys in bout money, both the others climbed aboard Mr. Samuels' g a y' we agreed train as he drove people back and forth for The Nature Conservancy. He started his career as a value of the right-of-way was not easy to business attorney in Chicago. assess. But Mr. Samuels had mentioned through the corridor. He told me that his dream of operating a rail museum day how excited he was about "our someday, so I proposed the idea of Metro trail." buying a building suitable for that pur- pose and trading it for most of the right- of-way and his consent to install the trail - a next to his operating rail corridor. We went to look at a warehouse in Sellwood that Mr. Samuels thought would do the he Springwater trick, and through one of the best strokes on the Willamette of good luck I've ever had, the asking Trail was designed price was exactly what we thought the and built•by the right-of-way was worth. city of Portland ' with city and So we struck a deal, over lunch at Lib- bie's of course -"Metro would pay for the federal' funds track relocation (which Mr. Samuels and end money his sons did for a small percentage of the from Portland's going rate for such a job), and acquire local share of the bond' " from Mr. Samuels all but 17 feet of the measure. lt•is.estiinated that more than; ' rail corridor, in exchange for the building 400,000 people "per year use the trail for-wildlife watching, in Sellwood. recreation, exercise and getting to work. Then we ran into a series of complica- tions. We learned that when Mr. Samu- In 2003, the Springwater on the Willamette. Trail, won the Rail-Trail els' company bought the rail line, Port- Design Recognition Award for "rail-with-trail" projects from the Rails-to- land Traction reserved the right to ap- Trails Conservancy and the American Society of Landscape Architects prove any subsequent changes to the rail easement or future improvements in the corridor. So suddenly we were thrown 0~k PGE continues partnership with Metro i to improve fish habitat By Stephen Quennoz, vice president of power supply for Portland General Electric n the electric business, we r aY. knew the value of connec- tions. By working together with others in our service ' territory and throughout the region, we've all boon able to accom• ; piish great things for our community. One shining example of this Is the environmental stewardship efforts that Metro, Portland General Electric x " and other partners have developed during the last decade through the Metro open spaces program. In 1995, Oregonians spoke loud and clear: parks and natural areas are an important investment. We couldn't agree 11 more and as Oregon's largest utility, we've contributed millions of dollars in t restoring the environment, including $3 million to enhancing fish habitat along the Clackamas River. During the last three years, PGE and PGE project manager John Esler (left) and Metro natural resource manager Jim Morgan translated Metro have partnered to restore envi- a unique partnership into remarkable results on the ground. Their work together along the ronmentally sensitive land in Clackamas Clackamas River will benefit wild salmon for generations. County, an area where we operate four PGE photo hydroelectric facilities. These facilities provide about 30 percent of our annual hydroelectric generation, an important were observed utilizing the cooler water Clackamas, Deschutes and Willamette renewable resource for customers. and log structures of the ground water rivers. side channel near Barton Park. In 2004, we worked with Metro, Oregon Improving the environment of the rivers Wildlife Heritage Foundation, Oregon . We share Metro's vision of restoring river where our customers benefit from the Department of Fish and Wildlife and ri- habitat so its lands can contribute to a generation of hydro power is an issue our parian restoration specialists Inter-Fluve, healthy, functioning river system, and we customers care about, and the steward- Inc. to complete restoration of the former continue to work with Metro to develop ship of these resources is a commitment side channels along the Clackamas River. the environmental potential of natural we take very seriously. ' With the goal of providing habitat for areas along the Clackamas River and its juvenile salmon in the Clackamas River tributaries. I'm not aware of any other PGE, Metro and local nonprofit organi- near the Barton Bridge, this $1.3 mil- utility that has this unique relationship zations will continue to strengthen the lion project will increase the survival of with a government organization to re- health of the river system with two young salmon migrating downstream to store public lands. additional projects. the Pacific Ocean, ultimately resulting in more adult salmon returning to the We have a long-standing history of in- Clear Creek Clackamas River. corporating environmental perspectives in our utility operations and business The first project is restoration activities The project site is within 608 acres of practices. In fact, the first aquatic biolo- in Clear Creek, an important tributary riparian and island natural area that was gists started working for PGE almost 50 that enters the Clackamas River near purchased by Metro with funds from the years ago, and we now have 12 biologists Carver. Metro protected 520 acres along open spaces bond measure. Within weeks working on fisheries issues where we Clear Creek as part of the open spaces of completing construction, hundreds have hydroelectric facilities: the Sandy, bond measure, and PGE is contributing of steelhead, coho and Chinook salmon $500,000 to fund a series of projects on this land and sites of neighboring landowners. Additional partners include Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation with a donation of $100,000 and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, which will provide project design and permitting assistance. The Clackamas - - " s Basin Watershed Council will work with landowners in the basin to gather sup- t ar^ - port and cooperation for these activities. With this incredible team of partners and the support of the community, we are sure to see a lot of.progress on the E" . C.. ground in 2005: The goal,of this restoration project is to replace culverts that restrict fish passage and add log structures to provide habitat a for juvenile salmon and steelhead. Ten sites with willing landowners have been identified in,the Clear Creek basin that y would benefit from salmon habitat im- provements. Metro's Clear Creek natural Metro's largest acquisition along the Clackamas River is a 239-acre natural area known as River area is the cornerstone of this bold un- Island. Just upstream and across the river from Barton Park, 130 acres were donated to Metro dertaking. Improvements to this area are by Parker-Northwest Paving Co., while the remainder was purchased. PGE and Metro will work expected to be completed by the end of together to implement a series of restoration projects at the site that will contribute dramatically the summer. to fish and wildlife habitat on the river. C. Bruce Forster photo River Island The second project is, located on the We're excited to celebrate all of the ac- former site of ,a mining operation up- complishments of Metro's open spaces stream from Barton Park. During the program. As presenting sponsor of Open major flooding in February 1996, the Spaces, Treasured Places, PGE is proud Clackamas River cut off a 1,000-meter to be a part of this historic milestone meander channel and eroded more than that honors 10 years of environmental 100,000 cubic yards of gravel from the stewardship and ground-breaking part- river bank and into the mining settlement nerships. ponds. These changes damaged salmon habitat and created a refuge for non-na- Building on our successes on the tive fish that prey on young salmon. Clackamas, PGE and Metro will con- tinue to work together to improve and Metro acquired the River Island site af- maintain the health of Oregon's streams, ter the 1996 flood with plans to restore rivers and open spaces. It's a connection r the site. In 2005, PGE and its partners that has proved to be very powerful. . funded an investigation of the physical " and biological changes that have resulted Stephen Quennoz oversees all aspects of PGE's from the meander cut-off site. Based on generation and power supply operations, including the findings, PGE plans to propose and oversight of the operation and maintenance of PGE's help fund a package of restoration proj- eight hydroelectric power plants. ects to benefit salmon slated for imple- mentation in 2006. CN 1 Metro, PGE and their partners moved 40,000 C Restoring the River Island site will be a 1 cubic yards of earth and placed hundreds of major undertaking because this area is huge logs and boulders to recreate an old side still active with channel migration and 1 channel system along the Clackamas River to changes in biological utilization. It's by::? J' ^ provide vital habitat for young salmon. The far the largest project PGE has been in- $1.3 million project, the largest of its kind volved with of this type and offers the ".F r, in Oregon, will increase the ability for coho, single largest salmon habitat restoration Chinook, steelhead and trout to survive and opportunity in the Clackamas River help improve the status of salmon populations basin. in the river. PGE photo « Don, other volunteers and Metro staff Get a shovel ari come discovered by trial and error that if they cut the scotch broom below the first; over here" fresh green sprout, 90 percent of the plants wouldn't mature and go to seed. It saved them from the work of digging 'm just a guy who doesn't want to pay health club dues," up the huge plants, which also had the positive effect of no longer turning up protests Don McCarty, who shies away from praise for the six soil and exposing fresh seeds. "That was years he volunteered as a natural area steward for Metro's kind of a fun discovery," Don notes with Canemah Bluff property, "it's just the way i get my exercise. a smile. Rather than jogging up and down the street, I prefer to do something that helps me out and is productive for the environment." While etraAfter a while areas formerly impen ble were cleared to make noticeable he's recently adopted other sites closer to his home, twice a week Don got a trails. At one end is a spectacular view healthy workout, trekking around the bluff with clippers, pruners, a hand over the edge of a steep cliff looking saw and a bottle of water and tackling the invasive scotch broom and ivy down to the Willamette River flowing far that had enveloped the landscape. below. The trails now wind through the meadows and woods, and Metro natu- ralists lead hikes around the property, But the site was smothered in invasive which the city of Oregon City will open species. "It was like a scotch broom to the public. 1 forest," Don recalls. "The plants were f; six to eight feet high. In some places While Don usually chose to work alone, you couldn't even walk. The trees were enjoying the solitary work, he was fre- draped in deadly ivy, some vines three quently visited at the site by neighbor inches in diameter." Twice a week Don Howard Klemson, a millwright, former 711 went to work, about four hours at a Oregon City mayor, and amateur his- time. torian who regaled Don with stories. Canemah Bluff sets amid the Canemah That first spring Metro brought in a Historic District, a,community of charm- group of AmeriCorps volunteers, "eight ing historic houses, listed on the National to ten kids who were on site for at least Register of Historic Places. At the far end L. a week." Don worked with the kids to of the property is the Canemah Historic clear out scotch broom, digging it out Pioneer Cemetery, founded in 1865. and amassing huge piles, before the Howard and another neighbor acted shrubs went to seed. Another time Metro as caretakers of the cemetery, with its brought in a work party of about 20 graves and headstones dating back from A people, who cleared out a dump site with the early 1800s. about a hundred years of trash in a single Volunteer steward Don McCarty morning. Don hopes that more folks will step up to volunteer as stewards for Metro's Ron Klein photo Then came the goats. "There was a natural areas. He reflects, "When I large area of 5- to 6-foot high extremely watch people bicycling and jogging over In 1998 Metro purchased Canemah healthy blackberries." About two hun- by Oaks Park and I'm doing restoration Bluff, the 39 acres atop a forested dred goats were rented and, according to work nearby, it makes me think that's a ridge overlooking Oregon City, a last- Don, "they did a marvelous job of wip- lot of energy going up in smoke. I want minute rescue from a 139-unit housing ing them out." to say, `Get a shovel and come over here.' development that was already platted I'd like to see more and staked. Not long afterwards, Don, Through it all, Don worked methodical- people turning in already a familiar volunteer, was asked ly, making a bigger and bigger dent in the their health to help out. He was immediately taken invasive species. Ultimately Metro pur- club dues 1 with the.property, which encompasses chased adjoining Canemah Bluff prop- and pick- a lush pristine forest, meadows and erties for a total of 134 acres. "It was ing up a a- large wetland. In the woods are tall painfully obvious what to do," he quips. pruner. In :inadrone,trees, huge firs and Oregon "You didn't need a plan. Just attack. It an ideal ~,Aite oak. When you see something like seemed you never ran out of challenges. world, . this, undisturbed, you want to become a It was a great feeling to go back the next more part of it." He would look at an ancient year and see one-third as many young people tree with a broken trunk and imagine its plants and the next year almost none. would be doing history. One area was completely eradicated of something for the scotch broom. But other areas seemed environment." inexhaustible." 't a Local share projects Become a volunteer steward e nature close e ~I `,o)u think Twenty-five million dollars The nature park has served as an important environmental education Do,n N1cCarn I,, I of the open spaces bond funds ou u, ,c,inrihing; = resource to nearby schools. Students a lunrcrr were invested in local projects. from Reynolds School District worked srcvvard position Park providers around the region with city staff and local scientists to nli hr be ri hr completed more than 100 projects to conduct research and gather data on ttir you. lnspircd improve, expand or add to their parks the flora and fauna of the site. Teachers h~ rlhc dcdicati,m attended trainin sessions on wetlands or a hanciful of and natural areas by acquiring new g oIunrecr land, restoring habitat and building data collection and stewardship. Students s like used their research to create interpretive Don, Men.() i,~ new trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, signs and a brochure for Salish Ponds latrnc hint, a new boat launches and other facilities. Wetlands Park. progranl 111;11 „ill ~n c uulrc people the ~lppc,rni Located in virtually every city, county Today, trails connect two adjacent ' nits to develop a special relation- and neighborhood in the region, schools, neighborhoods and Fairview ship to .a p.lrticutar ,Metro park or these efforts have protected our water City Hall to the wetland park, offering natural area rbmuph service xid quality, provided fish and wildlife with people the opportunity to study.and Ir<ldrrsl,i}1. places to live and offered people more appreciate wetlands and how they help opportunities for hiking, walking, nature protect our water quality. In addition VOtuntc(~r ,rC%v,u•d, visit their study, recreation and escape close to to the trails the park includes a fishing ,Adopted sir: on a re,;ular bads and home. dock, footbridges, picnic areas, viewing work the land individually - terlr- platforms and interpretive signs. Habitat our ins asivc spcc,c, planrin improvements were made by restoring n;lrive>, rcnlr,vin; dehri ;and more. 5al15h Ponds Wetlands Park native vegetation. `1 hcv alto lead volimtccr rnup~; in Fairview in these indsInidar activities From The land for the wetlands park was rim(, to rune, % hich helps tacilitatc Wetlands and the waterfowl, bats, donated to the city by local residents and a valuahle counnunit, connection frogs and other wildlife they attract businesses. Funding from the local share at these precis i; natural 1rra : are often very visible signs of nature in portion of the open spaces bond measure, neighborhoods. Even relatively small paired with the land donation and the . SUCCCY tnI <'andIdAtUS Wd[ br ener wetland areas pack a punch ecologically help of-volunteers on restoration, efforts, getie pcoplr whir ;1rc pas>ionatr _ providing essential nesting, feeding, was critical to the success of the project. abcnir parks and uath arc:ls, like: m resting and wintering areas for migratory worl;in~~ alone and ir others, birds and other wildlife. As with Cnj"w srrcnunu, 1,11)r,r and ]ur,k . rs' - elsewhere across the nation and around inn all kid n tk~ds o cf rtin~ arh threir.r Shclneh dire the world, the once-bountiful wetlands in i all k we tewar d, , our region have been disappearing, lost vplnntcer ur Icasr r„ro times per to meeting the needs for housing, jobsg i month I,av T;114111; about lit hours and industry. Development continues }'~c1 mo~nrhl \lurnl lrcas arc ii' 1 ~ to be a threat, making it ever more availJblc r11n0u4hM1t N1111 nM"J11, important to find opportunities to Wa,hI 4tnn Ind Chck.lnia, coinpermanently protect wetlands and the . tic, Since rncnr ~~t nc~ sites arc not i wildlife populations that depend on 4 ac,cssiblc h1- public htan,porrarion, them. a iccc,s ti, pcrsnnal uansporration is i, reyuirecl. Salish Ponds Wetlands Park is a 70-acre A 11 N,m r natural area park in Fairview protected -1 .O1 arc rat 'W in explr tint as part of the open spaces bond measure. _'~1a ai-v t , at tc~ti latnJ 1i ca or ll Fairview Creek, two ponds with rs ~~~csrsrjD.~' 9 - I 1 characteristic cattails and an Oregon acnd r-mail to pa -k\ol(a'nrerro.dar. ash woodland are prominent features. Established with wildlife in mind, the The local share program helped fund natural area is home to a variety of improvements at Salish Ponds Wetlands Park. wildlife including herons, waterfowl, hawks, owls, songbirds, raccoons, coyote, deer, frogs, snakes and more. The secret place of the condors pvelope, the itts were eopletryi trying camp, leaving ba h, and coming up from the creek and trespass- ing. Marie recalls, "Once someone tried to break into the garage. I showed him a shotgun and said, `Don't come back!"' Metro had purchased the 46 acres next to the Hewitt's site, and was interested in their property. Besides the many trees the Hewitts had planted, the for- est includes a predominantly native { understory of shrubs and groundcover, with Pacific yew, red elderberry, Oregon grape, fringecup, sword fern and wild ginger. The reach of Clear Creek that runs through the property is a still-fully- functioning stream draining the Cascade 41 ' ' x Mountains that is perfect for coho and i~ a - chinook salmon. What appears as a fast' flowing, whitewater river during winter runoff slows in summer to pool-riffles with gravel beds and large log jams. The location and natural integrity of the' he 28 acres are mostly erty and the house burned down. Joe's property provides connectivity to the forest The land was dad died in 1967 and in 1970 Joe, Marie' larger wildlife habitat of the Cascades, as logged once, but some and his mother decided to move back to evidenced by tracks of black bear, cougar the woods. They had a well dug and built and elk. Told growth, including a new house. huge western red cedar After Metro bought the Hewitt's prop- trees, remains. A year-round creek, Marie says, "I wasn't used to having so erty in 2003, the two adjacent sites were a tributary of the Clackamas, still much space. I ended up enjoying it. It joined together and provided to the harbors steelhead and salmon runs. was very beautiful, and fun to see the Oregon Zoo for their condor recovery wildlife. I used to look out the window program. It's an ideal setting and has re- in the many years they lived on the and see three or four deer." Joe adds, sulted in the most advanced condor facil- place, Joe and Marie Hewitt planted "We'd see most everything. A lot of red- ity constructed to date anywhere. The trees - Spanish yews, Douglas fir, red- tailed hawks. Beaver dams on the creeks. area needed to be secluded, away from woods, flowering plums, cherry, blue Hummingbirds would come to the feeder human intrusion, yet within a 30-min- in your hand. Just about everything that ute drive of an international airport for spruce, myrtle. "We liked trees," toe lives in the Willamette Valley was there." emergency transport of eggs or birds to says by way of explanation, Their two daughters and son got inter- other locations in the country. Two sci- ested in wildlife, too. entists are living on the site. "They incu- bated the eggs in our basement," Marie ing from World War II, his father bought The Hewitts raised wolves that ran wild comments. "The flying cages are on the the property in the fall of 1945. Long be- through the woods. "They're indepen- adjoining property." The condors, former fore, a Norwegian had built a traditional dent," Joe comments. "They don't be- residents of Oregon, have successfully V-roofed log cabin that had been badly long to you, you belong to them." They produced hatchlings. They're being raised vandalized and was uninhabitable. The had four wolves, and one had pups that in specially-constructed flight pens, for Hewitt family moved into a small house they sold to Native Americans in Warm later release back into the wild. that had been started in the middle of the Springs. "When we first got the wolves, forest. It was 2 1/4 miles off the highway, no one was living on the property next Someday the Hewitt's place may have with no electricity or running water and door, but when neighbors moved onto hiking paths so people can come and lighted by kerosene lamps. "It was pretty the place, we had to curtail them, and explore the trees and creek. For today, primitive. I wasn't too fond of it at the finally decided to give them away. We the property plays an important role in start," Joe says. "We had to carry up advertised, "Free wolf to a good home." bringing an endangered species back water from the creek a quarter mile." The from the edge of extinction. A new gen- land around was all forest, too, and there As the years passed, Joe says, the prop- eration of condors is getting its start in were occasional bears and cougars. erty became too much to handle. "It was a special place - a protected place with getting to where we couldn't take care of a deep ravine, a creek where salmon and Eventually running water and electric- it. We'd always kept two acres mowed, steelhead still run and ancient cedars ity were installed, but Joe left home and and that was getting to be too much." tower above the forest. went to college. He and Marie were mar- As neighboring areas became more de- ried in 1951. Later his folks left the prop- Bringing a beautiful buzzard The Oregon Zoo supports wildlife conservation efforts all over the world, but some of the most important work back tO Oregon we do helps endangered and threatened species in our own backyard. It's been a long time since condors soared through by Tony Vecchio, director of the Oregon Zoo the Columbia Gorge, but they were once our local wildlife. We decided to throw our hat into the ring with the California Condor Recovery Program, even though ds it was a long shot and we didn't have the space to house the condors if we were accepted. When the Oregon Zoo was invited into the program in 2001, we were only able to move ahead thanks to Metro's open spaces acquisition program. Conservation staff from the zoo and natural resource scientists from Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces Department worked together to come up with a suitable site for the condor facility. They found it in a natural area along Clear Creek in Clackamas County acquired with funds from Metro's open spaces bond measure. This unique opportunity for the zoo and the parks and greenspaces department to work together, along with the support in 1987, the world's 27 remaining California condors were taken into captivity in an attempt to and leadership of the Metro Council, has save the species from extinction. As of 2004, there are 274 birds; 114 are free flying in California, reaffirmed for me how committed Metro is to conservation. Arizonia and Baja. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service photo Since our program got off the ground late in 2003, three condor chicks have been hatched at the Clear Creek facility. When I became director of the they obtained a condor specimen and Two of the chicks, Kun Wak Shun and Oregon Zoo in 1998, if someone had examined it. Their journal documented a Tatoosh, are being raised there and are asked about bringing California bird with a 9-foot-2-inch wingspan, red doing well. Current construction at the condors back to Oregon, i would head and a sound like a dog. facility will add breeding space and a have called the notion highly new pre-release "boot camp" to prepare Of course, the California condor was juvenile condors for eventual release to improbable: A pie in the sky dream in Oregon long before Lewis and Clark the wild. Though those releases will not (more accurately, an endangered bird came to town. Condor bones more than take place in Oregon, it brings us one in an Oregon sky dream). Well, it 9,000 years old have been found in step closer to a goal I no longer view as Oregon Native American middens. Also improbable - bringing Lewis and Clark's wasn't long before someone did ask. known as the "thunderbird," the condor "beautiful buzzard" back to Oregon. The zoo's marketing manager, Jane appeared in the traditional art of the Hardline, came into my office one day Wasco Indians and other local tribes. The Tony Vecchio began his zoo career in 1969 at the in 1999 and said she thought a great native peoples of the Pacific Northwest Highland Park Zoo in Pittsburgh, Pa. Prior to joining way for the zoo to participate in the considered it a helper who was believed the Oregon Zoo, he served nine years as director at to bring storms, rain, thunder and the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, R.I., which upcoming bicentennial anniversary of lightning. Lewis and Clark's journey. would be to became a leading organization in zoo conservation and innovative exhibit design under his direction. bring California condors back The last reported sighting of a California to Oregon, condor in Oregon happened in 1904 near Drain. Populations of California condors In the 1805 and 1806 journal entries of began to decline everywhere in the wild r-- explorers Lewis and Clark, the California in the twentieth century and by 1987, the condor appeared repeatedly. 