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The Bylaws subcommittee will meet this Sunday (10/5) from 5-6:30 PM upstairs at Cafe Vita on Pike to review revisions to the Council Bylaws. All are welcome to attend and comment.
Questions can be directed to bfrestedt at hotmail dot com
Becki Frestedt, subcommittee chair
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Now supported by the Seattle Central College Activities Board!
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The Bylaws Subcommittee will meet this Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 PM at Cafe Vita on Pike St.
All members of the community are welcome to attend. Participation is encouraged.
Questions can be directed to Becki Frestedt at bfrestedt at hotmail.com.
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CHCC Minutes
September 18, 2008
Welcome and Introduction
Agenda Read
Community Introductions
Minutes Read
Finance Report
Current Balance: $2143.35
PO Box was set up by Hong Chhuor. He was reimbursed $72.
Address:
PO Box 20641
Seattle, Wa 98102
Bank of America reversed the fees on the account and no new fees were charged.
Perfect Copy and Print account was set up for officers use. $500 copy limit.
Paypal account is active. There is a button for donation on the CHCC website. Notes can be attached to donations specifying what project donation should fund.
Committees
Technology: Justin Carder
There is an issue with website address- 'www' must be typed in to access site, this will be looked at.
Address is: www.captiolhillcommunitycouncil.org
Wiki-dot site, council website host, is a community gathering space. It has a lot of potential. Great place for differing interests to come together.
Bylaws: Becki Frestedt
Me twice in person and discussed ideas for improving current bylaws.
Some issues discussed: dissolution clause, expanding number of council officers.
Gathered bylaws from other councils as models.
Looking at outside resources: U of Kansas and U of Ohio have community resource guides.
Attorneys will review for legal compliance.
Will talk to Ann Donovan, past council president, about last time bylaws were revised in 2000.
A plea for involvement- if anyone would like to participate please contact Becki Frestedt. This group will set the foundation for the council for the future.
Arts and Events: Saunatina Sanchez (for Charlette Lefever)
Sidewalk Chalk contest had to be cancelled for logistics.
Halloween Event going forward. Procession of the Spirits along Broadway, starting at SCCC and ending at Cal Anderson Park. Details about event will be available by next council meeting. Kay Rood of the Cal Anderson Alliance is in support of the event.
Charlette is drafting a sponsorship letter to local businesses to support the event.
Charlette is also working on a flyer for the logo contest. The contest is active and taking submissions. The award for the new CHCC logo will be $100.
Open Space: Saunatina Sanchez (for Jennifer Power)
Park(ing) Day is all set up and ready to go. The CHCC Park(ing) Day spot is in front of the Vivace coffee cart at 321 Broadway Ave E. It will be set up from 9am-5:30pm and will an outreach opportunity for the John and Summit Park, and a way to get some donations.
Unpaving Paradise (the Friends of John and Summit Park group) will also be holding charity nights through the month of October at Cafe Metropolitan. Every Sunday night all the proceeds from Gay Drag Bingo will go to the John and Summit Park.
Jennifer is working on a letter of support to local businesses and they should be ready to send out soon.
Unpaving Paradise is applying for a Neighborhood Matching Grant for the Park.
During the month of September the Neighborhood Matching Fund has been hosting parties to celebrate 10 years of the program. On October 11th there will be a big closing party at Town Hall, a great chance to meet people in the program.
Agenda Change:
Outreach committee proposal will be postponed because Renee Fentres couldn't make it.
Tree Heritage Tree proposal will be postponed because of a lack of information this month.
Agenda Change: Light Rail Discussion:
Sound Transit hosted a walking tour of the sites that will soon be the Capitol Hill Station of the Link Light Rail.
Parking elimination?
All the private lots will be eliminated permanently. A few stalls on Denny Way will be closed during construction.
Retail Planning?
There will be 3 station entrances, taking up about 1/2 of the surface area. The rest will be available for transit oriented development.
These developments will take shape in later planning phases.
Cap. Hill Chamber of Commerce has been involved. It would be a good thing of CHCC to become involved in planning talks. Chamber has a committee to deal with ST. It's important for community to drive process.
It will be ST's RFP (Request for Proposal- what will be acceptable from developers), but they do want to work closely with the community.
Space for community input of RFP?
There will be community forums.
