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Classifieds: Shoreline Permit services and planning closed Monday for move

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 and MONDAY, OCTOBER 9.

City of Shoreline’s Permit Services desk and the Planning and Community Development Department will be CLOSED while they move from the first floor to the third floor of City Hall.



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Classifieds: Shoreline Permit services and planning closed two days for move

Thursday, September 28, 2017

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 and MONDAY, OCTOBER 9.

City of Shoreline’s Permit Services desk and the Planning and Community Development Department will be CLOSED while they move from the first floor to the third floor of City Hall.



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Shoreline Customer Response Team number unavailable Saturday / Sunday

Friday, September 15, 2017

Due to electrical upgrades that are part of construction at City Hall, the City of Shoreline's Customer Response Team (CRT) will be unavailable through the City’s 206-801-2700 number from 6:00pm Friday, September 15 to 5:00pm Sunday, September 17.

In the event of an emergency, call 911. If it is not an emergency, you can call CRT after 5:00pm Sunday.

The Customer Response Team respond to citizen concerns about physical conditions in their neighborhood such as potholes, drainage issues, abandoned vehicles, and code enforcement issues.

If a Shoreline resident has a question and they are not sure whom to ask, the CRT is the place to start.

They are available 24/7. Contact via the phone number (after Sunday night), 206-801-2700, by email
or via webform.

Concerns can also be sent by phone through the See Click Fix app.

Download the See Click Fix App using a blackberry, iPhone or Android phone. Follow the prompts from the app. A video showing how to use the iPhone app is available through YouTube.




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Shoreline Preservation group to hold rally for Hamlin Park on Monday

Monday, September 11, 2017


On Monday, September 11, 2017 from 5 - 7pm, the Shoreline Preservation Society will hold a rally to protest the City of Shoreline proposal to create a 4.5 acre truck maintenance facility in Hamlin Park.

The rally will be held at the Hamlin Park entrance at NE 162nd and 15th NE.

Thousands of visitors come to Hamlin Park each year, for nature walks, dog walks, baseball games, and to experience the forested playground. Do we want beautiful green space or more concrete? 
Ridgecrest and surrounding neighborhoods are already impacted by heavy upzoning. We need more parks and urban forest, not less!

For more information, contact Janet Way  206-734-5545



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Shoreline Public Works department receives APWA Accreditation

Monday, August 7, 2017

Jill Marilley, PE, Senior Project Manager with HDR
presents the Accreditation to the Shoreline council
and Public Works Director Randy Witt (far right)
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


KANSAS CITY, MO.‐ The City of Shoreline, WA Public Works Department has recently been awarded a prestigious American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation.

The APWA Accreditation program recognizes public works agencies that go beyond the requirements of the management practices established nationally in the public works industry, as contained in the APWA Public Works Management Practices Manual.

The City of Shoreline initially applied for Accreditation in August 2014 and has worked diligently to complete the self‐assessment process.

The City of Shoreline Public Works Department will receive the Accreditation award from APWA Region XI Director, Jill Marilley, PE, Senior Project Manager with HDR, at a presentation ceremony during the City Council meeting on August 7, 2017. The meeting will be held at City Hall at 17500 Midvale Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Shoreline’s Public Works Accreditation indicates the department met all applicable Accreditation documentation and practices over time.

“The awarding of the APWA Accreditation shows we have dedicated ourselves to concepts of improvement and in‐depth self‐assessment of department policies, procedures and practices. The heroes of this prestigious APWA award are the public works staff whose mission is to provide public works services and programs that contribute to making City of Shoreline a great community,” said Public Works Director, Randy Witt.

The Shoreline Public Works Department is responsible for improving and maintaining the city’s streets, sidewalks and drainage systems. New facilities and improvements are planned and built through the Capital Improvement Program. The Operations Program maintains and operates the city’s street and drainage infrastructure, and also provides right‐of‐way management.

The Shoreline Public Works Department is the 126th agency in North America to be awarded Accreditation and is the eighth accredited agency in Washington.

