Case updates December 11, 2020

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Case updates December 11, 2020

United States
  • cases 15,718,811 - 244,011 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 294,535 - 3,013 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - the DOH is still reviewing and adjusting numbers
  • cases 199,735 - 4,181 since last report
  • hospitalizations 12,368 - 131 since last report
  • deaths 2,879 - 0 since last report - no reports on weekends

King county
  • cases 53,346 - 771 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3,617 - 29 since yesterday
  • deaths 935 - 3 since yesterday

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 13,353 - 190 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 862 - 9 since yesterday
  • deaths 224 - 1 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,382 - 36 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 141 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 76 - 1 since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 161 - 4 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 10 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 2 - 0 since yesterday


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Call Out to Seniors and all Community for the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center

Senior Center building on NE 185th
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver
By Donna Hawkey

Theresa LaCroix wants all seniors to know that the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is “operating at full speed and has been since the pandemic.” 

Some seniors are not aware of the array of class offerings online, the food service deliveries and pick-ups, and medical help available at the center because they do not own devices such as a computer, iPad, or smartphone. 

Ms. LaCroix, Executive Director of the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center, needs the community to help in getting the word out. Speedy solutions are in development because seniors need support now more than ever. Social isolation can create or exacerbate many health problems.

The center is “fervently” searching for a grant to purchase loaner tablets and has contracted a local business to train seniors one-on-one, says Ms. LaCroix. Tech-Train will provide the training via telephone, Zoom, or in person at the center using Covid safety protocols. 

King County is working on creating Hotspots. These are locations where free internet will be accessible while sitting in a car so that low-income seniors do not have to incur expensive internet home hook-up and service charges, as reported by Ms. LaCroix.

Many seniors who own technology devices are accessing classes and services and are enjoying this healthy addition to isolated lives. There are numerous classes offered for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park residents, and even social coffee times are online via Zoom and easy to access.

Various and many mental and physical medical health appointments are scheduling, including Foot Care. 

The regular in-house lunch program has become the TO GO Community Dining Program, with meals delivered to the individual homes of seniors Monday-Friday. They can also be picked up at the center after registering in the program. The Meals on Wheels Program, which consists of frozen meals delivered once a week to homes, has seen a large uptick in demand as well.

Vouchers for a full uncooked ham dinner over the December holidays are available through a partnership with Maverick Gaming. To inquire about this offer, please contact National Guardsman Sergeant Suthern, who is assigned to distribute the vouchers. You can reach him at the center’s phone number 206-365-1536.

One disabled senior with no family wrote to Ms. LaCroix that she feels the senior center saved her life because dedicated volunteers brought food to her home during the pandemic.

But too many seniors are still not hearing about these offerings. Ms. LaCroix and the center’s staff miss their regular participants and are concerned about their health and their family members. In-person community connections at the center had previously been a time to learn what was going on in their lives. The staff feels a need to hear from their seniors, so they are doing everything they can to reach out now.

And Herculean efforts and results are taking place behind all this “transition from a traditional channel to an in-home delivery service,” as described recently by King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski. 

Councilmember Dembowski spoke at the NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Association) annual awards ceremony. Ms. LaCroix was nominated in their “Human Services Champion” category. 

Theresa LaCroix, Senior Center
Executive Director
NUHSA Board President, Heidi Shepherd, made the following remarks at the ceremony on December 8th:

“Theresa has gone above and beyond during the pandemic to adapt programs and services so that seniors are still cared for.   
"Between March and October, she coordinated home delivery of more than 11,000 hot cooked meals; provided 1,045 grocery bags to low-income senior households; spent over 340 hours providing Wellness Calls to check on members; and provided over 345 hours to Resource Management, assisting seniors through personal challenges created by COVID-19. 
"She fundraised throughout with creative drive-through dinners and desserts, and help multiple food drives.

As a nomination noted, “Theresa is a great inspiration… She is totally committed to making sure that seniors don’t go hungry and that they are not forgotten.”

Ms. LaCroix describes seniors as being required now to develop a “second language – a digital one… It’s a time of adapting.” It appears that Ms. LaCroix, staff, and volunteers have been adapting well to this pandemic crisis, but sometimes technology lets you down.

A let-down happened on December 1st during the annual “Giving Tuesday” fundraising for nonprofits. The senior center website could not process donations during two major ‘shutdowns’ experienced by Mobile Cause, so essential contributions were not received during that timeframe. Ms. LaCroix is a problem solver, and instead of sighing, she is naming every Tuesday in December - GIVING Tuesday!

Everyone must remember that the center still must pay all their bills and staff salaries, and new issues crop up. For example, Ms. LaCroix explains the following in her December newsletter:

“As all of our industrial kitchen appliances are 30 years old and we were placing heavier use on them daily. 
"November saw the break-down of several appliances: garbage disposal, refrigerator, coffee maker, steamer and 3-door freezer. After servicing the commercial dishwasher, we learned that should it break-down, replacement parts are not available any longer in the nation. 
"We were able to replace the damaged appliances through a VSHSL grant, King County, in the amount of $35,000 and are walking on pins and needles in hopes the dishwasher continues to operate through 2021.”

