Shorecrest plays state soccer quarterfinal Saturday at Mercer Island

Friday, May 23, 2014

The Shorecrest boys' soccer team advanced to a State 3A quarterfinal match Saturday at Mercer Island with a 3-1 victory over Columbia River of Vancouver Wednesday in Vancouver.

Shorecrest and Mercer Island meet at 7 p.m. Saturday at Mercer Island High School, with the winner advancing to the State semifinals and finals May 30-31 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup.

Shorecrest takes a 16-4 season record into the Saturday quarterfinal match at Mercer Island.


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Judge rules that vote not necessary for Ronald Wastewater assumption by Shoreline

On May 9, 2014, King County Superior Court Judge Timothy Bradshaw denied former Ronald Wastewater District Commissioner Art Wadekamper's Partial Summary Judgment Motion on the need for a public vote in order for the City to assume the District. In 2013, the District and Art Wadekamper sued the City stating that a vote was required by law in order for the City to assume the District. The Court ruled that a vote to assume was not necessary pursuant to RCW 35.13A.

In 2002, the City and the District entered into an agreement to have the City assume the District in 2017. The agreement specifically cited the assumption statute RCW 35.13A because at the time, both parties understood a vote would not be required under the assumption statute and both parties agreed that an assumption of the District by the City was in the best interest of the Shoreline community.

On June 25, 2013, the District's Board of Commissioners voted to sue the City, declaring that a vote was required by law. However, the District relied on a separate statute relating to the acquisition of a utility, not an assumption. On January 14, the District's Board of Commissioners, with two newly elected members, voted to dismiss the District's lawsuit against the City. Art Wadekamper, who was President of the Board when the lawsuit was filed, but was subsequently voted out of office, remained on the lawsuit as an individual ratepayer after the District dismissed its suit.

The City Council has authorized the City Manager to file notice with the King and Snohomish County Boundary Review Boards of the City’s intent to assume the Ronald Wastewater District in accordance with the 2002 Interlocal Operating Agreement.

A sub-committee has been formed with representatives from both the District's Board of Commissioners and the City Council to work on assumption and transition planning. Councilmembers Doris McConnell and Chris Roberts will represent the City and Commissioners Gretchen Atkinson and Robert Ransom will represent the District. The District and the City are moving forward with the assumption, bringing greater efficiencies to both the City and the operation of the utility.


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Shoreline salon participates in fundraising event, helps exceed goal

Photo by Mathew Baddley
James Alan Salon and Spa in Shoreline participated in a fundraising event, “Fashion SOULstice,” on April 26 to raise money to provide funding for a cosmetology school in Cambodia. The event was organized by the non-profit Justice & Soul Foundation and drew over 275 participants and raised just over $47,000.

One of the highlights of the evening was a fashion show with models styled by local salons. Six salons and one school joined the team at James Alan Salon and Spa to create the vision and style of each signature look. The partnering salons and school joining James Alan Salon and Spa included: Lisa Power Salon, Pepper’s Salon, Daniel Ross Salon and Skin Care, Paroba College, Robert Leonard Salon and Day Spa, Rosaline Hampton, and William James Hair and Skin Studio.

The sold-out evening featured a silent auction and runway show, raising a total of $47,000 which will be used to teach cosmetology skills to young survivors of sex trafficking in the Foundation’s new vocation training program in Cambodia.

Photo by Mathew Baddley
Stylists Sophia Scarpelli, Mandy Hampton, and Amber Lemaster created the vision for the two models styled by the salon. They took inspiration from the triumphant will to survive and commitment to a sustainable future displayed by the students associated with the Foundation’s school in Cambodia. Ed Leman created the make-up, and Kasey Brien styled the wardrobe.

“Our team wanted to focus on the values of strength, justice, and perseverance because we believe that those are what the Justice and Soul Foundation provides. Our models displayed strong, independent looks, much like the survivors transformed by the Justice and Soul Foundation,” explained Stylist Sophia Scarpelli.

The wardrobe and supplies associated with the two models were donated by James Alan Salon and Spa.

“The success of our first-annual ‘Fashion SOULstice’ has been incredible and we could not have done it without the support of the team at James Alan Salon. To have hit the fundraising goal necessary to launch our school in Cambodia in one night shows the incredible support we’ve received from countless friends and partners. I am in awe of the passion shown during the event here tonight and am excited to begin teaching sustainable skills to young survivors. I can’t wait to enroll our first class of students,” explained Justice & Soul Foundation Co-Founder Matthew Fairfax.

The Foundation is also wrapping up a six-week capital campaign, raising an additional $45,000 to build the school and salon in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The James Alan Salon and Spa offers a full range of services including waxing, make-up application, lash extensions, hair extensions, and hair and skin care to meet the needs of a wide and diverse community. Voted Washington CEO Magazine’s “Best Small Company to Work For” in both 2003 and 2005, the team at James Alan Salon and Spa focuses on customer satisfaction as the primary goal.

