https://www.beavertonoregon.gov/521/Highland-NAC

Highland Neighborhood, Beaverton, OR (2026)

03/27/2026

Did you miss the March NAC meeting? We understand that people are swamped right now but hope you'll still be involved by following our minutes. Here's what you missed:

Meeting commenced at 6:34 pm by Konnette, with introductions of the NAC board and agency partner representatives.

Police Report, Officer McCullough:
*Highland February crime statistics: Category A: 9 violations. Category B: 10 violations. Significantly down from year prior of 29. January 2026 was 17, which is on average low
*Case resolutions: December 2023 Detective Crosslyn investigated an abuse case with two children. Throughout investigation the suspect would prey on jiu jitsu families. Convicted for 37.5 years. The man had a pattern of doing this for a long time
*As weather improves crime tends to increase
*Since last few months there have been more assaults involving fi****ms

TVFR Update, Station 66 on Brockman Road:
*March and April: working on wildland training, involving mobile attack with hoses. Training was by Mountainside High School behind the school, with an acquired structure
*Station 35 at King City is being remodeled. Needs to be drilled down 90 feet to seismic code
*Station 67 will be remodeled this year, on Farmington
*2 alarm fire last Saturday off NW Cornell Road, an 18-unit structure, 6 units involved, multiagency response with Hillsboro. Upgraded to second alarm in 45 minutes. Casualties were two cats. Unaware of what caused it.
*April 2: Hillsboro and TVFR will lead landlord training, common causes of fire, prevention, inspection, fire extinguishers, etc.
*Question asked if there's a plan for Highland Forest, if summer fire starts? That's what the wildland training is for

Mara Kealey, City of Beaverton:
*Ongoing plans to try to make streets more safe. Community Development Department (CDD) getting feedback on Allen Boulevard in early stages. Wanting to involve those interested. Will be doing focus groups and other ways to provide feedback. CDD will come up with plan to present to council, then will decide on which improvements to make, probably around 2027. Take survey to be included in outreach: beavertonoregon.gov/1740/Community-Engagement
*Project area spans about two miles, Murray Blvd to King Blvd. Looking for inventive solutions, quick-build options, avoiding tearing up road, but much input needed from community about things needing changed
*Dan Turk, project manager, 971-294-0358 or [email protected]
*Has met with Beaverton School District on route data, as there are a number of bus stops along there. Some private schools too, mostly preschools
*Dan has met with 60 businesses along Allen, walked along street, met people

Tim Bonnin, Development Supervisor for THPRD:
*With the 2-alarm fire, families coordinated with THPRD, found the displaced families space at Cedar Hills Recreation Center, worked with red cross who provided emergency lodging supplies
*Veterans Memorial Plaza - a park that THPRD maintains but is owned by City. Sons of American Revolution take care of monuments. Raised $70,000 last year through grant to add new memorial display, grand opening April 19th
*Scholls Ferry Road at Greenway Park: lots of construction since last year, received grant through state to put in at-grade crossing. Installed full signal with push buttons. Before there was no surface street crossing, had to go a half mile in either direction. Ribbon cutting on April 22nd
*Willow Creek Greenway, replaced about 1000 linear feet of boardwalk. Opened recently. Received grant from Metro to help pay for boardwalk. There is another source of funding through Metro via City of Beaverton to replace another section of Willow Creek Greenway, finished in about 2 years.
*Survey out now about Westside Trail. Developing new segments between 158th Ave and Walker Rd to NW Kaiser Rd. New trail segments and future pedestrian bridge over Hwy 26. Survey open through March 18th: www.thprd.org/connect/news/community-meeting-and-survey-for-new-trail-segments
*Created alignments for new trail through consultant
*Question was asked if THPRD is working on preserving nature in South Cooper Mountain. They have a park just east of 175th, then Harmony Park. Developer-led project. Came up with agreement with what park could look like with developer. Also Sequoia Plaza - a quarter acre, new senior living, and another pocket park.
*Question was asked if THPRD was planning to purchase the Kobbe farm property to expand Cooper Mountain Nature Park. Yes, there's interest. Nicole Paulsen, in planning, looks at possibilities of purchasing land in district, hoping to add more parks in the area in next 3-5 years
*Question was asked which agency owns the 125th Ave Greenway. The City does. Lots of planting work going on in there. Geologically they couldn't make the road pencil

