Cityscape 2012-07 City of Tigard's Official Newsleuer
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Mayor's Corner
Summer Paving Season Heats Up
The hot,dry weather of summer Although we try very hard to
What makes someone choose to live in makes for ideal paving conditions. minimize the impact to citizens and
Tigard? Is it our great schools,affordable The city contracts for two types of businesses, some street closures will
clean water,well-maintained roads,excellent pavement maintenance: slurry seal be necessary.If you live or work along
parks or engaging public safety staff? application and pavement overlay. these routes,you will be notified about
Maybe,but none of those services can make the work in advance. On the da work
the citya home without residents who are In a slurry seal application,a hot, y
liquid mixture of asphalt emulsion and is scheduled,vehicles and other objects
willing to influence and shape our quality of will need to be cleared from the street.
life by getting involved.That's what makes sand is applied to the roadway. (Think
Tigard e Place to Call Home. chocolate syrup!)The mixture hardens It takes several hours for new
as it cools and gives new life to the pavement to cool and for the slurry seal
Did you know that each of the city's asphalt binder near the pavement's application to set-up.You'll want to
Neighborhood Network websites relies on surface. Slurry seal applications offer keep kids,pets and most everything else
the generous service of a neighborhood the most cost-effective means of out of the slurry seal until it dries.
volunteer residing in the area?It's just keeping residential roadways
one way neighbors can get involved and in good condition.
informed while giving all residents a way to Overlays Begin/End Location
ask questions,share information and build Overlays are used on
roads with more severe cracks McDonald St 97th Ave to 104th Ave
connections within the community. Find and potholes and on busy Durham Rd Summerfield Dr to Pacific Hwy
your neighborhood page at www.tigard-orgov/
neighborhood. streets where the road surface Tiedeman Ave Meadows St to railroad tracks
is subjected to the daily 121st Ave Whistlers Loo to Ti itt St
Speaking of getting involved,the pressure of thousands of p pp
November general election will have three vehicles.An overlay involves North Dakota St Springwood Dr to Scholls Ferry Rd
Council positions on the ballot—two City the application of a couple Hunziker St Hall Blvd to west of 72nd Ave
Councilors and Mayor.If you want to inches of new pavement to Cascade Ave Greenburg Rd to Scholls Ferry Rd
learn more about running for one of these the existing street. Overlays 100th Ave McDonald St to View Terr
offices,contact Tigard's election official, restore the structural strength
Cathy Wheatley,at cathy@tigard-orgov. of the roadway.
I would encourage each of you to Additional Details
g y During the July/August paving For more information including
find a way to share your talents within the season,slurry seal applications are
community. The rewards enrich us all. updated street-by-street work schedules,
iplanned for Neighborhood Network visit www.tigard-orgov/paving.To contact
Areas 7 and 8. This is generally the city staff,call the transportation project
area from Durham Road north to hotline at 503-718-2760 or Sr.Project
McDonald Street bordered by Pacific Engineer Mike McCarthy at 503-718-
Highway 99W to the west and Fanno
2462 or mikem@tigard orgov.
Creek to the east.It includes most of
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor the streets in Summerfield.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD
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City of Tigard
Start Making Plans for Free Summer Meals for Kids (ages 1-18)
National Night Out 2012 The Summer Food Service program Greenburg Oaks Apartments
for Children helps to fill the nutritional ° 11905 SW 91st Ave,Tigard
gap for children who depend on free or / Site Open:Jun 20-Aug 17,2012
:9W.10
;imI �* reduced-price meals during the school / Breakfast: 8:30-9:30 a.m.,M-F
year.This important resource responds
to hunger amongst Oregon's children.
