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RBCC Membership Meeting (zoom) 11/10/2021

Board Members in Attendance 

In Attendance Keegan O’Connor Anne Nolan Danielle McClure

Dorothy Driver Brett Boynton Kathie Wiebel

Alan Ross

7 other RBCC members in attendance.

Standing Items: 

  • Membership: Nothing to report  
  • Building: Su mentioned that we’re getting more rental inquiries for larger 

parties wanting to serve alcohol.  She is concerned about the covid risks.  This will be discussed again at the Board meeting.

  • Finance:  Our balance is $31,598 ($4,334 in checking and $27,264 in 

savings).  Ellen and Ron Angeles made a $100 donation to RBCC. Thanks!! 

  • Technology:  Meeting link in RBCC website seems to have expired.
  • Social: See “New Business” below

Old Business: 

  • Boo-Bash – Was a great success despite having only 20 days to pull off.  Well attended with great music, dancing, jump-roping and pony rides.  Props to Champs and RBAC whose efforts helped raise $35K from the event.

New Business:

  • Alan reported that the page for the virtual Arts and Craft Event will be live from November 24 thru December 18.  It will include links to pop-ups and other artists for F2F sales on Saturday, December 4, 
  • 2022 Board – Members should email RBCC if they are interested in being on the Board.  The process is as follows:
    • November 10 – Selection of Nominating Committee:
      • Joanne Deschant (chair)
      • Alan Ross
      • Danielle McClure 
    • December 8 – Slate of candidates identified
    • January 5- Vote
    • February 9 – 2022 RBCC Board terms begin

Featured Speaker

Wei Cai, Regional Manager of the Seattle Public Library, did not speak because we forgot to send her the meting link.  We will reschedule her soon.  In the meantime, members were encouraged to check out the Library’s survey soliciting input on ideas for improving its services.

Announcements

  • Alan alerted the membership that the RB Institute has been dissolved.
  • Su advised that Youth Care (next to the hair supply store on Rainier) was seeking donations in the form of gift cards, which can be conveniently sourced at the Safeway.  Cards from local businesses are also encouraged.

Next meeting is December 8, 2021 – Tentative Speaker

Heather Trim, Executive Director of Zero Waste Washington will tell us the latest on what zero waste initiatives that have been passed this past year and updates on future policy issues in the areas of reducing plastic waste and plastic pollution, tackling food waste and addressing climate change.  Zero Waste Washington is a statewide nonprofit organization that works to make trash obsolete.  They work in partnership with numerous community groups, NGOs and others to help get laws passed at the city, county and state level.

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RBCC Special Board Meeting 10/13/2021

Board Members Present

Keegan O’Connor Alan Ross Brett Boynton

Kathie Weibel Gerd Prewett Anne Nolan

Dorothy Driver Joan Krueger

Boo Bash

We received invitation from Urban Impact to participate in boo bash 

Brett is willing to volunteer to be at table

Anne and Kathie offered to help as well 

Dorothy will try to join

As a board we can approve $500 donation

sponsorship is $250 for 1 table and our logo on printed materials

Gerd will go to Costco to get candy for distribution

Brett will store candy at his home and transport it to the  event

Keegan moved to donate $250- $300 in kind donation of candy

approved

Info indicates that all candy distribution must be contactless

Keegan will email Danielle at Urban Impact to clarify contactless distribution of candy as well as how much we need to donate in kind 

Alan will reach out to Natalya to ask how we got RBCC stickers for play dough but not something we need to 

Dorothy will print fliers with RBCC meeting info to have at the table

Meeting adjourned

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RBCC Membership Meeting (zoom) 10/13/2021

Board Members in Attendance

Keegan O’Connor Alan Ross Gerd Prewett

Brett Boynton Anne Nolan Joan Krueger

Kathie Weibel Dorothy Driver

Standing Items

  • Call to order
  • Introduction of guests or new members
  • Approve minutes from last month’s member meeting  Alan moved, Anne seconded Approve i(Membership Meeting Minutes)
  • Corresponding Secretary report (Anne) nothing
  • Reports of standing and special committees
    • Membership (Brett) nothing
    • Building 
      • (Gerd) noticed wheelchair accessible ramp to lower level of building
      • (Keegan) building may become Covid vaccination site
      • South shore would like to host drive thru covid vaccination center
    • Finance   (Gerd)

savings $ 27, 263.80

checking $    5,997.12

TOTAL $  a33,260.92

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  • Technology (Alan) working with local artists and organizing art show which will be virtual this year
  • Social (Danielle) see below

Old Business (Please Keep Comments to 1 Minute)

  • None to date.

