Tonight, Tuesday evening, October 6th, there's a very important Tacoma City Council meeting. It's the final reading of Ordinance No. 27833. Authorizing the execution of a Right of Use Agreement with Sound Transit regarding the area located from East D Street to South M Street.
Next week, the council will be voting to accept or reject the ordinance, and there's still time for the city council amendments to the agreement protecting our future.
There are several very questionable points in the agreement, that give Sound Transit rights to do what they want, not what Tacoma wants. You can hear the agreement read at tonight's city council meeting. Sorry that we don't have a copy to post.
Here’s a link to the Full Agenda Packet for tonight’s meeting:
http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/cityclerk/Files/CityCouncil/Agendas/2009-FullAgenda/Full20091006.pdf
Search for the PDF for Ordinance 27833.
Also, at tonight's meeting citizens can speak regarding the ordinance.
The ordinance relates to a major city wide issue that's supported by a large number of people, but not by the City Council. Citizens need to ask and encourage the City Council to do what is best for Tacoma, citizens and business owners, not what’s best for Sound Transit. Whether you're against the berm and the Sound Transit project or for it, it's critical that you attend tonight's meeting. Come to the meeting tonight and sign up to speak. Let the City Council know where you stand and your opinions, they need to hear from citizens.
The meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, location is 747 Market Street in downtown Tacoma.
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Showing posts with label Meeting Notice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Meeting Notice. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Informational Forum
Post and Beam vs Berm
There will be an informational forum showing on projector screens the live difference of the berm verses post and beam. You may ask to look at any spot along the train alignment.
Both construction methods will be featured and you'll be able to see what all the concern is about.
The Forum will be held October 5th, 5:00 p.m. at the Best Western Tacoma Dome Hotel. The address is: 2611 East E Street, Tacoma, Washington, 98421. Ample street parking is available in the area at that time of the day.
Please arrive early for a good seat and bring your friends.
There will be different refreshments and cookies served.
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Both construction methods will be featured and you'll be able to see what all the concern is about.
The Forum will be held October 5th, 5:00 p.m. at the Best Western Tacoma Dome Hotel. The address is: 2611 East E Street, Tacoma, Washington, 98421. Ample street parking is available in the area at that time of the day.
Please arrive early for a good seat and bring your friends.
There will be different refreshments and cookies served.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Peter O'Callahan TNT News Article
Environment and Public Works Meeting Notice
Sound Transit and Post and Beam Supporters are in the news again. Blog article written by Patrick O'Callahan, published in yesterday's Tacoma News Tribune.
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/opinion/2009/09/05/the-battle-of-the-berm/#more-103
City Manager Eric Anderson, gives some insight into the project, but unfortunately his statement about the height is incorrect. The track needs to be at a specific grade so both options will be the same height.
You can leave comments when reading the article online.
Concerned Citizens are working on a plan to lower the costs of the project, as well as create jobs for a local Tacoma company. We'll post information as it becomes available. We're also looking for a lawyer to provide us with some concerned citizen support.
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Environment and Public Works Committee, is meeting tonight at City Hall. Meeting Time/Frequency: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The link below has additional info and the agenda. Rumor has it that some information about Sound Transit plans will be presented. It's a good meeting to attend if you have time.
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?cid=11099
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Sound Transit is apparently looking at three options for the B Street Ravine. However, they are not releasing their ideas or plans at this time. This makes it difficult to provide them with feedback and input on the plans.
Concerned citizens are willing to work with Sound Transit and the Tacoma City Council to help this project along.
We are not interested in slowing the project or having it cost millions more. We just want it done correctly and in a way that is best for the future of Tacoma and the Dome District.
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http://blog.thenewstribune.com/opinion/2009/09/05/the-battle-of-the-berm/#more-103
City Manager Eric Anderson, gives some insight into the project, but unfortunately his statement about the height is incorrect. The track needs to be at a specific grade so both options will be the same height.
You can leave comments when reading the article online.
Concerned Citizens are working on a plan to lower the costs of the project, as well as create jobs for a local Tacoma company. We'll post information as it becomes available. We're also looking for a lawyer to provide us with some concerned citizen support.