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H,r„ „mot»~uc-•.I,,;..r, r„n I Opera Spaces. Treasured Places. Protected € atural areas and laical park projects I~ Ww# couvf r + I Fr~xT G iF A. Ps ds Coft"Wo Pkirk Faimdw Trosdtla t ps Trw'f ~ f r" mvw cameo pax The ,A, ~."axti ,g L~argpa i €xway Wlt4arrmPeee Efu46~stB4arfr~» Tseft kaba I Tyr Cs k At @am s Tra#b~g ~ Trait i.ake vice Johnson City 9 nip, r . Gv~ 7uaratin l~CS4a,~ , ~ j tttuaa ! - .4cc~ss , r CMIYOR er I C anmh fi~cy3n Ca,y Canyan BPuN ~ ' S§YName[ts ~ ' Eq#mrod3~ i i E.rliS+'Y ap Rare wildflowers return to Cooper ?Mountain Natural Area y lp asociate Naked broomrape is a small plant that the pacific Northwest grows to a maximum height of 6•inches.;, with vast landscapes It is found on rocky, thin soils grow- ing beneath native saxifrages. Clustered 'i of towering firs and broomrape is about 3 inches tall and moW conifer forests, grows in association with the plant woo In truth, there ace many habitats that ly sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum) in the Aster family. Both plants are annuals and make up our environment including ; are fleeting on the landscape. They ap- rolling and rocky landscapes of oak pear for one or two weeks in the spring, woodlands, savannas and prairies produce seed and are gone. that. once dominated the floor and Camas (Camassia quamasb)is a native rocky buttes of the Willamette Wiley. lily found in wet prairie throughout the Metro's Cooper Mountain Natural Valley. The bulbs of this plant were a primary winter food source for Native Area is just such a place, and one of Pale larkspur Americans. Bulbs were collected en masse the few remaining in the Portland and were steam cooked in a pit for sev- n area. eral days. After this process, the bulbs ¢i cooked into a sweet, sticky molasses-like " Cooper Mountain lies at the western substance. The finished products were edge of Beaverton. Purchased in 1996 cakes, dried and used during the winter through Metro's open spaces, parks and months when little food was available. streams bond measure, the site supports Because of the importance of Camas as 247 acres of conifer forest, oak wood- a food source, Native Americans would land and upland prairie nestled between burn many acres of prairie each fall to agricultural lands and housing develop- i stimulate production of this species. ments. At first glance, a walk through the Camas and many other native prairie site offers up a common display of grassy species are dependent on disturbances fields and young stands of oak trees. such as fire and grazing to sustain popu- Closer examination reveals a world of lations on a site. Without these natural rare and unique wildflowers at your feet. disturbances, many of these native plants There are a number of species at Cooper decline and eventually disappear from the Mountain found in only a few locations Naked broomrape landscape. in the northern Willamette Valley. w Cooper Mountain's prairie was domi- Pale larkspur (Delphinium leucopha- nated by tall scotch broom when Metro eum) is a perennial species found in dry purchased the site in 1996. Since then, upland prairie and occurs on a handful Metro scientists have employed a com- of sites in southern Washington and bination of management practices to northwestern Oregon. It is a beautiful' restore and maintain botanical diversity creamy white flower with a purple spot including extensive cutting of scotch in the center. The plant is unique in that broom, prescribed burns in 1997 and it can tolerate tremendously dry, exposed 2001, and selected hand-cutting of other sites with very thin soils. It adapts to this r r target noxious weeds, such as tall oat- environment by going dormant early in grass (Arrbenatberum eliatus). In 2004, the growing season and growing very Metro closed two old logging roads slowly over the first several years, often run- ning through the prairie and removed not blooming until its fifth season. deep soil areas (which favored noxious Naked brx~omrape (Orobanche weeds) associated with an old off-road Naked bike course. This work was topped off uniflora) and clustered bromrape Camas by the introduction of more than 250 (Orobancbe fasciculata) are two min- pounds of native grass and wildflower iature plants that also grow in Cooper seed and five tons of native straw. Much Mountain's upland prairies. Both of these of the seed introduced last year was plants are fully parasitic which means derived from seed collected at Cooper they get all of their nutrients from their Mountain over the past decade. host plant and do not photosynthesize. t . Eva - This patch of Metro Council works to provide wildflowers brought public access to nature to you by . . n 2004, the Metro Council master plan to make the area accessible approved new funding for to the public with a trailhead, parking public access improvements lot, restroom and trails. Groundbreaking to up to four regional natural for this project is anticipated in 2006. areas protected by the open Cooper Mountain spaces, parks and streams bond mea- sure. Plans are under way to make Natural Area improvemnts at three sites - Graham Oaks in Wilsonville, Mt. Talbert near With an emphasis on use by hikers, the Cooper Mountain Natural Area will Milwaukie and Cooper Mountain feature a 3 1/2-mile trail network includ- near Beaverton. ing an equestrian loop and a universally Passage of the open spaces, accessible summit trail with commanding parks and streams bond.. With the help of the public and local views of the Tualatin River Valley and measure:(1.995) park providers, each of these areas has Chehalem mountains. Two access points a master plan completed or in the works with parking, restrooms and picnic tables Acquisition of the Cooper that will guide the recreation opportuni- will be developed and an environmental mountain Natural Area (1996) ties and continued restoration activities education classroom is planned that can Hundreds of staff, and at each site. The plans strike a careful double as community meeting space. balance: between. providing opportunities The master plan is still being drafted and volunteer hours dedicated for the public to, use and enjoy.. their new opportunities for public involvement to removing a scotch broom natural.areas.`and enhancing the water,. will continue throughout 2005. Ground- forest and keeping invasive quality. and. values that made breaking for this project is not antici- plants at bay (1996 to present) them important for protection in the first pated until 2007 or 2008. place. . Prescribed burns.on the property which help control Mt. Talbert Natural Area Graham oaf invasive plants and cause t. Natural AMO wildflower seeds to germinate The largest undeveloped butte in North (1997 and 2001) ern Clackamas County, Mt. Talbert rises Known to many as the Wilsonville Tract, Native seed collection by as a forested green sentinel overlooking this acre acquisition is at the heart the web of development that surrounds it of one e o of the most celebrated success AmeriCorps and community stories of Metro's open spaces, parks and volunteers and the busy I-205 and Sunnyside Road streams bond measure. The property in- interchange just to the west. Metro, in Contracted seed' amplification partnership with North Clackamas Parks eludes a mix of forested canyons, season- In 2004, from open farmland. by Willamette Valley seed and Recreation District has purchased ellectewetld oanffdiscialans and Wilarmlsonvandill.e and a total of 183 acres including the top e growers and Portland Bureau and the west and north facing slopes, Metro adopted a master plan for public of Environmental-Services which are visible to tens of thousands of use and natural resource protection and * Restoration. of prairie terrain people who travel daily on I-205 or visit gave the site a new name -Graham Oaks by closing, logging roads and Clackamas Town Center. Both Metro Natural Area. The natural area holds a and the park district have approved a unique place in the community -serving removing dirt, bike mounds as an outdoor classroom for nearby stu- (2004) dents, a green buffer for a new planned Reintroduction of darkia development for approximately 5,000 amoena native seed, along new residents and an important link in with 250 pounds of seed from ~ a proposed regional trail envisioned to P extend from the Tualatin River National other natives, paid for with a Wildlife Refuge through the Tonquin Greenspaces conservation and geologic area to the Willamette River. restoration grant (2004) I' Major restoration work at the site means groundbreaking for improvements is not i ' likely before 2010. J p yo U, Restoration greatest hits hen Metro's science ~ I Putting the "flood" back and stewardship F in floodplain team leader Jim Morgan looks out ~F At Metro's 326-acre Multnomah Chan- over ameadow full t nel Natural Area and 2,000-acre Smith of scotch broom or an abandoned and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, new water control structures are allowing dairy farm, he sees the oak savanna g or Geyer willow marsh that thrived a natural resource managers to simulate ' historical river flooding patterns. The there hundreds of years ago. Each of early returns have exceeded expectations. the natural areas protected by the ` Seasonal flooding drowns out invasive plant species and makes way for native open spates, parks and streams bond marsh plants. Fish, bird and amphibian measure presents a unique challenge e use has increased significantly. Both sites to Metro's scents and stewardship are likely to provide off-channel rearing team, but generally the approach habitat for young salmon on their way to is the same - take the land back to the Pacific Ocean. its roots. k Gotter Prairie "You don't reverse 150 years of degrada- tion overnight," says Morgan, "but it is A restored wet prairie and oak/pine amazing how much memory is held by savanna at a Metro natural area along the landscape. If you take out some of the Tualatin River is now the largest Metro ranger Adam Stellmacher leads a piece of this rare habitat a in the the obstacles and start nudging it in the P tyP volunteer tree planting at Cooper Mountain Tualatin River Valle right direction, the land can return to its Natural Area. Valley. Dominated entirely true nature." Jane Dunkin photo by native plant species, Gotter Prairie represents Tualatin River floodplain plant Metro scientists begin by researching communities that are now rarely found. the historical conditions of each site. he says. "We come in and wrestle with Already the site is attracting a diverse Sometimes old survey data and historical the weeds, take out a dam or plant a lot array of birds rarely found together on a photos are available; often conversations of trees, and then we stand back and let single site. with landowners and neighbors help fill the land work its magic. Suddenly one in the gaps. There also are hints on the spring, the meadow you tore all that Johnson Creek dam removal landscape - remnant native plants and scotch broom out of is covered in rare evidence of changes in the hydrology. wildflowers that haven't grown there The removal of a dam at a Metro natural for 100 years. Birds start coming back. area on Johnson Creek in 2001 improved Then they begin a careful analysis of the Young salmon start hanging out in the fish passage conditions to allow cut- site's current conditions and the oppor- side channel you built for them. Rare throat trout and coho.salmon to once tunities and limitations for restoration. frogs and turtles are breeding in muddy again spawn upstream in this urban/rural Can original hydrology be restored? Does ponds of the tidal wetland you recreated. creek. This includes access to the reach of the site integrate into a larger ecological It's awesome." the creek on Metro's property that con- landscape? What will be the future use tains, according to Oregon Department of the site and the surrounding area and Here is a handful of highlights: of Fish and Wildlife, the best fish refuge how does that use impact restoration? potential on Johnson Creek, with shade Will invasive plants continue to be rein- Reforestation cover, deep pools, large woody debris troduced by flooding or trail usage? How and back waters. The dam was the only much will it cost and what are the avail- Nearly one million trees and shrubs have known structural obstacle on Johnson able funding sources? Out of the answers been planted on Metro natural areas, Creek preventing or inhibiting fish pas to these questions, a strategy emerges and establishing reforestation processes on sage to the headwaters. the team goes to work - often with the more than 1,200 acres. Clear cuts and help of partners, grant money and hun- abandoned fields are being returned to Knocking out knotweed dreds of volunteers. native forest lands, resulting in more diverse wildlife habitat and reduction in One of the biggest challenges to restora- Despite a number of notable accomplish- greenhouse gases. tion efforts all over the globe is invasive ments among the early results of their species - plants and animals that have work, Morgan won't take much of the credit. "We're just aiding and abetting," settled into new habitats without bring- ing along the predators or conditions that keep them in check in their homelands. Metro's natural areas are no exception. and individuals are invited to contribute On the 1,100 acres and nine miles of to this fund to expand restoration efforts. fyou u1C~ it, stream and river frontage Metro pur- To become a partner or learn more about chased along the Clackamas River and its the fund, call the foundation at (503) th.ey will come, tributaries, one of the biggest threats to 417-8700. riparian habitat has been Japanese knot- * elf weed. Through a coordinated effort that Volunteers have left an impressive st included funding from Oregon Water- mark on Metro's natural areas. In an shed Enhancement Board, three years of average year, more than 20,000 hours " AmeriCorps crews from the Northwest are donated by volunteers helping Service Academy, a partnership with The Metro's science and stewardship team Nature Conservancy, and the cooperation with their restoration efforts. Volunteers ' of dozens of private landowners in the plant native trees and shrubs, remove ` watershed, Metro has helped develop a fences and invasive species, lead l' new eradication approach for knotweed. community and school groups, collect An ongoing effort led by the Clackamas and propagate native seeds, and help Basin Watershed Council will build on document the results of all this hard the early success and keep everyone work by monitoring the plants and Ktr()'~ n_arural areas prote&t, working together. wildlife at restoration sites. These and more than just trees and salmon. many other volunteer opportunities are a Native amphibians have also ben- . A little help from our friends great way to connect to nature and your efited,from'increases in habitat community by helping to build a legacy Metro's acquisitions and restoration of clean water and protected natural efforts during the last ten years have k. The open spaces bond measure did not areas for people and wildlife. For more added, more than a thousand acres include funds for restoration of the information, visit www.metro-region. .of wetlands and forest used by na acquisitions - only a small amount to org/parks or call Mary West at (503) tive atnphihi;zns like the red-legged . "stabilize" the properties and protect 797-1814. frog, li'tc d as a "sensitive speci"es" ` them from degradation. The significant by the state of Oregon. Red-legged accomplishments described above would -A. frogs have declined regionally due not have been possible without a lot of help from fundersdonors andin part°to losses in suitable habitat p partners as well as pressure from non-native volunteers. bullfrogs. Red-legged frogs require Metro has received nearly $2 million in pon&water more than a foot deep ] between l grant funds, donations and contributions February and July for their toward its restoration efforts. In 2002, j, breeding"-season and for tadpoles to Metro and the National Fish and Wildlife `deti clop. Foundation established the Wild Heritage In 100 1lcrru and"its partners Fund to help restore important and rare installed 'iuater control structures native habitat. Businesses, foundations - of Metro 's'326-acre Multnomah Channel. atural Area, restoring MOW seasonal flooding during the winter and spring according to historic flood cycles' Prior to this restora- tion, red legged frog breeding was restricted-6 Y small pons each ,3- aesm 'size. W thind , three;years; red-legged frogs were breeding throughout 150 acres of aoa% new wetlands created by the new re- ' gime. As an added benefit, the new flood cycle is actually bad for bull- ~/r'~ frogs; which breed in early summer. >~\0'}}~1 _ Killin Wetlands in Banks and Gotter Prairie along the Tualatin River are. d~j,;; also boasting expanded red-legged, . . frog populations,s ncewetla..nds I 1.I~11~~~; ~rlil~r+ were rc.stured there. V s C Bruce Forster photos New development maximizes design thatincludeshmany spaces for community people to get together. Front yard square and protects the value footage has been reduced t situate 4 homes closer to sidewalks and allow for. ¢ A larger common areas. Villebois features a of natural areas network of trails that run through several of the property's parks and open spaces By Rudy Kadlub, chief executive officer of Costa Pacific Communities and connect the community's three neigh- borhoods with the Village Center. These trails also extend beyond the borders of r the community and connect to a regional ~:+a*~r! trail being planned for the area by Metro and its partners. The Tonquin Trail will connect Villebois to schools, employment. " centers, natural areas, parks and provide opportunities for recreation, exercise and wildlife watching. As much as natural areas provide benefits for a community's residents, there is also a responsibility on the part of developers to preserve the environmental value of a property. The Villebois community was designed around existing natural features - which include trees, wetlands, natural preserves and the topographical layout of the land - to limit the effect development would have on the property. Other measures have been taken to Metro's Graham Oaks Natural Area (the forest and fields pictured in the foreground) borders ensure that the land retains the natu- Villebois, a new 500-acre community being planned in Wilsonville. ral conditions that existed prior to the C Bruce Forster photo development as fully as possible. This has included a comprehensive rainwater For residents of the Pacific The name "Villebois" comes from the management system, which replaces the French, meaning "village in the woods." existing system, and includes sustainable Northwest, access to the management tools such as mitigation region's natural resources- We chose this name in part because of the emphasis we wanted to place on ponds, porous pavers, bio-retention cells trees, streams, parks and parks and open space in the design. But and experimental green roofs. These trails - is an essential part of it also made sense considering that Vil- tools help decrease damage from erosion, everyday life. And, as residential and lebois borders two large natural areas, regulate the speed at which water reaches Graham Oaks and Coffee Lake, both watersheds, and, ultimately, prevent un- commercial development continues to filtered water from overwhelming rivers expand in the Northwest, developers Protected by Metro's open spaces, parks and streams bond measure. On the roads and streams. have a responsibility to help protect that run along the perimeter of Villebois and preserve these resources. and border these preserves, every home For Villebois, it was critical that we faces these natural areas to deliver an consider all the many ways that open When Costa Pacific Communities first added value to the homeowners. These spaces create value for the community's began planning for Villebois - a 500-acre surrounding natural areas, in conjunc- residents. We think of it as simply doing master-planned community in Wilsonville tion with the parks and open spaces the right thing, but it has drawn recogni- - it was essential to our team to preserve inside the community, allow more beauty tion for us as well. For our comprehen- as much open space as possible and we to be woven into the landscape and of- sive incorporation of greenspaces, Costa accomplished this by allowing the existing fer residents a haven from the demands Pacific recently received the 2005 Gold natural features on the property to guide of everyday life. In all, open spaces help Nugget "Best On-the-Boards Site Plan" our planning. After all, a development make communities more livable and Grand Award and will be used as a model that is designed to minimize its impact more valuable. for community development by Leader- on the land and actively works to protect ship in Energy and Environmental Design natural features is simply a better-develop- In addition to the psychological space (LEED). This recognition was incredibly ment. Natural areas offer value in several and financial rewards that open spaces flattering, but, in the end, it is encourag- ways for residents, from the obvious aes- provide for residents, they also deliver a ing to see that the incorporation of parks thetic value of the resources to long-term distinct recreational and social value. and natural areas into community devel- financial yields for home-owners in envi- At Villebois, we've worked to nurture opment is just as important to others as ronmentally friendly communities. it is to us. Rare habitat brought back to s ao i ton Tuata n the Tualatin River Valley Riverteepevs Tualatin Riverkeepers is helping Along a sleepy bend of ship with the Tualatin Riverkeepers that people connect to the nature in their the Tualatin River, at the has helped bring hundreds of volunteers neighborhoods through hands-on to the site. In all, six plant communities restoration and education activities confluence of Baker and at Metro natural areas throughout will be restored on the property creating McFee creeks, the Golfer a mosaic of native plant habitats based the Tualatin River watershed, includ- family farm is returning to on historical conditions. These include: ing Gotter Prairie. nature. More than 120 acres are being wet prairie (20 acres), wetland scrub Only three years old, their program transformed from agriculture to rare (15 acres), forested wetland (13 acres), engages more than 500 volunteers oak savanna and wet prairie, along oak savanna (22 acres), riparian wood- annually and has helped restore more with forested wetlands and land (23 acres), and palustrine emergent than 180 acres of diverse wetland, (or plants that are rooted in shallow floodplain and riparian habitat. A riparian areas. water with most of their vegetation new nature awareness and service above water -18 acres). It is currently learning program enables schools The Gotter family purchased the land in the largest native prairie system in the and community organizations to 1930 when Sam Gotter, the youngest of Tualatin River Valley. participate in stewardship projects in five children, was four years old. "They their own neighborhoods. bought it because of me," Sam recalls. The natural vegetation of the Tualatin "I was ill and my folks were told they River watershed includes more than 400 Volunteers have played a big role - needed to get me to the country." The species of plants, many now rare: At removing invasive..plant species, river floods every year, so the family in- Gotter Prairie, at least 34 herbaceous and planting trees and shrubs,.'collect- stalled six miles of tiles to drain the land 32 shrub'and'.tree species have' been, " ing seed, monitoring amphibian egg.., for farming. "It was great farmland," established, approximating the` natural masses, takirig Beyer willow cuttings,' Sam says. "We had every crop imagm- distribution of the, plants: "Oak savanna tracking plant survival rates, count- able - berries, beans, corn, cucumbers, and Willamette wet prairie species, gen- ing the return of bird species to the all kinds of vegetables." They also had erally rare or absent, are included. The restoration sites, and removing litter cattle, hogs and other farm animals. The riparian area of McFee Creek, still a and fencing. Education opportuni- land was turned with horse-drawn plows. salmon-bearing stream, is being reveg- ties have brought adults building job etated. An increasing cover of large trees skills from Centro Cultural, students A historic grist mill started by Seth will provide shade, leaf litter, woody from nearby Groner Elementary Seeley in 1875 on Baker Creek was on debris and insects that benefit trout and School and families from Adelante the property. A dam on the creek created endangered salmon. Mujeres (Forward Moving Women) a spillway. The mill was operated by a to the site. water wheel, and farmers from the area Restoring the natural hydrology of the Maria Felix Vazquez, a member brought their wheat and paid a toll for site and converting it back to a wetland of Adelante Mujeres, got involved it to be ground. The millstone is believed system will increase the diversity of birds, at Gotter so her two-year-old" son to have been shipped around Cape Horn. amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Fernando would learn respect for A log flume passed through the property, Species that are expected to return in- the natural environment. "I want my too, floating logs from higher in the clude mink, chorus and red-legged frogs, little boy to see how. wonderful it is mountains down to the Tualatin River. Western toad and native turtles. The to be able to plant a tree and see it greatest change is likely to come from the grow." Sam reminisces, "I liked growing up abundance and diversity of birds. With there, our old home place - fishing, restoration, the wetlands system will To find out how you can get in- catching crawdads, swimming in the become suitable breeding habitat or mi- volved, visit www.tualatinriverkeep- river, playing in the creeks and the lake." gration stopover for birds like the yellow- ers.org or call (503) 590-5813. breasted chat, yellow-headed blackbirds, After his parents died, Sam bought the farm common snipe and several hawk species. and kept it. "I enjoyed being there. It was _ a nice place to live." But by 1994, when In 2002, the Gotter family donated a Sam was 68 years old, the farm became too conservation easement for an adjacent i k much to manage. He kept 10 acres on a part 6-acre property. "I told Metro, I'll help of the property where he and his wife had out all I can," says Sam. "It's a good already built a house and sold the rest to thing for them, and a good thing for Jim Stahlke, who kept the farmland for two me." What he doesn't say - maybe be- years before selling it to Metro. cause it comes so naturally to him to do right by this place that has given him so The Gotter property is now returning to much - is that it's good for the land, too. its roots, with a little help from Metro's natural resources team and a key partner- Tualatin Riverkeepers photo. 4 Idyl Wild Farm goes truly wild The 200 acres that became Nan Weber enjoys a Idyl Wild Farms tools Nan glass of elderberry and Paul Weber fire years blossom drink to Out They knew what on the property where she and her they wanted for their husband Paul raised dairy fanny it had to be near water, their family. Metro is with wow,, and secluded, off a main working to restore highway. From the time they were the former dairy 1453, they scoured the farm, protected by newhweds in ads in every Sunday's paper Every plaw '"r = the open spaces t bond measure. theyd see WOUId turn out to be ~-77 w Ron Klein photo a disappoinbs One reakor gave = k' up on them- As soon as they were shown the prop- erty along the Willamette River near the Canby Ferry, Nan says, "We knew this ' was what we were looking for. We knew y it was the right thing." From its greenway river frontage, the - 194-acre L-shaped property on Moun- tain Road rises and falls into gullies and hills blanketed with farm fields, woods and meadows. Newland creek meanders through. The property's thirty acres of forest are lush with trees including west- ern red cedar, Douglas fir and red alder, with an understory of elderberries, ferns, salmonberries and wildflowers. The Webers dug in. Thirty-five cows a rowboat that we bought the kids for had our own little pocket out here, but and a milk tank were moved from the Christmas. In the summer, we'd get hot we could foresee that our farm would not farm they'd been leasing in Dayton. Paul and sticky with the farm work, and in be forever. We thought our place would and Nan built a new barn, and planted the evenings would go down and just make a great youth camp or retreat. We alfalfa, grass and corn for the cows, and drop in the river." The heifers made little didn't want houses - that, everybody some sweet corn for U-pick. Eventually trails through the woods. The children agreed on." they built seven buildings and expanded followed the trails, built tree houses and the herd of Holsteins and Brown Swiss a fort by the creek. One year they ice Paul had heart surgery and in 1993 he milking cows to 400. skated on the creek. Nan muses, "My died. Nan and the children discussed favorite part of the farm was up on the what to do and finally, in 2000, they Children came along, four boys and a hill, so secluded, looking out on the decided to put the property up for sale. girl. They all belonged to 4H and Future farmstead." Every spring, Nan picked They ran a small ad in the Sunday Ore- Farmers of America, helped out on the elderberry blossoms to make into a flow- gonian and Metro contacted her the next farm, and each nurtured a collection of ery-tasting drink. day. "I didn't tell them," Nan says, "but dairy animals. One cow they raised and once I understood that they intended to sold became a national grand champion When the Webers bought the farm in protect our property, we didn't seriously and eventually was resold for $62,000. 