June 16, 2026 Agenda

North Tabor Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda

June 15, 2026

Location: Hybrid – Community of Christ Church (4837 NE Couch St) & Zoom https://zoom.us/j/99699816373

6:30pm – Welcome & Introductions

Board Members:

Name

Role

Present

Ross Hiner

Chair

Y

Adam Sparks

Vice Chair

N

Gail Morris

Treasurer

Y

Amanda Sparks

Secretary

Y

Sarah Mongue

Board member

N

Lisa Maddocks

Board member

Y

Austin Davis

Board member

Y

Neighbors:

Name

Kevin

Amber

Martha

Nicole Tignor

Peter

Guests:

Name

Role

6:35pm – Administrative

6:45pm – Open Floor Topics

Topic Name:

  • TV procurement – Kevin might have one we could use, Ross talked to Pastor to see if it is okay to mount / leave in the room we use for meetings
  • Community Bulletin Board – Robert is okay with putting it in his yard, need to call 811 before you dig
  • Fernside Flea any interest in doing this again – yes Amanda to reach out to Leikam
  • District 3 Forum
  • 52nd – AT&T is proposing a 5G antenna
  • State filing fees email
  • Email from Sunnyside about requesting resources/advice for their community yardsale – Amanda to reply

7:23pm – Committee Reports

💰Treasurer’s Report

  • Owe Mt Tabor 1,092 as their half of the proceeds for the clean up
  • Motion to send Thank you card & $300 check for Unity Church hosting the clean up approved at 7:10pm
  • State filing fees are done
  • Propose we transfer funds to SEUL – check to see what the min balance would be for our account to avoid fees with US Bank
  • Ross to be reimbursed for yard signs  

📫 Communications

  • Set up welcome email automation
  • Small improvements to the website

🚎 Land Use & Transportation

🤝 Southeast Uplift:

  • Office of Civic Life dissolved
  • Path forward is to have neighborhood associations fall under city councilors  

7:15pm – Current Initiatives

  • Continuing to update the website and branding                

7:25pm – Community Announcements

  • Mutual Aid Network Fair coming up at SEUL on 7/18, time TBA (CANCELED)
  • Rose City Self Defense @ SEUL June 26th 5:30-7:30pm, will post in Discord
  • Laurelhurst Yardsale this weekend
  • Darcel Plaza downtown ribbon cutting ceremony happening this Thursday
  • Shift2Ride.org 
  • Peddalpalooza

Follow-up items (Tasks from last months meeting)

Task

Status

Assignees

Continue incremental improvements to the NTNA website, including updating the banner/branding and ensuring meeting minutes and resources are accessible.

Adam/Amanda

Continue corresponding with District 3 counselors (Novik and Rommelaine's office) to confirm their participation in a spring/summer meeting or event and update the board/ Discord chat as responses are received.

Got commitment from Councilor Novick July 21st

Austin

Continue to explore possible locations and options for the community bulletin board, including reaching out to owners of the apartment across from Robert's site and considering building a new board.

Adam/ Ross

Explore and potentially set up a Kanban board

Adam / Ross

Reach out to Daniel to inquire if the community space would be open to having a TV mounted for shared use instead of purchasing a projector.

Ross

Talk to neighbors along the Davis portion (east of 60th) about interest in hosting a block party on the greenway.

Ross

Follow up with Robert Pyle from the Oakleaf Development to get more details about his proposed presentation on housing and affordability.

Ross

Follow up with Mount Tabor contacts regarding the proposed AT&T 5G antenna at 52nd and Burnside to ensure notification and engagement processes are followed, and communicate relevant information to NTNA neighbors.

Ross

Complete and submit the Metro grant post-event survey and follow up with Metro contact to confirm if remaining grant funds can be carried over to next year.

Ross

Obtain a full financial report from Mount Tabor regarding the cleanup and yard sale event, and prepare a check to Mount Tabor for their share of the proceeds.

Ross

Consider and plan for engagement with new and existing City Council candidates, including organizing a candidate forum or engagement event for District 3.

Ross

Work on drafting a new neighbor welcome packet/webpage, including neighborhood resources, and circulate to the group for feedback.

Not started yet

Amanda

Meeting ended at: 8pm

AI Summary

Quick recap

This was the North Tabor Neighborhood Association's monthly meeting where board members and community members discussed recent events and neighborhood updates. The meeting began with introductions and a recap of a successful block party hosted by Kevin and Amber, which attracted around 300 people and included amplified music, food vendors, and various activities. The board reviewed minutes from the previous meeting and discussed several topics including an AT&T 5G antenna proposal near 52nd and Burnside that will require public input meetings in late July or early August. Financial updates showed the association has approximately $7,000 in funds, leading to a discussion about transferring some money to Southeast Uplift for better security. The board approved donating $300 to Unity Church for hosting their cleanup event in their parking lot. Lisa provided updates from the Land Use and Transportation Committee, including presentations about the Inner Eastside Zoning Project, transportation utility fees, and state land use compliance changes. The conversation ended with discussions about Southeast Uplift's organizational changes and upcoming community events, including a Darcell Plaza ribbon-cutting ceremony and various bike rides through the Shift2Bikes program.

