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January/February 2020 CITY VIEWS NEWS & EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF HILLSBORO Civic Leadership Academy Grads Urge Earthquake Preparedness The Pacific Northwest is at risk for a major earthquake. The Hillsboro Civic Leadership Academy’s Class of 2019 is concerned about the challenges that many Hillsboro community members face in preparing. Presenting to the City Council in November, Academy graduates urged the City and community members to raise awareness — and make it easier for vulnerable people to get the resources they will need, ahead of time. "Earthquakes are our biggest threat," Academy member Melissa Zales told the City Council. "We’re just not prepared." Zales cited the Oregon Resilience Plan, created in 2013, that reported a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake would lead to thousands of deaths in Oregon, and at least $32 billion in economic losses. The group of 12 Academy members evaluated disaster preparedness during the Academy's six weeks of research and Academy learning sessions. Overcoming Disaster "Many, especially vulnerable stakeholders, will likely rely on the City for Inside City Views help," graduates wrote in their final report. "It will take the cooperation and participation of all to overcome a disaster; especially an earthquake, which will likely have a devastating financial and structural impact." Hillsboro Adopts Equity Statement 4 Entering its fifth year, the Academy continues to engage a diverse group Plastic Bag Limits Now Statewide 5 of residents to learn about City government, build leadership skills, and research a topic of community importance. Graduates identify challenges A Tribute to Alter Wiener 6 and opportunities to better serve our community. Brookwood Library's Collaboratory 6 Learn more at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Academy. Police Mobile Command Center 7 See items you need to prepare for “The Big One” New Law: Oregon Bicyclists Can 10 Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Earthquakes Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs Translate Hillsboro-Oregon.gov into 103 languages ¡Hola! こんにちは Xin chào Spanish Japanese Vietnamese П р и в ет Russian 你好 Hindi Chinese City of Hillsboro • 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 • 503-681-6100 • Hillsboro-Oregon.gov JanFebDoc.indd 1 12/26/2019 12:21:50 PM CITY COUNCIL CONVERSATION State of the City 2020: Hillsboro Counts by Mayor Steve Callaway The State of the City is one of my most enjoyable experiences as Mayor. It’s one way for our growing community to stay connected to each other. By attending in person, or watching on Facebook Live, you allow us to share what our City and community have accomplished in the past year, what we are focused on for the year ahead, and the direction we are headed in the years to come. Thank you for the privilege of providing this annual update. Key 2020 Census Numbers One thing I particularly enjoy is the participation of City Councilors. They 1 Census Day is April 1, 2020 give their time and energy all year to serve our community. This is an opportunity to recognize their role in the successes Hillsboro residents enjoy. 3 Three Census response options: online, by mail, or by phone 9 Nine questions on the Census 13 Oregon received $13 billion in federal funds in FY2016 based on 2010 Census data Our theme for this year is “You count. We count. Hillsboro counts.” One of the most important things we can do as residents of America Get more involved and Hillsboro is participating in the 2020 U.S. Census. It’s so important in your community that it’s required by the United States Constitution! without hiring a babysitter! Getting an accurate count of everyone in Hillsboro — regardless of your citizenship — and throughout Oregon is vital to receiving federal funding for education, roads, health care, and many more important programs. With the 2020 Census, we have an opportunity to see our Oregon values and priorities well represented in Washington, DC, by adding a sixth congressional seat in the state — if everyone is counted. You count. We count. Hillsboro counts. I hope we see you on January 30, when we’ll talk about this and much more. The Hillsboro City Council presents STATE OF THE CITY 2020 “You Count. We Count. Hillsboro Counts.” with Mayor Steve Callaway Thursday, January 30 5 pm ~ Reception ~ Light refreshments Free Supervised Play 6 pm ~ Program @ Outdoors In for Children Ages 3 to 11 *Free supervised play for children during the State of the City at Outdoors In* During City Council Meetings Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 East Main Street Get details at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/News 2 City of Hillsboro • 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 • 503-681-6100 • Hillsboro-Oregon.gov JanFebDoc.indd 2 12/26/2019 12:21:55 PM CONNECT CITY MANAGER’S REPORT WITH COUNCIL State of the City 2020: Hillsboro Counts What are you looking forward The Hillsboro Public Library Is For Everyone by Mayor Steve Callaway to most in 2020 My family and I visit the Hillsboro Public Library