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CHNA December 6, 2022 Special Meeting on the Former La Quinta Permanent Supportive Housing Project Agreements

12/10/2022

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The notes from our December 6, 2022 Special Meeting related to planned permanent supportive housing at the former La Quinta Inn site are attached.
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The City's presentation packet is also attached for your reference.

The meeting notes include links to materials that were discussed. The notes also provide several options for people that want to make comments on the draft project agreements. 

At this time, the City schedule calls for a Public Hearing on the agreements on January 3, 2023; possible City Council action is scheduled for their January 17 meeting.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Larry Toedtli, president
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
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CHNA October 11, 2022 Meeting Notes

10/22/2022

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Central Houghton Neighborhood Association Members (CHNA)-

The notes from our October 11 meeting are attached. They include updates on several ongoing topics of interest, as well as links to associated web pages.
 
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 8 at 7:00 PM. It will be held via Zoom. The agenda and Zoom link will be sent out approximately a week before the meeting.

The November 8 meeting will include discussions on how CHNA can best support our community moving forward. We also will identify projects for CHNA to propose for the City's Neighborhood Safety Program and the 2023/2024 City Neighborhood Matching Grant program. 
 
Please let us know if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for topics for future meetings. You can send an email to centralhoughton@gmail.com.
 
 
Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association 
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CHNA May 10, 2022 Meeting Notes

5/16/2022

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The notes from our May 10, 2022 meeting are attached. 

                                                SAVE THE DATE !!!!

CHNA will be holding a 2022 Celebration Event on Labor Day - Monday September 5 from 12-3 PM
The Event will be held at the fields at the Emerson/Northstar campus at 108th Avenue/NE 53rd Street. 



The Celebration Event will be a bring your own picnic; CHNA plans to provide some snacks and drinks. 
We are planning on having live music, family and children’s activities (like a kid’s challenge course and backyard-type games), as well as information and conversation stations.

We are seeking additional volunteers to help with set-up and staffing event activities and clean-up.
If you are available and interested in joining us, please let us know at
: centralhoughton@gmail.com.
With the September 5 Celebration Event, our next regular meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday October 11, 2022.


Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or ideas for future meeting topics.

Take care and enjoy the summer

Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
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CHNA May 10, 2022 Meeting Agenda and Zoom Link

5/2/2022

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​CHNA Members and Guests-


The agenda for the May 10, 2022 (7:00 PM) regular meeting of the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association (CHNA) is attached below. The meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom platform. The Zoom meeting link and passcode provided below:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85429788946?pwd=UkZYVWpDL1BwWnNESnpsbWYzOUtSQT09

Meeting ID: 854 2978 8946
Passcode: 397136
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,85429788946#,,,,*397136# US (Tacoma)



The meeting will begin with brief reports from the City of Kirkland Police Department and Northwest University. Attendees will be able to ask questions.

A key part of our meeting will be discussing strategies for our communications program, possible changes to the CHNA Bylaws (redline version attached), and election of CHNA Officers for the next 12-month term.

We have four Board/Officer positions - President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. We will be losing one of our two current Board members and I will be stepping down from being President within one year. We need members to join our Board, otherwise our neighborhood association will not be able to function to serve our community. CHNA will be even more important as a group with the imminent sunsetting of the Houghton Community Council.

The remainder of the meeting will include updates on our planned Neighborhood Summer Celebration on Labor Day and other ongoing topics.

The other topics include items that have upcoming public meetings, including:
  • The La Quinta Inn Homeless Housing - Public Town Hall on May 9 
  • Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Siting Project (to replace/upgrade the Houghton Transfer Station) - Public Meeting on May 12 
Please join us to add to the discussion and help CHNA add value to our broader neighborhood and to the City of Kirkland.

Please let us know if you have any comments, questions, or ideas for future meeting topics.



Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
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March 8, 2022 CHNA Meeting Notes

3/21/2022

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The notes from our March 8, 2022, regular meeting are provided below. We covered a lot of current and ongoing topics including the Sunsetting of the Houghton Community Council, the La Quinta Inn homeless housing proposal. We also reported on the proposed mailer and 2022 Celebration Event.

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday May10. We will be electing Board members and also discussing proposed changes to our Bylaws to engage younger residents in the neighborhood association.

Please contact us at centralhoughton@gmail.com if you have any questions, ideas for meeting topics, or want to find out more on how you can get involved.

Larry Toedtli, president
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
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March 9 CHNA Meeting Notes and Other Notices

3/29/2021

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Welcome to spring!
 
The notes from our March 9, 2021 meeting of the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association are provided below. The notes include links to several project and program web sites related to the meeting topics.
 
In addition, we wanted to share a couple of information items that came out after our March 9 meeting. These include a City survey on the ways the City shares information with the community. The second item provides information on actions taken by the Houghton Community Council, related to a November vote on continuing the Community Council.
 
