Twilight on Puget Sound
Friday, November 20, 2020
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
A quiet twilight on Puget Sound. Trees, water, clouds, blue land, and a ferry crossing. What more is there?
A quiet twilight on Puget Sound. Trees, water, clouds, blue land, and a ferry crossing. What more is there?
E-Bikes: Fun, practical, and ready to help save the planet
By Larry Gales
What Are E-bikes (Electric Bikes)?
They are true bicycles, and are usually of the same size and appearance, are used in the same manner, obey the same laws (except they are not allowed on sidewalks), have the same TOP speed (but their average speed is higher), fit in conventional bike racks, and allow a range of exercise from almost none to as much as desired.
You can either buy an e-bike as a complete unit, or you can buy a kit which you can add to your existing bike: either option can result in an excellent e-bike.
What Do E-bikes Have to Do with Climate Change?
Transportation is the largest contributor to climate change in the U.S. and automobiles are responsible for about 60% of that. Yet 70% of all car trips are within 10 miles and usually only carry one person: this is well within the comfort range of e-bikes.
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What Do E-bikes Have to Do with Climate Change?
Transportation is the largest contributor to climate change in the U.S. and automobiles are responsible for about 60% of that. Yet 70% of all car trips are within 10 miles and usually only carry one person: this is well within the comfort range of e-bikes.
And e-bikes are not only free of any emissions, but use 25-40 times less energy and about 70 times less materials than cars and thus have a drastically lower environmental impact. In addition, e-bikes are much smaller than cars, reduce traffic congestion, parking space, noise, road wear, and are much less expensive.
What Are the Advantages of E-Bikes?
They are much more fun than conventional bikes as they eliminate almost all the unpleasant aspects of conventional bikes, such as hills, headwinds, sweat, fatigue, and weather, and can be used by people with many physical limitations.
What Are the Advantages of E-Bikes?
They are much more fun than conventional bikes as they eliminate almost all the unpleasant aspects of conventional bikes, such as hills, headwinds, sweat, fatigue, and weather, and can be used by people with many physical limitations.
For example, you can never be comfortable riding a conventional bike in cold rainy weather because if you dress to be warm and dry you will soon be drenched with sweat from within, whereas on an e-bike you never have to sweat unless you want to.
Also, they either greatly reduce or eliminate the need to shift gears, especially if you select the largest legal motor of 750 watts (1 HP). The only disadvantages are that they are somewhat heavier (typically 15-20 lbs. more) and are usually $500 to $1000 more expensive.
What Sort of E-Bike Should I Get?
E-bikes are usually powered by a hub motor (a motor inside the rear wheel) or a “mid-drive” motor that drives the sprocket and chain in the same way that your feet do.
What Sort of E-Bike Should I Get?
E-bikes are usually powered by a hub motor (a motor inside the rear wheel) or a “mid-drive” motor that drives the sprocket and chain in the same way that your feet do.
Hub motors greatly reduce the wear and tear on the sprocket and chain, and so reduce maintenance, but mid-drive motors can make full use of the gearing of the bicycle and so allow you to climb the steepest hills, but put a lot of wear and tear on the sprocket/chain, so that the more expensive ones use a carbon fiber belt instead of a chain.
The motors are controlled by “pedalic” (that is, they multiply the power you exert on the pedals), or throttle: most bikes provide both options.
Case updates November 18, 2020
United States
- cases 11,465,722 - 165,087 cases since last report
- deaths 249,670 - 1,836 deaths since last report
Washington state - *deaths not reported on weekend
- cases 137,411 - 1,987 since yesterday
- hospitalizations 9,653 - 31 since yesterday
- deaths* 2,603 - 11 since last report
King county
- cases 36,797 - 804 since yesterday
- hospitalizations 2,901 - -2 correction
- deaths 834 - 0 since yesterday
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
- cases 898 - 10 since yesterday
- hospitalizations 119 - 1 new
- deaths 66 - -1 correction
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
- cases 114 - 1 since yesterday
- hospitalizations 6 - 0 since yesterday
- deaths 2 - 0 new
Mask distribution for Shoreline residents on Saturday
In partnership with the Shoreline Fire District, the Shoreline School District, and Public Health Seattle and King County, the City will set up a drive-thru distribution site .
Each vehicle will be asked to indicate their neighborhood of residence.
We ask that only those individuals in need who do not have access to face coverings from other sources to come to the drive-thru site.
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 12:00 to 6:00pm.
- Where: Student parking lot at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N
- The entrance to the student parking lot is off Fremont Ave.
- Drivers should follow the signs.
Each vehicle will be asked to indicate their neighborhood of residence.
We ask that only those individuals in need who do not have access to face coverings from other sources to come to the drive-thru site.
Comment on Point Wells by midnight November 24, 2020
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| Point Wells Google Earth |
What is Point Wells?
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| The BNSF train runs through Point Wells. The only road is a narrow two lane road in Shoreline. Photo courtesy Brightwater |
Update from the Sno-King Environmental Protection Coalition
The Snohomish County Hearing Examiner held a public hearing during the last two weeks on BSRE's revised application for a large development at Point Wells. The Snohomish County Planning and Development Services department again recommended denial of the revised application because it still does not address several of the issues that caused BSRE's original application to be denied. While the county and BSRE have completed their presentations, there's still time for you to enter your comments about the proposal. More on that below...
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| A narrow road leads to Point Wells Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
Some history
Here's an extremely brief history to make sure everyone is up to date. BSRE submitted their original application in 2011. The county sent BSRE a letter in 2013 identifying a large number of problems with the application, such as missing data or design elements that did not follow the county plans, codes, or regulations. BSRE provided minimal response to the letter, so in 2017 the county sent a follow up letter indicating the problems had not yet been resolved and that BSRE had until January 2018 to submit the missed data or corrected plans.
BSRE did manage to submit some additional material by the January 2018 deadline, but after reviewing the application the county identified numerous instances where the plans were still in substantial conflict with county plans, codes, or regulations, so the county recommended that the application be denied.
Here's an extremely brief history to make sure everyone is up to date. BSRE submitted their original application in 2011. The county sent BSRE a letter in 2013 identifying a large number of problems with the application, such as missing data or design elements that did not follow the county plans, codes, or regulations. BSRE provided minimal response to the letter, so in 2017 the county sent a follow up letter indicating the problems had not yet been resolved and that BSRE had until January 2018 to submit the missed data or corrected plans.