Community can demand input by putting pressure on ST.
Letters from CHCC with community support are important.
Want the development to be focused on Pedestrian, not auto. Interconnections with bus system is important.
Demolition schedule?
There will be 2 contracts. Demolition and Remediation are in front of the ST Board right now. Anticipate approval in November. There will be lots of paperwork to finish before demolition begins. Expect demolition starting in January '09. Construction trailers will go in at the old Chang's parking lot.
Fencing?
During demolition there will be a chain link fence. During excavation a 8'-12' plywood fence will go up around main site. Placement will be determined by excavation.
Spraypaint Proposal: Justin Carder
Proposal before the council: Ask local business to either stop carrying spray paint or move them behind counters to make access harder.
Goal: Multi-faceted strategy around graffiti abatement.
Discussion:
Becki:Proposal includes large felt tip markers. Amend to distinguish between permanent and non-permanent?
Justin: Sure.
Hong: How do we sell this proposal to art supply stores?
Justin: Not aware of Utrect selling spraypaint.
Hong: Can we get a list of other business that would sign off on this?
Justin: Good idea as project grows.
Hong: Managers will look at it more seriously if police sign on.
Cathy: What about a joint letter with the Cap. Hill Chamber?
Justin: Don't think it's a good idea to work with Chamber as it's difficult to compromise with them.
Ryan: Not in favor of proposal. Vandalism sucks, but stores wouldn't sell the stuff if people didn't buy it. In favor of restricting access, not promoting banning.
Debbie: Should get E. Precinct and other businesses to support. Go to Chamber, otherwise the letter isn't very strong.
Dizzy: Get some neutral support.
Justin: Will try to get E. Precinct and Chamber to support, but will send out even if we can't get more sign-on.
Debbie: This is an important issue, but without engagement with community it weakens the effort.
Question is called.
Proposal motioned by Justin Carder, seconded by Brad Kevelin.
2 For, 8 Against. Motion Fails.
Hong Chhuor moves to revisit issue with broader support in the future.
Unanimous support.
Pike/Pine Parking Presentation: Alison Schwartz and Mary Catherine Snyder from Seattle DOT
Materials under discussion can be found at the following addresses:
http://seattle.gov/transportation/parking/communityparking.htm
http://seattle.gov/transportation/parking/rpz_policy_review.htm
http://seattle.gov/transportation/parking/docs/RPZFactSheet_js.pdf
http://seattle.gov/transportation/parking/docs/RPZBrochure30Jul08Final.pdf
Discussion:
Saunatina: What about moving some buses along Pike?
SDOT:Since all buses on the hill are Trolley, it would be expensive infrastructure.
Brad: Why can't guest passes be used by residents without cars?
SDOT: That was actually the intention of the guest pass. Program will have to be reviewed.
Brad: What about drawing in lines for each street parking spot?
SDOT: Painting in lines for every street in Seattle is unfeasible. It also would probably make streets loose spots when 7 cars can fit into 5 painted lines. It's best for residents to use space most efficiently as they see it. Parking lines don't even need to be regarded. City has stopped painting in lines where the new electronic meters have gone it.
Hong: Can we make some areas exempt for residents?
SDOT: We are trying to put in combo RPZ/paid areas.
Hong: Is there an effort to get rid of abandoned cars?
SDOT: Abandoned cars are only examined on a complaint basis. Not enough staff to deal with issue.
Parking in Pike/Pine is 74% full throughout the day, and 90% full at night. SDOT wants to see how best to regulate parking to get these numbers down. Contact Allison Schwartz at vog.elttaes|ztrawhcs.nosilla#vog.elttaes|ztrawhcs.nosilla with comments on Pike/Pine parking suggestions, comments, and questions.+
For RPZ policy review comments, contact Mary Catherine Snyder at vog.elttaes|redyns.enirehtacyram#vog.elttaes|redyns.enirehtacyram - comment period is open until October 20th.+
Open Floor:
Bob Corwin: N. Cap. Hill Resident/Pedestrian Access Activist
The state is currently burying reports about the SR520 Bridge Replacement Project dealing with a 4-lane option. The state is pushing for a 6-lane option that may be illegal due to environmental concerns. The community needs to move on this project because scoping will be finished by the end of the year, and then it may be too late to make a change. Most important impact can be made in the next few months.
