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05-30-2019 Council Newsletter • Coundl Newskfter r r Prv+ drr;'iU the Tigard(fit ,Colwal on d°a/t'ekh,OCxil t0 AaV aiyreast nfcumnt city h-smes. May 30, 2019 1. Letter from the TCAC on Southwest Corridor 7. Public Works Project Updates Hwy 217 Viaduct Marissa Grass provided an update of PW activities. Sean Farrelly attached a letter from the Town Center Advisors-Commission (ICAC) to Mayor Snider 8. News Articles regarding their advocacy for ped/bike facilities to be - Tigard document shredding set Saturday included on a proposed Southwest Corridor Light Rail - Opinion:Triangle is good model for planned bridge over Hwy 217. growth - Westside mayors talk about growth,diversity 2. Citizen Communication Follow-up from 5/11 - Auxiliary Lanes Project Details On May 11, Council heard public comment about a - County land-use chief to resign post lack of code enforcement around a property. Rather - Letter: Region must solve homelessness together than wait until a June Council meeting,Kathy Nyland 9. Council Calendar is providing Council with a memo that captures the many conversations regarding this property. Ken Ross Thursday,June 4 Business Meeting and Kenny-Asher believe the resident who owns the 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall subject property has been responsive and is making Thursday,June 11 Business Meeting efforts to bring her property into compliance. 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall Staff continues to work with Mr. Worzniak,who Thursday,June 18 Business/Workshop Combo provided the initial comments. 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall 3. Consent Agenda Summary for June U Thursday,June 25 Business Meeting Kelly Burgoyne attached a summary of Consent 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall Agenda items for the June 11 Council meeting. Please contact staff if you have questions or want to have Thursday,July 2 Business Meeting something pulled for discussion. 6:30 p.m. -Town Hall 4. USCM Letter of Support for 9/11 Victims Fund Mayor Snider signed onto the attached letter from the United States Conference of Mayors, calling for full funding of 9/11-attack Victims Compensation Fund. 5. Request to Ban Plastic Bags Attached is this month's customer comment card from Rev.Wes Taylor requesting a plastic bag ban in Tigard. V11en I talked to him last month, he told me that he doesn't expect or desire a call from City Council,he submits the comment cards frequently so that the subject stays on Council's radar. 6. Construction Project Update Christina Zellmer attached an overview, of road, trail and construction projects underway in the city. 13125 SVC Hall Blvd.Tigard,OR 9"223 1 Web a xw d-oi gor Pbone:503.639.4171 �FAX: 503.684.7297 I TDD 513.6 34.2"'2 Item# Newsletter:,j—X3©1;? Re:TCAC statement on Southwest Corridor bridge crossing of Hwy 217 Mayor Snider, We are writing to you In your roles as the head of the Town Center Development Commission and as a member of the Southwest Corridor Steering Committee. It has come to the attention of The City of Tigard's Town Center Advisory Commission{TCAQ that TriMet may,as part of the Southwest Corridor project,pursue a Highway 217 light rail bridge crossing that excludes an integrated multi-use path from its design and construction. The TCAC urges TriMet in the strongest possible terms to fully and unequivocally support the Inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the bridge design for the Southwest Corridor's MAX line crossing of Highway 217 between the Tigard Triangle and Downtown Tigard. There are three primary reasons why we feel that the inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities Is critical: 1. A non-motorized connection between Ti ard's two Urban Renewal Areas.As the City commission tasked with advising the City's Town Center Development Agency on urban renewal investment,we feel it is absolutely critical to ensure a non-motorized,pedestrian and bicycle connection between the two urban renewal areas within titre City of Tigard:Downtown Tigard and the Tigard Triangle. railing to incorporate bike and pedestrian facilities into the design and construction of this bridge will Ornit transportation options between both urban renewal areas, substantially dampening the communitys ability to achieve its urban renewal goals associated with equity,walkability,sustainability,transportation options and livability In general. 2. Transportation options For community residents and em to ees.A lack of bicycle and pedestrian facilities crossing Highway 217 means that the Tigard Triangle would remain an isolated,auto- dominated landscape—exactly what It is now.The TCAC asserts that this would lead to under emphasized development of bike and pedestrian facilities throughout the Triangle generally, limiting the attractiveness of the Triangle to prospective residents and businesses.This is without question one of the"big rnoves"that this project must absolutely get right—the alternative being an under-optimized bridge crossing that utterly fails in promoting multi-modal transportation alternatives for City residents and employees for generations to come.A lack of bicycle and pedestrian facilities across Highway 217 is also inconsistent with the transportation futures envisioned by both Urban Renewal Area pians. Pedestrians and cyclists are also taxpayers who have supported motorized transportation infrastructure investment for decades. It is time for their needs and transportation choices to be supported as well—specifically in the context of this massive public investment In both regional and local transportation. 3. Pro ect leveraging of green infrastructure.If the Southwest Corridor project doesn't catalyze the development of forward-looking,carbon-reducing,green infrastructure within and around the project area,it will have missed a major opportunity to improve the health and well-being of both current SW Corridor residents as well as the 75,000 additional residents anticipated to be added to the corridor in the wake of the project.This omission would be directly at odds with the core missions of TriMet and Metro,both of which regularly promote principles of sustainability,regional livability and equity In its regional transportation and land use plans and projects. The TCAC does not find persuasive the argument that including bicycle and pedestrian facilities on the Highway 217 bridge crossing would be"too expensive".Many dimensions of the SW Corridor project promise-o be expensive,but that fact alone doesn't automatically disqualify those project components from being fully explored and budgeted for as the project moves forward.The TCAC contends that all options related to bicycle and pedestrian facilities should be investigated throughout the design refinement and final environmental impact statement stages of the project and included in all budgeting related to the Highway 217 bridge crossing. Also,the MOU with the City of Tigard commits TriMet to designing the multi-use path and seeking the appropriate funding. There are substantial local,state and federal sources of funding that exist explicitly to support the inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in large scale transportation projects like the Southwest Corridor. The long-term cost to the community of NOT including bicycle and pedestrian 'Facilities on the Highway 217 bridge crossing is incalculable,particularly as both Downtown Tigard and the Tigard Triangle look to grow into regional centers serving tens of thousands of residents and workers,an increasing number of whom will want to move through the area on foot and on bicycle. When those facilities exist,people use them. It is critical that bicycle and pedestrian facilities remain within the scope of the project's design and budget moving forward. For the reasons described above,the City of Tigard Town Center Advisory Commission urges TriMet to include bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the design and implementation of the Highway 217 light rail bridge crossing.The TCAC would welcome the opportunity to more fully describe our position on this matter directly to TriMet project staff in person,and we invite you to attend one of our upcoming meetings for that purpose. Respectfully, Kate Rogers cas Brook Chair,Town Center Advisory Commission Vice-chair,Town Center Advisory Commission cc: Leah Robbins,Tri;lMet, Director,Southwest Corridor Engineering&Construction Jeb Doran,Senior Project Manager TriMet Capital Projects and Construction Division Item# ■ City of Tigard Newsletter:. 