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July 2020 News from Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. www.swni.org (503) 823-4592

The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is working on a plan for West Portland Town Center (WPTC). The draft growth concept includes 4500 new households (550-1100 affordable) and 1500-8500 new jobs within the WPTC study area (see Map) in the next 20-25 years. This plan will guide future development and does not depend on funding of the SW Corridor Light Rail Transit (SWCLRT) project.

SW Portland has been anxiously waiting for the WPTC plan since Metro designated it as a town center in 1995. Much has evolved with the likely SWCLRT project bringing mass public transportation through this

Provide your input for West Portland Town Center PlanBy Marianne Fitzgerald and Katherine Christensen, WPTC Community Advisory Group members

Opportunity for community engagement projects

Welcome reader!

Submitted by SWNI Staff, Sara Freeman and John Tappero

Submitted by SWNI Executive Director Sylvia Bogert

Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI) has recently created the Community Engagement Allocation Program (CEAP), which will allow Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in southwest Portland to plan and conduct community engagement projects in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We are setting aside up to $1,000 for CBOs serving the SW Portland community, with a maximum of $25,000 total to distribute. We encourage projects that engage with seniors, under-represented populations, communities of color, or organizations that advocate for these communities. We feel that creative, neighborhood-based responses to COVID-19 impacts will benefit the

entire SW Portland community now and long after the crisis has passed.

We encourage all CBOs to apply for the Community Engagement Allocation Program. Contact SWNI staff members: John Tappero (john@swni.org), 503-410-3135 or Sara Freedman (sara@swni.org), 503-877-4574 with any questions.

UPDATE: Completed applications will now be due at 5:00 pm, Friday, July 24, 2020.

Online workshops: If you'd like to discuss the CEAP or to brainstorm project ideas and partners, please come to one of our Google Meet online workshops. Attendance at the workshops is optional. The same

information will be covered at each meeting, so attending more than one is not necessary. (Note: two workshops were held in June)Workshop 3: Monday, June 29 at 6:30pmWorkshop 4: Tuesday, July 7 at 6pmWorkshop 5: Friday, July 10 at 10am

Visit swni.org to find a Google Meet link to the online workshop you are interested in attending. The SWNI online calendar also has workshop links.

For more information, application forms and other materials visit: swni.org

Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI) is a nonprofit organization that publishes a free monthly newspaper to inform residents about current events and projects in our area. Our July edition is mailed to all households within our coalition boundaries to invite you to become a reader. SW News is received by request! Subscribe online at swni.org/subscribe or call our office at (503) 823-4592 to sign up to receive the paper either by mail or electronically. If you are one of our regular subscribers, we thank you for your readership (no action is required

to stay on our mailing list).During these difficult and uncertain

times, it can be challenging to know what resources are available in our community. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, our organization partnered with the other neighborhood coalitions to create a comprehensive, multilingual, COVID-19 Resource Guide. This document is available on our website at swni.org.

SWNI works to strengthen our community’s capacity to respond to public policy livability issues and to

advocate for community interests by facilitating communications and encouraging collaborative activities between the people and neighborhoods of southwest Portland. We do this with community trainings/events, fiscal sponsorships, small grants and community engagement funds, our monthly newspaper, online newsletter, community meetings, and community organizational support.

Find out when your neighborhood association (see map on page 4)

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West Portland Town Center Plan – DRAFT Growth Concept

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2 JULY 2020 In Our Neighborhood

SW News is published monthly and distributed for free by Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing services to 17 neighborhood associations in southwest Portland. Partial funding is from the City of Portland through an annual grant.

Our mission: SWNI empowers citizen action to improve and maintain the livability of Southwest neighborhoods. We are located in the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.,

Room 5, Portland, OR 97219-2457. Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Note: due to COVID-19 issues the SWNI Office is closed until further notice. Staff are working from home. Call 503-823-4592 or email sylvia@swni.org.

Staff: Sylvia Bogert, Executive Director; John Tappero, Program Coordinator; Erik Horngren, Watershed Resource Center (WRC) Manager; Lorena O'Neill, Stormwater Programs Specialist; Sharon Keast, Technology;

The SW News has been made possible in part by a grant from the City of Portland,

Office of Community & Civic Life.

SWNI does not discriminate against individuals or groups on the basis of race,

religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, legal citizenship,

national origin, income, or political affiliation in any of its policies, recommendations or

actions.

Volume 41, No.7Corey Shelton, Communications; Nancy Biskey, Office Specialist; and Sara Freedman, Events. Board officers: Leslie Hammond, President; Steve Mullinax, 1st Vice President; Maria Alexandra Ramirez, 2nd Vice President; Janet Hawkins, Secretary: Teddy Okonokhua, Treasurer.

Donate at swni.org/donate.Subscribe online at swni.org/

subscribe. Advertising rates can be found at swni.org/newspaper. All submissions are due by the 15th of the prior month.

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The Grauer Back-To-School event where local children are outfitted with new clothing and receive a backpack filled with school supplies. This year, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, there will be new rules for registration and for distribution of the clothing. As the event is drive-thru this year, all families are asked to remain in their cars and our volunteers will deliver requested items there.

The Grauer Project is held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4595 SW California St., but is, however, a non-denominational event, serving families of all races and religions in conjunction with other charitable organizations such as Neighborhood House.

On August 8, 2020 from 8am to 3pm, the Grauer Project will again distribute brand new clothing and backpacks filled with school supplies to eligible school children in southwest Portland. These children must attend a school in the Wilson High ‘cluster’ and be in grades K through 12. Eligibility is based on the child being in the free and reduced-price meal program in their school. All qualified children (with a parent or guardian in tow) are eligible to be completely outfitted for the upcoming school year. Proof of address (utility bill, report card, etc.) is required at registration.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, here are

some of the changes being made to protect the safety of the children, their accompanying parent and our many volunteers:

Pre-Registration on Friday, August 7 from 2pm to 5pm will be drive-thru. Registration can also be completed the next day at the event. At registration, a packet will be given to the parent who will fill out a card with the appropriate sizes for each item on the list for their children. The parent should fill out the card and checklists at home and bring them back the next day. It is requested that people do not arrive before the 2pm start time. At pre-registration, the family will be assigned a time to return the next day. Times will be assigned lottery style.

• Distribution Day Saturday, August 8 from 8am to 3pm will be drive-thru.

• No portable toilets or access to bathrooms either day.

• Children being served must be present, along with a parent or guardian. Parents cannot take home items for children not in attendance.

• Trying-on items not permitted.• Social distancing (6’ or more) must be observed.

• All volunteers will wear masks.These are very different times for

us all, but outfitting SW children for back-to-school is a top priority, and we look forward to another very successful event.

The Grauer Back-to-School projectThe 19th year of serving SW childrenSubmitted by Joan Frazer

area. High priorities in the WPTC plan so far are denser living and working with a focus on reducing displacement, enabling affordable housing and supporting the multicultural residents of this area.

Neighborhood input gives all of us an opportunity to review the plan to make sure the draft plan achieves the outcome of a complete neighborhood, including:• safer streets, sidewalks and

bike paths, particularly near the intersection of SW Barbur and SW Capitol and on streets where the growth concept proposes more density;• water, sewer and storm water

management, particularly in areas where there is no formal stormwater system;• amenities within ¼ mile walk

such as grocery stores, restaurants, coffee/tea shops and other shops and services;• better transit services and transit

connections;• schools, police, fire stations,

community centers, libraries, and other services to accommodate growth.

BPS’s WPTC draft Growth Concept proposes changes in zoning within the Study Area (see maps). The area we now call Barbur Transit Center would become the multi-cultural hub of WPTC, with zoning for 10-plus story multiuse buildings. Mixed-use higher density is proposed along SW Barbur, and multi-family housing is proposed along SW Capitol Highway and SW Taylors Ferry Road north and south of Barbur. A WPTC Plan

goal is to have all housing types for all incomes yet it does not identify historic commercial buildings and historic or affordable single family homes that should be preserved.

BPS’s preliminary WPTC Transportation Concept (see map) proposes new Main Streets at SW 30th, Taylors Ferry, Huber, Collins, Luradel and 41st ; a new pedestrian/bike bridge over I-5 at SW 48/SW Luradel, and many local street improvements.

At present the WPTC plan growth concept encourages density but does not commit public funding for infrastructure other than what would be built with SWCLRT. We believe we must have public funding commitments to implement infrastructure improvements rather than wait for one-property-at-a-time improvements which too often do not function well.

BPS is scheduled to make the draft WPTC plan available in August 2020 for community input. Please go to the project website beta.portland.gov/bps/wpdx-town-center/about-west-portland-town-center-plan to learn more and give your feedback this fall. We will provide more details in future editions of SW News. Now is the time for you to identify what you need in WPTC.

meets and how you can participate (see pages 4–10). Many of our member neighborhood associations and community partners are holding virtual meetings using video tools. If you need a tutorial on the various virtual communication tools, swni.org/resources has training videos.

In addition, the coalition has seven active committees addressing these issues: equity & inclusion, land use, parks & community centers, public safety, schools, transportation, and watersheds (see pages 12-13).

Through a grant with the Bureau of Environmental Services, SWNI staffs the Southwest Watershed Resource Center (WRC), which promotes awareness and action on behalf of watershed health. WCR staff provides residents with

technical information and referrals for stormwater management, erosion control, invasive plant removal, native plant landscaping, natural gardening and other practices that enhance the health of local watersheds (See page 11 for watershed activities).

The SWNI office is located in the Multnomah Arts Center; however, due to COVID-19 our office is closed through the summer. Despite being closed, our dedicated staff are working from home and can be reached via email. As SWNI Executive Director, I am available by phone at 503-823-4592 or by email at sylvia@swni.org. For other staff email addresses, please visit our website at swni.org/contact.

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West Portland Town Center Plan - DRAFT Transportation Growth Concept

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WTPC study area boundary (top),Transportation growth concept, (bottom) Go to portland.gov/bps/wpdx-town-center to see larger

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JULY 2020 3In Our Neighborhood

President’s CornerI hope this July finds you with

friends and neighbors in a way that allows you to connect and have some fun without exposing yourselves unnecessarily to the virus.

In May, the Board voted to apply for some funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan under the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Plan because of the economic impact of COVID-19. We felt it was prudent to apply for the loan to ensure some financial cushion as the City had not issued a contract to provide funding and our own fundraising was curtailed. In his proposed budget, the Mayor announced that city revenues are down significantly and funding is uncertain. The Office of Community and Civic Life informed us that, “as a bureau, we need to identify additional bureau-wide reductions before the fall,” which meant SWNI grant dollars for fiscal year 20-21 were uncertain.

The Small Business Administration received our application through our bank and made an independent determination that SWNI qualified for the money. In the application, we certified that our economic future was uncertain as a result of COVID-19 and experiencing a loss of board revenue. We received the money in mid-May.

In June, the SBA advised us that we have 24 weeks (instead of the original 8 week period) to use the money for payroll, rent and utilities. That gives our nonprofit organization enough time to be able to offset some funding losses we might have if the City reduces our funding in the new fiscal year starting July 1, 2020. SWNI can return the money if it is not needed.

At the time of this article, the PPP program had approximately 1.26

billion dollars remaining to provide to businesses and nonprofits who have not received funding yet.

