08-30-2018 Council Newsletter i
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Prornded,o the Tigard t:zt)-Coun-il on a weekil-b(wi to s.*ay abtead of current dr y issues.
August 30, 2018
1. Consent Agenda Summary for 9/11/18 Tuesday, Sept. 18 Workshop Meeting
Carol Krager attached a summary of proposed consent 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall
agenda items for the Sept. 11 Council meeting. Please Tuesday, Sept. 25 Business Meeting
contact staff if you have questions or would like any 6:30 p.m.—Town Hall
items pulled for discussion.
2. Land Use Proposal
FEA L4 Floodplain Regulations Update.a proposal for
legislative amendments to the Tigard Development
Code in response to a FEMA comphance'review.
3. Construction Project Update
Mike McCarthy attached an overview of road, trail and
construction projects underway in the city.
4. Library Update
The library attached a briefing on recent activity.
5. Public Works Update
This and last week's update on Public Forks activities
is attached.
6. Thanks TPD!
The Chief shared recent officer commendations.
7. News
• Metro COO recommends Council approve four
UGB expansions in 2018
• Proposed route brings concerns from officials
• Just Compassion Resource Center designed to aid
homeless in Tigard
• Cook Park site for walk/run for two rare
disorders
8. Council Calendar
Monday, Sept. 3 Labor Day
City offices &Library Closed
Tuesday, Sept. 4 Business Meeting
6:30 p.m. —Town Hall
Tuesday, Sept. 11 Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.—Town Hall
(Tigard's 57G birthday)
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City ofTigard
City Council Meeting— Consent Agenda
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MEETING DATE: September 11, 2018
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - 13125 SW Hall B1v-d., Tigard, OR 97223
• Proclaim Constitution Week
Longtime Tigard resident Dorothea'%X'hite with the Daughters of the American
Revolution requested this proclamation in honor of the 231st anniversary of the
signing of the Constitution. The aims of the Constitution Week are to emphasize
citizens' responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution, inform
people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the
foundation for our way of life and encourage the study of the historical events
which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.
• Approve City Council Meeting Minutes
o July 10, 2018
o July 17, 2018
o July 24, 2018
• Receive and File: Council Calendar and Tentative Agenda
o Council Calendar
o Tentative Agenda for Future Council Meetings
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA—September 11, 2018
City of Tigard 1 13125 SIX'Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 9.7223 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page I oft
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For Council Newsletter Newsletter: �Date Sent:8-27-18
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LAND USE PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
120 DAYS = N/A
FILE NOS.: DCA2018-00002
FILE TITLE: FEMA FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS UPDATE
APPLICANT: Cit;-of Tigard
13125 SAX'Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
REQUEST: The City of Tigard proposes legislative amendments to the Tigard Development Code (TDC).
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) performed a compliance review of the City's
ordinance as it relates to regulating the special flood hazard area. The proposed changes in
Chapter 18.510,Sensitive Lands are required based on this compliance review.
The proposed amendments include:
1. Adoption by reference, the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated October 19,
2018; and
2. Adopt updated floodplain regulations incorporated into TDC Chapter 18.510,
Sensitive Lands, as required by FEMA.
LOCATION: Citywide
ZONE/COMP PLAN
DESIGNATION: All zones.
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA: Statewide Planning Goals•1 (Citizen Involvement),2 (Land Use Planning), and 7(Areas subject to
Natural Disasters and Hazards),METRO's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 3
and 8; Comprehensive Plan Goals 1.1.2,2.1.2, 2.1.3,2.1.11, 7.1.7,7.1.8,7.1.9;and Tigard
Development Code Chapters 18.710 and 18.795.
DECISION MAKING BODY BELOW: ❑ TYPE I ❑ TYPE II ❑ TYPE III ® Legislative
COMMENTS WERE SENT: 8/16/2018_ COMMENTS ARE DUE: 8/30/2018
❑ HEARINGS OFFICER (11ION.) D VfE OF HEARING: TIME: 7:00 PM
® PLANNING COMD.IISSION (MON.) DATE OF HE_\RING: 9/17/2018 TIME: 7:00 PM
® CITY COUNCIL (TUES.) DATE OF HEARING: 10/16;'2018 'IT.ME: 6:30 PM
❑ STAFF DECISION (TENTATIVE) DATE'OF DECISION:
CODIPONENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN THE PLANNING DIVISION
STAFF CONTACT:Agnes Lindor,Associate Planner 003)718-2429
Construction Project Update —August 30, 2018 Item# 3
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Fanno Creek Trail—Woodard Park to Tiedeman Ave
Construction begins on a new trail segment and pedestrian bridge on the Fanno Greenway trail in Woodard Park to
connect the Fanno Creek Trail straight from Woodard Park across the creek to the existing crosswalk on Tiedeman
Avenue. Expect the Tiedeman entrance to Woodard Park to close the end of the first week of September as the
contractor stages for the project. Detour routes are provided via Johnson Street and via the Tigard Street Heritage
Trail. This project is funded by a generous grant from Metro.
