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ParksTransportationLand UseSchoolsEquity and InclusionWatershed

News and Events

Meetings and News

Crime PreventionOffense Statistics

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4 NeighborhoodAssociations

December 2017 News from Southwest Neighborhoods Inc wwwswniorg (503) 823-4592

Meals on Wheels People Announces Change of Service at Multnomah Village Center

Meals on Wheels People will change its service delivery model at the Multnomah Village Center located in Multnomah Arts Center beginning Jan 22 2018 Meals on Wheels service will move across the street to the Meals on Wheels People Central Kitchen All Meals on Wheels routes will remain the same and volunteer drivers will simply pick up their meals from the Central Kitchen at 7710 SW 31st Avenue Heidi Miller who currently manages the Multnomah Village dining site will continue to oversee Meals on Wheels delivery

Those who have been eating lunch in the dining room are invited to visit four nearby meal sites Tigard Senior Center 8815 SW OrsquoMara Street in Tigard (51 miles away) Elm Court Center 1032 SW Main Street in Portland (54 miles away) Beaverton Center at 5550 SW Hall Blvd in Beaverton (55 miles away) or Thelma Skelton Center 3925 SE Milwaukie Ave in Portland (57 miles away)

ldquoWe have two locations located

on the same corner and it makes sense to combine operationsrdquo said Meals on Wheels People Executive Director Suzanne Washington ldquoWe are committed to being fiscally responsible with donations community funds and government

funds It is important that the bulk of funds raised

are used for nutritional meal service rather than overhead costs Making responsible choices with

our resources ensures our ability to provide meals to

all those who need them without instituting a waiting listrdquo

Meals on Wheels People will hold a party during lunch on Friday Dec 22 to celebrate the diners and recognize the service of the volunteers A special award will be presented to Ester McGinnis who was instrumental in starting Meals on Wheels service in the Hillsdale neighborhood in the early 1970s

About Meals on Wheels People Meals on Wheels People has been changing lives one meal at a time since 1970 We provide a nutritional and social lifeline for older adults through dozens

of meal sites in Multnomah Washington and Clark counties and Meals on Wheels delivery to homebound elderly With the help of more than 5000 volunteers the nonprofit organization now serves 5000 meals daily and 11 million meals each year Visit mealsonwheelspeopleorg

If you have an idea for a project that could strengthen your neighborhood and community have an impact on public decisions or connect diverse people you should attend SWNIs Small Grant Workshop to find out how to apply for a grant to bring your idea to fruition

The Workshop will be held on Monday December 4th 2017 from 7pm to 830pm in Room 30 of the Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy)

Small grants are available to neighborhood residents and community organizations in the Southwest Neighborhood coaliton area This year a total of $12099 is available for grant proposals ranging in size from $200 to $2000

At the SWNI Small Grant Workshop you will learn about the application process funding priorities and tips for a successful grant proposal

Feedback on project ideas and networking opportunities will also be available Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend

To RSVP or for more information please contact SWNI Executive Director Sylvia Bogert at (503) 823-4592 or sylviaswniorg

Small Grant WorkshopMonday December 4th 7pm to 830pm

2017 Grant SW 26th Ave Right-of-Way Restoration Project The project involved over 125 community volunteers who planted 365 native plants and removed 1000 sq ft of invasive plants

How to ApplyVisit the grant website at

swniorg or pick up an application from Southwest Neighborhoods Inc

(7688 SW Capitol Hwy Room 5)Deadline for proposals

500 pm January 12 2018

2 DECEMBER 2017 Community

Poster by ericshulldesigncom

Holiday GalaMultnomah Vi l lage Hi l lsdale

Holiday Gala

Saturday 122 10am ndash 1pm Holiday Sing amp Chili Feed with coee and hot cocoa on Food Front patio Local vocal and musical school groups performing at multiple locations throughout Hillsdale Proceeds go to schools that perform during the event

Hillsdale Shopping Center

Thursday 1130 9am - 9pm Multnomah Arts Center Winter Arts amp Crafts Sale

Friday 121 Carolers amp Santa will be roaming the Village all evening 4pm Boy Scout Canned Food Drive and WreathHanukkah Fundraiser at Neighborhood House 6 ndash 830pm Carriage Rides - Starting at Key Bank and Multnomah Arts Center 642pm Tree lighting 9am - 9pm Multnomah Arts Center Winter Arts amp Crafts Sale

Saturday 122 Shopping specials throughout the day 830 ndash 11am Breakfast with Santa at Lucky Lab Kiwanis Fundraiser 9am ndash 4pm Multnomah Arts Center Winter Arts amp Crafts Sale 2pm ndash 4pm Gingerbread Houses at Riversgate Church Reserve your house with beckyriversgatenet by Nov 30th

Multnomah Village

DECEMBER 2017 3In Our Neighborhood

SW News is published monthly and distributed 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 Donate at swniorgdonate

We are located in the Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Room 5 Portland OR 97219-2457 Hours are 900 am to 500 pm Monday through Friday Call 503-823-4592 or email sylviaswniorg

Staff Sylvia Bogert Executive Director John Tappero Program Coordinator Hilary Hunt Watershed Resource Center (WRC) Manager Lorena ONeill Stormwater Programs Spcialist Sharon Keast Technology Corey Shelton Communications Nancy Biskey Office Specialist and Sara Freedman Events

Board officers John Gibbon President Leslie Hammond 1st Vice President Ryan Blum 2nd Vice President Carol Porto Secretary and Lee Buhler Treasurer

Subscribe online at swniorgsubscribe Advertising rates can be found at swniorgnewspaper All submissions are due by the 15th of the prior month

Volume 38 No12

What if you had no money for your medication

At Southwest Community Health Center (SWCHC) a nonprofit health clinic located in Multnomah Village this is a question our patients need to contend with Many of our patients combine several risk factors such as chronic conditions poverty no health insurance and being undocumented

One such example is David a single father of two who struggles with diabetes and depression When his family was evicted from their home his diabetes medication was misplaced and his blood sugar became dangerously elevated As

an undocumented immigrant David does not have access to health insurance and routine medical costs are prohibitively expensive At SWCHC he received the care he needed to normalize his blood sugar and control his depression so he could focus on building a better future for his family

Please support our work so that we can continue to help David and others like him by donating at swchc-pdxorggive or send donations to SWCHC at 7754 SW Capitol Hwy Portland OR 97219

Last month a conference was held at Markham School to discuss affordable housing issues relating primarily to the impact that the potential development of the SW Corridor Light Rail may have on that type of housing in the Southwest neighborhood and the adjacent communities This concern exists both because of the general societal problem regarding the construction of housing that many working adults and their families cannot afford because the problem seems to be hitting especially hard in our (as well as most West Coast) metro area(s) and because the recent extension of the light rail system to Milwaukie has resulted in projects previously deemed affordable seeing substantial housing cost increases

At that meeting Mayor Wheeler proposed that $100 million of the TriMet transportation bond that was then being discussed to fund the proposed light rail and address congestion problems be dedicated to efforts to acquire property that would assist in keeping affordable housing in the SW Corridor The response to this call to address the housing concern with resources was initially that such use of money from a regional transit bond was not allowed by law

However recent developments on this matter indicate a strong recognition on the part of responsible decision-makers that affordable housing is an issue that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later At this writing it appears that instead of a TriMet bond the voters will be first presented with a METRO bond related specifically to the affordable housing issue throughout the region This approach is reflective of both the housing need affecting so many people and of the challenges that the METRO-TriMet team working on planning the SW Corridor light rail face in identifying a route that is affordable for the region and that can meet federal standards to obtain matching funds

SWNI staff and volunteers have been following the affordable housing discussion closely and have been providing input through the projectrsquos Citizen Advisory Committee Although SWNIs direct role is to assist our neighborhoods in their interaction with the city you can be assured that the organization will do its utmost to keep SW residents advised of developments with the other responsible agencies when their decisions may directly impact thousands of households in SW and financially affect most of our residents

SWNI President ReportJohn Gibbon President

Southwest Neighborhoods Incpresidentswniorg

4 DECEMBER 2017 Neighborhood Association Reports

After months of construction in Albert Kelly Park it was wonderful to see so many people attend a community planting in memory of Greg Schifsky These plants will provide much needed shade for the creek and habitat for the wide variety of animals that make their home in this park At our November meeting there was an opportunity to provide input on signage that will be mounted as part of this stream daylighting project This signage will provide a great learning opportunity for people interested in how this project ties into the watershed and the contributions of residents to the health of the park and creek

We hope you will join us at our December meetings on the 6th and 13th at Bridlemile Elementary Two openings on the board still need to be filled by interested members of Bridlemile Neighborhood Association for people who want to participate more formally There are also opportunities to contribute in other ways - we are still looking for someone to help manage our Movies in the Park application or help with next years National Night Out These events dont just happen and as we approach the shortest days of the year this is the time to start preparing for summer

BridlemileNext Board Meeting Wednesday December 6 700 pm

Next General Meeting Wednesday December 13 700 pm All meetings at Bridlemile Elementary School 4300 SW 47th Drive

David Stein bridlemilenaboardswniorg bridlemileswniorg

AshcreekNext Meeting Monday December 11 700 pm

Multnomah Arts Center Room 30 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Jerry Rundorff rundorffhotmailcom

ashcreeknaorg

Thank you to all who attended our last meeting (Second Monday of each month Room 30 at the Multnomah Arts Center 7pm) We were treated to a Trails Public Meeting with slides and updates lead by Dave Manville who presented an overview of the Urban Trails Program and the benefits of getting permits for our trails was discussed The group of dedicated volunteers could always use more help as the winter weather is here We will post sites and times here as we progress and look to get an email list gathered for direct communication At this time you can email me Jerry Rundorff at jerryrundorffcom to be put on the forth coming trails cleanup crew list

Ashcreek and Crestwood

leaders continue to train as NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team) members at local fire station 18 and are always looking for your help in the form of monetary contributions at httpashcrestnetdonate This fund helps purchase more emergency cache buckets and needed supplies

At our upcoming December 11th meeting we will feature Jenni Pullen Crime Prevention Coordinator for the City of Portland Please come with your questions and concerns During that meeting we will also discuss the train noise some neighbors are hearing All are encouraged to bring a treat to share at the December meeting

Hope to see you there get involved with your community folks

Next Combined BoardGeneral Meeting Tuesday January 9 700 pm Annual Meeting and Elections Tuesday February 13 700 pm

Stephenson Elementary School 2627 SW Stephenson St Grethe Larson and Debbie Griffin presidentarnoldcreekorg

