New Seattle City Council Districts

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Updated: November 7, 2013

Charter Amendment 19 passed at the Nov. 5 election, creating districts for 7 of the 9 Seattle City Council positions, and two at large positions.  All city council positions will be up for election in 2015.

Broadview is in the new District 5, stretching from Lake Washington to Puget Sound north of 85th St. and 105th St.  See map, which you can click on for a larger view.

The district includes Northgate and neighborhoods east of I-5, so it will be interesting to see how the issues and interests of these several neighborhoods play out.  No current city council member lives in District 5.

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Seattle Parks Legacy Plan Citizens Committee holds public hearing

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Posted: November 5, 2013

If you want to influence the upcoming levy (next year) to support Seattle parks here is an opportunity.  The Seattle Parks and Recreation Parks Legacy Plan Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting will be on Thursday, November 7 from 6 – 9 PM at the Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98112.  Below is information about the issues.

There are 37 Investment Initiatives (funding recommendations) that are proposed for inclusion in a future park funding ballot measure. An initial prioritization of the 37 proposed initiatives has occurred within three subcommittees: Existing Programs and Services, New Programs and Services and Partnerships.

The whole Committee needs to hear feedback from the community on the initiatives, and on the type of funding mechanisms being considered. Questions to consider before attending hearing include:

  • What priorities should the Committee consider as it makes recommendations for a ballot measure?
  • Should the ballot measure focus on maintaining core services like park maintenenace for bathrooms, litter pick up and keeping community center doors open?
  • Should it focus on new projects that develop “land banked” sites and acquire new acreage?
  • Should it concentrate on challenge grants like opportunity funds for community initiated projects and innovative new programs that encourage fitness?
  • What kind of ballot measure should the Committee recommend?
  • Should it be a levy? And if so, how many years – 6, 8, 12, permanent?
  • Should it be a Metropolitan Park District with its own taxing authority?

Committee members are: Barbara Wright, Co-Chair; Charlie Zaragoza, Co-Chair; Thatcher Bailey; Steve Daschle; Juli Farris; Bill Farmer; Thomas Goldstein; Jessie Israel; Diana Kincaid; Michael Maddux; Brice Maryman; Yalonda Gill Masundire; Mustapha Math; David Namura; and Erika Nuerenberg-Melroy.

For more information, please visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/legacy/committee.htm .

For special meeting accommodations or interpretation services at the meeting please contact Susanne Rockwell at susanne.rockwell@seattle.gov or 206-733-9702.

 

Residents Express Concern About Prostitution in Neighborhood

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Posted: October 31, 2013

Broadview – Bitter Lake residents have recently expressed concern to public officials about the prostitution activity along Aurora Avenue N and nearby areas.  An item on KOMO News describes the problems.   The crime prevention group GAIN Broadview has had an active e-mail discussion.

Today in the Seattle Times there is a timely article about a phone app to tip off the police about sex trafficking.  The intent is to provide information that can be correlated in a database and lead to more useful police action.

Top tips to keep your kids safe on Halloween

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Posted: October 30, 2013

For parents and children:

Children under 12 should trick-or-treat and cross streets with an adult. 

Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. 

Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Parents should remind children to watch for cars that are turning or backing up. 

Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Walk, don’t run, across the street. 

For drivers:

Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways. 

Anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day so you can spot children from greater distances. 

Remember that costumes can limit children’s visibility and they may not be able to see your vehicle. 

Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. 

Costumes and Treats:

Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and choose light colored costumes to improve visibility. 

Choose face paint and make-up instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. Look for non-toxic designations when choosing Halloween makeup. 

Avoid carrying sticks, swords, or other sharp objects. 

Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights in order to see better, as well as to be seen by drivers. 

Liquid in glow sticks is hazardous, so parents should remind children not to chew on or break them. 

Check treats for signs of tampering before children are allowed to eat them. Candy should be thrown away if the wrapper is faded or torn, or if the candy is unwrapped.

 

Think Green to Win Green for Broadview Non-profits!

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Posted: October 30, 2013

Waste Management is partnering with neighborhood organizations to challenge 10 Seattle communities to reduce waste and recycle more.  Last year, Broadview was 2nd in reduction of waste, behind Crown Hill.   This year the Broadview Community Council is stepping up to the challenge, and looking to earn up to $25,000 for neighborhood non-profits. There are two ways to win:

•                The community that reduces their garbage the most by March 2014 will win $25,000 to give to the community non-profit(s) of their choice.

•                Neighborhood organizations that encourage neighbors to reduce their garbage could win up to $25,000 to give to the community non-profit(s) of their choice.

What does it take to win?

It’s simple: Shop smart. Waste less. Recycle more.

Each month, Waste Management will provide an update about each neighborhood’s efforts.  We’ll share them with you, and provide encouragement, as well as tips to help you reduce, reuse and recycle.   Want to get involved and help spread the news?  Contact us at events@broadviewseattle.org.  

