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2013-05 Cityscape City of Tigard's Official Newsleaff CITYSCAPE dir Ai , Mayor's Corner You may have read that the much- no guarantees that adequate supplies will monitoring the project costs with our anticipated Lake Oswego-Tigard Water be available to serve customers into the Lake Oswego partners.You can find Partnership project is entering the future,and our contract with the City of more information about the project construction phase. Site work has begun Portland expires in 2016. (including the construction schedule) at on the expanded water treatment plant Over the last 15 years,the city wwwlotigardwater.org. in West Linn and contracts have been explored many long-term water supply My next"Fireside Chat with the awarded for the water intake on the options. Four sources were evaluated in Mayor"will be on Thursday,May 9,from Clackamas River. 2007.In 2008 a partnership with Lake 3 to 5 p.m. at Beveland Street Bistro and Why is this an important project for Oswego was identified as the best option Coffee House,7357 SW Beveland St. residents and businesses in the Tigard to supply water customers with a reliable, #100.1 hope you will join me. 0 Water Service Area* (TWSA)? high-quality water supply into 2035 and The May quote of the month— Because the TWSA buys the majority gain ownership in a source that allows "I look to the future because that's where of its water from the Bull Run reservoir Tigard to control costs. I'm going to spend the rest of my life." through a contract with the City of Is it costly?Yes,but the partnership George Burns Portland.As a retail purchaser,the is the least-expensive option.The City TWSA has no control over the price paid, Council and I are actively involved in . (,DWS■ s * TWSA includes residents of Durham,King City,two-thirds of Tigard,and Tigard Water District. John L.Cook,Mayor .•.. G G G r r r G G G G ..........i•..••....•.•......... Budget Season is Here The city is already gearing up for the on city operations and capital projects Auditorium at 8777 SW Burnham.If next fiscal year budget cycle.It is certain submitted for approval. you are interested in attending,please that the city will continue to closely The Budget Committee is made up call our finance staff at 503-718-2487 monitor expenses and revenues. of City Council and an equal number of to determine if a meeting will be held. The Budget Committee is in the appointed citizen volunteers who have ■ On June 11,the City Council will middle of meetings to review the city an equal vote in modifying the proposed review the approved budget and adopt manager's proposed budget.After budget to create the approved budget. the city's budget for the upcoming implementing service reductions in two m As required by Oregon law,the fiscal year. of the last three years,the city manager's proposed budget is reviewed by a ■ On July 1,the newly adopted budget proposed budget for fiscal year 2013- Budget Committee in preparation takes effect. 14 is a"level budget"that fulfills the of presenting an approved budget to promise made last year that cuts would be If you have any questions about this the City Council.Meetings were held contact Finance and Information sustainable for three to five years. process on April 22 and 29 and if necessary, Services Director Toby LaFrance at The fiscal year 2013-14 proposed an additional budget meeting will be budget is available on the city's website held on May 6 in the Public Works 503-718-2406 or toby@tigard-orgov. and contains complete information TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK,GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD City of Tigard RULES of the ROAD: DMV's"FOUR STRIKES"PROGRAM Build Safety into Summer The building division invites you to "How many points will I get from and preventable accidents totaling celebrate National Building DMV if I plead guilty to this ticket?" four. Safety Month by taking a `1k This is a common question for Each additional conviction or look around your home , 01, judges in traffic court,and the answer is preventable collision during the two-year with structural safety inj �� simple enough: "None,because Oregon "lookback"period results in a new 30-day mind. DMV doesn't use a point system." suspension. * Check all swings,slides,playhouses Many states,however,have adopted The rules are stricter for teen drivers and other structures for sharp point systems.In California,for example, with a provisional license who accumulate objects,rusty metal pieces,breaks or a conviction for a minor traffic offense two convictions or two preventable weakened