ArnoldCreekorg

Arnold Creek

November Meeting Highlights At our November meeting we discussed tree cutting requirements in the city and heard a presentation from Rich Newlands of PBOT Scott Corbett reviewed the cityrsquos tree-cutting requirements The guideline is call before you cut A copy of Scottrsquos presentation is available on the ACNA website arnoldcreekorg Rich Newlands discussed next steps on the Safer StreetsShoulders project on SW Stephenson PBOT in conjunction with BES is working on some improvements along Stephenson from Boones Ferry Road to 35th Many ideas are under consideration with the main objective being traffic calming Suggestions include tire-friendly speed bumps increased sidewalk-type areas for improved access to Stephenson Elementary and additional crosswalks At the November board meeting the planners and property owner of a proposed 3-parcel-lot subdivision at 2235 SW Stephenson discussed the project as part of an early neighborhood involvement meeting Two new single-family residences are planned The board expressed to the planners and property owner the importance of improved pedestrian access along Stephenson and endorsed sidewalks as a part of the subdivision project

Delay of Boones Ferry Road CulvertBridge Replacement Project BES has announced that this project is delayed until winter 2019 due to expanding design scope to deal with neighborhood concerns utility relocation timing restrictions with in-stream work and length of construction and responding to neighborhood concerns about the traffic control plan

Land Use The owners of the vacant

lot at 3222 SW Palatine won their appeal and now have permission to build in their preferred location A public hearing for a 7-lot subdivision planned for 12434 SW Orchard Hill Road was held on November 15th An environmental review for 11422 SW 27th is currently underway because of unpermitted construction in the environmental conservation (EC) zone

Decorative Sign Cap Project Update We are just a few hundred dollars away from our goal to purchase and install 16 more sign caps Currently we have 24 signs installed Please check our website (arnoldcreekorg )for information about how to make a tax-deductible contribution While we prefer cash or check any donation will be greatly welcomed Also check the website for the map of the current and potential sites for the sign caps This project has been fully funded by generous contributions from our neighborhood Thanks to all our loyal neighbors and supporters

Fred Meyer Community Rewards Please sign up for Fred Meyer Community Rewards and designate Arnold Creek as the recipient Go to wwwarnoldcreekorg for information on how to sign up Proceeds go to fund neighborhood events such as National Night Out

Elections Our annual elections are held at the February meeting Please consider running for an officer or board position We welcome new faces and participation Also make certain your ACNA membership is current by attending and signing in at ACNA meetings so you can vote in the election Contact presidentarnoldcreekorg for membership status information

Upcoming Events There will be no meeting

in DecemberJanuary 9th ACNA

Combined Board and General Meeting 7 PM

ldquoAfter the Big Onehelliphelliprdquo A presentation by the Neighborhood Emergency Team [NET]

February 13th Annual Meeting and Elections 7 PM

Photos Sue Strater Photos Corey Shelton

DECEMBER 2017 5

For better or worse our city and our neighborhood are growing Drastic changes may come hand-in-hand with this growth Road and pedestrian improvements one or more rapid-transit lines and higher density development are all being considered While these changes may seem abstract and far off the planning has already begun and we may see road construction beginning as early as next year Right now we have the opportunity to help dictate which decisions are made

The biggest project in the works is the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Transit Project Even though construction is not set to begin until 2021 planning is well under way The route will be finalized before the end of 2018 There are several elements up for debate the outcome of which will have huge

impacts on our neighborhood and the surrounding areas Your voice is welcome The city wants help with the choices Today you can provide feedback on which route would be best For more information and to submit your feedback visit SouthwestCorridorPlanorg

Wersquore number one Wersquore number one SW Portland has the highest percentage of unimproved and under-improved roads in the city This isnrsquot something to be proud of Thankfully relief is on the way There are several transportation studies and projects in the works by the city of Portland that can help pave and repair our roadsbull Southwest in Motionbull The Capitol Highway Projectbull The Neighborhood Streets

Program

bull The Local Transportation Infrastructure Charge Project (LTIC)

Many of these groups are currently looking for public input to help inform how to best allocate funds across the city Make your voice heard You can comment in written form or by attending one of these groupsrsquo scheduled meetings Let the city of Portland know how much Crestwood residents care about the condition and safety of our roads for all users vehicles bicyclists and pedestrians alike For links to these and other plans and information as it is made available please see our website swniorgcrestwood

We greatly value our neighborhoodsrsquo natural areas Our trails system is a very important element of what makes our neighborhood special We are pleased that Crestwood and Ashcreek jointly resolved to adopt fifteen new trail segments in our system four of which are in Crestwood These include the 600rsquo segment from 57th to 59th and three trails that provide access from 52nd 53rd and 57th to Dickinson

Park Longtime local trails advocate Dave Manville has agreed to oversee the maintenance of these trails so that they may continue to be enjoyed by all Thanks Dave

Elections were also held at our last meeting and I am very pleased to announce that John Prouty has been once again elected Crestwoodrsquos President and Tony Hansen will also continue on the board as Vice-President for 2018 Both have proven themselves to be effective advocates and tireless community organizers and I would like to personally thank them for everything they do

Our next meeting will be in January We currently have one Director-At-Large opening still available If you would like to help guide the future of your local community wersquod love to meet you If you would just like more information or would like to contribute your feedback or support on anything wersquore working on just drop by

Our next meeting is Wednesday January 10th 2018 at 7PM See you there and Happy New Year

Neighborhood Association Reports

Next Meeting Wednesday December 6 700 pm Riverdale High School 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd

Elise DeLisser Ezdit1comcastnet collinsvieworg and collinsviewnextdoorcom

Collins View

CrestwoodNext Meeting Wednesday January 10 700 pm

West Portland United Methodist Church library 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Road Chair John Prouty Vice-Chair Tony Hansen

CrestwoodNABoardgmailcom 503-705-9902 crestwoodswniorg

Article submitted by M ReadCollins View is among other

neighborhoods experiencing an increase in speeding traffic

In recent NextDoor posts we discussed the following

CV Neighbor 1 ldquohellipWhat are we going to do about the citys lack of speed enforcement on our localhellipstreets by short-cutters Cars buses and trucks traveling on small neighborhood streets at speeds in excess of 50 mph is unacceptable I have had drivers speeding by at 60-70 mph nearly hit me and even speed up to scare me One young man told me that he was hit on the shoulder by a speeding car traveling south on Boones Ferryhellip I have complained to the local police non-emergency number to no avail hellipThe city is aware of this terrible problem occurring on our local streets they need to do something about itrdquo

CV Neighbor 2 ldquohellipI have been shocked at how fast people are going on the section of Boones Ferry at the speed bumps near Lobelia and how many times I was nearly swiped by a speeding car Im wearing blinking

lights Theyre scraping bottom on the bumps because theyre not slowing downat allrdquo

CV Neighbor 3 ldquoMany PBOT projects are in fact driven by fatalities And without the fatalities getting a response much less action can be a challengerdquo

CV Neighbor 4 ldquoThese are not Collins View residents for the most part but are folks passing through from Lake Oswego and places southhellip perhaps a permanently installed Photo Radar unit That would be a money maker for the cityrdquo

If you can please write to PBOT 1120 SW 5th Avenue PDX 97204 We need help providing suggestions on how to alleviate this problem

Winter weather good advice from NET coordinator Jeremy Van Keuren Program Manager PBEM

ldquoIf you have not heard already long term forecasts suggest winter weather to be much like last yearsmdashice and snow Therefore I recommend buying personal traction devices now while you still can (such as Yaktrax) and vehicle traction devices (snow tires or chains) If you try buying them the

day before the storms hit you may find empty shelves and jacked-up prices Its one of those ants and grasshopper things yes Yesrdquo

ldquoRemember thisrdquo Jan 18 2017

Our pets deserve protection too Winter can be brutal on our dogrsquos

(and catrsquos) paw pads Boots and balms are the suggestions on Caesar Millanrsquos site cesarswaycomdog-carepawswinter-proofing-your-dogs-paws Another great site ldquoPrepare your pet for the stormrdquo cesarswaycomdog-carefirst-aidhow-to-prepare-your-pet-for-the-storm

Next Meeting TBA Teddy Okonokhua FSWNA Chair teddyfarswpdxorg George Vranas georgefarswpdxorg 503-724-4011

farswpdxorg

Far Southwest

The major news item about Far Southwest this month concerns our October meeting attended by 22 residents and led by our chair Teddy Okonokhua Guests from the ARC and PCC spoke at our meeting The ARC provides advocacy support and services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families Kathy Buss Community Resource Coordinator told us about their clothing drive The ARC will provide a participating organization with all the tools needed to set up a successful clothing drive and pay 20 cents per pound for donated clothing Individuals can also drop off

clothing but would not be paid for the contribution You can find out more about the ARC in Multnomah County by going to their website thearcmultorg

The second guest at our meeting was Linda Degman director of the Bond Program at Portland Community College Portland voters were asked to approve a bond measure of some $185 million at the November 7th election The measure passed Because of expiring PCC Bonds the measure is estimated to maintain current tax rates for local homeowners Although the measure affects the entire multi-campus PCC system the Sylvania campus

which is in Far Southwest would be able to modernize the Health Technology Building renovate the Sylvania entrance on 49th Street and construct a bus hub in anticipation of the development of the Southwest Corridor Project

One of our members Valdez Bravo has been attending the SWNI Equity and Inclusion meetings as the FSW representative Valdez was formally named to this position during the FSW meeting

Within the neighborhood construction continued on the two new houses on SW Haines Street at 6100 and 6042 SW Haines Information regarding the developerrsquos plans are available to the public on the Portland Maps website Each one-family house will be two stories in height and have three-car garages facing the street Brick veneer will be used on parts of the exterior At

present construction is at the point of pouring concrete for the foundations

Residents of Far Southwest need to keep themselves informed of actions going on at City Hall and within Portland governmental agencies Items to follow at present include the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) proposed Local Transportation Infrastructure Charge (LTIC) The proposal is designed to allow for the improvement of local streets by building sidewalks and paving roads where they are needed The fees charged for streets selected for improvement can be high and it is sensible to become aware of PBOT plans some of which are in the SWNI area The LTIC proposals will go before the City Council on December 6th at 945 am Check out the LTIC website for more information portlandoregongovtransportation68843

Photo Credit Lisa McG


Sixteen neighbors in Maplewood Neighborhood gathered on Friday November 10th for an April Hill work party organized by SW Trails The residents distributed and spread gravel finishing the last 100 feet of

the new trail from the playground to the nature walk Thank you to SW Trails for providing all the supplies and gravel

Next General Meeting Tuesday December 5 645 pm Next Board Meeting (4th Tuesdays) Tuesday December 26 700 pm

Meetings at Maplewood Coffee and Tea 5206 SW Custer St maplewoodswniorg

maplewoodswniorg

Maplewood

The Homestead Neighborhood Association has been very busy this November There are many projects on the table all with information to review and meetings to attend A few of the issues that affect livability and require the attention of all residents are the SW Corridor light rail project the cityrsquos code reconciliation project and the residential infill proposal We reached out to Homestead residents recently and encourage everyone wherever you live to be involved in this time of change in the cityrsquos planning and growth

