Echo Lake swimming / fishing beach closed due to high levels of bacteria from wildfowl

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Echo Lake beach closed
Photo by Pat Deagan


The Echo Lake swimming beach is currently closed for recreational activities due to high levels of bacteria. The signs indicating closure were placed by the city of Shoreline just before 9:00am on Thursday. 

People and pets should not swim or wade at this beach, drink lake water, or engage in other water-contact activities.

The closure applies only to the beach area and not to the entire lake.

During the sampling event on Tuesday the 15th, there was a large amount of duck/goose poop present, so it’s almost certainly the source. Staff have removed as much of the waste as possible from the beach area.

A resident observed that a large transitory group of ducks have been in the area recently, so this explains the excessive amount of waste that was observed.

Wildfowl routinely visit the lake but they stay and increase their numbers when people feed them.

On Monday the water will be resampled.




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A reminder of blue skies

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Just a reminder. We have had blue skies and vivid colors before

and we will have them again.



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Link light rail service between UW and Westlake stations will be temporarily interrupted Saturday and Sunday

Link interrupted this weekend between UW and Westlake


Link light rail service will temporarily stop running between the UW and Westlake stations Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20 to allow for system upgrades. 

During the service interruption, free bus service will be available between UW station and Westlake Station. 

Light rail riders will need to switch between trains and buses at Westlake station stations to complete their journeys. 

Sound Transit will provide shuttle buses every ten minutes between the affected stations, and Sound Transit personnel will be available to help passengers with transfers. Light rail trains will return to their regular schedule Monday morning.

Service for Link will change on September 19. Trains will run every 15 minutes on weekends, as well as off peak on weekdays. Trains will run every eight minutes during peak hours on weekdays and every 30 minutes on evenings. Sound Transit hopes to continue to operate these levels of service stably through the next service change, in March of 2021.

Riders can sign up to receive automatic email service alerts for Link light rail, ST Express, Tacoma Link, Sounder Seattle-Everett and Sounder Seattle-Tacoma/Lakewood. Rider Alerts provide information about special service to events, schedule changes and help riders plan trips around inclement weather. Just go to soundtransit.org/Subscribe-to-alerts.




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AG Ferguson: Washingtonians who attended ITT Tech to get nearly $6 million in debt relief

State Attorney General
Bob Ferguson


Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that 816 former ITT Tech students in Washington state will receive $5.9 million in debt relief. 

This amount covers all outstanding debts these borrowers owe to PEAKS Trust. 

The debt forgiveness resolves an investigation launched by Ferguson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general into unfair and deceptive lending practices by PEAKS Trust, a private loan program created to fund loans for the for-profit college ITT Tech. Today’s court filing also requires PEAKS to dissolve.

PEAKS was formed after the 2008 financial crisis. At the time, private sources of lending available to for-profit colleges were drying up. 

ITT Tech developed a plan with PEAKS to offer students temporary credit to cover the gap in tuition between federal student aid and the full cost of the education. ITT Tech required borrowers to repay this temporary credit in nine months, while they were still in school.

According to today’s court filing, ITT Tech and PEAKS knew or should have known that the students would not be able to repay the temporary credit when it became due nine months later. 

Many students attested that they thought the temporary credit was like a federal loan, and, consequently, would not be due until six months after they graduated. When the temporary credit became due, ITT Tech pressured and coerced students into accepting loans from PEAKS, which for many students carried high interest rates, far above rates for federal loans.

One Washington student filed a complaint with Ferguson’s office about PEAKS high-interest loans, writing: “In 2013, I was notified by PEAKS that they had ‘assumed’ my student loans from ITT Tech. They have it broken down to 4 ‘loans,’ ranging from 11.75 percent to 15.25 percent interest. The original amount of my loans were less than $20,000 and are now over $40,000. I was paying on these, religiously, until last fall when something didn’t seem right. 
"I noticed the interest kept going up and my balances were also going up, even though I was paying $500 + per month on these loans… I am not looking to ‘get out’ of my student loans, but the interest rate is criminal and there is no hope to pay (off) these loans with these variable rates.”


Pressure tactics used by ITT included pulling students out of class and threatening to expel them if they did not repay the temporary credit or accept the PEAKS loan terms. Many of the ITT students were from low-income backgrounds and were left with the choice of enrolling in the PEAKS loans or dropping out and losing any benefit of the credits they had earned, because ITT’s credits would not transfer to most schools.

“ITT Tech and PEAKS were only interested in increasing their bottom line at their students’ expense,” Ferguson said. “Their high-interest loans ballooned to an 80 percent default rate and left students saddled with debt. Today’s resolution will free more than 800 Washingtonians from these predatory loans.”


ITT Tech filed for bankruptcy in 2016 amid investigations by state attorneys general and following action by the U.S. Department of Education to restrict ITT’s access to federal student aid. The for-profit school abruptly closed all of its 149 campuses in September 2016, including campuses in Seattle, Everett and Spokane Valley.

The default rate on the PEAKS loans is projected to exceed 80 percent, due to both the high cost of the loans as well as the lack of success ITT graduates had getting jobs that earned enough to make repayment feasible. The defaulted loans continue to affect students’ credit ratings and are usually not dischargeable in bankruptcy.

Under today’s legally enforceable agreement, PEAKS has agreed that it will stop collection of 100 percent of the outstanding loans. PEAKS will send notices to borrowers about the cancelled debt and ensure that automatic payments are cancelled. 

Moreover, the settlement also requires PEAKS to supply credit reporting agencies with information to update credit information for affected borrowers, so the loans will no longer affect borrowers’ credit scores.

The relief is a result of an investigation into PEAKS loans, conducted by a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Nationally, the settlement will result in debt relief of about $330 million for 35,000 borrowers who have outstanding loans with PEAKS Trust.

Borrowers will receive a notice in the mail informing them of the debt relief and detailing their rights under the settlement. The debt relief is automatic, meaning borrowers will need to do nothing to receive the debt relief. Students may direct questions about the debt relief to PEAKS at customerservice@peaksloans.com or 866-747-0273, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at 855-411-2372.

