Milwaukie NDA Friday Update – June 3, 2020

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,

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.  ?

  1. Four NDAs Meet Next Week Using Zoom – Hector Campbell (June 8), Historic Milwaukie (June 8), Lewelling (June 10), and Linwood (June 11)
  2. Summer Programs Offered by Ledding Library – Most currently online. Will be offering a weekly grab-and-go free sack lunch and activity bags for kids, which begins July 2.
  3. June Ledding Library Newsletter and Summer Reading Program
  4. Temporary Use Permit – Outdoor Seating and Retail – City allowing businesses to expand space for seating and sales and allow for room for social distancing through Sep. 30, 2020
  5. Virtual Fitness Classes Offered by NCPRD Begin in June – Register and participate in free workshops to sample the classes and get 10% off the full class.
  6. Virtual Golden Anniversary Event June 19 at 11 a.m. – Have you and your partner been together for 50 years or longer? Renew your vows and celebrate your dedication. Register by June 10.
  7. TriMet Holds Virtual Open Houses June 9, 10, & 11 – Learn about their plans to preserve service, jobs and safety in the coming year

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 – As of Friday, May 29, 2020.
  1. Four NDAs Meet Next Week Using Zoom – Hector Campbell (June 8), Historic Milwaukie (June 8), Lewelling (June 10), and Linwood (June 11)

NDAs continue to meet virtually in June and next week includes four of those meetings. The link to join each of the meetings using Zoom are included on the city’s web calendar at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/calendar.

While meeting in-person does have many benefits that are not possible online, this is a great time to join your NDA meeting or others from the comfort of your home so give it a try if you haven’t already.

  • Summer Programs Offered by Ledding Library – Most currently online. Will be offering a weekly grab-and-go free sack lunch and activity bags for kids, which begins July 2.

The Milwaukie Ledding Library is located at 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, Oregon.  All programs are free.  The library’s web address is www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library

Summer Programs:

Watch for weekly online activities – including scavenger hunts you can do at home, building challenges, and art projects.  Teens will have online challenges, as well, with submissions posted on our social media and eligible for prize drawings.

Here are a few program highlights:

June 15-30 (any time):  Join the virtual LEGO Club by watching Blair Archer’s video on our website or Facebook page.  LEGO tips & tricks from your favorite LEGO guy Blair.  Ages 5 & up. www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library OR https://www.facebook.com/LeddingLibrary

Weekly beginning on Thursday, July 2 from 11am-12pm:  Grab-and-go free sack lunches provided by the N. Clackamas Schools Meals Program outside the library with activity bags for kids to take home.  Free every Thursday for ages 0-18.

July 13-19 (any time): Presto the Magician performs magic with comedy and teaches kids a few tricks they can learn with everyday supplies at home.  Watch the free video on our website or Facebook page.  Ages 5 & up.  www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library OR https://www.facebook.com/LeddingLibrary

July 20-31 (any time): Join the virtual LEGO Club by watching Blair Archer’s video on our website or Facebook page.  LEGO tips & tricks from your favorite LEGO guy Blair.  Ages 5 & up.  www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library OR https://www.facebook.com/LeddingLibrary

August 3-15 (any time): The Zaniac shares his comedy secrets with kids in a series of short videos teaching balancing, beat boxing, juggling, sight gags and dance moves.  Watch these free videos on our website our Facebook page.  Ages 5 & up.  www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library OR https://www.facebook.com/LeddingLibrary

Thanks to the Friends of Ledding Library for sponsoring these programs! 

Summer Reading begins!

June 1 marks the start of the Summer Reading Program at the Milwaukie Ledding Library! All ages can participate, from birth to adults. 

This summer, we’re inviting everyone to track your reading however you’d like and turn in your reading log you for prizes in July or August.  You may download a reading log from the library’s website, create your own unique reading challenge, or ask us to mail one to you.  Families are welcome to share reading logs. Pre-readers can track the days that someone sings or reads with them.  All ages can join in the fun and receive a prize!

Feel free to send questions or requests for more reading logs to leddingkids@milwaukieoregon.gov or ledding@milwaukieoregon.gov

Find more information at milwaukieoregon.gov/library

The generous support of the Friends of Ledding Library makes the summer reading program possible.  Thanks for your help in publicizing these programs!

Milwaukie Ledding Library Services Update (June 1):

The Ledding Library has started curbside pick-up for items on the holds shelves before we closed in March. After these have all been picked up, we will be scheduling appointments for our patrons to pick up any holds on materials in our collection.

Our phone line (503-786-7580) is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. If you would like to place a new hold or ask a reference question, please call us. New hold requests can also be made through your LINCC account at www.lincc.org.

The City does not have a date at this time for reopening the facility, but we will post updates on our website and Facebook account. Stayed tuned!

  • June Ledding Library Newsletter and Summer Reading Program

For your reading enjoyment the June 2020 Ledding Library Newsletter and Summer Reading Program: Kids & Teens reading log in English & Spanish and Adult reading log.

The current and past newsletters can be found on the library website at  https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library/ledding-library-newsletter

  • Temporary Use Permit – Outdoor Seating and Retail – City allowing businesses to expand space for seating and sales and allow for room for social distancing through Sep. 30, 2020

To support business as Clackamas County moves through the phases of reopening, the city is allowing businesses to expand space for seating and sales and allow more room for social distancing.   

