6:00 - 6:05 PM: Introductions. 6:05 - 7:00 PM: Design Overlay Zone Amendments Project (DOZA) Proposed Draft Report: This City project is revising the zoning rules for the design overlay zone which covers much of our neighborhood.  We will discuss and outline SMILE testimony to be submitted to the Planning and Sustainability and Design Review Commissions if approved by the SMILE Board.  The Commissions will hold a joint hearing on DOZA October 22.  More information on the Project is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/70324 . Previous SMILE comments on DOZA are at http://smilesellwood.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DOZA-comments-April-11-2019.pdf. 7:00 - 7:15PM: Contacting property owners: The Committee will discuss […]

7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes for August 21, 2019 meeting. 7:40 p.m. Chris Davis- Assistant Chief of Police. 8:00 p.m. CourtConnect- Judge Shelly Russell with Attorney Richard Vangelisti (presentation about courts and rule of law). 8:20 p.m. River Plan/South Reach Update- Debbie Bischoff, Senior Planner, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. 8:40 p.m. Wilhelm Land Use Request Update- Read Stapleton. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn.

6:00 p.m.  Introductions and announcements – Scott Kelly, Chairman, Transportation Committee. How to get onto Transportation Committee email list. Who to contact about transportation requests. 6:10 p.m.  Stop sign change requests – Kay Sweeney. Discuss suggestions from a resident for stop sign changes at: 9th & Marion – Add stop sign to make it a 4-way stop. 15th & Linn – Change stop sign to 15th rather than Linn. 15th & Marion – Change from 4-way to 2-way stop intersection. 6:30 p.m.  Portland marathon feedback – Scott Kelly.  Collect feedback on the recent Portland marathon route to provide to the organization. […]

7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes for September 18, 2019 meeting. 7:40 p.m. SMILE investment portfolio review - Phil Richman, TenBridge Partners.  Budget discussion and questions. 8:10 p.m. Land Use Committee: Design Overlay Zone Amendment update. 8:40 p.m. Church workgroup update. 8:50 p.m. Peace pole placement discussion and potential action. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn.

Don't miss the annual Monster March through downtown Westmoreland!  Parade starts and ends at Llewelyn School.  More information HERE.

Volunteers needed!  Please join us.  Help remove invasive plants and clean up the park.  When? The last Tuesday of each month, April through October, from 10:00 to noon.  Meet at the picnic table next to the playground. Bring work gloves and, if possible, your favorite gardening tool. (Tools will be provided if not.)

The River Plan/South Reach project will update the Willamette Greenway Plan for the City’s southern reach of the Willamette River for the next twenty years.  Attend an Open House to learn more and discuss the first draft of the River Plan.