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CDC MASK RECOMMENDATIONS: JULY 27
Today, Tuesday July 27, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has
recommended that fully vaccinated people begin wearing masks indoors again in places
with high COVID transmission rates, to help prevent the spread of the delta variant and
protect others.
If you haven't been vaccinated yet, please find a vaccine
here: https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/
King County Masking Guidance The health officers of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, San Juan, and Grays Harbor counties have joined together to pass on their best public health advice to protect you, your family, and our communities. We recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings where the vaccination status of those around you is unknown. This step will help reduce the risk of COVID-19 to the public, including customers and workers, help stem the increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in many parts of the state and decrease the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Vaccinations are our best defense against COVID- 19 and are safe, effective, and readily available for everyone age 12 and over. Please get yours immediately if you are not already vaccinated. View the joint statement PDF and updated mask directive PDF.
Public Health - Seattle & King County Indoor Masking Directive - updated to reflect new
guidance that strongly recommends King County residents 5 years and older, regardless of
vaccination status, to wear masks in indoor public settings.
Washington State already requires unvaccinated people to wear masks in indoor
public settings, although in stores and other public spaces there is no practical way to
know who is and is not vaccinated. For this reason, universal masking is a simple,
effective, and reliable way to help us all stay safer as we monitor the current increasing
trends.
Get your COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to people 12 years and older. Visit Vaccine Locator to
find and schedule an appointment.
Homebound and need a COVID-19 vaccine? Fill out a secure online form to let us know if
you or someone you know is homebound. WA State Dept. of Health will connect
individuals to available County and/or State Mobile Vaccine Teams.
C-ID FOOD WALK: SATURDAY, JULY 31
The C-ID Food Walk is coming up this Saturday, July 31st! We will be hosting a tent at
Hing Hay Park where attendees can spin a prize wheel for gift cards, certificates, and
coupons to neighborhood businesses. See you soon!
When: Saturday, July 31, 2021 (10am - 4pm)
Event information: https://www.seattlechinatownid.com/experiences/food-walk-series
FB Event: https://fb.me/e/1zoq3KB1C
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: TUESDAY, AUG 3
The 2021 National Night Out event will be on Tuesday, August 3 at 4:00pm near the Donnie Chin International Children's Park. Join us for crime prevention, self-defense training, public safety resources giveaway, and special guests. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of fun and community building with the Seattle Police Department! We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please email Cecilia Liang PDF Poster (Chinese + Vietnamese)
OTHER COVID-19 UPDATES
Apply For: SDOT Temporary Permits
As the weather continues to be warm this summer, consider applying for a temporary
outdoor permit! Seattle Department of Transportation is offering streamlined, free
temporary permits for outdoor cafes, retail merchandise displays, food trucks, and
vending carts through October 31, 2021. They are also offering temporary street closures
to support restaurants and retail operations.
Apply for a free temporary permit here: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-
services/permits/temporary-permits. Please note, businesses will also need to submit an
application for a Certificate of Approval (the fee will also be waived).
Take the public survey on outdoor cafes, displays, and vending in public space -
open through August 15, 2021.
We are now planning for what will happen when the free permit program ends in May
2022. That’s why we’re reaching out today. As one part of our effort to learn more, we have
created a survey for members of the general public and for business owners. The survey
takes about 10 minutes to complete and is available in English, Chinese, Spanish,
Vietnamese, Somali, Amharic, Korean, and Tagalog.
Here is the link to the survey which is open until August 15, 2021:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CafesDisplaysVendinginPublicSpace
Email publicspace@seattle.gov with any questions.
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Frequently Asked
Questions for COVID-10 Guidance
Learn More (Keep Your Business Safe)
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries issued an updated general workplace
guidance to help employers adapt masking policies to meet new CDC guidelines adopted
by Gov Inslee.