For more information please contact moc.loa|niwrocb#moc.loa|niwrocb
Kate Stinebuck: Capitol Hill Housing
There is an ongoing initiative on 12th Ave from John St to Yesler Way, focusing on pedestrian use. Working with Seattle U and juvenile detention facilities to study area. Urging E. Precinct to allow parking lot at 12th and Pine* to be developed into affordable housing.
Becki Frestedt
The city has pulled together an advisory committee for a Cultural Overlay District relating to the Hill. Two meetings at The Elysian: Friday Sep. 19th at 4pm, Monday Sep. 22nd at 5:30pm.
Has information about Chico bags- reusable grocery bags- that can be marked with the CHCC logo and given out or sold to promote the Council. Chico bags do give discounts for fundraising. Information passed to secretary.
Justin Carder
Working with the city to find a dedicated community space and a permanent home for CHCC meetings. Trying to get the Cal Anderson Shelter house permanently, but will probably be back at SCCC for October meeting.
Meeting Adjourned.
*Minutes Edited 9/25: Changed location from 12th and John to 12th and Pine.
+Minutes Edited 10/2: Changed wording from "SDOT wants to see how best to regulate parking to get the use on Pike/Pine at night down from 90% usage. Comment period is open until October 20th. Comments can be directed to Mary Catherine Snyder." per request from Allison Schwartz.
Meeting Attendees:
Justin Carder- President
Saunatina Sanchez- Secretary
Hong Chhuor- Treasurer
Bob Corwin
Catherine Hillenbrand
Debbie Kirchhauser
David Barrow
Brad Kevelin
Lloyd Douglas
Kate Stinebuck
Mike (Dizzy) Ruatz
Becki Frestedt
Ryan Shandera
Michael Dobbie
Mary Catherine Snyder
Allison Schwartz
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CHCC Minutes
September 18, 2008
Welcome and Introduction
Agenda Read
Community Introductions
Minutes Read
Finance Report
Current Balance: $2143.35
PO Box was set up by Hong Chhuor. He was reimbursed $72.
Address:
PO Box 20641
Seattle, Wa 98102
Bank of America reversed the fees on the account and no new fees were charged.
Perfect Copy and Print account was set up for officers use. $500 copy limit.
Paypal account is active. There is a button for donation on the CHCC website. Notes can be attached to donations specifying what project donation should fund.
Committees
Technology: Justin Carder
There is an issue with website address- 'www' must be typed in to access site, this will be looked at.
Address is: www.captiolhillcommunitycouncil.org
Wiki-dot site, council website host, is a community gathering space. It has a lot of potential. Great place for differing interests to come together.
Bylaws: Becki Frestedt
Me twice in person and discussed ideas for improving current bylaws.
Some issues discussed: dissolution clause, expanding number of council officers.
Gathered bylaws from other councils as models.
Looking at outside resources: U of Kansas and U of Ohio have community resource guides.
Attorneys will review for legal compliance.
Will talk to Ann Donovan, past council president, about last time bylaws were revised in 2000.
A plea for involvement- if anyone would like to participate please contact Becki Frestedt. This group will set the foundation for the council for the future.
Arts and Events: Saunatina Sanchez (for Charlette Lefever)
Sidewalk Chalk contest had to be cancelled for logistics.
Halloween Event going forward. Procession of the Spirits along Broadway, starting at SCCC and ending at Cal Anderson Park. Details about event will be available by next council meeting. Kay Rood of the Cal Anderson Alliance is in support of the event.
Charlette is drafting a sponsorship letter to local businesses to support the event.
Charlette is also working on a flyer for the logo contest. The contest is active and taking submissions. The award for the new CHCC logo will be $100.
Open Space: Saunatina Sanchez (for Jennifer Power)
Park(ing) Day is all set up and ready to go. The CHCC Park(ing) Day spot is in front of the Vivace coffee cart at 321 Broadway Ave E. It will be set up from 9am-5:30pm and will an outreach opportunity for the John and Summit Park, and a way to get some donations.
Unpaving Paradise (the Friends of John and Summit Park group) will also be holding charity nights through the month of October at Cafe Metropolitan. Every Sunday night all the proceeds from Gay Drag Bingo will go to the John and Summit Park.
