News and Updates

Moss Bay Neighborhood (virtual) Meeting, Monday, November 13th
Summary
  1. Lake Street Pedestrian Scramble
  2. Moss Bay Board Election and Survey Results
  3. Update on the November 2023 city elections
  4. Kirkland Police Updates
  5. Neighborhood Safety Program 2024 Kick-off
Send suggestions by Dec 1 to contact@mossbay.org
Meeting Recording and Notes posted here
Moss Bay Neighborhood (virtual) Meeting, Monday, September 11th
​You are warmly invited to participate in our upcoming Fall community meeting. Here is what we have planned for the event:
  1. Forum on the upcoming ballot measure for expanding aquatics, parks and recreational options in Kirkland. The agenda will include presentations from the Parks & Community Services department, as well as insights from City-appointed 'Pro' and 'Con' committees.
  2. An overview of the latest developments in our neighborhood's real estate landscape.
  3. An update on the upcoming November 2023 city elections candidate forum.
  4. Moss Bay NA Board Elections
 
Meeting Recording and Notes posted here
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2023 Kirkland Tree GiveawayThe City of Kirkland is offering two (2) free trees for pick up at 132nd Square Park (13159 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034) on Sunday, October 22 from 12-4pm. Trees must be planted on private property (with permission from the landowner) within Kirkland.
details here:https://kingcd.org/programs/better-forests/urban-forests/2023-kirkland-tree-giveaway/​
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Neighborhood Happy Hour Monday, June 12th, 5:00-7:00pm

Hello Neighbors,
Calling all wine enthusiasts. We are excited to invite you to our June Happy Hour at the Grape Choice. Join us on Monday, June 12th, at 5:00pm at the Grape Choice in downtown Kirkland.  
9 Lakeshore Plaza Kirkland, WA 98033

Special thanks to Katya for organizing this event!  As always it’s going to be relaxed, informal and fun, so please drop by and say hello.

Look forward to seeing you there!
Neighborhood Meeting (Virtual) ;  Monday, May 8th, 7:00pm 
   1.  Proposed ballot measure for expanded aquatics, parks, open spaces and recreational opportunities in Kirkland.
   2.  Houghton Village development planning update.  
   3.  Lake St Pedestrian Scramble project update 
   4. 'Welcome to Kirkland' mural project on Lake St. 

Meeting recording now posted 
Community Survey – Share your input for potential Parks ballot measure
The City has published an online survey on expanded aquatics, parks, open spaces and recreational opportunities in Kirkland. We’d like to invite all community members to take the survey now through May 11. Access it online at  https://cityofkirkland.research.net/r/SurveyKirklandParks.
 
Feedback from the community will help inform the City Council’s decision on whether to move forward with placing a measure on the ballot to create an aquatics and recreation center, more open space and trails, expanded recreation programs, and parks facilities.
 
Please take 10 minutes to participate in this important survey and please share the survey with your friends or forward this email. We want to hear from as many Kirkland community members as possible!
 
Want to learn more about the Parks Ballot exploratory process? Visit www.kirklandwa.gov/parks2023ballot​
Neighborhood Meeting (Virtual) ;  Monday, March 13th, 7:00pm 
We would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Spring community meeting. Our agenda promises to be both concise and captivating : 
  1. Discussion on the closure of Park Lane to traffic. We have invited speakers from the Downtown Kirkland Alliance, Kirkland Greenways, and the City Staff to share their perspectives.
  2. City of Kirkland Finance will provide an explanation on how property taxes are calculated based on appraised home values.
  3. Updates on the Parks Funding Exploratory Committee's progress and plans for future steps.
See Meetings and Video page for recording and links 
Future of Houghton Village

This one-hour small group conversation is a follow-up to the Town Hall that was held March 6. Attendance will be virtual only and limited to 20 people. (Another opportunity will be offered on March 27.)
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM 
To register:
​www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-houghton-village-tickets-576521038947?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Future+of+Houghton+Village&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail
​www.imiracleproject.org/latest-news/st-johns-from-kirkland-to-kyiv
https://www.imiracleproject.org/latest-news/st-johns-from-kirkland-to-kyiv
Neighborhood Happy Hour
​It was a fun happy hour event at the Side Hustle: Local Brewery Taproom on  Monday, Feb 13th !  Thank you to everyone that turned up - next one will be in April.  
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Invitation to Participate
The Future of Park Lane Consultant Study– Stakeholder Listening Sessions

