Cityscape 2012-05 City of Tigard's Official Newsleaff
CITYSCAPE
Mayor's Corner Summer Road Construction Begins...
Lane Closures Planned on McDonald Street and 103rd Avenue
This month I'm writing about Tigard's friendly
and cohesive neighborhoods,a characteristic that In the next few weeks the The exact start date has not
city's contractor will begin installing been determined. Signs will be
ranked highly in the recent Community Attitudes
survey.Improving city livability has been a Council stormwater pipelines along sections posted to notify travelers of lane
priority for many years because we know that of McDonald Street and 103rd closures and
friendly and cohesive neighborhoods don't just Avenue.During construction, delays prior
happen;they build over time. traffic on McDonald and 103rd will to the start of ._
be reduced to one lane between construction.
Over the last 50 years,elected leaders,residents, 8:30 a.m.and 4 p.m. Drivers are
volunteers and staff have worked to create a encouraged to
solid foundation for the place we call home. Lane closures will last about g
one week at: use alternate
Today residents feel safe, streets and utilities are routes.
maintained,challenges are addressed and people Q McDonald Street from 103rd
know their neighbors.That's a pretty good definition Avenue to 104th Avenue For more
of community! Q 103rd Avenue from McDonald information,contact Project
Manager Mike McCarthy at 503-
Since 2006,residents have been the cornerstone Street to Amanda Court 718-2462 or mikern@tigard-orgov.
of a Neighborhood Network Program that strives
to connect neighbors to the city and each other to
improve communication and address issues that are
unique to each neighborhood. Every neighborhood Exemplary Citizens Named
has its own blog,maintained by a volunteer living
in the neighborhood.I applaud these dedicated The Tigard City Council history.She recorded interviews
neighbors—you will too once you visit their sites! selected MARY S.FETR as the with Tigard's senior citizens that
Get connected at zvavavfigard-or.gov/neighborhood. recipient of the 2012 Exemplary capture personal memories of early
Citizen Award and recognized Tigard life and shared celebrations
The city's adherence to a strict policy of open REVEREitn MICHAEL D. RUPTAK at the John Tigard House.
and ethical business practice helps create effective
tak was
Ru
and transparent public engagement. Our website and for his Exemplary Service to Reverend1'
recognized for his Exemplary
Cityscape help us connect residents to a wealth of the Community.Recipients were honored at the Tigard Chamber P
information about the city and public participation g Service to the Community for his
shows us where we could do better.
of Commerce Shining Stars decades-longservice to victims and
All in all,I would say that Tigard is the
Community Awards Banquet. emergency responders as Chaplain
Mrs.Feller,President of the for the Tigard Police Department
attractive,close-knit city we call home thanks to
neighborhoods with residents who care and look out Tigard Historical Association and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue.
earned the Exemplary Citizenship At any given hour,day or night,he
for each other. Keep up the good work! Award for championing a citywide unselfishly provides support and
� interest in Tigard history and counseling skills to community providing opportunities for school members and those affected by
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor children and adults to access that tragedy,crisis or violence.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD
A& City of
Tigard
Downtown Streets are Ready for a Kid-Safe Summer?
Made for Walking! The end of the school year is in sight. rules and have a safe environment.
The Tigard Police Department offers the Learn more about this at the American
The city has two exciting projects followingtips for making this summer a
g Red Cross www.oregonredcrors.org.The
that make it easier for you to get ha safe and memorable one!
around downtown Tigard:
happy, same organization provides instruction to
• Downtown walking maps will be
Helmets On! children who remain unsupervised in their
home.
available early this summer. Get Oregon law requires everyone under
this free map mailed to you by the age of 16 to wear a protective helmet Phones Charged!
contacting Judith Gray at judith@ When riding a bicycle and most other- Kids—it's very important to stay in
tigard-orgov or stop by City Hall, wheeled toys such as roller skates/blades, touch frequently with the adult in charge
the library or participating skateboards and scooters.Ask any safety (mom,dad,aunt,uncle,etc.).Parents are
businesses to pick one up.We'll or healthcare professional and you'll encouraged to talk with their kids about
let you know when they're in hear them urge all riders and skaters of less obvious dangers such as streets,
stock with a notice on the city's all ages to wear head protection at all railroad tracks and all areas off-limits to
website at www igard-orgov/ times.Parents—set a positive example for children.Parents should often remind
downtown. children--always wear a safety helmet on their children about the dangers involving
• Expect to see new walking bike rides. Of equal importance?Knowing strangers.
and following all the rules of the road—
signs downtown and on the just as motorists do. Ask Permission!