SWNI applied for this money to ensure we would not have to lay people off. The Board intends to use the money on payroll, rent and utilities so that the loan becomes

forgivable later in the year.SWNI has recently created the

Community Engagement Allocation Program (CEAP), which will allow Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in southwest Portland to plan and conduct community engagement projects in response to the COVID-19 crisis

Be well and stay safe.Respectfully submitted,Leslie HammondSWNI President

Neighborhood House/Home Forward

Many community organizations have collaborated with Stephen’s Creek Crossing (SCC) in order to show solidarity and support during this pandemic. We are grateful for Neighborhood House who immediately sprang into action to ensure that kids had lunches available to them. To date, Neighborhood House has distributed over 3000 lunches from the SCC community center. Neighborhood House is will continue to distribute lunches throughout the summer. Lunches will be served from June 24th to August 26th starting at 11:30 am in the SCC community room. They are in need of paper grocery bags. If you have any to donate, please drop them off at the Neighborhood House main office during the designated donation times.

The Connect Program has pivoted from in-person summer education at SCC, to interactive virtual classes. Neighborhood House has created new community collaborations and pooled program resources to enhance the opportunities for supporting families at SCC. These partnerships include distance tutoring with a local nonprofit, a theater arts guest instructor, food delivery and a book drive to provide books in conjunction with the Multnomah Library Summer Reading

Program. All of these supports are offered on site at SCC this summer and available to Connect students and families as well as community members in the surrounding area.

Reaching so many in the community would not be possible if not for PCL and Wintz Foundations grants and many fantastic donations. To donate, or help in other ways, please contact Linda at: lmcnamara@nhpdx.org.

St. Vincent de Paul has been so helpful in delivering food boxes to those in need. To date they have delivered close to 40 boxes at SCC. St. Barnabas Church started distributing food boxes at SCC, in addition to food boxes at their church location every Saturday at 5:30pm. They distributed 400 food boxes since the pandemic hit, along with facemasks and hygiene products. If you are interested in donating food to St. Barnabas they accept donations every Saturday from 2pm-3pm.

Lastly, Trash for Peace has helped keep children entertained by mailing out craft kits to SCC families. We are so thankful to our community partners as well as our amazing residents for working together to ensure that we look after one another, especially through difficult times. We are all in this together.

Resident Service Coordinator for Stephens Creek Crossing, Home Forward Site

Dear friends and neighbors,On June 19, 2020, Multnomah

County entered Phase 1 of reopening.Restaurants and bars can now

provide seated service, personal service providers can see clients by appointment, and gyms and fitness centers can reopen. Groups of up to 25 people can gather to socialize, play, worship or engage in recreation. Physical distancing will be required for all of these settings to ensure that people can gather as safely as possible. 

This is good news for our community but our reopening also comes with a great sense of responsibility and duty to each other.

While Multnomah County has taken steps to support residents safely moving throughout the county, we still need to practice care and caution, now more than ever. As you visit public spaces and businesses, please:

• Wash your hands well and often, use hand sanitizer, and avoid touching your face.• Wear a face covering. Starting

June 24, this will be mandatory for residents of Multnomah County and six other Oregon counties (Clackamas, Washington, Hood River, Lincoln, Marion and Polk) when they are indoors in a space shared by other members of the public.• Keep at least six feet of space

between yourself and anyone not in your immediate household.• If you feel ill, please stay home.• Continue limiting close contact

with people outside your household.• Minimize non-essential travel

whenever possible.I want to stress that Multnomah

County’s Phase 1 reopening doesn’t signal the end of COVID-19 in our community, or even the beginning of the end. It is, perhaps, the beginning of something new altogether, at least until a vaccine or cure is made widely available to all people. From the moment this virus touched our community, my primary goal has been to save lives and slow the spread — and that dedication continues as we enter this next chapter. We all must come together as a community that’s committed to looking out for and supporting each other’s health and safety.

I know we can do it.Since late March, the people

of Multnomah County have made

immense sacrifices to stay home as much as possible in order to slow the spread of the virus. The County has used that time to build up an infrastructure that has allowed us to both respond to the community’s needs equitably and comprehensively, and puts us in the best position to manage the ongoing threat of COVID-19. 

Because we know that as we reopen, positive cases will rise. But how well we mitigate its spread is up to us. As Public Health Director Rachael Banks shared with the Board of Commissioners yesterday,

“Our public health response tools are ready, but minimizing hospitalizations and deaths from the virus will depend on all of us — individuals, businesses, and community groups — continuing to take precautions.”

I believe that the vast majority of County residents will engage with reopened businesses and public spaces in a way that honors the

sacrifices we’ve endured to get this far.

Multnomah County has proceeded strategically and cautiously to arrive at this point, and we are ready to move forward in a way that ensures our gradual reopening and subsequent recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 do not leave behind already-vulnerable communities, or perpetuate the disproportionate economic and health disparities that placed them at risk in the first place. The County’s reopening plan recognizes and prioritizes those who have been disproportionately put in harm’s way by systemic racism and oppression, namely Black, Indigenous and other communities of color. We’re committed to making sure that every part of our community experiences and benefits from our gradual reopening safely.

Our reopening is a significant and exciting step forward, but it is most certainly not a return to business as usual. We need to keep doing what we know will slow and stop the spread of the virus. 

Thank you all for your patience, for your commitment to keeping each other safe and for continuing to persevere through this challenge of our lifetimes.

Sincerely,Deborah KafouryMultnomah County Chair

Multnomah County enters Phase 1 of reopening

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1. Enter your address atPortlandMaps.com.

Arnold Creek:Sharon Keastpresident@arnoldcreek.org

Ashcreek:Jerry Rundorffpresident@ashcreekna.org

Bridlemile:Steve Mullinaxbridlemilenaboard@swni.org

Collins View:Elise deLisser

chair@collinsview.orgCrestwood:

Tony Hansencrestwoodnaboard@gmail.com

Far Southwest:George Vranasgeorge@farswpdx.org

Hayhurst:Janet Hawkinsjanetchawkins@msn.com

Hillsdale: Hillsdale Boardboard@hna-pdx.com

Homestead:Ed Fischerhomestead@swni.org

Maplewood:Ron Burianmaplewood@swni.org

Markham:Kim Herronpresident@markhamneighborhood.com

Marshall Park:Mike Charlesmarshallparkna@yahoo.com

Multnomah:Maria Thi Maimnachair@gmail.com

South Burlingame:Robert Lennoxsbna-president@swni.org

South Portland:Len Michonspna1617@comcast.net

SW Hills Residential League:John Neuman president@swhrl.org

West Portland Park: Javier Moncada wppna-president@swni.org

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Neighborhood Association Contacts:

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Given current conditions in our nation, the topic of equity and inclusion of minority groups in community affairs is high on our minds. This past month, ANA members discussed ways to encourage greater sensitivity regarding racial equity issues and how neighborhood associations can attract more minority participation.

A lively discussion was held with the goal of developing a proactive strategy, including ways ANA can work with other neighborhood associations and non-profit groups in southwest Portland to address equity and inclusion issues. Several ANA members plan to meet with SWNI’s

Equity and Inclusion Committee to sync up on approaches and plans.

Specific action(s) on the idea will be taken up at ANA’s July 13 meeting.

Summer Picnic CancelledDue to the ongoing pandemic, the

popular annual ANA neighborhood picnic, which had been scheduled for July 13, will not be held. Alternatives are being discussed for some sort of event later in the year.

School Bond MeasureANA members continue to press

the Portland Public School Board to include the reopening of Smith School in the school bond measure to be put forward to voters this

November. PPS will be conducting community engagement through mid-July that will include a community survey, stakeholder calls and a board meeting July 14 to finalize the bond measure. Details are available at pps.net/2020bondrenewal.

Instead of the pre-COVID plan for an 8-year, $1.4 billion bond, the options being considered for public review include a pared down

“resiliency” bond that would focus on upgrading technology, modernizing school curriculum and technology access, and special education facilities. Other options would include final planning and design for all remaining HS modernizations – Cleveland, Roosevelt and Wilson – or funding Roosevelt’s renovation and completing design packages for the other two.

In addition to supporting the general thrust of the options, ANA

members approved a resolution that the measure provide “funding to prepare a master plan for Smith School – not only as insurance for the anticipated wave of K-5 enrollment growth beginning in the mid-2020s, but also as a model for modernization of the learning environments and educational tools necessary for elementary students in the digital age.”

All options under discussion are for 4-year bonds that maintain the current school levy rate. The options range from $580 million to $1 billion. The Board is scheduled to make its final decision on what to include in the bond package at its July 25th meeting. To provide individual comment, interested parties can send an email to schoolbond@pps.net .

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Neighborhood Association Reports

Bridlemile NA met (via video) on June 10. (Thanks to BNA Secretary Jan Wilson, for the draft minutes, which this article draws from.)

Fiona Cundy, from TriMet, presented the Conceptual Design Report for the SW Corridor project, which will include a new MAX line running from south Portland (PSU stations) to Bridgeport Village in Tualatin, transit connections throughout the SW Portland and Tigard corridor, new and safer bike and pedestrian facilities, and new or

expanded park-and-ride lots. There will be some Metro funding included in a November ballot proposal. Fiona confirmed that some changes are likely to be made to Bridlemile bus routes (54/56 and 55), which will result in more and faster service.

Ellen Field, from Neighborhood House, detailed some of the services they provide in our community. The food pantry in Multnomah Village is continuing to provide donated food items, fresh produce, and culturally

specific groceries to low-income residents, with some changes in delivery and selection processes to minimize COVID risks. Volunteers are needed for all the services, and details are also available on the website. (nhpdx.org).

There was discussion of possible solutions to disturbances from late-night partying in Hamilton Park. We are pursuing help through channels. Re-establishing a foot patrol is under discussion.

Bridlemile is working on an application for a Community Engagement Allocation from SWNI. This could help fund a project to address COVID closure challenges and enhance community relationships.

The Bridlemile Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) is interested in collaborating with the NA.

Due to restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19, the Bridlemile Neighborhood Association has rescheduled the 2020 Annual Meeting and election of Board and officers to 7 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2020.

This and other future meetings will be scheduled either for a face-to-face or virtual venue, depending on COVID restrictions. Future announcements will include the venue, when one is determined.

Submitted by Steve Mullinax, BNA chair

BridlemileAnnual Meeting and Elections : Wednesday, September 9, 7:00pm

Location TBD, see swni.org/calendar Steve Mullinax, bridlemilenaboard@swni.org

bridlemile.swni.org

AshcreekNext Meeting: Monday, July 13, 7pm

Virtual Meeting, see swni.org/calendar Jerry Rundorff, president@ashcreekna.org

ashcreekna.org

The Bureau of Environmental Services SW Boones Ferry Bridge & Restoration Project is moving forward with construction of the bridge’s abutments and the construction access road. The bridge abutments are the support structure of the new bridge. The construction access road allows crews to remove earth, construct bridge girders, and install utilities underneath the bridge.

There will not be an annual Arnold Creek Walk or National Night Out event this summer. The City of Portland has rescheduled National Night Out to October 6th. Check the City's website for updates.

Land Use Update. A 2-story, 51-unit residential care facility with 17 parking spots has been proposed at the intersection of Clara Lane and Boones Ferry Rd. The developer’s planner, Danelle Isenhart, hosted a virtual Neighborhood Meeting in June. This proposed care facility is designed for people who need assistance with bathing and meals. There will be single bedrooms with a half bath and shared bathing and dining areas. The owner has 2 other residential care facilities in the metro area.

This kind of group living facility is not allowed by right in a single family residential zone and therefore will be reviewed as a Conditional Use. The Conditional Use Code states that a proposal has to maintain or not significantly conflict with the appearance and function of the residential area based on characteristics such as the site size,

building scale and style, setbacks, tree preservation, and landscaping, and will not have adverse impacts on the livability of nearby residential zoned properties due to noise, glare from lights, late-night operations, odors and litter. To read the Conditional Use Code in full go to portlandoregon.gov/bds/index.cfm?a=71917.

