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PDX CEI Hub Task Force
City wide issues, Local Issues

Urgent Call to Action on CEI Hub – Support Needed for Upcoming Ordinance & Public Hearings

We have three critical updates on the CEI (Critical Energy Infrastructure) Hub in our community. These developments are urgent, and your support is crucial:

1. CEI Hub Public Awareness Campaign

    2. Support the Proposed Risk Bonding Ordinance

    This week Multnomah County commissioners will hold a briefing on a proposed ordinance to require CEI Hub operators to carry risk bonds –  financial guarantees that they will cover the costs of emergency response and recovery in the event of a fuel or hazardous material spill. See Nov. 7 agenda, item R.4.  Without financial responsibility guarantees, those costs will fall on residents and taxpayers. Risk bonds are commonly required in other industries, such as construction and home repair.

    We need to let the county chair and commissioners know that there’s community-wide support for risk bonding. 3 things you can do:

    • Show Your Support: Multnomah County commissioners will discuss an ordinance requiring CEI Hub operators to carry risk bonds, ensuring they cover spill response costs, not taxpayers. Attend a county meeting on Nov. 14 or Nov. 21 at 9:30 am in the Multnomah Building (501 SE Hawthorne Blvd.). Wear RED to show solidarity! Verify the agenda posted at the beginning of each week here!
    • Take Action: Sign the support letter for Neighborhood Associations or contact commissioners via County contact info.

    3. Voice Your Concerns on Zenith Energy’s Permit

    Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality [DEQ] is taking public comments until Dec. 16 on Zenith Energy’s application for an Air Contaminant Discharge Permit for their CEI Hub operations. The problems associated with Zenith’s operations were one of the six points raised in the joint letter your NA signed earlier this year. 

    It’s important to hold DEQ accountable for protecting public and environmental health and safety. 3 things you can do:

    • First, learn more about Zenith’s operations and the current situation, here.
    • Sign a petition calling on DEQ to deny Zenith’s Air Contaminant Discharge Permit, here.
    • Come to the DEQ public hearing on Tues., Nov. 19.  Rally at 6pm; Hearing from 7-9pm. Buckley Center Auditorium, University of Portland. Or join via zoom.  More info here.
    • In advance of the public hearing, attend the Rumble on the River Zenith Comment-Writing Workshop on Wed., Nov. 13, 7:00-8:00pm. This session will provide background, talking points and comment writing tips. –zoom link

      You can let us know that you’re signing on to the attached letter, schedule a presentation, or ask for further information by replying to this e-mail or to ceitaskforce@gmail.com 

      MultCo-Letter of support for Risk BondingDownload Letter

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      Operation Christmas Child
      Local Issues

      Share Christmas Joy with Children Worldwide


      This holiday season, the Columbia Community Bible Church is inviting our community to participate in the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoebox outreach! Last year, we sent out 19 boxes filled with gifts to children around the world, and we’re hoping to surpass that number this year. Help us by gathering gifts for boys and girls ages 5-9, and drop them off in a shoebox at the church by November 17.

      Let’s spread joy and make this holiday season brighter for kids in need!

      See the PDF below for more information

      Operation-Christmas-Child_CCBCpdxDownload
      Operation Christmas Child Gift Outreach ECNA
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      City wide issues, Local Issues, Uncategorized

      Help Shape Houselessness Solutions in Portland

      The Homeless Solutions Coalition of the City of Portland District Four Coalition is seeking your input!

      Please take a moment to rate candidates’ responses by completing these quick online surveys:

      Your feedback helps guide our community toward better solutions! Learn more about the initiative here.

      Link to YouTube Recording

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      Local Issues

      Drainage District

      PEN2 Annual Landowner Meeting

      November 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST

      Join the Peninsula Drainage District #2 (PEN2) for its virtual annual landowner meeting.

      This meeting gives landowners in the district the opportunity to participate in the management of the flood control systems that protect their property. Learn about our operations, projects and programs, and elect the board of supervisors responsible for budgeting and policy-making in the district. More information can be found in the invitation below.

      CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (REQUIRED)

      CLICK HERE TO SIGN AN ONLINE VOTING AUTHORIZATION CARD (PROXY)

      To receive a mailed copy of this invitation and a proxy card, please contact Karen Lorena Carrillo at kcarrillo@mcdd.org or call 971-804-0688.

      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H9wgubkEKfBpWRxf_5WbwzSMWMK2cOwO/preview?rm=minimal+ Google Calendar+ iCal Export

      Details

      Date: November 5 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST Event Categories: Community Events, PEN2

      Venue

      https://zoom.us/j/99310409105?pwd=aGNkOHlIUnBGbkZXUTdTU282dFpDZz09

      1880 NE Elrod Drive
      Portland, OR 97211

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      Local Issues

      Bridgeton Neighborhood letter

      Morgan Steele
      Bureau of Development Services
      Land Use Services

      1900 SW 4th Avenue
      Suite 5000
      Portland OR 97201

      Case File: LU 20-116560 EN

      Dear Morgan Steele
      Bureau of Development Services
      Land Use Services:

      Due to the pandemic we received your notice after the prescribed deadline. We encourage you to take into account our insights and requests anyway.

      The Bridgeton Neighborhood strongly supports the Columbia Children’s Arboretum. It is a vital resource to our community. The proposed improvements to the path through the arboretum will improve access to younger families with children and our older neighbors that require surer footing.

      The application provides clear evidence that responsible organizations can manage the tree canopy without being unduly limited by the tree code. The CCA has been allowed to remove trees that no longer fit their purpose and replace them with different species and locations. We urge you to consider this for non-governmental agencies as well.

      The proposed changes stop short of providing better access to the arboretum for pedestrians. Neighbors in East Columbia and Bridgeton as well as Portlanders taking the bus must walk on 6th Avenue NE to reach the Arboretum. The speed limit on 6th Avenue is 40 miles per hour and there is no sidewalk. We are in support of creating a sidewalk on the eastern side of 6th Ave. NE from NE Marine Drive to the Arboretum. The improvements to the arboretum path will increase usage while simultaneously increasing the risk of pedestrian fatalities on NE 6th Ave. We request that the City of Portland accept this as a Condition of Approval and direct PBOT to construct the sidewalk.

      Sincerely,

      Erik Molander
      Land Use Chair
      Bridgeton Neighborhood Association
      epmolander@gmail.com

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