Art workshop Saturday at the Richmond Beach Library

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Art Workshop Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Richmond Beach Library, 
Ages 5 to adult

Help fill the library's mural forest with furry, feather and scaly creatures.

Professional artist Ann Blanch will supply materials and tools

Registration not required!



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Grease fire in Shoreline

Shoreline Fire cleaning up after responding to a grease fire
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


Shoreline Fire responded to a grease fire on the stove at a residence around 2:30pm on Wednesday. There was no damage to the interior of the house, as the stove was in the garage.

Fire said to always keep a lid that will fit over any pan you are using on the stovetop. If a fire starts, use a mitt to slide the lid over pan to smother the fire and turn off the stove.

Do not leave food unattended on the stove - it's too easy to get distracted.




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Middle School Night at the Rec Center Friday


Come to the Shoreline Teen Center this Friday, January 17, 2020 at 7pm for Middle School Night. 

Show your pride for your school, as the theme is Einstein vs. Kellogg.

We will have fun games of dodgeball, basketball, Super Smash Bros, and of course, food.

This is for Middle School Students.

The Shoreline Teen Center is located at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Shoreline Teen Programs are sponsored by City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation.


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Photo: Fluffy bird

Photo by Elsa Bouman
Birds’ feathers provide remarkable insulation against the cold, and the oil that coats feathers also provides waterproofing, which is important since the only thing worse than being cold, is being cold and wet.

And just like the coats people wear, birds tend to get puffier in winter.

A bird’s body heat warms the air between its feathers, so birds fluff up in the cold to trap as much air in their feathers as possible.

The more trapped air, the warmer the bird.

--Elsa Bouman






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Live and Local for Saturday, January 18, 2020

Live and Local

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, January 18, 2020 here's what's happening


THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Big Mischief Little Big Band - FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm

Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Founder and trumpeter Jason Garcia leads this 10-piece jazz band with plenty of pizzazz. 

Playing modern swing and Latin jazz standards in exciting arrangements and compositions, all to bring the brassy big band era boisterously to life. This band packs a punch!


DARRELL'S TAVERN

SUNFLOWER SUTRA, SPACE OWL, THE MOON IS FLAT - 9pm – 1am - $8 cover - 21+

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar.

Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.




Mark DuFresne at Easy Monkey
EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Mark DuFresne Band - $7 cover - 8 - 10pm

17537 15th Ave NE Suite B, Shoreline 98155
Call for Reservations: (206) 420-1326

The Mark DuFresne Band featuring Billy Stapleton is not your typical blues fare. This spectacular “show band” plays the material like a quintessential Chicago Blues Revue Band. This quartet is truly one of the best rhythm and blues outfits on the West Coast.

Since reforming in 2016 with founding guitarist, Billy Stapleton, this current version of the Mark DuFresne Band has been wowing audiences in the Pacific Northwest. 

With Grammy nominated Mark DuFresne at the helm with his 3-octave tenor voice, and his championship harmonica playing at full force, Mark’s powerhouse skills are sure to captivate and entertain. A dynamic singer and showman, DuFresne’s original rhythm and blues songs and instrumentals shine in the hands of this talented quartet.


Stephanie Porter at North City Bistro

NORTH CITY BISTRO and WINE SHOP

Stephanie Porter Quartet - $15 Cover

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155,
Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

Stephanie Porter is a premier jazz vocalist who lives to sing. Her recordings have charted on the top 10 nationally and internationally. 

Stephanie will be joined by Tony Foster on Piano, Steve Yusen on Drums and Michael Barnett on Bass.

North City Bistro has built a reputation as a genuine venue for artists and music lovers alike. Very intimate, with a great wine and food selection. Open with music: Tuesday – Saturday. Wine Shop: 2:00pm. Kitchen: 4:30pm to Close.


Mojo Cannon at Aurora Borealis
AURORA BOREALIS

Mojo Cannon - $10 cover - 21+ - 9pm to 12am


Mojo Cannon (formerly known as the Curtis Hammond Band) is a high energy 10 member R&B band from the Seattle area and was a Washington Blues Society “best band” nominee in 2008 and 2013.

The band regularly packs the dance floor at blues lovers’ favorite venues and has performed at Northwest music festivals including the Mount Baker and Rendezvous blues festivals, the Bite of Seattle, Taste of Tacoma, Taste of Edmonds and the Poverty Bay Blues Festival. 

Mojo Cannon delivers a fun, entertaining and powerful performance—every time!


