According to Chad Stover, policy assistant to Mayor Charlie Hales, Friends of Last Thursday has applied for a permit for the May 30th Last Thursday. Here are the city’s conditions for approval of that permit:

This permit is effective on May 30, 2013 and does not authorize future closures.

FoLT is responsible for contracting 15 DPSST Certified Security and 20 volunteers to help manage the event. The 20 volunteers must have brightly colored shirts that are easily recognizable, indicating that they are volunteers. FoLT must show documentation that they have hired 15 DPSST Certified Security.

• FoLT must assign a minimum of 2 ambassadors per 2 blocks for communication with security and monitoring the event.

• FoLT must provide at least two portable restrooms every other block.

• FoLT must ensure that a minimum 18’ street width is maintained on Alberta Street.

• FoLT must help ensure that a minimum 14’ street width is maintained on side streets (no double parking allowed).

• FoLT must help ensure that there is no consumption of alcohol outside of designated areas.

• FoLT is responsible for managing musicians and keeping them in compliance with the City Noise Ordinance, as is required of organizers for each neighborhood street fair.

• FoLT must help clear the street promptly at 10 pm. 

• The Street Closure permit does not authorize the use of fire in the closed street area. However, if the event organizer allows Performance Art/ Fire Effects, a permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office must be obtained in advance.

• FoLT must help ensure that intersections remain free from obstructions (including vending carts, vehicles or moveable barricades) for 10’ from the adjoining streetavenue curb line.

 • FoLT must help ensure that use of propane is under the benefit of permit through the Fire Marshall’s Office (FMO), including cooking and heating devices.

• FoLT must help ensure that street parking shall be no farther than 1’ from the curb in an area that allows parking, and no closer than 10’ to any hydrant.

• FoLT must help ensure that Hydrants and Fire Department Connections (FDCs) shall be free of any obstructions in a 3’ radius, or 6’ diameter, and have clear access to the street.

• FoLT must help ensure that all exits in any business open to the public shall be maintained clear of all obstacles.

Portland’s 5^th Annual Graffiti Abatement Summit is being held on Thursday May 23^rd 2013 from 6:30-8:30pm at Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn St). This summit is a training attended by graffiti abatement officials, the DA, police officers, and community members interested in the topic of graffiti abatement and removal. The summit is free and open to the public. We encourage everyone who feels comfortable to RSVP and attend this meeting.

See this flyer for details.

Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA) has been notified that there will also be a community protest outside the summit starting an hour before at 5:30pm. The organizers want this to be a peaceful, family-friendly event. Their goal is to open up a dialogue regarding the presence of art in public spaces.

PSAA hopes that this gathering will help the city re-evaluate how we can better collectively care for our shared public spaces. PSAA members will be at the protest to share information, network, and document the event. We hope to see you all there! Please stay tuned for more information.