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Shoreline plants 62 new street trees

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Photos courtesy City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline is in the process of planting 62 new street trees on the east side of Shoreline. The trees are Zelkova and Norwegian Sunset Maples, which are known for their fall colors. They are both suitable street trees that will help us maintain our urban tree canopy.

Funding for the trees came from fees collected in lieu of property owners replacing trees removed from their property.
 
The City’s tree code has tree replacement requirements. However, sometimes it is not always possible to replant trees on the same property. In such cases, property owners must pay a fee for each tree not replanted. 

The fee is dependent on the size of the tree to be replaced, but averages about $2,500. The City uses fees collected to purchase, plant, and maintain trees around the City. The City used $11,000 from the tree fund to purchase and plant the 62 new trees.



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City of Shoreline posts answers to community questions about the North King County Enhanced Shelter

Monday, October 5, 2020

Site of planned North King County
Enhanced Shelter on Aurora


The answers to all of the questions submitted through the Q/A feature from the September 22, 2020 community meeting on the North King County Enhanced Shelter have been posted to the project page on the City's website.

View HERE

The North King County Enhanced Shelter will be located in what was previously Arden Rehab / The Oaks at Forest Bay at 16357 Aurora Ave N.



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Join the Shoreline Climate Challenge to save money and reduce your climate impact


October is the last chance to participate in the Shoreline Climate Challenge. So far, over 280 Shoreline households have completed 821 actions to save over $43,000 and reduce 130 tons of carbon emissions each year! 

The virtual Challenge platform makes it fun and easy to learn about ways to reduce your climate impact while saving money. For example, the Challenge website has tips for weatherizing and heating your home efficiently this winter to save money on heating costs while reducing your climate impact. 

If you are renting and can’t make weather-smart upgrades, you can still be heat-wise and adjust your thermostat to save money and reduce your energy use this winter. 

To join, simply sign up at www.shorelineclimatechallenge.org, complete your household energy profile, and then select actions to complete from the action menu. The Challenge will run through the end of October. 

The Challenge platform also includes an Energy Profile self-assessment, that shows the carbon impact of your household compared to average households in Shoreline, the U.S., and cities around the world. 

Prizes are available for households that complete at least one action in the Challenge: durable, stainless-steel “Sustainable Shoreline” coffee thermoses from Liberty Bottles (while supplies last, limit one per household).



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Shoreline at 25 years

Thursday, October 1, 2020

The first Shoreline City Council takes the oath of office
Photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum



City with a Past, City with a Future: 
The 25th Anniversary of the City of Shoreline

Enjoy an hour with the director of the Shoreline Historical Museum as we look at the history of the City of Shoreline, how it got its start and how its history informs its future. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library. 

Registration is required by October 2 at 10:30 am. Register at the King County Library link below, and a Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the program.

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5f64e918b6e59ca8040540c1

Contact 206-542-7111 for more info or
e-mail: shm@shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org



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City of Shoreline Comprehensive Plan amendment suggestions due by December 1, 2020

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Every year, the City of Shoreline 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 at shorelinewa.gov/compplan

To be eligible for consideration, applications must be submitted by 5:00pm December 1, 2020 to Senior Planner Steven Szafran, P/CD, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 or emailed to sszafran@shorelinewa.gov.

Once all amendments have been received, the City Council will develop a list of amendments to be studied throughout 2021. For more information visit the City’s website or contact Steven Szafran at 206-801-2512 or sszafran@shorelinewa.gov.




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City with a Past, City with a Future: The 25th Anniversary of the City of Shoreline

Sunday, September 27, 2020

October 3, 2020 at 10:30am

City with a Past, City with a Future: 
The 25th Anniversary of the City of Shoreline



Image courtesy of the Shoreline Historical Museum. 1995, Left to right: Shoreline City Council Members Ron Hansen, Bob Ransom, Mayor Connie King, Larry Bingham, Linda Montgomery, Scott Jepsen and Cheryl Lee approve the first “City of Shoreline” sign at 145th and Greenwood.


Have you ever wondered how we got here?! Now's your chance to find out! (And this doesn't have anything to do with the Big Bang Theory!)

Enjoy an hour with Vicki Stiles, the director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, as we look at the history of the City of Shoreline, how it got its start and how its history informs its future.


Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Registration is required by October 2 at 10:30am. Register at the King County Library link below, and a Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the program.

