This feed provides you the latest news releases distributed by the City of Tacoma.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=7791City Council members unanimously approved a one-tenth of one percent sales tax Tuesday night that will ensure ongoing funding for current mental health programs and allow the creation of new or expanded services for those in Tacoma with mental illness or chemical dependency issues. The tax, which will add one penny to a $10 purchase, will go into effect on July 1, 2012. It is projected to raise more than $1.2 million in 2012 and approximately $2.6 million in 2013.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17986http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17986robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 18, 2012 Study session agenda to focus on other items of interest Members of City Council are scheduled to discuss other items of interest at the March 20 study session. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available on the web withhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17974http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17974karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACT: Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Fire Chief Ron Stephens announces retirement Tacoma Fire Department Chief Ronald W. Stephens has announced his retirement effective March 29, 2012. Chief Stephens was appointed Fire Chief in 2006, and has served 35 years with the department. Under Chief Stephen’s command, the Tacoma Fire Depahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17970http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17970karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar. 14, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Brian Boudet, Community and Economic Development, bboudet@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2389 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 MLK Subarea Plan community workshop scheduled for March 22 Help define the key priorities for the Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood and work to explore strategies for how to address them at a community workshop on March 22 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the McCarver Elemehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17969http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17969karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTStudy session to focus on review of Feb. 25 Council Workshop Members of City Council are scheduled March 13 to hear an update from the Feb. 25 City Council Workshop regarding the Council Priorities for 2012-2013. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available on the web within 24 hours http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17952http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17952robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar. 6, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Brian Boudet, Community and Economic Development, bboudet@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2389 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Take a Martin Luther King Jr. Subarea Plan community survey The City is currently working with the Hilltop community to develop a Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Martin Luther King Jr. Mixed-Use Center. The subarea plan will identify shorthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17943http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17943karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 4, 2012 January 2012 Revenue Report leads study session agenda Members of City Council are scheduled March 6 to receive a January 2012 Revenue Report from Finance Director Bob Biles. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available onhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17928http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17928karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 27, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Soderlind, Public Works, dsoderli@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5263 South 9th Street will be down to one lane on Tuesday The South 9th Street project in Downtown Tacoma is scheduled to close the eastbound lane (downhill) on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. The lane closure is needed to facilitate pouring concrete. As work continues on the http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17911http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17911karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 24, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Shari Hart, Community and Economic Development, shart@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5208 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 2012 Innovative Grant Program now accepting applications If you have a great idea to improve your neighborhood, you should consider applying for a 2012 Innovative Grant. Innovative grants are intended to assist and support neighborhood organizations within Tacoma’shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17908http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17908karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 26, 2012 Gang Assessment Project Report focus of study session Members of City Council are scheduled Feb. 28 to receive a report from Human Rights and Human Services Contract Specialist and Tacoma Gang Project Coordinator Melissa Cordeiro on the findings of the 2011 Tacoma Gang Assessment. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17907http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17907karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 21, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert-mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Volunteer needed for Citizen Review Panel The City of Tacoma is recruiting a volunteer for the Citizen Review Panel, which advises the City Council on matters related to Tacoma Police Department policy. The appointments is to fill a position with a term ending in http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17895http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17895karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 19, 2012 City offices closed Feb. 20; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Feb. 20 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open reghttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17889http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17889karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 16, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Spaceworks Tacoma success in the Hilltop Business District Spaceworks Tacoma is excited to announce that two project sites in the Hilltop Business District have converted to house full-time independent business tenants. After just six months with the prhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17887http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17887karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 13, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mayor and Council Member express support for Marriage Equality bill Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Council Member Ryan Mello expressed their support for the Marriage Equality bill signed by Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire today. “People from all walks of lifehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17875http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17875karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 9, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mike Bell, Public Works, mike.bell@cityoftacoma.org, (253)591-5304 Expect traffic delays on Schuster Parkway this Saturday On Saturday, Feb.11, 2012, Schuster Parkway will experience short-term traffic delays to remove a potentially hazardous tree. Starting at 10 a.m., both northbound and southbound traffic will be stopped for up to a half-hour forhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17866http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17866karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 12, 2012 Economic Impact Study leads study session agenda During study session on Feb. 14, members of City Council are scheduled to receive a presentation from Senior Economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg with the National Association of Home Builders on the results of the economic impact study for housing in Tacoma, Bonney Lake and unincorporated Pierce County. As a second item on the agenda, City staff will brief Council on the South J Street Ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17868http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17868karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 8, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Murals Project seeks sites for neighborhood murals If your neighborhood is a victim of blight and vandalism, the City of Tacoma wants to hear from you. The Tacoma Murals Project seeks community groups who would like a mural painted at a specific sithttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17857http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17857karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 1, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Brian Boudet, Community and Economic Development, bboudet@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5393 Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood scoping meeting Feb. 9 The City is developing a Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) neighborhood. Over the next 12-18 months this project will establish a vision for future phttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17839http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17839karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 29, 2012 Large scale retail use recommendations focus of study session At noon on Jan. 31, during study session, City Council is scheduled to receive recommendations from the Planning Commission regarding large scale retail uses. As a second item on the agenda, staff will provide Council a timeline for funding to external organizations. Lastly, as a third item on the agenda, City staff will provide a draft ordinance related to the non-profhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17826http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17826karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 23, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Elton Gatewood, Community and Economic Development, egatewoo@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5229 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City partners with UWT to offer free local government education sessions For the eighth consecutive year, the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Council Office, in cooperation with the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Urban Studies Program, will offer frehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17800http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17800karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTDue to inclement weather, the Martin Luther King (MLK) Subarea Plan and Environmental Scoping (EIS) meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled for the week of Feb. 6, 2012. For more information about the project, visit www.cityoftacoma.org/mlkplan.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17788http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17788robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTInterim City Manager Rey Arellano worked with Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Deputy Mayor Joe Lonergan today to jointly declare a state of emergency regarding the winter weather currently affecting Tacoma. The emergency declaration will allow the City to enter into contracts as necessary to aid in addressing the emergency, without the delay of the normal competitive bidding process. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17789http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17789robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma offices will remain open today, but will have reduced staffing. All non-essential staff who feel that that cannot make it to work safely are allowed to use leave time and stay home today.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17785http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17785robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 15, 2012 City offices closed Jan. 16; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Jan. 16 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17780http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17780karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity Council members approved a two-year contract with T.C. Broadnax tonight to become Tacoma’s new city manager. Pending final signature of the contract later this week, Broadnax is scheduled to begin working Feb. 13 at a starting salary of $221,208. For 2012, Broadnax’s pay will be subject to a temporary reduction of 5 percent, making his first year salary $210,248.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17767http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17767robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Marya Gingrey, Human Rights and Human Services, mgingrey@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5849 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to be held Jan. 16 Celebrate the dream and the dreamer at the 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. This year’s theme, “Forgiving the Pahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17732http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17732karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Soderlind, Public Works, dsoderli@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5263 Work on South 9th Street will re-start Jan. 9 The South 9th Street project in Downtown Tacoma will resume on Monday, Jan. 9. Work will begin with the demolition of the sidewalk adjacent to 302 S. 9th St. and will then progress uphill to the corner of South 9th Street and Market Strehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17733http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17733karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Chelsey Levy, Community and Economic Development, clevy@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5393 Community meeting to discuss Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood development, Jan. 5 The City is developing Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood (MLK). The MLK neighborhood on Tacoma’s Hilltop is well poshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17734http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17734karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan 1, 2012 City offices closed but garbage and recycling collection on schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Jan. 2 for the holidays. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected, and will remain on its normal schedule. The City of Tacoma’s landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be closed all day on New Year’s Day. Contact: Elle Warmuth, Community Relations, elle.warmhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17716http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17716karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 29, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Soderlind, Public Works, dsoderli@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5263 Lincoln Avenue Bridge now open for traffic The Lincoln Avenue Bridge in the Tacoma Tideflats is now open for traffic. Minor work still needs be completed; however, in an effort to minimize traffic impacts, temporary lane closures will be utilized. The Lincoln Avenue Bridge rehhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17709http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17709karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTCity offices closed but garbage and recycling collection on schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 for the holidays. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected, and will remain on its normal schedule. The City of Tacoma’s landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will close at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed all day on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17703http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17703robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 22, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Andy Hillier, TV Tacoma, ahilier@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2061 30 years of Tacoma’s political history focus of special “Cityline” If you’re interested in learning about the past 30 years of Tacoma’s political history first-hand, then tune in to TV Tacoma’s upcoming two part special on “Cityline”. “Cityline” host Carol Mitchell recently sat down whttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17678http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17678karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTacoma City Council members voted 9-0 tonight to begin contract negotiations with T.C. Broadnax of San Antonio, Texas to become Tacoma’s next city manager. Broadnax has served as an assistant city manager in San Antonio since 2006. Prior to 2006, he was the assistant city manager for the city of Pompano Beach, Fla. from 2004-2006, the deputy city manager from 2001-2004 and the assistant to the city manager/budget officer from 1997-2001. Broadnax was selected from a list of three finalists,http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17670http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17670robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 20, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 “The Piano Guy” comes to TV Tacoma If you’ve ever dreamed of playing the piano – or just want to take your skill to the next level – the “The Piano Guy” is the show for you. This award winning Public Broadcasting System program, soon to air on TV Tacoma, is for music lovers and recreatihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17660http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17660karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 18, 2011 Council cancels study session for Dec. 20 City Council has cancelled the study sessions for Dec. 20 and Dec. 27. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Jan. 3, 2012. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Special Council meeting scheduled City Council is scheduled Dec. 20 to hold a special meeting beginning at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the first fhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17658http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17658karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 13, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Soderlind, Public Works, dsoderli@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5263 Lincoln Avenue Bridge opening delayed The opening of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge in the Tacoma Tideflats will be delayed until Dec. 30, 2011. The opening is delayed two weeks to complete the bridge painting and clean up, to remove the containment structure around the constructionhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17646http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17646karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 11, 2011 November revenue update highlights study session City Council will hear an update on the City’s revenues for the month of November as the main item on the Dec. 13 study session. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session held in Room 16 of the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St. The session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand archives are available on the http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17611http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17611karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 12, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Chelsey Levy, Community and Economic Development, clevy@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5393 South Downtown Subarea Plan public meeting scheduled for Dec. 15 The City of Tacoma is preparing a South Downtown Subarea Plan to set a vision for growth and development in the south downtown area of Tacoma (south of South 15th Street). As part of the plan, the Cihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17626http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17626karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 12, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Amy McBride, Tacoma Arts Administrator amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Spaceworks Tacoma is looking for energetic projects for 2012 Spaceworks Tacoma is seeking artists, artist groups and creative entrepreneurs to energize empty spaces in downtown Tacoma. Participants of Spaceworks are temporarily provided space, exposure and consultation in http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17627http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17627karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 7, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Tacoma City Manager Candidate Public Forum will broadcast live The Tacoma City Council recently announced its list of four finalists for the City Manager position. Citizens can meet the finalists on Dec. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at a moderated public forum to take place http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17604http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17604karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 4, 2011 Budget workshop focus of study session A budget workshop is scheduled during study session on Dec. 6 to provide members of City Council information on the proposed 2012 budget reductions for the General Fund. Presentation materials that will be reviewed during the workshop will be posted on the City website at www.cityoftacoma.org. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session held ihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17589http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17589karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 30, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Spiro Manthou, Chair, City Manager’s Performance Appraisal Committee, (253) 591-5100 Mayor Strickland, Mayor, (253) 591-5100 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, (253) 591-5054, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org City names five finalists for City Manager job The Tacoma City Council announced last night that it has narrowed its list of candidates for the City Manager position to five finalists. The finalists are: • Rey Arelhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17575http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17575karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 27, 2011 City offices closed Nov. 24- 25 for Thanksgiving holiday City of Tacoma administrative offices will close Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 No garbage, recycling or yard waste service on Thanksgiving Day Tacoma Solid Waste Management will not pick up garbage, recyclhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17560http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17560karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 22, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Chelsey Levy, Community and Economic Development, clevy@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5393 Help plan for growth and development in south downtown on Dec. 1 The City of Tacoma will host a community meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1 beginning at 4 p.m. to gather ideas from the community about the future of south downtown Tacoma. The meeting will kick off the Sohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17558http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17558karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 20, 2011 Pierce County Flood Control Zone District leads study session agenda At the Nov. 22 study session, members of City Council are scheduled to receive an update on the Pierce County Flood Control Zone District from Pierce County representatives. As a second and third item on the agenda, Council is scheduled to discuss the budget direction, contracts with outside agencies and Council-initiated revenue enhancements. The Council will nohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17545http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17545karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 13, 2011 City offices closed Nov. 11; garbage, recycling and yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection are not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, 8http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17533http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17533karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 9, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Historic Prairie Line Trail unveils series of temporary art installations The Prairie Line Trail will get a facelift this month, thanks to a unique partnership between the Tacoma Arts Commission and the University of Washington-Tacoma. The historic trail, which trhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17528http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17528karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 3, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to provide live election night coverage On Tuesday, Nov. 8, TV Tacoma will provide live election coverage beginning at 8 p.m. During the two-hour broadcast, hosts Carol Mitchell and Randall Lewis will report on election returns, provide analysis of the khttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17493http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17493karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 3, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Sue O’Neill, Public Works, soneill@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5789 Pacific Avenue streetscape wayfinding open house scheduled for Nov. 9 On Nov. 9, the City of Tacoma, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and Go Local will co-host a Pacific Avenue wayfinding update and idea gathering open house from 5 to 6 p.m. The open house will be held to presehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17488http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17488karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTCity of Destiny Awards nominations accepted now Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s 26th annual City of Destiny Awards, which spotlights exceptional volunteers who have worked to drive Tacoma forward, are being accepted now through Jan. 13, 2012. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17484http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17484mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTCitizens Recognition Committee seeks five new members The Citizens Recognition Committee seeks five new members who live or work within Tacoma’s city limits. The committee is a group of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise appointed by City Council to recognize outstanding volunteer work in Tacoma. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17471http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17471mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 31, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Get involved in Tacoma’s architectural heritage—volunteer for commission The Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to apply for vacancies on the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The following positions are vacant: • Professional: Open to indihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17472http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17472karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 30, 2011 2011-2012 Mid-Biennium budget focus of study session At study session on Nov. 1, City Council is scheduled to discuss the strategy to address the City’s projected General Fund budget gap. As a second item on the agenda, staff will review the proposed 2011-2012 Mid-Biennium Budget Modification. Lastly, there will be a follow up discussion to the recent presentation related to the Capital Projects Prioritizathttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17468http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17468karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 26, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstromavila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma celebrates 10 years of arts and culture this November November 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month – a community celebration of the arts that includes more than 250 community-hosted arts and culture events, exhibits anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17461http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17461karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 24, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma broadcasting Video Voters’ Pamphlet In an effort to help citizens learn more about local candidates before casting their votes in the upcoming general election, TV Tacoma has produced a Video Voters’ Pamphlet. Candidates who filed for the offices of Tacoma City Council, Tacohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17451http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17451karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 25, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City faces at least a $26 million projected General Fund budget gap During study session today, City Council members received an update on the 2011-2012 budget. The update acknowledged that due to falling revenues and unexpected but necessary expenses, the City http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17452http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17452karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 23, 2011 Large Scale Retail Moratorium, budget update at study session At the Oct. 25 study session, City Council is scheduled to hear the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the Large Scale Retail Moratorium adopted by the Council on Aug. 30, 2011. The Commission adopted its findings and recommendations on Oct. 19. As a second item on the agenda, Council will be provided an update on the 2011-20http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17446http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17446karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 16, 2011 Study session offers Sound Transit update On Oct. 18, City Council is scheduled to receive an update on Sound Transit projects from Sound Transit. As a second item on the agenda, representatives with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center are scheduled to give a presentation to Council on their vision to raise $118 million to build a 381,313 square foot mixed-use development “village within a village.” Lastly, Public Works staff are schttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17410http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17410karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 13, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City launches new email subscription service Need to know the City council agenda in advance? Want to get the latest police and fire news? The City of Tacoma now has a new, free electronic news service that has this and much more for anyone with an email address. The email subscription service will enhance the way in which City residents receive and acchttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17407http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17407karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 10, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591.5790 Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591.5176 Tacoma Fire Department hosts open houses Residents can celebrate Fire Prevention Week by visiting six neighborhood fire stations from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. This year’s theme, “Protect your family from fire” encourages everyone to team up and spread http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17401http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17401karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 10, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 2012 community-based Arts Projects funding now available The City of Tacoma is now accepting Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations producing publicly accessible arts programming in Tacoma in 2012. Arts Projects funding ranges frhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17402http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17402karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 10, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Sue O’Neill, Public Works, soneill@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5789 Pacific Avenue streetscape project update scheduled for Oct. 20 On Oct. 20, the City and Downtown: on the Go! will co-host a project update from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for the Pacific Avenue streetscape project that spans from South 7th Street to South 17th Street. The update will be held at http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17403http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17403karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 9, 2011 Joint City Council/Tacoma Library Board study session scheduled At Tuesday’s Joint City Council/Tacoma Library Board study session on Oct. 11, Council is scheduled to receive an update from the Tacoma Public Library. Immediately following the joint session, there will be a regular study session where Council is scheduled to continue a discussion on the City’s Economic Development strategies, specifically emergent strategies and newhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17390http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17390karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 3, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City launches pothole hotline The City has launched a new pothole hotline at (253) 591-5161 that offers an easy way to report potholes you encounter around the city 24-hours a day. The hotline offers an option to submit a standard report or to call out a potholehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17375http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17375karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Tacoma Fire hosts CPR Sunday, Oct. 9 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Sunday is an annual community event offered free-of-charge to anyone interested in learning the basic lifesaving skills of CPR. On Sunday, Oct. 9, citizens are invited to learn the fundamentals of Chttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17376http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17376karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob-mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Volunteers needed for Citizen Review Panel The City of Tacoma is recruiting multiple volunteers for the Citizen Review Panel, which advises the City Council on matters related to Tacoma Police Department policy. The Citizen Review Panel was recently expanded from a http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17374http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17374karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Kim Scattarella, Public Works, kscattarella@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7882 Alaska Street Arterial Improvement Project underway Work to reconstruct Alaska Street, from South 56th Street to South 72nd Street, started earlier this week. The project will include replacement of utility lines underneath the street, including stormwater, sanitary sewer anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17377http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17377karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob-mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City hires MacLeod as new hearing examiner After conducting a national recruitment search, the City of Tacoma announces that it has hired Phyllis MacLeod to be the new hearing examiner when the current hearing examiner, Rod Kerslake, retires in February 2012. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17378http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17378karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 30, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma wins NATOA Awards TV Tacoma – the City’s 24-hour government information channel – took home five national programming awards last week at the 26th annual National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) video awards held in San http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17365http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17365karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 2, 2011 Conversation with University of Washington-Tacoma chancellor focus of study session At study session on Tuesday, Oct.4, the City Council is scheduled to meet the new chancellor for the University of Washington-Tacoma, Debra Friedman. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and onhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17366http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17366karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Four local arts advocates honored with AMOCAT Arts Awards The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, D.A.S.H. Center for the Arts, and Stella Haioulani have been selected to receive the Tacoma Arts Commission’s 2011 AMOCAT Arts Awards. The awards for Arts Patron, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17337http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17337karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 25, 2011 Joint City Council and Planning Commission study session scheduled Discussion of the Planning Commission recommendations for the Shoreline Master Program leads the agenda for a joint City Council and Planning Commission study session on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Following the joint session, Council will resume to discuss the Council’s Capital Projects prioritization criteria. The Council will not take public comment during the noonhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17338http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17338karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTCitizen questions/ comments and staff responses from the Open House meeting, held September 8thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17332http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17332karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 19, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Rutherford, Public Works, trutherford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5767 Bridge work will cause East ‘D’ Street to close Ongoing rehabilitation work on the Murray Morgan Bridge will cause East ‘D’ Street to close Tuesday, Sept. 20 through Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the exception of the weekend. The closures will allow crews http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17324http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17324karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTOngoing bridge rehabilitation work on the Murray Morgan Bridge will cause a series of night time closures on Interstate-705 next week. The schedule includes: I-705 northbound closed Sept. 19, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. I-705 southbound closed Sept. 20, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. I-705 northbound closed Sept. 21-22, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17301http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17301robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTA grand opening celebration and dedication ceremony for the Fuzhou Ting will be held Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. at Chinese Reconciliation Park, 1741 Schuster Parkway, along the shores of Commencement Bay. The event is co-sponsored by the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation and the City of Tacoma, and it will feature Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Vice Mayor Chen Qi and his delegation from Fuzhou, China.