Kevin Pelatt, Code Enforcement Officer for City of Beaverton:
*Three active cases in Highland: light trespass, discarded vehicle/rubbish, and rubbish (left all stuff from move-out outside). Main complaints in Highland are uneven sidewalks; sidewalk repair grant is still available, up to $1,500 back.
-A lot of calls in spring and summer about tall grass and w**ds, and shrubbery over the sidewalk, trees hanging too low. Highland is a mellow NAC in terms of code compliance cases. Topped tree calls here and there.
*Preventative things for Highland: landscape materials, don't have bark dust delivered into street. Homeowners use chip drop but often get it left on road, a giant pile for a narrow lane.
*People called about chalk on sidewalks as graffiti - this is not considered graffiti.
*City doesn't respond to abandoned vehicles on roadway, yet. Working on expanding capacity
*If discarded vehicle on private property, needs to be in enclosed structure. If fitted car cover on driveway, okay.
*Cars parked on street with covers over it, can be ticketed. Have about 5 days after tow sticker goes on
*Trees can't be lower than 8ft over sidewalk, 12ft over roadway.
*Code Compliance gets calls for landscape work, gas leaf blowers, but there's no ordinance against them. They're permitted between 7am and 7pm
*Question was asked about possibility of getting back an email when report is submitted as a searchable record. Supposed to have a link to case, email receipt, but will check with IT.

Minutes Approval, Reggie:
*Reggie distributed copies of January 2026 minutes
*Alan moved to approve January minutes as written and February statement that there was no minutes, Juanita seconded, no further discussion, approved unanimously

Treasurer's Report, Konnette:
*Received remaining funds from last tree planting event, totaling $4999.01, paid Reggie that exact amount, leaving remaining balance of $3,275.81

Tree Subcommittee Update, Reggie:
*Hyland Hills Tree Planting conclusion - closed out
-Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District (TSWCD) approved final grant report and reimbursement request. Sent checks to NAC, Konnette deposited them, Reggie provided Konnette with all the receipts, Konnette wrote Reggie check reimbursement for entire project
-TSWCD gave feedback on project with a lot of praise
*All-Highland Street Tree Planting 11/15/26 update
-TSWCD ran out of small grant funding for fiscal year 2026, so next application deadline is July 15th - will apply then but it’ll be a quick turnaround. NAC can start outreach in July without needing to make purchases, using paper leftover from last project
*Tree Policy Walk
-No new updates. Might postpone due to not enough time with other things going on to prepare, and walk could be more effective in summer time with heat
o Asked for feedback on postponing event or not. Highland NAC got matching grant for April 18th for natural landscaping event with Sexton Mountain NAC. Considering that the events are close to each other, would be helpful to postpone the walk
o Reggie moved to postpone walk to a later date, Juanita seconded, Juanita thinks it's a good idea to postpone, Alan agreed, Konnette mentioned that there is no City NAC mailer this year, approved unanimously
o Question was asked how much mailer would cost. Not sure
o Suggestion was made to include our own mailer with tree offer letters in mail over summer
*ODOT 217 tree planting
-Spoke to City of Beaverton lead arborist, interested in discussing project more
*City of Beaverton Arbor Month tree planting with Friends of Trees Saturday, April 4th from 9am to 12:30pm at Vose Elementary and surrounding neighborhoods. Free native tree and shrub giveaway, tree care resources available, as well as Treekeepers of Washington County representatives

