Week of 07/19/21 - Neighborhoods
The Neighborhood Update is produced on a weekly(ish) basis by the City of Corvallis to help neighborhoods stay connected. Contributions are always welcomed and considered - please send by Friday of the preceding week.
New This Week
City Council to Discuss Several Topics of Neighborhood Interest - July 19 @ 6p @ online - Register to Attend | Meeting Materials
- Motion to Stop Enforcement of Illegal Camping - At the July 6 meeting, City Council tabled a motion to stop posting and cleanup operations of illegal camps citywide until city and/or county staff can present options for a designated camp site or sites. The City Council is scheduled to consider the motion during tonight's meeting
- Mary's Annexation - The Mary's Annexation site is located near the northeast corner of SW 53rd Street and SW West Hills Road. The City Council will continue it's deliberations and may make a decision on the proposed annexation agreement.
- Charter Amendment - Filling Council Vacancies - The City Council will consider a revised version of a proposed charter amendment that addresses City Council vacancies.
Red Flag Warning: Preparing for Wildfire Event - July 21 @ 12p - online - Learn what a red flag warning is and how to respond to it, as well as how to prepare your home or business for wildfire. A Portland-based Incident Meteorologist (IMET) from the National Weather Service will discuss red flag warnings—what they are, why they happen, and what you should do when there is one. Dave Busby, City of Corvallis Fire Emergency Planning Manager, will discuss wildfire preparedness including how you can prepare your home or business before wildfire strikes. Register for event.
Home, Opportunity, Planning and Equity (HOPE) Advisory Board Opportunity - Apply by July 31 - The HOPE Advisory Board is a joint effort between Benton County and the City of Corvallis to facilitate a comprehensive, coordinated response from the county, cities, and diverse community partners, leaders, and persons experiencing homelessness. Are you interested in helping find solutions to housing & homelessness? Apply now.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Highway 99 | SW 3rd Street Concept Development Presentation - July 28 @ 5:30p @ Tunison Community Room - The Highway 99 project team, technical advisory committee, and stakeholder advisory group will come together in July to develop design solutions for improving the Highway 99W corridor in south Corvallis. The work will focus on restructuring intersections, providing comfortable and safe options for walking, biking, and transit, and evaluating medians, street trees, and pedestrian crossings. On July 28, the project team will present the design ideas to the public. The presentation will be followed by a virtual open house from August 20 - 30 and community tabling events. New Project Update | Project Website
Harrison Boulevard Resurfacing Project - Resurfacing of Harrison Boulevard is underway and will continue through the summer. Work has started with replacement of curbing at crosswalks to be ADA compliant, and will conclude with grinding and resurfacing late this summer. At this time, all work is occurring east of Kings Boulevard; work zones will progress to the west over the next few weeks. Traffic on Harrison will be reduced to one lane and on-street parking will be intermittently closed during work. Public works publishes weekly status reports. Stay Informed | See Other Projects
Ambassadors Sought for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Project - The Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting a group of community members to volunteer as ambassadors for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Project as it moves into the detail design phase. The park enhancement focuses on highlighting the teachings, values, and history of Dr. King. During this phase, the master plan will be refined to guide construction of the park improvements. This group will help the landscape architects from Juncus Studios and Corvallis Parks and Recreation staff connect with our community in making decisions that will turn a conceptual plan into a detailed design. The recruitment will prioritize applicants who identify as being part of the Black community or other historically marginalized communities. Click here for more info or to apply!