This property is zoned R10 and the maximum number of houses that would be permitted is four. There are some major storm water issues with this property and it has been designated as a wetland under the EZone Correction Project. Both Clara Lane and Boones Ferry will have to be improved along the two frontages of the property. Storm water and drainage concerns, traffic impacts, and infrastructure improvements, will have to be addressed whatever kind of development is proposed for this site.

A proposed 17-lot development further up Clara Lane is no longer active.

The land division of 11536 SW 33rd into two lots with an Environmental Tract has been approved by the Hearings Officer. ACNA supported this proposal.

Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 14, 7:00pm Virtual - see website or newsletter for details

Sharon Keast, president@arnoldcreek.org ArnoldCreek.org

Arnold Creek

Upper Right: SW Boones Ferry Bridge & Restoration Project

site.Lower Right: Empty lot proposed for development at the

intersection of Clara Lane and Boones Ferry Rd.

Photos by Sue Strater.

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One of the most important roles we have as members of a neighborhood association is to listen. We need your input regarding neighborhood issues and priorities throughout the year, and hope you will read our monthly articles in SW News and join our email list to stay informed.

Crestwood has been active in two big projects this year, the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Plan and the West Portland Town Center Plan.

The Southwest Corridor Light Rail Plan is moving toward the final Conceptual Design Report this summer, and Metro is considering a transportation ballot measure this fall to fund our region’s local match. Crestwood has provided input to improve access to the proposed stations at the Barbur Transit Center

and SW 68th, and to avoid negative impacts to our neighborhood.

The West Portland Town Center (WPTC) plan covers portions of our Crestwood neighborhood- the Crossroads area around Barbur World Foods and Walgreens, the Barbur Transit Center, and the area leading up toward the Markham and Jackson schools. The draft growth concept to date (see map in a related article) includes high-density housing along SW Barbur, SW Capitol Highway, and both sides of SW Taylors Ferry Road from SW Capitol Highway to somewhere around SW 52nd. Taylors Ferry Road currently does not have safe street infrastructure nor stormwater management to support development of this scale. The draft transportation concept (see map in the same related article) includes

a number of helpful improvements, such as the much-needed sidewalks, bike paths and Markham pedestrian/bike bridge over I-5, but there has been no commitment to fund it. We will keep you updated and let you know of opportunities to provide feedback and advocate for improvements as the plan develops this fall. In the meantime, you can check out the plan at beta.portland.gov/bps/wpdx-town-center.

Crestwood typically hosts a National Night Out picnic on the first Tuesday in August. This year the date has been changed to October 6 due to COVID-19 restrictions. We will wait to decide whether it is safe to organize our annual picnic later this summer.

Crestwood has also been deeply involved in Dickinson Park and Woods Park over the years. The master plan for Dickinson Park has not been updated in many years. If you would like to volunteer to help support our local parks, please let us

know.Finally, the SW Capitol Highway

improvements and construction traffic detour plan have been delayed to this fall. For more information and updates, see PBOT's project website at portlandoregon.gov/transportation/71661 and portlandoregon.gov/transportation/80303.

Visit crestwood.swni.org for more information on current projects. There, you can join our email list to receive the latest updates on those projects as well as reminders for our upcoming meetings and events. Crestwood members roll up their sleeves and work together to make the neighborhood more livable–from park projects and neighborhood events to earthquake preparedness, transportation projects, and thoughtful development.

Our next meeting will be held on July 8th, 2020 at 7:00 pm. See you then!

CrestwoodNext Meeting: Wednesday, July 8, 7:00pm

Most likely online, please check our website for more details. Chair: Tony Hansen, Vice-Chair: Marianne Fitzgerald, CrestwoodNABoard@gmail.com

crestwood.swni.org

The May 6 CVNA meeting was canceled due to illness. Elections and other matters were addressed at the June 3 Zoom meetup. Here are the Collins View Neighborhood Association Board election results: CVNA Board Chair Elise deLisser, Secretary & Outreach Maryellen Read, Public Safety Gene Lynard, Parks & Watershed Brendan McGillicuddy, SWNI & Equity & Inclusion Fran Laird, Land Use Dave & Dixie Johnston,

Transportation Prakash Joshi. Sector delegates and contact links can be found at swni.org/collinsview. The next (Zoom?) CVNA meeting is scheduled for 7pm Sept. 2, 2020.

Two months of COVID-19 quarantine highlighted challenges to our health, economics, finances, pantries and our assumptions about the ability to easily restock our daily supplies. In addition to renewing our appreciation for first responders and health care providers,

we now have a greater appreciation of our essential workers as we are reminded of our dependence upon them.

To all our grocery workers, cleaning crews, truckers, farmers and farm workers, public transportation workers, health care support teams, delivery personnel and support teams who are working so we can be safe, we thank you!!!

In emergency preparedness, the necessity of isolation is a new type of emergency planning scenario. In this pandemic event, we are fortunate to be able to communicate, that our housing structures are intact and our utilities continue to function. In a

post-Cascadia earthquake scenario, our infrastructures might be down, communications out of service and supplies limited. In that scenario, at least we would be able to physically work side-by-side in an effort to be resilient and recover.

Let’s use this COVID-19 shut-down experience to better prepare ourselves by replenishing our pantries, chargers, water supplies, medications and alternative cooking, heating and shelter arrangements.

In the interest of equity and inclusion, register to vote. And vote in November. You can make a difference.

Be well. Be prepared. Be resilient.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept 2, 7:00pm Teleconference Board meeting. Instructions/Details will be posted on Nextdoor

Chair: Elise deLisser, Contact: outreach@collinsview.org collinsview.org

Collins View

Far Southwest is one of the smaller neighborhoods in southwest Portland. The neighborhood does not have a public school within its boundaries and it has only one house of worship, a Christian church. It does however it does have three adult care residential facilities: (1) La Bela Vila Adult Foster Care on SW Haines Street; (2) Capitol Adult Care Home on SW Capitol Highway: and (3) Brookdale Oswego Springs Retirement Community on Lesser Road. The Bela Vila and Capitol Adult Care facilities are small, and cater for up to 5 clients at any one time. La Bela Vila is licensed to provide memory care services. These are adult foster care facilities in private homes zoned for multiple dwelling. The Brookdale Oswego Springs facility is far larger, and provides a broad range of services for residents. Residents can opt to live in private suites, or studio or one-bedroom apartments. This facility is one of a number of Brookdale Residences in the region.

Unfortunately, contact between these facilities, their residents, and the surrounding neighborhood has been minimal, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, interaction is not possible. Hopefully this situation will improve once the risk of virus spread is reduced.

A matter of interest to the neighborhood over this past month is the availability of SWNI funds for fiscal year 2020-2021. SWNI has

set up the Community Engagement Allocation Program (CEAP), to distribute these funds among Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in southwest Portland- up to $1000 for each CBO to spend, on a project of benefit to the community. The only difficulty is that the deadline for turning in our application is July 13th. Therefore we have scheduled a special Zoom meeting on July 7th, 7:00 pm, to discuss and vote on how to spend this money. If you are a resident of Far Southwest, and we have your email, you will be invited to join the meeting. If you need to update your email information, or are new to FSW, please contact George Vranas: geopeter2@gmail.com, tel. 503-724-4011, or Mary Ventura: marydventura@yahoo.com, tel. 503-522-4170. A number of suggestions have been made regarding use of the funds, one of which would be to grant our senior living facilities money to purchase something they need, such as protective clothing. However, a communal decision is needed.

Because there was no spring meeting, we have not held elections for 2020-2021. Therefore we plan to hold an election in July, using Survey Monkey to be ratified at our July 7th meeting. Information on candidates and Survey Monkey details will be provided to those on our email list.

Next Meeting: July 7, 7pm Next Location: Zoom Meeting

George Vranas, FSWNA Chair, george@farswpdx.org, 503-724-4011 farswpdx.org

Far Southwest

Top: Brookdale Oswego Springs Senior Residence in Far SouthwestBottom: La Bela Vila, Adult Foster Care, SW Haines Street

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Julia Daigneault and Robert Hamilton were elected to the HNA Board on June 17, along with returning Board members Don Baack and Glenn Bridger. A special thank you to departing Board Members Rick Meigs, William Reese, and Chuck Stilson for their service. (See recording of the June 17 HNA meeting: https://bit.ly/3dn2YrX)

At the July 1 HNA Meeting the HNA Board will organize its duties by electing officers and filling other roles including committee chairs and SWNI representation. The Hangouts Meet session will start at 6:50pm on July 1 for people needing extra time to connect. Between 6:50pm and 7:00pm, Sharon Keast will be on hand to welcome and assist everyone in getting connected. Then, at 7:00pm, Marie will begin the meeting. Email Sharon, sharon@swni.org if you

would like additional practice or have questions. Special thanks to Sharon Keast for her support!

1. Join the meeting using your computer:

Click on this link: meet.google.com/bzw-aggj-qsj

2. Join the meeting using your phone (Mute or unmute using *6):

Join by phone:(US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 608 932 539 3594#

Also, on the agenda are reports from the several committees and identifying priorities for this new year ahead. As we can schedule it, updates on the Residential Infill Project and sharing the experiences of Black and other minority students at our schools is being explored.

What are the top priorities for our

Neighborhood Association if there were added funding available? Availability of full-service Zoom headed the list. Adapting to this tool for virtual meetings, both during the present social distancing life as well as later for maintaining productive communications is desired. This is a landmark year in its impact, and recognizing that with the planting of a commemorative landmark tree is a long-term contribution to the community. Searching out and using innovative methods to inform our community of the availability of our

meetings via video can aid in bringing more voices into the conversation.

Enjoy visiting the community activities coming more alive now in the commercial heart of Hillsdale. These resources provide an anchor to our daily lives, and are working to keep their doors open during the unanticipated economic hiatus. We ask all in SW Portland to support your local business so they can open their doors tomorrow and the day after.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 1, 6:45pm meet.google.com/bzw-aggj-qsj or 617-675-4444 PIN: 608 932 539 3594#

President, Marie Tyvoll, VP, Glenn Bridger hna-pdx.com

Hillsdale

Signs of the TimesThere are many “signs of our

times” in this period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The phrase is associated with changing social, political or cultural norms in a society. We definitely have a significant health crisis occurring. You can’t miss the official signs up in Pendleton Park warning that the playground is off-limits due to the threat of COVID-19 transmission. It’s an important, but sad reminder about living during a pandemic.

You’ve probably seen yard signs throughout the neighborhood reminding us to celebrate our youth and young adults graduating from Hayhurst School and Wilson High School. These signs remind us about having hope and optimism for the future even during challenging times. Hayhurst’s drive-up graduation party was held on Wednesday, June 10th. SW Iowa street was closed to regular traffic so everyone could enjoy the car parade.

We also have a nationwide social movement happening as people of color, youth, and other under-represented groups are joining together to demand changes to our justice system and traditional approaches to policing. There is a homemade sign posted on Vermont Street with the important message of Black Lives Matter. We can all appreciate the care and concern that went into making and posting these signs. They help us become more aware of the impact of racism and discrimination on our African-American neighbors of color.

All these signs (pictured right) are waking us up to the times.

Application to SWNI’s Community Engagement Allocation Program (CEAP)

Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. is accepting proposals from neighborhood associations, business associations, nonprofits and other Community-Based Organizations to build neighborhood engagement while addressing community needs related to the COVID-19 crisis.