Assistant Attorney General Craig Rader is handling the case for Washington.

In June 2019, Ferguson was part of a $186 million settlement that resulted in debt relief for 18,664 former ITT Tech students. Under the settlement, 538 Washingtonians received $5.1 million in debt relief. That agreement was with Student CU Connect CUSO, LLC, which also offered loans to finance students’ tuition at ITT Tech.




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Case updates September 15, 2020; contact tracing in King county successful


The case investigators at Public Health—Seattle and King County are able to reach the vast majority of people who test positive for COVID-19 in King County. And most people are taking the important step of isolating themselves during their contagious period.

A new data dashboard shows the numbers, and it demonstrates the rapid growth of Public Health’s contact tracing efforts. 

Case updates September 15, 2020

United States
  • cases 6,571,867 - 34,240 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 195,053 - 961 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - *no death reports on weekends / holidays
  • cases 80,812 - 347 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 7,162 - 35 since yesterday
  • deaths* 2,020 - 5 since yesterday

King county
  • cases 21,158 - 145 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,317 - 8 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 748 - 1 in previous 24 hours

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 587 - 3 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 103 - 1 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 62 - 1 new in previous 24 hours

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 67 - 3 new
  • hospitalizations 5 - 2 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new



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Seattle in the fog

Photo by Mike Remarcke



This was downtown Seattle on Wednesday. In fairness, Seattle is often fogbound because of Elliot Bay.

Photos of downtown Seattle often look like they are in black and white.

But of course it's never this bad or this color. Looks like we got off relatively easy here. I even saw part of Lake Washington today!

--Diane



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ICHS offers flu shot clinics in Shoreline

ICHS flu shot clinic 206-788-3700
Getting your flu shot is more important now than ever. Call 206-788-3700

The Washington State Department of Health strongly recommends everyone get vaccinated to avoid serious illness during the Covid-19 pandemic, as it is likely that both Covid-19 and the flu will be circulating at the same time.

This is a critical time for everyone to get vaccinated to avoid serious illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By getting the flu shot, you help keep our communities healthy because you are lowering the chance of exposure for the people around you, especially those who are unable to get the flu shot themselves.

ICHS is offering one-stop flu shot events at each of our clinic locations on Saturdays in September and October. Events are by-appointment only to ensure social distancing.

Shoreline Clinic info:
Day and time: Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm
Available dates: 9/26 │ 10/3 │ 10/10
Phone number to schedule appointments: 206-533-2600

No cost for kids and with most insurance. We welcome all people regardless of insurance status or income.




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Mayor Jeff Johnson presents his budget proposal to LFP City Council

LFP Mayor Jeff Johnson


Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2021-2022 Available on Website – Public Comment Meeting Scheduled

Mayor Jeff Johnson presented his 2021-2022 Budget Proposal to the City Council at the September 10, 2020 City Council meeting. 

“When I made the decision to run for a second term as Mayor, I knew that it would be filled with unique challenges, yet no one could have anticipated the challenges that we now face. Several aspects of the future before us are uncertain, but I am proud to say that we are in a good position to weather the challenges ahead. 
"Lake Forest Park has much to offer and many great opportunities in the future, and while many things are uncertain, we can position this City for great accomplishments on the other side.”


The first opportunity for the public comment on the proposed budget is at a special virtual meeting of the Council Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, beginning at 6:00pm. The agenda for this meeting, including Zoom information, will be posted to the website on Friday, September 18.

The Council Budget and Finance Committee begins its discussion on the budget at a special virtual meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2020, beginning at 6:00pm, prior to the regular Council virtual meeting that begins at 7:00 p.m. Zoom information will be available on the agenda for this meeting.

The Mayor’s Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget is now available on the City’s website. To review other documents pertaining to the proposed budget, such as community partner presentations, check the Finance Department’s budget page.




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New Certificate helps students prepare to improve the Criminal Justice System

Shoreline Community College campus entrance
Photo by Steven H. Robinson



The first of its kind in the nation, Shoreline Community College is launching a new Criminal Justice Advocacy Certificate (CJAC) this fall.

The fully online 15-credit certificate is designed for people working or planning to work in or alongside the criminal justice system who want to advocate for vulnerable populations and find effective ways to work with different professions to improve the criminal justice system.

The training is of particular relevance for those studying or working in the areas of sociology, legal studies, social work, psychology, counseling, healthcare, public health, law enforcement and corrections, community outreach, or community organizing.

Taught by a forensic social worker, the certificate uniquely focuses on the intersection of law and psychology. Class topics explore historical trends and current issues in crime and social justice, models of crisis intervention, de-escalation and conflict resolution, and criminal justice theory with a multicultural perspective.

“These classes explore how different professionals can work in tandem to help people in crisis who often cycle through the health care and criminal justice systems repeatedly. The curriculum is a forward-looking, systems-oriented approach to strengthening and reforming society’s responses to social problems,” said Associate Faculty Anura Shah, LICSW, MHA.

“The Criminal Justice Advocacy Certificate provides useful ways for professionals to deescalate situations and build new ways of responding to those in crisis. It’s an excellent choice for someone who wants to go into direct service work as well as for someone already working in a related field who wants to add a new advocacy-based skillset,” Shah added.


Additionally, as interest in new models of crisis intervention grows, the College is debuting a new online professional development series specifically intended to help mental health and social service professionals increase their understanding of the criminal justice system and its applicable laws. 

Registration is now open for the first course in the series, The Interprofessional Practice of Law Enforcement and Social Work, which takes place October 1-2, 2020.

The CJAC certificate classes begin on September 23 and are open to anyone who has applied to Shoreline Community College. Learn more about Shoreline’s Criminal Justice program and the Interprofessional Practice of Law Enforcement and Social Work continuing education course.