Giving Tuesday extended for the Senior Center!

She shares with us, that at this point, the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center still has no guaranteed funding to continue its mission throughout 2021. Membership and community support is critical to its future. 

So please GIVE as BIG as you can.

  • Call in a donation to 206-365-1536 for credit/debit card donation
  • Mail a check to Shoreline-LFP Senior Center,18560 1st Ave NE Bldg. G Shoreline, WA 98155
  • Make a donation on our website here. https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/
  • Tell a friend about the center, what they’re doing, and how they can help. Word of mouth is a big assistance in reaching isolated seniors, especially during challenging times. 

Check out the remarkable life services Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center has done for and with the community! https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/



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25 year old Shoreline man arrested for shooting at Capitol Campus in Olympia; WSP asks for public help in identifying witness

WSP looking for this person, who was witness to a shooting in Olympia.
These are multiple photos of the same person


Trump supporters and counterprotesters clashed in multiple confrontations at the state Capital Campus on Saturday. WSP and partner agencies worked together coordinating response to the situation.

The Seattle Times published an account (here)

There were around 200 people in the counterprotester group and not quite as many in the Trump campaign group. There were reportedly heavily armed people in both groups.

At 4pm, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced that there had been a shooting and the suspect, a 25 year old Shoreline man, had been arrested for Assault 1st degree and booked into jail.

They released no information on the status on the victim.

WSP is looking for a person who is thought to be a witness to the shooting. If you have any information about the person in the photo, please contact Detective Sergeant Matt Wood at 360-704-2955 or by email sistips@wsp.wa.gov



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OLD NEWS: Missing in Shoreline - vulnerable adult missing from home near Shoreview Park


UPDATE: This story was from November. Mr. Cook was found at the time - in Boeing Creek Park - and returned safely to his home.

Original story:

At 8:30pm on Saturday evening, NOVEMBER 12, 2020, the King County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue sent out a notice they were searching Shoreline for 76-year-old Stephen Cook.

He left his home in the 500 block of NW 175th Ct at 3pm. His home is very near Shoreview Park and other deeply wooded areas.

Mr. Cook has Alzheimer's, diabetes and is not dressed for the weather.

As of this writing, there have been no notices that he has been found.

Please call the non-emergency line (206-296-3311) if you locate Stephen.



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Flower

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


This photo is from June. I just felt like seeing a bright and beautiful flower.



 

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Shoreline Schools superintendent to resign at end of school year

Shoreline Schools Superintendent
Rebecca Miner to resign in June
Shoreline Schools Superintendent Rebecca Miner has notified the school board that she will resign her position at the end of this school year. Following is her statement to the community:


Dear Shoreline Families:

It has been a huge honor and joy to serve as the superintendent of Shoreline since 2014. As I travel on my personal and professional journey through life, I have decided that it is nearly time for me to begin a new chapter.

I have let the Board know that I am resigning my position in Shoreline effective June 30, 2021. I am announcing this now so that our Board will have ample time to plan for and select the next superintendent to serve our community.

No matter where my path takes me, my work in Shoreline will be a part of me forever. I am grateful to the families and students who have been such a huge part of my experience here as we strive to make Shoreline School District the best it can be for all of our community’s children.

I look forward to the work ahead of us as we finish this school year!

With gratitude,

Rebecca



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Rep. Cindy Ryu named as chair of the House Community and Economic Development Committee

Majority Democrats in the Washington House of Representatives voted Thursday during a virtual meeting to finalize committee makeup and elect committee chairs for the 2021-22 biennium.

To better focus their efforts on emergent needs related to the Coronavirus response, and to plan for the inevitable next disaster or emergency, Democrats made substantial changes to the committee structures by creating the House Community and Economic Development Committee.

Rep. Cindy Ryu D-32
Rep. Cindy Ryu
was elected by the caucus to serve as chair of the brand-new committee. The House Community and Economic Development Committee will consider issues relating to community development; community investment programs; and underrepresented communities.

The committee also considers issues relating to economic development and economic resiliency, including small business assistance; business financing; international trade; tourism; parks and recreation; telecommunications; and broadband; as well as emergency preparedness, response, and resiliency.

She has also been named as a member of the Consumer Protection and Business and the Appropriations Committee.
“I look forward to working with my committee colleagues and our constituents across the state to make sure Washington remains the best place to live and work, especially for working families struggling to make it through the pandemic,” said Rep. Ryu.

She previously served as chair of the Housing, Community Development and Veterans Committee.

The House of Representatives will meet virtually for the 2021 legislative session to safely conduct the people’s business and minimize the risk of spreading the Coronavirus to the public, legislative staff, and members. Efforts are underway to increase access for the members of the public for virtual access to committee hearings, in addition to viewing broadcasts on TVW.

The 32nd legislative district includes all of Shoreline and Woodway; a large section of northwest Seattle, the southern part of Edmonds, a large portion of Lynnwood, Esperance, and a few blocks of Mountlake Terrace.