New Business (Please Keep Comments to 1 Minute) 

  • Harvest Social is cancelled due to the Delta variant. We are looking forward to the future when it will be safe to meet in a group
  • RBCC sent a letter of support for the reopening of Volunteer Park’s Amphitheater to help them secure funding for free multicultural music, theater, and dance performances in the summer of 2022.
  • Virtual Arts and Crafts Event will be held in December. Alan contacted all artists who were involved in  last years sale and a few  additional artists.  On line event will launch the day before Thanksgiving. While we are not excluding new artists, Alan is only including artists who have been juried.  Artists can contact Alan to update their info to include in person visits to their studio.

Announcements (Please Keep Comments to 1 Minute) 

  • The Rainier Beach Presbyterian Church is doing a drive to support Afghanistan refugees.  There is a drop off at the church the last week of the month. 
  • BOO BASH Halloween Trunk or Treating at Rainier Beach Community Center 2-5 pm

Featured Speaker – Link to recording of speaker presentation

UW Asst. Professor and Co-Chair of Seattle’s Planning Commission, Rick Moher will speak on the new designation of Rainier Beach and other neighborhoods from “single family” to “neighborhood residential”.  He will answer questions about how it will impact Rainier Beach and other neighborhoods.

  • this is a name change, not a zoning change
  • all neighborhoods have been included in clarification of designation
  • we need to double housing growth to keep up with demand 
  • Rainier Beach is designated at Residential Urban Village 
  • comprehensive plan can be tracked on line 

Adjourn

Alan moved to adjourn

Anne seconded

adjourned

Next meeting is November 10, 2021 – Featured Speaker

Wei Cai, Regional Manager of the Seattle Public Library, will update members on recent changes in the library system including tutoring, the new metal boxes, copying policies and the cancelation of the book sale (and whether it has impacted revenue).

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RBCC Board Meeting 9/22/2021

Members in Attendance

Keegan O’Connor          Alan Ross                Anne Nolan

Brett Boynton                 Kathie Weibel         Dorothy Driver

Danielle McClure           Gerd Prewett          Joan  Krueger

Agenda

  1. Assessment of virtual membership meeting on Sept 8
  2. Proposal by Brendan Works (watersmedian@gmail.com) on landscaping the median on Waters and the role RBCC should play in it.  He requested a $750 grant from the City but was declined because he is not a “group” like RBCC.
  • Brendan Works wants to write grant
  • Alan explained our annual spring clean up and we might be able to help
  • Brendan is willing to do the work, water the area, and provide water
  • He asked if we would cosponsor a grant
  • He recommended that we work in small area first.
  • Kathie recommended that he be required to complete RBCC she will locate it Alan will draft email
  • Brendan will need to complete grants for city.
  • we would like to capture his enthusiasm but do not see this happening until at least next year.
  1. Alan- Tech committee chair write up and follow up
  • discussion tabled next meeting
  1. Status of RBCC membership survey.  Next steps?
  •       Keegan is working on wording questions.  He has written 2 questions will continue working on specific wording for questions.  He will submit sample questions to board before the survey is sent
  • He will reach out to other community boards to see if they have done a survey
  1. Status of developing “work instructions” for Treasurer, Secretaries and other Board roles.  Next steps?
  • Discussion tabled for next meeting
  1. Keegan – Volunteer Park Trust – Seeking letter of support for Summer Series to cap amphitheater project
  • Keegan will send Anne to find previous support letters
  1. Gerd – meeting with insurance agent to learn about our coverage. Who wants to attend and possibly days/times. He is willing to meet via zoom. Prefers daytime but would be available in the evening
  • Insurance agent prefers day time but will be available for an evening zoom
  • Keegan, Kathie and Gerd will meet with agent
  • Keegan will email Gerd availability for meeting
  1. Kathie – “Preliminary 2022 Budget Discussion
  • discussed goals for RBCC
  • what types of events would we like to support? create?
  • should we continue paying rent or do we want to just rent  space per events
  • budget will be similar to next year
  • Gerd will follow up with groups who may want to rent regularly to help maintain our finances rather than renting for individual one time events
  • Mt. Baker Community Club has continued to rent club and provides very clear guidelines Alan will review agreement. 
  1. Dorothy – Arts and Crafts Fair will very likely be an outdoor event  again this year, with indeterminate enthusiasm/participation  given the projected climate re: COVID Delta spike, neither Joyce nor Dorothy have the bandwidth to produce it. 
    The question for RBCC  Board is whether or not the Club wants to sponsor/produce it if someone else would want to be the lead(s)? or if we just take a break this year.  We would of course provide support to anyone who would want to step forward, from the Community. 
  • Alan will explore creating an online only event
  1. Anne – Developer, Henry Pierce, who seeks community feedback regarding a development in Rainier Beach planned for 9275 57th Ave S. (the property across from Red Wing), is planning to post his formal community outreach package in mid-Oct at our 10/27 Board meeting. 
  • He is not prepared to discuss.
  • Tabled for next meeting
  1. Speakers for November and beyond.
  • Kathie will reach out to librarian
  • Kathie has contact info for zero waste management
  • Danielle will reach out to rain wise
  • Brett will follow up with Erin Rasmussen, Principal at Emerson
  • Dorothy will reach out to Jenny Frankel
  1. Agenda items for October member meeting
  • speaker 
  • usual agenda 
  • mention survey
  • virtual arts and crafts market
  • cancellation of harvest social

