Volume 1, Issue 67

November/December 2018

ather Blanchet Park Neighborhood Association

FATHER BLANCHET PARK NA Contact Info:

Email: frblanchetpark@gmail.com www.nextdoor.com - www.neighborhoodlink.com

Chair: Eileen Sherrill P: 503-593-4116

Vice Chair: Tim Trachtenberg P: 971-226-7147

Secretary/Treas.: Fred Dang P: 360-693-9370

Police Liaison: Clesson Werner clesson.werner@cityofvancouver.us

City Liaison: Heidi Scarpelli, VFD Fire Marshall

heidi.scarpelli@cityofvancouver.us P: 487-7202

City of Vancouver: www.cityofvancouver.us P: 487-8000

Clark County: www.clark.wa.gov P: 397-2000

The City of Vancouver supports the Neighborhood Associations in their effort to share vital information with residents to create a more informed public. However, the information provided and the opinions and views expressed in Neighborhood Association newsletters or other documents do not necessarily represent the position of the City of Vancouver, nor does the City determine whether the information published is accurate or appropriate. Printed by the City of Vancouver Office of Neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Christmas Party

Monday, December 3

6:30-8:30pm

Trinity Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

6700 MacArthur Blvd.

Please bring a salad, finger

food, side dish (rolls, potato or

vegetable dish) or dessert to share.

Ham and family friendly beverages

will be provided.

Bring canned foods or other non-perishable food

items to donate to the Trinity Baptist Food Drive

Mark your calendar: Next year’s neighborhood Clean

Up and chipper day is

September 28, 2019

8 am to 2 pm.

Our neighborhood treasury

balance is $1,783.59.

At this time, these funds are

primarily used for our social

gatherings; although we save

in the event important neighbor-

hood needs arise.

Learn more about the Heights District

Plan — development of the area from

the former Tower Mall site at Mill Plain

and MacArthur east toward Devine Rd.

and on toward Andresen.

Attend a meeting hosted by

Evergreen Highlands Neighborhood

Tuesday, November 27, 7:00 pm

St. Joseph Church — Marian Hall

400 S. Andresen Rd.

How will the planned high-density

housing impact our neighborhood?

What future retail development

might we see?

What does the city have planned as

they go forward with this project?

City planners will be on hand to answer

questions and explain more about this

project. See detailed project plans at

https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/

page/heights-district-plan

Clean-Up Recap: This year, 6.33 tons of

bulky waste was collected, down from 9.69

tons last year. Yard debris keeps increasing,

with 4.22 tons this year (we had 2.68 tons

last year and 3.62 the year before). Our

neighborhood earned $100 for offering a re-

use area and separate metal recycling; we

earned just $35.40 this year for the recycled

metals collected. Thanks to those who volun-

teered their time to help: Terry and Nancy,

Greg, Annemarie, Linda Jo, Monte, Anna,

Terry and Cynthia, Shiela, Chelyncia, Jack,

Tom, Toby, Mike, Fred and Jeanne.

On Saturday, December 1, support the

annual Walk & Knock food drive. Place

a bag of non-perishable food or per-

sonal hygiene items on your doorstep

by 9:00 am. Volunteers will pick up

your donation during the day. 100%

of all donations stay right here in Clark

County! For more info or to volunteer,

visit http://walkandknock.org/

This year, the Fr. Blanchet Park

Neighborhood Association cele-

brates its 25 year anniversary as a

recognized City of Vancouver

neighborhood association. Twenty-

five years of neighbors joining to-

gether for the best interest of the

neighborhood; neighbor helping neighbor;

neighbors celebrating together. Come to the holi-

day party and celebrate. We will be honored by

the city with a cake at an upcoming meeting. As a

recognized city neighborhood, we get benefits

such as an Annual Neighborhood Clean Up, Yard

Debris coupons, tire disposal coupons, opportuni-

ties to participate in Recycling Training, and sup-

port from the city Office of Neighborhoods.

District 3 Welcomes new

Neighborhood Police Officer

Welcome Clesson Werner! NPO’s are the

liaisons to the citizens within their dis-

trict and are available to meet with

neighbors to discuss crime issues, liv-

ability issues, attend community meet-

ings and answer questions about crime

trends and prevention. NPO’s are the

main contact person for neighbors

within a district when there are crime

issues or other concerns that the police

department can assist with. These offi-

cers work cross departmentally as well

to assist citizens with problem solving

strategies.

Heights District Area:

The area surrounding The

Heights District is home to

some of Vancouver’s oldest

neighborhoods, best views,

and busiest corridors. It is rich

in parks, schools, open space

and recreation opportunities,

as well commercial busi-

nesses, non-profits, and or-

ganizations that serve the

needs of Vancouver’s diverse

communities. In order to es-

tablish a vision for the area

and guide its future growth

and development, the City of

Vancouver is leading a com-

munity planning process for

The Heights District, which is

identified as a future urban

center in the City’s Compre-

hensive Plan.