support pieces. is worth one point;reckless driving and collisions,or a combination of one * Keep steps, sidewalks and patios in DUII are worth two.Four points in a conviction and one collision. For 90 days, good repair. one-year period result in a six-month their licenses are restricted to work- license suspension. related driving and no passengers other 'N` If you're considering a swimming than guardian. pool purchase,contact the building an aarent step-parent While Oregon hasn't formalized p p-parent or division to determine whether this kind of point system,DMV's Driver Any subsequent conviction or collision permits are needed and which Improvement Program comes close: results in a full six-month suspension of requirements you must follow drivers who pick up too many convictions their right to drive. or at-fault crashes over a period of 18 to The insurance consequences of Renovating?Construction codes 24 months will face license restrictions traffic convictions and preventable and permit requirements will protect your investment. and suspensions.For example,an adult's collisions are determined by individual license will be suspended for 30 days companies,which may have their own Mark VanDomelen,Tigard's Building if the DMV record shows,over the equivalents of a point system. Official,says"Building codes help protect preceding two years: For any traffic violation,Oregon law our citizens from tragedies like fires, ■ Four"driver improvement" gives judges the discretion to order an Feather-related events and structural collapse.We have inspectors who work convictions,including such common offender to take a driver improvement hard day-in and day-out to keep the moving violations as speeding,failing course like Trauma Nurses Talk Tougb.A to obey a traffic signal and following license can even be suspended until the public safe." too closely,or driver completes the class. For more information,and to see a detailed list of spring tips,please visit ■ Four"preventable accidents,"or BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O1BRIEN the building division online at ■ A combination of moving violations TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT avnmtigard-orgou/building. Southwest Corridor Plan Community Planning Forum Mark your(alendar After several months of developing form of high capacity transit(either light land use concepts and integrating resident rail or bus rapid transit) and roadway, The Southwest Corridor Plan project team feedback with state,county,city and bicycle and pedestrian projects.Public is hosting a community planning forum on regional master plans,Metro is ready to comments from this forum will be Thursday,May 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.at the unveil the results of a major milestone— considered by Mayor Cook and the SW Tualatin Library (18818 SW Martinazzi Ave.). the Alternatives Analysis. Corridor Plan Steering Committee later this summer when they meet to decide The Southwest Corridor Plan is a Feedback Wanted which alternatives merit further study. coordinated multi-agency effort that On May 23 at the Tualatin Library will help guide future investments you'll have an opportunity to review, Need a Plan Refresher? in transportation,parks and public discuss and debate the merits of five Before you attend the May 23 forum, infrastructure along the Pacific Hwy. design bundles developed by project you can get up to speed on the plan at corridor from SW Portland to Sherwood. partners.Each bundle includes some m)wwswcorridorplan.org. Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE City of Tigard Library io Closed on Churodaye Shelf Arw LI e News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted. The Orchardist with Amanda Coplin .a. Roundhouse Bluegrass Tuesday,May 28 7-8 p.m. : Friday,May 10 7-8:30 p.m. Portland author Amanda Coplin will discuss her Roundhouse performs bestselling debut novel.Books will be available for { : impeccable harmonies,interesting sale and signing. : arrangements and a blend of classically spirited bluegrass,folk, • country and original tunes. � Guitarist Dorian Michael Sponsored by Tuesday,May 2117-8 p.m. : Friends of the Tigard Library Enjoy an evening of fingerstyle acoustic guitar music.Michael's unique music weaves blues,folk,jazz and rock to create his own sound. May Day with Morris Dancers Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Wednesday,May 15 7-8:30 p.m.I All Ages The Renegade Rose Morris dance group Northwest New Music Trio Teen Game Fest— celebrates summer in a joint performance 10th Century Musical Adventures Part/ Tournament of Champions of the