Future speakers:

  1. Confirmed October – UW Asst. Professor and Co-Chair of Seattle’s Planning Commission, Rick Moher, to speak on the proposal to change the designation of Rainier Beach and other neighborhoods from “single family” to “neighborhood residential”.
  2. On-hold pending survey – Mark Solomon, SPD’s Crime Prevention Coordinator has reached out to RBCC to advise that the South Precinct has a new Captain, Scott Moss.  He would like to introduce himself to RBCC, field questions and address concerns.  Keegan will have survey ready before next board meeting so we can move forward. 
  3. Other ideas include Jenny Frankel (back-to-school plans), Womens’ self-defense, CPR/First-Aid, Erin Rasmussen (Principal of Emerson) and Librarian. (see notes above)

Other discussions

Donavan is recommending VFW invest their funds in bond market and invest other funds into other markets in order to increase their in order to begin to utilize funds for building repairs and long term maintenance. He recommended we do the same Kathie suggested the finance committee will explore options for financial investments. She and 

Carol reported that the woman who lived in the VFW hall passed away.  The space is being cleared and available for storage

Carol reported that there is a Link 2 Lake fall work party

Carol asked for minutes of meeting to be read

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RBCC Membership Meeting (zoom) 9/8/2021

Board members present

Alan Ross       Anne Nolan      Gerd Prewett

Danielle McClure Brett Boynton Joan Krueger

MEETING AGENDA

Standing Items

  • Call to order
  • Introduction of guests or new members
  • Approve minutes from last month’s member meeting (Membership Meeting Minutes)
  • Corresponding Secretary report (Anne) nothing to report
  • Reports of standing and special committees
    • Membership (Brett) nothing to report
    • Building (Gerd) 
      • rentals on hold
      • one renter 2 days per week
    • Finance
      • $ 33,415.35     total
      • $27, 263, 38    savings account
      • $  6,151.97      checking account
      • $300 monthly rent
    • Technology  (Alan)
      • webpage was updated
      • zoom account has been extended to monthly
    • Social (Danielle)
      • all in person events have been 
      • Old Business (Please Keep Comments to 1 Minute)
      • arts and crafts still not certain
  • None to date.