About Shoreline Community College 

Founded in 1964, Shoreline Community College offers more than 100 rigorous academic and professional/technical degrees and certificates to meet the lifelong learning needs of its diverse students and communities. Learn more at www.shoreline.edu.



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Cora loves her touch of grey;

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler



lends dignity, she says. 

--Gloria Z Nagler




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Notes from Shoreline council meeting September 14, 2020

Pam Cross, reporter
Shoreline City Council Meeting
September 14, 2020
Notes by Pam Cross

The meeting was held online using the Zoom platform.

Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm

Councilmember Robertson was excused for personal reasons.

Proclamation

Mayor Hall, on behalf of the City Council, proclaimed September 19, 2020 as Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry and urged all citizens to generously support local food banks. The pandemic has exacerbated the problem of food insecurity.

Report of the City Manager’s Office, Debbie Tarry

COVID-19 Update

Please continue to take prevention measures seriously:

Face coverings are required in all indoor public places, and outdoors when you may be unable to maintain six feet of distance from others. Businesses are required to enforce the use of face coverings for all customers and visitors. Masks are also required in common spaces like elevators and public hallways, even when you are alone in those spaces.

Practice physical distancing of six feet or more, minimize contact with those outside of your home, wash and sanitize your hands frequently, and avoid large gatherings and poorly ventilated spaces. The safest thing you can do is to stay home if at all possible.

Get tested at the first sign of illness.

Air Quality Alerts

Unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke Issues continues. Follow air quality alerts from the WA Department of Ecology:

Stay indoors as much as possible, limit intense outdoor activity, close windows and doors as much as possible, and use an air cleaner with a HEPA filter if possible.

Remote Learning Camps

Registration is open for full-day camp opportunities for kids and teens that support Shoreline Schools District’s remote learning. Free for qualifying families. The camps started Sept 14, but there is still room available. More information is available at shorelinewa.gov/registernow or by calling 206-801-2600.

Climate Change Champions Series

This free series will take place over 7 weeks. You can attend any or all parts. The City of Shoreline is partnering with Washington State University to offer this educational and action series.

Climate Change 101 was offered Sept 15 covering climate change basics and solutions. Most seminars with have two speakers and last up to two hours with opportunity for online discussion.

For more information: shorelinewa.gov/climate

Community Organizing 101

Saturday Sept 19, from 2:00-3:00pm. You must RSVP for Zoom Link at stolton@shorelinewa.gov

As part of Welcoming Week, this free webinar on Community Organizing will be an opportunity to learn about how to build solidarity, be inclusive, and challenges to avoid. It will be presented by trainer Courtney Wooten.

Public Reminders

PlanningCommission will meet remotely Sept 17 at 7:00pm. Visit shorelinewa.gov/calendar to participate

Council Reports

none

Public Comment

Due to the number of speakers, time was limited to 2 minutes each. Complete comments can be listened to in the video of the meeting available on the Shoreline website. Written comments are also available.

The following speakers expressed concerns about the effect on the neighborhood from the location of a low barrier shelter at NW 163rd and Aurora Ave.

Mithuna Srinivasan, Shoreline
Margaret Willson, Shoreline
Yuanyuan Tang, Shoreline
Barbara Twadell, Shoreline
Janet Covarrubias, Shoreline
Chris Brown, Shoreline
Vinay Venkatesh, Shoreline
Joanne Godmintz, Shoreline
Dicky Leonardo, Shoreline
Diane Pfeil, Shoreline

Joyce Jones, Seattle (former Shoreline resident for 30 years) wants to see more pickle ball courts in our parks.

Rebecca Jones, Shoreline, Save Shoreline Trees, spoke about the importance of maintaining Shoreline’s large urban forest

Cathy Assata, Lynnwood, Substance Use Dept. Director at Center for Human Services in Shoreline thanked the Council for Shoreline’s continued financial support.

Enhanced public shelter

Following public comments, Mayor Hall asked City Manager Debbie Tarry, to provide information for getting involved in the discussion of the enhanced shelter.

The City Website has FAQ and other information. Visit shorelinewa.gov/NKCEnhancedShelter for more information. FAQs for the North King County Enhanced Shelter
  • Sept 22, 2020 next Tuesday, Community Meeting (held remotely), information available on website. Representatives from Lake City Partners (will operate shelter) and King County will also be in attendance.
  • Oct 12 Council meeting: will discuss interim regulations that would be necessary to allow the enhanced shelter to move forward
  • Oct 26 Council meeting: scheduled to take action on the interim regulations.

Approval of the Agenda adopted by unanimous consent.

The Consent Calendar adopted unanimously by roll call vote.


ACTION ITEMS

8(a) Public Hearing and Discussion on the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding and Contingency Plan and the 2021-2022 Human Services Funding Plan

Bethany Wolbrecht-Dunn, Community Services Manager, did the presentation

The 2021-2022 Human Services Funding Plan anticipates that the City of Shoreline will have a total of $916,627 to allocate for human services in 2021 and $916,688 in 2022. For 2021, this includes $440,082 of General Fund revenues, $323,558 of Federal CDBG funds and $152,987 in restricted/dedicated revenues. This will meet the Council’s goal of allocating 1.0% of Net General Fund (GF) revenues for competitively allocated human services by the year 2022.

The largest of the City's funds, the General Fund is a source for discretionary spending and funds many of the basic municipal services such as public safety, health and human services, and public works. Primary revenue sources include local taxes such as property, sales, payroll, and other taxes.

Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG), a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, funds local community development activities with the stated goal of providing affordable housing, anti-poverty programs, and infrastructure development. This includes eviction prevention, no-interest loans for home repairs, management/administration, and minor home repairs (toilet repairs for example).

A restricted fund is a reserve account that contains money that can only be used for specific purposes. For example, Park Impact Fees collected from developers cannot be used for affordable housing.

Application/Review Process

Agencies are invited to apply. Over the two years, the City received applications for 44 programs and a little more than $1.4M in requests for funding. Staff reviewed all applications and made the recommendations that are presented today. They include 20 programs (Mary’s Place is new) which should serve about 3,000 individuals.

