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2013-12 Cityscape City of Tigard's Official Newsletter CITYSCAPE Mayor's Corner Addressing Congestion Happy Holidays!I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving,and as we look You may be aware that the City An initiative is on the March, forward to the New Year,I trust everyone of Tigard and partners from Tualatin, 2014 ballot to amend the Tigard City Sherwood,Portland,Lake Oswego, Charter by adopting a policy opposing has time to spend with their family.Time Beaverton and Washington County new high capacity transit within the is the most cherished commodity we have, have been studying how our congestion city without voter approval.Today the and spending it with loved ones through e holiday time imprints memories that problems can be addressed with a city can participate in the Southwest the remember forever. possible new light rail or bus rapid Corridor study to learn about,and we transit project. help determine, future transportation While we speak of Thanksgiving,I Although planning has been going options. would like to thank all of the residents their time volunteering in on for several years,it will take many Should the initiative pass,the that spend the City Tigard.Whether you are on more years of study before a project city would stop evaluating options to a board or committee,volunteer time would be sited,permitted,financed and formulate a position on high capacity built in the Southwest Corridor. transit.Instead,under the measure,we at the library or picking up trash on the streets and trails,or so many of the In Tigard,we have concluded Would annually notify the Governor, untold opportunities you all step up for, that any light rail or bus rapid transit the Director of the Federal Transit THANKS! alignment would need to avoid Administration,and other public Pacific Highway.Instead,the new line officials that Tigard opposes the I look forward to seeing you at construction of a new light rail or bus Tree Lighting Festivities set for Friday, and stations would be placed in the g g g Tigard Triangle and downtown—two rapid transit project until voter approval December 6 at 7 p.m.in Liberty Park, can be secured. across from McDonald's on Main Street. areas where economic development and business recruitment would be It is unknown whether this policy My next"Fireside Chat with the welcome. position would stop the Southwest Mayor"is on Thursday,December 5, Corridor project.The city is looking from 6:30 to 8:30 m. at Symposium This fall,the 13 participating 1' 1 tY g p ymp governments and agencies agreed into that question.We will provide Coffee, 12345 SW Main St.,Tigard. to continue studying the Southwest more information in the months My December quote of the month Corridor for high capacity transit. ahead about the ballot measure and its is by John Burroughs,"I still find each day For Tigard,these actions represent a likely effect on efforts to address our toobort for all the thoughts I want to think, all regional commitment to help relieve congestion problems. the walks I want to take, all the books I want to congestion in our city. read, and all the friends I want to see." L4"-- T] John L.Cook,Mayor TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter LU PlanningYour Route — Changes Slated for Pacific Hwy. North ofHwy. 211 �ngr ^ - , loop, We Know Tigard residents are concerned about traffic congestion, especially on Pacific Hwy. 99W. Upcoming changes to Pacific Hwy.—from Hwy. 217 to 71 st Ave.—will improve safety and reduce motorists' travel time through the area. Here's what's happening: • A third southbound lane will be added. i • Missing sections of bike lanes will be installed. 10, • One of two southbound left turn lanes onto 72nd Ave.will be eliminated. / • The center turn lane will be eliminated and a median will be installed from Hwy. Ustau T u a of 217 to 72nd Ave.This means motorists will have to plan ahead in order to access y businesses on the opposite side of the highway. Northbound motorists will make nt U-turns to access the southbound side of the highway.Two"jug handles"will re- route southbound motorists to the northbound side of the highway.