Jennifer is working on a letter of support to local businesses and they should be ready to send out soon.
Unpaving Paradise is applying for a Neighborhood Matching Grant for the Park.
During the month of September the Neighborhood Matching Fund has been hosting parties to celebrate 10 years of the program. On October 11th there will be a big closing party at Town Hall, a great chance to meet people in the program.
Agenda Change:
Outreach committee proposal will be postponed because Renee Fentres couldn't make it.
Tree Heritage Tree proposal will be postponed because of a lack of information this month.
Agenda Change: Light Rail Discussion:
Sound Transit hosted a walking tour of the sites that will soon be the Capitol Hill Station of the Link Light Rail.
Parking elimination?
All the private lots will be eliminated permanently. A few stalls on Denny Way will be closed during construction.
Retail Planning?
There will be 3 station entrances, taking up about 1/2 of the surface area. The rest will be available for transit oriented development.
These developments will take shape in later planning phases.
Cap. Hill Chamber of Commerce has been involved. It would be a good thing of CHCC to become involved in planning talks. Chamber has a committee to deal with ST. It's important for community to drive process.
It will be ST's RFP (Request for Proposal- what will be acceptable from developers), but they do want to work closely with the community.
Space for community input of RFP?
There will be community forums.
Community can demand input by putting pressure on ST.
Letters from CHCC with community support are important.
Want the development to be focused on Pedestrian, not auto. Interconnections with bus system is important.
Demolition schedule?
There will be 2 contracts. Demolition and Remediation are in front of the ST Board right now. Anticipate approval in November. There will be lots of paperwork to finish before demolition begins. Expect demolition starting in January '09. Construction trailers will go in at the old Chang's parking lot.
Fencing?
During demolition there will be a chain link fence. During excavation a 8'-12' plywood fence will go up around main site. Placement will be determined by excavation.
Spraypaint Proposal: Justin Carder
Proposal before the council: Ask local business to either stop carrying spray paint or move them behind counters to make access harder.
Goal: Multi-faceted strategy around graffiti abatement.
Discussion:
Becki:Proposal includes large felt tip markers. Amend to distinguish between permanent and non-permanent?
Justin: Sure.
Hong: How do we sell this proposal to art supply stores?
Justin: Not aware of Utrect selling spraypaint.
Hong: Can we get a list of other business that would sign off on this?
Justin: Good idea as project grows.
Hong: Managers will look at it more seriously if police sign on.
Cathy: What about a joint letter with the Cap. Hill Chamber?
Justin: Don't think it's a good idea to work with Chamber as it's difficult to compromise with them.
Ryan: Not in favor of proposal. Vandalism sucks, but stores wouldn't sell the stuff if people didn't buy it. In favor of restricting access, not promoting banning.
Debbie: Should get E. Precinct and other businesses to support. Go to Chamber, otherwise the letter isn't very strong.
Dizzy: Get some neutral support.
Justin: Will try to get E. Precinct and Chamber to support, but will send out even if we can't get more sign-on.
Debbie: This is an important issue, but without engagement with community it weakens the effort.
Question is called.
Proposal motioned by Justin Carder, seconded by Brad Kevelin.
2 For, 8 Against. Motion Fails.
Hong Chhuor moves to revisit issue with broader support in the future.
Unanimous support.
Pike/Pine Parking Presentation: Alison Schwartz and Mary Catherine Snyder from Seattle DOT
Materials under discussion can be found at the following addresses:
http://seattle.gov/transportation/parking/communityparking.htm
http://seattle.gov/transportation/parking/rpz_policy_review.htm
http://seattle.gov/transportation/parking/docs/RPZFactSheet_js.pdf
http://seattle.gov/transportation/parking/docs/RPZBrochure30Jul08Final.pdf
Discussion:
Saunatina: What about moving some buses along Pike?
SDOT:Since all buses on the hill are Trolley, it would be expensive infrastructure.
Brad: Why can't guest passes be used by residents without cars?
SDOT: That was actually the intention of the guest pass. Program will have to be reviewed.
Brad: What about drawing in lines for each street parking spot?
SDOT: Painting in lines for every street in Seattle is unfeasible. It also would probably make streets loose spots when 7 cars can fit into 5 painted lines. It's best for residents to use space most efficiently as they see it. Parking lines don't even need to be regarded. City has stopped painting in lines where the new electronic meters have gone it.