Summer Paving
The tnajur summer paving and slurry seal wort;is complete.. This work has resurfaced 22 miles of streets—about
15% of Tigard's street network. The contractors are striping the slurry seal streets and completing finishing items
and cleanup. Street sweepers are removing the loose sand that comes off the slurry seal as it cures. Contact Mike
McCarthy at 503-718-2462 or mikem(a,tigard or.gov with any questions. Thank you for your patience this
construction season!
Dirksen Nature Park
Construction begins in early August on an Interpretive Shelter/Restroom and Nature Play area in Dirksen Nature
Park south of Tigard Street. The Fanno Creek'frail is now-clo-sed through OcV)ber;users vtill be re-routed on a
soft-surface trail through the park during construction. Detour routes are signed on a soft-surface trail through
Dirksen Park, and a longer paved detour is provided via the Tigard Street Heritage Trail.
Fanno Creek Trail Remeander
The Fanno Creek trail will remain closed for the next month from Main Street through (and including the_ash Aire
trail crossing. This project is restoring Fanno Creek to a more natural flow path and realigning the trail. The
contractor is removing the existing bridge and trail and excavating the restored creek alignment.
River Terrace Area Construction
s River Terrace subdivisions are under construction particularly on the east side of Roy Rogers Rd south of
Scholls Ferry Rd. If you have any questions,please contact Mike White at 503-718-2464.
• A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150`'Ave south of Hawksridge.
• Bull Mountain Road Widening and Traffic Signal Construction: Work is underway to widen Bull
Mountain Road (from 164`' to Roy Rogers Rd) to 3 lanes vith bike lanes, sidewalks, a roundabout, and a
traffic signal at Bull Mountain and Roy Rogers Road.Visit GetUsThere.org for information and
updates. •
en from 164t' Ave to Roy Rogers Rd.
■ There are other significant road, sewer and water projects underwa;or planned in the area. Visit
GetUsThere.org for information and updates.
Hwy 217 Auxiliary Lanes
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is designing a project to add an auxiliary third lane on Hwy
217 southbound from Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to Hwy 99W,and Hwy 217 northbound from Hwy 99W to Scholls
Ferry Rd. More information is on the project website at hwy217.org.
Wall Street (south of Hunziker)
Wall Street is under construction south of Hunziker Rd. Access is available to local properties (including Potso Dog
Park) but drivers should expect delays.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Transition Plan
A consultant team is collecting data for our required ADA Transition Plan Update to inventory accessibility needs
on public facilities (sidewalks,parks,buildings, etc.). Crews are measuring sidewalks,paths,ramps, etc. southeast of
Huy 99W on this project to advance our accessibility and walkability for all ages and abilities. http://www.dgard-
or.p_ov/ada
Interstate 5 (Hwy 99W to I-205) Paving and Auxiliary Lane
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODO 1) is adding a southbound auxiliary lane on Interstate 5 from
Lower Boones Ferry Rd to I-205,improving on- and off-ramps,and repaving Interstate 5 (both directions) from
Hwy 99W to I-205. Expect some nighttime lane closures through fall 2019. www.dnyurl.com/I5ODOTProject
113th Avenue south of Durham Road
A contractor is building a new subdivision along 113`'Avenue south of Durham Road. Daytime delays likely.
97th Avenue south of McDonald Street
A contractor is building a new subdivision along 97'Avenue south of McDonald St,including connecting View
Terrace to 97th. Daytime delays possible.
Faring Creek Trail (Woodard Park to Bonita and Hall Blvd to Tualatin).
Design work is in progress on a project to build the remaining segments of the Fanno Creek Trail from Woodard
Park to Bonita Road and build a new connection from the end of 85`'Avenue (Hall Boulevard) to the Tualatin
Bridge. Contact Mike McCarthy at 503-718-2462 or nlikem@tiMd-or.gov with questions, or if you would like to
join the Citizens Advisory Committee for this project.
Oak Street near 90'Avenue
A contractor is working on Oak Street near 90`'Avenue for a new apartment complex. Daytime delays likely.
76' and 79"Avenues south of Bonita Road
A developer is constructing the Elderberry Ridge subdivision on the south end of 76"Ave east of 79'Ave south of
Bonita Road.
Tiedeman Avenue and Tigard Street
A developer is constructing a new subdivision on the south side of Tigard Street east of Tiedeman Avenue.
68' Parkway south of Hwy 99W
A developer is building a new self-storage facility on the west side of 68'Parkway south of Highway 99X'. Some
delays possible.
