Jobs: City of Shoreline Front Desk Attendant

Thursday, August 12, 2021

City of Shoreline
Extra Help – Front Desk Attendant

CLOSING DATE: 10/31/2021 12:00 AM

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

General Purpose

We are seeking four (4) Front Desk Attendants who can work during the listed dates and times for this position. This is an ongoing, non-benefited, average 12 hour a week position.

Typical position schedule:
  • Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Evenings
  • Tentative hours 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Some Saturdays 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM
First review of applications: 10/1/2021

Scope of Work

To perform front desk reception duties at the Spartan Recreation Center.

Job description and application



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Response to brush fire closes two lanes of I-5 in north Seattle


Around 3:45pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 fire crews from Seattle responded to a brush fire alongside southbound I-5 by the NE 130th overpass.

Fire crews battled the fire from the overpass, hosing down trees and hillside to put out the flames.

Two right lanes of SB I-5 at NE 130th were closed while crews battled the brush fire. Traffic was backed up is about to NE 175th for southbound; and northbound is stacked from NE 65th.
4.24pm


Fire and WSP worked to open back up all lanes on southbound I-5 at NE 130th Street.



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Shoreline Police: Help identify this brazen burglar


The store surveillance photos aren't great, but perhaps someone will recognize this brazen burglar.

On Sunday August 8, 2021 at 12:53am, King County deputies were dispatched to a burglary in progress call at a drugstore in Shoreline, a contract partner of the King County Sheriff’s Office. 

Multiple people called 9-1-1 to report a male had broken a window and entered the store. Some callers also reported that the male was filling up a plastic shopping basket while inside the store.


Before deputies arrived at the 14500 block of Aurora Avenue North, dispatch updated that the male had left towards the east side of the building, possibly on foot.

A witness flagged down arriving deputies. The witness told deputies he saw the suspect get into a green station wagon, leaving eastbound on N 145th St. The suspect was described as carrying a large green box with him.
 
While one set of deputies searched for the suspect, others cleared the interior of the store to ensure it was empty. When the store manager arrived, he reviewed security video and showed the deputies images of the suspect.
 
The suspect is a white male, wearing a purple t-shirt, light colored pants and carrying a large green plastic bin.

If anyone has knowledge of this commercial burglary or knows the individual involved, please call our non-emergency number at 206-296-3311 and reference case #C21024735.



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Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. named to Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 for 2021

Joseph Irons receiving an award from NAHB chairman, Greg Ugalde for Irons Brothers Construction’s award-winning safety program. Photo courtesy Irons Brothers

Qualified Remodeler, a leading publication serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the U.S., has ranked Irons Brothers Construction on its 43rd annual TOP 500 remodelers of 2021.

Since 1978, the QR TOP 500 has tracked the industry’s largest and fastest growing companies. In 2021, the TOP 500 represented $13 billion in remodeling sales volume on 1.1 million jobs.

Irons Brothers Construction was chosen as a 2021 TOP 500 remodeler by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff. For this designation their firm met criteria which included: installed remodeling dollar volume, total years in business, industry association membership, industry certification, industry awards and community service.

In 1999 Joseph Irons founded Irons Brother Construction, a firm that has been well-respected as a leader in the design-build industry for the past 22 years. Guided by the company’s mission – to inspire creative and custom designs with an exceptional building experience, their team of professionals treats your home like their own. With a combined 130 years of building experience they are committed to providing high quality craftsmanship and superior customer service using safe and responsible work practices.

“We are honored to receive this recognition. It feels amazing to be invited into this prestigious group of the Top 500 industry professionals in the nation. This recognition comes while we continue to navigate the unchartered waters of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 
"I have an incredible team at Irons Brothers Construction, who along with our trade partners, remain diligent in practicing best work practices to keep everyone safe and healthy. Thank you, Qualified Remodeler, for your high regard of our firm’s efforts in 2021 and beyond.” Joseph Irons, President and General Manager.

“Based on Qualified Remodeler’s analysis, firms that are ranked on the 2021 TOP 500 are experiencing a boom in business. Firms that have made the list multiple years tend to share common attributes — strong revenues, a commitment to customer service, as well as leading sales and marketing programs,” said, Patrick O’Toole, co-owner and publisher of Qualified Remodeler. “These attributes helped put the firms on this list and contribute to their ongoing success in remodeling and home improvement.”

Additional information on the TOP 500 can be found on https://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/top-500-2021/



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Steve Babcock: Just a concerned citizen doing a good job for the neighborhood

Steve Babcock with his basket of cleaning supplies
Photo by Roger Collins

Story and photo by Roger Collins

I just want to give a shout out to our friend Steve Babcock who every day sweeps and cleans our sidewalks. 