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Case updates December 10, 2020

Case updates December 10, 2020


United States
  • cases 15,474,800 - 203,229 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 291,522 - 2,760 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - the DOH is still reviewing and adjusting numbers
  • cases 195,554 - 3,141 since last report
  • hospitalizations 12,237 - 153 since last report
  • deaths 2,879 - 29 since last report

King county
  • cases 52,575 - 904 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3,588 - 45 since yesterday
  • deaths 932 - 12 since yesterday

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 13,163 - 239 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 853 - 19 since yesterday
  • deaths 223 - 4 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,346 - 28 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 141 - 1 since yesterday
  • deaths 75 -  0 since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 157 - 3 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 10 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 2 - 0 since yesterday


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Florist


 
Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Sleep with a MUUS - Shoreline sports chiropractor creates ergometric pillow

The MUUS pillow folds

By Cynthia Sheridan

Search "Kickstarter.com" for 'Sleep MUUS' and you will get a lively glimpse of the efforts of one hard-working entrepreneur.

Shoreline sports chiropractor Dr. Patrick Silva, DC has spent the last year perfecting his foldable, ergonomic pillow that he believes is solving the aches and pains (including headaches) for many of his clients.

By watching the product-developing Shark Tank on ABC, he was inspired to begin learning the “language of manufacturing,” while developing three generations of a pillow prototype to offer his friends, family and patients. 

Follow-up surveys from users after a month of use indicated this unique headrest works to alleviate pain and promotes better sleep.

Currently the patent process is near completion and Dr. Silva's next hurdle is to meet the fundraising goal of $20,000 which will give his company, Sleep MUSS, a “kickstart” as he moves toward production of the Sleep MUUS pillow. 

The word MUUS is a shortened form of "multi-use" and an apt description of this product, which is available with three types of fill and different configurations to customize comfort.

Kickstarter donors earn points for their contributions and these points can be used to buy the product at a greatly reduced cost, if it comes to fruition.

If the fundraising goal isn't met, contributors' funds are not activated on their credit card. 

Silva’s fundraising page includes an extremely clever and uplifting video to promote his financial goal.

Kickstarter campaign site: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sleepmuus/sleep-muus-the-foldable-ergonomic-all-sleeper-pillow

Patrick Silva DC
Patrick K. Silva, DC, CPT, COEE
Sports Chiropractor 
HumanFirst Health and Movement
206-801-7456  

Photos courtesy Patrick K. Silva



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Pedestrian bridge reopens in RB Saltwater Park

RB Saltwater Park pedestrian bridge 
Photo by s cho

City of Shoreline:

"After inspection and a determination that no structural damage occurred, the pedestrian bridge at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park has reopened. 

"Thank you for your patience during this temporary closure."



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You shouldn't have to look me up in the field guide, photog --

 
Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


you did that just last week. I'm a Townsend's Warbler, for god's sake. How old ARE you?

(and yet, photog had to resort to the guide again today:)

--Gloria Z Nagler



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AG Ferguson: Washingtonians to receive full refunds on hidden subscription renewal charges

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Synapse Group, the country’s top magazine subscription company, must return all of the money it charged more than 2,000 Washington consumers for deceptive auto-renewals, an estimated total of $125,000.

These customers bought magazine subscriptions at a highly discounted promotional rate of $2. However, the company did not clearly disclose that these $2 subscriptions would auto-renew at full price.

In addition to the checks themselves, Synapse is also required to pay the Attorney General’s Office $750,000 for reasonable attorney costs and fees, future monitoring and enforcement of today’s resolution, and future enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act.

This promotional offer was given to consumers who redeemed Delta Air Line miles as part of Synapse’s “Mags For Miles” program, which allows customers to purchase subscriptions with their frequent flyer miles. From 2011 to 2016, Synapse falsely implied on its “Mags for Miles” mailers that Delta Air Line miles would expire if consumers didn’t use them by a specific date. In fact, Delta miles never expire.

More information here



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Electoral College to convene Monday, December 14


OLYMPIA — On Monday, December 14, 2020 the electors who represent Washington state’s 12 electoral votes will meet at the Legislative building in Olympia to cast their votes for the U.S. president and vice president. This process will take place throughout the country Dec. 14.


Due to the pandemic, the Legislative building remains closed to the general public. To ensure public health and safety, and in adherence to health guidelines, public attendance for this year’s Electoral College will not be available. However, TVW will broadcast the ceremony live at noon on TV and online.

Click here for the TVW information.


How the Electoral College works

When citizens vote for the president and vice president in the General Election, they are actually selecting the “electors” that will represent their state in the Electoral College.

The number of electors allocated to each state reflects the state’s Congressional delegation: 

  • one for each representative in the U.S. House of Representatives (Rep. Pramila Jayapal is ) 
  • one for each senator in the U.S. Senate (Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria Cantwell)

Washington has two senators and 10 representatives, for a total of 12 electors. The nominee who receives the majority of the popular vote in the General Election in the state (Joe Biden) receives all 12 of the state’s electoral votes.