The Justice & Soul Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating the sexual exploitation of young women and children globally as well as the restoration of the survivors. Through the Founders’ shared connections to the salon and fashion industry, and, after several years of research, planning and interviews, they are enlisting the support of the beauty industry to create a sustainable, systemic solution that addresses sex trafficking.


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Democratic State Sen. Chase’s intraparty challenger Eggen says he starts the campaign at a disadvantage

By Evan Smith

Democratic 32nd District State Sen. Marilyn Chase’s intraparty challenger says that he knows he faces a tough fight in his campaign to unseat Chase.

Shoreline City Councilman Chris Eggen said two weeks ago that Chase would have more money to spend, an experienced campaign organization and support from the District Democratic organization.

The 32nd Legislative District includes Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Lynnwood, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, and parts of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace.

Much of the district is new since Chase won election in 2010. The 2011 redistricting took Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, north Kirkland and unincorporated areas between Kenmore and Kirkland out of the district and added Lynnwood and part of Mountlake Terrace.

Eggen said that the new parts of the district would be open territory for both candidates.

The third candidate, Republican Robert Reedy is a Mountlake Terrace resident. He lost a campaign for Mountlake Terrace City Council in 2011 before losing to Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi in 2012 and Democratic Snohomish County Councilman Terry Ryan last year.

The top two vote getters in the Aug. 5 primary, regardless of party, qualify for the Nov. 4 general election.

The most recent State Public Disclosure Commission reports showed that Chase had reported raising $ $15,920 and spending $6,022, while Eggen had reported raising $5,512 and spending $512. Eggen said that he never would match Chase in fundraising.

Reedy has yet to register with the PDC.

Eggen also said that he is just beginning to build a campaign organization while Chase has the organization that she has built through five legislative campaigns.

The district Democratic organization gave Chase an endorsement before Eggen declared his candidacy. District Democrats endorsed Chase for state representative in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008 and for state senator in 2010.

At a recent meeting of district Democrats, many members said that a loyal Democrat shouldn’t challenge a Democratic incumbent.

Many active 32nd District Democrats backed Eggen when he challenged Democratic then-State-Sen. Darlene Fairley in the 2006 primary.

 Eggen twice has won election to the non-partisan Shoreline council with endorsements from the 32nd Legislative District Democrats.

Eggen has been a member of the District Democratic organization executive board and currently is a Democratic precinct committee officer and an alternate representative from the District to the King County Democratic Central Committee.

He says that his best chance to defeat Chase is using his ability as a person-to-person, door-to-door campaigner.

When he announced his candidacy, Eggen said that he is running because the district needs leadership that not only stands for progressive values but that can build consensus and get results on issues important to its residents.

Eggen challenges Chase’s record, noting that she has passed only 14 bills out of 335 in her 13 years in both the House and Senate, and saying that Chase has strained relations with many local governments in King and Snohomish counties.

Chase first joined the State House of Representatives by appointment at the beginning of the 2002 legislative session before winning election to four two-year House terms and one to the Senate. She serves as ranking minority member of the Senate’s committee on trade and economic development and is a member of the Rules Committee and the committee on energy, environment and telecommunications.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.


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Take Rapid Ride E line to Folklife

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Metro Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, and will not operate shuttle bus service to this year’s Northwest Folklife Festival.

The RapidRide E Line is within walking distance.

Buses - and all traffic - may experience congestion or delays in areas near events and construction projects. Ride transit to area events.

For Metro bus service, if a bus route does not normally operate on Sunday, there will be no service on Memorial Day.

You can use Metro's Online Regional Trip Planner to plan your transit trip to and from locations and events. The trip planner provides transit itineraries based on scheduled times and does not reflect reroutes or other service disruptions. Visit Metro's Service Advisories page to see if there are known impacts to your service.

Visit Metro Online for information on Metro Transit’s routes, schedules and trip planning.


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The City of Shoreline Notice of Public Hearing of the Planning Commission

The City of Shoreline Notice of Public Hearing of the Planning Commission

Description of Proposal: The City of Shoreline is proposing changes to the Shoreline Development Code that apply citywide. The non-project action to amend the code includes changes to: 20.10 – General Provisions, 20.20-Definitions, 20.30-Procedures and Administration, 20.40-Zoning and Use Provisions, 20.50-General Development Standards, and 20.80-Critical Areas.

The proposed amendments are meant to clarify existing language to minimize confusion, eliminate redundancy and inconsistency, update references, and to remain current with updated legal mandates and regional/local policy changes.

This may be your only opportunity to submit written comments. Written comments must be received at the address listed below before 5:00 p.m. June 5, 2014. Please mail, fax (206) 801-2788 or deliver comments to the City of Shoreline, Attn: Steven Szafran 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133 or email.

Interested persons are encouraged to provide oral and/or written comments regarding the above project at an open record public hearing. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA.

Copies of the proposal and applicable codes are available for review at the City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.

Questions or More Information: Please contact Steven Szafran, AICP, Senior Planner at (206) 801-2512.

Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk at (206) 801-2230 in advance for more information. For TTY telephone service call (206) 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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Shoreline resident selected as Shoreline’s new Human Resources Director

Thursday, May 22, 2014

City of Shoreline news

City Manager Debbie Tarry has selected Paula Itaoka to be City’s new Human Resources Director. Itaoka's selection is the culmination of an extensive search after Marci Wright announced her retirement as Human Resources Director.

“I’m excited to appoint Paula as the City’s new Human Resources Director,” stated Tarry. “She has the skill set needed to address the many important issues the City will face in the coming years as we begin to unify water and wastewater utilities into City operations. Paula will be a valuable asset to the City's leadership team.”

Itaoka has 35 years of professional experience in human resources and is a member of Society for Human Resources Management and the Washington and National Public Employer Labor Relations Associations. Itaoka is currently the Human Resources Director for the City of Lynnwood, and prior to that she worked as a compensation manager for the City of Bellevue for eight years and Washington Mutual Bank for sixteen years.

Itaoka has extensive compensation, benefits, and labor relations experience, which will be very important for the City in the coming years as it begins to unify utilities under City control.

The City received over 78 applications for the position. Of those, 9 were chosen as semi-finalists to go through additional screening. After the additional screening, the City Manager chose five finalists to be interviewed by three panels. The interview panels were made up of City staff and the City’s Leadership Team. The final interview was with the City Manager.

Itaoka is a Shoreline resident and her start date will be June 9, 2014.


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Choir of The Sound Benefit Concert for Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church Friday


Choir of The Sound Benefit Concert for Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church
Friday, May 23, 2014, 7:30pm, 14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

A showcase of jazz and big-band music, including highlights from Cole Porter's Anything Goes, sung by The Choir of the Sound.

This is a benefit concert for SUUC, and admission is free, but please consider making a donation, with a suggested amount of $15.
Join us for a wonderful evening!

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Registrations open for Camp Shoreline


Summer camps through Shoreline Recreation

Sign up for Camp Shoreline to be held at Spartan Recreation Center and Meridian Park Elementary 

Join in the fun at one of the many day camps from the City of Shoreline Recreation department. From sports to art to swimming and everything in between there is a camp suited for your child's age and interests. Camps take place at the Spartan Recreation Center and Meridian Park School and are led by professionally trained staff to provide the best and safest experiences possible.

There are over 30 camps to choose from so check out the spring/summer recreation guide or visit the camp website to see which one is right for you. 

Camps run June 23 thru August 29. 

There are also Specialty Camps throughout the summer, these include: 
  • Art and Swim Camps - Focus on drawing and painting followed by recreational swim at the Shoreline Pool.
  • Sewing Camps - Learn basic sewing skills, use a sewing machine, cut patterns and hand sewing.
  • Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting - learn to write basic words in Chinese, then put them to paper using Chinese calligraphy and watercolor paints.
  • LEGO camps - Learn engineering fundamentals by building boats, bridges, skyscrapers and even motorized cars with legos. Camps held for 5-6 year olds and 7-11 year olds. 
  • F.I.T. Camps- Join this strength and conditioning fitness program for youth, ages 7-10 years that incorporates obstacle courses, large group games and exercises.
  • Young Actors - learn acting skills through story and improv, learn to design costumes and theater sets and explore play-writing techniques in this fun theater camp. 
Summer Registration available now. Register early, summer camps fill fast!

 

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What's cooking at Central Market

If you're looking for inspiration, answers, tips or new recipes - come by the Culinary Resource Center near Produce at Shoreline Central Market, upper level Aurora Square on Westminster Way.

There's often something to sample, and always recipes for the taking. Below is the lineup for demonstrations.The kiosk is staffed 10 am-6:30pm daily (9 am-5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. If a line appears under the recipe or if the name is in color, you can click to go to the full recipe.


Sat, May 24  Chinese Potato Salad


Mon, May 26  Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

Tues, May 27  Cubano Quesadillas


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Destinations: NW Folklife Festival this weekend at Seattle Center


Folklife - Seattle Municipal Archives


NW Folklife Festival, Seattle Center, "four days of music, dance, workshops, food, crafts and more" - completely free. May 23-26, 2014. Everything you need to know is on their website.

"Every year since 1972, the Northwest Folklife Festival has brought a celebration of diversity and tradition to the heart of the city. The Folklife Festival exists to celebrate all forms of cultural expression practiced in the Northwest. There are no headliners and all of the performers play for free. This allows Festival organizers to keep the event free to all who attend, asking instead for donations to cover basic operational costs.

Seattle Municipal Archives

"The Folklife Festival has stimulated interest and activity in traditional arts in the Northwest. In 1999, Northwest Folklife was selected as a Local Legacy by the Library of Congress in celebration of the Library of Congress’ 200th Anniversary. The Festival has become a major focal point for many traditional and ethnic performing groups and communities in its forty years of existence. And in those forty years, the focus of the Festival has grown to reflect the ever growing number of communities that call the Northwest home. Featuring hip hop MCs, Irish cloggers, Middle Eastern dancers, bluegrass fiddlers, West African drummers, ska bands and more, Northwest Folklife has built an artistic outlet that so many look forward to each year.

