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January 12 CHNA Meeting Notes, NE 85th Street Station Area Plan, Houghton Transfer Station Siting Study

2/3/2021

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​To All-
 
The notes from the January 12 Central Houghton Neighborhood Association (CHNA) meeting are attached below. We covered several timely topics at the meeting.
The notes include links to several websites about current projects, such as the Tech City Bowl and NE 85th Station Area Plan.
 
In addition to the meeting notes, we want to alert you to two projects where you can provide input on major current planning and development projects.
 
NE 85th Street Station Area Plan
The City of Kirkland is studying potential changes to the land use designations and zoning along the NE 85th Street corridor. This has the potential to greatly change the heights of buildings and the intensity and type of allowed development. The city has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Comments on the project and DEIS can be made through February 19. The DEIS and instructions for submitting comments can be found on the City's project webpage. NE 85th Station Area Plan
 
 
Northeast King County Recycling & Transfer Station



King County is leading a site selection process for the new Northeast King County Recycling & Transfer Station. The results of this project will either close and relocate the existing Houghton Transfer Station, or result in revising/upgrading the existing site on NE 60th Street. Over the last several months, King County has considered a long list of potential sites for the new station. This winter, they narrowed the list to four sites. These potential sites will be evaluated using community criteria developed by an Siting Advisory Group and other technical measures.
 
They are asking for community input and knowledge on each of the four sites. Input on what is most important to the community is also being solicited. Community members are able to view each site and share their thoughts by taking a short survey, open through February 9. 
King County Project web page  - https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/facilities/northeast.aspx
 
Please email us at centralhoughton@gmail.com with any questions, comments, and ideas for future meeting topics.
 
Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
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January 12, 2021 CHNA Virtual Meeting Agenda and Zoom Information

1/4/2021

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​Welcome to 2021. Even though we changed the calendar, we do not get to meet in person.


Our first meeting of 2021 will include updates on several ongoing projects and programs, including the 108th Avenue Sewer and Water Main Replacement Project, development projects, and the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan.
We also will report on our 2021 Neighborhood Safety Program application. 


A focus of the meeting will be on discussing potential projects for the City's 2021-2022 Matching Grant Program
We would like to hear your ideas for projects that will help improve the quality of the Central Houghton Neighborhood, either through physical improvements or community activities.

The meeting agenda is provided below (it also can be downloaded using the link).

The Zoom meeting information, including passcode are provided and highlighted below.

If you have any comments or ideas for future meeting topics, please let us know

Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
central houghton@gmail.com
web site - houghtonlives.com


CHNA January 12, 2021 Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, January 12⋅7:00-9:30pm
Location:
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Kirkland CARES Small Business Relief Fund - $5,000 Grant per Qualified Business

9/2/2020

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The grants provided through the Kirkland CARES Small Business Relief Fund do not need to be repaid. Awardees can use grant funds for rent, utilities and normal operating costs and expenses. Applications will be available on Wednesday, August 26 at.https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Residents/Public_Safety/Resources_for_Kirkland_Businesses_Impacted_by_COVID-19/Kirkland_CARES_Small_Business_Relief_Fund.htm

“The vibrancy and diversity of Kirkland’s small businesses are vital to our city’s sense of community and its long-term economic health,” said Councilmember Amy Falcone. “We know that across our nation, thousands of businesses are shuttering their doors permanently. The City Council is dedicated to taking meaningful steps to help our small business community survive. This grant program is another step in a series of actions to address immediate financial challenges our small businesses are facing during this pandemic.”


To receive a grant, for-profit or nonprofit businesses must meet the following eligibility criteria:


1. Small business must be located in Kirkland (including home based businesses) with a current and active Unified Business Identification Number (UBI) and City of Kirkland business license endorsement;
2. Small businesses must have 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees as of April 1, 2020;
3. Small businesses must demonstrate a minimum 25% reduction in gross revenues (including a reduction of at least $5,000) due to negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during the second quarter of 2020 (April 1 to June 30);
4. Small businesses must demonstrate a minimum of $5,000 of normal operating costs and expenses (as specified as eligible under the grant agreement) during the qualified period (second quarter of 2020, April 1 to June 30); and
5. Small businesses must not be involved in the production, processing, promotion, distribution, or sale (wholesale or retail) of marijuana and cannabinoid products, concentrates, or extracts; and
6. Small businesses must meet all other eligibility requirements specified in the grant agreement.

More information on eligible expenses, ineligible expenses and restrictions on use of grant funds is located on the Kirkland CARES Small Business Relief Fund page on the City website.
The City will accept applications from Wednesday, August 26 to Wednesday, September 16 at 5:00 p.m. If the City receives more than 150 qualified applications, the awardees will be randomly selected through a lottery. The City will announce awards as applicants are confirmed.
Please direct questions about this grant to the City of Kirkland at kirklandbusinesssupport@kirklandwa.gov. Businesses can request paper applications at kirklandbusinesssupport@kirklandwa.gov. Applications and eligibility requirements will be available in Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. If you need assistance completing the application in another language, the Business Response Team has translation services available to support you. Contact the Business Response Team by visiting https://re.startup425.org/technical-assistance-request/.