City Updates, Konnette:
BCCI Meeting: Councilor Teater new liaison, Jenny Haruyama has accepted position in Eugene, will be leaving Beaverton. Recruitment will begin soon, will consider internal candidates. 9million in cuts to City projects, positions cut
*Four town hall meetings to discuss financial outlook open to residents. If missed you can go to website to see what City is doing for fiscal sustainability - beavertonoregon.gov
*Had Anna Stadinsky present, City code development manager, discussing changes to state laws affecting zoning, addition of Cooper Mountain Annex Code. Most of changes can be found in Code 4859.
*Lani Parr spoke about resource handbook that's been published online
*Voters forum April 27th at Beaverton Arts Center, need tickets but free
*State of City held March 2nd, theme was community and volunteers. Upcoming theme for 2026 is "successful housing"
*Gave awards to 6 community leaders

Future/Approved HNAC Events, Konnette:
*April 18th Sexton Mountain NAC collaborative, matching grant has been approved, will be held at Hyland Hills HOA clubhouse, 13501 SW Hyland Park Ct, will include speakers from TSWCD and Oregon State University Extension.
*Question was asked about who the grantor is for this event. Highland NAC is managing the grant
*Planning to have family nature walk - August 29th potentially
*Old business: a lot of work being done in Hyland Woods. Lots of utilization during Covid wore out trails. THPRD has done a lot of gravel pouring at entrances

New Business, Konnette:
*New NAC board terms started in January. No February meeting
*Reggie mentioned upcoming Taliesen Park stewardship event, Saturday, March 14th, two spots left. The ivy is starting to creep again. Nesting season begins very soon

Adjourned 7:52pm

Next meeting April 9th, 2026, 6:30pm at Canfield Place lobby, 14570 SW Hart Road

Photo: Neighborhood leaders plant trees at Schiffler Park, March 2024

03/24/2026

Have a truck? Put it to good use at Beaverton's Arbor Month tree planting event with Friends of Trees on Saturday morning, April 4th. Starting and ending at Vose Elementary, you'd be a critical part of the project by driving trees and tools for a single crew to their homes. Sign up and learn more at https://friendsoftrees.org/volunteer/how-to-volunteer/truck-driver/

Photo: Friends of Trees volunteers with trees in their truck, Oregon City, December 2015

03/12/2026

Meeting TONIGHT! See you there. Agenda:

6:30 - 6:35 Call to Order and Introductions
6:35 – 6:40 Public Participation – Visitor Introductions
6:40 – 6:45 Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) Update – Station 66
6:45 – 6:50 Beaverton Police Department (BPD) Update
6:50 – 6:55 Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) Update
6:55 – 7:00 Beaverton Committee for Community Involvement (BCCI)
Fiscal Sustainability Forum
Land Use Actions
7:00 – 7:10 City Update
7:10 – 7:30 Presentation: City of Beaverton Community Development Department - Allen Boulevard Project Update
7:30 – 7:45 Presentation: City of Beaverton Code Compliance Update and Q&A
7:45 – 8:00 Highland NAC Business/Reports
Minutes: No December meeting; January 8, 2026 Minutes Approval
Treasury Report
Work Group/Sub-Committee Updates: Tree Sub-Committee
Future and Approved Events
Sexton Mountain NAC Collaborative Updates
Block Party Help Packages
Family Nature Walk
Old Business
Hyland Woods Utilization and Improvements
8:00– 8:15 New Business - Board Members
8:15 – 8:20 Adjourn

Photo: Wilson Avenue, March 2015

03/12/2026

Missed January's meeting? Here are the unofficial minutes:

Meeting commenced at 6:36 pm by Konnette, with introduction of the NAC. Attendees introduced themselves. Jaz Miranda has moved on from THPRD; no new representative has been assigned yet

