[pushed back one week in observence of Juneteenth]
Agenda (subject to changes):
Welcome and Introductions – 7:00pm
Agenda Additions?
Volunteers of America – change to Good Neighbor Agreement and discussion – MOTION to approve change [allowing VOA to work with Step court and accept people under different criteria]
Job Fair [Jennifer]
Spending money to try to reduce violence
Discussion of in-person meetings vs online. Do we want to switch back
Neighborhood Updates
Eliot News (call for articles for next issue)
LUTC update
Public Comment
Approve Minutes from past meetings
Adjourn
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This summer, Civic Life is helping neighbors host parties in their neighborhoods! These parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors, learn about cool stuff in your area, build up your community, and celebrate in a safe environment. You can throw a party for all of your friends’ pets, a marathon of all your favorite Michelle Yeoh movies, a vehement vegetarian chili cookoff, an all-ability dance party, and just about any other kind of party you want!
Safe, green, outdoor spaces are important to building safe, healthy communities. They give us places to rest and relax and connect to nature to get fresh air and sunshine. They provide free spaces for us to play sports, have a meal, bring pets, make music, get some exercise, and just hang out. Closing neighborhood streets for block parties allows us to build our own safe outdoor spaces.
Celebrations in the City of Portland will take place between August 1 and August 14. If you have any questions, call 3-1-1 or email 311@PortlandOregon.gov. Registration is open from June 6 to July 1 and is free!
You’ll be automatically registered for a FREE Noise Waiver for your lively activities!
Make it easy to get a permit to close off your street.
You can request professionals from safety-related City programs to attend parties to get to know your neighborhood and answer questions (no guarantees, based on availability).
Spread the Word!
Registration for POP parties is from June 6 to July 1!
We have created a POP poster for you to download and distribute to encourage people to register!
Register to request a visit from: Park Rangers, Portland Street Response, Neighborhood Emergency Teams (Bureau of Emergency Management), Portland Fire & Rescue, Portland Police Bureau, Office of Violence Prevention, and 9-1-1 operators (Bureau of Emergency Communications).
Related Bureau Resources
The Portland Bureau of Transportation issues permits to close streets for fun parties with their neighbors.
Researchers at Portland State University are conducting a focus group study to understand use, barriers to use, and knowledge about health benefits from parks, natural areas and forests in Portland, and the use of nature prescriptions for cardiac rehabilitation.
No prior knowledge or experience necessary
The focus groups will be conducted in-person at a community center close to your neighborhood and will be for 90 minutes. You will receive a Fred Meyer gift card of $40 for participating.
Receive $40 Gift Card
A focus group will be held June 9th at Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR, 97212 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
If you are interested in participating, please email researchgreenspace@gmail.com. Please sign up by June 6th to participate.
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We would like to invite you to a Community Safety Discussion and Working Session on Tuesday, May 24, from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Some of you may have attended an in-person listening session on March 30, facilitated by Lisa Freeman of the Community Safety Division and Andre Miller of Jo Ann Hardesty’s office (see meeting notes attached). There was a lot of momentum and energy at that event that we would like to carry forward.
Proposal by Andrew Champion to revoke the Alcohol License Policy that was originally crafted in 1997
Proposal by Andrew Champion to ask the City to stop sweeping houseless residents of Eliot
Discussion of letters from Cascadia Action regarding environmental pollution
Other Neighborhood Updates
Eliot News
LUTC update
Public Comment
[optional] Approve minutes from previous meeting
Adjourn
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PBOT Lloyd Event Parking District Presentation – Kathryn Doherty-Chapman
During games/concerts/big conventions – how can we encourage people not to park on the streets?
Lloyd focused but touches Eliot.
Once PBOT goes before City Council on this, they will seek to start the rate increase during events at $3/hr.
This rate will theoretically increase yearly as part of PBOT’s budget assuming capacity is being met.
PBOT is continuing to focus on the parking study in Northeast/Boise/Eliot over the coming years.
Equity: Transportation Wallet for Lloyd District residents.
Summary:
Rate increase during games and events in the evening/some day time event
Annual rate changes based on data
LUTC agreeing to write a letter of support of the Lloyd Event Parking District Plan as long as it dovetails into productive results in the future with the North Portland Parking Management Plan. Eliot doesn’t want to get stuck with vehicles moving north to avoid the meters and no other benefit to the Eliot Neighborhood.
Presentation on Albina One – Winta Yohannes (Albina Vision Trust), Chandra Robinson (Lever Architecture), Carly Harrison (Consultant with Edlen & Co.), Gauri Vengurlekar (Consultant with Edlen & Co.), Samantha Lautman (Lever Architecture)
AVT Design Team introduction. Collaborative group with different discipline backgrounds.
Community Hosts and Collaborators – Leading to community engagement.
AVT has been listening to community feedback for quite some time.
Experiences inform spaces
Creation of spectrum of density.
How does Albina One fit in to the Albina Vision.
Black history in the blacks around Abina One.
Access to waterfront important.
Little housing in Lower Albina currently—only Paramount Apartments.
Albina One meshing with Paramount Apartments.
Albina One features
Amenities on first floor, social resources, computers, playrooms, etc.
Grassy outdoor features for play, etc.
Views sweeping across westside.
Design from inside out.
Discussion about color on exterior
General sentiment of excitement regarding the project from the LUTC.
Opening community facing public spaces along the streetside frontage.
AVT answering questions.
AVT should be included in the PBOT Lloyd Event District Parking Plan.
On Wednesday, March 30th at 6pm, the City is hosting a public safety discussion at Matt Dishman Community center on NE Knott street. The public is invited to attend
Community Safety Listening & Strategy Session
Eliot Neighborhood
The City of Portland’s Division of Community Safety and Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty’s Office are holding a Community Safety Listening & Strategy Session at Matt Dishman Community Center on Wednesday, March 30th.
The Eliot neighborhood, a vibrant area with a rich history, has suffered from the steep increase in gun violence in Portland over the last two years. Come share how you have been impacted by safety issues in your neighborhood and meet other neighbors looking for solutions.
What is Happening?
The Community Safety Listening & Strategy Session has three intended outcomes:
1. Assemble community members concerned about safety in the neighborhood
2. Build a shared understanding of problems impacting community safety, as well as a shared vision
3. Identify resources within the community to address problems and build toward the vision
Why Attend?
The City of Portland recognizes that the Eliot neighborhood is of vital importance to Black Portlanders who formed a strong community here due to Portland’s racist red-lining policies in the early to mid-1900s. The City also recognizes that this community has experienced multiple layers of displacement and trauma due to policies that destroyed homes and caused rising property costs that forced residents out of the area. This event needs the perspective of long-standing Eliot residents who experienced these events, and the session will not be successful without your voice. AllEliot residents who want to build a safer community are welcome. Broad representation from a diverse group of residents, businesses, and other community organizations is essential to achieving this event’s intended outcomes.
Get Involved
Join us at Matt Dishman Community Center on Wednesday, March 30 from 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Winta Yohannes/ Albina Vision Trust – presenting their Community Investment Plan
Shannon Olive from WomenFirst
Eric – finding community partners to improve public safety
MOTION: Officer positions (included in executive committee) will be listed as: co-Chairs or Chair/Vice Chair, Treasurer, Recorder, Community Outreach (Lead and Vice), and Newsletter Editor
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