traditional English folk dance with Sunday,May 1212:30-4 p.m. Friday,May 17 14:30-6:30 p.m. the Bridgetown Morris Men. Teens in grades 6 and up The Northwest New Music Trio will Estate Planning: perform classical music that spans Drop by the library and attempt to Common Sense Wills and Trusts the 20th century. Suitable for all adult dominate in this ultimate battle over the Wednesday,May 117-8 p.m. music lovers. full spectrum of games.Prizes for the Local lawyer and estate planning expert The Museaux Trio winners,food and fun for all. Michelle-Shari Kruss will discuss how to 10th Century Musical Adventures Part// Zomba!Marimba Ensemble take common sense measures to plan for Sunday,May 1912:30-4 p.m. Tuesday,May 1417 p.m.I All Ages your future and protect your loved ones. The Museaux Trio will play a variety Take a musical trip to a sunny place Poetry Writing Workshop with of 20th century classical compositions with the warm,crisp acoustic sounds Paulann Petersen on viola,harp and flute.Suitable for all of Alberta Rider Elementary School's Saturday,May 25 11-5 p.m.I Conference Room adult music lovers. marimba ensemble. Oregon's Poet Laureate Paulann Petersen will lead apoetry-writing Genealogy Workshops Fun with Letters workshop ill a small Wednesday,May 15 4:30-6 p.m.and 6:30-8 p.m. Early Literacy Workshop for Parents Technology Room(2nd Floor) and Children supportive group. It is open to all Trained volunteers from the Tualatin Saturday,May 18110:30-11:30 a.m. poets regardless of Family History Center will help you learn Puett Room I Parents and Children Ages 3-5 experience.Due how to explore your family's roots using Play with the alphabet!Sing,read to limited space, Ancestry and HeritageQuest genealogy and create projects while you registration is databases.Registration for the workshops learn how to help your child get required and will opens Wednesday,May 1,and is limited ready to read.Bring your little one! to 16 people for each session.Please call Re 50Registration required. Please call begin Wednesday,May L To register, 503-718-2517 to register for one of the g q call 503-718-2517. 3-718-2656 to register. 90-minute sessions. May2013 www.tigord-or.gov/library•503-684-6537 Page3 ACity of Tigard iVc1qA&o&cm4iVefwarkAL.-N*e wl Parade Entries East Butte Heritage Park Woodward Garden Spring Wanted Construction Clean-Up: Helping Hands Wanted! Millen Drive Parade Park construction is underway at planners are looking East Butte Heritage Park!Using funds Enjoy the outdoors,do a good deed get a beat deal on plants and get a free lunch! for parade participants from the 2010 park open space bond,the to join the 16th annual property will become a neighborhood park 0 Volunteer to help with the clean- Middle of Millen Drive featuring a playground structure,a picnic up on Saturday,May 4,from 9 a.m. Independence Day shelter,restrooms,benches,a sidewalk to 1 p.m. at Mary Woodward parade! along 103rd Ave.,and ADA-accessible Elementary School(12325 SUI Held on the 4th of walking paths,with connection to 104th Katherine St.). July at 4 p.m.on Millen Ave. and 106th Ave. along the Murdock St. Volunteers will be treated to a free Dr. (across from Tigard right-of-way. High School ball fields on hot dog lunch. g Located on the corner of Canterbury 92nd Ave.),intersecting Ln.and 103rd Ave.,the northern section 0 After the event,shop for plants, streets are closed from of the park property is home to the hanging baskets,and vegetable starts 4 to 5 p.m.and spectators historic John Tigard House.The city at low prices. line both sides of the purchased the wooded,3-acre property in street in lawn chairs 2009.The park was designed around the Questions?Contact Nancy Ross, and seat cushions. Roll site's existing landscaping,allowing the Garden Manager at 503-431-4700. down or walk the less- city to preserve nearly all the trees on the About the garden:The Woodward Garden than-a-mile route with property. is a living laboratory for children learning about your friends and family, science.The facility includes an ornamental Park improvements will be completed garden,raised beds and a greenhouse and wave from inside your g vintage vehicle,or ride this summer.For more information,visit composting area.The garden is self-supporting www.tigard-orgov/ in formation on your parks or contact and receives no money from the school district's Sr. Project Engineer Mike McCarthy at budget.To raise money,the garden conducts decorated bike. 503-718-2462 or mikem@tigard-orgov. twice-yearly plant sales and relies on private This home-grown, contributions and volunteer efforts. over the top red,white and blue patriotic