Fanno Creek Trail.You may Never approach pets you don't know
have seen signs on the Fanno Solo Sanctioned? to give them a scratch behind the ears.If
Creek Trail in March;they were Children develop at different paces. you want to pet an animal,ask the owner
part of a demonstration project Age is not the only criteria to consider for permission before you reach out.
for a region-wide trail signage when deciding whether a child (or children)
system.Using feedback from is responsible enough to"legally"remain Tigard Police want everyone to enjoy
this project,the city will install unsupervised at home.Discuss this with the summer. Sometimes all it takes is just
permanent walking signs that your children.In many households both a gentle reminder to ensure everyone is
guide you to popular downtown parents work full time and if you decide to staying safe.
destinations and help you allow a child to remain home unsupervised, Learn more about safety for both
navigate the trails. make sure they're ready to do it,know the children and adults at www.tigard-orgov/Police.
Both walking projects are funded
through a grant from Metro's Regional
Transportation Options program and Tigard Grows Park List
developed with help from residents In March,the Tigard City Council space and riparian areas along a small
serving on Tigard's Pedestrian Bicycle authorized the purchase of the Paull creek. Later this year,the city will seek
Subcommittee,local businesses and properties.The two parcels,commonly public input as it begins to plan the park.
other community members.Learn referred to as the East Bull Neighborhood park
more about this project at www, Mountain properties,will amenities might include a small
tigard-orgov/walkingdowntown or contact become a neighborhood park. shelter,playground,informal
Judith Gray at 503-718-2557 or Using funds from the play fields,open space,picnic
judith@tigard-or.gov. voter-approved$17 million tables and soft trails.Actual
park bond,the city will pay construction will likely take place
While you're there... $1.75 million for the properties 1, in 2013.
Check out Downtown Tigard located on Bull Mountain,north 4- The properties are situated
Night Out.Downtown merchants of Alpine Crest Way and west r� outside Tigard city limits in
offer 3rd Friday specials on shopping, of Greenfield Drive.This is unincorporated Washington
food and wine tasting,unique dining, one of several major property County. However,the site is
music,classes and more.Join the fun purchases made possible with adjacent to city boundaries,
every third Friday of the month from park bond funds. and the city plans to annex the
4 to 9 p.m. The eight-acre site is properties once the purchase is
comprised of woods,open finalized.
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Access Public Records Summer Day Camps 4th Annual Tigard
Online Offered H.E.A.L.T.H. Fair
Now you can access a large cache Tigard is partnering with Tualatin Helping Everyone Achieve
of City of Tigard public records Riverkeepers this summer to offer day Long-Term Health
without a visit to City Hall.The city is camps at the city's new Summer Creek
making these available online via the property,north of Fowler Middle
city's website using Laserfiche Weblink, School. The entire family is invited
a web interface that provides access to Participants will explore trails and to the H.E.A.L.T.H.Fair
the city's growing electronic records waterways,develop skills to identify at Tigard High School
database. plants and trees and search for signs of
To access the database,log onto wildlife.The five-day camps are geared
Who:
the city's website at www..tigard-or.gov/ toward children ages 7-13.
record to find links that provide access FREE and fun for the whole family!
p For information on camp dates,
to public records,some going back to activities and costs,please visit the
the city's 1961 incorporation. Tualatin Riverkeepers website at When:
w ma tualatinriverkeepers.org or contact Saturday,May 5
Records include: Youth Education Coordinator Lori from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.
City Council documents,City Kruse at 503-218-2580.
