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November 10, 2020 CHNA Meeting Notes

11/25/2020

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The notes from our November 10 virtual meeting are attached. We had some really good discussions.
 In addition, the city wants the neighborhood associations to pass along the following.
 
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.
 
Larry Toedtli, President
 Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
 
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CHNA September 8, 2020 Virtual Meeting - Notes

9/16/2020

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​CHNA held its September 8 meeting virtually using the Zoom platform. We had several speakers and presentations.

The notes from the meetings are attached. 
 
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future meeting topics, please contact us at centralhoughton@gmail.com
 
We also have openings on our Board that we would love to get filled to help generate ideas on how CHNA can best serve our neighborhood and overall City.
 
Our next meeting will be held virtually at 7:00 PM on Tuesday November 10. Hope to see you then.
 
Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
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September 8, 2020 Central Houghton Neighborhood Association Virtual Meeting

9/2/2020

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 I hope you all had an enjoyable summer, even with the Covid-19 pandemic.
City facilities remain closed, therefore we will be hosting a virtual meeting using Zoom.

The meeting agenda is provided below and also can be downloaded.
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We have several visitors/presentations on the agenda, covering a range of topics:
  • Police Lt. Brouelette
  • 108th Avenue NE Water and Sewer Main Replacement
  • Northwest University 
  • Tech City Bowling Alley Redevelopment process
  • City of Kirkland Fire and Emergency Medical Services Ballot Measure
In addition, we will provide information on upcoming City Council, Houghton Community Council, and Planning Commission topics.

Please note that the City Council is scheduled to take action on the Safer Routes to Schools program at its virtual meeting tonight  - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Council/Council+Packets/090120/9b_Business.pdf
Please forward this email and agenda to others that may be interested in these topics.

Thanks and hope to "see" you next Tuesday.

Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
centralhoughton@gmail.com


The Zoom meeting link and passcode are provided as follows:
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Updates from CHNA - July 7, 2020

7/8/2020

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​To CHNA Distribution List-
 
Similar to many of Kirkland's neighborhood associations, CHNA does not typically meet during the summer months. However, there are several items that the City is moving forward with.that we wanted to inform you about.
 
These items include ongoing planning activities, transportation construction projects, and City code revision proposals.
 
The following provides a short summary of these activities; we also have included links to the City web sites where you can get more detailed information.
 
Please let us know if you have any questions, input on possible topics of interest, or if you would like to join the CHNA Board or assist CHNA in other ways. We can be reached at centralhoughton@gmail.com.
 
Please forward to others that may be interested. To be added (or removed) from our distribution list, please email us at centralhoughton@gmail.com.
 
 
Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
 
 
 
July 7 City Council Meeting Public Hearing - Affirming Black Lives Matter and Establishing a Framework for Kirkland Becoming a Safe, Inclusive and Welcoming Community 
  • City Council to Hold Public Hearing on a Draft Resolution Affirming Black Lives Matter and Establishing a Framework for Kirkland Becoming a Safe, Inclusive and Welcoming Community 
    City Council Agenda and Packet can be found here - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/council/Meetings/Agendas/Agenda_070720.htm

Rooftop Amenities Code Revisions 
  • Potentially allows increased height of buildings to allow for outside space and possible common rooms.
  • Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Commission (PC) and Houghton Community Council (HCC) on February 13, 2020 
  • HCC made its recommendations to PC on February 13, 2020
  • PC reviewed HCC recommendations and made its recommendations to the City Council on February 27, 2020
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Planning+Commission/Rooftop+Appurtenance+Amenities+2_27_20+PC+Packet+-+CAM19-00502.pdf
  • City Council presentation at its June 16 meeting - packet https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Council/Council+Packets/061620/9g_Business.pdf
  • City Council provided input /direction to staff to review options related to public amenities, addressing impacts to adjoining low density residential areas, and application based on building height 
  • City Council Schedule lists the topic for City Council review (and possible action) at its June 21 meeting
  • Following action by the City Council, the ordinance will return to the HCC at a future date for approval or disapproval within its jurisdiction

Survey Related to New City Website
 
The City of Kirkland is seeking input from the community to help guide the development of a new City website.
Community members are invited to take a short survey to share their experience with the current City website, and assist staff in developing a new City website that better meets the needs of the public.