2021-2022 Plan Highlights include an increase to Lake City Partners for their outreach program operating in the community, the need for more family shelter resulting in Mary’s Place being added to recommendations, and an increase for Hopelink in recognition of the impact of COVID on food insecurity. There were also small increases in basic needs and seniors categories (food and transportation).

The Mayor Opened the Public Hearing

Public Testimony for this Hearing (3 minutes per speaker)

Cathy Brooks with Mary’s Place expressed her thanks for including them in the proposed budget. She went over some of the services they provide, including safe and secure housing for women and children.

In addition they send outreach and diversion workers out to the people and connect them to services. Once housing has been located, they may provide assistance with flexible funding for paying deposits or moving expenses to get them past the final barrier. The average cost is less than $2,000 per family. 100% of the money provided by Shoreline will go to this flexible funding account.

Heidi Shepherd, Shoreline, Board Chair for North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA), thanked Council for Shoreline’s continued support, even during the problems created by the pandemic. NUHSA advocates for human services in North King County on behalf of its residents and the agencies that serve them, including nonprofits, school districts, cities, and faith communities.

Abdullah Siddiqui, Hopelink Shoreline Center Manager, thanked the City for its continued support.

Hopelink provides a package of services for people in crisis through a number of different programs including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training and its food bank. The agency’s service center helped more than 3,100 in Shoreline last year. This year’s need is far greater.

Vinay Venkatesh, Shoreline. The previous speakers talked about current needs for families, but at a recent Council meeting it was said those needs have been met. Council stated services are needed for single adults requiring a low barrier shelter. Can these conflicting statements be clarified?

Janet Covarrubias, Shoreline. Lake City Partners is included in the funding. How much funding will be going there? Is this for the winter shelters or something else?

Sudeeptha Jothiprakash, Shoreline, asked several questions about funding for Lake City Partners including what are fixed costs and ongoing costs, and how much money will come from the State, and how much is Shoreline providing. An explanation of funding for Lake City Partners is needed.

Joanne Godmintz, Shoreline, if we double the money for Lake City Partners, will it go from $48k to $100k? Why? This is a budget hearing, shouldn’t we have the answer to that?

No other speakers. Hearing closed.


DISCUSSION

Why is there such a large increase in the amount for Lake City Partners (LCP)? Will some of it go to the proposed shelter?

Reply: The shelter had not been proposed when LCP put in their request. LCP wanted more for their winter rotating shelter and for additional hours for their outreach worker.

If the shelter is approved, the plan is to close the rotating winter shelters and move those people to the new shelter. Will that money follow them?

Reply: if the shelter is approved, yes. If not approved, it will continue as winter rotating shelters. The money is needed for winter shelter and outreach. That will not change whether or not the shelter is approved.

As long as two years ago, Council was being asked why the City wasn’t doing more to keep people from camping in parks, sleeping on benches, leaving needles in public bathrooms and so forth. Council decided that they wanted to do something more without throwing money away. In order to do this they looked at different systems that are out there and where providing a little extra money might make a difference. We used partner organizations who can do the work without requiring our hiring someone new. That is how staff came up with these recommendations. We shouldn’t lose this funding over the proposed shelter.

Although we’re not talking about the enhanced shelter tonight, there are a lot of line items here and it’s our job to ask questions mostly for clarification and one area that needed clarification was possible cross-over funding.

Who is Lake City Partners?

Reply: LCP is a nonprofit built out of a coalition of churches. They have great outreach services.

There is significant human need in Shoreline. Emergency food was provided to 5% of Shoreline residents, and 3% of our population contacted the crisis help line.

Why were some applicants awarded amounts greater than requested?

Reply: The figures shown in the spreadsheet are incorrect and show 2019 amounts. Actually the funding is flat.

CBDG funding has been declining over the last several years. What is the status of it this year?

Reply: the program appears stable and we expect it to be flat this year.

No one want to see people with drug problems in shelters, on streets, or in their own houses. Human services funding helps us to get to the root causes. These are basic human services to help them achieve their potential. We want to provide assistance with housing as well as a wide range of other needs within the community. Federal, State and County funding has been going down over the last several years. This is Shoreline’s effort to continue to support our residents.

Any amendments? Does anyone want to suggest any changes? No decisions on this funding will be construed as a decision for or against the enhanced shelter.

Item has been placed on the Consent Calendar.


STUDY ITEMS

9(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 899 - Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Real Property Located at 709 N 150th Street, Tax Parcel 182604- 9211, for Public Park Purposes by Negotiated Voluntary Purchase, Under Threat of Condemnation, or by Condemnation

Nathan Daum, Economic Development Program Manager, did the presentation

The Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Strategic Action Initiative #7 called for ensuring adequate park land for future generations and set a target of adding five acres of new park land by 2023. While the PROS Plan originally identified improvements to the Westminster Triangle Park as a solution to inadequate park facilities in the neighborhood, it was later determined that the public safety issues of locating active park uses so close to busy streets necessitated finding other locations for park improvements in the neighborhood.

The City was approached in late 2019 by the owner of this property who expressed interest in selling the 18,000-square-foot lot to the City for a community park. The City subsequently presented an offer to the property owner, subject to Council approval, to purchase the property at the fair market value of $620,000 identified by independent certified appraisers. The seller responded with a willingness to sell at this price under threat of condemnation.

Council will be discussing funding options available for this purchase. No action is required at this time.

DISCUSSION

Passing this ordinance will preserve all options available. While it is hoped the seller will agree to the City’s purchase price since the seller first contacted the City, the option to proceed with Condemnation is available.

The recommendation is to use park impact fees. There’s enough money there. Funding options will actually come back later. This is just to preserve the option of Condemnation.

Coming back to Council on Consent.