Center Development Agency Records, Where:
Financial Records, surveys and more. Tigard High School
If you have questions about (9000 SW Durham Road)4 0 tp�;T UA LAT I IV
accessing these public records,please TUALARIVERKEI PERS' Hosted by:
contact Lora Garland at 503-718-2483 1 �
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or lora@tigard-orgov. Tigard Turns the Tide and
the S.T.U.DClub
Local businesses will host
How Will Tigard Meet Future Housing Needs? activities and demonstrations related
to health services and other general
MIA6 - t I I JAA*AL.* i6ki., health-related issues.Radio Disney
AM1640 will be on-site playing their
When it comes to housing,one To that end,the city secured state grant hottest hits!There's fun for the whole
size does not fit all. Finding a place to funds to hire a consultant for help with family—get connected with interactive
call home requires the perfect blend the project. games and cool prizes,challenge
of price,location,housing type and If you are interested in volunteering yourself in the obstacle course,or
be dazzled by balloon artists,face
lifestyle.In Oregon, state planning goals for the population and housing review painters and more.
are in place to broaden the selection task,let us know! Contact Marissa
of housing that cities offer their Daniels at 503-718-2428 or marissa@ This event is hosted by Tigard
residents—no matter what"size"they tigard-orgov. Turns the Tide,a non-profit youth
need. alcohol and drug prevention coalition
We welcome your input on and the Tigard High S.TU.D. Club
Tigard is conducting a periodic projects that seek recommendations for (Stop Tigard Underage Drinking and
review of its Comprehensive Plan and policies and strategies that encourage Drug Use).
land use regulations. One requirement housing choices along the proposed
of that review is a population and high-capacity transit corridor and in Tigard Turns the Tide is funded
housing report.The outcome will the recently annexed River Terrace by a five-year Drug-Free Communities
ensure compliance with statewide area.Both have the potential to add a grant. Learn more at www..
planning rules,but more importantly, significant number of housing units to ti gardturnsthetide.org.For information
it will help us develop strategies that the city. about this event,contact Marc at 503-
focus on meeting future housing needs. 431-5527 or mjo11ey@ttsd.k12.or.us.
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Tigard
Library Board Recruitment
Tigard is recruiting to fill a four-year RULES of the ROAD:
term on the Library Board.The board CELL PHONE BANS: A PROGRESS REPORT
advises City Council on library policies,
budget,facilities and other library needs. Oregon is one of just nine states 1. Greaterpublic awareness of the
The term begins in July,with monthly that ban hand-held cell phones while risks of distracted driving are reflected
meetings on the second Thursday of each driving.Most of these laws were in decreased use of cell phones by
month at 7 p.m. adopted during the last few years,but a drivers.
If you are interested in applying, new study indicates that 2. Stronger
fill out a Citizen Committee Interest
cell phone restrictions eDespite clear progress in enforcement orcement of the
Application form,available online at have dramatically P P g new law.With
www.tigard-or.gov/LihragBoardand at City improved improved traffic safety reducing distracted driving, nearlya half million
in one of Oregon's overall trends are alarming: citations issued for
Hall.Return the completed application to
Tigard City Hall by 5 p.m.Friday,May 25. neighboring states. there are now more wireless cell phone violations
For more information,contact Library California's 2008 devices in the U.S. (327 during 2011,
Director Margaret Barnes at 503-718-2501 ban on hand-held million) than there are people. California's fines for
or margaret@tigard-or.gov. cell phones is a year a first offense ($159)
older than Oregon's. It's not surprising, then, that are considerably
A statewide study about one out of ten drivers higher than
Results of Library Survey by the University of is talking on a cell phone at Oregon's($110).
California at Berkeley any given time. There's also
■ "Every time I shows that the number
want an E-book, growing scientific
of injuries and deaths evidence that
there's a waiting from crashes involving hands-free use of cell
Est." cell phones declined by half after the phones isn't any safer than hands-on.
■ "Best library ever. Love the quiet new law went into effect.The number
reading room and all the great of traffic fatalities decreased by 22 In an editorial on the Berkeley
magazines." percent,while the number of drivers study,the Eugene Register-Guard
killed in crashes while using a cell quotes a California safety official as
■ "The library helps my daughter to follows: "It's actually the talking more
better her ability to learn reading." phone fell by nearly half. than the holding that's the problem."