1958, the surrounding area was all consider any other contender." Until last year that was the highest price farmland. The opening of Interstate 205 ever paid for a Brown Swiss cow. made it easier for people to commute Nan and Metro agreed to a life estate, so to downtown Portland and neighboring she can live in her green-shingled family "It's a very special piece of property," farmers sold their land into 20-acre lots. home, surrounded by her hydrangeas and Nan says. "We enjoyed the land. We "Paul and I talked about this. Things roses, as long as she wishes. Each of the really enjoyed the river. We always went got developed, chopped up, people built children was given part of the proceeds swimming and put up a rope swing out mansions," Nan bemoans. "As farmers, of the sale, "so each one of them has over the water. Some years there was a we thought, that's not the answer. We been able to do something with this trust nice sand beach. We had a canoe and money, and not wait until I die or I'm too old. I'm so happy. That says it all." i ` The property had much appeal for A park to love, a Metro. Its riparian and upland forests 0 are home to a multitude of bird species community to thank ` including cedar waxwings and pileated woodpeckers. With some restoration, by Gail Snyder, executive director of Friends of Forest Park Newland Creek can once again have runs of cutthroat trout. The creek actually decreases in temperature as it approaches Six years ago my husband and money. Once again, Metro stepped up its confluence with the Willlamette River to the late. The Metro Council voted to due to input from colder springs. As part I considered leaving Colo- P rado. We looked at eommuni- apply some of the remaining open spaces of the river known as Willamette Nar- bond funds towards this acquisition. rows, this place connects with other pub- ties and work opportunities That parcel of land is now part of the lic lands to form a habitat corridor from, from the Rocky Mountains open spaces portfolio and as such is pro- Oregon City to Wilsonville. A cacophony west We quickly eliminated all but tected in perpetuity from development. of waterfowl can be heard from the large Portland. One of the few non-ne- natural anchor of the Mollala River delta But still the work is not done. Forest in Mollala State Park across the river. gotiable criteria was having a large Park is at risk of becoming a biological natural area within close proximity "island" if land surrounding it is devel- Once Metro took ownership of the farm, to work and home. And by "large," i oped. Instead, imagine a Forest Park that they reforested a 15-acre field that had meant many thousands of acres and extends well past its existing northern been logged, and sent biologists to sur- boundary. Imagine a reenwa from the vey the site's natural resources. Two big miles of trails. After all, l was used to g Y having Pikes Peak in m backyard. Oregon Coast to Forest Park. Just imag- concrete silos were given to a dairy farm 9 Y ine... near Salem. Hand-hewn timbers and siding boards from the oldest barn went Without exaggeration, Forest Park was essential to our decision to move to ~ Ahhh, Forest Park. It is at the heart of to Bosky Dell Nursery and the Olympic what people love about living in this Peninsula. Dozens of volunteers came Portland. Once we got settled, I quickly region. But Forest Park didn't happen out for a big SOLO event'and cleaned out began to explore and fall in love with this b accident. It reflects a legacy of caring truckloads of farm "junk." Currently the . wonderful park. After being in Portland about nature and community that started I fields are leased for crops. One year the for about a year, I read an article in the. farm was a staging area for. 900 goats paper about a 73-acre "in-holding" being owell day.vWe1a0re he stewards of today. The used to clear brush on other properties. acquired and added to the park. That's l I thought. I didn't realize at the time Metro open spaces acquisition program f Nan adds, "I hope that Metro will build coo g has given us the opportunity and the trails in my lifetime so I can walk all what that acquisition really meant. It was means to carry that legacy forward, and through the woods." one of the many acquisitions made by lights the way for the work have left Metro and its partners through the open to do. Now that Idyl Wild Farm is moving spaces acquisition program. toward becoming a more truly wild Gail has an educational background in physical geog- place, Nan says, "I am so happy. I look Now I know Metro and its partners, Friends of Forest Park and the city of raphy. Her masters thesis work on Pikes Peak in Colo- to the future, and how many people will o rado led to her founding Friends of the Peak. Along get to enjoy it. It makes me feel good." Portland, have added more than 865 acres to Forest Park as a result of the the way, her career path took a turn toward nonprofit 1995 open spaces, parks and streams management instead of erosion control. Gail has bond measure. Now I know that some worked with Friends of Forest Park for three years, of those acquisitions were in-holdings or and in the role of executive director for two years. 1r Iderberry privately owned islands of land within Blossom Drink the park that caused it to be fragmented. Some of those acquisitions were "pinch 10 handfuls of elderberry blossoms points," where the park was extremely 5 large lemons, thinly sliced narrow. Some were key access points. tlt3iYtRr?t 10 teaspoons citric acid Others provide a "buffer," protecting 6-8 pounds sugar the healthier interior habitat from the Friends of Forest Perk, No Ivy 6 quarts water impacts of urbanization around its edges. League and volunteers meet And now I also know there is still a lot f more to be done! every Saturday1norning for To make the syrup, cnmhine the trail maintenance and habitat I llossoms,`lemons and citric acid and leave for 24-36 hours in a non- Last December Friends of Forest Park restoration work. For more metallic container, then strain. Add had an opportunity to acquire some infotnation call sugar and water. Heat to just-before land in the Linnton neighborhood that (503) 223-5449. boiling; and seal in jars. To make the borders on Forest Park and will provide drink, combine'one part syrup with a much-needed new access point to two parts wirer, and add ice. the park. We worked hard to raise the We've learned from these studies that Saving the best natural places in the Willamette Valley, including the Portland metropolitan region, the habi- By Russell Hoeflich, Oregon director of The Nature Conservancy tats most extensively lost to development - and the most urgent to conserve for the future - include wetlands, low eleva- tion rivers and streams, riparian (stream n 1495 the citizens of the bank) corridors, low-elevation conifer Portland metropolitan region forests, oak woodlands, and native prai- made the decision to invest i' ties. Metro has done an excellent job of 6135 million in a portfolio using this type of information to focus of parks and natural areas investments on the most ecologically sig- throughout our three counties. Since nificant places. there Metro has used those funds On the question of effective strategies, strategicaRy to stitch together a net today's political and economic climate work of protected rivers, streams and challenges us to come up with fresh solu- natural places that provide a lifeline tions. Oregon voters recently signaled to our salmon, birds and a host of that while they strongly value healthy wildlife habitats, they want to protect other wildlife. these resources with voluntary incentives, not heavy-handed or inflexible regula- A prime example is the Sandy River tions. They want property owners to be Gorge, right on our region's doorstep. fairly compensated for preserving habitat The Sandy is a clean, cold river - prime values on their land. habitat for numerous runs of salmon and steelhead, and one of only two To me, that's not a problem, it's an op- streams where the goal of recovering Killin Wetlands portunity. In the future, conservation lower Columbia River fall chinook runs will increasingly be achieved through can be achieved. Along the banks of the lane Dunkin photo g voluntary incentives, fair compensation, Sandy, a corridor of undeveloped forests and new tools such as land protection and woodlands supports healthy wildlife promise of a fully protected network of agreements - as well as additional land populations. healthy streams, wetlands and woodlands purchases from willing sellers. The good is still ahead of us. With the Portland news is, there's exciting conservation Metro helped preserve this gem for the metropolitan area's growing population, work to be done and citizens willing to public by making strategic land acquisi- there's an urgent need to act swiftly and do it. tions from willing sellers, managing these strategically to ensure that the most criti- lands ecologically, supporting invasive cal remaining habitats get protected. Future generations of Oregonians will weed control efforts throughout the visit vibrant natural areas like the Sandy watershed, and providing education and Moving forward, how do we choose the River Gorge, Killin Wetlands and Cooper recreational access to all. best'places to.invest in habitats for fish Mountain - real places with healthy eco- and wildlife? What conservation strate- logical systems supporting a rich tapestry Around the region, nearly 74 miles of gies are most-i4ective?'And where will of our native plants and animals. They'll river and stream frontage have been the resources come from? Those are the, be grateful for the foresight shown by the added into Metro's portfolio of public the beginning critical questions the region's citizens and people in this region at ginning o , land investments, with intensive efforts leaders need'to address'when considering the 21st century. put into stream bank restoration and how to best protect our natural resources invasive species removal to ensure that and our way of life. As vice president and Oregon"director for The Nature the ecological value of these assets grows Conservancy since 1§86,.Russ is responsible for the over time. On the first question, we are fortunate development, administration and implementation to have built a strong consensus around., of a strategic plan to,protect and maintain Oregon's Another example is Killin Wetlands, the highest priority needs. Science-based. biological diversity. The Nature conservancy is a a unique natural area in Washington studies such as the Oregon Biodiversity _ leading international, nonprofit organization that County. This 240-acre site was identi- Project led by, Defenders of Wildlife "and preserves plants, animalsand natural communities fied by the Oregon Natural Heritage ecoregional.assessments by The Nature representing the diversity of life on Earth by Information Center as one of the last re- Conservancy have helped to pinpoint protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. maining examples of a type of valley bot- where and how.to best safeguard our tom wetland that was once much more region's rich biological diversity. The widespread. Metro stepped forward to Oregon Department of Fish and•Wildlife ' purchase this critical wetland when the recently drafted a comprehensive wildlife . ' owners offered to sell. conservation strategy to, guide voluntary and incentive-based conservation action These are successes and tangible results on a regional basis. worth celebrating. However, it's im- portant to recognize that fulfilling the i Nature nearby, creating livable cities by Mike Houck, executive director of Urban Greenspaces Institute enry David Thoreau's tive species still share the urban landscape ; , aphorism. "In wildness with us. Nearly 300 species of birds have ' Is the preservation of been recorded in our region, 163 of them nesting, migrating through, or living here r the world" has long year-round. inspired the protection of the rural landscape, too often it The social and educational values of c seems to me, at the expense of pre- "nature nearby" are best articulated by i serving the urban wilds. Today 1 think Robert Michael Pyle, who posed to The X Thunder Tree, "What is the extinction we need a new mantra, 'in livable of the condor to a child who has never cities is preservation of the wild." To known a wren?" To appreciate the ex- be livable, a vibrant green infrastruc- otic, we need access to common backyard Marsh wren ture - an interconnected network nature.. Parks and urban wilds should be Jim Cruce photo within what Pyle refers to as our "imme- of streams, parks, trails and natural Properties near parks and natural areas diate radius of reach," which for the very areas - must permeate our cities. old and the very young is a short walk or also are more valuable. It's no accident When ribbons of green penetrate bicycle ride from ;home. that the sales pitch for the new condo- every neighborhoodi our-cities will miniums at Portland's South Waterfront be celebrated as desirable, environ- There are also hardheaded economic invokes the greenway trail, parks and to Ross Island where herons reasons for protecting and restoring the proximity mentally responsible places to live. region's greenspaces. Restoring flood- and bald eagles nest and chinook salmon plains and wetlands not only reduces rest and feed. The ability to attract 1 Cities should be and can be biologically flooding and protects water quality, but and retain skilled employees led Norm diverse. Here in the Northern Willamette does so more cheaply than pipes and en- Thompson to locate their corporate Valley, we have a head start in creating gineered solutions. It's possible to create headquarters on the Rock Creek Green- an ecologically rich region. Peregrine fal- parks and greenspaces in park deficient way in Hillsboro. cons, bald eagles, chinook salmon, steel- neighborhoods and to control stormwater head trout, cutthroat trout, red-legged by expanding the urban forest canopy, Parks, trails and natural areas must no frogs, Western pond turtles, Western roof gardens, and creating green residen- longer be thought of as an extra frill, painted turtles and numerous other sensi- tial streets. leftovers of urbanization. The 1995 open spaces bond measure has protected more than 8,000 acres of natural areas, a criti- cal step in establishing parks and natu- ral areas as an essential element of the region's infrastructure. Future acquisition efforts will keep us on track in creating the green armature around which our cit- ies should be designed. This integration of the built and natural environments will contribute to the region's economic success, ecological health, civic vitality - and quality of life. It will also render moot the false choice between protecting the urban or rural wilds. Mike Houck is executive director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute. He has been urban naturalist at the Audubon Society of Portland since he founded Audubon's urban conservation program in 1980. He serves on Metro's Greenspaces Policy Advisory Com- mittee and has served on several other regional and local advisory committees related to parks, trails and 'i Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge offers a rich slice of nature right inside Portland city limits. natural areas. Mike Houck photo ~~f i ~4p 4 C I Treasured Friends celebrate open spaces Nature discoveries These special events offer more ways Clear Creek natural area tour to get to know your natural areas during the 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 a "open Spaces, Treasured Places" celebration. Join Metro naturalist James Davis for a natural history tour of one of the most beautiful properties protected Johnson Creek open house impacts on natural areas and the need 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 to preserve and manage open spaces. by Metro's open spaces acquisition l join the Johnson Creek Watershed Bring your lunch, gloves, Toppers, hand program. This forested tributary of the I Council for an evening of local music, saws, shovels and a good joke to share. Clackamas River has excellent water excellent food, an exhibit of photog- Wear long pants to protect yourself quality and significant wild fish runs. raphy and art focusing on Johnson from poison oak. To register, call Jason Signs of deer, coyote, beaver and river otter Creek, a guest speaker and a silent auc- at (503) 802-8151. The Nature Con- are common and there is a good tion. Learn about the great work vol- servancy variety of other wildlife, plants, and unteers have accomplished for Johnson plenty of fungus in the fall. James will Creek this year. Explore the new John- Tualatin River paddle do his best to identify what mushrooms we find, but this will certainly be at the! son Creek Watershed Resource Center 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 beginner's level. Bring your binoculars y and take home a gift from the silent join the Tualatin Riverkeepers on a auction. Bring your appetite and dress paddle from Cook Park in Tigard. This or borrow a pair ours. There will be„ to sit outside in the spacious courtyard. beginner level trip is a great way leisurely walking for 2 to 3 miles over F to terrain on old dirt roads. Suit- (503) more information, call Jordan at begin to learn how to use a canoe and uneven able for adults and children a 10 and old= (503) 652-7477 or visit www.jcwc.org. enjoy the Tualatin River. Bring water er. Payment of $5 per adult is required Johnson Creek Watershed Council and lunch. $5 for members; $10 for in advance; children are free. Call (503) non-members. Canoes can be rented 797-1928 to register. Directions will be, A Bug's Life in the for $20 and are free for members. To mailed to you. Metro Columbia Slough register, call Margot at (503) 590-5813. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Tualatin Riverkeepers Portland Paddle Ever wondered what creatures lurk be- . 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 24 neath the surface of Portland's water- Clackamas "Down the River" Participate in the second annual Port- ways? Join the Xerces Society and the Clean Up land Paddle, a free canoe and kayak " Columbia Slough Watershed Council 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 event for all ages, aimed at getting for an adventure in underwater explo- This third annual event is a chance people on the Willamette River. Learn ration. Experience the world of inver- for boaters to give back to their river about and enjoy this amazing natural - tebrates in a hands-on environment, and their community. Volunteers will resource. For more information and to and learn about sampling methods and clean up trash along a 6-mile stretch register, call (503) 223-6418 or visit identification. Bring your canoe if you of the lower Clackamas River, either www.portlandpaddle.org. Willamette have one; extra canoes will be available from Barton to Carver, or Carver to the Riverkeeper to borrow. Meet at Whitaker Ponds mouth. All necessary supplies will be at 7040 NE 47th Ave., Portland. Free. provided. After a fun-filled day of river Willamette Valley pines Advance registration required; call Jeff running and hauling out trash, volun- at (503) 232-6639. Columbia Slough teers will wrap up the day with a bar- and oaks Watershed Council and Xerces Society beque potluck and live bluegrass music 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 When we think of forests on the west at Carver Park. Meet at Carver Park; de of the Cascades, we generally think I Camassia Nature Preserve shuttles to the put-in and take-out loca- side conifer forests, especially Douglas fir work party tions will be arranged. All non-motor- of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 ized boaters are welcome. Boaters with forests. But two other trees, the Oregon oak and the Willamette Valley ponderd,- Help restore a rare site of oak/madrone their own watercraft register by calling r forest by removing Douglas fir trees Kristin Dahl at (503) 772-1122. Volun- sa pine, were once widespread and pro;. that are encroaching on the habitat, teers without their own boats can work vided important habitat for a multitude of wildlife in the valley. One of Metro's replanting nativespecies in old weed along the riverbanks or join a guided g natural areas along the Tualatin River removal sites and pulling ivy. Learn paddle raft; register by calling Jo Anne is home to a huge Willamette Valley about the history of Camassia, for- at (503) 558-0550. eNRG Kayaking ponderosa pine. Join Metro naturalist est succession, urban encroachment, and Clackamas River Basin Council Deb Scrivens for a visit to this tree and i xA'A15^dA+aW ':uE.~S++ ~~Yd~ ,'~°„3W" :.bw".rn .eCep.RZ.rwupk. x~'ipi t.+°'."^°w'uwK.. ~ "M'^um^~M a tour focusing on pine and oak forests Mt. Talbert natural area tour and payment of $5 per adult is required of the western part of the state. Direc- 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 in advance; children are free. Call (503) tions will be mailed to you after you reg- Mt. Talbert is a 144-acre site on top of 797-1928 to register. Metro C~ iiter. Payment of $5 per adult is required the largest undeveloped lava butte in in advance; children are free. Call (503) northern Clackamas County. Join Metro Ancient forest mushroom class 797-1928 to register. Metro naturalist James Davis for an autumn 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 walk on this natural area acquired with join mycologist Gary Slone for a two- Canemah Bluff tour funds from the open spaces, parks and hour class that ends with a walk on an 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 streams bond measure. October is an easy trail in the old growth forest at This natural area perched atop a cliff fea- active time for bird migration and for- Oxbow Regional Park. Gary will discuss tures a wonderful view of the Willamette ested hills like this one are prime spots mushroom classification and edibility, River, a great variety of native plants, to view migrating songbirds, as well as and then participants will gather, identify rich local history and amazing examples the year-round residents. October is also and compare specimens. Beginning and of the Pacific yew tree. Join Metro natu- mushroom season and there will be a experienced "shroomers" are welcome. ralist Deb Scrivens for a leisurely explo- variety of fungi to challenge our begin- Dress warmly. Meet at Alder Shelter ration. You will receive directions after ning mushroom identification skills. (picnic area "A"). Registration and a fee you register. Payment of $5 per adult is Bring binoculars or borrow some of ours. of $10 per person are required in ad- required in advance; children are free. There are no developed trails or facili- vance. There is a $4 per vehicle entry fee Call (503) 797-1928 to register. Metro ties; walking will be on rough, muddy payable at the park. Call (503) 797-1928 terrain. Free. Advance registration is re- to register. Metro Salmon Festival quired; call North Clackamas Parks and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Recreation District at (503) 794-8080 by Smith and Bybee Wetlands Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9 Oct. 9. You will receive directions to the paddle trips The annual Salmon Festival celebrates site after you register. Metro and North Traveling by canoe or kayak is the best the return of the fall chinook salmon Clackamas Parks and Recreation District way to explore Smith and Bybee Wet- to the Sandy River and inspires us lands Natural Area in North Portland. to value clean water and healthy Animal tracking workshop Bring your own kayak or canoe and watersheds. The festival offers interactive 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 personal flotation device. The trip leader cultural exhibits, river walks, engaging Oxbow Regional Park is rich in tracks at will contact participants if it is necessary activities for children, arts and crafts this time of year, when beaver, otter, fox, to cancel the trip due to low water levels. demonstrations, music and storytelling, mink, mouse and deer often leave clear Meet at the parking lot on North Marine horse-drawn wagon rides, a fish-friendly footprints in the sand. With practice, you Drive. Advance registration required. marketplace, a salmon barbecue and can learn to read the ground like a book. Friends of Smith and Bybee Lakes a food court. Don't be afraid of those We will also learn to make plaster casts clouds - the festival is "weatherized" of animal tracks. Local tracker Terry noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 with entertainment, exhibits, children's Kern will introduce you to the basics To register, call Troy Clark at (503) 249- activities and food areas under cover. of track identification and interpreta- 0482. Festival admission is $8 per vehicle at the tion and the awareness and stealth skills 19 gate. For more information, call (503) needed to watch wildlife at close range. To noon register, 4 , call Dale Saturday, Svart at Nov. (50 0 Suitable for adults and families. Bring a ter, call 285 797-1850 or visit www.metro-region. org/salmonfestival. Metro snack and meet at the floodplain park- ing area. Registration and a $10 fee are Intel-SOLV Washington County required in advance. There is a $4 per Springwater on the Willamette Clean and Green vehicle entry fee, payable at the gate. To and Oaks Bottom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 register, call (503) 797-1928. Metro 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Fifty project sites in Washington County Join Metro naturalist James Davis for leisurely stroll along S can use your help. Choose from wetlands Mushrooms at Smith and Bybee a Y stro g Prmgwater Wetlands on the Willamette Trail. This section of enhancement, native planting, invasive plant removal, litter pick-up, tree plant- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 the Springwater Corridor provides great ing, trail improvement and more. Ad- Join naturalist James Davis for an explo- access to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, vance registration is required; call (503) ration of the fungus at Metro's Smith and a longtime favorite bird watching spot 844-9571. SOLV &by arrangement Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. On this and the first city park in the country to beginner's mushroom walk we'll be talk- be designated a wildlife refuge. Explore ing about the basics of mushrooms and this urban wetland and let James other fungus and how to go about iden- introduce you to the variety of wintering tifying this complicated group of strange birds. Suitable for teens and adults. Bring and fascinating life forms. We will not be binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. able to identify everything we see, but we Meet in the parking lot of Sellwood will do our best and will enjoy the amaz- Riverfront Park on Southeast Oaks Park ing variety of shapes, colors, textures and Way. Registration and payment of $5 smells that make these life forms so in- Per person are required in advance; call triguing. Meet in the natural area parking (503) 797-1928. Metro lot on North Marine Drive. Registration 0 Thanksgiving walk Owls of Oregon in Clackamas 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19 Count Take time to enjoy and celebrate the 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 ( Y simple gifts of nature at Oxbow Regional Owls have always fascinated people j Park with Elisabeth Neely, the park natu- because of their unique appearance 'i' ralist, Terry Kern from Deerdance School Metro n,iturallsr. and nocturnal lifestyle. These nighttime and others. On an easy walk along the hunters have amazing adaptations for river, we'll focus onopening our senses Ines C7 rvrs 1°'' finding and catching their prey. Despite and noticing how wildlife responds to pulled togetlher, a their popularity, owls are hard to see the changing season. Then gather around checklist of more in the wild and remain a mysterious the campfire circle as the naturalists than 225 birds and confusing group of birds. Learn share the "Thanksgiving Address" passed regularly found how owls make their living and how down by the Iroquois Nation. This is a in the Port and to tell Oregon's owls apart with Metro simple and moving way to express ap- naturalist James Davis. This class is for preciation,for our connections to nature. Vancouver adults and interested teens and is held at Hot drinks will be provided. Meet at the oic xopoliVin area Chi c k if l w? the Environmental Learning Center on Rj boat ramp. Free with park entry fee of on the Metro web site r; vvwvv!. the campus of Clackamas Community l $4 per vehicle. Advance registration re- rnetro-region.org/parks or call College. Registration and payment of $8 quired; call (503) 797-1928. Metro i per person are required in advance. To (503) 797.1855 .c;r a C J) ,1, register, call Allison at (503) 657-6958,11 ext. 2644. Metro Autumn bird watching Autumn birds field trip p Y, Oct. 22 Beginning bird watching class Shorebirds and waders field tri 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturda jj 7 to 9:30 p.m.