parade is loaded with spectacle Child-proof Your Windows —puns (Diana Ross Sunny spring days call us to throw open keep bugs out,not children in.Keep and the Supreme Court our windows.But if you have a child under windows closed and locked when not in Judges float),a bagpiper, the age of six, staff from Tualatin Valley Fire use. the Washington Co. &Rescue (TVF&R) urge caution. ■ Stop at a 4-inch window opening.Most Sheriff's Mounted Posse, Each year TVF&R's firefighters respond hardware stores carry safety devices TVF&R fire trucks and to approximately a dozen incidents of parents can install.NOTE:Windows staff,Tigard Police Youth young children falling out of open windows. serve as a secondary means of escape Services and much more! Most incidents occurred when a parent or during a fire.Ensure windows can be If you've never caregiver left the room for only a moment. easily opened in an emergency. been in or watched ■ Never try to move a child who appears the parade,this is the Prevent a window fall with these tips from TVF&R: to be seriously injured after afall—call year to join the fun. 9-1-1 and let emergency responders Learn more or confirm ■ Keep furniture,and anything else a child provide aid. your participation by can climb on,away from windows. contacting Carol Gifford ■ For more information about window fall ■ Don't rely on window screens to prevent prevention,visit www.stopat4.com. at cgiffgo@gmail.com. a fall.Window screens are designed to Page www.tigard-or.gov-503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter 14 (--Mayor' Blue �ibbon Task once �► `Final recommendations - work to identify business types o Blue Ribbon This is the second in a series summarizing and/or clusters to attract and Task Force the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force develop new businesses.It's recommendations made to City Council important to get input from in December. This month, we cover their the business community about strategy with a dedicated full time staff recommendations to Council about Tigard's unique potential and what position and an economic development Economic Development: makes it attractive for investment. commission. ■ Economic development and a • The appearance of the community © Focus on community aesthetics healthy business sector are critical is important.The beautification of and beautification.Review,update and for a financially stable and vibrant Pacific Hwy.could improve the overall enforce code requirements as necessary community.A more robust local image of the city. in keeping with community standards economy brings more revenue to the as determined through the community city which supports the city's goal of Task Force Recommendations survey. financial stability.Tigard has a lot to offer businesses but needs to be more 0 Develop and implement a Read more... creative and proactive in attracting competitive economic development Access the complete Blue Ribbon quality businesses that citizens want, strategy that creatively engages members Task Force report on the city's website at especially downtown. of the business community and citizens. m)ww.tigard-or.gov/MBKTF or by contacting Include ideas for leveraging private Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or ■ Positive interactions between investment through interviews with the business communityd i li�@ti ancEmphasize gard-orgov. t3' successful developers. personnel are critical.The city should doing business locally.Enhance this Cutting Edge Cops New technologies offer police many grants have afforded the department with ■ Digital useful options for combating criminal opportunities to purchase equipment and fingerprinting ■ activity.Tools such as GPS and other other technology-related items at little or ■ Portable radios advanced communication systems allow no cost to the department. and de to ■ GPS satellite law enforcement to pre-plan deploy In the past three years,grants totaling phones necessary resources to win the battle nearly one-half million dollars have been with crime.Technology has improved the awarded to the Tigard police.Without this • A cellular response console safety of both police personnel and the grant funding,some of the items would ■ A surveillance system public. However,in an increasingly online not have been purchased in order to world,more and more crimes involve ■ Secure USB flash drives maintain services within the community complex cyber attacks that demand a and respect budget limitations. ■ Upgrades to mobile data more informed police force. communicators Grants from agencies like the Tigard police work hard to remain Department