The notes from our January 10, 2023 virtual meeting are attached below. 

In addition to the meeting notes, we want to direct you to additional materials on our website - houghtonlives.com.

• CHNA's written testimony for the public hearing on the Permanent Supportive Housing project at the former La Quinta Inn and responses from City Councilmembers can be found under a separate heading below. The letter from Eastside Prep School to the City is also included. CHNA Letter and Council Responses. 
  
  
• We also have posted information related to Carillon Woods Park and an Opportunity with the Green Kirkland Partnership. This information can be found in a separate posting. 

One additional item - on January 19, the City posted information related to the arrest of individuals in connection with the burglary and shots fired at a residence in Central Houghton last October. 

As always, please let us know if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future meeting topics. We are also looking for members interested in getting more involved in CHNA's effort to build an informed and engaged membership to enhance our community.

Larry Toedtli, president
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association

Happy New Year!!!
 
The agenda for our Tuesday, January 10, 2023, regular meeting is attached below. The meeting will be held virtually on the Zoom platform. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM. 
 
At this time, we are planning to continue to meet virtually until the Fire Station 22 remodel is complete (scheduled for summer 2023).
 
The Zoom link and information for tour meeting is:
 
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354175751?pwd=MDNtdCtQT0YwSEhMYTRKNk9NcE1UUT09 
Meeting ID: 873 5417 5751 Passcode: 921366
One tap mobile +12532158782,,87354175751#,,,,*921366# US (Tacoma) 
 
Our meeting will include discussion on several current or upcoming topics including:

• Former La Quinta Inn Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project January 17 Public Hearing  - web page
  
  As part of the discussion on the former La Quinta Inn PSH project, later this week we will be sending out a DRAFT letter to the City Council from CHNA for review and discussion at the meeting. We will need to decide whether we want to submit it for the January 17 public hearing and, if so, what changes should be made to it before it is submitted.  
  
  
• The Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Environmental Review Scoping January 11 Open House - web page
• The Houghton Village (Old PCC) Site Redevelopment (no web page currently available)
• Parks 2023 Ballot Measure Initiative - web page 
• City of Kirkland 2044 Comprehensive Plan Update, January 11 Visioning Event - web page

 
We also will be having an open discussion on what the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association should focus on moving forward to best serve and represent our neighborhood. 
 
We hope to see you virtually on Tuesday January 10 to share your thoughts and get updated on these and other topics.
 
Please contact us at centralhoughton@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, ideas for future meeting topics, or want to help lead the organization.
 
Larry Toedtli, president
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association

Central Houghton Neighbors-

The agenda for the Tuesday November 8 (7:00 pm) regular meeting of the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association (CHNA) is attached. 

Thanks to those of you that completed our short survey on the topics you want to hear more about at the meeting.
 
The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. The Zoom link and passcode are:
 
CHNA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87695566704?pwd=QjBVWEJwVnNHdHY3YUhKV1o5OUxrZz09
 
Meeting ID: 876 9556 6704
Passcode: 620876
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,87695566704#,,,,*620876# US (Tacoma)
+13462487799,,87695566704#,,,,*620876# US (Houston)

• The meeting will include time to discuss the La Quinta Health Through Housing project status and City's schedule for moving forward. The City Council is planning on a study session on this topic at their November 15 meeting.
  
  

• We also will be deciding on project ideas to submit by December 2 for the 2023 Neighborhood Safety Program. We discussed some of those ideas at the CHNA October meeting and would love to get more ideas to consider.
  
  
• The other major topic on the agenda focuses on initial discussions for the role of the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association moving forward, especially after the sunsetting of the Houghton Community Council.
  
  
• EIS scoping for the Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station (NERTS) kicks off today, November 3.  The County's NERTS Web Site. includes an online open house related to the EIS scoping and upcoming public comment opportunities.

 We look forward to seeing and hearing from you next Tuesday, November 8. 
Please let us know if you have any comments, questions or suggestions for future meeting topics. We can be reached at centralhoughton@gmail.com.


Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association