Mask and Distancing Requirements Are Changing: Key COVID-19 Updates for Fully
Vaccinated Workers (June 14, 2021)
https://lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-covid-19-resources
For upcoming workshops on Return to Work, Employer Incentives Program, L&I
Essentials for Business Webinar, and many more, please click on the link below.
https://lni.wa.gov/workshops-training/
WA Labor & Industries - Training Workshop
Take a look at some FREE upcoming Labor & Industries training workshops to small
businesses and community organizations.
Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19) Resources
https://lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-covid-19-resources
COVID-19 Resources in 36 languages
https://lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/coronavirus-outbreak-covid-19-resources-other-
languages
There are 8 featured translated languages providing the following links to these COVID-19
information materials:
1. COVID-19: Review of Respiratory Protection for Workers
2. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Protecting Grocery Store Workers
3. COVID-19 Prevention in Construction and Related Industries: L&I Safety and Health
Requirements and Guidance
4. COVID-19 Prevention in the Workplace: L&I Safety and Health Requirements and
Guidance - Detailed
5. Food Processing-Warehouse Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet
L&I offers a variety of services. In case you may here is a list of specific departments.
Partners and business owners can click on this link to find specific points of contacts for
different needs.
City of Seattle Eviction Moratorium Extended through Sept 30, 2021
Governor Inslee announced an extension of the statewide eviction moratorium through
September 30, 2021 that covers residential, nonprofit, and small business tenants. Under
this new “bridge” version, landlords are prohibited from evicting tenants for past-due rent
accrued during the pandemic, until a rental assistance program and eviction-resolution
program is in place in their county. This time frame covers February 29, 2020 – July 31,
2021.
SANITATION UPDATES
2021 Updated Sanitation Schedule
Seattle Surface Cleaners (SSC) schedule and Seattle public Utilities (SPU) Litter Route
schedule is highlighted above. The SPU Litter Route is supported by the Clean Cities
Initiative. SPU's contractor Elm Grove now services West of I-5 in addition to Little Saigon.
Service includes litter pickup and pickup of illegal dumping.
Waste Management (WM), along with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), launched the 2021
ReThink Waste Grant to award small businesses and community organizations up to
$5,000 on projects that encourage waste prevention and/or increase recycling and
compost sorting.
Apply by August 13th and find more information
here: https://www.wmnorthwest.com/seattle/pdf/rethinkwastegrant21.pdf
Clear Alley Program (CAP)
If you are a property manager or business owner looking to schedule trainings for
residents and staff on proper alley disposals, please contact us at clean@cidbia.org.
It is in our collective interest to follow guidelines to keep our alleys clean and
inviting. We appreciate your collaboration.
In 2014, the City of Seattle partnered with local waste collection companies and downtown
Seattle customers to reduce the storage of waste containers in the public right-of-way. The
City of Seattle’s Clear Alleys Program (CAP) aims to:
Create cleaner, safer business districts
Reduce the possibility of uncivil behaviors and illegal activities in alleys
Increase the attractiveness of the alley for public activations and pedestrian use
Allow for better alley access for business services (deliveries) and possible
expansion of commercial activity (seating, art, events, etc.)
How Clear Alleys Work
All businesses located in a Clear Alley are required to create a CAP account through
Waste Management (WM).
With your CAP account, you are able to purchase Waste Management
labeled garbage and recycle bags.
The City of Seattle has partnered with Waste Management to have the WM
labeled bags picked up 2 – 3 times a day, 7 days a week to create more
space in the alley ways.
The only items that are allowed to be placed in the alleys are..
WM labeled garbage and recycling bags.
The more you compost and recycle, the less food residue you will have
in your garbage bag, and less animals trying to tear the bags.
WM recycle bags
Labeled compost and recycling carts (32, 60, or 90 gallon)
Flattened and neatly stacked cardboard boxes
Items NOT allowed in the alleys and considered illegal dumping which can be fined
by SPU inspectors are..
Furniture & electronics
ANY bags that do NOT have Waste Management (WM) labeled
Hazardous liquids and paint
Construction debris
For more information on the City of Seattle’s Director’s Rules and Regulations, click HERE.
Translations are available in Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Cambodian, and
Thai.
