Monday, June 30, 2014

RE: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

Megan, Comm. Fritz, Dir. Abbate, thank you for your insights on this. Its my ideal hope that Vancouver is able to swing a similar deal through Portland's purchaser to provide similar levels of service and access to those in need.

On Jun 30, 2014 8:01 AM, "Dirks, Megan" <Megan.Dirks@portlandoregon.gov> wrote:

Dear Eric and Shea,

 

Our current contract with Honey Bucket is $55 per month for either ADA or regular. This is at almost half what we paid in our previous contract, and was worked out through our purchasing department. I hope this helps!

 

All best,

Megan

 

Megan Dirks

Director's Executive Assistant

503-823-5135

megan.dirks@portlandoregon.gov

 

 

 

From: Commissioner Fritz [mailto:amanda@portlandoregon.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 3:05 PM
To: Shea Michael Anderson; Abbaté, Director
Cc: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; Eric Holmes
Subject: RE: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

I'm sorry, I don't know that number.  I am copying staff in Parks who will get you the information.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 12:16 PM
To: Commissioner Fritz
Cc: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; Eric Holmes
Subject: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Amanda - thank you for your reply. I'm hoping Eric sees porta-potties, like the ones in Macleay Park & Kenton Park, or on Springwater, as a worthy alternative. I was told by Honey Bucket they rent for $93 a month per, incl weekly service. Are you able to disclose a ballpark number per porta-potty so we can get an idea here north of the river?

MUCH APPRECIATED
Shea

 

On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Commissioner Fritz <amanda@portlandoregon.gov> wrote:

Thank you for your message.  I believe Portland Loos are a better alternative than porta-potties, however porta-potties are better than nothing if a person needs a restroom facility while in a park.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:04 AM
To: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com
Cc: Eric Holmes; Commissioner Fritz
Subject: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Eric, you and Amanda should talk shop about park Honey Buckets. She thinks theyre great for Portland. So why not the Couv?




--

Shea Michael Anderson

Owner, The Sacred Garden

Blogger, O Vancouvria!

12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683

Correction: Officer Shot at Fishers Landing

VPD Officer Killed in Downtown Vancouver. Shot.

VPD Officer Slain in Line of Duty Today June 30 2014

More on this as it develops

Bryan Wray at Clark Co Citizens For Good Governance and His Nasty Nasty Letter

to local activist Robert Dean: see FULL CONTENT of letter in previous post today on this topic.
C3G2 folks need to ship up, and quit talking trash about allies that wanna help them in their crusade for good, open, and honest government. Let alone QUIT these sorts of "pot calling kettle black" nasty maneuvers.
Bryan, waiting on your reply. Be aware whatever you say will be part of public record.

BTW, Robert - sounds like you and Bryan have a personal history of malcontent that goes way back. I think y'all need to powwow and wash your hands of eachother at this point after a round of amends. 

SHAME ON CLARK COUNTY CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

Shame on Bryan Wray and the Facebook group Clark Co Citizens for Good Governance for bashing Robert Dean in a private message while restricting his public comments to the group.

Sorry folks, this is Madore-esque behavior.

I'm cc'ng Chuck Green of C3G2, a voice for openness, to forward this post on O Vancouvria! to Bryan Wray.

RE: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

Dear Eric and Shea,

 

Our current contract with Honey Bucket is $55 per month for either ADA or regular. This is at almost half what we paid in our previous contract, and was worked out through our purchasing department. I hope this helps!

 

All best,

Megan

 

Megan Dirks

Director's Executive Assistant

503-823-5135

megan.dirks@portlandoregon.gov

 

 

 

From: Commissioner Fritz [mailto:amanda@portlandoregon.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 3:05 PM
To: Shea Michael Anderson; Abbaté, Director
Cc: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; Eric Holmes
Subject: RE: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

I'm sorry, I don't know that number.  I am copying staff in Parks who will get you the information.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 12:16 PM
To: Commissioner Fritz
Cc: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; Eric Holmes
Subject: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Amanda - thank you for your reply. I'm hoping Eric sees porta-potties, like the ones in Macleay Park & Kenton Park, or on Springwater, as a worthy alternative. I was told by Honey Bucket they rent for $93 a month per, incl weekly service. Are you able to disclose a ballpark number per porta-potty so we can get an idea here north of the river?