of Justice,Homeland Efforts continue to gain an edge one step ahead of cyber criminals.It is Security and State of Oregon have over increasingly complex crimes so that imperative that law enforcement maintain allowed us to acquire: the quality of life within our community an"edge"in order to overcome criminal is enhanced.Tigard police will continue activity.Thanks to research and efforts • Equipment that improves in-car video to explore grant funding opportunities by the Tigard Police Business Manager, ■ E-ticketing whenever possible. Police Annual Report: The Tigard Police Department's 2012 annual report to City Council is now available online at www..tigard-or.gov/Police.It reflects the agency's individual and collective achievements and provides a comprehensive public review and evaluation of all department activities. May 2013 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 Pages City of Tigard PRSRT STD Pedestrians and Cyclists Have a Voice " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Tigard,OR 97223 PAID The city is looking for volunteers to serve on the 503-718-2476 Portland,OR Pedestrian and Bicyclist Subcommittee.The subcommittee Permit No 2528 provides advice and guidance on issues affecting pedestrians and cyclists and promotes walking and cycling as a form of recreation and transportation. The subcommittee's current tasks include: • Identifying and prioritizing projects to address gaps POSTAL CUSTOMER and key connections in the city's pedestrian and bicycle transportation system. • Providing input on project design and planning issues related to walking and cycling. City Center Development Agency Meeting: • Helping city staff understand the needs of walkers ► Tues.,May 7 @ 6:30 p.m. and cyclists who travel in and around Tigard. City Council Business Meetings: Subcommittee meetings are open to the public and ► Tues.,May 14,28 1 Study Session begins @ 6:30 p.m. are held on the third Thursday of the month,from 5 to Business Meeting begins @ 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.in the Red Rock Creek conference room at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.). City Council Workshop Meeting: If you are interested in serving on the subcommittee, Po- Tues.,May 21 1 @ 6:30 p.m. or would like more information,contact staff liaison and Meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.) and are Sr.Project Engineer Mike McCarthy at 503-718-2462 or open to the public.Council agendas are available online at mikem@tigard-orgov. tvwzvtigard-orgov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-or.gov. Invasive Plants FREE CONCERT! Library Board Identify and Root Them Out! The Tualatin Valley Recruitment Invasive plants stifle native plants,destroy Community Band,under the wildlife habitat,promote erosion and create The City of Tigard e p direction of Steve Heuser,will seeking to fill several openings maintenance problems in yards and natural present a free concert: on the Library Board.Terms areas. Sunday,June 2 begin in July and run for four In conjunction with the Tualatin Soil and years.The Library Board meets Water Conservation District,SOLVE and ' ` 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday Clean Water Services,the city is offering a free 'Ik Deb Fennell Auditorium of each month at 7 p.m. and workshop to teach participants how to identify, Tigard High School advises City Council on library report and control invasive plants before they (9000 SWDurbam Rd.) policies,budget,facilities and become a bigger problem for our community The concert will feature noted other needs. and the environment. solo clarinetist Dale Cleland, If you are interested ■ What:Weed Watchers Early Detection, director of the Lake Oswego in applying,please fill out a Rapid Response Training Millennium Band. Citizen Committee Interest ■ When:Thursday,May 9,6:30-8:30 p.m. Small woodwind and brass Application available online at ensembles from the band and local www. volunteer or at ■ Where:Public Works Building school student musicians will also City Hall.Return the completed 8777 SW Burnham St. be featured.The large concert application to Tigard City Hall ■ Class size is limited;registration is band will perform a variety of by 5 p.m.,Thursday,May 23. required. entertaining and spirited crowd For more information,please ■ For more information or to register: favorites. contact Library Director Contact Environmental Program For more information about Margaret Barnes at 503-718- Coordinator Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788 the concert,visit www..tvcb.org. 2501 or margaret@tigard-orgov. or carla@tigard-orgov.