The Ardenwald-Johnson Creek Neighborhood Association will be relaying the City of Milwaukie NDA Friday Update on Ardenwald.org during the COVID-19 coranavirus pandemic.
Hello neighborhood leaders and friends,
I will be out of the office next week so there won’t be a Friday Update again until July 2 (It will come out one day early since we are closed on July 3).
Enjoy this week’s edition of the Friday Update and have a great weekend!
What is the NDA Friday Update? This update is meant to provide timely information one time per week to community leaders like you who can then share this information with fellow board members and neighbors. The updates are also a good place to share information with other NDA leaders, so please feel free to submit information to include on future Friday Updates. ?
- 155th Juneteenth Oregon Livestream Event Tomorrow, June 20 from 1-5 p.m. – Live music, speakers, and raffle drawing all live on Facebook and Instagram
- Comprehensive Plan Update – Public Hearing continued to June 30 City Council meeting – Public comments continue to be accepted
- City Planning 101 – Virtual Class Wed., July 29 (6:30-8 p.m.) – Learn from Milwaukie planners about what city planning is, what a city planner does, how things get planned and built, and much more!
- Home Ave. SAFE Project Virtual Tour – Registration is Now Open – Mon., June 22 (5-6 p.m.)
- Clackamas County Transit Development Plan Survey – The goal is to help improve and increase transit service throughout the county. Share your thoughts through an online survey that is open until July 2.
- Ways to Help During COVID-19 – DONATE – Map of Organizations Collecting and Distributing Resources to the Community & Donation Tips
- Candidate Information Packet for Nov. 3 General Election Has Been Revised
- Grab and Go Free Lunch Sacks Provided by North Clackamas Schools Meals Program – Every Thursday from July 2 to August 20 (Ages 0-18)
- Arts Committee Winter Performance Series Online Tomorrow Featuring Red Yarn – Sat., June 20 (4 p.m.) on Facebook Live
- Johnson Creek Watershed Council Community Engagement Series – Inside the Hive – June 24 at 7 p.m. – Join the event virtually on Facebook or Zoom
Ongoing Friday Update Topics:
- Check the City’s Events Calendar Online on a Regular Basis for the Latest Information about Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Other Opportunities! – Just go to the city’s homepage to find the calendar at www.milwaukieoregon.gov.
- Community Development Update – An update will be sent a future edition of the Friday Update.
- 155th Juneteenth Oregon Livestream Event Tomorrow, June 20 from 1-5 p.m. – Live music, speakers, and raffle drawing all live on Facebook and Instagram
This year’s Juneteenth Oregon event will occur virtually on Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Featured artists include: Saeeda Wright, Alonzo Chadwick, Arietta Ward, Thunderstorm Artis (The Voice), Chris Brown Quartet, Versi Jean, Noah Simpson, ThankUSoMuch, Ta’Mara Walker aka F.I.Y.A., Silent Heroes (Mic Crenshaw, Libretto & Rich Hunter), and Nancy Jane (to sing the Black National Anthem)
Special Appearances by: Mel Brown, Norman Sylvester, Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty (City of Portland), Black United Fund of Oregon, Don’t Shoot PDX and DJ Blackjack
Watch the event live on Facebook and Instagram:
Learn more about Juneteenth Oregon at www.juneteenthor.com/
Juneteenth in Oregon
In Oregon, the Juneteenth Oregon Celebration was founded 45 years ago by the late and beloved community leader Clara Peoples. The celebration of Juneteenth Oregon dates back to 1945 when Peoples introduced the tradition from Muskogee, Oklahoma, to her co-workers at the Kaiser Shipyards in Portland. Upon moving to Portland in 1945, Clara Peoples was surprised to learn that the Juneteenth holiday was unknown in this part of the country. She introduced the holiday to her co-workers at the Kaiser Shipyards during their break being the first Juneteenth Celebration in Oregon.
Later Clara helped to initiate Portland’s annual citywide Juneteenth celebration in 1972. Juneteenth Oregon’s celebration usually starts with a parade, followed by the festivities which includes live music and entertainment, art, food, educational booths, cultural booths, community resources and a children’s play area. The 2020 event will all be virtual due to the COVID-9 pandemic.
- Comprehensive Plan Update – Public Hearing continued at June 16 City Council meeting – Public comments continue to be accepted
Learn more about this meeting at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/citycouncil/city-council-regular-session-278.