BSRE did manage to submit some additional material by the January 2018 deadline, but after reviewing the application the county identified numerous instances where the plans were still in substantial conflict with county plans, codes, or regulations, so the county recommended that the application be denied.
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| A landslide from the Town of Woodway, which is on the hill above Point Wells. This photo was possibly just north of Point Wells. Photo courtesy MOHAI |
After a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner, the Examiner agreed with the county's recommendation and denied the application. The County Council upheld the denial, but BSRE filed suit to try to overturn the decision. They were unsuccessful, but they did convince the court that a decision to deny the application came with the right to submit a revised application. BSRE submitted a revised application in December 2019; it is this revised application that the Hearing Examiner is now considering.
Still no attempt to resolve the main issues
The two main issues with the January 2018 application were lack of access to high capacity transit (which if present would allow buildings taller than 90 feet) and placing buildings in a landslide hazard area.
The two main issues with the January 2018 application were lack of access to high capacity transit (which if present would allow buildings taller than 90 feet) and placing buildings in a landslide hazard area.
Instead of resolving these issues in the December 2019 application, BSRE took the approach of asking the county to grant a variance to allow them to ignore those rules so they could construct the tall buildings without access to transit, and could build in the hazard area. The county reviewed the variance requests and found they did not meet the requirements to allow them to be granted. Without the variances, the county found the application still in substantial conflict with provisions of the county code or regulations, hence the recommendation for denial again.
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| A coal train passes. Point Wells is in the background Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
Your chance to comment
You still have until midnight on November 24, 2020 to submit your comments about the project. You can submit them via email by sending them to hearing.examiner@snoco.org or you can join a remote Zoom session at 10am on the 24th to read your statement into the record (use the link shown below).
November 24, 2020 @ 10 am Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/98527133238?pwd=UFh5dGJvaEtsT0JWSUpyVDRXRHA4Zz09
Here are some potential topics you can comment on. You do not need to be technical, the Hearing Examiner is interested in hearing how local residents feel about the proposal.
If you ever thought about commenting on the project but never quite got around to it, or if you have commented in the past but want just one more time to let the Examiner know how you feel, now is the time to do it.
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You still have until midnight on November 24, 2020 to submit your comments about the project. You can submit them via email by sending them to hearing.examiner@snoco.org or you can join a remote Zoom session at 10am on the 24th to read your statement into the record (use the link shown below).
November 24, 2020 @ 10 am Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/98527133238?pwd=UFh5dGJvaEtsT0JWSUpyVDRXRHA4Zz09
Here are some potential topics you can comment on. You do not need to be technical, the Hearing Examiner is interested in hearing how local residents feel about the proposal.
- Building height (proposing towers that are up to 180 feet tall).
- View corridors (the towers block the views of RB and Woodway residents who live near the site).
- Landslide risk (proposing to place buildings within a landslide hazard area that had a major slide within the last 100 years).
- Second access road (unapproved design, lack of land rights needed to build the road, and lack of landslide mitigation).
- Undesirable and maxed out traffic for the Richmond Beach Road corridor, especially now that much of RB Road is only 3 lanes.
- A Traffic Corridor Study started in 2014 that has yet to be completed (probably because it will show that RB Road can't handle the projected traffic from the site).
- Lack of public transportation to the site.
- Density and number of residences (still over 2800 units in the latest plan).
- Environmental distress for the shoreline other critical areas.
- 10 years of non-compliance and lack of responsiveness to the County Planners (the original plans were submitted in 2011 and the county identified a list of problems in 2013 that were not addressed until the end of 2017, and even then some of the issues were still ignored).
- 10 years of wasting millions of taxpayer dollars of Snohomish County, Shoreline, and Woodway staff time, participation in court appeals, lawsuits, high priced consultants (BSRE has had multiple opportunities to get this right and has failed every time).
If you ever thought about commenting on the project but never quite got around to it, or if you have commented in the past but want just one more time to let the Examiner know how you feel, now is the time to do it.
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Unique volunteer opportunity: supporting individuals with terminal illness
Our organization supports Death with Dignity and other end-of-life options through support, education and advocacy.
We have a need for a few more Volunteer Client Advisors (VCAs) to work one-on-one with terminally ill clients in Snohomish County.
We would be grateful for volunteer applications and/or personal connections to individuals or groups who might be interested in volunteering or sharing this posting.
Since our founding, the lifeblood of End of Life Washington has been our client support team. Our Volunteer Client Advisors work one-on-one with terminally ill people.
By speaking openly and candidly about death without judgment and without discomfort, volunteers empower their clients to maintain choice and control at the end of life.
No particular set of skills or experiences is required in order to be a Volunteer Client Advisor. Our volunteer team includes physicians, hospice workers, social workers, registered nurses, psychologists, nurse practitioners, chaplains, attorneys, and others.
End of Life Washington provides training and ongoing support for volunteers.
This amazing group of over 60 volunteers advises and support clients as they make end-of-life choices. “A volunteer's soul is warmed knowing that one person's suffering is ended and their family has been shepherded through the most difficult day of their lives,” Current Volunteer, Chris Fruitrich
More info about our organization: www.endoflifewa.org and application at www.endoflifewa.org/volunteer
If you are interested in finding out more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please contact us by emailing info@endoflifewa.org or by calling 206-256-1636.
Jobs: Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering Lead
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Regional Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering Lead to join our Environmental Services Program.
As a senior level professional engineer in the field of hydraulics, hydrology, and river engineering, responsibilities include preparation of hydraulics reports, floodplain analysis, and bridge scour evaluation for the Northwest Region and as well as approving hydraulic reports from staff in Project Engineering offices.
This position has the opportunity to develop and recommend policy statewide for roadway drainage, culverts, fish passage, river engineering and bridge scour.
The Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering Lead supervises a small specialty team of four (4) Hydraulics Engineers and provides consultation on projects for Fish Passage and Hydraulics. This position is independently responsible for writing contracts and various engineering reports for complex and unique hydrologic, hydraulic, and river engineering for the Northwest Region and Fish Passage Program. This position ensures compliance with WSDOT policies, manuals, and various federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK
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The Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering Lead supervises a small specialty team of four (4) Hydraulics Engineers and provides consultation on projects for Fish Passage and Hydraulics. This position is independently responsible for writing contracts and various engineering reports for complex and unique hydrologic, hydraulic, and river engineering for the Northwest Region and Fish Passage Program. This position ensures compliance with WSDOT policies, manuals, and various federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK
You're cramping my style Wally, complained Willa.
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| Photo by Gloria Z Nagler |
Do you hafta forage right next to me?!