"The first Festival presented over 300 performers to an enthusiastic audience over Memorial Day weekend, and was hailed as a successful and needed addition to Northwest arts programs. Today, the four-day Festival attracts an audience of about 250,000 visitors and has over 6,000 volunteer performers and 800 volunteers. Visitors from all over the world come to Seattle Center to take part in the weekend’s activities, but the focus remains local–all performers hail from communities in the Northwest. The Folklife Festival is a truly Northwest experience, our diversity and our commonality told through music and dance."


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Weekend traffic tips from WSDOT

Photo courtesy WSDOT

Hitting the road this weekend? You will not be alone. Don’t worry, we have all the tools for you to avoid (or at least, not be surprised by!) heavy travel times over this coming Memorial Day Weekend. Travel is expected to increase on typical holiday travel routes, including Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass, U.S. 2 over Stevens Pass, Interstate 5 through Thurston and Pierce counties and I-5 between Bellingham and the U.S./Canada border.

To help ease traffic congestion, WSDOT and its contractors will suspend most state highway construction work at noon Friday, May 23, until Tuesday, May 27. There is also good news for Lake Washington boaters: the State Route 520 Floating Bridge and Landings Project contractor will open the east navigation channel underneath the existing SR 520 Bridge for holiday boat traffic from 9am  Friday, May 23, to 7am Tuesday, May 27.


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THURSDAY film festival at Shorewood

Oops - yesterday's notice said Friday - the festival is TODAY, Thursday


Thursday, May 22, 2014, 7pm at the Shorewood Theater, 
17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133
Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested.


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Award-winning folk fiddler plays in Shoreline May 31

Accordionist Ole Mouritzen and folk fiddler Peter Uhrbrand
will play at Skandia gathering May 31 in Shoreline

Skandia Folkdance Society invites you to a fine evening of music and dancing Saturday evening, May 31, at the LDS Meeting House, 14901 30th Ave NE, from 7 – 10pm. Admission is $10 for Skandia members, $15 for nonmembers, and free for children under 18. 

The dance features Grammy-winning folk musician, Peter Uhrbrand, and acclaimed accordionist, Ole Mouritzen.

When these folks fire up their instruments, they play happy, lively, toe-tapping music that has been cherished, faithfully preserved, and passed on for centuries on the island of Fanø, Denmark.

Peter is the island’s foremost music tradition bearer, and is lauded internationally for his playing and musical expertise. Ole is a masterful Danish accordionist who honed his skills over many decades. 

Peter Uhrbrand leading a procession
on his home island of Fanø, Denmark

The evening will start early to encourage families and people of all ages to join in the fun. The dance begins with easy folk dances, sets, patterns, and mixers. Come dance, or just soak up the music, if that’s your preference.

To the seventy adults and children who attended the last great Skandia dance at this hall, “we hope to see you soon,” and to those of you who will come for the first time, a hearty “welcome!”

But, wait, there’s more! The evening’s fare also includes renowned Pacific Northwest fiddlers, Peter Michaelsen and Joe Finn, who will play a selection of oh-so-danceable Nordic music with great arrangements and delectable harmonies.

For a preview of the fine music in store for this dance, consider heading to Northwest Folklife Festival this Saturday, May 24. Uhrbrand and Mouritzen are featured performers in the “Tradition Bearers and Music Makers: Denmark to Seattle” concert starting at 11:00am in the Cornish Playhouse (formerly the Intiman Theater). 

For more information about the Skandia dance, call 206-784-7470.


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Four Shorecrest girls qualify for state golf tournament

From left: Mackenzie Dixon, Claire Mrozek,
Audrey Penner, Jac Longstreth

Four Shorecrest girls qualified for the State 3A championship next week by placing among the top 16 players in the Northwest District 3A tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at the Snohomish Golf course.

In Tuesday’s team competition, Shorecrest placed first. We had the wrong information in a previous post.

Shorecrest golf team, from left
Jac Longstreth, Brianna Garlock, Claire Mrozek, Audrey Penner,
Coach Bob Quiles, Elizabeth Holmdahl, Mackenzie Dixon 

Northwest District 3A Girls’ Golf Tournament
At Snohomish GC (par 72)

Tuesday Team scores (from our news partner, the Seattle Times)—1, Shorecrest, 478 strokes; 2, Glacier Peak, 485; 3, Oak Harbor, 486; 4, Marysville Getchell, 524; 5, Meadowdale, 526; 6, Stanwood, 532; 7, Ferndale, 533.

Audrey Penner led Shorecrest qualifiers for the state tournament by following her first-round 83 with a second-round 80 for a 36-hole score of 163.