Since Halloween is upon us, here are a few tips to get you started: 

Decorations           

See what you already have at home.  Look to nature – leaves, gourds and pinecones make great decorations.

Before buying new decorations, check your local thrift store.

Purchase high-quality decorations that will last years and avoid disposable decorations.  Store them carefully, so you don’t forget for next year!

Candy

To minimize packaging, buy treats in bulk or at local farmers markets.

Unfortunately, candy wrappers are not recyclable or compostable.  But, you can make them reusable!  Check out 10 Crazy Crafts for Candy Wrappers at http://earth911.com/news/2011/11/04/10-crazy-crafts-with-candy-wrappers/

Don’t have time to make crafts?  Sign up for Terracycle’s free candy wrapper brigade.  Collect at least 100 wrappers, download a pre-paid shipping label, and send your box back to Terracycle.  They will turn your wrappers into upcycled products and even donate to charity! http://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/candy-wrapper-brigade-r.html

Give fewer treats to each child.

Instead of plastic candy containers, opt for a reusable bag.  Transforming an old pillow case to a treat bag to use each year makes a fun activity.

Hand out treats wrapped in wax paper, like taffy. The wax paper wrappers can be placed in Seattle food/yard waste carts.

Pumpkins

Pumpkins are an essential Halloween decoration.  Think creatively about how to use all parts of your pumpkin. Roast seeds.  Puree pumpkin flesh.  You can even make pumpkin gut pasta!

Earth 911 features 10 ways you can get the most out of your pumpkin.  http://earth911.com/news/2011/10/31/10-uses-for-your-halloween-pumpkin/3/

If you don’t carve your pumpkin, you can find a second-life for the entire pumpkin!

And remember, anything leftover can go in the compost.

Look for more updates and tips in the coming months.  Questions?   Contact the Broadview Community Council at events@broadviewseattle.org

North Precinct Advisory Council News

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Posted: October 27, 2013

The October meeting of the North Precinct Advisory Council (NPAC) covered a number of topics, including the Seattle Police Foundation, the replacement for the North Precinct building, and a change in crime prevention coordinators.  Terrie Johnston, who has been the crime prevention coordinator in North Precinct for several years, has moved to another position in the Seattle Police Department.  North Precinct Captain David Emerick said that he is actively looking for a replacement for Terrie at the North Precinct.  The complete NPAC minutes are available here.

CKS Prepares for 75th Anniversary

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Posted: October 25, 2013

WP_20130830_008Christ the King Catholic School is a small private school located in the heart of Broadview.  It has a long tradition of providing affordable, excellent Catholic education and its students consistently score in the top percentile on nationwide standardized tests.  But did you know that this school has been educating the children of North Seattle for over 74 years?  2014 marks an important year in CKS history.  Next year Christ the King School is celebrating its 75th Anniversary!  Even more exciting was the tremendous gift CKS received from an anonymous donor last year – a completed renovated school.

almni photos 34CKS History

The Seattle economy was just beginning to feel the effects of the Stock Market crash of 1929 when Bishop Edward O’Dea asked Father Gerald Fitzgerald to establish a new parish in an area a few miles north of the then city limits.  Father Fitzgerald bought a house on the SE corner of 117th and Phinney and started building what would be named St. Anthony Church.  Bishop O’Dea formally dedicated St. Anthony Church in September 1930.

Father Fitzgerald recognized the importance of providing parochial education for his growing parish and broke ground for the original school building in July 1939.  St. Anthony School opened in September with a staff of 4 Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and 94 students.  The original 3-bedroom house purchased to serve as the convent was eventually expanded to house 16 BVM Sisters.

On December 10, 1949, Bishop Connolly blessed the cornerstone for the new church and rededicated the parish as Christ the King, since a St. Anthony Church already existed in Renton.  The 8th grade class of 1950 became the first graduates of Christ the King School (CKS).  It is still possible to find graduates of St. AnthonEileen Reddy Thompson and 8th gradey School among current Christ the King parishioners!* In fact, Eileen Reddy Thompson was able to attend the rededication ceremony for the newly remodeled school which took place this September.  Eileen was part of the first graduating class.

The Future of CKS

“What a gift.  What a tremendous blessing.”  These are words heard over and over on the CKS campus about the amazing gift of a completely remodeled school.  The walls are fresh, the floors are new, and the bathrooms are no longer pink!  CKS parents have even more plans to refresh the campus by raising money to install a new playground.  It is this year’s fund-a-need for the CKS auction taking place on May 10, 2014.  The school community as well as Broadview neighbors are invited to participate in the silent auction which will take place on the CKS campus.  A purchased ticket is required to attend the live event later that evening.  This event raises money for tuition assistance and will hopefully raise enough to build a new playground.  The auction is also a reason to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the school.  And what a school it is.  One parent states, “To see the before and after pictures, well…it’s hard to believe this is the same school!”  But there are two things that remain same –the tremendous community of parents, students, faculty and staff that are Christ the King and the excellent education the students receive.

