North End Neighborhood Council Meeting
Monday September 9, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Cookies & Hot Cider from 5:30 p.m.
****MEETING ROOM LOCATION****
University of Puget Sound
Presentation Room (#102) in the Welcome Center
(N. 15th St. and N. Alder St)
Virtual – Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 2046 7648
Passcode: 649767
1) Call to order, adoption of
2) Introductions and welcome—
3) Board Membership – (Action – Board vote to appoint new Board Members)
4) Announcements —
5) Approval of Minutes
6) Treasurer’s Report
7) Standard Liaison Reports
Tacoma Public Utilities – John Gaines, Community Relations Manager
TPU is currently in the process of preparing the budget and rates for the upcoming 2025-2026 biennium. They will provide a presentation and discuss utility assistance and budget priorities.
-Police
-City Manager’s Office
8) City Council Member Reports
9) Pierce County Councilor – Robyn Denson
Robyn Denson is our Pierce County representative for parts of North and West Tacoma (in addition to communities in Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula). Before being elected to represent the 7th District on the Pierce County Council, Robyn was a Gig Harbor City Council member and served four terms on the City Parks Commission. Robyn has been a small business owner, has worked for the State House of Representatives and has over 20 years of experience working for non-profit organizations. She loves the great outdoors, is an environmental advocate, and has a passion for conserving land for generations to enjoy far into the future.
10) City of Tacoma’s Participatory Budgeting Program- Kenny Coble, Community Engagement Coordinator
The City of Tacoma’s Participatory
11) Tacoma Community House – Aimee Khuu, Executive Director
Tacoma Community House is helping individuals and families address systemic barriers and exit cycles of poverty; strengthening the fabric of the Pierce County community by creating multi-generational change. Since 1910, they have been promoting social justice through equity-advancing programs of Education, Employment, Legal Services (Immigration & Advocacy), and youth housing.
12) Old Business
-Home in Tacoma 2
-Amici House
-Historic District Moratorium
-Rendering Plant
13) New Business
14) Adjournment
NOTE: Our next meeting will be Monday, October 7 when we will have an Election Forum and a presentation on the Charter Review Proposal to be included in the November Ballot.
More Trees, Please! Fall Tree Planting Time is Here
This summer, a record was set for the most number of consecutive days with temperatures of
80 degrees or more. Two of the most beneficial ways to keep cool, is to preserve our City’s
shady tree canopy and plant more trees for our future generations to enjoy.
Discounted Trees are Available
• Tree Coupon Program These coupons are available to request from Oct. 1 st until March 15
from Tacoma Urban Forestry. These coupons can be redeemed by March 31 for $30 off per tree
purchased (up to 3 trees) at local participating nurseries including our local Gardensphere.
• Urban Tree Sale from Pierce Conservation District Please go to their website to see their
wonderful tree selections and to learn about how to care for your new tree
https://www.piercecd.org/409/
The Tacoma Tree Foundation is doing a tremendous job helping to grow Tacoma’s urban
forest. You are invited to preview their upcoming events at tacomatreefoundation.org
WSU’s “Grit City Tree Count” in Tacoma
Washington State University’s Forest Health Lab would like to enlist volunteers to map and
monitor Tacoma’s Urban Forest. https://treehealth.wsu.edu/
Tacoma Urban Forest Friends (TUFF) We encourage our Tacoma residents to sign the
TUFF Petition that asks the Tacoma’s City Council to take steps to protect and extend our tree
canopy. 30by30tacoma.com
The Historic Cushman Street Fair
We’d like to thank everyone who made this event possible: Jodi Cook, Felicity Devlin, Deputy
Mayor John Hines, Lauren Hoogkamer and all of our NENC board members and many other
awesome volunteers. A big thank you goes to former mayor Bill Baarsma for his presentation
and also our terrific Master of Ceremonies, Chris Staudinger from Pretty Gritty Tours.
Cushman and Adams Substations Future Use Study Public Workshops
You are invited to share your VISION for the future of the Cushman and Adams Substations
buildings and sites located on North 21 st street. cityoftacoma.org/cushman
Public engagement workshops:
• Oct. 21, 4:30-6:00 or 6:30-8:00 UWT Campus, Milgard Rm. 110
• Oct. 26, 1:30-3:00 or 3:30-5:00, Wheelock Public Library
Home in Tacoma 2 and the Landscaping Code Our residents are invited to provide
their input about this city-wide housing rezoning plan and also learn about the Landscaping Code
for tree canopy. Public Information sessions will give our community the opportunity to have
their questions answered about the Home in Tacoma package:
• Thurs., Sept. 12 in-person at the City Council Chambers • Thurs., Sept. 19, zoom session
• Sept. 23, Deadline for written comments • Sept. 24, In-person Public Hearing at 5:15
For more information, visit the website homeintacoma@cityoftacoma.org
Contact Your North End City Council Members:
CM John Hines represents citizens in District 1 jhines@cityoftacoma.org
CM Sarah Rumbaugh represents citizens in District 2 srumbaugh@cityoftacoma.org
North End Neighborhood Board Members
Direct your questions or comments to: officers@gmail.com
Chair, Peter Bennett Vice-Chair, Tobi Bet Treasurer, Jodi Cook Secretary, Alex Morganroth
Joe Tieger Georgette Reuter Geoff Corso Danielle Villegas