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All summer meal sites are located James Templeton Elementary
in neighborhoods that the USDA • 9500 SW Murdock,Tigard
•°� °°""°"**•'*"�"'�' considers high need areas.All children • Site Open:Jun 20-Aug 24,2012
are welcome,with no application or • Breakfast: 8:15-9:15 a.m.,M-F
Neighbors across Tigard are proof of income required to participate. • Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,M-F
making plans to gather on Tuesday, Funding for meals is provided by the
August 7 to give crime and drugs a U.S.Department of Agriculture and Metzger Elementary
"going-away party"as part of National administered by the Oregon Department • 10350 SW Lincoln Street,Tigard
Night Out 2012,a nationwide crime of Education with help from local • Site Open:Jun 20-Aug 24,2012
and drug prevention event. organizations and community partners. • Breakfast: 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m.,M-F
What started as one evening when • Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,M-F
neighbors simply turned on an outside Bonita Villa Apartments
g P y • 14650 SW 76th Ave,Tigard Learn more at xww..summerfoodoregon.org
light,has spread to more than 15,000
communities across the country.Now Site Open:Jun 20-Aug 17,2012 or by calling 1-800-SAFENET
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 m. M-F (800-723-3638).
National Night Out is more than just P
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• Site Open:Jun 20-Aug 17,2012
Neighbors in Tigard are • Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
encouraged to host a function that M-F
will bring residents together. Some
neighborhoods around Tigard will host
a block parry or a cookout. Others
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are organizing a dessert potluck or Celebrate Safely
an ice cream social.Be creative and The 4th of July seems to serve as barbecue.While certain actions may
do something that will be fun and the official start to summer.If your impact the speed of alcohol absorption,
celebratory. barbecue or family get-together includes the amount of time and/or quantity
A representative from each alcohol for the adults,the between consumption can
participating neighborhood is Tigard Police Department impact your blood alcohol a
encouraged to register their event asks you to celebrate beyond a safe and lawful level. G
with Tigard police beginning July 1. responsibly.Unless you're
More information and a printable i staying home,plan to have Fireworks and Alcohol '
registration form is available online i a designated driver for your L Don't Mix
at www.tigard-orgov/nno. Registration , summer celebration.Find a '�/,rb Mixing fireworks (only in
also reserves a visit from police and friend or family member who 1 lawfully allowed locations)with
fire personnel to your neighborhood vows to avoid all alcohol and alcohol is never a good idea.There's
celebration. i give them your car keys when you arrive no question that a person's judgment is
If you need more help or
at the parry. impacted when their blood alcohol level
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Unfortunately,man revelers increases. Combining that with items
suggestions for planning your event y� y
call 503-718-2561 during normal associate intoxicated driving with that explode,puts you and others at '
business hours.You can also find more
' seasonal celebrations in the winter,not extreme risk.
information and ideas about National i realizing how easy it is to lose track Please celebrate this Independence
Night Out by visiting wwn)..NATW.org. , of how many beers they had at the Day safely—and welcome to summer!
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Area 6— Downtown Tigard Summer Fun
New Burnham Street Wins National Award old-Fashioned Ice
The City of Tigard has earned New Burnham Street is Tigard's Cream Social
a top national engineering honor for first"green street,"with advanced • Saturday,July 14, 1-4 p.m.
excellence in project management stormwater treatment planters, • The John Tigard House
for the new Burnham Street project. sidewalks and pedestrian amenities— (103rd and Canterbury Lane)
Each year,the American Public benches,new street lights,street trees • Free admission!
Works Association (APWA)honors and landscaped gateways.
transportation projects from around The project also expanded and The Tigard Historical
the United States.Tigard won the improved the Ash Avenue Dog Park Association (THA)invites you to
2012 APWA Project of the Year and provided better access to TriMet's an old-fashioned ice cream social,
Award for a transportation project in Park&Ride facility. on Saturday,July 14 between 1 and
the$5 to$25 million cost division. 4 p.m.Davidson's Family Dining
is donating deep-dish apple pie—
make it"a la mode"for 50 cents per
Community Tip Line Area 9—Cook Park serving;one serving per person.