The December Homestead meeting will be held December 5 at 7pm The agenda will include an update on the Residential Infill Project and Janelle St Pierre natural resources ecologist with Portland Parks and Recreation will attend to discuss the status of future improvements to Eagle Point Park The rock wall leading up to the park has been repaired and if you havenrsquot visited the park it is at the intersection of Terwilliger Boulevard and Condor Lane The park sits above Terwilliger Boulevard providing sweeping views of the city the river and Mount Hood Friends of Terwilliger has a great slideshow about the park and the residence that existed at one time You can find more information about this park and how it came to belong to the city on Friends of Terwilliger website terwilligerfriendsorg From the main page select resources then plans and documents Then select Eagle Point

HomesteadNext Meeting Tuesday December 5 700 pm

OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center 707 SW Gaines (SW 6th Ave Dr amp Gaines St) 3rd floor

Ed Fischer homesteadswniorg HomesteadNAorg

Eagle Point

View from Eagle Point

Next Meeting Wednesday December 6 700 pm (Social at 645 pm) St Barnabas Episcopal Church 2201 SW Vermont St

Robert Hamilton Secretary robu43gmailcom hna-pdxcom

Hillsdale

On November 1 the Board of the Hillsdale Neighborhood Association (HNA) passed three motions (1) thanking Ardys Braidwood and Wardin Investments for the purchase of a snow-blower to eliminate snow from the parking lots of the Hillsdale business district (2) inviting City Council Member Dan Saltzman and a Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) representative to address HNA Hillsdale Business amp Professional Association (HBPA) and SWNI Coalition members regarding the Cityrsquos plans for snow and ice removal

during the 2017-18 winter season and (3) approving a Resolution to transfer the HNA bank account to OnPoint Credit Union from Chase Bank

Barbara Bowers reported that the new HNA website was finished Rick Meigs will be the Webmaster and Glenn Bridger will be the editor SWNI staff will provide oversight A final decision on the selection of an official HNA logo will be forthcoming

Submitted by Robert Hamilton Secretary

Matt Ferris-Smith with the Portland Bureau of Transportationrsquos (PBOT) Vision Zero program joined us at our November 13th Hayhurst NA meeting to discuss the cityrsquos pedestrian safety programs including Vision Zero SW in Motion Safe Routes to School and PedPDX Neighbors expressed concerns about PBOTrsquos often contradictory planning approaches to pedestrianbike safety and traffic planning As an example PBOT is insisting on ldquoconnectivityrdquo for the development on SW 48th amp Pendleton at the expense of a well-used Safe Route to School Mr Ferris-Smith offered to connect with PBOT staff about the concerns raised

PBOT will host an open house to discuss its repaving plans for SW Vermont Street from 45th to SW Oleson Road in Washington County No date or location has been set yet This paving project is of concern to both Maplewood and Hayhurst neighborhood residents so we encourage everyonersquos involvement in the open house

Hayhurst NArsquos Land Use Committee drafted a statement about the cityrsquos Residential Infill Project that will guide city planning and policy related to housing density Hayhurst NA voted to support the statement which highlighted concerns about the ldquoAdditional Housingrdquo overlay

zone which may result in increasing housing demolitions causing displacement and destabilizing neighborhoods The LU Committee statement offered support for increased housing development based on current city code provisions and use of existing vacant lots Visit the Bureau of Planning services website to find out more about the RIP proposal portlandoregongovbpsindexcfmampc=67728

Finally we will have board officer (chair vice chair treasurer Secretary) elections and Committee appointment selections at our January 8 2018 meeting Anyone interested in serving in a board officer or committee leadership role is encouraged to contact Janet Hawkins current Hayhurst NA chair to be placed on the ballot (Contact information below) Nominations will also be accepted at the meeting

Hayhurst NA meets on an every-other-month basis Our next Hayhurst Neighborhood Association Meeting is scheduled for 700 - 830 pm Monday January 8 2018 Our meeting will take place at Hayhurst School Hayhurst is located at 5037 SW Iowa Street

Contact Hayhurst NAs chair Janet Hawkins at janetchawkinsmsncom or (503) 244-7703 with any questions

HayhurstNext Meeting Monday January 8 700 - 830 pm

Hayhurst School 5037 SW Iowa St Janet Hawkins janetchawkinsmsncom 503-244-7703

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The Hillsdale Neighborhood Association is pleased to have Portland Parks and Recreation West Lands Manager Rachel Felice as our presenter for the next neighborhood meeting on December 6th She will be happy to answer questions you have concerning parks If you would care to learn more about the current plan there is information in a complete document called Ecologically Sustainable Landscape Initiative that Parks prepared in 2015

portlandoregongovparksarticle540631 Come to find out what is happening in SW Portland Meeting at St Barnabas Church 2201 SW Vermont at 7pm (social at 645) Wednesday December 6 2017 Maplewood April Hill Work Party

DECEMBER 2017 7Neighborhood Association Reports

Markham Neighborhood welcomed Alexis Gabriel Urban Trails Permit (UTP) Coordinator for the City of Portland at its November meeting to outline next steps after last monthrsquos submittal of its UTP application to establish a safe walking route to Jackson Middle School for neighborhood children along the 30th Ave right-of-way between Wilbard and Maricara Streets The trail will also create a clear and accessible connection for walkers between the southern side of the neighborhood to Maricara Park and Trail 5 and the northern side to Barbur Blvd (Barbur) along 26th Avenue where improvements costing up to $2 million along 26th between Taylors Ferry Road (Taylors) amp Barbur were recently proposed to the city by the Southwest Neighborhood Inc (SWNI) Transportation Committee and SWNI Coalition The money would come from the Barbur Demonstration Project Grant money originally set aside for improvements along Barbur but PBOT decided against doing the improvements because of the coming light-rail project The proposed plan involves adding bike lanes to both sides and a sidewalk on one side of 26th between Taylors and Barbur as well as stormwater management facilities Next steps for the proposed trail include waiting for the various city bureaus (including PBOT BES BDS Urban Forestry) feasibility reports to determine what issues and concerns need be addressed in order to ultimately be granted a permit For additional information and photos visit the Markham Neighborhood website

Paul Leistner Neighborhood Program Coordinator from the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) and Sylvia Bogert from Southwest Neighborhoods Inc (SWNI) provided information about the advantages of

belonging to the coalition as well as the various services and resources they offer neighborhoods When MKNA members have legally voted to do something it is entitled to do SWNI needs to come alongside in a supportive capacity MKNA is an incorporated nonprofit community organization in the state of Oregon Southwest Neighborhoods Inc (SWNI) is a coalition of 17 southwest neighborhoods in which neighborhoods choose to participate SWNI provides services to coalition neighborhoods it is not a governing body over them

Markham neighborhood and its Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) have 3 newly licensed HAM radio operators Kim Herron KI7RMK Donna Herron KI7RML and Eric Levake KI7RUQ During emergency operations they will support Markham NET to communicate situation reports and neighborhood needs requests to Portland Bureau of Emergency Managementrsquos (PBEM) Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) Markham Neighborhood has been without a HAM operator since the passing of its designated HAM operator Hanford Van Ness KE7BB last April His wife Janet Van Ness briefly assumed the role until she moved out of the area a month later It is hoped more neighbors will also obtain their HAM license to improve the chances the neighborhood has for the ability to communicate during an emergency Markham NET will meet twice at Fire Station 18 in December (13th amp 16th) for its monthly meeting and bi-monthly fire station training On January 13th Markham Maplewood Multnomah and AshCrest NETs will join together for a combined Advanced Night Search and Rescue exercise at the Sears Armory For more information visit Markham Neighborhoodrsquos website

Next Meeting Tuesday December 12 700 pm Jackson Middle School 10625 SW 35th Ave

Donna Herron PresidentMarkhamNeighborhoodcom (503) 452-0000 markhamneighborhoodcom

Markham Marshall ParkNext Meeting Thursday December 14 600 pm

Capitol Hill Elementary School 8402 SW 17th Ave Mike Charles marshallparknayahoocom 503-244-6099

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We had an excellent attendance of 17 at the Marshall Park NA meeting in October Thanks to all who attended

Bob Ross our co-MPNA rep on the SWNI Transportation Committee invited a special guest speaker from the city Lisa Moscinski Lisa is our liaison with the project team to replace the Boones Ferry culvert and improve fish passage and pedestrian connections across the road She gave us an overview of the project There is a narrow window when they are allowed to work in-stream in JulyAugust There is not enough time to complete all the prep work before summer 2018 So the project has been delayed to start in January 2019 It is expected to be completed by the end of 2019 For more information on the Boones Ferry Road Culvert Project visit portlandoregongovbes64019

The project will mean Boones Ferry will be closed for many weeks at the culvert point Many neighbors expressed concern about the extra traffic that will be routed around our neighborhood along Stephenson 35th and Taylors Ferry Inevitably many vehicles will take shortcuts directly through our neighborhood along winding roads with no sidewalks Ideas were suggested such as improved signage temporary speed bumps and increased police presence With the project delay we have more time to provide feedback concerns and suggestions to the city Please put your thoughts in an email and send them to marshallparknayahoocom and I will make sure they go to the city Or you can send them directly to LisaMoscinskiportlandoregongov

Brendan McGillicuddy from Collins View (CVNA) returned to our meeting to remind us of the letter that CVNA is preparing to send to the mayor and park commissioner The letter

outlines safety concerns for people in Marshall Park and River View Natural Area Currently there are few city resources directed towards safety in southwest parks The letter asks that the city and parks divert more resources toward safety in these two areas Russ Albertson proposed a motion for MPNA to support CVNAs letter It was seconded by Bruce Watt The motion passed with 13 in favor and one abstention

Flushed by the success of a real motion Russ proposed another motion to reduce the MPNA quorum number from 7 to 5 This seems more suited to our normal meeting attendance It passed with 12 in favor one against and one abstention Mike will follow up with SWNI and amend our bylaws accordingly

Russ Albertson gave a report on the recent meeting of the SWNI Land Use Committee The city has completed a discussion draft of the residential infill 2035 plan For more details and how to provide feedback check the BPS website portlandoregongovbpsarticle657754

Joanne Ross is the other half of our representation on the SWNI Transportation committee Joanne updated us on the SW Corridor plans for light rail and the alternative routes being considered She also informed us about new sidewalk projects including a local project to create a sidewalk from 26th and Taylors Ferry to the freeway

Alice Bergman is our MPNA rep on the new SWNI committee for Equity and Inclusion The committee is collecting stories of people who immigrated to this area And they are seeking ideas on how equity and inclusion can be spread and encouraged in southwest Portland Send me your stories and ideas and I will make sure they get to Alice

The Office of Neighborhood Involvement City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly ONI Director Suk Rhee and leaders from ONI neighborhood and community partners are excited to invite all Portlanders to think about what we can accomplish together for our City and future generations

This year has brought new energy and leadership to ONI at all levels What has not changed is ONIrsquos mission ldquoPromoting a culture of civic engagement by connecting and supporting all Portlanders working together and with government to build inclusive safe and livable neighborhoods and communitiesrdquo