MUSIC IN SHORELINE

For a complete listing of live music in Shoreline throughout the week, check out the calendar on the Music in Shoreline site.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Administrative Assistant II - Clerk's Office
CLOSING DATE: 01/27/20 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This full-time position performs a wide variety of responsible and complex administra­tive, secretarial and clerical duties in support of the City Clerk's Office; provides central reception for visitors to City Hall and answers the City's main telephone line; participates in the City's business licensing program; performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job description and application


Development Review Engineer I or II
CLOSING DATE: 01/26/20 11:59 PM

The City of Shoreline is going through an exciting period of growth and development including support of light rail extending through the City, improvements to schools, increased density and development to support the City's vision for growth.

The Public Works Department recently received APWA Accreditation and is seeking an energetic and experienced person to be part of our team and serve the needs of the community. We are looking for an experienced engineer with strong customer service focus in supporting development and with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of customers including engineers, contractors, inspectors and the public. The position requires good understanding of engineering codes, standards and best management practices specifically stormwater, wastewater, and roadway.


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Shorewood diver in running for HeraldNet Athlete of the Week

File photo by Wayne Pridemore
HeraldNet has current voting for Athlete of the Week. One of the nominees for January 6 - 12, 2020 is Shorewood diver Isaac Poole.

 Isaac Poole | Shorewood | Boys Diving

"Poole, a senior, won the diving competition at the Kentridge Invitational on Saturday at the King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way. He set a meet record with 517.9 points, topping the previous meet record by 23.55 points."

Vote here



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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter activated for Wednesday Jan 15



The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter (1206 N 185th St in Shoreline) has been activated for Wednesday, January 15. The shelter will open for guests at 8:30pm.

Contact Lisa Surowiec (Volunteer Coordinator,
shorelineewshelter@gmail.com) with questions.

Hotline: 206-801-2797

For shelter help, call 211 from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday.

Outside of that time, call the King County’s Crisis Line at 866-427-4747 to connect people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.



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Reflections reception postponed along with other Shoreline Schools activities

From Shoreline Schools

Due to snowfall and deteriorating road conditions, all school and district after-school and evening activities are canceled for Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Shoreline Children’s Center Extended Care sites at the elementary schools closed at 4:00pm and the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center also closed at 4:00pm.

The evening cancellations include the Educational Effectiveness Survey Report Presentation and Shoreline PTA Reflections Reception.

The Reflections Reception is rescheduled for tomorrow, January 16, 2020 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Shoreline Room - the large room at the north end of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

The survey presentation will be rescheduled and announced in the near future.

If there is a school delay or cancellation for tomorrow, it will be announced by 6:15am.



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Photos: Snow Gallery

The first day of snow was particularly beautiful. Not because the snow was new and untouched - but because of the way that it clung to the tiniest branch, outlining every tree and branch in luminous white.


Photo by Jan Hansen

Innis Arden, looking southwest across Puget Sound

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

11 Ave NE looking to Ridgecrest Elementary

Photo by Mike Remarcke

North City foliage, near the water tower

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Innis Arden or Richmond Beach

Photo by Cynthia Sheridan

Backyard beauty in Lake Forest Park

Photo by Elsa Bouman

The tall trees of Lake Forest Park


Photo by Janet Way

The mysterious pathways of Paramount Open Space

Photo by Jon Ann Cruver

Paramount Park

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Meridian Ave on a snowy morning








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Power Of One Volunteer Program: Partners in Learning

Back to School orientation for Power of One
volunteers

Looking for something worthwhile and rewarding to do with your time?

It’s not too late in the school year to contribute your time and talents as a Power of One Volunteer.

The Power of One Volunteer Program works to match people from the community with volunteer opportunities in the Shoreline Public Schools, preschool through high school.

Volunteers provide regular, consistent help in a range of areas, such as:
  • One-on-one tutoring in reading and writing
  • Reading to and with students in small groups
  • Practicing math skills through games
  • Assisting with special projects
  • Providing support in libraries
  • Tutoring English language learners

Benefits of joining Power of One include connecting with students in a positive way, a school district photo ID badge, free trainings and workshops, and ongoing support.

Volunteers must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check and be consistent and reliable.


Power of One is a partnership of the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center and the Shoreline School District. This well-regarded program started in 1996 as a way to get senior members of the community involved in their neighborhood schools, and continues today as a model volunteer program. 

To schedule an interview, contact Volunteer Program Coordinator Terry Monette by phone at 978-505-1709 or email. Terry will help connect you to the classroom/teacher/school that best fits your interests, schedule and availability.

Become a Partner in Learning! Join Power of One today!


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Steve Inskeep at Third Place with new book

You will need to purchase Steve Inskeep's book from Third Place Books to get a signing line ticket - and he's in town today. Call the store at 206-366-3311.