3© Memorandum To: Kenny Asher, Community Development Director From: Ken Ross, Code Compliance Officer Re: \X'orzniak Complaint: NCC2018-00040 Date: Nlay 20, 2019 I began receiving code compliance complaints from Dennis Worzniak in March 2018,regarding the Otto property located at 7435 SW Cherry Drive in Tigard. The property is owned by Lorrie Otto, an 80-year old widow and life-long resident of Tigard.Although elderly, disabled and in poor health,Ms. Otto has always been compliant and willing to make an effort to bring her property into compliance with the Tigard Municipal Code. Shortly after I began issuing code violation notices regarding her property, and she began conducting remediation, Ms. Otto reportedly fell into poor health and was hospitalized. Recognizing her need, I attempted to enlist support from Washington County and from student volunteers through Pacific University.Although Washington County and Pacific University students were unable to assist Ms. Otto with property maintenance, several of her family members became involved and helped her move her residence into compliance. With the exception of the inoperable vehicle complaint regarding the RV motorhome, all of the initial code compliance complaints against the Otto property have since been completely resolved. Although significant progress was made on the property and acknowledged by Mr. Worzniak, he continues to submit code violation complaints against Ms. Otto. With the exception of Mr. Worzniak,there have been no other code compliance complaints made by any other parties regarding the Otto property. Without prompting,Ms. Otto and her family members astutely identified Mr. Worzniak as the sole complainant and indicated that he has a personal grudge against Ms. Otto. Ms. Otto alleges that Mr. Worzniak was previously involved in a hit-and-run incident involving her RV motorhome and is determined that she remove the damaged vehicle from her property. I, along with other code enforcement officers,have made several site visits to the Otto property to meet with her,provide encouragement, and to confirm that she is compliant with the Tigard Municipal Code. The timeline below reflects our continuous involvement and efforts to help resolve this case. Code Compliance Timeline: Page Iof6 03/01/2018 Complaint Received: NCC2018-00040 - Inoperable vehicles, scattered junk, debris, rubbish, and refuse 03/06/2018 1 st Violator Letter Sent 03/06/2018 1 st Complainant Letter sent 03/12/2018 Complainant Dennis Worzniak emailed photos of the reported code violations. 03/29/2018 Complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK<dworz@comcast.net>emailed to report that the reported violations persist. I will send out another letter to the property owner and attempt to make contact with a site visit. 03/29/2018 2nd Violator Letter Sent 03/29/2018 2nd Complainant Letter 04/03/2018 Received email request from complainant Dennis Worzniak(email: dworz@comcast.net/phone: 503-620-2225). Called and left voice message 04/03/2018 I visited the property with code enforcement officer shields, observed the reported violations, and made contact with the property owner/respondent Laurie Otto (503-260-2666). She agreed to complete the front yard abatement by May 4th and to provide me with continuous updates on the abatement throughout the property. I will notify the complainant of the timeline and seek assistance on her behalf with Washington County. 04/03/2018 I called and left a voicemail message for respondent Lorrie Otto (phone: 503-639- 4617)regarding possible assistance for abatement through Washington County Disability, Aging and Veterans Services 503.846.3093 and Housing Rehabilitation Phone: (503) 846-8814. 04/03/2018 I notified complainant Dennis Worzniak about the timeline for abatement. 05/09/2018 Complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK emailed to report nothing has been done. Will send out another compliance letter 05/09/2018 2nd Violator Letter Sent 05/09/2018 2nd Complainant Letter 05/09/20181 spoke with owner/respondent Laurie Otto (503-260-2666). She agreed to meet with me tomorrow at 2 pm to discuss the reported code violations on her property. 05/09/20181 emailed a help request with Washington County Disability,Aging and Veterans Services(phone: 503.846.3093)on behalf of the property owner 05/10/2018 I visited the property,took photographs, and spoke with owner/respondent Laurie Otto (503-260-2666). She agreed to have the vehicles operational and inspection ready by 5/24/2018. She also agreed to contact Program Specialist Sandra Castaneda with Washington Page 2 of 6 County Disability,Aging and Veterans Services(phone: 503.846.3093)to request volunteer assistance with the clean-up. I notified Washington County and the complainant. 05/16/20181 followed up with Washington County Disability,Aging and Veterans Services Program Specialist Sandra Castaneda(email: Sandra_Castaneda@co.washington.or.us/phone: 503.846.3093)who is attempting to obtain student volunteers from Pacific University to clean up the property. 05/24/2018 I visited the property and met with the respondent Lorrie Otto (phone: 503-260- 2666)to conduct a vehicle inspection.All of the vehicles run but the RV with Oregon License HC59524 has a break issue and cannot move. I agreed to return next week to re-inspect the RV after the breaks are repaired. I also informed the respondent that it would be prudent obtain current license tags since two of the vehicles have expired tags/plates. I also followed up with an email to Program Specialist Sandra Castaneda with Washington County Disability,Aging and Veterans Services (email: Sandra_Castaneda@co.washington.or.us/phone: 503.846.3093)who is attempting to obtain student volunteers from Pacific University to clean up the property. And per her recommendation, emailed Volunteer Coordinator Mary Von (email: maryvon@pacificu.edu)to obtain assistance for the respondent. 05/31/2018 Respondent Lorrie Otto (phone: 503-260-2666) called to report that her RV is fully operational. I reminded her of the new code which defines inoperable vehicle and advised Ms. Otto that she needs to contact Washington County Aging&Disability again to coordinate the volunteer cleanup. However, she continues to be oppositional to the scale of clean up that needs to take place. I will follow up next week with another site visit. 06/21/2018 I informed complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK that all vehicles are operable. He informed me that he planned to submit an inoperable vehicle complaint on vehicles with expired tags once the new ordinance takes effect. 07/03/2018 Respondent Laurie Otto's friend called from her phone(503-260-2666)and left a voice message that she is in the hospital. 07/05/2018 Visited property. Unable to make contact with property owner. Left compliance letter and business card on door. 07/12/2018 Respondent Debbie Hicks (phone: 503-720-9528) identified herself as the daughter of the owner who is reportedly hospitalized. She called to report that she will be handling the abatement on her behalf. I called back and left a message with details about what needs to be addressed. 07/12/2018 I emailed complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK and let him know that abatement should be moving forward soon. 07/18/2018 Respondent Debbie Hicks (phone: 503-720-9528)called and left a voice message requesting specific information about the reported code violations and what needs to be abated and the required time frame for compliance. I called back and left a voice message and indicated that I would resent the code compliance letter. 07/18/2018 1 st Violator Letter Sent Page 3 of 6 07/19/2018 I emailed complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK to inform him that I updated and resent the compliance letter to reflect the new code requirements for inoperable vehicles and continuing to work with 3rd party entities to obtain abatement assistance for the property owner. 09/21/2018 Complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK emailed to report that the inoperable vehicles have not been addressed. Will send out another compliance letter. 09/21/2018 2nd Violator Letter Sent 10/30/2018 Complaint DENNIS WORZNIAK emailed to report that violations continue. I responded and requested current photos of the violations. 10/31/2018 Complaint DENNIS WORZNIAK emailed photos that violations continue. Will send out another code compliance letter. 10/31/2018 2nd Complainant Letter 10/31/2018 2nd Violator Letter Sent 10/31/2018 I made a site visit and made contact with respondent Lorrie Otto (phone: 503-260- 2666). She was initially oppositional. Her granddaughter intervened and agreed to help her obtain compliance. She agreed to email updates which demonstrate compliance. 11/08/2018 Respondent Joshua Orr emailed to report that they have abated the reported violations. I responded and requested photos which demonstrate compliance. 11/28/2018 Complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK emailed and reported that the debris on the property has been abated but that three vehicles are unlicensed/unregistered. I requested photographs which identify the unlicensed/unregistered vehicles. 