TVF&R:
*Winter weather safety and response: How does emergency response change when major weather event occurs? Stations may increase staff in ranks. All vehicles have chains. If 911 calls rapidly increase personnel can be added to help those calls
*During snow and ice events, certain issues are more common
*Home heating safety: heating equipment designed for outdoors shouldn't be indoors. Make sure there's at least 3 ft space around space heater and have a mechanism on it to turn it off if it tips over. Have fireplace cleaned at least annually and know how to work your flue. Only burn dry seasoned firewood.
*Familiarize yourself with water and pipe system at home, as well as water shut-off. Unhook hoses and place foam covers over bibs
*Power outages: have a "go" kit including flashlight, water, food, blankets, vehicle, cell phone charger, food for pets.
*Give extra time when out and about, check tire tread, have traction devices if needed, and emergency kit in car

Officer McCullough, BPD:
*Went over Highland crime stats for December 2025 which are available online. 10 Group A, 15 Group B offenses, down from year prior of 30.
*If a parked car is a hazard during winter weather, call non-emergency to see if it can be pushed, or if not towed
*BPD finished active shooter training with Washington County in Hillsboro in December at Hillsboro High School
*Beaverton municipal court: there are issues selling vehicles privately where red light camera sends photos to old driver. To prevent this, exchange car right then and there at the DMV with paperwork. Need to transfer registration at DMV, and take the license plates when the vehicle is sold.
*Question was asked about updates on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Beaverton. As far as operations, some complaints have been sent to BPD like at Costco a few weeks ago where ICE agents were in a parking lot. Apparently the Costco wanted the protesters removed from the parking lot. ICE has also appeared at the courthouse. BPD doesn't interact with ICE, but it would be good to know from ICE if there's an operation. If ICE is actively fighting with someone, then it could be a police situation. So far interactions between BPD and ICE have been minimal to none. BPD has had trainings on if ICE wanted to come into the courthouse (Beaverton Municipal court), since they were in the back lot. Can't restrict people from parking in a public lot at the municipal court.
The ICE agents went and arrested a person exiting the court

Nicholas Kroll Recycling Support Specialist - Recyclign 101 - Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act
*Update to recycling across the state of Oregon.
*Law part of progressive policies in Oregon to allow Oregon to represent the cutting edge of recycling policy in the US, starting with the bottle bill, then curbside accessibility in the 90s. Portland Metro area most robust in state
*New oversight into facilities by Department of Environmental Quality
*New producer extended responsibility program, where companies creating materials need to do more to make sure they're recycled at the end of their lifespan
-For example, could take broken TV or computer to Goodwill for recycling
*A new fee for packaging, lifetime waste stream impacts
*Plastic containers for the curbside recycling bin can be smaller now, as small as 2 by 2 inches
-Medicine containers and flat plastic lids are still garbage
*By 2027 there will be depots for free collection like styrofoam, clamshells
-Clamshell containers can currently be taken to New Seasons
*Glass from old scented candles and mason jars can go in glass recycling bin, as long as nothing's broken
*Won't accept ceramics; Light bulbs go in the garbage or to a recycling depot. Fluorescent bulbs are hazardous due to mercury
*Shredded paper can no longer go in the recycling due to it degrading so quickly in processing
*There will be new recycling signage around the city, like expanding services to make multi-family residential recycling the same as single-family dwellings
*Question was asked whether frozen food boxes are recyclable. Due to plastic lining to make package more water-resistant, packaging goes into garbage. Any box meant for the fridge or freezer goes in the trash
*Metro has a directory of recyclers and what's recyclable: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/waste-disposal-and-prevention/need-get-rid-something/ask-expert/find-recycler
*Can bring own leftovers containers to use at restaurants now
*Consult beavertonoregon.gov/recycling for more information
*Comment was made that the NAC should have a recycling station or information at the next dumpster event
-Waste Management screens contents of the returned dumpster for recycling

