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Category Archives: Uncategorized

Hardesty addresses CNA general meeting attendees

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Gordon Riggs Posted in Uncategorized

Portland city commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty appeared at the Concordia Neighborhood Association March 2 general meeting. She reported on a variety of topics, predominantly the three below:

Re: Portland Street Response

  • Expansion to citywide coverage by street response teams is planned for March.
  • Portlanders should call 9-11-1 to request a street response team. The commissioner said 9-1-1 is prepared to dispatch street response teams for mental health emergencies as well dispatching police for reports of crime and the fire department for fires.
  • However, she would like to “untrain” members of the public from calling 9-1-1 when they observe people putting up tents. “I can tell you today 50% of the calls today are for unwanted people,”

Re: Office of Community & Civic Life

  • “I’m excited about the stability of where we are at the moment.” The commissioner reported the bureau is starting a strategic planning process now and creating a job description for a new director.
  • Asked if neighborhood associations have a voice in city government other than writing letters, she recommended appearing at city council meetings. Each Wednesday opens with 15 minutes reserved for five people each to make three-minute public comments.

Re: Portland Bureau of Transportation

  • “The horrible numbers of pedestrians being killed is something that keeps me up at night.” She reported $4.5 million is being invested to improve safety.
  • The commissioner has directed the bureau to prioritize the instances of RV camping it addresses by the amount of human waste and discarded needles evident. “I’ve been really clear with the mayor I will not allow him to redirect PBOT staff on making the city look pretty.” Her priorities on abandoned vehicles and others that provide shelter is on preventing deaths.

– Nancy Varekamp
– March 6, 2022

CNA LUTC Meeting, Wed., Oct 20th, 2021: Draft Agenda

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized
Here’s the draft agenda for the CNA LUTC meeting this coming week.

Rachel Walsh from the Columbia Slough Watershed Council will be there to discuss potential pathways for collaboration.

Also, we plan to recap on the Alberta Street Design Walk, and discuss drafting a letter in support of the Historic Resources Code Project, as authorized by the Board.

You can join the meeting here:
Web:
https://meet.google.com/ocg-wgut-iki

Phone:
316-512-3077
PIN:
417604919#
One-touch:
316-512-3077, 417604919#
Looking forward to seeing you then!
cheers,
~Garlynn

Draft CNA LUTC Agenda: Wednesday, May 19th, 2021

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized
Hi folks,
Here’s the draft agenda for next week’s LUTC meeting.
CNA LUTC_AGENDA_May_2021_draf
You can join the meeting here:
Video call:
https://meet.google.com/ocg-wgut-iki
Phone:
(US) +1 316-512-3077
PIN: 417604919#
Look forward to seeing you there!
BTW, If anybody would like to help be a part of citywide cleanup efforts, here’s a link to participate:
Pick It Up, Portland!
https://www.solveoregon.org/pick-it-up-portland
Finally, you can see CNA’s DOZA testimony published, here:
https://www.portlandmaps.com/bps/testimony/item.cfm#itemID=299646
Unfortunately, I was quite busy that afternoon and was, unfortunately unable to testify in-person or take questions from council.
cheers,
~Garlynn
CNA LUTC_AGENDA_May_2021_draft

Draft CNA LUTC Agenda: Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized
Here’s a draft agenda for next week’s LUTC meeting.
WHAT:
Concordia Land Use & Transportation Committee (LUTC)
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
WHAT TIME:
7pm
WHO:
Concordia neighbors interested in improving the neighborhood through safer streets, more housing opportunities, and more local business
HOW:
It’s virtual.
Login online at this link:
https://meet.google.com/ocg-wgut-iki
Or call in by phone:
316-512-3077 PIN: 417604919#
WHY:
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” -Jane Jacobs
See you there!
cheers,
~Garlynn

 

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Garlynn G. Woodsong (he/him)
Vice Chair and Board Member, Position Southwest 1
Land Use & Transportation Committee Chair
Concordia Neighborhood Association