In addition to Shoreline, there are currently seven other agencies in Washington that are accredited, which include Anacortes, Bellevue, Clark Regional Wastewater District, Kitsap County, Pierce County, Tacoma and Thurston County.

For the City of Shoreline Public Works Department Accreditation review, a team of public works professionals from Mohave County, AZ, Thousand Oaks, CA, Flower Mound, TX and Kansas City, MO; completed a thorough evaluation of operations during their June 2017 site visit.

Randy Witt is Director of the Shoreline Public Works Department, and Susana Villamarin is Accreditation Manager.

The American Public Works Association is a not‐for‐profit, international organization of nearly 30,000 members involved in the field of public works. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, has an office in Washington, D.C. and 63 chapters in North America.



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Construction of new Shoreline police station underway

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Grease Monkey demo on Friday
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Diane Hettrick

Work has started for the new Shoreline Police station, which will be located at Shoreline City Hall at 17500 Midvale Ave N.

The City owns the property where Grease Monkey was located. The City also owns Highland Plaza which had two tenants: Dr. Jensen and the Jersey's Sports Bar and Grill. Dr. Jensen vacated his location in late 2015. It will be repurposed / rebuilt for storage.

City Hall, Grease Monkey, and Jersey's in March 2017
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The police station expansion is being planned around accommodating the Jersey's business, which has a multi-year lease.

From a presentation to City Council in May 2016
Photographed by Steven H. Robinson

The building diagram was part of a presentation to the City Council in May 2016, so some of the design might have been modified.

Plans are to move Planning and Community Development staff from the first floor to the third floor, so the police can take over the first floor.

City Hall elevator on Thursday
Photo by JM
Build out of the third floor is currently underway, including removal of a small kitchenette which was rarely used. The space will be the entry into a new area for permitting stations. The permitting area will be one stop for the public as the staff will come to them.

An extension to the current City Hall will be built out onto the Grease Monkey site. It will house police vehicles, and a sally port, which allows police vehicles to drive into a secure garage inside the building to bring prisoners to and from the station.

Prisoners would be kept in two holding cells in the station for an interim period only before being moved elsewhere or released.

There will be a booking area next to the holding cells, and interview rooms.

The rest of the new building has work stations, a meeting room, and a report writing stations. Police vehicles will enter and leave the site from a driveway onto N 185th.

Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford was on the steering committee for the station and worked directly with the architects.

Construction will be complete in 2018. After police move into the new station, the old station on NE 185th will be sold, and proceeds applied to construction costs.

City Clerks will still be in the lobby but their area will be reconfigured slightly.



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Potential B&O tax for Shoreline businesses - workshops Wednesday and Thursday

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

The City of Shoreline is considering implementation of a B/O tax on local businesses.

Business Outreach Workshops
The City of Shoreline will hold two workshop sessions to provide information on the City’s financial forecast and budget.

We encourage City of Shoreline businesses to attend and look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas.

Workshop dates:
  • Wednesday, June 21 from 5:00 – 7:00pm 
  • Thursday, June 22 from 11:00am – 1:00pm 
  • Location: City of Shoreline Council Chambers, City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N 

The City of Shoreline, like most cities in Washington, faces a structural imbalance in funding core operations, where the cost of maintaining services is growing faster than the revenues available to support them.

In 2014, the City Council developed a 10 Year Financial Sustainability Plan that identifies seven strategies to help achieve financial sustainability over the 10 Year forecast.

Five of the seven strategies have been implemented, and the City forecasts sufficient revenues through 2021, primarily relying on a voter-approved levy lid lift that expires in 2022.

One of two remaining strategies to be implemented is engagement of the business community regarding the potential implementation of a business and occupation (B/O) tax.

For more information, contact Administrative Services Director Sara Lane, 206-801-2301.


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Racist and xenophobic graffiti at Paramount School Park

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Paramount School Park
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
From the City of Shoreline

This past weekend, park patrons found racist and xenophobic graffiti in the men’s bathroom at Paramount School Park.