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17299http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17299robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTAfter a short delay of the start of construction, the South 9th Street Improvement Project, which runs between Commerce Street and Market Street in Downtown Tacoma is now scheduled to begin Sept. 16. The project includes removing and replacing the concrete panels in the street and sidewalk as well as construction of bulb outs and crosswalks. Construction will require the contractor to close two of the four lanes on 9th Street. The remaining two lanes will provide one-lane of travel in each dhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17294http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17294robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 8, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has a vacant position available for citizens residing in Council District No. 1 (West End and North End), for a term to expire on June 30, 2014. The map of District http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17275http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17275karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 8, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftaocoma.org (253) 255-3260 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Fire hosts remembrance ceremony on Sept. 11 On Sept. 11, 2011, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at a public remembrance ceremony at the Firefighter’s Memorial, 3301 Ruston Way. The remembrance ceremony http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17274http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17274karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 4, 2011 City offices closed Sept. 5; garbage, recycling and yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in recognition of Labor Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection are not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, 8 a.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17267http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17267karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 1, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Diane Wiatr, Community and Economic Development, dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5380 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Wins VISION 2040 Award for Mobility Master Plan The City of Tacoma won a 2011 VISION 2040 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council for its Mobility Master Plan. The award recognizes innovative projects and programs that help ensure a sustainable future ashttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17263http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17263karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 1, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Soderlind, Public Works, dsoderlind@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5263 Construction on South 9th Street scheduled to start on Sept. 12 The South 9th Street Improvement Project, which runs between Commerce Street and Market Street in Downtown Tacoma is scheduled to start Sept. 12. The project includes removing and replacing the concrete panels in the http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17264http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17264karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 2, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Neighborhood cleanup schedule for September The City of Tacoma and the West End and First Creek neighborhoods have partnered to schedule fall cleanups for September. Homeowners and renters in single-family and duplex residences in these areas are encouraged to unloadhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17265http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17265karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 2, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob-mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 First Tacoma Latino Business Day, Sept. 20 On Sept. 20, the Tacoma-Pierce County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host their first Latino Business Day at the Tacoma Art Museum. This event is an opportunity to network with national, regional and local companihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17266http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17266karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 25, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Wendy Fowler, Legal, wfowler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5198 City Council seeks applicants for Board of Ethics The City of Tacoma is recruiting a volunteer for the Board of Ethics, to fill the unexpired term of vacant Position No. 4 through Dec. 31, 2013. The board is comprised of five regular members. The board is primarily responsible for: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17234http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17234karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 28, 2011 Joint City Council/Public Utility Board will tour Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery On Aug. 30, the City Council and Public Utility Board are scheduled to tour the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery at 10 a.m. The tour includes stops at the following locations: • Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery, 125 Salmon Lane, Salkum • Mayfield Dam/Fish Collection Facility, 363 Hydro Lane, Silver Creek • Mossyrock Park, 202 Ajlune Rd., Mossyrock • Mossyrock Dam/Powhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17235http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17235karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 22, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, Robert-mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Pet owners can avoid late fees in September Have you forgotten to license your pets? Are you worried about late fees? If you are one of the many who have forgotten to renew or license your pets, take advantage of a unique chance to avoid all late fees in Septemberhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17202http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17202karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 21, 2011 Tacoma Smelter Plume update leads a full study session agenda City Council is scheduled Aug. 23 to receive a briefing from Washington State Department of Ecology staff on the Tacoma Smelter Plume Cleanup Plan which will be released later this year. The plan’s four main components that will impact Tacoma are: 1) a proposed residential Sampling and Remediation Program; 2) continuing the Soil Safety Program; 3) ongoing education anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17176http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17176karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 17, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Marilyn Strickland, Mayor, Marilyn.stricland@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5100 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Tacoma seeks your input in its search for a new City Manager The City of Tacoma has launched its search for a new City Manager and Tacomans are urged to take part in the selection process by taking an online survey that will run through Sept. 12, 2011. “Tacoma is ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17163http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17163karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 16, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Jacinda Howard, Human Rights and Human Services, jhoward@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5047 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City to offer Prescription Discount Card program to residents Tacoma residents who are without health insurance, a traditional pharmacy benefit plan, or have prescriptions not covered by insurance can now benefit from a prescription discount card thanks to a new phttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17162http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17162karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 15, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Cultural Arts Specialist, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Enjoy art and baseball at Arts Appreciation Night Join friends and families Aug. 29 for a night of family fun, championship baseball and a dedication of the public art at the newly renovated Cheney Stadium. Arts Appreciation Night will include a tour of thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17144http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17144karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 14, 2011 Innovation Partnership Zone, economic development strategies focus of study session agenda At study session on Aug. 16, Community and Economic Development Director Ryan Petty and Public Works Director Dick McKinley will provide information on the Center for Urban Waters, its role in the economic development of the Foss Peninsula, opportunities for future growth of the clean water technology sector and the possibility of a Center http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17134http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17134karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 11, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Rutherford, Public Works, trutherford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591- 5767 Interstate-705 scheduled to temporarily close next week Due to construction on the Murray Morgan Bridge, southbound Interstate-705 (I-705) will close from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Aug. 15 through Aug. 19. These nighttime closures are necessary to allow the work platforms to be instahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17135http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17135karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 8, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Celebrate Spaceworks Tacoma’s first anniversary Celebrate one year of Spaceworks Tacoma installations, residencies, and creative enterprises on Aug. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at their newest location, 1310-1316 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Way. “Spaceworks hhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17092http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17092karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 2, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rebecca Solverson, Public Art Assistant, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Words drop in Tollefson Plaza Aug.6 Words, a new temporary installation by Tacoma artist James Grayson Sinding will drop in Tollefson Plaza Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Come be a part of the installation as Sinding dramatically dumps hundreds of hand-painted wooden words, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17070http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17070karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has a vacant position available for citizens residing in Council District No. 1 (West End and North End), for a term that would expire on June 30, 2014. The Planning Chttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17065http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17065karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to broadcast Candidate Forums In an effort to help citizens learn more about local candidates before casting their votes in the upcoming primary election, TV Tacoma, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, will present Candidate Forums. Candidates who filed for the ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17053http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17053karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Shelley Koeppen, Human Rights and Human Services, skoeppen@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5058 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Curfew law video contest to kick off tomorrow Did you know Tacoma has a curfew law? As part of an awareness campaign, the City, in partnership with Hemisphere Design and Marketing, is hosting a video contest. The contest is an opportunity for young people to usehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17027http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17027karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTFrom the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Spaceworks Tacoma launches new online map Tour the next round of Spaceworks Tacoma installations on a new, interactive online map. Check out the map on your computer or take it to the street wihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16991http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16991karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Rutherford, Public Works, trutherford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591- 5767 Interstate-705 scheduled to temporarily close next week Due to construction on the Murray Morgan Bridge, southbound Interstate-705 (I-705) will close July 25, July 28 and July 29. Northbound I-705 will close July 26 and July 27. These nighttime closures are necessary to allowhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16992http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16992karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Genal Gavaldon, Community and Economic Development, g.gavaldon@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5213 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Fire Safety Loan Program now available for business and property owners in Tacoma Small business and commercial property owners required to make unanticipated, costly upgrades to structures to meet the fire and building codes now have some help available. Inhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16985http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16985karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 17, 2011 Tacoma Partnership priorities focus of study session On July 19, members of City Council are scheduled to receive a briefing from the Tacoma Partnership on their objectives and priority efforts. The members of the Tacoma Partnership are private, public and non-profit leaders who have a direct interest in the success of downtown. As a second item on the agenda, staff from Community and Economic Development, Cascade Land Conservanhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16962http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16962karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Elliott Barnett, Community and Economic Development, elliott.barnett@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5389 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Speak up for the future of First Creek This summer, community members are partnering with the City of Tacoma, the Puyallup Tribe and the Tacoma Housing Authority to make an action plan to restore and enhance First Creek located in the East Tacoma neihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16948http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16948karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amy.mcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City of Tacoma and Tacoma Art Museum awarded Our Town Grant The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Art Museum received an Our Town grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) – one of only 51 grants awarded nationwide. The $200,000 grant will support the redehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16949http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16949karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 3, 2011 Council meetings cancelled next week The City Council study session and regular Council meeting for July 5 have been cancelled to mark the Independence Day holiday. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on July 12, 2011. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offices closed July 4; no garbage, recycling or yard waste collection City of Tacoma administrhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16889http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16889karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Poet Laureate to host free workshop Tacoma Poet Laureate – Josie Emmons Turner – will host a free poetry workshop on July 16 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Fort Nisqually Museum at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. The workshop, titled Place and Pehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16870http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16870karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire, jmeinecke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Fireworks are prohibited in Tacoma All fireworks are illegal within the Tacoma city limits. Violators of the fireworks law are subject to a fine and the confiscation of their fireworks. Most fireworks violations are class 2 civil infractions and can result in a $257 fine; citizenshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16842http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16842karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Christine Clifford, Community and Economic Development, cclifford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2435 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma business owners invited to attend Four Ways to Grow Your Business workshop The City of Tacoma will host a free Four Ways to Grow Your Business: Economic Gardening Business Workshop on July 13. In this workshop, Tacoma business owners can learn abohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16843http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16843karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 26, 2011 Joint Council/Public Utility Board study session scheduled At a joint Council/Public Utility Board study session on June 28, Tacoma Public Utilities staff will give a presentation on their environmental accomplishments. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacomahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16837http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16837karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTPark Avenue Traffic Calming Project Creating Complete Streets The goal of this effort is to reduce overall traffic speed and enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility, in order to restore a sense of safety and community that the Park Avenue residents feel has been compromised as traffic volumes have increased over time. A second goal is to determine ways that beautification measures could be integrated to complement the traffic calming features and enhance the community. This project focuses ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16825http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16825karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 19, 2011 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16808http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16808karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Soderlind, Public Works, dsoderli@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5263 Lincoln Avenue Bridge closes today for construction As of today, the Lincoln Avenue Bridge will be closed until December 2011 for rehabilitation and painting. The Lincoln Avenue Bridge rehabilitation project will replace two deck spans and re-pave the remaining two deck sections. Thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16802http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16802karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Raymond van der Roest, Public Works, rvanderroest@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5945 Community meeting for Stadium Way Arterial Project scheduled for June 22 The third community meeting for the Stadium Way Arterial project will be held June 22 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the first floor of the Municipal Building, 747 Market St. Thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16801http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16801karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTJoint City Council/Planning Commission study session City Council members will hold a joint study session with the Planning Commission June 14 for discussion of billboard regulations and the Commission’s recommendation to ban digital billboards. Study session is also scheduled to include a presentation from Finance Department staff about 2009-2010 budget reappropriations, and an overview of a proposed new contract with the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. The Council will not take publihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16788http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16788robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTTV Tacoma to broadcast Relay for Life live on June 10 Tune in to TV Tacoma for live 24-hour coverage of the annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life from Mt. Tahoma High School beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10. This event started in Tacoma 27 years ago, and is now the largest charitable fundraising event worldwide.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16780http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16780mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 5, 2011 Joint City Council/Port Commission study session Members of City Council and the Port Commission are scheduled for a joint study session June 7. At the joint meeting, City staff will provide a status report on the update to the Shoreline Master Program and the development of a Container Port Element in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. City staff will also provide a status report concerning the City’s bridge projects in the Tideflats.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16761http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16761karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTHISTORY OF THE MURRAY MORGAN BRIDGE http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16751http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16751karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Neighborhood spring cleanup schedule for June The City of Tacoma and various neighborhoods have partnered to schedule a number of spring cleanups for the month of June. Homeowners and renters in single-family and duplex residences in these areas are encouraged to unhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16748http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16748karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 29, 2011 No Council meetings next week The City Council study session and regular Council meeting for May 31 have been cancelled to mark the Memorial Day holiday. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on June 7, 2011. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offices closed May 30; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma adminishttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16737http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16737karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTSouth 9th Street Improvement Project http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16731http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16731karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Elliott Barnett, Community and Economic Development, elliott.barnett@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5389 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma recognized for having one of the best Complete Streets Policies in the nation Tacoma’s Complete Streets Design Guidelines – adopted by the City Council in November 2009 – have been recognized as one of the best complete streets policies in the http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16704http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16704karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission seeks volunteers to fill three openings – one available representing Council District No. 1, one representing the development community and one with expertise in public trhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16703http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16703karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Amy McBride, Arts Administrator, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Tacoma selected to participate in Creative Vitality Study The City of Tacoma, led by the Tacoma Arts Commission, was one of five groups throughout Washington selected through a competitive application process to participate in a Creative Vitality Index (CVI) study led by the Wahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16685http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16685karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Neighborhood spring clean up schedule for May The City of Tacoma and various neighborhoods have partnered to schedule a number of spring cleanups for the month of May. Homeowners and renters in single-family and duplex residences in these areas are encouraged to unlohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16665http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16665karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 8, 2011 Student waterfront concepts focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled on May 10 to receive presentations from middle and high school students on their design proposals to complete the waterfront. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive a brief presentation from Tacoma Fire on the Request for Proposal process for ambulance services. The Council will not take public comment during thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16661http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16661karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Sue O’Neill, Public Works, soneill@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5789 Pacific Avenue streetscape open house scheduled for May 9 On May 9, the City will host an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. to solicit public input for the Pacific Avenue streetscape project that spans from South 7th Street to South 17th Street. The open house will be held at the Universityhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16638http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16638karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTNeighborhood Traffic Calming helps ensure safe traffic conditions on Tacoma’s neighborhood streets. We respond to resident’s questions and concerns regarding speeding, traffic safety, traffic signs, and similar issues. We also administer the city’s neighborhood traffic circle program, and the arterial and non-arterial traffic calming programs. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16632http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16632karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 1, 2011 City of Destiny Awards is center stage at study session On May 3, members of the City Council are scheduled to receive a briefing on the upcoming City of Destiny Awards scheduled for May 10 at Stadium High School. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive a briefing on the Planning Commission’s recommendations for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code for 2011. The Council will http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16631http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16631karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Liz Kaster, Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator, ekaster@cityoftacoma.org (253) 573-2317 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations Specialist, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5790 Wheel over for a great deal at the 2011 Tacoma Bike Swap The 3nd annual Tacoma Bike Swap is Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the University of Puget Sound Memorial Fieldhouse, on the corner of North 11th Street and Union Avenue. Vendors wilhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16626http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16626karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTMayor Marilyn Strickland and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers – six individuals and four groups – during the 25th annual City of Destiny Awards at 7 p.m. on May 10. This event, which is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the volunteer experience, will be held at the Stadium High School Auditorium, 111 N. E St. This year’s City of Destiny Award recipients are: Neighborhood Group or Community Partnership: Tacoma Orthopedic Association http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16620http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16620mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Christine Clifford, Community and Economic Development, clifford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2435 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Local businesses can learn how to build and maintain a website At the April 28 Economic Gardening Workshop, local business owners can learn how to create a website quickly and inexpensively. This workshop is also helpful for those businesses that have anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16618http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16618karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 24, 2011 Sound Transit D-M Street construction focus of study session City Council is scheduled April 26 to receive an update from Sound Transit staff on the Sound Transit D-M Street commuter rail construction project. As a second item on the agenda, Council will be provided a finance and economic status report, which includes a final 2009-10 Budget Report and a first quarter 2011-12 Budget Report. The Council will not take public commenthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16612http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16612karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Spaceworks Tacoma seeks summer storefront installations Spaceworks Tacoma is looking for artists from Washington or Oregon State to create temporary art installations in interior window storefronts in downtown Tacoma July 15 through Oct. 31, 2011. “http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16610http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16610karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Friends of South 12th host clean up, April 23 The friends of South 12th Street and the City of Tacoma will host a neighborhood clean up April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Franklin Elementary School, 1402 S. Lawrence St. The cleanup is specifically for those who lhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16609http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16609karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 17, 2011 Puget Sound Clean Air Agency nonattainment, parking enforcement focus of study session During study session on April 19, City Council is scheduled to hear from the Executive Director of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency on the stakeholder process for the fine particulate nonattainment area, specifically the background information on the issue, a status update on the process and how the City will be involved. As a second item on thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16589http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16589karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 10, 2011 Federal Health Care Reform focus of study session During study session on April 12, City Council is scheduled to hear a presentation on the impact of Federal Health Care Reform from the City’s Human Resources staff. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.chttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16571http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16571karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Pacific Avenue Streetscape Project (Phase 1) area includes the Pacific Avenue right-of-way between South 7th Street and South 17th streets. The project will wrap around corners onto side streets to tie in to the first stormwater structure. No private property improvements are included in the project. The project will be designed to complement the existing streetscape along Pacific Avenue between 17th and 21st Streets, including the upcoming streetscape and plaza/entrance improvements currenhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16558http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16558mwarmuth@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 South Tacoma neighbors host clean up, April 9 The South Tacoma neighbors and the City of Tacoma will host a neighborhood clean up April 9 from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Mt. Tahoma High School. The cleanup is specifically for those who live in the Edison, Manitou, Arlihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16533http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16533karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Rutherford, Public Works, trutherford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591- 5767 Murray Morgan Bridge groundbreaking ceremony, April 19 On April 19 at 9 a.m., the City of Tacoma will host a groundbreaking celebration to commemorate the next phase of rehabilitation work for the Murray Morgan Bridge. The Murray Morgan Bridge, also known as the 11th Streethttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16534http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16534karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Petition filed to amend municipal code related to marijuana An initiative petition was filed with the City Clerk that, if approved, would require the City “to amend Tacoma Municipal Code Title 8 to provide that marijuana or cannabis offenses be the lowest enforcemhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16537http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16537karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 3, 2011 Wedge Historic District Proposal tops study session agenda City Council is scheduled to discuss the Planning Commission’s recommendation to establish Historic and Conservation District overlay zoning for the Wedge Neighborhood during its April 5 study session. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadchttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16531http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16531karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 27, 2011 Final report for Tacoma Link Expansion Stakeholder Group focus of study session Members of City Council are scheduled March 29 to receive a presentation on the Tacoma Link Expansion Stakeholder Group’s Final Report. Council is also scheduled to receive information from Community and Economic Development Director Ryan Petty and Human Rights and Human Services Director Linda Villegas Bremer on the 2011-2012 Annual Action Plan of thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16511http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16511karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 2011-13 Tacoma Poet Laureate announced The Tacoma Arts Commission selected Josie Emmons Turner as the 2011-2013 Poet Laureate for the City of Tacoma. The Tacoma Poet Laureate program was founded in 2008 by the Urban Grace Church as a way of focusing attenthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16512http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16512karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Arts Commission to fund nine arts organizations The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $265,000 to nine Tacoma-based arts organizations through its Arts Anchor Fund program, which supports artistic fees and production expenses to keep arhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16500http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16500karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Debbie Bingham, Community and Economic Development, debbie.bingham@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5117 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Community urged to gather and reflect for Japan on March 26 Community members are urged to gather and reflect on the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan this Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. until noon at Thea’s Park (405 Dock St.). During the evhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16504http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16504karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Help create a new City of Tacoma website If you have ideas about what a new City of Tacoma website should look like or how it should work, be sure to attend a focus group on March 30 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Municipal Building North, Room 16 (733 Market Shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16505http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16505karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Call to artists for two training programs with public art opportunities The City of Tacoma is launching two unique training programs: Public Art: In Depth (PA:ID) and the Tacoma Murals Project. Visual artists working in a diversity of artistic styleshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16492http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16492karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 20, 2011 Cheney Stadium renovation update leads study session City Council members are scheduled to receive an update on the Cheney Stadium renovation project as the lead item at the March 22 study session. Council is also scheduled to hear a report on Puget Sound Regional Council grants as a second item on the agenda. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Marhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16493http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16493karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dave Carr, Public Works, dcarr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5035 Parking Management Advisory Task Force seeks new member If you are interested in the future of parking in downtown Tacoma, the Parking Management Advisory Task Force is looking for a new member to help make decisions and recommendations regarding the downtown parking system. The currehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16453http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16453karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Electric vehicle charging station grant funds available for Tacoma business owners In response to the growing electric vehicle market, Federal stimulus grant funds are available to local business owners to install public customer charging stations. The Puget Sounhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16469http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16469karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 13, 2011 Council cancels meetings for March 15 City Council has announced that the study session and regular Council meeting for March 15 have been cancelled. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on March 22, 2011. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Billboard/sign code public hearing scheduled for March 16 The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16440http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16440karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTLincoln Avenue Bridge Projecthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16424http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16424karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Spaceworks Tacoma is now accepting applications for Creative Enterprise and Artist Residency on a rolling basis Spaceworks Tacoma, a joint initiative of the City of Tacoma, Shunpike, and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce designed to activate emhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16403http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16403karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 6, 2011 City of Lakewood’s Joint Base Lewis-McChord Study tops study session agenda During the March 8 study session, the City Council is scheduled to receive a presentation from the City of Lakewood’s Project Manager for Office of Economic Adjustment Grants, Dan Penrose. Penrose will present the findings of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Study that was prepared under a grant from the Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment andhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16404http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16404karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Tacoma Fire awarded SAFER grant The Department of Homeland Security has awarded $1,566,699 to the Tacoma Fire Department from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to bolster firefighter staffing levels. The SAFER grant provides funding thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16397http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16397karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Landmarks Preservation Commission seeks a volunteer architect The Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to apply for a vacancy on the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The following architect position is open: • Architect: Open to residentshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16388http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16388karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 28, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Eighteen artists funded by Tacoma Arts Commission In 2011-2012, the Tacoma Arts Commission awarded $45,000 in Tacoma Artists Initiative Program funding to 18 individual Tacoma artists. The awards range in value from $1,000 to $4500 and span artists worhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16378http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16378karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 27, 2011 Stadium Way reconstruction leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled during study session on March 1 to receive a presentation from the Public Works Department’s Engineering Division on the status of the Stadium Way reconstruction project. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16377http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16377karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 20, 2011 City offices closed Feb. 21; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Feb. 21 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 6http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16348http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16348karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 18, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 New Spaceworks installations will hit downtown Tacoma storefronts soon The third round of Spaceworks Tacoma artists have been selected and in March their new installations and projects will be on display in downtown Tacoma. With the third round, there arehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16346http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16346karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 18, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 651-0572 Opportunity to create design for new light rail platform glass The Tacoma Arts Commission invites artists to submit qualifications to develop a two-dimensional design suitable for etching into the glass panels of two shelters at the new light rail stations at Cohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16347http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16347karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 15, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Angela Tamajka, Tacoma Dome, angela.tamajka@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 593-7617 Mike Combs, director of Public Assembly Facilities, announces retirement Mike Combs, the director of Public Assembly Facilities for the City of Tacoma recently announced his retirement for the end of April 2011. Combs started his 25-year career with the City in 1986 as an evenhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16323http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16323karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 13, 2011 Joint City Council/Public Utility Board Study Session scheduled Members of City Council and the Tacoma Public Utility Board are scheduled Feb. 15 to receive an update from Tacoma Public Utilities staff on Tacoma Power’s Integrated Resource Plan and outcome, including Initiative 937 requirements and a summary of Tacoma Power’s conservation program history. Additionally, staff will provide information on Tacoma Water’s conservation http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16312http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16312karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTAlaska Street Project http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16297http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16297karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 6, 2011 Downtown: On the Go focus of study session Members of City Council are scheduled Feb. 8 to receive an update from the Downtown: On the Go organization, which includes the City, Pierce Transit, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and 18 downtown businesses. The update will focus on how the group has been formalized and their work plan for 2011. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16272http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16272karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 1, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma seeks artist to create public art plan for Prairie Line Trail The City of Tacoma invites experienced artists, creative teams, and/or art consultants to submit their qualifications for a chance to develop a public art plan for the half-mile, two acre Prhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16220http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16220karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 1, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma will broadcast replays of the State of the City Address Mayor Marilyn Strickland gave her first State of the City Address on Jan. 31 during the Shift Happens event at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. If you missed the speech, you can watch the video online thrhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16221http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16221karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 30, 2011 Foss Waterway infrastructure projects focus of study session Members of City Council are scheduled Feb. 1 to receive an update from City and Foss Waterway Development Authority staff on the status of public infrastructure projects being designed and planned on the Foss Waterway during the current biennium. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Markehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16175http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16175karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT News Advisory City of Tacoma www.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 23, 2011 Study session kicks off with Elks project update On Jan. 25, members of City Council are scheduled to receive an update from McMenamins and Elks on Broadway, LLC on the conceptual designs for the Elks Temple renovation and the adjacent mixed-use project. As a second item on the agenda, staff from General Government utilities and Tacoma Public Utilities will review a utility http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16129http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16129karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 18, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Applications for Tacoma Poet Laureate program now being accepted The Tacoma Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the 4th annual Tacoma Poet Laureate program. The individual selected as Tacoma Poet Laureate will hold the position for twohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16040http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16040karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 16, 2011 City offices closed Jan. 17; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Jan. 17 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16035http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=16035karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 11, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Diane Wiatr, Community and Economic Development, dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5380 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 651-0572 City challenges artists to design creative bike racks Artists and/or artist teams from Pierce County are invited to submit concepts for the creation of three original bicycle racks for Zeitbike 2011. Zeitbike is part of a month-long celebration of the bicycle helhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15996http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15996karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 9, 2011 Education initiatives focus of study session agenda During study session on Jan. 11, members of the City Council are scheduled to receive an update from Mayor Strickland on the Mayor’s Task Force on Education initiatives. As a second item on the agenda, Community and Economic Development staff will provide additional information and update the Council on the proposed agreement with University of Washington-Tacoma on Prairie Line eahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15988http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15988karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 5, 2011 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Get involved in the arts – volunteer for the Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma City Council invites individuals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the arts (literary, visual and performing) to apply for the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are inthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15964http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15964karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Rutherford, Public Works, trutherford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5767 Murray Morgan Bridge will soon be closed to pedestrian traffic Next week, the Murray Morgan Bridge will be raised and locked in an upright position to allow marine traffic to travel under the bridge. This will close the bridge to pedestrian traffic indefinitely. To prevent http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15959http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15959karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011 City of Tacoma news release archive http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15958http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15958karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 30, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Taryn Kloster, Urban Grace, tkloster@urbangracetacoma.org, (253) 272-2184 (ext.104) Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Poet Laureate to be administered through Tacoma Arts Commission in 2011 The Urban Grace Church and the Tacoma Arts Commission are excited to announce the transihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15949http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15949karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 2, 2011 Garbage and recycling collection on schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Dec. 31. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected, and will remain on its normal schedule. The City of Tacoma’s landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be closed all day New Year’s Day. Contact: Michelle Warmuth, Community Relations, mwarmuth@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2005 Poinhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15950http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15950karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 26, 2010 Garbage and recycling collection on schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected, and will remain on its normal schedule. The City of Tacoma’s landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will close at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed all day on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Contact: Michelle Whttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15911http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15911karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTTwenty one art projects funded by Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $50,000 in 2011 Arts Projects funding to 21 different Tacoma organizations in support of public outreach projects in the fields of music, dance, film, theater, literary and visual arts. The awards range in value from $1,000 to $5,000 and serve a cross-section of Tacoma’s community. “The Tacoma Arts Commission is very pleased to provide ongoing support for the Arts Projects program that blends http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15890http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15890mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTNew campaign promotes pedestrian and bicycle safety The City of Tacoma has partnered with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to create “Drive Nice, Tacoma,” a new safety campaign that urges motorists to be more considerate of other road users, pedestrians and bicyclists. The campaign was designed by Rusty George Creative and paid for with grant funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Bumper stickers and postcards will soon be available, and ads will be visible onhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15885http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15885mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTReport available on local health indicators and access to health care In response to voter approval of Proposition 1 in 2007, which sought to improve access to high-quality health care for individuals, as well as the subsequent passing of Resolution 37226, which green lights efforts to respond to the intent of Proposition 1, the City of Tacoma's Human Rights and Human Services Department was directed by Council to ask the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for a report on local health inhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15882http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15882mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTKeyBank and City of Tacoma to discontinue Bank to Bay Run KeyBank and the City of Tacoma have decided to discontinue the Bank to Bay 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids’ Run, a community event that they have successfully co-produced on the Sunday following Labor Day since 1999 in downtown Tacoma. Over the last 11 years, Bank to Bay has achieved its original purpose – to showcase growth and development in downtown Tacoma, bring people to the city center, provide financial support for children’shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15866http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15866robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTWire theft, damage to controls leave Murray Morgan Bridge unable to open Sometime between Nov. 22 and Dec. 8, copper wire thieves broke into the mechanical room on the Murray Morgan Bridge and stole all of the wiring in the power and control panel that is used to raise and lower the bridge. As a result of this theft and extensive damage to the motors and controls used to move the bridge, the bridge currently cannot be raised to allow ships to pass underneath. City engineers have notified thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15867http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15867robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTCouncil cancels meetings for Dec. 21, Dec. 28 City Council has announced that the study session and regular Council meetings for Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 have been cancelled to mark the holiday season. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Jan. 4, 2011. Contact: Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Garbage and recycling collection on schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Garbagehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15871http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15871robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 651-0572 Spaceworks Tacoma accepting applications now through Jan. 17 Artists, artist groups and creative entrepreneurs can now apply for an opportunity to participate in Spaceworks Tacoma: Round 3. Spaceworks Tacoma is a joint initiative of the City of Tacoma, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15864http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15864karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 12, 2010 Broadway Center for Performing Arts takes the stage for study session City Council is scheduled Dec. 14 to receive an update on the Broadway Center for Performing Arts from Executive Director David Fischer. As a second item on the agenda, Council will receive an update from the owner of the Old City Hall on the state of the building, what they are doing to clean it up and what their long-term plans are for the building. Pleasehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15812http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15812njones@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTCity Council members approved the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget during tonight’s meeting, including a balanced $398.6 million General Fund budget and an entire City budget, including all funds, of $2.7 billion. The General Fund budget, which pays for basic services such as police, fire, libraries and residential street repairs, is decreased by approximately $43 million from the previous biennium while working under the City Council guidelines that the City not increase taxes, avoid layoffs and avhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15777http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15777robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 3, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Dave Carr, Public Works, dcarr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5035 Changes to downtown parking pay stations take affect tomorrow The Downtown Parking Management Advisory Task Force values public input. After receiving public feedback at a series of meetings, the task force has decided to implement suggested changes for enhancing the new parking pay http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15768http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15768karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTFunding applications for individual artists accepted now until Jan. 24 Individual artists based in Tacoma may apply now through Jan. 24, 2011 for Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding in the range of $1,000 - $5,000. Funding supports the creation and completion of new artwork, as well as local activities connecting these artists with Tacoma citizens on a deeper level. In the past, funded artists have helped bring about a rich array of public exhibits, readings, film screenings, workshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15750http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15750mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTNEA approves $10,000 grant in support of Art at Work Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announced today that the Tacoma Arts Commission has been approved for a $10,000 NEA grant in support of the Art at Work Arts Symposium, as well as increased technical assistance opportunities for artists and arts organizations in 2011. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15744http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15744mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 28, 2010 City offices closed Nov. 25- 26 for Thanksgiving holiday City of Tacoma administrative offices will close Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Contact: Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 No garbage, recycling or yard waste service on Thanksgiving Day Tacoma Solid Waste Management will not pick up garbage, recycling or yard waste http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15729http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15729karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 21, 2010http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15715http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15715karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTCity of Destiny Awards nominations accepted now through Jan. 14 Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s 25th annual City of Destiny Awards, which spotlights exceptional volunteers who have worked to drive Tacoma forward, are being accepted now through Jan. 14, 2011. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15709http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15709mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTStudy session to focus on Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Cheney Stadium update and operating agreement with FWDA City Council members are scheduled to hear an update from Tanya Andrews, Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, on future plans for the organization during the Nov. 16 study session. The Council is also scheduled to hear a progress report on the re-construction of Cheney Stadium and to get an overview of the Third Operating Agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Fhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15667http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15667robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTLinda Villegas Bremer named Tacoma’s new Human Rights and Human Services Department director Following a national search and competitive interview process, the City of Tacoma has named Linda Villegas Bremer to be director of the Human Rights and Human Services Department. Bremer has served as interim director of the department since Sept. 9, 2010, and she will step into her permanent role on Nov. 15, 2010, with a starting salary of $131,684. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15666http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15666robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT2011-2012 Biennial Budget workshop to be held Tuesday The 2011-2012 Biennial Budget proposal will be considered by the City Council at a budget workshop Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers on the first floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St. The workshop is scheduled to offer a presentation from Tacoma Public Utilities on projections for Tacoma Power revenues and assumptions, as well as General Fund departmental budget summaries from the Human Rights and Human Services Departmenhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15618http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15618robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 26, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Artists selected for Cheney Stadium public art projects Beliz Brother from Seattle and David Franklin from Indianola were selected from among 67 applicants in a competitive process to create artwork for the new Cheney Stadium. The review panel offered two commissions.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15584http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15584mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTTacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland and a Committee of 27 community leaders will join with members of the public on a symbolic Walk for Reconciliation Oct. 30 beginning at 10 a.m. in Tollefson Plaza in downtown Tacoma. The walk commemorates the 125th anniversary of the expulsion of Tacoma’s Chinese community on Nov. 3, 1885 and is meant to show how Tacoma is stepping forward into a new present and future. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15582http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15582robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Jacqueline Strong-Moss, Human Rights and Human Services, jstrongmos@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5849 Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Website offers information, resources for victims of domestic violence The Reduce Domestic Violence Incidents Safe and Clean team – comprised of representatives from the City of Tacoma, the YWCA, the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center and other community orgahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15548http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15548mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Public is invited to Spaceworks’ Trick Art Treat offerings Oct. 28 Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland invites everyone to put on a costume and visit downtown Tacoma Oct. 28 from 5 – 7 p.m., for Trick Art Treat. Spaceworks Tacoma’s Round II opening, Trick Art Treat fhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15547http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15547mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstromavila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Tacoma celebrates local art and culture this November November 2010 marks the ninth anniversary of Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month, which celebrates the collective talent here in Tacoma and engages the public in art and culture. There will be over 300 community-hohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15546http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15546mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 18, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Community and Economic Development, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Six Tacoma schools being considered for historic designation Six Tacoma schools built between 1911 and 1952 may soon join Stadium High School, Lincoln High School and Washington Hoyt Elementary School as historic landmarks. The Landmarks Preservation Commissionhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15524http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15524mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 18, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Community and Economic Development, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Landmarks Preservation Commission seeks volunteers to help preserve Tacoma’s architectural heritage The Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to apply for one of three volunteer positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission, which oversees thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15527http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15527mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 14, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Hilltop-McCarver mural to be unveiled Oct. 16 The Hilltop-McCarver mural at 2143 Martin Luther King Jr. Way was designed and created by the Upper Tacoma Business Association, local community members and trained artists to playfully illustrate concepts of Hilltop’s past, phttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15502http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15502mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma wins national programming awards TV Tacoma – the City’s 24-hour government information channel – took home seven national programming awards last week at the 25th annual National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) video awards in Washington, DC. NATOA is a national association that represhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15445http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15445karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 4, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5176 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Fire Department hosts open houses Residents can celebrate Fire Prevention Week by visiting six neighborhood fire stations from 1 - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9. This year’s theme, “Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with,” encourages everyone to team up andhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15443http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15443karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 4, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dave Carr, Public Works, dcarr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5035 Give parking pay station feedback, Oct. 7 With the on-street pay stations now in operation, the Parking Advisory Task Force would like to hear your feedback at a public meeting this Thursday, Oct. 7. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. and will be held at the University of Washington Tacoma in thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15444http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15444karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 3, 2010 Joint City Council and Tacoma Library Board study session The Tacoma Public Library is scheduled Oct. 5 to provide City Council with a quarterly update during the joint study session with the Tacoma Library Board. After the joint session, staff from the Community and Economic Development Department will present data and a preliminary assessment regarding the potential master planning of Tacoma’s eight Neighborhood Mixed-Use Centerhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15438http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15438karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 29, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Local arts advocates honored with AMOCAT Arts Awards The Urban Grace Church, Fab-5 and Oliver Doris have been selected to receive the Tacoma Arts Commission’s 2010 AMOCAT Art Awards. The awards recognize organizations and artists for their vision, dedicahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15427http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15427karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 28, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 2011-2012 Biennial Budget recommendations provided to Council Members of City Council received City Manager Eric Anderson’s budget recommendations for the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget during study session this afternoon. The proposed budget does not include layofhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15424http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15424karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 28, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT Cindy Degrosse, Mayor's Office, cdegrosse@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7848 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Volunteers needed for Foss Waterway Development Authority The City seeks three volunteers for the Foss Waterway Development Authority (FWDA) Board. The role of the FWDA is the implementation of the Master Plan for the Foss Waterway, including the sale, lease, development and manhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15425http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15425karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 27, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mary Beth Riggs, Community Based Services, mriggs@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Community Based Services hosts expansion kickoff, Sept. 30 The Community Based Services (CBS) program is expanding into another South Tacoma neighborhood and will host an official kickoff and priority setting meeting at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Tacoma Public http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15399http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15399karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma www.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 26, 2010 2011-2012 Biennial Budget leads study session agenda Members of City Council are scheduled during study session on Sept. 28 to receive City Manager Eric Anderson’s budget recommendations for the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session held in the Council Chambers located on the first floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15393http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15393karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFrom the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Surplus property website now live A new website listing active surplus property listings in Tacoma is now online at http://www.govme.org/govME2/service/Surplus/SurplusProperty.aspx. The website lists http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15379http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15379karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Call for artists for Human Rights Legacy project The Tacoma Arts Commission, in partnership with the American Leadership Forum Tacoma Class XVI, seeks a professional artist or artist team with extensive experience in community engagement to develop and implementhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15377http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15377karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 West End neighborhood to host cleanup, Sept. 25 On Sept. 25, the City of Tacoma and the West End neighborhood will join forces to host a neighborhood cleanup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents in this neighborhood are encouraged to beautify their neighborhood by dumpihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15370http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15370karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 17, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Maria Lee, Community Relations Office, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Cindy DeGrosse, City Manager’s Office, cdegrosse@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7848 Citizens Recognition Committee seeks four new members The Citizens Recognition Committee – a group of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise appointed by City Council to recognize outstanding volunteer work in Tacoma – seeks four nhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15359http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15359mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 19, 2010 New crime website leads study session agenda Members of City Council are scheduled Sept. 21 to receive a demonstration on how to use the new www.tacomacrime.org website. The crime website goes live on Sept. 20 and will provide crime prevention information and real time crime statistics searchable by address. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market Shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15357http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15357karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 The City, Puyallup Tribe and First Creek neighbors to host cleanup On Sept. 18, the City of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe and First Creek neighbors will join forces to host a neighborhood cleanup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who live in thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15352http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15352karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Welcome Figure celebration, Sept. 18 A celebratory event will be held Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Tollefson Plaza (17th Street and Pacific Avenue) to unveil and bless Tacoma’s first indigenous monument. The monument is a female welcoming figure who was carvhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15353http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15353karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 12, 2010 State Legislative update leads study session agenda Members of City Council are scheduled Sept. 14 to receive an update on the status of the State’s capital budget and the November Energy Efficiency Bond issue from the Washington State House Capital Budget Chair Hans Dunshee. As a second item on the agenda, members of the Government Performance and Finance Committee are scheduled to provide a brief on recent committee discussionshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15327http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15327karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 8, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Christine Clifford, Community and Economic Development, clifford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2435 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Get a free financial check up for your business, Sept. 16 At the Sept. 16 Economic Gardening Workshop, Tacoma business owners are invited to come learn the businesses fundamentals about financial statements and the impact they have on your business to ensuhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15296http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15296karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 9, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Linda Bremer newly appointed interim Human Rights and Human Services director City Manager Eric Anderson recently announced that Linda Bremer will assume the interim Human Rights and Human Services director position while a nationwide recruitment process to fill the position permanently is underway. Bremer’s appointment was affective today, Sept. 9, 20http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15297http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15297karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 7, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5790 Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftaocoma.org (253) 255-3260 Tacoma Fire hosts remembrance ceremony on Sept. 11 On Sept. 11, 2010, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at a public remembrance ceremony at the Firefighter’s Memorial, 3301 Ruston Way. This year marks the ninth anniversary of this trahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15264http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15264karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 7, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mitzi Primeau, KeyBank, Mitzi_Primeau@KeyBank.com, (253) 305-7666 11th annual Bank to Bay run takes to the streets Sept. 12 KeyBank and the City of Tacoma will host the 11th annual Bank to Bay 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids’ Run on Sunday, Sept. 12, in downtown Tacoma. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the 1K Kids’ Run begins at 9 a.m., followed by thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15265http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15265karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 31, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dave Carr, Public Works, dcarr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5035 Final opportunity to give parking pay station feedback, Sept. 2 Learn more about the status of on-street parking pay stations in Tacoma at a public meeting this Thursday, Sept. 2 starting at 5 p.m. at the Pantages Theater (9th Street and Broadway). This is the last public meeting before http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15227http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15227karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTVisual, performing and literary artists needed for Art Slam The Tacoma Arts Commission seeks South Puget Sound artists to participate in an Art Slam as part of Tacoma’s 9th annual Art at Work month. On Nov. 17, from 7 – 9 p.m., visual and performing art submissions will be projected on the big screen of the Rialto Theater, set to a soundtrack of musical accompaniment. Live performances by performing and spoken word artists will be interspersed between segments of the show, followed by a receptihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15226http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15226karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 29, 2010 Draft of 2011-2012 Legislative Policy Manual focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Aug. 31 to review a draft of the City’s 2011-2012 Legislative Policy Manual with Government Relations Officer Randy Lewis. The legislative policy is the established policy statement expressing the City’s views concerning issues which may come before the Washington Legislature and United States Congress. As a second item onhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15216http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15216karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 24, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Hilltop Action Coalition hosts neighborhood cleanup On Aug. 28, the City of Tacoma and the Hilltop Action Coalition will host a neighborhood cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The cleanup is specifically for those who live in the following areas: • Tacoma Avenue Sohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15202http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15202karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 22, 2010 U.S. Small Business Administration focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Aug. 24 to receive information from the U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator on the products and services the agency provides to help small businesses succeed. As a second item on the agenda, Council is scheduled to receive additional information on the refinancing options for the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget, inchttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15178http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15178karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 17, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Steve Goolie, Public Works, sgoolie@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5479 Report abandoned autos online In an effort to keep neighborhoods from unnecessary and unsightly blight, the City has regulations for properly parking vehicles in residential areas. Those who are in violation of the parking rules can now be reported to the abandoned autos website wwwhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15174http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15174karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 19, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Elliott Barnett, Community and Economic Development, elliott.barnett@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5389 City takes home 2010 Joint Planning Award for Complete Streets Design Guidelines The American Planning Association-Washington Chapter (APA) and the Planning Association of Washington (PAW) honored the City of Tacoma with a 2010 Joint Planning Award fhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15172http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15172karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 15, 2010 Debt restructuring proposal, parking pay stations drive study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Aug. 17 to receive information regarding the debt restructuring proposal for the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget from Finance Director Bob Biles. As a second item on the agenda, Council is scheduled to hear an update on the parking pay station rollout and proposed ordinance changes. The Council will not take public comhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15122http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15122karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 12, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Human Rights and Human Services Director John Briehl to retire in Sept., Merritt Long appointed interim director Human Rights and Human Services Director John Briehl will be retiring after 36 years of service with the City on Sept. 1, 2010. Today, City Manager Ehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15116http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15116karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 10, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Eastside neighborhoods to host cleanup, Aug. 14 On Aug. 14, neighbors on Tacoma’s Eastside and the City of Tacoma will host a neighborhood cleanup from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The dump-your-junk cleanup is specifically for those who live in the following areas: • 38thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15117http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15117karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 9, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Christian Clegg, City Manager’s Office, cclegg@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5125 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Volunteers needed for Citizen Review Panel The City of Tacoma is recruiting multiple volunteers for the Citizen Review Panel, which is a policy advisory panel to the City Council with oversight of Tacoma Police Department policy. The Citizen Review Panel was recently revisedhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15101http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15101karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 8, 2010 Preliminary Capital Project and Operating Budget priorities focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Aug. 10 to discuss the preliminary Capital Project and Operating Budget priorities for 2011 and 2012 with City Manager Eric Anderson. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcashttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15097http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15097karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 4, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dave Carr, Public Works, dcarr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5035 Parking pay station public meeting, Aug. 5 Learn more about the status of on-street parking pay stations in Tacoma at a public meeting this Thursday, Aug. 5 starting at 5 p.m. in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, Room 16 (733 Market St.). This is the second to last public meeting before http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15085http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15085karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 2, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Jennifer Kramer, Tacoma Police, jkramer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 830-6538 Tacoma Police Department seeks performance feedback The Tacoma Police Department is currently seeking Law Enforcement Accreditation through the internationally acclaimed Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). As part of the accreditation process, CALhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15066http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15066karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 1, 2010 Study session cancelled for Tacoma Water Headworks and Watershed tour City Council has announced that the study session for Aug. 3 has been cancelled. In lieu of study session, the City Council will be taking an all day Tacoma Water Headworks and Watershed tour. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Aug. 10, 2010. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 27thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15062http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15062karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City surveys sample of citizens The City of Tacoma wants to hear from its citizens. This week, 9,600 randomly selected households will have the opportunity to report how they feel about the quality of life and services in Tacoma when they http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15063http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15063karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Spaceworks Tacoma block party, July 29 Celebrate artists and arts organizations using their creativity to liven up vacant spaces on July 29 at the Spaceworks Tacoma block party. The event marks the program’s official opening and will be held at 9th Streethttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15032http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15032wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 25, 2010 Financial and Economic Status Report focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled July 27 to receive an update from the City’s Finance Director Bob Biles on the second quarter 2010 revenues and expenditures and the preliminary capital project priorities and operating budget priorities for the 2011-2012 biennium. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Builhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15027http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15027karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Robert McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City employee tragically killed Lisa Melancon, a member of the City’s Code Enforcement Division of Public Works, was tragically killed last night. Melancon has been with the City for 15 years and was a big part of revitalizing Tacoma as a founding member ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15028http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15028karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Randy Dixon, Public Works, rdixon@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5600 Road work to close portions of Schuster Parkway this week On July 21 and July 22, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., portions of Schuster Parkway will be closed for street repair. A chip seal repair will be completed on two separate days, requiring closure of northbound lanes on one day and southttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15015http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15015karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 18, 2010 D to M Street Sound Transit project update leads study session Members of the City Council are scheduled July 20 to receive an update from Sound Transit on the construction schedule for the D to M Commuter Rail project. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacomhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15008http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=15008karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 South Tyler Street traffic revisions scheduled for July 15 On Thursday, July 15, South Tyler Street will be closed to through traffic from the Tacoma Firs Golf Center driveway to South 38th Street for work related to the arterial reconstruction project. The intersection of South 38thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14999http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14999karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joint City Council/Metropolitan Park Board Commissioners study session Members of the City Council and the Metropolitan Park Board Commissioners are scheduled July 13 to have a joint study session to receive an update on the parks transition plan from the Metro Parks Transition Plan Policy Team. The policy team has been working on the transition of City park properties to Metro Parks in order to centralize all park facilities, operations and maintenance with Metro Parks. Following the joint http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14994http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14994karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Spaceworks Tacoma takes shape, opening set for July 29 Artists and arts organizations have started to inhabit formerly vacant spaces in downtown Tacoma as the Artscapes component of Spaceworks Tacoma. Spaceworks Tacoma is a joint initiative of the Cityhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14975http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14975karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 4, 2010 No Council meetings next week The City Council study session and regular Council meeting for July 6 have been cancelled to mark the Independence Day holiday. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on July 13, 2010. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offices closed July 5; garbage, recycling and yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacomhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14963http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14963karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Amy McBride, Tacoma Arts Administrator, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Tacoma Arts Commission seeks artists to create artwork for Cheney Stadium Cheney Stadium will undergo major renovations this fall. As part of the renovation, the Tacoma Arts Commission has two opportunities available for artists or artist teams to create site-responsive arhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14959http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14959karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire, jmeinecke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Fireworks are prohibited in Tacoma All fireworks are illegal within the Tacoma city limits. Violators of the fireworks law are subject to a fine and the confiscation of their fireworks. Most fireworks violations are class 2 civil infractions and can result in a $257 fine; citizenshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14953http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14953karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 27, 2010 Mixed-Use Center Master Plan focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled June 29 to receive an overview of the Planning Commission’s recommendations regarding master planning in mixed-use centers. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14934http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14934karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Mayor appoints new chair for Tacoma Reads Together Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland recently appointed Erik Hanberg to serve as the new chair of Tacoma Reads Together, a community reading initiative. “I selected Hanberg because he is a voracious reader, a chttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14935http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14935karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 20, 2010 Chinese Reconciliation Park leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled June 22 to receive an update from staff and the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation on the status of the park project located on Ruston Way. As a second item on the agenda, Public Works staff will discuss the status of the Narrows Ridge Estates Easement Exchange. The exchange would grant a private roadway easement and temporary chttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14888http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14888karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Community and Economic Development, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Get involved in Tacoma’s architectural heritage – volunteer for commission The Landmarks Preservation Commission has a vacancy for the Ex Officio – North Slope position. The position is open to residents, property owners or business owners located wihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14889http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14889karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Neighborhoods host collaborative cleanup, June 26 On June 26, various neighborhoods and the City of Tacoma will host a neighborhood cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The dump your junk cleanup is specifically for those who live in the following neighborhoods: • Jehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14871http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14871karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Jeff Jenkins, Public Works, jjenkins2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5508 Public meeting for the Old Town Dock is scheduled for June 23 The City of Tacoma and Metro Parks Tacoma will hold a town hall meeting June 23 to discuss the current status of Old Town Dock. At the meeting, representatives from both the City and Metro Parks will share the resulthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14872http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14872karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Peter Huffman, Community and Economic Development, phuffman@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5373 Tacoma selected for 2010 Smart Communities Award Tacoma was recently selected by Gov. Chris Gregoire to receive a 2010 Smart Communities Award for creating livable communities in Washington state. Tacoma was a City winner recognized for its Neighborhood Cehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14854http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14854karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 13, 2010 Human Services Strategic Plan focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled June 15 to receive an update on the 2010 Human Services Strategic Plan. The plan describes strategies to address human services issues, the City’s roles and the priorities for the distribution of City funding. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Rhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14842http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14842karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteer for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has an opening available for the District 4 position for citizens residing in Council District No. 4 (Eastside and South End). This position has a three-year term from Julyhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14840http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14840karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma brings home second Emmy Award TV Tacoma was recently presented a Governors’ Award during the 47th Annual Emmy Awards for partnered coverage of the memorial services honoring the four Lakewood law enforcement officers and the Pierce County deputy recently killed in the line of duthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14841http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14841karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 6, 2010 Link extension, Pierce Transit redesign update focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled June 8 to receive an update on the Sound Transit, Pierce Transit and the City’s shared goal of identifying a plan to extend the Tacoma Link light rail system. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive an update from Pierce Transit on the system redesign conceptual plans. Additionally, the Tacomhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14810http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14810karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteer for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has an opening available for the District 4 position for citizens residing in Council District No. 4 (Eastside and South End). This position has a three-year term from Julyhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14733http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14733karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 30, 2010 No Council meetings next week The City Council study session and regular Council meeting for June 1 have been cancelled to mark the Memorial Day holiday. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on June 8, 2010. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offices closed May 31; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma adminhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14725http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14725karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org , (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City employees and family exhibit artistic talents A free, visual art exhibit sponsored by The National Arts Program® is now on display at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., and at Tacoma Public Utilities, 3628 S. 35th St. Ninety-one visual artists, including City employees, rethttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14718http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14718karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ric Teasley, Community and Economic Development, rteasley@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5238 Learn to prevent foreclosure at a free information workshop, June 5 Individual help with foreclosure issues will be available to the public at an upcoming free foreclosure workshop on June 5 starting at 11 a.m. The seminar is being held to help those who are ovehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14698http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14698karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 23, 2010 2010 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Regulatory Code focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled May 25 to receive a presentation from Community and Economic Development Department staff regarding the proposed 2010 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive a presentation from the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System regarhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14686http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14686karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Community & Economic Development, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Landmarks Preservation Commission to grant 2010 Preservation Awards In honor of National Preservation Month, the Landmarks Preservation Commission has released its list of 2010 Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Awards. Landmarks Preserhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14687http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14687karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTMunicipal Court presentation leads study session agenda On May 18, members of the City Council are scheduled to receive a presentation from the Municipal Court regarding the department’s budget, services and goals. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available on the web within 24 hourhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14635http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14635karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma will broadcast replays of the 24th annual City of Destiny Awards The 24th annual City of Destiny Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 11, and can be seen again on TV Tacoma starting Saturday, May 15. The City of Destiny Awards spotlight exceptional volunteers who have workedhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14636http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14636karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Diane Wiatr, Mobility Coordinator, dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5380 Maria Lee, Community Relations Specialist, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Tacoma celebrates National Bike to Work Week, May 17 - 21 As local commuters respond to the challenge presented by Pierce Transit’s “Ride, Register and Win” campaign and amp up the number of bike miles they log on piercetripscalendar.com to meet this year’s goal of 10,000 miles,http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14634http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14634mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 24th Annual City of Destiny Awards recognizes top local volunteers Mayor Marilyn Strickland and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers – six individuals and four groups – during the 24th annual City of Destiny Awards at 7 p.m. on May 11. This event, which ihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14632http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14632mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Gail Himes, Human Rights and Human Services, ghimes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5785 Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is seeking new members The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is recruiting new members to serve one-, two- and three-year terms. If you are passionate about creating equal access for people with disabilities, you are encourahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14527http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14527karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City seeks visual artists for summer Mural Art Training Program The City is seeking a variety of practicing visual artists to participate in a Mural Art Training Program pilot this summer as part of the City’s Community Based Mural Program. The Mural http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14526http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14526karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 2, 2010 City of Destiny Awards is center stage at study session On May 4, members of the City Council are scheduled to receive a briefing on the upcoming City of Destiny Awards scheduled for May 11 at Stadium High School. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive a presentation from the Finance Department regarding the department’s budget, services and goals. The Council will not take public comment during the noohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14528http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14528karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Liz Kaster, Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator, ekaster@cityoftacoma.org (253) 573-2317 Maria Lee, Community Relations Specialist, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-2054 ‘Bike Swap’ on May 8 is poised to be Pierce County’s largest bicycle event The second annual Tacoma Bike Swap springs into gear on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the University of Puget Sound parking lot (1301 N. Union Ave.). There are no admission http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14633http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14633mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City of Tacoma seeks teaching artists for Mural Art Training Program Experienced mural painters are needed to teach in a summer Mural Art Training Program pilot for the City’s Community Based Mural Program. Selected artists will teach a series of summer http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14490http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14490karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Neighborhoods host collaborative cleanup, May 1 The Pac-Yak, Spooner’s Tract, Hillsdale, Larchmont and Fern Hill neighborhoods and the City of Tacoma will host a neighborhood cleanup on May 1 from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The cleanup is specifically for those who live bhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14491http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14491karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has three openings available: the District 4 position for citizens residing in Council District No. 4 (Eastside); the environmental position for citizens with expertise http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14492http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14492karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 25, 2010 Finance and Economic Status Report focus of study session On April 27, members of the City Council are scheduled to discuss the 2011-2012 biennial budget and to receive a First Quarter 2010 Revenue and Expenditure update. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive a presentation from the Legal Department regarding the department’s budget, services and goals. The Council will not take public comment durinhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14483http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14483karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Spaceworks Tacoma invites artists to submit proposals for creative uses for vacant space and empty storefronts Spaceworks Tacoma, a joint initiative of the City of Tacoma, Shunpike and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, will launch in June. Thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14459http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14459karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 First Creek community cleanup activities scheduled April 24 Clean communities benefit everyone. With Earth Day in mind, on Saturday, April 24, the First Creek neighborhood has scheduled two cleanups. This is a great opportunity to volunteer and to help beautify Tacohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14447http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14447karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Community and Economic Development, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Help the Spanish Steps win $125,000 towards restoration Whether the Spanish Steps receives up to $125,000 for restoration depends on you. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express just unveiled the 25 finalists for grant fundhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14437http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14437karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 18, 2010 Countywide Planning Policies Update focus of study session On April 20, members of the City Council are scheduled to receive an update from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) regarding the countywide planning policies that underpin the Comprehensive Plans for Pierce County for the Growth Management Act (GMA) and the PSRC VISION 2040 regional planning policy document. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14433http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14433karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org,(253) 591-5790 Jerry Larsen, Public Works, glarsen@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5600 Schuster Parkway closure scheduled for April 17 On Saturday, April 17, Schuster Parkway from Pacific Avenue to McCarver Street, will be closed from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. for street maintenance. The scheduled work includes grinding and overlay work for chip seal repairs. Sidewalks in thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14434http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14434karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma takes top honors in the Best of the Northwest Video Awards TV Tacoma recently received the award for “Overall Excellence” in Public, Educational, or Government (PEG) Access Programming from the Alliance for Community Media – the northwest’s annual video competition. The “Ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14435http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14435karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Call for community groups to participate in mural program to combat graffiti and vandalism The City of Tacoma is seeking community groups who are interested in having a mural painted in their neighborhood in order to reclaim spaces targeted by vandalishttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14436http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14436karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Christine Clifford, Community and Economic Development, clifford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2435 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Learn how to grow customer loyalty at April 21 Economic Gardening Workshop At the April 21 Economic Gardening Workshop, learn to use customer loyalty strategies that work. The workshop will focus on teaching business owners how to use tactics to reward http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14402http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14402karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma will broadcast replays of the Grand Floral Parade The 77th annual Grand Floral Parade that was held on Saturday, April 10, can be seen again on TV Tacoma starting Wednesday, April 14. The “Carousel of Spring” themed parade traveled through the cities of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14403http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14403karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 11, 2010 Fire Department presentation heats up study session On April 13, members of the City Council are scheduled to receive a presentation from Tacoma Fire on the department’s budget, services and goals. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audiohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14398http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14398karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mary Beth Riggs, Community Based Services, mriggs@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 South Tacoma neighborhood hosts clean up, April 17 The South Tacoma neighbors and the City of Tacoma will host a neighborhood clean up on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cleanup is specifically for those who live on South 49th to South 56th streets between Oakes Streehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14399http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14399karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Call for arts programming for Click! ON Demand The Tacoma Arts Commission seeks art content for inclusion on TacomaArt & Culture, a Click! ON Demand channel airing arts programming and projects produced or funded by the Tacoma Arts Commission. The channel ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14378http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14378karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Arts Commission seeks artists for creation of highly-visible temporary installations and performance art The Tacoma Arts Commission invites artists and/or artist teams residing in Washington and Oregon to submit proposals for the creation of temporhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14353http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14353karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 4, 2010 Safe and Clean update focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled April 6 to receive an update on the status of the round two Safe and Clean teams. As a second item on the agenda, the Human Resources Department will provide an overview of the department’s budget, services and goals. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Rohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14354http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14354karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTSouth Tyler Streethttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14278http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14278karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 28, 2010 Joint City Council/Foss Waterway Development Authority Board study session Members of the City Council are scheduled March 30 to have a joint study session with the Foss Waterway Development Authority Board (FWDA). The FWDA and the Community and Economic Development Department are scheduled to provide an update on FWDA’s functions, responsibilities, successes and priorities for 2010 as well as the third operating agreement with thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14272http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14272karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5740 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Fire hosts engine dedication Residents of Tacoma are invited to http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14260http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14260karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to broadcast 49th annual Junior Daffodil Parade Swing into spring as Tacoma’s Proctor Business District presents the 49th annual Jr. Daffodil Parade on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. Costumes, pets, music and non-motorized floats provide the unique character for this parade that whttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14259http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14259karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT Cindy DeGrosse, Mayor’s Office, cdegrosse@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7848 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Tacoma Human Rights Commission Citizens with the skills and passion to provide leadership in supporting and enhancing human rights in Tacoma may apply for four open positions on the Tacoma Human Rights Commission. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14257http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14257karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 21, 2010 Housing and community development plans lead study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled at the March 23 study session to receive a presentation on the draft 2010-2015 Five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the draft of the 2010-2011 Annual Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. As a second item on the agenda, the Human Rights and Human Servichttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14253http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14253karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Rutherford, Public Works, trutherford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591- 5767 Murray Morgan Bridge ribbon cutting, March 31 On March 31 at 9 a.m., the City of Tacoma in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation, will host a ribbon cutting celebration to commemorate the completion of the re-cabling work and the turnback agreemehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14224http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14224karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 South 12th Street neighborhood hosts clean up, March 27 The South 12th Street neighbors and the City of Tacoma will host a neighborhood clean up on March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cleanup is specifically for those who live in the South 12th neighborhood from Souhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14214http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14214karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 14, 2010 Council cancels meetings for March 9 City Council has announced that the study session and regular Council meetings for March 9 have been cancelled. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on March 16, 2010. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 2010 EnviroChallenger/EnviroKids Earth Day Art Contest During March, the City of Tacoma’s EnviroChallenger and Ehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14179http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14179karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Community & Economic Development, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Public can weigh-in on proposed Wedge Historic District Should the Wedge neighborhood become a historic district? At 5 p.m. on March 17, the public will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the matter to the Tacoma Planning Commission. Thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14173http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14173karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 7, 2010 Water treatment update at study session Members of the City Council are scheduled at the March 9 study session to hear a presentation from Tacoma Water on the options, costs, benefits and risks of an upcoming filtration or ultraviolet light water treatment decision. As a second item on the agenda, the Community and Economic Development Department will present an overview of the department’s goals, budget and services. The Council http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14118http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14118karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mary Morrison, City Manager’s Office, mmorriso@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2318 City’s 2009 Performance Management Report now available For those interested in how the City of Tacoma measures up, you can now find out. The City recently released the 2009 Performance Management Report to Citizens that provides an overview of the measures and efforts undhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14096http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14096karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 24, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City and Tacoma Art Museum seek artists for bike-themed temporary artwork In recognition of National Bike Month, the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Art Museum invite artists and/or artist teams from Pierce and Thurston counties to submit proposals for thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14037http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14037karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 22, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ellen Walkowiak, Community and Economic Development, ewalkowiak@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5209 Joshua Clarke, Public Works, jclarke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5395 Public garage design-build team selected The City of Tacoma announced today that it has selected an award winning design-build team for the public garage which will be constructed onhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14007http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=14007karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTMurray Morgan Bridge FAQshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13996http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13996karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 21, 2010 The Downtown: On the Go! update focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Feb. 23 to hear a presentation on Downtown: On the Go! and the Transportation Partnership goals and activities. As a second item on the agenda, Public Works staff are scheduled to provide an overview of the department. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Marhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13990http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13990karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 16, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Community Based Services hosts expansion kickoff, Feb. 24 The Community Based Services (CBS) program is expanding into the McKinley neighborhood and will host an official kickoff on Feb. 24. The new area will include the McKinley neighborhood from East 38th St. thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13949http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13949karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 14, 2010 City offices closed Feb. 15; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Feb. 15 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 6http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13928http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13928karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 12, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ric Teasley, Community and Economic Development, rteasley@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5238 Free foreclosure information seminar, Feb. 20 Individual help with foreclosure issues will be available to the public at an upcoming free foreclosure seminar on Feb. 20. The seminar is being held to help those who are overwhelmed by their home mortgage paymentshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13927http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13927karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 7, 2010 Developer-initiated process, quarterly report on purchases focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Feb. 9 to receive an update on the developer-initiated process, which was created to be a more transparent process resulting in the highest quality market-rate projects for city-owned property. As a second item on the agenda, Council is scheduled to receive a quarterly report from the finance director on City http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13885http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13885karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 31, 2010 H1N1 update, LeMay amendment on study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Feb. 2 to receive an update on the status of the H1N1 flu outbreak from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s deputy director. As a second item on the agenda, Council is scheduled to receive an update on the third amendment to the LeMay Museum Option and Development Agreements. The Council will not take public comment during the nhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13857http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13857karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 26, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Elton Gatewood, Community and Economic Development, egatewoo@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5229 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City, UWT, offer free local government education sessions For the sixth consecutive year, the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Council Office, in cooperation with the University of Washington Tacoma’s Urban Studies Program, is offering six free public sessionshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13858http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13858karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 29, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Rutherford, Public Works, trutherford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591- 5767 Murray Morgan Bridge scheduled to close for re-cabling project Feb. 1 On Feb. 1, 2010, re-cabling work on the Murray Morgan Bridge will begin and the bridge will be closed to pedestrians. While closed, the bridge will be braced in the upright position for the cables to be removhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13862http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13862karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 24, 2010 Revenue and expenditure update focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Jan. 26 to receive an update on the City’s financial and economic status for the fourth quarter of 2009, as well as recommendations to address potential gaps for the 2009 – 2010 biennium. As a second item on the agenda, Council is scheduled to receive an update on the 2010 legislative priorities. The Council willhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13776http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13776karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 14, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 At-large No. 7 and At-Large No. 8 Council candidates appointed Members of the City Council appointed David Boe to At-Large position No. 7 and Ryan Mello to At-Large position No. 8 at the special City Council meeting this morning. “I look at this process as fillinghttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13750http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13750karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 17, 2010 Metro Parks 2005 Park Improvement Bond focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Jan. 19 to receive an update from Metro Parks staff on the 60-plus bond projects within the 2005 Park Improvement Bond. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13751http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13751karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 11, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to broadcast Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration The City of Tacoma’s 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. This year’s theme is “Unity in the Community.” For those who are unable to ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13730http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13730karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 11, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS John Briehl, Human Rights and Human Services, jbriehl@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5059 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Jan. 18 Celebrate the dream and the dreamer at the 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. This tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Marhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13731http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13731karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 10, 2010 Interviews with Council candidates focus of study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Jan. 12 to interview the eight City Council finalists for the vacant At-Large 7 and At-Large 8 positions. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Council Chambers on the first floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St. TV Tacoma will broadcast the session live on TV Tacoma anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13725http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13725karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 City of Tacoma news release archivehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13707http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13707karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 4, 2010 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to broadcast Pierce County Deputy’s memorial service TV Tacoma and CityPost will provide live coverage of the memorial service for Pierce County Deputy, Kent Mundell, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. Due to commitments to broadcast the Tacoma City Council shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13708http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13708karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 3, 2010 H1N1 update tops study session agenda During study session on Jan. 5, members of the City Council are scheduled to receive a status update on the H1N1 swine flu outbreak. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13701http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13701wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 23, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Nineteen art projects funded by Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $45,000 in 2010 Arts Projects funding to 19 different Tacoma organizations in support of public outreach projects in the fields of music, dance, film, thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13687http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13687wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 27, 2009 Council cancels meetings for Dec. 29 City Council has announced that the study session and regular Council meetings for Dec. 29 have been cancelled to mark the holiday season. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Jan. 5, 2010. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 No garbage or recycling service Christmas Day and New Year’s Day City of Tacoma adminishttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13688http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13688wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 20, 2009 Council cancels meetings for Dec. 22, Dec. 29 City Council has announced that the study session and regular Council meetings for Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 have been cancelled to mark the holiday season. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Jan. 5, 2010. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 No garbage or recycling service Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Chttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13662http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13662wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Monica Butler appointed retirement systems director The Tacoma City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, Dec. 15 approving the Retirement Board’s appointment of Monica Butler to the position of retirement systems director. Butler will start on Jan. 5, 2010,http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13655http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13655wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Monica Butler appointed retirement systems director The Tacoma City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, Dec. 15 approving the Retirement Board’s appointment of Monica Butler to the position of retirement systems director. Butler will start on Jan. 5, 2010,http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13654http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13654karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Peter Huffman, Community and Economic Development, peter.huffman@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5373 City’s permit functions move to Community and Economic Development Department As part of an ongoing effort to improve the City’s permitting process, it was announced yesterday that the Building and Land Use Services (BLUS) permitting functions will move frhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13656http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13656wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 14, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7900 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma firefighters raise $14,000 to brighten the holidays for 140 local families For the past 20 years, Tacoma firefighters have brought holiday cheer to the lives of thousands of Tacoma children and their families with deliveries of food, clothing and gifts just beforehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13651http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13651wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 13, 2009http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13643http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13643wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 6, 2009 Pacific Plaza agreement leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. to receive more information from the Community and Economic Development director regarding the proposed amendment to the Pacific Plaza South Development Agreement and the effect on the terms of the lease with the City. Additionally, under “Other Items of Interest”, the City’s Government Relations officer is scheduled to phttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13595http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13595wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 4, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to broadcast the Lakewood Police officers memorial TV Tacoma will provide LIVE coverage of the memorial service for the four fallen Lakewood Police officers on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. The procession will begin at approximately 10 a.m. at the McChord Air Force Base, will procehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13596http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13596wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 4, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Debbie Bergthold, Human Rights and Human Services, dbergtho@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5042 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Human Services Commission The City of Tacoma’s Human Services Commission has four openings for residents in Council Districts No. 5 (South and South End) and No. 3 (Central Tacoma). The terms for these positions begin immediatelhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13597http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13597wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 2, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to air “25th Anniversary Special” TV Tacoma is reflecting back on the past 25 years of programming with a special anniversary program. This is the third, and last, in a series of programs commemorating TV Tacoma’s anniversary. Using archive footage and reflections from formerhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13579http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13579wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 30, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Slagle, Public Works, tslagle@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5079 South bound Union off-ramp scheduled to be closed, Dec. 2 The south bound Union Avenue off-ramp to South Tacoma Way is scheduled to close for maintenance work on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. A detour will direct traffic to use South Union Avenue to 38th Street to Shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13565http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13565wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 29, 2009 City offices closed Nov. 26- 27 for Thanksgiving holiday City of Tacoma administrative offices will close Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 No garbage, recycling or yard waste service on Thanksgiving Day Tacoma Solid Waste Management will not pick up garbage, recycling or yard waste on Thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13560http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13560wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 23, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Mike Fitzgerald, Tacoma Fire, mfitzger@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-55157 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Learn how to protect yourself from car prowlers, Nov. 27 Go shopping and get tips to outsmart car prowlers this Friday at the Tacoma Mall. Members of the City’s Car Prowl Prevention Safe and Clean Team will conduct public outreach at the Tacoma Mall Nov. 27 from 7 a.m. to noon. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13549http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13549wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 22, 2009 Bicentennial Pavilion, appointment to Joint Determining Authority lead study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Nov. 24 to receive an overview by the City Manager of the option agreement for the potential sale of the Bicentennial Pavilion. As a second item under Other Items of Interest, the Community and Economic Development Department is seeking assistance with identifying three Council members, continuing ihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13546http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13546wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 19, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Doris Sorum, City Clerk’s Office, dsorum@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5361 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Applications for two Tacoma City Council positions now being accepted The City is now accepting applications for two City Council positions that represent the entire City of Tacoma: At-Large Position No. 7 and At-Large Position No. 8. Citizens seeking appointment to the City Cohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13540http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13540wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 18, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Debbie Bergthold, Human Rights and Human Services, dbergtho@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5042 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Human Services Commission The City of Tacoma’s Human Services Commission has four openings for residents in Council Districts No. 5 (South and South End) and No. 3 (Central Tacoma). The terms for these positions begin immediatelhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13528http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13528wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 18, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Lecture on sustainability, economics and historic preservation, Dec. 7 You won’t want to miss a free presentation, Dec. 7, 2009, by Donovan Rypkema – a leading national figure in the field of historic preservation, economic revitalization and real estatehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13529http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13529wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTMembers of the City Council are scheduled Nov. 17 to hear presentations regarding the Six-Year Transportation Program and the Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Sewer Program from Public Works staff. The Council is also scheduled to discuss the Neighborhoods and Housing Committee’s Affordable Housing Proposal. The other items of interest will include discussion of a 30-year lease agreement for Cheney Stadium and the process that the City Council will use to make appointments to two vacant http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13518http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13518wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTStudy Session to focus on Complete Streets design guidelines for Mixed-Use Centers, residential areas Members of the City Council are scheduled Nov. 10 to hear a presentation regarding a draft of the City’s Complete Streets design guidelines for Mixed-Use Centers and residential areas. The guidelines area a well vetted and broadly supported approach to achieving Complete Streets objectives in Tacoma. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13497http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13497wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 4, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Yvonne Yaskus, Legal, yvonne.yaskus@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5198 City Council seeks applicants for Board of Ethics The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteers for the Board of Ethics. The board is comprised of five regular members. Currently, there are two positions available; both are three-year terms through December 2012. The board is prihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13481http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13481wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, City of Tacoma, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Nancy Johnson, Metro Parks, nancyj@tacomaparks.com, (253) 305-1092 Patti Holmgren, Tacoma Public Schools, pholmgr@tacoma.k12.wa.us, (253) 571-1015 Tacoma 360 seeks applicants for executive board Tacoma 360, a collaborative partnership with the City of Tacoma, Metro Parks Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools, is recruiting volunteers for their executive board. The board is comprised of nine regular http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13473http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13473wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 28, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Debbie Chilton, Human Resources, dchilton@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5826 City supports construction career day for students, Nov. 5 The City of Tacoma, in collaboration with many community partners, is sponsoring Pierce County Construction Career Day on Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Western Washington Fair Grounds in Puyallup. The evhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13451http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13451wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 25, 2009 Impacts of Initiative 1033 to be discussed at study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Oct. 27 to receive a presentation from the City’s finance director regarding the possible financial impacts Initiative 1033 will have for the City if passed by the voters in November. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13430http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13430wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 2010 funding application for community-based arts projects now available The City of Tacoma is now accepting Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations producing arts programming in 2010. Arts Projects funding ranges from $1,000 to $http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13425http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13425wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTEmergency road closure scheduled for South 35th Street Starting on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 a.m., South 35th Street from Union Avenue to South Tacoma Way will be closed. The emergency road closure is needed for storm repair and railroad work to be completed. The area is scheduled to be closed until Saturday, Oct. 31. Signs will be in place to notify drivers in the area of the traffic revisions. Businesses in this area will remain open while work is underway. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13426http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13426wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Peter Huffman, Community and Economic Development, phuffman@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5373 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has four openings for residents in Council District No. 2 (Northeast, Downtown, Old Town), Council District No. 3 (Central Tacoma), Council District No. 4 (Eastside) http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13427http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13427wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTTacoma businesses can learn to build a Web site on a shoestring budget No budget, no worries. Learn to build an effective Web site to help grow your business at the Nov. 18, Economic Gardening Workshop. The City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department will host the upcoming Economic Gardening Workshop – Building a Web site on a Shoestring Budget – on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 8-10a.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. In the workshop, Stacy Karacostas with Success Stream will explainhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13421http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13421wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTD to M Street Sounder project images now available http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13414http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13414wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 19, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Take part in Tacoma’s arts and culture scene November will mark the eighth anniversary of Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month – a community celebration of the arts that includes hundreds of community hosted arts and culture events, exhibits and workshops takhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13415http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13415wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 18, 2009 Items of interest to be discussed at study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Oct. 20 to discuss items of interest. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available on the Web within 24 hours of the meeting athttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13397http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13397wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 13, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ric Teasley, Community and Economic Development, rteasley@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5238 Foreclosure intervention workshop scheduled for Oct. 17 In an effort to help residents in Tacoma and Pierce County who are facing potential foreclosure of their homes, the City will host a foreclosure intervention workshop. The workshop is intended to educate homhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13378http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13378wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 12, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Soderlind, Public Works, dsoderli@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5263 Load limits will soon be enforced on Eells Street Bridge Starting Nov. 2, 2009, there will be load limits for commercial and industrial trucks carrying heavy loads crossing the Eells Street Bridge also known as the Puyallup River Bridge. The Eells Street Bridge http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13362http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13362wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 12, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Get to know Tacoma’s candidates with Video Voters’ Pamphlet On Oct. 16, TV Tacoma will present the Video Voters’ Pamphlet, a program that will help citizens learn more about local candidates before casting a vote in the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. The program will feature candidhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13363http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13363wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 12, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT Cynthia Leingang, Mayor's Office, cleingan@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7848 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Volunteers needed for Foss Waterway Development Authority The City is seeking three volunteers for the Foss Waterway Development Authority (FWDA) Board. The role of the FWDA is the implementation of the Master Plan for the Foss Waterway, including the sale, lease, development anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13364http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13364wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 11, 2009 Pierce Transit system redesign focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Oct. 13 to hear a presentation from Pierce Transit’s Chief Executive Officer Lynne Griffith about the ‘Pierce Transit Tomorrow’ redesign and planning process. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the sessihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13351http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13351wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 8, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Joby Winans, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, jwinans@tpchd.org. (253) 798-2853 New approach to environmental cleanup to be unveiled, Oct. 13 On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the City of Tacoma, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, the Washington State Department of Ecology and the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) will hold a joint news cohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13341http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13341wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 6, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Get involved in Tacoma’s architectural heritage — volunteer for commission The Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to apply for a position on the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Prospective applicants should have a basic familiarity withhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13335http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13335wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 6, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma wins national programming awards TV Tacoma – the City’s 24-hour government information channel – took home eight national programming awards last week at the 24th annual National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) video awards in New Orleans. NATOA ihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13336http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13336wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 4, 2009 Joint City Council/Public Utility Board study session Members of the City Council and the Public Utility Board are scheduled Oct. 6 to hear a report from the manager of Conservation Resource Management on what is being done to improve Tacoma Power’s capacity to deliver savings. As a second item on the joint session agenda, Click! Network will discuss their desire to adjust pricing for its cable television products and services offehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13313http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13313wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 2, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Danielle Larson, Tax & License, dlarson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2378 Discuss proposed code changes for night clubs at community meeting, Oct. 8 Those interested in Tacoma’s Municipal Code related to entertainment and dancing at establishments that also serve alcohol, need to mark the calendar for Oct. 8. As part of the Safe and Clean effort, the PROhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13314http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13314karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 1, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Lisa Copp, Human Rights and Human Services, lisa.copp@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5277 Take part in Crime Prevention Month The City is joining with the National Crime Prevention Council to observe Crime Prevention Month during October. Crime prevention and safety takes a community to be successful; it is being aware that a crime can occur, anticiphttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13308http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13308wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 30, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Community Based Services hosts expansion kickoff, Oct. 7 Community Based Services continues to expand the area covered on Tacoma’s Eastside and South End. Be sure to mark Oct. 7 as the official kickoff for the Community Based Services (CBS) program expansion into http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13296http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13296wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 27, 2009 Planning and permitting, Foss Waterway Indemnification lead study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Sept. 29 to receive a planning and permitting update from staff regarding the efforts underway to improve the permit system. As a second item on the agenda, staff will provide an overview of the proposed indemnification and second operating agreement for site four on the Thea Foss Waterway. The Council will http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13290http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13290wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 25, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to launch “NASA 360” TV Tacoma is proud to announce new programming for October. Beginning Oct. 1, “NASA 360” an educational program that examines the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) past, present and future will be broadcast monthly. The show is prohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13289http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13289wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 24, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Local arts advocates honored with AMOCAT Arts Awards City Arts Magazine, Hilltop Artists in Residence, and William Kupinse have been selected to receive the Tacoma Arts Commission’s 2009 AMOCAT Awards. The awards recognize businesses, organizations and ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13272http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13272wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Get involved in the arts – volunteer for the Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to provide leadership in supporting and enhancing the arts in Tacoma by applying to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission. Currenhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13273http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13273wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Diane Wiatr, Community and Economic Development, clifford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2435 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Take part in Tacoma’s Mobility Master Plan If you have an interest or opinion about Tacoma’s biking and walking environments, be sure to participate in the City’s first community workshops which will help craft the Mobility Master Plan. Come discuss the existinghttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13274http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13274wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ric Teasley, Community and Economic Development, rteasley@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5238 South Tacoma home buyer’s fair scheduled for Sept. 26 Those interested in the revitalization of South Tacoma are encouraged to attend a home buyer’s fair on Saturday, Sept. 26. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South Park Community Center lohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13275http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13275wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 20, 2009 Strategic directions, parking pay stations focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Sept. 22 to receive a review from the City Manager regarding the City’s strategic vision related to housing policies. As a second item on the agenda, there will be a review of the proposed parking system implementation. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13234http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13234wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 16, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Joshua Clarke, Public Works, jclarke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5395 Pacific Plaza complete, ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 22 On Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. in the Pacific Plaza lobby, the City of Tacoma will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the work done in partnership with the Pacific Plaza Development, LLC for the redevelopment of the Southttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13224http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13224wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept.15, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 First Creek neighbors and Puyallup Tribe host neighborhood clean up, Sept. 19 The Puyallup Tribe, First Creek neighbors and the City have partnered to host a neighborhood clean up on Sept.19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The First Creek neighborhood runs from Interstate http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13204http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13204wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Christine Clifford, Community and Economic Development, clifford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2435 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Learn how to get free publicity at Sept. 23 Economic Gardening Workshop At the Sept. 23 Economic Gardening Workshop, learn to create news the media can use to help you enhance your business. The City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Deparhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13184http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13184wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 9, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mitzi Primeau, KeyBank, Mitzi_Primeau@KeyBank.com, (253) 305-7666 Run to register for the 10th annual Bank to Bay, Sept. 13 KeyBank and the City of Tacoma will host the 10th annual Bank to Bay 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids’ Run on Sunday, Sept. 13, in downtown Tacoma. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the 1K Kids’ Run begins at 9 a.m., followed by thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13174http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13174wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 11, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Joy St. Germain, Human Resources, jstgermain@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2060 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Get tips to land a job at the Career Resource Fair On Saturday, Sept. 26, the City – in partnership with other local organizations – will host a Career Resource Fair to help citizens jump start a job search. This is an opportunity to attend career related workshops, and tohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13173http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13173wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 11, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org,(253) 591-5790 Dana Brown, Public Works, dbrown2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5718 A Street Closure scheduled for Sept. 16 On Sept. 16, 2009, A Street, between Puyallup Avenue and Dock Street, will be closed. The A Street crossing is often blocked by trains and periodically flooded so a temporary closure is planned until a permanent closure is designed and constructedhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13177http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13177wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 8, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftaocoma.org (253) 591.5740 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Fire hosts remembrance ceremony on Sept. 11 On Sept. 11, 2009, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at a public remembrance ceremony held at the Firefighter’s Memorial located at 3301 Ruston Way. This year marks the eighth annihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13176http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13176wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 13, 2009 Safe and Clean update leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Sept. 15 to receive an update from staff on the City’s Safe and Clean efforts. The presentation will focus on updated statistics from the round one teams and an introduction of the round two teams. As a second item on the agenda under other items of interest, Public Works staff will provide an update on the status of the Luzon Building. Thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13175http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13175wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 30, 2009 Council cancels study session for Sept. 1 City Council has announced that the study session for Sept. 1 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled City Council study session will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at noon, in Room 16 of the Tacoma Municipal Building North, located at 733 Market Street. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790. Resoluhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13096http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13096wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTNews Release From the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 27, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253)591-5790 Ramie Pierce, Public Works, rpierce2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2048 Tree Street NW applications due Sept. 1 With fall quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about planting trees. The first of many rolling applications for the City’s TreeStreet NW project, which supphttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13090http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13090wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTAttend a meeting to help create citizens’ code of conduct http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13068http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13068njones@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 23, 2009 Built environment strategies are focus of study session Members of City Council are scheduled Aug. 25 to receive a presentation from the Pierce County Health Department on using built environment strategies to promote health within Tacoma. The presentation will focus on the obesity epidemic in Pierce County and efforts underway to decrease it. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Munhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13067http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13067wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTNews Advisory City of Tacoma www.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Aug. 16, 2009 Incentive housing is the focus of study session Members of City Council are scheduled Aug. 18 to receive a presentation on incentive housing policies for affordable housing development from Seattle Housing Director, Adrienne Quinn. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13046http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13046wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 12, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Christian Clegg, City Manager’s Office, cclegg@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5125 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Volunteers needed for Citizen Review Panel The City of Tacoma is recruiting a volunteer for the Citizen Review Panel, which is a policy advisory panel to the City Council with oversight of Tacoma Police Department policy. The Citizen Review Panel was recently revised from ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13033http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13033wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of August 9, 2009http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13020http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=13020wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of August 2, 2009 Council cancels study session for August 4 City Council has announced that the study session for Aug. 4 has been cancelled. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Aug. 11, 2009. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Proctor Arts Fest to bring art, entertainment to North End Aug. 1 A juried art show, live music and activities for kids and adults will http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12982http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12982wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTTV Tacoma to broadcast Candidate Forumshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12979http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12979wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7900 City opens cooling centers With record-breaking temperatures forecast this week, City of Tacoma libraries and other local facilities are inviting people to drop in to cool off. These air-conditioned facilities can be valuable reprieve from the scorching heat. For a comhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12965http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12965wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 26, 2009 Study session to focus on the 2009 Economic Status Update Members of City Council are scheduled July 28 to receive a second quarter 2009 Economic Status Update, which will include a report on expected and actual revenues and expenses in the General Fund. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcashttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12958http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12958wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 19, 2009 Study session will focus on Old Elks Temple and adjacent property Members of City Council are scheduled July 21 to receive a presentation from developers on the proposed developments for the Old Elks Temple and adjacent property. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12919http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12919wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFrom the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ric Teasley, Community and Economic Development, rteasley@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5238 Foreclosure intervention workshop scheduled July 25 In an effort to help residents in Tacoma and Pierce County who are facing potential foreclosure of their homes, the City will host a foreclosure inthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12904http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12904wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT Cynthia Leingang, Mayor’s Office, cleingan@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7848 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Tacoma Human Rights Commission Citizens with the skills and passion to provide leadership in supporting and enhancing human rights in Tacoma may apply for two open positions on the Tacoma Human Rights Commission. These positions are open tohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12903http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12903wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 12, 2009 Joint City Council/Public Utility Board study session The July 14 study session will be a joint City Council/ Public Utility Board meeting. During the joint session, Tacoma Power staff will provide a description of the Smart Grid Project, a progress update of the grant funds submittal as well as an update on the surplus property process. As a second item, Tacoma Water will provide an overview of a regulatorhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12885http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12885wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Chris Larson, Public Works, clarson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5538 D-to-M Street commuter rail bridge design workshop, July 16 On July 16 from 5 until 6 p.m., the City will host a bridge design workshop for the D-to-M street commuter rail project. This is the second of two public meetings regarding the proposed rail bridge that will cross Pacific Avehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12886http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12886wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTDevelopers invited to apply for $12 million in federal tax deductions Developers considering projects in Tacoma can apply for Tacoma’s Commercial Revitalization Deduction (CRD) allocation. The $12 million allocation of federal tax deductions will be distributed among projects located in the Renewal Community Zone—an area that covers most of Tacoma’s downtown core, the Port of Tacoma area, Upper Tacoma and a portion of the city’s Eastside. To qualify, projects must include new construction ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12856http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12856wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Get involved in the arts – volunteer for the Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to provide leadership in supporting and enhancing the arts in Tacoma by applying to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission. Currentlhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12820http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12820wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire, jmeinecke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5705 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Fireworks are prohibited in Tacoma All fireworks are illegal in the City of Tacoma. Violators of the fireworks law are subject to a $257 fine and the confiscation of their fireworks. Most fireworks violations are a class 2 civil infraction and can result in a $257 fine; citizenshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12736http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12736wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 28, 2009 Joint City Council/Tacoma Planning Commission study session The June 30 study session will be a joint City Council/Tacoma Planning Commission meeting. During the joint session, Tacoma Planning Commission members and City staff will provide an overview of the proposed mixed-use center amendments. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12727http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12727wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 Construction to start on St. Helens Avenue next week Starting on Monday, June 29, St. Helens Avenue will be under construction. Storm utility work will be underway from the intersection of Opera Alley down to 9th Street. Access on St. Helens will be limited, but maintained for sehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12715http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12715wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Dome Top Neighborhood Alliance, South Park neighbors host neighborhood cleanups, June 27 The Dome Top Neighborhood Alliance, which runs from Portland Avenue to Pacific Avenue between I-5 and S. 40th Street and the South Park neighborhood, which runs from 47th to 56thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12717http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12717wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7900 Tacoma Fire Department Station 11 celebrates 100 years Join us for a centennial celebration of Tacoma Fire Department’s Station 11 at 3802 McKinley Ave. on June 27, 2009, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. From the days of a horse-drawn steam pumper to a modern day Darley Squhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12659http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12659wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT9th Street closure scheduled for June 27 and June 28http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12658http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12658wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 Broadway street closure from 7th to 9th streets scheduled for Monday From 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, June 22, Broadway Street between 7th and 9th streets, will be closed to traffic. The closure is necessary for the road to be paved. Drivers will experienchttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12637http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12637wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTNews Advisory City of Tacoma www.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 21, 2009 Inclusionary Housing Policy is the focus of study session Members of City Council are scheduled June 23 to receive a presentation on inclusionary housing. The presentation will focus on strategic capital planning and affordable housing. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12636http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12636wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT### http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12595http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12595wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Jerry Larsen, Public Works, jerry.larsen@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5600 Expect traffic delays on North 30th Street midweek On Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m., North 30th Street from McCarver to Alder streets, will be restricted to one-lane for road work. The Public Works Streets and Grounds Division will be grindinhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12586http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12586wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 John Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller3@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Governor Chris Gregoire appears on TV Tacoma Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire is the next guest on Inside Tacoma, airing on TV Tacoma June 16-30, 2009. On the program, host Randall Lewis will discuss a number of topics that affect residents of Tacoma and Pierce County includinhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12585http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12585wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 14, 2009 Joint City Council/Joint Municipal Action Committee study session The June 16 study session will be a joint City Council/Joint Municipal Action Committee (JMAC) meeting. During the joint session, representatives from JMAC will provide an update on the collaborative work underway for Tacoma 360, which is a group working to bridge the achievement gap in Tacoma schools and the community. A second item on the agenda, includes a discuhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12577http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12577wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT East Tacoma home buyers’ fair and tour of homes, June 27 On June 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the City of Tacoma’s Safe and Clean Team, Improving Livability through Homeownership, is hosting a home buyers’ fair and tour of homes in East Tacoma. This is an opportunity to learn more about the home buying process, East Tacoma and the many financing options available. Highlights of the event include: Information about the exciting revitalization of East Tacoma including Fhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12544http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12544wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTNews Release From the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to broadcast live coverage of the 25th Anniversary of Relay for Life Tune in to TV Tacoma for live 24-hour coverage of the 25th annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life from Mt. Tahoma High Schoolhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12530http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12530wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Christian Clegg, Community Relations, christian.clegg@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5125 Tacoma Light Rail/Streetcar Public Information Meeting, June 18 On June 18 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m., the City of Tacoma, in partnership with Sound Transit and Pierce Transit, will host a Light Rail/Streetcar public information meeting. Anyone interested in learning http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12531http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12531wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 7, 2009 Comprehensive Plan amendments focus of study session At study session on June 9, members of City Council are scheduled to receive an overview from City staff on the six proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan which would modify stormwater management policies, the level of service standard for public stormwater facilities and will add projects to the unfunded project list in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendments wilhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12526http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12526wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublic can weigh in on proposed Wedge Historic District Should the Wedge neighborhood become a historic district? At 5 p.m. June 24 the public can express their views on the matter to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The area of the proposed district extends from Division Avenue to South M Street to Sixth Avenue, and to Sprague. The North Slope Historic District, established in 1994 and listed on the Tacoma, Washington and National registers of historic places, borders the proposed http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12488http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12488wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTTacoma’s purchasing division is moving, public bid opening location to change The City of Tacoma’s purchasing division is moving to permanent quarters. Effective June 22, 2009, purchasing operations will be conducted from offices located on the main floor of the Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building North, 3628 S. 35th St. Hand-carried bid submittals must be delivered to purchasing in the new location beginning June 22, 2009. Be sure to build extra time into your schedule to becomhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12450http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12450wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Tacoma Clean Sweep hits the streets, June 6 In an effort to make Tacoma more clean, safe and attractive, the City is sponsoring its first ever Tacoma Clean Sweep event on June 6, 2009. The clean sweep event is an opportunity for our community to come together andhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12459http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12459wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 31, 2009 Legislative update focus of study session City Council members are scheduled June 2 to hear a legislative update from State Senator Mike Carrell on the 2009 legislative session and homeless issues. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12460http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12460wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTRetirement board recommends removal of retirement director The Tacoma Retirement Board has made a recommendation to the Tacoma City Council to remove Patricia Pabst from her post as Retirement Director. Jodie Trueblood, who has served the City as the manager of the Tax and License Division, will serve as interim retirement director, pending approval of the City Council at its next meeting on June 2, 2009. “The board has decided, through the course of its regular performance evaluation, thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12364http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12364wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTNo Council meetings next week The City Council study session and regular Council meeting for May 26 have been cancelled to mark the Memorial Day holiday. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on June 2, 2009. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offices closed May 25; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12332http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12332wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 Traffic restrictions scheduled for intersection of 9th Street and Broadway Starting on Tuesday, May 26, contractors will begin to install new power and communication vaults at the intersection of South 9th Street and Broadway near the Pantages Theater. While this work is underway, the eastbound lanes (downhill) of 9th Strehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12326http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12326wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Carol Mathewson, Information Technology, cmathews@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7997 Digital TV transition scheduled for June 12 Are you ready for the switch to digital TV? Chances are you’ve seen plenty of ads about it. Local television stations have been running them around the clock—and a great many Tacoma residents need to pay attention. By law, all full-power TV stations in the U.S. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12327http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12327wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Mike Slade, Public Works, mike.slade@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2004 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 South Tacoma Way scheduled for road repair work On Wednesday, May 20, construction is scheduled to start along South Tacoma Way from the intersection of South 38th Street to the intersection of South Pine Street. The work slated for South Tacoma Way includes grinding the roadway thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12309http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12309wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT2010 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship tees off study session At study session on May 19, Council members are scheduled to receive an update from representatives with the Chambers Bay Golf Course regarding the 2010 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship. At the conclusion of the regular session, there will be a joint session with the Tacoma Planning Commission. The joint session will give Council the opportunity to continue their discussion of preliminary recommendations for revisions to regulations anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12271http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12271wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 South End-Eastside Neighborhood Alliance to host neighborhood cleanup, May 16 The South End-Eastside Neighborhood Alliance, which includes the area from Sheridan Avenue to Yakima Avenue between I-5 and 43rd and from Sheridan Street to E. ‘F’ Street between 43rd and 64thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12192http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12192wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Kristin Lynett appointed Office of Sustainability Manager City Manager Eric Anderson announced today that Kristin Lynett will become the City’s new Office of Sustainability Manager on June 1, 2009. Lynett was selected from a group of candidates from across the natiohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12193http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12193wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 10, 2009 LeMay Museum update drives study session agenda At study session on May 12, Council members are scheduled to receive an update from LeMay Museum staff on the progress towards phase one of the museum. As a second item on the agenda, staff from the Law Enforcement Support Agency (LESA) will share the proposed amendments to their interlocal agreement with the City. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study sessihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12194http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12194wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Tim Peters, Public Works, tim.peters@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591- 5040 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Traffic restrictions scheduled for South 25th Street starting May 11 On Monday, May 11, construction is scheduled to start along South 25th Street from the intersection of Pacific Avenue to C Street. This work is the final phase of the Pacific Avenue improvement project, which startedhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12184http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12184wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to apply for the At Large position on the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The At Large position is open to Tacoma residents who have a demonstrated interest and familiarity with basic historic preservation issues, either through professional practice or volunteer work. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12177http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12177wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 3, 2009 City of Destiny Awards, Puget Sound Regional Council – Transportation 2040 focus of study session City Council members are scheduled May 5 to receive a briefing on the upcoming City of Destiny Awards scheduled for May 12 at Jason Lee Middle School. Members of the Council are also scheduled to receive a presentation from a representative of the Puget Sound Regional Council on Transportation 2040, which is an http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12161http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12161wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 Traffic restrictions scheduled for intersection of 9th Street and Broadway Starting on Monday, May 4, contractors will begin to install new power and communication vaults at the intersection of South 9th Street and Broadway near the Pantages Theater. While this work is underway, the eahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12152http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12152karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Diane Wiatr, Mobility Coordinator, cdwiatr@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5380 Maria Lee, Community Relations Specialist, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-2054 Celebrate Bike Month: Get or sell a bike at “Bike Swap” Does spring time have you wanting to go for a two-wheel spin? Buy, sell or trade a bike at Bike Swap and gear up for a new way of tooling around town that’s better for the environment, your health and your wallet. Bhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12107http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12107wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Yvonne L. Pettus, Tacoma Municipal Court, yvonne.pettus@ci.tacoma.wa.us, (253) 591-5259 Tacoma Municipal Court offering debt reductions for fines, fees and collections during May and June In an effort to help citizens regain their driver’s licenses and reduce debt owed to courts and their collection agencies for unpaid fines and fees, Tacoma Munichttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12023http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=12023wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTNews Advisory City of Tacoma www.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 26, 2009 Joint City Council/Planning Commission study session scheduled The joint study session on April 28 with the City Council and the Tacoma Planning Commission will begin with a presentation from the Planning Commission and Community and Economic Development staff on the recommended changes to the zoning classifications and development regulations for designated mixed-use centerhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11994http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11994wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 23rd Annual City of Destiny Awards recognizes top local volunteers Mayor Bill Baarsma and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers – four individuals and five groups – at the 23rd annual City of Destiny Awards at 7 p.m. on May 12. This event, which is freehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11993http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11993wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTTacoma’s Metal-Urge to galvanize regional arts community No, it’s not a reunion of 1980s bands with big hair. Metal-Urge is an arts event that will forge the talents of more than 100 metal artists at 24 downtown Tacoma venues. Presented June 6-September 20, Metal-Urge will coincide with two major metal art-oriented exhibits at Tacoma Art Museum, “Ornament as Art” and “Loud Bones.” It will offer additional exhibits, workshops, festivals and more. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11969http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11969wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTCelebrate Tacoma’s sustainability efforts with a tree planting, April 23 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11913http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11913wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTStudy session focuses on refinements to class and comp policy City Council members are scheduled to hear an update from Human Resources Department director Joy St. Germain on proposed refinements to the City’s classification and compensation policy during the April 21 study session. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11912http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11912wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTMake a Splash environmental grants of up to $2,500 are available from City of Tacoma Environmental Services to any school, business, organization or individual considering a project to help protect and restore surface water resources within the Tacoma city limits. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11834http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11834wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 12, 2009 Congressional update with Len Simon leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled during the April 14 study session to receive a 2009 congressional update from Len Simon, the City’s lobbyist in Washington, D.C. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11843http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11843wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Tacoma Arts Commission recently announced that its Anchor Fund program has provided $265,000 to 12 Tacoma arts organizations. The 2009-2010 recipients are: Acoustic Sound; Children’s Museum of Tacoma; Grand Cinema; Hilltop Artists in Residence; Museum of Glass; Northwest Sinfonietta; Tacoma Art Museum; Tacoma Musical Playhouse; Tacoma Opera; Tacoma Philharmonic; Tacoma Symphony Orchestra; and Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. The organizations received awards ranging from $12,000 to $28,http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11822http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11822wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTNowadays, who isn’t looking to make a buck or find a bargain? Both are inevitable at 2good2toss.com, City of Tacoma and Pierce County’s joint endeavor to keep reusable items out of the landfill.