Week of 03/22/21 - Neighborhoods
The Neighborhood Update is produced on a weekly(ish) basis by the City of Corvallis to help neighborhoods stay connected.
New This Week
Benton County Risk Level: HIGH RISK - The COVID-19 risk level determines which activities are permitted in the county. View the Risk Activity Guide. Vaccinations: Please note that the COVID-19 vaccine is not currently available to the general public. NOTE: The Governor announced on March 19 that counties that can attest to completing the vaccinations for the current priority group can move to the Phase 1B, Group 6. Individuals in this category should monitor the Benton County website for up-to-date information. Determine Eligibility | Follow the Benton County Data.
Joint Ward Meeting for Wards 6 & 9 - March 23 @ 6:30p @ online - Councilors Chaplen & Struthers invite those living in Wards 6 & 9 to a joint meeting. The agenda will include staff presentations on Park & Recreation and Emergency Preparedness followed by a Q&A with these City Councilors. Join the discussion.
Upcoming Topics at City Council - The Corvallis City Council three-month calendar tracks upcoming issues and key meeting dates. The public is encouraged to review the calendar to get a sense of issues on the horizon. The calendar is subject to change, and dates should be considered tentative until they appear on the City of Corvallis website calendar. The following topics are known to be of interest to neighborhoods and have tentative dates for discussion: Middle Housing Project Update (April 19), Council Policies on Houselessness (April 19), and OSU Annual Monitoring Report (May 6).
Hate Crime Reporting - Hate crimes and bias incidents are on the rise, both in Oregon and nationally. A bias incident is any hostile expression that may be motivated by another person’s race, color, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. A hate crime, known as a bias crime under Oregon law, is any crime where the perpetrator’s motivation is based on bias. Both bias crimes and incidents can be verbal, physical, or visual, and can target someone in a protected class, a family member, or even someone incorrectly perceived to be in a protected class. Report a hate or bias crime to the Oregon Department of Justice for referral and follow-up.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Read | Watch | Consider - Recommendations from 2020 - The health pandemic has resulted in more time to read, watch, and consider. Neighborhood representatives from across the community offer recommendations of books, podcasts, and movies for those looking to bend their mind. Check it out!
West Hills Neighborhood Hosts Community Presentations - March 31 @ 5:30 - 6:45p @ online - WHNA members will provide updates to their neighborhood about the various community boards and efforts in which they are involved. Presentations with include the Friends of Corvallis Parks & Recreation, the Garden Share Initiative, and Home, Opportunity, Planning, and Equity (HOPE) Board. This event represents a creative way to connect a neighborhood to the broader community. Thank you WHNA!
SW Campus Way Bike Path - As part of a construction project along the SW Campus Way Bike Path, there will be increased vehicle traffic on the bike path between SW 35th Street and SW 53rd street from now until June 15. Signs will be posted, but make sure to watch your step and keep your headphones turned down so that you can hear approaching vehicles. For questions or comments on this closure, please contact Construction Manager Amy Keene at 541-214-1038.