Nationally, there are 538 electors who vote on the president and vice president. A candidate must receive 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to become president.


If no presidential ticket receives a majority of electoral votes, the House elects the president, and the Senate elects the vice president. The framers of the U.S. Constitution established the Electoral College as a compromise between election by Congress and election by popular majority.

To learn more about the Electoral College, visit the Office of the Secretary of State’s website
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Christmas Lights III - Zawaideh family

Friday, December 11, 2020


The Zawaideh family wishing you all 
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year


This is in the Echo Lake neighborhood, off 192nd

Send your photos to Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com




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Register before noon Friday for presentation on the history of Playland

Playland photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum

Playland Program December 12, 2020 at 1:00pm

King County Library System and Friends of the Library Sponsor "Zoom" Presentation on the History of Playland!

"A Fairytale Called Playland: A History of the North End's Premier Amusement Park" will explore the ups and downs of Playland, the last "trolley park" to be built in America. Shoreline Historical Museum Director Vicki Stiles will reveal fascinating stories and photos that show just what it was like in the Bitter Lake area in the 1930s - 1950s.

Program starts at 1:00pm on Saturday December 12, 2020, click this link before noon on Friday December 11th to register at KCLS.


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Transport yourself with Shoreline Community College online language and wine appreciation classes

Transport yourself with new Continuing Education Online Language and Wine Appreciation classes

Have you put your travel plans on hold and find yourself dreaming of your next big trip? 

Let Continuing Education transport you to France, Italy, and other destinations in one of our new online classes this Winter!

Explore French wines in Understanding French Wines and Their Labels, check out our introductory language classes in Spanish, Italian or Japanese, or keep it closer to home with Wine Regions of the Pacific Northwest just in time for Washington Wine Month! 

Classes begin throughout the Winter quarter and registration is now open.

Visit the Continuing Education Course Catalog to view all of our classes or contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu for more information.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline


Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker II
City of Shoreline

CLOSING DATE: 12/27/20 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

Job offer to the most successful candidate is contingent upon verification of driving history and a successful passing of a criminal background check.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, installation, inspection and construction of wastewater collection facilities, including sewage lift (pump) stations, grinder pumps, pressure and gravity-flow pipelines, manholes, emergency power generators, buildings, grounds and light vehicle maintenance; to assure the safety of vehicle and pedestrian traffic; to utilize the City’s asset management system; and to operate a variety of heavy and light vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey level class within the Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker series. Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker II’s perform skilled and specialized wastewater inspection, maintenance, operations, repairs and construction duties; operate eductor combination high velocity water/vacuum sewer cleaning equipment, closed-circuit TV equipment, portable generators, rodding machines, pickup and dump trucks and other specialized equipment as required; may serve as lead worker to Maintenance Worker I’s, part-time, and seasonal employees as assigned. 

Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work team. The Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the Wastewater Utility Maintenance I by the possession of a commercial endorsement on the driver’s license and by more wastewater maintenance and repair work experience.

Job description and application



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Case updates December 9, 2020; Department of Health improves how it reports COVID-19 deaths

To provide more accurate daily reports, the Washington State Department of Health is making changes to how it reports deaths from COVID-19. 

Deaths due to factors other than COVID-19 can be hard to definitively rule out. 

For many of these conditions, COVID-19 may have hastened the death. 

These are the deaths they are reviewing, along with local health jurisdictions, to assess COVID-19’s impact on the death.

These changes will result in an adjustment of death totals, including a removal of some deaths from figures made public.

The changes will create a longer delay in reporting deaths but will ultimately produce a more accurate picture when the death is reported.

Changes also call for adaptations in reconciling death reports with local health agencies.


Case updates December 9, 2020


United States
  • cases 15,271,571 - 231,396 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 288,762 - 3,411 deaths since yesterday

Washington state
  • cases 192,413 - 2,550 since last report
  • hospitalizations 12,084 - 88 since last report
  • deaths 2,850 - -166 since last report

King county
  • cases 51,671 - 820 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3,543 - 57 since yesterday
  • deaths 920 - 3 since yesterday

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 12,924 - 217 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 834 - 16 since yesterday
  • deaths 219 - 4 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,318 - 13 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 140 - 1 since yesterday
  • deaths 75 - 1 since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 154 - 0 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 10 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 2 - 0 since yesterday


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Buy your 2021 wall calendar at the Senior Center Friday afternoon



Drive Through Calendar Pick Up at the Senior Center

Pick up your 2021 Calendar and support the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center with your $10 donation.

The Drive Through Calendar Pick Up is this afternoon, Friday December 11, 2020 from 3-5pm. Safety protocols will be in place.

You can also purchase the calendar through Facebook Marketplace here, https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1330650637288528/

Board Member and events committee member Liz Fye designed and illustrated this calendar. Liz’s artwork was inspired by the posters and fliers she has previously done for Senior Center events.

The Senior Center is the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, facing NE 185th. 18560 1st Ave NE.



