Central Houghton Neighborhood Association - CHNA

May 23, 2019 Meeting Notes

6/5/2019

The notes from our May 23, 2019 Central Houghton Neighborhood Association (CHNA) are attached.

A couple of dates for upcoming events to be aware of (more detail is in the meeting notes):

June 11 (7pm at City Hall) - Northwest University Master Plan Joint Hearing Continuance - you can still provide written or oral testimony at least through that evening's meeting
June 15 (9am to 11am at City Hall)- City Connections Workshop - review and discuss potential new local roadway and pathway connections in the City.
June 22 (9am-12pm at City Hall) - Sustainability Master Plan Forum - learn about and provide input as this new Plan is getting underway
September 7 (11am to 3pm on the Cross Kirkland Corridor) - Crossing Kirkland Event - Join in the fun or volunteer to help out with City wide block party

Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday September 10 at 7:00 PM at Fire Station 22 (on 108th Avenue NE). If you have ideas for the meeting please let us know - centralhoughton@gmail.com

We also have a couple of Board positions open - vice president and Treasurer - these do not take much time, but will help us out immensely - Please contact us if you want to learn more.

Thanks

Larry Toedtli, President/Chair
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
email centralhoughton@gmail.com
web site - houghtonlives.com

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CHNA Meeting Agenda - January 8, 2019

12/31/2018

Welcome to the New Year. The agenda for CHNA's first meeting of 2019 (January 8) is available below. You can also download it using the file link.

The focus of the meeting will be on discussing and selecting projects for the City's Neighborhood Matching Grant covering 2019 and 2020. As shown on the agenda, we have come up with several possible ideas, but we would like to hear from everyone on what we should focus on using grant funds and volunteer time on to help enhance our neighborhood. We also will have updates on other topics ranging from neighborhood safety projects, bike share, off-leash dogs, changes to the City's Tree Code, and development projects.

Please come and join us and share in the discussions.

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November 13, 2018 Meeting Notes

11/30/2018

The notes from the November 13, 2018 Central Houghton Neighborhood Meeting are available below.
If you have any questions or comments or ideas for future agenda topics, please contact us at:
centralhoughton@gmail.com

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CHNA Meeting Agenda - November 13 2018

11/5/2018

The agenda for the November 13, 2018 CHNA meeting is available below. You can also download it using the file link.

Come hear from City staff on several current items that are in process that will shape our community. These include the the Neighborhood Safety program which has help fund improved crosswalks and street lighting. Come and share your ideas for additional projects that should be considered. Staff will also go over how the City decides which Capital Improvement Projects get funded - these include transportation, water, sewer, parks, and city facilities.We are excited to have several staff members from the City of Kirkland at our meeting.

City staff are also reaching out to the neighborhoods to get input on Bike Share in Kirkland and Off-leash Dog Parks (as well as enforcement of existing leash laws). Come and hear what the City Council is considering and share your ideas.

We also will be discussing ideas for CHNA's application for a possible City Neighborhood Grant. The 2017/2018 Grant was used to help fund the successful Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Merger between Houghton and Kirkland. What ideas do you have for a possible grant to enhance our neighborhood?

Please come and join us and share in the discussions.

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Costume Swap

9/5/2018

Community Invited to Register for Emergency Response Team Training

9/5/2018

Fall 2018 CERT Class Starts September 10

August 13, 2018
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kirkland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2018 class. This 8-week course will start on Monday, September 10, 2018 and will be held the following seven Mondays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Avenue (lower entrance) Kirkland, WA 98033. The final simulation drill, which participants are required to attend, will take place on November 3, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The CERT program educates residents in disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire suppression, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during the exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event.
The cost for the 8-week course is $35.00 for those who live, work, or go to school in Kirkland; $50.00 for those outside of Kirkland. Participants will receive a CERT kit containing a helmet, reflective vest, backpack, and other emergency supplies. The program is sponsored by Kirkland CERT, the Kirkland Office of Emergency Management, and the Greater Kirkland Citizen Corps Council.
To register, go to www.KirklandCERT.com; for information e-mail Christina Brugman, Kirkland CERT, at CBrugman@Kirklandwa.gov.