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Environment and Public Works Committee, is meeting tonight at City Hall. Meeting Time/Frequency: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The link below has additional info and the agenda. Rumor has it that some information about Sound Transit plans will be presented. It's a good meeting to attend if you have time.
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?cid=11099
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Sound Transit is apparently looking at three options for the B Street Ravine. However, they are not releasing their ideas or plans at this time. This makes it difficult to provide them with feedback and input on the plans.
Concerned citizens are willing to work with Sound Transit and the Tacoma City Council to help this project along.
We are not interested in slowing the project or having it cost millions more. We just want it done correctly and in a way that is best for the future of Tacoma and the Dome District.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Sound Transit Plans - The Wall Under 705
Here's what Sound Transit is currently planning to do under the 705 bridge in the Dome District of Tacoma. Click each picture to see in a larger size, click back button to return to article. The last drawing is what it might look like if Post and Beam elevated construction and design is used.
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Learn more about this important project on Wednesday, August 26th. We're having an informational meeting located 402 East 26th Street, at 5:00 p.m. This an important meeting to attend because we want a large gathering to show public support and that concerned citizens care about what's being build in Tacoma. I hope that you will attend this meeting. The meeting will be short and you'll still have time to either other events on the same evening.
Did you see this weeks Tacoma Weekly? Look at the back page of the first section, for our adv. Also The News Tribune had several articles that last week, and they are worth reading.
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Picture showing the area under 705.
Drawing of the 375' retaining wall Sound Transit is planning to build.
Wall is to keep the berm dirt off of the 705 Freeway bridge structure. Notice how the berm/wall blocks the view from 25th, to the right, to the track-to-the-mountain and up the ravine. The wall exacerbates the berm problems, by creating a hiding place and wall for grafitti.
Sound Transit drawing on their plans.
Drawing showing Post and Beam construction design. Notice how the view from 25th, to the right under the tracks, is maintained. as well as the access to the two stairways leading to 26th and the Community Health Bldg. This area will never be built on, so we as a community need to be able keep an eye on it.
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Learn more about this important project on Wednesday, August 26th. We're having an informational meeting located 402 East 26th Street, at 5:00 p.m. This an important meeting to attend because we want a large gathering to show public support and that concerned citizens care about what's being build in Tacoma. I hope that you will attend this meeting. The meeting will be short and you'll still have time to either other events on the same evening.
Did you see this weeks Tacoma Weekly? Look at the back page of the first section, for our adv. Also The News Tribune had several articles that last week, and they are worth reading.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Volunteer Training - Thursday August 6th
Volunteer training - Help stop the Sound Transit berm in Tacoma, Thur. Aug 6th at 6:30 p.m., Crystal Voyage. 2601 East D Street #201, Tacoma, 98421 Turn into alley off D St and park behind building. We’ll bring you up to speed on the project/issues and our strategy. Our first training session was very good so we decided to organize a second training. Please join us if you can.
If you pull any weight and have the ears of our elected officials we'd especially like to educate you on the issues.
In addition, we're looking for an attorney to help us with our cause and a fund raising expert.
Contact us at: doitrighttacoma@gmail.com
If you pull any weight and have the ears of our elected officials we'd especially like to educate you on the issues.
In addition, we're looking for an attorney to help us with our cause and a fund raising expert.
Contact us at: doitrighttacoma@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Volunteer Training - Wednesday July 29th
Volunteer training - Help stop the Sound Transit berm in Tacoma, Wed. July 29th at 6pm, at Crystal Voyage. 2601 East D Street #201, Tacoma, 98421 Turn into alley off D street and park behind building. We’ll bring you up to speed on the issues and train you on how to present most effectively to other community groups, the City Council, Sound Transit and anyone. Training session will last about an hour. Please join us if you can because we need your support.
RSVP to doitrighttacoma@gmail.com is possible, however it's OK to show up without, also bring a friend or two.
Article from The News Tribune on Monday Sound Transit meeting:
http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/politics/2009/07/27/dome_district_objects_but_sound_transit_
RSVP to doitrighttacoma@gmail.com is possible, however it's OK to show up without, also bring a friend or two.