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LFP Town Center Redevelopment Regulations - Council meeting schedule and opportunities for citizen feedback

Thursday, December 10, 2020

UPDATE: The council schedule has been updated. See revised schedule HERE

Original article:

In 2019, the Lake Forest Park City Council voted to institute a moratorium on accepting permit applications for any new buildings, or redevelopment of existing buildings, at the LFP Town Center site.
 
This has given the Planning Commission and Council more time to review the existing municipal code and develop revisions. 

The moratorium will expire on March 10, 2021.

To meet the State-mandated deadlines for holding a Public Hearing on the proposed revisions, the City Council proposes the following timeline.

These regular and special (additional) virtual meetings will give the Council time to complete our work on the revisions recommended to Council by the Planning Commission. 

We are deeply grateful to our Planning Commissioners, who are community volunteers, for all their hard work on the Town Center code.

Schedule:
  • 12/10 5:30pm Council Work Session
  • 12/14 5:30pm Special Committee of the Whole
  • 1/7 6:00pm Special Committee of the Whole
  • 1/14 6:00pm Council Work Session
  • 1/14 7:00pm PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Town Center code revisions
  • 1/25 6:00pm Committee of the Whole
  • 1/28 7:00pm Council Business Meeting (potential Town Center discussion)
  • 2/11 6:00pm Council Work Session
  • 2/22 6:00pm Committee of the Whole
  • 2/25 7:00pm Council Business Meeting – Adopt Town Center Code revisions
  • 3/10 Moratorium expires

Members of the community are invited and welcome to attend every meeting to learn more about the proposed changes to the code.

Community members can submit written comments at any time, or make live comments during the time reserved for Public Comment at all these virtual meetings, except the Work Sessions.

Instructions for submitting written comments, or making live comments, can be found on the City website and in the agendas for each meeting.

Please know that the Council considers public input vitally important as it helps the Council adopt policies that reflect our community values.

You can sign up for meeting notices and the City e-newsletter here: https://www.cityoflfp.com/list.aspx 

--Deputy Mayor Phillippa M. Kassover



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The Sharing Tree is open at Town Center

From left: Robin Roat, Tanya Laskelle with Center for Human Services, her daughter, Gregory, Larry French, and Stephanie Looney, LFP Mall property manager, are all celebrating the season of GRATEFULNESS. 


The SHARING TREE 🌲 is open...

Thanks you for donating gift cards

Stephanie Looney, LFP Mall property manager, demonstrates the donation box

There is a secure donation box near the tree where you can drop off gift cards, cash, and checks.

Town Center is located at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. The Sharing Tree is in the lobby on the lower floor of the main building.



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Rep. Valdez to chair the State Government and Tribal Relations committee in the state House of Representatives

Rep. Javier Valdez D-46 will be the new Chair of the State Government and Tribal Relations Committee in the Washington state legislature.

His statement:

"With a month to go before the Legislative session begins, we have lots of work ahead of us that faces our state.

"We’ll have our challenges in a virtual session environment, but it’s important I hear from you on your issues and concerns.

"You can contact my office at 360-786-7818 during the session or at Javier.Valdez@leg.wa.gov

He will also serve on the Civil Rights and Judiciary and the Transportation committees/ 

The 46th Legislative District includes Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and a large section of northeast Seattle.



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Express yourself: What does Peace mean to you?


Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park’s Peacebuilders Contest: 
 “What Peace Means To Me” 

The Rotary Club invites you to enter their first PeaceBuilders contest by expressing what Peace means to you. 

You can express yourself in any of these forms: 
  • essay, poetry, haiku, short story, lyrics, 
  • artwork (drawing, painting, photograph, sculpture, collage) - send photos of artwork only, no videos will be accepted
Competition categories:
  • Kindergarten to 2nd grade
  • 3rd to 5th grade
  • 6th to 8th grade
  • 9th to 12 grade
  • All adults
The competitions are open now with an end date of Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2021. The winner in each category receives a $50 gift card to Third Place Books.

Email your submissions to: lfprotarypeacebuilders@gmail.com


 

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Sign up for health insurance by December 15 through Washington Health Plan Finder

December 15, 2020 is the deadline to sign up for insurance through the state's HealthPlanFinder.

Make sure you and your family are covered in the new year by enrolling in a health plan by December 15th for coverage beginning January 1, 2021.
 
Visit http://wahealthplanfinder.org to get started. 

There are subsidies for low-income subscribers.



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Train load hits RB Saltwater Park pedestrian bridge


The City of Shoreline has announced that the pedestrian bridge at RB Saltwater Park is temporarily closed due to an impact from a load carried by a train.

The load was a crane.

The bridge will remain closed until inspected by a structural engineer to ensure that it is safe. Because of the closure, there is no beach access at the park.

Updated 12-13-20





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Christmas Lights II

 

NE 162nd and 12th NE

NE 155th and 6 NE


5th Ave NE between NE 170th and NE 174th

NE 170th and 10th NE

All photos by Steven H. Robinson.

There are so many brightly lit houses this year that all you really need to do is drive around after dark.