City Traffic Cameras
 
The City of Kirkland is pleased to announce that City traffic cameras are now available to the public on the City website at https://trafficmap.kirklandwa.gov/.
Community members can visit the webpage and click a camera icon to display an image from the traffic camera at that location. Visitors to the page can then click on the image, or use the maximize window button at the top of the pop-up, to open a larger version of the image. The images are refreshed approximately every minute.
“We hope that this new feature on our website will be a helpful tool for community members looking to plan their trips to avoid traffic,” said Councilmember Jon Pascal. “We also believe that this will be a valuable tool for community members to check road conditions during winter storm events.”
The traffic map is currently live and available to the public at https://trafficmap.kirklandwa.gov/.
 
 
 
 
 
Phyllis Needy Park Crosswalk Flashing Beacon
 
Construction is well underway for the installation of a new flashing beacon at the crosswalk near Phyllis Needy Park (on 108th Avenue NE just north of NE 46th). This is a neighborhood safety project that CHNA has pursued for several years. It hopefully will be completed by the end of summer.


108th Avenue NE Water and Sewer Main Replacement Project
The City's contractor is well underway on this project to replace the 50plus year old sewer main (NE 53 to 68th) and water main (NE 60th to 68th).
If you have driven the corridor you have seen the construction and traffic control and flaggers. Please be safe and slow down as you approach and travel through the construction site.
The project will likely last until December, with possible repaving next spring.Project web site  can be found here:
http://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Construction_Projects/108th_Avenue_Northeast_water_and_sewer_upgrade.htm



Safer Routes to School
  • The City developed a potential list of pedestrian system improvements to improve safety and connectivity to schools throughout the City.
  • City staff held a series of Zoom public meetings with each neighborhood association  throughout June.
  • CHNA recommended adding a project on 111th Avenue NE near NE 48th Street
  • The City also invited people to vote on their top three projects through the end of June.
  • The city's web site for the project can be found here - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/CMO/Neighborhood_Services/Safer_Routes_to_School_Action_Plans.htm
  • The map of projects is available through this link - https://kirklandwa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=925be3c9d0b5494cafeae6086a13ec07
  • The results of the voting are being tabulated in July
  • Final recommendations are tentatively scheduled to go before City Council in early August (check the agenda when it comes out).

Active Transportation Plan
The City of Kirkland is updating the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) based on the 2009 Active Transportation Plan (PDF 8MB) 
The plan update is being coordinated with the Safer Routes to School project. It will address pedestrians, bicycling, and access to transit and community centers.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting budget constraints, the Active Transportation Plan community engagement and recommendations will be put on hold while the city slowly reopens and recovers from budgetary constraints. The plan will seek to implement the proposed strategies and innovations and with that comes budget requests which will be unlikely to be approved at this moment in time. However, the City is still moving forward with opportunities to make it safer to walk and bike such as seeking grant funds to implement high-priority safety projects, completing Kirkland's first two neighborhood greenway projects and designing and building Kirkland's first protected bike lanes. ThC city also received funding for a third greenway project. Please stay tuned for more information about this planning effort.

Visit the City's web page for more information https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Transportation_and_Traffic/Active_Transportation_Plan.htm

 
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May 12, 2020 CHNA Virtual Meeting - Notes

