Monday July 6, 2026
Cookies & Cider from 5:30 p.m.
MONTHLY MEETING 6:00 pm
****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
TACOMA’S HOME IN TACOMA PROGRAM
Agenda
- Introductions and welcome—
- Announcements
- Standard Liaison Reports
Police – CLO Kristen Braziel
Tacoma Power – John Gaines
UPS – Jennifer Egenolf
Council Member Reports
Tacoma Library Update
Lesley Caldwell – Collections and Technical Services Manager
Home in Tacoma Update
Brian Boudet Brian Boudet, Assistant Director Planning & Development Services– City of Tacoma
The City of Tacoma has released its Year One review of the Home in Tacoma initiative, revealing significant growth in housing development applications and a broader diversity of housing options for residents within areas previously zoned exclusively for single-family homes. Adopted as a cornerstone of the City’s Affordable Housing Action Strategy, Home in Tacoma replaced citywide single-family zoning with flexible Urban Residential zones (UR-1, UR-2, and UR-3) designed to accommodate smaller, more affordable housing types.
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Our next meeting will be on Monday August 3 when the meeting topic will be Tree Canopy. We will also have regular Liaison, City and Council Member reports and before the meeting at 4:30 pm there will be a guided tree walk on the grounds of UPS given by Dr. Romey Haberle.
4:30 – 5:30 “UPS Campus Tree Walk”. Meet by the Giant Sequoia, next to the UPS Student Rotunda Bldg.
5:30 Refreshments in the UPS Wilson Welcome Center, Corner of N. 15th and Alder
6:00 NENC Meeting featuring Lowell Wyse, Tacoma Tree Foundation
The NENC provides a forum for education and discussion of issues of interest to members of our community. The NENC does not endorse the opinions of speakers or any proposed legislation unless otherwise noted.
| At Large and District Council Members: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_council CM John Hines represents citizens District 1 CM Sarah Rumbaugh represents citizens District 2 Three Council Members represents citizens in At-Large: Kristina Walker Position 8, Olgy Diaz Position 7 and Latasha Palmer Position 6 North End Neighborhood Council Board Direct your questions or comments to: officers@nenc.org Chair- Peter Bennett, Vice-Chair- Deb Anderson, Treasurer- Jodi Cook, Secretary- Bonnie O’Leary, Joe Tieger, Georgette Reuter, Tobi Bet, Geoff Corso, Danielle Villegas, Sandra Strong, Joe Strong, Michael Haines NENC Meeting Topics August 3 – 4:30 pm Tree Walk followed at 6:00 pm with Lowell Wyse’s presentation of “Tacoma’s Urban ForestSeptember 14 – Business Development/Port of TacomaOctober 5 – Election ForumNovember 2 – Cushman/Adams update; (NENC Board Elections)December 7 – Climate Action |
| City of Tacoma’s Home In Tacoma Program You can learn more about the Home in Tacoma implementation and development under the updated regulations through the resource and information on this website. https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/planning-and-development-services/home-in-tacoma/ Porchfest is Back for Another Musical Weekend! July 18 and 19 Porchfest is a free, walkable, music festival that takes place on neighborhood porches located in Central and North Tacoma. Come meet your neighbors and find your favorite band! tacomaporchfest.org Reforest Tacoma reforesttacoma.com For up-to-date news about how the City of Tacoma is growing it’s tree canopy, along with fascinating articles, please check out the website for this wonderful organization. Follow on Instagram too! Tacoma Art Museum’s FREE Thursdays You can visit Tacoma’s wonderful Art Museum FREE every Thursday from 5:00-8:00. Mark Your Calendar for August 3rdh The University of Puget Sound Campus “Super Specimen Tree Walk” Led by a Tacoma Tree Foundation guide. Meet at 4:30 by the Giant Sequoia, in front of the Student Union Rotunda Bldg. Then at 5:30, you are invited for cider and cookies in the Wilson Welcome Center and our NENC meeting begins at 6:00. For more info. about the campus’s amazing trees: https://www.pugetsound.edu/stories/celebration-trees Tacoma Tree Foundation’s Special July Events From Tree Walks, to Tree Giveaways to many fun volunteer opportunities – TTF has it all! Check our their website and monthly calendar for more information about this awesome organization. Parks Tacoma For a whole lot of summertime fun, be sure to check out their website https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/metroparkstacoma/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true Connect Tacoma – Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy “Investing in Tacoma’s Streets, Sidewalks and Safety” Proposition 1, August 4, Ballot Measure This Levy is a proposed 10-year funding measure focused on improving transportation safety; maintain streets, and expanding access across our community. If approved by voters, the levy would generate an estimated total of $200 million; along with an estimated $120 million in grant funds and partnership commitments.To learn more, here is the link to the Connect Tacoma website https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/public-works/connect-tacoma-safe-streets-and-sidewalks/ Tacoma Public Library Summer Reading Program Dates: June 2- August 15 – https://www.tacomalibrary.org/summer-reading/ |