Third Place Books, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Wednesday, January 15 at 7pm
★Steve Inskeep
Imperfect Union: How Jessie and John Frémont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity, and Helped Cause the Civil War

NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep tells the riveting story of John and Jessie Frémont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States, and thus became America's first great political couple. With rare detail and in consummate style, Inskeep introduces us to a couple whose joint ambitions and talents intertwined with those of the nascent United States itself. Taking advantage of expanding news media, aided by an increasingly literate public, the two linked their names to the three great national movements of the time—westward settlement, women's rights, and opposition to slavery. Together, the Frémonts took part in events that defined the country and gave rise to a new, more global America. Presentation is free; 

Priority Signing Line Ticket available with purchase of Imperfect Union.

Thursday, January 16 at 7pm
Deb Caletti
A Flicker of Courage

The story takes place in a world much like ours, but at the same time not at all like ours, in which Vlad Luxor -- a capricious, vain, infantile tyrant--rules over a town with an iron fist. He's an emperor with no clothes, but woe is the person who points that out--they could wind up turned into a squirrel or lizard or who knows what! For in this world, the evil leader also has magic, which he uses to punish anyone who speaks out against him.

Friday, January 17 at 6pm
Jim Moats and Kim Lorenz
Leading from the Edge of Inside - and -  Tireless

Join two local business writers – Jim Moats and Kim Lorenz – as they talk about leadership and success in real-world applications, and discuss their new books!


Saturday, January 18 at 6pm
Tyler Weaver

The Maiden’s War 

The Empire of Masks has risen again, stronger than ever as it launches an offensive to end the Thousand Years’ War once and for all. As a storm of fire and steel sweeps across the Night River, two young heroines are swept into the Kingdom's desperate counterattack.



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Utility work on NE 155th St through February

Beginning January 13, 2020 Sound Transit will be working on NE 155th east of the Interstate-5 underpass. 

This work is part of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension Project to construct the guideway.

Traffic conditions will change daily. 

For live updates call Sound Transit’s traffic hotline: 206-612-6209.

Crews will be working on NE 155th Street to install utility lines.
  • Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open.
  • During work hours expect delays. Work will require lanes closures with flaggers alternating traffic through the work zone and a full closure of NE 155th. Sound Transit suggests using signed detour routes to avoid heavy traffic. (see map)
  • Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic.
  • Travel lanes will re-open after construction work hours.
  • Sound Transit has coordinated with King County Metro, Shoreline School District, Shoreline Fire Department, and City of Shoreline to minimize construction impacts.
  • Traffic updates will be provided for the day through Sound Transit’s traffic hotline

Phase 4 of the work is currently scheduled from January 13th to February 28th to minimize impacts to the school district.
Work hours are generally from 7am to 10pm Monday to Friday.
Work hours are 9am to 10pm on weekends if needed.

Work zone is located on NE 155th east of the I-5 underpass.
More details

Contact us
Outreach Specialist: My Nguyen, my.nguyen@soundtransit.org or 206-370-5690
After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395



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Free performance of Letters Aloud, The Road to Fame - letters about fame from the famous


Letters Aloud - The Road To Fame. 
Curated and hosted by Paul Morgan Stetler. 
Musical accompaniment by Jamie Maschler. 

Saturday, February 1, 2020, 8pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Main Theatre Bldg. #1600

Tickets are free! Non-perishable food donations for the SCC Food Pantry gladly accepted.

How did Bruce Lee become a star? What did David Bowie make of his first U.S. fan letter? And what did Oprah Winfrey write to her 16-year old self? 

Hot off touring through Alaska, Idaho, and Washington, Letters Aloud brings its newest show, THE ROAD TO FAME to Shoreline Community College. 

Join us for a trip down the bumpy, winding roads of fame through letters to and from luminaries like Andy Warhol, Emily Dickinson, Tom Hanks, Stephen King, Serena Williams, John Cleese, and Muhammad Ali — including some of the greatest rejection letters ever written.

Featuring the talents of SCC faculty members Tony Doupe’ and Debra Pralle, along with numerous student and faculty guest readers, learn what makes the famous tick, from their humble beginnings, to ambition and hard work, to the rewards of admiring fans and lessons learned. With live musical accompaniment and a dynamic slideshow.

Letters are what history sounds like when it is still part of everyday life.

—Lisa Grunwald and Stephen J. Adler,
Letters of the Century: America 1900-1999

The formula is simple: Real letters by real people, read by great actors. Letters Aloud was founded in 2013 by Paul Morgan Stetler as a way to connect a live audience to famous (and infamous) historical figures through their intimate personal correspondence. 