(Translated from Spanish survey)
Studies show...
The library received a record number
(3,818!) of responses to its 2012 Patron The study identified two factors BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
Survey and received comments on a that may have contributed to these TiGARD MuNiciPAL COURT
wide range of issues. Over 97 percent of improvements in highway safety:
respondents rated the library's customer
service as"Excellent"or"Good"and more
than 1,800 survey-takers made additional Bigger, Better Book Sale
comments.More than 1,100 of them
praised the library and its staff. The Big Book Sale hosted by Book Sale Hours:
the Friends of the Tigard Library in Friday— a.m. to 9 5 p.m.
Twenty-five percent of respondents
said they owned an e-reader;several shared is getting even BIGGER!The May ■ Saturday-9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
that they were new owners.Twelve percent book sale expands to three days! Shop in Sunday-11 a.m.to 3 p.m. (bag sale
said they had used the`Library2Go' service for bargains from Friday,May 18 to only)
for downloading free e-books. Sunday,May 20.
Book Sale Location:
Your responses to past surveys have
Friday and Saturday offer standard
helped the library make improvements discount pricing.There will be no bag ■ Burgess Community Room at the
Eke more weekend family programs,an
sale on Saturday,but on Sunday bargain Tigard Library(13500 SW Hall Blvd.)
e-newsletter for library events and services hunters can fill a grocery bag with their
and wider parking spaces.View survey finds for only$2.
results at tvzvm igard-or.gov/survey. Check out the new, improved book sale and treatyourself to some great deals.
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Renegade Stringband
Tuesday,May 15 7-8 p.m.
Shelf Arw Lmife
George and Yvonne Burgess Community
Room I All Ages
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. This Northwest bluegrass band turns
hard times into good times! Combining
banjo,mandolin,bass,guitar and
Pachyderm Portmanteau Party! (�� + three-part vocal harmonies,they'll lead
Saturday,May 26 12-3:30 p.m. hllrrr-�H
+ B I the audience in a toe-tappin',hootin',
George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room :„ hollerin',call-and-response sing-along.
Ages 6 through adult
Join artist Hilary Pfiefer,owner of the whimsical online
art shop`Bunny with a Toolbelt,"for elephant-sized Jass Two Plus One
fun!Pachyderms are elephants.Portmanteaus are words made by joining two or more Tuesday,May 22 7-8:30 p.m.
words together. Combine the pachyderms and the portmanteaus and it's a party to George and Yvonne Burgess
celebrate her"Elephabet"book.It's a new perspective on the alphabet as interpreted Community Room
by colorful elephant art. You have to see it to believe it,then create one of your own. Local heritage band Jass
Two Plus One reaches back into
The 1975 Portland Timbers Positively Fun the`los and`30s to bring the
The Birth of Soccer City,USA Sunday,May 13 11:30-2:30 p.m. romance and adventure of jazz
or"Jass"into the 21St century.
Friday,May 4 7-8:30 p.m. Puett Room Ages 5&Up
George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room Listen to the music of America
Come explore the world of positive and and feel its vibrant and robust
Are you a sports fan negative poles with magnet play,toys and power for yourself.Vintage music,
or a history buff? games. Create your own magnet to take clothing and patter bring the dawn of
Sportswriter and author home. Jazz back to life for one night.
Michael Orr will discuss f
his new book about Tripping Through Oregon Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
the early Portland Wednesday,May 16 7-8:30 p.m.
Timbers soccer team. George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Seventeen players and From the coast to the mountains,Oregon Race Car Pit Stop Shop
two coaches came from different clubs is blessed with Saturday,May 5 1:30-3 p.m.
and different countries to form a team beautiful vistas, _ Puett Room Ages 5&Up
just days before their first game. Orr will urban culture and .r Create the ultimate race track out of
describe the Timbers'single-season journey eye-catching art— recycled paper tubes,tape and other
from expansion team to championship both natural and
contenders. Orr's book will be available for awesome junk.We'll provide all the
man-made. Carole materials and a customized model
sale and signing following his presentation. Astleyfrom Travel
race car for each participant!