Note: If you would like to provide comment please be sure to read the section at the link about how to do so.
About the Comprehensive Plan Update:
Following nearly two years of work and community input, the Milwaukie Planning Commission recommended approval of the updated Comprehensive Plan policy document at their March 10 public hearing. Oral testimony was taken at both the January 14 and January 28 meetings, before the testimony portion of the hearing was closed and commissioners began their discussion and deliberation. Planning Commission continued their deliberation at their February 11 and February 25 meetings, before making their recommendation on March 10.
The public now has another opportunity to provide feedback on the plan in advance of the City Council’s public hearing. The Council has heard comment and testimony during public hearings on June 2 and June 9. They will continue to receive both written and verbal comments at their next Council hearing on June 30. Public comments will be accepted at any time prior to the June 30 meeting, as well as during the public testimony portion of the June 30 hearing. However, if you would like a staff response to your comments as part of the Council’s meeting packet, please submit comments by June 25.
Learn more by visiting www.milwaukieoregon.gov/planning/comprehensive-plan-update.
- City Planning 101 – Virtual Class Wed., July 29 (6:30-8 p.m.) – Learn from Milwaukie planners about what city planning is, what a city planner does, how things get planned and built, and much more!
What is city planning? What does a city planner do? How do things get planned and built in the city? What could I do on my property? How do I even start to find out?
If those are questions you’d like to know, join our Planning 101 session with your city planners from the City of Milwaukie!
Where will this session be held?
Online via Zoom – Zoom link will be posted on the web at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/planning/city-planning-101-virtual-class
We intend this session to be interactive, so come ready with questions and an eagerness to learn.
We especially encourage younger people who are learning about city government functions and those who would like a refresher. All ages and education levels are welcome!
What if I can’t make this session?
We will record the Zoom session and upload it to the city’s YouTube page where you can watch it at your own time.
Questions? Contact the Planning Department at planning@milwaukieoregon.gov or 503-786-7630.
- Home Ave. SAFE Project Virtual Tour – Registration is Now Open – Mon., June 22 (5-6 p.m.)
Registration is now open to participate in a virtual tour of Home Ave. to hear about what the project team is considering and provide input.
The Virtual Tour will take place on Monday, June 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. using Zoom. You can register in just a few minutes by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsf-6oqT4vGdZg5WdYPSKRSOGvP4dPxUSh. Once registered you will receive a “Meeting Registration Approved” message with the meeting details and a link to the Zoom meeting, as well as the option to add it to your calendar. There is no deadline to register. You can register up until the meeting begins and will be automatically sent a meeting approval message upon registering.
You can learn more about the project at https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/engineering/safe-ssmp-fy-2021-improvements.
- Clackamas County Transit Development Plan Survey – The goal is to help improve and increase transit service throughout the county. Share your thoughts through an online survey that is open until July 2.
Clackamas County is creating a transit development plan to help improve and increase transit service throughout the county. To guide their plan, the county is asking the community to share their thoughts through an online survey.
To provide feedback about places with existing service that need improvements or areas with no transit service, but need it, visit www.clackamas.us/planning/transit. The survey is open until July 2.
- Ways to Help During COVID-19 – DONATE – Map of Organizations Collecting and Distributing Resources to the Community & Donation Tips
The impacts of COVID-19 have many county residents and families experiencing hardship, leading to a range of needs for both food and non-food items such as hygiene, cleaning, and childcare supplies.
In response to the growing requests and needs in our community, the Clackamas County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) hopes to leverage organizations already managing donation collection and distribution through a coordinated system that will help meet the needs of our most vulnerable populations.
The organizations listed on this map are currently collecting and distributing resources to the community in response to COVID-19. These organizations need help to meet the needs of the community. Your donation to the organization of your choice will increase the ability of the organization to help your community.
Learn more by visiting www.clackamas.us/coronavirus/donations.