School Construction
Construction continues on Templeton Elementary School, and on the new Durham Center education sen-ices
building near Durham Elementary School. Tigard High School construction is in progress,with periodic sidewalk
closures (with pedestrian detours) while the contractor is working in the immediate area.
Durham Road and Upper Boones Ferry Road Traffic Signals
Tigard is working with Washington County to improve communications between the traffic signals along Durham
Road and Upper Boones Ferry Road, and install newer technology allowing the signals to adapt in real time to
changes in traffic demand. This project included new traffic cameras and travel time sensors that can now be
viewed on tripcheck.com.
Newstetter.
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Tigaiir(l _Ptilphe -Ahrary Update
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Walk 'n' Roil
September 9-September 30
Exercise Your Body To Exercise Your gain
In support of the City's vision to become "The most walkable community in the Pacific Northwest where
people of all ages and abilities enjoy healthy and interconnected lives,"the Library is once again offering
its Walk"n' Roll program.
This year we are emphasizing the connection between exercising the body and exercising the brain.
People can do both by walking or rolling on human-powered wheels to the library, where they can
exercise their brain even more with books, films, computers and more, and get a small prize for using
their feet to reduce the carbon footprint.
Many studies have shown the positive impact that exercise can have on the brain, including pumping
more oxygen to the brain and
helping brain cells grow. Exercise
can also help elevate mood and
44 improve cognitive functions,
14 especially exercise that involves
coordination like skateboarding or
4 roller skating.
A Summer Sing-Along
Summer reading still has another day to go, but thousands of pages and many fun, educational programs
later, people of all ages have exercised their brains throughout the long, hot summer.
One popular program was a sing-along with Charlie Hope, an award-winning children's musician. The
library has had sing-alongs before, including story times, but the audience participation is what set this
one apart.
As Tigard Youth Services Librarian Janet Weber said, "when she started singing, all the kids in the
audience and (their parents!) sang along in unison...to all of her songs. It was absolutely AMAZING! Out
of all the other musicians we've had here, the audience never sang along
unless the singer instructed them and gave the lyrics. This was all from
memory. And Charlie commented to me that this sort of thing has never
happened before."
As Janet remarked, "It was such a wonderful last summer performer event
for children and their families. It truly made Charlie's and my hearts smile!"
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Public Works Update 8/30/18 Item#5
Newsletter:
Here is a summary of the work happening in Public Works.
Hey Tigard—Let's Talk
A-Nether you grew up here or moved here last year,Tigard is a destination for people wanting to live,work and play
in a city where they can connect with nature and each other. To protect our quality of life and reach our vision to
become the most walkable,vibrant community in the Pacific Northwest,important choices need to be made about
how we connect to the region,plan for growth, embrace our diversity and preserve our urban playground.
We can't make these decisions without y ou. That's why the city has launched an exciting, online engagement tool to
make it easier for you to have a voice in how we grow-from here.
Visit w-ww.eng^aggtigard-or.gov to sign up and answer questions about:
How the city should prioritize funds for the Parks and Recreation Program,
What type of housing options you want to see in the city, and
Share your cultural story for a chance to be included in Tigard's Outdoor Museum.
City's Slurry Seal Project
The major summer paving and slurry-seal projects have been completed.Tigard's Streets Crew resurfaced 22 miles
of streets—about 15 percent of Tigard's street network.
Disasters Happen: Prepare Now,Learn How
September is National Preparedness Month, and the city wants to help residents stay safe in an emergency by being
prepared. Watch for weekly updates about things you can do to plan for the unexpected and protect your family and
community. For more information visit, w-ww.tigard-or.gov/cityhall/emergency
Replacement Hydro-Vacuum Truck Will Help Keep Drinking Water Safe and Sewage Moving
To help the city's water department keep pipes clean and free of debris, the Tigard City Council approved the
purchase of a combination hydro-vacuum truck to replace an older model.
This is an important piece of equipment for the water department because it uses high-pressure water jetting to
scour pipes clean and vacuum up the material causing blockages in the city's sewer flow. The hydro-vacuum is also
used to remove materials washed over the city's streets when it rains,and into catch basins. This helps protect
Tigard's water quality and fish habitat from oil,bacteria and sediment that cause pollution.
The new hydro-vacuum truck is necessary because the current truck has aged and is no longer reliable to keep the
streets and water safe during heavy storms and winter conditions. The decision to purchase the truck was primarily
based on the need to keep the community's drinking water safe and sewer system performing. But a priority for the
city is to spend public funds wisely. This investment replaces an older model that is costing almost more than it is
worth to repair. The older truck will be retired to light-duty activities like hydro-excavation projects.
Learn more about how the city keeps your drinking water clean and safe at www.tigard-or.gov/city hall/water12h�
Kudos for Bike Lanes on Greenburg Road
Kudos to Mike McCarthy, senior project engineer, for helping make Tigard's streets safe for cars and bike
commuters. A resident wrote, `Many thanks to the addition of the bike lanes on Greenburg after the repaving project. I ride this
most days of the week and it is much safer. My helmet's off to the ones responsible. THANK YOU ALL!"