As the Cityrsquos bureau serving as the first point of contact to help Portlanders connect with the work of the City ONI has evolved to provide a wide range of engagement opportunities addressing many City functions since the 1970s when neighborhoods organized around community involvement and were invited to participate in local land use decisions

Much has changed for Portland since the people economy skyline and more We come from a broad variety of lived experiences each of us may strongly identify with a neighborhood racial or ethnic group or

experience such as ldquoparentrdquo ldquorenterrdquo or ldquobreast cancer survivorrdquo or all of these Individuals and communities identify themselves in relation to for example geography issues cultures sexual orientation gender identity and country of origin We believe that there should be as many ways to engage in community as there are ways communities come together and organize

Over four decades ONI has expanded adding new programs such as Disability Power PDX Diversity and Civic Leadership and New Portlanders for immigrant and refugee integration to meet communitiesrsquo ever-changing needs ONI also houses the CityCounty Information and Referral hotline (503-823-4000) the Cityrsquos noise control graffiti abatement crime prevention and liquor licensing and cannabis programs

ONIrsquos evolution reminds us that our actions today shape the gifts we offer to future generations What do we want for all neighbors communities and neighborhoods What must we accomplish together as our city grows How can different parts of local government work better together to support community aspirations

ONI and all its partners are working to bring communities of identity together to build common ground toward shared goals How we bring those differences to the table in respectful constructive and celebratory ways is as critical to our mission as the work itself

In future messages we hope to explore some of the challenges and opportunities for the region that need solutions

We invite you to join us in asking these questions together as Portlanders whether you are an active neighborhood association volunteer familiar with an ONI program or learning about us for the first time we need you to work with us differing perspectives expand and enrich our impact

Stay connected Subscribe to ONI Notifications portlandoregongovonisubscribe

Chloe Eudaly Commissioner City of PortlandSuk Rhee ONI City of Portland

Hello Neighbors

Photo Corey Shelton

8 DECEMBER 2017

Upcoming Meetings EventsZoo Lights for SWHRL Families

Tuesday Dec 5 5-7pmThe Portland Zoo has provided 100

tickets for SWHRL families for the Zoo Lights event Theyrsquove also set aside a space there for us to gather with our neighbors Watch for further details on our website Facebook page and Nextdoor

Change of DateLocation SWHRL Monthly Board Meeting

New date ndash Wed 13 Dec 7-830pm

Location ndash Ainsworth School 2425 SW Vista Avebull Special guest Mike Vaugh

Multnomah County Tax Assessor to discuss property taxesbull Other regular business land

use transportation safetycrime Stroheckers updates

SWHRL Quarterly NeighborhoodMembership Meeting

Wednesday January 17 2018 630 ndash 830pm

Ainsworth School Auditorium ndash 2425 SW Vista Ave

Recap - SWHRL Quarterly membership meeting 18 October 2017

The meeting covered topics such as crime and crime prevention potential loss of view corridors updates on Stroheckerrsquos and land use cases (36-unit condo development at 1297 SW Cardinell 14-home project on SW Broadway relocation of historic Morris Marks house to SW Broadway at SW Grant St) The new SWHRL bylaws were adopted

Jenni Pullen our Westside Crime Prevention Community Police Liaison reported on crime trends and noted that the city has a one point of contact for crime issues including reporting of illegal camps pdxreporterorg

SWHRL resident Luke Gilmer reported on the increase of PSU and homeless camp drug-related crime in his Gander Ridge neighborhood around SW Clifton near the foot of SW Cardinell above I-405 amp Hwy 26 He is seeing drug deals 2-3 times daily

ndash meth and heroin in particular are epidemic He noted drug possession is now a misdemeanor the police department is shorthanded and drug crimes are no longer being prosecuted If you make a report

and police call and ID and arrest a suspect you must follow up by calling the DArsquos office otherwise they will not follow through with prosecution The state of Oregon then prosecutes the victim cannot Stolen car crimes are up 47

CONTACTSRESOURCESbull To report a crime in progress call

911bull To report a suspected drug house

503-823-DRUGbull SWHRL is part of the police

Central Precinct Our contact Nick Newby 503-823-4181bull For issues on ODOT property call

1-888-Ask-ODOT or 1-888-275-6368 x4 or go to httpshighwayodotstateoruscfcommentscommentscfm bull Start a Neighborhood Watch

httpswwwportlandoregongovoni62587 Contact Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Wells at 503-823-2781 or mailtomarkwellsportlandoregongov

Co-President Nancy Seton missed the meeting since she was biking in Cape Province South Africa (See photo of biking companions Nancy at far right)

Stroheckers Update No further news since the property owner and their representatives presented their

plan to the city in August to change the zoning to remove the grocery-only restriction and allow zoning to revert to neighborhood commercial zoning (CN2 or the new CM1)

Once the owner submits the formal application and its complete neighbors will have a chance to respond to the proposal SWHRL and adjacent neighbors will receive notice and SWHRL will publicize this on Nextdoor and on its website

You can track submittal of applications on Portlandmapscom (using 2855 SW Patton Rd as the data input in this case) portlandmapscomdetailpermits2855-SW-PATTON-RDR173590_did

SWHRL will continue to advocate for neighborhood priorities ndash the importance of a quality grocery component of any development ideally with other amenities such as post office pharmacy liquor store bakery coffee shop ready-made meals with a community gathering space and plenty of parking

Southwest Hills Residential LeagueBoard Meeting Wednesday December 13 700 pm

Ainsworth School 2425 SW Vista Ave Nancy Seton presidentswhrlorg or contactswhrlorg

503-224-3840 swhrlorg

Carson Before

Celebrating our successes At our November general

membership meeting the neighborhood applauded a couple of our recent successes Earlier this year we had a group of neighbors appear at the MNA meeting with great concern about the unpaved section of SW Carson between SW 45th and SW 47th Heavy trucks from a nearby development were aggravating the already serious potholes cratering their street We appointed a land use subcommittee to address the problem In October Everett Homes paved the road We extend our thanks for this good will and hope that ongoing construction in the area will be similarly respectful of the residents there and throughout the neighborhood

Another significant success was the planning bureaursquos announcement that implementation of the 2035 Comp Plan would be delayed until May 2018 owing to objections filed by ldquoSouthwest residentsrdquo that the Department of Conservation and Land Use will need to address We donrsquot know of possible other objections by SW residents but the MNA submitted three formal objectionsmdashyou can find these on our website swniorgmultnomah The auditorrsquos draft ordinance formalizing the delay is also posted there

The Proposed ldquoGas Stationrdquo Development

SERA Architects will attend our December general meeting to make a presentation on the proposed gas station lot on SW Capitol Hwy across from the Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) (see photo) If yoursquod like to hear about and provide feedback on this development please be sure to attend Tuesday December 12 at 700 pm Room 30 the MAC

ldquoOldrdquo Vision for Multnomah I had reason recently to rummage

through MNA archives I found our report from 1999 prepared for the planning commission and city council as part of the Southwest Community Plan process Here is the summarizing statement for the vision I think itrsquos just as pertinent today as it was then

ldquoWe envision that the Multnomah Neighborhood will remain a place defined by conscientious decision about the preservation of our canopy of trees open space and natural areas limited and thoughtful residential and commercial development small businesses and safe streets It is our vision that the

Neighborhood will retain and judiciously improve on its small-town historic charms and small-scale main street Village character The [Planrsquos] policies and objectives were formulated to help realize our vision for Multnomahrsquos futurerdquo

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Next Board Meeting Monday December 4 600 pm Next General Meeting Tuesday December 12 700 pm

Multnomah Arts Center Room 30 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Martie Sucec martiesucecgmailcom

multnomahswniorg

Multnomah

Carson After


DECEMBER 2017 9

Next Meeting Thursday January 11 700 pm Jackson Middle School 10625 SW 35th

Mike McNamara mikemcnamaraconsultingnet wppswniorg

West Portland Park

2017 might be winding down however WPP is winding up WPP is directly impacted by the cityrsquos Residential Infill Program (RIP) It would be nice if it ldquomeantrdquo what we usually think RIP does however this is not the case This program is called the New Housing Opportunity Overlay (or ldquoardquo) and will effect a series of Single Family Dwelling Zones inside various SWNI neighborhoods West Portland Park is one of the neighborhoods

If you have seen any of the lsquoNo Re-Zone Changesrsquo signs inaround Multnomah Village this is what they are about A brief summary of ldquoardquo Overlay Zones bull derived by a simple distance

and time-to-walk to a major transit center or proposed new light rail station or from the boundaries of a designated neighborhood corridor or neighborhood center bull two-three blocks east of Capitol

Hwy and south of I-5 appear to be the designated areas being assigned the a Overlay Of note the property for sale (Galeburn to Dickinson along 42nd St) could be an exclusion point of the a Overlay assignment bull west of Capital Hwy Barbur Blvd

and I-5 are all in the a Overlay as was anticipated due to the Light Rail Project (except green space at PCC) bullprovisions are being made to

identify communities at risk should

the anticipated infill activities occur outside of the affordable housing options for developersbull once one gets past the

geographical areas assigned the a overlay opportunity questions still remain regarding heavier infill density as individual lotshomes are sold

For further information please go to wwwswniorg On SWNI front page at the top click on committees The Land Use Committee is on the left Once on Land Use front page scroll down to Residential Infill Project Draft In the second paragraph click on the highlighted project summary

Other items from the November 9th meeting include discussions are on-going regarding LID (Limited Improvement District) for SW 35th (eg curbing sidewalks) There is NO December WPPNA meeting The meeting on January 11 2018 will include the election of officers and directors as well as an update on the

ldquoardquo Overlay ZoningYour neighborhood association

WPPNA is asking for your attendance involvement and support as we work in partnership with SWNI and the city to continue to make West Portland Park highly live-able and welcoming to all our neighbors Please consider running for an office or director Everyonersquos voice is extremely important and needed in our neighborhoodrsquos future

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD [SPNA] MEETING

The monthly meeting of the community board (Lair Hill Corbett Johns Landing and South Waterfront) met November 1st at the PBS Conference Center at 4343 SW Corbett Ave I was pleased to see several new residents attending the meeting Each one provided input regarding issues of their concern

SPNA BylawsAfter more than three months of

discussions the board ratified the bylaws revisions at this board meeting

SW Trail 1This is a long-established trail

recognized by the city that leads from SW Barbur to Terwilliger Blvd The trail is used by local residents and a number of OHSU staff The aerial tram that leads from the Center for Health and Healing to the OHSU hospitals facilities will be taken off-line for several months in 2018 for repair the trail is anticipated to be used by significantly more OHSU staff during that time It is critical that this trail be upgradedimproved for safety reasons OHSU and the city are holding discussions to determine cost timing and specifics of improvements

