The city is considering how to improve the management of their Kenton Firehouse.

One option would be to transfer it to a non-profit organization. Friends of ours PDX, Terrance Moses’ non-profit, wants to create a board of citizens that would offer to manage the Firehouse. If you would be interested in serving on such a board, please contact

Terrance Moses

503.490.2598 cell

www.technetez.com

www.freindsofours.org

Community Engagement Opportunities – Summer Fairs and Festivals

Summer is just around the corner, and that means fairs, farmers markets, summer concerts and other community events are beginning to fill up the calendar. At these events, the IBR team will be out talking with the community, sharing information and answering questions about the efforts to replace the aging Interstate Bridge.    The program’s first tabling event of the season took place June 1 when we attended the Latino Community Resource Group’s Multicultural Resource. More than 50 people stopped by our booth to learn more and to provide feedback.    If you’re out and about this summer, stop by our booth, say hello, and check out the latest updates.    Here are a couple of the places you can expect to see us this month:    Vancouver Juneteenth Freedom Celebration — Saturday, June 15, Esther Short Park  NE Cully Sunday Parkways — Sunday, June 16, Fernhill Park

What’s Been Happening

Equity Roundtable — Pathways to active transportation: Strategies and solutions

The IBR program hosted its eighth equity roundtable discussion on May 21 exploring the topic of active transportation. Active transportation is any human-powered means of travel, such as walking, biking, running, skating, and using a wheelchair or stroller. The IBR program plans to include a shared use path as part of the structure that will replace the I-5 bridges across the Columbia River to improve the substandard and unsafe conditions for those who use active transportation to travel over the bridge currently.   During the equity roundtable, Program Administrator Greg Johnson was joined by IBR Principal Climate Officer Mara Krinke, IBR Active Transportation Design Lead Natalie Owen, The Street Trust Executive Director Sarah Iannarone, and Disability Rights Washington’s Director of Disability Mobility Initiative Anna Zivarts. The group participated in a conversation moderated by TriMet Community Affairs Manager Coral Egnew that touched on everything from how the design of active transportation has evolved over the years to strategies to build safe and inviting active transportation facilities that encourage use.   “We have an urban design team that is looking very closely at active transportation access to, in and around transit facilities, looking at where bus stops are located, how to get people from both sides of Hayden Island to the transit station, and really looking at ways to activate those spaces and connect them to existing facilities,” Natalie Owen said.   Sarah Iannarone commended the IBR team for its commitment to equity and for putting out “world-class” public and active transportation designs. She said that, once IBR’s investments are made, the region must continue to expand options for public and active transportation to ensure the widest number of people possible have easy access to these new facilities across the Columbia River.   “I do think the IBR team has done a really nice job developing the equity framework, and I want to give the team some real props on the robustness of that,” Iannarone said.   You can watch the full conversation here.

Construction opportunities and resources webpage

The IBR program has created a new webpage to host information regarding the proposed packaging and delivery of investments. The new page contains the preliminary information shared with attendees at the May 6 Construction Industry Event including a map of the conceptual packaging sequence and a list of the 28 proposed packages with a short description of the work, estimated cost range, duration, delivery agency and potential procurement methods.   These are initial proposals that can change as the program advances toward construction. The program will continue to seek feedback from contractors and other industry representatives, as well as look for opportunities to create smaller contract packages that encourage participation by small businesses and those owned by women and minorities.

Recent Meeting Summaries

Community Advisory Group (CAG) — May 9  The Community Advisory Group received an update on recent activities and a presentation on tolling for IBR including assumptions for what tolling will look like, an overview of the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in setting and implementing toll rates and policies, and an overview of the traffic and revenue studies analyzing potential toll rate scenarios. They were then presented with a breakdown of recent community engagement efforts and an overview of the work underway in the Community Benefits Advisory Group.  Equity Advisory Group (EAG) — May 20   The Equity Advisory Group received a program update and listened to a presentation from the IBR Urban Design team regarding the design of transit stations. They learned about the program’s equity objectives guiding this design work and how those principles are applied to locations such as the Vancouver Waterfront and Hayden Island Transit Stations. Members also heard an update on tolling for IBR including assumptions for what tolling will look like, an overview of the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in setting and implementing toll rates and policies, and an overview of the traffic and revenue studies analyzing potential toll rate scenarios.   Community Benefits Advisory Group (CBAG) — May 23  The Community Benefits Advisory Group heard a program update before receiving a brief presentation on potential community benefits including access to visual aids to promote education of overall program design, development of affordable housing, opportunities for community centers and repurposing existing retail areas for community development. These topics were discussed in small groups before reporting back to the full group for larger discussion.