Public Works Update 8/23/18
Here is a summary of the work happening in Public Works.
Watch this fun video to learn more about the city's slurry seal project
The major summer paving and slurry seal projects were completed this week.Tigard's Streets Crew
resurfaced 22 miles of streets—about 15% of Tigard's street network. Watch this u-ww.tigard-
or.gov/paving fads/index.php to learn more about how the slurry seal process keeps the city's
streets safe and saves residents money.
Kudos for bike lanes on Greenburg Road
Kudos to Mike McCarthy, the city's senior project engineer, for making Tigard's streets safe for cars
and bike commuters.
"Many thanks to the addition of the bike lanes on Greenberg after the repaving project.
I ride this most days of the week and it is much safer. My helmets off to the ones responsible.
THANK YOU ALL!"
Replacement hydro-vacuum truck will help keep drinking water safe and sewage moving
To help the city's water department keep pipes clean and free of debris, the Tigard City Council
approved the purchase of a combination hydro-vacuum truck to replace an older model.
This is an important piece of equipment for the water department because it uses high-pressure
water jetting to scour pipes clean and vacuums up the material causing blockages in the city's sewer
flow.
The hydro-vacuum is also used to remove materials washed over the city's streets when it rains, and
into catch basins.This helps protect Tigard's water quality and fish habitat from oil,bacteria and
sediment that cause pollution.
The new Hydro-vacuum truck is necessary because the current truck has aged and is no longer
reliable to keep the streets and water safe during heavy storms and venter conditions.
The decision to purchase the truck was primarily based on the need to keep the community's
drinking water safe and sewer system performing. But a priority for the city is to spend public funds
wisely. This investment replaces an older model that is costing almost more than it is worth to
repair.
The older truck will be retired to light-duty activities like hydro-excavation projects.
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Ly of Tioard
August 23,2018
To: Officer Kary Bowman
Re: Commendation Medal
You efforts brought to light the serious criminal repetition in which a citizen terrorized their
neighbors, making the peaceful living in the otherwise quiet neighborhood nearly impossible. Your
work throughout the complex case resulted in a conviction and a 35-month sentence in prison for the
suspect. Your work in obtaining the conviction also resulted in the Tigard Police Department
receiving multiple letters from families expressing their appreciation of your work.
You clearly provided service beyond expectation and your efforts reflect credit upon yourself,the City
of Tigard, and the Tigard Police Department as well as out core values of Attitude, Leadership,
Integrity, Service,and Teamwork. Thank you for your great work!
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Chief of Police
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June 24,2018
To: Officer Mike Powers
Re: Life-Saving Medal
On January 24, 2018, lifesaving measures were performed that resulted in a person surviving an
overdose of Fentanyl.
You responded to a call where and medics and other officers were treating two overdose victims.
During your investigation, you discovered a third victim unconscious in the parking lot. You
immediately began CPR until the person regained a pulse. Shortly thereafter, another officer treated
the person with Naloxone and the victim regained consciousness.
Through your quick thinking, astute observations, and rapid response, this person survived a fatal
overdose. Your skill and efforts reflect great credit upon yourself, the City of Tigard, and the Tigard
Police Department as well as our core values of Attitude, Leadership, Integrity, Service, and
Teamwork. Thank you for your great work!
Kathy McAlpine
Chief of Police
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Chief's file
City Manager
Commendation board
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June 24,2018
To: Officer Travis Gregston
Re: Life-Saving Medal
On January 24, 2018, lifesaving measures were performed that resulted in a person surviving an
overdose of Fentanyl.
You responded to a call of two overdose victims and immediately began CPR on one of the victims.
Shortly thereafter, another officer reported a third victim unconscious in the parking lot. You
responded to that location and treated the victim with Naloxone and the victim regained
consciousness.
Through your quick thinking, astute observations, and rapid response, this person survived a fatal
overdose. Your skill and efforts reflect great credit upon yourself, the City of Tigard, and the Tigard
Police Department as well as our core values of Attitude, Leadership, Integrity, Service, and
Teamwork. Thank you for your great work!
Kathy McAlpine
Chief of Police
c: Employee files
Chiefs file
City Manager
Commendation board
13125 SST Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
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August 23,2018
To: Sgt. Cameron Odam
Re: Commendation Medal
You played a key role assisting the Tualatin Police Supervisor during a high rick situation involving a
homicide suspect in a stolen vehicle. You established a command post, setting containment, offered
advice on K9 and TNT deployments. Due to the large number of resources responding you
established a secondary command post to coordinate the arrival of those resources, liaised with
Oregon State Patrol Investigators and established a safe location for the media response. Your actions
were commended by a member of the Tualatin Police Department and by two members of your shift.
