Our main presenter has had to cancel due to unfortunate circumstances.  We hope to reschedule the program for the March 1st meeting.

AGENDA 7:00  Welcome. 7:05  Approve minutes from January 18, 2023 Board meeting. 7:10  Consider letters to City and State regarding Oaks Bluff landslide concerns - David Schoellhamer, Land Use Committee Chair. 7:25  Announcements and updates - SMILE Station remodel, summer events, neighborhood clean-up day. 7:45  By-laws update - Brenda Ray Scott, project manager. 8:15  Executive session - Oaks Pioneer Church negotiations. 8:30  Adjourn.

A new development at 2500 SE Tacoma is being planned. This is the empty lot directly west of Les Schwab Tires.  One four-story building will include 112 residential units, inclusionary housing, and 25 on-site covered car parking spaces. This plan replaces a plan previously presented to neighborhood and SMILE Land Use Committee on March 2, 2022. The architect will meet with neighbors and the SMILE Land Use Committee to present their plans. This is youropportunity to learn more about their plans, design, schedule for construction, and more. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and talk to […]

AGENDA: 7:30  Welcome and introductions. 7:35  Approve February meeting minutes. 7:40  Pedestrian issues on SE 13th Avenue - Doug Bridge and Judi Davis. 7:55  SMILE is a place for everyone's ideas. Learn about neighborhood activities and how you can participate. Brief presentations by SMILE committee volunteers, including:    Events planned for 2023 (egg hunt, neighborhood cleanup, summer concerts, etc.) - Jim Friscia. Housing Solutions (addressing houselessness in our neighborhood) - Tom Hickey. Stewardship of Natural Amenities (maintaining our natural areas) - Tina Osterink (tentative). Friends of Oaks Bottom (advocating for this natural resource) - Ezra Cohen (tentative). Land Use (facilitating dialogue […]

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7:30 Welcome. 7:35  Approve minutes of February 2023 meeting minutes. 7:40  Letter to City of Portland regarding lighting removal in Sellwood Park and Sellwood Waterfront Park - Elaine O’Keefe. 7:50  Update on the future of City engagement - Elizabeth Milner. 8:00  SMILE By-laws update project - Brenda Ray Scott.  8:40  SMILE Elections Committee - All. 8:50  SMILE Station remodel update - Elaine O’Keefe. 9:00  Adjourn. 

6:30 - 6:35: Welcome and introductions. 6:35 - 7:00: Land use updates:  Landslide letters, RICAP and DOZA, and developments. 7:00 - 7:30: West end of Tenino Street: Charles Leatherwood, Tom Dwyer Auto, and Peter Finley Fry, Land Use Consultant, will discuss the proposed replatting of the west end of Tenino Street, subsequent street vacation (removal of street right-of-way from private property), and effect on Tom Dwyer Auto.

Candy, prizes and visits with the bunny! Don't be late -- the eggs go fast! Full Egg Hunt information at https://www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/sellwood-moreland-egg-hunt

This month's SMILE General Meeting is all about nature! Join us to learn about permaculture and healthy communities from local architect and activist Mark Lakeman, seed-starting from Master Gardener Carole Hardy, and gardening for native plants and wildlife from the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. We will also hear a presentation from the Metro Climate Action Team on natural gas in our homes and steps we can take to keep our families healthy.