Hong: Can we make some areas exempt for residents?
SDOT: We are trying to put in combo RPZ/paid areas.
Hong: Is there an effort to get rid of abandoned cars?
SDOT: Abandoned cars are only examined on a complaint basis. Not enough staff to deal with issue.
SDOT wants to see how best to regulate parking to get the use on Pike/Pine at night down from 90% usage. Comment period is open until October 20th. Comments can be directed to Mary Catherine Snyder.
Open Floor:
Bob Corwin: N. Cap. Hill Resident/Pedestrian Access Activist
The state is currently burying reports about the SR520 Bridge Replacement Project dealing with a 4-lane option. The state is pushing for a 6-lane option that may be illegal due to environmental concerns. The community needs to move on this project because scoping will be finished by the end of the year, and then it may be too late to make a change. Most important impact can be made in the next few months.
For more information please contact moc.loa|niwrocb#moc.loa|niwrocb
Kate Stinebuck: Capitol Hill Housing
There is an ongoing initiative on 12th Ave from John St to Yesler Way, focusing on pedestrian use. Working with Seattle U and juvenile detention facilities to study area. Urging E. Precinct to allow parking lot at 12th and John to be developed into affordable housing.
Becki Frestedt
The city has pulled together an advisory committee for a Cultural Overlay District relating to the Hill. Two meetings at The Elysian: Friday Sep. 19th at 4pm, Monday Sep. 22nd at 5:30pm.
Has information about Chico bags- reusable grocery bags- that can be marked with the CHCC logo and given out or sold to promote the Council. Chico bags do give discounts for fundraising. Information passed to secretary.
Justin Carder
Working with the city to find a dedicated community space and a permanent home for CHCC meetings. Trying to get the Cal Anderson Shelter house permanently, but will probably be back at SCCC for October meeting.
Meeting Adjourned.
Meeting Attendees:
Justin Carder- President
Saunatina Sanchez- Secretary
Hong Chhuor- Treasurer
Bob Corwin
Catherine Hillenbrand
Debbie Kirchhauser
David Barrow
Brad Kevelin
Lloyd Douglas
Kate Stinebuck
Mike (Dizzy) Ruatz
Becki Frestedt
Ryan Shandera
Michael Dobbie
Mary Catherine Snyder
Allison Schwartz
Soso
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Attention Trick or Treaters!
The Capitol Hill Community Council announces the first annual
Capitol Hill “Procession of the Spirits” Halloween Walk
Friday Oct. 31, 2008
5-8pm
Music, candy and community.
Theme this year is “skulls”
Come dress in your best costume as we celebrate life and remember those that have gone on before us.
Walk starts at Seattle Center Community College at 7pm,
Proceeds down the West side of Broadway to Roy St and then back up the East side.
Update as of 9/16! Walk will end at Cal Anderson Park.
Help support the Capitol Hill Community Event!
We are encouraging businesses on Broadway and all over Capitol Hill to decorate and participate by handing out packaged candy between the hours of 7 and 8pm Fri. Oct. 31. If you plan on participating in handing out candy we encourage businesses to place an orange "Trick or Treat here" sign in your window for Oct. 31st.
You can also help by purchasing a
discounted 3x3 ad for only $49! for your business in the Capitol Hill Times for a large Oct 22th
advertisement of the walk.