(Traffic patterns � #001Aare shown in green on the map.) �' / N Construction is underway now and should be completed by mid-2014.To lessen impacts '� / ———— Traffic Lane to motorists, most work will take place at night. W / / cDone Bike Lane Pacific Hwy.is a state road administered and maintained by the Oregon = �' o — Median Department of Transportation(OOOT).Walmart will finance the00 / D $5-million project to mitigate traffic generated by its new store on ^ �' m Turning Movements oke Shop � Dartmouth St.Taxpayers are not funding the improvements. / IU U-turn Permitted TURN PFAFFLE ST i ' / .01 � Traffic Signal / S4 Ola / / A J ific aja �/ D ssroads fire / ' m pping / ter r co Tigard M ttr s owl �Yro° perstores Westside 40 // // TURN / Christian �® i School 91 0 �l 40� ' y Babies Regal 5 4, i / s Cinemas R"5 For More Information: 299�A _001110 Contact NOT Bret N. Richards, Local Agency Liaison for Region 1 503-731-8288 or bret.n.richards@odot.state.or.us Contact the City of Tigard Kim McMillan, Engineering Manager Winco QPCoGN j 0 503-718-264b7ww.tigard or gov/or construcction �ti� 93q Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE December2013 www.tigard-or.gov-503-718-2476 Page City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter Moving Forward on LlgAbwkh-ma Holiday Recycling �L em Holiday trees and greenery can be school bus routes are cancelled or delayed, ,-J River Terrace recycled through your garbage hauler if you garbage routes will also be affected. A new neighborhood is follow these guidelines: If pickup isn't possible on your normal Toys for Tots coming to the city's western edge; Santa Claus i s Coming to Tow n I Remove the tree stand and all decorative service day,garbage haulers will try again the �� � e C one that includes parks,trails and ( . g ) Y permitting. Saturday, December 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. kw� k d j9ese,-u2s a Z&Iee �iw/s�xa material tinsel lights,ornaments etc. followingda weather ermittin . a variety of housing types. d from the tree orgreenery.Flocketrees If your service is delayed two days in a Santa will stop by to visit collection of , Spread holiday cheer to children in with children and hear their gift mangers from need by donating new,unwrapped toys to Annexed in 2012,the River can be recycled. row,garbage haulers will pick up on your next requests when the Tigard Historical around the Terrace area could be your new q g the Marine Corps Toys for Tots toy drive. home but before building can � Haulers prefer trees be cut into sections regularly scheduled service day. Customers Association hosts its annual Victorian world.There and placed in the yard debris cart. may put out twice the amount of garbage at e E Leaders at the National American begin,the city must complete However,trees—in sections no longer no additional char garbage should Christmas Celebration on Saturday, will be cookies g charge. g g University,located at 13333 SW 68th Pkwy. the River Terrace Community than five-feet—ma be laced at the curb be in plastic bas and laced next to our December 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at for the children Y P p g p Y in Tigard,are collecting toy donations until Plan to guide future development instead of our and debris cart.Your garbage roll cart. the John Tigard House(103rd and to decorate and December 13.Donations are accepted decisions.The city's work follows Y Y g g Canterbury Ln.). hot cider will be tree will be collected at no additional Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. several years of county-level cost. Kee Recycling Dr The 1880-era house will be served. Come join the fun! p Y 9 Y and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. planning for this neighborhood. decorated for the holidays with For more information,call planning efforts will neighborhood. more An extra charge will be added to your bill Paper and cardboard materials that If you have questions contact Sarah P if our tree is put out in addition to our are exposed to moisture—like snow or twinkling lights and two Christmas 503-747-9856 or check the web at detailed land use and public utility Y p Y p Wilkinson at National American University P tY and debris cart. rain—cannot be recycled.To protect these trees.Vintage Christmas post cards Y)Ymhgardhistoncal.org. alon with a strategy for Y Y at 503-403-3515 or szvilkinson@national.edu. planning, g gY clables from the elements will be on display,along with a financing needed public works If a local organization,other than your rec Y ,place them in projects in the area. hauler,is collecting your tree,schedule your recycling cart and make sure the lid is We want to create a blueprint pickup on a day other than your yard securely closed. that reflects communityvalues debris collection day to avoid confusion. Questions? and has community support. People living in multi-family residences Holiday Safety Tips We encourage you to become should contact their property manager to Contact your hauler for information, Free Holiday involved in the decision-making arrange for service.Large properties can or to learn about weather-related service Arm yourself with knowledge this holiday destination. Criminals watch for shoppers g Concert shopping season. The Tigard police offer the stowing newly purchased gifts in the trunk process. request a drop box. interruptions: following crime prevention tips