Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee (SNAC) meets in the basement of the SMILE Station.  Everyone is welcome!

600-605  PM: Introductions. 605-640 PM: Draft comments on Residential Infill Project Proposed Draft Report: The Report is scheduled to be released April 2. Information is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/67728. The Planning and Sustainability Commission will hold hearings May 8 and 15. The SMILE Board will consider our draft comments at their April 18 meeting. 640-710 PM: Draft comments on Neighborhood Contact Code Update Discussion Draft report: The report is available at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/74046. Comments are due April 23. The SMILE Board will consider our draft comments at their April 18 meeting. 710-714 PM: Plan for our participation at the SMILE Open House April 29. […]

7:30 p.m.  Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m.  Review and pass minutes - for February 7 meeting. 7:40 p.m.  Discussion: May 2 SMILE Board Election  - Joel Leib, SMILE Board President & Eric Norberg, SMILE Board Secretary. 7:50 p.m.  A Review of SMILE’s financial portfolio - Phil Richman, Certified Financial Planner, Tenbridge Partners. 8:30 p.m. Presentation of the planned Oaks Bottom habitat enhancement - Ronda Fast, Environmental Program Coordinator, City of Portland. 9:00 p.m.  Adjourn.

Sellwood Community Center is on the chopping block AGAIN!  Let's all show up and share our thoughts with City Council.

April meeting is cancelled.  Be back next month.

7:30 p.m.      Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m.      Review and pass minutes for March 21 meeting. 7:40 p.m.     Update: Nominating Committee & May 2 SMILE Board Election -  Miriam Erb, SMILE Board Member & Nominating Committee Chair. 7:45 p.m.     Discussion: Land Use Committee issues - David Schoellhamer - SMILE Land Use Committee Chair.  Comments on Neighborhood Contact Code Project Discussion Draft; Report and testimony on Residential Infill Project Proposed Draft Report.  Discuss both and consider approving comments and testimony prepared by the Land Use Committee. 8:30 p.m.   Update: Spring Neighborhood Clean-Up - Kris Heiberg, event organizer. […]

Everyone is invited to the April 29th SMILE Open House at the SMILE Station. This is a family-friendly event with activities for kids, a drawing for free gifts from local businesses, and an opportunity for neighbors to learn more about all the good things SMILE does for our community. Open House Details

6:00 - 6:05 PM: Introductions. 6:05 - 7:00 PM: Joint meeting with the Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee (SNAC) to discuss the proposed River Plan.  More information on the River Plan is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/42540. 7:00 - 7:05 PM: Discuss submitting comments for a Land Use notice for 6705 SE 14th Avenue, a proposal to reduce setbacks for townhomes to accommodate a new sidewalk.  More information is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BDS/article/680513.  Comments are due May 4. 7:05 - 7:15 PM: Discuss submitting comments for a Land Use notice for 5225 SE 18th Avenue, a proposal to exceed 15% coverage by accessory buildings to […]

7:30 p.m. - Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. - Review and pass minutes for April 4 meeting. 7:40 p.m. - SMILE Board Election, Miriam Erb, SMILE Board Member & Nominating Committee Chair.  All of the candidates for the SMILE board introduce themselves in brief (2-3 minute) speeches and then all SMILE members present in the room will vote. The votes will be collected, tallied, and announced at the end of the meeting. 8:20 p.m. - Discussion: Oaks Bottom Habitat Enhancement Project, Ronda Fast, Environmental Program Coordinator, City of Portland Environmental Services. 8:50 p.m. - SMILE Board Election, Mirian Erb, SMILE Board Member & […]

SE 9th Avenue between Marion + Linn Streets in Sellwood-Moreland This is a family-friendly event. Lunch provided. Kindly RSVP.