Hayhurst’s Executive Committee has decided to submit an application to the CEAP to support partnerships with SW Trails, the Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET), and Portland Public Schools Summer Meals Program. We feel that NET and the Summer Meals Program provide valuable community services. A partnership with SW Trails will enable us to improve opportunities for safe walking and biking in the neighborhood. We believe that volunteer work with these projects will help to overcome the social isolation that has come with the COVID-19 crisis.

Land Use Committee • Residential Infill Plan & HB

2001The Land Use Committee has been

involved with the ongoing Portland Residential Infill Project (RIP) and the implementing rules for HB 2001.

Amendments to the RIP are the subject of City Council Hearings and an expected vote at the end of June or early July. The current amendments raise concerns that have been associated with this project for several years. Amendment #6 would allow up to 6 dwelling units on lots in the R2.5 through R7 zone. It would also allow the structure to be larger than single dwellings. This is an attempt

to create affordable units as the dwellings must have 50% of the units targeted at those earning 60% of the median family income. As with many elements of the Project, this amendment is inconsistent with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan that SW residents helped develop.

That Plan directed increased density to those areas with sufficient infrastructure such as regular public transportation.

All documents related to this project are available at: beta.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/combined-amendment-packages_030920.pdf. The site also provides a link to submit testimony on the amendments as well as a map that can show the effect of the project, if passed and actually implemented, on each lot.

HB 2001, which passed the Oregon Legislature in 2019, has similar elements as the RIP. It mandates that cities allow duplexes on each lot that currently allows for a single residence. It also requires cities to allow triplexes, quadplexes, cottage clusters and town homes in areas zoned for single residences. Currently, rules to implement this legislation are in development by the Land Conservation and Development Commission and its advisory committees. The committees are addressing a number of issues. A core concern is the degree to which the state law can override the local planning and decision about the location of density. Other issues on which there is discussion and, in some cases, lack of consensus are off-street parking, infrastructure limitations on density and what can be considered “constrained lands.”

Both the RIP and whatever rules are adopted for HB 2001, major changes in the “single family” neighborhoods could occur. The SWNI Land Use Committee submitted a motion on the RIP to the Board on the amendments which expressed the ongoing opposition to the potential destruction of desirable neighborhoods in our area and across the city. Please see the SWNI Land Use Committee report in this issue.• Good Neighbor Agreement with

Cedar Sinai Park Kimberly Fuson, Cedar Sinai Park’s

CEO, joined us at Hayhurst’s NA Executive Committee meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020 to discuss CSP’s rezoning proposal to the City of Portland. We were joined by seven Boundary Street neighbors for the discussion. Ms. Fuson shared information about Cedar Sinai Park’s (CSP) decision to submit a rezoning request to the city’s “Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing Development (EOAHD) Plan.” She explained that CSP is interested in having increased housing density on vacant property to accommodate future development of senior housing. Ms. Fuson said that it will likely be many years before development planning begins.

It was agreed at the Executive Committee meeting that more communication should take place about the existing Good Neighbor Agreement between CSP and the Boundary Street neighbors. This will enable CSP and neighbors to discuss the future property development and traffic challenges on SW Boundary Street. Meetings on the Good Neighbor Agreement are scheduled to begin in July.

Partnership with SW TrailsHayhurst NA will partner with SW

Trails to support improvements on two existing neighborhood trails. We’re going to work together to submit an application to the City of Portland’s Urban Trails program for approval of trail rehabilitation work. Neighbors living near the projects will receive notice of any plans and will be encouraged to be involved with planning the improvements. One trail improvement site is located between SW Vermont and Idaho Street near SW 55th Drive. The other proposed trail improvement is located between Pendleton Park and SW 54th.

Upcoming Hayhurst NA Meetings Our next Hayhurst Neighborhood

Executive Committee Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Monday, July 13, 2020. Our meeting will take place via Zoom. Contact Janet Hawkins at janetchawkins@msn.com or 503-244-7703 to get the Zoom meeting access information and instructions.

HayhurstVirtual Meeting: Monday, July 13, 7pm

Virtual Meeting instructions will be posted on SWNI online calendar Janet Hawkins, janetchawkins@msn.com, 503-244-7703

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The Homestead NA met on June 2 via Zoom. Members approved the 2000/2021 Slate of Officers by unanimous vote. New officers for FY 20/21 will be; President – Ed Fischer, Vice-President – Jackie Phillips, Treasurer – Aaron Clemmons, Membership/Outreach Chair – Ann Knedler, Director-at-large – Michael Harrison, and Director-at-large – Elizabeth Hinds. There was not a nominee for the position of Secretary, although many

have agreed to fill in as necessary for now. If you are interested in filling this position, contact Ed Fischer at homestead@swni.org

TriMet representatives Aster Moulton, Jeb Dorian and Patrick Sweeney from PBOT gave an in-depth update of the SW Corridor Project. Homestead was very interested in hearing more details for the Marquam Hill Connector, but details on this project are not yet compete.

An update regarding the Homestead Area Permit Program (APPP) Parking Survey was provided by the Homestead APPP Committee. The survey ended June 15. Changes are being considered in the hope of improving resident parking on Marquam Hill. The results and decisions for changes to parking area C will be discussed at the July 7 Homestead NA meeting. Survey results will be available on the website homesteadna.org.

Michael Harrison, OHSU Representative and Homestead Board member gave an update on two projects at OHSU. Both the Hospital expansion and the multi-modal Hub Project at OHSU will be

delayed until July 2021.The Homestead NA will meet via

Zoom on July 7 from 7-9pm. Zoom meeting details and the agenda can be found on the website homesteadna.org.

If you are not already a member of the Homestead NA, you can become a member by signing up on the website. You can also subscribe to the Homestead E-News. Both links can be found on the left sidebar. We look forward to seeing you at a neighborhood meeting! All are welcome!

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. – Coretta Scott King”

HomesteadNext Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 7pm Location: Check the Homestead Website

Ed Fischer, homestead@swni.org HomesteadNA.org

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Marshall Park, sign of the times

Marshall ParkNext General Meeting: TBD

Mike Charles, marshallparkna@yahoo.com, 503-891-5198 marshallpark.swni.org

Neighbors in the area of the old United Methodist church property (25th & SW Taylor’s Ferry Rd.) which is now owned by Habitat for Humanity have requested information from the neighborhood’s representatives on what are the implications of Habitat’s having an early advice meeting on development of the site as an R-5 property. Recent actions by the Portland City Council to adopt a package of zoning changes for numerous church and nonprofit owned properties throughout the City, intended to facilitate the construction of more types of affordable housing, makes this application appropriate. The neighbors report that City staff opined this type of development could result in the development of approximately 36 dwellings on the entire Habitat owned site. Neighborhood representatives following the development of the Residential Infill project (scheduled for a final Council vote on June 18) cannot disagree with analysis even though the properties in the area east of or on the 25th ROW are in the Z overlay area. This overlay appears, at most to limit properties to only one dwelling and perhaps one ADU per lot or parcel. Additionally it is possible that corner lots or parcels in new subdivisions will be able to develop duplexes or other types of common wall dwellings. RIP appears likely to allow multi-unit structures on most of the lots and parcels between the 25th and 26th between Taylors Ferry and I-5 if the property abuts roadway approved in some manner by the City.

This area of our neighborhood will also soon be affected by planned City transportation improvements as survey work has begun on the planned upgrade of 26th Ave. to add some bike and pedestrian facilities to the street between Taylor’s Ferry and the freeway. Because of limited

financial resources, transfer from the State and the roadway’s physical constraints, no expansion of the existing curbs is possible; instead the City plans to install a 10-foot high raised bike and pedestrian facility on the east side of the existing street. This will reduce the travel lanes to 11 feet and require the elimination of all parking on the west side of 26th through this stretch of the road. This is a configuration that was preliminarily supported at an in-person neighborhood meeting earlier in the design process when on-street bike lanes and a narrower east sidewalk was presented as an alternative. It does provide for some additional and needed storm water management on the east side of the street. The latest plan was presented to the SWNI Transportation committee on the 15th. The committee, already on record as supporting the expenditure of all the available state funds on the street in hopes of getting a more complete roadway improvement, were not impressed with the limited proposal. In addition, PBOT’s plans, that now explicitly include two downhill bike lanes, one as a sharrow-lane in the traffic lane for experienced riders and the second, for less experienced riders, on the shared raised walkway was greeted with a great degree of skepticism from the pedestrian advocates on the committee. Even the committee’s most notable bike advocates shared some significant concerns about that configuration unless some addition traffic control measures can be implemented along this street.

It may be these developing issues (plus possible impacts of the Taylors Ferry off ramp being the last exit before freeway tolling begins) will compel an examination of whether the needs of the community necessitate changing the status of 25th Avenue north of Taylor’s Ferry from an incomplete and closed right-of-way to a facility that in some way contributes to the transportation needs of the neighborhood and SW Portland generally.

Submitted by John Gibbon Markham NA Land Use Chair

Next Meeting: TBD Kim Herron, President@MarkhamNeighborhood.com, (503) 452-0000

markhamneighborhood.com

MarkhamNext Meeting : Tuesday, July 7, 7pm

Location: Check Maplewood Website Virtual Meeting Info Ron Burian, maplewood@swni.org

maplewoodna.org

Maplewood

The South Portland Neighborhood Association (SPNA) Transportation

committee is not currently meeting. In addition, SBNA Land

Use Committee meetings are also not meeting at present. Our board meeting continues to meet via Zoom on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Anyone wanting to attend should contact me c/o of SWNI provided email account: president@southportlandna.org

and I will send them a link. We invite members of our three districts to attend our Zoom board meetings.

Thank you so much for continuing to serve our neighborhoods!

Warm regards,Michael Kaplan, SPNA president

Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 1, 7pm via Zoom Please contact Michael Kaplan for the Zoom link prior to July 1

Michael Kaplan, president@southportlandna.org southportlandna.org

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I understand bigotry. First grade was the first time I realized that I would always standout. Between tears I told my mom they called me names and didn’t want to play with me. She held me and we cried together.

In times like these I feel lucky that mockery, ridicule, and intimidation have been the extent of my experiences. The police killings must stop. Multnomah shares the collective anguish and pain our neighbors across the country and the world are feeling. There have been far too many Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants and refugees who have been murdered, assaulted, harassed, intimidated, targeted, and oppressed by systemic racism and a culture of white supremacy.

We believe learning, self-reflection, and direct action are the foundation to confronting legacies of inequity. As a community, this is where we can do more. Here are a few organizations working to demand justice and reform. Explore how you can amplify your voice.• Black Lives Matter: PDX• Don’t Shoot PDX• Unite Oregon• Oregon Justice Resource Center

• Portland NAACP• Urban League of Portland• Coalition of Communities of ColorThis is a time for unity and the

Neighborhood is here for you. Aside from rebuilding our economy, advocating for social justice, and staying healthy, we are engaged in local issues. Here’s the latest on a few timely issues.

The Race to Displace: Diversity in housing types is what makes Multnomah livable to a wide swath of socio-economic groups. The Middle Housing lawsuit is now at the Oregon Supreme Court. If successful, we would prevent the City from converting all single-family lots to multi-unit dwellings. If we lose, we could be surrounded by big box apartments/condo complexes. We would lose our tree canopy and the streets would be crammed with vehicles. (More info: swni.org/multnomah/land-use/middle-housing)

Arts for All: Securing the Multnomah Arts Center on the National Registry of Historic Places acknowledges the value of the building’s architecture and honors the tradition of community activities that have made it the heart of the

Village for over a hundred years. The neighborhood is forming a committee to advocate for adequate and sustained funding to support its continued use as a public meeting place. Let us know if you’re interested in participating.