when shopping of their vehicle. Visit us on the web at * Pride Disposal: 503-625-6177 The Tualatin Valley Severe Weather May Impact or on outings: BiverTerraceTigard.com for project Y p or rvuzvpridedirposal.com Community Band,under Garbage Service the direction of Steve * Shop early in the day to avoid darkness. Crime Prevention @ Home: information,updates and to share Waste Management: 800-808-5901 our thoughts. Severe weather may cause interruptions or nww.xmnortbwest.com/1igard Heuser,will present 'Ik After the holidays,dont advertise high- Y g g � Remember where you parked. Consider to your garbage service. Generally,if local "Holiday Harmonies"on parking iarea ticket items received by the boxes left p gn a well-lightedg for g arba e collection.Flatten and invert Attend a meeting: Saturday,December 7, especially if you will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the returning to your vehicle the boxes to keep only the plain sides • Community Meeting: Holiday Safety Tips from TVF&R Tualatin High School visible. Tuesday,December 10 Make Your Home a Safe Haven this Season g after dark. �� Y' Auditorium(22300 SW j * Consider the use of timers 5:30 p.m. Boones Ferry Rd, Tualatin). Try to shop with another to give the impression that your Tigard Public Library Smoke Alarms Immediately add water and check the person or two—you Most fire deaths and injuries are caused water level every day—don't allow it to The multi- reduce chances of home is occupied when you're • Stakeholder Working 65-member gone. Group: by smoke,not flames.Working smoke drop below the base of the tree.When generational victimization by more p alarms increase your chances of escaping the needles begin to fall from your tree,it concert band will perform than one-half when there Be careful when shopping Wednesday,December 18 630 m. afire safely.Install smoke alarms on every should be removed. : well-known and festive are two or more in a party. online.When making purchases p' level of your home and between living Walk briskly,confidently and areas and bedrooms.Test your smoke holiday pieces,including utilizing popular social networking Public Works Auditorium Candles � an audience sing-along directly to your vehicle.In parking websites,conduct your transaction with alarms regularly and develop and practice a • Trim candle wicks to '/a inch before and much more! prudence,caution and sensibility. Questions. burning and use sturdy candle holders. lots,do not cut through aisles and fire escape plan. g Y For more between vehicles.Watch for anyone who Remember,if you see something—say River Terrace Project Y � Y g Y • Keep candles away from decorations information about future may be following you.This can occur something. For non-emergency police Manager Susan Shanks can be Holiday Trees Y g Y g g Y p and other combustibles. performances,please inside as well as outside the store. assistance in Tigard and throughout all of reached at susans@tigard-orgov or A dry holiday tree is extremely visit the band's website at 503-718-2454. flammable,so it's important to keep your • Always extinguish candles before Place your valuables or purchases in your Washington County,please call 503-629-0111. going to bed or leaving our home. zvzvau.tvcb.org. tree fresh.Make a fresh cut at the base of g g g Y vehicle BEFORE you arrive at your next the tree before placing it in your stand. Learn more at wwn)..tvfr.com. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE December2013 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 Page City of Tigard City of Tigard City Prepares for Winter Weather RULES of the ROAD: FINES INCREASE FOR DISTRACTED DRIVING library is Closedin Street Sanding Prioritieson Chursdays Identified Faced with mounting evidence and repeat offenders may face the L 'If For city crews,winter weather on the dangers of distracted driving, maximum fine.Judges would certainly Shelf often means spending long hours Oregon legislators have steadily consider a high fine for a driver who News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. in sanding trucks creeping along expanded the restrictions on using was texting,caused a collision or had a treacherous roadways.You might "mobile communications devices" record of previous violations. All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted. g be surprised to learn that a lot of (MCD's)like cell phones while driving. Oregon,ten other states and the and planning occurs The latest revisions will be effective District of Columbia lead the way preparation P g Bells of the Cascades before a single snowflake falls! on January 1,2014.While in prohibiting all Handmade Holiday Cards Tuesday,December 17 17-8:30 p.m. y 4=n hands-free use of MCD's hands-on use of with Main St.Stamp&Stationery NafaY No�Pr�ays ' Team