Draft CNA LUTC Agenda: Wed, Feb 17, 2021

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized
Here’s a draft agenda for next week’s LUTC meeting.
WHAT:
Concordia Land Use & Transportation Committee (LUTC)
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
WHAT TIME:
7pm
WHO:
Concordia neighbors interested in improving the neighborhood through safer streets, more housing opportunities, and more local business
HOW:
It’s virtual.
Login online at this link:
https://meet.google.com/ocg-wgut-iki
Or call in by phone:
316-512-3077 PIN: 417604919#
WHY:
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” -Jane Jacobs
See you there!
cheers,
~Garlynn

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Garlynn G. Woodsong (he/him)
Vice Chair and Board Member, Position Southwest 1
Land Use & Transportation Committee Chair
Concordia Neighborhood Association

Draft Agenda for January, 2021 CNA LUTC Meeting

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized

Hi folks,

Here’s the draft agenda for the January 20th, 2021 CNA LUTC Meeting.

To join:

Web: https://meet.google.com/ocg-wgut-iki | Phone: 316-512-3077 PIN: 417604919#

cheers,
~Garlynn

Draft Agenda: November CNA LUTC meeting

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized
Here’s the draft agenda for the November, 2020 CNA LUTC meeting.
To login:

Web:

https://meet.google.com/ocg-wgut-iki  

Phone:

316-512-3077 PIN: 417604919#

Hope to see you there, for our last meeting of 2020!
cheers,
~Garlynn
agenda
agenda

CNA Letter on Highway 30 Safety

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized

The Concordia Neighborhood Association sent this letter to decision-makers, following a series of recent fatal crashes on North Portland Highway / Highway 30 Bypass:

Hwy_30_Safety_Letter_CNA-Sept_2020-signed

To date, we have only received supportive responses from Congressman Earl Blumenauer, and Metro Councilor Sam Chase. No other decision-maker has had the common decency to even reply, much less join the coalition seeking solutions for the conditions on this deadly facility.

CNA LUTC Draft Mtg Agenda for October, 2020

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized
Hi folks,
Here’s a draft agenda for next week’s CNA LUTC meeting.
CNA LUTC AGENDA October 2020 (DRAFT)
Join by web:
https://meet.google.com/ocg-wgut-iki
Or phone:
316-512-3077 PIN: 417604919#
Also, please find here the minutes from the last meeting:
LUTC minutes 9_16_2020-2
cheers,
~Garlynn

CNA LUTC Draft Agenda: Wed, May 20, 2020

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Garlynn Woodsong Posted in Uncategorized

Hi folks,

We held our second fully-virtual CNA LUTC meeting last month (April), and it seems we’re getting used to this thing now, things are working well. Not only do you no longer even need to leave your house to attend, but you don’t even have to feel guilty about that, because nobody else is leaving their house to attend the meeting physically, either!

And yet, all of this distancing is also increasing the levels of social isolation in our community. Once the time comes, it really will do us all a lot of good to spend some time outside in the nice weather, hanging out with our neighbors, both those we know already, and those we are about to meet.

Following on a conversation the Board had on this topic in April, the LUTC will discuss the potential for block parties that close the street to allow for safe socializing for neighbors. We’ll have Kim Harrison from PBOT joining us to hear our thoughts, goals, and ideas, which she will bring back to the Portland in the Streets group to consider as they work on next steps for the block party, play streets, and other programs they offer.

To join our April meeting, on Wednesday, May 20th at 7pm, use this login information:

Web:

https://meet.google.com/ocg-wgut-iki

For security reasons (to prevent Zoombombing-type incidents):

If you’re joining us for the first time by web at this meeting, please just email your address (or nearest cross street) within the neighborhood to: landuse (at) concordiapdx (dot) org

Phone:

+1 316-512-3077 PIN: 417604919#

See attached for the draft agenda.

cheers,

~Garlynn

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