He has unofficially adopted the Aurora and N 185th St and Aurora and N 192nd St bus stops going north and south bound. 

Steve goes through a lot of this product
Photo by Roger Collins

When you drive by you can see how clean the benches and sidewalks have become. He might look homeless with his shopping cart of tools of the trade but he lives in our senior building here in Shoreline. 

He just turned 70 and is still going strong.

Thank you Steve for all your hours of hard work and beautifying our neighborhood.



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Notes from Shoreline council meeting August 9, 2021

Pam Cross, reporter
Shoreline City Council Meeting
August 9, 2021

Notes by Pam Cross

Deputy Mayor Scully called the remote meeting to order at 7:00pm.
(Mayor Hall experienced a momentary technical delay.)
All Councilmembers were present

Proclamations

I, Will Hall, Mayor of the City of Shoreline, on behalf of the Shoreline City Council, do hereby proclaim August 15th through August 22nd, 2021 as a time to CELEBRATE SHORELINE! in the City of Shoreline and invite all residents to join in this celebration of community connections, strength, and support.

And September 2021 as CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Shoreline and encourage all people to join in this special observance.

Approval of the Agenda
Agenda adopted by unanimous consent.

Report of the City Manager presented by John Norris, Acting City Manager

COVID-19 UPDATE

As everyone knows the delta variant has increased the upward trend of infections because it is much more contagious. Thankfully, our high vaccination rate has kept hospitalizations and deaths very low in Shoreline.


 
CELEBRATE SHORELINE


Submissions will be shared via our website and social media. They will also be used as part of our larger community campaign during our Welcoming Week in September.


The structure must be made of canned and boxed foods, and your entry needs to be completed by August 15.

Council Reports

Councilmember McGlashan stated that Sound Transit had their special board meeting and passed the hybrid realignment. Generally speaking, all items will be put forth and moved forward on a timely basis. It sounds like BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) along 522/523 will be moving forward but I’m not clear whether or not that includes the parking garages. I think it will include the planned garages in Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Kenmore, and North Bothell.

Public Comment

The following individuals are concerned about the loss of old growth trees in Shoreline:
Laurel Stromme, Shoreline
Azar Jarmick, Shoreline
Kathleen Russell, Shoreline
Nancy Morris, Shoreline
Barbara Johnstone, Shoreline

Speaking on behalf of Echo Lake Waterfront Condominium, Laurel Stromme (Shoreline), and
Azar Jarmick (Shoreline), also expressed concern about parking, traffic volume and accidents with the planned construction of the housing on 198th St.

Jackie Kurle, Shoreline, reiterated the need for ongoing support and monitoring of activities at the enhanced Shelter.

Nancy Pfeil, Shoreline, stated that she had warned the Council about the enhanced shelter (16357 Aurora Ave N) attracting encampments. Darnell Park (located at 1125 N 165th St) now has what looks like an encampment. The park is trashed. We have noticed several homeless now sleeping in our neighborhood. They are transitory, but leave trash behind. Shelter operators have told them walking near the shelter is not safe due to these “hangers on”. It’s not too late to stop this problem.

Approval of the Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar approved unanimously

Action item 8 (a) Action on Ordinance No. 940 - Adopting Council’s Decision on the Closed-Record Appeal Hearing of the Shoreline Preservation Society Regarding the Naval Hospital Chapel Landmark Designation and Waiving Council Rule of Procedure 3.5 Regarding City Ordinances Requiring Three Readings

On July 26, 2021, the City Council meeting included a closed-record appeal hearing on an appeal filed by the Shoreline Preservation Society (SPS).

Because this is a quasi-judicial action, Councilmembers were reminded of the rules under the Appearance of Fairness law where they are required to disclose any communications they may have received related to this appeal outside the record (ex-parte communications).

Councilmember Robertson reported that in July 2020 she toured the Chapel Site with a member of the Shoreline Preservation Society. She had previously given this information to the City.
However, since she was unable to attend the discussion July 26, she will abstain from voting tonight.

Presented by: Margaret King, City Attorney
Julie Ainsworth-Taylor, Assistant City Attorney

Proposed Ordinance No. 940 provides the findings and conclusions supporting Council’s decision to remand the matter to the Shoreline Commission based on Issue No. 7 which asserted that the Shoreline Commission failed to provide timely public notice. In considering proposed Ordinance No. 940, the City Council will need to waive Council Rule 3.5 which requires ordinances to have three readings.



Staff recommends Council waive Council Rule 3.5 regarding three readings and adopt Ordinance No. 940 as revised for Finding #4.