MUCH APPRECIATED
Shea

 

On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Commissioner Fritz <amanda@portlandoregon.gov> wrote:

Thank you for your message.  I believe Portland Loos are a better alternative than porta-potties, however porta-potties are better than nothing if a person needs a restroom facility while in a park.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:04 AM
To: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com
Cc: Eric Holmes; Commissioner Fritz
Subject: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Eric, you and Amanda should talk shop about park Honey Buckets. She thinks theyre great for Portland. So why not the Couv?




--

Shea Michael Anderson

Owner, The Sacred Garden

Blogger, O Vancouvria!

12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683

Saturday, June 28, 2014

PLEASED AS PUNCH ABOUT PORTA POTTIE TALK

Especially as it seems, thanks to the efforts of concerned officials, neighbors, and others, it will possibly turn into more than just hot air.

I'm proud of Vantucky today. Stay tuned for more "potty talk".

--
Shea Michael Anderson
Owner, The Sacred Garden
Blogger, O Vancouvria!
12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683

Re: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

THANK YOU Commissioner Fritz! Looking forward to hearing from Director Abbate on cost per, including liability insurance.

Appreciated,
Shea


On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Commissioner Fritz <amanda@portlandoregon.gov> wrote:

I'm sorry, I don't know that number.  I am copying staff in Parks who will get you the information.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 12:16 PM
To: Commissioner Fritz
Cc: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; Eric Holmes
Subject: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Amanda - thank you for your reply. I'm hoping Eric sees porta-potties, like the ones in Macleay Park & Kenton Park, or on Springwater, as a worthy alternative. I was told by Honey Bucket they rent for $93 a month per, incl weekly service. Are you able to disclose a ballpark number per porta-potty so we can get an idea here north of the river?

MUCH APPRECIATED
Shea

 

On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Commissioner Fritz <amanda@portlandoregon.gov> wrote:

Thank you for your message.  I believe Portland Loos are a better alternative than porta-potties, however porta-potties are better than nothing if a person needs a restroom facility while in a park.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:04 AM
To: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com
Cc: Eric Holmes; Commissioner Fritz
Subject: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Eric, you and Amanda should talk shop about park Honey Buckets. She thinks theyre great for Portland. So why not the Couv?




--

Shea Michael Anderson

Owner, The Sacred Garden

Blogger, O Vancouvria!

12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683




--
Shea Michael Anderson
Owner, The Sacred Garden
Blogger, O Vancouvria!
12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683

Re: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

That IS wonderful. Thank you again Eileen!

BTW - I want to say I appreciate you all keeping our conversation "open" to the public - viewing this at O Vancouvria!, ovancouvria.blogspot.com.


On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 5:08 PM, McEnerny-Ogle, Anne <Anne.McEnerny-Ogle@cityofvancouver.us> wrote:
Yeah!
Sounds like our great Parks and Rec have John Ball Park covered!
No news about problems at Shumway, from the folks I've contacted.
Anne

Sent from my iPad

On Jun 27, 2014, at 4:31 PM, "eileen cowen" <eileen_cowen@yahoo.com> wrote:

Since Parks and Rec will be hosting Playtime at the Park at John Ball this summer, there will be a port-a-potty installed as well as running water. This will be for the duration of the program, which I believe runs through August.
Thanks for reaching out, Shea! I think our parks need better facilities; alas, no one wants to pay for public spaces anymore.
Eileen Cowen


On Friday, June 27, 2014 1:12 PM, Shea Michael Anderson <sheaside@gmail.com> wrote:


Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle and I are each putting up $100 for Porta Potty rental at our parks: Shumway for her and John Ball for me. Who wants to join in? Anne, whats the process through City Parks for those interested in stepping up?
Cc'ing Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Hough Neighbors, Eric Holmes on this O Vancouvria! post.