BCCI Update, Konnette:
*There was a land use notice for the property bordering Meadow Waye Park, requesting an extension to the subdivision plans. Contact Nina Smith at City of Beaverton by January 15th at 5pm with comments
*The February 12th Highland NAC meeting will be a fiscal town hall by the City - more information available soon
*Upcoming Beaverton State of the City address. Requires registration as a place saver

Minutes Approval, Reggie:
*Distributed copies of the November 2025 Highland NAC meeting minutes for membership review
*Alan moved to approve the November 2025 minutes as received, Juanita seconded, no further discussion, approved unanimously

Treasurer's Report, Konnette:
*Received and deposited matching grant reimbursement for dumpster day. Account total is currently $3,275.81.

Tree Subcommittee Update, Reggie:
*Hyland Hills 11/16/25 Tree Planting recap: 55 volunteers, 18 houses, 60 trees. 6 different volunteer groups and neighborhood people in attendance, in 4 crews each with a leader
-175 trees in total at 38 properties. 143 purchased, 32 donated. 115 planted outside of main event
-All got inspected, mulched except some planted by residents outside of event
-Over 540 households were engaged around the NAC and the importance of native tree stewardship
-We spent $4,999.01
-Reimbursement request and final report have been submitted to TSWCD - check will arrive to Konnette the treasurer soon
*All-Highland Tree Planting 2026 update: planting event on Nov. 10, 2026 - 25 larger-stock street trees
*Intending to apply for Tualatin Watershed Improvement Grant by Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District by Jan. 15 grant deadline
*Vose ES planting update: Spoke to Treekeepers of Washington County in November in unofficial capacity - they are already working on a planting plan for Vose. Reggie is no longer pursuing creating a plan that would be redundant to the one already being devised. Will pivot to NAC supporting work by spreading the word about their projects and events, helping recruit volunteers, exchanging information and attending plantings or work parties.
*ODOT 217 planting update: Need to contact City of Beaverton to discuss forming partnership for this, but haven’t had time
*Tree Policy Walk - 4/22/26: Will need to start developing route, contact City leaders to have it on their calendars if interested, once TWIG is submitted

Future Approved Events, Konnette:
*SMNAC collaboration: "Getting Started with Native Plants", Saturday April 18th from 10 am to 2 pm at Hyland Hills No. 7 & 8 Homeowners Association (HOA) clubhouse, 13501 SW Hyland Park Ct
-Submitting matching grant application to cover a luncheon for guests
-Aim to invite HNAC and SMNAC residents who live in HOAs to come, and any staff
-Asked for a speaker to attend from TSWCD
-There will be a presentation on mason bees
-Tour of HOA's landscaping projects will conclude event
-Reggie moved to delegate Konnette as the official HNAC representative to SMNAC on this project allowing her to make decisions on project on her own, Alan seconded, no further discussion, approved unanimously
*Block Party Packages
-Juanita mentioned Hargis Road block party wanting to expand
-Residents who want to throw a block party for their street would have money to buy food, beverages, promotional materials
*Children's Event
-Last year NAC did a nature walk. Tektronix has children's programs at their museum in Beaverton. NAC could sponsor and event engaging neighborhood kids with it
*NAC Summer Picnic
-Could repeat 2025 picnic
-Comment was made that for some it was hard to hear, we ran out of chairs, but it was very successful
*NAC Volunteer Participation Certificates, drafted by Konnette and City staff
-Reggie handed out 6 at the November planting event, seems to be a demand
*NAC Signs on Public Property
-Beaverton School District changed policies on which signs are allowed on campuses. NAC wasn't notified, and school district staff likely threw away expensive NAC A-frame and H-frame signs

February 12th Fiscal Sustainability Forum, Konnette:
*There will be a fiscal sustainability forum in lieu of a February HNAC meeting, led by city manager, joined with Five Oaks Triple Creek and West Beaverton NACs
*Next meeting will tentatively feature a presentation related to fire and property protection
*Nicholas commented that City compost is available for tree planting via delivery, for future projects