11/29/2018 Complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK agreed to email photos of the reportedly unlicensed/unregistered vehicles. 11/29/2018 Complainant Dennis Worzniak emailed photos of inoperable vehicles. Will send out code compliance letters. 11/29/2018 2nd Complainant Letter 11/29/2018 1st Violator Letter Sent 12/18/2018 Complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK emailed to report continued code violations. Will send out compliance letter. 12/18/2018 2nd Complainant Letter 12/18/2018 2nd Violator Letter Sent 12/18/20181 notified complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK that I sent out another code compliance notice. 12/20/2018 I spoke with complainant Dennis WORZNIAK (phone: 503-620-2225)about the next steps regarding inoperable vehicles on the property. I indicated I would make another site visit after the 15 day required timeframe for compliance if there continues to be lack of compliance. Page 4 of 6 01/09/2019 Respondent Josh Orr emailed and agreed to assist the property owner with obtaining valid tags/plates for the RV. I responded with photos and asked for an update on the other reportedly inoperable vehicles. 01/31/2019 Code Enforcement Officer David Young and I made a site visit and made contact with respondent Lori Otto and her family. They agreed to have the vehicles removed or operable by the end of February 2019. Will notify the complainant. 02/14/2019 I emailed respondent Josh Orr to remind him of the Jan 31 st 2019 deadline to address the inoperable vehicles on the property after making a site visit today and observing no change. 02/19/2019 Respondent Josh Orr emailed to confirm that the inoperable vehicles are being addressed. 03/11/2019 Complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK emailed to report that the inoperable vehicles are still on the property. I spoke with the owner's daughter,respondent Debbie Hicks (phone: 503-720-9528),who agreed to speak with her mother and provide an update tomorrow. I also indicated that I would be sending out another compliance letter. 03/11/2019 2nd Complainant Letter 03/11/2019 2nd Violator Letter Sent 03/11/20191 requested that the complainant provided evidence which indicates that the property owner has remained out of compliance with regard to inoperable vehicles. 04/02/2019 Called respondent Debbie Hicks (phone: 503-720-9528)and left a voice message regarding the reported inoperable vehicles. 04/02/2019 I emailed respondent Josh Orr and requested an update on the reportedly inoperable vehicles. 04/02/2019 I spoke with respondent owner/respondent Laurie Otto (503-260-2666). She agreed to call back and discuss the status of the inoperable vehicles on her property. 04/02/2019 2nd Violator Letter Sent 04/03/20191 spoke with respondent Debbie Hicks (phone: 503-720-9528). She indicated that the van has a valid trip permit and that the trip permit was obtained so the vehicle could be sold. She also indicated that the RV has valid trip permit/plates and is also in the process of being sold. That that the boat has validate registration and is sea worthy and is also in the process of being sold. Will notify complainant. 04/04/2019 Respondent Steve indicated that all the vehicles but the RV have valid plates and registration. They agreed to allow inspection next Tuesday at 1 pm. 04/24/2019 Respondent Steve Walcott(phone: 503-709-1970)called and left a message that he is still working on resolving the RV issue on behalf of Lori Otto. He agreed to call back in a few days with another update. 05/02/2019 Complainant DENNIS WORZNIAK emailed to report concerns regarding minivan, boat, and RV and that there are piles of wood debris and high weeds and grass on the property. Page 5 of 6 05/02/2019 Respondent Steve Walcott called and left a voice message that he obtained at 10 permit from DMV and is continuing to move forward with obtaining licensing requirements. I called back and reminded him to move the RV back to the side of the house. 05/06/2019 Respondent Steve Walcott(phone: 503-709-1970) called and left a message that the RV is not in the front of the house and indicated that he has photos which demonstrate compliance. I called back and left a voice message requesting that he continue to keep me posted on the progress of the RV licensing. 05/08/2019 I contacted respondent Steve Walcott(phone: 503-709-1970)to receive an update on the status of the RV and to report that I received a complaint about high weeds and grass. I left a message and asked if he was open to working with volunteers to abate the high weeds and grass. 05/08/2019 I spoke with respondent Steve Walcott(phone: 503-709-1970). He indicated that he is taking the RV to be inspected by DEQ today. He also agreed to remove the high weeds and grass. I notified the complainant. 05/16/2019 I contacted respondent Steve Walcott(phone: 503-709-1970) reported that while driving the RV motor home to DEQ,he discovered that two inner tires where flat. The flat tires were reportedly fixed but then it was reportedly discovered that the master cylinder of the breaks on the RV need to be replaced. Steve agreed to repair the master cylinder on the breaks on Monday, 5/20/19 and provide an update. He also reported that the grass was mowed but that the work on disposing of wood debris was stalled due to the carburetor on the wood chipper needing repair. Steve agreed to replace the carburetor on the wood chipper and continue to remove debris. He also requested volunteer assistance with the clean up. 05/16/2019 I emailed Kent Wyatt and Katherine Nelson, requesting property maintenance volunteer assistance for Lorrie Otto. 05/16/2019 I spoke with complainant Dennis WORZNIAK(phone: 503-620-2225) and provided him with an update. Dennis confirmed that the grass on the property had been mowed. I reported that I was informed that the tires on the RV had been repaired and that the master cylinder breaks on the RV motorhome are scheduled to be repaired on Monday, May 20th, 2019. I also indicated that I would ask the respondent to demonstrate that the motor on the boat runs the next time I make a site visit. And I indicated that I was coordinating with volunteers to assist the home owner with property maintenance, removing high weeds and grass and debris. Page 6of6 Item# 3 m City of Tigard Newsletter: D J! I City Council fleeting — Consent Agenda TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MEETING DATE: June 112019 MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 • Amendment to Construction Water IGA with Tualatin Valley Water District Council adopted Resolution No. 18-19 on March 27,2018 authorizing the agreement for temporary water supply between the Tualatin Valley Water District, the City of Hillsboro,and the City of Tigard. This is an amendment to the IGA with Tualatin Valley Water District regarding provisions for pipeline construction water for the Willamette Water Supply System (VG'WSS) project • Consider Appointment of Hemendra Mathur to be a Voting Member of the TCAC Christopher Allen,member of the Town Center Advisory Commission,resigned from the Commission on May 7,2019 for personal reasons. Hemenedra Mather was appointed to the Town Center Advisory Commission in December 2018,as an alternate. He recently retired as an engineer and has been a Tigard resident for twenty-seven years. • Consider Contract Award — Fanno Creek Slope Stabilization at SW Arthur Court Shall the Local Contract Review Board award a contract for the Fanno Creek Slope Stabilization at SVG'Arthur Court project to Henderson LLC? Sanitary sewer piping and a section of the Fanno Creek Trail are being threatened by erosion on outside bends of Fanno Creek near SW Arthur Court. This project will restore the section of eroding bank by placing a large rock buttress wall. The rock buttress wall will stabilize the bank to prevent further erosion. Upgrades to the storm system within the project footprint will also be completed. The city issued an Invitation to Bid for the work in late April. Upon closing in early May, the city received bids from two contractors: Henderson LLC - $899,247 Elting Northwest, Inc. - $1,484,911 Engineer's Estimate - $1,163,940 Staff has reviewed the bids and determined that Henderson LLC has submitted the lowest responsible bid. Henderson LLC has no Oregon Contractor Construction Board violations that would preclude them from being awarded the bid and they are not on the Bureau of Labor and Industries ineligible list for Prevailing Wage Rate projects. As such, staff recommends an award for the city's Fanno Creek Slope Stabilization at SVG'Arthur Court project go to Henderson LLC in the amount of$899,247. This amount is within the FY 2020 approved budget. • Consider Contract Award — Culvert