- Candidate Information Packet for Nov. 3 General Election Has Been Revised
The candidate information packet for the November 3, 2020, general election has been revised and is now available online, see link below. The revisions include the removal of a broken web-link and the addition of a candidate resource reference. If you have any questions, please contact the City Elections Officer at ocr@milwaukieoregon.gov or at 503-786-7502.
www.milwaukieoregon.gov/elections
- Grab and Go Free Lunch Sacks Provided by North Clackamas Schools Meals Program – Every Thursday from July 2 to August 20 (Ages 0-18)
Grab and Go free lunch sacks with activity bags for kids will be provided by North Clackamas Schools Meals Program every Thursday from July 2nd to August 20th for ages 0 to 18 outside the Ledding Library.
If the library is not a convenient location for anyone to participate in this program, you can find other summer meal sites by visiting the North Clackamas Schools website at www.nclack.k12.or.us.
- Arts Committee Winter Performance Series Online Tomorrow Featuring Red Yarn – Sat., June 20 (4 p.m.) on Facebook Live
This show was part of the Chapel Theatre’s Winter Performance Series in partnership with the Milwaukie Arts Committee, but was rescheduled and moved to an online version due to COVID-19.
Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folk songs and puppetry into high-energy shows for all ages. With his engaging performances, lush folk-rock recordings, and playful music videos, this red-bearded bard reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.
With traditional and original songs that apply an indie aesthetic to old time, blues, country and classic rock’n’roll, Red Yarn’s sound is both rooted and modern. Whether performing solo, with his wife and singing partner Jessie, or with a full band, Red Yarn’s shows are a raucous, inclusive celebration of the multicultural musical heritage of the USA. As Red rambles through the landscapes of American folklore, from the Deep Woods to the Old Barn, he introduces his “critter” friends – lovable, handmade puppets – along the way.
Learn more at https://chapeltheatremilwaukie.com/2019/12/02/red-yarn-productions/
- Johnson Creek Watershed Council Community Engagement Series – Inside the Hive – June 24 at 7 p.m. – Join the event virtually on Facebook or Zoom
Inside the Hive: Wasps and Bees of the Pacific Northwest
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the hive? We are diving into the world of social wasps and bees of the Pacific Northwest, from beloved bumblebees to often-despised yellowjackets. We’ll be learning about the differences between our local species, their exciting life histories, and the unique ecological roles they play. Plus, we’ll have plenty of stories from our day-to-day work hanging out with bugs and getting stung in the process.
Roby Ventres-Pake and Ariel Devros are biologists, beekeepers, educators, and co-owners of Portland Natural Bee Removal (PNBR). Through PNBR they work to help people understand and live alongside stinging insects, while relocating bees to new homes and removing wasps without the use of pesticides.
This live talk is a part of Johnson Creek Watershed Council’s Community Engagement Series. All talks are free of cost and will be recorded.
Register for the event at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ElTxzYyLTA-8FeXRbLYUWw
Ongoing Friday Update Topics:
- Check the City’s Events Calendar Online on a Regular Basis for the Latest Information about Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Other Opportunities! – Just go to the city’s homepage to find the calendar at www.milwaukieoregon.gov.
- Community Development Update – An update will be sent a future edition of the Friday Update.
Keep up with projects around town, the Comprehensive Plan Update, and more at the links below.
Projects:
- You can keep up with projects happening around town on the Projects Page on the city website located at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/projects.
Community Development:
- Visit the Community Development homepage at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/communitydevelopment to find links to Housing Affordability, Building, Economic Development, Planning, South Downtown, and Central Milwaukie.
Planning:
- Visit the Planning homepage at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/planning to find links to the Community Vision, Comprehensive Plan Update, Preapplication Conference Reports, Submitted Applications and Public Notices, Planning Department FAQs, Resources for Development Review, and What’s My Zoning?
Engineering:
- Visit the Engineering homepage at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/engineering to find links to Safe Access For Everyone (SAFE), Street Surface Maintenance Program (SSMP), Asphalt Pavement Overlay, South Downtown Improvements, and more.
Note for reader: This is an informational email that is sent to Milwaukie’s Neighborhood District Association (NDA) leaders and other interested parties each Friday. The content of this email is prepared by the Community Programs Coordinator at the City of Milwaukie and is meant to inform NDA leaders who can then share this information with their neighborhood. Some information contained within may not be sponsored or supported by the City of Milwaukie, but may impact the city’s neighborhoods and residents, which is the reason it is included in this update.
JASON WACHS
Community Engagement Coordinator
o: 503.786.7568
City of Milwaukie
10722 SE Main St • Milwaukie, OR 97222