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5f64e918b6e59ca8040540c1



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Community Meeting on North King County Enhanced Shelter

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Location of proposed shelter


Community Meeting on North King County Enhanced Shelter
Meeting date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 6:30pm to 9pm

The City of Shoreline and Lake City Partners have announced plans to work in partnership with King County to operate a 24/7 enhanced shelter at 16357 Aurora Avenue N. This program would help address an unmet need for single adults experiencing homelessness in North King County. In addition to providing safe shelter, it would provide case management support for each individual focused on long term housing stability.

The City and representatives from Lake City Partners (see previous article) will host a community meeting via Zoom. We will provide information about the project, address many of the concerns we have already heard, and provide an opportunity for people to ask questions and provide comments. Representatives from King County will also be on hand to answer questions.

Visit shorelinewa.gov/NKCEnhancedShelter for more information

Information on how to join the meeting and participate.
Webinar ID: 960 2490 6611
Passcode 722710

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City with a Past, City with a Future - The 25th Anniversary of the City of Shoreline

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Image courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum. 1995, From left: Shoreline City Council Members Ron Hansen, Bob Ransom, Mayor Connie King, Larry Bingham, Linda Montgomery, Scott Jepsen and Cheryl Lee approve the first “City of Shoreline” sign at 145th and Greenwood.


City with a Past, City with a Future-The 25th Anniversary of the City of Shoreline

Saturday, September 12, 2-3:30pm

Shoreline Historical Museum Executive Director Vicki Stiles presents a history of the City of Shoreline, how it got its start and how its history informs its future.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Registration required by September 11, 12pm. Register HERE.

A Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the program.




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Shoreline Parks department being reorganized

Monday, August 24, 2020

Echo Lake Park. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


With the retirement of Parks Director Eric Friedli on September 4, 2020 and the changes and restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry has decided to reorganize the department, rather than hire a new director.

Current work of the department will be split between two existing departments.

A newly named Recreation and Community Services Department will combine the existing Recreation Division and Public Art program with the existing Community Services Division. Colleen Kelly, currently the Community Services Division Manager, will serve as the Interim Department Director.

Parks, Facilities and Fleet

Parks Maintenance will be moved to the existing Fleet and Facilities Division within the Administrative Services Department. Current Fleet manager Dan Johnson will continue management of the new division. The Parks Superintendent, Kirk Peterson, will report to Dan. The Fleet and Facilities division is already responsible for the janitorial and maintenance of park restrooms.

The parks maintenance staff will continue their public tree responsibilities.

This interim structure will be in place for 12-18 months. The City Manager is leaving open the option to make this permanent if operating synergy and efficiencies are gained.



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Shoreline Housing Action Plan Online Open House - Provide your input

Thursday, August 20, 2020



The City of Shoreline is developing a Housing Action Plan.

The goal is to support the construction of more affordable and market rate housing of different housing types at prices that are more affordable to people with a variety of incomes.

The Action Plan will identify tools to address Shoreline’s specific set of needs and provide guidance on how to implement those tools.

Visit the online open house to learn more about Shoreline’s current and future housing needs and to share your priorities and concerns.




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City response to racial tension in Shoreline

Thursday, August 13, 2020

From the City of Shoreline

The City is are aware that incidents between neighbors on 9th Ave NE in Ridgecrest have sparked racial tensions that have led to escalating conflict within the neighborhood. The City is committed to addressing and undoing racism. We support individual rights to free speech and stand opposed to words and actions that amount to hate speech. The City also equally values and takes its responsibility to support public safety seriously.

We hear the community’s concern that tensions are rising and worry about the possibility that the escalation could lead to someone being hurt. City staff are prepared to support efforts to de-escalate if invited to do so by the parties involved. We encourage residents to call 911 any time they feel their personal safety is threatened.

The City also would like to address reports that the Shoreline Police Department has not consistently responded to calls for assistance. We take these reports seriously and are actively reviewing our police response. The City’s expectation is that Shoreline Police provide an equitable response to everyone.

Finally, the City is also developing plans for a community dialogue about racial equity as it pertains to community safety and law enforcement in Shoreline. We want to hear from the community about their experiences and expectations about these issues. We want to learn more about the related experiences and expectations of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color in the Shoreline community. Only by improving our overall understanding can we effectively work in partnership with the community to develop strategies that will improve community safety for all.

