To Interested Parties:
The Downtown | EaDo Livable Centers Study Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC)held its final meeting on Friday, July 29, 2011. At that meeting 42 recommendations were presented and the final draft report is being prepared. The next step in the process if the FINAL PUBLIC MEETING on this project: Tuesday, August 9, 6:00-8:00 PM at Incarnate Word Academy (Auditorium – 609 Crawford Street).
Diamantina "Tina" Garcia Araujo
General Manager
EaDo-East Downtown District
www.EaDoHouston.com
713-504-2042
District Office:
2612 McKinney
Houston, TX 77003
Mail:
815 Live Oak
Houston, TX 77003
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Residential P.I.P. / Special Operations Division
Location: Bayou Lofts
915 Franklin
Houston, TX 77002
Residential Downtown Meeting will be Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Guest Speaker: Sgt. Wick with the Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T.)
If you have any questions please contact Officer K. L. McElroy at 832-394-0033 or e-mail: katherine.mcelroy@cityofhouston.net
915 Franklin
Houston, TX 77002
Residential Downtown Meeting will be Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Guest Speaker: Sgt. Wick with the Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T.)
If you have any questions please contact Officer K. L. McElroy at 832-394-0033 or e-mail: katherine.mcelroy@cityofhouston.net
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Agenda - DSNC General Meeting - July 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Tellepsen Downtown YMCA, 808 Peace, Houston, Texas 77002
6:30pm Call to Order and Introductions
DSNC President, James Dinkins
6:40pm Approval of Minutes from May 2011 meeting
6:50pm Catherine Flowers – New SNC Organizational Structure
Mayor’s Office – City of Houston
7:10pm Noise/Sound Ordinance - Overview
Kathryn Bruning – City of Houston
7:30pm Downtown Signage - Update
1st Vice President, Seth Hopkins
7:50pm National Night Out
DSNC President, James Dinkins
8:10pm Eric Dick – Self Introduction
Candidate – City of Houston At-Large Seat #2
8:20pm Rufus Cage Elementary Building - Tentative
Super Neighborhood Council 88, Robert Gallegos (Founder)
8:30pm Adjourn
Tellepsen Downtown YMCA, 808 Peace, Houston, Texas 77002
6:30pm Call to Order and Introductions
DSNC President, James Dinkins
6:40pm Approval of Minutes from May 2011 meeting
6:50pm Catherine Flowers – New SNC Organizational Structure
Mayor’s Office – City of Houston
7:10pm Noise/Sound Ordinance - Overview
Kathryn Bruning – City of Houston
7:30pm Downtown Signage - Update
1st Vice President, Seth Hopkins
7:50pm National Night Out
DSNC President, James Dinkins
8:10pm Eric Dick – Self Introduction
Candidate – City of Houston At-Large Seat #2
8:20pm Rufus Cage Elementary Building - Tentative
Super Neighborhood Council 88, Robert Gallegos (Founder)
8:30pm Adjourn
Saturday, June 11, 2011
May 2011 - Meeting Minutes
By: Kathy Arthur, Secretary
The Downtown Super Neighborhood Council (DSNC) met at Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA. President, James Dinkins, called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM.
City Council Member, James Rodriquez, spoke to the DSNC about the new map for redistricting. Mayor Parker will present to City Council the new boundaries map and take vote to approve the map on May 18, 2011. As to the homeless in the downtown area, Council Member, Rodriquez, is pushing the Mayor for new ordinances to prohibit aggressive panhandling. He asked the DSNC members to work with our respective resident and stakeholder organization’s to track and report instances of panhandling and bad behavior to Bob Eury with the Houston Downtown Management District (HDMD).
Captain, Zera, with the Houston Police Department (HPD) was in attendance and explained new ordinances to include sidewalk Cafes and ATM machines where people are vulnerable. He invited anyone who was interested to attend the Positive Interaction Program (PIP) tour of the HPD Mounted Patrol facility.
1st Vice President, Seth Hopkins, suggested signs giving instruction to I-10 and I-45 be made simpler for tourists in the downtown area. He agreed to be the committee Chair. Captain, Zera, suggested he contact Bob Eury; as he could be working on this project as well
2nd Vice President, James Stafford, gave a synopsis of an initiative regarding the homeless versus street people. He said that Dallas, Texas / Fort Worth, Texas, addressed the same problem with ordinances. He will meet with Council Member, Rodriquez, Guy Hagested, and a representative from the HDMD.
Funds will be needed to aid our group’s participation in the National Night Out to be held the first Tuesday in October 2011. James Stafford pledged $600 to get the fundraising started. DSNC Member, Linda Knight, spoke of raising funds through Facebook. James Dinkins is the committee Chair for National Night Out and will work closely with Angie Bertinot with the HDMD.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM
The Downtown Super Neighborhood Council (DSNC) met at Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA. President, James Dinkins, called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM.