Pedestrian Safety: Multnomah is coordinating with the Transportation bureau on their Safe/Slow Streets initiative to include these streets:• Canby between Gabriel Park and

Multnomah Village• Troy East of Multnomah Village to

Capitol Hill Rd• Dolph Ct 30th to Capitol Hwy.Life in the Fast Lane: The

proposed light rail project on Barbur Boulevard will upzone and displace thousands of single-family homes

in and around the Barbur transit center. Now is the time to speak up. What is decided today will affect us for decades. More info: swni.org/multnomah/transportation.

Summer Reading?? From legal briefs to stormwater manuals, we’ve got something for you to read. Go here for the best sellers. swni.org/multnomah.

Once we reconvene face-to-face meetings, we’ll host guest speakers. Until then, join us at our July 14, virtual meeting, 7-9pm. Login at: swni.org/multnomah.

May we all enjoy the long days of summer with peace and good health.

Submitted by Maria Thi Mai, President

Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 6pm Next General Meeting: Tuesday, July 14, 7pm

Virtual Meetings, see swni.org/calendar Maria Thi Mai, MNAChair@gmail.com

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On June 11th, South Burlingame Neighborhood Association (SBNA) held our annual membership meeting; an annual election of officers to the board.

We are pleased to welcome Erin Kerno, Jack Milroy and Suzanne Kunse to our board and want to thank Mike Andrews and Julie Koenig for their service as they will be moving off the board at this time.

We hope our neighbors and businesses within our neighborhood are staying safe and doing well in the times of COVID. We hope you will reach out should we be able to support you. We continue to meet monthly on Zoom to conduct business and discuss matters concerning our neighborhood and would love to have you join us.

A couple points to note on projects affecting our neighborhood are the SW Rail Project that is currently in conceptual design and Safe Routes to School that will include SW Carson next year.

The SWNI Coalition has sought and accepted a $66,000 PPP loan and asked Neighborhood Associations to claim up to $1000 each for COVID impacts to their community. We as a neighborhood passed a motion:

South Burlingame Neighborhood Association has prioritized equity initiatives and recognize that small businesses in our community are struggling and some are closing their doors permanently. • Whereas, we know that

minority owned businesses are disproportionately affected by COVID. 

• Whereas, the Personal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was created to provide small businesses with loans to keep employees on their payrolls during the COVID-19 crisis.• Whereas, an April 6th report from

the Center For Responsible Lending (CRL) found that roughly 95% of Black-owned businesses, 91% of Latino-owned businesses, 91% of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Island-owned businesses, and 75% of Asian-owned business “stand close to no chance of receiving a PPP loan through a mainstream bank or credit union".• Whereas SWNI has applied for and

received a $66,332 PPP Loan• Whereas SWNI has not decreased

hours or laid off any staff during the time of COVID and has shown little to no impact to operations related to COVID• Whereas, Civic Life and BES

have committed to funding SWNI at the same level of funding as the 2019/2020 fiscal year in the 2020/2021 fiscal year

• Whereas the primary sources of SWNI revenue are from BES and Civic Life who reimburses SWNI for payroll and operating costs, culminating in 85% of SWNI’s revenue.• Whereas SWNI board members

have requested ALL PPP loan documents be provided by SWNI to the board to fulfill fiscal oversight responsibilities. Multiple requests have been made since May 10th and remain unsatisfied.

• Whereas SWNI is seeking to “re-purpos(e) some of the Civic Life FY 19-20 money for the 17 Neighborhoods

and 3 business associations to use for Communication and COVID-19 impact not to exceed $25,000. The Board approves that up to $1000 be transferred to the fiscal accounts of the neighborhoods to justify use of PPP funds. • Whereas SWNI has not applied

equity as a requirement for qualifying for fund distribution

I move that SBNA disavow any connection to SWNI’s acceptance of the PPP loan and request that SWNI return the PPP funds it has received to allow the businesses/organizations truly harmed by COVID to receive the funds; we believe that SWNI has participated in an inequitable and unnecessary acquisition of funds. 

I move that this statement be forwarded to SWNI Staff, SWNI Executive Officers, SWNI Finance Committee, SWNI BOD, Civic Life Director & Staff, City Commissioners

and Mayor Wheeler, NextDoor and other parties as necessary to communicate our position. Awareness, Acceptance and Action. 

Awareness involves taking an honest look at ourselves and our circumstances. 

Acceptance of that understanding allows us to assess and learn from that experience. 

That acceptance then leads to taking action towards the change we wish to make.

We would love to hear from neighbors about how we can be impactful for the good of our neighborhood. Please join us at our next meeting on, July 9th at 7pm on Zoom where we will be electing our board officers. You can find the link at swni.org/sburlingame .Submitted by Shannon Hiller-Webb, SBNA Vice President

South BurlingameNext Board Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 7pm

Virtual Meeting instructions will be posted on sburlingame.swni.org Robert Lennox, sbna-president@swni.org

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Next SWHRL Board virtual meeting (Zoom): Wednesday, July 15, 7-8:30

To attend, RSVP to contact@swhrl.org . Anyone may attend a Board meeting. Let us know ahead of time if you have issues the Board should address. Current agenda items include an update on the SW Corridor Light Rail Project and committee updates. We’re discussing committee and SWHRL action plans for the year. Any suggestions?

SWHRL’s May 2020 general meeting was our first "meeting" conducted on Zoom, and it went well. Annual Board elections were held. Melanie Billings-Yun, Roger Brown, Bill Failing, Craig Koon, Chris Kopca, John Neumann, Nancy Seton, Kim Silverman, Charlie Van Rossen, and Scott Young were reelected to the Board. Fiona Cundy and Joyce Allegra del Rosario were added as new members. Joyce has agreed to chair our Schools Committee and to be our rep to the SWNI Public Safety Committee. Charlie Van Rossen was voted SWHRL representative to SWNI. We will elect officers at our June 17 Board meeting, but are still lacking volunteers for President and VP.

The agenda for our June 17, 2020 Board meeting included:

• Election of officers, confirmation of committee chairs, discussion of action plans

• Community Engagement Allocation Program (CEAP)

• Patton/Talbot/Greenway Bicycle Crossing—Roger Brown

• Tangent Village update • Future development on Broadway, rights-of-way, ped/bike infrastructure

From SWHRL’s Public Safety Chair: With the police distracted lately, crime in the West Hills is happening in daylight hours out in the open. Police response time is MUCH longer. On a June weekend, eight intruders were ejected from a single home after two calls out. Three arrests were made. An observant resident caught someone in a red minivan trying to steal a neighbor's trailer. Meth is extraordinarily cheap and available right now. Cocaine is making a comeback. Leave NOTHING in your cars and make sure all gates, carports and points of entry into your home, including crawl spaces, are secure. Report ALL crimes no matter how big or small. It's our only hope for patrol.

Transportation—Bicycle Crossing and Intersection Upgrade

At our May 2020 SWHRL meeting: • Lisa Caballero spoke about PBOT’s

Neighborhood Greenway Initiative to make streets local-use only or shared where there are many pedestrians. PBOT is asking for suggestions from the public. If there is a street in your neighborhood that would qualify as a greenway, write to: transportation@portlandoregon.gov. You will also find more information on the SWHRL webpage in the Transportation section.• Scott Cohen, PBOT Neighborhood

Greenway Program Coordinator, presented PBOT’s proposed design for the Patton/Talbot/Greenway Bicycle Crossing as part of the Neighborhood Greenway initiative. The aim is to make this confusing intersection safer, by using Audrey Lane as the entry point to Patton, and making 50 ft. of Talbot one-way inbound/uphill for cars, but still two-way for bikes. There would also be curb extenders to make crossing safer for pedestrians.

(See map on SWHRL website.) PBOT is anticipating construction to begin this summer. swni.org/swhrl/transportation• Several members questioned

whether the choice of location for the bicycle crossing (Audrey Lane) would create additional problems. Lisa pointed out that it was probably too late to change the design as it had been adopted as part of the Southwest in Motion plan after a two-year planning and feedback period which she had consistently shared with the membership. Our SWHRL Transportation Committee organized a socially distanced onsite meeting with interested members and nearby neighbors to go over the proposed design. Neighbors attending were amenable to the one-way proposal.

Call for US Census: Joyce Allegra del Rosario announced that, despite the pause in field operations, the US Census is still looking for thousands of census-takers starting from July. Pay is $18 per hour. People interested in taking part in this historic event should contact 2020census.gov.

Southwest Hills Residential LeagueNext Board Meeting: Wednesday, July 15, 7-8:30pm

Location: Zoom meeting, see SWHRL web page for information John Neumann, Vice President, contact@swhrl.org, 503-224-3840

swhrl.org

Dear West Portland Park community,

Thank you for taking some time to read this. As Phase 1 starts in our County, remember to follow the rules and wear your face masks. If you are having financial troubles getting masks, please reach out to the wppna and we can provide some as a community service.

Summer is finally here and this past wet June was something that, I think and feel, was good to get us hydrated for the summer to come. Everything is green and the air feels extra fresh! I hope this July 4th weekend brings you a continued sense of community, independence and liberty!

Please join us at our next WPP meeting on Zoom. The meeting will takes place on on July 9th at 7

pm. Don’t forget to register for it in advance. See the SWNI calendar for contact information or reach out to me at wppna-president@swni.org for details.

We are working on getting TriMet to present to us about the latest SWC plan and show us some renderings of how the Max line will cross over Capitol Hwy. I know the possibility of change can be scary and exciting at the same time, so please come and share your thoughts and feelings.

The West Portland Town Center committee is wrapping up the 1.5 year long effort to set the goals and objectives to guide the reshaping and land use rezoning near the intersections of Barbur and Capitol Hwy. We look forward to more discussions and love growth near high density transit corridors,

equitable housing strategy plans, outdoor community spaces, job opportunity, food carts and splash pads in our parks, just to name a few.

We are always looking for more active community members to join our board. Elections are coming up in a few months but we as a board can always add more folks via a vote

at a meeting. Please keep coming to the meetings to share your thoughts, feelings and knowledge about the wonderful neighborhood that is West Portland Park.

Don’t forget to join us on Facebook. Find us at West Portland Park Neighborhood Association

Always at your service, Javier

What’s Happening in the "SPBA" southportlandba.com

Therapia Wellness Clinic is offering limited limited Acupuncture, Chiropractic appointments. Medical massage therapy appointments are available and require a doctor’s referral. Along with prescreening for COVID-19, everyone is required to wear masks during appointments. Please call or email to schedule. They are accepting most insurance for visits, but please contact them to verify. info@therapiaclinic.com (503)841-6222 TherapiaClinic.com.

Malea & The Tourists full band will be providing Live Steam Videos via Facebook called @homewithmalea The next two scheduled episodes

are Sunday June 28th and Sunday July 12th at 4 pm. The show is free. And don’t worry if you don't have a FB account. On the day of the live stream, the view is open to the “public.” Watch the Free LIVE Steam show at facebook.com/musicbymalea or go to Facebook and click on Vocalist Malea/ Malea & The Tourists Band page. The band is available as a duo, trio, quartet, quintet for weddings, birthday celebrations, and private events respecting safe & healthy protocols. Bookings: maleamusic@comcast.net or musicbymalea.com

Elephants on Corbett extends hours. They are now open from 8am

- 7pm Mon-Sat, and 8am - 3pm on

Sundays. Visit them for take-out or call for curbside pickup. You can also pre-order food (and wine, beer, and other beverages) from their online delivery menu for store pickup. elephantsdeli.com.

