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June 17th, 5:30 Board Meeting:
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HB2001 - are we ready for this growth?HB2001 It's kind of a big deal... this law requires Bend's compliance by June 30, 2022, but unless the public can influence Council to take more time for more community input it will be expedited. This law is designed to increase density, how that happens in Bend is up to Council's decisions. 4 of the 5 housing types are already allowed, so why are we rushing?
The City will soon consider new code changes following recent action at the State level to provide more housing opportunities for Oregon residents. In 2019 the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 2001 which requires Oregon cities with over 25,000 population to allow the development certain types of “middle housing” such as duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes, within residential zones. This new legislation requires the City to update the Bend Comprehensive Plan and Bend Development Code to ensure compliance with HB 2001. City staff have spent the past several months working with the HB 2001 Stakeholder Advisory Group, which is comprised of members from the City Council, Planning Commission, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Neighborhood Leadership Alliance and members of other special interest groups, to draft a package of proposed amendments for consideration by the Bend Planning Commission and City Council. The proposed amendments will be presented by City staff for the first time in a work session with the Bend Planning Commission on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. online using Zoom. In July and August the Planning Commission and City Council will hold public hearings with the community. To view the proposed amendments and for more information on Bend’s HB 2001 implementation, visit http://ourbendhousingcode.com/ bendoregon.gov/HB-2001. |
CWNA/ABNA/SWNA Joint Meeting - Crime and Safety Update with Chief Krantz March 24th 6:00PM
DID YOU MISS THE MEETING? We recorded it for you:
Here's a link to the Presentation showing just the slides: CLICK HERE
Here's a link to CWNA's Crime and Safety Report: CLICK HERE
Here's a link to our recording of the 3/24/2021 Meeting with Chief Krantz. CLICK HERE
**Please be sure to attend future meetings. We do get more traction with our NA efforts when we can say x-# people showed up to our meetings and/or participated in our events. Recordings are done as a courtesy while we continue virtual meetings, but they may be discontinued in the future once in-person meetings become available.**
Here's a link to the Presentation showing just the slides: CLICK HERE
Here's a link to CWNA's Crime and Safety Report: CLICK HERE
Here's a link to our recording of the 3/24/2021 Meeting with Chief Krantz. CLICK HERE
**Please be sure to attend future meetings. We do get more traction with our NA efforts when we can say x-# people showed up to our meetings and/or participated in our events. Recordings are done as a courtesy while we continue virtual meetings, but they may be discontinued in the future once in-person meetings become available.**
CWNA - Special Community Meeting - Century Drive - March 10, 2021 6PM
At our February board meeting we discussed traffic safety concerns for Century Drive. We met again March 10th for a continued discussion in a Zoom/.virtual meeting. If you missed the meeting, you can view it on CWNA's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/I10XI5tgHao.
CWNA Board Meetings - Virtual Zoom Meetings
The CWNA board meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. The meeting credentials remain the same for each meeting. If you have an agenda topic for consideration, please email centurywestneighborhood@gmail.com.
Jul 15, 2021 5:30 PM
Aug 19, 2021 5:30 PM
Sep 16, 2021 5:30 PM
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Century Drive - SpeedUpdate 5/5/2021: City of Bend provided this letter. This will be a topic at our CWNA meeting on 5/20/21.
CWNA has over the years made several requests to the City for further speed reductions on Century Drive. The last change was made in February 2019. With the Neighborhood Street Safety (NSSP) program created in partnership with the Neighborhood Leadership Alliance (NLA) and the City of Bend, CWNA submitted Century Drive as our #1 project. The proposed changes far exceed the budget for the NSSP, so our project was not selected as one of the projects for the 2020-2021 biennium. However, Century Drive continues to be listed as a project needing funding. With the passage of the Transportation Bond, we will continue to lobby for creating a safer road through our community. Update April 1, 2021: CWNA submitted THIS LETTER to City Council. City Manager ReportsThe City of Bend has begun posting City Manager Eric King's weekly updates on its website here. Therefore, CWNA will no longer have a webpage dedicated to these reports.