Each show brings together letters from every era, curated to explore a central theme. Sounds academic — but the way we do it, it’s addictive. As one fan said, “It’s like literary crack.” 

With live musical accompaniment and a dynamic slideshow, a Letters Aloud evening is guaranteed to inspire! Here’s what the media in Alaska have to say about FAME (they’re not going to live forever):

“…a masterful job bringing [letters] to life through accent and attitude. I grinned all the way home!” – Denise Wilhelm, Delta Wind

“A wonderful and inspiring show.” – Valdez Arts Council


Letters Aloud is produced by:

Paul Morgan Stetler
Paul is the creator and curator of Letters Aloud and a co-founder (and former Co-Artistic Director) of Seattle's multi-award winning New Century Theatre Company.

Jamie Herlich
Jamie is a leader in the local performing arts arena, with a focus on organizational and community relationship development. She currently serves as the Director of Development at the Seattle Repertory Theatre and as an adjunct professor at Seattle University.

Jessica Reading
A Content Publishing Director for Microsoft, Jessica manages the talented teams of writers who bring you user interfaces and other information about Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox. She spent 10 years as a performer and board member of Seattle’s ACME Theatricks.

About LETTERS ALOUD

Letters Aloud was founded in 2013 by Paul Morgan Stetler, as a way to connect a live audience to famous (and infamous) historical figures through their intimate personal correspondence. 

“I’ve always been a big fan of reading letters from famous people,” said Stetler, “and recently stumbled upon some fantastic websites devoted to sharing images of rare letters.  
"I’d find myself constantly reading these letters aloud to my wife and friends. They’re so personal - it feels like the person is speaking right to you from the past. 
"And I just got it in my head that this would make a great series of live presentations…a genuine connection to our past and how this way of correspondence is a dying art.”


Stetler has since been joined by Jamie Herlich and Jessica Reading as producing partners. Letters Aloud is an LLC with the goal of producing a regular series of live episodes both in the Seattle area and on tour around the country throughout the year.

More information about Letters Aloud on the website and on Facebook



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Food trucks on campus to begin on Tuesday, January 21

Starting Tuesday, January 21, 2020 SeattleFoodTruck.com will rotate food trucks weekly on the campus of Shoreline Community College, with two trucks on campus each week. Monday – Friday, from 11am – 2pm. 

The trucks will be located outside the PUB building. (9000 student union building

SeattleFoodTruck.com provides the opportunity to offer a rotation of hot food options to supplement Avanti Market’s grab-n-go choices inside the PUB.

Preview upcoming food truck schedules here

To keep these food trucks on campus, there will need to be enough business generated for them to be profitable, so please spread the word to others to use this great option for hot food offerings!




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Notes from Shoreline council meeting January 13, 2019

Shoreline City Hall and Council Chamber
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline City Council Meeting 
January 13, 2020
Notes by Pam Cross

Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm 
All Councilmembers were present.

Mayor Hall Declared January 20, 2020 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the City of Shoreline
Makayla Weary, Mickie Demeke and Christina Kassa, students from Shorecrest High School’s Black Student Union (BSU) received the proclamation.

Report of the City Manager Debbie Tarry

In partnership with the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA), the City is using a portion of the former Shoreline Police Station located at 1206 N 185th Street as an emergency severe weather shelter this winter. Severe Weather Hotline: 206-801-2797

Saturday Jan 18 from 9:00 to 10:00am The Recology Store is offering a free “what goes where” workshop with emphasis on the blue recycling bin. 15235 Aurora Ave N, Suite 102.

Join neighbors and other community volunteers to restore and improve Shoreline Parks. Volunteer work parties will be Saturdays Jan 18 and 25 at Twin Ponds and Hamlin Parks. PLEASE NOTE: the work party at Hamlin Park, originally scheduled for Jan 18 has been rescheduled to Jan 25. Check the city calendar for additional details.

Public Reminders

Jan 15 public hearing before the Hearing Examiner at 6:00pm in the Council Chamber regarding a preliminary formal subdivision application to divide 1 parcel into 11 townhome unit lots at 18512 Meridian Ave N.

Jan 16 the Planning Commission will have a Public Hearing at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber regarding Master Development Plan and Special Use Permit Conditions Amendments

Jan 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City Hall will be closed and there will be no Council meeting. Spartan Recreation Center and Shoreline Pool will operate on a regular schedule.

Council Reports

Mayor Hall commented on appointments to outside committees and thanked Councilmembers for the work they do representing Shoreline at committees throughout the region, state, and even at the national level.