*historical information from www.ckseattle.org          

Important Dates

Preschool/Kindergarten Information Night:  Jan. 23rd at 6:30pm

Open House:  Jan. 26th at 11:30am

Fun, Friends and Facts Night (Middle School Open House):  Feb. 19th at 6:30pm

 

Christ the King Catholic School

415 North 117th Street

Seattle, WA  98133

(206) 364-6890

www.ckseattle.org

Tours available Monday – Thursday at 9:30am or by appointment

Safe Routes to School Mini-Grants Available for Seattle Schools

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Posted: October 21, 2013

In October, during International Walk to School month, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $1,000 to fund projects that educate students about pedestrian and bicycle safety, and encourage walking and biking to school. Private and public schools, PTAs and other school-related nonprofit groups may apply. The activities must support the overall goal of educating about safety and encouraging more walking and bicycling to school.
Mini-grants have helped schools start student safety patrols, attentive-driving programs, anti-idling campaigns, as well as bike safety education programs. Last year, Loyal Heights Elementary created an eight-week urban cycling club to teach fourth and fifth grade students bike safety and practice bicycling skills on neighborhood streets. McDonald Elementary School purchased safety supplies, including safety vests and flags, for their walking school buses. Mercer Middle School brought an Undriver Licensing Station to school for students who choose to walk and bike to school.
In previous years, schools have used their mini-grant to purchase safety patrol equipment and start a new student safety patrol program, to make traffic circulation changes on school property that increased safety for students walking and biking to school, and to start a peer-education bicycle safety program. Mini-grant funds can even support creative classroom activities that explore the benefits of walking and biking to school. Ballard High School students used a mini- grant to produce a documentary film about the Seattle Bicycle Music Festival.   
International Walk to School Month is held in October of each year. This event, which is held in more than 40 countries, gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global happening as they celebrate the many benefits of walking. For more information about International Walk to School Day, visithttp://www.walkbiketoschool.org .
How to Apply for a Mini Grant
For more information and to apply for a Mini Grant, visit www.cityofseattle.net/transportation/ped_srts_grant.htm.  In addition to the application, a letter of support from the school principal must be e-mailed or mailed by the application due date. For questions, contact Ashley Harris at ashley.harris@seattle.gov. Completed applications are due by the close of business Oct. 25, 2013and recipients will be announced by Dec. 6, 2013. 

 

Jayne Williamson

Answers About Pollutants Accumulating in Natural Drainage Systems

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Posted: October 20, 2013

At the October 16 Broadview Community Council meeting several audience members asked about the accumulation of pollutants in the bottom of the natural drainage swales that Seattle Public Utilities has installed and plans to install in Broadview.  Below is a message from SPU project manager Don Anderson about that.

Eugene and Sue, good morning –

I wanted to get back to you all on the concerns of pollutants in natural drainage systems which arose during our meeting with the Broadview community Tuesday night.  Please share with your group the information below from our technical experts.

SPU consults experts in bioretention research and has conducted a thorough literature review that is used to design and build natural drainage systems.  In addition, SPU is active in national conferences to remain current on the latest research regarding bioretention water quality.  In general, the body of knowledge supporting Seattle’s program reveals good treatment performance for conventional contaminants and their expected safety.  One of the more easy-to-read and often cited articles on these topics and the overall safety of natural drainage systems is attached to this email for your use:  “Are Rain Gardens Mini Toxic Cleanup Sites.”

Regarding the lifespan of the amended soil and geotechnical sand, we have conservatively estimated that the soil may need to be replaced as early as every 15 years.  A study in Toronto determined replacement of highway ditch soils every 20 years.  In Prince George County, they anticipated replacement in 15 years, but haven’t needed to yet (based on monitored function).  In Seattle, metal levels in roadside rain gardens built about 13 years ago in the Broadview neighborhood show small accumulations with no cause for concern.  Given these timelines as conditions warrant, SPU will determine maintenance or replacement needs.

In short, SPU values public safety and assures that natural drainage systems are safe to prune, weed or garden with regard to contaminant or heavy metal exposure;  short of ingesting the soil there is no worry with gardening activities.

If there remain other questions on this issue, please let me know.  Also, if I can plug our web sites a little here, more information is available on both project web sites, Venema Creek NDS, and the Broadview Projects (this site has the basin map we discussed in both presentations).

I hope this info is helpful.  Please let me know if you have additional questions on this topic, or any concern on the Venema project.  Thanks for having us to your meeting!

Best,

 Don

Don Anderson, P.E.

Project Manager

Seattle Public Utilities

Project Delivery Branch

700 5th Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle 98124-4018

Phone: (206) 233-1086, E-mail: donald.anderson@seattle.gov

 

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