-Tuesday, Sept. 13 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 In October wintering waterfowl and If you are curious about the birds and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 raptors, as well as resident birds, will be around you but just don't know where The water control structure at Smith at Smith and Bybee Wetlands and fall to start this is the program for you. migrants will still be moving through and Bybee Wetlands has reconnected j, After this introduction to the basics of the wetlands with the Columbia Slough the area. The falling cottonwood bird watching by Metro naturalist James and the Willamette/Columbia system. leaves sometimes cover the trail giving jl Davis, you will be well prepared for the As a result tidal mudflats have been it that beautiful "yellow brick road" field trips and other classes or to head develop in in Bybee Lake in the fall and look. Flocks of noisy geese descending out on your own. Meet in room 370 at this habitat is a shorebird and wader through the golden light make the k; Metro Regional Center. Registration and magnet. The number and variety of season clear. Meet naturalist James payment of $10 per person are required shorebirds haven't been this good in Davis in the natural area parking lot on€; in advance; call (503) 797-1928. Metro North Marine Drive. Bring binoculars & decades so Metro naturalist James Davis or borrow a pair of ours. Spotting is offering these two special field trips scopes will be provided. Free. Advance Shorebirds and waders to the mudflats near the old St. Johns identification class Landfill. Because the landfill is closed registration is required; call (503) 797- 1928. Metro C. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 to the public, the only way to access i' Metro naturalist James Davis is offering this area is on one of these guided field Waterfowl class a new class to help people learn to trips with limited space. You will receive !1 identify the challenging shorebird group directions after you register. Registration 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 (sandpipers, plovers, etc.). The class also and payment of $5 per r person are In autumn, half a million ducks, geese will include the "large waders" (herons, required in advance; call (503) 797-1928. and swans fly over the region's wetland's'lj egrets, etc.). The changes in water Metro and tens of thousands stay to spend the;' levels caused by the new water control winter. Waterfowl, among the region s most abundant and diverse groups of k structure at Smith and Bybee have created a gre at place to study these Birds p mt Wednesday, Sept. 28 wintering birds, are easy to identify. birds during their fall migration. This Join Metro naturalist James Davis for an join Metro naturalist and expert birdery class is good preparation for Metro's first overview of the most common birds seen James Davis to find out who's who in j shorebird field trips. Meet in room 370 in the metropolitan area from September this large group of beautiful birds. Meet at Metro Regional Center. Registration into the winter. We will concentrate on in room 370 at Metro Regional Center. and payment of $10 per person are songbirds and briefly discuss birds of Registration and payment of $10 per required in advance; call (503) 797-1928. prey and waterfowl. Meet in room 370 at person are required in advance; call j Metro & Metro Regional Center. Registration and (503) 797-1928. Metro payment of $10 per person are required l{ in advance; call (503) 797-1928. Metro C i 1! da Birds of prey class 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 9 B ~&Kw -0 ad C, a iJ 2 t l Raptors - hawks, eagles, falcons and, F A owls -have always fascinated people. ' M a. 11 r7 Metro naturalist James Davis will show you how to tell these major groups of raptors apart and the key points for ; identifying the most common species. This class covers all the birds of prey except owls. Recommended field guide is r 3 Field Guide to Western Birds, 3rd. Ed. by : ~'F' ' • ri ~ L Roger Tory Peterson. Meet in room 370 at Metro Regional Center. Registration t and payment of $10 per person are required in advance; call (503) 797-1928. Metro Winter birds field trip 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19ti y Y In November we see that winter has a _ arrived with lots of waterfowl and raptors settling in at Smith and Bybee 1 `x' t'g Wetlands Natural Area. As the leaves fall from the trees, it is much easier to see the perched birds of prey, as well as the songbirds. The lakes are sometimes covered with ducks and geese and From'left, Rex Burkholder, C.56 Hosticka, Davin Braaaon, Robert Liberty, Susan McLain, occasionally we see a swan or two. Dress - for the cold and meet Metro naturalist Rod Park and Brian Newman James Davis in the natural area parking Jeffrey Simonphoto lot on North Marine Drive. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. Spotting scopes will be provided. Free. Advance registration is required; call Metro Your Metro representatives (503) 797=1928. Metro People places • open spaces Metro Council President Clean air and clean water do not stop at David Bragdon city limits or county lines. Neither does Metro Councilors the need for jobs, a thriving economy and Rod Park, District 1 good transportation choices for people Brian Newman, District 2 This isn't even and businesses in our region. Voters have Carl Hosticka, District 3 asked Metro to help with the challenges Susan McLain, District 4 the half of it! that cross those lines and affect the 25 Rex Burkholder, deputy council president, cities and three counties in the Portland District 5 There are more than one hundred metropolitan area. Robert Liberty, District 6 additional wildlife watching, Auditor A regional approach simply makes sense Alexis Dow, CPA nature exploration and volunteer when it comes to protecting open space, opportunities listed on Metro's caring for parks, planning for the best online calendar. Visit use of land, managing garbage disposal Illustrations by and increasing recycling. Metro oversees Antonia Manda world-class facilities such as the Oregon If you have a disability and need accommodations, VVWW.metro-region.org/ Zoo, which contributes to conservation call (503) 797-1850, or call Metro's TDD line at and education, and the Oregon Conven- (503) 797-1804. If you require a sign interpreter, call greenscene at least 48 hours in advance. Activities marked with tion Center, which benefits the region's this symbol are wheelchair accessible: economy. Bus and MAX information: or click on "calendar" at the top of (503) 238-RIDE (238-7433). any page on the Metro web site for Metro's web site To be added to the mailing list or to make any an up-to-the-minute, comprehensive www.metro-region.org changes, call (503) 797-1850 option 3. listing of nature activities from all 05296 tsm over the region. i~,r~ Thank you. to our sponsors and. event partners The onjan Tri r` Met ~ 'A, lee Abdn Theztw Vii." G133 SodeV of Poxftnd irk I ~ " tcjzrd d Shop a f ~ ice CZu€gr #r 01 MM BMW column Co%=tk 9w4b Vftwshed Comtt~ cor;w 9wan'rs Next Aodvenwre gm Restauaams r Wit' Rim* of Felest ft* x g, of l€ t w+ a 4 it, 1 Y ldbn= Ckest, Wa ccuruf sna"*w 4 •The "atsre c rae ity, t " - ~ n~a d r onv= zoo Et t ~ ~ ~ J. y~ ~ ~ dlay * y West V= palks and Reaeation Ta- xwxes qty Front and back cover photos by Michael McDermott ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 1 T 1R:0 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232-2736 reenScene Spedial MV Green etro S \ SPECIAL EDITION August 2001 turning wild • „Yt Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again, and suddenly we take the hint. - Robert Frost Presorted Standard y~ U.S. Postage Paid , Portland, OR METRO Permit No. 1246 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232 www.metro-region.org i L~ METRO PEOPLE PLACES OPEN SPACES Robinwood Community Park f West Linn Creative thinking and to protect the greens pace. a , cooperation have gone a The neighborhood long way to protect a 12- approved a special prop 00 acre wooded open space in erty tax -and combined a West Linn neighborhood. with the bond measure \ JI ' ° F S With two streams, meadow funds - the deal was 1 ~'1 31 and riparian forest, the made," he said. G area will now become d Robinwood Community The ark is now identified ty p err Park thanks to a high level as a priority in the city's of cooperation between the master plan. City staff former landowner, the and volunteers from the - -r neighborhood, Metro and neighborhood and beyond ! T the city of West Linn. are already making improvements to the park. "It was a friendly acquisi- Marines helped construct a tion," according to Ken small parking area, and Worcester, West Linn parks volunteers removed exotic director. "The property invasive plants to improve was being prepared for a conditions for wildlife. A town home development. 110 foot suspension bridge H town home development. Clearing the land had not will allow access into the , taken place and most of property and protect the the people in the neighbor- waterways. hood wanted to seek a way Boeckman In building the trail, careful i Building a greenspaces legacy attention was given to a Creek protecting the native plants and wildlife. Volunteers Oregonians cherish their natural heritage and express concern for the CYOSS2ng carefully removed ferns and adverse affects urban growth may have on water, air, fish, wildlife and the j other native plants before ability to have access to nature close to home. An ambitious effort is taking TYaZb the trail was constructed. After the trail was built, place in the Portland metropolitan area to establish and protect a regional invasive plants were web of greenspaces linked with river and stream corridors and a system of Wilsonville removed; the saved plants trails. Residents and local governments are working with Metro to assure our o were returned as part of a natural environment remains a vital part of the communities in the region. Qoeckman Creek Crossing student naturescaping Trail serves many pur- project. A 60-foot freespan poses. It provides a safe, bridge crosses Boeckman In 1995, voters of the Portland metropolitan area (24 cities in three counties) off-road shortcut to Creek well above the 100- said "yes" to the open spaces, parks and streams bond measure. It is a Boeckman Creek Elemen- year floodplain. $135.6 million package to buy land from willing sellers to help protect forest, tary School and Wilson ville High School for The restoration work wetland, river and stream habitats. It is a package that will give people more students from the Court- improved habitat for deer, - opportunities for hiking, biking, canoeing, picnicking, boating, fishing, side neighborhood. In the raccoons, birds, snakes and wildlife-watching and even camping. other direction, it connects salamanders that share the the neighborhood to area with the residents of Wilsonville's commercial Wilsonville. The trail gives district. Perhaps most of people a way to walk all, it provides people in around their city through a the community a touch of corridor of green. n nature close to home. C Based on the Metropolitan Greenspaces Master ties throughout the region. Land for future parks, Plan adopted by Metro in 1992, bond measure expansion of existing parks, trails, picnic facilities, Clackamette funds support land acquisition from willing sellers campgrounds, boat launches and habitat restora- Park to begin laying the foundation for a regional tion are among the 102 projects supported by greenspaces system in 14 target areas and six $25 million of the bond funds. As you read about Oregon City greenway corridors. To date, Metro purchased the projects in your area as well as other projects, Uall cottonwoods and more than 7,000 acres around the metropolitan you will begin to see how they work together to open meadows bordered region (see map below). The land provides habitat bring greater benefits to the metropolitan region by the Clackamas and for fish and wildlife, contributes to watershed for fish, wildlife and people. Willamette rivers charac- health, softens the urban landscape and, in some terize Clackamette Park in 22- cases, will become a future nature park or corridor Imagine an interconnected system of trails and Oregon City. The acre park offers twice the he river for a regional trail. greenways reaching around and outward, tying access to a variety of _ ' - - - . greenspace to greenspace, neighborhood to outdoor activities, its most Jy_' Bond measure funds also were invested in local neighborhood and city to city. Like hiking itself, popular feature being boat ramp access to the rivers. e county and city park improvements and open building this park and greenspace system will However, visitors can also space acquisition. This special edition of Metro proceed one step at a time. A lot has been accom- enjoy a perimeter hiking/ GreenScene highlights what has been accom- plished, but a lot remains to be done to establish biking trail, picnic areas, plished by the 26 local park service agencies to and protect a greenspaces legacy for ourselves playground, overnight RV meet the park and recreation needs of communi- and future generations. area and dramatic river. views. Bond measure funds were Tualatin River Access used to help support new restroom facilities, improve Open spaces, parks and the boat ramp, build the Rivergrove MULT AH streams bond measure perimeter trail and provide alp CHAN kl\ regional target areas more picnic areas. The BUhtIpGTON 1' / oq titi~rov 1.205 park is heavily used for NORTHEB-N TRAIL Vancouver boating and fishing _ A activities, but its unusual PENT OLA o_ue~BM&h N ~Sg Wo CROSSING - CLARK CO. setting adjacent to two FO ST PARK TRAIL major rivers gives visitors a EXPA SION W LAMETTE 1-5 \ L FA R► special place to enjoy the Maya knd- 5 LINE 0 nature of the region. _ JACKSON BOTTOM/ Fairview DAIRYIMCKAY L_ Wood Troutdale forest CREEKS Hillsboro ROCK CREEK I Po Hand Village Grove C n Ilus "A"8 BEAVER CREEK GALES NN4iINVALLEY H dos + POWELL BLVD. Gresham CR Wy, CANYON TUALATI Beaverton OMSI TO GREENWAY RIVER ACCESS FANNO CREEK r R IRIDOR R EAST BUTTES! SANDY RIDOR BORING LAVA GREENWAY MULTNOMAH RIVER Rte- ---BfMIIES~~K~rzsca. GORGE COOPER Tigard J TRYON MOUNTAIN King _ Milwaukie Happy °r L City LINKAGES Valley ss 1 MIKNGTONCO TU T Johnson CLACKAMAS Uhe Rivergrove commu- work and now the commu- Imagine paddling down the ram"loco.-~ RIVER ACC maiat'^"1r. Durham ake City IVER , nity of about 300 people nity again has convenient slow-moving river in your Oswego GR ENWAY Gladstone oaKkdmlocated along the Tualatin access to the Tualatin kayak or canoe surrounded L 1 Tualatin fiver ove West River invested its portion of River. by a green ribbon of 1-205 Linn CLEAR CREEK the bond measure to repair cottonwood and ash trees Sherwood i CANYON Oregon City the public boat ramp. Public access to the river and the occasional inter- k5 0 ~.B NEWELL Located across from the currently is limited along ruption of a belted king- T NQUI ~ CREEK _ c OLOGIC WILLAMETTE CANYON city park, the ramp suffered its 30 mile lower stretch, fisher's rattle like call or AREA NARROWS CANEMAH Ne I Wilsonville BLUFF damage from recent floods. but projects such as the one the indignant squawk of a g i merre Rive M to repair the Rivergrove great blue heron. A host of volunteers) along boat ramp give people an s MARS^NC^.- with a construction opportunity for aremark- contractor, completed the able outdoor experience. M South Shore Natural Area Connecting neighborhoods to nature Lake Oswego Natural landscapes in a metropolitan setting pair of nesting bald _ support fish, wildlife, clean air and water as well as eagles is very grateful that bring scenic value to our neighborhoods and cities. about 7 acres of Lake Most of the 102 local park projects funded by the Oswego shoreline is now in open spaces, parks and streams bond measure are public crust to be protected V and managed as natural complete. Located in virtually every city, county and 2 open space. Featuring a park district in the region, these efforts provide fish thick stand of mixed forest, and wildlife with places to live. In addition, new ~ilfd the land lies between South trails, footbridges, boardwalks, picnic shelters, Shore Boulevard and the fishing docks and boat launches give people an opportunity to enjoy nature lake. close to home. The property is mostly inaccessible to people The following articles describe only a small sample of the work being done because of its relatively by Metro and local park agencies to help protect valuable metropolitan steep slope. However, a greenspaces and offer nature-based recreation opportunities for residents small area on top offers a " $ and visitors. All of the projects are identified and located on the map on place to sit and a glimpse of \ the lake below. The South pages 12 and 13. Shore Natural Area is a special place for wildlife To find out more or to get involved with others to help protect and manage from chickadees to eagles. our parks and greenspaces, call your local park agency or Metro's Regional Parks and Greenspaces Department at (503) 797-1850. The GreenScene e-Zine at www.metro-region.org lists hundreds of ways to discover and enjoy the nature of the region. Minthorn Herons, ducks, beaver, Lowami Hart Woods Park songbirds and other f3~;1 Wetland wildlife already use the Beaverton property. Increasing the Milwaukie wetland area and planting a; Once a Campfire Girls for fish and wildlife to live native vegetation will !p , day cam this 27-acre and a place for people to Once considered "use- improve habitat. After the l wooded greenspace along connect to the natural less" except as a dumping plantings are complete, Beaverton's Johnson Creek world. place for fill dirt, the plans include access trails is now an urban nature Minthorn property in and observation points for park thanks to the coop- The properties that now Milwaukee is being people to enjoy and learns r'- eration of Friends of make up the park were restored as a viable wet- about wetlands. Beaverton's Johnson acquired in 1996 and land area with the help of Creek, Campfire Girls, the 1997. A master plan is I . the city and volunteers "This place will become a Tualatin Hills Park and being developed to identify from the Hector Campbell great tool to point out the Recreation District, Metro its best use and manage- Neighborhood Association benefits of wetlands to and the city of Beaverton, ment. The park is actually and The Wetlands Conser- students and the whole Now known as Lowami part of a larger wildlife vancy. The open space was community," says JoAnn Hart Woods Park, the site corridor in Beaverton that a "natural" for acquisition Herrigel, Milwaukie offers a glimpse of what stretches from Tualatin because of its location program coordinator. "The Beaverton's natural land- Hills Nature Park, past adjacent to property volunteer opportunities scape once looked like on a Scholls Ferry Road and placed in a way that will quick response of their already owned by The also will give people a way larger scale. Surrounded by south into Tigard. protect the natural local governments," Wetlands Conservancy. to stay in touch with neighborhoods, the area resources in the future. according to Steve Bosak, nature." could have been subject to Features in the park such "This project shows what superintendent of planning additional urban develop- as trails, picnic facilities can happen with the for the district. ment. It now offers a place and restrooms will be support of citizens and the j! I f.. Stonegate Woods Happy Beaverton J Valley +c On 1995,13-year-old Matt The greenspace, which r~ z r4, Graff wrote a letter to the features a Douglas fir Wetland Beaverton City Council forest and wetlands, is the Park J_ pointing out how dark, last remaining piece of the narrow and dangerous it Moshofsky family's Happy Valley was to get through the heritage farm and original, wooded area along Willow land claim. The former Creek that separates his property owner remem Students from Happy home in the Merewood bered looking for frogs Valley Elementary School neighborhood from the along the creek when he t F know their water bugs and Stonegate and Waterhouse was young. Although { µ r6 other wetland wildlife, neighborhoods. The city blackberries have en- thanks to new access to started working with the croached on the north side ponds adjacent to the'i'r ' Tualatin Hills Park and of the creek and require school. Using funds from the bond measure habitat Recreation District and some restoration, the rest completed an important of the land is in good s in the 26-acre nature park t greenspace connection in condition. J was improved and a new 1997. - boardwalk path will be The property could have installed this summer over The seven wooded acres become more housing or sensitive wetlands from acquired in the Willow an expansion of local the school to the pond. Mt. Talbert Creek greenway now commercial development. The boardwalk and trails serve as a natural public But the letter from a young will be known as Wetland Happy Valley vicinity corridor connecting 158th citizen in 1995 began a Park Nature Trail and has to 173rd. A new path process that led to the + become a valuable place people in the community for outdoor learnin are stepping up and getting includes a universally protection of this valuable _ ° - g' involved in its manage accessible boardwalk from greenspace. Today people beginning to end. living in the community A11457 students in grades community says Suzanne Bader, b can boast of their green one through six are community relations amenity and connections involved in activities in the coordinator for the district. to nature. park. Teacher Jim "People will be able to his volunteer their time on Schumacher trains older students to serve as habitat restoration projects. Schools p 1 ark mentors to younger can participate in students in plant and 1 environmental studies in Cornelius wildlife identification, as the future. Occasionally, we well as the use of environ- arrange guided hiking Arboretum Park is a Railroad line in the mental measuring equip- tours," adds Bader. "pocket park," a tiny Cornelius Main Street ment. Students monitor When funding is available tY, m breath of pleasant green_ district. water quality, make A R 6 Q R E T U space in downtown observations, track the and permits are obtained, Cornelius. The park was Bond measure funds were results and report their work will begin to com- ' andscaped with native used to acquire the site and findings to City Hall. Among freeways, shop- North Clackamas Parks plete a trail system using M` l existing logging roads PARK plants and completed with allow this open space to ping centers and neighbor- and Recreation District ex g ggmg roa help from city staff and become a green part of the t "We're lucky to have these hoods rises a 183-acre, will improve access to this and historic deer trails. volunteers from such downtown area to help wetlands next to the forested volcanic cone future nature park. A Parking, a footbridge and groups as the Cornelius encourage revitalization of school. Students quickly known as Mt. Talbert. This master plan was approved restroom also are planned. Parks Commission and the the Main Street district. learn the value of natural remarkable natural area in 2000 that describes In the meantime, Mt. Cornelius Booster Club. The park complies with the resources in our lives and was acquired with bond what will be a trail system Talbert will continue to be Formerly a vacant lot, the Americans With Disabili- the importance of taking funds in partnership with and multiple access points home to a wide variety of park is located between ties Act and hosts a Tri- care of our greenspaces," Metro and will remain from surrounding neigh- native plants and wildlife Baseline Road and the Met bus stop. notes Schumacher. green and offer visitors an borhoods around the base. and serve as a pleasant Burlington-Northern invigorating hike through green visual backdrop in mixed forest to the 740- "Although Mt. Talbert is the north Clackamas foot summit. not formally open to the County. public at this time, many ~6~ ~ g \ ~\J ly Barton Park Campground `s Durham City Park ■ Durham Barton D arton Park has long The area was landscaped Durham's only park is and the city, repairs airs and been a popular place for with native grasses, shrubs y p y~ p important to the commu improvements were made people to enjoy the and trees and wetlands Clackamas River. Picnick- enhanced to provide cover z a' : t nity as it offers a place for to the park's trail system. ing, hiking, swimming, and habitat for resident walking, watching wildlife A new bridge crosses fishing, rafting and wildlife. Waterfowl, red- and picnicking, and a Fanno Creek and an camping are all favorite winged blackbirds, swal- playground for children, expanded paved trail activities. With support lows and frogs are fre- system allows visitors from Metro's open spaces, quently found around the Lying within the Fanno better use of the park. parks and streams bond ponds in the area. Creek floodplain, the measure and other funds, a 40-acre park sustained former gravel pit was Barton Park also is adja damage from winter floods reclaimed and converted to cent to the Springwater inxecent years. Trails and be part of a new camp- Trail Corridor that begins a footbridge washed out ground area just minutes in Southeast Portland near and cut off access to the from Portland. the Willamette River and park from surrounding runs nearly 20 miles east neighborhoods. Reservations are already through Gresham to being taken for this 17- Boring. A feasibility study With a combination of "h acre, 40-site overnight to extend the trail to funds and the involvement campground that offers RV Barton Park Estacada and of Friends of the Park, accommodations, tent the Pacific Crest Trail.in natural resource agencies sites, water, electricity, Mt. Hood National Forest l_ restrooms and a covered is planned for the future. -r" I eY shelter for group events. This project brings the Park total number of campsites in the park to 95. Addition Abernethy Lane Trail Forest Grove Gladstone WELCOME TO) i Lying within the city limits of northwest Forest Abernethy Lane was once Funding from the bond Grove, a 10-acre heavily a railroad right-of-way, measure was used to forested property is a full of potholes and stand- improve the historic welcome addition to an ing water during winter corridor, formerly part of adjacent 5-acre natural months. It also was identi- the Portland Traction Co., G