The City of Kirkland has engaged a consulting firm to evaluate the future of Park Lane as it pertains to vehicular traffic. At its August 3, 2022 meeting, the City Council directed staff to engage a consulting firm to evaluate three possible scenarios for Park Lane. The selected consultant MIG, Inc. www.migcom.com, is tasked with evaluating:
  1. Full year-round closure of Park Lane to traffic;
  2. Full summer seasonal closure of Park Lane to traffic;
  3. Summer evening closure of Park Lane to traffic.
The Council may also decide to take no action on Park Lane related to closure to vehicles.
The City and consultant seek stakeholder input related to these three potential scenarios and has organized a schedule of Listening Sessions hear from stakeholders including building owners, business owners and tenants, community and neighborhood representatives and others who are directly impacted by potential decisions surrounding Park Lane.

If you would like to engage in the discussion about the future of Park Lane, please sign up to participate in a scheduled Listening Session. Details are as follows:
Listening Sessions Registration Information - Future of Park Lane Stakeholders
Advanced Registration Required

Dates Monday, January 30, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location The Heathman Hotel, first floor meeting rooms
220 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland WA 98033
Timeslots 15 minute time slots/ 2 simultaneous Listening Sessions. Up to 4 people per timeslot.
Sign-Up Advanced registration required. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ParkLaneSessions
If you are already signed up for a Listening Session, you do not need to sign up again. If you are unable to attend a Listening Session and want to engage in the process, please visit the City’s webpage https://kirklandwa.gov/parklane where you can ‘Provide a Comment’.
If you have additional concerns or questions, or require a virtual listening session, please contact Martha Chaudhry at mchaudhry@kirklandwa.gov
 
Martha Chaudhry
Special Projects, Economic Development
City Manager's Office
mchaudhry@kirklandwa.gov
(425) 587-3266 (work)
(425) 499-2765 (cell)
Neighborhood Meeting (Virtual) ;  Monday, Jan 9th, 7:00pm 
Please join us for the first neighborhood meeting of the year, as everyone is coming back from holidays we are still in the process of firming up the agenda.  Come back to this post in a couple of days for the agenda.

Agenda (Tentative):
Kirkland Police Department : Answer to questions around some recent robberies 
Kirkland Planning: Comprehensive Plan : What is the plan and where we are in the process of the update
Neighborhood Safety Program : Where are we in the process of new project selections
Parks Funding Exploratory Committee : What this committee is working on and give your opinion on what parks initiative and locations you think are best

​Meeting Video on Next tab
Grand Menorah Lighting
Hosted by: Chabad of Kirkland
Date: Sunday December 18, 2022
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, 98033Join Chabad of Kirkland at this holiday celebration, which marks the beginning of Chanukah, an eight-day wintertime festival of lights. Chabad of Kirkland welcomes the community as it shares the story of Hanukkah with all who attend. The menorah will remain on display through December 26, 2022 at Marina Park.
Winterfest Tree Lighting
​Hosted by: Kirkland Downtown Association
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Dr, 98033
Celebrate Winter in magical Kirkland with the ultimate tribute to the holiday season. Activities include: Nightly Tree Lighting, Kirkland Winter Market, Merchant Decorating Contests, and Gingerbread House Contestant.
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Google’s Musical Holiday LightsHosted by: Google
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Feriton Spur Park on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, 509 6th St. S., 98033
An evening of hot chocolate and cookies, a petting zoo, a photo booth, and the annual musical holiday lights on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. The event opens at 5 p.m., carolers will take the stage at 5:15 p.m., and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. when Mayor Penny Sweet will flip the switch to turn on 10,000 LED lights with a show custom-programmed to holiday music by Google Kirkland engineers.

Google’s Musical Holiday Lights will be available for public viewing daily from Dec. 2-early January from 5-10 p.m. each night.