9(b) Discussing the 2020 Second Quarter Financial Report and a Preliminary View of the 2021-2022 Biennium Budget and the 2021- 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director, gave the staff presentation. Available to answer questions:
Rick Kirkwood, Budget and Tax Manager
Brad Raupp, Budget Analyst
Patricia Junke, City Engineer
Randy Witt, Public Works Director

Staff will provide the highlights of the preliminary budget for 2021-2022. The Proposed Budget will be presented to Council on October 12. There will then be five (5) additional opportunities to discuss before adoption on November 16.

This ongoing process takes into consideration Vision 2029, organization goals of delivery of public services, organization strength, and fiscal sustainability. This presentation provides a good balance of achieving our goals while maintaining fiscal sustainability.

It is projected that 2019-2020 operating budget expenditures of $101.4 million will be less than the current budgeted expenditures by $6.3 million. It is projected that operating budget revenues, excluding transfers in, of $97.975 million will be $0.9 million less than the current planned revenues. The General Fund is projected to end 2020 with $18.185 million of fund balance, which will be well above the minimum required balance of $4.135 million. The Street Fund is projected to end 2020 with $577,000, which will be well above the minimum required balance of $329,000.

Specific details are available in the staff report. It includes the 2020 Second Quarter Financial Report, City budgeted positions and FTEs (full time equivalents), 2021-2026 capital improvement Plan Fund Summaries, and proposed Changes to the Parks Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree (PRCS) Fee Schedule.


DISCUSSION

In July you predicted a $6.2M deficit for the end of 2020. What is the prediction now?

Reply: Can’t locate the specific number, but it is slightly better because revenue from sales tax has increased from construction projects. Retail numbers have not changed.

Are construction revenues sustainable or are you able to say?

Reply: We have a baseline level of construction that we use in our forecast, but in general the rest of construction is counted as one-time revenues because of its unpredictability.

Economists are saying recovery will have some people doing well (well paid office workers) and others will not (such as retail establishments and other services).

Reply: We have heard that and believe most of them are modeling that. However, we looked at each revenue source separately to be as realistic as possible. In fact we tempered the recommendations coming from the State because they seemed too optimistic. It is called the K-shaped economic recovery model.

Regarding I-976 (car tabs), do we have any idea when we can expect a ruling? Should we just cut the car tabs from our budget?

Reply: We have eliminated the car tab taxes from our budget. We assume they are gone. We are reserving the taxes we’ve already received in case we have to pay that back. If I-976 is found to be unconstitutional, we’ll have some one-time income to apply to the projects. As respects the fee, the State has decided to keep collecting it.

We have been successful with grants in the past. What’s happening there?

Reply: this is a big year (it tends to go in 2-year cycles). 2021 will be an off-year with fewer grants to apply for. Typically, the grant coordinator gets involved in a lot of special projects during that year. But grants remain important so staff will pick up some of that work. Bethany Wolbrecht-Dunn, Grants Administrator, will continue to lead the group to make sure we’re not missing something. Money is available if we need to hire consultants to help with grant writing.

Given the current environment, what happens if the Levy Lid Lift doesn’t pass?

Reply: Service reduction. We would have to prioritize services and identify what we would reduce or eliminate. I don’t think we could fill that gap by reducing operating expenditures.

Cash Flow Reserve of $3M. Is that the total we are anticipating withdrawing from the Reserve for this budget?

Reply: The $3M cash reserve is really just operating cashflow. We don’t expect to actually use that, it’s just there for when the bank account gets a little thin. We are proposing to use $1.3M to fill the ebbs and flows of tax collection in 2021 and 2022. It is just part of our financial policy.

End of discussion.

Meeting adjourned.



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Sometimes the smoke clears...

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Photo by Cynthia Sheridan


Sometimes the smoke clears enough to look almost normal at ground level. 

This person peacefully reading a book in Pfingst Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park is taking advantage of some clearing of the air to get outside for a while.

The air is still terrible but compared to what it has been, this must have looked good.

--Diane



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Lake Forest Park extends moratorium on Town Center development, again

A smoky Town Center


Story and photo by Tracy Furutani


The Lake Forest Park City Council voted unanimously to extend the Lake Forest Park Town Center zone development moratorium by another six months, at a council meeting last Thursday evening. 

This action staved off the Sunday expiration of the previous moratorium (Ordinance 1205), which itself was a six-month extension of the original six month moratorium (Ordinance 1197).

The moratorium would continue to stop the acceptance, processing or approval of permit applications within the Town Center zone, with few exceptions, until March 10, 2021. 

Council members noted that the original moratorium and the first extension were to provide enough time for careful consideration of any city code revisions by the city staff, Planning Commission and the City Council.

However, after the first extension was passed, the Governor’s “Safer at Home” proclamation forbade cities from carrying out any tasks that were not “routine and necessary” or “Covid-related”. 

“We determined that that [didn’t include] new Town Center regulations,” said City Attorney Kim Pratt, “so you continued on with everything that had had a public hearing and public input, but the Planning Commission was put on hold for a while cause they couldn’t really consider new things.” 

Recently, the Governor lifted that restriction (Proclamation 20-28.4) and the State Attorney General approved the use of virtual meetings for public input, “so you can do things that are not ‘routine and necessary’. I would say that most cities are holding virtual public hearings to get comments on things like [new legislation],” she said.

Councilmember John Wright praised the work of the Planning Commission, which has been holding extra meetings during the current moratorium, as an example of how effectively the extra time afforded by the original moratorium has been used.

Many council members noted that public meetings mediated via an electronic medium were becoming “normal” and that the Town Center process would have to adapt to holding such meetings in a way, as Councilmember Mark Phillips said, “that is authentic.”

“Moratoriums are matters of serious, serious policy,” said Councilmember John Resha. “We have a circumstance that has put us in a position where we could not engage with the community in a way we felt comfortable. This six-month period really has to be used not just to figure out how but to actually begin engaging and make progress on this work.”