To take advantage of the discounted ad contact:
Carolyn Trujillo
Advertising Consultant for the Capitol Hill Times / Pacific Publishing
206-461-1331, 425-922-3040 cell
moc.knilwn|selastpm#moc.knilwn|selastpm
Any questions or to volunteer contact:
Charlette LeFevre
Capitol Hill Community Council VP / Arts and Events Committee
moc.liamg|sreciffo.cchc#moc.liamg|sreciffo.cchc, cell: 206-523-6348
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Capitol Hill Community Council Agenda
September 18, 2008
Cal Anderson Shelter House
Officer Intro/Purpose 5 mins
Community Intro 5 mins
Minutes 2 mins
Finance Report 2 mins
Committees 20 mins
- Tech- Justin Carder
- Bylaws- Becki Frestedt
- Art- Charlette Lefevre
- Open Space- Jen Power
Break 5 mins
Outrech Committee Proposal 5 mins
-Renee Fentres
Tree Petition Proposal 5 mins
-Saunatina Sanchez (for Charlette Lefevre)
Spraypaint Letter 5 mins
-Justin Carder
Pike/Pine Parking Presentation 15 mins
-Alison Schwartz
Logo Contest 5 mins
-Saunatina Sanchez
Open Floor 30 mins
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Capitol Hill Community Council Agenda
September 18, 2008
Cal Anderson Shelter House
Officer Intro/Purpose 5 mins
Community Intro 5 mins
Minutes 2 mins
Finance Report 2 mins
Committees 20 mins
- Tech- Justin Carder
- Bylaws- Becki Frestedt
- Art- Charlette Lefevre
- Open Space- Jen Power
Break 5 mins
Outrech Committee Proposal 5 mins
-Renee Fentres
Tree Petition Proposal 5 mins
-Saunatina Sanchez (for Charlette Lefevre)
Spraypaint Letter 5 mins
-Justin Carder
Pike/Pine Parking Presentation 15 mins
-Alison Schwartz
Logo Contest 5 mins
-Saunatina Sanchez
Open Floor 30 mins
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Want to see the light rail station construction area and ask Sound Transit questions while standing in the very area where the construction will happen? Gather in Cal Anderson park this Thursday, 9/18 at 6p for a walking tour of the area before the CHCC meeting at 7p.
//Capitol Hill Station Walking Tour
Want to know more about the Capitol Hill light rail station design and construction activities? Curious about what kind of construction work will take place and when? Please join us for an informal guided walking tour of the future station site on Thursday, Sept. 18, starting at 6 p.m. The tour begins in the northwest corner of Cal Anderson Park (near the corner of Denny Way and Nagle Place) where Sound Transit staff will guide the group on a short walk around the future station site. Along the way, staff will point out the entrance locations and discuss the various stages of construction and what activities you can expect to see (see sidebar for tour details).
Immediately following the tour, the Capitol Hill Community Council will hold its regular monthly meeting. We encourage you to attend the meeting to find out more of what is happening in your neighborhood.
For questions about the tour please contact Wilbert Santos at 206-370-5516 or gro.tisnartdnuos|sotnas.trebliw#gro.tisnartdnuos|sotnas.trebliw.//
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Here is the file for printing flyers, posters. Have fun
http://chcc.wdfiles.com/local--files/charlette-lefevre/hwalk
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Unpaving Paradise needs your help! Our first major outreach event, National Park(ing) Day, is coming up on Friday, September 19th - we'll be setting up a mini-park for the day in front of the Vivace espresso stand on Broadway near Thomas St.
We need folks to give us a hand setting up the park, sitting at the park during the day giving out information and flyers, and taking down the park at the end of the day. Set-up will be between about 8 and 9am and take down will be around 6 or 7 and will take about an hour as well.
We also need help putting up flyers advertising the event. The flyers need to go up ASAP, so please email us right away if you want to help.
Please email moc.liamg|esidarap.gnivapnu#moc.liamg|esidarap.gnivapnu and sign up!
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Unpaving Paradise needs your help! Our first major outreach event, National Park(ing) Day, is coming up on Friday, September 19th - we'll be setting up a mini-park for the day in front of the Vivace espresso stand on Broadway near Thomas St.
We need folks to give us a hand setting up the park, sitting at the park during the day giving out information and flyers, and taking down the park at the end of the day. Set-up will be between about 8 and 9am and take down will be around 6 or 7 and will take about an hour as well.
We also need help putting up flyers advertising the event. The flyers need to go up ASAP, so please email us right away if you want to help.
Please email moc.liamg|esidarap.gnivapnu#moc.liamg|esidarap.gnivapnu and sign up!
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WHEN: Thursday, September 18, from 7pm-9pm
WHERE: Cal Anderson Shelter House (updated location!)
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/reservations/anderson.htm
WHAT: We are coordinating September's meeting with a tour of the Sound Transit light rail station construction zone.
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WHEN: Thursday, September 18, from 7pm-9pm
WHERE: Olive Way Starbucks (still working on getting Cal Anderson Shelter House but can't confirm yet)
WHAT: We are coordinating September's meeting with a tour of the Sound Transit light rail station construction zone. Meet in Cal Anderson Park at 6p for the walking tour with ST.