For more information on setting up your account through Waste Management, click HERE.
Translations are available in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Spanish. If you would like different
translations, please contact the CIDBIA at clean@cidbia.org.
Graffiti Removal Process
With Winter ending, the weather has been clear and Seattle Surface Cleaners has been
able to start the graffiti removal processes.For those who are not familiar with the historical brick removal process, please see below.
1. Apply chemical using a brush over the paint
2. Cover the treated area with plastic (2 -3 treatments)
3. Let sit for 24 hours
4. Remove chemical using pressure washer (hot water in some cases)
The chemical is essentially a sticky paint removal substance that penetrates the porous
brick surface over time. The idea is to use more chemical than high-water pressure to
remove the paint in order to preserve the life of the brick.
Please feel free to email clean@cidbia.org with graffiti removal requests.
*The graffiti needs to be under 8 ft. and accessible from public sidewalks*
Alley Pick-Up Schedule
Click HERE for the full Alley Pick Up schedule from Waste Management. CIDBIA works
continuously with Waste Management and Seattle Public Utilities to ensure WM adheres to
this schedule as close as possible.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES
Public Safety Meeting:
Every third Tuesday of each month at 3:00pm at various locations around the district.
The next monthly public safety forum will be on August 17, 2021. Please contact Cecilia
Liang at cecilial@seattlechinatownid.com for the meeting link and direct any questions or
comments regarding public safety to her way.
Security Camera Footage:All of the cameras are currently down, and awaiting inspection to determine next steps.
During this time, there will not be any camera footage available. We will provide updates
once we have more information.
COMMUNITY UPDATES & BUSINESS RESOURCES
City Fruit is looking to provide/distribute local, organic fruit at a low cost to Chinatown-
International District businesses - specifically restaurants. Contact City Fruit at
info@cityfruit.org if you have any questions.
City of Seattle Business TaxesEvery business must file and report to the City, even if you had no activity or do not owe
any tax. Your business does not owe general business and occupation (B&O) tax if your
net annual income is less than $100,000, but you must file. Go to www.filelocal-wa.gov
Questions? Call 206-654-8484 or email tax@seattle.gov
Apply for a business license
Renew a business license
File your business taxes
Pay your business taxes
Create an account with your Seattle Business License Tax Certificate Number, or your
Washington State business license number (UBI, Uniform Business Identifier). Find those
numbers by searching for your Seattle business: www.seattle.gov/license-and-tax-
administration/find-a-licensed-business
The Seattle business tax is not the same as the Washington State business tax. You must
file your Seattle taxes separately from your state taxes. To learn more about the state tax,
visit the Washington State Department of Revenue: https://dor.wa.gov/taxes-
rates/business-occupation-tax
Business License Overview – translated into Chinese | Vietnamese | Korean
2021 Cruise Season Updates
The Port of Seattle received its first cruise ship arrival on June 29th, with Royal Caribbean
International's Ovation of the Seas docking at Terminal 91 to ready the ship for the season.
Pending CDC authorization, passenger cruises began mid-July. To read more about this
update, visit https://www.portseattle.org/page/covid-19-updates-2021-cruise-season
International Special Review District (ISRD) Updates
The following guidance is recommended for removal of temporary security measures from
business storefronts. These recommendations are intended to help minimize damage to
the storefront and repair any holes left behind:
Chinese translation | Vietnamese translation
In most cases there will be only a few simple steps: 1) Remove boards/gates, 2) Fill holes
left behind, 3) Touch up paint.Carefully remove plywood boards or other temporary screening materials using
gentlest means possible. For example, use a drill to remove screws rather than
forcefully pulling them out. Please use a board or cardboard to protect stone, brick,
terra cotta and other materials if leveraging a crowbar or hammer.
Where holes from screws/nails remain, use a type of putty suitable for the material
being patched (wood vs. metal). Follow manufacturer’s recommendation for
preparing the area of work. Selection of a breathable putty for outdoor use on wood,
is recommended. Let dry. Sand before painting.