Article from The News Tribune on Monday Sound Transit meeting:
http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/politics/2009/07/27/dome_district_objects_but_sound_transit_
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sound Transit Meeting - July 27th
In the next twenty-four hours we need concerned citizens to get active and involved. Sound Transit is building a new rail line through Tacoma and one particular section in the Dome District has not been designed well and design needs changed.
Join other concerned citizens, Sound Transit Board Members, the Tacoma City Council, and other elected officials, Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about the Sound Transit plan. The meeting will be held at Freighthouse Square, main lobby where Sounder tickets are sold, or in the large room at the East end of Freighthouse Square. The meeting is still scheduled for the Monday the 27th at 9:00 a.m.
This is really an important meeting and may be our last hope of getting Sound Transit to adjust their plans. This is your chance to speak up and be heard. Also, after the meeting send follow-up email to the Sound Transit Board and City Council members and tell them thoughts about the meeting and proposed design. You will find an email list just to the right of this article in the top section.
We're not trying to slow the project down, just get it done right.
Please bring your friends and anyone else that might be interested in this project.
Reasons why Post and Beam option is a better option:
http://doitrighttacoma.blogspot.com/2009/07/why-post-beam-is-better-option.html
Map and directions to Freighthouse Square.
http://www.freighthousesquare.com/location.html
Join other concerned citizens, Sound Transit Board Members, the Tacoma City Council, and other elected officials, Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about the Sound Transit plan. The meeting will be held at Freighthouse Square, main lobby where Sounder tickets are sold, or in the large room at the East end of Freighthouse Square. The meeting is still scheduled for the Monday the 27th at 9:00 a.m.
This is really an important meeting and may be our last hope of getting Sound Transit to adjust their plans. This is your chance to speak up and be heard. Also, after the meeting send follow-up email to the Sound Transit Board and City Council members and tell them thoughts about the meeting and proposed design. You will find an email list just to the right of this article in the top section.
We're not trying to slow the project down, just get it done right.
Please bring your friends and anyone else that might be interested in this project.
Reasons why Post and Beam option is a better option:
http://doitrighttacoma.blogspot.com/2009/07/why-post-beam-is-better-option.html
Map and directions to Freighthouse Square.
http://www.freighthousesquare.com/location.html
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Important Sound Transit Meeting
Important meeting notice. Please attend because your support is needed at this meeting. The letter below is addressed to the Dome Business District but is intended for all interested citizens. Please let your friends know about this meeting, it is very important that citizens attend and learn more about this project.
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July 17, 2009
Dome Business District
2601 East D Street, #308
Tacoma, WA
Dear Dome Business District Members:
Recently, Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy met with members of the Sound Transit Board from Pierce County and representatives from the Dome District. The subject of the meeting was the Gateway Concept and earthen embankment chosen as the final design alternative for the D-M Street Sounder Extension.
Dome District representatives raised a number of issues about the design decision and stated that their concerns were also shared by many of Tacoma’s community leasers and other groups involved in environmental and development issues.
As a result, the Executive shared with us that the Pierce County members of the Sound Transit Board would like to meet with community leaders to present data prepared by Sound Transit explaining the basis for the recommended final design, as well as address the post and beam alternative offered by the Dome District representatives. We have been asked to forward the meeting information so that you can attend if you are available.
The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 27th, 9:00 a.m., at the Freighthouse Square center lobby and ticket vending area. The group will begin with a presentation and then walk the alignment so you can connect design elements with actual locations.
Map link and directions to Freigthouse Square:
Address of Freighthouse Square is 2501 East D Street, Tacoma, 98421
Since this meeting will only be successful if members from the community can attend, we are hoping to see you there.
Sincerely,
Bill Baarsma Eric Anderson
Mayor City Manager
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July 17, 2009
Dome Business District
2601 East D Street, #308
Tacoma, WA
Dear Dome Business District Members:
Recently, Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy met with members of the Sound Transit Board from Pierce County and representatives from the Dome District. The subject of the meeting was the Gateway Concept and earthen embankment chosen as the final design alternative for the D-M Street Sounder Extension.