area known as Thatcher Park. The land includes fied as an important trail and provide "curb appeal" ADS 'I,ONE link within the metropoli- to the neighborhood. The large stands of Douglas fir, tan regional trail system. right-of-way was expanded associated native vegeta- from 30 to 70 feet to tion and a small wetland. After agreements were include a fully accessible f reached with the Union asphalt pathway for "It's the last of its kind in and Southern Pacific pedestrians and bikes. ~ ----r the city and we're pleased railroads and securing to have protected it for Thatcher Park is an In addition to funds from funds, Abernethy Lane In the future, the lane ne will future generations," says important element of a the bond measure, the Trail is now a popular be enhanced with a Jon Holan, director of new Forest Grove Parks Forest Grove Parks feature in the Gladstone tional landscaping and Forest Grove community Master Plan. The park will Department, Forest Grove community, links to parks and development. "The city provide nature-based School District, Pacific greenspaces in the other now will have a nature recreation as well as University and the Oregon parts of the community. park to provide people a environmental learning Department of Forestry place to visit, relax and opportunities for students, were among the partners to enjoy," help acquire the property, 7 1\ Hagg Lake Oxbow Regional Park Picnic Area Troutdale vicinity Forest Grove vicinitypi Only a 30-minute drive Thanks to funds from the There is plenty to do at from Portland and you can bond measure and Oregon Oxbow Regional Park. Sain Creek on the south be camping under the stars State Parks, campers can Nature classes and tours, shore of Hagg Lake is the r in a beautiful forest setting, now look forward to a summer campfire pro- ' location of a new picnic among wildlife and the better camping experience. grams, hiking in an ancient area that includes 130 sounds of the Sandy River. The campground has forest, mountain biking, parking spaces, restrooms, Metro's Oxbow Regional undergone improvements, fishing, boating, swimming 50 picnic sites with paved z Park is a 1,200-acre including 22 new camp- and wildlife watching are pads, an open area for 50 natural area eight miles sites, two new restroom just a few of the activities. to 75 people and a large east of Gresham within the buildings with showers, covered pavilion for full- Sandy River Gorge, part of four additional toilets in service catering with water': t the National Wild and the campground, an up power and lights. The site Scenic River System. graded water system and is accessible for people ; i more efficient road and with disabilities and in- Managed by Metro's trail access. cludes a network of paved Regional Parks and pathways and easy access Greenspaces Department, Sixty-seven wooded camp- from the parking area. the park receives about sites now are available on a Rood Bridge Park 220,000 visitors each year. first-come, first-served "Everything is very acces With no major facility basis. Each site has a sible now. The area is also Hillsboro improvements made since cooking grill, picnic table, supported by a new system the 1960s, park facilities lantern hanger and fire pit. k for drinking water," says were simply worn out. Chris Wayland, Washing Located at the confluence ton County parks supervi- of Rock Creek and the 's- sor. "These new picnic Tualatin River, Rood _ . ' facilities were part of a Bridge Park is nearly 1989 master plan for the complete. With help from Wood partners such as Clean park. The bond measure funds helped make it Water Services (formerly Village City 'i happen." Unified Sewerage Agency), Hillsboro Rotary Club, the Park The pavilion sits on a Baker Family Trust and funds from the bond Wood Village point of land and offers a measure, natural features panoramic view of the lake of the park were improved Wood Village City Park below. It has become a to provide visitors oppor- always has been a popular popular place for wed tunities to picnic, hike, place for baseball or for dings and other large bike and canoe. The upper portions of the Scott Talbot of Hillsboro children to play in the group events. Reservations park feature parking, Parks notes "More and « tot lots." The city , y are required and it is The two waterways are restrooms and viewpoints more people are excited recently added a new y i recommended to call early of the Tualatin flood lain, about what Rood Bride major features of the park. P g dimension to the park. for its use. A new canoe launch to the The park now offers Park has to offer." Twelve acres of open space Tualatin River was built. A assorted natural terrains were added to the park's Hagg Lake and surround- paved universal-access that support abundant southern border and now ing Scoggins Valley Park is path leads to the lower wildlife and recreation offer a stroll through near Forest Grove in the portions of the park and opportunities. restored greenspace. eastern foothills of the connects to trails across coast range. Managed by Rock Creek. Native Arata Creek flows through Washington County, the vegetation was planted to the property and had been improve habitat for wild- have easy access to the of ers improve habitat and overgrown with blackber- life. A soft-surface trail greenspace for nature more thanacre 15 parkmiloes offers m t protect the greenway ries. Invasive plants were now connects the main city study. hiking and biking trails corridors. removed and native around the lake, as well as vegetation planted to park to a wooded area to picnicking, boating, fishing Lnn/y the south. Students -~~1-- Arata Creek School also and swimming. rg c ,,~j i OMSI to Springwater Trail Cedar Creek Greenway Trail Portland Sherwood In late 2002, the 3-mile Future plans call for Sherwood's Cedar Creek Increased use of the old rail-with-trail project will connecting the river trail Greenway affords this trail system brought about open, offering people segment to the Springwater 1 growing community a more soil erosion and loss continued access along the Trail. That will require touch of nature. Wood- of vegetation around the east bank of the Willamette bridges across McLoughlin lands and wetlands border stream. The new universal- River from OMSI to the Boulevard, Union Pacific the stream and support a access boardwalk can Sellwood Bridge. Using railroad tracks and variety of fish and wildlife. support the increased funds from the bond Johnson Creek. The OMSI~ A new 1.6-mile Cedar pedestrian traffic and measure, the project began to Springwater Trail would Creek Greenway Trail protect the natural features in 1996 with Metro's jump east about a mile to connects Woodhaven of the greenway. Future purchase of the 43-acre, the beginning of the neighborhood with Stella plans call for the trail 3-mile corridor from Springwater Trail in South- Olsen Park. To protect the extending from Sherwood Portland General Electric. east Portland. This effort sensitive wetlands and to the nearby Tualatin In 1998, a surface rights will result in more than waterway, the trail was River National Wildlife agreement was reached for 20 miles of continuous trail built as a boardwalk. It Refuge. Even though the river Esplanade opened to begin the trail to parallel the from the Steel Bridge in meanders across the flows through the heart of an effort to link both sides railroad. When complete, downtown Portland, wetland area next to Cedar the city, it has been a very of the river with a central the 12-foot-wide paved through Gresham to Creek amid trees and open long time since people have loop trail accessible to all. trail will pass through lush Boring and earn recogni- space. y had easy access to the east The OMSI to Springwater cottonwood forests and tion as one of the country's side of the Willamette Trail expands this vision to provide users with stun- premier urban trails, t- River in Portland. On May link other parts of the ning views of Oaks Bottom 25, 2001, the Eastbank region. Wildlife Refuge, the Willamette River and Ross - - - - - Island. Beaver Creek Fanno Creek Greenway Trail Canyon Trail Tigard Troutdale On a highly urbanized area, Creek Greenway Trail. The the Fanno Creek Greenway city will continue to look residents of Troutdale has been subjected to loss for other opportunities to know Beaver Creek , of habitat, water quality acquire more land to and recreation opportuni- protect the greenway and Canyon as a place to enjoy a touch of nature and to ties. But Tigard - along complete the trail. get some exercise. The with other cities from forested greenway supports Portland to Durham - is In time, the ultimate vision a variety of wildlife species working on an ambitious is to make the 15-mile and protects this fish- project to help restore`the Fanno Creek Greenway a bearing stream as it flows u waterway and include a better place for fish and to the Sandy River. recreational trail. It's the wildlife. The plan also N highest priority in the includes a greenway trail Because of increasing Tigard Parks Master Plan. that will enhance the - ~ creek's improve- water quality and menus were needed Funds from the bond connect neighborhoods to the natural to measure are being used to nature from Fanno Creek protect re- construct sources. Funds from, the habitat for fish and the improvements also do that brings about an added a mile-long trail to other parts the bond measure were used to wildlife. a better job of protecting awareness and apprecia- segment from Tigard Street region. can ha appen with repair trails to reduce the canyon. Students now lion of this valuable to Tiedeman Avenue, The the continued cooperation erosion, build footbridges Gravel trail surfaces, have easier, safer access to greenspace. project will extend the residents, businesses and and boardwalks to protect boardwalks, bridges, stairs conduct environmental existing trail and connect it local governments. the creek and adjacent and steps make the steep studies. Neighborhoods are to Beaverton 's 2-mile nhabitat. Planting native canyon, wetlands and connected through the segment of the Fanno vegetation helped restore creek more accessible, but greenway by a trail system t. C~ 44. Portland, Springwater Trail 53. Troutdale, Beaver Creek 63. Gladstone Acquired 0.6- 74. Oregon City, Clackamette Tualatin River Greenway Corridor Acquired 2.6 acres Canyon Removed invasive acre greenspace on Valley Park Boat ramp improve- at Southeast 86th Avenue species and restored habitat View Road for future ments, parking, new Tualatin and 1.5 acres at Southeast with native vegetation neighborhood park restroom and park 174th Avenue for future perimeter trail trailhead access ft y Access to the Tualatin of Tualatin was able to *ftT 54. Troutdale vicinity, Oxbow 64. Gladstone/Milwaukie T River Greenway has move quickly to protect Regional Park New water vicinity, Portland Traction 75. Oregon City Acquired 45. Portland, North Portland and distribution system, Company right-of-way streamside properties along become easier as a result of that were properties trails Fencing along upgraded electrical system, Negotiations to acquire Abernethy and Coffee some key greenspace subject to additional Columbia Slough Trail at renovated two campground 6-mile corridor for future creeks purchases along the river, residential development the International Raceway restroom buildings with trail For example, Brown's along the river. and trail construction and showers, new picnic 0%X Ferry Park is now 4 acres improvements at Kelley shelters, trail upgrades, 76. Rivergrove, Tualatin River tT Point Park habitat restoration, signs 6S. Happy Valley, Scott View Access Repair and improve larger and includes river All three of the new land ! Nature Park 1.5-mile trail boat ramp to Tualatin River access. The home on the purchases help in the effort ~F system on Southeast slope of -k6,k property serves as the to connect other public 46. Portland, Whitaker Ponds 55. Wood Village, Wood Village Mt. Scott Brown's Ferry Community open space and protect the 8.7 acres of wetland area City Park 12-acre natural 77. West Linn, Robinwood acquired along the Columbia area added to the city park Community Park 12 Center. Paved and gravel greenway as a whole. Slough in Northeast and improvements including 66. Happy Valley, Happy Valley wooded acres acquired for a pathways with interpretive Portland trailhead, trails, creek Wetland Park Future nature future community park f crossings and Arata Creek trail through natural area q ,t, 1 signs, restored wetlands, "The new acquisitions z non adjacent u city park A picnic areas and parking have helped protect the 47. Portland, M. James Gleason restoration yq Ic p 78. Wilsonville, Memorial Park give visitors many ways to greenway and increase the Boat Ramp Future renova- * ~ ~ A X Provide road-separated trail enjoy the site and Tualatin number of park services tion of marine park at 56. Barton, Barton Park 67. Lake Oswego, South Shore access to the park _ River. offered in Tualatin," Says Northeast 43rd and Marine campground Constructed Natural Area 7 wooded 1 Paul Hermon, director of Drive including boat ramp, new overnight camping acres acquired along the A Working with Metro, communit services. boarding dock, restrooms and day-use area including south shore of the lake with 79. Wilsonville, Memorial Park y and picnic facilities covered shelter, picnic viewpoint from South Shore Improve trails along the c7r along with funding from tables, restrooms, landscap- Boulevard Willamette River the bond measure, the city ing , ' 48. Portland vicinity, Howell X Territorial Park Plans and * n, r. X f68. Milwaukie, Mintborn 80. Wilsonville, school design for public parking, 57. Boring, Springwater Trail Wetland Acquired natural greenspaces Restore habitat and its wildlife. In addition restroom, pathways, picnic Corridor 6.9-acre acquisi- area adjacent to Wetlands on property at two Salish Pons to the trails, the park Y shelters and ADA access to tion to complete a .25-mile Conservancy property for elementary, one middle and N the historic home at this 93- segment of the trail future nature park one high schools Wetland includes a fishing dock, l acre park on Sauvie Island footbridges, picnic areas, X X-7y d% R 69. Milwaukie, Springwater 81. Wilsonville, Boeckman Park viewing platforms and 58. Carver, Clackamas River Trail Corridor Connect Creek Crossing Trail New interpretive signs. Habitat 49. Portland vicinity, Sauvie Greenway 2.5 acres of Island Boat Ramp Renovate natural area acquired at the Ardenwald neighborhood trail connecting schools Fairview improvements were made marine park including new confluence of Clear Creek near Southeast 28th Avenue with neighborhoods and 22 by restoring native vegeta- ramp and boarding dock, adjacent to the Carver Boat to the Springwater Trail town center [Fairview Creek, two tion. restrooms, picnic tables and Ramp 0% h * M6% Ill: X ponds with emergent parking "It's a phenomenal lace. ~ ~ ~ * 4z 70. Milwaukie, Furnberg Park 82. Wilsonville, Merryville cattails and an Oregon ash P p 59 Mt. Enhance 1.3-acre wetland in Neighborhood Park Restore 183 acres vicinity, acquired park with native vegetation 5-acre wetland in park woodland are prominent We get a lot of positive 50. Portland vicinity, . Talbert Clackamas in this 70-acre wetland comments about it," says Burlington Bottoms Trail in partnership with Metro plantings park. Established with John Andersen, Fairview improvements and for future nature park ldirector. "A footbridge wildlife in mind the panning 71. Milwaukie, Roswell is home to a nature park such as this Wetland Enhance habitat These projects provide greensPace 60. Gladstone, Meldrum Bar will serve as an important 51. Troutdale, Beaver Creek values with native vegeta- variety of wildlife includ- Park Two picnic shelters, tion plantings habitat for fish and ing herons, waterfowl, environmental education Canyon 15.6 acres acquired picnic tables, BBQ and hawks, owls, songbirds, resource to the two in partnership with Metro landscaping wildlife. They also along the east side of the raccoons, coyote, deer, adjacent schools and and Fieldstone corpora 72. Milwaukie, Willow Place 1 greenway near Southeast Wetland Enhance habitat provide open spaces, frogs, snakes and more. others. Teachers, students tions. Funding from the Stark Street and Troutdale 61. Gladstone, Abernethy Lane and volunteers will be Road values with native vegeta- tion plantings parks and trails for Better yet, trails connect involved in learning about of volunteers from SOLV, 4 Avenue to Glen Echo I Avenue 4Ic hiking,X biking,0% nearby schools, neighbor and managing the site for LSI Logic, local Boy 52. Troutdale, Beaver Creek hoods and Fairview City years to come. The place is Scouts, schools and the Canyon New soft-surface C% 73. Milwaukie, Kellogg Lake t' Acquire small property 1 picnicking, -R fishing, Hall to the nature park to only going to get better." Oregon Department of trails, boardwalks, creek 62. Gladstone, Cross Memorial between McLoughlin bridge and improvements of Park Native plant landscape ! boating and wildlife opffityer to study, people dy, the understand The property for the park Fish critical and to the Wildlife success were of the existing trails in greenway improvements along the BouEor Flevarutured antraild Kellaccessogg Lake ' and appreciate wetlands was donated to the city by project. Clackamas River watching. Mike McKeel, Tektronics~ 10 Local ('t~~~imunity Greens ace Projects hindcd /)I the OpolSpace.~, i 1 f}itl: Y tttkr stinvils tt}Itt7 U'tnial, 1111 Jti i Canna= I wasNwgal 1t; rij ._J l,. - If....- ' ; Fairxow TriAtti#.xlc Forest f-lilbbortt ,t Gro~~ Portland , Grv,hain I %filwaukie W WA Tigard ~J L\,cal±:r,cn,arc Lake ~ Crh LJO~Mvgo _J Sand% N tan 11"S wl 11 no I \4cavur, {xyuivi, ic:n, t Tua€azin I - - ,tn,l Tr,ta Ir)I,ro wnent. _ ~ - - . Linn 1 %i,GIn C'rihl,c Park, Find ON11 To! Oregon Fitt ? EMMA, ruq~ 14 am! 11 Local community 12. Durham, City Park Trail 23. Tualatin, Tualatin River 33. Portland, Columbia Slough and bridge construction Greenway 3.3 acres of river 9.9-acre island in North Johnson Creek Bridge and Trail greenspace project connecting park to greenway along the south Portland acquired neighborhoods side and acquired 0.2 acre ! ~ z Gresham descriptionsj.F{. linking Browns Ferry Park 1c to the river 34. Portland, Johnson Lake 1. Beaverton, Forest Glen 13. Forest Grove, Thatcher 15.5-acre natural area Park/Hi new pedestrian bridge an attractive weathering ~w Park Addition. Acquired 10 acquired in the Columbia spanning Johnson Creek steel that will never need on including ng Habitat restoratioon native acres of forested natural 24. Fairview, Salish Ponds Slough watershed in vegetation plantings and area in Northwest Forest Wetland Park Restored Northeast Portland and offers Gresham residents painting. ~ Grove 70-acre wetland area and habitat restoration clear, Safe access to the bike path adjustment provided public access with popular Springwater Southwest Gresham is a trails, footbridges, view- 2. Beaverton, Corridor Trail. The project substantially developed Woods Park Acquired 14. Forest Grove vicinity, Hagg points, signs 35. Portland, Marquam- Lake picnic area Group Terwilliger Greenway 32.3 was selected for bond residential area. A pedes- 27 Hart ,x{ } ~ +F g by the city of trian crosswalk with acres including former picnic shelter, parking, acres acquired along the fundin Camp Lowami and adjacent restroom, trails in the Sain 25. Fairview, Blue Lake Terwilliger corridor in Gresham because it flashing signs was installed greenspace Creek Recreation Area Regional Park Future Southwest Portland connects neighborhoods as part of the project on enhancement of 10-acre wetland habitat on the east to schools, downtown 14th Drive to bring trail 15. Hillsboro, Rood Bridge end of the park, trails, signs 36. Portland, Hoyt Arboretum Gresham, city parks and users safely across the 3. Beaverton, aStonegate cres of f wetl Wooandd s Park Parking, shelters, creek 12.4-acre addition to the natural areas. road. The Pro ect provides Acquired 7 acres an important 1/3 mile link forest and boardwalk trail overlooks, trails, board- * T park 1 constructed along Willow walks, signs, stream 26. Gresham, Springwater Trail The 135-foot bridge spans to the Springwater Trail restoration and Tualatin Corridor Future trailhilheaead + Creek the flood lain and creek in Corridor and road- River canoe launch links at Linnemann 37. Portland, Hoyt Arboretum P unction, Main City Park Renovation of visitor center a gentle slope to the other separated access all the J 4. Beaverton, Fanno Creek w and 10th Street z.~ side to avoid creek bank way to Portland and 16. Hillsboro, Noble Woods pp disturbances. The stream beyond, In addition to the Greenway Trail constructed 0% n 38. Portland, Leach Botanical from Southwest 105th to Park Trails, picnic shelters, . creek overlooks, signs and 27. Gresham, Johnson Creek Garden 6.8-acre addition to banks around the bridge bridge, the last piece of the Denney Road stream restoration at this Bridge and Trail Bridge the park and remodeling of o were planted in native mile-long trail in the Butler 1 Rock Creek park over Johnson Creek linking existing house for offices t o vegetation to prevent Creek Greenway was built 5. Beaverton, Johnson Creek A'R' the Butler Creek Greenway erosion. Bridge mainte- connecting the wooded - Greenwa 2.4 acres of with the Springwater Trail y y 17. Hillsboro vicinity, Rock 39. Portland, Leach Botanical nance also will be minimal walkway to the Spring Southwest 155th area acquired 155th and at Creek Greenway 5 acres of Garden Renovation of as the structure is made of water Trail. South natural area acquired at the 28. Gresham, Kelly Creek terraced gardens Satterburg Road p confluence of Dawson Creek Greenway Future soft- and 1 acre along greenway surface trail connecting vicinity, Road Park to South- 40. Portland, Oaks Bottom Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center 6. Beaverton nVista Wildlife Refuge North Brook Park Construction of east Park 18. Sherwood, Cedar Creek p trailhead, parking, Portland 1,900 foot trail, parking T interpretive signs and landscaping in Fanno Greenway 1.6-mile trail and Creek Greenway boardwalk 29. Gresham, Kelly Creek Greenway 4 acres acquired Hoyt Arboretum is a circles the center itself for along the corridor 41. Portland, Powell Butte Trail 183-acre outdoor living access to the restrooms and ~ 7. Bethany community 19. Tigard, Cook Park improvements museum of at least 700 an open-air picnic shelter. additions 8 acres next to different species of trees 3~t* 2.4 acres of natural area park and Tigard High 30. Gresham, Hogan Cedars a:cqu d School; 2.3 acres along the 11.5 acres 42. Portland, Neighborhood and shrubs. Thanks to The somewhat steep rolling ~ acquired in Tualatin River and near the partnership with Metro Benspaces Acquired funds from the bond terrain at Hoyt Arboretum park along Johnson Creek several small parcels of measure and donations offers an energetic walk 8. Bethany community vicinity greenspace totaling 20.2 7.8 acres along the Rock acres along Stephens Creek, from the Hoyt Arboretum through serene woods and Creek powedine trail Woods Creek, Tryon Creek, Friends Foundation, striking views of the city corridor acquired 20. Tigard 2 acres of wooded 31. Gresham vicinity, Spring- Fanno Creek, Ash Creek Portland Parks Trust Fund below. As part of the light light- natural area acquired along water Corridor Trail and Kelly Butte, Rocky Southwest Fern Street 1.9-mile extension of trail Butte, Powell Butte, Errol and the deWeese family, rail station construction at 9. Cedar Mill community 7.9- between Southeast Plamblad Heights and Mocks Crest the arboretum visitor the Oregon Zoo, a univer- acre addition to Jordan Park and Rugg roads; also for center now has a new look sally accessible trail was ! 21. Tigard, Fanno Creek equestrian use Greenway Right-of-way including the addition of built from the MAX - 4• dill 43. Portland, OMSIto the Bill deWeese classroom station to the Tri 10. Cedar Mill community 3.9 acquisition and one-mile Springwater Future 3-mile park. construction 32. Portland, Johnson Creek trail along the east bank of and reception area, gift Met also offers bus service i acres of natural area acquired near Jordan Park Greenway Six parcels the Willamette River shop and library. to the front door of the throughout the region can totaling 35 acres acquired y 22. Tigard vicinity, Bull along the greenway in O%z R visitor center. enjoy Hoyt Arboretum Mountain Acquired 12 acres Southeast Portland Around the center, visitors with its new and enhanced 11. Cornelius, Arboretum Park Acquired 0.6 acre and park of natural area for a future enjoy new signs, improved What was once a park to amenities. improvements at South 12th nature park parking, landscaping and serve the local community, and Baseline Road enhanced access to the Hoyt Arboretum is one of park's trail system. A trail Portland's most visited areas. Today, people 11 AGENDA ITEM # FOR. AGENDA OF January 24, 2006 CITY OF TIGARD; OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Consider a Resolution Approving the Submittal of the City of Tigard's Proposed Greens ace and Trail Pro ects for Inclusion in Metro's Natural Areas Bon easure 2006 PREPARED BY: Dan Plaza DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Consider a resolution approving the submittal of the City of Tigard's proposed greenspace and trail projects for inclusion in Metro's natural areas bond measure 2006. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council approve the resolution. INFORMATION SUMMARY The goal of Metro's greenspaces program is to establish a regional system of natural areas, open space, park land, trails, and gmenways for people and wildlife. The Metro Council is proposing a $220 million natural areas general obligation bond measure to be referred to voters in November 2006. The measure will include a $44 million set aside for local greenspace and park projects. Tigard's share of these funds is estimated to be $1,326,780 and would be used for greenspace, park land, and trail acquisition and improvement projects both inside and outside the urban growth boundary. To be eligible for the proposed bond measure funds, a brief, general description of potential projects must be approved by the City Council and delivered to Metro by March 1, 2006. Approval of the attached resolution will satisfy this requirement. Submittal of these potential projects does not commit the city to any actions. At its January 9, 2006, meeting, Tigard's Park and Recreation Board reviewed and approved the proposed projects contained in the resolution. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED The Council could choose to change the potential projects or could decide not to submit a project list. COUNCIL GOALS AND VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY Council Goal - "Addressing Growth - Acquire and Develop Park Land and Open Space" Tigard Beyond Tomorrow, Urban and Public Services, Parks and Greenways #2 - "Open space and greenway areas shall be preserved and protected." Strategy #1 - "Acquire and develop park land." ATTACHMENT LIST 1. Resolution FISCAL NOTE If the November bond measure passes, an estimated $1,326,780 would be available to Tigard as pass-through funds. The funds would be in the form of an entitlement with no city contribution required. Staff will most likely suggest at that time that these funds be used as the "non-system development charge" portion of jointly funded projects to provide maximum leverage of our system development charge (SDC) dollars. CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON RESOLUTION NO. 06- A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF TIGARD'S PROPOSED GREENSPACE AND TRAIL PROJECTS FOR INCLUSION IN METRO'S NATURAL AREAS BOND MEASURE 2006 WHEREAS, Metro Council proposes to submit to the voters of the district the question of contracting a general obligation bond indebtedness of $220 million for greenspaces and trails; and WHEREAS, the measure will be placed on the November 7, 2006 ballot; and WHEREAS, the measure includes up to $44 million for local government greenspace and trail projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard's estimated pro rata share of this amount is $1,326,780; and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard's list of potential projects must be approved by the City Council and delievered to Metro no later than March 1, 2006; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Park and Recreation Advisory Board has reviewed and approved the potential projects at their January 9, 2006, meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: SECTION 1. The City of Tigard expresses its support for the inclusion of the following proposed greenspace and trail projects in the Metro's natural areas bond measure 2006: ■ Construction of a new 1,600-foot segment of the Fanno Creek Trail on property currently owned by Metro and operated by the City of Tigard. ■ Acquisition of park/greenway land located in the Regional Fanno Creek Greenway. ■ Acquisition of park/greenway land both inside and outside the urban growth boundary. SECTION 2. This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED: This day of 2006. Mayor - City of Tigard ATTEST: City Recorder - City of Tigard RESOLUTION NO. 06 - Page 1 Agenda Item No.: j V Meeting of. January 24, 2006 There are no materials at this time for the PUBLIC HEARING: REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK For more information, contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-639-4171. /a L/ /0 Z' AGENDA ITEM No. 10 Date: 2-2,2005 PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL) TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHEETS Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before City Council on: PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI JUDICIAL): REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK (Site Development Review SDR 2005-000021 Sensitive Lands Review SLR 2005- 000 17, 18, 19 & 201Adjustment VAR2005-00055 & 56) On January 10, 2006, Council approved a motion to set a Public Hearing for the Refuge at Fanno Creek Condominium Project to consider whether the Council should hear this matter and the scope of applicability of a railroad easement. This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. Due to Time Constraints City Council May Impose A Time Limit on Testimony 1:\ADM\GREER\CCSIGNUP\11I-1,rF-STIMONY QJ.DOC AGENDA ITEM No. 10 This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. PLEASE PRINT Pro onent - (Speaking In Favor) Opponent - (Speaking Against) Neutral Name, Address Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. goo S o 3 --a?-a4 -1660 6A'7 -3 si Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. 1~4 7q--frIOL, V.(_ I I ?2f)o C-w WW ?rr- ~ -4 cQ, a7ZZ- ~3- ~tl 3/ Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. AGENDA ITEM No. 10 This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. 7 r= PLEASE_PRINT Pro onent - (S e n In Favor ~Opponent - (Speak~g A ains-t)-, Neutral p19 ) Name, Address & Pho e-N$. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Note' Ms buar~,w... 5..-n,..,: et ~x My AGENDA TIGARD CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING January 24, 2006 - 6:30 p.m. 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 6:30 PM • STUDY SESSION • > REVIEW PROCEDURE - REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK PUBLIC HEARING • City Attorney > REVIEW CITY OF TIGARD BUSINESS CARD DESIGN • Administration Staff • EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to discuss exempt public records and potential litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(0 and (h). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. • ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS o Items for tonight's business meeting: ➢ Material submitted in the Council's January 20, 2006, Council Newsletter ■ Revised Agenda ■ Agenda Item No. 5 - Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Vision Report - 2005 ■ Agenda Item No. 7 - Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Funding • Agenda Item No. 8 - Metro Presentation - Proposed Bond Measure ■ Agenda Item No. 9 - Revised Resolution Regarding Tigard's Proposed Greenspace and Trail Projects - Metro's Bond Measure ■ Agenda Item No. 10 - o January 24, 2006 letter from Robert G. Van Brocklin of Stoel Rives o Warranty Deed - Winmar Pacific/Washington Square, Inc. - 1/20/95 o Bargain and Sale Deed - Coan/Bischoff - 8/27/65 o Written Testimony from John Frewing Regarding Refuge at Fanno Creek Development ■ Agenda Item No. 11 - G.R.E.A.T. Grant Application -Check with Council during Study Session to determine if they have questions on this application. ➢ Agenda Item No. 2 -Executive Director Jeremy Monlux and Chamber President-Elect Ralph Hughes will be present to give the Tigard Chamber of Commerce Update. Jk'"24-06 03:44PM FROM- ,f T-574 P-01/04 F-763 r , S T O E L 900 S.W. Fifth Avtnue, Suite 2600 R 1 \ / ES Portland, Oregon 97204 phone 503.224.3300 LL P fix 503.220.2480 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Name: Fax No. Company/Firm Phone No TO: Tom Coffee 503-684-7297 City of Tigard Cathy Wheatly 503-684-7297 City of Tigard Tim Ramis 503-243-2944 City Attorney Gary Firestone 503-243-2944 City Attorney Name: Sender's Direct Dial: Sender's Direct Email: FROM: Robert D. Van Brocklin (503) 294-9660 rdvanbroeklin@stoel.coM~ Client: Mauer: Date: January 24, 2006 No. of Pages (including this cover): Originals Not Forwarded Unless Checked_ First class Mail Overnight Delivery Hand Ac~ivery In case of error, call the fax operator at (503) 294-9508 or Peggy J. Newby at (503) 294-9544. This facsimile may contain confidential information that is protected by the arrorney-client or work product privilege. !f the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an employee responsible for delivering the facsimile, please do not dis#ibuie this facsimile, notify us immediately by telephone, and return rhis facsimile by mail. Thank you. COMMENTS: JAN-24-06 03:44PM FROM- T-574 P.02/04 F-763 S T O E L 9W > FAM Avcnue. Su 11c 2~1 R l V ES 110lllw* Orrgo~, 97211y ..um S1 s.224 3340 E ? 1 5113 202480 .+ft.stq.-1 mm i nTTJeervEYS AT 1.AW ROBPRT D. VAN BROCKLIN Direct (503) 294-9660 January 24, 2006 rdvanbrocklin@s=l.com BY HAND DELIVERY Tigard City Council 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 Re: Response of Spectrum Development to Request to RevieW the Final Order of the Hearings Officer Regarding Refuge at Faauo Creek (SOR 2005-00002; SLR 2005- 00017,18,19, & 20; VAR 2005-00055 & 56) Dear Tigard City Council Members: Stoel Rives LLP represents Spectrum Development ("Spectrum"), the applicant for the above referenced land use approvals relating to the development project at 10225 SW North Dakota Street, Tigard, Oregon, known as Refuge at Fanno Creek. On December 22, 2005, Hearings ' Officer J. Richard Forester issued a final order approving Spectrum's applications for the Refuge at Fanno Creek (the "Final Order"). Pursuant to a Public Hearing Notice received by Spectrum January 13, 2006, the Tigard City Council (the "Council') has scheduled a public hearing for s January 24, 2006 to consider a request that the Council exercise its authority under ORS 227.180(l)(a) to review the Final Order. In response to the Public Hearing Notice, Spectrum submits this response. Spectrum will also present oral testimony at the hearing. At the January 10, 2006 Council meeting, Mr. John Frewing submitted a written request with attached documents asking, that the Council exercise its authority under ORS 227.180(1)(a) to review the Final Order (the "Request"). The Request was not on the Council's agenda and not noticed to the public. Spectrum was not present at that meeting and did not have an opportunity; to respond to the Request. However, Spectrum understands that Mr. F'rewing argued that the ; Council should review the Final Order because, in Mr. Frewing's view, Spectrum does not have. access rights for an alternative access route to the Refuge at Fanno Creek. Mr. Frewing also way candid that he was seeking this action from the Council because he was unable to pay the fee to appeal the Final Order. For the following reasons, Spectrum requests that the Council deny the request to review the Final Order. Mr. Frewing asks the Council to second guess a legal conclusion of the Hearings Officer. In his final Order, the Hearings Officer concluded that Spectrum has the necessary easement rights for: Orcgon` W>>hnflon C,t-(or.n.a UL.h Pordndl-2217257 10063199-00003 1 a e h o 1 t JAN-24-06 03:44PM FROM- T-574 P.03/04 F-7 E 63 - Tigard City Council January 24, 2006 Page 2 an alternative access to Refuge at Fanno Creek (Final Order at 10). The Hearings Officer reached this conclusion after reviewing a 1965 Bargain and Sale Deed (the "Deed") reserving the easement in question. The easement language in the Deed, quoted by the Hearings Officer, states: "Subject to an easement to Members of the Public for access to that certain Southern Pacific Railway Linder-Pass laying approximately one thousand feet ' northwesterly of Southwest Dakota Street under the Southern Pacific Railway tracks and westerly of the parcels herein conveyed." Mr. Frewing had argued that the easement only provides access to the railroad's property and does not allow the public to cross the railroad's property under an existing railroad trestle. The Hearings Officer specifically rejected that argument, stating that the quoted easement language contradicts Mr. Frewing's argument because it allows the public to use the easement "under the; railroad." (Id.) The Hearings Officer, a lawyer with significant experience in such matters, ; necessarily concluded that the legal effect of the easement language in the Deed is to grant the public the right to cross the railroad's property. The Council should deny the Request because Mr. Frewing provides no legal justification for the Council to upset the Hearings Officer's legal; determination. The Council also should deny the Request because Mr. Frewing provides no new information and is mistaken about the basis for the Hearings Officer's decision in the Final Order. Nothing in the Request is new information, and the arguments in, and all of the documents attached to, the Request were before the Hearings Officer, What is more, Mi. Frewing's Request is based o~► a mistaken understanding of the easements that provide access to the Refuge at Fanno Creek. Me states that Spectrum relies on a 1995 "Basement 9500015055" as the basis for access. He goes on to argue that this easement runs "from Cascade Blvd TO the RR property, but not ACROSS the railroad property." From this he argues that Spectrum cannot cross the railroad's property and therefore does not have an access right to Refuge at Fanno Creek. Mr. Frewing is both correct and wrong. He is correct that the 1995 easement provides access from Cascade Boulevard to the railroad property. He is wrong when he says that this is the easement Spectrum relies on for access across the railroad to the Refuge at Fanno Creek. The 1965 easement reserved in the Deed picks up where the 1995 easement stops and completes access to the Refuge at Fanno Creek by running across the railroad property and under the railroad tracks. These two easements together provide the rights necessary for the public to access the Refuge at Fanno Creels. Spectrum relies on both easements, and the Hearings Officer Portlnd I -2217257.1 0063198-00003 JAN-24-06 03:44PM FROW T-574 P.04/04 F-763 Tigard City Council January 24, 2006 } Page 3 specifically concluded that the 1965 easement in the Deed provides access across the railroad property. In short, Mr. Frewing is simply mistaken. There is no basis for the Council to review the Final', Order_ For the forgoing reasons, Spectrum respectfully asks the Council to deny the Request. If, however, the Council decides to review the Final Order, Spectrum reserves the right to respond and provide additional evidence. Respectfully submitted, Robert D. V Brocklin RVB/pja cc via fax: Mr. Tim Ramis Mr. Gary Firestone E Mr. Tom Coffee Ms. Cathy Wheatly i i i Porclnd l -2217257.1 0063198-00003 council mail councilman Refuge at Fanno Creek Page 1 From: "John Frewing" <jfrewing@teleport.com> aAq To: "Mayor MAYOR" <MAYOR@ci.tigard.or.us> Date: Tue, Jan 24, 2006 8:16 AMA D Subject: Refuge at Fanno Creek Dear Mayor Dirksen, My color printer is not working this morning, and I want to make sure that Council members have benefit of the enclosed photograph as part of the hearing this evening. Would you make sure that all Council members get this photograph; its relevance will be made clear as part of my written/oral testimony this evening. I'm sorry I can't print and give a hard copy to everyone. This photo, taken December 22, 2005 along the 'way' west of the railroad on the site of the proposed Refuge at Fanno Creek, looks east toward the railroad trestle across Ash Creek. The photo shows water from Ash Creek spilling over this 'way', because the culverts underneath the way cannot pass the stream flow of Ash Creek on that day. Thank you, John Frewing -t -el ryl row Mty . f f ~ fC a i- 1 I v~^ council mail councilman Refuge at Fanno Creek Page 1 i From: "John Frewing" <jfrewing@teleport.com> Du 9 To: "Dick Bewersdorff' <DICK@tigard-or.gov> Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2006 8:59 AM1 D Subject: Re: Refuge at Fanno Creek Dick, Does this mean that I will have no insight as to what is going on until the time of the hearing next Tuesday evening? That makes it difficult for me to respond. Could I and the railroad attorney be invited to the discussions you indicate are taking place between city attorneys and applicant attorneys so that it is an open exploration of the easement issue rather than a ganging up by city and applicant? I have pasted below my current thinking on the easement issues for next Tuesday's hearing. Please pass these on to the applicant and railroad for their consideration. Thanks. John Frewing REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK - JOHN FREWING VIEWS AS OF 1/19/06 On January 10, City Council agreed to hold a hearing on the question of whether there is an access easement under the Southern Pacific right-of-way. Discussion on that date was that several questions were to be addressed, including: - Should City Council be reviewing this matter - Was the railroad notified and did it express a view in the proceeding below - Did the hearings officer citation address an easement under the railroad - Is there evidence outside the record that an easement under the railroad exists Discussion concluded that if there were not easement under the railroad, the hearings officer approval of the development would be in error and a changed application would necessarily be required to be filed. My views on the issues are as follows: A This is a proper issue for City Council to review. I raised it in my initial comments on this development (November 14, 2005), was confronted by applicant with a package of new/different but supposedly applicable easements prior to the Hearings Officer hearing on December 12, 2005, and after review of those easements have properly raised it to you in accordance with state law. B The requirement for an applicant to own or otherwise control the proposed development site is not clearly stated in TCDC 18.705, as cited in the notice of this hearing, but I believe exists only in the application form provided by the director, which form is specified but not detailed in TCDC 18.390. C The City Council properly can review the "action" (hearings officer decision). ORS 227.178. Since it is not a formal 'appeal', it is debatable whether such review should be limited to the decision and its record, or should encompass new testimony, evidence, comment, rebuttal, etc. as a de novo review. I believe the scope of the review can properly be council mail councilman Re Refuge at Fanno Creek Page„2 limited as you have done, to the issue of an easement under the railroad and any truly derivative issue. D At the more narrow scope of your review, I believe the citation and conclusion by the hearings officer was in error because the meets-and-bounds description of the easement cited by the hearings officer does not include any property within the railroad property and you should reverse his action. E If some easement outside the record below is found to exist, a significant question is whether such easement is for the development and use specified in the application, ie does it allow excavation at the base of the trestle piling, does it allow development of a roadway, does it allow modification of the conduit which is positioned below the framing of the trestle, does it allow public use, etc. F Examination of the historic documents related to the property of the proposed development site may show a private driveway along the EAST side of the railroad, extending north from North Dakota St about 1000 feet (and crossing over lower Ash Creek on a bridge) and then passing under the railroad at the trestle under review at this hearing; this was never a road, just as the proposed primary access, a driveway along the WEST side of the railroad has never been a road. The TCDC defines a 'road' as a 'street', which is defined as an 'accessway'. The word 'access' is defined (TCDC 18.120.030 A.3.) as follows: "The place, means or way by which pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles enter or leave property. A private access is an access not in public ownership and is controlled by means of deed, dedication or easement." The proposed area under the railroad shows no evidence of being "controlled by means of deed, dedication or easement", ie a private access, and neither shows any evidence of being a public access. The same holds true for the proposed long access on the WEST side of the railroad to the buildings of the development. Hence, there is no 'accessway 'to the proposed development at all. This shortcoming needs correction in that the development includes commercial space and multiple homeowners but no association to control and carry out the committments of city approval. Original Message From: "Dick Bewersdorff' <DICK@tigard-or.gov> To: <jfrewing@teleport.com> Cc: <garyf@rccb.com>; "Tom Coffee" <Tomc@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:35 PM Subject: Re: Refuge at Fanno Creek > I doubt very much that there will be a staff report. The applicant's > attorneys are to be working with our attorneys. As a result, I would > expect both attorneys to provide information at the Council hearing. > Dick Bewersdorff dick@ci.tigard-or.gov > "John Frewing" <jfrewing@teleport.com> 01/18 12:19 PM > Dick, > When I stopped by City Hall this morning to view the staff report for > next week's hearing on Refuge at Fanno Creek, Kristi told me that you > said you had not yet heard from your lawyers, so there was no staff council mail councilmail Re Refuge at Fanno Creek Page 3 > report available. Of course the notice of hearing says a staff report > will be available at least seven days prior to the hearing. Would you > please be so kind to give me a call or email when the staff report does > become available? Thanks very much. > John Frewing 503-245-5760 jfrewing@teleport.com CC: <garyf@rccb.com>, "Tom Coffee" <Tomc@tigard-or.gov>, "Mayor MAYOR" <MAYOR@ci.tigard.or.us> - - - - ACT - --:sa::;.~ - - .s.. 3,Q.+ - ' - c'_°mst°'~~A=-,t•. 'jai . l/Y'~}.=/-:`.v=r. 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WARRANTY DEED b i:•1 to fT:~ r KNOW ALL HEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that WINHAR ?ACIFIC, INC.. a WarhLngt2T% corporation, 1~ i \ hereinafter called Grantor, for the consideration hereinafter stated, hereby conveys and ~I warrants unto WASHINGTON SQUARE, INC., s Washington corporation, hereinafter called Grantee, and unto Grantee's heirs, successors and assigns that terrain" real property with the ~~~iii r1r.n.wnnrs h.rnlTrnwnnrn -A +nn..rr.n.n..o rh.rn..~rn 1.ntnn _ W zaituated in the County of Washington, State of Oregon, described on txhih'it A attached hereto J~^ 9! Viand incorporated herein by this reference, subject to the matters described on Exhibit B eT' r~ ;Fzattached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; i` o To Have and to Hold the same unto the Grantee and Grantee's heirs, successors and r. oassigns forever. 1- Z The true and actual consideration paid for this transfer, stated in terms of dollars, r ~rt C pis $153,076.73. VC, In construing this Deed, where the context so requiros, the singular includes the I= -plural and p Wcorporations l and grammatical to individuals gee shall be made so that this Deed shall apply equally to IViICr IN 17I7-NESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this instrument this lst day of January, 7= I C= B1995; and %as caused its name to be signed and its seal, if any, affixed by an officer or 1 vother person duly authorized by order of its board of directors. r` THIS INSTRUMENT WILL NOT ALLOW USE Of THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS INStRUMENI IN VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAID 01 LAWS AND REGULATICMS. BEFORE SIGHING OR ACCEPTING TRIS INSTRUMENT, TPE PERSON ACQUIRING FEE TITLE TO THE PROPERTY SPOhD CHECK WITH THE APPROPRIATE C1 IT00 COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY APPROVED USES AND TO DETERMINE ANY LIMITS ON LAWSUITS AGAINST FARMING OR FOREST PRACTICES AS DEFINED IN ORS 30.930. 1~1~p INASHINRTOH COUNTY WINNAR PACIFIC, INC. - F.•,AL PWOP:JJTr YRANVER 7AX ► ~JS~• 0 3-a9 95 By: its: TRE:!SIDEAt= FU PAID DATE By : f, U- Yk- FJLc+a la l.✓ Its . _jPEt-t STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) $s. COUNTY OF KING ) Thfa inc~r..n...ct vqa .rl.pnvletMo.,A A.: F.,__ ^w L.w .'T}.w~A. V.L 1rl_ , lii_~., Lj . ~~~le L. M'I>=r~1OR1K5°%~.. - ~ • rn a as'T1L'c<_~D~T and SEC G ~fctively, of Vinmar Pacific, Inc. ~QT ov i Print Name: r- p I- i ..a.~ A uC NOTARY PUBLIC in an the state P/F 9 ta~.9p of Washington, residing at B6LLtV41E 11 . FL Hy commission expires,.,km, 7o. 1!1!1g G ~F IyAS WI MAR PACIFIC, INC. STATE OF OREGON ) 700 Fifth Avenue. Suite 2600 ) Ss. Seattle. WA 98104-5026 County of ) Grantor's Name and Address WASHINGTON SQUARE. INC. I certify that the within Instru- . 700 Fifth Avenue. Suite 2600 ment was received for record on the Seattle. WA 98104-50.16 day of , 19 , at _ o'clock Grantee's Name and Address N., and recorded in book/reel volume After recording return to: No. on page and/or WASHINGTON SQUARE, INC. as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/recep- 700 Fifth Avenue. Spite 2600 tLon No. , Record of Deeds Seattle. WA 98104-5026 of said County. t : Td~ Witness ary hand and seal of County Until requested ntherwlse send all affixed. tax statements to: Some as Grantee Name Title By Deputy F ] R a~( DakoteSt.Dd 1/13/93 =3' :a 77 V~~-°R'sa~`n 'l1T?sl - erlus^ a- r tot r w OTC Ew1IN rr ~ aESCRIPTIM The follon+ing described property in the County of Vlashington and State of Oregon, to-wit: ' r PARCEL Is Beginning at the Southwest corner of the D. C. Graham DLC ITo. 52, in s Section 3S, Township 1 South, Ranga 1 toast of the Willamette ftexidian, and running thenco North 1'14' Weet 105[,,0 feat (Decd, Vorth-16 chains) ~ to a stone monument, said nonunent narY.ing s` ;e uth:+ost corner of ; the Herbert Olzan tract as recorded in Deed soon. J04, Page 99, Record of Deeds for Vianhington Conn ty, Oregon; thence along the Westerly boundary line of said Olson tract North 1'14' West 12.05 feat to an iron pipe, said pipe marking t_ho true point of beginning of this description.; thence South 39'22' East 11.39 fact along the northerly ' boundary line of n 22,0 foot private easement to an iron pipet thence North 89'33' 2aot 59,78 fact to a point of intersection with the arc of a 100,00 foot radius cur7es thence along said curve to the left (through a central angle of 32'12') a distance of 56,19 Feet along the arc; thence South 39'22' Last 69,55 feet along the Southerly right-of- way line of a 50,0 foot access road to ar. iron pipe; thence South 87'33' ;3cst 102,92 feet along the Southerly boundarv of a 22,0 foot private easement to a points thence Liorth 89'22' West 10,67 feed to a point which is ScuLh 1'14' Last 22.09 feet frcz the true point of beginning of this deacri?tiont thence North 85'22' cost 230.39 feet along the Southerly boundary line of said 22.0 foot easement to a point of intersection with the North=asterli boundary line of a 12.0 foot private easement, said point also being 87.0 feet distant at right angles frcee the centerline of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-+ay; thence along said t;ortheanterly boundary line and ronnirn parallel with said pacific Kailread right-of-•,zay line North 18'43' Went 23,96 feet to an iron pipe thence south 05'22' Cant 237.F3 feet along the Northerly boundary line of said 22.0 foot easement to . the true point of beginning of this description. rARCEL 11: Beginning at the southwest corner of the D. C. Graham DLC 11o. 52, in Section 35, Townshi? 1 3euth, Range 1 West, of the Willamette Noridian, and running thence North 1'11' West 1055.0 feet (Decd-:forth 16 ch3i:;a) to a store ronunent narking the Southwest corer of the :Torbert Oiaon tract as recorded in Deed Book 304, Page 99, Records of Deeds for Wanhington County, Cregon: thence along the Westerly boundary line of said Olson tract North 1'14' West 12.05 foot to an Iron Dina, thence Liorth 85'22' West 237.63 feet to an lion pipe set at an intersection with the.Northeasterly boundary line of a 12.0 foot private easement, said iron pi_ra being 87.0 feet distant and at right angles to the centerline of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, and also being the true point of beg i•tning of this description: thence South 18'43' East 23.96 feat along said easement boundary.line to a point: thence South 71'17' 'West 12.0 feat to a -point an the *Torthcasterly right-of-way lire of the Southern pacific Railroads thence North 10'4.3' West 23.96 feet to an iron pipe set in paid Southern pacific right of- way linet thence berth 71'17' Cant 22.0 feet to the true point of beginning of this deacridtl on. PARCEL III: A portion of the t(orthwest quartor and the Southwest quarter of Section 35, Township 1 South, Range 1 west of the Willamette Meridian, :;ashSngtc County, Oregon, described as follows: ; 3 -t~fa-lie ~^rci • ' tditl~+'. .J~t~'~`kLl~`~-,.~•, ~~`7fS"~~~t911'!Yir~iStFfY!~Jr1k~~.'*~'e": rJA 06yinnijfg at the , ntorser_tion of `-he WcOt line er Section 35 and the ='BO thread of 7anno Creeks thcnct !forth along the hest line of Section 35, - ? 450 feet, gore or less, tv the Northeast corner of a tract conveyed to Na the Matzger Sanitary District by decd recorded In Dock CF-12211 thence East 300 feet, !Pare or lase, to the Westerly light-of-day line of the t Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-Way liner thence Southeasterly nleng tho Westerly =ight-of-way line 1290 feet, rota or lass, to oho Northerl. Lp-: line of Sat Uorth Dakota Street (County road No, 452) (being 40 feet wide a : thence South 89"05• treat t.tq feet, g. L- _ Sine of SW 'forth Dakota Strcct to the thread of Fanno Creekr thence zit, 11crtherly and Westariy to the point of beginning, RE3EAVLlG an onsemont for ingress and e5rese over parcola I and II above and also over the following described tract: s ¢i. _ A tract of land situated in the Northwest quarter of Section 35, Tcwn- , ship 1 South. Itange 1 West, Willamette Meridian, ttashington Co-_aty, Oregon, described as follc-dao Am Begirding at the intersaction of the :cat lino of Section 35 -ith the center of Fanno Creek, said point being 11orrh 245 feet frca tho ;:eat qunrter corner of acid Section 35t ::fence ttort_h along the treat `lino of said Section 35 a diata.tco of 450 feet, r_ore or less, to the Northeast corner of that tract conveyed to ftotzger Sanitary-Cist.=-rct by deed recorded in Book 519, Pege 110; thence Last along the Easterly extension of tho North Mae of said Metzger Sanitary District tract 300 feet, more or lees, to the rig%t-oi +ay lino of the Southern Pacific Railroad and the true point of beginning of the herein describe tracts thence Sc:ithcastsrly along said railroad right-of-way 1L-.a 300 feetf thence Southvestarly, at right angles to said railroad right-of- way 40 feats thence Northueaterly parallel to said right-of-ay 300 feet, more or lass, to the Easterly extension of the !forth line of the afore-tentionad fletzger sanitary District tract; thenco East to the poin of beginning. t*S ""p` ^.:r~:l~+. R '•~rt ^'.