We strongly condemn the sentiments expressed and want to reassure our neighbors that Shoreline is, and will continue to be, a welcoming community.

Earlier this year, the Council passed Resolution 401, which states in part:

"The City is committed to ensuring that Shoreline remains a welcoming, inclusive, and safe community for all who live, work and visit here. 
The City recognizes and upholds the rights of individuals to be treated fairly and to live their lives with dignity and respect and free from discrimination or targeting because of their immigration status, faith, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, age, ability, ethnicity, housing status, economic status, or other social status."

The expressions of hate found at Paramount School Park have no place in Shoreline.

Police investigated the incident and have included photos of the graffiti in their database. If you see other incidents of such graffiti, please report it immediately to the police.



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Shoreline City Council approves supplemental paid family leave for City staff

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

On February 27, the Shoreline City Council approved granting supplemental paid family leave to City staff.

The new policy will allow staff to take up to 12 weeks of qualified paid time off to care for a sick family member, bond with a new child, or for their own personal health reasons.

The reasons allowed for taking family leave mirror the reasons found in the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

FMLA mandates 12 weeks of unpaid leave for all eligible public- and private-sector employees per year. It guarantees that employees can keep their jobs and their health care while they are on leave. It does not require employers to compensate employees during their time off.

Previously, City policy allowed staff to use any accrued sick and vacation time to cover the days in which they used FMLA. However, once the staff member used the accrued leave, any additional time off under FMLA would be unpaid.

The new supplemental paid family leave will allow City staff to fill the gap when they have insufficient sick and/or vacation leave to cover the full 12 weeks and maintain a two weeks leave balance. City Council approval of the supplemental paid leave policy provides leadership in establishing a progressive employment benefit.

“We don’t believe City staff should have to choose between compensation and taking care of their family,” stated Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts. “Not only is it the right thing to do, but it is also a good business decision as it will help attract and retain a dedicated, professional workforce.”




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Deadline extended for Shoreline website survey

Friday, February 17, 2017


WE NEED YOUR INPUT! - We've extended the deadline to February 24

Take our survey and give us your ideas on how to redesign the City’s website

If you've already taken a moment to fill out the survey - Thank you!

The City is beginning the process of redesigning its website. Now almost eight years old, it is time to give the website a new look and to analyze what works and what does not. Whether you are a frequent user of the site or only use it occasionally, we want to know your thoughts. One of the primary goals of the redesign is to create a website that meets your needs. Your input is important!

The survey should take less than 10 minutes, but will be an enormous help as we begin the redesign process.

Please take the survey by February 24!



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Give City of Shoreline feedback for their website design

Monday, February 6, 2017

You're all home today - good opportunity to fill out a survey for the City of Shoreline.

They're redoing their website and want feedback.

So think in terms of what kind of information you need from the City. What questions do you have? What would you like to find out about?

What is good about the current website and what do you find challenging?

Tell all.

Take the survey here  by February 17.

DKH



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Shoreline website redesign - input requested from community

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Take our survey and give us your ideas on how to redesign the Shoreline's website

The City is beginning the process of redesigning its website. Now almost eight years old, it is time to give the website a new look and to analyze what works and what does not.

Whether you are a frequent user of the site or only use it occasionally, we want to know your thoughts.

One of the primary goals of the redesign is to create a website that meets your needs.

The survey should take less than 10 minutes, but will be an enormous help as we begin the redesign process.

Take the survey here  by February 17.



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Drones to photograph Shoreline parks and facilities

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

DJI Phantom 4 drone with camera
weighs 3 pounds and fits in a small suitcase
By Diane Hettrick

No. The police are not spying on you. Neither is the City of Shoreline.

But there will be drones flying overhead throughout the year, taking photographs.

Shoreline has contracted with Jacobsen Photography to provide drone photography of city parks, facilities, and notable areas.

Jacobsen Photography will be shooting both still photos and videos throughout 2017. The object is to provide visuals for Shoreline's publicity campaign website surprisedbyshoreline.com, for marketing material for economic development, and for city publications such as Currents.