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: The IBR program’s proposal for a replacement bridge will be too steep for pedestrians and cyclists to use comfortably. Fact: The program is currently working to implement designs for a shared use path that meets or exceeds the safety and ability standards laid out within the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This will connect the shared use path on the replacement bridge to the regional network of shared use paths on either side of the river by utilizing ramps of 3-4% grade with landings of approximately 1% grade that would bring users up to bridge profile height. Once the ramps on either side of the river connect with bridge profile height, the shared use path on the bridge itself will not exceed 4.5% grade across its apex; the maximum slope standard identified by the ADA is 5%.

On the Horizon

Upcoming Advisory Group Meetings & Events

Bi-State Legislative Committee  Monday, June 10 — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Community Advisory Group  Thursday, June 13 — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Equity Advisory Group  Monday, June 17 — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Bi-state Tolling Subcommittee  Friday, June 21 — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Community Benefits Advisory Group   Thursday, June 27 — 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Meetings & Events Calendar

IBR Office Hours

Do you have questions and want to speak to a real person? We answer questions on a range of topics, including design, equity, Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprise opportunities, community engagement, financial plans, and much more! Join us for IBR office hours, in person or virtually, and get your questions answered! NOTE: No new technical data will be available until the release of the environmental documentation.  Please make a 30-minute reservation at least 24 hours in advance. There are three ways you can make a reservation: Visit: SignUpGenius Email: info@interstatebridge.org Call: 888-503-6735 Please provide your contact information and what you would like to talk about. We will confirm your appointment and provide meeting details upon confirmation. See you there!

North Portland Neighborhood ServicesNEWSLETTERJune 2024

NEWS & EVENTS

North, Northeast and East Neighborhoods Merge to Form District 2Beginning July 1, 2024 North Portland will integrate into District 2. Northeast Coalition of Neighbors will be the Neighborhood Program Service Provider for District 2.  Learn More

PNA Monthly SocialJoin your Portsmouth neighbors every second Saturday at the Chill n Fill for a neighborhood social. No set agenda, just casual conversation (no purchase required). Dogs and kids welcome!  Check PNA’s Instagram for updates.

NE Cully Sunday ParkwaysExplore the east end of District 2 while celebrating Father’s Day during the Northeast Cully Portland Sunday Parkways event. Bike, walk, or roll as you explore the neighborhood

greenways, parks, community booths and live entertainment.  July 16, 11 am – 4 pm.  Learn More

8 SecondsJuneteenth RodeoA lot can happen in 8 seconds. A champion can be crowned. A bull can take his revenge. And an entire community can come together. This Juneteenth Weekend, come celebrate the cowboys of today and the legacy of Black rodeo. Veterans Memorial Coliseum, June 16, doors 3 pm, show 7 pm. This event is sponsored by Civic Life  Learn More

Give Your Goods Another UseDo Good Multnomah is partnering with Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association to collect gently used housewares and furniture to support individuals moving from shelters into permanent housing. Drop off donations at Peace Lutheran Church, 2201 N Rosa Parks Way on June 22 from 10 am – 1 pm. Arbor Loge Shelter Grand Opening EventJoin Multnomah County Leaders, Do Good Multnomah, Arbor Lodge and Kenton Neighborhood Associations, and others in celebration of the Grand Opening of the Arbor Lodge