~G'S'. 'IRA, "`~'~l. _'.X~T~s?~ ~ 7~c•~Z"~ $ ts:CS,.'~{..`i'7'~, •~.-o.r .:.f.... h..,.. :i.i-~•i•~.,~,~•~g „:r~1=V=~~. _'Tr-.ti...-. !~'~!`+~,L+'f~~'it..s: ~S~caiiw:~wl'."":r w ~ti:.9.:~JM:td.- -'°`L.:~i:._'-_= _ a•'%a`~7C1~~~~'~~^=~`tx~J4"`.;~ii4:~_ - EXHIBIT B ti 1. -Rcgulationa, including levies, lion= and aaocoeaenta of the Uniiiod Sewerage Ayoncy of Washington County, orogon. _ 2. Rccorvatio.ja in dead recorded Soptombar 7, 1965, in Book 567.. Pcgo 634, 3. The* ri5htc of the puotic in unu to tiw-c portion os Lau Above proporty lying within the limits of roads and higlrrya. °y« W= 4, An eaccneat created by inctrunent, including tllo terms and provisions thereof, dated Hoveruer 24, 1964, rocordcd Docombor ` 1964, in Dock 532, Pago 403, Dead Recordc, in favor cf Metzger j sanitary District for aowor over said property. 5. An caacmcnt crootod by instrurcat, including Ow terms = and provision= thereof, dated May 25, 1965, recorded Jame 1, 1965. -.c;- - in Eoo;t 554, rage 700, Deed I;ocorda, in favor or Metzger S?a:or ■ jt--y:: Diatzlct: for water linen over *aid property. d 6. An casement created by in ntrumont, including the terns and provisions thereof, dated July 15, 1971, rccordr_d Jul72C, 1971, in Dook 828. Page 423, Docd Rccords, in favor of Unificd Sewerage .:gc cy for oo*wtex over said property. ryu,. 7. The xights of the pu:~lic and of governmental bodies in and to that portion of tho herein described property lying below the 4, : moan high water mark of Fanno Creek. g. Nondelinquent general taxes and assessments. 1-27-2004 6:52PM FROM 5036454872 Wasalnptoncounty. OrepNt 2004-012102 • EA NO PMT OF ANY STEVENS-NESS FOAM MAY 06 REPRODUCED M A 0042 2004 09:00:41 AM D-04 eft 6inat RlCORDtt $5.00 fe.00 $11.00 • Told = i7ILM I I N 1i~ -7 oS~rFJ£[1y~VEvfS!Lrfc~-600 Nav_(7aYCiQtxr $T ~IIIIIIII~~~I~I~IIIIIIIIIIIIIII~IIIIIIIIHI~ 00szes3uoo4ooulozoDtoDt1 Gm,dW* NYYN and Adamss ti.", H"w%Dlnct.r at AsS"Ment ant Ta=tllan Sec OW E.-00.1. COW4 owl, to tN 'It'" COana, j -~!IATrrl End - H R.~~c-_~__--- - R.OsR de h.F.OYcMpY that th. wQMn Naoumwtof -bS9-►JW_~q~~~r~-!°-DR>✓ at seahx ncanla ar qd e.u,ay. y-w,~ 1,~,•ypti b0t O/YIM\ fwm and AddnMa SPACE RE6ERVED anC' R wrn Ea4flttls CautY Q.At ant Tuaaen, j Ads~r,,.tc~o dlna, rnv<n co tNa"», Aa1T.ss, avS Ton No, , o IS - ty x-ras RECORDERS USE -tyW--p>F - R,_~ Witness my hand and seal of County afxed. uaw Aq„ASt.a ahwwb% seno at u= nawn.tda to (Nana, .loots, zq* NAME TITLE _ f 1 BY - ~i I QUITCLAIM DEED KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that _ VAIMN- 4Z4t✓ 54votte ATcc . au Wti:/ %r6V Cx~a.~ t on _ I hereinafter called grantor, for the consideration heeinafter stared. does bereby ren-dse, release and forever quitclaim unto-.__._. I 1'lezl x Itl_1!~►~ hereinafter called grantcc. and unto grantee's heirs, successors and assigns, all of the grantors right, title and intcrest in that certain II I real property, with the tenements, hereditament& and appurtenances thacLmto belonging or in any way appertaining, situated in ' - ~!kStl[ ~T_ff 1G ~ - Cotmty, State of Oregon, described as follows. to-wit-. ~ n I - !1 A tract of land situated in the West -one-Half of Section 35, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Willamette Meridian, City of Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, the easement described as " follows: Commencing at the on"carter Section Comer between Sections 34 and 35 Township 1 South, iI ! Range I West Willamette Meridian; thence N 00° 09' 53" E a distance of 700.00 feet to the Northwest comer of the land shown on Survey Number 15218; thence S 890 39' 13" E. along the north line of said survey, a distance of 307.93 to the Northeast Cor= of said survey and the True point of beginning; thence S 180 43'00" E, along the east line of said survey; a distance of 300.00 fee; thence S 71017' 00" W a distance of 40.00 feet; thence N 180 43' 00" W, parallel with the east line of said survey, a distance of 313.82 feet to the north line of said survey ; thence 11 S 890 39' 13" E, along said north line, a distance of 42.32 to the true point of beginning. • `i DF SPACE INSUFPIc1ENx Cotrraue DPS=P M oN AEvEASC). I To Have and to Hold the same unto grantee and grantee's beirs, successors and assigns forever. The true and actual consideration paid for this transfer, stated in tets»s of dollars, is Std ro He 0 a% aw. d+e i1I whkl~ O (The seaoGOte bemacri the symbotr k K not appucablc, 3b Id be dekted. Sa ORS 93.030.) I In construing this deed, where the context so requires, the singular includes the plural, and ail grammatical changes shall be II made :w that this deed shall apply equally to corporations and to indi'viduals. I1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the grantor has executed this instrument on if i grantor is a corporation, it has caused it; name to be signed and its seal, it any, affixed by an officer or other person duly authorized to do so by order of its board of directors. ! THIS INSTRUMENT WILL NOT ALLOW USE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN I THIS INSTRUMENT IN VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAND USE LAWS AND REGU- LATIONS. BEFORE SIGNING OR ACCEPTING THIS INSTRUMENT, THE PERSON i I ACOUIRING FEE TITLE TO THE PROPERTY SHOULD CHECK WITH THE APPRO- PRIATE CITY OR COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY APPROVED USES W a t'^'J tin " AND TO DETERMINE ANY LIMIT&ON- N(SNITS AGAINST•FMMIN G OR FOREST - rr TT - PRACTICES AS DEFINED IN ORS 30.930.~_J/_LL~.__Q~1~!~__-_-^__ WASN1067'OlU tMitQE r~STATE OF AREISEX County of ---Or SS. ..•~•A ' 4Aj""" This lnstnanent was acknowledg- ed beforE me on ^ i ION :1'Z` •}p er------------- NOTARY 21ds instrument was ackno.. Tedeed ore me on a$ r o ra J, y °ue~~rr is 28, 28, ~11 W ~3N~t~ Notary public for t4vgeR ' - ` r1y commission expires ""tQla---------_---- I f ==MEE== r " 5417 BARGAIN AND SALE' DEED r KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that RALPH.G. COAN and SHIRLEY COAN, husband and wife, and JEROME S. .f BISCHOFF and BARBARA BISCHOFF, husband and wife, in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other valuable consideration to them paid by NEAL R. GRIMSTAD and ELSIE I. GRIMSTAD, husband and wife, do hereby grant, E bargain, sell and convey unto said NEAL K. GRIMSTAD and ELSIE I."GRIMSTAD, their heirs and assigns, all the following real property, with the tenements, heredita- s ments and appurtenances, situated in the County of 9 Washington and State of Oregon, bounded and described ^'r as follows, to-wit: `..;s Parcel 1. 4 Beginning at the Southwest corner of the D. C. Graham D.L.C. No. 52 in Section 35, T.I.S., R.I.W., W.M., and running thence N 1° 14' W - 1056.0 feet (Deed, North - 16 chains) to a stone monument, said monument marking the Southwest corner of the Herbert Olson"tract as recorded in Deed Book 304 at Page 99, Record of Deeds for Washington County, Oregon; thence along the Westerly boundary line of said Olson tract N 1° 14'"W - 12.05 feet to an iron pipe,- said iron pipe marking the true point of beginning of this `-r description; thence S 89° 22' E - 11.39 feet along the Northerly boundary line of a 22.0 foot private easement to an iron pipe; thence N 87° 33' E - 59.78 r feet to a point of intersection with the arc of a y 100.00 foot radius curve; thence along said curve 4 to the left (through a central angle of 32° 12') a distance of 56.19 feet along the arc; thence S 89° 22' E - 69.55 feet along the Southerly right-of-way line of a 50.0 foot access road to an iron pipe; sf thence S 87° 33' W - 182.92 feet along the South- erly boundary line of a 22.0 foot private easement to a point; thence N 89° 22' Gf - 10.67 feet to a point which is S 1° 14' E - 22.09 feet. from the true point of beginning of this description; thence N 85° 22' W - ffi d: . i Page 1-Bargain and qc~ Sale Deed ~opl( 567 P~~_6i3 77r T-7777. t 5417 l 230.39 feet along the Southerly boundary line of said 22.0 foot easement to a point of intersection with the Northeasterly boundary line of a 12.0 foot private easement, said point also being 87.0 feet distant at right-angle from the Center-line of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way; thence along said Northeasterly boundary line and running parallal with said Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way line N 18° 43' W - 23.96 feet to an iron pipe; thence S 85° 22' E - 237.63 feet along the Northerly boundary s _ line of said 22.0 foot easement to the true point of beginning of this description. Parcel 2. Beginning at the Southwest corner of the D. C. Graham D.L.C. No. 52 in Section 35, T.I.S., R.1. W., W.M., and running thence N 1° 14' W - 1056.0 feet (Deed - North - 16 chains) to a stone monument, said monument marking the Southwest corner of the Herbert Olson tract as recorded in Deed Book 304 at Page 99, Record of Deeds for Washington County, Oregon; thence along the Westerly boundary line of said Olson tract N 1° 14' W - 12.05 feet to an iron pipe; thence N 85° 22' W - 237.63 feet to an iron pipe set at an inter- section with the Northeasterly boundary line of a 12.0 foot private easement, said iron pipe being 87.0 feet distant and at right-angle to the center-line of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, and also being the true point of beginning of this description; thence S 18° 43' E - 23.96 feet along said easement boundary line to a point; thence S 71° 17' W - 12.0 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right-of-way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad; thence N 18° 43' W - 23.96 feet to an iron pipe set in said Southern Pacific right-of-way line; thence N 71° 17' E - 12.0 feet to the true point of beginning of this description. { Each of the foregoing parcels is subject to the following exdeptions: (1) Easements of record heretofore granted to the Metzger Sanitary District and the Metzger Water District for the construction and maintenance of water and/or sewer lines or facilities. (2) Subject to a reservation for a right-of-way for a railroad spur or a crossing at such elevation as may be -y Page 2-Bargain and - Sale Deed BOOK 567 FArc~J'11~ 't 5417 f selected by the Railroad or Grantors. a _ (3) Subject to an easement to Members of the r i~ Public for access to that certain Southern Pacific Rail- way Under-Pass lying approximately one thousand feet northwesterly of Southwest Dakota Street under the Southern Pacifid Railway tracks and westerly of the parcels herein conveyed. To Have and To Hold, the above described and granted i premises unto the Said NEAL K. GRIMSTAD and ELSIE I. GRIMSTAD, their heirs and assigns forever. 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantors above named hereunto set their hands and seals this 77th day of August , 3 1965. (SEAL) '4 Lam/" 12 % i (SEAL) ` T[~•C~ (SEAL) 7;7, (SEAL) ',c-~ L of r-tt C STATE OF OREGON ) County of Multnomah ) J BE IT REh1E4MM, That on this 27th day of August , 1965, before me, the unders is ed, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the within i t k3i , .-1 r Page 37Bargain and Sale Deed BOOK 567 F.-A15 t 541/ named RALPH G. CORN and SHIRLEY COAN, husband and wife,. I~ and JEROME S. BISCHOFF and BARBARA BISCHOFF, husband and wife, who are known to me to be the identical in- dividuals described in and who executed the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same freely and voluntarily. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand . :f and seal the day and year last above written. 7 - ` _ Not ry Public for Oregon My Commission expires: October 3. 1967 Jet: - J i Arm. REDO'n i;=1rzr_. I. 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In order to get through this procedure in a reasonable time, the Council will allow both the argument on whether to review and the testimony on the substantive issue at the same time. After it has heard argument and testimony, the Council will decide whether it wishes to review the hearings officer's decision. If it decides to review the decision, it will then make a decision on the application as it relates to the proposed rail crossing for the secondary access to the property. If the Council decides to review the matter, the Council's role will be to make a land use decision applying the existing laws of the City of Tigard, but limited to the crossing issue. The Council cannot vary or change that law for the land use decision it may make. Members of the City Council are to be unbiased. Before the start of the hearing, the Mayor will ask the City Council whether they have any potential conflicts, such as a family, financial or business relationship with any of the applicants or with regard to the land in question. If such a potential conflict exists, the Mayor will ask whether the Councilor in question believes he or she is without actual bias or whether he or she would like to step down from the Council bench during the hearing. The Mayor will also ask whether any of the City Council members discussed the application in question with any of the parties or has independent knowledge of relevant facts, such as from a visit to the site in question. If a Council member has had such contacts or independent knowledge of relevant facts, the Mayor will ask the Council member to disclose the substance of that contact. After the Mayor asks the Council Members about bias and ex-parte contacts, you may challenge the impartiality of the City Councilor and may rebut the substance of a City Council member's knowledge of the facts. The Council member in question may respond to such a challenge. Copies of the rules of procedure for the hearing are available at the entrance to Town Hall on the podium. The Council will first hear from the applicant, then from those who support approval of the application, and then from those opposed to the application. As I mentioned before, persons may make arguments relating to whether the Council should allow review, and may present testimony on the substantive issue of the rail crossing. The Council members also may ask the staff and the witnesses questions throughout the hearing until the record closes. If a witness introduces new evidence in response to opposition or questions, everyone who has participated to that point gets a chance to respond to the new evidence. Then the applicant can make a closing statement without introducing new evidence. Then the Mayor will close the public portion of the hearing and the City Council will deliberate about what to do with the application. During deliberations, the City Council may re-open the public portion of the hearing if necessary to receive additional evidence before making a decision. Please only speak when the Mayor identifies you for that purpose. You must testify orally or in writing before the close of the public record to preserve your right to appeal our decision to the Land Use Board of Appeals, known as "LUBA." You must raise an issue clearly enough so people can understand what it is and offer evidence in support of it, or else you cannot raise that issue before LUBA. If an applicant wants to object to proposed conditions of approval based on constitutional grounds, he or she must do so orally or in writing before the close of the public record, or else the applicant cannot raise those issues in an appeal or in a court proceeding. Please make sure that you limit your discussion to argument as to whether the Council should allow review and to testimony regarding the railroad crossing issue. Please do not repeat testimony offered by yourself or earlier witnesses. If we think your testimony is irrelevant or repetitious, the Mayor may interrupt and ask you to continue with another subject. Demonstrations from the audience are prohibited. Please refrain from them. Comments from the audience will not be part of the record. When you testify, please come forward to the table. Please begin your testimony by giving your name, please spell your last name, and give your full mailing address including zip code. If you represent someone else, please say so. If you have any exhibits you want us to consider, such as a copy of your testimony, photographs, petitions, or other documents or physical evidence, at the close of your comments you must hand all new exhibits to the City Recorder who will mark these exhibits as part of the record. The City staff will keep exhibits until appeal opportunities expire, and then you can ask them to return your exhibits. Any questions about the process for this hearing? (Respond to questions.) That concludes the introduction. We will now begin with the hearing. i:tadm\cathytcca%quasi judicial Infonnationbpening statement - city attorney version - changes accepted.doc S T O E L asyw,6-a- Z4 r D 900 S.W. Fifth Avenue. Suite 2600 Portland, Oregon 97204 R I V ES main 503.224.3380 L L P fax 503.220.2480 www.stoel.com ATTORNEYS AT LAW ROBERT D. VAN BROCKUN Direct (503) 294-9660 January 24, 2006 rdvanbrocklin@stoel.com BY HAND DELIVERY Tigard City Council 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 Re: Response of Spectrum Development to Request to Review the Final Order of the Hearings Officer Regarding Refuge at Fanno Creek (SDR 2005-00002; SLR 2005- 00017,18,19, & 20; VAR 2005-00055 & 56) Dear Tigard City Council Members: Stoel Rives LLP represents Spectrum Development ("Spectrum"), the applicant for the above referenced land use approvals relating to the development project at 10225 SW North Dakota Street, Tigard, Oregon, known as Refuge at Fanno Creek. On December 22, 2005, Hearings Officer J. Richard Forester issued a final order approving Spectrum's applications for the Refuge at Fanno Creek (the "Final Order"). Pursuant to a Public Hearing Notice received by Spectrum January 13, 2006, the Tigard City Council (the "Council") has scheduled a public hearing for January 24, 2006 to consider a request that the Council exercise its authority under ORS 227.180(1)(a) to review the Final Order. In response to the Public Hearing Notice, Spectrum submits this response. Spectrum will also present oral testimony at the hearing. At the January 10, 2006 Council meeting, Mr. John Frewing submitted a written request with attached documents asking that the Council exercise its authority under ORS 227.180(l)(a) to review the Final Order (the "Request"). The Request was not on the Council's agenda and not noticed to the public. Spectrum was not present at that meeting and did not have an opportunity to respond to the Request. However, Spectrum understands that Mr. Frewing argued that the Council should review the Final Order because, in Mr. Frewing's view, Spectrum does not have access rights for an alternative access route to the Refuge at Fanno Creek. Mr. Frewing also was candid that he was seeking this action from the Council because he was unable to pay the fee to appeal the Final Order. For the following reasons, Spectrum requests that the Council deny the request to review the Final Order. Mr. Frewing asks the Council to second guess a legal conclusion of the Hearings Officer. In his Final Order, the Hearings Officer concluded that Spectrum has the necessary easement rights for Oregon Washington California Utah Portlndl-2217257.1 0063198-00003 1 d a h o Tigard City Council January 24, 2006 Page 2 an alternative access to Refuge at Fanno Creek (Final Order at 10). The Hearings Officer reached this conclusion after reviewing a 1965 Bargain and Sale Deed (the "Deed") reserving the easement in question. The easement language in the Deed, quoted by the Hearings Officer, states: "Subject to an easement to Members of the Public for access to that certain Southern Pacific Railway Under-Pass laying approximately one thousand feet northwesterly of Southwest Dakota Street under the Southern Pacific Railway tracks and westerly of the parcels herein conveyed." Mr. Frewing had argued that the easement only provides access to the railroad's property and does not allow the public to cross the railroad's property under an existing railroad trestle. The Hearings Officer specifically rejected that argument, stating that the quoted easement language contradicts Mr. Frewing's argument because it allows the public to use the easement "under the railroad." (Id.) The Hearings Officer, a lawyer with significant experience in such matters, necessarily concluded that the legal effect of the easement language in the Deed is to grant the public the right to cross the railroad's property. The Council should deny the Request because Mr. Frewing provides no legal justification for the Council to upset the Hearings Officer's legal determination. The Council also should deny the Request because Mr. Frewing provides no new information and is mistaken about the basis for the Hearings Officer's decision in the Final Order. Nothing in the Request is new information, and the arguments in, and all of the documents attached to, the Request were before the Hearings Officer. What is more, Mr. Frewing's Request is based on a mistaken understanding of the easements that provide access to the Refuge at Fanno Creek. He states that Spectrum relies on a 1995 "Easement 9500015055" as the basis for access. He goes on to argue that this easement runs "from Cascade Blvd TO the RR property, but not ACROSS the railroad property." From this he argues that Spectrum cannot cross the railroad's property and therefore does not have an access right to Refuge at Fan-no Creek. Mr. Frewing is both correct and wrong. He is correct that the 1995 easement provides access from Cascade Boulevard to the railroad property. He is wrong when he says that this is the easement Spectrum relies on for access across the railroad to the Refuge at Fanno Creek. The 1965 easement reserved in the Deed picks up where the 1995 easement stops and completes access to the Refuge at Fanno Creek by running across the railroad property and under the railroad tracks. These two easements together provide the rights necessary for the public to access the Refuge at Fanno Creek. Spectrum relies on both easements, and the Hearings Officer Portlnd 1-2217257.1 0063198-00003 Tigard City Council January 24, 2006 Page 3 specifically concluded that the 1965 easement in the Deed provides access across the railroad property. In short, Mr. Frewing is simply mistaken. There is no basis for the Council to review the Final Order. For the forgoing reasons, Spectrum respectfully asks the Council to deny the Request. If, however, the Council decides to review the Final Order, Spectrum reserves the right to respond and provide additional evidence. Respectfully submitted, Robert D. V Brocklin RVB/pjn cc via fax: Mr. Tim Ramis Mr. Gary Firestone Mr. Tom Coffee Ms. Cathy Wheatly Portlnd 1-2217257.1 0063198-00003 REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK - JOHN FREWING - JANUARY 24, 2006 TESTIMONY On January 10, City Council agreed to hold a hearing on the question of whether there is an appropriate access easement under the Southern Pacific right-of-way. Discussion on that date was that several questions were to be addressed, including: - Should City Council be reviewing this matter - Was the railroad notified and did it express a view in the proceeding below - Did the hearings officer citation address an easement under the railroad - Is there evidence outside the record that an easement under the railroad exists Discussion concluded that if there were not an appropriate easement under the railroad, the hearings officer approval of the development would be in error and a different application would necessarily be required to be filed. I incorporate by reference the comments, argument and information submitted to you on. January 10, requesting this hearing. The notice of this hearing indicated that TCDC 18.390 was applicable and that a staff report would be available seven days before the hearing; because it was not available, I am presupposing what issues may arise in testimony from others. Without the benefit of a staff report, my views on the easement issues and the consequences of the facts are as follows: A This is a proper issue for City Council to review. I raised it in my initial comments on this development (November 14, 2005), was confronted by applicant with a package of new/different but supposedly applicable easements prior to the Hearings Officer hearing on December 12, 2005, and after review of those easements have properly raised it to you in accordance with state law. B The requirement for an applicant to own or otherwise control the proposed development site is not clearly stated in TCDC 18.705, as cited in the notice of this hearing, but I believe exists only in the application form provided by the director, which form is specified but not detailed in TCDC 18.390. C The City Council properly can review the "action" (hearings officer decision). ORS' 227.178. Since it is not a formal `appeal', it is debatable whether such review should be limited to the decision and its record, or should encompass new testimony, evidence, comment, rebuttal, etc. as a de novo review. I believe the scope of the review can properly be limited to a review of the record, but perhaps, as you have done, to the issue of an easement under the railroad and any truly derivative issue. D At the more narrow scope of review, I believe the citation and conclusion by the hearings officer was in error because the meets-and-bounds description of the easement cited by the hearings officer does not include any property within the railroad property and you should simply reverse his action, making a finding that his citation does not include any easement through the railroad property. E If some easement outside the record below is found to exist, a significant question is appropriate; whether such easement is for the development and use specified in the application, or is it for some more limited purpose and activity; ie does it allow excavation at the base of the trestle piling, does it allow development of a roadway, does it allow modification of the conduit which is positioned below the framing of the trestle, does it allow public use, etc. F Examination of the historic documents related to the property of the proposed development site may show a private driveway along the EAST side of the railroad, extending north from North Dakota St about 1000 feet (and crossing over lower Ash Creek on a bridge) and then passing under the railroad at the trestle under review at this hearing; this was never a road, just as the proposed primary access, a driveway along the WEST side of the railroad has never been a road. The TCDC defines a `road' as a `street', which is defined as an `accessway'. The word `access' is defined (TCDC 18.120.030 A.3.) as follows: "The place, means or way by which pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles enter or leave property. A private access is an access not in public ownership and is controlled by means of deed, dedication or easement." The proposed area under the railroad shows no evidence of being "controlled by means of deed, dedication or easement", ie a private access, and neither shows any evidence of being a public access. The same holds true for the proposed long access on the WEST side of the railroad to the buildings of the development. Hence, there is no `accessway' to the proposed development at all. This shortcoming needs correction in any new application, since there is proposed a variety of commercial space and multiple homeowners'on the Refuge at Fanno Creek, but no homeowners association to carry out the commitments of Tigard approval. G The need for-an alternate access to the proposed sites of development exists because the primary access (north from North Dakota Street) has flooded regularly in the past (and repeatedly during the past month of rains) and will flood again, even with the proposed fill of the proposed `driveway'. I attach to this testimony a December 22, 2005 photo of the flooding across the `way' on the west side of the railroad. This flooding occurs because the existing culverts (which are proposed to remain) are inadequate to pass the waters of Ash Creek. I have examined the adequacy of these culverts and conclude that they do not meet the requirements of Clean Water Services, in their Design and Construction Manual at Section 