Move and second to adopt.

DISCUSSION
No additional discussion

VOTE
Passes by a vote of 5-1
Deputy Mayor Scully opposed
Councilmember Robertson abstained as noted above

Study item 9 (a) Discussion and Introduction of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA)

This is a brief update on addressing homelessness in Shoreline with a focus on providing an overview of the newly formed King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and the Sub-Regional Planning Process.

Presented by:
Colleen Kelly, Director Recreation, Cultural and Community Services

Joined by staff from KCRHA, including Marc Dones, CEO; Anne Martens, Director of External Affairs and Communications; and Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Sub-Regional Planning Manager.

Council established a goal in 2020 to site an enhanced shelter somewhere in North King County. The North King County Task Force on Homelessness was created to do this. Now that the enhanced shelter has been opened in Shoreline, the Task Force continues to convene with a slightly broader focus to work more collaboratively across the North End cities and to work with the New Homelessness Authority 9KCRHA).

Towards that end, we are working on a Memorandum of Agreement that we will bring back to Council in September.


Anne Martens, Director of External Affairs and Communications presents a status update:

KCRHA is significantly behind schedule. The initial plan was to have this up and running by 2020. Then the pandemic changed everything. So KCRHA started in April 2021 and we have hired a very strong executive team.

We have a 12 member Governing Committee, an Implementation Board which is more like a traditional board of directors that oversees strategy day-to-day, and then we have a Continuum Advisory Board that is required by Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

KCRHA is assuming service provider contracts from King County and Seattle but terms will stay the same throughout 2022 when contracts will be re-bid for 2023. We will put out an RFP (request for proposal) that will let providers know what we expect and need. We think this will provide significant transformative changes in 2023.

We are working on our Catalytic Portfolio that will include:
Peer to peer outreach. That is, using those with lived experience of homelessness as peer navigators who can serve as examples and provide assistance in connecting people with the system. We believe this will be so much better and will improve the quality of our data. We can develop a by-name list including where they are (encampment, shelter, transitional housing etc), what they need, and whether there is a plan to get that to them. From this we can create a map to see where the gaps are and then resource appropriately so we can see that people are getting what they need.

What we are seeing now is a gap between emergency shelter and permanent housing. We want to fill this gap that would then open more space in the emergency shelters. We are looking into acquiring single family and multifamily houses and use the adult family home model. This also integrates into the community instead of filling a large hotel or shelter.


Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Sub-Regional Planning Manager talks about Sub-Regional Planning


 We have had contact with 120 different organizations including nonprofits, providers, cities and we’ve made contact with over 200 people. We are meeting with as many folks as possible (over 100 so far)

In North King County we’ve engaged with groups such as North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) and North King County Coalition on Homelessness; city staff from Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville; provider agencies like Mary’s Place, Kirkland/Northshore Center, Lake City Partners, Bothell United Methodist Church, RADAR Navigator Program, and Center for Human Services.

Because of the many factors involved, it takes a lot of time. We will be drafting a sub-regional plan in early 2022.

Other sub-regions currently are East King County, Snoqualmie Valley, South King County, and Seattle Metro. This is a developing process.

The North King County Sub-Region consists of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and Lake City.

Anne Martens

We are working with lawyers on how to encourage cities to sign on to an Inter-Local-Agreements (ILA) with a services agreement, to make sure we are meeting the city’s needs. An ILA clarifies the relationship with KCRHA. We would like to signal to cities that “we are all in this together”, but we recognize that homelessness looks different in different places. However fragmentation and inconsistencies in approach is a barrier to solving homelessness. We believe that the more cities that we can get to sign on to the regional approach, the better it will be for everybody. Another thing is that we will have consistent data, consistent metrics and technical assistance from the Regional Authority. Combined funding should also go farther.

DISCUSSION

Have other sub-regions put together Task Forces like we have?
  • Reply: There are a number of sub-regional convenings.
Currently King County is buying up hotels, is that part of this? Or will it be wrapped into it as it goes along?
  • Reply: It’s aligned but not part of it and will not be rolled into it. So it will stay with King County.
How did Lake City get into the North King County Subregion instead of Seattle-Metro?
  • Reply: Lake City was kind of chiseled out that way in response to what we’re hearing from the Lived Experience Coalition as well as little things we were hearing from providers, understanding that Lake City is very much on that kind of border point as well, and as we continue to look at it and talk with Seattle, it may end up in both regions.
Shoreline didn’t wait to address homelessness. One of the key things we’re working on is Alternative Service Response / Alternative Service Delivery models. Now when you report a possible encampment, you get either a fire or police response. We need another service like RADAR because it’s not enough. Who else do we need to direct crisis intervention? You’re revisiting this so keep us in mind. We’re going to do this anyway, but please let us know so we don’t duplicate efforts. We support the regional approach.