Councilmember and Deputy Mayor Phillippa Kassover agreed, 

“We are going to map out the dates. We are going to understand exactly what our legal responsibilities are when it comes to future hearings, when it comes to the noticing that we must do to our community, and look for the ways that we need to involve our community and keep our community informed and engaged. We’ll work on that and I hope to come back to council with a fairly detailed calendar for the next six months.”

There were three public comments, including a statement from the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation, on the moratorium extension, all of which were in support of the moratorium extension. Two of the comments expressed concern about the lack of adequate notice for public comments on the moratorium extension.

The Town Center owner Merlone Geier Partners was asked for a comment, but had not responded as of press time.



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Mark Your Calendars - Community Bike Drive on Sunday, October 18th

Are you getting ready for Fall and Winter? Do you have any unwanted bikes, bike parts, or accessories? 

Donate them to Bike Works, a nonprofit based in Southeast Seattle that promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities. 

Volunteers of the RBCA will be set up at the Spin Alley Bowling/ Vault 177 parking lot, 1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177 on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from noon to 4pm

We will collect the bikes and take them to Bike Works. Bike Works also accepts bike donations at their warehouse in Columbia City every Monday, and at certain transfer stations in King County. For more information , visit Bike Works or contact Kris Fordice at klfordice@gmail.com



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WSDOT update on headquarters renovation and tree removals



Northwest Region - Dayton Ave Regional Headquarters renovation update with the latest information about the project to remodel their headquarters.

Landscaping maintenance work

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 WSDOT will be removing two trees and limbing branches around the main headquarters building. These tree removals are necessary for painting and making external improvements to the regional headquarters (RHQ). 

These are WSDOT-owned trees that are located next to the facility. This work is not related to the right of way. Neighbors and local businesses may notice lifts, saws and noise throughout the day. Sidewalks around the RHQ will be closed as crews complete this work and while they replace windows and make other energy-efficient changes to the building's exterior envelope.

Community meeting

On August 25, 2020 WSDOT representatives held a meeting with representatives from Save Shoreline Trees and the city of Shoreline to discuss the status of required right of way improvements.

Since this presentation, WSDOT and Shoreline officials are continuing their discussions. Over the past year, both agencies have worked collaboratively to significantly reduce the number of impacted trees.

Below is a table outlining the trees that may be still need to be removed based on the current right of way proposals. 


The Northwest Region - Dayton Ave RHQ Renovation is a $46.5 million state-funded, full modernization of the regional headquarters building that began in 2019. The facility was constructed in 1974, and serves as the primary hub for coordinating WSDOT’s transportation, maintenance, construction and administrative activities across King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, contact us at NWDaytonRemodel@wsdot.wa.gov­



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Shoreline council agenda for Sept 21

Pam Cross, reporter

By Pam Cross

The agenda for the September 21, 2020 City Council meeting includes the following:

ACTION ITEM 8(a) QUASI-JUDICIAL: Approving Preliminary Formal Unit Lot Subdivision No. PLN19-0133, Dividing Three Existing Parcels into Nineteen Unit Lots at 18002, 18008 and 18016 12th Avenue NE

The public hearing was held on July 20, 2020 by the Hearing Examiner. Therefore, no further public comment can heard.


ACTION ITEM 8(b) Adoption of Ordinance No. 896 - Amending Certain Sections of Shoreline Municipal Code Title 20 to Permit Professional Offices in the R-8 and R-12 Zoning Districts.

This was last discussed at the August 3, 2020 Council meeting.


STUDY ITEM 9(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 901 – Amending Certain Sections of the Shoreline Development Code to Provide for Commercial Space on the Ground Floor of Multifamily Buildings

An online survey was conducted April 17 to May 17, 2020 to better understand community preferences and priorities regarding ground-floor commercial requirements. The Planning Commission held two study sessions on this topic on June 18 and August 6, 2020, and there was a Public Hearing on September 3, 2020.

This meeting will focus on Phase 1 - evaluating requirements for commercial uses in the North City and Ridgecrest neighborhoods.


STUDY ITEM 9(b) Discussing the 2020 Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

The results will be publicized on the City’s website and through its monthly newsletter, Currents.



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Give Metro feedback on bus service to three new Light Link rail stations

King County Metro is seeking a final round of public feedback on concepts for updating bus service to integrate with three new Sound Transit Link Light rail stations in 2021.


These concepts were developed with the help of a community-based Mobility Board and were informed by broader public feedback on service needs and priorities.

Learn more about the project by visiting this link: kingcounty.gov/metro/northlink.

Tell us what you think of this latest round of changes by completing this survey: kingcounty.gov/metro/northlinksurvey

The survey will be open until November 1, 2020.




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Case updates September 14, 2020

Case updates September 14, 2020

Our neighbor to the north:

Canada
  • cases 139,000
  • deaths 9,188
British Columbia
  • cases 7,376
  • deaths 219

Here at home:

United States
  • cases 6,537,627 - 34,597 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 194,092 - 387 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - *no death reports on weekends / holidays
  • cases 80,465 - 327 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 7,127 - 29 since yesterday
  • deaths* 2,015 - 9 since yesterday

King county
  • cases 21,013 - 82 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,309 - 4 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 747 - 4 in previous 24 hours

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 584 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 102 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 61 - 0 new in previous 24 hours

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 64 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new


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Page Ahead program speaker at Kiwanis virtual meeting Thursday

The North Central Seattle Kiwanis Club will hold a ZOOM virtual meeting beginning at 6:50pm on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

Join us to learn about the local program Page Ahead. Having books at home is the greatest predictor of a child’s future academic success.

Literacy can make the difference between the poverty of one generation and the promise of the next. Page Ahead helps children realize their potential by providing them with the inspiration to read.

A donation of $3 or more puts a book in the hands of a needed child. For more info on this program https://pageahead.org/

All Kiwanis members and members of the public are welcome to participate. Those who are not Kiwanis members can get instructions on how to access the ZOOM meeting by contacting Barbara Williams at: bandpwilliams@comcast.net

We hope that you will use this opportunity to hear about this organization located in our North Seattle community.