Mayor regularly. Each time we do, I’m reminded of how Steve Callaway important our libraries are to our community. Spending more time in They are inclusive community gathering spaces. They our Hillsboro libraries provide access to free information to all. They illuminate (& “Tiny libraries”) and educate, and provide creativity and fun. They serve people of all ages, Council President income levels, cultures, and Fred Nachtigal City Manager physical abilities, providing Robby Hammond Seeing the Cultural a wide range of information Arts District continue to and resources needed to live, work, and play. revitalize Downtown When you approach the front doors of both the Brookwood and Shute Park libraries, you see Councilor Olivia Alcaire window artwork and the bright “Welcome” in various languages that greet you and invite you into the building. More stable and affordable housing situations Councilor Kyle Allen Opening the new community center at 53rd Avenue Inside, you can get help from knowledgeable library staff who love what Councilor they do, and discover an array of offerings, including the Library of Things, Anthony Martin the Collaboratory (a makerspace), computers and WiFi, and an art gallery. Connecting the You also can find homework help, event first customers to HiLight internet service and study spaces, reading programs, and reading recommendations. Our library system is about so much more than books. Councilor Beach Pace You can even access many library services entirely online from your living room or Helping sustain, support, and grow wherever you have internet access. our local businesses With world-class and innovative services, our libraries are warm, welcoming, Councilor inclusive, and inspiring places where our Rick Van Beveren entire community can gather, connect, Read about the Collaboratory Continuing our work to and explore. The Hillsboro Public Library expansion on page 6. address housing needs is truly For Everyone/Para Todos. and homelessness Be engaged. Sign up for City updates at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/News. 2 City of Hillsboro • 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 • 503-681-6100 • Hillsboro-Oregon.gov City of Hillsboro • 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 • 503-681-6100 • Hillsboro-Oregon.gov 3 JanFebDoc.indd 3 12/26/2019 12:22:03 PM Hillsboro’s Water Rates Still Among Lowest in Portland-Metro Region The City of Hillsboro Utilities Commission approved separate water rate increases in November for each customer class for 2020 in pursuit of three main goals: • Protect public health • Meet the community’s future water • Deliver essential water services supply needs As of January 1, 2020, the typical single-family residential customer will pay $36.02 per month for 6,000 gallons of water — on the water portion of their utility bill. Water rates are designed so all customers pay their fair share, based on how they use Hillsboro’s water system and how much water they use. By carefully managing water system costs, Hillsboro’s water rates remain among the lowest in the Portland-metro region. You can view 2020 water rates at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/WaterRates. Equity Statement Approved by Hillsboro City Council The Hillsboro City Council adopted the City’s official Equity Statement during its December 3, 2019, meeting. The revised statement incorporated 135 suggestions and comments from community members, City employees, and the City Council. The City of Hillsboro's Equity Statement The City of Hillsboro is committed to equity. Equity work aims to remove barriers and eliminate social and economic disparities by centering those who have been excluded from the decision-making process. Equity is the pursuit of equal outcomes. We acknowledge that equity, particularly racial equity, is essential to providing exceptional public services — and to creating an inclusive and safe work environment for everyone. The City recognizes that people of color and other communities have historically been and continue to be marginalized and excluded — both intentionally and unintentionally — from constructing the institutions that govern our lives and the services we depend on to protect our health, safety, and well-being. We further acknowledge that structural and cultural barriers impact access to, and representation in, City government. The City of Hillsboro has a pivotal role in creating a sense of belonging for all people. We must be inclusive in developing and implementing policies to ensure that City services are responsive to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, and other individual identities. We acknowledge that without an intentional focus on equity, we will continue to perpetuate and deepen inequality. To realize our mission and core values, the City of Hillsboro commits to integrating equity into the fabric of our organization and the delivery of public services in pursuit of equal, fair, and just outcomes for all. With 43 percent of residents being people of color, Hillsboro is one of Oregon's most ethnically diverse communities.

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