The City of Shoreline stands firmly against racism. We all have a responsibility to undo racism, address inequality, and make change.



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City of Shoreline Public Hearing Notice

Saturday, August 8, 2020

CITY OF SHORELINE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Sound Transit Amendment of Plat Restrictions and Protective Covenants affecting City-owned Properties in Dull’s Subdivision No 2 and Shoreline Park subdivision 

Shoreline City Council will hold an Electronic Public Hearing during a regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 7:00pm

Pursuant to the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation 20-28 related to COVID-19, the public hearing will be held remotely using Zoom.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider citizens’ comments on the proposal from Sound Transit to amend the plat restrictions and protective covenants affecting properties owned by the City. 

These include
  • a portion of Ridgecrest Park, parcel number 2111600046 in the Dull’s Subdivision No. 2, and
  • parcel number 7772400200 on 2nd Pl NE south of NE 178th St in the Shoreline Park subdivision. 

The property on 2nd Pl NE serves as the location of a City stormwater pump station. Sound Transit proposes to remove the restrictive covenants from all parcels and portions of parcels acquired by Sound Transit for the Lynnwood Link Extension light rail project from these plats. The restrictions would remain in effect for all other properties in these subdivisions.

All interested persons are encouraged to listen and/or attend the remote online public hearing and to provide oral and/or written comments. Information on how to join the meeting can be found on the City’s website at shorelinewa.gov/councilmeetings.

Submit written comments to Light Rail Project Manager Juniper Nammi at jnammi@shorelinewa.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. (PDT) on August 17. 

Any person wishing to provide oral testimony at the hearing should register via the Remote Public Comment Sign-in form on the City’s webpage at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of the meeting. A request to sign-up can also be made directly to the City Clerk at 206-801-2230.

Any person requiring a disability accommodation should also contact the City Clerk in advance for more information. For TTY telephone services call 546-0457. Each Request will be considered individually according to the type of request, the availability of resources, and the financial ability of the City to provide the requested services or equipment.



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City urges Shoreline residents to take COVID-19 prevention measures seriously

Saturday, July 25, 2020


From the City of Shoreline

COVID-19 Update: Case counts continue to rise at unacceptable rates; continue to do your part to help stop the spread

As hard as we have worked to stop the spread of COVID-19, case counts continue to rise at unacceptable rates. Much of the spread continues to be from community transmission. In other words, cases are occurring in people that didn’t have any known contact with infected individuals. Gathering with people who are not within your household increases your chance of contracting the virus.

We are urging Shoreline residents to continue to take prevention measures seriously. Every new infection puts our vulnerable community members at risk and can set back the time to fully reopen our businesses.

Please help keep our community healthy and safe. This virus is as infectious as ever. We are all in this together and we are depending on everyone to do their part.

For more information, go to shorelinewa.gov/covid

To combat the rising numbers, Governor Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman are changing guidance and regulations around restaurants, bars, and fitness centers, as well as weddings and funerals. The changes will also affect family entertainment centers, movie theaters and card rooms.

Weddings and funerals

Under the new guidance, wedding ceremonies and funerals will remain permitted, but receptions are prohibited. Ceremonies and funerals must still adhere to current guidance; for all phases, maximum indoor occupancy is 20%, or up to 30 people, whichever is less, if social distancing can be observed.

The changes will take effect on August 6, providing a grace period for weddings and funerals previously scheduled to take place or readjust their plans.

Restaurants

Restaurant guidance will now require parties to be members of the same household to dine indoors at the same table. Outdoor dining and take-out remains available for small parties from different households.

Restaurants must also close gaming and social areas, such as pool tables, dart boards and video games.

Bars will be closed for indoor service but can continue outdoor service. Alcohol service inside of restaurants must end by 10:00pm.

These regulations take effect on July 30.

Fitness centers

The number of individuals allowed to use fitness centers and other physical health venues at a given time will also be reduced.

For counties in Phase 2, such as King County, only five individuals — not including staff — will be allowed for indoor fitness services at a time. This includes gyms, fitness studios, and indoor pools, ice rinks, volleyball courts, and tennis facilities. These are limited to small group instruction or private training.

The changes are effective July 30.