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Indigenous Film Festival Screenings


Vision Maker Media is hosting an online, five-week-long celebration of American Indian, Alaska Native and worldwide Indigenous films from August 31 – October 5, 2020.

Check out the film line up HERE and schedule of screenings and discussions HERE.

Renton Library Meaningful Movies chapter will screen three of the films for free. Join us for the online screenings and a discussion after each movie.


Thursday, September 17, 6:30pmClick here to register

Attla tells the gripping but virtually unknown story of George Attla, an Alaska Native dogsled racer who, with one good leg and one outlandish dream, dominated the sport for five decades, becoming a rockstar figure for both Natives and whites.

Thursday, September 24, 6:30pm - Click here to register
Leitis in Waiting is the story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom. With unexpected humor and extraordinary access to the Kingdom’s royals and religious leaders, this emotional journey reveals what it means to be different in a society ruled by tradition, and what it takes to be accepted without forsaking who you are.

Thursday, October 1, 6:30pm - Click here to register
And Now We Rise is a portrait of Samuel Johns, a young Athabaskan hip hop artist, founder of the Forget Me Not Facebook Group for displaced people in Alaska, and activist for a cultural renaissance as he heals from his own legacy of historical trauma

This event is also offered on:

Online: Indigenous Film Festival Screenings - Leitis in Waiting
Thursday, September 24, 2020 (6:30PM – 8:30PM)

Online: Indigenous Film Festival Screenings - And Now We Rise
Thursday, October 1, 2020 (6:30PM – 8:30PM)



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Senior Center Tele Café Wednesday 2pm: Mental health services for seniors



Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Tele Café
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 2pm

Meeting ID: 859 8484 8513
Password: senior2020


9/16 Mental health services for seniors, family and friends with Alain Rhone, Sound Generations, Community Support Specialist, Pathways – Information and Assistance 

Wondering where to locate help and support, and what to expect?
Join us in the Tele Café with Alain for information on counseling, coaching and case management, peer support, psychiatry and emergency/crisis mental health services; cost, insurance coverage, phone-based services, and information about the involuntary commitment process.

  • What: A Zoom social hour, a chance to visit while staying home and staying safe. Grab a cup of coffee and pull up to chat!
  • Who: You and your friends from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
  • Where: From the comfort of your own computer or smartphone
  • When: September 16th, 2:00pm

Check out what's coming the rest of September!

9/23 LET’S TALK DEMENTIA with Trevor Duncan, Psy.D., ABVE/D, IPEC, CDMS, Sage Assessment, Counseling, and Consulting, LLC

What is dementia? Discuss and explore tips with Trevor Duncan on how to communicate and interact with a person who has been diagnosed with dementia. Trevor specializes in Neuropsychological & Psychological Evaluations, Forensic Vocational Expert, Vocational Evaluations.

9/30 Ingredients for Longevity with Christy Goff, MS, RDN, CD
Dietitian for Living Well Alliance Team | Pacific Medical Centers



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Update on Shoreline wildland firefighters



Update and photos from Shoreline Fire

As some of our firefighters return from eastern Washington and Bonney Lake (four on two separate rigs), we have firefighter/driver Macomber, Captain Yake, firefighter Mannix and Paramedic/FF Kim deployed to Oregon on an engine. 

We also have three more deployed on special assignments with an unknown return date. Busy time! Stay safe!




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HistoryLink: First Costco discount warehouse opens in Seattle on September 15, 1983

Photo courtesy Costco


By David Wilma

HistoryLink.org Essay 3609

On September 15, 1983, the first Costco discount warehouse opens on 4th Avenue S in Seattle. The warehouse offers food, appliances, clothes, office supplies, and other goods at prices below general retail levels. The company is headquartered in Issaquah.

The warehouse concept was pioneered by Price Club in San Diego in 1976. Jeff Brotman and former Price Club executive Jim Sinegal founded Costco and offered small businesses, such as restaurants and gas stations, the opportunity to buy a limited variety of food, tires, cosmetics, and other goods at 8 to 9 percent over wholesale. 

Later, the market was expanded to include retail customers. The self-service warehouses offered only about 4,000 items and didn't advertise. Members typically paid a $25-$35 annual membership fee.

Costco earned lawsuits from manufacturers by diverting cheap product lines intended for overseas consumption, such as clothing and bicycles, and stocking them in warehouses. Customers will often see a single brand of an item, which might change before their next visit.

In 1993, Costco merged with Price Club.

The first store was just a warehouse with a hot dog stand in front. In 1997, stores featured food courts, pharmacies, optical departments, photo processing, a mail-order business, health-care plans, home insurance, and a car-buying program for its members.

Sources:

"Seattle-based Costco Plans To Sell Shares," The Seattle Times, September 15, 1985, p. D-5; Lee Moriwaki, "Costco: The Empire Build On Bargains," Ibid., July 20, 1997, p. A-1; Lynn Asinoff, "A Special Background Report On Trends in Industry And Finance," Wall Street Journal, August 15, 1985, p. 1; "Investors Overview," Costco website (www.costco.com).



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Kruckeberg to dedicate memorial to its founder on Wednesday

Sculptor Tony Angell with Kruckeberg
memorial he created
Photo courtesy KBGF


Kruckeberg Botanic Garden will dedicate a memorial to its founder, Arthur Rice Kruckeberg, Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30pm.

People may attend the online event at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87447906329

The memorial shows a life-size, bronze raven in mid-call mounted on a basalt column. 

Titled "The Conversation," it was created by nationally renowned sculptor and Lake Forest Park resident Tony Angell. 

Angell will speak about his longtime personal relationships with ravens, the role of Raven in Northwest Native culture, his work with Dr. Kruckeberg, and his hopes for the raven in the garden. 

Dr. Arle Kruckeberg will offer remarks from the Kruckeberg family. There will be time at the end for questions and comments from the audience.