Replacement at 124 'Avenue and Ann Court Shall the Local Contract Review Board award a contract for the 124th Avenue and Ann Court Culvert Replacement project to 3 Kings Environmental, Inc.? An existing 30" storm culvert conveying Kruger Creek is both failing and undersized and the related erosion is threatening the structural integrity of the road crossing. During heavy rain events, stormwater will flow onto TIGARD CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA June 11,2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of2 124th Ave. This project will replace the culvert with a much larger culvert that is 6'-9"wide and 11'-3"tall. Two catch basins that do not need current standards will also be replaced and a new water quality swale will be constructed to treat stormwater runoff from 124th Ave. The project is also providing opportunity to add sidewalk where a gap exists on 124th Ave at the creek crossing. The city issued an Invitation to Bid for the work in mid-April. Upon closing in May, the city received bids from four contractors: 3 Kings Environmental, Inc. - $381,889 PCR Inc. -$408,309 Lee Contractor,LLC -$385,476 Elting Northwest, Inc. - $445,240 Engineer's Estimate- $289,710 Staff has reviewed the bids and determined that 3 Kings Environmental, Inc. has submitted the lowest responsible bid. The firm has no Oregon Contractor Construction Board violations that would preclude them from being awarded the bid and they are not on the Bureau of Labor and Industries ineligible list for Prevailing Wage Rate projects. As such, staff recommends an award for the city's 124th Avenue and Ann Court Culvert Replacement project go to 3 Kings Environmental, Inc. in the amount of$381,889. This amount is within the FY 2020 approved budget. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA— une 11,2019 City of Tigard 1 13125 SVG'Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 9-1223 J w%w.*rd-or.gov JPage2of2 f�� co �Newsletter: `� ~/0~/ / THE UNITED STATES CONFERFNCE OF MAYOK6 uxun�� Thursdoy, May 8O, 2O1g Lett.er CaD^r).g for Full Funding of 9/11 kta—Ck Victims Compensation Fund. v Dear Speaker Pekosi, Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer and Leader McCarthy, On behalf of Mayors, Municipal and County Leaders from across the nation,we join together to urgently request that the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) be fully funded and made permanent. This legislation is sponsored by a broad cross-section of Members of Congress from across the political spectrum and nation.As support continues to grow,we call on Congress to support the swift passage ofthe bipartisan H.R.1337/S.546 - Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization ofthe September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. September 11, 2001 left an indelible mark on our nation. On that fateful morning, 2,977 lives were lost and thousands more were injured.Yet many more would develop illnesses from working on the scene.The heartbreaking reality is that more people may have died from 9/11-related injuries and diseases than were lost during the attacks themselves.The V0F provides compensation 11-0 individuals or surviving family members who were injured,sickened,orkilled as a result of the 9/11 attacks, or the exposure to toxins as part of the recovery efforts at the Site of the World Trade Center,the Pentagon and the Shankovi||ecrash site. On February 15, 2019,the VCF made the announcement that a funding shortfall would result in drastic cuts to all claims.This equates to reductions of 50 percent for all pending claims and a staggering 70 percent for future claims. To be clear,this shortiall does not only a.feGt individuals in New York,Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania where the attacks took place. First responders, law enforcement personnel and volunteers poured in from across the nation torender aid inthe immediate aftermath ofthe most devastating attack onthe U.S. mainland.Todate,over G3.00Ofirst responders from every state and from 434out of435Congressional Districts are currently enrolled inthe World Trade Center(VVTC) Health Program.As !oca| leaders,we understand how crkically important the VCF is for our communities because we have witnessed our residents' suffering firsthand. In 2015, Congress authorized and fully funded the World Trade Center Health Program, providing medical monitoring and treatment for responders and survivors with 9/1-1-related injuries and illnesses. Congress also reauthorized the VCF, pi oviding an additional $4.6 billion dollars in compensation for these victims and their families, many of whom are suffering or dying from respiratory diseases and cancer. Given the full scope of need and the record number of victims applying,the funding is quickly running out.Almost$5 billion has already been paid, while nearly 12,000 claims remain under review. Further, any responder or survivor who becomes ill after December 18, 2020 would be ineligible due to lack of funds. As leaders,we are duty-bound to provide our heroes with the support they have rightfully earned, and to respect and cherish those who became ill after running into harm's way to save lives on one of the darkest days of our nation's history.The Never Forget the Heroes Act of 2019 affirms our responsibility as Americans to protect the victims of 9/11-related illnesses by reauthorizing the fund through 2090, and funding all current and future claims.We urge you to reauthorize the VCF by swiftly enacting H.R. 1327/S. 546.Those suffering from 9/11-related illnesses cannot wait, and we hope Congress does not wait to pass this important legislation. Sincerely, Alan L.Nagy, Newark,California Andy Linko,Brownstown Township,Michigan Carlos Mendez,Aguadilla,Puerto Rico David J.Berger,Lima,Ohio Denny Doyle, Beaverton,Oregon Frank C. Ortis, Pembroke Pines,Florida Gary R. McCarthy,Schenectady,New York Greg Fischer, Louisville,Kentucky Hillary Schieve,Reno,Nevada James A. Dlossa,Central Falls,Rhode Island Jason B.Snider,Tigard,Oregon Jeffrey Slavin,Somerset,Maryland John Giles, Mesa,Arizona Kenneth D. Miyagishima, Las cruces,New Mexico Lily Mei, Fremont,California Mark W. Mitchell,Tempe,Arizona Mary Casillas Salas,Chula Vista,California Monica Martinez,Perris,California Patricia Brooks Patrick L.Wojahn,College Park,Maryland Robert Garcia, Long Beach,California Roy D. Buol,Dubuque,Iowa Sharon Weston Broome, Baton Rouge,Louisiana Steve Adler,Austin,Texas Item# Newsletter: �j Qt City of 0— ru Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd., ' ' 1 •! What are we doing right? What are weIg wrow 44V= we Vffer serve you in the future? I y af'TiWvd-OR SNARE YOUR COMMENTS WITH US: City Management '--8— Quo 6 1 — '— I/ CD a ow s c)nna r,%Lc)rp.rr-��-Q- e�7 (,A A� © Dv\ Gb am I 't in cii C, a AD C (4e �. . WIA 7Z KAN 9 — v\� V&A a <�- I ' L :Cc -40 _kCy,& L e TELL US ABOUT YOUR VISIT: MAY W ONTACT YOU) CA I Date,time and location of toui Visit- - ' �-- I Vlio helped�ou? Pbone I Did Nou get-*-,-hat you needed? ❑Yes ❑ No Best tvnc to reach lour � I Hopi «��uld�c�u rate our seri ice% �+V r & 7P 2 ❑E. cellent ❑ sstisfactot� ❑ luted-Improctinent Construction Project Update — May 29, 2019 Item# IIC� NewsIe er: 0 �l l Tigard High School Contractor working on installation of domestic water line on 92"d Ave. to serve new buildings on campus. Expect light to moderate traffic impacts along 92"d Ave./Durham Rd. near Tigard High School. Beef Bend Road Culvert Washington County will be replacing a pair of failed culverts under Beef Bend Rd near 146`h Ave. This project also includes installing a new waterline for the City of Tigard. A six-week road CIOSLIM is expected during;construction from 7/15.119 to 8,05/19. Beef Band Road, between Roy Rc,)aers and Hwy 99W,will be open to local traffic only during the closure. Beef Bend Road, between 146`f' .A.venue,Md the Oak Mont Apartments entrance,will be closed to all traffic. Pedestrians with.mobility needs who t.ra vel between 1+6th Avenue and the Oak Mont 1partnlent entrance will need to contact Washingfcnl COLLIMI for an escort duri.tlg construction. Visit the County's project website at httl2s://u-v-w.co.washington.or.us/LUT/TransportationProjects/beefbendculvert.cfm?page=About Pavement Repair City crews are out saw cutting and paving on Bull Mountain and in city central. This is in preparation for slurry seal this summer. Bull Mountain Road Washington County is adding a 5-foot sidewalk on the east side of Bull Mountain Road,between Nemarnik Drive and 155`'Terrace,and on the north side of Bull Mountain Road,between 155th Terrace and Grandview Lane. Anticipated coinpl.etl.on date is July 'l 5. Traffic will be reduced to one lane intermittently; 8:30 a.m. -4 p..m. weekdays. See htWs://wv,-w.wc-roads.com/ for more information. Beef Bend east of Roy Rogers Road Construction is on-going on the sewer line being installed on Beef Bend Road. Beef Bend Road has been reopened but may have flagged lane closures during the da;-while the crews clean up. Repaving occurring;now through.early June,weather depending.Look for road closures and detours.Visit the project website at w-ww.getusthere.org: OR 99W Sidewalk Project: Royalty Parkway to Durham Road ODOT,in partnership with King City,plans to construct new sidewalk on OR 99W (Pacific Highway) and on Royalty Parkway. Work has begun and.is expected to continue:through. JuIv. During construction,road users should expect daytime and nighttime work. There will be single-latie,bike lane and shoulder closures on 99W and on Royalty Parkway as well as short-term,sidewalk closures,with ADA-approved pedestrian detours. Nearby residents may hear intermittent nighttime noise. More information can be found on the project website at htWs://www.oreg-on.