Your actions and knowledge reflect great credit upon yourself, the City of Tigard, and the Tigard
Police Department as well as our core values of Attitude, Leadership, Integrity, Service, and
Teamwork. Thank you for your great work!
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August 23,2018
To: Officer Megan Linn
Re: Life-Saving Medal
On July 24, 2018,while assigned in Portland to the TriMet Transit Police Division you responded to
a report of a stabbing at the West end of the Steel Bridge, which was incorrect, as the victim was
location on the East end of the Steel Bridge. You and your partner ran the distance of the bridge and
located the victim. You immediately began applying first aid and began to control the bleeding. Due
to the severity of the wound,your uniform and equipment became saturated in the victim's blood,but
you continued undeterred until paramedics arrived. Paramedics reported the victim lost over a liter
of blood before officers arrived and that you and your partner's purposeful and decisive actions saved
the victims life.
Your actions reflect great credit upon yourself, the City of Tigard, Tigard Police Department and
TriMet Transit Police Division. Your efforts exemplify our core values of Attitude, Leadership,
Integrity, Service,and Teamwork. Thank you for your great work!
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Chief of Police
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City Manager
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Newsletter:
Metro GOO recommends council approve four UGB expansions in 2818
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Bennett wrote. "'With its diverse aopulation and co=iI.Dient to equity, the city's wOZA. on this
program is essential."
In the recommenda Lion, Bennett also called On cities O allow more- iypcs o1 hous n.g in their
expansion.areas. S.hc o t cities to el"Tourage cor lUucl-ion of accessory dwell'n_g units in
expansion areas, includil'val
:- iC ving legal L7arri2rs t0 const-Mci;ion of AD—Us in:E�cw communities.
Around 9,200 new honi.es planned. in. f[rar cities
Beaverton's proposal ir_cludes new levelopmertt on the 6outh side o: (.00per M-ountF in, where Metro
operates a large natutre p�irk. _evelopmenI-is already r.-oceed _igat ars earlier U(—J3 e-.bansion to {mite
south Of the proposed vibe success of getting. constnx}ion started in short Order was
one of the reasons Bennett recorr::r ended granting, ai-1 expansion near Beaverton.
Beaverton 1 Cooper Mountain Hillsboro 1 Witch Hazel South
1 .242 acres. 3.760 homes 150 aces, 850 homes
King City I Beef Bend South Wilsonville 1 Frog Pond
528 acres. 3,300 homes 271 acres. 1 ,325 homes
the BeavOrtOn oxpa-,sio coudd Have at ieasi.3,/00 hOav_—'.
Hilis oro asked for a small ex-pansiora near Witch l lazel Road, N'i--`Ich : c:ratett iso recorr-mcndted for
appWvai. It would include at least 830 ho nLs.
In Clackamasr_oo.int-i, Wi sonvii e r>equcstc`'.d an expansion on'ffie clay`;northw °st end. This-new
devellopment woLIdi iia ve at a ( - also create level-op yen+ n-,fif cilencies in otlhter
greenfield areas nearby that were al r Lady added to thc:u rbaa growtla boundary.
Wilsonville has sough. Lae exparision fol y=ears, btu:i:ega? r ltd ilenges to the region's groundbreaking
urban reserves plan prevented Metro .rom l;eing ab" to gm. "t an expansion�e��uesf. 'Those
chane:zges were sett=ed 'fn 20.1.7, fu1-�.ly op>en4.1 �the �irea up `or F�o��err�"i�,l expansion.
The most am'Oltious expansion lro-Osall cam from King OlLy, on-le a sly e:py ret.irc "milt community
alongsidic l '_ighwa gc W' .a E is_=.o t l :i�i11g s:o ref.�d cs i is image.
Khag City would more that:do-Uble from Elle 4.60 acr::s withfirL the city Simits today. About 400 of those
could be developodi, wi'hi aro llid 3,3100 1tew hoTries.
In its proposal, King City lcacueT•s said they want to'bui d a new busines,-;district and tovm center
west of the already-developed area. They poh ted to the city='s commitr le--�.t� to affordability,
particularly for seniors, and dive. siry, noting ti-iat Ding City`,*A11'ayor K .1 G3ibson is the only black
mayor in Oregon, and that city courtc.*. orb and Smarr 0choli are iurmigrar'ts to
the limited States, from Vietnam and Nigeria, rcSpecwjely
In her recommenda-e on Bennett r>ecommel aed ±%•_e Metro Council give King tI�,``'�T F�: grant
to a=�.yist in
nip eparing for deve'oprrcrith tan area. She also : comm:endedthat King City leaders
consider more townhomes, cl.ur�iexes and other s hale-fa�ni aft:,eb.ed housing in t ieir pians, finish
their trur-isportat?on.plam ing e-ji forts and co.—i;ince to suppert construction of msaniufactured housing.