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Owls in the back yard

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Photo by Tanis Coralee Leonhardi


It was time for some owls and I knew there were some to be found in the Leonhardi's back yard. Good thing that Tanis Leonhardi is such a good photographer.

Tanis Coralee Leonhardi


This photo is not pixelated - it was taken through a screen door! It's just unusual to see a pair of owls together and both looking at the camera. We are all hoping they are a mating pair.




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Committed and compassionate people needed

St. Dunstan's will be the new home of the
Shoreline Severe Winter Shelter

Help make this coming winter safe for those lacking adequate shelter.

After successfully piloting the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter last winter, the City of Shoreline and NUHSA welcome St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church as a partner and host for this winter's emergency shelter.

Volunteers (over 18 years old):
  • are needed to commit to being on-call for a certain number of nights each month between November 1st and March 30th (shelter will open only when weather is below 34 degrees F).
  • will be provided with training and then will be responsible for welcoming guests and supervising the shelter overnight (partial shifts can be arranged).
  • will be paired with another person and can trade off sleeping and being awake as only one person needs to be awake for fire watch between 11pm and 5am.

COVID-19 protocols and requirements will be implemented. For more information or to volunteer, please email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626.

Thank you for making a difference!



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Housing Washington 2020 registration is now open

Conference Program Offered Free of Charge in Innovative Virtual Format on October 6, 2020

Housing Washington, the leading affordable-housing conference in Washington state, is going virtual with a free, one-day educational event on October 6, 2020 from 9am to 1pm. 

Registration is now open HERE.

The program will offer a range of live and on-demand learning opportunities, aiming to attract a broad audience to engage in important conversations that drive housing solutions. 

The conference is offered free of charge this year, courtesy of industry conference sponsors who share a strong commitment to advancing affordable housing in Washington.

Housing Washington is also committed to fostering racial equity and social justice across the affordable housing sector, which is reflected in the conference programming and presenters.

Steve Walker 
“Housing Washington is an important annual gathering for our industry to learn and discuss critical issues around affordable housing in our state and across the nation,” said Steve Walker, executive director of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, the lead presenting sponsor of Housing Washington. 
“By going virtual, we aim to remove financial constraints to attend and reach a wider array of participants.” 
“With this year’s unprecedented challenges—the pandemic, economic hardship, overdue focus on systemic racism—we have a lot to talk about,” he added.

Dr. Tiffany Manual
Two live keynoters, Dr. Tiffany Manuel, president and CEO of TheCaseMade, and Ijeoma Oluo, Seattle-based writer and speaker, bookmark a range of topical breakout sessions.

All focus on aspects of affordable housing issues during this COVID-19 pandemic and on the systemic racism highlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement.

Attendees can join one of 12 concurrent breakout sessions and can return post-event to view additional sessions in an on-demand format.

“Thanks to our virtual format with both live and on-demand sessions, attendees won’t have to miss any session that interests them,” says Walker. 
“They can also share the on-demand sessions with their teams, extending the opportunities for conversations beyond a typical in-person conference of some 850 attendees.”

Ijeoma Oluo

The event includes a virtual exposition of exhibitors, recognition of extraordinary people and organizations that are positively impacting Washington state’s affordable housing industry, and opportunities to connect and network.

Attendance is free, however registration is required to attend the event or view on-demand sessions post-event.

Through a special cross-event collaboration, Housing Washington attendees can also extend their learning at the Conference on Ending Homelessness (COEH), which takes place October 7-8. 

Housing Washington registrants will receive a special code to enjoy a discount on their COEH registration. Details on the COEH conference HERE



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Smart Marketing and Launch Your SideHustle - now open for registrations

Self-employment coach
Maggie Karshner
Are you a small business owner looking to focus your efforts? 

Or are you considering starting your own business in the form of a SideHustle? 

Join Maggie Karshner, an experienced self-employment coach, as you navigate how to reach potential clients in one or both of her online classes offered through Shoreline Community College this Fall!

Smart Marketing
Fee: $29

Dates: September 24th (Thursday)
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Launch Your SideHustle
Fee: $99
Dates: October 10th - October 17th (Saturdays)
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Click on the course titles above to register today! 

Questions? Please email continuing-ed@shoreline.edu




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Case updates September 13, 2020

Case updates September 13, 2020


United States
  • cases 6,503,030 - 35,549 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 193,705 - 510 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - *no death reports on weekends / holidays
  • cases 80,138 - 312 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 7,098 - 17 since yesterday
  • deaths* 2,006 - 15 since yesterday

King county
  • cases 20,931 - 63 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,305 - 4 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 743 - 0 in previous 24 hours

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 584 - 4 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 102 - 1 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 61 - 0 new in previous 24 hours

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 64 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new

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Request for Nominations: NUHSA 2020 Human Services Awards

The North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) is seeking nominations for its 2020 Human Services Awards in two categories: 
  • Human Services Champion of the Year 
  • Outstanding Human Services Program

Submit your nomination today!

During this extraordinary time, it is more important than ever to recognize and honor those who have gone above and beyond to serve others.

Do you know of an individual, organization or business in North King County (Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Kenmore and Woodinville) that has made a significant contribution to the health and welfare of our community?

Have they in some way supported or advocated for strong and accessible health and human services and strengthened our community through their initiative and leadership? Have they helped build the capacity of our community to address our most pressing challenges?

If so, please give the recognition these individuals and organizations deserve! Nominations are due October 15, 2020.

Nominees and winners will be announced and honored at NUHSA's 2020 Human Services Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting to be held virtually on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 5:30pm. For more information or to RSVP for this community event, email staff@nuhsa.org.

NUHSA’s Annual Human Services Awards ceremony has been celebrating the accomplishments of local individuals and organizations since 2008.

NUHSA is an alliance of non-profit agencies, faith communities, city and county leadership, school districts and members of the community who advocate for a strong and accessible health and human services system in North King County, encompassing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville. 

Through partnership and collaboration, NUHSA supports providers, funders and the community to enhance existing resources and build our capacity to effectively respond to community needs.



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