(Obviously Wally has not read my field guide: American Wigeon males stay with females only one week into incubation.
--Gloria Z Nagler
King county budget includes money for Senior Center, RADAR, Center for Human Services, and a Kenmore water taxi
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| Rod Dembowski, King County Council Budget committee vice-chair |
At a time of immense division across the political and social spectrum, the King County Council again demonstrated its ability to come together to invest in the region’s future with the passage of a landmark $12.59 billion budget for the next two years.
With funding for anti-racist programs, transformation of the criminal legal system, public health and major investment in regional supportive housing, the council’s 2021-22 biennial budget responds to the needs of residents across King County as well as to building back our economy for the future.
“The King County Council and Executive Constantine have teamed up in working collaboratively on a budget that truly delivers for our region even in the midst of a worsening pandemic and with the need to make painful cuts,” said Jeanne Kohl-Welles, King County Council Budget Chair.
"We have passed a budget for the next two years that invests with purpose, makes responsible reductions, supports our BIPOC communities and vulnerable populations, and does so in a way that is fiscally prudent and sustainable."
The approved budget represents major investments against historical racism and oppression, including around the criminal legal system. The Council approved proposals to shift $4.6 million in marijuana excise tax revenue away from law enforcement and toward community-based programs that support reversing some of the disproportionate damage the war on drugs placed on Black communities.
Building on that, the Council also added requirements in the budget for Metro to reimagine its transit police duties and operations and to report on the future of fare collection, all with an eye toward making transit more equitable and accessible to all.
Beyond funding the Restorative Community Pathways diversion program with more than $6 million that will provide comprehensive, community-based services to 800 young people in lieu of filing criminal charges, the Council also added a requirement that $1.5 million be used to build capacity at community-based organizations involved in work related to the restorative community pathways diversion program.
While the budget did push for transformation of law enforcement and the criminal legal system, it also continued to invest in policies that help keep communities safe, including adding $1.2 million and four full-time employees to support expansion of electronic home monitoring to 24/7.
Additionally, the Council approved as part of the budget $500,000 to fund pre-apprenticeship programs in two South King County school districts to help better prepare students entering high-paying trades and technical careers through apprenticeship training. This funding is included as part of the county’s priority hire program.
King County Council Budget Vice Chair Rod Dembowski:
Select Shoreline Investments in King County’s 2021-2022 Biennial Budget:
"As Vice-chair of the budget committee it's been an honor to work with our budget Chair, Councilmember Kohl-Welles, to put this 2021-22 biennial budget together.
"This budget reflects our values: responding to the pandemic by fully funding public health and supporting impacted residents. It advances reforms to our criminal legal system, continues our work to make transit accessible for all, and makes critical investments in environmental protection and climate change work.
"It's balanced, responsible, reflective of King County's values and responsive to its needs."
Select Shoreline Investments in King County’s 2021-2022 Biennial Budget:
- $500,000 for transit-oriented development affordable housing projects located in North King County, which may include areas at or near the Shoreline Park and Ride and the Kenmore Park and Ride sites
- $50,000 to the Center for Human Services for their work to serve North King County residents
- $115,000 to the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center to support the center’s work serving North King County Seniors
- $780,000 for the Response, Awareness, De-escalation and Referral (RADAR) program, which helps build a bridge between law enforcement and mental health services
Housing and support for those who need it
Included in the budget is a small sales tax increase that will allow the county to create permanent supportive housing for up to 2,000 people suffering from chronic homelessness. The approved measure will use bonding against proceeds from a 0.1% sales tax increase generating $340 million to purchase disused existing hotels, motels, and nursing homes to provide housing quickly for those who need it most.
Additionally, the approved budget invests in community engagement and support programs, including $1 million for a White Center Community HUB project, $1.65 million to extend the Public Defenders Association’s JustCARES program that provides emergency housing and support services for individuals suffering from chronic homelessness in Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District with planning to take place to expand the program to Ballard Commons, Lake City, West Seattle Junction and other urban villages. The budget also includes $2 million to support MIDD behavioral health and recovery programs reduced by the loss of sales tax revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, with future federal funds unknown at this time, the budget adds $4.25 million for an additional month to operate isolation and quarantine facilities related to COVID-19 in King County.
Equitable access and ensuring the future of transit
With Metro facing a $200 million shortfall in expected sales tax revenue, the Council-approved budget helps ensure that transit continues to provide its vital services across the county and works to improve access for all.
Funding included in the budget will support expansion of youth ORCA card distribution and transit education in schools, planning for restart of RapidRide lines, updates to Access paratransit, a study on the feasibility of transit-oriented development at the Shoreline Park and Ride, and much more.
Additionally, $500,000 is included to begin planning for previously studied water taxi routes from Kenmore and Shilshole (Ballard).
Included in the budget is a small sales tax increase that will allow the county to create permanent supportive housing for up to 2,000 people suffering from chronic homelessness. The approved measure will use bonding against proceeds from a 0.1% sales tax increase generating $340 million to purchase disused existing hotels, motels, and nursing homes to provide housing quickly for those who need it most.
Additionally, the approved budget invests in community engagement and support programs, including $1 million for a White Center Community HUB project, $1.65 million to extend the Public Defenders Association’s JustCARES program that provides emergency housing and support services for individuals suffering from chronic homelessness in Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District with planning to take place to expand the program to Ballard Commons, Lake City, West Seattle Junction and other urban villages. The budget also includes $2 million to support MIDD behavioral health and recovery programs reduced by the loss of sales tax revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, with future federal funds unknown at this time, the budget adds $4.25 million for an additional month to operate isolation and quarantine facilities related to COVID-19 in King County.
Equitable access and ensuring the future of transit
With Metro facing a $200 million shortfall in expected sales tax revenue, the Council-approved budget helps ensure that transit continues to provide its vital services across the county and works to improve access for all.
Funding included in the budget will support expansion of youth ORCA card distribution and transit education in schools, planning for restart of RapidRide lines, updates to Access paratransit, a study on the feasibility of transit-oriented development at the Shoreline Park and Ride, and much more.
Additionally, $500,000 is included to begin planning for previously studied water taxi routes from Kenmore and Shilshole (Ballard).
Seattle Arts Fellowship invests in future arts leaders of color
Deadline to apply: Feb. 1, 2021
seattleopera.org/fellowship
Four leading arts organizations are coming together to launch the Seattle Arts Fellowship— a new initiative that supports emerging leaders and administrators of color.
