Nov 17th organizing meeting - agenda, video, chat transcript

[Tim McCormick]

[this is also in the project document at https://orcoop.org]. 

17 Nov 2021- Organizing Meeting

Recordings / files

Video

Audio only:

Chat transcript

Agenda

OPEN NOTES - anyone feel free to add/edit

put the project URL https://orcoop.org in updated invite and invite message, and note the agenda and open notes section will be there

note we plan to record meeting

note 5pm is hard stop, we'll be cut off then or 1-2mins before b/c other meeting starting at 5pm. 

1. Introductions and state personal goals for group

2. Strategy discussion: goals for group

3. Identify steps to stand up OCHN

4. Agree on roles & responsibilities to achieve those steps

5. OR Co-Op WeRedeemable initiative pilot: bags/pickups/kiosks

6. Simple contributions / tasks tracking prototype

7. Next steps

[Tim in chat earlier]: 

I'd like to pitch/announce the ORCoOp WeRedeemable pilot and bags/pickups/kiosks idea., 

Also, present and invite thoughts on a simple contributions/tasks tracking prototype, i.e. probably spreadsheet

Present:  

Bill Schechter
Susan Millhauser
Lisa J, PDX OR
Garlynn Woodsong
Andrew Heben
Tim McCormick 
OPEN NOTES - anyone feel free to add/edit

put the project URL https://orcoop.org in updated invite and invite message, and note the agenda and open notes section will be there

note we plan to record meeting

note 5pm is hard stop, we'll be cut off then or 1-2mins before b/c other meeting starting at 5pm.

Introductions and state personal goals for group

Strategy discussion: goals for group

Identify steps to stand up OCHN

Agree on roles & responsibilities to achieve those steps

OR Co-Op WeRedeemable initiative pilot: bags/pickups/kiosks

Simple contributions / tasks tracking prototype

Next steps


[Tim in chat earlier]:

I'd like to pitch/announce the ORCoOp WeRedeemable pilot and bags/pickups/kiosks idea.,

Also, present and invite thoughts on a simple contributions/tasks tracking prototype, i.e. probably spreadsheet

Present:  

Bill Schechter
Susan Millhauser
Lisa J, PDX OR
Garlynn Woodsong
Andrew Heben
Tim McCormick


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Tim McCormick
Housing Alternatives Network
+1 503.334.1894. Zoom personal room.
Director Oregon Cooperative Housing Network, Editor at HousingWiki,
Organizer at Village Collaborative
tmccormick.org/ / @tmccormick

[Christina]

Thank you Tim! ^_^ The chat transcripts are so great and a godsend to at least quickly go through for the gist, I just opened it and plan to look through it at moments.

Is this cooperative housing movement for the Portland area only? Does Lake Oswego count as part of the Portland area? Maybe everyone already knows what the City of Lake Oswego is doing with Habitat for Humanity and Proud Grounds, I think they're called? The city's mayor's email newsletter is pasted below with the info, it was sent this morning, I enjoy his writing style, funnies : ) Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, best! ~ christina

Lake Oswego mayor email newsletter (mention of housing project with Habitat for Humanity and Proud Grounds or however they're called):

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From: Mayor Joe Buck <j...@joe-buck.org>
Date: Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 9:01 AM
Subject: Gobble me now before you fill up
To: <rosec...@gmail.com>

