North Tabor Neighborhood Association
Monthly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Time: 6:30 – 8:15PM
Location: 5600 NE Glisan St
NTNA General Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:30PM.
Board Members present: Joshua Carey, Sarah Mongue, Will Roberts, Gabe Frayne, Sam Fuqua, Cathy Riddell, Chuck Tubens and Harmony Prinsen.
Board Members absent: Lars Kasch and Lisa Hersh.
Neighbors and Guest: Jeanne Favini, Olga Salinas, Patty Lackoff, Suzanne Gardner, Travis Nieman, Marisa Scotz, and Jay Grosman.
Quorum verified
- Intro of Attendees
- Went around the room and did introductions of everyone present.
II. Approval of Agenda
- Agenda approved unanimously.
III. Presentation on Girl Scouts of America by Olga Salinas.
- Olga talked with us about the Girl Scout organization and how they would like to connect up with neighborhood associations for service/volunteer projects and opportunities for the troops. Girl Scouts is a K-12th grade organization to empower girls.
- Josh Carey will let her know if NTNA has a need or hears of any projects that would need volunteers in the future.
IV. Presentation on Tenants’ Resolution by Gabe Frayne and Jeanne Favini.
- After an hour of discussion, the Tenants Resolution was passed except for: a 4-3-1 decision to not endorse HB2004 (due to concerns about unintended consequences including a 5-year exemption for new developments), and clarifying that new affordable housing should be distributed through all Portland neighborhoods.
- The final version of the Tenants Resolution is attached. It supports:
- City Ordinance 188219 (passed 7-1), The Tenants’ Bill of Rights proposed by Ted Wheeler’s mayoral campaign (passed 7-1), and “the creation of new, affordable housing and other sustainable solutions in all Portland neighborhoods” (passed unanimously).
NTNA Board Meeting
V. Approval of March minutes
- No corrections needed. Approved with 3 abstentions.
VI. Vote on approval of SE Uplift Fiscal Sponsorship application
- Sarah Mongue and Joshua Carey filled out the application for Fiscal Sponsorship. The application needed to be voted upon by the board. Passed unanimously.
VII. Vote on whether or not to hold a spring clean-up
- Decided that there will be no spring clean-up. Will Roberts motioned and Sam Fuqua seconded the motion. Approved unanimously.
VIII. Update on the 60’s Greenway project
- Moved to May meeting so Terry could come and speak about the project.
IX. Transportation/Land Use and SEUL Update
- Sam Fuqua is working on scheduling Sara Wright from the City to come talk about the Comprehensive Plan Implementation. Looking at June or July Transportation/Land Use meeting.
X. Discuss future speakers and agenda topics
- Joshua Carey has requested that Mayor Ted Wheeler come and speak to NTNA. Mayor Ted Wheeler is 4 months out on calendaring events.
- Commissioner Jessica Vega is coming in June.
- Commissioner Chloe Eudaly needs 4 month notice. Gabe Frayne motioned and Harmony Prinsen seconded motion to invite her to a future NTNA meeting. Approved unanimously.
XI. Treasury Report
- Harmony reported that NTNA has $3,254 in the bank. SE Uplift is reissuing a check for $791 in communications funds, which will bring the total to $4,045.
XII. Discuss fund raising events
- Lagunitas Tap room and silent auction event.
Resolution in Support of Tenants’ Rights
WHEREAS approximately half the residents of North Tabor are renters; and
WHEREAS Portland housing prices/taxes have increased 40% since 2010, outpacing increases in incomes; and
WHEREAS the housing crisis in Portland is causing neighborhoods to become less stable, is interrupting children’s education when they are forced to enroll in a new school, and is hurting local small businesses and their owners because residents now have less disposable income; and
WHEREAS our neighbors are living in fear of displacement with little or no legal ;recourse or protection; and
WHEREAS protecting and preserving safe and affordable housing is essential to strong communities; and
WHEREAS North Tabor property owners have a legitimate right to a reasonable return on their investment;
BE IT RESOLVED that North Tabor Neighborhood Association supports the enforcement of Portland Ordinance 188219 providing relocation assistance for involuntary displacements.
BE IT RESOLVED that North Tabor Neighborhood Association encourages the passage by the Portland City Council of a Tenants’ Bill of Rights.
BE IT RESOLVED that North Tabor Neighborhood Association encourages the creation of new, affordable housing and other sustainable solutions in all Portland neighborhoods.