Shelter. 1952 N. Lombard St.  Wednesday, June 26 from 4 – 6 pm.  Learn More

Party On, Portland (POP)Register your party to gain access to City and County resources, apply for a block party or parks permit, and to ensure you can get all the benefits that may be offered by being an official registered event. The Safe Blocks Program is responsible for supporting the registration process and connecting resource providers (like Portland Fire & Rescue, 311, Park Rangers, etc.) to your event. YOU are the party planner, but POP will help you through the process and connect you to the people that can

help you build safer blocks, one party at a time! Events are happening between August 1 and August 14. Learn more

Safe Blocks SurveyThe Safe Blocks Program wants to hear from you! They are interested in your opinions and feelings about safety in your neighborhood. Everyone who complete the survey will be entered to win a $100 gift card.

Get Ready to Rank Your Vote, Portland!On Nov. 5, 2024, Portlanders will be using ranked-choice voting to elect a mayor, an auditor, and three city councilors to represent their district.

To help you be election ready, Civic Life is teaming up with the City of Portland’s voter education team to put on a mock election to practice ranking your vote.  We want to know – what kind of neighborhood events do you want to attend?  With this vote, we’ll see how multi-winner ranked-choice voting works, as this method will be used to elect three city councilors within each district. City councilors will be elected only by Portland voters who live in their districts.  Rank My Vote!

Neighborhood Farmers Markets

Kenton Farmers MarketWednesdays, June 5 – September 253 – 7 pmKing Farmers MarketSundays, May 5 – November 2410 am – 2 pmCully Farmers MarketThursdays, June 6 – August 294 – 8 pmSt. Johns Farmers MarketSaturdays, May 4 – November 2310 am – 2 pmHollywood Farmers MarketSaturdays, April 6 – October 268 am – 1 pm Woodlawn Farmers MarketSaturdays, June 1 – October 2610 am – 2 pm

Resources

New! Portland Permitting & Development Starting July 1, Portlanders who need most types of residential and commercial permits will have a single destination; Portland Permitting & Development. The new bureau brings together staff from the longstanding Bureau of Development Services with work teams from the Parks & Recreation, Transportation, Water and

Environmental Services bureaus. In all, Portland Permitting & Development will have about 350 employees. Learn more

Civic Life’s FY 2023-24 Spring BMP Update Spring Budget Monitoring Process (BMP) is historically made up of carryovers, setting aside funding for future use, and using small amounts funds that remain within the current

fiscal year budget to make relatively minor programmatic changes. This year Mayor’s guidance included:Program Carryover Requests limited to known, one-time projects funded in the current fiscal year, where the bureau does not expect to complete the project or encumber funds before June 30, 2024. Bureaus should not submit carryover requests for any programs that have ongoing funding.No New Resource Requests.Returns to the General Fund. Bureaus were directed to return all unspent and unappropriated resources to the General Fund. At the beginning of 2024, Civic Life was in the process of recruiting for vacant positions to support bureau-wide programming and the government transition when the bureau was directed by City leadership to freeze all recruitment efforts. This resulted in accumulated unspent personnel resources which must be returned to the General Fund. Civic Life’s FY 2023-24 Spring BMP submission included:$200,000 in requested Program Carryovers$150,000 DCO District Transition Support for Insurance – Approved.$50,000 Civic Life’s Community Engagement Plan – Not Supported.$770,539 in unspent resources return to General Fund$150,539 EM&S carryover from previous year.$620,000 current fiscal year personnel savings. After completing the Spring BMP process following the Mayor’s direction, Civic Life’s returned a total of $700,539 to the General Fund. This amount is 7 times higher than the next 3 highest returns from other bureaus. The total citywide return amounted to $1,199,539 from 6 bureaus, making Civic Life’s contribution 64% of this return. The bureau’s budget equates to about 0.01% of the City’s total budget.

Income-Qualified Utility Savings PGE’s Income Qualified Bill Discount Program offers a monthly discount off energy use. Eligibility is based on household and income. Learn More

Multnomah’ County Weatherization Program can reduce energy bills and improve indoor air quality. Free service are available for people with limited incomes. Learn MoreThe City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services and the Water Bureau offer several financial assistance programs  to income-qualified homeowners. Learn MorePacific Power Medial Certificate Program helps customers prepare for emergencies and potential power outages by offering qualified customers extra notifications during Public Safety Power Shutoff events as well as a rebate up to $4,000 on the purchase of a battery or portable power station. Learn More

Update your Neighborhood Association ContactsIs your neighborhood association contact information up-to-date?