The celebration honors
Police officers cannot be Middle of Millen all American war veterans,but
everywhere at any Drive Parade especially those who served in
given time.As a the Korean and Vietnam wars.
result,police rely on It's back for the 16th year—plan If you served and have any war
residents to report to attend the Middle of Millen Drive memorabilia or certificates you
observations of Independence Day Parade to take would like to share while attending
suspicious activity in part in the fun and excitement of a the event,THA staff would like
the community;like an extra set hometown parade! Gather the entire to capture its image.The Tigard
of"eyes and ears." Community family,a lawn chair or blanket and American Legion's World War 1I
tips have proved valuable when take a seat curbside for parade floats, poster collection will be on display
used in conjunction with a criminal horses,music and more!The parade
1 and there will be vintage games for
investigation. always begins at 4 p.m. on the 4th of the children to play.
The Tigard Police Department July.The starting point is 9255 SW
created a tip line so callers may Millen Drive,by Tigard High School Bring friends and family to enjoy an
remain anonymous. Call 503-718- and the entrance to Cook Park. afternoon of fun.
COPS or email tips@tigard-orgov
with information.
The"tip line"resource is not New Tigard Downtown Walking •
suited for everything.Please use Maps are Here!
the police non-emergency telephone
number(503-629-0111) to report Stop by city hall,the permit center or library to pick
crimes"not occurring now"like up your free copy of the new downtown walking map!
graffiti,damage to public property, Sooner or later the warmer weather will arrive(!) and this
stolen property,etc. map is a great addition to planning a local hike or evening
And...as always,for stroll.
emergencies and crimes in progress, No time to stop by?Contact Judith Gray at
call 9-1-1. 503-718-2557 orjudith@tigard-or.gov to have one mailed to you.
Funding for the maps came from a grant by Metro's Regional Travel Options program.
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RULES of the ROAD: NEW LAW FOR CHILD SAFETY DEVICES Public Facilities Planning
Have you ever thought about
Since it was created in 1993,the pounds,must be secured in an how the water gets to the tap in your
Three Flags program for international approved rear-facing car seat. kitchen and where it goes after it's
traffic safety has expanded to include used?Where does the rain go after it
■ Rear-facing car seats should never
hundreds of police agencies in be placed on front seats,potentially lands on your driveway?
Oregon,Washington exposing children to These types of questions take
and British Columbia.In ................................... inflating airbags. careful planning to ensure an efficient
May 2012,Three Flags Compliance with safety-belt and effective infrastructure system.
resumed its focus on ■ Children weighing
requirements in the Pacific over forty pounds must As part of our periodic review,we are
seat-belt education and our ate required to update public facility
Northwest is now over 90 ride in a booster seat q p p
intensive enforcement in
percent—far neater than the until the age of eight or plan.In Oregon,each jurisdiction must
Tigard and the Portland P g plan for the 20-year needs of water,
Metro area,though national average. until they reach a height P Y
g $ of at least four feet, transportation,sanitary sewer and
drivers may also be ................................... nine inches. stormwater infrastructure.This plan
stopped for other types ensures that we continue to provide
of violations. ■ Children over the
public facilities and services that are
Oregon law requires drivers and
age of eight,or taller than four
feet nine inches must use the car's essential for maintaining a high quality
all passengers to fasten their safety of life,health, safety and the welfare
belts "properly,"which means that the safety belts. of the community.
shoulder strap should be worn over the ■ Children under age 13 are less likely The process to update the public
shoulder rather than under the arm. to be injured in a collision if they
travel in the back seat,wearing facility plan is just beginning. If you
The safety advantages of the shoulder are interested in this project and would
strap may be lost if it is not worn as safety belts that are properly like to receive updates,please contact
designed.The law also requires that fastened at all times.
$n q Darren Wyss 503-718-2442 or darren@
safety-belt systems be maintained in All safety devices for children ligard-ozgov.
working order. must meet federal standards.
During the 2011 legislative session, For more information about
the law regulating child-safety devices selecting and installing an approved HCT Land Use Plan
was changed to increase the margin of safety system,call ACTS Oregon at
safety for young passengers. Oregon 877-793-2608 or visit their website at As the city grows,which areas
law now requires that: zvu�zv.childsafetyseat.org. will be a good fit for new homes,jobs,
shopping and services?The answers
■ Infants younger than one year,or BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN are in Tigard's High Capacity Transit
any child weighing less than twenty TiGnRD MUNICIPAL COURT (HCT)Land Use Plan.