The SPBA is working on our Annual Membership Drive. If you’re

interested in learning more or becoming a member, please contact Pam Lemire; Executive Director at info@southportlandba.com

Submitted by Malea, SPBA Board Member/ Event Chair/ Secretary

South Portland Business Association

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 7pm Virtual Meeting instructions are posted at swni.org/calendar

Javier Moncada, wppna-president@swni.org wpp.swni.org

West Portland Park

Rendering of light rail going over Capitol Hwy connected to Barbur Transit Center presented by TriMet during the Preliminary Design open

houses in March 2020, before stay home orders.

JULY 2020 11Watershed Resource CenterWestside Watershed Resource CenterErik Horngren, Manager503-823-2862 or watershed@swni.org Contact the WRC to sign up for our monthly email newsletter, the Westside Watershed News.Visit us at: swni.org/watershed facebook.com/sw.wrc instagram: watershedresourcecenterThe Westside Watershed Resource Center inspires awareness and action on behalf of watershed health in Portland. We work through a partnership between Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. and the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.

Summer updates from Tryon Creek Watershed Council

Black Lives MatterDear Tryon Creek community,We support Black Lives Matter.We know that silence equals

complicity. We care deeply, and we know we will never be perfect or get it all right. We will actively work to listen and learn through discomfort, to do better, and to grow as individuals and organizationally.

We know the environmental movement is disproportionately white, even though communities of color are statistically more likely to consider themselves environmentalists and vote accordingly. We’re striving to ensure that marginalized community members know they are invited, welcomed, and respected at our table.

We know environmental justice is inextricably tied to social and racial justice. We continue to strengthen our relationships with organizations run by and for community members of color that live and work in our watershed. We have and will continue to work to acquire funding for programs that reduce barriers of access to nature, and projects that improve environmental quality in areas of our watershed where underserved community members live and attend school. We can and want to do better.

We know we will always have more to learn and more work to do. We encourage you to speak up, seek resources, learn along with us, use your voice and especially your privilege, and take care during this time. If you’re just finding your voice here, welcome. If you’re confused about why we’re sharing this, please reach out to us; we are happy to elaborate and discuss. If you’re tired of reading about racial issues,

please take a moment and imagine living them. We all have a role in creating change for a better future.

Watershed 101 Workshop via Zoom

When water falls near you, where does it go? Why does what you do matter? What do weeds have to do with fish?

If you have a group of about a dozen friends

or neighbors, and are interested in learning and volunteering from home by stewarding your slice of the watershed,

reach out to us! We can cater an

online presentation to your groups’ age group

and interests, and provide specific guidance on restoration work. It’s a win-win - your time spent stewarding your backyard can count as volunteering for TCWC!

Topic options include: Virtual/photographic tour of Tryon watershed; Native and invasive plants; Impervious & pervious surfaces; Stormwater; Fish passage barriers; Pollinators; Urban watersheds and water temperature; Soil health/science; Green infrastructure; Best practices for stewardship

We’ll share about watersheds, deepen your sense of place, and go over some ways to make a difference in nature near you. Email alexis@tryoncreek.org if you’re interested in learning more!

Interactive Web MapGet to know the Tryon Creek

watershed with the new interactive map on our website!

With photos, interesting data, and clickable links for further learning, the map is chock-full of good watershed information for your education. Visit tryoncreek.org/interactive-map to learn more.

In accordance with current public health guidelines, some July events have been (or may be) postponed or modified. You can stay up-to-date on future volunteer or educational event opportunities by checking the Portland Parks and Recreation Stewardship Calendar (portlandoregon.gov/parks/61049), or the Southwest Neighborhoods Community Events Calendar (swni.org/calendar).

Westside Watershed Events

Another successful year at Watershed Resource Center

The Watershed Resource Center (WRC) receives funding through a grant from City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Although we’re only halfway through 2020, WRC tracks our programs based on the fiscal year, and we just closed out our 2019-20 season. COVID-19 brought a number of challenges to our spring outreach and restoration season, but we were still able to accomplish many exciting projects and strengthen a number of valuable partnerships this year!

We value equitable programming that can make our resources accessible and relevant to everyone in our community. Through partnerships with Neighborhood House, Stephens Creek Crossing apartments, and the Jackson Middle School SUN program, we've been able to engage with underserved communities to listen to their needs for access to nature in their neighborhoods. We're thankful to our partners for providing us this opportunity, and will continue to work with community members to find how we can best support them.

Our Stormwater Stars program hosted three community workshops, sharing basic stormwater management practices with over 40 participants. These projects, hosted in the Multnomah, Maplewood, and Ashcreek neighborhoods, helped improve water quality and wildlife habitat, all while giving community members hands-on practice and skills to use and share in their own neighborhoods. The projects added 127 native plants and

enhanced 2,400 square feet of soils in the Stephens and Fanno Creek watersheds. Though we had to cancel our spring workshops, we are currently working to adapt online resources, and make modifications to in-person events, in hopes of bringing these events back in the fall of 2020!

WRC also supported a number of neighborhood scale restoration projects, including work in the Hayhurst, Hillsdale and West Portland Park neighborhoods. These projects engaged 107 volunteers in 235 service hours to plant 750 native plants, and enhance 18,000 square feet of land by removing invasive weeds and improving stormwater management. We’re excited to watch these projects establish themselves over the coming years to provide habitat for wildlife, filtration for stormwater, and food for people.

WRC has been fortunate to have the opportunity to provide outdoor education activities for schools and community groups. In partnership with Friends of Fanno Creek Headwaters, we offered hikes and hands-on activities along the SW 25th Ave Community Trail to over 40 students in 2019-20. We enjoying being able to introduce many of these kids to an outdoor space in which they can play, learn, and explore right in their own neighborhood.

If you are interested in learning more about WRC programs or partnering on a project, please contact us at the information above.

Submitted By Alexis Barton, Tryon Creek Watershed Council Program Coordinator

Volunteers enjoying a Watershed 101 Workshop

Volunteers at a Stormwater Stars workshop.

12 JULY 2020 Committees

A monthly snapshot of land use planning work going on in your neighborhoods. Please visit the project website and contact project staff with any questions.

COVID-19 IMPACTS: Please be aware that public meetings are being cancelled or rescheduled for public health and safety, so be sure to check the calendars on specific project pages for meeting updates and the latest information.

Residential Infill Project (RIP)What: Updating the rules that shape Portland’s residential neighborhoods, so more people can live in them, while limiting the construction of very large new houses. Status: On June 3, City Council held a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to RIP, which was continued to June 18 at 2 p.m. Nearly 100 people signed up to testify, and nearly 300 written comments were received over the course of the four-month open record period on the proposed amendments. You can view the June 3 and June 18 Council hearings online. Council will return at a later date after the close of the public hearing to discuss and vote on the proposed amendments, which can be viewed on the project website. You can see the zoning proposals for individual properties by using the project Map App. You can also sign up to receive project email updates by filling out this quick form. Next opportunity to engage: The record for testimony has closed. City Council met on June 18 to vote on which amendments should be incorporated into the final proposal. Council will reconvene later in July to consider and vote on the entire RIP package. Please check the RIP website and/or the Council calendar to confirm dates and times of these meetings. Contact: Morgan Tracy, 503-

823-6879, Morgan.Tracy@portlandoregon.gov

Anti-Displacement Action PlanWhat: Increasing the resiliency of

the City and our communities to deal with chronic economic disparities that contribute to displacement, especially of the most vulnerable, and when exacerbated by a pandemic or increasing housing costs, investment patterns and gentrification. Status: With funds authorized by City Council on April 1, the Portland African American Leadership Forum (PAALF) hired an anti-displacement coalition organizer, who will help build the capacity of a coalition made up of frontline community organizations to drive an anti-displacement policy agenda. Additional information about this project can be found on the City’s project webpage. To address COVID-related displacement risks in Portland, BPS has adjusted the Anti-Displacement Action Plan workplan, accelerating the establishment of a citywide Anti-Displacement Task Force. The task force will be comprised of community members and cross-bureau City leadership and recommend actions for City Council to address housing and commercial displacement. The group will convene in July to begin work as soon as possible. Next opportunity to engage: Please see the Portland African American Leadership Forum (PAALF)'s website for more information on the coalition. Community members interested in learning more about the project can also sign up for project updates. Contact: Andrea Pastor, 503-823-7845, andrea.pastor@portlandoregon.gov

Expiration Date Extension Project What: Amending the zoning code

to address the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the development market by extending

the expiration date of some land use reviews, final plats and pre-application conferences; maintaining inclusionary housing rates that are set to increase; and allowing for virtual neighborhood contact meetings. Specifically, it will:• Extend the expiration date for

some land use reviews until Jan. 1, 2024.

• Extend the expiration date for some pre-application conferences for one more year.• Allow some final plats 365 days of

inactivity before they are voided.• Allow neighborhood contact

meetings to be held remotely using video conferencing technology.• Extend the expiration date an

additional three years for the lower inclusionary housing rates that apply outside the Central City and Gateway plan districts. Status: The Proposed Draft was released in April 2020. The PSC held a public hearing on May 26, 2020, and recommended that City Council adopt the proposed code changes, as well as several amendments to the Proposed Draft. Next opportunity to engage: City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on July 8 at 2 p.m. Contact: JP McNeil, 503-823-6046, jason.mcneil@portlandoregon.gov

Design Overlay Zone Amendments Project (DOZA) What: Updating and improving both the process and tools used within the design overlay zone. Status: Staff released the Proposed Draft on Sept. 16, 2019. A joint public hearing with the PSC and Design Commission was held on Oct. 22. Opportunities for submitting public testimony ended on Nov. 15. Recent activity: The two commissions continued to hold work sessions on the staff proposal through June 2020 before making their recommendations. While COVID-19 has delayed some scheduled work sessions, the PSC

held virtual work sessions on April 28 and June 9, and was expected to make a recommendation for the zoning code on July 14. The Design Commission held a work session on June 4, with a potential recommendation on the guidelines for June 18. No testimony was taken at these work sessions. The Recommended Draft is anticipated to be released in late Summer 2020, with a City Council hearing to follow.Contact: Phil Nameny, 503-823-7709, Phil.Nameny@portlandoregon.gov

West Portland Town Center Plan What: Creating a vision and identifying actions to transition

“the Crossroads” area into a healthy, inclusive and complete community. Work will cover housing and displacement, improved health and prosperity for low-income residents, transportation and stormwater improvements, economic development, zoning changes and urban design. Status: Community feedback from Fall 2019 was integrated into the creation of three growth concepts for the town center, which were shared with the public at an open house on March 4. Community input from the open house and an online survey will help staff narrow choices further and move toward a proposed plan. A Discussion Draft of the plan is scheduled for release in August. A Community Advisory Group (CAG) meets every other month (through June) to guide development of the plan. Next opportunity to engage: The March draft growth concepts for the West Portland Town Center can still be viewed online. The next CAG meeting will be June 29 and held online. See the project event page for details. CAG meetings are open to the public and past materials are available online.

Contact: Joan Frederiksen, 503-823-3111, Joan.Frederiksen@portlandoregon.gov

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Update

Chair, David Martin transportation-chair@swni.org

swni.org/transportation

Watershed CommitteeChair: Murphy Terrell

watershed-chair@swni.org swni.org/watershed_committee

SPOTLIGHT on...Volunteer Committee Members and Advisors

Many ThanksThis is a time for reflection and

thanks. We have active committee members and advisors and many citizens who are on our mailing list and keep in touch. But this month I'd like to thank two in specific.

Laurie Cawthon, Secretary for the Watershed Committee extraordinaire, has resigned. She has been a great deal of help to me and a faithful recorder of our meetings. Thanks Laurie. We shall miss you.

I'd also like to thank John Gibbon who has relentlessly plowed through reams of legal documents, attended associated meetings, written letters, explained issues for and to the Watershed Committee (mostly me). His dedication and contributions are noted and appreciated. Thank you John and Thank you Cindy.