There’s a lot of concern here about being next to Seattle and its issues. We have homelessness here but on a much smaller scale than Seattle. We don’t want all the money from a regional approach going to Seattle because of their numbers. We need services he even if our need is less.
  • Reply: We agree alternative contact is needed for behavioral health issues. I would ask that Shoreline should keep us apprised of its progress, so maybe we can work together.
  • As far as funds distribution, Shoreline is not the only city to bring that up. There will be a clear answer to that in the service agreement we develop.
You mentioned rebidding services for 2023. What providers will that affect in Shoreline? I’m concerned about our enhanced shelter at 163rd and Aurora and the new one on 198th. We were very careful when we selected our service providers. Would we have any say in that?
  • Reply: Off the top of my head, I don’t know the answer. It would be anyone who holds a provider contract with King County as of right now, and if Shoreline signs on to an ILA, it would be anyone who has a contract with Shoreline.
I realize the ILA hasn’t been written yet, but I’m concerned about local control, and what it means for us. We want to determine what the services will look like.
  • Reply: I think some of that goes into the service agreement. But it is a negotiation with a little bit of tension and a little bit of a balance. KCRHA wants consistent metrics, to track consistent outcomes, and data that covers the whole county. We want an outreach force that uses best practices. Technical assistance may work best handled by KCRHA. We want to get away from a fragmented system but we want to make sure we are meeting local needs.
I want to make sure that Shoreline doesn’t become the place where it’s all concentrated. Shoreline has already done a lot. There are other cities in North King County and it needs to be shared among these cities.
  • Reply: I agree. The goal is shared responsibility.
Where does collaboration end and the Inter-Local-Agreements (ILA) begin? A lot of these organizations are getting funding from both the city and the county. Where’s the line? As the previous Councilmember said, there are programs that we have decided to fund in some in different ways with a long history with us. Does collaboration need to go so far into governmental arrangement?
  • Reply: That’s an ongoing discussion. It will be easier for providers if they can consolidate contracts. That’s the reason KCRHA is here because what King County was doing and Seattle was doing wasn’t working. Based on a countywide audit, the call was made that we needed a more regional approach. We needed a more consistent way of addressing these things. We want to work with your long-time providers but we also want to make sure there is consistency throughout the system.
If my memory is correct, one of those challenges prior to the creation of KCRHA was the metrics of Seattle and the metrics of King County were fairly different. That they were counting different things and providers had to do double paperwork.
  • Reply: yes, that is true. And I think it’s true across the county. What we hear from outreach workers and those with lived experience is that the data we have is inaccurate and previously used metrics to measure outcomes are not measuring the right things. That is why one of our goals is to set up a much better data back end.
I keep hearing that the data needs to be better, that we should have one metric across King County or across the state or across the nation. The more consistency we have the better. But I still haven’t heard why the ILA approach is the right approach.
  • Reply: To make sure stuff happens
ok

We may have to ask staff to bring back answers to questions that weren’t fully answered. As was mentioned, this is going to be an ongoing discussion. We look forward to working on this.

MEETING ADJOURNED



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WeatherWatcher: Excessive Heat Warning in effect

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

 
Sunset somewhere in Shoreline on July 17, 2021
Photo by Carl Dinse

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an excessive heat warning in effect until 7pm Saturday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures running into the low to mid 90’s Thursday and Friday, and highs still near 90°F on Saturday. The warning covers all of King County; however if you go over the border into Snohomish County the warning expires at 8pm Friday.

This is not a repeat of the end of June, we are not expecting triple digit high temperatures. Most of the heat is expected to stay east and south of downtown Seattle. I’m expecting Shoreline to reach the 90's Thursday and Friday. Saturday highs will cool into the mid to upper 80’s. 

What to expect: As with the previous heat wave, the closer you are to the Puget Sound, the cooler the high temperatures are expected to be. So, in the Shoreline area look for an east to west gradient with highs near the Sound in the mid 80’s to around 90°F Thursday and Friday. Inland from around 8th Ave NW and east to the city limits you can expect to see temperatures top out between the upper 80’s to mid 90's.

For the folks in Lake Forest Park, some of you could see a stray upper 90's high temperature on Thursday and Friday. Low temperatures are expected to bottom out in the low 60’s through this heatwave. This should bring us much better relief in the overnight hours than we had at the end of June.