Adjourned at 8:40 pm

Photo: View northward from Denney Road at 217, March 2014

03/12/2026

There are two spots left for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's natural area stewardship event at Taliesen Park this Saturday 3/14 from 9 to 11:30 A.M. 75% chance of at least some sunshine. Don't miss out!

https://www.thprd.org/connect/volunteer/event-one-day

Photo: New cedars after the Friends of Trees Arbor Day planting at Taliesen Park, April 2008

03/09/2026

We have a NAC meeting this week! Thursday, 3/12 from 6:30 to 8pm at Canfield Place. Meeting agenda and minutes at https://beavertonoregon.gov/highland. Want to work to directly improve our neighborhood? Anyone who lives or works within Highland is already a member. Join us!

Photo: Camille Park, March 2018

02/10/2026

Our NAC meeting this week is special - we're partnering with the Five Oaks Triple Creek and West Beaverton NACs and the City of Beaverton to have a fiscal sustainability forum. Hear from elected and employee City leaders about Beaverton's financial outlook. Meet at Five Oaks Middle School from 6:30 to 8pm, this Thursday Feb. 12. Child care provided!

Photo: Oregon white oaks and farmhouse off NW 173rd Avenue in Five Oaks Triple Creek Neighborhood, October 2017

01/08/2026

The first Highland NAC meeting of 2026 is tonight at Canfield Place, 14570 SW Hart! As residents and neighbors, please join us in working to better understand and improve our community:

6:30 - 6:35 Call to Order and Introductions
6:35 – 6:40 Public Participation – Visitor Introductions
6:40 – 6:45 Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) Update – Station 66
6:45 – 6:50 Beaverton Police Department (BPD) Update – Ofc. Joseph McCullough
6:50 – 6:55 Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) Update – TBD
6:55 – 7:00 Beaverton Committee for Community Involvement (BCCI)
7:00 – 7:10 City Update – NAC Chair
7:10 – 7:30 Presentation: Recycling Support Specialist – "Recycling 101 - Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act: What does it mean to Beavertonians? Find out about Oregon’s new recycling system. We’ll talk about new rules for pizza boxes, paperback books, plastic containers, shredded paper and more; when Styrofoam, plastic film and drink handles will be recyclable; other City initiatives to expand recycling and waste prevention."
7:30 – 8:00 Highland NAC Business/Reports
Minutes: November 13, 2025 Minutes Approval
Treasury Report
Work Group/Sub-Committee Updates: Tree Sub-Committee
Hargis Street planting: November 16th recap; Next tree planting
Future and Approved Events
Sexton Mountain NAC Collaborative Updates
Old Business
Participation Certificates; Highland meeting sign difficulties update
8:00 – 8:15 New Business - Board Members
Annual Mailer Mock Up
8:15 - 8:20 Adjourn- Next meeting will be held March 12,2026 at Canfield Place

Please join us this February 12th for a special meeting! Highland, Five Oaks/Triple Creek, and the West Beaverton NACs will join the city’s Fiscal Sustainability Forum on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (details to follow)

Photo: Whistling Way at Whistling Court, January 2017

01/06/2026

The Highland NAC's next meeting is this Thursday at 6:30pm at Canfield Place. Agenda at beavertonoregon.gov/highland. Missed our last meeting in November? Here are the [unofficial] minutes:
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Meeting commenced at 6:33 pm by Konnette, with introduction of NAC