Last month, this month, next month We've been reviewing Portland /BES SWMM Storm Water Management Manual 2016 and the MS4 permit, as they regard southwest water and soil management needs, particularly for new construction. Methods used

in the rest of Portland often are not a valuable mechanism for Southwest's soils. Comments to BES are open until July 2.

Even though we have Zoom meetings we still need a secretary taking minutes of our meetings. If anyone is interested, please let me know.

From the Multnomah County Library Nature's Best Hope-ebooks

A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in your Yard -Tallamy, Douglas W - 2020

SWNI calendar swni.org/calendar

our website swni.org/watershed_committee

Westside Watershed Resource Center swni.org/watershed

Plant Swap link nativeplantswap.org

Plant swap is a bit threadbare just now. Have you any natives to donate?Next Meeting:

Thursday, July 16 7pm Virtual Meeting See SWNI Calendar for info swni.org/calendar

Lisa Patterson with PBOT attended the June SWNI Transportation Committee meeting to provide an update on the SW 26 th project, which is for the section between SW Taylor’s Ferry and I-5. The project is in the design phase through the middle of 2021 with construction expected to commence at the end of 2021.One of the big challenges for the project is a limit on available space and the need to manage stormwater. Originally, it was envisioned that the project would provide pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the street. Unfortunately, this would have necessitated a substantial retaining wall to support such widths, the costs of which were not possible based upon the budget of the project. Several concerns remain regarding the project, including the loss of on-street parking for the homes located within the project area. An additional concern is the likelihood of increased traffic when the state implements congestion pricing on I-5, since the current design would make the Taylors Ferry exit off of NB I-5 the last jump-off point before drivers would be assessed the toll.

The City of Portland is updating its Stormwater Management Manual and

one of the expectations is a change to the current policy to remove the exemption for sidewalk and ADA-only projects. SW Portland already suffers from a lack of sidewalks in many areas and this policy change will have an impact by potentially increasing the costs even further.

The details of Metro’s 2020 Transportation bond are being finalized with official approval expected July 15th. The Metro Council voiced strong support on June 9th for a combination of a payroll tax on employers and a $56 vehicle registration fee across the Portland metro area to help pay for the agency’s $7 billion transportation package, which will be on the ballot in November. That plan would pull in $300 million to $350 million annually started in 2022 to help partially fund the $7 billion project, which includes the SW Corridor light rail line, as well as other safety projects on problem roads like TV Highway, McLoughlin Boulevard and 82nd Avenue.Next Meeting:

Monday, July 20, 7pm Virtual Meeting See SWNI Calendar for info swni.org/calendar

JULY 2020 13Committees

Chair Steve Mullinax parks-chair@swni.org

swni.org/parks

COVID Update: Portland Parks & Recreation is reopening some assets as allowed by Oregon Health Authority. (See portlandoregon.gov/parks for details on specific facilities.) Visitors are still required, under the Stay Home, Stay Safe order, to maintain 6-feet of physical distance between others and to not assemble in groups larger than 10 people at any park.SWNI Parks & Community Centers Committee sent the following letter to the Mayor, City Council and Parks Director:The Southwest Neighborhoods Parks and Community Centers Committee recognizes the extraordinary effort required of the Portland City Council and our Parks & Recreation Bureau to keep the city safe under the difficult public health problems created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenge of addressing COVID’s impact to City finances is clearly daunting as well.As you begin to consider reopening city services, please keep in mind that our Parks system is key to maintaining the health and wellbeing of Portlanders. The heavy community use of our Parks system during this

time of great upheaval underlines its importance now and in the weeks, months, and years to come to all of our Portland communities.This emphasizes, yet again, the importance of moving the Parks budget to a more consistent and dedicated stream of funding for the future. We do not wish to see the efforts undertaken thus far by Parks and Council to lose momentum. We urge the process to continue and offer our assistance in any way we can.

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 2nd, 7pm Virtual Meeting See SWNI Calendar for info swni.org/calendar

Chair Gary Rundeland-use-chair@swni.org

swni.org/land_use

RIP: SWNI LUC is paying close attention to the final guidelines on where three or more units of housing can be sited on lots inside R2.5 R5 R7 zones designated for single family dwellings. Recall that HB2001 in 2019 Legislation out of Salem now allows duplexes to be built by right on any lot currently designated for single family dwelling. HB2001 does NOT automatically apply this to development by right to these same lots, for triplexes, quadplexes, or home and multiple ADU combos. It allows local jurisdictions to determine the areas inside the single family residential zones where three or more housing units can be built, and equally important, where they cannot be built.

RIP was able to get in front of City Council on June 3rd via Zoom for additional public testimony on the seven key amendments to the project. Amendment #5 took special note of limiting 3+ housing units on lots abutting unimproved streets. Amendment #6 is the deeper affordability bonus amendment which calls for allowing up to 6,000+ sq.ft. six plexes on a single family dwelling lot; provided 50% are sold or rented to families at 60% medium family income. Amendment #7 looked to curb demolitions of existing inventories of single family homes within historical districts. During the June 3rd public testimony, it appears that Amendment #5 criteria has been written in (to a certain extent) to the Technical Amendment #1, and handed over to PBOT for further review. As has been the case for over the past two years, the push to build high-density housing units via Amendment #6 continues, and focus has also turned on deleting Amendment #7 to create new infill housing opportunities everywhere.

Land Use is all about the "what" and the "where." As RIP heads to it's perceived closure, the final negotiations are represented in the dozen project amendments that have been whittled down to a key few. SWNI LUC had submitted testimony in favor of Amendment #5, and requested that the language be cleared up regarding alternative standards for improved streets. Our testimony also requested to not allow Amendment #6 as written, but reminded that our current Comprehensive Planning Document already focuses on permitting higher-density housing units in areas near or adjacent to public services, infrastructure, and high-service-levels of public transportation a.k.a.

"smart" density. Additional public testimony on RIP at City Council was completed by June 18th. One special note, during June 3 public testimony, several individuals and groups proposed a new Amendment to mandate accountability of at least a dozen measurable outcomes of RIP on an annual basis, starting immediately. This is very important, as public testimony (view it yourself on the BPS RIP website in YouTube format) in favor of high-density infill anywhere,claim innumerable benefits; starting and ending with affordable housing; yet fail to recognize any detriments of displacement of low-income households / overall gentrification/high-cost, rent-only units etc.

Next Meeting: Tuesday July 21, 6:30 pm Virtual Meeting See SWNI Calendar for info swni.org/calendar Equity and Inclusion

Chair Laura Camposequity-chair@swni.org

swni.org/equity

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, the Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance stating, "As an initial step the City of Portland formally recognizes and apologizes for the atrocities Black people have suffered in this nation and Portland, OR."

The 2020-2021 fiscal budget passed by City Council included a reduction of a total of 27 million from the police bureau's budget. Activists had pushed for decades for reforms in the police bureau. In 1982, when I worked at the Metropolitan Public Defenders, I remember the incidents involving dead possums being placed at Black-owned businesses. I started marching in 1983 in response to the death of a young Ethiopian man in SE Portland by a white supremacist. Subsequent years brought more deaths in Portland's Black community as a result of police brutality, more marches and calls for civil rights; but little changed. Now, as Portlanders have been marching for three weeks, there have been significant changes.According to JoAnn Hardesty,those changes are "defunding the Violence Reduction Team, School Resource Officers, Transit Officers, and eliminating eight positions in the Special Emergency Response Team.Among the newly funded programs are $4.8 million for Portland Street Response, $1 million for participatory

budgeting process with the house less community, $1 million for a leadership development program for Black youth aged 25 and under.Additionally, $2.3 million cannabis tax revenue will be redirected to fund $453,000 in social equity grants through the Office of Community and Civic Life, $150,000 for hiring another tribal outreach worker in the Office of Government Relations, and $124,000 for a position in the Office of Equity and Human Rights Act which prohibits public money from being spent in discriminatory ways. The remaining will be put back into a contingency fund, with the intention for the community to determine how to use the funds, specifically for our Black Community."

Finally, this week we witnessed landmark decisions from the Supreme Court regarding the LGBTQ community and DACA.

Next Meeting: Monday July 27 Virtual Meeting See SWNI Calendar for info swni.org/calendar

Co-Chairs: Patty McMahon & Sandi Ragnetti

schools-chair@swni.org swni.org/schools

Leadership ChangeThe SWNI Schools Committee is

pleased to announce a leadership change. New co-chairs, Patty McMahon and Sandy Ragnetti, will lead the bimonthly regular meetings (Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May) and divide leadership responsibilities and on-going projects. Some of the regular committee meetings may be virtual to provide easier access for neighbors who are finding it helpful to be at home and participate. If you have suggestions for the committee, this is a great time to contact us.

Discussions over the next few months may also be shifted when the committee meets to better serve the SW Portland community with information, as well as events and projects for families for the 2020-2021 school year. We are also examining how the City of Portland and other organizations plan to include everyone and explore biases and equity. This fiscal year is guaranteed to be a year of changes and a time for a review of the structure and outreach for the committee.

July Announcements:-With changes for the school year

uncertain and new leadership, the 2020-2021 SWNI Schools Action Plan will be finalized later this summer and presented for SWNI Board review in the fall.

-Welcome Lisa Newlyn, new Principal at Robert Gray Middle School. We also say thanks and farewell to Shawn Garnett, Markham Principal

-Portland Public Schools 2020 Bond Measure: Watch for important information about community meetings this summer.

- SWNI Schools Committee leaders expect to provide a proposal to SWNI for Civic Engagement during COVID-19 as part of the funding for community-based organizations. SWNI Schools partners, such as the Impact NW SUN Program at various SW Schools will be included in the proposal. More info will be available by mid-July.

-Minds Matter, a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success, asked SWNI to share this important and timely information. Minds Matter’s goal is to equip underprivileged high school students with the tools to gain acceptance to a four-year university and navigate the financial aid process. Minds Matter is taking applications for their high school student program. Find more information at: mindsmatterportland.org

Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept 17th, 2020*. Multnomah Art Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland 97219

*This may be a virtual meeting See SWNI Calendar for info swni.org/calendar

14 JULY 2020

As the founder of Friends of April Hill Park, I feel it is important to recognize and address how fortunate our community is to have a neighborhood park. The park was created in the 1950’s as parents saw the need for an open space for their children. They wanted to give their children a place to play, with no fear of being harmed or feeling unwelcome. I want to ensure that this remains true for ALL visitors to April Hill Park.

Recently the Friends of April Hill Park, with a Metro grant, was able to have a boardwalk and new trails built, with the idea that everyone

who visits is safe. When we built the boardwalk, our safety concerns focused on keeping pedestrians from slipping and assuring plants and wildlife were safe from being trampled. And I have to admit, my privilege didn't allow me to think of other safety concerns, ones that dealt with keeping people of color feeling safe in our park. I was shocked by the recent video of Cristian Cooper, a man simply out enjoying nature, and had the police called on him because he was black. He was targeted because he was a black man and a white woman decided he was in the wrong place.

Trails, playing field and playground are for everyone. We must make

sure our park is a place where all of our neighbors can feel welcome. It is a place for everyone to learn about nature, enjoy being outdoors and a place to meet new and old friends.

Friends of April Hill Park is committed to supporting those who are demanding justice and change. We are educating ourselves on the intersection where environmentalism and social justice collide. We have work to do. It can be uncomfortable, but it is needed. The only way we will see change is to change our ways of thinking. Please take the time to read these important articles on this topic. Let's get started and involved.