And if you happen to get a few photos, send them in! Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com



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Case updates December 8, 2020

Case updates December 8, 2020


United States
  • cases 15,040,175 - 217,046 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 285,351 - 2,566 deaths since yesterday

Washington state
  • cases 189,863 - 2,536 since last report
  • hospitalizations 11,996 - 155 since last report
  • deaths 3,016 - 49 since last report

King county
  • cases 50,970 - 644 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3,523 - 37 since yesterday
  • deaths 920 - 15 since yesterday

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 12,721 - 137 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 828 - 9 since yesterday
  • deaths 214 - 3 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,301 - 0 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 141 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 75 - 1 since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 153 - 3 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 9 - 1 since yesterday
  • deaths 2 - 0 since yesterday



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Lake Forest Park Police report December 10, 2020

Heatmap for the month of November 2020: Each blue dot is a call for police service generated by dispatch or an officer. This map represents 599 calls for service incidents in November.

During an attempted burglary of a residence, the homeowner fired one round from his handgun towards the burglar. The suspect screamed and ran away. A K9 track was unsuccessful; however, Detectives are following some hopeful leads.

There have been a few nighttime burglaries, including one at the Honorary Austrian Consulate at NE 160th / 36th NE where they entered an unlocked vehicle and used a garage door remote to enter the attached garage.

Another burglary was done in an occupied residence in the same area (165th/35th). The homeowner confronted the burglar and they fled. 

Several vehicles and a boat were prowled overnight. An UberEATS type of delivery driver left his vehicle running while he went up to a house to make a delivery. The vehicle was promptly stolen.

We have had several reports of mail theft, including from locking mailboxes that had been pried open. This is usually the case during this holiday period. Over the last year, we have had 14 deaths in the city (not covid related) and unfortunately a community member walking his dog, discovered a resident had committed suicide using a firearm in his driveway.

--From the City Administrator's Police Department report at the LFP council meeting 12/10/2020



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Shooting in Lake City Tuesday evening

Courtesy Seattle Police
Seattle Police responded to the scene of a shooting at NE 125th St and Lake City Way NE that occurred around 9:30pm Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
 
A 22 y/o male was taken by medics to the hospital for gunshot wounds. 

Suspect is outstanding and police are still investigating.

Seattle Police Twitter visual: 



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Notes from Shoreline council meeting December 7, 2020

Pam Cross, reporter
Shoreline City Council Meeting
December 7, 2020

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, Debbie Tarry

COVID-19 Update

A reminder that the statewide restrictions remain in effect through Dec 14. (This date has now been extended to Jan 4)

The King County average over the past 14 days was 422 new cases per 100,000 residents. Remember that the target is 25 per 100,000. The target before reopening schools is 75. Hospitalizations continue to increase and hospitals are at 85% of capacity.

In Shoreline, we have had 207 new cases in the past two weeks, 10 hospitalizations and 6 people have died.
  • Protect our community by taking prevention measures:
  • Wear a face covering, especially indoors in public settings regardless of the distance between people.
  • Wash or sanitize your hands regularly.
  • Maintain six (6) feet of distance, indoors and outdoors.
  • Gather ONLY outdoors with a limit of five (5) people.
  • Get tested at the first sign of illness. And then stay home! Do not go to work or to stores if you’re not feeling well.
  • Additional information shorelinewa.gov/covid
The Shoreline City Council and City Staff Wish everyone Happy Holidays as we begin celebrations this week.

Public Reminders
None

Council Reports (all meetings were attended virtually)

Mayor Hall spoke with Rep. Valdez from the 46th District about the 148th St Bridge and light rail to help build support for State funding. Rep. Valdez is on the Transportation Committee.

Public Comment

Jackie Kurle, Shoreline asked for Council’s attention to public safety around the enhanced shelter

Mary Ellen Stone, Shoreline, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, thanked Council for increased funding for human services at a time when we are all so stretched financially

Kathleen Russell, Shoreline, Save Shoreline Trees, spoke regarding agenda item 8(a) amendment 18 pertaining to hazardous tree removal. The section referring to hazardous trees should be clarified.

Approval of the Agenda: Agenda adopted by unanimous consent.

Approval of the Consent Calendar: Consent Calendar approved unanimously by roll call vote.

Action Item

8(a) Adopting Ordinance No. 907 - Amending Development Code Sections 20.20, 20.30, 20.40, 20.50, and 20.80

Steven Szafran, AICP, Senior Planner

The Council had the opportunity to study the Administrative and Clarifying Amendments on November 9 and the Policy Amendments on November 23. There was a large batch of amendments.

Clarifying Amendments
  • #2 was a duplicate amendment so it should be withdrawn.
  • #9 private streets. Concerns included access for service, fire and safety vehicles, parking and sidewalks. Staff suggests it be withdrawn for further study.
  • #8 fee in lieu. The amendment refers to the development of a fee in lieu formula. Since there already is a formula, the wording needs to be modified to refer to it.