New Business (Please Keep Comments to 1 Minute) 

  • All upcoming F2F social events such as the Wine Tasting and Harvest Social are on hold due to the Delta variant.
  • Thanks to all who volunteered at the B2SBackpack event on August 28.  Also, RBCC gave $500 to this worthy cause.
    • fliers were distributed to welcome people to meetings
    • members volunteer to set up
  • We want to know what you think!  To this end, we will soon be surveying RBCC members about what they would like to see in terms of when we meet, how we meet, types of speakers, social events and volunteer events. 
    • Keegan will be sending out survey to determine what types events neighbors would like to see occur
    • survey will be emailed in the next month or 2
    • Alan is exploring ways to distribute questionnaires

Announcement

  • RBCC neighbor and head of a new group, The Friends of Be’er Sheva Park, Brandon Works will give a brief presentation about a project that he’s been working on to improve the landscaping in some of the public right-of-ways in our neighborhood.  The city will mow the median but not plant anything. Brandon is proposing that we plant some of these options:
  • wild flower meadow
  • bench at outlook points
  • entrance perennial and annuals

He is willing to do installation but he needs commitment of community members to do some work to maintain the plantings.  His email is watersmedian@gmail.com for anyone interested in contacting him.  Brandon wrote a grant but needs community support in order to move forward.  

  • Carol O’Brian has copy of 100 year Rainier Beach Women’s Club 1908-2008  She would like to offer it as a library book for neighbor to borrow. We would like to do this with a Kubota garden book as well.  Carol will bring it to Alan and we will organize 

No Featured Speaker This Month

Adjourn

Next meeting is October 13, 2021 – Featured Speaker

Rick Moher, the Co-Chair of Seattle’s Planning Commission will present the Commission’s recommendation to create a zoning change from “Single Family” to “Neighborhood Residential”.  He will answer questions about how it will impact Rainier Beach and other neighborhoods.  

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RBCC Board Meeting 8/25/2021

Board Members in Attendance

Keegan O’Connor Alan Ross Dorothy Driver

Gerd Prewett Brett Boyton Anne Nolan

Danielle McClure Joan Krueger

Agenda

  1.   Assessment of membership meeting on August 14 and presentation by Sally Li, Co-chair of RB Link2Lake.
  • ice cream was very successful
  • speaker was very interesting.
  • discussion about future activities to include young families.  
  • possible food truck event
  1. Developer, Henry Pierce, who seeks community feedback regarding a development in Rainier Beach planned for 9275 57th Ave S. (the property across from Red Wing), is planning to post his formal community outreach package in mid-Sept.  Can we set up a zoom call to hear his plans after that? 
  • we would welcome the opportunity to discuss his plans
  • he has expressed interest in getting our input
  • Anne will try to set up zoom to correspond with our next board meeting 
  1. New county mandate for masks for inside meetings
  • September meetings will be zoomed
  • we will conduct survey on survey monkey to assess how community members feels about in person vs zoom meetings
  • Alan will research how to develop the survey
  1. Ice Cream Social for Sept. member meeting?
  • no ice cream social scheduled
  • see above
  1. B2SBackpacks event of Aug 28.
  • those driving together will meet at VFW hall at 10
  • Joan and Sari will meet at the event at 11
  1. Wine tasting logistics and budget
  • event cancelled due to Covid
  • Alan wil update website to reflect cancellation
  1. Gerd got a rental inquiry from a person re self defense classes. It will be one teacher and 2 students 2-3 times per week about 2 hours per time. Sounds like it will be on-going. The person’s daughter used to take dance classes with Jenna so he is very familiar with the space and lives in our neighborhood. Both Su and I are comfortable with this rental if he decides he wants to use the space. 
  • rental was approved
  • Gerd will add to calendar
  1. Gerd got a call last week and a letter from our insurance agent. Farmer’s will not renew our insurance at the end of October. We do not have a liquor license and alcohol may be served at the facility. A subsidiary of Farmer’s will provide coverage minus alcohol liability coverage. The agent said the premium will be a bit lower than our current one. Maybe in the future we should discuss whether or not we will allow renters to serve alcohol.
  • Gerd will invite insurance agent to explain our coverage and answer any concerns
  1. Are we continuing with the Zoom subscription? 
  • annual fee is 149.90
  • monthly fee is $14.99 per month
  • Alan will renew at monthly rate
  1. Should the treasurer have a special RBCC email used for treasurer related business. Currently there are 3 potential uses for this:
    1. We could use this email with the IRS to file a very simplified report as long as annual revenues are less than $50,000. This would eliminated the need for H&R Block to file  form 990 EZ on our behalf and save about $150 per year.
    2. Use this email for the annual report filing with Washington State. Currently Gerd uses her personal email.
    3. Use this email for the annual report and to get the annual business license (which we need as long as we rent the space to outside parties) with the City of Seattle. Gerd currently uses her personal email.
  • New email approved