5/15/2020

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Larry Toedtli, CHNA President, had previously sent out an agenda noting that due to the Covid -19 pandemic, the CHNA meeting would have a limited agenda using the Zoom software platform. As part of the agenda, CHNA also included extensive notes on various topics of interest to the neighborhood association. These include the following topics and can be accessed using this link:
http://www.houghtonlives.com/home/may-12-2020-information-and-virtual-meeting
  • Covid Connections – A listing of resources that the City has pulled together to assist residents and businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Fire/EMS Ballot Measure Survey – The City Council is asking for input on two potential ballot issues covering fire stations and hiring of fire fighters. The survey closes May 15. https://www.research.net/r/FireEMSKirkland
  • City Council and Houghton Community Council (HCC) Actions and Schedules – The City Council and HCC have proceeded with work on some prior topics, such as the Tree Code, Missing Middle Housing, and Accessory Dwelling Units.
  • Transportation Projects - Updates on the flashing beacon at Phyllis Needy Park on 108th Avenue NE, 108th Avenue Sewer and Water Main Replacement, and Safer Routes to Schools Program Study.
  • Neighborhood Association -Updates on the Matching Grant activities, Map Your Neighborhood, and potential options for virtual meetings in the future.
 
1. Introductions/ Comments from the Audience
Virtual meeting attendees introduced themselves and shared their areas of interest and other comments. They also were asked to share any acts of kindness or other types of activities related to the Covid pandemic.

City Council member Kelli Curtis noted that the City Council have been busy with Covid and other topics. She noted that the Council was going to discuss plans for opening parks and recreation facilities at their May 19 meeting.

2. ​​Board Reports
Larry Toedtli, as acting Treasurer, reported that the CHNA had just over $1900 in the CHNA account. He noted that this is approximately $400 less than last August. The decrease was associated with costs for the 2019 Crossing Kirkland event, November 2019 renewal of the web site hosting, and filing of the Washington State Annual Report. These funds will be reimbursed through the City Matching Grant probably near the end of 2020. It is unlikely that additional expenditures will be made for the 2020 Crossing Kirkland event that were planned for in the approved CHNA grant application.

Larry also noted that he had filed the Washington State Annual Report in February and the IRS Form 990 in May, as required as a non-profit.

3. Board Elections
The CHNA Bylaws include provisions for election of Board positions at the May annual meeting. Four positions are available – President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The following officers were elected for the 2020-2021 CHNA calendar.
  1. President/Chair – Larry Toedtli re-elected
  2. Vice President – OPEN
  3. Secretary – Lisa McConnell re-elected

Treasurer – OPEN - Larry Toedtli appointed as acting Treasurer


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May 12, 2020 Information and Virtual Meeting

5/12/2020

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To All- 
 
With the Washington State Stay Home Stay Healthy policy in effect, we will not be able to assemble in person for our May 12 CHNA regular meeting. The following provides a summary of some relevant current topics - related to COVID-19 resources, City Council and Houghton Community Council actions, transportation project updates, and potential activities for neighborhood associations moving forward. 

In addition, we also holding a short (30-45 minute) Zoom meeting on May 12 at 7:00 pm as a test for use in the future.  The Zoom meeting will allow those attending to ask questions and provide comments on topics that they are interested in. The Zoom meeting also cover business activities required by the CHNA Bylaws, including Board Reports and election of officers.
 
The following provides the link to the May 12 Zoom meeting. It would be very helpful if you could email us at centralhoughton@gmail.com if you plan to join us on the Zoom meeting.


Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72351956594

Meeting ID: 723 5195 6594
 

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.  Wash your hands, practice social distancing, and stay safe. 


Larry Toedtli, President

Central Houghton Neighborhood Association


Covid Connections   
The City has pulled together resources to support people and businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources can be found using the following links/phone numbers. If you see a comment on social media, hear about a neighbor or friend, hear someone express a concern during a Zoom hangout, or get a call about someone seeking support or looking to help out, please direct them to theses resources.

  • Kirkland Food Hotline (425-207-4777), which is a program the City created with Sound Generations to help ensure homebound residents don’t go hungry during this challenging time.  Spreading the word about that program is our priority message right now. Over the coming weeks, we will send you updates as our priority message changes.   
 
