7:00 - 7:05 PM: Introductions. 7:05 - 9:00 PM: Discuss the Better Housing by Design Project Proposed Draft Report to be released May 11 and list recommended testimony for the SMILE Board to consider adopting at their May 16 meeting.  The Project is proposing to change the code for multifamily zones to increase allowable housing types, increase density, increase affordable housing, limit the size of buildings, change requirements for outdoor space, and improve building design.  More information is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/71903.  The deadline for submitting testimony to the Planning and Sustainability Commission is June 12.

6:00 p.m. - Introductions and Announcements – Scott Kelly, Chairman, Transportation Committee. 6:10 p.m. - Reedway Crossing – Will Henderson.  Review draft letter to Metro recommending the Reedway Crossing project be included in the proposed Metro transportation bond. 6:45 p.m. - Work group open discussion forum – Scott Kelly.  Open discussion of transportation issues in the neighborhood, including reviewing issues the committee addressed in the past, and potential future agenda items. 7:10 p.m.  - Future agenda items. 7:15 p.m. - Adjourn.

  7:30 p.m. - Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. - Review and pass minutes for April 18 meeting. 7:40 p.m. - Discussion: legal engagement letter for Friends of Moreland Woods.  Elizabeth Milner, Board member & SNAC Committee Chair. 7:50 p.m. - Update: SMILE Open House. Corinne Stefanick, event organizer. 7:55 p.m. - Update: Sellwood Community Center.  Gail Hoffnagle, SMILE Vice President & Friends of Sellwood Community Center Chair. 8:00 p.m. - Update: brick pathway fundraiser.  Kim Borcherding, Board member and Fundraising Committee Chair. 8:05 p.m. - Update: Transportation Committee.  Scott Kelly, Transportation Committee Chair.  Review draft letter recommending including Reedway Crossing […]

2018CleanUpFlyer Neighborhood Event designed to help clean up our neighborhood by allowing residents to clean out that yard, basement, garage at a reduced rate. It generates revenue for the neighborhood association which goes directly back into the neighborhood with programs such as The Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Tree lighting, Sundae In The Park and for other youth or organizations group requests. We accept metal, yard debri, mixed waste, styrofoam, appliances and reusable household items. Look for very specific notifications of specifics in the Bee. No Asbestos or no materials contains Asbestos. Volunteers Needed! Call 593-969-5061 to volunteer!!!

6:00 - 6:05 PM: Introductions. 6:05 - 6:55 PM: Discuss the Design Overlay Zones Amendments Draft Concept Report and outline recommended comments for the SMILE Board to consider adopting. The overlay applies to all of our commercial and multi-family zones. The Project is proposing to remove the overlay from single-dwelling zones, to change the thresholds that trigger requirements, to add preservation bonuses for ‘character’ buildings (our low commercial storefronts), and a new conceptual framework for design guidelines and community design standards (which are almost always used in our neighborhood).  More information is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/70324. 6:55 - 7:05 PM: Review zoning […]

The Board will conduct a special session to discuss Moreland Woods.

7:30 p.m. Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes for May 2 meeting. 7:40 p.m. Annual Update: Land Use Committee, David Schoellhamer, Land Use Committee Chair. 7:55 p.m. Annual Update: Crime Prevention Committee, R. Corless, Crime Prevention Committee Chair. 8:05 p.m. Discussion: Teri Poppino, Crime Prevention Coordinator, Central Eastside.  Teri Poppino provides crime prevention services through the Office of Community & Civic Life in the Central Precinct of SE Portland, including the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood. 8:40 p.m. Annual Update: Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee. Elizabeth Milner, SNAC Committee Co-Chair & SMILE Board Member. 8:50 p.m. Annual Update:Emergency Preparedness Committee.  Bob Burkholder, EPC Co-Chair and […]

Back to the regular schedule in July.

7:30 p.m. Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes for May 16 meeting. 7:40 p.m. Update: Sellwood Riverfront Concerts - Jim Friscia, event organizer. 7:55 p.m. Discussion: SE Uplift Funds for SMILE - Joel Leib, SMILE Board President. 8:05 p.m. Update: New Projector/Screen for SMILE Station - Vikki DeGaa, project co-organizer. 8:15 p.m. Discussion: Apartment Outreach - Tyler Janzen, SMILE Board Member. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn - Summer starts tomorrow!

See you at the casting pond in Westmoreland Park at 11:00.  Don't miss it!  Details here.