CHCC meeting agenda posted here one week prior: http://capitolhillcommunitycouncil.org
Charlette 1220723494|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
Attention Trick or Treaters!
The Capitol Hill Community Council announces the first annual
Capitol Hill “Procession of the Spirits” Halloween Walk
Friday Oct. 31, 2008
5-8pm
Music, candy and community.
Theme this year is “skulls”
Come dress in your best costume as we celebrate life and remember those that have gone on before us.
Walk starts at Seattle Center Community College at 7pm,
Proceeds down the West side of Broadway to Roy St and then back
up the East side.
Walk now ends at Cal Anderson Park.
Charlette, 1220723494|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
Charlette 1220634086|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
Capitol Hill Community Council Logo Contest
Sept. 5 - Oct 16 2008.
Help design a new logo for the Capitol Hill Community Council!
This contest is open to anyone, members, non-members, students,
professionals, amateurs - anyone with artistic creativity.
Requirements:
Logo must include the name "Capitol Hill Community Council".
Features looking for:
Immediately identifiable.
Convey the spirit of the community.
Adapt well to electronic media and printed media both in Black and White
and full color form.
Must be the original work of the submitter.
Must be free of any copyright or other intellectual property claims.
All entries must be submitted by the public meeting Thurs. Oct 16, 2008
Entries will be accepted day of meeting.
Only one entry is accepted per person.
Winner will be selected by a vote of meeting members Oct 16, 2008.
Award:
Winner receives $100
and recognition on the CHCC Web site and press release proclaiming the
designer's name and/or firm's name.
How to submit:
Send entries as jpg to:
moc.liamg|sreciffo.cchc#moc.liamg|sreciffo.cchc
with "CHCC Logo Submission" in title
no later than midnight Oct 15th.
Paper entries will be accepted day of meeting before voting.
By submitting your artwork you certify that you are the author of the
material submitting to the Capitol Hill Community Council and its
licensees may reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify,
create derivative works and otherwise use the material for any purpose
in any form and on any media.
Participants are advised to retain personal records of their designs, as
neither the designs submitted nor the electronic media will be returned.
Thank you and we look forward to your submissions!
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Arts and Events Committe Meeting are held
2nd Sun. of every month at
Harem 618 Broadway E.
Upstairs lounge.
Stop in and share your ideas
No time? e-mail Charlette LeFevre at ten.zo|ervefelc#ten.zo|ervefelc
with "CHCC Arts" in the subject with your ideas
and if you want on the Art's Committee's e-mail announcement circle.
The next meeting is on
Sun. 14th
7-9pm
Topics discussing:
Halloween Events - Plans for a "Skull and Bones" Theme and "Procession of the Spirits" on Capitol Hill.
Community Council Logo Contest
Art in general on the Hill
Capitol Hill Pride Events sub-committee for 2009
Refreshment scheduled
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CHCC August Meeting Minutes
8/21/08
Officer Intro
Minutes Read and approved.
Finance Report
-$2282.81 in account.
-Reimbursement paid to cover the cost of the CHCC sign.
A Paypal account has been set up to accept donations. There is a button on the website for people to donate. People can leave notes for where they would like the funds to be applied.
The council will be setting up an account at the Broadway Print and Copy shop for future council needs.
There was a fee charged by Bank of America that Hong is trying to get waived.
Committees
Motion to create a special By-law committee to work on revising the existing by-laws and make them stronger, by Saunatina Sanchez. Seconded by Justin Carder. Approved Unanimously.
Becki Frestedt nominated as Chair. Approved Unanimously.
Motion to create a standing Technology committee by Justin Carder. Seconded by Hong Chhuor. Five votes Aye. One abstention.
Justin Carder nominated as Chair. Approved Unanimously.
Motion to create a standing Open Space committee to address issues surrounding parks, trees and other nature issues on the Hill by Saunatina Sanchez. Seconded by Charlette LeFevre. Approved Unanimously.
Jen Power nominated as Chair. Approved Unanimously.
Motion to create an Arts and Events committee to promote artistic endeavors on the Hill and help with fundraising by Charlette LeFevre. Seconded by Saunatina Sanchez. Approved Unanimously.