Over the weekend we have a cooling trend. As I mentioned earlier, we’re expecting Saturday to top out around the mid to upper 80’s and Sunday is dropping down to the 70’s. Rain is back in the forecast as well, with a slight chance of rain Sunday afternoon and more significant chance of rain Monday morning.

For next week, look for clearing Monday evening with lows in the 50’s. Mostly sunny skies Tuesday through Wednesday with high temperatures in the 70’s and possibly low 80's.

How are we doing in August so far? With the Northridge weather station back online (located in the Echo Lake Neighborhood) I can start comparing data again to see where we stand on a 10 year average.

For temperature, we are slightly above average so far by about 1°F, mainly due to a couple of warm days. I'd like to point out, however that our nightly low temperatures have been right at average for this time of year. 

Daily high and low temperatures compared to 10 year average in the Echo Lake Neighborhood

Rain has been near normal for August as well. July recorded a nearly rain-free month of 0.08 inches total, compared to our average of 0.48 inches, so this is a welcome change.

Precipitation for the month of August compared to 10 year average in the Echo Lake Neighborhood.

Average rainfall total for August in Echo Lake is 0.74 inches. Currently we are just about on track at 0.22 inches and typically most of the precipitation in August falls in the second half of the month.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com




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Republic Services to begin service collection an hour early on Thursday and Friday, August 12 and 13, 2021

One hour earlier on Thursday and Friday this
week in Lake Forest Park
Due to the excessive heat predicted for the next several days, the City of Lake Forest Park has approved a request from Republic Services to begin its Thursday and Friday collection service of trash, recycle, and organics in Lake Forest Park an hour early—at 6:00am instead of 7:00am.

Republic Services would like to let its customers know that all attempts will be made to service their customers on these days; however, due to the safety of and concern for their employees, some routes could be left incomplete if health concerns are raised due to the extreme heat. 

Customers that may be missed on Thursday or Friday, August 12 or 13, may put out double the normal volume on their next regular collection day.

Republic Services will be making robocalls to its Thursday and Friday customers impacted by this early start.

Note that this also applies to customers in Kenmore.


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From the backyard: CAWS

 
Photo by Jan Hansen


Try putting a dish of water in your back yard and see who shows up for a drink.




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Case updates August 9, 2021

Washington state epidemiological curve


Case updates August 9, 2021 - no updates on weekends; otherwise "new" numbers represent one day's results
 

United States 
  • Total cases  35,991,203 - 92,631 new
  • Total deaths 615,778 - 449 new

Washington state 
  • Total confirmed cases 450,748 - 32 new  
  • Probable (additional) cases 44,609 -   -13 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 27,925 - 67 new 
  • Total deaths 6,187 - 19 new 

King county 

  • Total confirmed cases 116,846 -  466 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 6,859 - 15 new 
  • Total deaths 1,696 -  8  new

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 28,338 - 109 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 1,503 -    -4 new 
  • Total deaths 428 - 3  new

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 2,638 - 9 new
  • Total hospitalizations 212 -   -1 new
  • Total deaths 103 - 1 new

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 358 -   -1 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 19 - 0 new
  • Total deaths 4  - 0 new


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Heat warning this week - how to deal with the heat

Photo by David Law on Unsplash
Our hot summer is continuing, and we will be experiencing another heatwave this week, with a National Weather Service Seattle forecast for an extreme heat watch from Wednesday to Saturday (Aug 11-14, 2021).

Temperatures could reach the high 90’s. Friday is forecasted to be the hottest day of the week before it begins to cool down on Sunday, August 15.

This is likely to bring high risk for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.

In order to stay cool during the Aug. 11-14 heat wave, King County has identified places that are open and welcoming people to come cool down. 

Local malls (Northgate Station in Seattle), libraries, and movie theaters are all good places to cool off. The Northgate Community Center at Northgate. Town Center in Lake Forest Park.

The City of Shoreline will provide a cooling center at Shoreline City Hall located at 17500 Midvale Avenue N. The cooling center is available Wednesday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Masks are required to be worn in the building regardless of vaccination status. If you do not have a mask, staff will provide you with one.
 
King County Library System Most libraries will be open and can be used as cooling shelters. Check for locations and times. Nearby libraries include Richmond Beach, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore. Seattle libraries Broadview, and Lake City. Sno-Isle libraries in Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace.

Metro buses are air conditioned if you need transportation to a cooling site.