Entertainment regulations


Indoor family entertainment and recreation centers — like mini golf, bowling alleys, and arcades — are prohibited from opening, as well as indoor card rooms.

Face coverings

Beginning July 25, the face coverings order will expand to include all common spaces, such as elevators, hallways and shared spaces in apartment buildings, university housing and hotels, as well as congregate setting such as nursing homes. Even if you’re alone in these areas, you must wear a mask.

Eviction moratorium extension

Governor Inslee also announced an extension of the state’s eviction moratorium to Oct. 15. Details on the extension will be released in the coming days.

In addition to the moratorium, the extension also directs Governor’s Office staff to convene an informal work group of landlords and tenants to discuss potential changes to the order in the short-term and long-term as the pandemic progresses, including the prospect of rent increases.

To learn more about the Governor’s latest orders, visit coronavirus.wa.gov.


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Shoreline city staff helped celebrate Bike Everywhere Day

Monday, June 29, 2020

City of Shoreline Senior Transportation Planner Nora Daly-Peng
took the early morning shift to provide encouragement for passing bicyclists.


By Cameron Reed



On Friday, June 19, 2020 the City of Shoreline upheld its long-standing tradition of hosting a “Bike Everywhere Day” celebration station along the Interurban Trail across from Trader Joe’s while modeling how to conduct a public event with COVID-19 safety protocols.

Typically, “Bike Everywhere Day” is celebrated in May, but was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

City staff offered supportive signs, upbeat tunes, verbal encouragement, and waves to passing cyclists and pedestrians.

Several cyclists stopped to say “thank you,” offer suggestions for biking-related traffic improvements, and take a selfie with “Squatch.” One person stopped by to say that being able to bike regularly to work was “the best thing in the world.”

Throughout the pandemic, biking has been a crucial way for members of our community to stay active, reduce stress, and get around town. It was a beautiful day on Friday and 57 cyclists passed by the booth from 6:30 to 10:00am, including several electric bicycles, a recumbent, and a tandem bicycle.

The City formally recognized May 2020 as “Bike Month” with Mayor Hall’s proclamation at the April 27th Council Meeting.

In addition to providing physical and mental health benefits, biking is a low-cost transportation option with significant environmental benefits. Shoreline has earned the League of American Bicyclists’ bronze-level certification as a Bicycle Friendly Community and works to improve bike safety, comfort, and convenience.

Information about the City of Shoreline’s Bicycle Plan HERE

For tips to get started bicycling and route maps, visit Cascade Bicycle Club’s resources page



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City of Shoreline to distribute face masks to residents in need

Friday, June 26, 2020

Shorewood High School
As part of the State’s effort to ensure everyone has access to face coverings, the City of Shoreline has received 16,000 masks for distribution to Shoreline residents.

The City is working with local partners on a variety of ways to distribute the masks. 

One such effort will occur next week.

In partnership with the Shoreline Fire District, the Shoreline School District, and Public Health Seattle and King County, the City will set up a drive-thru distribution site.
  • Tuesday, June 30 - 10:00am to 2:00pm 
  • Thursday, July 2 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

They will be at the student parking lot at Shorewood High School 17300 Fremont Ave N. The entrance to the student parking lot is off Fremont Ave. Drivers should follow the signs.

Details: 
  • There will be a limit of eight (8) masks per vehicle.
  • Each vehicle will be asked to verify their neighborhood of residence in Shoreline. 
  • We ask that only those individuals in need who do not have access to face coverings from other sources to come to the drive-thru site.


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Shoreline City Manager recommends permanently closing Shoreline Pool a year early due to significant budget constraints

Monday, June 22, 2020

Shoreline Pool
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

From the City of Shoreline

Due to significant budget constraints resulting from the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City Manager is proposing that the Shoreline Pool be permanently closed a year earlier than anticipated. 

Council will discuss the recommendation at its July 13 meeting.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals, families, and organizations at every level. 

The City is no exception. We have experienced significant financial and operational impacts since the start of the pandemic.

Our forecast shows a more than $6.2 million (16 %) loss in budgeted revenue in 2020. If the economic recovery is protracted, our loss of revenue could extend well into the future. 
  • We are currently forecasting additional revenue losses of approximately $2.15 million in 2021, 
  • $1.54 million in 2022, and 
  • ongoing losses of between 2% to 3% every year over the next eight years. 