  • Resources for Residents Impacted by COVID-19
  • Ways to Help During COVID-19 
  • ​Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19


In addition to the above resources, the City has assembled other links related to the COVID-19 response.
  • Information on the City’s small business and nonprofit eviction moratorium can be found here: http://www.kirklandwa.gov/BusinessSupportCOVID#moratorium
  • Contributing to the Kirkland Small Business Relief Fund contribution: https://kirklandchamber.org/relief/
  • StartUp425 Restaurant Takeout Map: https://re.startup425.org/restaurants/
  • Kirkland Parks & Community Foundation donation opportunities: https://kpcf.org/


Survey on Potential Fire/EMS Ballot Measures

The City is really trying to learn from our community, so the City has asked us to share the survey link so you can complete it and provide input to the City's decision process. 

As you may know, the City’s community safety advisory group, formed last October, recommended that the Council place two property tax measures on this year’s November ballot.  The first measure would build a new fire station and seismically retrofit and renovate our existing fire stations. The second measure would hire new firefighters, who are also emergency medical technicians. These recommendations were made in February, just before the virus outbreak in Kirkland. 

The Council recognizes that COVID-19’s economic impact makes this a difficult time for new taxes. So, the Council’s asking our community whether the City should keep exploring these ballot measures. No final decision has been made. The Council is asking for our community’s input to help guide their decision. Please help us by filling out this 5-minute survey:

 https://www.research.net/r/FireEMSKirkland
This survey closes on Friday May 15

City Council and HCC Activities

  • Tree Code -The City Council will continue working through the pending Tree Retention Codes of Kirkland Zoning Code Chapter 95 once the state lifts the restriction of hosting open public meetings.

    At its May 5 meeting, the City Council approved the amendments to the Tree Code Enforcement regulations.  The updated codes are intended as deterrent to illegal tree removal or damage.  The amended codes are needed to prevent long-term damage to the City’s urban forest by strengthening code enforcement of tree regulations and increasing civil penalties for illegal tree removal or damage.  The urban forest provides important public safety benefits such as improving air and water quality and helping prevent flooding, erosion and landslide risks. The adopted changes include:
    • Increase civil penalty fines for illegal tree removal or damage based on tree size and location within protected areas. 
    • Address situations where a tree has been illegally removed and attempts are made to conceal the evidence.
    • Adds the authority to assess treble damages for illegal public tree removal or damage per RCW 64.12.030
    • Clarifies the definition and fines for “repeat violations,” with fines increasing with each repeat violation.
    • The ANSI Standards were included in the proposed code to provide clarity on pruning limitations.  
    • Clarifications and adjustments were made to the restoration and replacement standards, taking into consideration the availability of native trees from local plant nurseries.

  • You can find out more about the Tree Code Update on the City's web site - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/planning/Code_Updates/Projects/Tree_Code_Updates.htm


  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) - The City Council adopted Ordinance 4715 (https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Council/Council+Packets/031720/Ord+4715_Line+No.pdf) at its March 17 meeting. The Houghton Community Council (HCC) approved the ordinance at its April 27 meeting. The ordinance allows for up to two accessory dwelling units on single-family properties. It also increases the allowable size of ADUs to 1,200 square feet, eliminates the requirement for owner occupancy, and reduces parking requirements. 

  • Missing Middle Housing – At it's March 17 meeting, the City Council approved Ordinance 4717 (https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Council/Council+Packets/031720/Ord+4717_Line+No.pdf ) related to Missing Middle Housing. The ordinance allows cottages, duplexes and triplexes to be constructed in single-family zoned areas. It also allows addition of ADUs in addition to the various housing types on single-family zoned properties. The ordinance also changes the limits on the maximum size of the units, reduces parking requirements, and other yard and design requirements. The Houghton Community Council (HCC) vetoed the ordinance at its April 27 meeting, so it will not apply within the HCC jurisdiction. The HCC concern and associated veto was based on allowing up to ADUs in addition to the duplexes and triplexes on single-family zoned properties. The HCC noted that that could result in up to 9 dwelling units on properties zoned for single family uses and associated parking and other potential impacts.