Keeping our database current helps us maintain effective communication, ensuring timely updates, event invitations, and important announcements. Thank you for helping us keep our neighborhood association contacts accurate and relevant! Update Contacts

North Portland Events CalendarThe North Portland Events Calendar, coordinated by Kevin Micalizzi of Arbor Lodge, is a centralized Google Calendar aimed to boost community engagement by showcasing and

coordinating events from various neighborhood associations. Become an editor to add your events. For invitations, email Kevin at kevin@arborlodgeneigborhood.com. Let’s make our events shine together! Thank you, Kevin, for this fantastic initiative! View Events Calendar

Zoning & Land UseView public notices for North Portland

Portland COAD The Portland Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is a network of community organizations that prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters like heatwaves, winter weather and

earthquakes. Many COAD partners are a trusted source of information for their communities and are providing lifeline services every week. Virtual meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 3-4 pm. Sign up for the COAD Bulletin to get the link.

PSACPublic Safety Action Committee (PSAC) is a monthly meeting held to address local North Portland resident and business concerns related to public safety and livability issues. Virtual

meetings are held the third Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 pm. Subscribe to mailing list to get link.

Interested in Hosting a Candidate Forum? Get the step-by-step Nonprofit’s guide to planning, publicizing and hosting a candidate forum.

Beyond North PortlandWant to stay up to date with other parts of the City and Civic Life? Click on the links to subscribe to East Portland Community Office Newsletter, Southwest Portland Newsletter, and

the Office of Community and Civic Life Newsletter.

Neighborhood Association Resources Board Member Resources from Southeast Uplift. File your annual financial report: Department of Justice websiteRegister or renew your non-profit corporation: Secretary of State website

Neighborhood Association Meetings

2024 meeting schedules for all Neighborhood Associations have been posted to the Civic Life website which satisfies Public Meeting Notice requirements of Neighborhood Association Bylaws, Civic Life Standards for Neighborhood Associations and Oregon Statutes Chapter 65 – Nonprofit Corporations. Your help in maintaining a current and useful Neighborhood Program website is appreciated. Please use the link found on your neighborhood page to submit a request to add or update your neighborhood association meeting(s) to the City Events Calendar.

Confirm scheduled meetings, locations, and instructions to join virtual meetings by clicking on the neighborhood

Arbor LodgeThursday, June 20, 7 pmOverlook Monday, June 10, 6:30 pm

BridgetonTuesday, June 11, 6:30 pm (Board Meeting)PiedmontThursday, June 20, 7 pm

Cathedral Park Tuesday,  June 11, 7 pm PortsmouthMonday, June 10, 5:30 pm (Board Meeting)

East ColumbiaWednesday, August 14, 7 pmSt. JohnsMonday, June 10 , 7 pm

Hayden IslandThursday, June 13, 7 pmUniversity Park Monday, June 10, 7 pm (Board Meeting)

Kenton Wednesday, June 12, 7 pm (Board Meeting)

For June 4, 2024 Joint Transportation Committee public hearing in Portland.

Give public comment! See below.

We must have money from the state legislature to secure our emergency routes! On June 4, the legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee is holding a hearing in Portland at PCC Cascade. They are planning a BIG transportation package for the next session, which starts in January. This is a great opportunity to make them aware of our situation! Please attend!! Or, at least submit a comment.  Info below.