Beaverton Police Department, Officer McCullough:
*Reviewed October crime stats: 5 assault offenses, 1 burglary, 1 counterfeit/forgery, 2 fraud, 2 larceny, 1 weapon law violation, 1 disorderly conduct, 1 DUI, 2 runaways. Down slightly from this time last year
*Business owners should make sure they're double and triple-checking money and checks for counterfeiting. Use a special pen to mark bills, or call non-emergency to come and look at the bills
*Police have only had 1 arrest at a protest; just 2 individuals acting childish in a physical altercation in the spring
*Protesters have been in good communication with the City on what is and isn't allowed
*Increase in car wrecks from the rain this month. Be careful on the road - even had 15 in one day alone
*If you see someone driving erratic, slow down and let them go by so they don't linger near you
*Question was asked how Halloween went; no issues to be aware of from the log
*Comment was made that drivers aren't stopping for school buses; There is a new traffic officer - let them know if it's happening in a specific area
*Question was asked if there's a way to stop the loud cars revving their engines and speeding; Hard to track them due to delay. Lots of these are kids. Comment was made that there was a major crash at the intersection outside recently, at Hart Road and Murray Boulevard
*Question was asked if there was a recent development on the case of the person sneaking into people's houses and beds, as seen on the news; It was someone who was mentally ill. Authorities need to figure out if it's permanent illness or drug-induced psychosis to determine if he can stand trial
*Question was asked about which bills were mostly counterfeit: they are $50 and $100 bills, and mostly Western Union checks

Will Garms, Prosecutor for City of Beaverton - Behavioral Health Program
*Works for municipal court under City of Beaverton attorney
*Concurrent jurisdiction with Washington County circuit court and district attorney office
*Handles most of the misdemeanors that happen within the city of Beaverton
*City operates specialty court programs - driving under the influence (DUI) court and behavioral health court (BHC)
*BHC deals with mental health cases, minor property damage, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and other "livability crimes"
*Program looks at person in their totality when deciding if they're a match for behavioral health court
*Participants need to make a plea to get into the program. They're put on probation - if able to complete everything asked of them, their case may be dismissed. May get other benefits like lesser sanctions, other services and treatments which address underlying criminogenic risk factors
*A mental health clinician can help diagnose any mental health disorders. Substance abuse disorder is addressed for DUIs in DUI court
*Can assess if untreated underlying issues are causing criminal behavior that landed them there in the first place
*Four phased program with treatment team, case manager, peer support mentor, prosecutor, designated defense attorney, judge, law enforcement partners
*Programs follow treatment court best practices
*Most people graduate program in a year
*Question was asked if participants have stable housing; Not always, but they try to get them into stable housing
*Question was asked if participants are employed: Much of the time yes, about 70% are
*Comment was made that they support this program as they used to be a nurse, watching people drop off mentally ill people at the emergency room, not getting the treatment they really need
*Question was asked for how long program has been going; it's new, came on in late 2010s

Waterwise Landscaping Project Update - Hyland Hills 7 & 8 Homeowners Association, Michelle Sinn, landscaping committee & Sarah Toner, president
*Hyland Hills HOA applied for a Tualatin Watershed Improvement Grant (TWIG) in 2024 and was denied but reapplied and got accepted
*Grant would fund more sustainable landscaping and water-wise education
*HOA was founded in 1971 with lots of community space, mostly with grass and fir trees. In the past landscaping has implemented moss abatement, "w**d and feed" and not so much native landscaping
*HOA used to be using 16,000 gallons of water to keep grass green. Budget was cut and watering halted
*Made native demonstration garden near clubhouse at 13505 SW Hyland Park Court with neighbors volunteering to plant, as well as in other common spaces
*Landscape now has Backyard Habitat Certification and HOA logged 257 volunteer hours for the project
*Question was asked how the HOA board became enthused about native plantings; Money - it was either dues going up or cutting back water. There was intention in taking into account what residents wanted out of the garden. People are on a continuum of support
*HOA intends to finish final grant work by end of November, next expanding into another acre out of the twenty-acre campus