--
Shea Michael Anderson
Owner, The Sacred Garden
Blogger, O Vancouvria!
12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683

Re: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

Not at all a concern about locking them - although perhaps the City should look into liability coverage like Portland does. I guess Councilmember McEnerny-Ogle is looking into this more when back from vacation.

Eileen - thank you for letting me know about John Ball. In that case, I'll donate $100 to one at Cascade Park (behind Crestline Elem).


On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 4:51 PM, Perlick, David <David.Perlick@cityofvancouver.us> wrote:

Please note that we typically lock the porta potty when not in use for the program. I know this may be confusing to community members but porta potties have proven to be frequent targets for vandalism. This can be costly and also ruin the park experience for others. If this is a concern and anyone would like to discuss, please let me know.  

 

Thanks!

 

 

David Perlick | Recreation Manager

 

CITY OF VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

Parks and Recreation

(360) 487-8314

www.vanparksrec.org   

 

 

 

From: eileen cowen [mailto:eileen_cowen@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 1:31 PM
To: Shea Michael Anderson; sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; McEnerny-Ogle, Anne
Cc: Holmes, Eric; Perlick, David; sacha.amundson@gmail.com
Subject: Re: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

 

Since Parks and Rec will be hosting Playtime at the Park at John Ball this summer, there will be a port-a-potty installed as well as running water. This will be for the duration of the program, which I believe runs through August.

Thanks for reaching out, Shea! I think our parks need better facilities; alas, no one wants to pay for public spaces anymore.

Eileen Cowen

 

On Friday, June 27, 2014 1:12 PM, Shea Michael Anderson <sheaside@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle and I are each putting up $100 for Porta Potty rental at our parks: Shumway for her and John Ball for me. Who wants to join in? Anne, whats the process through City Parks for those interested in stepping up?

Cc'ing Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Hough Neighbors, Eric Holmes on this O Vancouvria! post.

 




--
Shea Michael Anderson
Owner, The Sacred Garden
Blogger, O Vancouvria!
12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683

Friday, June 27, 2014

St James Protocathedral Interior

One of Vancouver's most beautiful buildings.

Temple Lentz for County Commissioner, Ann Rivers for County Exec

After we pass this fall's new County Charter. Get these two smart-as-whips, yet opposite ends of political spectrum ladies governing us and you're gonna see REAL CHANGE.

Re: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

Thanks for the info, David.
Anne

Sent from my iPad

On Jun 27, 2014, at 7:51 PM, "Perlick, David" <David.Perlick@cityofvancouver.us> wrote:

Please note that we typically lock the porta potty when not in use for the program. I know this may be confusing to community members but porta potties have proven to be frequent targets for vandalism. This can be costly and also ruin the park experience for others. If this is a concern and anyone would like to discuss, please let me know.  

 

Thanks!

 

 

David Perlick | Recreation Manager

 

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CITY OF VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

Parks and Recreation

(360) 487-8314

www.vanparksrec.org   

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From: eileen cowen [mailto:eileen_cowen@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 1:31 PM
To: Shea Michael Anderson; sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; McEnerny-Ogle, Anne
Cc: Holmes, Eric; Perlick, David; sacha.amundson@gmail.com
Subject: Re: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

 

Since Parks and Rec will be hosting Playtime at the Park at John Ball this summer, there will be a port-a-potty installed as well as running water. This will be for the duration of the program, which I believe runs through August.

Thanks for reaching out, Shea! I think our parks need better facilities; alas, no one wants to pay for public spaces anymore.

Eileen Cowen

 

On Friday, June 27, 2014 1:12 PM, Shea Michael Anderson <sheaside@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle and I are each putting up $100 for Porta Potty rental at our parks: Shumway for her and John Ball for me. Who wants to join in? Anne, whats the process through City Parks for those interested in stepping up?

Cc'ing Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Hough Neighbors, Eric Holmes on this O Vancouvria! post.