2023-2024 Interim Joint Committee On Transportation

Meeting Details 06/04/2024 12:00 PM, Offsite

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023I1/Committees/JCT/2024-06-04-12-00/Agenda

Portland Community College Cascade Campus Moriarty Auditorium 705 N Killingsworth Street Portland

Field Trip

(12:00 – 2:00 PM) ODOT-Hosted Tour of Metro Area Transportation Facilities*

·         (2:30 – 4:30 PM) Roundtable Discussion with Members of Region 1 Area Commission on Transportation, Jurisdictional Leaders, Business Representatives, and Topic Area Experts*
*Note: Persons wishing to attend either the roundtable or tour should contact committee staff in advance. Patrick Brennan patrick.h.brennan@oregonlegislature.gov  or

Beverly Schoonover  beverly.schoonover@oregonlegislature.gov

·         Public Hearing

(5:10 – 7:00 PM) Public Comment
Register to give public comment:
– Register in person at the location noted at the top of the agenda. Registration will open 30 minutes ahead of meeting start time.

Register to give remote public comment:
–Time permitting, the Chairs will allow for remote public comment, please register at
https://survey.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VD3RG48wn2Ueb4.

Submit written public comment:
–Email: JCT.exhibits@oregonlegislature.gov.
–Mail: Joint Committee on Transportation
900 Court Street NE, Room 453, Salem, OR, 97301

-Written comment may be submitted up to 48 hours after the meeting start time.

For information on Language Access Services/Para más información sobre los Servicios de Acceso Lingüístico:
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lpro/Pages/language-access.aspx
To access links to a livestream or recordings of legislative meetings:
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/citizen_engagement/Pages/Legislative-Video.aspx

Key points:

When the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake hits, 30,000 people and businesses on the north peninsula of Portland will be radically impacted as our officially designated “emergency routes” routes in/out of Portland proper – indeed, our routes in/out of anywhere will disappear, unless we rebuild two railroad bridges and secure a tunnel section. Both of these routes are also key freight corridors for Portland and the region.

We need help from the 2025 Oregon State Legislature. Specifically:

1. A feasibility study of the of the Columbia Blvd bridges over the cut has been conducted and PBOT is ready to apply for a grant as soon as they have the “match” funds. The PBOT budget cannot handle the amount needed, approximately 20% of the estimated $57 million required for the rebuild. We need the match money!

2. The other emergency route is Lombard and it needs, first, persuasion by elected officials for the heads of PBOT, ODOT and representatives from BNSF to collaborate on solutions. We assume this collaboration will take staff time and, thus, financing. Additionally, a feasibility study needs to be undertaken and that requires funding.

You can subscribe to receive updates from the Joint Committee on Transportation here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023I1/Committees/JCT/Overview   

To stay up-to-date:

St Johns / North Peninsula Emergency Route facebook.com/groups/nopoemergencyroute And/or Email List: NoPoEmergencyRoute@gmail.com Put Emergency Route in Subject: and name/contact info in message

Donna L Cohen, MLIS, MEd

Portland, Oregon

503-333-2646

dcoheninfo@comcast.net

Civics for Adults – and Others – Workshops: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and Inspire Political Engagement

Webpage www.civicthinker.info

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/

“My philosophy is very simple. When you see something that is not fair, not right, not just – stand up, say something, speak up!” Rep. John Lewis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY

Portland Friends, Please help me with this special request:

I only need 63 more volunteers to be able to secure our parade volunteer requirements so really appreciate your help! If you have the time, please consider signing up for one shift or share this call for Parade Guide volunteers.

The Rose Festival’s biggest need is for Parade Guides who help welcome people and monitor the parade routes for all Rose Festival Parades: CareOregon Starlight Parade (June 1), Fred Meyer Junior Parade (June 5), and Grand Floral Parade (June 8).  Register here: https://pbem.link/rosefestival.

Parade Guides – Sign up to be at the heart of Portland’s biggest celebration!Portland Rose Festival is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support the parade and ensure safety of participants and spectators. Parade Guide volunteers will help act as the “eyes and ears” around the parade route. People who volunteer the day of the parade, they will receive community service hours, a ticket into CityFair, four reserved seats at the Grand Floral Parade, and a t-shirt! Register with your name and email with our partner, Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM). Error! Filename not specified.

Sincere gratitude,

Bridget Bayer, Volunteer Manager

Portland Rose Festival 
Register to Volunteer