Next steps

Amanda

  • Continue to offer yard signs to interested neighbors and coordinate placement; order additional signs if needed and within budget.

Austin

  • Provide information and connections to City Repair for street painting/mural resources to interested block party organizers.

Gail

  • Write a check for $300 to Unity Church for hosting the cleanup event and send a thank you note.
  • Finalize the amount owed to Mount Tabor for the cleanup event proceeds and write the check after confirming the correct total.
  • Check with US Bank and Southeast Uplift about the process and benefits/fees of transferring funds, and report back to the board.

Lisa

  • Share information about DIY daylighting and intersection painting initiatives with interested members and connect them with relevant neighborhood associations and PBOT contacts.

Ross

  • Follow up with the pastor regarding the possibility of installing a TV for meetings and await response.
  • Coordinate with Mount Tabor Neighborhood Association and consultants to schedule a public meeting (end of July/early August) regarding the AT&T 5G antenna proposal and ensure information is shared in the newsletter.

Collaboration

  • Ross (and interested board members): Begin planning for a District 3 City Council candidate forum in partnership with Mount Tabor, including logistics, format, and recording capabilities.
  • All board members: Look for opportunities to daylight intersections and report locations where improved visibility is needed; coordinate with other neighborhood associations as appropriate.
  • Monitor updates regarding ONI standards changes and participate in community outreach/feedback as requested.

Summary

Community Block Party Planning Insights

The meeting began with introductions and included a discussion about a recent block party hosted by Kevin and Amber. Kevin and Amber shared insights about the permitting process, including the ease of obtaining city permits and the need for a noise variance for amplified music, which cost $139. He also recommended using a porta-potty, particularly for larger events with non-neighborhood attendees, and highlighted the success of the pizza vendor and recycling efforts. The event attracted an estimated 300 people and was well-organized with various activities and waste management in place.

Block Party Planning Meeting

The group discussed a recent block party hosted by Kevin and Amber, which was successful with Pizza Weekend as the vendor. They reviewed plans for an upcoming block party on 47th on August 15th, with potential support from the neighborhood association for logistics like canopies and street painting supplies.

Community Meeting Updates and Plans

The meeting covered several topics including the approval of May minutes, an AT&T 5G antenna proposal near Burnside, and financial updates. The group discussed coordinating a public meeting about the antenna project in late July or early August, with plans to host it either at the current location or the Tabor space. They approved a motion to donate $300 to Unity Church for hosting a recent cleanup event and discussed plans for a future City Council District 3 candidate forum, similar to one held two years ago, with interest expressed in coordinating this event with Mount Tabor.

2026 Election Planning Updates

The meeting covered updates on candidate registrations for the 2026 election, with new candidates continuing to register and deadlines set for August. The group discussed their recent forum format, which included randomly drawn questions for candidates, and noted that the Moda center project is planned for completion by October. Financial matters were addressed, including a proposed fund transfer to Southwest that was deferred for further review, and updates on new yard signs and website improvements were shared, with plans to order additional signs as needed.

Portland Zoning and Transportation Updates

Lisa reported on three presentations at a recent meeting, including the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability's Inner Eastside Zoning Project, which aims to increase housing diversity in Portland's Inner Eastside neighborhoods by changing zoning regulations. The transportation system's 20-year plan was discussed, focusing on implementing a new utility fee for road maintenance and safety improvements. The third presentation covered updates to the zoning code to align with recent state legislation. NTNA and Lisa discussed concerns about development impacts, particularly regarding parking requirements and safety on greenways, with NTNA suggesting community-led efforts to improve intersection visibility through daylighting and painting. The meeting also covered updates to ONI standards governing neighborhood associations, with plans to potentially move these under City Council Operations and update them to comply with current requirements.

ONI Standards and Neighborhood Updates

The meeting discussed challenges with ONI standards updates that have been delayed for two years, with Amanda Schnell previously in charge but no resolution expected this year. NTNA explained potential changes to neighborhood associations falling under city councilor constituent services, which would unify organizations like Southeast Uplift and District 4 Coalition while maintaining similar communication methods. The conversation ended with updates about upcoming events including a Darcell Plaza ribbon-cutting ceremony and various bike-related activities promoted through Shift2Bikes.org.

 

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