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.asi2x?project=18807 Cook Park Sewer Line A portion of Clean Water Services'West Durham Basin Improvement Program has started at Cook Park.The project is replacing aging sewer interceptor pipes that help control water flow with larger,more resilient pipes to improve wastewater capacity. Work is on hold for the summer and will begin again in the fall. Work began near the wastewater plant and progresses westward. More info is on the CWS website: hap://v-,x-w.cleanw-aterservices.org about-us/12rojects/west-durham-basin-i=tovementzprogram/ Fanno Creek Trail—Woodard Park to Tiedeman Ave The new bridge and trail connecting the Fanno Creek Trail straight from Woodard Park across the creek to the existing crosswalk on Tiedeman Avenue is now open. This project completed a missing link of the Fanno Creek Greenway Trail,provided an ADA-accessible route where it did not exist before,increased trail safety by lining the trail up with a safe crosswalk,and provided a very clear definition of the regional trail route at Tiedeman Avenue. Most of the project was paid for with a generous $800,000 grant from Metro. Upcoming projects in this location include safety changes at the crosswalk, adding refuge islands and more visible lighting. As soon as a long enough stretch of rain free weather happens,a new mural will also be painted on the retaining wall and bridge foundation to add character to the trail and to help discourage graffiti. River Terrace Area Construction • 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 new sewer line is beitig installed along Clementine Street, out to:Roy Rogers Rd and will impact. Clementine Street,a section of]'utnpkin Val.l.ey Terrace, and Sabrina Ave. Expect some delays while work is in the roadway=. • A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150`'Ave south of Hawksridge. Utility work (with traffic delays) is in progress on 150`'Ave. • There are other significant road, sewer and water projects underway or planned in the area.Visit GetUsThere.org for information and updates. Hwy 217 Auxiliary Lanes The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODO'1)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. 150`'Ave—Stonegate Subdivision A developer is constructing a subdivision just south of Bull Alm. Rd. on 150`'Ave. It requires water and road work with flagging on 150 'which is a Washington County Road. 69`'Avenue—Hampton Inn A Hampton Inn is being constructed on 69`'Avenue at Clinton Street. 69'Avenue is closed to traffic from Baylor Street to Clinton Street. Oak Street near 90`'Avenue A contractor is working on Oak Street near 90'Avenue for a new apartment complex. Daytime delays likely. Tiedeman Avenue and Tigard Street A developer is building a new subdivision on Tigard Street east of Tiedeman Avenue. The contractor is installing storm line in Tigard Street between Tiedeman and Katherine streets. Expect delays on Tigard Street. 68`'Parkway south of Hwy 99W A developer is building a new self-storage facility on the west side of 68`'Parkway-south of Hwy 99W. Sidewalk improvements along 68`'Parkway will be beginning soon. Some delays possible. 150th Ave south of Hawk Ridge Drive A developer is building a 180-lot subdivision on 150t'Ave south of Hawk Ridge Drive. No impacts to traffic expected. 72"Avenue between Clinton St and Baylor St A developer is building a new 37-unit apartment building on the east side of 72"Ave between Clinton St and Baylor St. Building foundation and concrete piles finished. Expect light to moderate traffic impacts on 72nd Ave. between Clinton and Baylor as site work continues. Hunziker Road—Fields Apartments A developer is building apartments on Hunziker Rd and improvements include widening Hunziker Rd. Atlanta Street—Tigard Storage A sanitary line is being installed at the Tigard Storage on Atlanta Street. Possible light traffic impacts on Atlanta Street. 114`'Place A new subdivision is being installed on 114th Place north of North Dakota Street. Some traffic impacts expected on North Dakota Street and 114 'Place for the next few months. School Construction Construction continues on Templeton Elementary School,and on the new Durham Center education services building near Durham Elementary School. 6 Public works 5/30/19 Guests are on their Way Cattle are expected to arrive in Dirksen Nature Park this weekend. The - ct" _ cows have an important job to do assisting with restoration work in the r park. On Thursday, contractors (including a Tigard High graduate!) were in the park to install construction fencing. Two fences will be installed,including V an electric inner fence. Fence lines will not cross any established trails and no trail or park closures will be necessary. Good things to remember around cattle: • Do not feed the cows.The ripping action of their grazing is good for the prairie. They will only be here a short time. Please don't fill them up with "snacks." • Keep dogs on leash. Some dogs find chasing cattle irresistible. It is important to keep your dog safe from being kicked by this much larger animal. Also, these cows are guests in Tigard. Please do not allow your dog to bark at or chase the cattle. • Stay back from the cattle fencing and walk by quietly. This will keep the cows comfortable and focused on grazing. This will also keep you from being shocked by the electric strand located just within the construction fencing. This is part of an ongoing effort to restore Dirksen's native oak savanna. The purpose of bringing cattle to Dirksen Nature Park is to mimic historic disturbances like the grazing of elk. Ultimately the goal is to establish healthy levels of native wildflowers and grasses in the oak savanna. For more information,visit https://www.tigard- or.gov/community/dirksen park.php. Councilor Lueb Visits Lake Oswego Tigard Water Treatment Plant On Thursday,May 23, Councilor Lueb joined Public Works staff for a tour of the Lake Oswego Tigard Water Treatment Plant. The treatment plant in West Linn is the heart of the water system,receiving water from the Clackamas River and treating it to exceed safe drinking water standards before being distributed to Lake Oswego and Tigard customers. The facility is staffed with nine full-time operators who keep the plant running smoothly every day of the year. Construction on the new seismically resilient plant began in summer 2013 and was completed in summer 2017. For more information about the plant,visit: http://lotigardwater.org/images/2016-09/facility-profiles---wtp- final. df � _ R u y Pictured(LK):Kari Duncan (6Yfater Treatment Plant Manager, Sammy Naluai(Management Analyst, Councilor Lueb,John Goodrich (Executive Manager and Shasta Billings-Beck (Senior Project Engineer Reminder: Backflow Testing Due June 1 All Tigard Water Service Area customers are required to have their backflow NMI=Testing prevention devices tested each year by June 1. Hung Nguyen, city employee for 31 Due June I years, receives, tracks and reports on the tests from residential and commercial 10 property owners.All told, about 6,000 residential customers and 500 commercial customers in the Tigard Water Service Area have a backflow prevention device that requires annual testing. "What is most meaningful about my job is protecting people from health hazards. Kids, elders, that is why I do what I do—and why I continue to bug everyone." Learn more at www.tigard-or.gov/water Sign Up Now: Free Water Audit ` As a service to Tigard Water Service Area customers, the city now offers free Water Audits to help citizens find ways to use less water. One of the most important things that a homeowner can do to save water is make sure that equipment is functioning appropriately and is efficient. Water audits are performed during the spring and summer seasons when watering yards begins. Watering your yard is the main way that water is lost either through over-watering or inefficient systems. The Water Conservation Specialist can also help you