“Black, Indigenous, People of Color are an integral part of what this art form should be now and in the future both on stage and behind the scenes,” said Christina Scheppelmann, General Director of Seattle Opera. “With the Seattle Arts Fellowship, we invest in their voices, and in their leadership.”
The fellowship was initially seeded through Seattle Opera’s efforts and grants from Opera America. Now, in addition to the opera, presenting institutions include Seattle Symphony and Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Each organization will offer a fellowship in areas ranging from Marketing, Community Education, Artistic Planning, and Broadcasting (starting in 2022) at Classical KING FM 98.1.
“There is nothing more important than cultivating new perspectives and voices for both the broader arts landscape, and for our own organizations,” said Brenda Barnes, KING FM CEO. “We are thrilled to be included in this groundbreaking program.”
The Seattle Arts Fellowship is available to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) or as ALAANA (African/African American (diaspora), Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American/Indigenous, and Asian Pacific Islander).
Candidates must be 18 or older. The program is designed for those who have just entered the workforce such as college graduates or those transitioning into nonprofit arts careers.
In addition to the fellowship itself, this new initiative includes racial equity trainings for the leadership, board, and staff at each of the four institutions.
“We are dedicated not only to equal representation across our staff, board, and artists on our stage, but to building meaningful opportunities for BIPOC to gain access to leadership positions in arts administration,” said Krishna Thiagarajan, President and CEO of the Seattle Symphony.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with our partners on the Seattle Arts Fellowship, as we all seek to redefine the role of our industries. We will use our artists, stages, and partnerships with nonprofit and corporate leaders to help bring forth the next generation of leaders.”
Fellows will receive hourly compensation at the rate of $24 an hour plus full benefits commensurate with what full-time employees receive. (Relocation expenses will not be covered). The experience will include hands-on work experience in arts administration, as well as leadership training, skill building, mentorship, and networking. Finally, the fellowship cohort will engage in peer-to-peer learning, connect with local arts leaders, and build a strong network to support their career development.
“PNB is thrilled to be working with these organizations in making a meaningful investment to diversify our workforces, embrace anti-racist learning agendas and action steps, and more fully reflect our community across every part of our organization,” said Ellen Walker, Executive Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Seattle University will also serve as a program partner and adviser on curriculum for the Seattle Arts Fellowship, providing financial aid to candidates who are accepted to both the fellowship and SU’s MFA in Arts Leadership. Candidates can apply directly at grad-admissions.seattleu.edu/apply/ or contact Kevin Maifeld, Program Director at maifeldk@seattleu.edu for more information.
The application deadline to apply for the Seattle Arts Fellowship is noon on Feb. 1, 2021. Selected fellows will be notified in the spring and begin work in summer 2021. For more information, go to seattleopera.org/fellowship or email fellowship@seattleopera.org.
Stocking Stuffer Show at The Gallery at Town Center
The Gallery at Town Center Presents:
November 18, 2020 – January 2, 2021
Shop small this holiday season and support your local arts organization at the same time! The Gallery at Town Center has a large selection of handmade art items by Pacific Northwest artists, including jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber, and wood.
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| Artist Julie Steed |
We are always on the lookout for new and interesting inventory. Stop by and discover our most recent finds.
On the walls will be 12”x12” (or smaller) paintings, mixed media, prints, and photography – the perfect gift size! Plus, boxes and bags are available for most small items helping to make your gift-wrapping a snap.
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| Artist Elsa Bouman |
NEW this year! Shop the Stocking Stuffer Show online. We have curbside pick-up and shipping options available. We’re also continuing to add new products to the Online Gallery Shop. No shortage of beautiful handmade items this holiday shopping season!
Featured Local Artists: Carol Austin, Elsa Bouman, Jean Burnett, Jennifer de Mello e Souza, Lee Harper,Janis Howes, Cheryl Hufnagel, Monica Josephson, Susan Lally-Chiu, Sonya Lang, Alison Leigh Lilly, Marsha Lippert, Jennifer Munson, Mary Peterson, Sue Robertson, Rebecca Shelton, Julie Steed, Shannon Tipple-Leen
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| Artist Sonya Lang |
Holiday Hours:
- Every Wednesday – Saturday, 12-5pm
- Sunday, November 29 (Artists Sunday) 12-5pm
- Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
While at the gallery, you can sign up to become a member of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and save 10% on all of your gallery purchases throughout the year!
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| Artist Sue Robertson |
We also want to share some of the updates and precautions we're taking related to COVID-19 at the Gallery:
- Face coverings are required
- We are cleaning high-touch surfaces
- Hand sanitizer stations are available in the mall
- We’re ensuring 6-foot physical distancing can be maintained by limiting store occupancy
- We have a contactless payment system for those that want to use it
The Gallery at Town Center is a program of the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council and is located inside the Lake Forest Park Town Center on the lower level. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.
Brier children’s author/illustrator helps Tooth Fairy soar with new storybook aimed at teaching kids about healthy dental habits
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Virtual Storytime set for 10am on Friday, November 20, 2020 via Brier Library website
The Tooth Fairy is launching her new storybook virtually – with some help from Brier-based children’s author Kelly Rae Bahr, who wrote and illustrated the book titled The Clean Teeth Club: A Tooth Fairy Tale.
As a champion for good oral health, the Tooth Fairy has expanded her popular in-person youth education program – The Tooth Fairy Experience – to include a virtual storytime featuring the new book, as well as an oral health learning opportunity for public libraries statewide.
The program, presented free by Delta Dental of Washington and developed in partnership with the School Nurse Organization of Washington (SNOW) and Arcora Foundation, is designed to help improve dental habits at an early age.
The Tooth Fairy – joined by Bahr, who will introduce the book – will be bringing her virtual program to Sno-Isle Libraries’ Brier Library at 10am on Friday, November 20. Her presentation also includes fun smile facts, proper brushing techniques, tooth science experiments and more!
The new storybook – published by Delta Dental of Washington – features a lively story about a young boy on a quest to find the perfect club to join – while learning some valuable lessons along the way. The book is designed for children 10 and under, leaving young readers eager for their next visit to the dentist.
Families interested in joining can register for this FREE Zoom online event at Sno-Isle.net/Brier. Upon registering, families will receive a Zoom link which will provide them access to the event.
“I am thrilled to have gotten the opportunity to collaborate with Delta Dental of Washington on my first picture book,” said author and illustrator Kelly Rae Bahr.
“Tasked with making dental health appealing and even exciting to kids, I came up with a club that every kid can join in only three steps: The Clean Teeth Club.