To get there, walk or bike along the CKC, take Metro’s 245, 250, or 255 bus or parking is available. Parking will be based on a first come first serve basis. Please utilize Google Building D L1 for your parking needs.
Detail on the event page
Association Meeting (Virtual) ;  Monday, November 14th, 7:00pm 
Please join us for the last neighborhood meeting of the year where we will have another busy agenda.
Agenda (Tentative):
  1. Board Election and Survey Results
  2. Hopelink presentation
  3. Kirkland Community Center programs overview
  4. Kirkland Police - update on vehicle noise initiatives
  5. Neighborhood Safety Program update
  6. Quiet Clean Kirkland presentation
  7. Update on developments around the neighborhood

​recording on 'meetings and video page'

Neighborhood Happy Hour
Let's plan to meet at the Chainline Station Tuesday Oct 25th where we will enjoy an extended happy hour from 5-7pm.  Very casual, so please come by and say hello.

Chainline Station (not the one in Kirkland Urban):
604 5th Pl S, Kirkland, WA 98033
The caboose located between the Google campus along the Cross Kirkland Corridor

Board Elections now live

Your opinion matters!  Click on the link below to participate in the Moss Bay Neighborhood Association Board election and a short survey to let us know your preference for in-person meetings and the topics you are most interested in learning about in future meetings.  Responses will be collected until October 21.
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It's a dog's day in Kirkland! Bring Fido for a splash and play day at the Peter Kirk Pool followed by some off-leash fun at Lee Johnson Ballfield!
Visit vendor booths from dog businesses, rescue groups and visit the Cascadia Pizza food truck.
Advanced registration is helpful or, register on event day. Participating dogs must be well-behaved, and vaccinated. For complete details or to register, visit KirklandParks.net or call 425-587-3336. The off-leash park is free and open to the general public.
Date: September 10
Location: Peter Kirk Pool - 340 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
Day: Saturday
Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (5 different sessions each starting at the top of the hour, 45 minutes each session)
Cost: $10 + Tax per dog. Pre-registration is highly recommended, or pay upon entering.
Register online at https://bit.ly/3QT7AKH
Association Meeting (Virtual) ;  Monday, September 12th, 7:00pm 

Go to Meetings and Videos Tab for the recording
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Hope everyone had a great summer!  Please join us Monday 7pm Sept 12th, where we have a full set of presenters and welcome everyone to sign up for our board elections. 
 
Agenda:
  1. Housing initiatives from City Council
  2. Draft Surface Water Master Plan
  3. Active Transportation Plan updates
  4. Upcoming Transportation Benefit District
  5. City Hall for All
  6. Upcoming City Events
  7. Park Lane Pedestrian Program Initiatives
  8. Neighborhood Safety Program Updates
  9. Moss Bay Association Board Elections
Would you like to represent Moss Bay to help guide the City’s Parks and Recreation funding? Prompt action requested.
 
The City of Kirkland is considering a bond measure for Parks and Recreation funding, which you can learn more about by clicking here.  They are organizing a diverse group of individuals to form a “Parks Funding Exploratory Committee” (PFEC) to provide input and guidance to the City Council. We are pleased to see that the City is holding a spot for each of the City’s neighborhood associations to be represented. Please see the email below for additional information.
 
That’s where you come in! Would you like to be considered for the Moss Bay Representative slot? If so, this is your chance to raise your hand and let us know!
 
What’s required?
  • Commit to attending the meetings which will be held in-person or virtually. See the highlighted text below.
  • Be a resident of the Moss Bay Neighborhood.
  • Keep the Moss Bay board informed from time to time, and if there are questions that we can give feedback on, you should reach out to us.
 
How to apply?
  • Send a brief email with the following info:
    • Your home address
    • Confirm that you can and will attend the meetings as indicated below
    • Have you had any involvement with parks or recreational programs in Kirkland? If so, provide a brief summary
    • Why would you like to participate?
    • What do you believe you would be able to add to the process?
    • Anything else you believe would be helpful for us to know.
 
We are open to considering business owners and property owners as well, however, because the City is already including those constituencies as part of the group, our association will give preference to a volunteer whose primary residence is in Moss Bay Neighborhood.
 
Thank you! Please send your reply to contact@mossbay.org as soon as possible, and we look forward to hearing from you!
 
Alex Chen, Chair
Moss Bay Neighborhood Association
 
 

 
Hello Kirkland neighbors,
 
The Kirkland City Council would like to invite all neighborhood groups to participate in the City’s upcoming Parks Funding Exploratory Committee (PFEC), which will advise the City Council on potential Parks ballot measure(s) for the November 2023 election. 
 
Over the past year, Kirkland community members have told the City they want more park facilities and recreational opportunities. To accelerate park and recreation improvements, City Council is exploring parks and recreation ballot measure options for November 2023.
 
City Council is looking for input from Kirkland community members to help identify the right elements to include and the appropriate funding mechanism(s) that could be part of the November 2023 ballot measure. We are hoping that a delegate from your neighborhood will participate in this effort. Your neighborhood’s delegate does not have to be a board member but can be someone you feel could represent your neighborhood and actively participate in the process.  We are seeking community members who care, who can ask tough questions and can regularly attend the PFEC meetings. 
 
We are asking that each neighborhood identifies a delegate by Thursday, August 25, 2022. The first PFEC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2022. The PFEC will meet approximately twice a month on Thursday evenings from September 2022 to February 2023 and will ultimately bring a recommendation to the City Council in March 2023. 
  • Thursday, September 15, 2022, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 29, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 13, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 27, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 10, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.* Tentative hold
  • Thursday, December 8, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 12, 2023 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 26, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 9, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 23, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
To appoint a delegate, you may simply reply by email to me. NOTE:  Your organization’s delegate does not need to submit an at-large PFEC application. However other interested neighbors are encouraged to submit applications independently if they wish.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. More information will be provided to PFEC members closer to the first meeting date and PFEC updates will be posted on our City website: http://www.kirklandwa.gov/parks2023ballot.
 
 
Thank you,
Don Robinson (he/him)
Senior Community Engagement Coordinator
City of Kirkland – City Manager’s Office
drobinsonl@kirklandwa.gov
(425) 587-3011 (desk)
Association Meeting (Virtual) ;  Monday, May 9th, 7:00pm 

Happy Spring to everyone and are pleased to invite you to our neighborhood meeting on Monday 7pm May 9th.  This will be our last meeting before we break for the summer then resuming in September.   
See video recap on the meetings and videos tab.

Agenda:
1. Quiet Clean Kirkland Initiative;
2. NE 85th Street Station Area plan updates ;
3. Emergency Preparedness in Moss Bay;
4. King County Library human services and programs overview;
5. Catalytic Converter Theft initiatives from Kirkland Police
6. Anti-Idling Public Awareness Campaign;
7. Community Van program from Kirkland and King County Metro

Community Invited to Provide Input on Terms for the Future Housing Site at the Former La Quinta Inn
KIRKLAND, Wash. – The City of Kirkland and King County will host a virtual town hall meeting on May 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. on the topic of the future permanent supportive housing site at the former La Quinta Inn in Kirkland as part of King County’s Health Through Housing program.  This community meeting will focus on the terms and conditions necessary to maintain City support of La Quinta Inn as a Health Through Housing site. Meeting information and registration can be found online.
The town hall will be an opportunity for the community to ask questions, offer ideas, and talk more about the project.  The feedback from the community will inform upcoming implementation decisions, including a safety plan, referral process for tenants, and ongoing community communication.  Additional small group meetings are being scheduled for after the town hall for any community members that want to discuss the project in more depth and provide additional input.
Last month, King County announced that it closed on the purchase of the former La Quinta Inn & Suites in Kirkland for a permanent supportive housing site under the Health Through Housing Initiative.  This initiative aims to assist residents who are not supported through other housing program models, and each site includes 24/7 staffing, case management, employment counseling, and medical and behavioral healthcare.  Supportive housing serves a different need along the continuum of care than shelters provide, and the County’s purchase of a hotel in Kirkland for supportive housing fills a gap in Kirkland’s services. King County is allowed under state law to acquire property for this purpose.
The May 9 town hall will be a special meeting of the Kirkland City Council.  By registering for this event, you will receive email reminders about the town hall and the Zoom link when available.  The Zoom link for the meeting will also be posted to the City’s website prior to the meeting.
For more information on King County’s permanent supportive housing site at the former La Quinta Inn in Kirkland, please visit City’s comprehensive informational Health Through Housing webpage.  Members of the public can also provide feedback through the City’s Our Kirkland web portal.
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https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/King-Countys-Health-Through-Housing-Initiative-in-Kirkland
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-town-hall-permanent-supportive-housing-in-kirkland-tickets-322692591227

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What do you think about Autonomous Personal Delivery Devices?
Autonomous Personal Delivery Devices (APDDs) are wheeled machines designed to deliver products to customers. The City of Kirkland is studying these devices and considering any concerns from the community. Want to explore this topic with City staff? City staff will be facilitating small group meetings for deeper discussion around APDDs. Sign up and learn more at on the City’s website. 
https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Building/Code-and-Plan-Amendment-Projects/Autonomous-Personal-Delivery-Devices

For more opportunities to provide feedback to the City, please visit our Community Conversations page.
https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Whats-Happening/Community-Conversations

Have other feedback, questions, or requests for service? You can always contact City staff through the Our Kirkland service portal, available on the web and mobile app.​https://kirklandwa.qscend.com/ourkirkland/
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Draft ADA Transition Plan for Kirkland Parks​
City of Kirkland Parks & Community Services has published a draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for parks and park facilities in Kirkland. The City welcomes feedback on this plan now through April 8, 2022.
Please share this with your friends and neighbors to ensure that we hear from a diverse set of voices. Any person requiring a disability accommodation for this process should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 425-587-3221 or ADACoordinator@kirklandwa.gov
Draft Plan link: www.kirklandwa.gov/playitforward
Feedback link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BDDPW6W
March 2022 Meeting minutes
is available on our Meetings and Videos page.  Full video is also available on our Facebook page.

January 2022 Meeting minutes
is available on our Meetings and Videos page.  Full video is also available on our Facebook page.

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The City of Kirkland, in coordination with the community and businesses, is updating the Moss Bay Neighborhood Plan in the Kirkland Comprehensive Plan.  The purpose of a neighborhood plan is to establish a vision for the next 20 years to define how to best manage household and job growth and within the context of citywide goals and policies in the Comprehensive Plan.
 
Now is a great opportunity for the residents and business community
within the neighborhood to make comment on the draft Moss Bay Plan.
Here’s how you can participate in the process:

  • Attend the virtual Planning Commission Hearing on the Moss Bay Neighborhood Plan on September 23, 2021 (See below for Zoom meeting details).  If you cannot attend the hearing, please send your public comments to  David Barnes, Senior Planner at dbarnes@kirklandwa.gov
  • Learn more:  at the City’s website Moss Bay Neighborhood Plan Update
  • Review the draft Moss Bay Neighborhood Plan on the Planning Commission website when it is posted at end of day on September 17, 2021.  The link to the Planning Commission page is here.
Join the conversation and make public comment by attending the public hearing on September 23, 2021 at 7PM.  See Zoom invite below.
 
 https://kirklandwa-gov.zoom.us/j/93904252852?pwd=ZlQ2SU4rU0RvTWhqNkJFQmtpVFQyUT09
Passcode: 899574
Or Telephone:
1 206 337 9723  or +1 253 215 8782  or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 939 0425 2852

Sept Meeting minutes
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is available on out Meetings and Videos page.  Full video is also available on our Facebook page.
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Video of our May Meeting
A full video of our May 10th, 2021 meeting is available to stream on the Meetings and Videos page.

Our next meeting is on September 13th. See you then!
We're Now Using Zoom for Our Virtual Meetings
As of May 2021 we're holding our virtual meetings via Zoom. We will no longer be live streaming our virtual meetings on Facebook or on our website, but if you miss a meeting you can still find the full video on the Meetings and Videos tab afterwards.

You'll need to be on our email list to get the invite link, so make sure to sign up using the form on this page. If you aren't on our email list but would like a link to the meeting please email us at contact@mossbay.org​.
Update on Our 2021 Neighborhood Safety Project
Our neighborhood safety project idea for this year, adding a rapid flashing beacon to the crosswalk at State St S and 2nd Ave S, was not selected for funding by the city. But it scored well and we're optimistic that it could be funded in future years if we decide to submit it again. We'll be choosing which project idea to submit for 2022 in the fall.

You can learn more about the project and the NSP on our Neighborhood Safety Program page.
Updates about the Google Phase III Development
This project broke ground on Monday, July 13th 2020. You can find updates, track progress and more on their website. Coming soon their website will also have a camera live streaming the construction site.

If you have questions or comments about the project you can contact: Dave Tomson, SRMKCCA Dev Manager at 509-991-1075.
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2023 Meeting Dates
We meet the 2nd Monday of odd months, except for July.

Our 2023 meetings are:
  • January 9th
  • March 13th
  • May 8th
  • September 11th
  • November 13th

​Meetings will be held online until we are permitted to resume in-person meetings at Heritage Hall.  Check meetings section for details.