The Temporary Use Permit will allow businesses to add seating to public parking stalls and to private parking lots through September 30, 2020. 

You can find the guidelines and application at: www.milwaukieoregon.gov/economicdevelopment/temporary-business-space-expansion

  • Virtual Fitness Classes Offered by NCPRD Begin in June – Register and participate in free workshops to sample the classes and get 10% off the full class.
  • The North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) is now offering select fitness classes through Zoom! The goal is to provide residents with opportunities to exercise with an instructor and experience the camaraderie of a fitness class virtually, while allowing for social distancing and keeping people safe during COVID-19.  
    • Free workshops are being held so residents can sample all of the classes before signing up. Those who take a free workshop get 10% off the class and seniors get an additional 25% off. 
  • Virtual Golden Anniversary Event June 19 at 11 a.m. – Have you and your partner been together for 50 years or longer? Renew your vows and celebrate your dedication. Register by June 10.

Have you and your partner been together for 50 years or longer? Renew your vows and celebrate your dedication.

Join the North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) for a ceremony, music and a complementary meal delivered directly to your home (Participating centers only. See below.). This free event will take place virtually in your own home through your local community access channel and YouTube. Submit a photo of you and your partner to have it featured during the event. 

To register, please contact your local participating senior center below by Wednesday, June 10. 

Event is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill.

More information at ncprd.com/golden-anniversary. 

  • TriMet Holds Virtual Open Houses June 9, 10, & 11 – Learn about their plans to preserve service, jobs and safety in the coming year

TriMet looks to the future: transit during the pandemic and beyond

Virtual open houses give public opportunity to learn about revised budget, service, safety and security priorities for fiscal year 2021 starting July 1, 2020

TriMet is developing plans for our future. While the COVID-19 pandemic brings many uncertainties, TriMet will continue to provide a service that is safe, reliable and equitable. We are hosting three virtual open house events to share what we want riders to know as they start returning to transit and our plans for preserving service, jobs and safety in the coming year. Join us by phone or CISCO Webex video chat and hear from our agency leaders on how we intend to begin our cautious come back.

Learn more about the open houses and how to join them at https://news.trimet.org/2020/06/trimet-looks-to-the-future-transit-during-the-pandemic-and-beyond/.

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 – As of Friday, May 29, 2020.   

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/HOUSING

Business Outreach

  • The City was awarded $35,000 from the State of Oregon Emergency Business Assistance Matching Fund. Funds will be used for a second round of grants for the Milwaukie Business Relief Fund.   
  • Staff contacted all retail businesses to provide reopening guidance and emailed all registered businesses with OHA guidance and provided information for business promotion and PPE resources through Clackamas County and Business Oregon.

Sparrow Property

  • Staff have finalized the grant from the state and are developing a revised timeline and engagement plan for the project given delay due to COVID 19 outbreak. The grant agreement with Business Oregon will provide $60,000 technical assistance on a reimbursement basis.

NHA Renter Assistance

  • Staff drafted a Memorandum of Understanding to transfer $25,000 to Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc for the purpose of rental assistance. These funds are expected to transfer in July after the new budget is adopted.

PLANNING

Comprehensive Plan Update

  • The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing June 2, 2020 to consider the Planning Commission’s March 10 recommendation for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.  An updated draft of the plan, incorporating the Planning Commission’s proposed changes, was uploaded to the project website on April 9.

Comprehensive Plan Implementation

  • The first meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC) is scheduled for June 4.  The intent of the meeting is to serve as a project kick-off and will include an introduction to the project and an update on the consultant selection process. The meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting.

Planning Commission

  • On May 26, the Planning Commission reopened a public hearing that had been continued from April 28.   The Planning Commission took additional testimony, deliberated, and approved a 6-lot subdivision on Railroad Ave (S-2018-001) to.
  • VR-2019-013 – A public hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2020 to review the land use application for a proposed four-story mixed-use building located at 9391 SE 32nd Ave.  Referrals have been sent; the 20-day public hearing notice will go out on June 3.

Design Landmarks Commission

  • Staff will be discussing next steps on downtown design review process with the DLC at their June 1 meeting, to be held virtually using Zoom.

Land Use/Development Review (Only land use applications requiring public notice are listed.)

  • VR-2020-002 – An application for a Type II variance to allow a 6-ft side yard setback rather than the minimum 10-ft setback was submitted for the property located at 3040 SE Malcolm St.  Comments are due on June 2.

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. The projects currently included on the page are:
    • 22nd Ave. and River Rd. SAFE Project
    • Meek Street Pipeline Installation – South Phase
    • SAFE & SSMP FY 2021 Improvements
    • Lake Road Improvements
    • Linwood Ave. SAFE Project
    • McBrod Ave. Water System Improvements
    • 42nd Ave. SAFE Project
    • 43rd Ave. SAFE/SSMP Improvements
    • South Downtown Improvements
    • Monroe St. Neighborhood Greenway
    • Phase 2 Washington St. Storm Upgrades & Green Streets
    • 19th Ave. & Sparrow Street Greenway Design

Community Development:

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