City Council Member, James Rodriquez, spoke to the DSNC about the new map for redistricting. Mayor Parker will present to City Council the new boundaries map and take vote to approve the map on May 18, 2011. As to the homeless in the downtown area, Council Member, Rodriquez, is pushing the Mayor for new ordinances to prohibit aggressive panhandling. He asked the DSNC members to work with our respective resident and stakeholder organization’s to track and report instances of panhandling and bad behavior to Bob Eury with the Houston Downtown Management District (HDMD).
Captain, Zera, with the Houston Police Department (HPD) was in attendance and explained new ordinances to include sidewalk Cafes and ATM machines where people are vulnerable. He invited anyone who was interested to attend the Positive Interaction Program (PIP) tour of the HPD Mounted Patrol facility.
1st Vice President, Seth Hopkins, suggested signs giving instruction to I-10 and I-45 be made simpler for tourists in the downtown area. He agreed to be the committee Chair. Captain, Zera, suggested he contact Bob Eury; as he could be working on this project as well
2nd Vice President, James Stafford, gave a synopsis of an initiative regarding the homeless versus street people. He said that Dallas, Texas / Fort Worth, Texas, addressed the same problem with ordinances. He will meet with Council Member, Rodriquez, Guy Hagested, and a representative from the HDMD.
Funds will be needed to aid our group’s participation in the National Night Out to be held the first Tuesday in October 2011. James Stafford pledged $600 to get the fundraising started. DSNC Member, Linda Knight, spoke of raising funds through Facebook. James Dinkins is the committee Chair for National Night Out and will work closely with Angie Bertinot with the HDMD.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! This is the time to remember those that have died in our nation's service.
Please take a moment of silence at 3pm, Memorial Day, to voluntarily and informally observe in your own way a Moment of Remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever you are doing for a moment of silence.
Please take a moment of silence at 3pm, Memorial Day, to voluntarily and informally observe in your own way a Moment of Remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever you are doing for a moment of silence.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Mayor, Parker, Recognizes DSNC
Mayor, Annise D. Parker, invites you to join her at the Downtown Super Neighborhood Council recognition ceremony on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 1:30pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor.
901 Bagby Street, Downtown
901 Bagby Street, Downtown
March 2011 – Meeting Minutes
Downtown Super Neighborhood Council (DSNC)
Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2011
6:30 – 8:30pm
Location
Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA
808 Peace, Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 659-8501
Proceedings:
• Meeting called to order at 6:40pm
• Overview of DSNC members binders
• DSNC Website – A motion was declined to create.
• DSNC blog – A motion was accepted to keep.
• Facebook – A motion was accepted to create. Lead: Seth Hopkins
• Fundraising- A motion was accepted to begin brainstorming and form a subcommittee. Lead: Susan Knight
• National Night Out – A motion was accepted to begin planning. Lead: James Dinkins
• Elevator Statement – A motion was accepted to create. Lead: Leigh Von Horn
• DSNC Non Profit Status – A motion was accepted to table.
Houston Police Department – Resident Positive Interaction Program (PIP)
Captain, Jonathan Zera
• Overview of PIP
• Overview of Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
• Fielded questions relative to downtown and east downtown surveillance cameras and homeless issues
Houston Downtown Management District
Director of Marketing, HDMD
• Overview of requested amendment to homeless ordinance
• Contact City of Houston Council Member, James Rodriguez
Next Meeting: To be decided by DSNC members
Meeting Adjourned: 8:15pm
Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2011
6:30 – 8:30pm
Location
Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA
808 Peace, Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 659-8501
Proceedings:
• Meeting called to order at 6:40pm
• Overview of DSNC members binders
• DSNC Website – A motion was declined to create.
• DSNC blog – A motion was accepted to keep.
• Facebook – A motion was accepted to create. Lead: Seth Hopkins
• Fundraising- A motion was accepted to begin brainstorming and form a subcommittee. Lead: Susan Knight
• National Night Out – A motion was accepted to begin planning. Lead: James Dinkins
• Elevator Statement – A motion was accepted to create. Lead: Leigh Von Horn
• DSNC Non Profit Status – A motion was accepted to table.
Houston Police Department – Resident Positive Interaction Program (PIP)
Captain, Jonathan Zera
• Overview of PIP
• Overview of Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
• Fielded questions relative to downtown and east downtown surveillance cameras and homeless issues
Houston Downtown Management District
Director of Marketing, HDMD
• Overview of requested amendment to homeless ordinance
• Contact City of Houston Council Member, James Rodriguez
Next Meeting: To be decided by DSNC members
Meeting Adjourned: 8:15pm
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