North End Neighborhood Council Meeting –
www.nenc.org or NENC Facebook
Monday November 3rd, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Cookies & 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
This Meeting will feature:
A PRESENTATION ON THE ONE TACOMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AND
A DIALOGUE WITH COUNCIL MEMBER KRISTINA WALKER
ON ADVANCING THE URBAN FORESTRY PLAN
Meeting Agenda:
- Introductions and welcome —
- Announcements —
- Standard Liaison Reports
Police – Kristen Braziel
Fire – Josh Schlesner
Tacoma Public Utilities – John Gaines
Tacoma Parks – Alisa O’Hanlon Regala
City Manager’s Office – Christina Caan
4. NENC Board Elections
Nominations received – Tobi Bet – Jodi Cook – Georgette Reuter – Geoff Corso – Danielle Villegas – Sandra Strong – Joe Strong – Debbie Anderson – (additional nominations will be accepted at the meeting)
5. ONE Tacoma Comprehensive Plan – Stephen Atkinson, City of Tacoma Principal Planner
The City’s Comprehensive Plan was most recently updated and adopted by the Tacoma City Council in June 2025. It establishes the City’s future vision and policy direction, as well as guiding growth and development over the next 25 years.
6. City of Tacoma Urban Forestry – Council Member Kristina Walker
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Adjournment
Our next meeting will be on Monday December 1 when the City of Tacoma’s consultant OTAK will give a presentation on their study for future use of the Cushman and Adams Substations. March 2025 Draft Cushman and Adams Substations Future Use Report and a presentation from Tacoma Public Schools about the two upcoming ballot measures.
To Learn More about Tacoma’s Urban Forestry Program…https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/urban-forestry/
This website provides great information about tree care and planting resources, Tacoma’s Urban Forestry Policy and projects, permits for trees in the right of way and incentive programs and engagement opportunities.
Let’s Help to Reforest Tacoma https://www.reforesttacoma.com
Reforest Tacoma is a grassroots effort to influence and support the execution of the City Council Resolution 41682 that CM Walker will speak about during tonight’s meeting. The purpose of the Reforest Tacoma website is to help keep us informed of the state of our City’s Urban Forest and also provide many opportunities for our residents to advocate for the much needed protection and growth of our City’s tree canopy.
It’s Tree Planting Time!
Receive a coupon to save $30 on a new tree that will add beauty, provide shade and save energy. These coupons are available to request online from Oct. 1st until March 15 from Tacoma Urban Forestry. They can be redeemed for $30 off per tree purchased (up to 3 trees) at local participating nurseries including our local Gardensphere nursery. Sign up at www.Tacoma.gov/TreeCoupon
Adopt a Storm Drain https://wa.adopt-a-drain.org/map
Autumn leaves are beautiful to look at but when they fall, they can quickly clog our City’s storm drains. And you can help prevent this problem by adopting a drain to keep your neighborhood clean and protect our local waterways. adopt-a-drain.org
You are Invited to Tacoma Tree Foundation’s Events
To learn more and register for these events, please go to the website https://tacomatreefoundation.org/calendar
• Wed., Nov. 5th, 10:00-4:30, “2025 Urban Forest Symposium”, Center for Urban Horticulture, UW Seattle. Every year, the Winds of Change Alliance, UW Botanic Gardens and the Tacoma Tree Foundation partner to present this event. It brings together a diverse audience of Tribal Peoples, arborists, land managers, policy makers, and designers to focus on timely urban forest topics.
https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/adults/conferences-symposia/urban-forest-symposium
• Sat., Nov. 8, 9:00-1:00, “Branch Out Tree Planting Event” STAR Center, 3873 South 66 Street, Register online to participate in this fun event.
• Tues.,Nov.13, 7:00-9:00pm, Tacoma Tree Foundation’s “State of the Urban Forest” , UW-T, Milgard Hall, You are invited to attend an evening of music, presentations and toasts. Guest speakers will be Kim Kamara of Citizens of Change, Mike Carey, Urban Forest Manager, and Tacoma City Council Members Olgy Diaz and Kristina Walker. Topics will include our City’s plans to improve our tree canopy and urban forest stewardship. Buy tickets and learn more online at tacomatreefoundation.org
Arts at the Armory, Sat. and Sunday, Nov. 15 & 16, 11:00-5:00. Shop local and meet over 100 Tacoma artists at this indoor market. See the Arts at the Armory page at TacomaArtsMonth.org
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:
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, Sandra Strong