Leigh Thomas, Vogue Why every Environmentalist should be Anti-Racist vogue.com/contributor/leah-thomas .

"The Joys and Challenges of Exploring Nature While Black” grist.org/fix

‘Black Birders Week’ Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors” aududon.org

We want to hear from you on how we can make the park safe for everyone, especially for our Black Community; AprilHillPark@SWNI.org

Submitted by Jill Gaddis, Friends of April Hill Park

Public Safety

The horror of the brutal killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor continues to shake the world.

Unquestionably, White privilege and systemic racism permeate our country. Our community is not immune to these failings. The sadness, pain and righteous anger of our collective voices do not wipe them away; we must effect change now.

The SWNI Public Safety Committee has long enjoyed the privilege of a good relationship with the Portland Police Bureau and this should be a privilege we all enjoy. We understand that we must use who we are, and what we do to build relationships with

Black and under-served communities. We pledge to be of service to you to facilitate improved relationships between law enforcement, our neighbors and other community partners. Working together, we must fight oppression in all forms within our boundaries and beyond.

Our meetings take place the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. We invite you to the table.

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 2, 7pm Virtual meeting See SWNI Calendar for info swni.org/calendar

Public Safety CommitteeChair Kimberlyn Silverman

safety@swni.org swni.org/public_safety

Thursday July 16, 2-3pm, Social Isolation Conversation: Caring for Yourself and Others

-A virtual conversation on how to address social isolation during a time of physical distancing. During the conversation, we will help you gain a better understanding of the impacts social isolation can have and how important it is for our health to stay connected with others. We will talk about self-care, caring for others, and reaching out to those who are most vulnerable in our communities due to age, ability, language barriers, fragile health/barriers to access healthcare, and more. We will also touch on additional Community Safety Resources.

Thursday July 23, 6-7pm, Community Safety Resources for Businesses

-Learn about safety resources available to Portland businesses, particularly those re-opening and

Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BiPOC)-owned businesses after COVID-19-related closures.

Thursday August 13, 2-3:30pm, Personal Safety Workshop

-Introduces participants to a variety of self-protective/self-empowerment options in an engaging, non-physical, discussion-based virtual format. Learn more about self-awareness, practice assertiveness and explore options for de-escalation, avoidance of and escaping from situations that feel unsafe.

Thursday August 27, 6-7pm, Responding to Incidents of Hate

-Learn safe and effective ways to respond to incidents of hate.

Register in advance at swni.org/calendar

Safety Virtual TrainingsSubmitted Sarah Berkemeier and Jenni Pullen, Civic Life Community Safety Coordinators

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Our Parenting Program, which serves mostly immigrants and other families facing barriers to engaging with the educational system, has always had enhancing school-readiness as its primary objective. However, because we know that child abuse and neglect increase dramatically during times of crisis, our staff have immediately elevated child safety as a dual focus of the program since the start of the pandemic. Oregon child safety officials are already very concerned, as reports of child abuse are down 70% as a result of children not attending school or going to routine medical appointments. Also, our staff are seeing that low-income families, especially English Language Learners, are struggling to use the technology required to participate in distance learning. This will likely continue throughout the next school year.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Lady Fern Creek Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, our staff parent educators are scheduling regular check-in calls with each family, and are available to take additional calls as needed. Staff are combining abuse prevention interventions with resources for parents to use to keep their children busy and learning during this time of sheltering in place, including online resources accessible via smart phones and activities that can be done with items families have in their homes. Staff are also connecting parents with other important services,

including rent/energy assistance, applying for unemployment, and updated information about school. Our goal is to reduce isolation and stress as much as possible among these vulnerable families in order to foster safe and healthy parenting behavior, and to encourage parents to invest time in learning with their kids.

The Parenting Program is also planning a major summer initiative with families, to continue healthy parenting support and to engage families in making up some of the educational time lost this year. We are expanding the program to serve families including our Head Start Program preschoolers and those residing in NH’s housing program for homeless families.

While students will likely return to school in the fall, at least on a part-time basis, the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, and its associated stressors, are unlikely to be reversed quickly for these marginalized families. We plan to engage 60-80 families through the summer program, connecting them to school-based and other important resources, in addition to the support provided by our staff.

"We are excited that we now have the resources to stay connected with more families, and that we can continue this effort through the summer and next school year, when families will continue to face both economic challenges and barriers to education," said Meera Batra, Parenting Program Manager.

Neighborhood House parenting program proactively working to prevent child abuse

Do you like to drive? Are you looking for a way to help your community? Our transportation program is seeking volunteers to take seniors and people with disabilities to life-sustaining medical appointments, grocery stores and more. For information, contact Marie Haviland, Aging Services transportation coordinator, at 503-246-1663, ext. 6103, or email mhaviland@nhpdx.org.

Our transportation program provides one-on-one rides for essential travel and for medical appointments. Call Ride Connection at 503-226-0700. Our trips are available to seniors 60+ and people with disabilities at no cost to you. Our monthly recreational excursions and Riders’ Club trips are temporarily postponed until further notice, but we are offering our Southwest RideAbout Shuttle trips to grocery stores in July. Sign up by calling Ride Connection. We are currently limiting the number of passengers on the shuttle to four or fewer; all drivers and passengers are required to wear face masks unless they have a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing a mask. Drivers are unable to carry bags into individuals’ homes and there is a limit of three bags per passenger. The July trips are as follows:July 7: Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer or New SeasonsJuly 17: Walmart, Costco or WinCoJuly 24: Beaverton Fred Meyer or

Trader Joe’sJuly 30: Walmart, Costco or WinCo

The doors of our Neighborhood House Senior Center will remain closed in July due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But we continue to offer food box deliveries, phone support, virtual programming, grocery shopping and errands for those seniors who are staying close to home. We can be reached by leaving a voicemail at 503-244-5204.

Our online Zoom classes can be found at nhpdx.org/remote-classes-for-seniors or by calling 503-244-5204. If you know of an older adult in your area who might benefit, please spread the word. Our remote Zoom classes, which are free of charge, include:9 am Mondays: Meditation with Carole Melkonian10:15 am Mondays: Qi Gong with Carole Melkonian10:15 am Tuesdays and Thursdays: Rhythmic Chair Exercise with Peggy Frieze2 pm Tuesdays: Tai Chi for Better Balance with Catherine Holder3:15 pm Tuesdays: Buddhist Meditation and Study with Candle Summers2 pm Thursdays: Tai Chi for Better Balance with Jim Dalton10 am Fridays: Yoga with Peggy FriezeNoon Fridays: Chair Fitness with Carrie Craven

Senior Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

503-244-5204 • 9 am - 3:30 pm, M-F

Multnomah County Library has canceled all events until further notice.

Updates at multcolib.org.

Parenting Program staff have been hard at work providing resources to families since the stay-at-home order began.

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16 JULY 2020 Calendar

Please be aware that public meetings are being cancelled

or rescheduled for public health and safety, so be

sure to check SWNI's online calendar for meeting updates

and virtual meeting links.

swni.org/calendar

SWNI Calendar Note

July 2020Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

28 296:30 PM CEAP Online Workshop

30 16:45 PM Hillsdale General Meeting7:00 PM South Portland

27:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety

3Independence Day (observed)

4Independence Day

5 6 76:00 PM Multnomah Board6:00 PM CEAP Online Workshop7:00 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead7:00 PM Far Southwest

87:00 PM Crestwood NA Meeting

96:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM South Burlingame7:00 PM West Portland Park

1010:00 AM CEAP Online Workshop

11

12 136:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council7:00 PM Ashcreek7:00 PM Hayhurst General Meeting

147:00 PM Multnomah NA General Meeting7:00 PM Arnold Creek Board

15Tax Day

1:00 PM SWNI Finance2:00 PM SWNI Executive7:00 PM SWHRL Board Meeting

162:00 PM Social Isolation Conversation: Caring for Yourself and Others7:00 PM SWNI Watershed

17 18

19 207:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion Committee

216:30 PM SWNI Land Use

227:00 PM SWNI Board

236:00 PM Community Safety Resources for Businesses

24 25

26 277:00 PM SWNI Equity & In-clusion

28 29 30 31Eid al-Adha

1

28 296:30 PM CEAP Online Workshop

30 16:45 PM Hillsdale General Meeting7:00 PM South Portland

27:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety

3Independence Day (observed)

4Independence Day

5 6 76:00 PM Multnomah Board6:00 PM CEAP Online Workshop7:00 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead7:00 PM Far Southwest

87:00 PM Crestwood NA Meeting

96:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM South Burlingame7:00 PM West Portland Park

1010:00 AM CEAP Online Workshop

11

12 136:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council7:00 PM Ashcreek7:00 PM Hayhurst General Meeting

147:00 PM Multnomah NA General Meeting7:00 PM Arnold Creek Board

15Tax Day

1:00 PM SWNI Finance2:00 PM SWNI Executive7:00 PM SWHRL Board Meeting

162:00 PM Social Isolation Conversation: Caring for Yourself and Others7:00 PM SWNI Watershed

17 18

19 207:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion Committee

216:30 PM SWNI Land Use

227:00 PM SWNI Board

236:00 PM Community Safety Resources for Businesses

24 25

26 277:00 PM SWNI Equity & In-clusion

28 29 30 31Eid al-Adha

1

28 296:30 PM CEAP Online Workshop

30 16:45 PM Hillsdale General Meeting7:00 PM South Portland

27:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety

3Independence Day (observed)

4Independence Day

5 6 76:00 PM Multnomah Board6:00 PM CEAP Online Workshop7:00 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead7:00 PM Far Southwest

87:00 PM Crestwood NA Meeting

96:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM South Burlingame7:00 PM West Portland Park

1010:00 AM CEAP Online Workshop

11

12 136:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council7:00 PM Ashcreek7:00 PM Hayhurst General Meeting

147:00 PM Multnomah NA General Meeting7:00 PM Arnold Creek Board

15Tax Day

1:00 PM SWNI Finance2:00 PM SWNI Executive7:00 PM SWHRL Board Meeting

162:00 PM Social Isolation Conversation: Caring for Yourself and Others7:00 PM SWNI Watershed

17 18

19 207:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion Committee

216:30 PM SWNI Land Use

227:00 PM SWNI Board

236:00 PM Community Safety Resources for Businesses

24 25

26 277:00 PM SWNI Equity & In-clusion

28 29 30 31Eid al-Adha

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Due to Covid 19 and to keep our community safe, we felt that it was in the best interest to cancel Multnomah Days this year. But, in its

place, we want to invite you to rediscover Multnomah Village the weekend of

August 15-17th.

Join us for Venture in the Village, a community scavenger hunt to help support our local Multnomah Village Businesses in a safe,

fun way. Follow the Multnomah Days Facebook page and Multnomah_days on

Instagram for coming details.

Venture in the Village

The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring for the 2020 Census. The positions are temporary and flexible with varying pay ranges. For Census Takers in Multnomah and Clackamas counties, the pay starts at $18.00/hour.

By working for the Census Bureau, our community has a special opportunity to help make the 2020 Census an accurate and complete count. The decennial Census, which takes place every 10 years, needs to be complete and accurate for a host of reasons. The Census influences how more than $675 billion from more than 100 federal programs are distributed to states and localities each year. Census numbers also effect:

• Medicaid.• School lunch programs.• Community development grants.• Road and school construction.• Medical services.• Business locations.

If you’re interested in a job, please visit the Census Bureau job site to apply. You’ll also be able to see descriptions and frequently asked questions at 2020census.gov/jobs.

We’re also encouraging everyone to self-respond to the 2020 Census Questionnaire at 2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by mailing in the paper questionnaire they received in the mail.

Census 2020