Touch up the paint using the same color that exists on the storefront. Do not paint
any unpainted areas of the storefront. A Certificate of Approval is required to change
the storefront colors.
In cases where replacement of storefront materials is necessary, the replacement
material and shape of the trim should match existing in material/shape/form (in-kind
repair).
ISRD Certificate of Approval process has moved online
Questions? Contact: Rebecca Frestedt, International Special Review District (ISRD)
Coordinator rebecca.frestedt@seattle.gov, 206-684-0226
SHOP C-ID & BUSINESS RESOURCES
Take advantage of Shop C-ID's platform to
help promote your products, services, or
gift cards!. The purpose of the site is to
help amplify small and local neighborhood
businesses.
If you are a Chinatown-ID business,
please submit your products to our page
here and it will be featured on the shop
page! Please keep in mind that you will
need an external site or purchase option
to link to your products.
Shop C-ID is here to help highlight the wonderful selection of art, retail, food, and more,
and allow shoppers to shop conveniently. Additionally, we also have a business
resources page with articles to help you navigate the digital space.Please email Connie Au-Yeung if you have any questions at all about Shop C-ID, and we
are happy to explain more and guide you to uploading products to the site.
CIDBIA UPDATES
CIDBIA Monthly Board Meetings
CIDBIA monthly board meetings are open to the public. Board meetings are held on the
first Thursday of each month, at 8:30am, via Zoom. Please contact Monisha Singh,
Executive Director, for the zoom meeting link.
For agendas and meeting minutes: http://cidbia.org/about/board-of-directors/
Social Media Support
Are you offering new promotions or take out? Re-opening your personal services? Exciting
retail updates? Please let us know and tag us at @iheartid on Instagram, Facebook, and
Twitter and we will help share your updates.
We understand that these are critical times. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you
are in need of any additional guidance and support through social media. Email:
connie@cidbia.org
City of Seattle Info Guide
The City of Seattle's Customer Service Bureau has put together an information guide with
useful contacts for City agencies. This is a helpful list to post in the back of house, break
rooms, etc. The 2021 Information Guide is the most current version.
City Services can be found here: http://www.seattle.gov/customer-service-
bureau/customer-information-guideCONTACT INFORMATION
CIDBIA STAFF: Business Hours
Monisha Singh M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Executive Director
monisha@cidbia.org Board Meetings
(206) 382-1197 x1 The first Thursday of each
month at 8:30am, call details to be
Cecilia Liang announced
CID Public Safety Coordinator
cecilial@seattlechinatownid.com CIDBIA staff is working from home and are
(971) 202-0242 available by email. Please contact us
remotely, as Hing Hay Coworks office
Connie Au-Yeung continue to be closed to the public. We
Communications & Marketing Manager apologize in advance for the
connie@cidbia.org inconvenience. Please don’t hesitate to
(206) 382-1197 x2 contact us if you have any questions.
REPORTING: CITY OF SEATTLE
Find It, Fix It App
BIOHAZARDS & GRAFFITI
Seattle Surface Cleaners LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTED
(425) 268-3823 DIVERSION (LEAD)
chinatownid@ Tara Moss
seattlesurfacecleaners.com tara.moss@defender.org
MISSED TRASH/RECYCLE PICKUP
Waste Management Please call or email us at the BIA directly if
1-855-894-9447 services or requests go unanswered.
WEST PRECINCT Crime Prevention
Coordinator
Officer Barb Biondo
barbara.biondo@seattle.govCHINATOWN-ID BIA RATEPAYER BOARD
Barry Blanton, Co-Chair Jared Jonson
Blanton Turner SCIDpda
Jeff Liang, Co-Chair Rahul Gupta
Ling & Liang PLLC. Wing Luke Museum
Alann Hamada Tuck Eng
Uwajimaya Chong Wa Benevolent Association
Chera Amlag Jocelyn Moore
Hood Famous Cafe + Bar Community Member-At Large
Evan Chan
Four Seas, Tai Tung Restaurant
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