Reappointments

SeaShore Transportation Forum: Councilmember McConnell as our representative and Councilmember McGlashan as the alternate

PSRC Transit Oriented Advisory Committee: Susan Chang as our representative and Mayor Hall as the alternate

WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery and Watershed Management: Deputy Mayor Scully as our representative. They have a system where a different City is the alternate

Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee: Councilmember Roberts who has served on this for a number of years. The alternate position is open until our next meeting in two weeks if anyone would like to express an interest.

Subcommittee to review the applications for the Planning Commission positions: Mayor Hall, Deputy Mayor Scully and Councilmember Robertson

Public Comment

Kathleen Russell, Shoreline, Save Shoreline Trees spoke in support of saving the trees on Dayton Ave N between N 155th and N 160th

The agenda was approved unanimously.
The Consent Calendar was adopted, without discussion, unanimously.

ACTION ITEM

Adoption of Ordinance No. 877 – Amending Ordinance No. 829 Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes

Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director

The only change that this Amendment makes to Ordinance 877 is to extend the authorization to issue Bond Anticipation Notes to December 31, 2020. Ordinance No. 829 delegated authority to issue the debt at any time during the authorization period, which was limited to one year. On June 17, 2019, Council approved Ordinance No. 864 extending the delegation period to February 1, 2020. Due to the delay in closing these purchases, this additional extension is required.

While the Ordinance authorizes up to $25M, the debt we are talking about now is the purchase of the property for the proposed Shoreline Aquatics and Community Center, which we estimate at $17.5M. This includes not only purchase price but all of the closing costs that have been incurred during the negotiation process.

In order to adopt the Ordinance tonight, staff are requesting that Council waive Council rule 3.5.B, requiring a second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 877. Additionally, as per Council Rule of Procedure 6.1.B, as this item is an Action Item before the Council for the first time and is not part of tonight’s consent agenda, public comment for this item will follow the staff report but precede Council review and potential adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 877.

There were no public comments.

Move and second to adopt and waive 2nd reading of the proposed Ordinance.
Passed unanimously

Discussion

We need to have the continued conversation regarding this property. However, does purchasing the land guarantee a new facility will be built there?

Reply: No, but it does provide a guarantee that we’ll have that preferred location available, should Council move forward with a community recreational center.

What about the current users? Will the current storage court users have to immediately relocate?

Reply: No they can still lease there and we hope they stay. We will contract out to a professional property management firm that has experience managing storage facilities.

You mention in the staff report that any income from investment properties in excess of interest and operation costs that are not able to be applied to early principal payments will be invested and reserved to reduce the final principal payment at the end of 3 years. Will storage fees reduce the price of developing at that site?

Reply: Yes because it would make the property acquisition costs go down. On the other hand, construction costs continue to go up every year so we can’t guarantee what that difference would be.

Due to the failure of Proposition 1, we are buying a business without a planned use for the property. It makes good business sense, but as a government entity, is it a good idea to buy and operate a business when we may or may not have a use for the property down the road?

It’s been a long way to get to this point. If we don’t lock down the location and land, then someone else might buy it. It’s hard to find a parcel this size. This allows us to entertain all of our options. If we don’t need it, or don’t have public support for a new community center, we can sell it.

This represents our vision of our city, our community and our town center, beyond dollars and cents. When Council was discussing where to locate City Hall, it came down to dollars and cents, and we lost an opportunity to locate it near Echo Lake making a nice civic center there with public access to the lake. We have our current location but some trade offs had to be made and it limited the ability to build a civic center here. We have to continue to work towards a long term goal of developing this area into a functional, connected area that makes sense. With the community center on the trail, suddenly the Park at Town Center became not just a strip of grass, but a connector that helps to build “place.” Using the property in this ordinance is a great step towards stitching a downtown together.

We are not in an unusual real estate bubble that has overvalued the property. The value of this property is going to continue to increase. Council has been trying to acquire property in this area in order to develop a town center. If they cannot get support for a community center, we can use it for something else or at least control what future use is if we sell it. We will get revenue from the rental operations. Finally, as a reminder, using the school district property for the Aquatic and Community center was virtually a wash when compared to this location.

We already have the authority to purchase this property. Our discussion tonight is about funding.

Vote: Ordinance passes 6-1 with Councilmember Scully opposed.


Discussion Item 9(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 880 - Amending the Shoreline Municipal Code to Modify any and all Masculine or Feminine Language to Gender-Neutral Nouns and Pronouns

Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk gave the staff report

The English language contains many words that include the word “man” (chairman) or that announce an individual’s gender (landlady, him, her). Gender specific words contribute to gender biases and are exclusionary by implying a certain job is a “man’s” job, or certain tasks being “woman’s” work, for example. It is also binary leaving male or female as the only gender identities.