By-laws Report- Becki
The committee met 8/17 to hash out the direction of the by-laws revision process and begin to talk about where the current by-laws can be strengthened. We are aiming for a concise set of by-laws. There will be an online editing document committee members will be invited to, to facilitate the various schedules of committee members. We are aiming to have a version written up for Council discussion by the December 2008 meeting.
Arts Report- Charlette LeFevre
Chalk art contest had to be cancelled because permits were unattainable.
Focusing on a Halloween event on Broadway. Discussing having some sort of processional with the theme of Skulls.
Open Space Report- Jen Power
Deferred to Parking Space report.
Technology Report- Justin Carder
Proposal submitted to adopt the CHCC wiki as the council’s primary online communication site, ratify official URL and decommission old site by Justin Carder. Seconded by Becki Frestedt. Approved Unanimously.
Parking Day Report- Jen Power
On September 19th the council will be sponsoring a spot next to the Vivace stand on Broadway as an outreach effort for the new John and Summit park. We will set up a temporary park in a parking spot for the day, handing out information about the John and Summit park and take donations from the community.
A $200 budget was approved unanimously to cover the costs of the project.
Tree Heritage Petition Proposal- Charlette LeFevre
The trees along Broadway do not have any sort of protection from development and can be torn down without any approval from the neighborhood. Since the trees along Broadway Ave. were planted as part of a beautification project they should be protected and considered Heritage Trees.
Charlette would like the council to stand behind a petition to seek Heritage status for all the flame ash trees from Roy St. to Madison St. along Broadway Ave.
Five votes Aye, Two abstentions. Motion passes.
Spray-paint Proposal- Justin Carder
People have varying opinions about graffiti on the Hill, from urban art to public menace. There are concerns about the availability of spray-paint in local businesses because, while the information is anecdotal, it is mostly kids who shoplift the paint who go tagging the neighborhood. Justin wants to create a zone to require merchants to put spray-paint behind a barrier of some sort to discourage shoplifting. There is someone on the King County Council already working on this kind of proposal. From informal discussion at the meeting, Justin will write up a letter to local businesses to volunteer to make spray-paint harder to access.
PO Box Proposal- Hong Chhuor
So the officers won't have to use their home address and to allow a sense of continuity for future councils, a proposal was made to buy a PO Box from the Post Office fro $72 per year. Jen Power seconds.
Proposal approved unanimously.
Cameras at Cal Anderson Park- Charlette LeFevre
Charlette would like the city to grant a 30-day comment period for the public on the issue of the cameras at Cal Anderson Park. The community didn't get sufficient notice about the cameras and weren't given a chance to discuss it before they were installed. Charlette will write a letter to the city that she will present at September's meeting. She would also like to request an increase in Park Rangers to the park, considering the cameras were installed because of crime prevention.
New Business
Jen Power will be talking to Doug Shwartz from the Capitol Hill Times about the John and Summit park on Friday Aug 22nd.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Unfortunately Sound Transit is not allowing the use of US Bank for meetings due to the current decontruction of the building.
(I don't know if this also relates to the numerous stores that are safe enough to have lighted artwork inside.)
The Community Council is meeting this week to talk more with Sound Transit. An idea has been suggested of large containered shrubs/small trees as a noise/dust barrier will be suggested to provide a natural screen.
Another idea of using the vacant stores is as a haunted house series for fundraising.
Then "stalls" for Broadway market vendors or craft vendors during the fall.
These ideas have yet to be considered though.
The old Safeway was used one for the Fruitbasket awards successfully several years ago as an example of the use of vacant buildings.
What is comes down to is the willingness of the property owner.
Angle? The history of the buildings would be a good tribute.
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Hi CCCCers, I'm working on a story for SeattleIAM.com, about the vacant store fronts on Broadway, currently owned by Sound Transit. I want this piece to be more than an overview of the situation (like the King 5 story) I want to go a little more in depth into the impact that it will have on Broadway, what can be done to aleviate the problem, and whether or not Sound Transit is doing all they can to help. Does anyone have any interesting angles or ideas to help me develop this story? Any one I could interview that would have some insights into the impact that these empty buildings are having on the neighborhood? Are there some examples of vacant buildings that have been utilized, while they could have been sitting vacant? Is anything of interest happening regarding your request to use the US Bank site for meetings?