From the Chair: I would like to invite Capitol Hill citizens to attend the East Precinct Advisory Council meeting on December 8th. We have recently revisited and revised our mission and are taking a more pro-active (and sometimes controversial) approach in representing the concerns of ALL East Precinct citizens.
Metro Transit is making several changes that will impact East Precinct riders, including re-routes and limited service of bus routes. Jack Lattemann, lead Transportation Planner in Metro’s Service Planning Group, will be our featured guest at the December 8th East Precinct Advisory Council meeting. Jack will speak about these changes, factors affecting the planning of transit service and safety and security at bus stops— a key concern among the East Precinct community.
Metro representatives were invited in response to a recent survey completed by our October meeting attendees. We asked, “Who and what would you like to see at our meetings?”“Transit Configurations and philosophies regarding public safety” was one of the suggested topics.
Other proposed topics will be featured in our future meetings, including:
- Young people talk about their issues and recommendations to feel more comfortable with policing in our community. (We have invited representatives from the UmojaFest Peace Center for our January Meeting);
- How to be a good witness and notice the details that matter;
- Traffic calming strategies (Traffic circles, curb bulbs, etc) how to get a crosswalk in your neighborhood;
- Education of drivers regarding pedestrians and bicycles;
- 911 information-education in use of 911 calls, “communicating with the police/first responder”;
- Abatement process with Nuisance Property;
- Neighborhood Emergency Teams;
- Role of Meredith Matthews YMCA in neighborhood youth programs.
If you would like to suggest a topic not listed here, please add your idea in the comments.
Please note, our Thursday, December 8 meeting date, set to accommodate the holidays, is a combined November/December meeting.
Mark your calendar!
EastPAC General Meeting
Thursday, December 8, 6 PM to 7:45 PM
Chardin Hall, Room 142, Seattle University
1020 East Jefferson
(Enter Campus at 11the and East Jefferson, free parking in front of building)
Hope to see you all there!
I’m definitely coming to this meeting. I hope that some portion can be on the topic of noise, which is already getting worse now that some clubs think McGinn’s DR 12-2011 is the law. If you’re near The Baltic Room, you’re probably already hearing the thumping again. McGinn wants clubs to be more than 23X louder outside than even New York City allows. And, he wants them to be able to stay up even later.
In 2009, Seattle City Council formed a committee comprised of citizens, club owners, law enforcement, and an audio expert, to make recommendations on nightlife – the Nightlife Advisory Board. The report recommend specific limits on exterior sound levels to apply to clubs, as measured outside the club. Contrary to those recommendations, One-term McGinn issued a new rule that allows those levels to reach into your home, even with your windows closed.
I’ve initiated action on multiple fronts toward reversing McGinn’s abuse of power. I am interested in meeting others interested in focusing specifically on fighting the extreme elements in McGinn’s nightlife initiative.