A 20-yei:.tr land supply
Under Oregon's"[and use c ach city manages its own u=bary grow th boundary�--ox,-Vt in the
greater Portland area, which. shares a boundary'Cecause of'hz regional nature of the economy and
devclupment. 'T'he Metro Council is requ -ed to keep 20 years of developable lana' Ln Lie boundary.
The Metro Council decision is reviewed by state rc ,ul�tors, w c;� co-sic+e: appe, from par�:tes who
feel Metro added too iitile, too much or Fhe wror g lanli. to the Ganda}y. I he state regulators' review
can then be reviewed b,' state Court of Appeals and, Oregon Supreme Court.
Typ:cali;Y, I'vs.etro reviews the urban growfl- boundary every six years, and the ne ct review is
schen=i led for 2024. But reforms to state zi-�g+xlai:i.ons la-i:year a.11f)Vr LheMeo Council to make a
`•quick" ar8.drtlon of F1?� 'Lo .'.,rte v -Gres to this urbzai growth bound-orf 2021, irk cas,-- a city has land
that becomes ready fcr dC-*=elur;rM—"iIi;in 01c,next, three�–�ears.
last review vias in 201J, wiien sheze�ro C our?cil added no !and to the 3arb«n gii3Svth boundary?TL
anticipation ora iiaiionwide boo—rt in a?r'aartraent construction. sirglc-family homcs
asked Metro to rye-evalualc greai:!r t'or,'.iand's growth in 20.1.3 i! ci-.sc tine a?parLm-ont building bubble
burst.
st. +
`JJiffle the mul ifa_-mil- develomnent trend:;"as Othin-<:c, more cf the fegionF 3L-igle-family inventory
has been used t:Zanl:s to ;rapid devclopr.tr1t in areas L'se North E
�� 3t 1any and�Iiltebcis. .!f That, ;3enrett
said, has created tale meed. for more land fog r<a ,.tlt, sc that INfeLio can-r-ae pct its btate r quirement for
20 years of lid.
Beaverton Tigard -Tualatin -Sherwood A7
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Proposed route bnngs
concerns from o ' ci*als
■ Both citiesi about balancing economic fac-
acEtt
ors
tors when considering where
generally support to site light rail as well as en-
suring the route maintain
plans for MAX line 4=1 UEPdowntown Tigard as the city's
main route.
By BAY PITZ ■Placing a downtown sta- In addition,the mayor stat-
The Times tion within downtown Tigard ed said that the proposed rec-
proper, where it would cross ommendations don't show
While Tigard and Tuala- Hall Boulevard and would be road improvements on Hall
tin officials are generally situated south and west of the Boulevard, nor do they show
j pleased with the recommen- existing railroad tracks. city-owned properties in
li dations made last week re- ■That the Tigard Park and Downtown Tigard becoming
garding the proposed South- Ride.parking structure be in- part of the light rail project.
west Corridor MAX line, creased from 300 to 600 spaces. In Tualatin,Mayor Lou Og-
concerns still remain before ■ That several streets re- den said he's generally pleased
Metro makes a final deci- ceive additional study,includ- with the route,which will end
sion on the route. ing Highway 99 near Bridgeport Village but
On Aug. 13, Met- around 68th Ave- had questions regarding
ro's Southwest Cor- "Exactly nue,Hall Boulevard where the ultimate terminus
ridor Steering Com- around Hunziker of the route will be as well as a
mittee released its where the Street and Upper proposed Pkrk and Ride, the
recommendation for end point Boones Ferry Road latter of which could displace
a route that would and the Park near 72nd Avenue. the Village Inn restaurant.
take light rail from In addition, May- "Exactly where the end
Portland through Ti- and Ride or Cook expressed point and the Park and Ride
gard and on to / lconcerns that miti- (will be) has not been set in
Bridgeport Village �Wii be) has gation measures for stone,"Ogden said.
in Tualatin. . not been set the proposed route That Park and Ride has
But recent letters in stone." not only address the riled both Tualatin City Coun-
from both Tigard displacement and cil members and some resi-
Mayor John Cook —Lou Ogden, relocation of indi- dents because it could meati
and Community De- Tualatin mayor' vidual businesses removal of the Village Inn for
velopment Director "but also the eco- the second time. The restau-
Kenny Asher point noetic impact on the rant was relocated previously
out the following concerns to city itself." when Bridgeport Village was
both the Metro Southwest Cor- The letter further states built.
ridor Steering Committee and that city leaders disagree with "We need to look at the op-
Metro staff. a Metro assessment that tions and see if there's a way
In a letter to Chris Ford, "property tax revenue impact (to save it),"said Ogden,who
Metro's project manager in (loss) would be negligible to also is a member of Metro's
charge of the Southwest Cor- the budget of each local juris- Southwest Corridor Steering
ridor route, Asher requested diction." Committee. "We want to find
that the regional government Cook, who is also a member a way to save the Village Inn
consider,among other issues, of the steering committee,said but we don't know that's going
the following: the city still has concerns to happen."
