Belltown Community Council Meeting Wednesday, APRIL 13th, 2016 at 6:30pm (arrive at 6pm to help set-up and have snacks)
Belltown Community Center – 415 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121 COME FOR COMMUNITY UPDATES, DISCUSSION and SNACKS from TWO BELLS TAVERN!
Agenda Items Include:
– Belltown United – Michelle Hippler
– Metro Long Range Plan – Gary Prince, Metro
– Council Priorities and Representing Belltown – Councilmember Sally Bashaw
– Addressing the Homeless Issue – Dusty Olson, Seattle Human Services Dept
Belltown Community Council Meeting – Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at 6:30pm
Belltown Community Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at 6:30pm
Belltown Community Center – 415 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121
COME FOR COMMUNITY UPDATES, DISCUSSION and SNACKS from MEEKONG BAR!
Agenda Items Include:
• BCC Transportation Committee Report and the Belltown Connector – Calvin Goings, Chair BCC Transportation Committee
Update on ST3 and the Belltown Connector
• Belltown Survey Results – Belltown United/DSA – Paul Dobosz
Paul will give another update on the survey results and what’s next
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/belltown_united
• Jennifer Casillas, Public Space Manager, Metropolitan Improvement District
Jennifer will discuss Seattle Park Activation
• Waterfront Seattle’s Director, Marshall Foster
Waterfront Seattle is a multi-year program to rebuild Seattle’s waterfront following the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Learn about plans to significantly change a landmark part of Seattle
This program is led and managed by the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront. This Office was established by Mayor Ed Murray in 2014 and brings together key staff from the Mayor’s Office and the City’s Departments of Transportation (SDOT), Planning and Development (DPD), Parks and Recreation, and others to manage the effort as an integrated team.
http://www.waterfrontseattle.org/
• Neighborhood Reports
March’s catering provided by
Mekong Bar
2525 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98121
b/t Wall St & Vine St in beautiful downtown Belltown
(206) 257-1030
“Tasty Asian Fusion. Nice atmosphere, friendly service. Food is great, will go back to try more. Gotta say, the beef in the Bahn mi burger was excellent!”
Join the neighborhood in officially welcoming this MeeKong Bar to its new location at their
GRAND OPENING on March 14th
Belltown Community Council Meeting Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 – 415 Bell Street 6:30pm
Belltown Community Center
415 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121
September 9th 2015 at 6:30pm
COME FOR SNACKS, COMMUNITY UPDATES AND DISCUSSION!
This month, small bites provided by Spitfire Grill
Belltown’s own Spitfire is a casual dining establishment with a menu that emphasizes comfort food. From small plates to large sandwiches and a hugely popular happy hour they ALWAYS have something that satisfies everyone’s appetite. http://spitfireseattle.com/
Meeting agenda Items Include:
- Committee Reports/Neighborhood Announcements
- Discussion of of upcoming events like “Belltown: Cuba Art Space NorthWest” A New York pioneer opens in Belltown. An amazing collection of art by world famous Cuban artists for the first time, together in Seattle on February 12th.
- Discussion of a Belltown Branding and Identity Event. Belltown Art Walk, The Belltown Community Council and The Belltown Business Association invite friends of the Belltown community to add their thoughts to an in-progress neighborhood brand visioning effort during the “Cuban Art Space North West” also on February 12th at the Community Center
- Todd Burley from the Office of Housing will discuss the Mayor’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) and give Council Members an update on the latest developments.
- Christopher Ross from Friends of Art on Pier 86, a group of local volunteers who are exploring the possibility of bringing art to the iconic grain silos and elevator located at Pier 86 on the Seattle waterfront will give us an update.
- Clark Humphrey, the man who literally wrote the book on Belltown will give us his impressions of Belltown: Past Present & Future
It is YOUR BCC!
More at: belltowncc.org
See You There!
Belltown Community Council Meeting Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 at 6:30pm
Belltown Community Center
415 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121
COME FOR COMMUNITY UPDATES, DISCUSSION and SNACKS!
Welcoming you to an already great 2016!
Agenda Items Include:
Municipal Court Presentation – Judge Ed McKenna
http://www.seattle.gov/courts/judmag/mckenna.htm
http://www.seattle.gov/courts/house.htm
Judge McKenna will discuss and be able to answer questions regarding Community Involved Justice initiatives.
Move Seattle – Elliot Helmbrecht, SDOT
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/LevytoMoveSeattle.htm
Elliot will discuss the recently approved the nine-year Levy to Move Seattle to improve transportation.
Belltown Survey Results – Belltown United/DSA – Paul Dobosz
Paul will give an update on the survey results and what’s next
If you Live, Work or Play in Belltown, we want to know what you think! Moving into 2016, The Belltown Community Council and The Belltown Business Association are combining resources to create a more unified neighborhood. Working closely with the city of Seattle, the goal is to more easily communicate the needs of Belltown with the official departments upon whose services we rely. If you haven’t already, please fill out this short survey so that we may better assess your needs. Please also send it out to friends, neighbors, buildings and blogs. Whether Belltown is your home, office or playground, we want to hear from you!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/belltown_united
Neighborhood Reports
It is YOUR BCC!
More at: Belltown Community Council belltowncc.org
Belltown Community Council Meeting Wednesday, JULY 8th, 2015 6:30 PM
Belltown Community Council Meeting
Wednesday, JULY 8th, 2015 – 6:30
COME MEET YOUR NEW BOARD AND ENJOY SOME TREATS FROM:
WAKEFIELD
2318 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 770-7824
Also tonight, Donation for Mary’s Place at BCC Meeting Tonight – Children’s snacks, Breakfast cereal (low sugar), Dried fruit, Sunscreen, Swimsuits, sandals, shorts, shirts.