PDX Reporter AppThe smart phone application was

discussed for the third time this month This App allows anyone to report directly to the city on 14 different issues of concern graffiti abandoned autos campsites illegal parking city park maintenance potholes street lighting and others If YOU have an issue that the city needs to address use the app Once received by the city the reports are sent to the agency that deals with that particular issue To obtain the app go to wwwpdxreporterorg set up an account with the city and begin using it to report Remember this is your city Your participation is essential to make it the livable city you want

Land Use IssuesHighlights of land use this month

included several items of importance

to the community Zidell has had initial discussions with the city regarding a portion of the greenway trail from Gibbs Street to the Ross Island Bridge The proposal includes a pedestrianbike bridge over the former barge launch slipway thereby allowing continued use of the slipway as a means to launch small human-powered craft A large sign was approved for placement on the Knight Cancer Research Building currently under construction on the South Waterfront campus of OHSU And the Historic Landmarks Commission approved the construction of a 62-unit apartment building at the intersection of SW Barbur Blvd and Hooker Street

An additional issue was just brought to the attention of the Land Use Committee regarding a new interpretation by the city limiting the geographic coverage of the South Portland National Historic District (SPNHD) This was discussed at the November Land Use Committee meeting The effect if it holds is the elimination of a significant portion of the SPNHD for which development is no longer required to follow the historic district guidelines

New Board MemberWe are pleased to announce

the appointment and unanimous vote to include Kayla Wade as our latest board member She will be responsible for development of a new communications strategy whereby it is expected that participation of neighborhood residents will be enhanced

THE NEXT BOARD MEETING IS 700PM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6 YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTANT WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR CONCERNS WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SHOULD BE

The meeting location is the PBS Conference Center at 4343 SW Corbett Avenue between SW Hamilton and SW Bancroft Streets

Next Meeting Wednesday December 6 700 pm PBS Conference Center 4343 SW Corbett Ave

Len Michon SPNA1617comcastnet 571-334-0836 southportlandnaorg

South Portland

South Burlingame Neighborhood Association (SBNA) had our board meeting on November 16th Most of the meeting revolved around land use specifically the Residential Infill Project (RIP) and Macadam Ridge

Residential Infill Project The city has asked for comments to their draft RIP information which includes the codes and overlay boundaries The city has recently revised the overlay boundaries which now encompasses most of our neighborhood The new zone overlay allows for higher density on the residential lots This includes duplexes accessory dwelling units and even triplexes on corner lots The new development would not have to include additional parking or other improvements normally required with partitions or subdivisions

Our neighborhood is concerned about the impacts of the increased housing without adding additional infrastructure We are concerned that the increased street parking will make our roads less safe since we do not have adequate pedestrian improvements We are also concerned the new developments will destroy the character of the neighborhood

Please take a few minutes to read about the planned RIP proposal at the cityrsquos project website (portlandoregongovbps67728) Also the RIP map with the proposed overlay zone can be viewed by selecting the residential project link at portlandmapscombpsmapapp

Macadam Ridge Land Division The original Macadam Ridge hearing was scheduled on October 16 At the hearing the city staff gave their

overview of the application The applicantrsquos attorney then responded by asking for two weeks to respond to new comments made in the staff report which was granted by the hearings officer The hearing reconvened on October 30th Many of our members testified both orally and in writing The record was left open for seven days with another seven days for the rebuttals of the new information The hearings officer has until November 30th to issue his decision

Our members have been consistent in our concerns We feel the development impacts the functional values of the environment the overlay zone was established to protect We also have concerns about the traffic impacts to the neighborhood safety of pedestrians and bicycles and the development being built on an existing mapped landslide

We anticipate the decision from the hearings officer will be appealed to the City Council At that time we will need additional help from fellow concerned citizens to let the council know your opinions on the proposed development We are especially concerned that approval of this impact to the environmental overlay zones could set a precedent for other land divisions This decision could impact other properties with similar environmental overlay zones

Thank you to everyone who has helped by supporting our efforts to influence the project

Our next neighborhood association meeting is Thursday December 14 2017 from 7pm to 8pm at Capitol Hill Elementary School

South BurlingameNext Board Meeting Thursday December 14 700 pm

Capitol Hill Elementary School 8402 SW 17th Ave Robert Lennox robertlennoxpdxgmailcom

burlingameswniorg

South Portland Business AssociationWhatrsquos Happening in the SPBA

southportlandbacom The ldquoSPBArdquo Holiday Party was

hosted on Nov 8th at Urban Office with approx 45 business members attending and enjoying festive beverages appetizers desserts raffle drawings that included gift cards provided by Freeman Motor Company Mark Eves PC and the SPBA board The evening also included guest speaker Suzan Huntington with the Boys amp Girls Aid a toy drive for CASA as well as

Mark Eve SPBA board vice pres raised $506 for the Salvation Army wearing his red Santa hat ringing the bell amp carrying his red donation bucket It was a delightful evening of networking celebrating the season and helping out 3 wonderful charities through awareness and donations

Happy Holidays To All ~ Malea SPBA Board Member Event Chair

Secretary

SPBA Holiday Party Max Storm photography


10 DECEMBER 2017 SWNI Committees

Equity and InclusionChair Glenn Bridger

equity-groupswniorgswniorgequity

Watershedwatershed-committeeswniorg swniorgwatershed_committee

Chair Maripat Hensel schoolsswniorg swniorgschools

Residents and SWNI Schools Partners work and play together Hospitality from ONI Small Grant and Greater Portland Bible Church keeps everyone engaged

Tie One On for Equity in Education ndash We need reminders Sometimes Post-it notes are perfect In other situations mobile phone alarms or calendar pings make all of the difference for getting individuals or entire families to take action This month we encourage you to make (design and craft) a bracelet you can wear as a reminder And tie it on as a physical reminder See if you can wear the bracelet from December 1 until the SWNI Schools January 2018 meeting on Thursday January 18 Children and adults enjoy working together on crafts Itrsquos up to you to use a rubber band sparkling ribbon something cleverly woven or even a bracelet you have had around since your own middle school years tooled leather crafting experience Be creative ndash and feel free to send us photos to schoolsswniorg For extra credit make a few bracelets and share them Look for ideas on our FB posts

Equity in education means that personal or social circumstances such as gender ethnic origin or family background are not obstacles to achieving educational potential (definition of fairness) and that all

individuals reach at least a basic minimum level of skills (definition of inclusion)

Once you have your bracelet on check out a few websites that provide information about education equity When we meet in January we will discuss Equity in Education Mark your calendar to join us in the new year

Here are a few links to get you started

edutopiaorgblogequity-education- where-to- begin-terry- heick

edweekorgewsectionblogsppsnetPage1870Disclaimer Our committee provides

this information to support you The opinions are those of the site authors not expressly the opinions of the Schools Committee

To receive our SWNI Schools Committee regular electronic meeting agendas and announcements contact us by email at schoolsswniorg

No SWNI Schools Committee meeting in December

Next Meeting Thursday January 18 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Will inclusion mean each of us loses our identity A city that thrived on individual and cultural identity during the middle of the 20th century was Chicago Let us listen as Laura Campos Vice Chair of the committee and Indian Elder tells her story growing up as a foster child in a family of power during that era

In the years after WWII freeways (for example the Eisenhower Expressway 1955 Chicago) had begun the movement of people out of the city into the suburbs As a child sitting on the living room floor playing with my toy blocks I remember listening to power brokers strategizing how to keep families from leaving the inner city neighborhood A leader liked to say dont forget where you come from This translated into the restriction that if your father worked for the city your family had to remain in the ethnic neighborhood where he grew up Neighborly ties were strong and encouraged ethnic pride It was not meant to divide people but to welcome differences For instance on St Patricks Day the Chicago River was dyed green and a parade transformed State Street in downtown Chicago The Latinos the Italians the Polish to name a few all had neighborhood festivals with dancing singing parades food carts etc Growing up I remember the year-long preparations that went into these

annual festivals It helped to solidify the roles of neighborhood institutions like schools churches and local businesses

Fostering ethnic pride helped to bring down the crime rates because it encouraged cooperation among the various organizations in the neighborhoods and increased the cohesiveness of the neighborhoods This made them more resilient and able to weather political and economic storms

We in SW Portland are facing challenges as the city looks to increase density and we welcome people into our neighborhoods As the leaves turn red and fall from the trees we look forward to winter In the Lakota tradition it is a time for storytelling and imagining the future Stories were painted on buffalo hides known as winter counts What will our narrative be How do we envision changes I look forward to our discussions of what our identity becomes as we transition together with our neighbor partners

Next Meeting

Monday January 29 430 pm Multnomah Arts Center Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

At the November Committee meeting the group discussed following up on a letter dated June 14 2017 from Tim Kurtz Stormwater implementation amp Technical Assistance Manager with the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) which was sent to Basin 3 neighbors regarding the permitting process for working within open drainageways

In his letter Tim Kurtz stated BES would be happy to meet with property owners to discuss possible maintenance needs permitting process for working within open drainage ways and bioengineering techniques to reduce erosion Mr Kurtz also mentioned BES is considering expanding their Private

Property Retrofit Program which identifies private stormwater management projects in targeted areas If a project qualifies and is feasible BES may be able to cover the cost of new construction or improvements of existing systems while the private property owner will agree to on-going maintenance responsibility

The committee will work to schedule a future BES presentation to introduce the topic and issues and time to address property owners questions

Next Meeting Thursday December 21 7pm Multnomah Arts Center Rm 30 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Chair David Martin transportationswniorg swniorgtransportation

Southwest In Motion is a short-term refinement prioritization and implementation strategy for planned active transportation investments in Southwest Portland The final plan will identify a realistic 5-year active transportation action plan that provides basic walking and bicycling connectivity as well as access to transit improvements where they are needed most

Plan elementsbull Coordination with active

planning efforts such as PedPDX Portlands Citywide Pedestrian Plan and Safe Routes To School Strategy and Project Planning

bull Coordination of past active transportation plans networks and future projects This includes the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 Southwest Urban Trails Plan and other citywide and neighborhood plans

bull Project list refinement Changes to the project list may be needed to enhance network effectiveness and implementation feasibility

bull Evaluation and prioritization of the project list The result will be a recommended set of short-term projects intended to enhance active transportation options across the Southwest district

bull Implementation planning Strategic coordination between the recommended project lists and appropriate funding opportunities will support successful implementation of the plan

This effort will be an important step towards setting near-term priorities and determining project readiness to more efficiently deliver pedestrian and bicycle improvements in Southwest Portland as opportunities emerge

For more informtion please visit the PBOTs project page at httpswwwportlandoregongovtransportation72017PBOT has convened a Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) to help inform project refinement and prioritization The planning process is expected to last approximately 10‐12 months At the end of the process a Draft Plan will be developed for adoption by City Council in 2018Southwest In Motion (SWIM) 2 Stakeholder Working Group MeetingThursday Jan 4 2018 430-600 pm Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Next Committee Meeting Monday December 18 7pm Multnomah Arts Center Rm 30 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