  • Rooftop Appurtenances – City Council discussion and action on rooftop amenities and appurtenances is on hold due to the state direction on public meetings. A public hearing was held on February 13 by the Planning Commission and HCC. The HCC made recommendations to the Planning Commission on February 13. The Planning Commission developed its recommendations to the City Council at its February 27 meeting. The following links provide the latest information on this topic.
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Public+Notices/Rooftop_Appurtenances+_PC-HCC_2-13-2020_Joint_Hearing+WEB+-+CAM19-00502.pdf
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Planning+Commission/Rooftop+Appurtenance+Amenities+2_27_20+PC+Packet+-+CAM19-00502.pdf

  • Sustainability Master Plan - The City Council calendar indicates that the Council will discuss the Sustainability Master Plan at its June 2 meeting. Check the meeting agenda  which should be available by May 29. For more information, please refer to the City's web page. https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/CMO/Neighborhood_Services/Sustainability_Master_Plan.htm

  • City Council Meetings - Please see the City's Planning Calendar for possible topics for upcoming City Council, Planning Commission, Houghton Community Council and Hearing Examiner. Other topics also may be included on the agendas. The HCC is not scheduled to meet again until June 22; topics to be determined. The Planning Calendar can be found at - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Calendar/Planning+Public+Meeting+Calendar.pdf

Transportation Projects


      • Phyllis Needy Park Crosswalk Flashing Beacon - This project was approved as part of the neighborhood safety program at the City Council's March 17 meeting. This past week, contractors started doing some preliminary work. The City hopes to have the flashing beacon installed and operating by the end of this summer.  This is a project that CHNA supported for over two years. Thanks to Marylee Tyler for her work in getting the project approved. Also thanks to Kari Page and other City staff and to the City Council - we really appreciate it. 

    • 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

      Contact Senior Outreach Coordinator Christian Knight, cknight@kirklandwa.gov, (425) 587-3831if you have any questions, concerns, or positive input.
    • Safer Routes to Schools – At the April 21 Study Session of the City Council, City staff presented the latest on the Safer Routes to School study that is currently underway. The video of the study session presentation can be found on the City Council Web Site https://kirkland.granicus.com/player/clip/4229?view_id=54&meta_id=173325 and the meeting packet can be found at this link https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Council/Council+Packets/042120/3a_Study+Session.pdf

Neighborhood Association Activities Moving Forward in the Near Term


  • Matching Grant Activities – In 2019, CHNA received a grant for several projects including developing a Communication Mailer and participating in the Crossing Kirkland event in September. Due to the focus on the COVID-19 response, these projects are all on hold. Once they start up again, we would appreciate and welcome any and all levels of support.

  • Map Your Neighborhood – The City has previously developed a program and associated materials to engage the community in being better prepared for emergencies. The Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods (KAN) noted that the COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to remind people and neighborhoods of the program. City staff hopes to be working with neighborhood associations to adjust and augment the Map Your Neighborhood . In the meantime, the following links provide more information about the program. Please contact the City at the associated links or let us know if you are interested in pursuing the program for your immediate neighborhoods. Being better prepared at the smaller neighborhood level can be a positive outcome from the pandemic.
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Emergency+Management/PDF/MYN+Overview.pdf
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Fire_Services/KirklandEM/GetInvolved/MYN.htm


  • Neighborhood Association Zoom Meeting Support – The City Manager's Office is looking into licensing options for Zoom or other online portals to support virtual meetings of the Neighborhood Associations. CHNA will "test" drive a Zoom meeting on May 12 at 7 pm. See above or below for link.


  • CHNA Zoom Meeting for May 12 (limited agenda and 30-45 minute time limit)


  • ​Please join us for a short Zoom Meeting (Tuesday May 12 7:00 PM) using the following link.
    https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72351956594

    Meeting ID: 723 5195 6594

    • Introductions
    • Check in on people’s concerns, acts of kindness, and topics of interest for the CHNA to explore, etc.
    • Board Reports – Treasurer report on expenditures and need to get matching grant reimbursement
    • Board Elections – We have open positions
    • Adjourn
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February 11,  2020 CHNA Meeting Notes

3/1/2020

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The January 14 meeting of the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association (CHNA) was rescheduled to February 11 due to inclement weather. The notes from the meeting are attached (or you can download them from the link below).