Agenda Items Include:
Lt. Garth Green, Operations Lieutenant (Community Police Team)
http://www.seattle.gov/police/precincts/west/cpt.htm
http://www.magnoliapatrol.org/magnolia-community-policing-team/
MID report by Joshua Curtis: Vice President, Public Area Management,
joshuac@downtownseattle.org
http://www.downtownseattle.com/mid/
Neighborhood Reports
So, join us for the updates and community fellowship!
It is YOUR BCC!
More at Belltown Community Council site: belltowncc.org
REMINDER: BBC Meeting Wednesday, JAN 14th, 2015 – Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell Street
Belltown Community Council meeting this Wednesday Jan 14th 2015
6:30 PM – FREE VITTLES!!
Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell Street
We are excited to welcome Vittles Neighborhood Bistro & Bar to the BCC Meeting this month! They will provide small bites of their rustic, European inspired fare.
Vittles, located at 2330 2nd Ave in the heart of Belltown is owned by Darlene Boline who started the Pike Place sandwich stand Zaccagni’s
1. Jane Zalutsky on Public Realm Study
Jane Zalutsky, Steering Committee Chair of the new Public Realm Study, will provide us with a unique opportunity to plan critical connections between Belltown, Uptown and Denny Triangle.
2. Laine Ross, Downtown District Council Member and City Neighborhood Council Representative will talk about the District Council system: how we can connect and work together with the the other neighborhood districts
3. L.E.A.D. and MID updates
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) has become a successful pre-booking pilot program developed with the Seattle Police Department
The Metropolitan Improvement District (MID) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) service organization that provides streetscape cleaning, maintenance, hospitality and public safety services,
4.Seattle City Council Member Sally Clark’s office for info on Affordable Living Committee.
Sally serves as the Chair of the Committee on Housing Affordability, Human Services, and Economic Resiliency.
5. Ayres Gipson would like to begin an open dialogue on racial equality in our community.
So, come for the savory snacks from Vittles, stay for the updates and community fellowship!
…and tell a friend
Get Involved – join the fun
It is YOUR bcc!
DOWNTOWN SAFETY FORUM – Sept 24th 5:30PM – The Labor Temple
September 24, 2014 – 5:30 PM
The Labor Temple
2800 First Avenue – Belltown
Sally Bagshaw, Seattle City Council
Kathleen O’Toole, Seattle Chief of Police
Peter Holmes, Seattle City Attorney
Discuss Your Top 3-5 Safety Priorities
Connect With Other City Representatives
On September 24th at 5:30 pm, Downtown District is hosting a panel for discussion of public safety. BCC requests that friends and neighbors come out that evening because the time spent just mingling and meeting the other folks in Belltown is worthwhile, and because the panel that evening is spectacular . . . We are pleased to have Belltown Community Council co-sponsor the event, and hope that if you cannot make it yourself, you will be able to send folks from your building, business or agency.
DDC 2014 Downtown Safety Forum Flyer 9.10.14 FV2 (1)
JOIN US AND HAVE A VOICE
BBC Meeting Wednesday, July 9th – Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell Street 6:30 PM
Join us for our July meeting on Wednesday:
BCC general meeting: Wednesday July 9, 2014. 6:30pm at the Belltown Community Center . . . An evening of civil panel discussion of Hempfest impact and relations: speakers include State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Staff from City of Seattle. Discussion focused on impact of Hempfest: modifications and best practices for continued reduction of negative impacts. Plus, updates on MID and LEAD activities in Belltown and presentation of proposed community-based public space mural project funding and schedule of events.
Get Active…
BRING A FRIEND….
Wednesday, July 9th
6:30 PM
Belltown Community Center – Check out these classes
Fellow Belltowners, friends & family,
Here’s a quick update of what’s happening at Belltown Community Center! Check out these classes, most starting next week:
- New Meditation series begins Wed, June 25 from 6-7pm
- New Capoeira series starts next week, June 23 and 25. Classes on Mon or Wed from 7-8:30pm. If you’ve been curious about capoeira, this is a great time to start!
- Summer Pie Baking Series: Cherry Pie Class on Wed, June 25 from 5-8pm. Space is limited, please register in advance!
- Apple Pie on Wed, 7/2 5-8pm
- Savory Pie on Wed, 7/9 5-8pm
- Rhubarb Pie on Wed, 7/16 5-8pm
For parents, half-day activity camps at Belltown CC such as Little Dancer Camp, Bricks4Kidz Engineering for toddlers and Bridge Camp for ages 11-17 start in July! For more all day and half-day summer camps through Seattle Parks and Recreation,
Belltown Community Center Classes Summer 2014
Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates. We look forward to seeing you!
BBC Meeting Wednesday, June 11th – Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell Street
Join us for our June meeting on Wednesday. This month we welcome:
Speakers: Judge Kimi Kondo, Seattle Municipal Court discussing cases of Mental Health, Domestic Violence & Drugs
o Q & A on how the process works
Speaker: Geoffrey Wentlandt, Department of Planning and Development discussing Seattle City Planners and BCC
o Reflections on our now complete plan
o Insight on planning our future!
Get Active…
BRING A FRIEND….
Wednesday, June 11th
6:30 PM
Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell Street
Belltown Community Council 