August 17, 2026 Agenda

North Tabor Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda

Aug 18, 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

y

Gail Morris

Treasurer

y

Amanda Sparks

Secretary

y

Sarah Mongue

Board member

Lisa Maddocks

Board member

y

Austin Davis

Board member

n/a – no longer on board

Neighbors:

Name

Tim & Clarence Bottler

Sharon Fuchs

Guests:

Name

Role

Paul Leistner

Mt Tabor Chair

6:35pm – Administrative

6:45pm – Open Floor Topics

Topic Name:

  • Need volunteers, vendors, and buyers!  
  • District 3 Candidate Forum
  • Mount Tabor Middle school
  • October 13th tentative date
  • Need video for livestream (with OBS) or recording
  • PTA cohost will help cover the cost of the location  
  • Pizza
  • Help to open up trails to people with mobility devices
  • Tabor for all to give a voice to people with disabilities in the community and advocate for improvements to Mount Tabor to make it more accessible
  • Accessibility map for Mount Tabor in the works  
  • Request for neighborhood to sign on as a supporter
  • Is there volunteer opportunities or is it all reliant on city to make the requested improvements?
  • Motion raised to partner with Tabor for All – approved at 7:14pm
  • Motion raised to make a donation of $500 – approved at 7:15pm
  • Request to add agenda to the website
  • Request from Candice Jordan and Cathy Riddell about closing the loop on the bulletin board
  • Adam to examine to see if we can remove the lock

7:23pm – Committee Reports

💰Treasurer’s Report

  • Balance 6,498.34
  • Check sent to Mount Tabor

📫 Communications

  • Anything we would want to send to the Southeast Examiner for Sept?
  • Flea Market
  • Planning early Oct check website for more details tentative for Oct 13th

🚎 Land Use & Transportation

  • Odot consultant talked about the i5 closure starting sept 1st through the rose quarter for at least 6 weeks. The recommend
  • Transportation wallet
  • Bill Cunningham talked about taking housing study results to inform zoning updates
  • Working to reduce the amount of single family zoned areas
  • They will have a tent and table at hawthorne street fair on saturday

🤝 Southeast Uplift:

  • Meeting on Aug 3rd
  • Unsure whether Ross is now a board member or not since he missed last meeting

7:15pm – Current Initiatives

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7:25pm – Community Announcements

Follow-up items (Tasks from last months meeting)

Task

Status

Assignees

Follow up with Pastor/Daniel regarding whether a TV can be mounted or left in the meeting room for shared NTNA use.

In progress

Ross

Confirm final cleanup proceeds amount with Mount Tabor and send their share of proceeds.

Send $300 check and thank-you note to Unity Church for hosting the neighborhood cleanup.

Gail

Check with US Bank and Southeast Uplift about transferring funds, minimum balance requirements, and any associated fees.

Gail

Continue incremental website improvements, including branding updates, meeting minutes, and resource accessibility.

Ongoing

Adam/Amanda

Continue planning potential District 3 candidate forum with Mount Tabor, including format, logistics, and timing.

In progress

Board

Share DIY daylighting/intersection visibility resources and connect interested neighbors with PBOT and other neighborhood groups.

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

Not started yet

Amanda

Find an automated way to add Agendas to the website from google drive

Adam

Research pros and cons of becoming a 501c3

Adam

Meeting ended at: 7:59

ZOOM – AI Summary

Quick recap

The North Tabor Neighborhood Association held its August meeting, reviewing and approving the July meeting minutes. The board discussed upcoming events, including the Fernside Flea Market on September 26th and a District 3 Candidate Forum tentatively scheduled for October 13th in partnership with Mount Tabor. Paul Svobic presented on the Tabor for All initiative, aiming to improve accessibility in Mount Tabor Park, and the association voted to become a partner organization and donate $500 to the project. Updates were given on the neighborhood bulletin board's relocation and the association

uick recap

The North Tabor Neighborhood Association held its August meeting, reviewing and approving the July meeting minutes. The board discussed upcoming events, including the Fernside Flea Market on September 26th and a District 3 Candidate Forum tentatively scheduled for October 13th in partnership with Mount Tabor. Paul Svobic presented on the Tabor for All initiative, aiming to improve accessibility in Mount Tabor Park, and the association voted to become a partner organization and donate $500 to the project. Updates were given on the neighborhood bulletin board's relocation and the association's finances. The meeting also covered land use and transportation updates, including a major I-5 closure and the Inner East Side Zoning Project. Other announcements included community events and the potential for the association to become a 501(c)(3).

Next steps

Adam

  • Examine the bulletin board at its current location to assess access and potential relocation, and bring tools.

Gail

  • Follow up with Green Century to request a waiver of the $131 fee for the cleanup event.
  • Send the confirmed date for next year's cleanup event at Unity Church to the board.