to understand water efficient appliances, conservation tools and leak detection, many times over the phone. Request an audit online:www.tigard-or.gov/wateraudit Item# m n "eh'sletter; Tidocument gard docu e t shredding set Saturday Times staff Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Each household is limited to two hand-carry boxes, bags, or containers of paper documents. r too k =rte R a� COURTESY TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT-Saturdays shred event at Tigard City Hall will allow participants to dispose of two hand-carry boxes, bags;or containers of paper documents. In an effort to reduce the risk of identity theft, the Tigard Police Department and Pride Recycling are hosting a free"shred" event on Saturday,from 9 a.m.to noon, at Tigard City Hall, 13125 S.W. Hall Boulevard. The free event is designed to allow residents to securely dispose of paper documents containing personal information. Each household is limited to two hand-carry boxes, bags, or containers of paper documents with no exceptions. Participants are asked not to bring garbage or any other items to the event and are asked to bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to a local food pantry. In addition, cash donations will be accepted. For more event details, send an email to askTigardPolice(aaticlard-or.ciov. Our Opinion: Triangle is good model for planned growth Portland Tribune Tuesday, May 28, 2019 To our mind, Tigard is doing it right. The Triangle could be the equivalent of Portland's Pearl District or South Waterfront; or of Hillsboro's Orenco Station. There's a joke among Oregon urban planners: Washington County consists highways of a dozen hi` s and 10,000 culs- 00 9 Y de-sac. There's some truth to that cliche. The city of Tigard is trying something j pretty innovative to change that. It's called the Tigard Triangle. And we're just beginning to see a glimmer of what it could become. The Triangle, east of Tigard, is bounded by Interstate 5 and Highways 1-=- 99W and 217. It is roughly the size of - downtown Portland. It's a stone's throw ' away from Portland Community _• — Colleges Sylvania Campus, from y Washington Square, from Lake Oswego's Kruse Way, and from _ - downtown Tigard. It features an immense amount of underused and - - - developable land. - Many cities have tracts of land that ` - could be developed into something vital, but they lack proximity to - _ highways. The Triangle is defined by - highways. For decades, it's been a vast Sargasso Sea of cracked parking lots and - anonymous big-box structures. In 2015, Tigard put into place a - strategic plan to change all that. - - - - And on May 22, the city OK'd two six- story, mixed-use buildings in the - r Triangle at Southeast 72nd Avenue and Dartmouth Street. The plan includes giving the developers of the project$1 million in redevelopment assistance, earmarking that money to pay a portion of the project's system development charges, which are fees charged to developers for the cost of installing needed infrastructure such as water and streets. The buildings will contain more than 200 residential units along with 6,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial/retail space. The project includes 243 parking spaces—this is still the suburbs, after all. It's hoped that this will be the first of many mixed-use developments in the Triangle. The project is expected to generate$16 million in property taxes, with that amount feeding into the Triangle's urban renewal district coffers to fund the regional renovation over 35 years. In December 2017, Tigard approved a so-called "lean code"for the Triangle, making it easier for developers to receive approval for projects. New apartments on Southeast 72nd Avenue were the first development to be pushed through the lean code, and those now are under construction. Meanwhile, six other multistory apartment and mixed- use projects have gone through early review. To our mind, Tigard is doing it right. The Triangle could be the equivalent of Portland's Pearl District or South Waterfront; or of Hillsboro's Orenco Station. Innovative, with mixed-use sites and plenty of public transit—the proposed Southwest Corridor MAX light rail line would shimmy straight through the heart of the Triangle, if it gets built. Tigard's Triangle plan calls for: mixed-use development, with housing and commercial zones overlaid atop each other; more businesses designed for neighbors, as opposed to the big-boxes that can only be reached in a car and via vast parking lots; and improved connectivity for cars, bicycles and pedestrians. Right now, the area isn't easily accessible from downtown Tigard, or from PCC Sylvania. But it could be. It could include a Pearl-like walking environment with shorter blocks, pedestrian-friendly buildings and pathways between developments. The plan also calls for parks, open spaces, community gathering places, and protection and restoration of natural areas, including Red Rock Creek. The post-World War II years saw people flee cities for suburbs and small towns. That outflow has been reversed in the 21st century. As such, cities are striving for innovative ways to revitalize depressed areas. Portland has come up with two: the Pearl and the South Waterfront. Everyone knows Washington County is growing rapidly; experts expect another 300,000 people within the next few decades. And it is almost impossible to stop growth (unless you wish to be the next Detroit, Michigan). That means the alternatives are planned growth and unplanned growth. We know which is better. Tigard does, too. The Triangle proves that. Westside mayors talk about growth, diversity Tigard Times Peter Wong Saturday, May 25, 2019 Beaverton, King City, Sherwood, Tigard and Tualatin represented on panel of 11 at breakfast forum of Westside Economic Alliance. PMG PHOTO BY PETER WONG-Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle discusses city progress during the past year at a Westside Economic Alliance breakfast forum May 23 at Embassy Suites in Tigard. He was one of 11 mayors who spoke. Westside mayors say they are making special efforts as their communities grow and diversify. i Eleven mayors, five of them from eastern Washington County, y spoke about their plans during an appearance at a breakfast forum of the Westside Economic Alliance. The May 23 forum at Embassy Suites in Tigard was the fifth annual meeting. Mayors got two minutes each to discuss their own cities, but also answered common questions. After he was elected mayor of Beaverton more than a decade ago, Denny Doyle said he suggested that area mayors see each other regularly,which they do each month. "As I travel and talk to others around the country, I find that doesn't happen elsewhere," he said. "As I commented, it's much easier to argue with somebody you like." Washington County has Oregon's most diverse population —although two-thirds are non-Hispanic whites—and close to one in five were born outside the United States. "We cannot deny the fact that we are very diverse communities, and we should treasure that and promote it," Doyle said. Beaverton sponsors night markets with food, goods and entertainment—they are scheduled July 20 and Aug. 17 —and Welcoming Week activities Sept. 13-22. But Doyle said Beaverton's commitment does not stop with those activities. A Diversity Advisory Board was established in 2011 after some preliminary work, and Doyle said people of color now make up about 40% of members of city advisory boards and commissions. "It starts with developing community leaders who reflect our entire community," Tigard Mayor Jason Snider added. "Tigard is a community for everyone." Snider spoke out earlier this year after an email message questioned a recruitment for a job calling for fluency in English and Spanish. "Why not just move city offices to Mexico?" it said. Snider said about one in five Tigard residents speaks a language other than English, most commonly Spanish. "I've taken a bold stance" in supporting the city staff, Snider said. "It makes them feel they have more permission to be bolder—and I am proud of that." PMG PHOTO BY PETER WONG-King City Mayor Ken Gibson takes his turn at a breakfast forum of the Westside Economic Alliance on May 23 at Embassy Suites in Tigard. Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle is seated next to Gibson. Others from left: Russ Axelrod of West Linn, Pete Truax of Forest Grove,Teri Lenahan of North Plains in first row;Tim Knapp of Wilsonville, Frank Bubenik of Tualatin, Keith Mays of Sherwood,Jef Dalin of Cornelius in top row. Steve Callaway of Hillsboro is not pictured. King City Mayor Ken Gibson invited the public to take a look at the city council, which includes himself and Smart Ocholi, born in Nigeria and a U.S. Army veteran. "What it does is encourage people within the community to feel comfortable to get involved because they see that diversity in the leadership of King City,"said Gibson,who became mayor in 2016. Growing pains King City was one of four on the westside—along with Beaverton, Hillsboro and Wilsonville—to win Metro Council approval in December of expanded urban growth boundaries to accommodate housing. King City added about 300 acres. Though King City was incorporated in 1966 as an age-restricted community—since modified because of federal laws and city expansion "none of those (new developments)will be communities of 55 and older," Gibson said. "We are building a community for everybody." Sherwood also had put in a bid for expansion by 626 acres, only to drop it after school district officials said the city failed to coordinate , with district plans for a rebuilt high school. (Metro expanded the boundary in 2017 for the high school.) PMG PHOTO BY PETER WONG-Sherwood Mayor Keith Mays takes his turn during a breakfast forum of the Westside Economic Alliance on May 23 at Embassy Suites in Tigard. He is flanked by Tualatin Mayor Frank Bubenik,left, and Cornelius Mayor Jef Dalin Eleven mayors took part in the forum Mayor Keith Mays said the city is now undergoing an update of its comprehensive plan. "If you have never done it, I'd rather get a root canal," Mays said. "It is important, it's expensive and it's painful." High school construction is expected to be completed in 2020. Tualatin voters approved a $20 million bond in 2018 to reduce traffic congestion, ensure the safety of neighborhoods and provide safe routes to schools. -j PMG PHOTO BY PETER WONG-Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle discusses city progress during the past year at a Westside Economic rr Alliance breakfast forum May 23 at Embassy Suites in Tigard. He was one of 11 mayors who spoke. "We are committed to getting these projects done in ' three to five years to show good stewardship of this program," Mayor Frank Bubenik said. ,a Tualatin also is planning for development of the Basalt Creek area adjoining Wilsonville. The City Council ratified a plan - earlier this year, although it calls for less housing and more business development than it originally sought. "We have very limited space for homes," Bubenik said. Tigard is considering a local-option levy for police and a bond for a new police station in 2020, after voters in 2018 rejected a multipurpose levy that included funding for the library and parks. Although increased money into the proposed 2019-20 budget will greatly reduce the spending gap projected last year, Snider said he wants to ensure that police have adequate support. Some savings came from leaving vacancies unfilled. "I am not OK with just being OK on that point," he said. The day before the mayors'forum, Beaverton celebrated the completion of The Rise Central—a 230-unit apartment complex, 15 units reserved for low-income people—and the start of a 125-room Hyatt House. A$46 million arts center, named for major donor Patricia Reser, and a seven-story parking garage are scheduled to start in the fall. The city also gained 1,232 acres from urban growth boundary expansion for development of South Cooper Mountain. "Beaverton is booming," Doyle said. "I hope you gather that the mayors here really care about where you live... We are in a special part of America." Auxiliary Lanes Project Details Improving safety and travel reliability The OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes Project will improve safety and help prevent bottlenecks on a four-mile stretch of OR 217 between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W.Adding new auxiliary lanes, or on-ramp to off-ramp connections, reduces merging slow-downs and gives drivers more time to make lane changes. This means that drivers making local trips can avoid merging into highway traffic and instead use the new auxiliary lanes to reach their destinations. This also reduces bottlenecks for drivers already on the highway. See the project map below for more details about which interchanges will be connected by the new auxiliary lanes. The project will also add a new frontage road, replace a major bridge structure and add strategic bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Project Need OR 217 between Beaverton and Tigard has 10 interchanges in just over seven miles and some of the shortest merging spacing in the region. The interchange spacing, combined with 120,000 vehicles a day, leads to high crash rates and travel delays. The interchanges at Allen Boulevard and Denney Road are some of the worst bottleneck locations. This project will help minimize bottlenecks and help everyone on OR 217 get where they need to go. Project Elements Major elements of the OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes Project include: • Adding southbound auxiliary lane from Allen Blvd to OR 99W. • Adding northbound auxiliary lanes from OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Rd. • Replacing the Allen Boulevard southbound on-ramp and the Denney Road southbound off-ramp with a new frontage road to allow drivers to more safely travel south from Allen Boulevard to Denney Road. • Replacing the Hall Boulevard overpass between OR 99W and Pfaffle Street, including new sidewalks and bike lanes. • Potential sound walls to reduce noise for project neighbors. ■ Widening three ramps: the Denney Road southbound on-ramp, the Scholls Ferry northbound off-ramp and the OR 99W northbound off-ramp. What is an auxiliary lane and how will they improve travel on OR 217? - - __..__-------- MULTIPLE Auxiliary lanes separate the slower vehicles entering or exiting the INTERCHANGE highway from higher speed vehicles continuing to drive along the AUXILIARY LANE highway. They allow for more stable flow of traffic at interchanges. ODOT expects the project to reduce the number of crashes in the area by separating the weaving and merging lane from the rest of the highway. For Southbound travelers: • A fully-connected auxiliary lane from Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway to OR 99W will allow drivers to cross multiple interchanges without merging into OR 217 traffic. - ` • A new frontage road between Allen Boulevard and Denney Road Example illustration it an aauxux iliary lane. allows drivers to bypass OR 217 entirely. Not to reale:Forillurtrativepurporeronly. For Northbound travelers: • Anew auxiliary lane will connect OR 99W to Greenburg Road. • A second auxiliary lane will continue past OR 99W all the way to Scholls Ferry Road, allowing drivers to cross multiple interchanges without merging into OR 217 traffic. i Project Map 10 Pedestrian and 1 � bicycte improvements B E f 4 , E R T O N I This project also includes -~ -- ---- 217 i targeted improvements to 9 - j local bicycle and pedestrian routes,in partnership with City RAMPS Fanno of Beaverton and Washington TO,S�_: Creek County,including: 1 REMO V 0 1 Trail i 217 0 Extend Fanno Creek Trail Travelers will y � � along the east side of use this new frontagev FI',NEY RD �,� OR 217 up to Allen road to travel from Allen Boulevard and N Boulevard.This connection iDenney Road co R` ; j completes the OR 217 �Qr parallel bike path 7 i I network from OR 99W to Di_"N"N 1". aNi= i tFanno Allen Boulevard. -Creek Trail " ` �„ Widen sidewalk on r..c-'.- s cdc, north side of Denney Road from Fanno CreekTrail to --' -"-'— SW 105th Avenue. Project elements 1 Build sidewalks and bike Major elements of the OR 217 Auxiliary lanes on Hall Boulevard Lanes Project include: ,. from Cascade Avenue I Add southbound auxiliary lane to Scholls Ferry Road. from Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway Construction will depend to OR 99W. �W tz, 1 on funding availability. 