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October 2019 In Lieu of Meeting Notices

10/17/2019

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​To all-
 
Last year, CHNA moved to a schedule of meetings approximately every other month. We have regularly scheduled meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in September, November, January, March, and May. As needed, we may schedule additional meetings based on specific topics that are more imminent than our regular meeting schedule allows.
 
We also periodically send out emails to the distribution list to provide updates on topics and notices of upcoming events that may be of interest.
 
The following highlights upcoming events and activities over the next couple of months. Please contact us at centralhoughton@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future meeting topics.
 
  • Community Safety Advisory Committee -  The City is looking for neighborhood representatives to serve on the the Community Safety Advisory Group to help review a list of potential projects for a ballot measure for November 2020. Please contact CHNA (centralhoughton@gmail.com) or apply on line from the City's web page  -  https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Residents/Public_Safety/fire-2020-ballot-measure.htm 
     
    "The Community Safety Advisory Group (CSAG) will meet for the duration of October 2019 to March 2020 to review a menu of major investments for fire station seismic renovation, expansion, additional firefighter staffing, potential training facilities, and funding mechanisms for a November 2020 ballot measure for Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The CSAG's recommendation to the Council will be presented March of 2020. The Council will then have until July 21 to approve the ordinance placing the measure on the ballot for the November 3, 2020 General Election. 
  • Saturday October 19 - Green Kirkland Day Planting event -- https://www.kirklandwa.gov/NewsRoom/Kick_off_the_planting_season_with_City_Council_on_Green_Kirkland_Day_s3_p27206.htm  
  • Thursday October 24 (7 PM) - Planning Commission (PC) Public Hearing City Initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendments (see attached notice) Latest PC packet can be found here:https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Planning+Commission/Comprehensive+Plan+Annual+Amendments+09_26_19+PC+Packet+WEB+-+CAM19-00537.pdf
  •  Tuesday November 5 (7 PM) - Joint Planning Commission (PC)/ Houghton Community Council (HCC)  Public Hearing  - Tree Code Amendments -Official notice not yet published, Project Wed Page including links to prior meeting packets is available here:  https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/planning/Code_Updates/Projects/Tree_Code_Updates.htm 
  • Wednesday November 6 (7:30 PM) - City Council City Council Meeting Agenda - Northwest University Master Plan Review and Decision on Hearing Examiner and Houghton Community Council recommendations.
    The HE and HCC recommendations packet is attached.
    Past materials on the Northwest University Master Plan can be found on the project web page:  https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/planning/Development_Info/projects/Northwest_University_Master_Plan_Zoning_Permit.htm  
  • Tuesday November 12 (7 PM) - Central Houghton Neighborhood Association Meeting at Fire Station 22 (on 108th Avenue NE) Topics include - status of above public hearings/meetings, Kirkland Downtown Association, 2020 Neighborhood Safety Program projects, accessory Dwelling Units/Missing Middle Housing, and others. Please let us know if you have any topics you would like us to include.
  • 2020 Neighborhood Safety Program Schedule Project Ideas Due: Monday, December 2, 2019    - CHNA will be discussing project ideas at our November 12 CHNA meeting - come and share your thoughts with us at that meeting or send them to us in advance.- centralhoughton@gmail.com 
 
Please take advantage of the opportunity to provide input to the above programs and projects.
 
Larry Toedtli. President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
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January 8, 2019 Meeting Notes

1/17/2019

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The notes from the January 8, 2019 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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Tour of HOPELINK's Kirkland Service Center

1/13/2019

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Hopelink is looking to find the best time to schedule tours of their Kirkland service center so folks can come in and see the impact we are making in the community and right in our backyard, so to speak. 

The following one question survey asks:

"What is the ideal time to visit the Hopelink site located in Kirkland's Totem Lake area for a tour of the food bank and service center?"

For additional information contact:
​
Tom Kreinbring
Development Officer
t 425-559-5228 | f 425-869-6035
hopelink.org

Survey link - due date January 18

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6JR8RQ3
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Community Bonfires

12/6/2018

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Costume Swap

9/5/2018

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KITE STEM Challenge

4/18/2018

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Cup of Coffee with a Kirkland Cop

9/22/2017

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Have you ever wanted to ask candid questions of your local law enforcement officers but didn’t feel like you could? Now’s your chance.

Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity to ask those questions, voice concerns and make suggestions while getting to know the Kirkland Police officers in your neighborhood. The first date is on October 4th, 2017 at Urban Coffee, 12348 NE 115th Place just off 124th Avenue NE. Join Officer Deana Lansing there from 11am-1pm.

For more information contact Neighborhood Resource Officer Deana Lansing at 425-587-3451 or dlansing@kirklandwa.gov.

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    *Please note that the default day for meetings is the second Tuesday of the months of September, November, January, March, and May. To be timely, we may call special meetings to discuss topics of major neighborhood interest.
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