LATEST NEWS

4th of July Reminder!

Fireworks can only be discharged within the city of Normandy Park from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the 3rd of July and from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the 4th of July.

Fireworks can only be lit on your own property or with the permission of the property owner. You CAN NOT light off fireworks in any parks, streets, or public right of ways.

Any violation is a misdemeanor with a mandatory court appearance. For the full rules and regulations see Chapter 7.32 of the Normandy Park Municipal Code.

NORMANDY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Normandy Park Police Policies & Training Information regarding – Police Use of Force

The Normandy Park Police Department currently uses the Lexipol policy manual. Lexipol is the industry standard and is current with not only all State and Federal laws but also accepted best practices. Lexipol has stated that they believe their policy manual meets the requirements listed in #8CantWait. We will be verifying that as part of a comprehensive review of our entire policy manual. Our policy manual does not permit choke holds. In addition, the Normandy Park Police Department does not have or intend to purchase rubber bullets, flash bangs, or tear gas. We will continue to focus our energy and resources on community policing. For any questions on this, please contact dyourkoski@normandyparkwa.gov.

[Click to view Normandy Park Policy #300 – Police Use Of Force]

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Essential Workforce – Police. Your police department is working hard to ensure public safety during this challenging time. Law enforcement’s primary role is to help educate people about how to comply with orders to stay at home, and as of May 18, comply with the King County Health Department directive to wear masks. Our police department is educating residents on how to keep themselves safe, how to keep their families safe and, most importantly, to keep the rest of the community safe, especially our vulnerable populations.

Our community has shown it understands the severity of the situation and we are all doing what we can to keep ourselves, families, and neighbors safe and healthy.

Essential Workforce – Public Works. Observing principles of social distance, Public Works is operating as an essential workforce during Governor Inslee’s Executive Order.

Declaration of Emergency. A City of Normandy Park Declaration of Emergency is still in effect. The City of Normandy Park Recreation Center, field rentals, playground equipment, active recreation, park restrooms, city park car lots, and City Hall are closed to the public. All programs will re-open when Highline Public Schools re-open for regular student attendance. City employees will work from home during this period with limited, socially-distanced exceptions. Employees will be a home for 14 days if any fever or COVID-related symptoms are noted. All city meetings are cancelled during this period unless held remotely, consistent with OPMA. All business with City Hall will be by remote Zoom appointment and/or arranged drop-off only.

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City Meeting and Events Calendar

LEGAL AND UPCOMING MEETING NOTICES

Economic Development Committee Meeting – July 1st at 6:00pm has been rescheduled to July 8th at 6:00pm.

Notice of Decision: HO20-020 Eberhardt – 427 SW 174th St

Notice of Decision: HO20-021 Hancock – 18620 2nd Ave SW

On March 24^th Governor Inslee made Emergency Proclamation 20-28 temporarily prohibiting public agencies from conducting in-person meetings. Remote/virtual meetings may take place as long as they are regular meetings dealing with routine items only.

Please use the following MRSC link for more information: http://mrsc.org/Home/Explore-Topics/Legal/Open-Government/Open-Public-Meetings-Act/Open-Public-Meetings-Act-Basics.aspx

COVID 19 RESOURCES

The King County website is the best source for current information.

Message from Public Health – STAY HOME (Click to View Video)

Local blood supply in danger of collapse. Bloodworks Northwest has more information on coronavirus, who is eligible to donate blood, and donation locations.

Financial Information for Those Impacted by COVID-19

Listing of Essential Businesses and other information regarding Stay Home, Stay Healthy order: Washington’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order allows only those going to work at an essential business to go to workplaces. To clarify status, or to petition to be added to the list, businesses can use an online form. Learn more about the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order here.

Business Owners Resources – If you own a business in the region and you are having difficulties during this time, please remember that the Southside Chamber of Commerce has resources to help you navigate. The Southside Chamber can be reached at 206-575-1633 or use this [link].

COVID-19 Response Resources for Local Businesses

U.S. Small Business Association – Disaster Assistance