DECEMBER 2017 11SWNI Committees

Chair Jan Wilson land-use-chairswniorg

swniorgland_use

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) UpdateA monthly snapshot of all the planning work going on in your neighborhoods Better Housing by Design (BHD)

Discussion Draft to be released by January 2018

The BHD Concept Report features potential code changes aimed to improve multi-family development for current and future residents These include proposals for creating more open space and greater accessibility for people of all ages and abilities providing greater flexibility for a broader range of housing options prioritizing affordable housing and preserving trees requiring design that contributes to pedestrian-friendly places increasing connections to streets and more

Project staff are considering public comments on the Concept Report (portlandoregongovbps73945) as they develop a Discussion Draft

This project also focuses on East Portland fostering better development that reflects the arearsquos distinct characteristics and needs of the community It is coordinated with the Portland Bureau of Transportationrsquos Connected Centers Street Plan (portlandoregongovtransportation71334) which focuses on street plans for the Jade District and RosewoodGlenfair centers

Visit portlandoregongovbpsbetterhousing

Contact Bill Cunningham 503-823-4203 betterhousingportlandoregongov

Design Overlay Zone Amendments Project (DOZA)

Project moves from ldquoassessmentrdquo to ldquoamendmentsrdquo

While the acronym has stayed the same DOZA is transitioning from an assessment of design review to a series of projects that will amend the Cityrsquos codes standards and guidelines related to the design overlay zones including the process and tools used in the design review process The package consists of three projects DOZA Process DOZA Tools and DOZA Administration Learn more about each project on the DOZA website

Visit portlandoregongovbps70324

Contact Kathryn Hartinger 503-823-9714 KathrynHartingerportlandoregongov

Draft Off-road Cycling Master Plan The plan has just been released

and includes recommendations for trials and bike parks for people of all ages and abilities Learn more online at portlandoregongovbps73387 or at upcoming open houses then submit your comments by Sunday Dec 31 2017

Community members can comment in the following ways online open house interactive map online comment form or written comments can be mailed to 1900 SW 4th Avenue Suite 7100 Portland OR 97201 Attn Off-Road Cycling Master Plan or Email offroadcyclingportlandoregongov

Learn more about the proposals talk to staff and submit comments at am Open House in Southwest

Monday December 4 5ndash730 pm Southwest Community Center 6820 SW 45th Avenue TriMet Bus Route 1

Residential Infill Project (RIP)The Land Use committee held a special meeting on Thursday November 9 2017 to discuss the Residential Infil Project in an attempt to formulate a position and recommendations for the Southwest Neighborhoods Inc Board of Directors to consider and adopt at its November 15 2017 meeting

The following motion as approved by the SWNI Board of Directors

The SWNI Board of Directors opposes the Residential Infill Project (RIP) Additional Housing Opportunity overlay zone

Rationale The RIP ignores the available

buildable inventory under the current code For example BPS acknowledges that 35 or fewer corner lots have developed into R25 attached (duplex) in the a overlay

The Rip allows three unaffordable units or four affordable units on almost all properties in the A overlay

The RIP fails to insure housing affordability and likely will result in continued demolitions displacement and an increase in investor ownership of the city

The RIP proposes to destroy single-family neighborhoods which are clearly desired by a large portion of the population

The RIP fails to consider infrastructure that is needed to support the proposed spread of density

The RIP is based on the false assumption that car transportation will diminish

The RIP fails to require sufficient

off-street parking resulting in street congestion and decrease in walking safety particularly in areas where there are no sidewalks

The RIP is a one-size-fits-all approach to accommodating increased growth in Portland but provides no alternatives for achieving the goals which allegedly guide the project

The Public review of discussion draft report with code and map amendments runs until November 30 2017 at 5 pm You may submit comments on the Discussion Draft in several ways

middot With the online comment form surveymonkeycomrresidentialinfill

middot By email residentialinfillportlandoregongov

middot By mail The printable online comment form and letters can be mailed to

City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Attn Residential Infill Project1900 SW 4th Avenue Suite 7100Portland OR 97201Residential Infill Discussion Draft

Staff Reports portlandoregongovbps75084

Visit portlandoregongovbpsinfill

Contact Julia Gisler 503-823-7624 JuliaGislerportlandoregongov

NEXT MEETING No December meeting

Tuesday January 16 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center Rm 7 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Chair Steve Mullinax parks-chairswniorg

swniorgparks

The Parks Committee approved a motion to have the Southwest Neighborhoods Inc (SWNI) Board of Directors send a letter of support with a letter from the Collins View Neighborhood Association to Commissioner Fritz and Mayor Ted Wheeler epressing concerns regarding neighbor safety within Marshall Park and the River View Natural Areas

The Collins View NA letter details an incident between a pedestrian and a mountain biker (mountain biking is an illegal-user activity in Marshall Park and River View Natural Areas) where the pedestrian was injured while being run over by the mountain biker

Action is requested to improve current safety monitoring patrols and violation enforcement policies of illegal activities within nature parks and natural areas

The letter from Collins View NA respectfully requests the Portland Park and Recreation consider the following solutions to improve the safety conditions within the property that is owned by the citizens of Portland for legal recreational use

Increase funding for the Parks Ranger program during the next budget cycle to hire more ranger

Increase property patrols and place

barriers in areas to detour illegal biking trail usage

Consider a working partner agreement between Portland Parks amp Recreation and Portland Police for parks and natural areas in Southwest Portland

Improve signage although we recognize signs are easily removed as seen in River View

Rearrange park rangers scheduled patrols to include at least one day a week for visits to some of the Southwest Portland parks natural areas and nature partks

The proposed changes will provide a safer environment for the communities that would like to enjoy the parks and natural areas without concern for their personal safety

Sami Faile a member of the SWNI Parks and Rec Centers Committee volunteered to be our representative this year on the Portland Parks and Recreation Budget Advisory Committee which will be working in December and January on a proposed budget for the Citys FY 2018-19


Photos Corey Shelton

Albert Kelly Planting Party

12 DECEMBER 2017 Crime Prevention and Public Safety

Southwest law enforcement officers honored at Community Policing Reception

Emergency (immediate threats to life or property) 9-1-1

Police Non-Emergency (suspicious activity crime that already occurred) 503-823-3333

Online Crime Reporting portlandoregongovpolicecor

If you a family or friend is in crisis andor needs support

Mental Health Crisis Line (24 hrs) 503-988-4888

Call to Safety Crisis Line (24 hrs help for survivors of violence) 503-235-5333

Drug amp Alcohol Helpline (24 hrs) 800-923-HELP

Domestic violence services multcousdv

Multnomah County Aging Disability Veteran Helpline(24hrs)503-988-3646

CityCounty Information amp Referral 503-823-4000

PDX Reporter online reporting tool pdxreporterorg

(Report graffiti street light outages debris in the roadway park maintenance issues plugged storm drains potholes complaints about campsites etc)

Traffic Safety Line (report traffic safety problem areas) 503-823-SAFE

Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Watch 503-823-4064

Oregon Attorney Generalrsquos Consumer Protection Hotline (advice about scams) 503-229-5576

Identity Theft prevention and recovery info ftcgovidtheft

Police Locks Program (free locks amp support to seniors amp people wdisabilities) 503-823-0723

WomenStrength self-defense classes portlandoregongovpolicewomenstrength

Stolen Bike Registry bikeindexorg or project529com

Graffiti Abatement (Cityrsquos reporting and abatement line) 503-823-4TAG

Housing and nuisance code violations portlandoregongovbds 503-823-CODE

Noise Control (report excessive amplified noise) noiseportlandoregongov 503-823-7350

Park Rangers (report problems in parks parkscanpdxorg) 503-823-1637

One Point of Contact Campsite online reporting portlandoregongovcampsite

Multnomah County Animal Control 503-988-7387

Parking Enforcement (Illegal parking abandoned autos info) 503-823-5195

Resolutions NW neighborhood mediation(free to Pdx residents) 503-595-4890

Cityrsquos Liquor Establishment Complaint Line liquorportlandoregongov 503-823-4520

Cityrsquos Cannabis ComplaintInfo Line cannabisportlandoregongov 503-823-9333

Public Alerts Registry for Emergency Notifications publicalertsorg

Emergency Preparedness Information portlandoregongovpbem

Public safety and livability resources

The 12th Annual Community Policing Reception was held on October 26 2017 Kathleen Elliot member of the Southwest Neighborhoods Inc (SWNI) Public Safety Committee emceed the event The Public Safety Committee holds this reception every year to honor and highlight the hard work of law enforcement serving SW Portland Itrsquos our way of saying

ldquothank yourdquo to our officers Captain Graham introduced

Central Precinct officers serving Southwest Portland and Kathleen presented them with a framed Certificate of Appreciation

When the planning committee starting thinking of this event and brainstormed on how to honor officers the committee found out that many officers wished they could help community members in need of a warm scarf hat or pair of gloves on cold winter days and nights Thanks to the generosity of community an SUV was filled with donated items

As part of the appreciation Kathleen also read the committees ABCrsquos of Policing

bull Accountable to allbull Benevolent to those in needbull Committed to our communitybull Dependability is your middle

namebull Empathetic to all peoplebull Friendly to BIG amp Smallbull Glad to helpbull Honestbull Intelligent problem solvingbull Just ~ one call away ~bull Keeping the peacebull Laughter a sense of humor is

sometimes the best medicine

bull Mediatorbull Protectorbull Quiet when listening but

vocal when neededbull Respectful and responsive to

our needsbull Safety Firstbull Trustworthybull Understanding that all of us

have problemsbull Very good looking ~ uniformsbull Watchfulbull X-Ray vision needed but not

requiredbull You are appreciatedbull Zooming at Code 3

The Public Safety Committee also expressed appreciation for the followingbull Carol Porto for chairing the

Safety Committee this year and leading us

bull Jenni Pullen our Crime Prevention Coordinator from the City of Portland

bull Thank you to the volunteers with Multnomah Village Meals on Wheels Center and especially Manager Heidi Miller who prepared and served our food tonight

bull Volunteer Michelle Mahan for her graphic artist skills and table decorations

bull SWNI staff for promotion and support

bull Bill Dant for musicbull Committee and community

members for assisting with the donations decorations setup and clean up for this event

For online purchases during the holidays be cautious about the companies you do business with and take steps to secure your transactions

Be careful about what you click on Links to shopping websites included in emails ads texts and social media may contain malware

Timely update your operating system anti-virusanti-malware software and internet browser for the latest security fixes and patches

Research the companies via online and Better Business Bureau (bbborg) reviews

If you maintain an online account with a retail store establish unique passwords and consider other security measures such as two-factor authentication where available

Only provide the information required to set up the account and no more

Use your credit card instead of your debit card There are more protections for credit card transactions and you will not have to recover funds taken from your bank account

