03/31/2026
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda April 1, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Gate Locks at 7 PM
Location Change: Portland Fire Bureau Training Station, 4800 NE 122nd Ave,
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89800722951?pwd=dmdjNDZwZzhESFdzLzFveVl3S2t1UT09
1. Call to Order & Introductions 6:30 – 6:35 PM
2. Consent Agenda 6:35 – 6:45 PM
Action Items — Board Vote
Approval of April 1, 2026, Agenda
Approval of March Board Minutes
Approval of March Treasurer Reports
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3. Portland Police Bureau – East Precinct Update 645 – 6:55 PM
Information / Questions / Crime Stats - Discussion Item PPB will provide updates and respond to board and community concerns.
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4. Elect Board Secretary 6:55 – 7:05 PM
Action Item — Board Vote
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5. Report and Vote on D1EC Small Grants 7:05 – 7:10 PM
Action Items — Board Vote
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4. Land Use and Transportation Committee Update 7:10– 7:15 PM
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5. Council President Jamie Dunphy 7:15– 8:25 PM
Talking with D1EC Community About “All Things City Budget”
(Talk about the budget cuts you want and what you want Council to support)
6. Announcements 8:25– 8:30 PM
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Information Items and Upcoming events: Please be sure to add events we have missed.
Grant Opportunities
April 15 Applications due to Portland Parks Foundation’s Small Grants Program which awards financial support to community-based organizations within the city of Portland who foster equitable access to our urban parks, natural areas, community gardens and community recreation centers. These $2,000 grants can be directed towards special programs or general operations support. The program is founded from a generous bequest from Nancy Hebb Freeman.
https://www.portlandpf.org/grants-program?mc_cid=1fc2b7b16c&mc_eid=0ae8b4fc2a
Due by April 21 Metro Community-led programs sponsorships provide funding for community organizations a nd groups to facilitate connection to nature for historically marginalized communities.
https://www.oregonmetro.gov/opportunities/community-led-programs-sponsorships
SPACE Grants • East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Small Projects And Community Events Grants (SPACE) grants are awarded monthly on a first-come, first-served basis. At $2,500 each, the grants support all sorts of projects, including: On-the-ground habitat restoration and tree planting,
Sustainable community agriculture and/or school gardens, Engaging youth and/or adults in conservation themes and topics, Community nature events, Reducing polluted runoff to local rivers and streams
SEE SPACE GRANT CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES >
PCEF's 2026 Community Grants cycle! Open now to May 27 – Application period closes
https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/community-grants/2026-community-grants-cycle?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Tuesdays 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, East Precinct Open Office Hours with Commander Jenson and/or Captain Foxworth, at East Precinct, 737 SE 106th, Tuesdays 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Sumner Spring Dumpster Day April 18, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Location: Helensview High School Parking Lot, 8678 NE Sumner, https://sumnerpdx.org/event/sumner-spring-dumpster-day/
Thursday, April 2, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Menlo Park Cleanup, register at Solve.org all are welcome.
Through April 3. Periodic lane closures on SE Foster Road between SE Barbara Welch Road and SE Jenne Road for safety sign installation. To learn more about future closures this summer and the project and construction schedule, see the website for the Outer Foster Road - Rumble Strip Installation project.
April 10, 5 PM, David Douglas HS Latino Student Union presents Town Hall on Immigration, David Douglas Performing Arts Center, 1400 SE 130th Ave, join to learn about important policies to protect immigrant students and families. Ask your elected officials and district leaders questions about immigration. After party at 6:30 in South Cafeteria, free food and a DJ.
Friday, April 24, 9 to 11:00 AM, Councilor Loretta Smith Coffee with a Cop, 10550 NE Halsey St.
April 25, 2026, 9:30 AM The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade, celebrating 20 years, all weekend event featuring the Funtastic Carnival, food carts, farmer’s market, classic car show and Parade! Be in or volunteer 82rosescec.com/volunteer-registration
Volunteers set up staging areas, help check in entries, support award presentations, & assist parade participants line up. Volunteer Traffic Marshals keep Parade route on 82nd clearly marked & safe, are at cross streets and driveways to make sure barricades in place. Volunteers receive a FREE bright event t-shirt, Starbuck’s coffee & pastries, access to festivities, and a ticket to Funtastic Carnival located in Hong Phat parking lot!
Forward links to friends to join you in the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade! Volunteer sign up: 82rosescec.com/volunteers/ Info: 82RosesHeartPortland.com FB:
IG: Youtube: Highlights from the 2025 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade
82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is organized by the 82 Roses Community Enrichment Coalition. Their goal is to intentionally build spirit and public involvement in support of the community around 82nd.
May 1 – 3, Rummage Sale, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Mill Park Neighborhood, 11560 SE Market St.
May 1 and 2, 8 AM to 4 PM, May 3, 12 PM to 2 PM….2:30 to 4 PM Everything is Free.
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• May 17 Southwest • June 28 East • Aug. 2 NEW! North • Sept. 13 Downtown
Free, family-friendly events feature live entertainment, activities for all ages, and marketplaces showcasing local vendors and community organizations. Streets are closed to cars and opened for people to walk, bike, roll, play, and connect. We’d love your input as we plan this year’s events. Take our pre-season survey to share your ideas and help shape the experience. Plus, you’ll be entered to win Sunday Parkways merchandise! Take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VM3N578
Check out Leach Botanical Garden https://www.leachgarden.org/ Thursday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.), closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, check online for tickets and fundraising
Spring is unfolding at Hoyt Arboretum! Bloom time varies, Hoyt Arboretum Friends has created an online Spring Blossom Tracker, where visitors can check what’s currently in bloom and plan return visits throughout the season. hoytarboretum.org/visit/seasonal-highlights/spring-blossom-tracker/
To Sign up for the City of Portland’s E News and for the latest edition use this link https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Downtown-Portland-Clean---Safe-s-February-Street-Beat-.html?soid=1129027699828&aid=Xd_4fWW8DR8
Check out Portland Parks and Rec The Tree Bark Newsletter and subscribe if you like at https://www.portland.gov/trees/get-involved/tree-bark-newsletter
Free Trees for Residential Streets to plant and maintain trees in your front yard and right of way.
Free Trees for Argay, Centennial, Glenfair, Hazelwood, Lents, Mill Park, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Powellhurst Gilbert, Russell, Sumner, and Wilkes. Program specialists are also reachable at [email protected] // 503.823.4410.
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7. Other Business & Adjournment On or before 8:30 PM
Tree Bark Newsletter — Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about Neighborhood Tree Stewardship, permits, tree inventory, special events, and more! ALL TREES, NO PULP.