In August 2019, the City Council amended its Rules of Procedure to remove gender pronouns from the language. Staff has since reached out to the Code Publishing Company to inquire about amending the Shoreline Municipal Code to make it gender neutral.

Code Publishing informed staff that cities from Alaska to California have adopted similar policies, and they received their first inquiry about gender neutral codes in 2017. Estimated cost is $450 to $750. (from the staff report)

Staff edits to draft ordinance:

Section 1. SMC Amendment

SMC 1.05.040(G). Editing ordinances as necessary to replace gender-specific references terms with gender-neutral references terms.

This will keep consistent language throughout the ordinance.

Section 2 Directions to Codifier

A. Subject to final approval by the City Attorney, the City’s codifier, Code Publishing Company, has authority to update pronouns terms within every title, chapter, and section of the Shoreline Municipal Code, when appropriate, as it exists on the effective date of the Ordinance to provide for gender-neutral terms.

This change allows the codifier to replace all terms (instead of just pronouns) that have a gender reference.

It is currently scheduled for adoption (on Consent) on January 27, 2020.

Changes like this change our thinking and now we are changing our code. This is a very good thing and we hope that more cities across the nation do this.

Any objection to seeing this come forward on Consent? No.

Meeting adjourned.



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Jobs: WSDOT Shoreline

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Secretary Senior - Real Estate Services
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 01/28/20 11:59 PM Pacific Time - First Review on 01/21/2020
Salary: $2,852.83 - $3,772.58 Monthly

Energetic administrative professional to support the Northwest Region Real Estate Services Office. Provide a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative support to internal staff members as well as external stakeholders. Provide administrative support for the Northwest Electrical Services and PS/E Review offices, as well as back up support for the Environmental Office and Landscape Architecture Office.

The first resume review will take place on January 21, 2020. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Job description and application here: Secretary Senior - Real Estate Services

Title Agent – Property and Acquisition Specialist 3 (In-Training)
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 01/29/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $47,568.00 - $75,781.00 Annually

The Real Estate Services office in Shoreline is seeking a Property and Acquisition Specialist to join their dynamic team to assist the title department and acquisition team by obtaining all necessary title reports and recorded documents, performing complex title examination including extensive title clearing, preparation of documents to clear encumbrances, and preparation of closing documents necessary to close complex real estate transactions in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with State law. Additionally, you will perform property research and serve as a resource for the project engineers and other support groups.

Job description and application here: Title Agent - PAS 3 In-Training


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WeatherWatcher: Winter Storm Warning canceled

The National Weather Service in Seattle has canceled the Winter Storm Warning that was issued earlier Tuesday evening.

The storm bringing heavy bands of snow is tracking about 50 miles further north than was forecasted.

The Winter Storm Warning continues for our neighbors to the north in Snohomish County. Most of the activity, however, is north of Everett so far. There is still a chance of accumulating snowfall after midnight Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.

The remainder of the forecast at this time seems to be about the same as my previous report earlier Tuesday. Snow showers will slowly change over to rain showers between Wednesday afternoon and Friday. Expect breezy to windy conditions early Wednesday morning and afternoon. We could see some wind gusts as strong as 40mph.

I don't think this is going to be the only or last time we see snow this winter. More opportunities appear to exist at the end of the month or first weeks of February, so keep the snow gear handy.

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Library Game Day - Jan 19 at Shoreline Library

Play Exploding Kittens at the Shoreline
Library on Sunday
Library Game Day! Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 12pm to 3pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155

Put away your screens and join us for an afternoon of board games, card games, dice games, and more for all ages.

We'll have tables filled with games for you to try. Bring your friends and family or meet new people to play with! 

Bring your own game and enjoy the camaraderie!

Last month we debuted five new games thanks to the Friends of the Shoreline Library! Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit, Sushi Go!, Sleeping Queens, Dragonwood, and Odin’s Ravens.

This month we have four more new games, again with thanks to the Friends of the Shoreline Library!

  • Exploding Kittens is a kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette. Players take turns drawing cards until someone draws an exploding kitten and loses the game.
  • Mexican Train Dominoes: The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or "trains", emanating from a central hub or "station".
  • Battleship: Now with planes! This game replaces our old one which had missing parts.
  • Clue: Players move from room to room in a mansion to solve the mystery of: who done it, with what, and where?
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library


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Cancellations / closed / postponed

Don't trust anything that was scheduled for this week - verify that the event is still happening.

Shoreline Schools, after being closed Monday and Tuesday, is advertising 2 hours late (and the usual early dismissal) for Wednesday. Don't trust that, either. They may change their minds Wednesday morning.