Tree Subcommittee Update, Reggie:
*Hyland Hills Tree Planting update:
-As of 11/13: 24 houses signed up for trees, 1 rental house, and 4 HOAs. Trees will be planted at 2 parks, 2 other common spaces, and 1 school
-165 trees total (139 purchased, 26 donated)
-Spent $3,169.59 on trees, or $22.76 per purchased tree which is very economical
-Planting event is this Sunday, Nov. 16 from 1 to 4:30 at 7325 SW Wilson Avenue
>55 people have signed up so far. NAC is partnering with Southridge HS Sustainability Club, Southridge HS National Honor Society, Beaverton HS Japanese Club, Beaverton HS National Honor Society and Portland Jewish Connection
-Purchased 8 native shrubs and protective caging as part of grant for $236.93; the NAC provided shovels, gloves and leadership direction for Southridge planting project with students, planting along the front walkway where shrubs had died and Beaverton School District (BSD) didn't replace them. With the tools the NAC also led the students in burying a 25th anniversary time capsule for the school.
>Originally hadn't planned for this project but the Southridge principal contacted the NAC in September asking to have the NAC pay for shrubs. With the native plant funding and newly acquired tools Reggie decided to include them in the project
*All-Highland Street Tree Planting - NAC is applying for TWIG for 25 street trees by January 15, 2026
*Elsie Stuhr/Eichler Park updates
-Reggie got email back from THPRD - they do not want to plant this year since they’re putting together a tree health team of internal staff. They're willing to meet in June 2026 to discuss planting projects for 2026- 27 and how NACs can support, but no guarantees unfortunately
*Vose Elementary planting
-Will propose plan to Vose NAC to apply for City matching grant or use money from Treekeepers of Washington County ‘Cool Schools’ grant to plant trees in space behind new build where BSD cut down the old-growth Oregon white oak and hasn’t replaced it with anything - February or March 2026 planting goal
*Oregon 217 planting with Oregon Department of Transporation
-Reggie contacted Magnus Bernhardt on 11/3 to initiate discussion with ODOT on 217 planting >Responded same day with enthusiasm, but needs to channel the proposal through his manager >Called ODOT again 11/13 to follow-up. Magnus responded that it would be good for the NACs to team up with the City of Beaverton, then come up with a proposal. The City would need to take on maintenance of the trees beyond what volunteers could provide, and this would be described in the proposal to ODOT.

BCCI Update, Konnette:
*Jocelyn Blake with the City gave a legislative activity update - no immediate actions
*Council is planning retreat for 12/7-8, and the public can watch
*Leaf disposal event on Saturdays and Sundays 11/1 through 12/6 - bring food donation
*Climate Action Taskforce had climate action plan open house - Reggie attended, gave synopsis. Said it was well attended by a wide variety of people
*NACs shared news between themselves, with common theme that it was hard to get people to come to meetings but events were doing well
*12/5 from 4 to 8 is the winter lights festival at City Park
*They are hearing many people are concerned about Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. If ICE activity is seen, call 1-888-622-1510 to report an apprehension

Treasurer Report, Konnette:
*NAC has $2,613.71 in treasury
*A matching grant was submitted for the September dumpster day and paid for itself in volunteer hours

Minutes Approval, Reggie:
*Reggie distributed copies of the October minutes
*Juanita moved to approve the October minutes, Alan seconded, no discussion, approved unanimously

New Business, Konnette:
*NAC signs have gone missing from certain locations recently, particularly on BSD property
*NAC elections: the same 2025 board is running again as a slate, in the same roles
*Reggie clarified to attendees what a board member is
*Alan moved to vote for slate of officer positions (Konnette as chair, treasurer and BCCI representative, Reggie as vice chair and recorder), Reggie seconded, no discussion, approved unanimously
*Question was asked what happened to the new neighbor packet NAC project: Not happening since new leadership. Reggie added that NAC sends letter to previous houses with NAC trees when there's a new owner, welcoming them and letting them know they have an important NAC-provided tree at their home

Adjourned 8:02pm
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Photo: Oregon white oaks at 22nd Street and 130th Avenue, January 2009

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