Other Shorecrest qualifiers:
  • Claire Mrozek 192
  • Jac Longstreth 195
  • Mackenzie Dixon 196

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LFP City Council meeting Thursday

LFP City Council Regular Business Meeting, Thursday, May 22, 2014, City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, 2nd floor, 7pm.

The council will appoint commissioners and approve the governance manual. Republic Services (garbage and recycling) will make a presentation to the council.



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Shoreline City Manager report week of 5/19/2014

Update for Week of 5/19/2014
From Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager

Council Meetings
  
·    May 19 Regular Meeting:
§ Authorized the City Manager to Execute a Contract with OTAK for the 145th Light Rail Station Subarea Plan in the amount of $183,000. This is a multi-year project and funding was provided in the 2014 budget.
§ Authorized the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Doolittle Construction, LLC for 2014 Bituminous Surface Treatment (BST) Project: The 2014 BST project will address roads in the Briarcrest and Ridgecrest neighborhoods. Approximately 10.6 miles of roadway have been selected for BST treatment. 
§ Adopted the 2014-2016 Council Goals
§ Adopted the Urban Forest Strategic Plan: Shoreline is a community that has a passion around it urban trees.  Realizing our trees are an urban forest that is a valued asset needing to be maintained, the City needed direction on how to build a sustainable urban forestry program.  The Urban Forest Strategic Plan is a working document that outlines where Shroeline wants to go regarding it urban forest and ideas of how to get there.
§ Adopted Ordinance No. 686 – Seattle City Light Franchise: This is a 15 year franchise that allows Seattle City Light (SCL) to use the City’s rights-of-way for the electrical system, how SCL will manage and trim vegetation in the City’s right-of-way that is close to electrical wires, and how SCL will manage the vegetation on the Interurban Trail which is property owned by SCL in Shoreline.
§ Accepted the Utility Unification and Efficiency Study (UUES) and Authorized the City Manager to File the Notice of Intent with the Boundary Review Board for the Assumption of the Ronald Wastewater District in accordance with the 2002 Interlocal Agreement
§ Introduction to 185th Light Rail Station Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS): Staff provided Council an update on the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan process and focus on content for the DEIS, which is anticipated to be published on May 30, 2014.

·    May 26 – No Council Meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday

Point Wells Update
On April 7, 2014, the Town of Woodway adopted Resolution No. 14-372, declaring their intent to initiate negotiations with Snohomish County on a Master Annexation Interlocal Agreement. Based on the map in Woodway’s draft agreement it looks like the entire Point Wells Area is their intent. Contacts that we have had with the Chief of Staff for the Snohomish County Council indicate that the County Council has not taken any position on the Woodway resolution. Snohomish County’s annexation policies do require that cities enter into such an agreement with the County for annexations. At the same time their policies also require that when two or more cities have overlapping urban growth areas in their comprehensive plans (Shoreline and Woodway both have Point Wells as a future growth area), they try to come to an agreement before going to the County. I met with Woodway's Administrator Eric Faison in mid-March to discuss our cities' respective interests. I am in the process of sending letters to both Eric and Snohomish County to request that we follow Snohomish County’s annexation policies and first attempt to negotiate an interlocal agreement between Shoreline and Woodway to submit to the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee. 

Right-of-Way Landscape Bid
We have rejected all of the bids received on May 9 for our right-of-way landscaping contract and are rebidding right now. The two lowest bidders were found unresponsive as they did not complete all required documents. The lowest bid was approximately $65,000 greater than our current contract. The alternates that would allow some use of herbicides reduced the bid by $15,000, resulting in a $40,000 increase above the current contract. The current bids are due May 29th and we hope to bring a recommendation to Council on June 9

Ronald Wastewater District Update:
Last week the Ronald Board of Commissioners appointed Bob Ransom and Gretchen Atkinson as their representatives on the City/Ronald Assumption Transition sub-committee. On Monday night, Mayor Winstead appointed Chris Roberts and Doris McConnell to represent the City. City staff are in the process of developing a Charter for the electeds and staff sub-committees that will outline the purpose, timeline, and responsibilities of the committees. I will be sharing a draft with Ronald Wastewater District Manager Michael Derrick and then we will make a recommendation to the elected sub-committee in early June.

Open Government Trainings Act – ESSB 5964
This bill was passed during the 2014 Legislative Session. It requires that every member of the governing body of a public agency be trained on the Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30. For Shoreline this includes not only the City Council, but also all Board and Commission members. Also all local elected officials must be trained on the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56 and the preservation and destruction of public records, RCW 40.14. We will hold a joint session with all appointed board and commission members during a Dinner Meeting slot to provide training.

10 Year Financial Sustainability Plan
Last week we held a public Open House/Workshop. We only had 7 members of the public attend. The format allowed for lots of interaction with those in attendance in getting their thoughts and responding to questions. Those in attendance thought that the strategies were well thought out and balanced.

April Business License Activity
Here is a list of new business licenses issued in April. This includes 51 new businesses located in Shoreline with a total of 96 new business licenses issued.

