A WORD FROM MAYOR JOE BUCK
On Tuesday, our city joined communities around the country in celebrating National Night Out. This was a chance for neighbors to gather with one another, meet new folks in their area, and receive visits from Lake Oswego Police and Fire along with members of the City Council, City Manager’s Office and Adult Community Center. Neighbors knowing one another and building trusting relationships with public safety are two of the ways we all work together to ensure a safe and healthy community. National Night Out is just one way we work to strengthen those relationships.On behalf of the City Council and members of the Police and Fire Departments, thank you to all the neighbors who hosted gatherings to bring people together. We all had an incredible time visiting with you and appreciate everyone’s hospitality! Next year we may need to start holding competitions for some of the food – wow!!
 COUNCIL UPDATE The Lake Oswego City Council and the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) met on Tuesday, August 3. At this meeting they:Council approved the City’s Natural Areas Preservation Charter ReferendumCouncil held a public hearing on a land use application for 17760 Lake Haven DriveCouncil approved the purchase of a new Pierce Fire EngineCouncil awarded Neighborhood Enhancement Program grantsCouncil awarded a contract for sewer inspection and assessment Council approved the purchase of property at 1107 Yates Street LORA, received an update on Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID)For the full City Council meeting and actions, watch on the City’s YouTube channel. Photo: Cooks Butte by Alan Hansen, 2020 Photo Contest READ MORE  MAKE YOUR PROPERTY LESS VULNERABLE TO WILDFIREThe Lake Oswego Fire Department is offering home assessments for homes in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) – the area where houses and wildland vegetation meet or intermingle.Assessments focus on the home ignition zone (the area that includes your home and its immediate surroundings) and provide recommendations on ways to make your property less vulnerable to wildfire. Creating a defensible space is one of the best ways to reduce this risk. SIGN UP FOR AN ASSESSMENT  LAKE SHORE PAVING Extensive paving is scheduled to take place on Lake Shore Road during the week of August 9 and will result in three full days of road closure and associated significant impacts. Use alternate routes if possible. READ MORE  GRILLING SAFETY TIPS Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, is a welcome sight at the family cookout. But fire anywhere else can make your summer barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons.Keep barbecues away from the house, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches – this includes propane, charcoal and pellet systems. Keep your grill clean and free of greases and never leave your barbecue unattended. READ MORE  SMOKE & AIR QUALITY Last year, wildfires had a significant impact on local air quality. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. To check current conditions, visit Oregon Smoke Blog.Protect your health when smoke levels are high:Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. These can be portable filters or can be installed in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. You can also create your own air purifying filter.Remember, cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95 masks that are tested to ensure proper fit and that are worn correctly may provide protection. Otherwise, they might just provide a false sense of security. They are not available in children’s sizes.Photo: George Rogers Park by Martin Stabler, 2020 Photo Contest READ MORE  DEEPENING OUR CONNECTIONS: Sunday, August 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m.Join the Lake Oswego Library and Respond to Racism for Part 3 of our three-book summer discussion series as we seek to deepen our connections to one another, strengthen our understandings of African American experiences through literature, and continue the community conversation surrounding race and caste in America. On Sunday, August 15, from 2-3:30 p.m. we will gather on Zoom to discuss Beloved by Toni Morrison. Place a hold on this title online or by calling 503-675-2540. READ MORE  MOVIES IN THE PARK Enjoy a warm summer evening under the stars at Millennium Plaza Park! Features:Tuesday, August 10 – MoanaTuesday, August 17 – The Croods: A New AgeBlankets, pillows and low sand chairs are welcome! Seating opens at 7 pm. READ MORE  2021 PHOTO CONTEST Submit your amazing photos online!Photos are now being accepted for the City of Lake Oswego Photo Contest! For a chance to win, enter your best images anytime through September 7. First place winners will receive a $150 gift card; second place winners a $100 gift card; and third place winners a $50 gift card. Photo: by Dan Higgins, 2011 Photo Contest READ MORE  DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION While the City encourages commercial enterprise, restrictions on residential door-to-door solicitation are in place to help protect privacy. Solicitation for any purposes, e.g., for-profit business, non-profit organization, charitable entity, or political candidate or measure, must be conducted in accordance with LOC 34.16.910-.950. Solicitation includes visual, verbal, or written (flyers, handouts, brochures, etc.) communications.Did you know that unless you have a “No Solicitation” sign posted (one that meets Lake Oswego Code requirements), a person can solicit at your residence between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., daylight savings time or between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. standard time?It is unlawful to solicit on residential property at any time if a sign is posted on or near the property boundaries at the normal points of entry that contains the words “No Solicitation” and the reference “LOC 34.16.920(4)” in characters no less than ½ inch high. The sign must be at least 6 inches high by 8 inches wide. For your convenience, signs that meet these requirements are available for $5 at the Utilities Counter located on the third floor of City Hall. READ MORE  NEW MASK GUIDANCE FOR STATE AGENCIES Last Friday, Governor Brown announced new mask guidance requiring all state employees (regardless of vaccination status) in any indoor state agency space to wear face coverings; the requirement also applies to visitors and customers who enter state agency indoor spaces. READ MORE |