Review your credit card transactions on a regular basis

Before entering any personal information check that the companyrsquos website address begins with https and shows a padlock icon This ensures your connection with the site is encrypted and secure If your browser displays a green lock bar with the company name this indicates that the authenticity and ownership of the website has been verified

To be safe do not enter into financial transactions using public Wi-Fi If you must do so use a VPN

Take extra steps during the holidays to protect your financial transactions Make it a worry free holiday

Quick tips for shopping onlineby the City of Portland Crime Prevention Program

DECEMBER 2017 13Crime Prevention and Public Safety

At our November meeting we discussed a number of neighborhood concerns

South Portland and Homestead neighbors are concerned about the current condition of the Grover Street pedestrian tunnel People do not feel safe using the tunnel due to the current conditions poor lighting subway tiles that have been painted over eliminating light reflection signage that is tagged and overgrown blackberry bushes near each entry point

Crime Prevention Coordinator Jenni Pullen submitted the following recommendations to ODOT and PBOT

Signage Remove graffiti from signage at the street level of each stair case leading to the pedestrian path or replace the signage if it cannot be cleaned without damage to the reflective coating

Surface of the tunnel The pedestrian tunnel design was originated with a white glossy

subway tile This tile is critical to the overall effectiveness of lighting and the ability for one to see the reflection of movement within the tunnel Pressure wash the tile to remove all paint and reveal the original white glossy tile Repair and replace tile that has been damaged from the recent fire

Also Southwest Hills Residential League reported there was a home invasion on October 26 2017 More than $4000 in damages occurred during the incident It took 50 minutes for police to respond

Officer Foster again reported the Portland Police Bureau are suffering a shortage of officer He also gave several burglary prevention tips

At our December meeting the committee will discuss ideas for the Emergency Preparedness Fair it has scheduled for Sunday March 4 20

Questions Issues of concern more information please contact publicsafetyswniorg

SWNI Public Safety CommitteeNext Meeting - Public Safety Action Committee Thursday December 7 700 pm

Multnomah Arts Center Rm 30 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Chair Carol Porto PublicSafetyswniorg

swniorgpublic_safety

Pragmatic LLC503-810-3900PragmaticLLCgmailcom

Living in the neighborhood with 37 years of experienceLicense 183855 Bonded Insured Certified Arborist

All Phases of ConstructionGeneral Construction Tree Service amp Landscaping

Comprehensive Tree Service

- Planting Tree Health Care

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- New Construction Remodels

- Water Problems French Drain

- Seismic Structural Reinforcement

- Customized Solutions

- Disability Access Senior Safety

Call or Email us for a Complimentary Estimate

Emergency Tip of the MonthNeighborhood Emergency Teams (NETrsquos) are volunteers who are

trained by the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) to lead their neighborhoods in preparation for and self-sufficiency after a major disaster The main disaster we train for is a 9+ subduction zone earthquake but NETs respond to other disasters too such as wind storms floods and explosions For more information about NET andor to become a NET volunteer go to portlandoregongovpbem58587 or call Jeremy Van Keuren NET Program Specialist Portland Bureau of Emergency Management at (503) 823-4421

Emergency preparedness tip of the Month Donrsquot have anything heavy on the wall above your bed picture frames

book shelf mirror etc It may fall on you while you sleep

See your book in print

(503) 968-6777 inkwatercom

Marketing Editing Designamp Author-Friendly Portland

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WEST HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Portland Police Bureau makes crime statistics available through open data portalby the Portland Police Bureau Media Relations

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has revamped the data portion of its website to be more user friendly Community members can view reported crime statistics and download open data at portlandoregongovpoliceOpenData

An interactive dashboard on the site allows users to view monthly reported crime statistics by Portland neighborhood The dashboard and open dataset will be updated on a monthly basis with the previous months data

The data includes all offenses reported in Portland since May 2015 The dashboard allows a user to filter and customize analyses based on a variety of factors including neighborhood month and offense Users can download the open data an image or PDF using the Download Open Data tab on the dashboard

As of May 2015 the PPB reports crime statistics using the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Under this system more types of offenses and all offenses

that occurred within an incident are reported The previous reporting system used a hierarchy to report only the most serious offense within an incidentThe NIBRS provides a more accurate and complete reflection of the nature of crime More information on this reporting system including definitions of offenses and explanation of how it differs from previous crime reporting formats can be found here portlandoregongovpolicearticle618535

The PPB is a proud participant in the Police Data Initiative (PDI) The intent of the PDI is to leverage the use of data to increase transparency build trust and strengthen accountability As a participating agency PPB is committed to making open data accessible to community members Reported crime is the first dataset to be released as part of this initiative This site continues to include data and information on Officer-involved shootings Calls for Service Historical Data Stops Data Collection and Use of Force Data Summaries

14 DECEMBER 2017 Watershed

Save the date The TCWC and its partners will host the 9th annual Tryon Creek Watershed-Wide Event on Saturday February 10

Join dozens of volunteers from surrounding

neighborhoods for the largest restoration event of the year

Family-friendly with snacks and tools provided Contact Patrick at volunteertryoncreekorg for more information

Tryon Creek Watershed Council Grants Available from the Community Watershed Stewardship ProgramText by B Castra Nemici Student Coordinator for the CWSP

Have you thought about establishing an eco-friendly community garden bioswale or rain garden Would you love to educate your community about local salmon Do you have an idea for a project to promote or improve watershed health but donrsquot know where to turn for funding Do you have zero grant-writing experience

Have no fear the Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is here CWSP is a partnership between the City of Portlandrsquos Bureau of Environmental Services and Portland State University

CWSP offers two grant programs which are available to individuals community organizations schools businesses and nonprofits in the Portland Urban Services Boundary CWSP is devoted to equity and is always looking to make new partners in the community

CWSP has two types of grants available The first is the Native Plant Mini Grant and CWSP accepts applications for this grant year-round This grant program provides up to $500 to purchase and plant native plant species a practice that is beneficial for water quality and habitat health The application is a single page and has no deadline

The second type of grant is the Stewardship Grant which provides up to $10000 for projects that address

watershed health educate the public about our watersheds or promote awareness of watershed health To make this grant application process user friendly CWSP has instituted a multi-step application process in order to ensure that Stewardship

Grant applicants have the best chance of receiving funding Friendly CWSP coordinators are available to help every step of the way The first step in the application process is filling out the one page pre-application form and submitting it to CWSP before the first Friday in February

More information examples of previous projects and all application materials can be found at wwwportlandoregongovbescwsp CWSP coordinators are happy to answer your questions and can be reached at 503-823-7917 or by email at CommunityStewardshipportlandoregongov

SW Watershed Resource CenterHilary Hunt Manager503-823-2862 or watershedswniorg Contact the WRC to sign up for our monthly email newsletter RifflesVisit us atswniorgwatershedfacebookcomswwrcinstagram watershedresourcecenterThe Southwest Watershed Resource Center inspires awareness and action on behalf of watershed health in SW Portland We work through a partnership between Southwest Neighborhoods Inc and the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services

Friends of April Hill ParkJill Gaddis aprilhillparkgmailcom or swniorgaprilhillpark

Friends of Marquam Nature Park1213 9-12 Join Friends of Marquam and other partners for English ivy-pulling and other invasive species removal Robin Jensen fmnpcomcastnet 503-799-8435 wwwfmnporg

Friends of Terwilliger1216 9-12 at public bathrooms at SW Terwilliger and SW Hamilton Robin Vesey infoterwilligerfriendsorg or 503-293-1069

Friends of Tryon Creek State ParkEco Crew Trail Day on Saturday 122 from 9-12 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area and invasive plant removal 129 from 9-12 wwwtryonfriendsorg

Friends of Woods ParkContact Jesse Johnston jesseteamjohnstonnet

Southwest Trails PDXSW Trails Walk 129 9am Meet at Wilson HS bleachers The December walk will include walking on the Flicker Trail and Warbler Trail More info on website swtrailsorg SW Trails trail maintenance project 127 9-12 Check website for more info

West Willamette Restoration PartnershipWWRP conserves and enhances natural areas wwwwestwillametteorgContact Adriana Escobedo-Land at wwrpcoordinatorgmailcom

Thanks to all who participated in No Ivy Day 2017 On Oct 28 more than 410 volunteers pulled ivy at 23 sites contributing 1200 volunteer hours and 31000 square feet of ivy removed

SW Watershed Friends Groups amp Events

Everyone can make a difference for our watershed

Welcome Lorena ONeill Stormwater Programs SpecialistLorena ONeill is an outdoor enthusiast

who has fallen in love with Portland since moving here in 2010 She lives in Southwest near Sylvan with her husband 2 dogs and 1 cat Lorena has met many wonderful people across Southwest and enjoys sharing the treasures and troubles of this part of town

For the past 7 years she has been a keen student of Willamette Valley flora and fauna through classes workshops and field work As a Technician for the Backyard Habitat Certification Program shes had the opportunity to brainstorm with over 200 residents about implementing natural ecosystem elements in their properties She is thrilled by the opportunity to work with SWNI and the SW Watershed Resource Center as the Stormwater Programs Specialist

Lorenas role at the SW Watershed Resource Center is coordinating and faciliating the Stormwater Stars workshops These workshops provide hands-on training in yard-scale stormwater management and will be held at homes in SW Portland in early 2018

Workshop attendees learn techniques and skills to manage the rain that falls around their homes and make their properties more watershed-friendly They also receive WRC support in employing these strategies at their own homes Over the past five years the Stormwater Stars workshops have impacted hundreds of thousands of gallons of runoff water from properties in SW Portland thereby improving water quality across the region The WRC is currently seeking hosts and participants Contact Lorena to learn more and to participate stormwaterswniorg

WRC staff felt lucky to host our community at the Nov 4th Stormwater Stars Open House

Thanks to the 47 Stars who attended and learned about stormwater management from their Hillsdale neighbors

It was inspiring to hear about your passion for protecting our water and improving watershed health Thanks also to our generous yard tour hosts

For future tour opportunities please contact the SW WRC

Thanking Our Lucky Stars

The WRC is lucky to add Lorena to the team

DECEMBER 2017 15Community

Senior Center7688 SW Capitol Hwy503-244-52049 am - 330 pm M-F

December Trips Please call (503) 244-5204 for more informationREGISTRATION BEGINS Monday October 2 2017 at 930 am

Winter BirdfeedersCome create a birdfeeder for

wintering birdsThursday December 7 330-430

pm

Peg People Winter FairiesCome delight in making two-inch-

tall fairies from wooden pegs Paint hair and clothes Add jewels if you like Complete your fairy with various things found in nature to serve as hats wings and swords They will magically come to life in your imagination

Wednesday December 27 2-4 pm

Natures Medicine Cabinet for Your Home Essential Oils

Meet Yiwen an experienced yoga teacher and wellness instructor who will introduce you to the world of essential oils Essential oils give plants their distinctive smells protect plants and play a role in plant pollination In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and their beautiful fragrance essential oils have long been used for food preparation beauty treatment and health-care practices They can be used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications learn how to use them why to use them and when to use them Registration required register online in the library or by calling 5039885123