Jacobsen Photography will shoot many of the images using a quad-copter sUAS (small unmanned aerial system or drone), which is contracted to operate in Shoreline and its parks.

The operator will carry an FAA license and follow all applicable regulations and best practices including:
  • that the drone be well-maintained,
  • must operate at times with low foot traffic,
  • must not fly directly over people,
  • will avoid gathering personal data,
  • will not be equipped to record audio,
  • will not fly at night.

And s/he doesn't care what you are doing in your kitchen.

Contact Economic Development Manager Dan Eernissee or 206-801-2218 if the operation of the sUAS presents any specific concerns.


updated 1-26-17

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Shoreline's See Click Fix

Monday, December 26, 2016

The City of Shoreline uses an online reporting tool called SeeClickFix. This tool allows citizens to report and track non-emergency issues through the City’s website or by using mobile apps.

Use the City's webpage to report an issue

This is a screenshot of the webpage. To report an issue
go to the website here

Use the City’s website here  Click the ‘Report’ tab. Drag the marker to the location of the issue or type the address and click 'Next'. Select a category, type a summary and description of the issue. You may upload an image if available. Your email address is required for submission. Click 'Submit'.

To use a mobile app: Download the See Click Fix App using a blackberry, iPhone or Android phone. Follow the prompts from the app. A video showing how to use the iPhone app is available through YouTube.

Tracking: The status of issues reported through SeeClickFix is viewable on the webpage. Click on the list of issues to the left or by location on the map to view details of the issue. You may follow an issue by clicking ‘Fix it’ or comment on an issue through the issue details.

Issues that have been closed will be left on the site for 30 days, after which time they will be removed from view.

Echo Lake resident Marla Tullio frequently walks the Interurban Trail and uses her phone and See Click Fix to report graffiti.

I love the SeeClickFix website reporting program! I've used it several times and am so impressed with how fast our officials jump on it and report back to us. 
I had a chance to briefly chat with John Norris, Assistant City Manager, and complimented the city on its use of this software. He said it's been working great for communicating to the correct departments about public concerns and questions.

Here's the response she got from her last See Click Fix report:


The advantage of See Click Fix is that it's convenient. Almost everyone has a smart phone they carry with them. If they see a problem, it's just a moment to snap a photo of it. When they send it in, it's easy for the city to route it to the correct department. The City department then has a specific location, a photo, and a description of the problem.

Those without a smart phone can upload a photo or simply send in a description. The City will still be able to route the issue and have a specific location for the problem.

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Park Ridge Care donates $1000 to Shoreline's crime prevention programs

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Amanda Mackey of Park Ridge presents $1000 check
to Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts

Park Ridge Care Center, 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, presented a $1000 check to Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts on December 15, to help the City in its crime prevention efforts.

The donation was the idea of facility director Donna Markley. The Center has been looking for ways to be more involved in the greater community. Markley had heard about police work to connect with high school students and wanted to help.

Mayor Roberts spoke to the assembled group about current City projects and activities.

Park Ridge Community recently completed a holiday toy drive with the Seafair Pirates, and a food drive. Over 100 pounds of food was donated to Safeway for their food drive, according to marketing team member Amanda Mackey.



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Shoreline CityWise Project

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Have you ever wondered who maintains our roads? Or how the City creates a budget or plans for the future of our parks?

Curious residents will have an opportunity to learn the answers to those questions and more through the Shoreline CityWise Project.

CityWise is an eight-week opportunity for Shoreline residents to learn about how the City functions.

Participants will gain insight into the wide range of services provided by the City by engaging in informational and interactive sessions with elected representatives and City Staff from a variety of City departments.

Participants will learn how the City operates, how decisions are made, how funds are allocated, and the functions of the different City departments.

Eligibility:
  • Must be willing to commit to attending all sessions (can miss one session and still graduate);
  • Must be a Shoreline resident, business owner/employee, or student age 16 or older.
Application Process:

CityWise will be limited to 15 eligible participants. Interested people must fill out an online application found here by Friday, January 6. The City will send notifications of acceptance to selected participants by Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Participation in CityWise is free. Classes will meet at City Hall from January 24 through March 20, 2017 on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00pm. There will be a Saturday class on February 11 and no class on February 14. Graduation will be on Monday, March 20.