NTNA

  • Send out a confirmation email to the board and PTA regarding the tentative date (October 13th) for the District 3 Candidate Forum.
  • Create a new web page for the 2026 District 3 Candidate Forum (e.g., northtabor.org/2026-forum) and update the website with event details.
  • Set up a form for RSVPs and survey for the District 3 Candidate Forum.
  • Look into the availability of equipment (tripod, DSLR, OBS software) for live streaming or recording the Candidate Forum.
  • Put a teaser for the District 3 Candidate Forum in the Southeast Examiner, noting the tentative date and website for details.
  • Post the flea market event information on the church bulletin board.
  • Share the vendor form link for the Fernside Flea Market with the board.
  • Pencil out a budget proposal for the Fernside Flea Market, including potential costs for performers and materials.
  • Research and report back on the city's parking management initiatives discussed at the Southeast Uplift meeting.
  • Consider attending the next Southeast Uplift board meeting as a representative.
  • Consider the pros and cons of becoming a 501(c)(3) organization for the neighborhood association.

Summary

North Tabor Neighborhood Association Meeting

The North Tabor Neighborhood Association meeting began with introductions and a review of the July meeting notes. The board approved reimbursing or fiscally sponsoring up to five block parties per year, capped at $150 each, with three funding requests received so far. The previous meeting featured a discussion with three District 3 council members, and Lisa Maddox was appointed as the interim representative to Southwest in place of Austin. The conversation ended with a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

2026 Burnside Flea Market Planning

The meeting focused on planning the 2026 Burnside Flea Market event scheduled for September 26th from 1-5 p.m. Adam and Amanda have coordinated promotional materials and vendor outreach, with 7 vendors currently signed up. The team discussed using a QR code tracking system to monitor flyer effectiveness and placement, and they are seeking volunteers and table arrangements for the event.

District 3 Candidate Forum Planning

Lisa and NTNA discussed the location of Leekum Brewery, which is on Burnside near QFC in Pittsburgh. They planned an upcoming District 3 Candidate Forum for October 13th at Mount Tabor Middle School, with Paul coordinating contact with the PTA. The group discussed logistics including audio and video recording capabilities, with plans to use OBS for live streaming to YouTube, and noted that the event would be free to host with the PTA's assistance, unlike the previous year's cost of $260 for the venue and $400 for food.

Event Planning and Accessibility Initiative

The meeting covered two main topics: planning for an upcoming event and the Tabor for All accessibility initiative. For the event, Lisa discussed budget considerations around $900, potential partnership with PTA, and plans to update the website and event materials, including rank choice voting for pizza toppings. The group then extensively discussed Tabor for All, a project focused on making Mount Tabor Park more accessible to people with disabilities. The initiative has made some progress, including securing an accessible parking spot, and is working with experts and organizations like Oregon Wheelchair Hiking. The group voted to join Tabor for All as a partner organization.

Donation and Facility Improvement Plans

The group unanimously approved a $500 donation to Tabor for All organization. They discussed plans for improving access to the visitor center, including potentially adding a ramp and addressing code compliance requirements. The meeting also covered updates to the agenda sharing process and the status of a bulletin board, which is currently unused and may need to be relocated or replaced due to key access issues.

Plexiglass Box Investigation Meeting

The group discussed examining a locked plexiglass box, with Adam assigned to investigate it and bring tools for entry. The treasurer reported a current balance of $6,498.34 and mentioned requesting Green Century to waive their $131 fee for the cleanup event. The team agreed to include a tentative October 13th flea market date in the Southeast Examiner and create a placeholder web page following the same URL format as previous events.

I-5 South Closure and Updates

The meeting covered updates on the I-5 South closure starting September 1st for approximately 6 weeks, with traffic being rerouted to impact local streets and highways like 205 and 405. ODOT presented plans to build a cap over I-5 between the Moda Center and Tillamook Street, similar to projects in Seattle and Denver, though this initial phase will only involve repaving and building an auxiliary lane. PBOT also discussed parking management initiatives, including demand-based pricing and resident parking permits, though the presentation was not well received and raised questions about potential car ownership restrictions in certain areas.

East Side Zoning Project Discussion

The group discussed Parking Kitty, a private company that manages parking in some cities, including a 99-year lease example in Chicago. They explored how this compares to Portland's current parking system and noted questions about revenue collection and pricing. The main focus was on Bill Cunningham's presentation about the inner east side zoning project, which aims to update zoning maps to allow broader housing types and mixed-use development between 15th and 60th streets, Sandy and Tom Faber Division. The team mentioned an upcoming opportunity to learn more at the Hawthorne Street Festival fair, where city planners will have a table for one-on-one conversations.

Neighborhood Planning and Development Updates

The meeting discussed several neighborhood topics including historic district designation and potential rezoning near transit stations, particularly around the Hollywood Transit area. Paul Eisner from Mount Tabor shared details about a former gas station property at 57th and Idaho that was recently seized by the federal government due to drug-related activities and is now being sold by Southeast Uplift, with community members expressing concern about the property's future use. The group also discussed the benefits of becoming a 501c3 organization, including access to grants and banking, though some members expressed concerns about the administrative burden. The conversation ended with announcements about upcoming neighborhood events including Second Chance Records' anniversary and a neighborhood potluck.

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