We anticipate being able to address the 2020 shortfall through cost savings, expenditure reductions, FEMA funding to address COVID-19 expenditures, and higher than projected revenues from 2019. 

However, moving forward, absent more federal assistance for local governments, we will have to make tough economic decisions that could impact current City programs and services.

The Shoreline Pool needs significant repairs, maintenance, and upgrades to keep it operational. The annual costs to operate the pool exceed the revenue generated from our different swim programs by approximately $800,000 to $850,000 a year. The difference is paid out of the City’s general fund.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, the Shoreline Pool has been closed since March. 

If the pool were able to reopen at some time later this year, it would need to follow public health guidelines for social distancing, sanitation, and limited capacity, among other things. 

This could lead to increased costs and substantially reduced revenue, requiring an even bigger subsidy from the City’s general fund to keep it operational. 

After years of providing emergency fixes to keep the aging facility open, the City came to the difficult decision earlier this year to close the Shoreline Pool after the summer of 2021. 

The Shoreline Pool is a popular facility used by the Shoreline and regional community. We appreciate that it is an important community resource and closure will cause disruption to those who use it. 

Unfortunately, the facility has reached the end of its useful life. Faced with the pandemic related restrictions placed on pool operations, the age and maintenance needs of the pool, and our current budget shortfalls, we need to make tough economic choices. 

Closing the Shoreline Pool a year early will help save other ongoing programs that might otherwise need to be cut in order to meet the legal requirement to have a balanced budget.

The City placed a bond measure on the November 2019 ballot asking voters to fund a new Aquatic, Recreation and Community Center. Although the measure received a majority “Yes” vote (54%) it did not receive the required 60% “Yes” vote to pass.

The cost of a new facility was a significant concern for many residents. Many people asked the City to look at ways to collaborate with other agencies or private organizations to help bring down those costs. 

Over the next few years, we will look at several options for a new facility, including collaborating with other organizations in a joint venture. 

We hope to bring forward some type of proposal for a new Shoreline aquatic facility in the future.



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City of Shoreline: Shoreline Police training and policies around use of force

Thursday, June 18, 2020


From the City of Shoreline

Shoreline Police training and policies around use of force

Over the past couple of weeks, we have received numerous questions about Shoreline Police training and policies, particularly around the use of force. While these questions are important any time, they have taken on particular importance in light of recent events. As we struggle to come to terms with our nation’s history of systemic racism and often violent oppression, it is important for us to listen to the community and hear how different policies impact communities of color. Shoreline Police know they must continually work to gain and maintain the trust of the community, especially communities of color and other historically marginalized communities. Shoreline Police strive to treat everyone in a fair and objective manner.

Community dialogue around policing in Shoreline

Over the coming year, the City plans to host opportunities for a community dialogue around policing in Shoreline. We are still in the early planning stages, but we will use a variety of formats to try to engage as many people as possible, understanding that a large community meeting may not be possible for some time due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Shoreline contracts with King County Sheriff’s Office for Police Services

The City of Shoreline contracts with the King County Sheriff’s Office for its police services. Shoreline Police follow the policies of the King County Sheriff’s Department. The King County Executive’s Office negotiates the police guild (union) contract with the King County Police Officers’ Guild. The Guild Contract includes negotiated agreements on working conditions and oversight by the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO). The current contract for the King County Police Officers’ Guild expires at the end of 2021; negotiations are scheduled to begin in the middle of next year.

If you would like to provide input on the contract negotiations, you can contact the King County Executive’s Office at kcexec@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-9600.

Training

The Shoreline Police Department emphasizes de-escalation techniques to avoid the use of force. Our officers receive 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training with an annual mandatory refresher, which prepares them to assist people in crisis for emotional, developmental, or behavioral health reasons. Additional de-escalation training teaches our officers techniques to calm tense encounters to reduce the potential for use of force. Shoreline’s RADAR program, which stands for Response Awareness De-escalation and Referral, aims to decrease use-of-force incidents between police and individuals with behavioral health issues and/or developmental disabilities. The program has become a model for other law enforcement agencies. In fact, the RADAR program has now expanded into a five-city partnership which includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, and Kirkland.

Shoreline officers additionally go through eight hours of implicit bias training intended to make them aware of how to counter their own implicit biases and not let those biases impact their policing. The Shoreline Police command staff will continue to ensure Shoreline officers are trained in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and implicit bias. The Shoreline City Council has supported these efforts through additional training funds.