Future speaker ideas for Sept. and Beyond

  1. Vanessa Murdock of City of Seattle may speak to proposal to change the designation of Rainier Beach and other neighborhoods from “single family” to “neighborhood residential”.
  • Anne will get information to write blurb for October
  1. Mark Solomon, SPD’s Crime Prevention Coordinator has reached out to RBCC to advise that the South Precinct has a new Captain, Scott Moss.  He would like to introduce himself to RBCC, field questions and address concerns.
  • Danielle and Keegan will research survey to ask for community input into types of speakers community members would like to hear from, types of social events, making vs in person meeting, interest in being on the board
  1. Brendan Works has offered to give a presentation about a project that they’ve  been working on to improve the landscaping in some of the public right-of-ways in our neighborhood.
  • It could be ready to present in September if that slot is open. 
  • If not, later in the fall would be fine as well. 
  • 5 minute announcement
  1. Speaker from Via Transit to talk about expanded services to include trips to Kubota and beyond.
  • Danielle reached out to marketing and is waiting to hear back
  • approved
  1. Other ideas include Jenny Frankel (back-to-school plans), Womens’ self-defense, CPR/First-Aid, Erin Rasmussen (Principal of Emerson) and Librarian.
  • Brett sent email to Erin Ramussen. He will follow up with her
  • Keegan will reach out to librarian

Other:

Keegan will rework fliers to reflect that in person events are currently on hold

We will distribute fliers at B2Sbackpack event 8/28 to increase community awareness or RBCC

VFW asked to reinstate $300 rent effective October through December

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RBCC Membership Meeting 8/11/2021

Board members Present

Keegan OConnor Kathie Weibel

Gerd Prewett Alan Ross

Anne Nolan Joan Krueger

Standing Items

  • Call to order
  • Introduction of guests or new members
  • Approve minutes from last month’s member meeting (Membership Meeting Minutes) approved
  • Corresponding Secretary report (Anne) nothing to report
  • Reports of standing and special committees
    • Membership  (Brett).nothing reported
    • Building (Su)
      • we decided not to rent VFW hall for a while due to Covid numbers rising… 
      • gutter work complete, thank you to Gerd and Kathie
    • Finance in email (Gerd) 
      • RBCC Balances
      • Savings account $27,262.86
      • Checking account $,6086.15
      • VFW agreed to reduced rent for balance of year
    • Technology (Alan)
    • website updated to reflect hold on rentals 
    • Social (Danielle) see below

Old Business 

  • Gutter work on VFW / RBCC clubhouse is done!
  • Here’s link to Taylor Creek project.  SPU will be updating this in 4Q21 to reflect changes they presented in RBCC’s July 14 meeting. Taylor Creek Restoration

New Business

The following events are currently scheduled to be held in person pending Covid numbers

  • Rainier Beach Back 2 School Bash – Saturday, August 28, 12-4pm ,  Rainier Beach Community Center Plaza (Rainier & Henderson). May still need volunteers (even though deadline was 7/30). Event provides students and families with backpacks, school supplies and information about neighborhood and educational resources, food, clothing and entertainment.
  • Wine Tasting event – Saturday, October 9, doors 7pm, tasting 7:30-10pm -Bring a bottle of French red wine $20 or less and wine glass per person, $10 in advance, $15 at door.. Prepay link
  • Harvest Social, Friday, November 26, 6-10pm community pot luck dinner. May have slightly different format 
  • Arts & Crafts Market, Saturday, December 4, 10am-2pm

Featured Speaker

Sally Li, Co-Chair of Rainier Beach Links2Lake, present an overview of the project including major milestones that have been met since the last update, public and private funding information, construction timelines for beach access and Be’er Sheva Park improvements 

Estimated cost 2M

Gateway entrance complete

Bike repair station

Hand walk boat ramp

Beach and natural planting

Create safe space for salmon and look natural

Picnic shelter

Federal grant pending for phase II

Construction anticipated to begin next spring

Announcements

The SESC is installing an elevator and would appreciate donations

The SESC delivers 175 meals weekdays and are looking for volunteers to help with delivery

Adjourn

Next meeting is September 8, 2021 – Featured Speaker

TBD

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RBCC Board Meeting 7/27/2021