Thank you. if you have any questions or comments, please email us at centralhoughton@gmail.com
 
 
Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
 
 
 
City Survey
 
We Want to Hear From You!​
We need your help in becoming a more transparent government! The City of Kirkland is creating new ways to share information with the community about how the City as an organization is performing. Please take our survey here.
This is part of a larger effort of ensuring the safety and respect of Black people and examining and dismantling structural racism in Kirkland. For more information on that effort, please visit the City’s website.
Esta es una encuesta para saber cómo debería comunicarse la ciudad de Kirkland con la comunidad en cuanto a la seguridad pública, recursos humanos y servicios humanos. Si quiere esta información traducida, mande un correo electrónico a TitleVICoordinator@kirklandwa.gov o llame al 425-587-3831.

本问卷调查旨在研究柯克兰市应如何就公共安全、人力资源和公众服务等事宜与社区民众进行沟通。如需该信息的翻译版本,请发送电子邮件至 TitleVICoordinator@kirklandwa.gov 或致电 425-587-3831。

В этом опросе спрашивается о том, как властям City of Kirkland стоит доносить до жителей информацию об общественной безопасности, социальном обслуживании и обеспечении. Если вы хотите получить перевод этой информации, напишите по адресу электронной почты TitleVICoordinator@kirklandwa.gov или позвоните по номеру 425-587-3831.
 
 
Houghton Community Council Action
 
At the March 22 meeting of the Houghton Community Council (HCC), the HCC approved Resolution 2021-3 relating to the continuance of the Houghton Community Council. 
Approval of the Resolution will put the continuance of the Community Council for four more years (starting January 1, 2022) to a vote of the people that reside within the HCC boundaries.
Along with the vote on whether to continue or not continue the Houghton Community Council, the November ballot will include elections for seven Houghton Community Councilmember positions who will serve for the four year term if the continuance of the HCC is approved by voters. If you are a resident within the HCC boundaries (see map) you can file to run for one of these Council positions. King County has produced an elections Manual with the necessary information on filing, including dates and forms. The Manual can be accessed here.
 
More information on the Houghton Community Council can be found on the City of Kirkland web site - Houghton Community Council.
 
 
 
 
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April 5, 2020 Updates During COVID-19

4/6/2020

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​To all-
 
With the extended Stay Home Stay Healthy policy in effect, we thought it would be appropriate to share some information from the City to help keep you informed on services and programs. that is summarized below.
 
Our next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 12 - that may or may not happen. In any case, we will get information of interest out to the community. 
 
As always, please forward to others that may need this information.
 
If you know of anyone else that would like to be added to our Central Houghton Neighborhood Association distribution list, please email us at centralhoughton@gmail.com. Also email us if you have any questions/comments or are interested in helping out our neighborhood association.
 
 
Thanks and be safe. Also please say thanks to those that are on the front line of the health issue, as well as the grocery and pharmacy workers, truckers, delivery folks, postal workers, take-out restaurants, and everyone that is out there that is supporting the community we live in.
 
Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
 
  •  The City has been using its "This Week in Kirkland" listserv to send out nearly daily updates related to the Covid-19 and other topics that the City is addressing. If you do not already receive the email from the City, you can sign up using this link - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/CMO/News.htm
  • The City mailed out a postcard to all addresses in the City addressing ways to get assistance during the Covid-19 shutdown. The intention with the postcard is to identify individuals who may be homebound and may need help. The post card lists the following phone prompts and numbers:
       