Help Build A Stronger Vancouver

Please give your feedback on how we can achieve our community’s vision for the future! Vancouver is growing. More people and more businesses mean a greater demand for City services and a growing desire for more programs and amenities. However, the revenues that pay for City services don’t keep up with the growing demand, costs or inflation. Our community aspires to improve public safety, transportation, parks, economic development, homeless services, and cultural experiences, and following the recent implementation of funding strategies for our streets, police and affordable housing, the City has continued to work with the community on the development of a proposed service and funding package for a range of programs (services for people) and capital investments (assets like buildings and parks) focused on economic development, parks and public safety. The proposed package includes $240 million of new capital projects and $16 million of new annual operating programs with three scenarios, utilizing a mix of different revenue tools, identified as possible ways to fund these projects and programs. The Stronger Vancouver website, www.strongervancouver.org, includes detailed information on the investment areas and revenue tools, in addition to a calculator where you can find out what each of the potential revenue scenarios would mean for your household or business. Please visit the website to learn more and leave your feedback!

 NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE DIRECTORY

EMERGENCY SERVICES (24 HOURS)

Police, Fire, and Medical 9-1-1

Emergency Service Requests: Sewer backup, Water Main break, Traffic Signals out 360-487-8177 (please follow prompts after hours/holidays)

Clark Public Utilities (CPU) Electricity outages 360-992-8000 (24 hrs)

GENERAL CITY SERVICES

General Information 360-487-8000; www.cityofvancouver.us

Fire Information 360-487-7212; Fire Prevention 360-487-7241

Garbage, recycling & yard debris 360-487-7162

Police Information 360-487-7355

Urban Forestry 360-487-8332

Water-Sewer Billing, Customer Srv. 360-487-7999; Sewer connections 360-487-7804

MyVancouver Mobile App http://www.cityofvancouver.us/community/page/myvancouver

CARS, STREETS, AND PARKING

Neighborhood Parking Complaints (on street) call 3-1-1; or online https://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/webform/parking-complaint-form

Downtown Neighborhoods Parking - Complaint Line 360-487-8650

Parking Ticket Payments parking.cityofvancouver.us/

Pothole Repair, Street light out, Tree trimming (obstructing street signs ONLY) 360-487-8177 www.cityofvancouver.us/servicerequest

Sidewalk right-of-way issues 360-487-7729; Sidewalk repair (responsibility of the abutting property owner)

Traffic complaint hotline 360-487-7402

CITIZEN ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION

Animal Control & Noise Complaints 360-397-2488

Cable TV Complaints & CVTV (Clark/Vancouver Television) 360-487-8702

 NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Citizen Liaison (contact for complex city service issues) 360-487-8604

Code Compliance Hotline 360-487-7810 www.cityofvancouver.us/codecompliance

Office of Neighborhoods 360-487-8608

HOMELESS SHELTERS & ASSISTANCE

Emergency Shelter Clearinghouse 360-695-9677

PARKS, RECREATION, AND EVENTS FACILITIES

General Parks Information 360-487-8311; Class Registration Marshall Center: 360-487-7100 & Firstenburg Community Center: 360-487-7001

Parks/Grounds Maintenance 360-487-8177 www.cityofvancouver.us/servicerequest

Park Reservations. for Marshall, Marine, Fisher Basin, Haagen Parks; Special Use Permits for large groups 360-487-8323

Reservations for Esther Short Park, Special Event Permits 360-487-8630 or http://www.cityofvancouver.us/eventplanning;

Reservations for the Water Resource Education Center 360-487-7111

PERMITS, LICENSES AND DEVELOPMENT

Block Party/Street Use Permits & Long-term Right-of-Way Permits 360-487-7729

Building Permits 360-487-7800 www.cityofvancouver.us/BuildingPermits; Permit Inspections 360-619-1200

Business Licenses www.cityofvancouver.us/BusinessLicense; Home Occupation Permit; www.cityofvancouver.us/homeoccupationpermit

OUTSIDE AGENCIES

Information & Referral (2-1-1) 360-694-8899

Air Quality (SW Washington Clean Air Agency) 360-574-3058 www.swcleanair.org

Amtrak Station 360-694-7307

Bonneville Power Admin. (BPA) 800-282-3713

Burlington Northern (BNSF) 800-795-2673

 NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Call Before You Dig 800-424-5555

Clark County Website www.clark.wa.gov; Property tax assessments & liens 360-397-2391

Clark Public Utilities (CPU) & Energy Assistance Programs 992-3000 www.clarkpublicutilities.com

C-TRAN (Customer Assistance) 360-695-0123; C-VAN (Cust. Assistance/Scheduling) 360-695-8918

Ft Vancouver Regional Library - Main Branch 360-695-1561; Cascade Park Branch 360-256-7782

Legal Education Advice & Referral (NW Justice Project & CLEAR Hotline) 888-201-1014

Mediation - Community Mediation Services 360-334-5862

Northwest Natural Gas 360-571-5465

PDX Noise Concerns – Port of Portland 800-938-6647 PDXNoise@portofportland.com

Voter’s Registration- County 360-397-2345 www.sos.wa.gov/elections/print-voter-registration-forms.aspx

Waste Connections 360-892-5370

STATE OF WASHINGTON

General Information 800-321-2808; www.access.wa.gov

Business Licensing,(SW WA ofc) 360-256-2060 bls.dor.wa.gov

Attorney General Consumer Protection 360-759-2150

Auto Licensing, Downtown 360-397-2288; East 360-833-1717; North 360-695-2122

Children & Family Services 360-993-7900

Dept. of Social & Health Services 877-501-2233

Employment Security (Work Source) 360-735-5000

Fish & Wildlife, Regional Center 360-696-6211

State Patrol (Emergency, dial 9-1-1) 360-449-7999

Transp. (WSDOT), SW Region 360-905-2000

Vehicle Emissions Testing Info. 800-272-3780