Monday June 2, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Cookies & Cider from 5:30 p.m.
****MEETING ROOM LOCATION****
Where:
University of Puget Sound
Welcome Center – 3211 N 15th St
Presentation Room (#102)
Virtual – Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 2046 7648
Passcode: 649767
2025 Legislative Session Report –
27th District Legislators – Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senator Yasmin Trudeau will be at the meeting to report on the recently completed session and answer questions.
1) Call to order, adoption of
2) Introductions and welcome—
3) Announcements —
The Wheelock Library will reopen next Thursday, June 5th!
4) Approval of Minutes
5) Treasurer’s Report
6) Standard Liaison Reports
— Police
— Tacoma Public Utilities
— Fire Department
— Tacoma Parks
— City Manager’s Office
7) City Council Member Reports
8) Legislative Update – Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senator Yasmin Trudeau
The 2025 Washington state legislative session ended on April 27th and saw a significant focus on addressing a $15 billion budget deficit, with lawmakers passing several revenue bills to offset the shortfall. Key areas of discussion included housing, with bills addressing rent increases and tenant rights, and debates over parental rights and school funding. Listen to our 27th District legislators explain what happened and answer questions from the audience.
9) Old Business
Cushman/Adams Redevelopment
Heritage Tree Nomination for N Union Ave
10) New Business
Sponsorship to Landmark’s Commission of North Union Avenue median trees to Historic Tacoma Places.
11) Adjournment
Our apologies for the omission of the advertised One Tacoma: Comprehensive Plan presentation. On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the draft One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan update and the NENC will be rescheduling the presentation for later in the year.
NOTE: Our next meeting will be Monday, July 7 when we will receive a presentation on water issues including presentations on how wastewater and stormwater issues are addressed.
Wheelock Public Library Reopens on June 7th
After being closed for the months of April and May for HVAC repairs, we are excited about being able to once again
visit our neighborhood library! In the meantime, the final days of lobby service will take place on Tues., June 3 and
Wed., June 4 th from 5-7:00 pm. The annual Summer Reading Challenge begins on Saturday, June 21. To see all of the
library’s upcoming events, visit TPL’s events calendar.
The Future for Historic Cushman & Adams Substations
Located at the intersection of N. 21 st and N. Adams, the Cushman and Adams substations were built in the 1920’s to
bring electricity from the Cushman Dam to Tacoma. These two buildings were place on the Tacoma Register of
Historic Places in 2017. Between now and 2027 when TPU formally surpluses these buildings and adjoining properties,
the City of Tacoma is studying potential future uses for these buildings and sites. You can stay informed and join the
mailing list, by going to the City’s website:
Get Involved with Tacoma’s Wonderful Trees!
On the attached City of Tacoma website, you can read about the many benefits of our City’s tree canopy. You can also
learn about ways to support Tacoma’s urban forest through a variety of City of Tacoma programs designed to make
tree planting more accessible and community-focused.
Tree Incentive Programs
• Grit City Trees
• Tree Coupon Program
• Community Tree Program
• Heritage Tree Program
• Hazardous Tree Assistance Program
• Community Forest Map
Join Our Efforts!
• Volunteer or attend workshops and trainings through the City’s Community Tree Program
• Volunteer to inventory Tacoma’s street trees by joining the Grit City Tree Count program
• Participate in Green Tacoma Day in October
https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/urban-forestry/programs-and-engagement-opportunities
Tacoma Tree Foundation’s June Events
Please see the TTF website to sign up for these May events and volunteer opportunities, and read interesting articles
about Tacoma’s urban forest: www.tacomatreefoundation.org
June 7th , 10:30-11:30, “Bilingual Mindfulness Walk at Snake Lake”, Tacoma Nature Center
June 11th , 12:30-1:30, “Traveling Through Time with Trees” with Sarah Low, Swasey Library
June 14th , 9am to 4:00, “Hilltop Tree Stewards Training” , at Peace Lutheran Church
June 14th , 10:30-12:30, “Wonders of Wapato Hills”, a walk up to the summit of Wapato Hills
June 21st , 10:30-11:30, “Summer Solstice Neighborhood Tree Walk”, from UWT to Thea Foss Waterway
At Large and District Council Members: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/
CM John Hines represents citizens District 1
CM Sarah Rumbaugh represents citizens District 2
Three Council Members represents citizens in At-Large:
Deputy Mayor Kiara Daniels; Kristina Walker and Olgy Diaz
North End Neighborhood Council Board
Direct your questions or comments to: officers@gmail.com
Chair- Peter Bennett, Vice-Chair- Tobi Bet, Treasurer- Jodi Cook, Secretary- Bonnie O’Leary
Joe Tieger, Georgette Reuter, Geoff Corso, Danielle Villegas