Tigard's plan was developed from
a year of dedicated service by residents,
Share Your Ideas for the Southwest Corridor members of a citizens Advisory
Since last fall residents,businesses and are needed to support a vision for the Committee and a team of urban
stakeholders have shared their vision for future while making sure we preserve the design and planning consultants. City
the Southwest Corridor connecting things we love about our community leaders will use this plan as a guide for
downtown Portland to Sherwood. today.The online open house will be selecting future projects that support
We've heard great ideas for available through Friday,July 13. this transportation roadmap. On a
neighborhood and transportation The Southwest Corridor Plan bigger scale,it augments the regional
improvements that address today's SW Corridor Plan which considers
is a partnership between Tigard,
problems and build a foundation Beaverton,Durham,King City, a wide range of alternatives for the
for the future. Lake Oswego,Portland,Sherwood future of the southwest corridor from
Portland to Sherwood.Learn more
Help us shape the project and Tualatin,along with Multnomah
vision,goals and objectives by and Washington counties,ODOT, about this project or get involved
particpating in an ONLINE OPEN HOUSE TriMet and Metro. at avzvav tigard orgov/rav_corridor or call
IN
at a mm..swcorridorplan.org.Your suggestions Judith Gray at 503-718-2557.
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Daydream PJ Party
Monday,July 9 3-7 p.m.I Burgess Community Room
Grades 6 and up
Shelf 't-, Lmlfe Enjoy all the fun of a library slumber
party without the sleeping bag. Spend an
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. afternoon in your jammies making spa
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , crafts and feather jewelry,playing games
The Harmonics Vocal Quartet : To Sleep Perchance to Dream: (electronic and otherwise) and munching
: Wednesday,July 1117-8:30 p.m. : Insomnia Workshop pizza. Guys and girls,everyone is invited.
Wednesday,July 1817-8 p.m. Wear your PJs and bring a pillow for a
Burgess Community Room The Harmonics is a thoroughly : Burgess Community Room pillow fight!
: entertaining a cappella quartet who : Have trouble Harry Potter's Death Eater
sing in harmony without instruments. sleeping?You're not Double Feature
Enjoy a wide range of songs from Billy : alone.Many people Friday,July 20 2-7 p.m.I Burgess Community Room
Joel to The Beatles,The Temptations, : have a hard time Grades 6 and up
Van Morrison,The Turtles,The Four : getting to sleep or
staying asleep.Worry, Come as your favorite witch or wizard
Freshmen and others. and make your own Deathly Hallows
. . . . • . • • . . . . • . • . • • . • • . • . • . • . . . anxiety,depression,
pendant.Watch Part 1 and Part 2 of the
past or current
trauma are just a movies based on J. K.Rowling's book
few of the causes. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Library Will Close on Thursdays National Certified Counselor Beth Mogck and join in audience participation games.
Because of will provide information and recommend How's your Harry Potter trivia?If you're a
citywide budget guidelines to help you get a good night's whiz about wizards,you could win a prize!
reductions, sleep. Costumes are encouraged,but not required
the library will (rated PG-13).
close all day Presto's Magic Show
on Thursdays Tuesday,July 10 17 p.m. Every Child Ready to Read
beginning July 5. Burgess Community Room I All Ages Parent Workshop
Some programs have been eliminated you will laugh and squeal with delight as Wednesday,July 25 6:30-8 p.m.I Puett Room
and others will be held at different Presto combines his high-energy,comedic For parents of children ages 0-6 years
times. Check the library's website for style with amazing magic that will surprise Would you like tips to help your
the latest program information at young and old alike! child get ready to read?Join us for a
www.tigard-or.gov//ibrag.
kid-free evening of fun and learning.
There are many ways to handle library Anime Fest REGISTRATION REQUIRED.Please call
transactions to help you get you in and Friday,July 27 2-5 p.m. the Children's Desk at 503-718-2656
out of the library quicker: Burgess Community Room I Grades 6 and up to register.