"My hope is that children will be inspired to follow the three quests to clean teeth and maybe even start a club of their own for their family and friends. Three cheers for healthy teeth and a squeaky-clean smile!”
Following the event, the storybook will be available for free digital viewing on The Tooth Fairy Experience website, and for check-out at the Sno-Isle Brier Library.
“It is so important to teach oral health from a young age and who better to learn it from than the Tooth Fairy herself," said Sno-Isle Library Associate Morgan Farrow.
For anyone interested in scheduling a presentation for their library, school or youth organization, a “Request a Tooth Fairy Visit” form on the program’s website www.TheToothFairyExperience.com or send an email to Hello@TheToothFairyExperience.com.
Delta Dental of Washington is the state’s leading dental benefit provider, covering nearly 3 million people in Washington state and nationally. As the only not-for-profit carrier dedicated to improving oral health in Washington, Delta Dental plays a vital role extending access to care for the underserved and vulnerable populations through the Arcora Foundation, corporate philanthropy and oral health advocacy. For more information, visit: www.deltadentalwa.com.
Notes from Shoreline council meeting November 16, 2020
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| Pam Cross, Reporter |
Notes by Pam Cross
The meeting was held remotely using the Zoom platform.
Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
All Councilmembers were present.
Report of the City Manager, Debbi Tarry
COVID-19 Update
These new restrictions are effective through December 14.
Case counts in King County are at an all time high. The average over the past 14 days was 223 new cases per 100,000 residents. Remember that the target is 25 per 100,000.
In Shoreline we’ve had 29 in one day, and averaged 14 new cases per day in the last two weeks. The cases are all throughout our community.
Please continue to take prevention measures seriously.
Wear a face covering, especially indoors in public settings regardless of the distance between people. Remember the guidance is wear a mask AND maintain at least six feet of distance from others. Limit the number of people you are with, and the time you are with them. Avoid large gatherings. Do what you can to improve indoor ventilation by opening windows as much as you can. Wash hands frequently and clean surfaces often.
Get tested at the first sign of illness. Testing lines are getting longer so we may see new sites open up.
More information available at shorelinewa.gov/covid
145th Interchange Online Open House
Learn about the current challenges at the 145th and I-5 interchange and plans to address those challenges. Share what’s important to you and provide your comments October 26 through Nov 20. Go to 145thInterchange.infocommunity.org
Shoreline Celebrates with Food shorelinewa.gov/recipes
Even if we aren’t able to enjoy holiday gatherings together right now, we can still cook our favorite fall and winter meals. Spread some joy this season by sharing a recipe and exploring the recipes your neighbors have shared.
Send recipes to Constance Perenyi at cperenyi@shorelinewa.gov and include a picture if you have one.
Public Reminders
City Council and members of the Planning Commission and PRCS/Tree Board will attend training for racial equity on Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm.
The City Manager made a request to add an Executive Session for Litigation or potential litigation and to hold that session prior to tonight’s Action Items.
Council Reports
None
Public Comment
Kathleen Russell, Shoreline, Save Shoreline Trees
We have proposed several code amendments and sent them to Steve Szafran, Senior Planner for Planning and Community Development, copied Council, and asked for expedited consideration.
Jackie Kurle, Shoreline
Spoke against the enhanced shelter
William Bear, Shoreline
Spoke on behalf of Shoreline Organized Against Racism
We have a lot of work to do but the discussion of Resolution No. 467 is a good start.
Janet Way, Shoreline, Shoreline Preservation Society
We are moving forward with landmark status for the Chapel at Fircrest and request Council’s support
Mark Ellerbrook, Seattle, KingCo.
Thanked Shoreline for its support of the enhanced shelter and the spirit of partnership between the City of Shoreline and King County.
Approval of the Agenda
Deputy Mayor Scully requested that Item 7(d) “Adoption of Ordinance No. 913 - Amending Ordinance No. 906 - Interim Zoning Regulations to Allow Siting a 24/7 Enhanced Shelter in the R-48 Zone District” be removed from the Consent Calendar and added as an Action Item, and that Council recess for an Executive Session as requested by the City Manager.
Approval of the Agenda as modified adopted by unanimous consent.
The Consent Calendar containing items (a) through (c) approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Council recessed for 15 minutes for an Executive Session as authorized by RCW42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel matters relating to litigation or potential litigation to which the City, the governing body or member acting in an official capacity is or is likely to become a party when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.
(Council returns after about 5 minutes)
Action Item 8(a) Adopting Ordinance No. 913 - Amending Ordinance No. 906 - Interim Zoning Regulations to Allow Siting a 24/7 Enhanced Shelter in the R-48 Zone District (Moved from Consent Calendar)
City Attorney Margaret King made the presentation
Last month the Council adopted Ordinance 906 interim regulations to allow an enhanced shelter in R48. The staff proposed six index criteria, and at the October 26 meeting Council added a 7th criterion requiring an Interlocal Agreement between the City and the shelter operator. Today you are considering an ordinance that amends the previous ordinance in two ways: it adds primary funding organizations as an additional necessary party to the agreement. And it changes the agreement from an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Those are the changes that were provided to the Council as part of the Consent item.
Staff is recommending some additional amendments for the Council to consider. That is the reason Ordinance 913 was moved from Consent to Action.
Both amendments are under section G.
G. The “primary funding organization and” shelter operator shall enter into an “memorandum of agreement”
- Staffing plans
- Requirement for regular reports to the Council on how the shelter is meeting performance metrics
- Documentation of the number of calls for service to the site and an agreement that “if calls exceed an agreed upon threshold,” the shelter operator “will work with the City to reduce calls below the threshold level”
will be billed for calls over an agreed threshold, - If possible, shelter operator to contribute to the cost of a mental health professional to assist in police response, perhaps through part of the RADAR program.
- Require adherence to a Good Neighbor Plan that addresses litter, noise, security procedures, and other issues of concern.
- Staff to develop criteria to discontinue the shelter use if documented violations of the operational agreements are not addressed in a timely manner.
- Provisions for city approval of any proposed change in shelter operator.
Public Comment is now allowed since this is the first time as appeared as an Action item.
Does anyone wish to speak on this proposed amendment?
Mike Dee stated that since the Executive Session was shorter than planned, he doesn’t know what he missed.
DISCUSSION
Motion and second to adopt Ordinance 913
Motion and second to amend Ordinance 913 with the staff recommended options shown under Section G
This will require a public hearing, correct?
Reply: Yes, but it can be held after the decision is made because it is a change to interim regulations. It must be determined that changes made are substantial to make a public hearing a requirement.