Work! will still be allowed, MCD's.Yet studies �g in the holiday season with the Judges would certainly Wednesday,December 417-8 p.m.I Teens and adults �f offenders will be subject to show that hands-free Bells of the Cascades,Oregon's premier Each fallthe city's streets consider a high fine community hand bell ensemble. For a personal touch this holiday season,join instructors supervisor attends an annual"sanding increased fines.The law also for a driver who use isn't really safer ty from Main St. Stamp&Stationery to make two holiday ` „ requires the state to post and according to the Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library summit where multiple agencies cards for your favorite holiday correspondents. Patterns and ^> > >> signs informing drivers that was texting, caused a American Automobile meet to review the previous years materials provided. � - activities confirm routes share lviolations are"subject to a COIIISIOn OY had a record Association,distracted ` ' pans maximum fine of$500." drivin will onl Winter Wonderland Crafts Registration is required and begins Wednesday, and update information.With a game of previous violations. g y Saturday,December 28 11:30-2:30 p.m. November 20.Please call 503-718-2517 to register. plan in place,city employees order While highway signs increase as cars -_ Puett Room I All ages hundreds of yards of sand,inspect often refer to "maximum continue to evolve Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Librag, equipment,equip city vehicles with fines,"the courtroom process for into mobile offices Celebrate winter chains and review safety procedures imposing penalties for a traffic violation and sophisticated"infotainment" break with a P and winter driving techniques.Then p can be complicated.For example,the centers. wonderland of Labyrinth:Journey Towards Tranquility LEGO'Construction Zone Saturday,December 14 Sunday,December 22 f 1:30-3 p.m. we're ready! new MCD law raises the"presumptive Twenty years ago,commuting seasonal crafts. Y 1-2 p.m.-Labyrinth 101 Puett Room I All ages Since Pacific H 99 and fine"for violations from$110 to was "down"time for many drivers,as 2-5 p.m.-Labyrinth Walk ( $160.The"presumptive fine,"not they passively listened to music or talk Science,technology,engineering,art and Hall Blvd. are state roads,they a Me Craft Workshop Slow down for a few moments and math-Oh My! STEAM on into the library are maintained by the Oregon the maximum fine,is the amount that radio.Now,with a smartphone,they g p Sunda December 1 1:30-3:30 m. Alla es discover the calming effect of walking to work on your creations with other appears on the front of a traffic ticket can conduct business and be actively Y� � p• � 9 Department of Transportation. a labyrinth.The labyrinth is not a LEGOO fans.We'll supply the building Other streets are maintained by the and most violators can expect to pay engaged with their world in ways that Create unique gifts,cards and more with frustrating or confusing puzzle or maze. blocks and race track;you bring your that amount or somewhat less. seem more productive and entertaining. projects designed to engage hands of all city.During a winter storm,the city It's a single winding pathway to a sense of creativity. prioritizes roadway maintenance— Maximum,minimum and This is the tempting reality that may ages. Our 17 Annual Mitten Tree will peacefulness. with streets at higher elevations presumptive fines for all violations continue to confront lawmakers during make its debut display at the event!You are set b state law.If an offender future legislative sessions. are invited to bring a donation of new Eunice Schroeder,a certified labyrinth Leapin'Louie or with steep grades sanded first, Y hi h ill di facilitator wdiscuss the history followed by major city thoroughfares. has a good driving record and offers scarves,hats and mittens to decorate the Y and Tuesday,December 316:30-7:30 p.m.I All ages tree. meaning of labyrinths at 1 p.m. and will join us for high-energycomed lasso tricks mitigating circumstances,judges have BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O BRIEN J Y> > Check the Map discretion to lower the presumptive fine TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library assist those who want to experience juggling and magic with master variety To view a detailed map of street accordingly. On the other hand,flagrant walking the labyrinth from 2-5 p.m. entertainer Leapin'Louie Lichtenstein. sandingpriorities,visit www.ti and-or. Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library p � g All Ages Anime gov/sanding.For more information or O O Friday,December 27 to report road hazards,contact Streets Share Your Favorite Collectibles at the Library 2-4 p.m. I All ages Sensational 1711 Annual Mitten Tree Supervisor Vance Walker at 503-718- Supe vi vanV ancear Walker v. Did you know the library welcomes displays from the public or organizations? Ring in the Snowflakes Through December There are several display cases in need of eye-catching, New Year with Sunday,December 8 Stop by the Puett Room during educational exhibits.We currently have openings for January, Japanese games, 1:30-2:30 p.m. the month of December to deck _. February and March. crafts and snacks, Puett Room I All ages the branches of our 17'Annual If you have a collection or artwork you'd like to show and a screening of Studio Ghibh's Create your Mitten Tree with your donation J090 own 4aoff,visit the library's group website at avzvzv.tigard-orgov/artwork.The latest film (rated PG) about a unique of new scarves mittens and hats. � of Yokohama teens looking to save snowflake Items will be distributed b the _ info is on the right side of the screen. Y their school's clubhouse from the artwork to Good Neighbor Center to families ` For more information,email Ann-Marie at annmarie@ wrecking ball in preparations for the decorate your house experiencing homelessness in tigard-ordov or call 503-684-6537. 1964 Tokyo Olympics. for winter. Washington County. Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE December2013 www.tigard-or.gov/library•503-684-6537 Page7 City of Tigard PRSRT STD Last Chance for the Leaf Disposal " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage and Food DriveTigard,OR 97223 PAID Tigard residents are encouraged to drop �� ' 503-718-2476 Portland,OR Permit No 2528 off leaves and donate non-perishable food items at the city's annual free Leaf Disposal and Food Drive.The event will be held at Cook Park,at the end of 92nd Ave,just off of Durham Rd. near Tigard High School. POSTAL CUSTOMER Drop off leaves and food items between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following days: • Saturday,December 7 City Center Development Agency: • Saturday,December 14 ► Tues.,December 3 @ 6:30 p.m. Leaves can be loose or bagged.WeC)"P City Council Business Meeting: will accept plastic bags,but paper bags are ► Tues.,December 10 1 Study Session begins @ 6:30 p.m. preferred. f ` Business Meeting begins @ 7:30 p.m. A donation of two non-perishable City Council Workshop Meeting: food items is recommended.Donations ► Tues.,December 17 @ 6:30 p.m. will be forwarded to Tigard's St.Vincent de Paul food distribution facility. Meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.) and are For more information,contact Wastewater Operations open to the public. Council agendas are available online at svww..tigard-ongov/mun(il or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 Supervisor Rob Block at 503-718-2607 or rob@tigard--ongov. or cathy@tigard-or.gov. Holiday Garbage Sandbag Station Open Intern at Work Collection Schedule for Business You may have noticed a young man This year,Christmas and New If it's winter in _ with a measuring tape and a clipboard Year's Day fall on a Wednesday. Garbage Oregon,then it's walking the sidewalks of Main St. will not be collected on these days,but probably raining...a recently.Tigard resident and Portland will be picked up the following day. lot.Sandbags are Community College student,Angel For example, often the first line of Monzon, sought field experience and Wednesday defense when it comes internship hours towards his degree collection to preventing high in architectural drafting and design. will occur on water from reaching your home or The city's Community Development Thursday, business. department had just the project!When Thursday As a service to Tigard residents complete,Angel will have gained collection and business owners,the city offers experience and internship hours and will occur on a free sandbagging station in the the city will gain a complete set of Friday,and Friday collection will take parking lot of the Tigard Public architectural drawings documenting the place on Saturday. Works Building, 8777 SW Burnham area of Main St.between the buildings Normal service resumes the week Street.The self-service station is and the curb;a win/win situation! of January 6. stocked with sand and sandbags and Working with college interns can be accessed at any time. Shovels helps the city to complete projects at Questions regarding holiday are not provided,so please bring a modest cost while helping students pickup? Contact your hauler: your own. further their educational goals.Angel Pride Disposal: 503-625-6177 For more information,contact said,"This project gives real life work or www. ridedisposal.com Wastewater Operations Supervisor experience that can't be gained at �Ik Waste Management: 800-808-5901 Rob Block at 503-718-2607 or rob@ school,and will help me along my or www..wmnorthxest.com/tigard tigard-ongov. career path."