November 23, 2021   Brief Beginnings Let's Talk Turkey For many families this is a week of traditions, togetherness and conversation. And in Lake Oswego we are celebrating some traditions renewed - like the Holiday Tree Lighting - as well as new traditions - like the community Menorah at Millennium Park. No matter how you're celebrating this week we can all be grateful we are a long way from November 2020 and enjoying trips overdue, catching up with friends, gathering with our community and spending valuable time with family. Be both generous to others and take time for yourself and, as my family reminds me, do not feed your dog half the turkey under the table - no matter how up close and person she may get.   And now here's an update on what's happening in our great city.  - Mayor Joe   TOP NEWS Middle Housing Update Middle housing refers to dwelling units more dense than single family housing but less dense than multi-family housing such as townhomes or cottage clusters. Under Oregon House Bill 2001, most communities in Oregon have until June 2022 to adopt rules that promulgate standards permitting middle housing in single family zones.  To assist the Planning Commission and City Council in establishing the new standards we convened the Ad-Hoc Middle Housing Code Advisory Committee (MHCAC) to provide high-level policy guidance furthering the goal of expanding housing choices. The MHCAC identified the following four key issues:  1) Preservation of Existing Residential Structures 2) Scale and Character of New Middle Housing 3) Runoff and Stormwater Impacts of Middle Housing 4) Affordability and Accessibility of Middle Housing Their expanded report highlighted policy considerations the City will consider as it moves forward with public engagement. Examples include revising the definition of "demolition" to include remodels that remove more than 50% of the exterior walls of a house, applying existing dimensional standards for single family homes to middle housing, and potential landscaping requirements and impervious surface limitations to apply to all forms of housing.  If you are interested in learning more and being a part of this important process please attend the first planned community forum set for December 9th.  Many thanks to the fifteen members who served on the MHCAC and represented a host of community interests and affiliations including neighborhood associations, historic resources, sustainability, DEI, planning, the building industry, affordable housing and residential design. Their broad perspectives and diligent work provides a comprehensive ground work for policy that will help our community not only achieve the goals of HB2001 but other ancillary objectives around housing affordability, accessibility and sustainability.    Rassekh Park Design Skates Forward  The upcoming Rassekh Park will be our City's newest multi-use sports field and community park. Located on Stafford Road and Atherton Drive, the City acquired the Rassekh property decades ago. Originally the community planned the site for a new tennis center, however, over the years the desire changed to accommodate the need for more athletic fields. Even more recently the City Council responded to feedback from families urging the need for a skate park in Lake Oswego. In October the Council directed staff to plan for a minimum 10,000 square foot skate park at Rassekh which will replace the skate park lost for the construction of the Operations & Maintenance Center several years ago.  In addition to the turfed athletic field and skate park, Rassekh will also include neighborhood park amenities such as picnic tables, shelter, playground and walking paths. The project is now in the design phase. Click here to learn more and stay up to date with Rassekh Park!  City Council Takes a Field Trip To learn more about an upcoming Habitat for Humanity development along Boones Ferry Road, a group of the City Council toured a partially completed Habitat townhome site in Beaverton. In partnership with Proud Ground, the Habitat project facilitates a shared equity model which allows for families who would otherwise be unable to purchase a home the chance to grow equity through ownership. At the same time, the model creates continued affordability for subsequent owners. For the units we toured, the average family will build $100,000 in equity over ten years. This is transformational for many families who experience financial and other barriers too high to participate in home ownership.  Many families have no choice but to continually move, displacing kids from schools and precluding individuals from fully participating in a community. As many Lake Oswego residents can relate to, the ability to create a permanent home and find housing stability vastly improves outcomes for youth, leads to a healthier life for the residents and brings more voices into the civic process. Stay tuned for more on this exciting and first-ever Habitat project in Lake Oswego.   Let's Talk COBID No, not COVID. COBID, the State's Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity certifies emerging small businesses, minority & women owned businesses, service-disabled veterans and disadvantaged business enterprises helps level the playing field for many small businesses. As part of our City Council goals for the year, we're moving forward with changes to our city procurement policies to include provisions aimed at soliciting more public bids from COBID-certified firms. Participating in various public projects can be the boost emerging firms need to establish a foothold in markets sometimes dominated by a few large firms. This improved competition is a benefit to taxpayers as well as firms without the same advantages as others. Thank you to Councilor Nguyen for spearheading this important effort.   CUE THE TUNES Holiday Events Return!  57th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, November 26th, 5:30 pm The City of Lake Oswego and the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce invite you to ring in the holiday season with the annual tree lighting! 2021 marks the 57th anniversary of this time-honored tradition. This evening of cheer includes caroling, performances from local high schools and Millennium Concert Band, sweet treats and more. Gather at the corner of 5th Street & A Avenue to light the Bigelow Plaza Holiday Tree, then parade down to Millennium Plaza Park to enjoy the lighting of the Millennium Tree. The evening is completed by the Lake Oswego Fire Department's delivery of a very special guest from the North Pole. *Face coverings required per Oregon Health Authority.  Community Menorah Lighting  Wednesday, December 1st, 5:30 pm Celebrate Chanukah at Millennium Plaza Park with Chabad of Lake Oswego and community members. There will be several activities such as Menorah lighting, Kids Arts and Crafts, and many others. This is a free admission event but registration is requested. Click here for more information and to register.   *BONUS Community Survey & More! Community Attitudes Survey  For the first time in several years the City is conducting the community attitudes survey. A statistically valid survey was recently mailed to random households, and that same survey will be available for all community members to take voluntarily online starting December 6th. Keep your eyes peeled! Click here for more information.  City Council Goal Setting The City Council will meet in January to set goals for the 2022 year and your input is important. Starting December 1st we'll open an online forum for you to leave your ideas on where we should focus in the year ahead. Stay tuned to the City communication channels (and future Lede) for links to the forum. Golf Course Open House Join the City on December 1, from 6-8 p.m., for a virtual community meeting for the City's Municipal Golf Course Renovation project. Hear updates on project progress and ask questions and provide comment on the updated design concepts for the 9-hole executive course, driving range and maintenance building. Click here for more project information as well as the meeting link. LIGHT AT THE END OF THE EMAIL No Ivy Day  Councilor Mboup and I donned our gloves and armed ourselves with shears to join folks for No Ivy Day on November 20th. Thank you to the Oswego Lake Watershed Council for spearheading efforts along with the City's stewardship team. If you missed out, do not fear. There is plenty of ivy left! Thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, though, many trees are being freed from ivy in city parks, but many privately owned natural spaces, especially HOA set aside areas, need special attention. No Ivy Day helps bring neighbors together to tackle the ivy and other invasives right in their own back yard. Stewardship activities exist throughout the year and additional opportunities to have a positive impact on our natural areas can be created with your own neighbors.   Litter Patrol... I am honored to introduce the newest addition to the mayoral household: Gemma Puddle Duck, LO's official First Cat. Being reluctantly raised by her housemates Boone & Lola, Gemma may not fully realize she's a cat. A savvy techno-cat, she loves engaging with any computer keyboard and taking  breaks for long human powered walks in her cat backpack.  Have a wonderful holiday week with your family and friends of all species!   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.  Have feedback for us? Have a story or information you'd like us to share in a future edition? Please feel free to email us at mic...@joe-buck.org Want to change how you receive these emails?  Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here.  This newsletter is produced by Mayor Joe Buck, and not the City of Lake Oswego.

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