  • #21 Parking reduction criteria modified to allowing combined parking reductions


Policy Amendments
  • #1 emergency temporary shelters, to clarify that use is not limited to severe cold weather

  • #16 adding bonus density exception. Staff suggests withdrawing for further study through the Housing Action Plan and Housing Toolkit
  • #17 adding thresholds for the application of building design standards to encourage multifamily in commercial zones

  • #21 would exempt existing previously permitted stabilization methods
  • Staff recommends staff not pursue letter E, as there is no available science behind it


Staff recommends council adopt 907 with those changes

DISCUSSION

Motion and second to adopt Ord. 907 with changes recommended by staff.

Motion and second to adopt clarifying amendment 21 allowing combined parking reductions for affordable housing.

We should be able to combine parking incentives if developers are doing the work. There are some that are combinable and others aren’t. But this is for affordable housing so it’s important to have it combined because it’s the cost of parking that drives up the cost of a project. This makes it a great incentive for affordable housing.

VOTE Passes unanimously

Motion and second to withdraw administrative amendment #2 as a duplicate.



VOTE Passes unanimously

Motion and second to approve the remaining as a batch:

Clarifying amendments
  • #9 withdraw for further study
  • #8 fee in lieu formula
Policy amendments
  • #1 emergency temporary shelter use to include non-weather emergencies
  • #16 withdraw for further study
  • #17 adding thresholds for the application of building design standards
  • #21 allow combined parking reductions for low-income housing
VOTE: Passes unanimously

Referring to our November discussion about Amendment #18 Exception 20.50.360 - Tree replacement and site restoration,

To the extent feasible, all replacement trees shall be replaced on-site. When an applicant demonstrates that the project site cannot feasibly accommodate all of the required replacement trees, the Director may allow a reduction in the minimum replacement trees required or the payment of a fee in lieu of replacement at the rate set forth in SMC 3.01 Fee Schedule for replacement trees or a combination of reduction in the minimum number of replacement trees required and payment of the fee in lieu of replacement at the rate set forth in SMC 3.01 Fee Schedule if all of the following criteria are satisfied

“The Director may allow a reduction in the minimum replacement trees required or the payment of a fee in lieu of replacement” Does this mean “either/or” - or - “and/or”?

Reply: it’s up to interpretation. It can be any combination of the two. It will depend on the site and the arborist’s decision.

Motion and second to remove “may allow a reduction in the minimum replacement trees required or” from this sentence in order to eliminate the possible reduction in the number of replacement trees without requiring payment of a fee in lieu.

You’re given the number of trees you have to replace, figure out how many will fit on your property, and you have to pay a fee for the rest.

Allowing the Director to reduce the minimum number of replacement trees in one case, and not in another, would not be equitable.

Reply: this should be adequate to get it done.

Reply: Rachael Markle. A possible scenario where trees are reduced and payment doesn’t make sense is the owner of a single family home that has to remove a large tree from their yard, and they already have a lot of trees, but may not be able to afford the fees in lieu. (About $2,500 per tree).

We don’t allow people to waive the fire codes when it’s more expensive to follow them. We’ve decided trees have value and selected a proper payment for it. If you can’t afford to pay for the trees, then you can’t afford to build the house. The affordability should not be determined by the Director.

Reply Markle: it punishes people who have a lot of trees on their lot.

Some areas have a lot of trees, where other areas were clear cut years ago. Are we penalizing people whose property hasn’t been developed yet?

No punishment here - they are compensating all of us for loss of a tree that we think is important to Shoreline. Allowing this discretion could possibly result in a landowner clear cutting the lot and then selling it to a developer.

We will probably be looking at this over the coming years. And at the work session in February.

VOTE on motion to remove “reduction in the minimum replacement trees required or.”

Passes unanimously

VOTE to adopt 907 as amended

Passes unanimously


Study Items

9(a) Discussing Park Improvements and Property Acquisition Priorities and Funding

Christina Arcidy, Management Analyst, gave the presentation

This was last discussed at the November 2, 2020 meeting.



Staff is looking for direction on the following:

1. Should the City move forward with the ballot measure for the April 2021 Special Election?

Considerations include COVID-19 economic impacts that remain unknown, approval and validation requirements, and election costs. A bond measure requires 60% yes votes, and the validation requirement resulting from the voter turnout in November is 14,102 minimum votes.



Including the cost of the election, voters’ pamphlet cost, and ballot measure mailer, it will cost somewhere between $94,890 and $128,240 to put this on the spring ballot. Staff recommends moving forward for the April 2021 special election.

2. What is the overall bond measure cost?


Net figure is the difference between the expiring parks bond and this one.

3. What park improvements and park land acquisitions should be included in a bond measure?

Included in the bond measure would be priority park improvements, park amenities, land acquisition, and improvement to acquired property. Details of improvements, four options, and costs are outlined in the staff report.

DISCUSSION

While admitting that no option is 100% what each councilmember would pick, as a whole they agree with the staff recommendation that is the broadest option at a cost of $38.5M. In order to get the cost down to the current bond, too many things have to be eliminated at a time we are growing in population and there are so many needs in our parks. We’re still not doing everything we’ve been talking about. And since this is a 20-year bond, it’s going to be difficult to go back to voters for anything else in that time period.