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Just Compassion Resource Center designed to aid
homeless in Tigard
Ray Pitz Thursday, August 30, 2018
The new center opened in May, designed as a day shelter that could also become a severe weather shelter
as well.
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TIMES PHOTO JAIME VALDEZ-Troy Rowles waits in line to enter Just Compassion Resource Centel Rowles helped refinished the wooden
floors at the homeless shelter in Tigard.
A local coalition of religious, civic and business groups recently realized a longtime dream of finding a way
to aid the homeless in Eastern Washington County.
In May, Just Compassion opened its Tigard Resource Center in a home at 12280 S.W. Hall Blvd. with future plans
to buy the 1,800-square-foot house.
Staffed by volunteers, the center is designed to help the homeless by providing a day shelter where they can look
for jobs, access mental health services, and find clothing and food (although it is not a food pantry).
"Oh my gosh, this is a dream come true," Darla Tillman, Just Compassion Board chairwoman, said during a recent
tour. "This has been a collaboration."
She praised Rob Watson, another Just Compassion board member, for his help in finding the property—which
includes the unassuming 1950s-era ranch-style home that comes complete with a basement—as well as
establishing relationships with donors who are aiding in the home's renovation.
"All the other properties we were looking at weren't the right zoning,"said Watson, noting that Zabi Ghaffari, the
owner of the property, has been extremely gracious in helping Just Compassion move towards purchasing the
property. "Our biggest goal is just coming up with our down payment so we can buy this property."
Prior to the opening of the resource center, Just Compassion, which has been around since 2009 and became a
nonprofit in 2015, coordinated a twice-weekly day center for homeless individuals at Tigard Foursquare Church.
So far, the resource center has been seeing from 14 to 22 individuals come through on the days it's open—
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
One individual who says he has used the new day center several times is Troy Rowles.
"What do I like about it? It's the interaction with everybody,"said Rowles, who has lived in his car for the last three
years. "I'm homeless but I have a job."
The father of two children, Rowles, 43, said things took a turn for the worst after his divorce, and that the center
provides a place to chat and get some food.
"I work nights (driving a truck) so I don't see nobody," he said.
Rowles was one of those who volunteered to help refinish the home's hardwood floors to get the center opened. He
said he plans to move to Ghana soon to become a mineral extractor with the ultimate goal of using some of the
money he earns to begin a homeless shelter in that Western African country.
Renee Brouse, a Just Compassion board member who is also the executive director of the Tigard Good Neighbor
Center—a nearby homeless shelter for families—said she's pleased the organization has reached the point of
opening the center.
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TIMES PHOTO JAIME VALDEZ-Good Neighboi Center Executive Director Renee Brouse visits with Troy Rowles at the Just Compassion
Resource Centel in Tigard
"This has been their dream," she said. "We knew we wanted to be in the Tigard core (area) because this is
where the biggest(number) of our homeless friends are." Prior to the center's opening, Just Compassion
coordinated a twice weekly homeless day center at Tigard Foursquare Church.
Plans are to eventually use the center as part of a severe weather shelter system for the homeless, similar to others
that are spread across the county, as well as to have expanded hours.
"Our goal is to be open four to five days a week,"Watson said.
Just Compassion is also part of the group, along with the City of Beaverton, that operates a severe weather center
in that city.
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TIMES PHOTO JAIME 1iALDEZ-Max Oowlandas has a bite to eat at the Just Compassion Resource Center in Tigard.
Looking to the future
Meanwhile, plans are underway to launch a capital campaign to purchase the resource center house, Brouse said,
pointing out it will take some major efforts to bring that dream to fruition.
Previously, Just Compassion raised $27,000 with its "Supper in the'Burbs,"a dinner and auction that's planned
again on Sept. 22. Hopes are to have the necessary funding by August of 2019.
Immediate plans call for renovating a main-floor bathroom and bringing it to Americans with Disabilities Act(often
referred to as ADA) standards. There now is a main-floor bedroom that has mattresses to allow daytime visitors to
catch a nap. Those will become overnight beds if necessary, as part of a severe weather shelter system, which
typically runs from November through March. Other plans include adding lockers and completely remodeling the
basement, where a laundry room and ADA showers will be added.
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TIMES PHOTO:JAIME VALDEZ-Just Compassion. a local coalition of religious,civic and business groups who aid the homeless in Eastern
Washington County, opened a Tigard resource center in May at 12280 S W Hall Blvd.The organization plans on buying the 1.800-square-foot
house along with an identical one next door.