When outside temperatures are extreme, the danger increases for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. Older adults, young children and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at high risk.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center provided this advice
  • Spend time in air-conditioned places. Visit an air-conditioned mall, movie theater, library or other cool public place.
Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine or a lot of sugar.
  • Eat more frequently, but make sure meals are balanced and light.
  • Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun.
  • Dress in lightweight clothing.
  • Avoid dressing babies in heavy clothing or wrapping them in warm blankets.
  • Check on elderly neighbors and relatives and encourage them to stay cool and drink lots of water regularly.
  • Limit the time you spend in direct sunlight.
Do not leave infants, children, pets or people with limited mobility in a parked car, NOT EVEN FOR A MINUTE! Cars can get dangerously hot in seconds!
  • Make sure children and pets drink plenty of water.

Heat stroke is very serious and can be deadly unless treated immediately. Watch for these symptoms: extremely high temperature; red, hot and dry skin; rapid, strong heartbeat; mental confusion and unconsciousness. 

If someone has symptoms, call 911! Move the person to a cooler place immediately.
  • Salt tablets should only be taken if specified by your doctor. If you are on a salt-restricted diet, check with a doctor before increasing salt intake.
  • Some health conditions make it more difficult for your body to cool down. Certain medications can make you more sensitive to heat. Talk to your doctor about whether your medications or health conditions put you at greater risk in the heat.
  • People who work outside should take frequent breaks to cool off.

Update: Shoreline City Hall is open as a cooling center.


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WSDOT cuts 34 tall trees for sidewalk project - but it could have been 133

Photo by Melody Fosmore

By Melody Fosmore

Residents driving or walking along N 160th at Dayton Ave N will see a new view of the Washington State Department of Transportation building.

On Monday, approximately 34 tall trees were cut down as part of the WSDOT frontage renovation, permit DEV19-2371. 

WSDOT is in the midst of a $46.5 million dollar renovation which triggers the City code for frontage renovation. WSDOT is financially responsible for this renovation. 

Originally 133 tall trees were to be removed. Since November 2019, due to overwhelming public outcry to “save our tall trees,” spearheaded by Save Shoreline Trees, neighbors, and residents, WSDOT submitted multiple frontage designs to the City in an effort to save the trees along Dayton Ave N, N 155th, and N 160th. 

New view of WSDOT building after trees were cut for a sidewalk project
Photo by Melody Fosmore

WSDOT’s designs saved most of the trees along N 155th by moving the approved 5-foot-wide sidewalk to the south side of N 155th. An elevated walkway will be installed along Dayton Ave N, saving most of the trees along the avenue. Approximately 95 trees have been saved! 

However, the City did not approve WSDOT’s design for a 6-foot-wide sidewalk along N 160th, instead requiring an 8-foot-wide sidewalk. 

There are many sidewalk projects currently in City planning, including the design for 6-foot-wide sidewalks along 5th Ave NE between NE 175th St to NE 182nd Ct where 23 tall trees will be cut down. 

At the City Council meeting on Monday evening, City Council was asked to add the topic of sidewalk widths to an upcoming Council agenda so the citizens of Shoreline have the opportunity to make public comments regarding sidewalk widths before it is too late and what happened at N 160th is repeated over and over in Shoreline.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Swiss


Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE




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Watch STG's 23rd Annual DANCE This! Virtual Performance

PREMIERING FRIDAY
STG’s 23rd Annual
DANCE This!
Virtual Performance
August 13, 2021
7:30pm

Want a Sneak Peak? Click here

Seattle Theatre Group presents the 23rd Annual Production of DANCE This! STG is committed to supporting and collaborating with our community members, highlighting the immense talent of the youth and adult performers from our region to celebrate the art of dance. 

This year’s DANCE This performance will premiere virtually on STG’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/user/seattletheatregroup

Photo courtesy STG

For this unique performance, DANCE This show producer Rex Kinney focuses on celebrating our local artists and venues. 

“In a time when the arts have been forced to adapt and local theaters to close, we turn to our artists to help welcome us back to the stage,” says Kinney. “Through their work, audiences will experience and learn about the group’s cultural story while highlighting STG’s Neptune, Moore and Paramount Theatre. 

The virtual performance will feature a special collaboration with STG and Centrum Foundation celebrating their long-time partnership in bringing youth dance to Ft. Worden State Park in Port Townsend through DANCE This Camp at Centrum with a piece filmed at the site of this program.

Performances will feature 
  • ANA MONTES AND FLAMENCO DANZARTE, 
  • GRUPO FOLKLÓRICO HERENCIAS MEXICANAS, 
  • HIYAS DANCE TROUPE, 
  • MALICIOUS VIXENS, 
  • NORTHWEST TAP CONNECTION, 
  • plus a special piece with ELLIE SANDSTROM and ETIENNE CAKPO and FINALE choreographed by KIRSTEN BARRON KINNEY in collaboration with the groups in the show. 
The production was filmed by Joseph Lambert of Jazzy Photo.