 

Re: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

Yeah!
Sounds like our great Parks and Rec have John Ball Park covered!
No news about problems at Shumway, from the folks I've contacted.
Anne

Sent from my iPad

On Jun 27, 2014, at 4:31 PM, "eileen cowen" <eileen_cowen@yahoo.com> wrote:

Since Parks and Rec will be hosting Playtime at the Park at John Ball this summer, there will be a port-a-potty installed as well as running water. This will be for the duration of the program, which I believe runs through August.
Thanks for reaching out, Shea! I think our parks need better facilities; alas, no one wants to pay for public spaces anymore.
Eileen Cowen


On Friday, June 27, 2014 1:12 PM, Shea Michael Anderson <sheaside@gmail.com> wrote:


Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle and I are each putting up $100 for Porta Potty rental at our parks: Shumway for her and John Ball for me. Who wants to join in? Anne, whats the process through City Parks for those interested in stepping up?
Cc'ing Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Hough Neighbors, Eric Holmes on this O Vancouvria! post.


RE: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

Please note that we typically lock the porta potty when not in use for the program. I know this may be confusing to community members but porta potties have proven to be frequent targets for vandalism. This can be costly and also ruin the park experience for others. If this is a concern and anyone would like to discuss, please let me know.  

 

Thanks!

 

 

David Perlick | Recreation Manager

 

CITY OF VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

Parks and Recreation

(360) 487-8314

www.vanparksrec.org   

 

 

 

From: eileen cowen [mailto:eileen_cowen@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 1:31 PM
To: Shea Michael Anderson; sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; McEnerny-Ogle, Anne
Cc: Holmes, Eric; Perlick, David; sacha.amundson@gmail.com
Subject: Re: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

 

Since Parks and Rec will be hosting Playtime at the Park at John Ball this summer, there will be a port-a-potty installed as well as running water. This will be for the duration of the program, which I believe runs through August.

Thanks for reaching out, Shea! I think our parks need better facilities; alas, no one wants to pay for public spaces anymore.

Eileen Cowen

 

On Friday, June 27, 2014 1:12 PM, Shea Michael Anderson <sheaside@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle and I are each putting up $100 for Porta Potty rental at our parks: Shumway for her and John Ball for me. Who wants to join in? Anne, whats the process through City Parks for those interested in stepping up?

Cc'ing Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Hough Neighbors, Eric Holmes on this O Vancouvria! post.

 

RE: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

I'm sorry, I don't know that number.  I am copying staff in Parks who will get you the information.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 12:16 PM
To: Commissioner Fritz
Cc: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com; Eric Holmes
Subject: [Approved Sender] Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Amanda - thank you for your reply. I'm hoping Eric sees porta-potties, like the ones in Macleay Park & Kenton Park, or on Springwater, as a worthy alternative. I was told by Honey Bucket they rent for $93 a month per, incl weekly service. Are you able to disclose a ballpark number per porta-potty so we can get an idea here north of the river?

MUCH APPRECIATED
Shea

 

On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Commissioner Fritz <amanda@portlandoregon.gov> wrote:

Thank you for your message.  I believe Portland Loos are a better alternative than porta-potties, however porta-potties are better than nothing if a person needs a restroom facility while in a park.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:04 AM
To: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com
Cc: Eric Holmes; Commissioner Fritz
Subject: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Eric, you and Amanda should talk shop about park Honey Buckets. She thinks theyre great for Portland. So why not the Couv?




--

Shea Michael Anderson

Owner, The Sacred Garden

Blogger, O Vancouvria!

12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683

Re: McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

Since Parks and Rec will be hosting Playtime at the Park at John Ball this summer, there will be a port-a-potty installed as well as running water. This will be for the duration of the program, which I believe runs through August.
Thanks for reaching out, Shea! I think our parks need better facilities; alas, no one wants to pay for public spaces anymore.
Eileen Cowen


On Friday, June 27, 2014 1:12 PM, Shea Michael Anderson <sheaside@gmail.com> wrote:


Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle and I are each putting up $100 for Porta Potty rental at our parks: Shumway for her and John Ball for me. Who wants to join in? Anne, whats the process through City Parks for those interested in stepping up?
Cc'ing Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Hough Neighbors, Eric Holmes on this O Vancouvria! post.


