Training available for groups of neighbors who are in close geographic proximity and have shared interest in improving safety in their area. Training includes opportunities for neighbors to connect with each other, learn about current public safety resources and processes, make a communications and safety plan about their safety concerns in their area.  This training is available to anyone who may be sharing space together and wanting to work towards collaborative safety-related solutions. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81580641183?pwd=NUlYMHhrK2s4MC9sempVTXVEbnA2Zz09 Meeting ID: 815 8064 1183 Passcode: 424463

NOTE DATE CHANGE:  Our guest speaker is Janet McManus of WeShine who will discuss WeShine's efforts to build temporary micro-villages in Portland neighborhoods. Everyone is welcome to participate in these neighborhood discussions exploring the issues and solutions to homelessness in our community. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89510655006?pwd=eGdwc3pUK1M5YkFiQVpRTzkxWlBjdz09 Meeting ID: 895 1065 5006 / Passcode: 10203

6-6:05: Welcome, Zoom protocols, and introductions 6:05-7:05: Proposed zoning change at 5515 SE Milwaukie: Discuss Hearings Officer recommendation supporting the proposal, the upcoming City Council hearing (not yet scheduled, estimated in May), SMILE testimony, and advocacy. 7:05-7:15: Design standard PR1: This standard requires a 12-foot ground floor height along civic and neighborhood corridors. At 1666 SE Lambert, RM2 zone, this requirement was applied to townhomes and their garages, increasing cost and height. For DOZA, we said this should not apply to RM1 and were ignored. Should we make a Regulatory Improvement Request to change this to an optional standard in […]

7:30 p.m. Welcome - Introductions in Chat 7:35 p.m. Online meeting protocols & recording - Ayomide Nikzi, Vice-President 7:40 p.m. Approval of Minutes 7:45 p.m. Board Elections Updates - Elections Committee 8:00 p.m. Clean Air Coordination - Greg Bourget, Cascadia Action 8:20 p.m. House District 5 Election - Jamie McLeod-Skinner, candidate 8:40 p.m. Community Updates 9:00 p.m. Adjourn Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93795054265?pwd=ZEl1a3JldHBqSlNIWXRrakdxbnVkdz090

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7:30 p.m. Welcome & Meeting protocols 7:35 p.m. Approval of Minutes – March 2022 Board Meeting 7:40 p.m. SMILE Maintenance Updates - Simon Fulford, SMILE President 7:45 p.m. Housing Solutions Committee - Board approval of Committee Chair 7:50 p.m. SMILE Elections Planning Update - Elections Committee 8:00 p.m. Land Use Committee - Draft testimony on 5515 SE Milwaukie zoning change 8:10 p.m. SEUL Updates? - Elaine O’Keefe 8:20 p.m. SMILE Board Strategic Plan (Simon/Ayo/All) - Action Plan review/revisit 9:00 p.m. Adjourn Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95757680360?pwd=bjBYcUI1RlUzdWJJL0VvSkUwcHZTdz09 Meeting ID: 957 5768 0360 Password: 071425 Next SMILE General Meeting – May 4, 2022 […]

All community members are invited to SMILE's monthly Housing Solutions Committee meeting where we address and explore the issues of homelessness and housing in our neighborhood and region. This month's guest speaker is Sandra Comstock from Hygiene 4 All. This organization developed and manages a mutual aid hygiene station under the Morrison Street Bridge, with showers, medical supplies and clothing services for those in need. Meetings are held via Zoom on the 4th Thursday of the month -- here's the meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89510655006?pwd=eGdwc3pUK1M5YkFiQVpRTzkxWlBjdz09 Meeting ID: 895 1065 5006 Passcode: 102030 Please email houseless-l@sellwood.org to  be added to the committee's mailing […]