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11802http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11802wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTCommunity Based Services hosts expansion kickoff, April 22 Mark April 22 as the official kickoff for the Community Based Services (CBS) program expansion into the South End and Eastside neighborhoods. As part of the expansion, City staff are hosting a kickoff meeting for residents to help set priorities for the area. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on April 22 at Stewart Middle School (5010 Pacific Ave.). If you live or work in the new CBS area, you are encouraged to attend to learn more ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11796http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11796wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Larchmont, Fern Hill and South Yakima to host neighborhood cleanup, May 2 The Larchmont, Fern Hill and South Yakima neighborhoods, which run from South 84th to South 96th streets; Yakima to McKinley, will host a neighborhood cleanup on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.mhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11795http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11795wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 5, 2009 Council cancels study session for April 7 City Council has cancelled the April 7 study session. Council will still hold a Committee of the Whole meeting at 3 p.m. in the 9th Floor Visibility Room of the Tacoma Municipal Building and Council meeting starting at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers, first floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building. The Council will resume its regular study session meeting schedule on April 14, 2009. Contact:http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11726http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11726wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7900 Tacoma Fire Communications Center expands service area In an effort to better serve the citizens of our region, the Tacoma Fire Department will now begin dispatching calls for what was formerly the Puyallup Fire Department Response area. Tacoma Fire began dispatchinghttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11698http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11698wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTGet back to basics at Economic Gardening workshops April 16 & 17 Looking for ways to bump up your business’ bottom line? The City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department wants to help you learn how to do just that. At “Reboot your Business: Finding Opportunities in the Present Economy,” a free Economic Gardening workshop, speaker Tina Janni will provide insights on how business owners can navigate through economically turbulent times and position their businesses for future shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11707http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11707wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Grand Floral Parade “LIVE” on TV Tacoma Saturday TV Tacoma, the City’s award-winning local government station, will be broadcasting live coverage of the 76th annual Grand Floral Parade from downtown Tacoma on Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. Crews will be onsite capturing live coverage of the floats, marching bands and royalty as http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11700http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11700wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mary Beth Riggs, Community Based Services, mriggs@cityoftacoma.org,(253) 591-5160 Edison neighborhood hosts 4th annual cleanup, April 25 It’s time for spring cleaning in the Edison neighborhood (South 56th to South 66th streets, from Oakes to Washington streets). On April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., homeowners in this area are encouraged to toss the junk and beautify their property as part ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11660http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11660wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 29, 2009 Crystal Judson Family Justice Center, 2010 Census, Complete Streets focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled during the March 31 study session to receive an update on the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center from director, Susan Adams; the update will include the 2008 statistics and program information. As a second item on the agenda, there will be a 2010 census briefing. Additionally, City staff will prehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11627http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11627wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma will broadcast replays of the 48th annual Junior Daffodil Parade On Monday, March 30, TV Tacoma will begin replays of the 48th annual Junior Daffodil Parade that takes place in Tacoma’s Proctor Business District on Saturday, March 28. The coverage will capture the streets cominghttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11628http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11628wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS John N. Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma receives award for outstanding achievement in Historic Preservation TV Tacoma is being recognized with the Washington State Historic Preservation Officers Award for outstanding achievement in Historic Preservation in the media category. The awards program, in its 19th yehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11603http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11603wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 22, 2009 McCarver Park Bond Improvements: Zina Linnik Memorial Park focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled during the March 24 study session to receive an update on the planning process for making improvements to McCarver Park, which includes the Zina Linnik Memorial Park. The improvements are a collaborative effort among Metro Parks, the Hilltop Action Coalition, the Central Neighborhood Council and the Tacomahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11598http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11598wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 15, 2009 Council cancels meetings for March 17 City Council has announced that the study session and regular Council meeting for March 17 have been cancelled. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on March 24, 2009. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 2009 EnviroChallenger/EnviroKids Earth Day art contest During March, the City’s EnviroChallenger and EnviroKids http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11584http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11584wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Yvonne Yaskus, Legal, yvonne.yaskus@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5198 City Council seeks applicants for Board of Ethics The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteers for the Board of Ethics. The board is comprised of five regular, and one alternate member. Currently, there are two positions available; one has a 2 year-term through December 2010, and the http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11563http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11563wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 8, 2009 Mixed-use centers update focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled during the March 10 study session to receive a status update on the mixed-use centers from the City’s Planning Division. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. Onhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11548http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11548wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dana Brown, Public Works, dbrown@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5718 Phase one of Historic Water Ditch Trail complete The Historic Water Ditch Trail project has reached a major milestone with the completion of phase one of the project that runs through South Tacoma. Phase I construction included rebuilding approximately 2 miles of the historic trail tohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11547http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11547wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment application deadline is changing The deadline for submitting applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan and/or the Land Use Regulatory Code is changing. The new deadline will be June 30, 2009. The change is designed to increase opportunities for public comment and fhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11544http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11544wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMarch 4, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ric Teasley, Community and Economic Development, rteasley@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5238 Foreclosure intervention workshop scheduled for March 14 In an effort to help residents in Tacoma and Pierce County who are facing potential foreclosure of their homes, the City will host a foreclosure intervention workshop. The workshop is intended to educate homeowners about the optihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11542http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11542wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ramie Pierce, Public Works, trees@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2048 Draft of Urban Forestry Policy available for feedback Citizens can now participate in creating the City’s Urban Forest Policy, which is part of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment. A draft of the policy was released last week and is currently available for public comment until May of http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11533http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11533wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 1, 2009 Safe and Clean update leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled during the March 3 study session to receive an update on the strategic efforts underway for the citywide Safe and Clean initiative. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtachttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11524http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11524wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mary Morrison, City Manager’s Office, mmorriso@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2318 City’s 2008 Performance Management Report now available The City of Tacoma released a 2008 Performance Management Report to citizens last week that provides an overview of the measures and efforts underway to achieve the City Council’s strategic goals. As part of http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11525http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11525wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Seventeen artists funded by Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma Arts Commission awarded $45,000 in 2009-2010 Tacoma Artists Initiative Program funding to17 individual Tacoma artists. The awards range in value from $2,000 to $3,500 and span artists wohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11512http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11512wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 22, 2009 Point Ruston development agreement leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled during the Feb. 24 study session to hear a presentation from City staff regarding the formation of a Local Improvement District (LID) in the Town of Ruston. During the presentation, staff will provide background information about the project, describe the improvements to be financed under the LID and will review the key elementshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11505http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11505wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTCitizens who want to oversee the implementation of Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan, as the City and community reduce greenhouse gas emissions, are encouraged to apply for membership on the new Sustainable Tacoma Commission.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11455http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11455wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 15, 2009 City offices closed Feb. 16; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Feb. 16 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 6http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11399http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11399wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 12, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 Market Street closure from 9th to 7th streets starts tomorrow Starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning, Market Street between 7th and 9th streets, will be closed to through traffic until Tuesday, Feb. 17. The closure is necessary for concrete to be poured and cured for the pedestrian crohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11387http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11387wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 8, 2009 Tacoma Housing Authority/Salishan lays the groundwork for study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled during the Feb. 10 study session to hear a presentation from Executive Director Michael Mirra on the status of the Tacoma Housing Authority and the Salishan project. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11355http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11355wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 4, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Jodie Trueblood, Tax & License, jtrueblo@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5251 Safe and Clean community engagement meeting about night clubs to be held Feb. 9 The City seeks your help! As part of the Safe and Clean effort, the business and licensing team, which is focused on making Tacoma safer through business licensing conditions and restrictions, is hoshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11348http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11348wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTCleanup work has begun on a key piece of downtown Tacoma property at the southeast corner of South 14th Street and Pacific Avenue. This follows the City of Tacoma’s acquisition of the site and City Council approval of an environmental remediation and indemnity agreement with an adjacent property owner, the Haub Brothers Enterprises Trust.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11303http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11303wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTStudy session focuses on coordination of historic preservation Members of the City Council are scheduled during the Feb. 3 study session to review a coordinated approach to historic preservation proposals, including an overview of work item requests, current program activities and a tentative schedule for implementing the preservation planning process. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio frhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11308http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11308wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 26, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Doug Fraser, Metro Parks Tacoma, dougf@tacomaparks.com, (253) 305-1019 Vehicle access to be closed at Stewart Heights Park through April 1 Contractors for the Tacoma Police Department will begin laying the groundwork for construction of a new substation located at Stewart Heights Park beginning next week. Constructiohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11239http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11239wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 25, 2009http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11230http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11230wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 22, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 Sanitary work scheduled for Jan. 23 at 9th Street and Broadway Starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow, contractors will begin to tie sanitary sewer pipes into the main line at the intersection of 9th Street and Broadway. While this work is underway, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., both the north anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11231http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11231wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 18, 2009 City offices closed Jan. 19; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Jan. 19 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11205http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11205wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 15, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offers vendor payment reports In an effort to be transparent, the City of Tacoma has created a Web site that enables the public to view payments made by the City. The report includes payments made by check or electronic fund transfers, but does not currentlhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11200http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11200wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 15, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS John N. Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma celebrates 25 years of programming TV Tacoma – the City’s 24-hour government information channel – will celebrate 25 years of programming on Jan. 24, 2009. The station, which broadcasted its first Tacoma City Council meeting in 1984, has evolved from its simple beginnings inhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11193http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11193wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Maria Lee, Community Relations, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City of Destiny Awards extends nominations deadline To give community members who may have been affected by adverse weather conditions ample time to submit their nominations for this year’s City of Destiny Awards, the Citizens Recognition Committee votehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11168http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11168wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 11, 2009 Clean Energy/Clean Tech Incubator study, cable franchise code amendments, Urban Waters update focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Jan. 13 to receive a presentation on the findings of the feasibility study for Phase III of the Clean Energy/Clean Tech Incubator which is funded by the City and Marine View Ventures. The Information Technology Department will also present information regarding the proposed http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11165http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11165wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 9, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Gail Himes, Human Rights and Human Services, ghimes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5785 Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is seeking new members The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is recruiting new members to serve one-, two- and three-year terms. If you are passionate about creating equal access for people with disabilities, you are encourahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11166http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11166wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS John Briehl, Human Rights and Human Services, jbriehl@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5059 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream Jan. 19 Tacomans can celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream on Jan. 19 at the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration. This tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has evohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11164http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11164wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Lorna Sutton, Community Relations, lsutton@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2352 Lincoln Avenue Bridge will temporarily close for debris removal The flood warning for the Puyallup River was canceled this morning. Public Works Department crews plan to temporarily close the Lincoln Avenue Bridge in the Tacoma Tideflats at approximately 10:30 a.m. to removehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11154http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11154wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTA number of roads remain closed in Tacoma The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Streets and Grounds Division reports a number of streets in Tacoma are closed this morning following a night of rain and wind. The list includes:http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11152http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11152wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City declares civil emergency due to potential flooding of Puyallup River The U.S Army Corps of Engineers has predicted the Puyallup River may overflow its banks early Thursday morning. As a result of this prediction, Tacoma’s Mayor Bill Baarsma and City Managehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11151http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11151wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 4, 2009 Joint City Council/ Public Utility Board study session scheduled Members of the City Council and Public Utility board are scheduled Jan. 6 to discuss Tacoma Water’s rate philosophy and implementation. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11130http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11130wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTYearly news release archive for 2009http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11131http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11131wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 28, 2008 Council cancels meetings for Dec. 30 City Council has announced that the study session and regular Council meeting for Dec. 30 have been cancelled to mark the holiday season. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Jan. 6, 2009. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 No garbage or recycling service New Year’s Day City of Tacoma administrative offices willhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11113http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11113wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 23, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Christian Clegg, City Manager’s Office, cclegg@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5125 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Volunteers needed for Citizen Review Panel The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteers for the Citizen Review Panel, which is a policy advisory panel to the City Council with oversight of Tacoma Police Department policy. The Citizen Review Panel is a five-member volunteerhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11110http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11110wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 23, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Twenty art projects funded by Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma Arts Commission announces the award of $50,000 in 2009 Arts Project funding to 20 different Tacoma organizations in support of public outreach projects in the fields of music, dance, theater, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11111http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11111wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 22, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Dave Carlisle, Solid Waste Management, dcarlisl@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 593-7717 Michelle Warmuth, Community Relations, mwarmuth@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2005 Garbage collection schedule for the week of Dec. 22 No garbage, recycling and yard waste collection Monday, Dec. 22 Customers with Monday collection should set out only their garbage and recycling containers on Tuesday. Customers with Tuesday collection should set out thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11105http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11105wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTNews Advisory City of Tacoma www.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 21, 2008 Council cancels meetings for Dec. 23, Dec. 30 City Council has announced that the study session and regular Council meetings for Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 have been cancelled to mark the holiday season. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Jan. 6, 2009. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 No garbage ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11103http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11103wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFrom the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 17, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Ramie Pierce, Public Works, trees@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2048 TreeStreet NW program plants record 803 trees in 2007 and 2008 The City’s TreeStreet NW program, formerly known as the Free Street Tree program, branched out and planted a record 803 trees over the past two years throughout http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11090http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11090wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City Council approves 2009-2010 Biennial Budget City Council members unanimously approved the 2009-2010 Biennial Budget during tonight’s meeting. The balanced $440,793,100 General Fund budget requires the use of $13.9 million in beginning cash to allow the City tohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11088http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11088wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 14, 2008 Murray Morgan Bridge re-cabling project focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Dec.16 to receive an update from both Public Works and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) staff regarding the Murray Morgan Bridge re-cabling project. The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic in October 2007 due to the disrepair of the cables that will cost approximately $3 million dollars to be repaired. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11067http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=11067njones@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Dec. 7, 2008 Two-year and technical college updates lead study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Dec. 9 to receive an update from the Pierce County Coordinating Council, which represents the five local and community colleges, on their legislative agenda and collaborative economic development efforts, as well as their current issues and opportunities. As a second item on the agenda, Human Resources Dhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10998http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10998wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 4, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Michelle Lewis-Hodges appointed director of Information Technology City Manager Eric Anderson announced today that Michelle Lewis-Hodges will be the new director of the Information Technology (IT) Department. Lewis-Hodges was appointed the acting interim IT dhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10994http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10994karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFrom the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 1, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 2009-2010 funding application for individual artists now available The City of Tacoma is now accepting Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding applications from eligible individual http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10968http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10968wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Get involved in the arts – volunteer for the Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma City Council is inviting qualified individuals to provide leadership in supporting and enhancing the arts in Tacoma by applying to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commissihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10969http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10969wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT www.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 30, 2008 City offices closed Nov. 27- 28 for Thanksgiving holiday City of Tacoma administrative offices will close Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 No garbage, recycling or yard waste service on Thanksgiving Day Tacoma Solid Waste Management will not pick up garbage, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10945http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10945wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 24, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Amy McBride, Tacoma Arts Administrator, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5192 City seeking artist to commission work for Center for Urban Waters Artists and/or artist teams from the states of Washington, Oregon and California are invited to submit qualifications for a $150,000 commission for the Center for Urban Waters. The application deadline ishttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10867http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10867wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 23, 2008 Budget workshop scheduled for Nov. 24 The City Council has a budget workshop scheduled Nov. 24 from 4:30 until 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the first floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St. At the workshop, Council is scheduled to focus on the 2009-2014 Capital Facilities Plan, the Six-Year Transportation Program, and Wastewater/Stormwater and Solid Waste Rate Adjustments. The audio and video portions of the wohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10858http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10858wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 20, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Richard McKinley appointed director of Public Works After a nationwide recruitment process, City Manager Eric Anderson announced today that Richard McKinley, will be the new Public Works director effective Jan. 5, 2009. McKinley, who has been a Public Works http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10850http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10850wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 19, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Chris Gleason, Community & Media Services, cgleason@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 502-8222 Preliminary classification and total compensation results are in Over the past two years, the City of Tacoma has undergone a classification and total compensation study http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10836http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10836wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 18, 2008 Broadway paving scheduled for Nov. 20 Broadway, from 2nd to 6 streets, is scheduled to be paved on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. No access will be allowed on Broadway while the paving is underway. The parking areas along Broadway, from 2nd to 6th, will remain closed until all paving for this area is complete; the paving is scheduled to be done on Tuesday, Nov. 25. This work, which is weather dependent, is part of phase one of the Broadwahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10813http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10813wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 16, 2008 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan & Land Use Regulatory Code focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Nov.18 to receive an overview of the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan & Land Use Regulatory Code from City staff. The proposed amendments will modify nine elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including significant changes to the downtown, recreation and open space elements. The amendments alhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10803http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10803wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma News for the Week of Nov. 9, 2008http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10743http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10743wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 4, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 Market Street paving now scheduled for Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Due to weather, the Market Street paving schedule has been revised. Paving will now take place on Market Street, from 9th Street to 7th Street, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Nov. 5. St. Helens Avenue from Market Sthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10707http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10707wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Nov. 2, 2008 2009-2010 Biennial Budget focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled on Nov. 4 to receive a presentation on the proposed 2009-2010 Biennial Budget. The presentation will include an overview of the City’s budget development policies, the priorities for the 2009-2010 budget and the proposed strategies for bridging the recession. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10672http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10672wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 30, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 Market Street closure scheduled for Nov. 5 On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Market Street, from 9th to 7th Street, is scheduled to be closed from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. The closure, which is part of phase two of the Broadway Local Improvement District (BLID) project, is necessary for pave work to http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10663http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10663wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Peter Huffman, Community and Economic Development, phuffman@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5373 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has three openings for residents in Council District No. 1 (North and West End), Council District No. 3 (Central Tacoma) and a resident with a background in develohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10649http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10649wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 26, 2008 2007/2008 budget status focus of study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled on Oct. 28 to receive a financial status update through September 2008, economic status update, final revenue projection for 2009/2010 and a budget development process update from Budget Officer, Amy Palmer. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St.,http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10638http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10638wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Matt Holm, Assistant Chief Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, mholm@centralpiercefire.org (253) 606-5606 Jolene Davis, Deputy Chief, Tacoma Fire, jdavis2@cityoftacoma.org (253) 255-4861 New Central Pierce Fire and Rescue and Tacoma Fire public information officer/media information line On Oct. 1, 2008, the Tacoma Fire Department and Central Pierce Fire and Rescue combined 911 dispatch services. As a result of this change, a newhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10611http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10611wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 19, 2008 Tacoma Civil Rights Project film, compensation focus of study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Oct. 21 to watch a documentary film produced by the Tacoma Civil Rights Project, which highlights individuals and institutions involved in the civil rights movement in Tacoma. As a second item on the agenda, Joy St. Germain, the Human Resources director, will provide a presentation to Council on the pay structure http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10588http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10588wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 13, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Amy McBride, Tacoma Arts Administrator amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253)591-5192 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Call to artists for downtown building project The City of Tacoma and Pacific Plaza Development, LLC invite artists and/or artist teams from the states of Washington and Oregon, and from British Columbia to submit qualifications for a $179,000 commission at Pacific Plaza, thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10556http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10556wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 12, 2008 UW, Tacoma master plan leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Oct. 14 to hear a presentation from University of Washington, Tacoma Chancellor Patricia Spakes regarding an update to their master plan concept. As a second item on the agenda, Budget Officer Amy Palmer will present the recommendations from Miller & Miller Consulting surrounding the City’s budget cost allocation methodologies. The Counchttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10534http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10534wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTRed and golden leaves look great in the trees, but when leaves and debris pile up on the ground and in the street they can clog storm drains and cause streets and homes to flood. Tacoma residents can help prevent stormwater flooding by disposing of leaves and yard waste properly and promptly, and by keeping streets and storm drains near their homes and businesses free from debris. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10535http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10535wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 9, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Kala Dralle, Community and Economic Development, kdralle@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2523 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City to host free Economic Gardening Workshop: Social Media If you are looking for fast and low-cost ways to promote your business, be sure to attend a free Economic Gardening: Social Media workshop on Oct. 23 or 24 at Bates Technical College. The workshop will http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10518http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10518wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 9, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS John N. Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma replays Pierce County executive debate TV Tacoma – the City’s 24-hour government information channel – will be replaying the Pierce County executive debate originally held on Oct. 1, 2008. Presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, this program features Piercehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10519http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10519wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 8, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Lisa Copp, Human Rights and Human Services, lisa.copp@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5277 Take part in Crime Prevention Month The City of Tacoma is joining with the National Crime Prevention Council to observe Crime Prevention Month during October. Crime prevention and safety takes a community to be successful; it is being aware that a crime can occur,http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10504http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10504wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct. 5, 2008 Joint Council/Public Utility Board study session scheduled Members of the City Council and the Public Utility Board are scheduled Oct. 7 to hear a presentation from Tacoma Public Utilities staff on their proposed 2009-2010 Biennial Budget for the Power, Water and Rail Divisions. Following the joint session, the City Council will review the proposed Interlocal Agreement with the Metropolitan Park District, which continues the existihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10481http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10481wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 6, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 594-7900 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Fire to host open houses Oct. 11 Residents of Tacoma and Fircrest can celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5- 11, by visiting six neighborhood fire stations from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Each station will be hosting different activities. This year’s theme, “Preventhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10487http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10487wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTStudy session to focus on youth violence prevention, park district Members of the City Council are scheduled Sept. 30 to hear a presentation of the evaluation for the first six months of the City’s Youth Violence Prevention Initiative from evaluator Marc Bolan. The Council is also scheduled to hear about a proposed interlocal agreement with the Metropolitan Park District.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10447http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10447wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 25, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS John N. Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma wins six national programming awards TV Tacoma – the City’s 24-hour government information channel – took home six national programming awards last week at the 23rd annual National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) video awards in Atlanta, Ga.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10440http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10440wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 25, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 2009 funding application for community-based Arts Projects now available The City of Tacoma is now accepting Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations producing arts programming in 2009. The application deadline is Nov.17, 2008. Aphttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10437http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10437wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dana Brown, Public Works, dbrown@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5718 Historic Water Ditch Trail groundbreaking ceremony to be held on Sept. 30 On Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. at the South Park Community Center (4851 South Tacoma Way), a groundbreaking ceremony will be held to mark the start of construction for the Historic Water Ditch Trail. The chttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10432http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10432wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 22, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Local arts advocates honored with AMOCAT Arts Awards The Hotel Murano, King’s Books, and Linda Danforth have been selected to receive the Tacoma Arts Commission’s 2008 AMOCAT Arts Awards. The awards recognize community members’ vision, dedication and ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10384http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10384wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Sept. 7, 2008 Community Based Services, legislative update focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Sept. 9 to receive an update on the status of the Community Based Services (CBS) program from City staff; the update will specifically focus on the original four areas and the new area in East Tacoma. Staff will also touch on plans for expansion and what resources are needed to continue the program.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10281http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10281wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 28, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark Henry, Public Works, mark.henry@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5771 St. Helens Avenue to be redirected to one-way southbound Next Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, St. Helens Avenue will be redirected to one-way southbound into downtown Tacoma. This is the first step to making St. Helens one-way indefinitely. This traffic flow redirect is necessary for work http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10236http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10236wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma seeks input on draft Surface Water Management Manualhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10225http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10225wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTFrom the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Jeff Lueders, TV Tacoma, jlueders@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5727 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma airs "Safe Child Town Hall: Sexual Offenders" From Aug. 25 through Aug. 31, TV Tacoma will broadcast its coverage of the "Safe Child Town Hall: Sexual Offenders," which was held Aug. 20 at Lincoln High School. Ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10146http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10146wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Cherie Sigrist, Human Rights and Human Services, csigrist@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5075 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 37th annual Senior Citizen Awareness Day, Aug. 20 You won’t want to miss this year’s Senior Citizen Awareness Day carnival on Aug. 20 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. The 37th annual event will honor Tacoma and Pierce County seniors and their families withttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10125http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10125wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 18, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Gail Himes, Human Rights and Human Services, ghimes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5785 Disabilities commission seeking new members The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is recruiting new members to serve one, two, and three year terms. If you are passionate about creating equal access for people with disabilities, you are encouraged to apply. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10126http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10126wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of August 10, 2008 Congressional update, UWT master plan focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Aug. 12 to receive a congressional update from Congressman Adam Smith. As a second item on the agenda, staff from the University of Washington, Tacoma will provide and update on their master plan which will include phase one and phase two alternatives. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10077http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10077wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of August 3, 2008 2007/2008 budget status focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Aug. 5 to receive a financial and economic status report for both the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund through June 2008, and a projected financial status for the remainder of 2008 from the City’s Budget Officer, Amy Palmer. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building Northhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10047http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10047wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Ostmann, Public Works, fostmann@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5186 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City to host Pacific Avenue improvement project open house, Aug. 6 On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the City of Tacoma is hosting an open house to provide details on the upcoming Pacific Avenue improvement project and the impact it will have on the immediate area. The project team will share thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10021http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10021wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTCitizens Recognition Committee seeks citizens to fill vacancies The Tacoma City Council needs three additional citizens to help plan and coordinate the City of Destiny Awards program, an annual public awards ceremony which recognizes Tacoma citizens for their outstanding volunteer service. The 11 member Citizens Recognition Committee develops the nomination tools and selection criteria, in addition to selecting the winners, for the City of Destiny Awards. The three open spots - to be fillhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10022http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=10022wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTStudy Session to focus on 19th and Tyler Street concept plan Members of the City Council are scheduled to host a joint study session July 29 with members of the Joint Municipal Action Committee (JMAC) to discuss the concept of collaborating on possible improvements and setting a strategic long-term land use plan for the properties in the 19th and Tyler Street area, near Foss High School, Cheney Stadium and Metro Parks Tacoma headquarters. Council to consider sale of 15.7 acres to Port of Tachttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9958http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9958wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTTV Tacoma to broadcast live from Ethnic Fest TV Tacoma will broadcast the sights, sounds and excitement of Ethnic Fest on Saturday, July 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. Since 1986, the festival has featured the many cultures and ethnic groups that make Tacoma and Pierce County a great place to live. At Ethnic Fest you can enjoy the performing arts, visual arts, crafts, dancing, information and foods representing cultures from around the globe. TV Tacoma’s Ethnic Fest Main Stage coverage will feature thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9925http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9925wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 20, 2008 Downtown economic development strategy recommendations focus of study session City Council members are scheduled July 22 to hear a presentation from AngelouEconomics that will summarize the Economic Impact Analysis and the Market Assessment for downtown, as well as provide an overview of the economic development strategy recommendations. Additionally, VIA Architecture will discuss the integration of the strategy recommendations ihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9872http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9872wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Jeff Lueders, TV Tacoma, jeff.lueders@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5727 TV Tacoma now offers on demand Web streaming of original programming As of July 1, TV Tacoma launched a new service that provides on demand Web streaming of TV Tacoma’s original programming. The first program available for viewing is “Inside Tacoma” which features one-on-one inthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9829http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9829wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 13, 2008 East Foss Transportation Corridor report focus of study session City Council members are scheduled July 15 to hear a report from the East Foss Transportation Corridor steering committee on the study that was conducted to assist in addressing the existing and future traffic-related issues among the varied interests in the East Foss Peninsula area. Council members will also be asked to provide their input on the implementation of thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9809http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9809wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Public Works, jjenkins2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5508 City restricting Old Town Dock access beginning July 11 The City’s Public Works Department recently conducted a visual inspection of the Old Town Dock, located along Ruston Way, and is recommending that it be closed to public access and its use limited to special events and emhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9804http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9804wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 6, 2008 City offices closed July 4; no garbage, recycling or yard waste collection City of Tacoma administrative offices will close on July 4, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no garbage, recycling or yard waste pickup on July 4 – collection will be one day late. Customers whose collection day is normally on Friday will have a Saturday pickup. The City of Tacoma's landfill, recycling center and household hazardhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9734http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9734wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Patsy Best, Purchasing, rkrienke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 502-8468 Tacoma's purchasing division is temporarily changing locations The City of Tacoma’s purchasing division is moving to temporary quarters to accommodate remodeling of the Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) Administration Building North. Effective July 18, 2008, purchasing operations will be condhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9725http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9725wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 29, 2008 Joint City Council/Public Utility Board study session City Council members and the Public Utility Board are scheduled to hear the Green Ribbon Climate Action Task Force’s final recommendations for reducing Tacoma’s green house gas emissions at the July 1 study session. As a second item on the joint study session agenda, Tacoma Power will provide a brief history of the relicensing challenges involving the Cuhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9636http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9636wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire, jmeinecke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5705 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Fireworks are prohibited in Tacoma All fireworks are illegal in the City of Tacoma. Violators of the fireworks law are subject to a $257 fine and the confiscation of their fireworks. Most fireworks violations are a class 2 civil infraction and can result in a $25http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9618http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9618karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire, jmeinecke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5705 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Fireworks are prohibited in Tacoma All fireworks are illegal in the City of Tacoma. Violators of the fireworks law are subject to a $257 fine and the confiscation of their fireworks. Most fireworks violations are a class 2 civil infraction and can result in a $257 fine; citizens uhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9619http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9619wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fred.yomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to broadcast live coverage of Tall Ships Parade of Sail TV Tacoma will broadcast live coverage of the Tall Ships Parade of Sail starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3. The station’s multi-camera coverage will provide a glimpse of all the spectacular ships beginning with the Phttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9614http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9614wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma employees, family members exhibit artistic talents http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9570http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9570wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTDock Street connection opens to vehicular traffic on D Street Overpasshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9565http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9565wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 15, 2008http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9556http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9556wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTEverything from street litter and beach debris to a Buddha head and wedding cake topper have been salvaged and transformed into 14 professional works of art on display June 19 through mid-October at the EnviroHouse, the City of Tacoma’s green building and natural landscape exhibit. Work from local artists Karen BenVeniste, Karen Fabiano and Ellen Miffitt make up the fourth recycled-content art installation at the EnviroHouse, where artwork made from at least 95 percent salvaged material is showchttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9506http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9506wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTCity Council study session cancelled for June 10 The June 10, 2008, City Council study session has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum, which is the minimum number of members of a deliberative body necessary to conduct the business of that group. All items on the agenda will be rescheduled for future meetings. City Council study session cancelled for June 10 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9476http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9476wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 8, 2008 Joint City Council/Library Board of Trustees study session City Council members and the Library Board of Trustees are scheduled to receive a presentation of the Tacoma Library’s strategic direction during a joint study session on June 10. Immediately following the joint session, Council members are scheduled to have a regular study session to discuss the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) and ProLogis Project locathttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9461http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9461wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTConstruction of the Broadway Local Improvement District gets underway June 9; groundbreaking June 10 On Monday, June 9, the first phase of construction for the Broadway Local Improvement District (BLID) will commence. The first phase, which will be complete late this fall, extends from South 7th Street northward towards South 2nd Street. Work will be conducted by local contractor, WM. Dickson Company, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Broadway LID includes portions of Market Sthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9421http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9421wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Martha Anderson, Community and Economic Development, manderso@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5207 Agencies want to hear from public regarding 19th and Tyler property The City of Tacoma, Pierce County, Metro Parks Tacoma and Tacoma School District want to hear from you, the community, as they explore the possibility of making improvements to the publihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9422http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9422wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTCall to artists: Tacoma public artist registry The City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission are developing a juried, online public artist registry of visual artists who are interested in creating public art. This free, public-service registry will be a valuable resource for architects, designers, public and private organizations, and community groups that wish to identify and contact artists for commissioning or purchasing works of public art. The registry will function as a public reshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9420http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9420wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma news for the week of June 1, 2008http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9386http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9386wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 25, 2008 No Council meetings next week The City Council study session and regular Council meeting for May 27 have been cancelled to mark the Memorial Day holiday. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on June 3, 2008. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offices closed May 26; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9332http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9332wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City expresses condolences for friendship city Mianyang, China In response to the major earthquake that jolted southwestern China's Sichuan Province on Monday, May 12, the City of Tacoma is expressing deep condolences and sympathies for the destruction and devastation that occurred by sending a letter to the city of Mianyang, China. Tacoma establishehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9264http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9264wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 11, 2008 Children’s Museum site, CDBG funds focus of study session agenda City Council members are scheduled May 13 to receive an update from the Children’s Museum’s Board of Directors regarding the status of the search for a new site for the museum. As a second item on the agenda, the Council is scheduled to discuss the use of Council Community Development Block Grant contingency funds for programs that just missed http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9240http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9240wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Diane Wiatr, Community and Economic Development, dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5380 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Free walkability lecture and discussion May 12 A nationally recognized walking advocate, Dan Burden, will be leading a walkability lecture and discussion on May 12 at the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Burden has 25 years of experience developing best prahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9224http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9224wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTTacoma Fire to host applicant workshops The City of Tacoma Fire Department is hosting two applicant workshops for those interested in pursuing a career as a firefighter. The workshops, which will be held on May 10 and May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon, will provide an opportunity for candidates to learn more about the job as a firefighter with the City. Attendees will receive helpful information about the Physical Abilities Test and will also have the chance to complete portions of the test. Ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9201http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9201wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 4, 2008 City of Destiny Awards takes center stage at study session City Council members are scheduled May 6 to receive a briefing on the 22nd annual City of Destiny Awards Ceremony, which will be held on May 13 at Jason Lee Middle School. As a second item on the agenda, the Private Capital Division will present information about the Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) Competitive Program application; the tool http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9177http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9177wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 27, 2008 Study session to feature budget update City Council members are scheduled April 29 to hear an update of the City’s financial status through the end of March 2008. Budget Officer Amy Palmer will also provide an overview of some particular economic indicators and their projected growth rates for the next six years. The Council will also hear an update of projected revenues for 2009 through 2014 for the General Fund and the Capital http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9143http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9143wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTFire Department to host annual kids’ safety and health fair Learn how to show – not just tell – your child safety and health tips at the Kids’ Safety & Health Fair, Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Foss High School gymnasium and parking lot, 2112 S. Tyler St. behind Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9142http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9142wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Tacoma will recognize Tacoma’s outstanding volunteers at the 22nd Annual City of Destiny Awards May 13. Mayor Bill Baarsma and the City Council will honor four individuals and four groups for their exemplary service at the 7 p.m. ceremony at Jason Lee Middle School, 602 N. Sprague Ave.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9098http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9098wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTEdison community hosts third annual cleanup on April 26.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9096http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9096wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTA preview of upcoming City of Tacoma events for the week of April 20, 2008http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9084http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9084wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Kurtis Kingsolver, Public Works, kkingsol@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5500 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Public parking strategy meetings will help shape the future of downtown parking Beginning April 23, the City Center Parking and Mobility Strategy Implementation Team will host a series of public meetings to start developing recommendations to determine how to employ parking http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9075http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9075wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTPlan a field trip, study a creek, plant some native species or even put on a puppet show! The possibilities are endless. Make a Splash environmental grants of up to $2,500 are available from City of Tacoma Environmental Services to any school, group or individual considering a project to help protect and restore surface water resources within the Tacoma city limits. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9039http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9039wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTPort, City launch pilot trade project with Fuzhou, China http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9015http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9015wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTNews Advisory City of Tacoma www.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 13, 2008 Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan focus of study session City Council members are scheduled April 15 to receive a briefing from the Human Rights and Human Services Department staff on the City’s proposed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) self-evaluation and transition plan. The plan is the result of a collaborative effort over the past year by many City dehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9011http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=9011wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTCity to host Pacific Avenue improvement project open house, April 10 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8869http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8869wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTNew noise ordinance goes into effect April 2 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8852http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8852karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 30, 2008http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8809http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8809wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 23, 2008http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8761http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8761wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 9, 2008 March 11 study session cancelled The City Council study session scheduled for March 11 has been cancelled. The next City Council study session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Decision making in Tacoma topic of free leadership class The next session of the Government Leadership Institute held at 5:30 p.m. on March 10 will consider http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8585http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8585wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 2, 2008 Study session agenda open for items of interest Members of the City Council do not have a structured agenda for study session on March 4. Members of the Council will have the opportunity to discuss any items that may be of interest to them. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8445http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8445wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 27, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Helen Small, Finance, Helen.Small@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 502-8251 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City initiates preferred vendor program In an effort to better partner with vendors and to ensure the best possible pricing for City purchases, the City of Tacoma has initiated a preferred vendor program. The preferred vendor designation promotes the strategic relationship betwehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8399http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8399wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 24, 2008 Residential Street Program update leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Feb.26 to receive a presentation from the Public Works Streets and Grounds Division on the Residential Street Maintenance Program. The presentation will include a 2007 program summary; a review of the 2008 proposed maintenance list and selection process; and an update on potholes. Council members are also scheduled to discuss the shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8377http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8377wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTCity offices closed Feb. 18; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Feb. 18 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8343http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8343wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTAudio from City Council study sessions is moving to TV Tacomahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8147http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8147wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 10, 2008 Classification and compensation update focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Feb.12 to receive an update on the Classification and Compensation Study specifically regarding what the definition of ‘market’ and ‘place in the market’ means for the City. Council members are also scheduled during the study session to receive an update from the Legal Department regarding information from the Association of Washttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8115http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8115wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 1, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Mike Slevin appointed interim director of Public Works City Manager Eric Anderson announced today that Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., will be the interim Public Works director effective Feb. 2, 2008. The nationwide recruitment process to fill the position permanentlyhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8066http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8066wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Feb. 3, 2008 Strategic planning discussion leads study session agenda Members of the City Council are scheduled Feb.5 to hold their fifth discussion about the City’s strategic plan, specifically focusing on emerging themes that have surfaced during the prior discussions on strategic priorities. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, Room 16. CityPost (Channel 21 on Click!, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8065http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=8065wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 27, 2008 Strategic planning continues to be focus of study session Members of the City Council are scheduled Jan. 29 to hold their fourth discussion about the City’s strategic plan, specifically focusing on the priority of making Tacoma a results oriented government. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, Room 16. CityPost (Channel 21 on Click!, Channel 77 on Comcast) whttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7950http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7950wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 24, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Audrey Hornbuckle, Human Rights & Human Services, ahornbuckle@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5048 City offers crime free rental housing training When criminals and other destructive tenants operate out of a rental property, neighborhoods suffer and landlords pay a high price. In an effort to help landlords in Tacoma eliminate crime at their rental properhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7930http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7930wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTAssistant City Manager/Director of Public Works, William Pugh, announced today that he will retire from the City of Tacoma effective March 1, 2008. Pugh has worked for the City in various capacities for 33 years and announced his plans to retire back in September 2007. For the past two years, he has served as the Assistant City Manager and for the past 14 years he has led the Public Works Department. With new leadership soon to be in place for the Public Works Department, Pugh is ready to mohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7907http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7907wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 20, 2008 City offices closed Jan. 21; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Jan. 21 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is not affected by the holiday, so collection will be on the normal schedule. The City of Tacoma landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility will be open regular hours, http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7900http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7900wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 14, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, rob.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591- 5054 City Council seeks feedback for 2005-2010 Strategic Plan priorities The City Council seeks your feedback as it considers refining the 2005-2010 Strategic Plan – the Council is particularly interested in what citizen’s think about the three priorities outlined inhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7868http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7868wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Jan. 13, 2008 Two lanes of traffic open on the D Street Overpass Two lanes of traffic, one going north and one going south, will open by 2 p.m. today on the D Street Overpass, located at the intersection of D Street and Puyallup Avenue. These two lanes are for vehicles only, and there will be no pedestrian access at this time. As soon as the first two lanes are open, vehicle and pedestrian access will be shut down on Dochttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7855http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7855wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTCelebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream Jan. 21http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7852http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7852wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTYearly archive for 2008 Browse the collection of City of Tacoma news releases on this archive. The archive is listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent news release at the top: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7791http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=7791wmcbee@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTGet the latest news about what is happening with the City of Tacoma government.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=286http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=286mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT