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NEDC Announcements

March 6, 2003

1. How Do We Get There From Here: Bruce Agnew and Bruce Chapman of the Discovery Institute have published a document subtitled “A Transportation Future for the Puget Sound Region” that seeks to assess the current state of transportation infrastructure in the region, develop a vision for the future, and then present a number of ideas for getting there, taking into account the relationship between the people and their government, funding, and freight mobility. They also comment in detail on specific projects: The Alaskan Way viaduct, South Lake Union, King St Station, I-5, SR520 and I-405. This 100-page document (as well as individual sections of the report) are available at no charge online at http://www.discovery.org/cascadia/CascadiaReport/index.html

2. A Police Forum will be held March 19th 7:00PM at Roosevelt High School. Besides representatives of the Seattle Police Department, this forum might feature members of other City departments. Contact Jane at SPD’s North Precinct at 684-0799 for more details.

3. Library Cards Available Online: The Seattle Public Library is now providing library card applications online. Anyone who is 13 years of age or older and lives in Seattle or certain parts of King County may submit the form online. New cards will be mailed within 14 days. To activate your card, visit any Seattle Public Library branch with acceptable forms of identification. Children’s library card applications are also available online. Library cards are free for those who live or work in Seattle or in certain parts of King County. For further information or to obtain a library card application, go to: http://www.spl.org/borrserv/getcard.html.

4. Housing Choices Open House and Public Forum: The City is considering allowing cottage housing and detached accessory dwelling units in single family zones. A public forum and open house is scheduled on Wednesday, March 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Olympic Room at the Seattle Center. Cottage housing developments are small detached units (typically smaller than 1000 square feet) grouped together around a common open space. Sometimes there is shared commonspace beside units. Currently, ADUs are allowed outright in single-family zones, but must be added to or within an existing structure. For further information about cottage housing, contact Mike Kimelberg at 206-684-4625 or mike.kimelberg@seattle.gov. For further information about ADUs, contact Jory Phillips at 206-386-9761 or jory.phillips@seattle.gov.

5. Proposed Changes to the Noise Ordinance: Mayor Nickels is proposing changes to the noise ordinance that address party noise in single family and multi-family zones. Under the proposal, those involved in a “residential disturbance” would be subject to a $250 civil fine. “Residential disturbance” is defined to mean when more than one person gathers on residential property between 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday) and 7 a.m. and there is frequent, repetitive or continuous noise that is audible from 75 feet of the property. The second violation within 24 hours would be a criminal misdemeanor with a maximum $500 fine and six months in jail. Landlords who know about the problem are also subject to penalties. DCLU would be empowered to pursue abatement procedures of chronic violators where there are three incidents at the same location in a one-year period. To get a copy of the proposed changes to the noise ordinance contact Karen Ko at 206-233-3732 or karen.ko@seattle.gov.

6. Elimination of the UW Lease Lid: Mayor Nickels has proposed elimination of the UW Lease Lid which restricts the University in the amount of square footage it may lease off campus and also limits leasing to a certain area within the University District. The lease lid was established in the 1970s as one of the mechanisms to protect neighborhoods from the adverse impacts of University expansion that are listed in the 1998 City-University Agreement. The Mayor’s proposal would be an amendment to the 1998 City-University Agreement. The amendment would eliminate the lease lid and allow leasing in surrounding neighborhoods. Currently, the UW is not allowed to lease in what is known as the Primary and Secondary Impact Zones (neighborhoods surrounding the University), except for in an area carved out in the City-University Agreement. Leasing would have to comply with local land use regulations. There would still be a requirement that the University make reasonable efforts to locate academic and research facilities within University facilities. There is additional information the Mayor's proposal can be found at http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/mayor/ave/default.htm. To receive a copy of the proposed ordinance and amendment to the City-University Agreement and comments submitted by the Seattle Community Council Federation, contact Karen Ko at 206-233-3732 or karen.ko@seattle.gov.

7. Lakeside School 53rd Annual Rummage School: March 21 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), March 22 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and March 23 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Magnuson Park. Come support programs at Lakeside School by donating or attending the annual big rummage sale. Admission is free. For sale will be antiques, silver, china, art work, and collectibles, designer clothing and new merchandise in the Boutique, clothing and shoes for everyone, household items, small appliances, linens, furniture, sporting goods, toys, hardware and garden items, books, CDs, DVDs, stereos, computers and more! For further information about attending or donating, call Lakeside School at 206-368-3618 or email rummage@lakesideschool.org or go to http://www.lakesideschool.org/parents/parummage.shtml.

8. Special Events for Teens: The following events are scheduled at the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Avenue NE. For further information, contact Dena at 206-684-7534.

· Teen Talent on Stage: Show us what you got on Friday, March 28th from 7-9 p.m. Sign up today to share your talent.

· Youth Appreciation Week Kick Off: Friday, April 4th from 5:30-10 p.m.

· Bingo: Monday, April 7th at 7 p.m. Free prizes.

9. The Sand Point Market: Antiques, art, fine crafts, and a farmers market all in one location from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Magnuson Park on the following Sundays: April 6, June 1, August 3, October 5, and December 7th. Admission is $6.00 per person. Children 12 and under get in free. There will be a segment each month at 10 a.m. on “The Identification & Valuation of Antiques and Collectibles.” Professional appraisers recognized by the International Society of Appraisers will be on hand to provide verbal approximations of value. For further information, contact Karen Bailey at 1-800-809-4063 or info@nwantiquemarket.com or go to http://www.nwantiquemarket.com. The Sand Point Market is sponsored by the Northwest Antique Market Company.

10. Sound Transit Express Open House: Learn about the service implementation plan for Sound Transit Express on March 5, 2003 from 2-6 p.m. at the Northgate Transit Center, 1st Avenue N.E. and 103rd Street. For further information, contact Sound Transit at 206-398-5000 or go to http://www.soundtransit.org/stmeetings/stexp/stexpmtgs.htm.

11. Free Directory of Elected Officials Now Available: The League of Women Voters' 2003 edition of They Represent You, A Citizen's Directory of Elected Officials is now available. The 32-page guide includes contact information for public officials at all levels of government, as well as voter registration information, links to civic television stations and other sources to enable voters to get involved in public policy decision making. To receive a copy of They Represent You, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: League of Women Voters of Seattle, 1402-18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. To receive large quantities, please call the League at 206-329-4848 to arrange for a pickup time. For further information, call the League at the phone number above or email info@seattlelwv.org, or go to http://www.seattle.wa.lwv.org.

12. Neighborhood Matching Fund Ideas Fair: March 29, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway. You'll learn how to put the Matching Fund to use in your neighborhood. Whether you are in the "just thinking about a project idea" stage, in the "ready to apply for money" stage, or in the midst of a project, this is the place to be! The first hour of the workshop from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. will feature displays of successful projects including playgrounds, computer centers, traffic improvements, public art, facility improvements, design projects, festivals and events, and more. In the second hour from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., you will have a choice of four different workshop and learn about two new initiatives being offered by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) through the Neighborhood Matching Fund. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. For further information, contact DON 206- 684-0464 or go to http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/.