Closed / cancelled - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

  • 46th LD Democrats - Wednesday, January 15
  • Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association - Tuesday, Jan 14
  • Thornton Creek Alliance - Thursday, Jan 16
  • Shoreline Rotary - Wednesday, Jan 15
  • Shoreline School Board - Monday, Jan 13
  • Trivia at the Ridgecrest Public House - Tuesday, Jan 14 - but pub is open and food trucks are scheduled all week
  • Ridgecrest Neighborhood board meeting - Tuesday, Jan 14
  • LFP Presbyterian church - Tuesday, Jan 14 


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WeatherWatcher: Winter Storm Warning issued Tuesday, changes in Forecast

8 years ago, Snow in Shoreline January 12, 2012
Photo by Carl Dinse


Winter Storm Warning: The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Warning for area that includes Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

From the National Weather Service on the Warning:

  • What: Areas of heavy snow expected. Snow will spread east from the Olympic Peninsula later this evening and into the overnight hours. Localized heavier snow bands are expected to develop, especially from northern King County into Snohomish County. Areas within heavier bands could receive 3 to 5 inches of new snow. Elsewhere, outside of the heavier bands, widespread light to moderate snow may accumulate, 1 to 3 inches. Uncertainty continues in the placement of the heavy snow bands. Widespread snowfall will lift north towards the Canada border into Wednesday morning.
  • Where: Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
  • When: Until 7am PST Wednesday
  • Impacts: Travel, including the morning commute, could be very difficult. 

Substantial change in the Forecast:

Tonight's snow storm was not expected until it showed up in computer models this morning. For Shoreline we are about 10 miles north of the boundary for the heavy snow the models are projecting. This is the first time I've seen a winter storm warning issued for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park in many years.

What to expect Tuesday night: Forecast models are calling for 3-5 inches of snow in the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park areas. Temperatures are expected to bottom out in the low-mid 20's Tuesday night as the storm arrives. Winds are expected to pick up after midnight as well, gusting up to 35mph out of the southeast.

Wednesday - Friday: We start our transition of warming up. Wednesday morning snow showers are likely, but as the afternoon warms up we could see partly sunny skies with a chance of snow showers, maybe some rain if you're near the water. Snow levels are expected to rise to around the 500 foot level Wednesday evening and stay between 300 feet and 500 feet Thursday and Friday.

We warm up Friday evening and Saturday and everywhere should be all rain in the lowlands. Steady rain Saturday and Saturday night is expected. Sunday and Monday we are looking at mostly cloudy skies, with a chance of rain, lows near 40 and highs in the upper 40's.


For current weather conditions, watches, warnings or advisories visit: www.shorelineweather.com




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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter open Tuesday, January 14



The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter 1206 N 185th St. in Shoreline has been activated for Tuesday, January 14. The shelter will open for guests at 8:30pm.

Please contact Lisa Surowiec (Volunteer Coordinator,
shorelineewshelter@gmail.com) with questions.

Shelter hotline 206-801-2797 

Thank you all for helping us get the word out! The first night we had 2 women and 2 men. Last night, we were up to 5 men and 2 women; one man was brought to the shelter at 1am by our wonderful Shoreline Police.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Never cold in Shoreline



Coming in the next edition: Snow gallery
Photos from all over the local area




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King County Library System surpasses 5 million digital checkouts in 2019

Popular titles at KCLS


Rakuten OverDrive, a digital reading platform used by the King County Library System (KCLS), has released their 2019 digital circulation statistics. KCLS patrons checked out 5,678,572 digital titles in 2019 — up nearly 17% from last year, making KCLS the No. 2 digital circulating library in the U.S. and No. 3 worldwide. 

Public libraries around the world circulated a record level of digital content last year, providing patrons access to more than 326 million eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines.

“We are pleased to see record-breaking digital readership in 2019, both among the residents of King County and readers nationwide,” said KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. 
“OverDrive’s download data illustrates the ever-increasing need for digital content, and the important role libraries play in providing equitable access to information in all forms.”

KCLS’ Top Five Electronic Titles in 2019:
  1. “Becoming,” by Michelle Obama
  2. “Educated: a Memoir,” by Tara Westover
  3. “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens
  4. “Crazy Rich Asians: Crazy Rich Asians Series, Book 1,” by Kevin Kwan
  5. “Little Fires Everywhere,” by Celeste Ng

A valid KCLS library card or eCard gives patrons access to the System’s online collection, which includes streaming films, eBooks, online magazines, research databases, exam-preparation tools, online classes and more.

Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Serving the communities of King County (outside the City of Seattle), KCLS currently has 50 libraries and more than 700,000 cardholders. In 2019, residents checked out more than 5.6 million digital eBooks and audiobooks through Rakuten OverDrive, making KCLS the No. 3 digital circulating library in the world. In 2011, KCLS was named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal.



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LFP cited as good example for new Seattle City Councilmembers

Maple in Animal Acres Park
Photo by Dan Short

KUOW ran a story about two of the new Seattle City Councilmembers pledging to protect the trees in Seattle - and citing Lake Forest Park as the example of what should be done.

Tree protection in LFP is not news to local residents, but it's good to know the neighbors are paying attention.

Read the story here



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Scholarships and grants available to students at Shoreline Community College

2020 is a better time than ever for Shoreline Community College students to access financial help for school. With many new resources for funding, some students may even qualify for free college.

Washington College Grant (WCG) 

Washington College Grant (WCG) is the most powerful and inclusive new source of funding that Shoreline students can access. It allows median and low-income families to go to the state’s two- or four-year colleges for free or for a reduced price.

Beginning fall 2020, the WCG will provide guaranteed need-based financial aid to college students whose household income equals up to 100 percent of the state’s median family income (MFI). Previously, only students with a household income up to 70 percent of the MFI were eligible to receive this free aid.

Award amounts vary based on income, family size, and the school or program students attend. Students whose families make $50,000 or less for a family of four will qualify for free aid at one of Washington’s public colleges. Students whose families make up to the median income of almost $92k for a family of four, will also qualify for some aid.

This makes it far easier to qualify for aid and lowers the cost of college for thousands more families. The WCG is a grant, meaning aid awarded through the program doesn’t need to be repaid.

Eva C. Gordon Memorial Scholarship

Thanks to a recent generous bequest, Shoreline also has an additional $550,000 in scholarships for new students through the Eva C. Gordon Memorial Scholarship. Washington State resident, Eva Gordon, passed in June 2018, leaving nearly $10 million to 17 Washington technical and community colleges. Each college’s foundation received just over half a million to give to students.

“The generosity of this gift is so moving and what it will mean for our students is life-changing,” said Cheryl Roberts, Shoreline Community College President. 
“We are extremely honored to accept Ms. Gordon’s donation and carry her legacy forward. These funds will greatly extend the scholarships we are able to offer hardworking students who endeavor to earn a degree or certificate but face great financial challenges to do so.”

The Eva C. Gordon Memorial Scholarship will be open to new Shoreline students in winter 2020. Applications will be available online on the Foundation webpage in January.

Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) Program

Students already enrolled in college but facing emergency situations that may impact their ability to continue can also access many sources of support at Shoreline. New this year is the Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) Program funded through the state. The SEAG earmarks $100,000 in assistance to students experiencing unforeseen emergencies affecting their ability to attend classes.

SEAG funds provide low-barrier access to emergency aid for students to pay for food, childcare, transportation, rent, utilities, and other non-tuition related expenses.

United Way emergency funds

The SEAG program is in addition to funds Shoreline already has available through the United Way to provide emergency help for students. In 2018-19, Shoreline received $75,000 in emergency funds through the United Way, which helped over 100 students facing a variety of emergency needs. Shoreline’s award grew to $100,000 in the 2019-20 academic year.

“The United Way recognizes the growing need students have for this type of support,” said Mary Brueggeman, Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation. 
“Unexpected expenses as little as $100 can sometimes cause a student to drop out,” she said. 

The SEAG and United Way funds ensure students have financial support in the face of emergencies that would otherwise cause them to withdraw from school.

Shoreline Community College Foundation

All these new sources of aid are in addition to the Shoreline Community College Foundation’s already generous annual and quarterly scholarships, which awarded $286,000 to students in 2018-19.

FAFSA

The first step for students to maximize their funding and unlock additional aid sources is to submit a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).

Contact our financial aid office for more details about how to submit a FAFSA. For more information about scholarships, emergency funds, and grants. contact our Foundation scholarships manager in room 5218 or via email at alaakso@shoreline.edu.



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Expedia CruiseShipCenter information night rescheduled to Jan 21

Expedia CruiseShipCenters and Angie West with Norwegian Cruise Lines will be hosting a free Customer Information Night on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 6:30pm. 

The event was originally scheduled for January 14 but has been rescheduled because of the weather.

Angie will be sharing information on their new Ultimate Alaska-Passage through the Glaciers itinerary, their newest ship sailing the Caribbean - the Encore, and Spring Break sailings from Los Angeles on the Joy.

Please call our office, 206-347-8777 to RSVP. We're located in the upper, outside level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Suite A015. Light refreshments will be served.



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