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 10, starting at 7:00 PM. If you have ideas for meeting topics, or any other comments or questions, please email us at
- centralhoughton@gmail.com.

 
We have a couple of board positions open - Vice President and Treasurer. These positions allow you to help CHNA support and promote our neighborhood. These positions do not require much time but would help broaden the discussion and perspectives of the CHNA leadership team.

Following the February 11 meeting, the City's Planning Commission forwarded its recommendations on code changes related to Missing Middle Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units to the City Council. The City Council is scheduled to take action on these code changes at its March 3 meeting. The City Council packet can be found here:

https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Council/Council+Packets/030320/9c_Business.pdf

The City Council is also continuing to review and discuss various elements of the proposed changes to the Tree Code (Chapter 95 of the Zoning Code). These changes will affect properties with and without development. The latest City Council packet on the Tree Code was for their February 18 meeting - https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/City+Council/Council+Packets/021820/9c(1)_Business.pdf
The City Council is currently scheduled to continue their discussion at their March 17, April 7, and April 21 meetings. if interested in this topic you can access the Council packets the Friday before each of these meetings from the City Council's web page.

In addition to the meeting notes, the following files include meeting materials covering the Wireless 5G concerns and upcoming Census and Census Jobs.

Please let us know if you have any comments or ideas for future meetings, or if you are interested in becoming a Board member or assist on specific projects or programs.  

Thank you and hope to see you on March 10 where we will be finding out more about the 108th Avenue NE sewer and water main replacement project that is about to get started and could extend into spring 2021.

Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association 


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February 11, 2020 CHNA Meeting Agenda

2/4/2020

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The January 14 meeting of the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association (CHNA) was rescheduled to February 11 due to inclement weather. The updated agenda for the February 11 meeting  is attached. We will have short presentations from the Kirkland Downtown Association and Kirkland's Senior Council. We also will be providing updates on several ongoing City activities. A new topic related to upcoming sewer and water main replacements along 108th Avenue NE will also be of interest to Central Houghton residents and businesses.
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There are a couple of upcoming items that you may want to look into prior to the meeting so you can plan accordingly. These include:
  • 6700 108th Office (Taco Truck Site) - Design Review Board January 6 Meeting  
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Design+Review+Board/6700+108th+Ave+Office+Building+-+DRV19-00677.pdf 


  • Rooftop Appurtenances – Planning Commission February 13 Public Hearing (meeting packet should be available later this week)
    Prior Planning Commission Packet can be found at:
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Planning+Commission/Rooftop+Amenity+Amendments+-+CAM19-00502.pdf 


  • 108th Avenue Sewer and Water Main Replacement Project
    http://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Construction_Projects/108th_Avenue_Northeast_water_and_sewer_upgrade.htm  


  • Middle Housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit Codes
    Planning Commission Deliberations February 13
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  • Expanded School Resource Officer Program Video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQkkWUf-PwM  

Please come and join in these conversations which affect our community and City. 
Also, please let us know if you have ideas for topics that we can include in the future.
Please forward this email/agenda to others that may be interested. They can request to be added to the distribution list by emailing us at centralhoughton@gmail.com.

Also, if your email address has changed, or you no longer want to be on this distribution list, please email us to let us know.
 
Thanks. Looking forward to 2020 and seeing how we can continue to serve the Central Houghton  community.

Larry Toedtli. President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
centralhoughton@gmail.com
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January 14, 2020 CHNA Meeting Agenda

1/6/2020

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The agenda for the January 14, 2020 meeting of the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association is attached. We will have short presentations from the Kirkland Downtown Association and Kirkland's Senior Council. We also will be providing updates on several ongoing City activities.