Board Members Present

Joan Krueger Keegan O’Connor Anne Nolan

Alan Ross Kathie Weibel Dorothy Driver

Danielle McClure

Agenda

  1. Assessment of F2F membership meeting and ice-cream on July 14 and presentation by Cody Nelson and Katherine Lynch of SPU on Taylor Creek improvement plans.  
  • Ice cream social was big success.. 
  • 15 non board non presenter attendees presentation was excellent.. 
  • projector needs to be further from wall…
  • reviewed feedback of one members behavior that was borderline rude and strategies for future events were reviewed.
  • People who were present handled him well
  1. City of Seattle proposal to change the designation of Rainier Beach and other neighborhoods from “single family” to “neighborhood residential” 
  •   table this until we have more information
  • Anne is going to try to find a speaker to clarify meaning of “neighborhood residential”
  1. Developer, Henry Pierce, is interested in getting some community feedback regarding a development in Rainier Beach planned for 9275 57th Ave S. (the property across from Red Wing).  Do we want to zoom with him? 
  • Anne will inquire who else he is speaking with
  • board will arrange zoom meeting with him to get info
  1. New county guidance (no end date yet) for inside  F2F meetings
  • new recommendations for masks issued today
  • Alan will verify guidance 
  1. Zoom expiration 9/30 (if cancelling, must cancel prior to rebill) 
  • table this until next update..
  • Keegan suggests we plan to cancel or go to monthly if necessary
  1. Ice Cream Social for August member meeting? 
  • Keegan will get more ice cream from Creamy Cones
  1. Sponsorship info for B2SBackpacks – 
  •   Gerd received mail from monies sent 
  • do we need to reach out to register / send logo?
  •   Dorothy will follow up with Danielle to clarify what we need to do to receive acknowledgment for our sponsorship
  • can we donate our volunteer hours
  • Keegan can design an ad if Dorothy can get details about size..
  1. B2SBackpacks – Anyone sign up for a volunteer shift?  
  • Might be fun to do together.  
  • Volunteeris August 28 10-12 Dorothy, Alan, Danielle, Anne, Kathie and Randy
  1. Wine tasting logistics and budget  
  • Alan previous budget $150
  • usually make enough to cover costs
  • waiting to confirm to determine if there will be more mandates or if we can have event 10/9
  1. Defibrillator..
  • Kathie will ask Red Cross if we can arrange for training on use of machine
  1. Update on completion of gutter work from the grant and filing grant documents..
  • gutter work is complete. 
  • Payment on way to contractor 
  1. Future speakers for Sept. and beyond
  • Kathie spoke to librarian
  • Anne will try to get someone to discuss change in neighborhood designation status
  • Keegan will follow up with Brett about Emerson principal, Erin Rasmussen
  1. Agenda items for August member meeting 
  • announce B2B backpacks event
  • list of upcoming events including wine events
  • include link to Taylor Creek project
  • distribute flyers
  • Alan will print more as needed..

 Future Guest Speakers:

  • August – Sally Li, Co-chair of RB Link2Lake improvements at Be’er Sheva will provide update on construction timelines, milestones and funding
  • Future ideas include: Jenny Frankel (back-to-school plans), Womens’ self-defense, CPR/First-Aid, Erin Rasmussen (Principal of Emerson) and Librarian.

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RBCC Membership Meeting/Ice Cream Social 7/14/20

Board Members in Attendance 

In Attendance Keegan O’Connor Anne Nolan Danielle McClure

Dorothy Driver Brett Boynton  

15 other RBCC members in attendance.

Standing Items: 

  • Membership:  Nothing to report  
  • Building: Gutter work on club house is underway  
  • Finance:  Our balance is $34,100.84 ($6,838.40 in checking and $27,262.44 in savings
  • Technology:  Nothing to report
  • Social: See “New Business” below

Old Business:  None

New Business:

  • Rainier Beach Back 2 School Bash – Saturday, August 28, 12-4pm ,  Rainier Beach Community Center Plaza (Rainier & Henderson).  Calling for volunteers – Registration link (register by July 30).  To provide students and families with backpacks, school supplies and information about neighborhood and educational resources, food, clothing and entertainment.  RBCC donated $500 as a “Silver” sponsor to this event.
  • Wine Tasting event – Saturday, October 9, doors 7pm, tasting 7:30-10pm -Bring a bottle of French red wine $20 or less and wine glass per person, $10 in advance, $15 at door.. Prepay link
  • Harvest Social, Friday, November 26, 6-10pm
  • Arts & Crafts Market, Saturday, December 4, 10am-2pm