These reports are incredibly enlightening: here's one such item from this last week's report...you knew there was a lot of construction happening, but this! "Development Going Strong The Utility Department reports a high level of demand for our hydrant meter boxes. These are used primarily for construction-related activities. We have 94 boxes total and have 92 in the field rented to contractors. This is the highest number we have ever seen." Fire Free -Spring 2021 - Dates just announced, May 1-16 **3 weekends this year for westside collection!
The collection site for the Westside will be at the Tree Farm entrance like last year. We invite you to visit www.firefree.org for more information on what you can do to be more prepared. CWNA Good SAM initiative continuesOne of the great things about living in Bend is the small-town feel with neighbors keeping an eye out for each other. With Winter in our sights, we at CWNA would like to help connect volunteers with neighbors needing a little help with snow removal, or errands (i.e. picking up a few groceries) for our neighbors unable to navigate driving through winter conditions. We are calling this our Good SAM project, for Snow Assistance Match-up. If you would like to be involved, please fill out this short form, and we will do our best to match up neighbors.
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Save the Date - CWNA Annual MeetingCWNA will hold our annual meeting - virtually - on April 22nd this year (note, this is different than our normal meeting date). We will be updating our Bylaws, allow for nominations to the Board during the 5:30-6PM timeframe, then we move to the education portion of the meeting: Fire Ready Bend- Wildfire prevention.
How to prepare for Winter DrivingEVERYONE HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO PREPARE FOR WINTER! WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER. HELP US HELP YOU. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION.
When it snows, you can help the Streets Department plow curb-to-curb by trying to keep streets clear of obstacles such as parked vehicles or garbage cans. The City is also trying a pilot program to designate targeted Snow Emergency Zone parking restrictions during snow emergencies. For more information on winter street maintenance, go to www.bendoregon.gov/snow During a big snow storm, City officials will consider many factors, including weather forecasts and time of day, in the decision to declare a “snow emergency,” which means parking will not be allowed on these streets for a period of 12 hours or until the street has been cleared curb to curb. Once the street has been completely plowed from curb to curb, cars can return to the zone. The City will plow within 12 hours of declaring the emergency. Work will most likely be done at night in the downtown area. How will you know if an emergency is declared? Sign up to receive emergency snow notifications via email at www.bendoregon.gov/enews, check the banner on the front of www.bendoregon.gov or call Streets and Operations: 541- 323-5980 Learn what to expect for snow removal: www.bendoregon.gov/winter Good Info from the City of Bend Police Department
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Do you know about The Energy Challenge: Free LED Light Bulb Program? What?: The Energy Trust people come to your house and replace up to 16 old incandescent lights for energy efficient LED light bulbs -- all for Free!
Why?: Our LED bulbs, which look just like regular light bulbs, are 80% more energy efficient than incandescent light bulbs. Unlike the swirly CFL bulb (which is also energy efficient), they are dimmable, the turn on to full brightness right away, they last for up to 23 years, and they don't contain mercury. Plus, they are free! Why Else?: By saving energy, you are helping your community. The less energy each home uses, the less likely power companies are to need to build more power plants! So far, we have installed light bulbs in over 3,500 Central Oregon homes. That's a lot of energy savings! When?: We have many time slots available. You can sign up online, or you can contact Ani and if you don't see a time that works for you. Also, It's free! The bulbs, the installation. Really, truly free. Do you qualify? Check it out here. Do you have any questions? Visit the LED FAQ page. To sign up, go to: www.TheEnergyChallenge.org/freebulbs Contact: ani@theenergychallenge.org or 541-385-6908 x26 https://www.theenergychallenge.org/take-action/freebulbs/ |
Senior Resources
We recently added information to our page regarding resources for Seniors and long term care. Please visit our Resources tab under About Us, or click here.
Want Your Voice To Be Heard?
While your involvement with CWNA is important, we are just one avenue by which to communicate our neighborhood concerns. The City of Bend LOVES hearing from you directly as well. YOU CAN EMAIL THEM them at council@bnedoregon.gov. Here's a link to the City's Council Members, Citizen Committees and Staff. www.bendoregon.gov/government/city-council
While your involvement with CWNA is important, we are just one avenue by which to communicate our neighborhood concerns. The City of Bend LOVES hearing from you directly as well. YOU CAN EMAIL THEM them at council@bnedoregon.gov. Here's a link to the City's Council Members, Citizen Committees and Staff. www.bendoregon.gov/government/city-council