1) Renew items by phone at 503-846- Our annual summer celebration of all
3245 or from your patron account at things J-pop is back!Join us for an anime
http:/lcatalog.walr.org/polarisllogon.arpx marathon and Japanese-themed crafts,
2) Reserve items either from home or snacks and activities.The theme this year is
from the online catalog at the library. Negatives,Shadows and Opposites.We'll
3)Pick up your reserved books from show anime featuring characters with two
sides to their personalities—like night and
the holds shelf. day. Get ready to compete in our cosplay
4)Use the self-checkout machines;our competition based on the theme.
new Radio Frequency Identification
system (RFID)will allow you to check Angel Ocasio's Komedy 4 Da Kidz
out items faster. Tuesday,July 24 17 p.m.I Burgess Community Room I All Ages
We will continue to serve you A high-energy,funny one-man variety show perfectly suited for family audiences.This
efficiently and with a smile. wonderful interactive performance combines physical comedy,jokes,juggling,object
balancing and comedy magic.
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City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Struggling to Pay Your Water Bill? _ 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
If you receive your water bill from the City of Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
Tigard and are struggling to pay it,you may qualify 503-718-2476 Portland,OR
for emergency assistance.Assistance is available to Permit No 2528
individuals and families within the Tigard Water
Service Area.It is not available to multi-family,
commercial or industrial businesses.
The city partners with St.Vincent de Paul
to provide financial assistance under certain POSTAL CUSTOMER
circumstances. Citizens who demonstrate a financial
need may receive assistance with the water portion of
their bill (up to three times a year)provided they can
pay the other portions of the utility bill.That includes
charges for sewer,stormwater,and street maintenance
fees that may be billed on the same bill. City Center Development Agency Meeting:
►July 3 @ 6:30 p.m.,Conference Room, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Eligibility is determined by St.Vincent de Paul
using the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban City Council Meetings:
Development income criteria for utility assistance. ►July 10, 17,24 @ 6:30 p.m.,Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
For more information on this program,contact Public Hearing: Urban Forestry Code Revisions
the local St.Vincent de Paul office at 503-684-8280. ►July 24 @ 7 p.m.,Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
The agency uses an automated answering system,but
promises to return calls within one business day. All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are available
online at www..tigard-or.gov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at
503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov.
Your Dog Keeps Waking Science & Industry Merge
My Baby! Sign up for a Free Tour of the Durham Treatment Plant
Neighbor#1 has a new baby r r On Wednesday,July 18,Clean Water Services is offering
and is increasingly frustrated by ,;r residents a close-up look at the Durham Advanced Wastewater
the incessant barking from the Treatment Facility.Tours leave precisely at 10 a.m.,5 p.m.and
dog owned by Neighbor#2. 6 p.m.
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After seven years of friendship, J ,, "�' It's a rare opportunity to visit the inner workings of this
the barking dog/baby-waking, �' state-of-the-art,award-winning plant. One unique feature is
problem had driven neighbors to the nutrient recovery facility that opened in 2009.It allows
arguing,insults and repeated calls to Animal Control.The phosphorus from the wastewater to be recovered and
situation seemed hopeless until they called the Dispute converted into a premium commercial fertilizer.
Resolution Center. The tours begin at the Durham Advanced Wastewater
The mediator helped each party speak openly and Treatment Facility Administration Building located at
listen effectively to formulate a creative solution that they 16580 SW 85th Avenue.Tours last about V/z hours and include
hadn't been able to reach on their own. light refreshments and a showing of Clean Water Services'
If you have a concern involving a neighbor,landlord, award-winning video, Oregon's Tualatin River:A TVatersbed
tenant,business owner or Home Owners Association,try Restored.
mediation!The service is free to Tigard residents and 85 Children over the age of 8 years old are welcome if
percent of participants are able to resolve their issues. accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so reservations
Contact the Dispute Resolution Center at 503-526- should be made by calling 503-547-8000.
2523 or at dirputemail@ci.beaverton.or.us.
CleanWaterr Services