Body Cameras

Shoreline Police Officers do not currently wear body-worn cameras. King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht has shared her support for officers wearing body-worn cameras and has taken steps to make a budget request for body-worn cameras during King County’s 2021-2022 budget process. The City of Shoreline is supportive of this change and will be actively working with King County to see that this budget request is approved.

Campaign Zero’s “8 Can’t Wait”

Residents have asked what Shoreline Police policies are related to Campaign Zero’s “8 Can’t Wait” initiative. The Sheriff’s General Operation’s Manual outlines its use of force policies, which are addressed in Chapter 6. Here are the current use of force policies related to 8 Can’t Wait:

  • Chokeholds and strangleholds: Officers shall not make any physical application or maneuver to the neck region that restricts blood or air flow (i.e., choke holds, sleeper holds, carotid submission holds, lateral vascular neck restraint, etc.), except as a last resort to protect officers or others from an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury. Any and all variations of these maneuvers may be considered deadly force when applied to the neck region. (Chapter 6.00.050)
  • De-escalation: When safe and feasible, Officers shall use de-escalation tactics to reduce the need for force. De-escalation is a deliberate attempt to minimize or avoid the use of force to resolve a law enforcement incident using communication, tactics, and actions. Examples of de-escalation include calming agitated subjects, providing additional time for responses, and positioning to reduce risk. (Chapter 6.00.025)
  • Warning before shooting: Clear direction and verbal commands shall be given when feasible. (Chapter 6.00.005)
  • Exhaust all alternatives before shooting: Officers shall exhaust every reasonable means of apprehension before resorting to the use of deadly force. (Chapter 6.00.045)
  • Duty to intervene: Failure to report an officer’s possible misconduct (including excessive or unnecessary use of force against a person) may result in discipline up to and including termination. (Chapter 3.03.015)
  • Shooting at moving vehicles: Officers shall not shoot at a moving vehicle, unless: a) deadly physical force is being used against the officer or another person by means other than a moving vehicle; or b) the moving vehicle poses an imminent and identifiable threat of serious physical harm to the officer or others from which there is no reasonable means of escape. For the purposes of this section, officers shall attempt to move out of the path of an oncoming vehicle, if possible, rather than discharge their firearm; and shall not intentionally place themselves in the path of an oncoming vehicle and attempt to disable the vehicle by discharging their firearms. Officers shall not discharge their firearms at a fleeing vehicle unless an officer reasonable believes, and can articulate reasons therefore, why the necessity for immediate apprehension outweighs the danger to the public that is created by discharging a firearm. (Chapter 6.00.045)
  • Use of force continuum: Less lethal weapons are tools designed to assist officers to gain control of a physically resistant, or aggressive or violent subject(s) who poses a threat of physical harm to themselves, to the officer(s) or to other persons or property. Less lethal weapons have been adopted for use by the Sheriff’s Office but are not intended to be a substitute when lethal force is necessary. Sworn personnel shall successfully complete training on less lethal weapons prior to using them. All applications of less lethal weapons shall conform to the principles outlined in the training and certification program, consistent with the RCW definition of necessary force (RCW 9A.16.010) and the Use of Force Policy (GOM 6.00.000). (Chapter 6.03.000)
  • Comprehensive reporting: It is the policy of the Sheriff’s Office to promptly report and to thoroughly investigate any use of force or critical incident. Whenever an officer uses deadly force, physical force, a Conducted Electrical Weapon (TASER), chemical agent or Pepper Spray, reporting is mandatory by the officer using force and any officer witnessing the use of force. Failure to report the use of force, when required, is a violation of this policy. Supervisory notification and supervisor response to the scene is required for all incidents outlined in this policy unless expressly exempted. (Chapter 6.01)

The General Operations Manual is updated regularly by the Sheriff’s Office. If you have questions or comments regarding the General Operations Manual, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at sheriff@kingcounty.gov or 206-296-4155.


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City of Shoreline establishes $500,000 Small Business Support Program and $300,000 fund for Human Services

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Shoreline City Council
On June 8, 2020 the Shoreline City Council approved establishing a Small Business Support Program (SBSP) to support Shoreline small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
 
Funding for the $500,000 grant fund comes from State allocated Federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds ($410,000) and funds allocated by the King County Council for local business support ($90,000).