Dome District representatives raised a number of issues about the design decision and stated that their concerns were also shared by many of Tacoma’s community leasers and other groups involved in environmental and development issues.
As a result, the Executive shared with us that the Pierce County members of the Sound Transit Board would like to meet with community leaders to present data prepared by Sound Transit explaining the basis for the recommended final design, as well as address the post and beam alternative offered by the Dome District representatives. We have been asked to forward the meeting information so that you can attend if you are available.
The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 27th, 9:00 a.m., at the Freighthouse Square center lobby and ticket vending area. The group will begin with a presentation and then walk the alignment so you can connect design elements with actual locations.
Map link and directions to Freigthouse Square:
Address of Freighthouse Square is 2501 East D Street, Tacoma, 98421
Since this meeting will only be successful if members from the community can attend, we are hoping to see you there.
Sincerely,
Bill Baarsma Eric Anderson
Mayor City Manager
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Update
July 9th - We have now presented information to 4 Neighborhood Councils with 3 more scheduled in the next week, also to the Community Councils of Tacoma (which is all the Chairs of the Councils). We have been received very favorably, with the CCoT writing a letter in support of the Post and Beam and the Councils either promising to write a letter or signing our petition. We, now, have over 250 signatures on our petition.
We also met with County Executive Pat McCarthy and with Matt Perry, of Congressman Adam Smith's office sitting in. County Executive McCarthy as a new Sound Transit Board member, asked the other South Sound Board Members, David Enslow and Claudia Thomas, to join her. This was our toughest audience to date. They want to get to Lakewood! We emphasized, that we do too. And that we thought, the Post and Beam method of construction would get us there quicker and cheaper, in the long run. The sad part was that none of the Board Members had any idea there was opposition or a request for a comparative construction estimate for this stretch of track through the Dome District. They promised to go back to the full Board and ask about it. We were also told that we could present to the full Board. Is this our next step?
At their monthly meeting this morning, the Tacoma Downtown Merchants Group voted and agreed to write a letter supporting the post and beam option and a statement saying they are against the plan to berm through the Dome District.
We also met with County Executive Pat McCarthy and with Matt Perry, of Congressman Adam Smith's office sitting in. County Executive McCarthy as a new Sound Transit Board member, asked the other South Sound Board Members, David Enslow and Claudia Thomas, to join her. This was our toughest audience to date. They want to get to Lakewood! We emphasized, that we do too. And that we thought, the Post and Beam method of construction would get us there quicker and cheaper, in the long run. The sad part was that none of the Board Members had any idea there was opposition or a request for a comparative construction estimate for this stretch of track through the Dome District. They promised to go back to the full Board and ask about it. We were also told that we could present to the full Board. Is this our next step?
At their monthly meeting this morning, the Tacoma Downtown Merchants Group voted and agreed to write a letter supporting the post and beam option and a statement saying they are against the plan to berm through the Dome District.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
City of Tacoma / Sound Transit Meeting
On June 25 (Thursday) from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., the City hosted a bridge design workshop for the Pacific Ave section of track. This was the first of two meetings. At the second meeting, the project team plans to present conceptual renderings of the ideas that were presented during the first meeting.
The D-to-M street project will include a 1.4 mile section of rail corridor when new track is constructed connecting the Tacoma Dome Station to the existing rail right-of-way. The new rail line will cross a lowered Pacific Avenue on a railroad bridge, which will give traffic unimpeded access north and south of the rail line. The City Council previously approved a low profile bridge and the workshop was to only discuss options and architectural features to enhance the bridge design.
Please read the comments below
The D-to-M street project will include a 1.4 mile section of rail corridor when new track is constructed connecting the Tacoma Dome Station to the existing rail right-of-way. The new rail line will cross a lowered Pacific Avenue on a railroad bridge, which will give traffic unimpeded access north and south of the rail line. The City Council previously approved a low profile bridge and the workshop was to only discuss options and architectural features to enhance the bridge design.
Please read the comments below
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