Horizon Crest Community Association

Coronavirus

At this time, there are no known cases in Bellevue. However, as the virus spreads in Western Washington, it is important to remember the few basic practices that can limit the spread:

Even if you are not ill, avoid visiting hospitals, long term care facilities or nursing homes to the extent possible. If you do need to visit one of these facilities limit your time there and keep 6 feet away from patients.
Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first.
Stay home when sick.
Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including washing your hands with soap and water frequently, coughing into a tissue or your elbow, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Stay away from people who are ill, especially if you are at higher risk for coronavirus.
Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects (like doorknobs and light switches). Regular household cleaners are effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you’ve just washed your hands.
Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat healthy foods, and manage your stress to keep your immunity strong.
Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check and subscribe to Public Health’s website (www.kingcounty.gov/COVID) or blog (www.publichealthinsider.com).

March 8, 2020

Membership

We encourage all residents to join the Horizon Crest Community Association to help make a better neighborhood for everyone. A report of current members, and details for joining online or by mailed check are at horizoncrest.org/join-hcca

March 8, 2020

Communication / Membership

Directory Updates

Please help us keep an up-to-date resident directory. Especially having valid email addresses helps us communicate with the neighborhood. You can verify the contact information we have for your home at horizoncrest.org/resident-directory (paid HCCA members only). All residents can update their directory information at horizoncrest.org/contact-us-for-residents.

March 8, 2020

Communication / Events/Meetings

City of Bellevue Neighborhoods and Development

Prior to the annual meeting last month, City of Bellevue staff gave us some updates on the work of the Neighborhoods department, and development activity in South Bellevue. Those updates are summarized below

Neighborhoods – Mark Heilman, City of Bellevue Neighborhoods

Bellevue Essentials is a three-hour course, once a week for nine weeks. The course takes a deep dive into understanding what the city does. President Kurt Lutterman completed the course in 2019.
The Neighborhoods group is actively working with Eastgate residents to form an Eastgate neighborhood association like ours.
The MyBellevue app for smartphones has lots of useful features for residents including:
- Report code violations or other issues such as parking enforcement, potholes, graffiti
- Monitor real-time traffic conditions and cameras
- Monitor development projects in the area
The Neighborhoods group also sponsors Cultural Conversations events.
Publishes Neighborhood News. You can see back issues at https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/community-development/neighborhoods/neighborhood-news and subscribe on that page.
A concern was shared about the lack of a sidewalk, lighting, and overgrown vegetation on 150^TH Avenue leading to our neighborhood.

Development Update – Liz Stead, City of Bellevue Development Services

The T-Mobile campus is undergoing some new buildings and walkways.
The Factoria Mall is undergoing re-development over the next ten years to include new retail and residential buildings.
The permanent men’s homeless shelter will be built on Eastgate Way between the Humane Society and Sunset Corporate Campus. The project is still in its early stages; no permits have been filed yet.
A new retail building is being built at Eastgate Plaza between the Shell Station and Washington Federal Bank.
The city is closing a gap in the Mountains to Sound Greenway trail in the Eastgate area. New trail is being constructed between I-90 and SE 36^TH Street. This first segment will span from Factoria Boulevard to 132^ND Avenue SE at the T-Mobile campus. Later segments will extend the trail to Lakemont Boulevard with flyovers at the I-90/150^TH Avenue SE interchange. Project details are at https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/transportation/projects/capital-projects/mountains-to-sound-greenway-trail
The work on the East side of 150^TH Avenue from SE 38^TH Street to Newport Way to construct a new sidewalk and retaining wall is complete. Work on the West side to add a third Southbound (uphill) lane to 150^TH Avenue will start soon. The third lane will be a dedicated right turn onto Newport Way.
At about the same time, work will commence to add a new multi-purpose path and bike lane to Newport Way between 150^TH Avenue and the South Bellevue Community Center. Horizon Crest residents received a city notice on this project since the Annual Meeting.
She encouraged residents to provide input during public meetings and during public comment periods.
Residents can receive the Weekly Permit Bulletin which lists all projects in the city that require public notice or public meetings. You can subscribe on the page at https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/zoning-and-land-use/public-notices-and-participation/weekly

March 8, 2020