Sunday December 3 2-3 pm

In the Shoes of the ImmigrantBy means of songs stories and

introspective activities empathy promoter peace activist and singer songwriter Parfait Bassaleacute takes participants on a personal journey with the West African immigrant The outcome of the experience is to develop and enhance empathy by providing tools which could be used to constructively engage with other immigrants and refugees in our communities Registration required register online in the library or by calling 5039885123


Mexican Tacos for TeensLearn to make real Mexican hard

tacos also called flautas They are made with chicken and can be topped with fresh ingredients and salsa Space at programs is limited Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis

Thursday December 14 4-6 pm

Library EventsCapitol Hill Library

10723 SW Capitol Hwy(503) 988-5385

Hillsdale Library1525 SW Sunset Blvd

(503) 988-5388

Space at programs is limited Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis

unless otherwise noted

SOUTHWESTDecember 12 2017 TuesdayFestival of Trees and Divine

Consign shopping Leaves 1215 pm Returns 345

pmSuggested Donation $6Admission FREE $$ for lunch at Who Song amp

Larryrsquos Presented by the Vancouver

Rotary Foundation the annual Festival of Trees has become a holiday tradition Wersquoll check out the beautifully decorated trees and do some holiday shopping at Divine Consign The Festival of Trees and proceeds from Divine Consign both benefit Clark County nonprofit organizations

December 13 2017 WednesdaySleighbellsLeaves 1045 am Returns 345

pmSuggested Donation $5

Admission FREE$$ for lunch at Mizumi BuffetSleighbells Farm amp Gift Shop is

in Sherwood where you can find the perfect gift or decoration take a stroll around the tree farm and enjoy some complimentary hot chocolate and holiday snacks

December 19 2017 TuesdayLOM OP WurstLeaves 1045 am Returns 130

pmSuggested Donation $5$$ for lunch OP Wurst in Southeast Portland

features a vast and varied menu of signature franks designed to satisfy every possible craving mdash from a pastrami-piled Reuben Dog and gravy-drenched Poutine Dog to the whole Enchilada Dog

Come in person to register for recreational trips Exact change is requested Current Neighborhood House Senior Center membership is required for all recreational trips

SW RideAbout Shuttle Offered in partnership with

Ride Connection ToFrom Senior Center

Transportation Monday through Thursday830 ndash 10 am Pick Up

1245 ndash 215 pm Take HomeCall Transportation Coordinator

Marie Haviland at 503-246-1663 X6103

December Shopping Schedule 945 am ndash 1215 pm

125 Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer or New Seasons

126 Walmart or WinCo1212 Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer or

New Seasons1213 New Seasons or Dollar

Tree1219 Costco or Winco1220 Beaverton Fred Meyer or

Trader Joersquos1226-27 No shopping tripsSenior discount days

Neighborhood Housersquos retired Executive Director Rick Nitti was nominated for the Spirit of Portland Award by Mayor Ted Wheeler and received this award at a ceremony on November 14 This award writes City of Portland Commissioner Chloe Eudaly ldquoformally recognizes and honors some of Portlandrsquos most active and engaged community members for their outstanding contributions and hard work in the arts amp culture environmental equity and social justice issuesrdquo Nitti was pivotal for many years in building Neighborhood House as an organization dedicated to helping those most in need in the Portland community Nitti thanked the Southwest Portland community for its outstanding support of Neighborhood House over the years and urged people to ldquoContinue their support as the agency transitions to new leadership under Executive Director Chris Chiacchierinirdquo

Amidst ongoing poor economic conditions and the local affordable housing crisis Neighborhood House has launched its annual Partnership Campaign asking the community to consider neighbors who are struggling at this time The agency is the primary organization working to assist low-income children families and seniors in Southwest Portland and contributions are needed to raise the funds necessary to sustain the agency and its many safety net servicesmdashincluding their Emergency Food Box Program transitional housing for homeless families and SOS Resource Center which helps people connected with needed services

The increased demand for assistance is most apparent in Neighborhood Housersquos Emergency Food Box Program which is the largest pantry on Portlandrsquos west side and the Southwest distribution site for the Oregon Food Bank Currently the program serves approximately 1700 adults and children every month Oregon has experienced the greatest increase

in hunger of any state in the country in the years since the Great Recession (increasing from 135 in 2010-2012 to 16 in 2011-2015) Currently it is estimated that 1 in 6 Oregon families are food insecure Community support of the Emergency Food Box Program can help families who struggle to put food on the table

The Partnership Campaign is Neighborhood Housersquos annual year-end fundraising effort aimed at raising funds needed to support the agencyrsquos work in the coming year Approximately $1000000 of Neighborhood Housersquos $6-million annual budget must be raised through private non-governmental support Last yearrsquos Partnership Campaign raised approximately $242000 and Neighborhood House hopes to increase this number to $260000 this year to best help support struggling communities

Today Oregonians are more likely to live in poverty than they were during the peak of the Great Recession 48 of single mothers and their families in Oregon experience hunger compared to 35 nationally As housing costs in Portland have increased by 30 since 2012 more and more people have been left homeless But there are ways community members can help make a difference in the lives of struggling neighbors

Contributions to Neighborhood Housersquos Partnership Campaign can be mailed to 7780 SW Capitol Hwy Portland OR 97219 or made online at nhpdxorgsupportourworksupport Neighborhood House is encouraging supporters to become a PowerHouse donor by signing up to give monthly or quarterly to extend their support throughout the coming year

For more information about Neighborhood House or the Partnership Campaign contact Development Director Mari Yerger at 503-246-1663 x2119 or myergernhpdxorg

Retired Neighborhood House Executive Director Rick Nitti Receives Spirit of Portland AwardNeighborhood House Launches Annual Partnership Campaign as Housing Crisis Continues

Mayor Ted Wheeler presents the Spirit of Portland Award to Rick Nitti

16 DECEMBER 2017 Calendar

Southwest Neighborhoods December 2017 Calendar

The December walk will be led by Sharon Fekety From Wilson High School we will walk to Terwilliger Blvd where we will go north until we reach the Marquam Trail where we will turn left and go up to the Flicker Trail and Warbler Trail which takes us up to Fairmont Blvd We will turn right and then turn left on McDonnell which takes us to Council Crest Drive where depending on the weather we will either turn right to ascend to Council Crest or turn left to return to Fairmont and Hessler which turns into the Northwoods Trail After turning left on SW Westwood wersquoll take trail 6 turning right on

DeWitt to return to Wilson High School The walk will either be 5 miles with 700 feet elevation gain or 6 miles with 850 feet elevation gain

Wersquoll meet behind the bleachers near the food carts at Wilson High School (SW Sunset Blvd and SW Capitol Highway) and be ready to go at 900 am Well behaved dogs are allowed They must be on leash For health reasons there is no smoking on SW Trails walks

For more information or to volunteer to lead a walk in your neighborhood contact Sharon Fekety (feketyhevanetcom)

SW Trails WalkSaturday December 9 9am

December 2017Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

26 27430 PM SWNI Equity amp In-clusion

28700 PM Maplewood Board Meeting

29630 PM Capitol Hwy Open House

30 1 2900 AM Eco Crew ndash Trail Day

3 4600 PM Multnomah Board700 PM SWNI Small Grants Workshop

5645 PM Maplewood Gener-al Meeting700 PM Homestead Gener-al Meeting

6700 PM South Portland General Meeting700 PM Hillsdale General Meeting700 PM Bridlemile Board700 PM Collins View Gen-eral Meeting

7900 AM SW Trails Work Party700 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers700 PM SWNI Public Safety Committee

8 9900 AM Eco Crew - Inva-sive Plant Removal900 AM SW Trails Hike

10 11600 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council700 PM Ashcreek General Meeting

12700 PM Multnomah Gener-al Meeting700 PM Markham General Meeting

13900 AM Friends of Mar-quam Work Party600 PM SWNI Finance700 PM SWNI Executive700 PM Bridlemile General Meeting700 PM SWHRL Board Meeting

14600 PM Marshall Park Gen-eral Meeting700 PM South Burlingame General Meeting

15 16900 AM Friends of Ter-williger Work Party

17 18700 PM SWNI Transporta-tion

19 20700 PM SWNI Board

21700 PM SWNI Watershed

22 23

24Christmas Eve

25Christmas DaySWNI Office Closed


27 28 29 30

31New Years Eve

1SWNI Office ClosedNew Years Day

2600 PM Multnomah Board645 PM Maplewood Gener-al Meeting700 PM Homestead Gener-al Meeting

3700 PM Bridlemile Board700 PM Collins View Gen-eral Meeting700 PM South Portland General Meeting700 PM Hillsdale General Meeting

4600 PM SWNI Public Safety Action Committee700 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers

5 6900 AM Eco Crew ndash Trail Day


















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Commissioner Amanda FritzDirector Mike Abbateacute

C E R A M I C S bull T E X T I L E S bull J E W E L R Y

P R I N T S bull PA I N T I N G S bull amp M O R E

M U LT N O M A H A R T S C E N T E R

Winter Arts amp Crafts Sale

Thurs Fri Nov 30th amp Dec 1st

9 am to 9 pm

Sat Dec 2nd bull 9 am to 4 pm

All sales support arts education

7 6 8 8 S W C a p i t o l H w y bull Po r t l a n d O r e g o n 9 7 2 1 9

5 0 3 8 2 3 2 7 8 7 bull M u l t n o m a h A r t s C e n t e r o r g

Commissioner Amanda Fritz bull Director Mike Abbateacute

2 DECEMBER 2017 Community

Poster by ericshulldesigncom

Holiday GalaMultnomah Vi l lage Hi l lsdale

Holiday Gala

Saturday 122 10am ndash 1pm Holiday Sing amp Chili Feed with coee and hot cocoa on Food Front patio Local vocal and musical school groups performing at multiple locations throughout Hillsdale Proceeds go to schools that perform during the event

Hillsdale Shopping Center

Thursday 1130 9am - 9pm Multnomah Arts Center Winter Arts amp Crafts Sale

Friday 121 Carolers amp Santa will be roaming the Village all evening 4pm Boy Scout Canned Food Drive and WreathHanukkah Fundraiser at Neighborhood House 6 ndash 830pm Carriage Rides - Starting at Key Bank and Multnomah Arts Center 642pm Tree lighting 9am - 9pm Multnomah Arts Center Winter Arts amp Crafts Sale

Saturday 122 Shopping specials throughout the day 830 ndash 11am Breakfast with Santa at Lucky Lab Kiwanis Fundraiser 9am ndash 4pm Multnomah Arts Center Winter Arts amp Crafts Sale 2pm ndash 4pm Gingerbread Houses at Riversgate Church Reserve your house with beckyriversgatenet by Nov 30th

Multnomah Village








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