Mayor Hall leaves this decision to the City Attorney.
Disagree that these are minor inconsequential amendments. They actually take the teeth out of this section by allowing King County to walk away from them. These are the things we wanted included in our memorandum of agreement (MOA) in order to protect the City, to protect the neighborhood. We need to be clear to King County what we want. These items should not be discretionary. If we get these items in a MOA, something that Council can approve, we have some assurance about what this facility will be in our community and that we have an ability to affect the outcome if things aren’t going the right way.
King County should be paying for calls above a threshold because what we want to avoid is the problem that occurred with Licton Springs or the Red Lion in Renton. Also, King County says there won’t be an increase in calls so it shouldn’t be a problem - but if there are, Shoreline will pay for them. Leave the language as is and set a high threshold. We should push King County on this so it’s not a problematic shelter.
When we went through all of this before, we were supporting significant guardrails to make this project successful - not just to protect the local community. The criteria are important for all of us, as evidenced by Council’s agreement to them. If there are problems with the shelter, King County won’t suffer any backlash, but we will. We want to do the right thing. We passed the shelter so now we have to make sure that the enhanced shelter will be successful.
When we originally passed these criteria, the wording already included “such as” but I’m ok with this further clarification. It should not be mandatory.
King County has already agreed to all the other sections?
Reply: Yes. The sticking point on this item is the County being billed automatically.
Grant funding can’t be used to pay for police/fire department services for the running of a facility. If this verbiage is left in, could it put the grant funding at risk?
Reply: I don’t know the conditions of the grant funding but it isn’t unusual to have restrictions for its use.
Debbie Tarry: this grant was applied for based on the budget to operate the facility and did not include additional police services.
I think we can believe that King County will work with us to get the number of calls down if they happen to exceed the threshold we set.
VOTE
Amend Ordinance 913 with the staff recommended options shown under Section G
Passes 5-2
Councilmembers Chang and McConnell opposed
VOTE
Move to amend the main motion to waive three readings
Passes Vote 6-1
Chang opposed
VOTE
Approval of Ordinance 913 as amended
Passes 5-2
Councilmembers Chang and McConnell opposed
Action Item 8(b) Adoption of Resolution No. 468 – Making a Finding and Declaration of Substantial Need for Purposes of Setting the Limit Factor for the Property Tax Levy for 2021
Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director
Why we need substantial need.
Since inflation is less than 1.0%, Council may adopt a resolution of “substantial need” allowing it to increase the levy up to the full one percent (1.0%) as allowed by statute.
DISCUSSION
No additional discussion
VOTE to adopt Resolution 468
Passes 7-0
Action Item 8(c) Adoption of Ordinance No. 902 - Setting the 2021 Regular and Excess Property Tax Levies
Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director
$14.3M regular levy provides for general operations
$1.1M excess levy provides for debt service for 2006 parks bond that will be retired in 2021
DISCUSSION
No additional discussion
VOTE to adopt Ordinance 902
Passes 7-0
Action Item 8(d) Adoption of Ordinance No. 903 - Adopting the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget, the 2021 Fee Schedule, the 2021 Salary Schedules, and the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director
We have been discussing this budget every Monday night since October 12. There was one amendment proposed by Councilmember Roberts:
Increase Roads Capital Fund appropriations by $100,000 for a NE 200th Street Sidewalk project, which will install approximately 160 feet of sidewalk on NE 200th Street from the end of the Aldercrest School sidewalk to the intersection with 25th Avenue NE, to be funded with fund balance available from Real Estate Excise Tax collections in excess of the 2020 budget projection.
Staff does not recommend adopting this amendment because it’s a medium priority route, and #98 out of 140 sidewalk projects, as ranked by the Sidewalk Advisory Committee.
DISCUSSION
Councilmember Roberts makes a motion to pass the above amendment.
He supports the motion by explaining this is an attempt to close a gap in the sidewalk that is a safety hazard for school children.
There are other sidewalks with higher priorities and it might be possible to get this done as part of another project.
Why don’t we try for a Safe Routes To Schools grant?
Reply by Nora Daley-Peng, Senior Transportation Planner: The Safe Routes grants run on a 2 year cycle and we evaluate all of the needs each time. There’s no limit to how many we can apply for but we want to win so we look at how they will score. Also, the City has to match funds so we need to consider our budget as well. There are other sidewalks near schools that are higher priority.
There are a lot of places where we need sidewalks. Council intervened to have this sidewalk moved from low to medium on the matrix. But now we shouldn’t move it up again over other sidewalk projects. And we need this money for restrooms in parks etc. There are sidewalk gaps all over the City. The volunteer committee spent 9 months on the matrix and we had numerous Council meetings, so the matrix should stand until we do a comprehensive review and see if there are other projects that should be higher priority as well.
This is a very small segment. Some of the high priority sidewalks are several blocks long. This is just filling in a gap. It’s not much money.
VOTE for potential amendment 1
Fails 2-5
Councilmembers Robertson and Roberts Supporting
VOTE ON 903 - Adoption of Ordinance No. 903 - Adopting the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget
Passes unanimously
Study Item 9(a) Discussion of State Legislative Priorities and Issues of Shared Interest with the 32nd District Delegation
Jim Hammond, Intergovernmental Relations Manager, did the introductions
Senator Jesse Salomon, Representative Cindy Ryu, and Representative Lauren Davis represent the 32nd Legislative District in Washington State, which includes the City of Shoreline.
Normally we get together over a dinner meeting, but due to COVID we are doing this remotely. It is a somewhat casual conversation.
Mayor Hall went over the City’s list of priorities that includes
- The need for local funding tools, both for general revenue and Transportation Benefit District (TBD) funding;
- The need for statewide transportation funding and the value/importance of the proposed 148th Street non-motorized bridge allowing access to light rail;
- The ongoing importance of addressing challenges related to housing and human service needs, which has been particularly aggravated during the current COVID-19 pandemic;
- A shared interest with the State for the residents and future use of the Fircrest Campus;
- The importance of a coordinated state/local partnership and a watershed-based approach when tackling culverts and other barriers to fish passage;
- State-level proposals for implementing changes to law enforcement practices
- And healthy forests, habitat restoration, and others as part of our overall goals of supporting transportation, climate concerns, and environmental goals.
DISCUSSION
Question: How do we get the more behavioral health people out there to support the police in addressing non-police calls? Do we start at the state, county or city level?
Rep. Davis: the State funds very little - just the State Patrol. Cities and counties do the rest.
