Six-Term Redmond City Councilmember
-- Nancy Mauritson McCormick
posted by permission, photo and source: FaceBook account, 9/09
News and Opinion on Neighborhoods, Schools and Local Governments of Redmond, WA.
WHEREAS, riparian corridors are essential for wild fish
populations; and healthy riparian corridors are dynamic ecosystems that perform
various functions that form salmonid habitat; and in addition to habitat
formation, riparian corridors store and convey strormwater and floodwater;
recharge groundwater; and serve as areas for recreation, education, scientific
study, and aesthetic appreciation; and stream restoration and enhancement are
key components of the City's Stormwater Capital Facilities Plan, further
attesting tot he City's commitment to healthy riparian corridors;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN MARCHIONE, Mayor of the city of
Redmond, do hearby proclaim
RIPARIAN HABITATS AS HABITATS OF LOCAL IMPORTANCESigned, John Marchione, 10/17/2008in Redmond, and I urge all citizens to recognize the values of these habitats and promote their stewardship.
Sponsored by: Council President Nancy McCormick
Written by: Cathy Beam, Principal Environmental Planner
"The City Council Safety Committee met on June 19, 2006 and
decided on a well thought out plan to reinstitute the popular School
Resource Officers (SRO) Program! It was decided
that Human Services would work closely with the School Resource
Officers. Weekly meetings between SRO's and Teen Center
staff will take place to discuss current issues, at-risk youth, and
HS programs. Chair David Carson thanked Ms. Kelly (Human
Services) for attending, and concluded that it is a wonderful
thing to have the SROs back in the schools after a year of absence."
THANK YOU, Mr. Carson and your committee (Allen & Vache) for your good works on bringing SRO's and greater safety back to our schools! Certainly, the John Marchione Administration has come a long way in a very short time to rebalance our priorities with our resources; and take the gaming out of budgeting.
Read my old post of 11/16/2006, to see how far we've come from the brash days of using our SRO's (student safety) as a bargaining chip for passing the budget!
To confirm this report, read Mr. Carson's full committee minutes or email Councilman David Carson. The exact number of officers and hours were not reported. As usual, your 'comments' are appreciated.Council President Nancy McCormick and Councilwoman Kim Allen commented.
After meticulous statistical study and review, PSRC VisionMr. Cole stated the failure of Proposition 1 to pass left our area in a bigger hole. (It's unfortunate the Proposition 1 funding proposal was so all-encompassing & immediate rather than incremental. Even more unfortunate, citizens rejected mass transit funding years ago when costs were much lower.)
2040 anticipates 4-county growth of 1.7M people in the next of 30
years of which 0.2M have already arrived. Interestingly,
70% of the growth is "internal" - from Washington State
families! Planning encompasses transportation
infrastructure and more affordable housing stock for our children.
Sustainability is critical to the plan.
Vision 2040 passed this afternoon on a 97.3% vote (think it was .3,
know it was 97+%). Kitsap County split their weighted vote and one city
voted no. 4/24/08
Vision 2040 update: visit SEATTLE TIMES, 4/14 "Steering growth to uban areas"
Guy Mikelson, a Seattle consultant of Berger Partnership, led discussion by suggesting three themes for the eastern corridor: 1) history, 2) environmental, 3) "linear arboretum" . Bear and Evans Creek riparian habitat touches all five parks and is the signature piece connecting all parks. Historical buildings add interest and possible uses by "artists in residence" and heritage exhibits.
Miguel Llanos, Redmond Historical Vice President, recommended signage along the future connecting trail to explain the area’s natural (salmon and other wildlife) and human (Native Americans, loggers, farmers) heritage. He suggested the historic Conrad Olsen barn, Juel house and Perrigo Park barn as possible locations for heritage displays and a quasi-museum.
Citizens having interests in using this corridor should contact the Parks Commission or a staff. A final meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5th, 7pm, Old Redmond School House Community Center. Public is invited.
-- Bob Yoder & Richard Morris, Education Hill neighborhood
Each council committee is chaired by a councilmember. The most active right now are: Hank Margeson chairing "Planning and Public Works" and Hank Myers chairing "Parks and Human Services."
Planning and Development Executive Rob Odle was looking sharp in a new suit and was entertaining and happy. What happened to that mohair jacket?! Did Mr. Mayor award Mr. Odle with a promotion or raise? Or is he just happier in his job? I've noticed a spark from some other department Directors, too.
Many staff are citizens of Redmond or Greater Redmond. Mr. Odle, Mr. Spangler, Mr. Hitch, Ms. Stiteler, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cairns are just a few I know. I've seen more public participation from them lately and...staff of Greater Redmond. It's good to see engagement & inclusivity of ALL our citizens in city government. Whatever Marchione is doing, it appears it's paying off.
What do you think about the city's progress? Are we making progress? Do you think citizens and our neighbors will go to Council Committee meetings if they are held off-site?
Growth management issues were also discussed in length. But, I'll save that for a future report!
Bob Yoder, co-author, Education Hill neighborhood