Personnel Changes
·    Last week Parks Director Dick Deal notified the Parks Department staff and me that he intends to retire in late January or February 2015. I am working with Dick on a transition and close-out plan. I anticipate that we will start the recruitment for his replacement in October. Dick has such a positive and important influence in the development of Shoreline’s park and recreation system and I’m sure his legacy will continue to provide an influence on our community.
·    Don Held, our Senior Facility Maintenance worker will be retiring at the end of June. Don has been a key member of our facility’s staff for many years!

Key Contacts and Meetings
Meetings last week included:
· Seattle Mayor Murray and staff to discuss the SPU acquisition in Shoreline.
· Seattle Councilmember Mike O’Brien to discuss the SPU acquisition in Shoreline
· Shoreline Chamber of Commerce luncheon and business fair.
· Planning Commission at the beginning of their retreat to share my City Manager vision.

Events Coming Up
  • Recology/Cleanscapes new material recovery facility, Thursday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Program at 12:15 p.m.), 4401 E Marginal Way.
  • Shoreline Library Art Sculpture, Friday, June 6, 345 NE 175th St, 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Construction of ADA curb ramps on the east side of 25th Ave NE. Construction crews will be working on new ADA curb ramps and adjacent sidewalks at corners on the east side of 25th Avenue NE beginning Thursday, May 15. This is part of the Shoreline School Districts modernization of Shorecrest High School.
This & That
Here is information that I received at the last King County Manager/Administrator’s meeting regarding pending/potential Department of Ecology Fish Consumption rules. These rules, if adopted, could have future rate impacts on sewer and surface water utility rates.

Corrected 05-23-2014 12:04pm


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“Piano Time” in Shoreline - the painted pianos are coming back

Dawn Clement on NW Melodies
by Marsha Lippert

Piano Time will be back in August but a few more pianos are needed for artists to paint. Do you know a piano that is well-loved but no longer in use and would love to be painted and played outdoors?

The City of Shoreline is planning its third annual Piano Time “street piano” event for August 2014. 

Visual artists will paint or otherwise decorate the pianos but they must be in reasonable musical shape and not need any major repairs. Pianos with plastic rather than ivory keys preferred.

Professional pianists will play at the Arts al Fresco opening on August 7 and the finale concert on August 27. The rest of the month you and other passers-by may tickle the keys. Back by popular demand, the goal of this project is the same: to enliven our summer environment with colorful sounds and sights.

If you know of a piano that might be just right for Piano Time, email Ros Bird, Public Art Coordinator, with the details and contact information at rbird@shorelinewa.gov  or call 206-801-2661. Prosser Piano will help us check it out for suitability.


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JavaScript video game development 1 Summer Camp for grades 7-9

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Instructor Margaret Royzen
Come to learn essential skills for any game development! 

The JavaScript Videogame Development 1 Summer Camp will teach Hit Testing, Collision Detection and Animation techniques in JavaScript.

While having fun, the students will polish their JavaScript skills and make a simple game by the end of the class! This camp is based on the material taught at one of the most prestigious private schools in Seattle. The Camp will run from 9am till 3pm and will be held at Shoreline Community College. Price: $620.00.

To register, email instructor Margaret Royzen. Space is limited to 6 participants.

Margaret Royzen is a senior developer with more than 25 years of software development experience. She is a Certified #C Web Developer and teaches after school programming clubs at Seattle Country Day School, a private school on lower Queen Anne.


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Shorewood to play host to Ingraham in State Soccer quarterfinal Saturday

The Shorewood boys' soccer team advanced to the state 3A quarterfinals with a 1-0 first-round victory over Nathan Hale of Seattle Tuesday at Shoreline Stadium.

Shorewood will meet Ingraham of Seattle in a quarterfinal game Saturday at 6pm at Shoreline Stadium.

Quarterfinal winners advance to the state semifinals and finals May 30-31 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup.

In Shorewood's 1-0 first-round victory over Nathan Hale Tuesday, Thunderbird Ian Callender scored the only goal, and Isaac Whitaker recorded the shutout in goal.

Shorewood now has a 13-3-4 season record.


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Lake Forest Park couple gets to watch Sounders FC match from sideline couch

Ron and Kristeena Sabando of Lake Forest Park
on the Washington Lottery sideline couch

Kristeena Sabando of Lake Forest Park recently won the opportunity to watch a Sounders FC match from a unique location: the Washington’s Lottery sideline couch. She won the cushy seat by playing Sounders FC Man of the Match, which is held at every home match.

During the March 29 match, Sabando visited a Washington’s Lottery booth inside the stadium and predicted Kenny Cooper as the Man of the Match. At the end of the match, Sabando had chosen correctly, and her ballot was selected, earning her a seat on the coveted Washington’s Lottery sideline couch at the match against Colorado Rapids on April 26. “Everyone laughed at me for picking him,” she said. “Now who’s laughing?” she joked.

Sabando and her husband, Ron, were taken to the Washington’s Lottery sideline couch, one of the closest seats to the field. Kristeena received a Sounders FC jersey and complimentary food and drink service throughout the entire match.