To watch and learn more visit, stgpresents.org/ece/dance-this



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Shoreline Fire commissioners executive meeting to develop a contract for services for Northshore Fire


SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING NOTICE


As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Shoreline Fire Department will hold a special executive meeting at the date, time and place specified below.

The special meeting will be called to order and immediately adjourn to executive session (not open to the public) at 3:00pm for approximately 2-hours with no decision expected. The purpose of the meeting is for a work session to develop a contract for services for the Northshore Fire Department. The executive meeting is referenced under Negotiations (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)).

  • DATE: Thursday, August 19, 2021
  • TIME: 3:00pm for approximately 2 hours.
  • LOCATION: Shoreline Fire Department
    • 17525 Aurora Avenue North
    • Shoreline, WA 98133
Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith, Executive Assistant
August 10, 2021



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Jobs: City of Shoreline Permit Technician

City of Shoreline 
Permit Technician

CLOSING DATE: 08/24/21 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.

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals The City offers generous benefits to all regular employees.

Shoreline Planning and Community Development Department has 22 employees that include long-range planning, development review, building and fire code reviews and inspections, and permit intake. The Department has won awards for its green building and sustainability programs and the community planning around two light rail stations.

The Permit Technicians receive, process, route and issue permits; explain requirements and processes to members of the public as well as City staff and outside agencies; assisting in processing construction plans for commercial and residential projects. The incumbent will join a team of two other Permit Technicians, an Administrative Assistant, two extra help temporary staff, and a Permit Services Manager.

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Jobs: City of Shoreline Recreation Specialist I

City of Shoreline
Recreation Specialist I
CLOSING DATE: 08/23/2021 12:00 AM

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who has experience working with youth and teen recreation activities and would like a job with benefits, on a regular basis. Why not you?

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

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals

The City offers generous benefits to all regular employees.

The desired start date for this position is Oct. 5th, when the youth program starts, or preferably earlier.

Weekly schedule:
  • Monday – Friday: program hours vary and run between 10:30-6:30 and some Friday or Saturday evenings with additional hours assigned throughout the month, totaling 40 authorized hours per week.

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

WORK UNIT

This position plays a lead role on a team of amazing youth development workers. We have programming all over the City of Shoreline including in the secondary schools, at our Shoreline Teen Center and through a King County Housing Authority unit. The team works together to provide programming for Middle and High School aged youth at a variety of locations. 
  • Primary team functions include planning activities, leading various programs, and working together to ensure our youth have access to resources and services they need through partnerships with community organizations. 
  • This team functions successfully by using a high level of communication, being open to feedback, having the ability to problem solve and working closely together to provide needed programming for our youth community. 
  • The majority of the time spent in this position is working in programs with 40 or more youth aged 10 - 18. 
  • This position requires the ability to engage with youth at their level and be flexible at working in programs that range from sports and art to our youth employment program and referrals to outside organizations to meet a young person’s needs.

DEFINITION

To lead and assist in implementing recreation activities by overseeing extra help and patron participation. Provide administrative support to recreation programs, prepare recreational facilities for participant use and provide guidance for classes, activities and special events.

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Candidate Paul Sanford - Lake Forest Park City Council Position 7

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Paul Sanford, candidate for 
Lake Forest Park city council
Position 7
Hi Neighbor – My name is Paul Sanford and I am running for position 7 on the Lake Forest Park City Council. 

With accelerating growth in the region, our city is at an inflection point. I want to protect the unique character of Lake Forest Park that inspired my wife and me to raise our family here.

It’s been a wonderful experience of finding community, enjoying green spaces, Farmers Market visits, coaching basketball games, umping for Little League, and volunteering at PTA events. As a drummer, I’ve also been able to play music with other dads in the community.

I am originally from a small town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Growing up, I enjoyed being able to walk and bike everywhere. There, as is true here in Lake Forest Park, nature was always accessible.

Ever since I interned on Capitol Hill for Senator Carl Levin, I’ve wanted to serve the public. I will bring a common-sense, fiscally responsible approach to solving complex problems. 

I will work to protect our tree canopy and watershed, enhance park and bike access, and add more sidewalks. I will support more housing options through targeted zoning enhancements. My Initiatives Page has more information on initiatives I care about.

I have significant experience at high-growth technology companies navigating change and delivering solutions with global teams. Every day I’ll bring that same positive, action-oriented, and collaborative attitude to our Lake Forest Park community and city council.