For more information, contact Neighborhoods Coordinator Constance Perenyi at 206-801-2253.



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Learn about Shoreline's government and operations in CityWise Project

Friday, December 9, 2016



The City of Shoreline is excited to announce the first CityWise Project, an opportunity for residents to learn about the City’s government and operations.

CityWise is an eight week opportunity for citizens to learn about the City's government and operations. Classes meet once a week from January 24 to March 20, 2017 and are limited to 15 participants.

The application is available online and must be submitted by Friday January 6, 2017. For more information, contact Constance Perenyi cperenyi@shorelinewa.gov or call 206-801-2253.




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Voters approving Shoreline Proposition 1 by 67%

Wednesday, November 16, 2016


As of November 15, Shoreline voters are passing Shoreline Proposition 1 to fund basic services including police, parks, and community services by 67%. Proposition 1 restores the City’s 2010 maintenance and operations levy, which expires at the end of the year, by increasing the City’s regular property tax levy rate to $1.39 per $1,000 of assessed value, which remains under the $1.60 legal limit.

“On behalf of the City Council, we are grateful for the Shoreline community’s continued support and trust,” Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts stated. “Restoration of the levy ensures the City will be able to continue to provide the services residents have come to expect.”

Passage of Proposition 1 addresses the financial structural gap for 2017-2022, which is the result of the 1% limit on increasing property tax revenues. Property tax revenue is the City’s largest revenue source, but absent the levy lid lift, the 1% cap prevents it from keeping pace with inflation. 

Proposition 1 will help fund current levels of police and emergency services, including neighborhood safety and traffic patrols; maintenance of parks, trails, playgrounds / playfields, and the Shoreline Pool; and community services for seniors, youth, and individuals and families in need.



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New banners along Aurora

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Fruits and Vegetables
Susan Lally-Chiu
This week, the City of Shoreline is installing 76 sets of new banners along Aurora.

The project includes new banners along the third mile and replacement of old banners on the first and second miles and along Midvale Ave N.

The banner artists are Susan Lally-Chiu (Fruits and Vegetables; Cultural Diversity) and Amanda Drewniak (Octopus).

The City’s Public Art Committee chose the artists and the design framework after a competitive call for artists. 

Funding for the banners comes from the Aurora project’s 1% for the Arts requirement.
Octopus
Amanda Drewniak


The Octopus reflects the community’s connection to the Puget Sound.


The Fruits and Vegetables capture the community’s support of the Shoreline Farmers Market and community gardens and reflect our bucolic past and our embrace of urban farming and sustainability going forward. 

Cultural Heritage
Susan Lally-Chiu



Lally-Chiu describes the Cultural Diversity banner in her own words:

In my design, I wanted to reflect the beautiful nature and the cultural diversity of Shoreline… 
The panel on the left shows a pattern for water, earth / land (African pattern), trees (Hawaiian quilt pattern), mountains (NW Indian basket pattern), birds (Mexican art) and sun (Chinese lotus pattern) to reflect our cultural diversity with shapes symbolic of nature.



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Comprehensive Plan amendment suggestions due by December 1, 2016

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

From the City of Shoreline

Every year, the City goes through a Comprehensive Plan amendment process. The annual amendment process is an opportunity for individuals to propose changes to Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan. Suggested amendments usually address changing conditions or emerging issues.

Individuals are encouraged to propose changes to Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan and submit them to the Planning and Community Development Department (P/CD). Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application materials can be found on the City’s website on the Permits and Development Information page.

To be eligible for consideration, applications must be submitted by 5:00pm, December 1, 2016 to Senior Planner Steven Szafran, P/CD, 17500 Midvale Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133 or emailed,

Once all amendments have been received, the City Council will develop a list of amendments to be studied in early 2017. For more information visit the City’s website or contact Steven Szafran at (206) 801-2512.



 

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