Watson said the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland have been generous in helping out,
including providing a $35,000 grant, providing a project manager and building captain who will lead the
charge in the downstairs renovation.Anderson Windows made a donation of windows as well.
"They came out and installed all for us," he said of the window company.
Other companies who have helped out include Woodfeathers Roofing Materials of Beaverton and Fisher Roofing in
Sherwood. Siding was donated by James Hardie.
Meanwhile, Catalyst Construction has agreed to build a porch, deck and wheelchair ramp.
In addition, Watson said the City of Tigard has been supportive of the group's efforts.
With plans to purchase another identical house next door on a total piece of property that includes 0.59 acres with a
backyard that includes a natural spring,Watson said plans are to transform the property into a Just Compassion
campus that could be used for anything from providing affordable housing to a family shelter.
To donate or volunteer, visit justcompassionewc.com.
TIMES PHOTO-JAIME VALDEZ-Rob Watson is a hoard member of Just
Compassion who has been working on remodeling a home which serves
as a Resource Center for the homeless in Tigard
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TIMES PHOTO-JAIME VALDEZ-These mattresses
in a bedroom at Just Compassion's Resource Center
provide a place for those using the facility catch a
quick nap during the day If all goes as planned,
these beds as well as future ones set up in the
basement in the future,will serve as a place for the
homeless to stay during severe weather situations
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FOCUS ON: Homeless issues affect police services, those who want to help
During a recent Tigard City Council meeting, Police Chief Kathy McAlpine told the council that crimes against
persons were up 51 percent from January through July of 2018, compared to the same time last year.
"A lot of that is still simple assaults but at least a third to almost half are related to individuals who are either
transient and exhibiting mental health (issues),"she said.
Examples ranged from one individual who went behind the counter of the Plaid Pantry and pulled the clerk's hair to
a transient who hit a young mother holding her toddler as she was walking down the street.
"Again those are the kind of assaults and upticks we're seeing and that's right in line with the societal calls, they're
still at about 59 percent of all of our calls," she said.
While the city had hoped to be able to add more police resources to deal with homeless and transient issues,
budget cutbacks have put that plan on hold for now.
"Our hope was to create staff time for a homeless outreach team, but with the levy failure the focus in the police
department now is to maintain minimum staffing in patrol,"said City Manager Marty Wine.
"Once we can achieve that, we might be able to focus on this as well."
Voters said "no"to a city levy in May.
Still, the city does spend a significant amount of time dealing with issues involving the homeless or transients with
McAlpine saying previously that one officer alone documented working 120 hours on those issues in February
alone.
Both Rob Watson and Renee Brouse, board members for Just Compassion, a local agency that addresses issues of
homelessness, agree that the general public may at times be ambivalent towards the plight of the homeless
because they've had encounters with individuals who are having mental health issues or are battling addictions.
"They see the behaviors that are exhibited and are reluctant to help," Brouse said. "There are so many barriers and
reasons for the homeless situation."
Brouse noted that the number of homeless children in Washington County increased by 200 over the previous year
in Washington County with head count in the spring showing 522 homeless individuals spread throughout the
county. That involves those living on the streets or inside cars and doesn't account for so-called "couch surfing" or
staying at other locations.
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TIMES PHOTO .JAIME VALDEZ-
p Volunteers help out with breakfast during
at recent Thursday at the Just Compassion
Resource Center
Brouse said those working with
the homeless sector of the
- population generally frown upon
_
Ito word "transient," saying they
- prefer terms such as our
.�� "homeless friends," "the
- unsheltered" or the"un-
permanently housed."
Watson said if people have
addictions and if homelessness is
the result, those people begin to
feel isolated. That can create a
whole set of other issues including
those involving mental health. He said the goal is of Just Compassion is to help the homeless turn their lives around.
To donate or volunteer, visit justcompassionewc.com.
Cook Park site for walk/run for two rare disorders
Times staff Thursday, August 30, 2018
A fundraising walk and run is set for picnic shelter No. 4 at Cook Park on Sept. 9 to bring attention to
GBS/CIDP
Hundreds of individuals and families are getting ready to join forces and help raise funds to support those living with
Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Deyelinating Polyneuropathy on Sunday, Sept. 9, at the second
annual Walk and Roll for GBS/CIDP at Cook Park.
The event will be co-chaired by Dani Sticka, a GBS patient and Sherwood resident, and GBS patient Matt LaRocco.
LaRocco is embracing his life after GBS running, working and spending time with his family making the most out of
life after spending 12-weeks in rehab regaining muscle function and learning to walk again following his diagnosis
and subsequent paralysis from the neck down.
To register, visit gbs-cidp.org or call the foundation at 610-667-0131.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Dani Sticka: daninstickaCa)gmail.com or Matt
LaRocco: hbeppu(cagmail.com or Jessica McManus:jessica.mcmanusC�gbs-cidp.orq.