50 years from now I want future residents of LFP to say we made the right decisions to confer all the positive benefits of living in our city that I and my family have enjoyed.

Best, Paul


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Shoreline Police: Driver under the influence wasn't hard to find - simply follow the scrape marks his rims left on the pavement


On Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 1:08pm, our 9-1-1 communications center received a call about an accident in Shoreline at NE 190th St and 10th Ave NE.
 
Callers reported a vehicle in the middle of that intersection with flat tires and front end damage. The male driver was seen "staggering" away from the grey sedan.


Deputies were dispatched and updated that the driver was possibly under the influence as he had difficulty standing. He was described as a male in his 30's wearing a yellow construction jacket, white shirt, and blue jeans.
 
A deputy soon spotted a male matching that description at the intersection of NE Perkins Way and 12th Ave NE. The male was sitting on the corner and taking off his brown hiking boots.


When the deputy contacted the individual, he noticed that he appeared to have difficulty balancing himself and was out of breath. When the deputy asked him if he was involved in a collision, the male denied it and claimed someone took his car. He also uttered that he had taken some drugs. The male's explanation was not making sense to the deputy, who noted that the driver appeared nervous and under the influence of narcotics.
 
He was placed into custody, and because he could not keep his balance, deputies had to help him into the patrol car.


Another deputy noticed some damage on a nearby roadway and a flattened traffic sign on the west side of NE 195th Court. The sign appeared to have been run over.

Scrape marks on the roadway, likely from the vehicle rims due to the flat tires, led from the flattened sign all the way to the damaged vehicle's location.


Once a blood warrant was issued, the suspect was taken to the precinct for a blood draw.

The male was eventually booked into the SCORE (South Correctional Entity) Jail for DUI and Hit and Run.

As a reminder, we do not show suspect's faces until they have been formally charged.

--King County Sheriff's Office



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Adventures of an icebreaker: Healy crew and Midgett crew share professional development in the Bering Straits

We have been following the US Coast Guard Cutter Healy on its trip around North America. On this day, the Healy met the USCGC Midgett in the Bering Straits.


U.S. Coast Guard Cutter HEALY (WAGB 20) and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT (WMSL 757) conducted joint operations in the Bering Straits, Alaska. Additionally, a small 10-person crew visited for a tour and professional development opportunity.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow.

Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT takes HEALY’s stern after launching their cutter boat for a crew transfer in the Bering Straits, Alaska on July 25, 2021. The two cutters transferred a small group of 10 personnel from each crew for tours and professional development. 

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow.

Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT crew members come alongside the Coast Guard Cutter HEALY in the cutter boat for the crew transfer in the Bering Straits, Alaska on July 25, 2021. 

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow.

Coast Guard Cutter HEALY crew members assist Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT crew members while they climb aboard from the cutter boat in the Bering Straits, Alaska.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow.

Coast Guard Cutter HEALY crew members on board Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT’s cutter boat enroute to the MIDGETT for a tour of the ship in the Bering Straits, Alaska.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow.

Coast Guard Cutter HEALY Operations Officer LCDR Phil Baxa (left) gives a tour of the ship to Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT crew members.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow.

Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT crew members pose for a group photo on the Coast Guard Cutter HEALY before disembarking, in the Bering Straits, Alaska on July 25, 2021.



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Home sales in Shoreline during July 2021

The following are properties that sold in Shoreline during the month of July 2021. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.




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Agenda for Shoreline council meeting August 16, 2021

Shoreline City Council 2021

The agenda for the August 16, 2021 Shoreline City Council meeting includes two study items. No action is required.

Study Item 8 (a) Discussion of Prohibition of Fossil Fuels in New Construction

The City’s 2019 community-wide greenhouse gas emissions inventory showed a 1.3% increase in emissions compared to 2009. This trend is not on track to meet the City’s goals to reduce emissions. Fossil fuels used in the built environment were responsible for approximately 30% of emissions in 2019, with 28% from natural gas and 2% from heating oil.

Current policy in Washington State prohibits local governments from passing electrification ordinances for new residential construction. Given this prohibition, the City can only evaluate limitations on the use of fossil fuels for commercial construction and multi-family projects over three stories in height.

Staff is requesting feedback on whether Council would like staff to develop an ordinance for Council consideration.

Study item 8 (b) Discussion of Ordinance No. 942 - Amending Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 Landmark Preservation

Council will discuss amend Shoreline Municipal Code to align this chapter with the King County Code and to update provisions consistent with City practices. One of the primary amendments in this proposed ordinance is to transfer appeal authority from the City Council to the City Hearing Examiner.

Full agenda, participate, comment instructions HERE



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