2 Add northbound auxiliary lanes from OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Road. 2 Replace the Allen Boulevard southbound on-ramp and the Denney Road southbound off-ramp with a frontage road to allow drivers to ` I�FiLF ST'000 more safely travel south from Allen Boulevard to Denney Road. Replace the Hall Boulevard overpass 99 between OR 99W and Pfaffle Street, including new sidewalks and bike lanes. Potential sound walls to reduce noise T I G A RD 217 I for project neighbors. i Widen three ramps:the Denney Road LEGEND southbound on-ramp,the Scholls d Southbound auxiliary lane ■ New frontage road Ferry northbound off-ramp and the Northbound auxiliary lane 0 Pedestrian and bike improvements i OR 99W northbound off-ramp. _ potential sound wall 0 Ramp widening Sound walls ODOT's recent noise study found that new sound walls could help reduce highway noise for project neighbors. Those residents who would benefit from a sound wall will have a say in whether new sound walls are built. Information about the decision process for sound walls will be shared in late spring 2019. Pedestrian and bicycle improvements This project also includes targeted improvements to local bicycle and pedestrian routes, in partnership with City of Beaverton and Washington County, including: • Extend Fanno Creek Trail along the east side of OR 217 up to Allen Boulevard. This connection completes the OR 217 parallel bike path network from OR 99W to Allen Boulevard. • Widen sidewalk on north side of Denney Road from Fanno Creek Trail to SW 105th Avenue. • Build sidewalks and bike lanes on Hall Boulevard from Cascade Avenue to Scholls Ferry Road. Construction will depend on funding availability. We will keep you informed ODOT is committed to keeping you informed during construction. We will share progress and respond to questions with tools including: • Email newsletters • Direct outreach to nearby neighborhoods and businesses • Updates to www.tripcheck.com for lane closures ■ Website updates Location OR 217 1 OR 217 southbound Beaverton Hillsdale Highway to OR 99W and OR 217 northbound OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Road Cost and Funding These safety improvements are funded by ODOT via the 2017 Keep Oregon Moving legislation. Read more about HB 2017. Benefits Project benefits include: • Preventing bottlenecks that cause congestion and crashes, which create delays for travelers and freight. • Making local trips safer and easier for southbound drivers by adding a new frontage road to travel from Allen Boulevard to Denney Road. • Enhancing local neighborhoods and expanding routes for pedestrians and people on bikes. Additional Information Habla espanol? Podemos proveer la informaci6n en esta publicaci6n en espahol. Para recibir la informaci6n en espaMol, por favor(lame al (503) 731-4128 County land-use chief to resign post Geoff Pursinger Wednesday,May 22,2019 National search underway to replace LUT's Andrew Singelakis,who will head to Washington State Washington County's Director of the Department of Land Use and Transportation will leave his position June 4. Andrew Singelakis has been hired as the transportation director for the city of Bellevue,Washington. Singelakis has worked all over the country,in seven states. Bellevue is a suburb of Seattle with about 140,000 residents. The Seattle area is in the process of building its own light-rail line through Bellevue. County officials say a national search will find the next director of the important department,which oversees transportation,planning, permitting and road maintenance across the county. LUT's current assistant director, Stephen Roberts,will serve as director in the interim. Singelakis has served as the county head of transportation and land use for the past nine years. Singelakis said he's proud of the work Washington County has done to address transportation and land-use issues. In the near decade Singelakis has been in Oregon,the county has grown considerably, from about 530,000 residents to 600,000. Singelakis helped bring more adaptive traffic signals to the county,which are able to read how many cars are on the road and adjust traffic signal times accordingly,and brought more estimated travel time signs to highways.The county worked to address longstanding maintenance issues on rural roads and work is underway at several major housing developments across the county from Tigard to Hillsboro. "North Bethany is finally in a state of being wrapped up,and we did so much work with River Terrace,South Cooper and South Hillsboro." Each of those housing developments are expected to add thousands of new residents to the county. "The county has become more urban in its focus," Singelakis said. "You can see that with the board (of commissioners). It's a different orientation than we had before." Singelakis said transportation issues will continue to be major hurdles in Washington County as the county continues to grow. "(The county's) going to become more congested,because of all the growth," Singelakis said. "It's not going away." Roads like Tualatin Valley Highway are expected to become even more congested as more and more people move to the area. The county is looking at the Tualatin Valley Highway as part of the regional government Metro's planned 2020 transportation bond measure. Singelakis said he'd like to expand public transportation in that area and other places and allow buses to pre-empt traffic signals. This would keep buses from being stuck in traffic,which would allow for faster, easier service Combating congestion isn't easy, Singelakis said. Adding additional lanes to some existing roads can help,and improving sidewalks and bike lanes can help encourage people to walk or bike, in some cases. Talk of a highway connecting Highway 26 with Highway 30 has been discussed for some time, as has the much- maligned Westside Bypass,which would connect Hillsboro and the Wilsonville areas. Both are years away from happening,if ever. The state also is considering adding tolling on some highways. The study is unpopular with many Oregon drivers, w=hich hasn't used tolling on its state highways before. But Singelakis said tolls, also known as congestion pricing, will be key to addressing transportation issues going forward. "There really is no other way to fund it," he said. "I don't want to leave the impress that's the solution,but that needs to be looked at,absolutely." R 1011- m egost solve homelessness together 0 n May 10,the Portland Tribune ty organizations and has identified an- needs and with great levels of success. (sister paper of The Times) other 28 shelter beds that are funded While it was important for us to get published an editorial board through city and community resources. this information about our services out interview with Mayor Ted In addition to shelter beds,the county to the public,I must agree wholeheart- Wheeler.Over the course of that con- and our partner agencies provide 495 edly with Mayor Wheeler that home- versation,Wheeler stated that Wash- units of permanent supportive housing, lessness and the affordability crisis are ington County has"zero adult shelter 119 units of transitional housing,and 230 absolutely a regional issue.And we beds"that are funded by the county. units of rapid re-housing(which is per- must all work together to solve it. I wanted to take this opportunity to cor- manent housing).All told,there are a to- That's why,as chair,I am committed rect that statistic,provide some intorma- tal of 969 beds that are funded with a va- to working from a community-needs tion about what services Washington riety of city,county,state and federal perspective.I intend to work diligently County does provide,and dollars here in Washing- with my board colleagues to better un- talk about where we can ton County. derstand and address those needs. be doing more. CUEN'SVIEW lake so many other lo- Our regional partners can expect to Every year the county cal governments,Wash- see us at the table,working to find solu- performs a Point in Time KathrM Harrington ington County has found tions that make sense regionally,while count that provides a pro- itself in a crisis as more still making sure they are"right sized" Me of the demographics of of oVr neighbors become for our own communities. the county's residents who are homeless. unhoused.However,it was a conscious I know we can always do better,and I It is a one-night count where agency staff policy decision on the part of Washington appreciate the concerns voiced by and volunteers go into the field to identify County to invest in a Housing First model. Wheeler. those who are unhoused or are in shelters. That means one of our primary goals I look forward to working directly This year's count had 131 staff and is keeping people from becoming home- with his office and with the Joint Office volunteers in the field.They identified less in the first place through emergen- of Homeless Services,along with so ma- 530 people who fit the federal definition cy prevention assistance while provid- ny other of our regional partners as we of homeless;of those,nearly 300 were in ing permanent housing to homeless continue to tackle this crisis. some•form of shelter. adults and families with children,which We are in this together.And I am con- Currently,Washington County direct- is where our rapid re-housing and rent fident that,working together,we will ly funds 97 year-round shelter beds out subsidy programs fit into the picture. continue to find solutions that fit the of the county's general fund that pro- Our goal is to transition people off the communities we serve and our neigh- ' vide housing for families with children, streets into affordable permanent hous- bors who are most in need of our help. runaway and homeless youth,and peo- ing,rather than into temporary shelter. ple fleeing domestic violence.Addition- This has allowed our community to re- Kathryn Harrington is chairwoman of the ally,the county partners with communi- spond more quickly to our community's Washington County Board of Commissioners.