Behavioral response calls require different models for different circumstances. We need to rethink what first responders look like. Mental health professionals are in short supply. Even if we had the money to hire them, they are not even in the pipeline. We need to utilize non-clinicians - people who are in recovery themselves, or experienced homelessness. They are not diagnosing but assisting people in need. This can work quite effectively with good training.
To pay for it, she is working on a bill that would tax industries in a couple of different ways - alcohol producers (not restaurants) and drug manufacturers. We also have the nationwide 988 crisis line coming in July 2022. This is a real opportunity. State and local government can work together.
Sen. Salomon: Police accountability is important. Decertification on statewide level by a state board should be used for police who violate such things as use of force. Defunding is not an option. They do a tough job and do it well, but in too many instances some officers step over the line without consequences. When one department investigates another, there is too much of a relationship between them to effectively investigate. Collective bargaining gets the officer off in a way that nullifies the best of efforts. We need to tighten that up. Also, secondary employment as crowd control for example has no regulation. Who should regulate it?
Main priorities: housing and homelessness is a growing problem. After the rent moratorium rent will come due. Landlords can’t go without payment. That is not only unfair, but will result in smaller landlords getting out of the business. How do you address this? State might forgive some back rent.
What’s the thinking about 976? That we’ve moved from big hole to smaller hole?
Rep. Ryu: We’ve suffered a lack of revenue even from tolls since people are staying home. As for assisting in paying for the cost of culverts, we need to coordinate doing significantly more with a lot less right now, and this won’t change any time soon. Reports from consultants on Fircrest have been delayed due to COVID. We have to approach Fircrest as an entire campus plan even if it is done in stages. That will be best for the community and Fircrest. Meanwhile we have to keep the fire department and water departments involved. Housing is definitely an issue. The eviction moratorium was a stopgap measure. We have seven pilot programs in seven counties to address this. We will be getting some data from these pilot programs.
Also, the foreclosure moratorium expires in March. Homeowners should start looking at resources that are available. No additional money has come in from the Federal government.
These are interesting comments on revenue sources that we’ve come to depend on. Revenues are down because we’re being careful about COVID. Essential workers who are more at risk are still working and paying their taxes but most people aren’t spending.
- Note: this conversation roamed from topic to topic and this is not intended as a comprehensive review. The video is available on the City’s website shorelinewa.gov on the Council Meetings tab.
Study Item 9(b) Discussing the 2021 State Legislative Priorities
Jim Hammond, Intergovernmental Relations Manager gave the presentation
January is the next legislative session. It will be the 120 day long session where big revenue gets handled. The short session is more about trimming and course correcting.
Shoreline-specific priorities:
- maintain project visibility for the bike/pedestrian bridge at N 148th Street that would connect neighborhoods to the Shoreline South/148th Street light rail station;
- partner with State agencies to seek legislative action that supports City goals and the long-term vision of an approved Fircrest Master Development Plan;
- seek Local/Community Project funding in the Capital Budget for important Shoreline park improvements, including construction of a pavilion at Shoreline Park,
- renovation of outdated public restrooms at key park facilities, and habitat restoration at Southwoods Park.
- transportation policies, funding and local control;
- financial sustainability/flexibility;
- affordable housing/homelessness;
- fish blocking culverts;
- climate change;
- tax increment financing (TIF) relevant to our station areas where we are looking to attract significant multifamily development but it’s hard when the infrastructure is not in place; and
- policing reform.
DISCUSSION
Pleased to hear from our legislators that revenue options that were not available a year ago might be on the table such as taxes on the highest earning employees, and taxes on the highest earning companies and potentially capital gains. Shouldn’t we support this move towards a less regressive tax? We might want to move in this direction since people are asking for no cuts to existing services. Increasing current taxes only makes our system more regressive. It’s a step towards necessary comprehensive tax reform. At this time, a state income tax is a non-starter.
We should continue to press for money for an aquatic and recreation center. If we’re silent, then we are not going to get it. 55% of the voters wanted this facility. We need it on the list while we start to consider other revenue sources. We don’t want them to forget about it.
Study Item 9(c) Discussion of Resolution No. 467 - Declaring the City’s Commitment to Building an Anti-Racist Community - Sponsored by Councilmembers Roberts and Robertson (Resolution 467 - Attachment B page 9C-12)
Christina Arcidy, Management Analyst
Staff reviewed other resolutions both locally and nationally. The most common resolution is to declare racism as a public health emergency which is commonly done in conjunction with the local health department. The second type declares a broader commitment declaring racism as a public emergency. The third type emphasizes one or two race-related actions such as developing diversity training or using a consultant.
Councilmembers Roberts and Robertson asked staff to propose declaring Shoreline an Anti-Racist Community. This resolution will creates a broad approach by creating a common framework, committing to co-create a vision for an anti-racist community, and commits to community listening sessions about how the City can influence more equitable outcomes within our community.
DISCUSSION
In January 2017, the Shoreline City Council declared the City of Shoreline to be an inviting, equitable, and safe community for all by adopting Resolution 401. The resolution states, “As leaders in the community, we have a special responsibility not to stay silent in the face of discrimination, harassment or hate against any of our residents, and we choose to be a leader in protecting human rights, equity, public safety and social well-being.”
We have work to do for this ongoing process. And we are stating in this proposed resolution
“That for meaningful and lasting change to occur, the City must work together with members of our community …. to co-create a vision of this anti-racist community and the outcomes and activities that will bring us closer to this vision.”
The use of “co-create” is intentional. We are leaders and need to participate, but it is the community’s vision so we must work with the community to build it together.
There are concrete things we are committing to. This is not some nebulous feel-good statement, but work we are actually committing to do.
The “Whereas” statements are not part of what we are resolving and I think they should be reduced. Particularly the second one that defines racism. It gives a good definition of institutional racism but leaves out the personal part. So the definition needs to be broader. Slavery of Blacks is mentioned but not the slaughter of indigenous peoples. Nothing is said about the internment camps during WWII. We can’t identify each group that has suffered from racism. Maybe we should consider reducing this section of the Resolution so that more emphasis is given to what we are resolving to do.
This Resolution is open to public comment so if we start hearing from people who feel left out, then we can address it. But right now, let’s bring it back in its current form.
Members of the public can comment at our next meeting or on the 30th when it comes back for action. People may also write to council@shorelinewa.gov and your comments are distributed to every council member. The written comments are also posted online.
Meeting adjourned.
Corrections: Strike-thrus in the notes were inadvertently removed when the formatting was stripped. They have been added back in.