City of Kirkland Community Survey - Complete by May 21

5/18/2018

The City's project web page for the KTIP can be COMMUNITY SURVEY ONLINE - AVAILABLE THROUGH MAY 21
The City of Kirkland is currently conducting the biennial Community Survey to gauge community attitudes about the quality of life in Kirkland, priorities for the future and satisfaction with City government and services. An online survey is now available for those who were not contacted in the random sample but still want to participate. Please take it and encourage your neighbors to as well! https://www.research.net/r/2018KirklandCommunitySurvey.

The city's project web page for the KTIP can be accessed at:
www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Transportation_and_Traffic/KTIP.htm

CHNA Meeting Agenda - May 8, 2018

5/1/2018

The agenda for the May 8, 2018 CHNA meeting is provided below. We have the pleasure to welcome Police Chief Harris to our meeting. Come and meet Chief Harris and learn about her vision for Kirkland’s Police Services. Potential topics of discussion include the following, and we will have time for questions from the audience.

Summary of the types of crimes in Central Houghton Area (and how those compare to the rest of the city)
Police in schools
Traffic enforcement – especially related to crosswalks, neighborhood speeding/traffic calming, and illegal parking
Solicitors and strategies for dealing with people that come knocking on your door
National Night Out/ Block Watch/ What the neighborhood association can do to help

We will have time for questions from the audience as well.

We also will be discussing the planning for the celebration of 50th anniversary of the merger of Houghton with the City of Kirkland.

Election of officers for the 2018/2019 CHNA also will be conducted. We are looking for a new treasurer. Please let us know if you are interested in being part of our Board, we would appreciate hearing from you and getting your input to help guide the future of the association. It doesn't take much time and you can learn a lot and help create a better community by being engaged in your neighborhood association.

Weigh in on King County's Draft Waste Plan

1/19/2018

King County is developing a 20-year plan for managing garbage and recycling, and the community needs to weigh in. Resident input is important to ensure King County and local cities provide the services customers expect while keeping fees as low and stable as possible. The draft Comprehensive Solid Waste Management plan is open now for public comment (http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/about/planning/comp-plan.aspx).

The draft includes three big issues that will affect everyone in King County (including Kirkland residents):
1. King County’s goal is to increase the recycling rate from the current 52% of the County-wide waste stream to 70%.What actions should we take to reach our 70 percent goal?

2. What are the most important services that should be provided at King County's garbage and recycling transfer facilities, including facilities in northeast King County (i.e. Houghton Transfer Station)?

3. How should King County dispose of its garbage over the long term?

There are three ways to comment on the draft plan:

1. Wednesday January 24 Open House – 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd St., Kirkland. This is an informal event, so people can drop in anytime to learn more, ask questions, and provide comments. Light refreshments and activities for children will be provided.

2. Complete a short on-line survey – In English (https://www.peakdemocracy.com/portals/262/Issue_5794) and en Español (https://www.peakdemocracy.com/portals/262/Issue_5795). Your comments will inform policy makers as they decide how garbage and recycling are managed in our county in the future.

3. Send comments on the draft plan to SWD.CompPlan@kingcounty.gov

Learn more by checking out the plan (http://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/about/planning/documents/comp-plan-2018-draft.ashx?la=en) and reviewing the short videos on their webpage (http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/about/planning/comp-plan.aspx).

Questions or comments for the City of Kirkland? Contact the recycling program at 425-587-3812 or recycle@kirklandwa.gov.

CHNA Meeting Agenda - January 9, 2018

1/3/2018

The agenda for the January 9, 2018 CHNA meeting is provided below. We will meet David Wolbrecht, the City's Neighborhood Services Outreach Coordinator. In addition, we will discuss the current status of the neighborhood center plan and zoning and 6th Street Corridor Study. Another major topic will be the planning of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the merger of Houghton with the City of Kirkland.