3.05.4. Attachment A This section requires that culverts shall convey and contain at least the peak runoff for the 25-year design storm. As proof of this situation, I have contacted the United States Geological Survey office here in Portland (Suzanne Miller) and attach our email correspondence concluding that our December 2005 storms, while many, did not on any day exceed a storm with 5-year recurrence probability: Attachment B This was true for Fanno Creek as a whole at North Dakota Street and for its smaller tributaries such as Ash Creek. This comment is added as support for the conclusion that elimination of this alternate access from the proposed development would be a major change in design and require a new development application. H The City review process (Type IIIA hearing before hearing officer) was legally insufficient in that the railroad was not notified as required by city code. I attach to this testimony the Notice of Hearing, the map of affected lands, and the mailing list used by Tigard to notify the public of the proposed Refuge at Fanno Creek. Attachment C The map has two colored sections, one to the west of the railroad and one to the east, showing property owners who were notified; the railroad itself is not colored nor included on the mailing list. I believe this is because Tigard's mailing list is derived from Washington County tax lot listings and the railroad property is assessed by the State of Oregon rather than Washington County, so that their property is not listed by Washington County and did not appear on the Tigard mailing of notice. G Applicant provided a number of `easements', which purportedly were all that affect the proposed Refuge at Fanno Creek in his final rebuttal to the hearings officer. These easements do not include an important easement appropriate to this site. The Tigard Comprehensive Plan explicitly states as Policy 8.2.8 d.2 (Volume II, Policy 8-9) that "The City SHALL (my emphasis added) adopt the following auto and roadway improvement strategy in order to accommodate existing and planned land uses in the Washington Square Regional Center: Nimbus to Greenburg Connection: Extend SW Nimbus Avenue to meet Greenburg Road. This would be a 5-lane roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks, but no on-street parking." The proposed development does not include any easement for such roadway required by the Comprehensive Plan. Tigard approval of the Refuge at Fanno Creek thereby violates the mandatory requirements of its Comprehensive plan, effectively eliminating the possibility of the required roadway. In email correspondence with Tigard's Current Planning Director (Bewersdorff) dated January 6, 2006, he stated that "The City Engineer looked at the feasibility of construction of the collector. In early 2004, he estimated the cost of construction of the collector at $38 million and that it would not happen for 20 to 30 years, if ever built..... The City Engineer conditioned the Refuge approval to submit a plan to address the locational issues." Attachment D Such approval does not meet the Comprehensive Plan requirement to plan for the required roadway and- does not make any finding of feasibility; it is therefore an improper deferral of approval by the city. The City Engineer has no authority to override the Comprehensive Plan; if a plan change is desired, there is an established legislative method to make such change, which has not been used, again making the City's approval improper. The required roadway, which shows on drawings of the approved Washington Square Regional Center plan, passes exactly over the property involved in the Refuge at Fanno Creek application (see WSRC plan, a matter of record in Tigard). Tigard is obligated to implement ALL of the provisions of the WSRG plan when a development is proposed, not `cherry pick' those elements which it will follow. I would appreciate the opportunity to respond to testimony (evidence, arguments) by others along with enough time to analyze such testimony; two weeks is a normal practice n my a penence. Jo Fr ing 7110 W Lola Lane, Tigard, OR 97223, jfrewing_(a)t~ eleport.com KT-04Atwf~ d. If the projected increase in surface water runoff leaving a proposed development will cause or contribute to damage from flooding to existing buildings or dwellings, the downstream stormwater system shall be enlarged to relieve the identified flooding condition prior to development, or the developer must construct an on-site detention facility. 3.05.3 Review of Downstream System a. For each development constructing new impervious surface of more than 5,000 square feet, or collecting and discharging more than 5,000 square feet of impervious area, the design engineer shall submit documentation, for review by the District, of the downstream capacity of any existing storm facilities impacted by the proposed development, except for the construction of a detached single family dwelling or duplex. The design engineer must perform a capacity and condition analysis of the drainage system downstream of the development. I) The analysis shall extend downstream to a point in the drainage system where the additional flow from the proposed development site constitutes 10 percent or less of the total tributary drainage flow. 2) If the additional flow from the proposed development drops to less than 10 percent of the total tributary drainage flow then the analysis will continue for the lesser of: a) One-quarter (1/4) of a mile; or b) Until the additional flow constitutes less than 5 percent of the total tributary drainage flow. b. When the downstream analysis does not continue for at least one-quarter (1/4) mile, the design engineer will provide a stamped Certification of Investigation that states the design engineer has visually investigated the downstream system for at least one-quarter (1/4) mile downstream and is aware of no observable downstream impacts to structures. 3.05.4 Conveyance System Hydraulic Standards The conveyance system shall be designed to convey and contain at least the peak runoff for the 25-year design storm. Structures for proposed pipe systems must be demonstrated to provide a minimum of 1.0 foot of freeboard between the hydraulic grade line and the top of the structure or finish grade above pipe for 25- year post development peak rate of runoff. Design surcharge in pipe systems shall not be allowed if it will cause flooding in portions of a habitable structure, Storm and Surface Water Rules Chapter 3 - - Page 24 y including below-floor crawl spaces, or otherwise create a hazard or danger to the health and safety of the public. The 25-year design shall be supplemented with an overland conveyance component demonstrating how a 100-year event will be accommodated. This overland component shall not be allowed to flow through or inundate an existing building. Flows in streets during the 25-year event shall not run deeper than 4 inches against the curb or extend more than two feet into the travel lane. Open channel systems shall be designed for minimum one foot freeboard from bank full provided no structures are impacted by the design water surface elevation. 3.05.5 Catch Basin System Standards a. Standard Catch Basin System: All catch basins shall be sumped. The main storm line shall not pass through any catch basins or sumped manholes unless approved by the District. No more than three catch basins may be connected in series before connecting to the main storm line. A ditch inlet or field inlet may be connected directly to the end of the main storm line. b. Series Catch Basin System: Unsumped catch basins are allowed, provided a sumped manhole is constructed below the unsumped catch basins before the flow enters the main storm line. No more than three unsumped catch basins may be constructed above a sumped manhole. The main storm line may not pass through the catch basins or sumped manholes. No ditch inlet or field inlet may be part of a series of unsumped catch basins. C. Flow-through Catch Basin System: This system is allowed within an arterial or major collector road, provided the main line storm pipe has a design velocity of at least three (3) feet per second. Unsumped catch basins, ditch inlets, and field inlets which are properly channelized are allowed to connect directly to the main storm line. An adequately sized water quality manhole is required at the downstream end of the flow- through system. 3.06 Storm Manhole and Pipe Design Standards 3.06.1 Application For pipe systems which convey flows from or through water quality sensitive areas; a local representative of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) or other applicable state or federal agency shall be contacted to determine if fish passage is required and to identify site specific design criteria. All culverts shall be designed for fish passage in accordance with ODFW guidance for Fish Passage Storm and Surface Water Rules Chapter 3 - - Page 25 Page 1 of 1 John Frewing From: "Suzanne J Miller' <sjmiller@usgs.gov> To: <jfrewing@teleport.corh> Cc: "Suzanne J Miller' <sjmiller@usgs.gov> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 9:32 AM Attach: 14206900.txt; 14206950.txt Subject: fanno creek John, Tom Herrett, of this office, asked me to run a recurrence interval for our 2 fanno creek sites, which I am attaching in a data file. The December 22, 2005 flow data is as follows: 14206900 - Fanno Creek at 56th Avenue, Portland 12/22/05 = 203 cfs* (greater than a 2-year event) Highest flow for December 2005 was: 12/28/05 = 298 cfs (less than a 5-year event) 14206950 - Fanno Creek at Durham 12/22/05 = 615 cfs (less than a 1.25 year event) Highest flow for December 2005 was: 12/28/05 = 1,000 cfs (less than a 5-year event) *cubic feet per second (See attached file: 14206900.txt)(See attached file: 14206950.txt) If you are interested in obtaining a FEMA flood map, try their website at: http:Hmsc.fema.gov The recurrence interval data was based on period of record peak streamflow, through the 2004 water year. Please let me know if you have any questions. Jo Miller Suzanne Jo Miller Technical Information Spec. U.S. Geological Survey 10615 S.E. Cherry Blossom Drive Portland, OR 97216 voice: (503) 251-3201 fax: (503) 251-3470 email: sjmiller@usgs.gov 1/23/06 14206900.txt 1 U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ANNUAL PEAK FLOW FREQUENCY ANALYSIS Following Bulletin 17-B Guidelines Program peakfq (Version 4.1, February, 2002) PROCESSING DATE/TIME 2006 JAN 23 05:35:41 PROCESSING OPTIONS Plot option = None Basin char output = None Print option = Yes Debug print = No Input peaks listing = Long Input peaks format = WATSTORE peak file 1 U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ANNUAL PEAK FLOW FREQUENCY ANALYSIS Following Bulletin 17-B Guidelines Program peakfq (Version 4.1, February, 2002) Station - 14206900 FANNO CREEK AT 56TH AVE, AT PORTLAND OR 2006 JAN 23 05:35:41 I N P U T D A T A S U M M A R Y Number of peaks in record = 19 Peaks not used in analysis = 0 Systematic peaks in analysis = 19 Historic peaks in analysis = 0 Page 1 14206900.txt Years of historic record = 0 Generalized skew = 0.130 Standard error of generalized skew = 0.550 Skew option = WEIGHTED Gage base discharge = 0.0 User supplied high outlier threshold = User supplied low outlier criterion = Plotting position parameter = 0.00 'NOTICE Preliminary machine computations. User responsible for assessment and interpretation. WCF134I-NO SYSTEMATIC PEAKS WERE BELOW GAGE BASE. 0.0 WCF162I-SYSTEMATIC PEAKS EXCEEDED HIGH-OUTLIER CRITERION. 1 730.0 WCF195I-NO LOW OUTLIERS WERE DETECTED BELOW CRITERION. 54.8 1 Station - 14206900 FANNO CREEK AT 56TH AVE, AT PORTLAND OR 2006 JAN 23 05:35:41 ANNUAL FREQUENCY CURVE PARAMETERS LOG-PEARSON TYPE I II FLOOD BASE LOGARITHMIC EXCEEDANCE STANDARD DISCHARGE PROBABILITY MEAN DEVIATION SKEW SYSTEMATIC RECORD 0.0 1.0000 2.3012 0.2381 0.466 Page 2 14206900.txt BULL.17B ESTIMATE 0.0 1.0000 2.3012 0.2381 0.298 ANNUAL FREQUENCY CURVE DISCHARGES AT SELECTED EXCEEDANCE PR OBABILITIES ANNUAL 'EXPECTED 95-PCT CONFI DENCE LIMITS EXCEEDANCE BULL.I7B SYSTEMATIC PROBABILITY' FOR BULL. 1 7B ESTIMATES PROBABILITY ESTIMATE RECORD ESTIMATE LOWER UPPER 0.9950 56.8 61.9 48.8 33.3 78.9 0.9900 63.1 67.6 55.8 38.3 86.1 0.9500 85.3 87.8 80.2 57.1 110.9 0.9000 101.1 102.4 97.2 71.2 128.5 0.8000 125.3 125.1 122.8 93.4 155.9 0.5000 194.7 191.7 194.7 156.6 240.9 0.2000 314.3 312.1 322.5 253.1 420.1 0.1000 410.1 412.8 432.3 321.2 588.4 0.0400 551.3 567.0 609.3 413.7 866.4 0.0200 672.0 703.7 777.9 487.9 1127.0 0.0100 806.6 861.0 986.9 566.9 1440.0 0.0050 957.0 1042.0 1249.0 651.7 1813.0 0.0020 1183.0 1323.0 1710.0 773.7 2416.0 0.6667 154.8 ( 1.50-year flood ) 0.4292 214.4 ( 2.33-year flood ) 1 Station - 14206900 FANNO CREEK AT 56TH AVE, AT PORTLAND OR Page 3 14206900.txt 2006 JAN 23 05:35:41 I N P U T D A T A L I S T I N G WATER YEAR DISCHARGE CODES WATER YEAR DISCHARGE CODES 1974 200.0 1996 733.0 1975 237.0 1997 502.0 1976 196.0 1998 236.0 1977 92.0 1999 283.0 1978 76.0 2000 152.0 1991 197.0 2001 97.0 1992 141.0 2002 314.0 1993 186.0 2003 240.0 1994 236.0 2004 134.0 1995 182.0 Explanation of peak discharge qualification codes PEAKFQ WATSTORE CODE CODE DEFINITION D 3 Dam failure, non-recurrent flow anomaly G 8 Discharge greater than stated value X 3+8 Both of the above L 4 Discharge less than stated value K 6 OR C Known effect of regulation or urbanization H 7 Historic peak 1 Station - 14206900 FANNO CREEK AT 56TH AVE, AT PORTLAND Page 4 14206900.txt OR 2006 JAN 23 05:35:41 EMPIRICAL FREQUENCY CURVES WEIBULL PLOTTING POSITIONS WATER RANKED SYSTEMATIC BULL.I7B YEAR DISCHARGE RECORD ESTIMATE 1996 733.0 0.0500 0.0500 1997 502.0 0.1000 0.1000 2002 314.0 0.1500 0.1500 1999 283.0 0.2000 0.2000 2003 240.0 0.2500 0.2500 1975 237.0 0.3000 0.3000 1994 236.0 0.3500 0.3500 1998 236.0 0.4000 0.4000 1974 200.0 0.4500 0.4500 1991 197.0 0.5000 0.5000 1976 196.0 0.5500 0.5500 1993 186.0 0.6000 0.6000 1995 182.0 0.6500 0.6500 2000 152.0 0.7000 0.7000 1992 141.0 0.7500 0.7500 2004 134.0 0.8000 0.8000 2001 97.0 0.8500 0.8500 1977 92.0 0.9000 0.9000 1978 76.0 0.9500 0.9500 1 U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ANNUAL PEAK FLOW FREQUENCY ANALYSIS Following Bulletin 17-B Guidelines Program peakfq (Version 4.1, February, 2002) End PEAKFQ analysis. Stations processed 1 Number of errors 0 Stations skipped 0 Page 5 Page 1 of 2 John Frewing From: "John Frewing" <jfrewing@teleport.com> To: "Suzanne J Miller' <sjmiller@usgs.gov> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:35 AM Subject: Re: fanno creek Suzanne, Thanks very much for running your recurrence frequency program for Fanno Creek at two points. As maybe Tom told you, I am interested in Fanno Creek at North Dakota St in Tigard, which is midway between your two stations. It seems fair to me to say that at North Dakota Street, Fanno Creek flow was similarly not more than a 5-year flood. I am also interested in the flooding which occured in Ash Creek, a trib to Fanno Creek which joins Fanno Creek at North Dakota St in Tigard. It is roughly similar in watershed size to Fanno Creek above your SW 56 St station. I think your data for Fanno Creek at SW 56th St is roughly comparable to Ash Creek and again, it would be fair to say that the flooding at the mouth of Ash Creek in December again did not exceed more than a 5-year flood. I say this, recognizing that individual storm cells pass over Waft smaller watersheds and can produce flooding of greater or less magnitude than for a stream with larger watershed; but it would be very unlikely that a cell over Ash Creek in December, 2005 produced a 25, 50 or 100 year flood when a gaged nearby watershed of roughly similar size only saw flooding of less than a 5-year flood. Is my thinking correct regarding interpolation of flooding estimates between USGS stations and regarding transferrence (interpretation) of flooding data in reasonably nearby subbasins of similar size? I am not looking for extreme accuracy, but only a conclusion of whether or not flooding in Fanno Creek and Ash Creek at North Dakota St in Tigard exceeded a 25-year flood. Thanks, John Frewing r NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following will be considered by the Tigard Hearings Officer on Monday November 14, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the Tigard Civic Center - Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon. Both public oral and written testimony is invited. The public hearing on this matter will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 18.390 of the Tigard Municipal Code, and the rules of procedures adopted by the Hearings Officer. Testimony may be submitted in writing prior to or at the public hearing or verbally at the public hearing only. Failure to raise an issue in person or by letter at some point prior to the close of the hearing accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeal based on that issue and failure to specify the criterion from the Communil, Development Code or Comprehensive Plan at which a comment is directed precludes an appeal based on that criterion. Further information may be obtained from the Planning Division (staff contact: Mathew Scheidegger) at 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon 97223, or by calling 503-639-4171. A copy of the application and all documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the applicant and the applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost. A copy of the staff report will be made available for inspection at no cost at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing, and copies for all items can also be provided at a reasonable cost. SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (SDR) 2005-00002/ SENSITIVE LANDS REVIEW (SLR) 2005-000171, 18, 19 & 20/ADJUSTMENTS (VAR) 2005-00055 & 56 ➢ REFUGE AT FANNO CREEK< REQUEST: The applicant is requesting Site Development Review approval to construct two commercial office buildings totaling 26,000 square feet and three, 3-plex buildings equaling nine residential units on an 8.33 acre site. Sensitive Lands Review is required as the subject site has slopes greater than 25%, drainageways, wetlands, and 100-year floodplain. Tht applicant is also requesting an Adjustment to the required access width from 24 feet to 22 feet and an Adjustment to the r maximum front yard setback standard in the Washington Square Regional Center to increase the setback from 20 feet to approximately 920 feet. LOCATION: 10225 SW North Dakota Street; WCTM 1S135BC, Tax Lot 1200. ZONE: MUE-1 and MUE-2: Mixed Use Employment Districts. The MUE-1 and 2 zoning district is designed to apply to areas where employment uses such as office, research and development and light manufacturing are concentrated. Commercial and retail support uses are allowed but are limited, and residential uses are permitted which are compatible with employment character of the area. Lincoln Center is an example of an area designated MUE-1, the high density mixed use employment district. The Nimbus area is an example of an area designated MUE-2 requiring more moderate densities. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.360, 18.370, 18.390, 18.520, 18.630, r 18.705, 18.715, 18.720, 18.725, 18.745, 18.755, 18.765, 18.775, 18.780, 18.790, 18.795 and 18.810. L I I Ll CITY o .D T L~ d' ('I GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM rp AREA NOTIFIED O (50W) aas®asno g c> m an°aosal . 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TIGARD 13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 6394171 httpJhw .ci.tigard.or.us Community Development Plot date: Sep 16, 2005; C:UnagicWIAGIC03.APR 1 S134AD-07400 1 S134DA-00700 ALLIES JASON B BESE SCOTT P & CYNTHIA R 10569 SW WINDSOR PL 11060 SW 106TH AVE TIGARD, OR 97223 TIGARD, OR 97223 1S135BB-00501 1S134DA-08200 AMB PROPERTY L P BOGGS BILLY L BY GEORGE MCELROY & ASSOC 11310 SW BUFFALO PL 3131 S VAUGHN WAY STE 301 TIGARD, OR 97223 AURORA, CO 80014 1S 35BC-00600 1S134AD-06400 AM ROPE L P BORGES TAMMY L AND BY GEO MCELROY & ASSOC NOBRIGA SCOTT A 313 AU WAY STE 301 10618 SW WINDSOR PL RORA, CO 8 14 TIGARD, OR 97223 1 S_135BC-00700 1 S134DA-04200 A PROPER L P BROOKS SUSAN BY GE CELROY & ASSOC 10557 SW NORTH DAKOTA ST 3131 A N WAY STE 301 TIGARD, OR 97223 ORA, Co 8 14 1S134AD-09200 1S134DA-07500 AMES RICHARD W & MIZUHO BUTORI EUGENE R TRUST & 10787 SW 106TH AVE BUTORI VIRGINIA A CREDIT SHELTER T TIGARD, OR 97223 BY BUTORI EUGENE F TR 7645 SW CEDAR PORTLAND, OR 97225 1 S135CA-00800 1 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SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223-6210 Gretchen Buehner 13249 SW 136th Place Tigard, OR 97224 John Frewing 7110 SW Lola Lane Tigard, OR 97223 CPO 413 16200 SW Pacific Highway, Suite H242 Tigard, OR 97224 CPO 4M Pat Whiting 8122 SW Spruce Tigard, OR 97223 CITY OF TIGARD - EAST INTERESTED PARTIES (i:\curpln\setup\labels\CIT East.doc) UPDATED: 6-Sep-05 Brooks Gaston 3206 Princess Edinburg, TX 78539 Don & Dorothy Erdt 13760 SW 121 st Avenue Tigard, OR 97223 Ellen Beilstein 14630 SW 139th Avenue Tigard, OR 97224 Martha Bishop 10590 SW Cook Lane Tigard, OR 97223 Vanessa Foster 13085 SW Howard Drive Tigard, OR 97223 Susan Beilke 11755 SW 114th Place Tigard, OR 97223 CPO 4B 16200 SW Pacific Highway, Suite H242 Tigard, OR 97224 Patricia Keerins 12195 SW 121 st Avenue Tigard, OR 97223 John Frewing 7110 SW Lola Lane Tigard, OR 97223 Gretchen Buehner 13249 SW 136th Place Tigard, OR 97224 'ITV AC TMADn - rGMTRAI IAITCRG(M PARTICf I.•lniirnlnlcc+iin\I~Lolc\(`IT r`cn+r~I .dnr1 I IDr)ATCrI• 17_AA-_09; P 1 of 2 John Frewing From: "Dick Bewersdorff' <DICK@tigard-or.gov> To: <jfrewing@teleport.com> Cc: <BSherman@commnewspapers.com>; <sbeilke@europa.com>; "Cheryl Caines" <CHERYLC@tigard-or.gov>; "Gary Pagenstecher" <Gary p@tigard-or. gov>; "Gus Duenas" <Gus@tigard-or.gov>; "Kim Mcmillan" <Kim@tigard-or.gov>; "Susan Ross" <SUSANR@tigard- or.gov>; "Tom Coffee" <Tomc@tigard-or.gov>; <brian@tualatindverkeepers.org> Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 11:16 AM Subject: Re: Refuge at Fanno Creek (SDR 2005-00002 et al) John: I have not yet assigned a planner to the project and may not depending on whether they go ahead or it goes it is a matter that goes to the permit coordinator. The old application number was SDR 2004-0006. The applicant let the application lapse and it expired. Under ORS 227.175, the $250 fee applies to those decisions where there was not a public hearing. The appeal fee for the refuge is $2387. As I am sure you are aware, the TSP establishes on a general location for a collector. It does not provide a specific alignment that can be used for construction. A specific alignment study is not in the capital improvements work program or their priorities. The City Engineer looked at the feasibility of construction of the collector. In early 2004, he estimated the cost of construction of the collector at $38 million and that it woud not happen for 20 to 30 years if ever built. Given the need for a more specific alignment and the lack of funds to do the study, the City Engineer conditioned the Refuge approval to submit a plan to address the locational issues. As you might guess, there are also significant nexus and proportionality limits for any specific development in relation to the proposed collector. Sincerely, Dick Bewersdorff Dick Bewersdorff dick@ci.ti arg d-or.gov "John Frewing" <jfrewing@teleport.com> 01/05 7:24 AM Dick, With the departure of Matt Scheidegger, who was the responsible planner, I write to you regarding several issues on Refuge at Fanno Creek. If there is a new planner responsible for this development, would you please forward these questions to him/her? 1. What was the application number/name for the earlier Black Bull development proposed for this site and what was the disposition of that application? 2. From the staff report, I believe that this application is being considered using a Type III procedure (Type IIIA); see page 34/55. Earlier this week, at city hall, Kristi told me that after consultation with you, the appeal fee for this development is some $2300. I looked 1/24/06 Page 2 of 2 up ORS 227.175 which governs development permits. In this statute, under subpara (10)(b), it states that the maximum appeal fee is $250. Could you confirm for me that the Oregon statute governs in this situation? Thanks very much. 3. How does the city permit this development at a site where the approved TSP shows a through public street connecting Nimbus with North Dakota, without requiring such street to be provided? In another case (Ash Creek Estates), the applicant proposes inclusion of a public street similarly shown on the TSP, saying that it is 'required' to do so. As you can surmise, I am considering an appeal of the hearing officer's decision on Refuge at Fanno Creek, so time is of the essence in getting answers to the above questions. Thanks very much. 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( a ~ ~r~„y'v r'S ~ .£k-.' - ' Y i2W~. ~ ~ UQL-:^}: . ,WM2~ ~.~1` `fir {4 _ ,a:~ ' ~ . tl ~ ';i -~~'~ti ~,~s>i`f'x`r'''- ~ "''ter' +;b: ~ emu. - ;u ar ~ s• - - ~~~~i~ - r= i ~;r _ ~x~ .s'r.. - _ t, .~~~i... ~ lr. - ` Y x - v S y z1 t ;f ' r, z :t S +s ~ ~~'S ~ ~ ~ - Agenda Item No.: I I Meeting o£ January 24, 2006 There are no materials at this time for the CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR THE GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TRAINING (GREAT) GRANT For more information, contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-639-4171. AGENDA ITEM # I FOR AGENDA OF 1/24/06 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Consider Directing Staff to Apply for the 2006 Gang Resistance Education Awareness and Training (GREAT) Grant PREPARED BY: Lt. Rick Rhodes DEPT HEAD OK %UMD CITY MGR OK C ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Consider directing staff to apply for the Gang Resistance Education and Awareness Training (GREAT) Grant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff Recommends Council direct staff to apply for the grant. INFORMATION SUMMARY If City Council authorizes the application, this will be the sixth year that the Tigard Police Department has applied for a GREAT grant. In years past, the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) To Be GREAT Summer Camp Program was awarded a grant in the amount of $23,767. The grant money covered the expenses to run Camp for four weeks. Changes have been made to this grant program. This year we are eligible for a maximum grant of $250,000 because of the number of programs we offer for youth. Another change is the requirement for a 10 percent match to any grant awarded; in the past, no match was required. If awarded an increased grant amount of $208,000, we will apply it to salary reimbursement for officers teaching GREAT and working in the Summer Camps which were ineligible costs under the past grant. The grant funds can also be used to send the Police Department Youth Services Officers to required training. In addition, grant funds would cover the cost of counselors for summer camp, necessary equipment and supplies to increase Summer Camp from four to six weeks allowing us to provide this service to an additional 80 at-risk youths. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Without this grant, the Summer Camp Program would be funded entirely from City of Tigard funds. COUNCIL GOALS AND TIGARD BEYOND TOMORROW VISION STATEMENT The Summer Camp program furthers the Council goal to Improve Communication and Relationship with Citizens - Connect Council with Students in Schools. This grant will enhance our commitment to our community's youth and directly support our goals for Schools, Education and Youth as listed in our vision statement by: I . Allowing us to continue to provide educational services to children in the schools; and 2. Making our partnerships more effective with the Tigard-Tualatin School District and the Tigard Police Activities League (PAL). ATTACHMENT LIST No attachments. FISCAL NOTES The City of Tigard has annually budgeted $22,000 for DARE to be GREAT Summer Camp. In the past five years, we received reimbursement through the GREAT grant for approximately that amount. This $22,000 budget line item would more than cover the 10 percent matching cost for the $208,000 that we will be formally applying for. ra