A new topic related to upcoming sewer and water main replacements along 108th Avenue NE will also be of interest to Central Houghton residents and businesses.
There are a couple of upcoming items that you may want to look into prior to the meeting so you can plan accordingly. These include:
  • 6700 108th Office (Taco Truck Site) - Design Review Board January 6 Meeting  
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Design+Review+Board/6700+108th+Ave+Office+Building+-+DRV19-00677.pdf 
  •  Rooftop Appurtenances – Planning Commission January 9 Meeting 
     https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/Planning/Planning+PDFs/Planning+Commission/Rooftop+Amenity+Amendments+-+CAM19-00502.pdf  
  • Houghton Community Council Vacancy – Applications Due January 14       
    https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Boards_and_Commissions/Current_Recruitment_Positions/HCCVacancy.htm  
  • Safe and Active Transportation Survey – Closes January 17
    https://www.research.net/r/safe-active-survey 
  • Tree Code Revisions – City Council January 21 Meeting 
  • Middle Housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit Codes
     - Planning Commission/Houghton Community Council Public Hearing January 23  
  • Summer Sundays on Park Lane Survey – Closes January 31
    https://www.research.net/r/summer-sundays-survey  
  • Expanded School Resource Officer Program Video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQkkWUf-PwM  

Please come and join in these conversations which affect our community and City. 
Also, please let us know if you have ideas for topics that we can include in the future.
Please forward this email/agenda to others that may be interested. They can request to be added to the distribution list by emailing us.
Also, if your email address has changed, or you no longer want to be on this distribution list, please email us to let us know.
 
Thanks. Looking forward to 2020 and seeing how we can continue to serve the Central Houghton  community.
Larry Toedtli,  President/Chair
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association
centralhoughton@gmail.com
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November 12,  2019 CHNA Meeting Notes

11/26/2019

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The notes from the November 12, 2019 Central Houghton Neighborhood Association (CHNA) are attached (or you can download from the below link).
 

Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday January 14 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.

There are a few items that I want to bring your attention to.

RapidRide K Line Planning 

Metro is evaluating options for a new RapidRide line that will serve Kirkland. This will affect transit service in Kirkland, as routes 234/235 and 255 may have service cuts depending on where this new proposed line is routed.
Please take the survey and let King County know how you feel about transit in Kirkland! ACT Now - Survey Closes TODAY (11/26)!!!
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/programs-projects/fares-routes-and-service/rapidride-expansion/k-line.aspx.


Active Transportation Plan 
The City of Kirkland wants to make walking and biking safer, easier, and more accessible for everyone.  Safe and active transportation enables people of all ages and abilities/disabilities to get where they need to go safely and efficiently. We need to hear from you! Your thoughts will help the City update our Active Transportation Plan and develop Safer Routes to School Action Plans. These plans guide the City's future investments in transportation infrastructure.
Take our short survey today! 



Sign Compliance Volunteer Openings
  • Sign clutter is unsightly and a safety hazard (we need eyes on the road, not reading signs).
  • Volunteers help code enforcement officers identify and collect non-compliant signs.
  • Since the program began a year ago, hundreds of signs have been removed from Kirkland roads.
  • The goal is to have a sign volunteer in each neighborhood. We know our neighborhoods best and can most effectively identify and monitor problem areas.

Please contact the City if you are interested or have questions. The City contact is -- Patrick Tefft (City of Kirkland volunteer coordinator, PTefft@kirklandwa.gov)

Some of the types of signs not allowed in Kirkland:
  • Offsite commercial signs, including real estate arrows (open house A-boards are allowed only when a property is open for viewing, and only within ¼ mile of the property)
  • Inflatable signs (“dancing dudes”)
  • Signs with balloons attached
  • Feather flags
  • Signs attached to utility poles or street signs
  • Signs in medians
  • Campaign signs more than 7 days after an election


CHNA Mailer Assistance

CHNA is developing a brochure/mailer to help us reach out to everyone in the Central Houghton Neighborhood so we can help keep people informed and hear other ideas, concerns, and perspectives. If you would like to assist with your creative design, graphics, editing, and any other skills/interest, please contact us at centralhoughton@gmail.com . We hope to meet in December to get started on the new mailer.
 
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Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving
 
Larry Toedtli, President/Chair
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association 
Email centralhoughton@gmail.com
web site - houghtonlives.com
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