Sabando and her husband are self-proclaimed super fans. “It was really amazing walking out onto the field and seeing the couch,” said Sabando. “It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. It was fantastic, and I couldn’t have asked for a better day.”

During the match, she shared pictures with Washington’s Lottery, and wrote, “Are you kidding me? Sunshine and chocolate pie … thank you Washington’s Lottery!”

The Sabandos are season ticket holders, and attend every match home they can. The couple claims they wear Sounders FC gear all the time, even on non-game days. “All of our clothes are Sounders green,” Sabando said.

Man of the Match is open to all Sounders FC home game attendees 18 years of age and older by completing a ballot with their selection for the Man of the Match. If the Sounders FC win, the fans’ ballots with the correct player selected are placed into a drawing for the chance to win the Washington’s Lottery sideline couch experience at the following home match. If the Sounders FC lose, all of the ballots are placed into the drawing.

For more information about the Sounders FC Man of the Match, visit this website.


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Community meeting details expected environmental impact of 185th Street Light Rail Station


185th Street Light Rail Station Subarea Plan
Community Meeting- Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Tuesday, June 3, 2014; 6:00-8:00pm
Council Chambers, Shoreline City Hall (17500 Midvale Avenue N)

This meeting builds on information that was shared at the February Design Workshops, diving a little deeper into the details of the environmental analysis. The EIS examines potential impacts of long-term growth in neighborhoods surrounding light rail, and will inform decisions about zoning and regulations that will happen later in the year.  Please join us to learn about:

·         The analysis, the scenarios and topics it studied;

·         Possible improvements to roads and other infrastructure;

·         How and when to comment; and

·         Next steps in the process.

Questions welcomed. Refreshments and child care will be provided.

Contact Miranda Redinger, Senior Planner 206-801-2513, or visit the City webpage for more information.

The 185th Station Citizen Committee (185SCC) is a group of residents who formed to articulate a community voice in the planning process.  For more information, visit their new Facebook page or email them. The committee was formed by the neighborhood association of Echo Lake, North City, and Meridian Park.


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Clover sprouts in restaurant sandwiches are source of E.coli cases

Two cases of E.coli were reported in King County, with another eight statewide. Five of those patients were hospitalized; there have been no deaths.

Results from initial investigations indicate a strong link to eating raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho. Sprouts were eaten in sandwiches at several food establishments including Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches locations in King county. (The exact location was not given). The restaurants have voluntarily suspended serving sprouts.

The producer also distributed sprouts around the northwest to other restaurants, as well as retail grocery stores where consumers may buy them for home consumption.

“We advise people not to eat raw clover sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts until further notice,” said Washington State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. “If you have these products at home, you should throw them out.”

While the outbreak appears to be linked to clover sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Idaho, the source of the sprout seed hasn’t yet been determined and remains under investigation.

The type of E. coli in this outbreak is a strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC O121) similar to E. coli O157:H7. It can cause bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and vomiting. It can sometimes result in severe, life-threatening illness and may be fatal.

“Anyone who thinks they may have become ill from eating contaminated sprouts should consult their health care provider,” said Lofy. “The elderly and very young children are more likely to become severely ill from Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection.”


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Shorewood girls tennis place second in District 1 tournament

Daniella Brengelmann of Shorewood
qualifies for state tennis tournament

The Shorewood girls tennis team placed second in District 1 tournament play on Wednesday May 21 at Stanwood high school.

Daniella Brengelmann gave Nicole Bouche of Mountlake Terrace her first singles loss of the season with a hard fought three set victory in the final 0-6, 6-1, 6-3. Bouche had defeated Brengelmann in the Wesco South singles final the week before.

Brengelmann qualified for the WIAA state tennis tournament to be held in the Tri-Cities next May 30 and 31. She will go into the tournament as one of four number one seeds from across the state. This will be Brengelmann’s fourth straight trip to the state tennis tournament but first as a singles player. She placed 4th in state doubles in 2013 and 7th in state doubles in 2012. 

Singles player Marija Feller and the doubles team of Jelena Bojic and Emily Wright each placed sixth to help the team place second overall.


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Shoreline City Council meeting cancelled for Monday

The Shoreline City Council meeting on Monday, May 26, 2014 is cancelled due to the Memorial Day holiday.


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Brian King and Stephen Tobias at Third Place Books this weekend

Authors Brian King and Stephen Tobias will appear at Third Place Books this Friday and Saturday.

Brian King
So Long Vietnam (Thirty Second Street Raccoon)
Friday, May 23 at 6:30pm

The year 1970 was a time of great demoralization for the U.S. Army in Vietnam. The author served in the Army during that time and listened carefully to the stories of his fellow soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. Much of this powerful book is based on their personal experiences, as well as actual events. 

Stephen Tobias
Outsider (Book Publishers Network)
Saturday, May 24 at 6:30pm

Stephen Tobias's first novel Outsider portrays the life of the reclusive artist, Henry Darger, through the reminiscence of his landlord and eventual patron. Tobias deftly weaves two stories back and forth. Investigating the artist's  past life while discovering more secrets than he ever expected. 


