Portland Charter Commission Public Forum, Monday, Sept. 26

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Administrator

The Portland Charter Review Commission Invites You to
Make Your Voice Heard!

What: Public Forum with the Portland Charter Review Commission
When: Monday, September 26, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Place: Portland City Hall Council Chambers, 1221 SW Fourth Ave , Portland OR 97204

What is the Portland Charter and why should I attend the forum?
The Portland Charter is the City of Portland ’s Constitution. Every ten years, Portland City Council appoints twenty community members to serve as the Charter Review Commission. The Commission has the ability to research, deliberate and refer to voters proposed changes to the Charter. This is YOUR chance to tell the Commission what you think should be changed, added to or deleted from Portland ’s Charter. Topics currently under consideration by the Charter Commission include: Continue reading →

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Next HAND Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 20

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Administrator

The next Hosford-Abernethy board meeting is Tuesday, September 20.
We hope you make plans to join us!

WHEN:
HAND General meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
Land Use & Transportation at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:
St. Philip Neri Church Paulist Center, St Paul Room
2408 SE 16th Avenue (and Division)

HAND AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Land Use meeting to start at 6:30 PM
St. Philip Neri Church, Paulist Center, St Paul Room
2408 SE 16th Avenue (and Division St)

6:30 Land Use Agenda
· Safeway Expansion Project at SE 27th & Hawthorne
· Decisions on recent Type II Land Use Reviews
Historic District Committee recommendations re: Tree selections for Lower Division

Board/Community Agenda 7:00 PM
Introductions
Crime Prevention

Presentation/Discussion/Action:
1) Zoning conflict – Legare’s 1532 SE Clinton
2) Proposal for 12 residential units on 11th next to the Cellar Door Coffee Shop (2015-2019 SE 11th)
3) Report from Urban Design Team on Light Rail Station Area Plans

Announcements/ Reminders:
1) Charter Commission Hearings
2) Rat Problem
3) Tour de Ladd – Oct 5th

Updates:
1) Emergency Preparedness Training — Laura
2) Survey re: Safety Improvements at Ladd Circle
3) Tree Issues — Joanne Stainbrook
4) Good Neighbor Agreements — People’s, Firkins? the Funhouse?
5) Other

Internal Board Issues:
(1) Approval of minutes
(2) Welcome Basket Grant/ Block captains

Upcoming Topics:
1) Pedestrian Safety Report
2) Streetcar Update
3) Light Rail Update

If you have an item you’d like added to the agenda for discussion, please contact our Acting Chair Linda Nettekoven at: linda@lnettekoven.com.

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Leaf Day is Coming Soon!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Administrator

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has been working hard to improve the Leaf Day program for 2011. Information is now available to the public about this year’s leaf pickup service.

The city has launched a new website at www.portlandonline.com/leafday with all the details. New program elements include an online Leaf Zone Locator and the ability to opt out or pay the leaf fee online.

In the next few weeks, customers in the city’s Leaf Service Area, which includes 30 Leaf Zones, will receive a mailer that highlights the changes in the program, provides the schedule and fee information, explains how to prepare for scheduled Leaf Day(s), and recommends how to get the most out of the Leaf Day service.

Customers who opted out of the service and fee in 2010 will soon receive an additional mailer that walks them through this year’s opt-out process.

The Leaf Line customer service phone is open, and operators are interested in hearing from you. Call 503-865-LEAF on Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or email your questions to leafday@portlandoregon.gov.

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Meeting About New Plaid Pantry at Seven Corners, Sept. 14

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Administrator

As you may have already noticed, Plaid Pantry, Inc. is taking ownership of the 7 Day Corners Market, located at SE 21st Ave. & SE Division Street. As part of this process, your neighborhood organization, the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Development Association (HAND) is co-hosting a Good Neighbor Plan meeting with Plaid Pantry, Inc. on Sep. 14, 2011 at St. Philip Neri Church at 7pm. All are welcome at the meeting, and neighbors with addresses within approximately 500 feet of the store are receiving written notification of this event.

This meeting is required by Portland City Code 33.219, the Convenience Stores chapter of the Portland Zoning Code, which you can read here: http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?c=34561&a=53306. The meeting is to allow neighbors to share concerns with the store owner and learn about Plaid Pantry’s plans for store operations.

You can read the DRAFT Good Neighbor Plan between HAND & Plaid Pantry here: HAND Draft Good Neighbor Plan Store 225_081711
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Portland Fire 9/11 Service Project

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Administrator

Here is information on an upcoming service project PF&R is sponsoring for 9/11.

Portland Fire & Rescue has chosen to remember the lives of those lost, pay tribute to those who rose in service, and honor those who serve our country today by engaging in service and remembrance on September 11, 2011.

On September 11th, all 30 Portland Fire Stations will be open to the public. Community members are welcome to stop by their local Portland Fire Station between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm for a time of reflection and remembrance of the lives lost with our firefighters.
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Burgerville Turns 50, Celebrate This Weekend

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Administrator

As many of our neighbors already know, Burgerville supports a lot of local businesses and non-profit organizations. Burgerville will be having an event this weekend, September 10th, to celebrate their 50th birthday.

All of the restaurants will be having celebrations, including the Burgerville at 26th and Powell. The party goes from 11am until 8pm, and includes face painting, music, clowns, birthday cake, the Timbers Street Team and prize give aways.

Find out more here: http://www.burgerville.com/wp-content/uploads/bv-50th-bd.pdf

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New Website for Liquor Licensing

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Administrator

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission announces the launch of a new website specifically for Liquor Licensing. The new site features step-by-step information on applying for specific license types, licensing your special event, making changes to your licensed business, and an online form for public input on pending or existing licenses. Go to www.oregon.gov/OLCC/LIC for details.

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Parks “Nuts About Nature” Pre-School Programs in our Area

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Administrator

It’s time! The low-limbed trees are waiting. The underground moles are tunneling away from the surface. The dirt is piled and ready for exploration. We are armed with spoons and magnifying lenses, bug boxes and collection bags. We have curious minds, imaginative ideas and swift-moving feet. We are not stopped by wind, rain, clouds, or shade. We are Nuts About Nature!!!

City Nature’s “Nuts About Nature” programs have become a popular way for young children to enjoy the nature of Portland’s Parks. Offering programs since April 2008, we have found the perfect mix of play, imagination, science, stories, art and songs to keep every child engaged. Our experienced Environmental Education Teachers are highly trained and finely tuned to the developmental level of the young child. Plus, we like to sing silly songs, are not afraid to teach about local plants and animals using puppets & real clipboards, and we can turn just about any ecological concept into a tag game.
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Big Yard Sale This Weekend

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Administrator

Multi-Family Benefit Yard Sale
Saturday and Sunday (9/10-9/11)
9am-4pm both days
3035 SE 25th at Tibbetts St.

All sales will benefit Portland’s own Evergreen Curling Club, which is raising money to build a dedicated curling facility in the greater Portland area.

Donations have been pouring in from members and friends of the club, but they could still use more! Bring your donations by or contact Keith (email address below).

Background on Evergreen Curling Club:
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“Hidden Life of Bridges” This Week

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Administrator

This news release from the Regional Arts & Culture Council describes an outdoor art event involving the Hawthorne and Morrison bridges this week. From 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the next 3 nights (Thursday through Saturday), video projections will appear on the south piers of the Morrison Bridge revealing images of the insides of the bridge and the employees who work on our bridges. There will also be audio that can be heard from the Hawthorne Bridge sidewalk or by cell phone. The free events are part of the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art’s Time Based Art (TBA) Festival.

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