Oregon will lead
Genealogy Workshop a virtual excursion through Oregon.Take
Thursday,May 10 home a list of over 300 favorite tourism
90-minute sessions beginning at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. spots.By the end of this presentation, : Mini Game Fest :
Technology Room you'll have more ideas for your Oregon : Saturday,May 19 2-4 p.m.
Trained volunteers from the Tualatin vacation than you have vacation days. : Puett Room I Teens in grades 6 and up
Family History Center will help you Get your game on while munching
learn how to explore your family's roots LEGO'Construction Zone snacks.We'll break out our WiiTM, :
using AncestryPlus and HeritageQuest, Sunday,May 27 1:30-3 p.m. Xbox 360TM and board games.
genealogy databases available at the library. Puett Room I Ages 5&Up Triumph in our Super Smash Bros. ;
Registration is required.Please call 503- Drop in to work on your creations with Brawl tournament and you may win ;
718-2517 to register for one of these other LEGO'fans.We'll supply the : a prize! ;
90-minute sessions. building blocks;you bring the creativity.
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City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Two Council Positions on ° 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
November 6 BallotTigard,OR 97223 PAID
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Terms expire for two City Councilor positions 503-639-4171 Portland,OR
Permit No 2528
on December 31,2012.The positions will be
part of the regularly scheduled General Election
on November 6.If elected,the individual will
serve a four-year term from January 1,2013 to
December 31,2016.
POSTAL CUSTOMER
If you're interested in filing for candidacy,please
do so after May 30,2012.To be eligible to serve
on the Tigard City Council,candidates must have
been a Tigard resident for at least one year and be a Budget Meetings:
registered voter. ► May 7, 14 (if necessary) @ 6:30 p.m.,Public Works Auditorium,
Official filing and petition forms are available at 8777 SW Burnham St. (www.tigard--orgov/budget)
Tigard City Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) or online at
www..tigard-or.gov/council.To qualify for nomination,a City Center Development Agency Meeting:
candidate must submit a petition signed by at least ► May 1 @ 6:30 p.m.,Town Hall,13125 SW Hall Blvd.
20 City of Tigard registered voters and pay a$50
filing fee. City Council Meetings:
► May 8, 15 @ 6:30 p.m.,Town Hall,13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley ► May 22 @ 6:30 p.m.,Lake Oswego City Hall,380 A Avenue
at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-orgov if you have
questions or would like to discuss the nomination All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are available
process. online at www..tigard-orgov/counci/or contact Cathy Wheatley at
503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-or.gov.
Permit Center Service Changes: Urban Forestry: Planning
Open Mon-Thurs;Closed Friday Commission Hearing Continued
The Urban Forestry Code Revisions
Permit Counter to Close on Fridays Planning Commission public hearing has been
Effective Monday,May 14,2012,Tigard's 24/7 Automated continued to May 7,2012.The commission
Building met on April 16 to hear public testimony and
Permit Center counter will restore Monday
hours and close every Friday.This change Inspection deliberate on a series of amendment requests for
Request Line the proposed code.Additional time will be taken
affects the city's planning,engineering and t to consider communi input before forwarding
building counter service.This action responds As part of our P g
to economic conditions that require service
ongoing commitment a final recommendation to the City Council.
and program reductions as noted below: to improve customer
service,inspections Additional consideration will be given to:
New Permit Counter hours of operation: can be scheduled Tree plan requirements for small lot
24—hours a day, developments;
• Open Monday—Thursday seven days a week.
8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Compliance issues during the two year
To request a same- establishment period;and
• Closed:Friday day inspection,
Until July 1,deliveries and land use call before 7 a.m. The fee-in-lieu of planting option.
appeal submittals can be handed into the Monday-Thursday. The commission will take public testimony
permit center on Fridays,even though the DIAL: at their May 7 meeting on the material contained
permit counter will be closed for business. 503-639-4175 in the staff report.Visit www.tigard-or.gov/ufcrfor
For more information,contact Dianna Howse more information,or contact City Arborist Todd
at 503-718-2430 or dianna@tigard-or.gov. Prager at 503-718-2700 or todd@tigard-orgov.