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Shoreline Planning Commission public hearing on development code amendments

Thursday, June 5, 2014 – PUBLIC HEARING
7 p.m.
Council Chamber
Agenda Highlights
- PUBLIC HEARING on Development Code amendments


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Penner of Shorecrest stands second in District golf tournament after first day

Audrey Penner of Shorecrest stands second in the Northwest District 3A girls’ golf tournament after the first of two rounds with an 11-over-par 83, seven strokes behind leader Annie Leete of Oak Harbor.

The individuals with the 24 best 36-hole scores qualify for state.

Penner and four Shorecrest teammates placed sixth in team scoring, decided Tuesday.

The top individuals play their second round Wednesday for places in the State tournament.   

Northwest District 3A Golf Tournament
At Snohomish G.C.
18 holes, par 72

Team scores: Ferndale 469, Glacier Peak 492, Marysville Getchell, Meadowdale 527, Oak Harbor 542, Shorecrest 559, Stanwood 621.

Oak Harbor: Annie Leete 76,

Shorecrest: Audrey Penner 83, Jac Longstreth 93, Claire Mrozek 97, MacKenzie Dixon 100, Elizabeth Holmdahl 105.

Shorewood: Jane Tarabochia 98, Vreni Hutt 102, Kirstin Olsen 109.


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Construction of ADA curb ramps on east side of 25th Avenue NE

Curb ramps and sidewalk installation on 25th NE
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Construction crews are working on new ADA curb ramps and adjacent sidewalks at corners on the east side of 25th Avenue Northeast beginning Thursday, May 15.

This is part of the Shoreline School District's modernization of Shorecrest High School. Some on-street parking along 25th NE may be temporarily closed for this work.

Surface water management installation on Shorecrest campus
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The demolition of the old Shorecrest building continues on schedule. 

The Shoreline School District thanks you for your continued patience as it completes the project. If you have any questions, call the Shoreline School District's Public Information Office at 206-393-4412.


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2014 Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour July 20

Tuesday, May 20, 2014


The 19th annual Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014.

This year’s tour features many of the most beautiful gardens in Edmonds and Woodway. The 2014 Garden Tour has a full line-up of 7 beautiful gardens whose intimate charm and natural beauty speak to the attention lavished on these quiet sanctuaries.

From a tranquil woodland garden, to a touch of Italy in Edmonds, a garden that serves as a medium for art, and a backyard wildlife sanctuary that has quail – the gardens are an incredible representation of the diversity of gardening in our climate. Come feast your eyes. You won’t be disappointed.

Other 2014 Edmonds in Bloom events include:
  • Kids Plant for Mom’s Day – Saturday, May 10
  • Garden Competition – Entries due by July 3rd
  • Awards Reception – Wednesday, August 6th

Tour hours are from 11 am to 5 pm

Tickets are $15 each and will be available online the first week in June. Tickets will be available the first week of June at several merchants, including:

            Wights Home and Garden in Lynnwood
            Sky Nursery in Shoreline
            
Tickets are also available online and at the first garden on tour day. The address will be online on Saturday, July 19th.


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Adoption law change opens access to birth certificates

A new law will open access to original, pre-adoption birth certificates for all Washington-born adult adoptees beginning in July. Adoptees may start pre-ordering their original birth certificates now. However, it could take several weeks after July 1 to process a request because of the expected high volume and because each record must be located and retrieved from an off-site storage location.

Many adoptees have waited a long time for the opportunity to get information about their birth parents, and state health officials expect many requests. All adoptees 18 and older will be able to request a copy of their original birth certificate when the new law takes effect on July 1. Adoptees are encouraged to get a head start on the process now by completing the adoption certificate request form that’s on the Department of Health website.

Birth parents are allowed to choose whether to release personal information or keep their identity confidential under the new law by filing a contact preference form. Parents who file a contact preference form must provide information about their family medical history, regardless of whether they choose to disclose their identity. If a birth parent doesn’t file a contact preference form, the adoptee will be able to get a copy of their original birth certificate.

This change means some adoptees won’t have to go through the court system to get information about a birth parent. However, that option remains available for birth parents and adoptees who prefer discreet contact.

More information about the new adoption law is available on the Department of Health's website.

See previous articles.




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Special Needs PTSA celebration social and potluck June 3


You’re Invited!
June 3rd Celebration Social and Potluck

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Meeting Room at the Richmond Beach Library

Please note location change

19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

(206) 546-3522


Let us all celebrate our successes and the connections we have made!

Bring the family, and a potluck dish to share.

If the weather is gorgeous, we can head outside to the adjacent park and playground. 


To stay informed of future events and notifications, 
Online membership sign-ups are now available.



You might even see us at the Shoreline Farmers Market
in August or September!


Fostering communication and collaboration among parents, students, teachers, schools and the community to support students with special needs.


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