Beautiful tree
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
When I went out on Wednesday, I was so disappointed to see that all the beautifully colored leaves had been blown off the trees.
Happily, Lee Lageschulte sent photos of other beautiful trees. These are in north Seattle, off Meridian.
Agenda for Shoreline council meeting November 23, 2020
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| Shoreline City Council Photo courtesy City of Shoreline |
By Pam Cross
The November 23, 2020 regular City of Shoreline council meeting includes the following :
Action Item 8(a) Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Memorandum of Agreement for the Operation of an Enhanced Shelter Within the City of Shoreline with King County and Lake City Partners
The staff report is not yet available.
Action Item 8(b) Adoption of Ordinance No. 909 – 2020 Comprehensive Plan Annual Docket Amendments to the Shoreline Comprehensive Plan
1. Amend Table 6.6 of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan to acquire park and open space between Dayton Avenue and Interstate 5 and between 145th and 165th Streets.
2. Amend the Point Wells Subarea Plan to be consistent with Interlocal Agreement between City of Shoreline and Town of Woodway.
Study Item 9(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 907 - Amending Development Code Sections 20.20, 20.30, 20.40, 20.50, and 20.80 for Policy Amendments
The Planning Commission held study sessions to discuss the proposed amendments and give staff direction on the amendments on July 2 and August 20, 2020. The Commission then held the required public hearing on October 1, 2020.
Study Item 9(b) Discussion of Ordinance No. 912 - Authorizing Assumption of the Ronald Wastewater District and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and File the Joint Petition of Dissolution of the Ronald Wastewater District
Northshore Fire Department's Board of Commissioners approve merger resolution
More information can be found on the District's website: https://www.northshorefire.com/news/.
Chief Greg Ahearn is available to answer questions about the proposed merger at (425) 354-1780 or GAhearn@northshorefire.com.
Case updates November 17, 2020
United States
- cases 11,300,635 - 164,382 cases since last report
- deaths 247,834 - 1,602 deaths since last report
Washington state - *deaths not reported on weekend
- cases 135,424 - 1,303 since yesterday
- hospitalizations 9,622 - 49 since yesterday
- deaths* 2,592 - 21 since last report
King county
- cases 35,993 - 283 since yesterday
- hospitalizations 2,903 - 13 since yesterday
- deaths 834 - 1 since yesterday
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
- cases 888 - 11 since yesterday
- hospitalizations 119 - 1 new
- deaths 67 - 0 new
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
- cases 113 - -1 since yesterday
- hospitalizations 6 - 0 since yesterday
- deaths 2 - 0 new
Brick Garden at Fircrest
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| Bricks from the Brick Garden at Fircrest Photos by Janet Way |
Near the Navy Chapel on the Fircrest campus is a commemorative Brick Garden.
Made to be accessible to people in wheelchairs, the bricks are engraved with notable historical events and the year they occured.
It was designed and created by the University of Washington Public Art Program Spring Quarter 2003 by the Design Build Studio which included students and faculty from the School of Art, College of Arts and Science; and The Department of Architecture and Urban Planning.
It was funded by the Stella Osborne Family.
The Navy Chapel at Fircrest is on the agenda for the Thursday meeting of the Landmarks Commission, nominated for Historical Landmark Status.
Comments on the nomination can be email to ssteen@kingcounty.gov
The meeting can be viewed on zoom.
Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:30pm on Zoom.
Link to Zoom Conference Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86863840848?pwd=Q1VwNUVpZk5YQlhnbmFBa1IzNFFQUT09
Meeting ID: 868 6384 0848 Passcode: 751667
Meeting ID: 868 6384 0848 Passcode: 751667
Name and location of nominated property:
Naval Hospital Chapel, 1902 NE 150th Street Shoreline, WA 98155
Naval Hospital Chapel, 1902 NE 150th Street Shoreline, WA 98155
Local athletes sign with college teams
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| Mimi Currah, in blue, has signed with St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas to play soccer. Photo courtesy Alice Currah |
Shorewood:
Chris Taylor, track and field, Pomona College (Claremont, CA)
Shorecrest:
Mimi Currah, soccer, St. Edward's University (Austin, TX)
Kiana Lino , track and field, Boston University (Boston, MA)
Ana Scott, rowing, Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)
Yikes! No wonder it was so dark Wednesday afternoon
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| Photo by Jo Simmons |
Perfect illustration of the phrase "a sense of impending doom." In our case, just impending weather.
This was taken at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.
City of LFP Grants for small businesses
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce has received money to distribute from the City of Lake Forest Park to help support small businesses in Lake Forest Park impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please see criteria set forth by the City of Lake Forest Park below:
Fill Out the Application: https://forms.gle/ZBeCcV2uP7yxZjqm9
Applications are due December 4, 2020.
If you have any questions, or cannot access the Google Form, contact the grant administrator at
lfpgrant.shorelinechamber@gmail.com
Fill Out the Application: https://forms.gle/ZBeCcV2uP7yxZjqm9
Applications are due December 4, 2020.
- Grant awards may be up to $2,500, based on allowed COVID-19 related expenses (see eligible expenses).
- Grant applications will be reviewed by staff with a recommendation to the Shoreline Chamber Executive Board.
- The Executive Board will make the final determination of grant awards.
- Eligible expenses must be within the time period of March 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020.
- Grant applicants are required to submit receipts for all eligible expenses into the Google Form application page for consideration and review prior to awarding Grant money.
- Grant recipients must also submit a W-9 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf). A 1099 will be issued to a grant recipient as required by the IRS no later than January 2021.
- Rental/purchase of materials to increase the outdoor seating capacity for restaurant businesses.
- Marketing material for businesses.
- Business interruption costs not previously satisfied by other funding source.
- Personal protection equipment and consulting services such as business surveys and training related to COVID-19.
- If awarded the grant, businesses will be asked to join the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce if they are not already a member: https://shorelinechamberofcommerce.wildapricot.org/join
- Businesses must be located in the City of Lake Forest Park city limits.
- Businesses of Twenty-Five (25) or fewer employees.
- Loss of business income related to COVID-19, year-over-year 2019 to 2020, of at least 25% (e.g. 3 months revenue in 2019 versus 3 months in 2020 after COVID). Documentation must be provided.
- Business in good standing (e.g. have current business license, City taxes and fees paid, current on all State and regulatory requirements, not facing pending litigation or legal action, including Lake Forest Park code enforcement).
If you have any questions, or cannot access the Google Form, contact the grant administrator at
lfpgrant.shorelinechamber@gmail.com
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