Many Shoreline businesses have been unable to access initial CARES Act or other funds before programs were closed due to high demand. Others have found the impacts to their businesses from the COVID-19 emergency is much larger than the relief funding made available so far. To help address this shortfall, the City has developed the SBSP to support Shoreline small businesses.

Grant funds will be for small businesses, which will be defined as businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Businesses meeting all of the eligibility criteria may receive up to $20,000 in grant funding. 

Applications open on Friday, June 12, apply by 5:00pm on Monday, June 22.

For more information, visit the Small Business Support Grant Program webpage. Grant application page information and application will be HERE


City also establishes a Human Services Support Program

In addition to the Small Business Support Program, the City is also establishing a $300,000 Human Services Support Program.

Over the past few months, the City has been working closely with community partners to create a robust and comprehensive system for ensuring that everyone in Shoreline has access to food throughout this crisis.

The City is allocating $185,000 of the Human Services funding to support access to food for Shoreline families.

This includes money for Shoreline School District’s Summer Sack Lunch and Breakfast Program; a Food Gift Card Program; and the Senior Center Meal Delivery Program.

The City will also be allocating $115,000 to provide reimbursement to our human services agency partners for unplanned expenses related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and COVID-19 related cleaning supplies and activities. 

Covering all or a portion of those costs for the agencies will provide them with needed flexibility to use other funds to cover additional direct service or other unexpected and unplanned expenses.



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City of Shoreline stands for undoing racism, addressing inequality, and making change

Monday, June 1, 2020

Pride flag flies at Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

From the City of Shoreline

June is Pride month. It is a time to celebrate the beginning of the civil rights movement for the LGBTQ+ community and the many contributions gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other identifying individuals have made in the world.

On June 1, the City of Shoreline raised the Pride flag at City Hall and it will fly all month long. 

We encourage everyone to take some time this month to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and find ways to honor their contributions.

Statement on the Death of George Floyd

Unfortunately, the beginning of Pride Month comes at a time when we are starkly reminded of the continued struggle against racism in this country. 

For more than four hundred years, Black people in this country have been subjected to violent oppression through individual and systemic racism. 

The death of George Floyd, a Black man living in Minneapolis, at the hands of a white police officer was not an isolated incident, but one more example of the violent struggle Black people face on a daily basis.

Many people have been shocked by the unrest seen in cities across the country as a result of the death of George Floyd. Amidst the many peaceful demonstrations, some individuals have chosen to cause harm. 

However, we recognize that rage is rooted in generations of trauma, loss, and dehumanization that Black people have endured and then must relive every time another innocent life is lost. 

We encourage individuals to speak out against this injustice, and we support the request of George Floyd’s family for people to protest peacefully and not engage in destructive actions. Let us work together to address all of the ways that systemic racism works to oppress people of color.

We all have a responsibility to undo racism, address inequality, and make change. Over the past few years, Shoreline City staff members have been engaged in training to help understand how racism affects us all and results in inequitable treatment and outcomes for communities of color across this country.

We are learning to recognize the many ways that institutions serve to maintain those inequities so that we can begin to develop strategies to undo policies and practices that perpetuate racism.

The Shoreline Police Department knows they must continually work to gain and maintain the trust of the community and that is why they emphasize training on de-escalation techniques and recognizing implicit bias.



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National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Shoreline June 5

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Mayor Will Hall wears orange to raise awareness
about gun violence. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

On Monday, May 18, Shoreline Mayor Will Hall proclaimed June 5, 2020, National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Shoreline

It will be a day to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence, and to declare that we as a country must do more to reduce gun violence. 

Mayor Hall encourages all citizens to support their local communities' efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives. 

Every day, 100 Americans are killed by guns and on average there are nearly 13,000 gun homicides every year. 

You are 25 times more likely to be killed with a gun in the United States than people in other high-income countries. Support for Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens goes hand-in-hand with keeping guns away from dangerous histories.

To help honor the more than 100 Americans whose lives are cut short and the countless survivors who are injured by shootings every day, a national coalition of organizations has designated the first Friday of June 2020 as the 6th National Gun Violence Awareness Day. 

Anyone can join this campaign by pledging to Wear Orange on June 5, 2020, to help raise awareness about gun violence.



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