    • Do you have questions about COVID-19? Call 1-800-525-0127
    • Are you in mental or emotional distress? Call 1-866-427-4747
    • Are you unable to get food? Call 1-425-207-4777
If you did not see that, you can access that information from the following link - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/NewsRoom/City_Mails_Postcard_to_Connect_Residents_with_Needed_Services_During_Pandemic.htm
  •  The City's Web Portal can be used to access various services and reporting of non-emergency police reports - https://kirklandwa.qscend.com/ourkirkland/
  •  Police Chief Harris has also asked the Neighborhood Associations to share the following related to police services/ protocols. 
There are temporary changes to the Kirkland Police Department’s protocols that have been put in place to protect both the health of our officers and those they contact in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, these changes are:
  • Community members are encouraged to file police reports for not in progress crimes using our online reporting system at https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/PD/online-resources/onlinereporting.htm.
  • You may notice that officers may be utilizing the phone to respond to calls for crimes that are not in-progress. This may require additional flexibility and creativity, such as photos and witness statements being shared via email or phone. The KPD is committed to continuing to provide excellent customer service.
  • Officers will be limiting contact, as much as possible, in cases where there is no immediate threat to the safety of the caller, or other individuals involved.
  • Officers will always respond in-person to emergency calls, serious in-progress felonies, any calls involving life safety, and to injury or blocking traffic accidents. Please know that these temporary changes are to protect the safety of our officers and the community. Limiting officer’s potential exposure to COVID-19 helps ensure that we will continue to have adequate coverage for our community.
  • Violations of the Governor’s order can be reported to King County Public Health at 206-477-3977 or coronavirus@kingcounty.gov. Residents should not call 911 to report violations of the order as phone lines must be kept clear for emergencies. The Kirkland Police Department will not be detaining, arresting, ticketing or establishing checkpoints for compliance. No strict law enforcement or "martial law" has been ordered.  When officers encounter people not complying with an order, officers will remind them, as appropriate, of the recommendation and restrictions. 
I realize that these temporary changes will feel out of the ordinary for community members and for our officers. These are unprecedented times that call for a different approach to keeping our community safe. Rest assured that we will still be there for you when you need us most. We appreciate your understanding, patience and cooperation as we work to get through this challenging situation together.
Should you have any questions, concerns or comments, please respond back to police@kirklandwa.gov
Sincerely,
Chief Cherie Harris
  • City Council meetings are still taking place - they are being broadcast on Kirkland TV and also streamed from the City's web site. The Council members are connecting via video meeting. Public comments can be provided by email or phone message. For more information, please check out the City's City Council meetings web page -  https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/council/Meetings.htm
    • The City Council's tentative schedule can be found here - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Council/AgendaCalendar/City+Council+Agenda+Calendar.pdf
      Specific agendas are typically available the Friday before the Tuesday meetings. Here is the link to this Tuesday's meeting packet - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/council/Meetings/Agendas/Agenda_04072020.htm
    • You can also sign up for the City Council listserv to get the links to the Council agenda/packets - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/ebulletins.htm
    • During the next several meetings the Council  may continue their discussion of the proposed changes to the Tree Code.
    • The City Council has decided  to delay taking action on the Rooftop Amenity Code Amendment Update
  • Neighborhood Safety Program - At its March 17 meeting the City Council approved funding for the Flashing Beacon for the crosswalk on 108th Avenue NE at Phyllis Needy Park. This project has been a priority for the neighborhood for several years. We are looking forward to seeing it completed. (also see neighborhood services update below)
  • 108th Avenue NE Sewer and Water Main Replacement Project - The contractor has started working on this project. It will include lane and intersection closures over the next 9-12 months. 
    See the project web page for ongoing information - http://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Construction_Projects/108th_Avenue_Northeast_water_and_sewer_upgrade.htm
  •  Neighborhood Services Updates - The City's neighborhood services team has also provided updates on ongoing activities/priorities, as provided below.
1.The City of Kirkland has several informational webpages, including information for businesses, residents who need support, ways to give help, and the latest update from the City.  Check back often, as the situation is changing daily and new updates are posted often.
1)      Resources for Kirkland Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
2)      Resources for Kirkland Residents Impacted by COVID-19
3)      Ways to Help During COVID-19
4)      COVID-19 (coronavirus) General Information 
2. In this time of uncertainty, it is important that we remember our community’s values of being safe, inclusive, and welcoming.  We are all in this together, and together we’ll get through this. It is critical to remember that misinformation about COVID-19 can create fear and hostility that hurts people and makes it harder to keep everyone healthy.  No race, nationality, or ethnicity is more likely to have COVID-19.  Speak up if you hear, see, or read harassment, and avoid spreading misinformation.  If you need it, Public Health - Seattle & King County has developed various resources for responding to stigma.   
3. Finally, here’s an update on Neighborhood Services
1)      Be sure you and your neighbors are signed up for the City’s newsletters (This Week in Kirkland).  Over the last few weeks, the City has been sending near-daily updates. These newsletters are packed with the most recent information about COVID-19 and other local Kirkland issues.
2)      All Neighborhood Matching Grant events and activities have been put on hold until further notice.
3)      Due to the time sensitive nature of her projects, Kari has been working on the Neighborhood Safety Program and Safer Routes to School when she isn’t helping with our COVID-19 outreach efforts.  Here are a few updates:
a.       2019 Neighborhood Safety Program construction contract was awarded to NPM Construction on March 17th.  We anticipate those projects to start within a month or so.  We were able to fund one additional project (108th Avenue NE rapid flashing beacon at Phyllis Needy Park) with the infusion of revenues from the school safety cameras.
b.  2020 Neighborhood Safety Program prioritization process is complete.  The following is the priority ranking for the projects.  Keep in mind many of these are school walk route related so will also be addressed through the Safer Routes to School Initiative.  Thank you to the NSP panel for meeting electronically to review and evaluate these projects.  We are so grateful to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable neighbors who care so deeply about the safety of our community. 
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May 23, 2019 Meeting Notes

6/5/2019

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​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 - May 23, 2019

5/16/2019

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The agenda for CHNA's  May 23, 2019 is posted below. You can also download it using the file link.

Our regular meeting was rescheduled to Thursday May 23 due to the conflict with the Public Hearing on the Northwest University Master Plan. The revised meeting date was selected based on availability of the fire station, City staff, and the members of the CHNA Board.

At the meeting you will:
  • Hear from and be able to discuss issues with Lt Haslip of the Kirkland Police Department
  • Meet and ask questions of the City's newest Council member - Kelli Curtis
  • Get updates on the City's neighborhood safety grant and matching grant programs
  • Hear staff presentations on Citywide Connections and Safer Routes to Schools initiatives
  • Elect the CHNA Board for 2019/2020 - Positions open.

Please come and join us and share in the discussions.

If you have any questions or comments on this agenda or future meeting topics, please contact us  at centralhoughton@gmail.com


Larry Toedtli
President
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March 12, 2019 Meeting Notes

3/16/2019

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The notes from the March 12, 2019 Central Houghton Neighborhood Association 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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