Featured Speaker

Cody Nelson and Katherine Lynch of Seattle Public Utilities provide an update on the Taylor Creek Restoration project. SPU’s Taylor Creek (TC) Restoration project will address and prevent localized flooding by improving drainage infrastructure, restoring the natural drainage system function of TC and it’s watershed; eliminate barriers to fish passage; rebuild and improve natural habitat; and provide equitable opportunities to the community by expanding public access to open space. Notable design improvements include:

  • The 36” diameter culvert under Rainier Avenue being replaced by a 17’ bridge
  • A path to the Lake WA shoreline with 2 overlooks
  • A sediment pond just south of Pulcinella (where the apt. bldg. is)
  • An additional cross-walk at Cornell (no lights however)
  • “Woody Materials Structures” to trap sediment, prevent further erosion and create habitat on upper TC

The project team has just reached the 90% design phase for lower TC and will be submitting for federal permits this fall. Bidding will follow in 2023 with construction expected to be complete in 2025.

SPU’s website https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/neighborhood-projects/taylor-creek

will be updated in the Fall with the revised plan that will include the changes that Cody and Katherine discussed. 

Announcements

  • Brendan Works advised RBCC members of the city of Seattle’s “Street Tree” program.  He advocates trees planted along Waters (that would not block views and would like other like-minded neighbor to petition the City for this.

Next meeting is August 11, 2021 – Featured Speaker

Sally Li, Co-Chair of Rainier Beach Links2Lake, will give an overview of the project including major milestones that have been met since the last update, public and private funding information, construction timelines for beach access and Be’er Sheva Park improvements.

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RBCC Membership Meeting (zoom) 6/9/2021

Board Members in Attendance

Keegan O’Connor Dorothy Driver Gerd Prewett

Brett Boynton Alan Ross Joan Krueger

Anne Nolan Kathie Weibel

Standing Items

  • Call to order
  • Introduction of guests or new members
  • Approve minutes from last month’s member meeting (Membership Meeting Minutes)
  • Corresponding Secretary report (Anne)
    • nothing to report
  • Reports of standing and special committees
    • Membership 
      • nothing to report
    • Building (Su)
      • grant was written to repair gutters
      • VFW contributing $500
    • Finance (Gerd)
    • Technology 
      • nothing to report
    • Social
      • nothing to report

Old Business

  • None to date.

New Business

  • Garden Tour is on for June 12
    • all are welcome to attend
    • family friendly event 
    • 13 great gardens
  • Thanks to all who volunteered for community clean up on June 5.  We logged more than enough hours to get matching funds from the City of Seattle to replace the RBCC clubhouses gutters! 
    • Special thanks to Kathie Alan for all the hard work to ensure project was a success
    • Emerson PTA and Friends of Hutchinson Park participated
    • there were 37 volunteers
  • Next RBCC meeting on July 14 will be outside with an ice cream social!!!

Featured Speaker – Link to speaker presentation

Daniella Nicholas is the Community Education Coordinator for Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands. The farm is situated on about ten acres owned by City Parks between Beer Shiva Park and Pritchard Beach. Daniella spoke about the history, management, goals, diversity of programming, and ways to get involved and enjoy Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands. The farm is a very unique and special city park in your own backyard that’s working hard to restore a healthy ecosystem while growing food and community.  

Announcements

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Adjourn

Next meeting is July 14, 2021 – Featured Speaker

Cody Nelson of Seattle Public Utilities will provide an update on the Taylor Creek Restoration project. SPU’s Taylor Creek Restoration project will address and prevent localized flooding by improving drainage infrastructure, restoring the natural drainage system function of Taylor Creek and it’s watershed; eliminate barriers to fish passage; rebuild and improve natural habitat; and provide equitable opportunities to the community by expanding public access to open space. The project team has just reached the 90% Design phase and will be submitting for federal permits this fall. Construction is expected to begin in 2023. Please join us to learn more about the extents of the project area and the benefits to our South Seattle Tamill and Lakeridge neighborhoods.