Not everyone agrees with an April ballot. There is a high validation requirement. When we don’t have another big item on the ballot, there is nothing to boost turnout. We don’t have a lot of people coming to the Council today pushing for park improvements. There were a couple of written comments. There isn’t a committee dedicated to getting out the vote. But there is a Facebook page ready to go from previous supporters. It is a risk without a big groundswell of support for it. It would probably pass but may not validate due to participation. Safer to wait until November when we have a better chance for validation.

Our community may be eager to have money invested in our parks. 54% voted for it last time and this is a much smaller package (without the pool and rec center). There’s no good time. The public is very involved in participating in voting right now. We can bring it back in November if it passes but fails to validate.

Participation in the November elections from 2016-2020 got over 14,000 voters. In non-November elections, we reached that number only twice. So November is the only sure time to get the validation. Implementation will be in 2022 regardless of which ballot.

Some councilmembers may not be able to express support if they appear on the same ballot.

Reply Debbie Tarry: traditionally we try not to put ballot measure on same time as council elections.

There is consensus around the package, and whether we go in April or November, the work will be the same. Staff will move forward with the package.

9(b) Discussion of Mandatory Fire Sprinklers for New Single Family/Duplex Residential Construction

Ray Allshouse, Building Official, introduced the Fire Marshal, Derek LaFontaine, who made the presentation

Introduction by Ray Allshouse

Building fire codes focus on life safety. The objective is to maintain minimum structural integrity and associated means of egress for an adequate period of time to provide successful escape.

They recommend residential sprinklers for residences. Residential structure fires are the biggest risk in Shoreline, destroying property, injuring residents and firefighters, displacing families, and using thousands of gallons of water.

79% of residential fires are in homes under 3,000 sf. This is the size that generally doesn’t have sprinkler systems. Larger residences do install them.

The current residential sprinkler ordinance requires installation of a residential fire sprinkler system in new single-family and duplex home based on any of these factors
  • Size - Residences in excess of 4,800 square feet;
  • Low Fire Flow - Residences over 3,600 square feet require 1,750 gallons per minute (gpm) in flow and residences under 3,600 sf require 1,000 gpm; or
  • Distance to the Fire Hydrant – Residences over 500 feet away from the hydrant.

The issue with this current regulation is that fire does not care how big or small your residential structure is; fires happen in homes both big and small.

The Master Builders Association argues that cost is a problem, and that the construction type is the main influencer of how fires start or progress. As a fire investigator for 8 years, he has found it is the fuel load that dramatically increases the progress of the fire. The cost is about $2 - 2.50/sf installed.

DISCUSSION

This debate has been going on for a decade at the state and national level. It ends up being too costly. This is for new construction right? Retrofitting would be extremely expensive. Modern construction with current building codes plus smoke detectors, is that enough? Or is modern construction more flammable?

Reply: It’s the contents that burn. But fire travels down hallways catching other flammables on fire. Toxic fumes are given off. The question regarding current construction is widely debated.

Do insurance companies have an opinion on residential sprinklers?

Reply: Anecdotally, most give credit for sprinklers but others are concerned about water damage from false activation of the system. Will get more information.

Do we have areas in Shoreline without enough water pressure?

Reply: We have pretty good water pressure here. There are some areas that don’t but we have low flow systems so an extra tank is not required.

Describe where you would put a sprinkler in a single family home.

Reply: We use the NFPA residential sprinkler code. Every heated compartment: garage, pretty much every room. Bathroom under 55sf not required.

Master Builders mentioned some costs and also brought up permit fees. Why would a sprinkler system be a separate fee? $612 in Shoreline. They are talking about reducing it. These fees are charged by the Fire Dept to cover the cost of inspecting it. City collects it for FD.

Homeowner savings are potentially an insurance credit, and less risk of fire spreading so decreased damage and safety of occupants.

Saves city resources. A house fire can result in multiple stations being called - even from nearby cities in order to prevent the fire from spreading.

The Master Builders (MBA) report (available in the staff report) gives the other side. There are definitely two sides to it. Water damage is horrible and costs more than a small kitchen fire! Speaking from personal experience.

Reply: Residential systems respond to the intensity of the heat in any given area. So a fire in one room isn’t going to set off all of the sprinkler heads throughout the structure.

There are not a lot of ordinances mandating this. Low market demand except where ordinances are mandated.

Reply: Since the MBA report, Redmond, Kenmore and Mercer Island have added it.

Affordability. Especially for a smaller home the cost makes a much larger percentage increase.

Reply: the cost of permits is being addressed. Plastic piping can be used for these systems. More and more plumbers are getting certified to install these. Annual maintenance checks are no longer required. Not enough cities are moving to that mandate. Why? Why aren’t ordinances like this commonplace? Why isn’t this huge nationally?

Reply: I wish it were

We already require sprinklers in apartments and other multifamily, should also have in high end housing. Single family homes now being built in Shoreline are high-end.

What about backyard cottages? Would it apply to them?

Reply: yes if it is a separate structure. If part of the existing building, it would not.

This will come back to us January as part of the building code package. General agreement that this requirement should be included.

Meeting adjourned.



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