McEnerny-Ogle Ponies Up For Porta Potties at Park

Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle and I are each putting up $100 for Porta Potty rental at our parks: Shumway for her and John Ball for me. Who wants to join in? Anne, whats the process through City Parks for those interested in stepping up?

Cc'ing Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Hough Neighbors, Eric Holmes on this O Vancouvria! post.

Re: Applause for Councils Dealings with Homeless

Well, they are meant as neighborhood parks - which is why its so sad to see homeless folks peeing and pooping in them...like I've seen at both Cascade Park and John Ball. Haven't seen any at Shumway Park yet.

Its not a bad idea for at least summer months, when parks are busiest. I'm not saying put them in out of the way ill lit spots - but in heavily used areas (near playgrounds for instance) they're a good idea. MacLeay Park and Kenton Park in Portland both have them, as does Beaumont Wilshire Park.

Commissioner Fritz of Portland thinks they're not as great as Portland Loos (a "Vancouver Loo" somewhere in town LOL, like near Who Song?) but they DO THE JOB.

Appreciated,
Shea

PS I'm posting your reply and mine to my blog. Thanks.


On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 6:30 AM, McEnerny-Ogle, Anne <Anne.McEnerny-Ogle@cityofvancouver.us> wrote:
Good morning, Shea.
You left out Shumway Park!
Seriously, these are meant to be neighborhood parks. That means, go home (if you have a home) and use your own toilet.
Community Parks (larger ones, such as Esther Short and Leverich Park) have restrooms.
I'll check about Honey Buckets.  I think there was one for the VSAA track and we sent the children to that one.
Anne

Sent from my iPad

On Jun 26, 2014, at 12:46 AM, "Shea Michael Anderson" <sheaside@gmail.com> wrote:

Applause to Vancouver City Council for not spending our tax dollars either evicting homeless or doing invasive maneuvers (invasive plant removal) that our neighbor to the south has done (The Mercury, June 25 2014) on the Springwater Trail.

SHAME on Council for not following PDX Commish Amanda Fritz's lead and putting Porta Potties in our city parks. What DOES IT TAKE, Mr Holmes and Council, to provide toilets in our parks and keep people from pooping in the bushes? Do I need to file an initiative? Im sure I could get 4.5K people to sign that one.

Cc'ing Eric Holmes, Tim Leavitt, Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Jack Burkman, Bart Hansen, Alishia Topper on this one. Cmon folks, get this business cleaned up-the "task force on parks" (per Holmes two months ago) is a farce. We need some Honey Buckets STAT.

And until I see a Porta Potty at John Ball + Carter + Arnada Parks, I aint shutting up.




--
Shea Michael Anderson
Owner, The Sacred Garden
Blogger, O Vancouvria!
12514 SE 10th St, Vancouver WA 98683

Re: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

Thank you Eric!


On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 11:28 AM, Holmes, Eric <Eric.Holmes@cityofvancouver.us> wrote:

Thank you for the perspective Commissioner – have a great weekend!

 

Eric J. Holmes| City Manager
CITY OF VANCOUVER
P: 360.487.8640
www.cityofvancouver.us

This message, in whole or in part, may be subject to public disclosure, including routine disclosure to the media.

 

From: Commissioner Fritz [mailto:amanda@portlandoregon.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 3:53 PM
To: Shea Michael Anderson; sheaside.imonik@blogger.com
Cc: Holmes, Eric
Subject: RE: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Thank you for your message.  I believe Portland Loos are a better alternative than porta-potties, however porta-potties are better than nothing if a person needs a restroom facility while in a park.

 

Amanda

 

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner, City of Portland

 

The City of Portland is a fragrance free workplace.  To help me and others be able to breathe, please avoid using added fragrances when visiting City offices.

 

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bibs/article/454403  

 

From: Shea Michael Anderson [mailto:sheaside@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:04 AM
To: sheaside.imonik@blogger.com
Cc: Eric Holmes; Commissioner Fritz
Subject: Amanda Fritz Thinks Park Porta Potties Great For Portland...Why Not the Couv?

 

Eric, you and Amanda should talk shop about park Honey Buckets. She thinks theyre great for Portland. So why not the Couv?




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